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Friday 25th January 2013Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 597

Published at:First Floor, Town Council Offices,

Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH.

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Shildon & District At the heart

Friday 25th January 2013Issue 597

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There was celebration at the “Dine and Dance” monthly lunch club at Shildon Civic Hall recently when Graeme Scarlett, the popular organist, was able to confirm that he will be

able to continue to play for the dances on the first Wednesday of each month. This has secured the format for what has quickly developed into a highly enjoyable afternoon for

many local people. Starting at 12 noon, the friendly Civic Hall staff serve a hot nutritious meal followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. The bar is open for drinks but there are fresh jugs of water provided on all tables. After lunch, you can enjoy a couple of hours of live tea dance music, with Graeme Scarlett playing plenty of well known songs. The Dine and Dance is held on the first Wednesday of each month. The next two events are on Wednesday 6th February and Wednesday 6th March. Sessions cost £5 per person and anyone aged over 50 from the local area is welcome to attend. Places are limited and need to be pre-booked. Contact Sara Collins at Age UK County Durham on 0191 374 0930 for more informa-tion or email [email protected]. Please note that Sara has changed her telephone number. (See page 7 for a similar event!)

Graham Scarlett provides the music for the dancers at the Dine and Dance club.

Dine and Dance Knock next door – be a good neighbour

People in Shildon are being encouraged to ‘knock next door’ and help out friends and neighbours during the bad weather. Durham County Council is issuing the call to action as the snow looks set to continue this week.• Be a good neighbour by calling on those living nearby to check if they need anything.• Look after the vulnerable by getting in touch with people who are ill, older or on their own and may need a helping hand.• Keep drives and footpaths clear by clearing snow for friends and neighbours if they struggle to do it themselves.Lesley Jeavons, Durham County Council’s head of adult care, said, “The cold weather can signifi-cantly increase the risks to those who are already vulnerable, so it’s particu-larly important that we look after one another.

“We’re asking residents to spare a thought – and perhaps a little of their time – for friends, relatives and neighbours who may struggle in the worst of the winter. Whether it’s phoning an older person to check they are keeping warm or clearing the snow from the drive next door if your neighbour can’t manage, a small act can make a big difference to someone else.”When checking on the vulnerable, residents should ensure they are warm, especially at night, and have food and medicines so they don’t need to leave the house.Residents are advised to call the following numbers for help or advice:- Social Care Direct: 0845 850 5010 – for concerns about someone’s welfare.- Durham County Council: 0300 026 0000 for all other issues, or visit www.durham.gov.uk

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Friday 25th January 2013 Shildon & District Town CrierIssue 597

In Memoriam

Birthdays Birthdays Anniversary

ClassifiedsAll about local people...

Town Crier Shildon & District

John Heppell

As today unfoldsAnother year

Our memories keepYou ever near

Silent thoughts ofHappy times togetherHold memories that

Will last foreverJohn you gave us

Many things in lifeGifts both great and small

But most of allYou gave us love,

The greatest gift of all.

29th Jan 2003

Forever loved, your loving Wife I lene,

Leslie and Gareth

Passed Away

Sandra RichardsonUnexpectedly on 18th

January, aged 55.Beloved Mum, Sister and

Partner. Will be sadly missed by many. Service

at St Luke’s Church, Ferryhill, 8.45am, Monday

28th January, followed by Durham Crematorium. All welcome back to The

Three Tuns, Shildon. Family flowers only please.

Birthday Memories

Raymond Ellsworth

To a very special brotheron your Birthday. Love

and miss you every day.

26th January

From Janine & Brianxxx

Ray EllsworthHappy Birthday,

Uncle Ray

Love, Wayne & Regan

xxx

Birthday Memories

Ray Ellsworth

Missing you todayon your 53rd Birthday

26th January

Lots of love and kisses,Hil xxxxx

Ray EllsworthBirthday wishes

Love Ellen & Eric x

Ray EllsworthA dear friend. Thinking ofyou on your 1st Birthday

away from home. Miss our Sunday morning chats.

Sadly missed,Aileen

xxx

Ray EllsworthHappy Birthday

Love Nev, Laura, Rosie,Lucy & Stan

xxx

Birth

Emily Morton

Happy 1st Birthday Princess

Lots of love & KissesMammy & Daddy

xxxx

Emily Morton

Happy 1st Birthday to our Beautiful Granddaughter

Emily!

