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Friday 23rd June 2017Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 823 Page 1
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A donation by Shildon Community Safety Group, which is winding down its operations, has allowed Shildon police to purchase ‘method of entry’ equipment.
Shildon Community Safety Group to disband
Shildon Community Safety Group, which has worked in the community on pro-
grammes and projects to improve the quality of life for residents for the past
eighteen years, is set to disband. The group says that it has been a victim of its own success and that statutory bodies such as the police and fire service, as well a other organisations with greater power to access funding, are now delivering the services it was origi-nally set up to provide.A result of the winding up process is that the group has decided to spend or distribute its remaining funds around a number of local community projects.SCYPAN, the community youth organisation, which originated from a Commu-nity Safety Group survey, will receive £1,100 to pay for its trophies for the next three years.Young at Heart, a group for vulnerable older residents will receive £500 towards day trips and outings in the Community Bus, while all 24 groups affiliated with the Community Bus will
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Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon hosts a bi-monthly series of talks by Curators from the National Railway Museum.The next talk in the series will take place in the Hack-worth Room, Collection Building, on Thursday 20th July, starting at 1.45pm.The title of the talk is The Lowca Legacy and the speaker is Anthony Coulls, Senior Curator of Rail Trans-port & Technology.Throughout the 19th Century, many companies across the UK began to make steam locomotives. Some began from nothing; others were established firms seeking new income. A number grew into major concerns lasting over the century; others came and went.The Cumbrian town of Whitehaven seems an unlikely location for a steam locomotive works, but for nearly 70 years, an engineer-ing company there produced
more than 200 locomotives.Fletcher and Jennings took over the business of Tulk and Ley in 1857. From then, until 1884, the company concentrated on four and six-coupled industrial tank locomotives, although other goods such as bridge girders, and blast-furnace shells for the burgeoning local iron industry, were also produced.This talk looks at the history of the Lowca Engineering Works and the firms that operated it, and finishes with information on where you can see the surviving engines from the site in op-eration or on display in the 21st Century.Tickets for the talk are £5 each; this includes tea/coffee and a scone. Tickets are available from the gift shop at Locomotion: The NRM at Shildon or from www.locomotionmodels.com.For more information, call the Locomotion team on 01904 685780.
The Lowca Legacy at Locomotion
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each receive £50.The group has also decided to purchase a defibrilla-tor on behalf of the town, including three years of maintenance costs. The potentially life-saving equipment will be housed in Shildon Methodist Hall due to its location at the centre of the town and its accessibility to the public, as it is open most days.Shildon Police will also benefit from the purchase of a ‘lock snapper and enforcer’, a device which they would previously have to borrow from the neighbouring police team in Bishop Auckland. In her final report, chair-person, Betty Carr said: “I personally would like to thank everyone for all the
help we have received over the years, too numerous to mention, so from the bottom of my heart a big thank you to you all. “And to my fellow board members and trustees, my heartfelt thanks for all their commitment to the group and for the hard work, without which we could not have achieved the success we have had over the years, and for making my role as chair an enjoyable task.”Mrs Carr did warn that “There is still fear of crime within our town and the need to be aware of our safety, so look to our police and, where help is needed, hopefully someone will be there. “I have every confidence in the community spirit that thrives in Shildon.”
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Town Crier
Shildon & District
Derek (Tug) Wilson
Gone 6 yearsBut in our hearts you are
always there,Loved and remembered
every dayWe who loved you will
never forget
Loving Wife Linda and all the family
15.10.37 - 24.6.2011
Doreen LackFor all the years we had together, they were the
happiest years of my life.You will always be loved
and remembered.
With fondest wishes,Loving Husband,
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22nd June
Birthdays
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Happy 30th Birthday Son
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Christopher AllistonHappy Birthday Daddy
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Christopher AllistonHappy 30th Big Brother
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Christopher AllistonHappy 30th Christopher
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County Durham teaching assistants have expressed dismay that the latest offer in their ongoing contract dispute with Durham County Council will see over a fifth of staff lose pay.A new offer was passed by 56 votes to 32 at a meeting of the full council on Wednesday 21st June which will see 427 teaching assistants lose out, includ-ing 268 who will lose 5% or more and 27 who will lose over 10%.In a statement ahead of the vote, CDTAA, the com-mittee representing the bulk of teaching assistants urged councillors to delay accepting the proposals until a solution could be found for the group of teaching assistants set to lose out, which is under-stood to be a particular block of TAs currently employed at a particular pay grade.
