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Friday 15th April 2016Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 762

Published at:First Floor, Town Council Offices,

Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH.

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Town Crier Shildon & District

of our wonderful communityAt the heart

Friday 15th April 2016Issue 762

Fully archived online at shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected]

Emily Callaghan, a member of St John’s Youthy recently had the brainwave to create a time capsule by “writing

St John’s Youthy capture a moment in Shildon’s time

letters to our future selves about what our lives are like now and what hopes we have for the future.”

Thus the time capsule project was born and, over the Easter holidays, Youthy members collected photo-graphs, Crier articles, old mobile phones and more in order to place inside the capsule.On Sunday, the letters were written and sealed and some Youthy members, notably Lucy Glazier and Savannah Smith, carved a marker stone while Calvin Guest and Son Tran put in efforts to dig up a deep hole.The capsule was sealed and buried with much laughter and joking about what life would be like ten years later, and a moment in Shildon’s time was caught and covered.Rev’d David commented: “Time is one of those things that the older we get the faster it seems to fly by.“To appreciate our personal history allows us to move forward in good ways. The Youthy just never stop surprising me with their maturity and creative thinking.”

A Time Capsule, created and buried deep in the ground by St John’s Youthy, will capture a moment in Shildon’s time and history.

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Vehicles from Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Society’s collection will be on display in the Collec-tion Building at Locomo-tion: The National Railway Museum from Tuesday 12th April to Friday 22nd April.The display will feature the Bristol L5G single-decker bus which starred in the hit Yorkshire TV series Heart-beatThe bus was built in 1949 by the Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co. Ltd. and was supplied to United with a standard Eastern Coach Works single-deck bus

body.In 1960 it was converted to one-person operation along with some 30 others. The bus was sold by United in 1966 to JT Bell (now Bellway Homes) for work-men’s transport. It was purchased by the Aycliffe & District Bus Pres-ervation Society in 1983, and restored between 1989 and 1996. It is the only surviving example of the 30 modified vehicles.Anyone requiring more information can call 01388 777999.

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Valley Methodist Church in Coundon Grange is holding a table top sale on Tuesday 10th May from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.Tables cost £6 each and

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Passed Away

Birthdays

Birthdays

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Happy Birthday Dad

Allan Bell

Love,Allan, Colin, Tony

Terry and Andrew

April 16th

Jackie Thompson15/4/16

Happy 50th Birthday Jackie

The best friend and godmother in the world

Love always,Jan, Stephen, Stacy, Luke,

Chloe, Jade, Stevie & Piper Lily xxx

Jackie Thompson15/4/16

Happy 50th Birthday Jackie

Love Kim, TraceyMaureen, AlisonJen, Cathy & Sue

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Dennis Tomlinson14th April 2014

Two years have passed but you are always in our

thoughts and hearts.

Love always,from Susan, Vicky & Steve, Damien & Amy, Rebecca,

Luca & Liam xxx

Margaret Chapman19th April

You would have been 100Of all the gifts in life I’ve

had However great or smallTo have had you for my Mam was the greatest

gift of allThat’s why my life doesn’t

seem the same For when yours had to

end The world lost someone wonderful and I lost my

best friend

Forever loved,June, George Brian & Kath

Arthur Franklin (Ike)

Happy memories silently kept

No need for words, we’ll never forget

16th April 2006

Loved alwaysLillie & family

xxx

Happy 30th Birthday

Leanne BainbridgeThursday 14th April

Lots of love,June & Peter

Happy 1st Birthday

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16th April

Love you millions,Elliemay & Ceejay

xx

Happy 1st Birthday

Darcy-bey Proudfoot-Freeman

Love you loadsMammy & Daddy

xx

16th April

Happy 7th Birthday

Harley Thomas Dunn16/4/16

Love you lots from

Nana & Grandad xx

Our Grandad - We love and miss you forever

Peter Tomlinson

Jordan, Aleasha, Isabelle, Alexander

& Nazanin xxxxx

Although you left a while ago

Sometimes, throughout the year

Just for a fleeting moment

I forget that you’re not here

Not here to share a cosy chat

Or give me sound adviceTo ask about the things

I’ve plannedAnd if my day was nice

That’s why life doesn’t seem the same

For when yours had to end

The world lost someone wonderful

And I lost my best friend

Peter Tomlinson

Loved and remembered always,

Sharon xxx

16-4-2012

Birthdays

Margaret Chapman(Nee Parsley)