Loads of Love & KissesFrom Nana, Granda &

Uncle Chris xxx

Emily Morton Happy 1st Birthday

to our Beautiful Little Sister

Love, Jack & Katie

xxx

Emily Morton Happy 1st Birthday to our

Gorgeous Niece Emily!

Lots of Love, From Auntie Clare, Uncle Jamie & Jay

xxx

Hannah Anderson

Happy 5th Birthday Hannah

Lots of love,Mam, Dad and Laura

xxx

Pat Ellsworth

Happy BirthdayMam (Nanna)

Sending you lots ofBirthday wishes.

Love you always, From, Janine, Brian,

Wayne, Regan & Hilary xxx

31st January

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Dobson

Congratulations Becky & Tony on the arrival of your

Beautiful Daughter

15/1/13

From Mam, Nan, Ben, Aunty Mel & Uncle Roger and the rest of the family

Hunter-Sciafe

Elizabeth & Jamie would like to announce the birth of their beautiful Daughter

Much loved Sister for Courtney, Katie & Connor

xxx

Alyssa Jane

Amelia-GraceBorn 21st January weighing 8lb 13oz

Nora & Dave Barker

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

Love June & Peter xxx

25-1-13

Acknowledgment

RobsonYvonne and family of the late Ken wish to thank all

family, friends & neighbours for their cards of condolence

and sympathy shown on their sad bereavement.

Special thanks to Reverend David Tomlinson for

his comforting service, Whitehouse Funeral

Service for their guidance and support, and to all the

doctors and nurses who cared for Ken.

MetcalfeMany thanks to everyone

for all the lovely cards, presents, vouchers and money I received for my 60th Birthday. Also a big

thank you to my wonderful family for making my

Birthday so special. I am so grateful to you all. Love from Jennifer

xxxx

FoundSingle small silver key. Found on the bypass

between Bishop & Shildon on Wednesday 16th January.

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This week in History

23 January 1955

Fourteen people are killed and when an express train travelling from York to Bristol derails at Sutton Coldfield station.

Sir Winston Churchill dies at the age of 90 with his wife Lady Clementine Churchill and other members of the family at his bedside.

General Idi Amin seizes power while Ugandan President Milton Obote is away on a foreign visit.

The independent republic of India is born as the new president replaces the King as head of state and a new con-stitution is adopted.

Manchester United’s Eric Cantona is fined £20,000 and banned from playing football over his kung fu-style attack on a fan.

The American space shuttle Challenger explodes shortly after lift-off, killing all seven astronauts on board, including 37-year-old school teacher, Christa McAuliffe.

24 January 1965 25 January 1971

26 January 1950 27 January 1995 28 January 1886

Do you know someone who has recently been discharged from hospital that would benefit from some extra support at home or in the community?The Pioneering Care Part-nership (PCP) has launched a new county-wide Health Buddy service in conjunc-tion with County Durham NHS and the Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund. The Health Buddy service offers short-term care and support to individuals

who have recently been discharged from hospital. The aim is to assist recovery and build confidence in returning to their home.Margaret Curtis, Programme Manager for the Health Buddy service, says, “After leaving hospital, people can find that they struggle with day-to-day activities and they may feel isolated because they are worried about getting out and about on their own. This scheme can offer a helping hand and a friendly face to support

Health Buddy Scheme launches across the county

individuals in tackling the initial problems that they can encounter.”This support is provided through local volunteer befrienders who can assist individuals with their shopping, attending social activities and medical appointments, or simply taking the time to listen over a cup of tea. For more information, contact the Pioneering Care Centre on 01325 321234, or email [email protected].

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Shildon Garden ChampionsS&D Training has just launched a new project, designed specifically to benefit the people of Shildon:

We have up to 24 FREE training and volunteer placements on offer, from which we intend to provide a pool of trained, qualified and enthusiastic volunteers able to work individu-ally or as part of a team on a range of projects within the Town. This is open to people who are at least age 19, but there is no upper age limit.

To find out more, contact Bob Wieck on 01388 771752 to book an interview or to speak to a trainer. Alternatively come along to one of the following events and receive a free packet of seeds.

