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Friday 25th March 2011Issue 503

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Sunnydale among the best for adding value

Sunnydale Community College is among specialist schools and academies from across the country to have gained national recognition for their work adding value to their students' achieve-ments at GCSE.A total of 469 schools na-tionally have received a commendation from the Specialist Schools and Acad-

emies Trust. Their achieve-ment was marked at a celebratory event on March 16th in Central London.The schools, including Sunnydale, achieved high value-added scores in their GCSE results in 2010. Value-added scores show the progress students in a school make between their test results at age 11 and 16

using the Jesson value-add-ed measure (JVA), devel-oped by educational expert Professor David Jesson.Elizabeth Reid, Chief Ex-ecutive of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, said, “Congratula-tions to all the schools and academies that have added value to their students' achievements."Successful schools under-stand the value of data, such as these value-added scores, in helping to ensure all young people perform to the very best of their ability. The value-added measures show how schools make a difference and raise achievement above expec-tations.”She added, "These results show the commitment and hard work of teachers and students in schools across the country. They demon-strate the power of high ex-pectations, good teaching and the ambition for every young person to get the qualifications they need to have the best possible choices of career or educa-tion in later life."Every school invited to the celebration achieved 12 points or more on the JVA scale for five or more GCSEs at grade A*-C and/or five or more GCSEs at grade A*-C including English and maths.

Timothy Hackworth pupils have been learning about energy efficiency and saving money by using energy wisely. The school council gave a presentation to pupils on work they have done with Sam Jackson from Durham County Council about the school's use of energy and what more can be done to improve energy consump-tion. Sam said, “Timothy Hack-worth is the most energy efficient school I have

visited so far but the children think that they can improve even more!" Mrs Anne Dockray, Head Teacher said, “The messages that the children gave us are for adults and children alike. All the staff are prepared to receive a "BUSTED!" card if children catch them leaving lights and computers on when the room is empty! It was a great reminder that young and old have a responsibili-ty to save energy whenever possible.”

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Grants availableThe Shildon Youth Council has launched their ‘Commu-nity Chest’ grant scheme. They aim to provide money to local groups who provide services for children, young people and families in the Shildon area. The maximum grant is £75 and all applica-tions will be reviewed by the young people of Shildon

Youth Council. Application forms are available from www.shildonyouth.co.uk or by emailing council@shildo-nyouth.co.uk. Alternatively forms can be picked up from the Shildon Town Council Offices next to the Civic Hall. The closing date for applications is noon on 31st March 2011.

Sunnydale was one of 469 schools to receive a commendation.

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In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthday Memories Birthdays

ClassifiedsAll about local people...

Town Crier Shildon & District

Margaret Paley

A flower may die!The sun may set!

But a Sister like youWe’ll never forget

Missing you very very much Love Cathie & Alex

xxx

(Nee Gargett)