“The County Durham Teaching Assistant com-mittee wishes to express its disappointment and serious concerns over Durham Council’s new proposals,” said the state-ment. “This new proposal is being portrayed to the public as a pay increase for the majority of Teaching Assistants, whereas there is still almost a quarter of the workforce facing a pay loss.”After the vote, CDTAA spokeswoman Gillian Iveson said: “We’re disappointed the union is using a divide and conquer technique. We have to think about the 472 who are still losing money. That’s a huge number.”A motion by Lib Dem councillor Owen Temple to adjourn the vote was defeated by 55 votes to 32.TAs will now be balloted on the proposals by their unions.
Fifth of TAs set to lose out in pay deal
Citizens’ AdviceThe next Citizens’ Advice sessions in Shildon Town Council Offices will take place on Wednesdays 28th
June, 12th July and 26th July, from 10am to 1pm.No appointment is neces-sary.
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Shildon Mayor, Cllr Shirley Quinn (centre) joins some of the young Variety Show performers on stage at Shildon Civic Hall.
Annual Youth Variety Show entertains Civic Hall audience
With over 200 people at-tending and 70 young people performing, the annual Youth Variety Show at Shildon Civic Hall was once again a successful event. A spokesperson told the Crier, “Over the two nights we raised over £600 for the SCYPAN Young People’s Awards Evening. We would like to sincerely thank the Mayor, Cllr. Shirley Quinn for attending the show,
along with thanks to the Spectrum Roller Skating Club, Tracey Stevens, Timothy Hackworth Divas and Claire Meadows, as well as the Tearaways and CATS Theatre Groups and all the young people who gave up their time to perform at the two events.“We would also like to thank the ‘behind the scenes’ volunteer helpers that manned the door and sound equipment, tombola
stall and generally looked after the young people’s well being. “Thank you to all the people who attended and supported the evenings. A very grateful thank you to you all. It never ceases to amaze us how much talent there is in the local area. In the show we had skaters, dancers, singers, musi-cians and comedy, filling a two and a half hour show. Wow!”
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This week in History
Boxer Rebellion. China formally declares war on the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Japan, as an edict issued from the Empress Dowager Cixi.
21 June 1900
Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa.
22 June 1941
The French residents of Acadia are given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia, Canada.
23 June 1713
Siam is renamed Thailand by Plaek Phibunsongkh-ram, the country's third prime minister.
24 June 1939
American singer Prince releases his most success-ful studio album Purple Rain.
25 June 1984
Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media.
26 June 2015
A group of Year 9 students at Greenfield Commu-nity College who have been working with the “TEAMH” project ran by If you care share have created a fan-tastic room for the school counsellor.This project started with the training of the young people involved to help them recognise and support those with mental health needs. Matthew, from ‘If You Care Share’ then set a task for the students to come up with a project that would benefit the whole school on a budget of £300 pounds.The students after some deliberation decided that the counselling room could be more comfortable for students who need it. The students had to design the room and then research
the costs of various items that they wanted to purchase.By May 15th all the items had been delivered and it was time for the group to get busy. Matthew and the students then set to work building shelves, painting quotes, preparing a fish tank and arranging the furniture that they had purchased in the room. All the students that use the room really love the new look and say it is a really nice space to be able to talk with the counsellor. “We are so grateful to If you care share for all the work they have done and continue to do at our school,” said Dianne Davis, Assistant Headteacher at Greenfield Community College.