28 January 2013 at 10am: Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Jubilee Road, Shildon 30 January 2013 at 10am: The Salvation Army, Cross Street, Shildon31 January 2013 at 10am: The Shildon People’s Centre, Main Street, Shildon

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Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon has a great collection of railway vehicles. But the museum is now looking for other collections – large or

small – to be displayed at its Local Collectors’ Day on Sunday 10th February.NRM Senior Curator of Rail Vehicle Collections, Anthony Coulls, said, “Collecting is great fun! It’s easy to get started, and you don’t need to spend a lot of money. Just choose something that interests you – and you’ll soon see how exciting it

Showcase your own collection

can be to search out, then catalogue and display, your very own treasures. The Local Collectors Day at Locomotion is a brilliant opportunity for collectors to exchange hints and tips, and share stories.“If you have a collection – whether it’s books or bottles, stamps or sports kits, coins or trading cards – you’ll find the Local Collectors’ Day is a brilliant opportunity to meet other collectors and show off your hard work.”If you have a collection which you’d like to display at Local Collectors’ Day, contact Pam Porter at Locomotion on 01388 771445 or [email protected].


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St. John’s Church will be holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 26th January, from 10am to 11.30am.

Coffee morningThere will be the usual cakes and pastry stall and also a stall selling knitted items.

One way to look at the snow is to consider the misery of the morning and evening com-mute, but when these youngsters, pictured outside the offices of The Crier, were told that school was closed at the beginning of the week, they took an altogether more positive view of the thick covering across our parks. Instead of sitting at home on their Playsta-tions, they celebrated by spending the day sledging down the snow-covered slopes, as well as giving us the photo for the front of next year’s Christmas card! While below, the coal drops at Locomotion were pretty as a picture! (Picture courtesy of Lydia Jackson),Shildon Railway & Institute

Saturday 3rd February 2013

Lorraine Crosby Band(Meat Loaf fame)

Plus Roger’s Disco. Tickets £5 going fast.

Bingo & much more. Have a good night out.

Friday 8th February 2013Centenary Night with

Shannon and Lily

On Friday 18th January, Michael Alan Dent, age 32 of Cedar Grove, Shildon, was charged with going equipped for theft following his arrest near Hackworth Park in

November 2012. Dent, who was found in possession of gloves, wire cutters a screwdriver and hammer will appear before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on 1st February.

Going equipped

On Saturday 19th January, Paul Edward Hudson, age 29 of Ruby Street, Shildon, was arrested for assaulting a 49 year-old female in Lambton Street earlier that

morning. Hudson was later charged with assault by beating and will appear before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on 6th February.

Assault charge

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(SHILDON)(PROHIBITION OF STOPPING, PROHIBITION AND RE-STRICTION OF WAITING, LOADING AND UNLOADING

& PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2012

The Council on 17.01.13 made an Order under Sections 1, 2, 4, 32 and 35 and Pt IV of Sch. 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Act”), as amended, the effects of which come into operation on 01.02.13 and introduces (A) Prohibition of Waiting At Any Time on Redworth Rd., Main St., Dean St., Primitive St., Church St., Association St., Robson St., Fulton Terr., Fulton Court, Albert St., Albert St. (side), Cheapside & Middridge Lane. (B) Prohibition of Loading/ Unloading At Any Time on Church St. & Association St. (C) Prohibition of Waiting Mon-Fri 8am–6pm on Byerley Rd. (D) Prohibition of Waiting 8am–6pm on Main St., Association St. & Spencely St. (E) No Stopping on Entrance Markings, Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm on Timothy Hackworth Primary School, Thornhill Primary School & St Johns Church of England Aided Primary School. (F) Loading Only Mon–Sat 8am–6pm on Church St. (G) Loading Only on Church St. & Robson St. (H) Disabled Badge Holders Only on Church St.

A copy of the sealed Order and accompanying documents may be inspected at County Hall, Durham Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; via the Council website and at Shildon Library during normal opening hours. Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by “the Act”, as amended, or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act or of any regulation made under it has not been complied with, may within 6 weeks from 24.01.13 apply to make an application for that purpose to the High Court.

Dated: 24 January 2013

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Democratic ServicesCounty Hall, Durham DH1 5UL

LettersHave your say...

Dear Editor,

In response to the letter regarding West Road Allotments, I am very satisfied that the person responsible for lighting his fire on a daily basis has been told to stop. This fire was lit twice a day ALL year round, NOT just starting in November as stated.

This was not just detrimental to our health but it now means we can open our windows and hang our washing out. No smoke is to any complainant’s liking. I suffer from asthma and having smoke in your house from this allotment is not only upsetting, but annoying, as this person lights his fire then goes home to another part of town. Everyone else seems to grow seeds without lighting fires.

