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The Bishop Press, May 16th, 2009 Page 1
Issue No. 4
Bishop Auckland, Saturday, 16th May, 2009.
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TUT FOR TURNAROUND 3:13
An all day musicevent, in aid ofTurnaround Homes
3:13, is to be held at theTut n Shive in NewgateStreet on Sunday, May24th.Ten local bands will playthroughout the day, from2.00pm until 1.00am, inorder to raise money for thecharity’s project inRamshaw.Landlady, Shelly Walker,says, "People say charitybegins at home, but thepeople that Turnaround arehelping had no home and alot of them would not havesurvived without the helpand support of Harry andthe rest of the Turnaroundteam".The purpose of the day isto raise funds for thedevelopment andcontinuation of a farm inRamshaw where peoplecome to realise theirpotential and integrateback into society with asense of self worth.When Harry WrigglesworthMBE, founder of the
charity, was asked how hefelt about the day, he said,"It's absolutely marvelousthat all these young peopleare coming together to raisemoney for our cause and ismuch appreciated."The money raised will go
towards improving accessaround the farm allowingpeople of all ages andabilities to benefit from theproject".Entry price for the full daywill be £2 with all themoney going to the charity.
The Tut ‘n’ Shive in Newgate Streetwhere the all-day event will take place.
According to a recent surveycarried out by BishopAuckland MP, HelenGoodman, anti-socialbehaviour is the biggestconcern for residents of thetown.Residents in Bishop tookpart in the survey, as well asthose in Shildon,Spennymoor and Teesdale.It was discovered that peoplewere mostly concerned aboutburglaries, road safety andalcohol-related crime.Helen commented, “I wasvery pleased with the levelof public response to thissurvey. I recently went onnight patrol with police andit was really interesting tosee the type of crimes thatour police deal with everyday.“Police numbers in Durhamare up more than 120officers since 1997, and it isno coincidence that crimehas fallen across the countyand in my constituency inthe last year.“I know, however, that anti-social behaviour is still a realproblem that affects
communitites across theconstituency, and I ampleased that Durham Policeare using the powers givento them by the Governmentto provide local communitypolicing, particularlythrough programmes such asStreetSafe where officerswork alongside the localcouncil, street wardens andthe emergency services toidentify and improve anti-social behavious ‘hotspots’.“While on patrol with thelocal police, I was shockedby the level of alcohol-related crime and I am notsurprised that the survey alsoreflects public concern aboutthis. I know Durham Policehave introduced initiatives totarget under-age drinkingand drinking in public, andthese have had some success,but this is a deep-seatedproblem that is mirroredacross the country.”Helen has also lobbiedDurham County Council toreduce speed limits andprovide pedestrian crossings,especially on St Andrew’sRoad.
CRIME IS RESIDENTS’BIGGEST WORRY
MP for Bishop Auckland,Helen Goodman, has spokenof the recent expensescandal concerning Cabinetmembers, dismissing it as‘absurd.’In a recent interview, Helensaid, “This is just ridiculous,to claim this is some kind ofscandal, just absurd.“People surely don’t expectthe Prime Minister to work80 hours as the PrimeMinister and then expect himto clean his own house. Thatis just ridiculous.”She went on to say, “It justseems very odd to me. Insome countries there is realpolitical corruption. Thereis no real political corruptionin this country.”
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The next Bishop Aucklandand Toronto Police andCommunities Together(PACT) meeting will takeplace on Tuesday, May26th, from 7.00pm.The meeting will beattended by arepresentative from thelocal neighbourhood
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According to recent figuresfrom the Health Trust, fewerthan 150 people in the townsupported the decision toremove Bishop Auckland’sAccident and EmergencyUnit.Over 16,000 local residentsobjected the proposals,although the CountyDurham and Darlington
Trust claimed that themajority of the townsupported the plans.However, they came to thisconclusion from the resultsof a questionnaire in whichleaving things as they are wasnot an option.The hospital will nowbecome a centre for plannedsurgery and rehabilitation.
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WRVS, a nation-widevolunteer service, islooking for volunteers tohelp run its shop and trolleyservices, which it runs atBishop Auckland GeneralHospital.