Students create haven for counsellor
Summer fayresThe Salvation Army on Cross Street, Shildon, is set to host its Summer Fayre on Saturday 1st July, from 11am to 1pm.There will be an assort-ment of stalls at the event, selling gifts, books, toys, new clothes, cakes, toilet-ries and handicrafts.Admission is 20p for adults and free for children, and light lunches and refresh-ments will be available.“All are welcome to
attend,” said a spokesper-son.Meanwhile, on the same day, St John’s Church will also be hosting its Summer Fayre, between 10am and 1pm.There will be a variety of stalls, including crafts, toys, bric-a-brac and cakes. There will also be a bouncy castle and Lanchester Band will be performing.Admission is £1, which includes refreshments.
Unsure future for Garden GuildTwo and a half years ago Newton Aycliffe Garden Guild shut its doors, and just last week, Trimdon Station Garden Club also closed for good, news which troubles the volun-teers who run Shildon’s Garden Guild in Civic Hall Square.Both clubs had been in ex-istence for over 80 years, however a lack of volun-teers meant that there was no-one left to keep this legacy going.The Shildon club is now in its 38th year and members are also discovering that volunteers are hard to come by, with just three volunteer committee men and an honorary secre-
tary. Three of the men are 82, while the youngest in the group is 72 years old.The Secretary of the club, Les Iddon, commented, “We are lucky here, all of our deliveries come on a wagon with a fork lift attached, so there’s no hand balling, but like other clubs before us there are no young people willing to help. What’s our future? I don’t know.”Anyone who would like to help the Shildon Garden Guild, which sells garden-ing products at bargain prices, should call in to the club (behind the Civic Hall) on a Sunday morning between 9.30 and 11.30am.
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Following the success of the community choir and community band, which were based at Shildon’s Salvation Army, the groups are now been offered to the community on regular basis. Both groups will meet on the first Thursday of each month; the choir at 7pm
and the band at 8.15pm at The Salvation Army Hall on Cross Street.“All are welcome, irrespec-tive of ability, just come along and join the fun,” en-couraged a spokesperson.For more details, or if you require use of an instru-ment, email [email protected].
Return of popular band & choir
Brother and sister Asher David and Kianna-Faith Chambers with their family.
Four children welcomed into the Church at St John’s
Reverend Tomlinson welcomed four children into the Church of England on Sunday 18th June.Brother and sister Asher David (2), and Kianna-Faith Chambers, four months, were baptised together. Their parents David Chambers and Lisa Marie Louden, a HGV driver and housewife from Redworth Road, chose six Godparents, shared by both of their children. They were Jenni Ellwood, Mark Ellwood, Evan Kitching, Nathaniel Kitching, Danny Colling-
wood and Lisa Marie’s sister Jenna Roe, who’s son was also christened on the day.Sonny-Jim Roe was born to parents Jenna and Luke Roe, in November last year. The Nursery Practitioner and Roofer, from Southland Gardens, also chose six Godparents for their little boy; Richard Nash, Vicky Nash, Amanda Douthwaite, Stuart Douthwaite, Sarah Collingwood and Michael Collingwood.Both families celebrated with a joint reception at Elm Road Club.
Also baptised on the day was one year-old Esmee Grace Cox, who celebrated her first birthday just a week earlier.Her parents, Shanise Franklin, a Childcare Worker, and Jason Cox, a Factory Worker from Holly Hill, chose as their daugh-ter’s Godparents Emma Richmond, Kim Henderson, Adam Jardine, Donna Hind, Konnor Morris and Keiron Morris.The family celebrated the occasion at the Railway Institute.
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Dear Editor,
I was in the cemetery at Shildon on Sunday 18th June visiting my husband’s grave.
When I went to the bins to put the old flowers in, I saw someone had dumped a Dyson hoover, and in another there was an office chair.
I think it is shocking when there is a council recycle centre only a mile along the road. I know that the paper can’t do anything but it might put the people/person to shame.
Yours, Sandra Bell, Byerley Road
Little Esmee Grace Cox with her parents and Godparents.
Baby Sonny-Jim Roe with Mam Jenna Roe, Dad Luke Roe and Godparents.