19th AprilWould have been 100 years

old today

Always remembered and loved

Still missed very much

From your loving son Brian and daughter-in-

law Lynn & familyxxxxxxx

To a great nephewLots of love for your 18th

Billy Hopwood

From Auntie Marilyn and Uncle Dave x x

15-4-98

To a great cousinHappy Birthday

Billy Hopwood

From Liam, Tammie & Frankie

15-4-98

Billy Hopwood

Happy 18th Birthday

From Auntie Julie, Uncle Kevin, Uncle Lee, Emma, Sophie and Charlie xxx

15-4-98

18!

In Memoriam

We wish Heaven had a phone so we could hear your voice one last time.

Miss you loads Mam.

Anne Thompson15/4/12

Lots of love,Suzanne & Russell xx

Devoted husband of the late Lois (nee Ebdon).

A loving and much loved Dad to Adelle.

A beloved Grandad and respected Father in law.

Also a dear Brother, Uncle and good friend to many

Neil StockleyApril 7th

Will family and friends please meet for service at St John’s Church, Shildon on Monday 18th April at

1.15pm.Followed by committal

at the Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon

Family flowers only please.Donations in memory of Neil may, if desired, be

given care of the family to the Macmillan nurses.

Peacefully in hospital Neil of Shildon aged 67 years.

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Michael OrdApril 9th

Will family and friends please meet for service at St John’s Church, Shildon

on Monday 25th April at 10.30am, followed by interment in West

Auckland Road Cemetery, Shildon.

Peacefully at home with family at his side

Michael (Mike) of Shildon aged 68 years

In Memoriam


Shildon AFC Supporters’ Club’s weekly lottery was drawn on Sunday 10th April at Shildon AFC’s Social Club during the half time break in the Supporters’ Club Quiz Night.The six numbers drawn from the bag were: 6, 11, 12, 15, 17 and 18. There was no winner of the jackpot prize which now rises by £50.The consolation prize of £25 was drawn from all entries and was won by J Whitehouse.

This week, players will need to choose the matching 6 numbers from the remaining 17 to win the a £550 jackpot.Tickets are available at various outlets across the town. The lotto can also be played via Paypal by sending £2 and a note with your selection of six numbers to [email protected]. Paypal entries must be received before 8pm on Sunday to be eligible for that week’s draw.

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Can you remember when Bros asked When Will I be Famous and Alison Moyet went Weak In The Presence of Beauty? Or when MC Hammer said U Can’t Touch This and Oasis told us Don’t Look Back in Anger?There’s the opportunity to relive these songs and

many more from two great decades at the Shildon Civic Hall on Friday 6th May at 7.30pm.There will be live music, a disco and a raffle, and all proceeds raised during the evening will go to Age UK, the country’s largest charity dedicated to

80’s and 90’s musical night at the Shildon Civic Hall

helping everyone make the most of later life and which comprises around 170 local Age UK’s reaching most of England.Tickets cost £3 each and can be prebooked by ringing 01388 774838. Altneratively, you can pay at the door on the evening.

At the April Town Council meeting on Monday night 11th April, Luan Deakin was co-opted as a Labour Town Councillor until next

year’s election. Ms Deakin replaces Matthew Burdess who resigned his post as Town Mayor and Councillor for the Byerley Ward.

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Shildon Gardens & Allot-ments Guild has made arrangements with a company to carry out soil testing for members.About half a cup of soil from three depths is required. The sample should then be taken to

the Garden Guild on any Sunday morning from 8.30-11.30am.There is a charge of £10 and the results will be available on the following Sunday. Telephone 07583 020753 for more information.

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The Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday 20th April at 6pm in the Council Chamber. Note that this is

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(L-R) Laura Bainbridge (Staff Assistant at Scallywagz), Hazel Bainbridge (Manager at Scallywagz), Alison Hope (Office Manager at Women’s Refuge), Cllr Christine Wilson, Cllr Lee Brownson (Mayor of Bishop Auckland) and Ellie Stephen (Staff Assistant at Scallywagz).