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MARTIN TAYLOR INCONCERT
Award winning guitarist,Martin Taylor, will beperforming at the EdenTheatre at Bishop AucklandTown Hall this month.Martin has recently receivedthree awards; The BBC Radio2’s prestigious ‘Heart of Jazz’Award; a LifetimeAchievement Award for his‘Contribution to Jazz GuitarWorldwide’ from the NorthWales International GuitarFestival; and ‘Best Guitarist’in the British Jazz Awards for
Martin Taylor will be performing at the Town Hall.
a record 12th time.He has established a uniquemusical career as aninternationally acclaimedmusician, and his inimitablestyle has seen himrecognised as the world’sforemost exponent of solojazz guitar playing. The eventwill take place on Thursday,May 21st, from 8.00pm. Alltickets are £12.00. Forfurther information, or topre-order, call the box officeon 01388 602610.
An Elderly Bishop Aucklandresident was recently takento hospital after beingattacked by a would-berobber.The 80 year-old, who livesin Gent Road in the town,was attacked from behind ataround 10.15am onThursday, May 8th, onTaylor Road.A man in his early twentiespushed him to the ground inan attempt to steal his wallet,however, the pensioner
fought with the man andforced him to flee withoutit.This is the latest in a seriesof attacks on pensioners inthe town, forcing police tomount extra patrols.On Wednesday, April 29th,a man fitting the samedescription rode up behind a75 year-old woman on a bikeand snatched her bag. Thefollowing day in NewgateStreet an 89 year-old womanalso had her bag snatched.
TOWN SEES SERIES OF ATTACKSON PENSIONERS
PC Simon Hogg of BishopAuckland Policecommented, “In each casethe person responsiblecowardly targeted elderlypeople who are among themost vulnerable members ofthe community.”Anyone with informationon any of the incidents,which are believed to belinked, is asked to call policeon 0345 60 60 365 orCrimestoppers on 0800 555111.
PLANTSALE
Keen gardeners in the townwill be able to sell or tradetheir plants at an event thatis being held in BishopAuckland Baptist Church onSaturday, May 16th,beginning at 9.30am. Moneyraised by the organisers willgo to the StrokeAssociation.
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Mark Guidery, Chief Executive of Zoe's Place, and David Lee, from Real Radio, visitedInnovations to collect the money that was raised on the day.
a pound to work day' in orderto raise money for Zoe'sPlace, a respite home forbabies in Middlesbrough.The home is not funded bythe NHS and relies ondonations. Around £800,000a year is needed to keep itrunning.Susan Jones, a staff memberat Innovations, visited the
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Bishop Auckland TownCouncil is organising thisyear’s Bishop Auckland inBloom Competition, anevent which is open toanyone within the BishopAuckland Town Councilarea.Entries are welcome in thefollowing categories;Business / Licensed Premises,Window Display, FrontGarden, Back Garden, Yard,and Allotment Garden.Application forms are
available from The FourClocks Centre, the TownHall Library and WoodhouseClose Library. The closingdate for entries is Saturday,June 6th.There will be a 1st, 2nd and3rd prize awarded for eachcategory with £50.00 for 1st,£25.00 for 2nd and £15.00for 3rd.Bishop Auckland in Bloomwas previously organised bythe Bishop Auckland CivicSociety.
The summer timetables forthe town's railways servicescommence on Sunday, May17th, and copies of thetimetable are now available.As in previous years, Bishophas a Sunday service whichruns to Whitby, and will run
until September 13th. Theservice departs BishopAuckland at 8.40am and thereturn service departs Whitbyat 3.57pm and 5.09pm.There are connections atGrosmont for the NorthYorkshire Moors Railway.
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LATIN FITNESS CLASSESA new Latin Fitness class isbeginning at BishopBarrington Sports Hall.The class is starting onSaturday, May 16th at11.15am, and will last for onehour. The first session willbe a free taster session.Yoana Ocampo said, "LatinFitness is not just anotherfitness program, it is a trulyfeel-happy work out inspiredby Latin dance moves. Itcombines Latin andInternational rhythms withcardiovascular exercise tocreate an aerobic routine thatis fun and easy to follow."The 'Latin Fitness'programme has receivedrave reviews from currentand former participants. Ituses a variety of styles in itsroutines, including salsa,cumbia, merengue,reggaeton, hip-hop, pop,mambo, rumba, flamenco,and calypso.Miss Ocampo added, "Latinfitness is not only great forthe body, but it's also great
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LOCAL ARTISTDISPLAYS HIS WORK
A display of work by MrDennis Wright of BishopAuckland is on display in theHutchinson Library atBishop Auckland Town Hall,until the end of May.Mr Wright is an enthusiastic
local amateur artist who hasbeen painting for manyyears.Most of the work featuresanimals or plants, and pricesto purchase his work startsat just £15.