Big BRASS bashIn last week’s Crier we reported the return of the Big BRASS Bash to Shildon’s Hackworth Park, however we omitted to inform readers of the date of the event! The outdoor festival is set to take place on Wednesday 12th July, from 6pm to 9pm, when there will be per-formances from an array of talented musicians.Artistas del Gremio, OOZ BAND and Mr Wilson’s Second Liners form the first half of the line-up, then to close the night there will be a collabora-tion between the boys in
blazers, Hope&Social and new brass supergroup, Back Chat Brass.Don’t Miss a sneaky peak of what’s to come from 2pm on Sunday 9th July at Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon, when the Big BRASS Bus will be visiting with some warm-up performances and some ‘have-a-go’ workshops, courtesy of PBone Official.The Big BRASS Bash at Shildon is part of a week-long event of concerts taking place across the county.
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The day will include:
The Red Devils Parachute DropMembers of the Regular & Reserve Armed Forces
Veterans, Chelsea Pensioners, Cadets and Pipe & DrumsMilitary Stands & Vehicles, Children’s Rides and Food Court
Raffle, Tombola and much more!!!
HACKWORTH PARK24th June 10-4pm
Come & Support our Armed Forces
Hosted by Royal British Legion Shildon Branch
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The annual Toy & Train Col-lectors’ Fair – which this year is organised by Triang-Man and Pennine Models – returns to Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July.A spokesperson for the museum commented, “The event is a great oppor-tunity for collectors and enthusiasts to buy, sell, and swap model railways, tin plate, Dinky, die cast,
cars, planes, soldiers, plus a whole lot more!“Visitors will be able to view working model railway layouts in various gauges, plus static displays. Look out for the Hornby ‘O’ Gauge Society Borders’ Group plus Hornby Dublo Electric Trains display and trade stands.”Locomotion is open from 10am to 5pm daily, and parking and admission are free of charge.
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The owners of a popular fishing spot in Shildon have marked their first year in operation with an open day and competition prize giving.Joanne and Stuart Hackett opened Eden Grange Fishery last year after transforming it from a derelict, unused space into a tranquil fishing paradise.The couple held a celebra-tion day and prize giving following open matches, which have seen anglers compete every Sunday since February for the biggest catch.They said, “We would like to thank everyone who came to the open day and who have supported us over our first year.“We hoped everyone enjoyed the hog roast and the sunshine.”Mayor of Shildon Shirley Quinn presented the winning cash prize of £100, which was donated by the fishery.The winner’s title went to Allan Blyth following a catch weighing 95lb.02oz, caught on February 26th.Sam Cairns received the award on his behalf.A second £100 will be handed to the next winner which will be announced at the end of October, again the largest weight caught on a Sunday match.Sunday draws are held at 9.30am and there are weekly open matches on a Tuesday night at 5.30pm.Eden Grange, which can be found behind Dale Road, has been described as “County Durham’s best kept secret” by many that have visited.Eden Grange can also be used for clubs to run their own matches. For more information, contact Joanne on 07809 125205.
Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group is holding a Charity Fundraiser on Saturday 1st July at the Sports Hall, Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre.There will be professional sellers with a selection of items for sale as well as bric-a-brac, a cake sale and tombola. There will be kids enter-tainment and Woodham Dance Academy will be performing at noon. The Police Interceptors will
also be making an appear-ance at some point during the day.The following weekend, on 8th July, the charity will be hosting an Elvis Tribute Night at The Big Club in Newton Aycliffe.Mark "Elvis" Nixon will be performing a tribute to the King. Tickets are £4 each and can be purchased behind the bar at the club.For any other information contact Sharon (Secretary) on 07944 187877.
Cancer fundraisers
Popular fishing spot celebrates 1st birthday
Mayor of Shildon, Councillor Shirley Quinn, presenting a cheque for £100 to winner Allan Blyth.
The fishery has been described as County Durham’s best kept secret.
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Police are appealing for in-formation after a resident of Pears Terrace suffered damage to an upstairs window when stones were thrown at it. The incident
occurred between 7.15pm and 7.23pm on Thursday 15th June. Anyone with information should call 101 and ask for Shildon Police.