Margaret Paley

Missing you today MamMissing you always

Love Clare, Austin & Molly Alanxxx

30th March 2010

Margaret PaleyTreasured memories of a

dear Sister-in-Law, MargaretReunited with our Alan

30th March

Martha, Stan & family

We will always remember the good times and the special moments we all

shared

Margaret PaleyMy Auntie Margaret, the

kindest lady I will ever know

Andrea & Gracie

I’ll miss and love you forever

Margaret PaleyMargaret, reunited with her

beloved Alan 30th MarchTogether again

Together forever

Love you,Kathleen

Ted and I thought the world of you both Margaret

John Langley

Never more than a thought away, loved and remembered every day

Love Kenny & Roz

March 29th, 2001

Neville Williams

Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on

Love you always,Your loving Wife Pat

& familyxx

20.3.38

Linda Ward

Always in my thoughts

Timxx

25th March 2008

Birthday Memories

Joan Scaife

Sending our loving memories Aunt Joan

on your 80th Birthday

Gwynneth, Kenneth, Trudy & families

xx

23rd March

Rhian Alicia Parker

1st Birthday Daughter

Love you always Darling,Mammy & Daddy

xxxxxx

26.3.10

Our precious, sweet And gentle child

Our little one So meek & mildWe never had

That long togetherBut being apartIs not forever

And so happy tears of joyWe’ll cry

To be with you foreverNo more last goodbye

Rhian Alicia ParkerRhian, you were the Sister we always wanted, but we

never got the chance to know you for very long

Loved and missed always,Daniel & Brogan

xxxxx

R.I.P. Angel

Rhian Alicia ParkerNo party to share

No presents to giveAlways in our hearts

Love Aunty Haley, Uncle Anthony & Cousin Ben

xxx

Rhian Alicia Parker

Love and miss you so much,Nanna & Grandad Chapman

26.3.10

One today, but no cards Or presents can we give

In our hearts, babyYou’ll always live

Rhian Alicia Parker

Love you always baby,Aunty Kelly & Uncle Martin

xxxxx

26th March, 2010

Our ‘ickle’ star is one todayAnd so much loved

In every wayAnd all we can doIs hope and pray

That the Angels aboveGive you a Happy Birthday

Rhian Alicia Parker

Lots of love, Corey, Chelsea, Jessica, Kayleigh & Lexis

xxxx

26.3.10

Gentle Jesus up abovePlease give our little Cousin Rhian big hugs and kisses on

her 1st Birthday

Rhian Alicia Parker

Aunty Trish & Uncle Paulxxxx

26.3.10

Sweet little Neice in Heaven above, sending you all our

1st Birthday wishes

Rhian Alicia Parker

Love you always,Love and kisses,

Gran & Granda Pxxxx

26.3.10No cards or presents for our special little Grand Daughter Rhian on your 1st Birthday

Rhian Alicia Parker

Sleep well,Love and kisses, Uncle Colin

xxx

26.3.10

Happy 1st Birthday Rhian

Annie Gibson

You loving Mother

Died June 2004

Wish I could send you a card, but all I can send is

my thoughts

Annie Gibson

Love Mary

You are always in my thoughts

Anne Gibson

Love Amanda & Sharnalee

Remembering you now and always Aunty Anne

Anne Gibson

Love Susan, Robert, Leigh & Adam

xxx

25th March

Happy Birthday MamThinking of you today and

every day

Rhian Alicia ParkerA year ago we said helloBut then you had to goBlow your first candle

Princess

Love Uncle Brian, Aunty Sarah & Cousin Lacy

xxxx

Birthdays

Blossom Ridley

From Michaela, Mel & Michael

xx

24th MarchHappy 4th Birthday

Michaela Fitzgerald

Happy 4th Birthday sweetheart

Love you millions & trillionsMammy & Daddy

xxx

24th March

Hudson Maddison

To a very special Grandson on his second Birthday

Love you loads,Nana Karen & Granda

xxx

24th March

Hudson Jay Maddison

Happy 2nd Birthday little man!

Love you loads,Mammy & Daddy

xxx

24th March

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Hudson Jay MaddisonHappy 2nd Birthday to my

little Brother Hudson

Lots of love, Tiaxxx

ClassifiedsAll about local people...

Town Crier Shildon & District

Birthdays

Danielle Moore Reece

Happy 18th Birthday Danielle

Loads of love,Nana & Gramps

xx

18!

Danielle Moore Reece

Love and best wishes on your 18th Birthday Danielle

Mam & Richardxx

Danilelle Moore Reece

Love Uncle Gary, Cheryl & Thomas

xx

Happy 18th Birthday Danielle

Danilelle Moore Reece

Love Aunty Heather, Davey, Lisa, James, Emma & Grace

xxx

Happy 18th Birthday Danni

Birthdays

Eric Featherstone

Hip Hip HoorayLook who’s 70 todayHappy Birthday Dad

Love from Denise, Wayne, Jessica & Adam

26th March

Brandon Mallen

“Oi Oi Tin Tin”Happy 13th Birthday Son

Love you loads,Mam & Luke

xxx

24th March

Brandon Mallen

Lots of love, Nana, Grandad, David & Brooke

Hip Hip HoorayBrandon’s 13 today!