Name and address withheld on request.

Dear Editor,

As a long-time resident of Vaughan Street in Shildon I feel that someone must respond to the writer of the 'Have Your Say' letter in the 18 January issue. For many years the residents here have been subject to clouds of thick, strong-smelling smoke emitting from the solid fuel boiler which the writer states that he used to use. This hung around in the street due to the cold weather and often blew directly onto the sheltered housing flats in which elderly people live, some of whom may well have health problems.

The writer must have been aware of that but, as we are all quite sure that he does not live in this street, he obviously was not bothered about the effect it had on the people who do live there. So, to the person who complained and resolved this matter I say, well done. We are all now satisfied that we don't have to put up with this any longer.

Name and address withheld on request.

Police are reminding drivers that before you set off in this weather, you must be able to see clearly. A spokesperson advised, “Clear all snow and ice from all your windows and remove all snow that might fall off into the path of other road users. “Additionally take the extra time to clear all snow from

the top of your vehicle too, sudden braking can catapult snow forward completely covering your windscreen, putting you in danger from lack of visibility. Not only this, but road users behind can end up covered in the snow from your vehicle too as you’re driving! Please drive safely and consider-ately.”

On Thursday 17th January, Kieran Gittins, age 20 years of Lichfield Road, West Cornforth was charged with handling two stolen vehicle batteries from

the Hackworth Industrial Estate on 15th January.Gittins will appear before Newton Aycliffe Mag-istrates’ Court on 1st February.

Stolen batteries

Drive safely!

Remember to clean all snow and ice from your windows before driving.


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Between 11pm on Monday 21st January and 6am on Tuesday 22nd January, a shed was broken into in Burnie Gardens, Shildon. The following bikes were stolen;• A bright pink Diamond

Back mountain bike with a 26” frame, black mud-guards, front suspension, wide handlebars with bar ends and slick tyres.

• A Marin Risk Zone mountain bike – silver/grey in colour, 28”-30” size frame with full suspension.

• A Carrera Apollo mountain bike, 18” frame in very

good condition, bright turquoise blue in colour with front suspension.

This was the second incident of a similar nature in the area of Burnie Gardens in recent days, with an unknown person being disturbed at a shed in the early hours of Sunday 20th January. Nothing was stolen on this occasion.Between Saturday 19th and Tuesday 22nd January, a black Shineray motorcycle was taken from a yard in Dent Street, Shildon.Anyone with information is urged to contact Shildon Police on 101.

Bikes stolen

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Railway Institute: before and after

Above and below are two fascinating photographs of the Shildon Railway Institute site, both before and after the Institute was built. Above is a postcard, kindly brought in by Vince Horan, with a photograph of All Saints Church, dated 1904. The photograph ap-pears to be taken from almost the same spot as the photograph below, which shows the Railway Institute in 1913, the year it opened. If you look closely at the top photograph, it appears that there is some scaffolding on a structure at the left of the picture, behind the large tree that identifies the spot both photos have been taken. Does the scaffolding signify a building being erected? Or is it perhaps a structure that existed before the Institute was built? Do any of our readers know the story of the area prior to the building of the Institute, or perhaps even the story of exactly what can be seen in the picture? If you do, please get in touch with us here at the Crier and let us know. The Railway In-stitute is celebrating its centenary next month on 8th February with a Centenary Night.


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Dine with a difference at Shildon Locomotion

Jane from Platform 7 with a tasty meal.

The monthly lunch club at Shildon Locomotion will take place on Monday 28th January at 12 noon. Clare and Jane at the Platform 7 Café will be serving a delicious meal of pork and apple casserole followed by strawberry mousse with freshly

brewed tea and coffee.After lunch there will be a fun New Year quiz in the education room. Rebecca Mills from Age UK County Durham will also be letting people know about the new Age UK mobile phone. The price for the event is

£4.60. Places are limited and need to be pre-booked. Contact Sara Collins at Age UK County Durham on 0191 374 0930 for more informa-tion or email [email protected]. Please note that Sara has changed her telephone number.

On Tuesday 22nd January a man was arrested in Church Street, Shildon having stolen confection-ary from the Lifestyle Express shop in Cheapside, Shildon, moments earlier.Paul Raymond Seymour, aged 40 years, who gave an address in Hawthorne Road, Spennymoor, was

also found in possession of five wraps of Ampheta-mine. Seymour was later charged with theft and possession of Amphetamine. Police refused Seymour bail and he appeared before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on 23rd January.