Police appeal
Helen Goodman MP is holding her next Constitu-ency Surgery in Shildon at Jubilee Fields Community Centre at 5pm on Friday 30th June. Anyone wishes to attend should telephone Mrs
Goodman’s office on 01388 603075. If you are unable to attend but need urgent support, contact the Constituency Office on 01388 603075 or email goodmanh@parlia ment.uk.
MP Shildon surgery
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Police uncover cannabis grow thanks to community’s help
A man has been arrested after a massive cannabis haul was discovered in a house on Redworth Road, Shildon.The town’s Neighbourhood Police Team executed a Magistrates search warrant at the address on Friday 16th June. They recov-
ered 330 mature cannabis plants as well as a quantity of expensive equipment. A man named Dung Van Voe was arrested at the scene and later charged and remanded in custody until 18th July, when he will appear at Durham Crown Court.
Sergeant Andy Boyd com-mented, “We would like to thank members of the local community who assisted with this investi-gation.“This seizure goes to show how effective the police can be when supported by the community.”
The youngsters placed themselves in a giant jigsaw at the Cathedral.
Year 6 prepare for transition to secondary schoolYear 6 children of Saint John’s CofE (Aided) Primary headed to Durham Cathedral last week to join church schools from across the diocese as they reflected together on the coming changes. The end of Year 6 can be an emotional time with many children finding the transition to secondary school both exciting and scary. Every year, as part of the Saint John’s Schools commitment to support the pupils in coping with change, Year 6 visit the Ca-thedral. Once there, they had the opportunity to engage in activities around the Cathedral, enjoying the building as they went. With a chance to write their worries, to put them-selves into an enormous jigsaw and make flags cele-brating the good moments of primary school, there was a buzz of conversation and laughter. Following the activities the children gathered with the rest of the schools present to listen to Bishop
Paul Butler, the Bishop of Durham, talk about the importance of knowing that each child really matters.
As they climbed on the bus to return home, one child commented, “That was awesome, when are we coming again?”
Uniform swap shop date change The Shildon Alive! Hub will be hosting a Uniform Swap Shop on Wednesday 2nd August, between 10am and 12 noon - a change to the original date of Saturday 24th June.Uniforms can be dropped into Shildon Alive! at any point between now and the event. Even if you don’t have anything to
swap, you can go along and purchase items for just 5p.“Come along and bring uniform you don’t need and swap it for the next size!” encouraged an or-ganiser, who also apolo-gised for the inconven-ience.For more information call 01388 417600.
Railwaymen’s coffee morningThe Head of Steam - Dar-lington Railway Museum, hosts a monthly coffee morning for former railway employees, in-cluding those who were employed at Shildon Wagon Works.The event takes place on the last Thursday of every month, with the next one
being held on 29th June, between 11am and 1pm at the Darlington museum, which is based at North Road Station.The event is free and there will be tea, coffee, biscuits, trips out and guest speakers.For more information call 01325 405060.
Helen Goodman MPWould like to thank everyone who took part in the General Election and is de-lighted to be re-elected to represent Shildon as your Labour MP.
You can contact Helen on 01388 603075; at [email protected] and follow her on facebook.com/HelenGoodmanBA
PCSO Michael Robson and Sergeant Boyd were part of the team which extracted 330 cannabis plants from a property on Redworth Road.
17 year sentence for convicted rapistA 45-year-old man from Coundon Grange has been jailed for 17 years after being found guilty of multiple rapes.Derek Cairns appeared before Teesside Crown Court via video link from Durham Prison, where he was convicted of seven charges of rape, six of which were specimen counts (several violations of the same offence).Judge Simon Hickey de-scribed how during one attack Cairns, of Brockwell Court, said: “You know you want it” and threatened that he could do what he wanted.
Judge Hickey went on to say that Cairns offences were ‘dreadful’ and that the violence went ‘above and beyond’ the rapes.Despite receiving refer-ence letters from Cairns’ parents and his serving police officer sister, Judge Hickey handed him a 17 year sentence, of which he must serve half.Cairns was also made subject of an indefinite restraining order and was barred from working with vulnerable adults or children. He will also have to notify the authorities of his movements when he is eventually released.