Shildon’s Scallywagz donates to women’s refuge centre

Scallywagz Children’s Centre, based in Shildon, has generously donated £60 to a women’s refuge centre in Bishop Auckland.Wear Valley Women’s Aid received £60 from a recent tombola and raffle held by Scallywagz in order to raise the funds.Women’s Refuge Office Manager, Alison Hope said: “We are extremely grateful to Scallywagz nursery for kindly raising £60 which we will use to take the children on day trips to ensure that they can have some enjoyment with their mums which, in most cases, has been sadly lacking in their lives prior to seeking refuge.“The staff at the refuge and all of our residents cannot thank our many

supporters enough for their continued efforts on behalf of the refuge.”Mayor of Bishop Auckland, Cllr Lee Brownson said: “The work that they do at the Bishop Auckland Women’s Refuge is re-markable and every penny donated is vital to keep the service going for the women and children who need it the most.”Over the years the Refuge has benefited enormously from the kind generosity of County Councillor, Chris-tine Wilson. Christine is a regular visitor, often bringing toi-letries and clothing that have been kindly donated by the staff at County Hall as well as money that she has raised at numerous fundraising events that she

has held on their behalf.Fiona Nicol added: “Coun-cillor Wilson has been instrumental, along with other local councillors and also colleagues in the Area Action Partnership, in securing funding for a new kitchen for the refuge which will hugely improve the living conditions for women and children who are residing with us.”Scallywagz is a soft play centre for children aged between zero and twelve years.They aim to provide a fun, enjoyable experience for children in a safe and secure environment.Anyone requiring more information about the or-ganisation can phone 01388 777764 or email [email protected].

Last week, in issue 761 of the Crier we told the story of Michael Thompson’s epic 55-mile ultra-marathon run from Glasgow to Edinburgh and hailed his efforts to raise money and recogni-tion for the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) which exists to prevent male suicide in the UK.However, it turns out Michael wasn’t always a keen and impressive runner.Michael said: “One common misconception about me is that l have always been a good runner.“I ran at the back in primary school and was no better than average at senior school although 400 metres was slightly better and my sprinting was rubbish.“I did do some running to improve my golf game towards the end of my school days but gave up several times because l trained too hard and got injured.“I returned to fitness by joining an aerobics class in Teesdale Leisure Centre in Barnard Castle about 20 years ago, when l had moved to Wackerfield from Middlesbrough. “This was important as l set up my gardening business then and working hard all day made me stiff.“It wasn’t easy. A few of the ladies shook their heads and l did get some funny looks!”

“The instructor was very supportive and I stuck at it and eventually did harder classes.“A few years later l trained at the Manor House Hotel in West Auckland and started running again, and, about 12 years ago, some of the men persuaded me to do the first Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10k run. From then on l was hooked and started training properly. “I now do at least three runs a week at differ-ent speeds plus the gym after my repetitive speed session!Michael is keen to stress his unremarkable nature and the fact that it’s com-pletely normal not to want to do any exercise at all.He adds: “I’m certainly not the only person with these experiences and running clubs do have couch potatoes too!”Michael inspires other people to take up running (starting off with runs at Hackworth park every Saturday at 9am): “There is a parkrun at Hackworth Park which is only 5k and it’s free as long as you sign up on their website.”He adds: “I believe physical fitness is good for mental health so you might as well do something that seems rather stupid at the moment.”Visit Michael’s donation site for upcoming charity runs and events at www.ju s t g i v i n g .co m/ca lm-michael.

Ultra marathoner wasn’t always fit!

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Lots of young people turned up to the green areas around Jubilee Fields Community Centre during their Easter holidays to make Shildon a cleaner place to live in.

Impressive turnout at Shildon big spring clean!

Shildon’s Big Spring Clean, part of the Durham County Council and Litter Free Durham litter pick campaign, took place at Jubilee Fields Community Centre on Wednesday 6th April. The event was organised by Shildon Town Council in partnership with Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Shildon Alive (a St. John’s Church Project) and Shildon Ignite. Equipment was supplied by Durham County Council’s Street Scene Team. The litter pick focused on green areas around the Jubilee Fields Commu-nity Centre, with the mini pickers accompanied by the Town Mayor, Councillor Trish Pemberton, Town and