Brandon Mallen

Love Craig & Michellexx

Happy Birthday Brandon“Rat Boy”

Brandon Mallen

Love Aunty Shell, Davie & kids

x

Happy 13th Bra LeeTo my special Nephew

Seth Tomlinson

Happy 1st Birthday gorgeous

Loads of hugs and kisses,From Grandma & Granda

xxx

29th March

Louise Talbot

Happy Birthday LouiseWelcome to the over 40’s club

Lots of love, Joanne, James & Joseph

xxx

Louise Talbot

Happy Birthday Louise(Basin No2)

Get the blue gin out

Lots of loveMam & John

xxx

Birthdays

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Golden Wedding Anniversary

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All our love,Pamela, Peter,

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25th March

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Goods Vehicle Operator’s LicenceWilliam Michael Davies of 23 Comets Garth, Darlington, Co. Durham. DL2 2FL trading as Centurion Transport is applying for a licence to use The Recycling Centre Unit, 13 Hackworth Industrial Park, Shildon, Co. Durham, DL4 1HF, as an operating centre for 1 (one) goods vehicle and 1 (one) trailer.

Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre who believe their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice.A guide to Making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s Office.

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On Sunday 20th March Rev. Rupert Kalus baptised baby Keaton Eric Michael Blackburn-Williamson at St. John’s Church in Shildon.Keaton’s father, Wayne Michael Blackburn, and mother, Kelly Anne Wil-liamson, live together on Jubilee Road in Shildon. Wayne is a produc-tion worker and Kelly is a nursery nurse. They named Martin Fairlamb,

Scott Wheatley, Stephen Heighton, Jason Bentley and Sarah Tomlinson as Godparents to Keaton. Friends and family all enjoyed celebrating together afterwards.Apologies for the misprint in last week’s edition, the mother of the three children who were baptised was Melissa Jacques. Congratulations once again.

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Shildon to lose direct bus link to DurhamFrom Sunday 17th April bus services 5 and 5A will no longer be through-services to Durham. The new services will only run from Bishop Auckland to Darlington via Shildon and Newton Aycliffe.From Mondays to Saturdays

the last bus from Bishop Auckland to Shildon is at 11.05pm, and the last bus from Darlington at 11.15pm.On Sundays and Bank Holidays the first service from Bishop Auckland to Darlington is at 9.00am

with the last service at 6pm. In the opposite direction the first bus is at 10am and the last bus at 6pm.A limited number of the new timetables are avail-able from The Town Crier offices.

CATS collect for Comic ReliefThe local young people’s theatre group CATS raised a fantastic £170.08 for the Comic Relief Red Nose Day Appeal Fund from collec-tions during their recent performances. The group would like to thank all the people who donated their loose change

to this worthy cause.The CATS next production is Mary Poppins, so if there are any 8-11 year-olds who would like to be a part of this production, call 01388 774838. You can check out their website at www.cats- theatre.co.uk

Trophy winners take to stage Lucy Robinson Jones, aged 11 and Sally Cresser, aged 8 gained Disctinctions in their respective singing classes at the recent Dar-lington Festival for Per-forming Arts. They are now using their talents to star on stage with Bishop Auckland Amateur Operatic Society in their production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Shildon Civic Hall. The production runs from Tuesday April 12th to Saturday April 16th starting at 7.15pm. Tickets are available now by calling 01388 604285 or 01388 604457. Lucy and Sally with their trophies.

Graham Keith Walker, of Queensway, Shildon, appeared before magis-trates at Newton Aycliffe recently to face a total of four charges relating to fraud by false representa-tion. All offences were alleged to have taken place in Newton Aycliffe between 1st January 2008 and 30th

Shildon man’s fraud caseNovember 2010, but the court heard that the dates of the commission of the offences were likely to be changed. Two matters of fraud in-tending to make gain to the tune of £50,186.00 and £111,790.00 along with another charge of concealing, disguising, converting, transferring

or removal of criminal property by spending, in total £39,316.00 will now be answered at Durham Crown Court on 18th April. Walker is also alleged to have gained unauthorised access to a computer to facilitate the commission of an offence. He was released on unconditional bail.