Arrested for stealing sweets

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Sunnydale Leisure Centre is one of a number of leisure centres across County Durham that are opening their doors free of charge this weekend in a bid to get more people exercising.The centre will offer free use of facilities on Saturday and Sunday (26th and 27th January) including fitness suites, selected exercise classes and swimming lessons. Plus, take out a direct debit membership this weekend and pay nothing until March.Steve Lister, strategic

manager for indoor facilities with Durham County Council, said: “This is a fantastic op-portunity to perhaps try a class that you have always fancied doing – free of charge. “If you are thinking about joining a gym it’s the perfect chance to give it a go and find out if it’s for you.” All fitness appoint-ments must be booked in advance. For more infor-mation on all the partici-pating leisure centres log on to: www.durham.gov.uk/leisureoffers.

Free fitness at leisure centre this weekend

Shildon’s Sunnydale Leisure Centre will be opening its doors free of charge this weekend.

In the new year Durham Tigers Rugby League will be renewing its ties with Super League’s Bradford Bulls. On 22nd & 23rd February, the Tigers will be hosting a two day coaching course, by Bradford Bull’s coaches, at Shildon’s Sunnydale Leisure Centre for their players. Tickets will cost £10 a day and offer players the chance to be coached by some of this country’s leading coaches. This will be the third time that the Tigers have hosted Bradford Bulls coaches at Sunnydale. Club Secretary, Phil Selby said, “Following two highly successful previous courses we are honoured that the Bulls have agreed to this because we are determined to give local

kids the best training and opportunities possible, so that if they are interested in pursuing Rugby further, then they can. “The Bulls are always looking for new players that have the potential to play professionally, and we give them the opportunity to look for talent outside of the Yorkshire area.”The Durham Tigers has been based at Sunnydale Leisure Centre in Shildon since 2010, and they aim to use rugby to provide a hobby for local people of all ages and to help the

community by giving young people a focus. They hold weekly training sessions for people of all ages and are always keen to recruit new players: On Tuesday evenings they provide training for: their open age (16+) team between 6:30 and 8pm and their Under 14’s team between 6 and 7:30pm.Also, on Saturdays, between 10 and 11.30am they provide training for their 2 junior teams: The under 9’s and 11’s and the under 13’s. “If anyone wishes to join any of these sessions the club welcome you to come along,” said a spokesperson.For more information about the team, or if you are curious about in the Bradford Bulls, you can like “We are Durham Tigers” on Facebook.

Super League coaches at Tigers

Another week, another fixtures headache: Shildon AFC’s season remains on hold as the winter weather puts paid to yet another round of matches. The FA Vase away tie against Bitton AFC of Bristol was postponed last Friday and has been rearranged for this Saturday, 26th.Meanwhile, another league tie was added to the pile when the Railwaymen’s match against Darlington 1883 on Wednesday night was also called off. There are no prizes for guessing the reason. Meanwhile, while the club’s

players continue to train in the hope of playing a game - they have played just two matches so far this year - the next round of the FA Vase has been drawn, and Shildon will face a tough test should they progress in Bristol.The club has been drawn to play the winner of Brantham Athletic v Whitley Bay, and with both Northern League clubs favourites to win their Fourth Round ties, it looks like Shildon could be up against the three-time Vase winners in a repeat of the 2010 Quarter-final, which

Shildon lost after having a player sent off while leading 1-0. Whitley Bay went on to lift the trophy in the final at Wembley.The full draw for ties involving Northern League sides is: Bodmin Town or Ashington v Gornal Athletic or Wisbech Town; Brantham Athletic or Whitley Bay v Bitton or Shildon; Larkhall Athletic or Peacehaven & Telscombe v Tunbridge Wells or Dunston UTS and Spennymoor Town or Lordswood v Bemerton Heath Harlequins or Blackfield & Langley. Ties are due to be played on Saturday 9th February.

Fixtures pile up for Railwaymen

Shildon AFCUpComing FixtUreS

Saturday 26th JanuaryAway v Bitton (FA Vase)

Wednesday 30th JanuaryHome v Seaham Red Star(Durham Challenge Cup)

Saturday 2nd FebruaryAway v Newcastle Benfield (League)

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