County Councillor, Henry Nicholson, volunteers and parents.Over 20 bags of rubbish were removed from across this large site, helping to improve the area for all. The young people were very enthusiastic and asked lots of questions about the rubbish collected such as “what happens to it?”, “what impact does it have on us?” and “where can we play?”Particular concern was expressed by the young people about the unaccep-table amount of dog fouling across the area, caused by irresponsible dog owners who allow their dogs to foul where children play. Shildon Town Council’s Free Dog Bags scheme aims to

provide free dog bags to local residents to support responsible dog ownership and keep our open spaces and streets foul-free.Town Mayor, Councillor Trish Pemberton said: “It was wonderful to see so many young people of all ages turning out during their Easter holidays to try to make Shildon a cleaner and tidier place to live in. “The younger ones really enjoyed the Easter egg hunt put on for them by the older girls. “The day may have been a miserable one weather-wise, but you would never have guessed this from the smiling, happy faces of everyone involved. “I hope the people who dropped the litter in the first place learn from their shining example.”The young people were then treated to an Easter Egg Hunt which was deliv-ered by the young people from Shildon Ignite’s Youth Forum. There were prizes for all the children and young people who took part and the afternoon was rounded off with refresh-ments to thank everyone who gave up their time to be involved.A spokesperson for Shildon Town Council said: “We would thank everyone who participated in this event.”

Shildon Salvation Army at Cross Street is holding a coffee morning on Saturday 16th April from 10am until 12 noon. Admission is free and refreshments, includ-

ing bacon butties, are avail-able for purchase.All proceeds will go to the work of Christian Aid.Everyone is welcome to go along.

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Spring events at LocomotionLocomotion: The National Railway Museum is holding a Spring Craft Fair on Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd May.There will be stalls offering a great range of craft and gift items - the perfect place to pick up an unusual present for a loved one or even a treat for yourself!The event has free admis-sion and free parking and will be open from 10am-5pm. Don’t forget to also visit Locomotion during their Spring Steam Weekend from Saturday 30th April to Monday 2nd May.New display, Peckett 0-4-0st No. 2012 ‘Teddy’ and family favourite, Furness Railway No. 20 will be in steam for passenger service and cab access.Heritage vehicles from the

National Collection will also be on display including newcomer SR No. 34051 Winston Churchill!Also at the fun-packed event, railway/model-ling stalls coordinated by Triang-Man and Pennine Models will be available as will craft/gift stalls coor-dinated by Quintet Promo-tions.A spokesperson said: “Come and visit Locomotion for an unforgettable day out.”For more information re-garding the event, contact 01388 777999 or see issue 761 of the Crier by visiting-shildontowncrier.com.Locomotion is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and parking and admission are free of chargeThe museum reserves the right to change the pro-gramme.

Residents in Shildon with a love of rabbits and a charitable heart have the chance to adopt a poor, unfortunate orphan rabbit named Olga.Olga was found as a stray, dumped on a busy road, but is now in great health and on the lookout for that special someone to love her.Olga was let down twice already, regarding the promise of a new home, but Christine Kipling and fellow animal charity workers hope it will be third time lucky for the rabbit.

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Funding for youth employment Young people in Shildon are in a position to benefit after Durham County Council secured £17m to help up to 6,000 young people on their pathway to employment.In June 2015, the author-ity submitted a bid for £17.04m funding through the European Council’s Youth Employment Initia-tive (YEI).And now the DurhamWorks project has been given the green light for a two and a half year programme to develop skills and increase opportunities for 16 to 24-year-olds living in County Durham, who are not in education, employ-ment or training.Cllr Ossie Johnson, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for children and young people’s services, said: “Securing £17 million is fantastic news and means that we will be able to improve not only the immediate but the longer-term economic opportuni-ties and career prospects of thousands of young people in the county.“It will also mean that we will be able to introduce new and innovative ideas alongside more tried and tested ways of working to ensure we benefit those people who most need our help.“According to the latest figures, from June 2015, 19% of all 16-24 year olds living in the county are not in employment, education or training.

“This new funding, made up of £12.78m of YEI, European Social Fund funding and £4.26m in match funding, has been made available to the county to try and help around 5,830 young people progress into work, training, education or vol-unteering by summer 2018.“In partnership with 16 or-ganisations, including the voluntary and community sector, private training providers, a college, Jobcentre Plus and the Federation of Small Busi-nesses, we will use the funding to offer support and guidance tailored to the young person’s needs.”DurhamWorks looks to develop the skills of local young people and work with local employers to create opportunities in-cluding work experience, employment, traineeships, apprenticeships and other training opportunities, as well as supporting young people to become self-employed.People wanting to find out more about DurhamWorks can contact [email protected] find out more about European funding – or to get help and advice in applying- readers can contact the council’s European Funding Techni-cal Assistance team on 03000 269 487, via email at [email protected] or browse through more in-formation at www.durham.gov.uk/EuropeanFunding.