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Spectrum Roller Skating Club’s skaters display their trophies after performing at the club’s first ever gala, hosted at Darlington Dolphin Centre on Sunday 18th June.
Spectrum club host first roller skating gala
Spectrum (North East) Roller Skating Club hosted their first ever Gala on Sunday 18th June at Dar-lington Dolphin Centre and returned with a spectacu-lar haul of 33 trophies. The club, which skates at Sunnydale Leisure Centre, invited Tees Valley Club based at Middlesbrough along to share the experi-ence. In total 40 skaters competed in the five hour Gala which catered for all ages and ability. The final showcase per-formance was a demon-stration by former British champion and international skater, Amy Berryman who was invited along as guest of honour.Amy performed her freed-ance routine which was in-spirational for the aspiring skaters. “I would like to thank all the competitors for their fabulous performances,
their families for coming along and supporting,” said club coach and event or-ganiser, Tracy Stevens. “I would also like to thank the team of helpers who organised the event and all the amazing judges who gave up their time to help us.“I’m proud that roller skating is a growing sport in our area and more people are getting involved.“For six of our Spectrum skaters this was their very first skate in front of an audience, so well done to all who took part as that itself is a big achievement! Team Spectrum’s skaters consisted of: Liam Stevens (aged 3), Sophia Marshall (4), Jazzmyn Loring (7), Rhiannon Tyler (7), Abi Ingram (9), Faith Bingham (9), Harrison Austin (9), Mia Wilson (9), Kelsie Fulton (10), Hannah Godwin (10), Niamh Dawson (10), Lucy Richardson (10), Charlotte
Wilson (11), Aysha Toms (11), Joseph Kearney (16), Nicola Stevens, Leah Jeans, Karen Austin and Andrea Vasey.Anybody interested in getting involved with the club can contact Tracy Stevens on 07891 461958. Spectrum skate at Shildon Sunnydale on Saturdays from 2.30-5.30pm and on Sundays from 2.30-4.30pm.Sessions cost £4 per hour.The club also posts regular updates via its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media accounts.
Shildon AFC Supporters Club lottery, drawn on Sunday 18th June, failed to produce a jackpot winner after the numbers 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 and 11were pulled out of the hat. One ticket was then drawn from all the week’s entries, with K Watson winning the £25 consolation prize. This week, the jackpot rises to £850 with players choosing 6 numbers from the remaining 11.
Latest lottery resultsTickets for the lottery can be bought from various outlets in the town: Rakeesh Convenience Store on Main Street, Main Street News, the One Stop Shop on Byerley Road, Elm Road Club and the football ground social club during opening hours, including on Sunday evenings prior to the draw which happens during the Supporters’ Club Quiz Night, which begins at 8pm.
Shildon AFC have arranged six first class friendlies before their first league game of the new season, which kicks off on Tuesday 8th August.Before then, they have four home friendlies and two away friendlies. On Saturday 8th July they en-tertain Darlington.Three days later on Tuesday 11th July, Blyth Spartans visit Dean Street, then Spennymoor are the guests on Saturday 15th July before Middlesbrough Under 23s are in Shildon on Tuesday 18th July.The team also have friend-lies organised down the country in Nottingham.On 21st July they travel to Basford United of the
Evo-Stik First Division South, with a 7.30pm kick-off.The following day the op-ponents will be Selston FC, who this season became Central Midlands South League & Cup double winners. Kick-off is at 3pm.Both games will be held at Basford United’s ground and a bus will be taking supporters for an overnight stay, leaving Dean Street at 2pm on Friday 21st July.The cost of the trip is £70 per person, which includes accommodation at a Premier Inn.There are currently just seven seats remaining. Anyone wishing to travel should email [email protected].
Shildon AFC pre-season friendlies
A new Under 7s team, which will represent Shildon AFC Development Centre in the Russell Foster League, is being put together and is looking for a few additional players to bolster the squad.A spokesperson said: “The
Under 7s player searchsquad will be training on Monday evenings and playing on Saturday mornings. Any interested players should contact Kieran on 07912 879507 to register or to find out more.”
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