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The Mayor of Shildon Gareth Howe had a busy weekend officiated in two very special wedding an-niversaries. The first Diamond cel-ebration was for Alan and Anne Kirtley from Garbutt Street, who were married on St. Patrick's Day on 17th March 1951 at the Primitive Chapel, where the Co-op is now.Alan, 82, was born in Church Street and attended St. John's School with his twin brother Sid.Eight two year-old Anne is also a local girl. She lived in Walter Street and attended the Council School and Close House School.After leaving school Alan started at Wilson's Forge in Bishop Auckland as an apprentice moulder. When he was 18 years-old he was conscripted into the Army. In late 1948 he started at Toledo Woodhead Springs in Aycliffe Trading Estate working on the factory floor, later becoming a su-pervisor. He was also the factory’s First Aid officer for 34 years. He later worked at Aycliffe Hospital as a Nursing Assistant for around eight years.Anne worked at West Auckland Clothing factory until she was married. After the family came along

she became caretaker of Garbutt Street Method-ist Chapel and was also a warden for houses in the Sunnydale area.The sprightly couple met at Shildon Hippodrome picture house in 1943, where they were childhood sweet-hearts.The have moved home several times throughout their marriage and are cur-rently living in the same street where Alan was born. They have three sons, John, Paul and Melvin, as well as seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.Both Alan and Anne were keen supporters of Shildon Football Club. For around ten years Alan was the trainer/physio and Anne helped out in the kitchen.The couple often attend Elm Road Club where they play bingo. Alan was on the club committee for 18 years.They spent their very special day surrounded by family and friends and in the evening they went for a celebratory meal at the Civic Hall with their family.Anne said one of the secrets of their long and happy marriage is that they never go to bed without saying goodnight to each other.

Matt and Muriel Emmerson also celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniver-sary at the weekend. Sixty years ago on Saturday 19th March the lovely couple were wed at St. Mark’s Church in Eldon, after they met and fell in love at Bath’s Hall Dance in Darlington.They both lived separately in Darlington before they were married but moved in together on Ruby Street, Shildon after they tied the knot.Matt started working at the tender age of 14 as a French polisher and cabinet maker at James & Co Furniture Dealers in Darlington, before enlist-ing in the Army at 18. After his service he worked as a joiner for Stephenson’s Construction in Bishop Auckland, before later becoming general foreman where he worked for 30 years until he retired.Muriel started off work as a hairdresser in Darlington, before later becoming a swimming instructor at Kelloe School for over 20

years. They lived on Ruby Street for 25 years, before moving in 1981 to their current home on Byerley Road. They have two boys, Graham and John, five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. They love spending time with their family.As hobbies they enjoyed their dancing, especially at the Civic when it first opened. Matt liked to

potter in the garden while Muriel took her steady hand to arts and crafts. She has created many wonders in icing and cake decorating in her time and also enjoyed knitting and sewing.They held an open day at home on Saturday for family and friends to visit and join in the celebrations. The close family then enjoyed a meal together at Walworth Castle on Sunday.

Shildon couples share 120 years of marriage!

Alan and Anne Kirtley with the Mayor of Shildon, Council-lor Gareth Howe, on their special day.

Councillor Gareth Howe brought Muriel and Matt a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Police appealsPolice are appealing for witnesses in relation to the following crimes;• Between the hours of8pm and 9.30pm on Sunday 20th March a burglary occurred in Pine Tree Crescent whereby access was gained by forcing the conservatory door open. A safe containing a large amount of money was stolen, along with some

valuable jewellery.• Sometime during thenight on Thursday 17th March someone damaged the fuel caps of two vehicles on St John’s Road. It is believed that this was an unsuccessful attempt to siphon fuel from the tanks.• During the early hoursof Sunday 20th March a brick was thrown through a double-glazed window of

a house in Jasmine Avenue.• At around 10.55pm onThursday 17th March an unknown male caused damage to a cigarette box fixed to a building wall before making off.Anyone with information on any of the above incidents is urged to contact local police on 0345 60 60 365 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Red Nose Day fun sweeps St John’s School

Pupils at St John’s Primary School in Shildon raised over £300 for Comic Relief

on Friday 18th March, when they paid to go to their lessons dressed in their

silliest attire.Here is a pic of year 6 looking thoroughly daft!

The Co-operative Funeral-care in Church Street would like to thank everyone who went along to their recent Coffee Morning in aid of Kays Hill Animal Sanctuary.A spokesperson said, “Thanks also to those who bought raffle tickets, baked for us, donated prizes or brought food for the animals.