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The Year 8 Greenfield Community College students (Sunnydale Campus) were proud of their floor design and pleased to be at the launch event which took place on 9th March.

Sunnydale Campus students design public community space

Year 8 students at Sunny-dale Campus, Greenfield Community College created a fantastic design that was chosen to decorate the new flooring for the Pio-neering Care Centre (PCP) in Newton Aycliffe.The students, who did this as part of a new and exciting refurbishment pro-gramme, based the design on the concept of “com-

munity”, the links we have with others and how we are connected.They drew inspiration from cells in the body that multiply, rejuvenate and grow, which was inspired by the positive health and well-being work that takes place at the PCP. The students were very proud of their work and their invitations to the

launch event, which took place on 9th March.David Priestley, Executive Head Teacher said: “We are very proud that our students could contribute to the new work that has been done at the PCP. It is wonderful that they see their work realised and were able to receive feedback from the visitors and staff.”

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Help to find Ellie a homeEllie, a friendly Stafford-shire bull terrier in her final few years of life is looking for a foster or permanent home.Staffies are particularly sensitive dogs and don’t do well in kennel environ-ments therefore it is urgent that she finds a new home quickly.Ellie is approximately nine years old and an affec-tionate dog who has lived happily in the company of both adults and children.She would be best suited to a home where she would be the only dog. If anyone is interested in offering a loving home and new lease of life to Ellie, call Carol on 07864 054008 or email [email protected] requiring more information about Ellie or the process of fostering or offering a home should also contact Carol.


Some of the tools and equipment used by unregistered tattooists recovered during a raid on three properties in County Durham recently.

‘Catch a Scratcher’ raids reveal risks of illegal tattooistsRaids on three proper-ties in County Durham by council officers have resulted in two people being prosecuted, one ac-cepting a caution and two other illegal operators vol-untarily surrendering their equipment.The action, taken by Durham County Council’s Environmental Health and Consumer Protection Team, was carried out as part of the ongoing ‘Catch a Scratcher’ campaign.Illegal tattooing by un-registered tattooists or ‘scratchers’ can result in scarring, infections and increase the risk of blood borne infections such as HIV and Hepatitis B.During the raids, officers seized over 30 bags of equipment including 15 tattoo machines and hundreds of needles, many of which were out of date. Other tattooing equip-ment was also found at the properties including a treatment bed and chair, inks, sharps boxes and a fast food bucket that was

being used to store con-taminated waste. Officers were also con-cerned that no suitable sterilization measures were in place at these premises.Joanne Waller, Head of Environment, Health and Consumer Protection said: “Unregistered tattooists are trading illegally and I strongly advise anyone who is thinking of getting a tattoo not to use these unregulated operators. “Members of the public

should only use premises that have been registered with the local authority.” Registered tattooists op-erating in County Durham can be found by visiting durham.gov.uk/tattooists.Anyone with information on illegal tattooing should report it to the council’s Safety and Occupational Health Team on 03000 261016 or by emailing [email protected], you use ‘Report It’ on the council’s website.

The most dedicated pupils in County Durham are wanted for a special cel-ebration event.Durham County Council is trying to track down teenagers in their final year of secondary school and children in their last year of primary who have a 100 per cent attendance record.Those pupils, who have not missed even a half day in class throughout their whole secondary or primary career, will be invited to a special cel-ebration event.

The evening, at Durham County Cricket Club, will include an awards presen-tation and photographs.Families who think their child may have a 100 per cent attendance record to date should contact their child’s school.Durham County Council is also contacting schools direct in order to identify eligible pupils.To be eligible for an award, the attendance must continue to be 100 per cent until the pupil’s official leaving date in the summer.

Dedicated pupils wanted for awards

Recently there have been a high number of residents complaining about youths throwing eggs at their properties. A spokesperson for Shildon Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Shildon Police would like to appeal to anyone who has in-formation as to which youths are doing this.

“This behaviour is obvious-ly distressing residents who are demanding it stops.“The police are taking this matter seriously and will deal with individuals re-sponsible for the crime of harassment. “If you have any informa-tion about this please contact Shildon Police on 101.”