“Thanks to local businesses Milner’s Window Cleaning and Filmar Photography for their donations of prizes and to Ruth for her hard work.”The event raised £176.01.All raffle prizes have now been claimed and the Word Search winners will be informed after the draw.

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The ‘Not in my neighbour-hood’ week is continuing in Eldon this week. Lots of work has already been carried out by the local police, council and their partners, including:·Speed checks·Litter and waste collec-tions·Anti-social youths targeted·Unauthorised scrap

carriers stop checked·Graffiti removed.Beat surgeries are ongoing so if you want to speak to a member of the local police team then pop into the community centre at the following times:·Friday 25th March between 4pm and 5pm·Saturday 26th March between 1pm and 2pm·Sunday 27th March

between 6pm and 7pm.There is also a free bikemarking session at Eldon Community Centre on Sunday 27th March between 11am and 1pm.By marking the frame of your bike with a Police Pre-ferred product it will make your bike less attractive to potential bike thieves and help police recover your bike if it is stolen.

Not in my neighbourhoodTable top saleJubilee Fields Community Centre will be holding a Table Top Sale on Saturday 2nd April, from 10am to 12

noon. Tea and coffee will be on sale and all proceeds will go towards the chil-dren’s Junior Club.

Coffee morningSt John’s Church will be holding its next monthly Coffee Morning on Saturday

26th March from 10am. There will also be a cake stall at the event.

Football registration A registration night for the Shildon Junior Football league is to be held on Monday 28th March, from 6pm to 7pm at Shildon Civic Hall. Registration forms are available from the council offices in Civic Hall Square or from any of the town’s

schools. Organisers ask that anyone wishing to join take along their completed forms on the night, along with a £5 registration fee. This is a one-off payment and football coaching each week will be free of charge.

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Shildon AFC’s prolific goal scoring season continued on Wednesday 16th March when they thrashed Billing-ham Town 7 - 0 at home.The club passed a mile-stone when Chris Hughes scored the 2nd goal on the night to take the club's tally of league goals scored this season to 100.The Railwaymen have scored four goals or more in thirteen league games this season and are now on 105 goals.After most of the early play, Shildon took the lead on 22 minutes when Sam Garvie put Andrew Johnson through.Six minutes later it was goal 100 for the season. After an interchange of penalty area passes, Chris Hughes’ right foot curling drive from the edge of the box gave keeper Jason Hamilton no chance.On 38 minutes Billingham were down to ten men. As Andrew Johnson was steaming through the middle he was brought down by keeper Hamilton who was red-carded. Up stepped Sonny Andrews to convert the spot kick for 3 - 0.More chances fell to the

home side when Andrew Johnson's shot was bril-liantly saved by stand-in keeper No 5 Chris Dunwell.On half time a Sam Garvie curler hit the bar and bounced away.Half Time: Shildon 3 Billing-ham Town 0.Shildon were in the driving seat and took full control of the game and on 51 minutes it was 4 - 0 when a back pass was picked up by Sam Garvie who cut in from the wing and blasted home.On 61 minutes Shildon's No 3 Darren Hollingsworth scored an unstoppable goal when he cannoned home from 25 yards.On a rare Billingham attack Bobby Moore was forced into action as he stopped the ball near the goal line, with keeper Dan Staples beaten. Shortly after Shildon's Sonny Andrews hit the post.Two more goals followed A long ball from defence found man-of-the-match Andrew Johnson who outpaced the defender and made no mistake with a fine goal.With six minutes remaining Andrew Johnson got his hat-trick with a header from a corner.

Railwaymen score over 100 goals

Shildon Grey HorseShildon Grey Horse over 40s played Langely Park in their most recent fixture. Horse started brightly with some neat football, and it was against the run of play that Langley Park took the lead.

Wilson was upended in the box with a clumsy chal-lenge and Dougie Grant stepped up to take the penalty making it 1-1.No further goals were scored in the second half.The Grey Horse are playing

at Sunderland in the League Cup Final on Easter Bank Holiday Saturday (23rd April). A bus has been or-ganised for those wanting to attend the match. Leave your name behind the bar at the Grey Horse.

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