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Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre(s) who believe that 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 Representation is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s office.

15.04.16

Shildon Youth Under 15’s secure a huge win!Shildon destroyed Great Ayton at the BR on Sunday in order to maintain their position at the top of Division Five.After a fairly even start to the game, Great Ayton took a shock lead with a long range effort which sailed over the top of Niall Higham’s head from long

range. This did not deter the Shildon lads as they went on to take a 4-1 goal lead into the half time break with goals from Mortimer (2), Dawson & McCourt.The second half turned into an incredible display of attacking as the visitors conceded a further 16

goals without reply from McCourt (3) Campbell (2) K L Watson (2) Tom Andelin (2) Sam Matthews, Jack Mortimer (5) and Quinn.The lads can wrap up the title on Sunday when they take on 2nd placed Sedge-field at home. Final Score 20-1. MOM Jack Mortimer with an incredible 7 goals.

Shildon’s Jonny Davis is surrounded by celebrating team mates after he scored the Railwaymen’s third goal against title rivals Morpeth Town on Monday. Photo: Tom Clegg

Shildon AFC take giant step towards historic title win

Shildon took a giant step towards the Northern League title on Monday 11th April with a compre-hensive 4-0 away win over Morpeth Town which puts the Railwaymen a massive 22 points clear of the chasing pack.However, Shildon manager, Gary Forrest refused to accept the tag of Champi-ons-elect, insisting there is work still to be done, but with the league now mathematically in Shildon’s hands, the fans and town are daring to believe that the seventy-seven year wait for another league championship is over.Shildon took the game to their opponents from the first whistle and looked

confident and ready for the task ahead.The visitors got off to a perfect start, creating a number of chances before Billy Greulich-Smith lobbed the Morpeth keeper to open the scoring in the fifteenth minute.Then, just after the half hour, Greulich-Smith won a penalty which Anthony Bell stepped forward and dispatched with the confident ease that has become the hallmark of a side which is unbeaten in 17 games, winning 15 and drawing two.Late in the half, Morpeth were reduced to ten men when Michael Hall received his second yellow card, giving the Highwaymen an

almost impossible second half task to get back into the game.And that task was made hopeless within three minutes of the restart when Jonathan Davis side-footed home after Michael Rae’s shot was ony half saved by the keeper’s foot.Ten minutes later it was four when Greulich-Smith again profited, this time from a lofted pass by Sam Hodgson which he con-trolled and fired home past a helpless Karl Dryden.Shildon were then able to use the extra man to their benefit, conserving energy in the final half hour ahead of a League Cup semi-final on Thursday evening at North Shields.

On Sunday 10th April, Shildon under 11s played host to Hardwick Youth at the Scouts field.The teams were evenly matched for most of the first half.It was the visitors who opened the scoring after Shildon’s keeper was judged to have fouled Hard-wick’s forward in a one-on-one situation to concede a penalty which was success-fully dispatched.Shildon quickly levelled the score, however, when Hardwick’s keeper parried a shot and Tyler Rutter was quick to react to prod home from close range and send the sides into half time level at 1-1.Shildon went out for the second half and dominated the play showing their desire to win quickly and going ahead when Anthony Jary scored one of his trademark goals.Seeing the keeper off his line, he fired from the half way line, putting the ball into the top corner.Shildon sealed the win when Hardwick’s keeper cleared a corner only for the ball to fall to Reece Vasey who was on the edge of the crowded box but kept his cool to net Shildon’s third goal.Hardwick fought hard to get another goal but were denied by Elliott Finch in

Shildon AFC Under 11s update

the Shildon goal who gave a man of the match perfor-mance. Shildon’s successful under 11s team was made up of: Elliott Finch, Reece Vasey, Ethan Hunter, Rory Francis, Brandan Woods, Kian Dixon, Cole Layfield, Anthony Jary, Tyler Rutter, Micky Gaffney and Sam Guy.Shildon under 11’s are looking to strengthen their successful team. Any children in current year 5 or 6 who would like to be a part of the team can contact Alan on 07925 186113.Training is at the Scouts Field on West Road on Wednesdays (6.30-7.30pm) and Saturdays (10.30-11.30am) and is delivered by FA qualified coaches.Games are played in the 9v9 TJFA league on Sunday mornings.

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