Bishop Auckland TownCouncil is looking for youngpeople to become part of itsYouth Panel.The group is open to anyonebetween the ages of 11 and25 who lives, works orattends school in BishopAuckland.According to a councilspokesperson, the group
aims to, "give young people... an opportunity to shapedecisions and have a say intheir community."Those interested maycontact Sue at the FourClocks Youth Porject, 154aNewgate Street, BishopAuckland, DL14 7EH.Alternatively, it is possibleto phone 01388 665038.
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WRIGHTSON BANDOn Wednesday, May 20th,beginning at 8.00pm, JohnWrightson will perform aconcert of folk music atBishop Auckland Town Hall.John became interested inacoustic and folk music inthe early 90’s and has beena prolific writer of songs eversince. His music is now beingperformed by legends of thefolk world. Joining John in
the band will be JoanEdmundson and KennyJobling. Support band,Gardeloo, were a thrivingfolk band in the 70’s and nowthey are back! The songsswing from haunting balladsthrough to rousing chorussongs and shanties.Tickets cost £6.00. For moreinformation call 01388602610.
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A charity golf competitionis to be held in memory of alocal man who was a popularand keen sportsman.The Stewart RamsayMemorial Challenge Trophyis also being held in aid ofthe Butterwick Hospice.Two years ago StewartRamsey developed cancerand died at a very young age.During Mr Ramsay's battlewith the illness, he wasoffered respite care atButterwick Hospice.Lee Dunn, a friend ofStewart and his wife, Mandy,is organising thetournament, which will takeplace at Bishop AucklandGolf Club on Friday, June26th.The first Stewart RamsayMemorial Challenge Trophywas held last year at CrookGolf Club, after Mr Dunn haddiscussed the idea of holdinga memorial tournament withMandy.
Staurt Ramsay sadly passed away after abattle with cancer.
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Last year's event was verysuccessful, with 16 teamstaking part and valuable fundsraised for the ButterwickHospice.Entry costs £150 for a teamof four.
LOOKING AFTER WHATWE'VE GOT
Conservation officer SandraRobertson will be discussingher role in conserving the
'treasured structures of ourarea' at Bishop AucklandTown Hall on Tuesday, May
Wear Valley RDA is holdingits Fun Dog Show on Sunday,May 17th, from 1.00pm.The event is taking place atThree Lane Ends Farm inEscomb.Show events include a displayof dancing dogs, a timed 'dogdash', a timed obstacle course(for the dogs, of course) andthe dog show itself.Categories for the dog show
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include Prettiest Bitch,Handsomest Dog, WaggiestTail, Best Trick, Puppy(under 2 years) and Veteran(over 6 years).Organisers promise ampleparking, refreshments andstalls, free admission and afun day out for all thefamily. For furtherinformation call 01388604637.
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Woodhouse Close Librarywill be hosting a book-launchon Tuesday May 26th at11.00am.Story-teller extraordinareAdam Bushnell will belaunching his latest book ofshort stories 'Fishes' Clawsand Dinosaurs' Paws', aimedat ages 6-11 years.
Always a firm favourite withhis audiences, whether inschools, libraries, or theatres,Adam has an ever-growingfollowing of fans.Although entry is free, placesare limited so people areadvised to book early. Copiesof the book will be available,priced £4.99.
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THE LIBRARYA Bishop Auckland schoolis set to benefit from afundraising day, which willtake place at Chilton WMCat 10.30am on Saturday,May 30th.Chilton resident, DarrenWilliams, is organising theevent and is hoping toattract people fromsurrounding towns andvillages.Evergreen Primary School,which is a purpose-builtspecial school, is situated inWarwick Road, BishopAuckland, and opened inSeptember 2005 followingthe closure of four specialschools in south-westDurham.The school is a mixed dayschool, catering for up to124 pupils aged between 2and 11 years-old that haveeither moderate, severe,profound or multiplelearning difficulties. Someof the children have autistic
spectrum disorders and somehave additional physical,sensory, linguistic oremotional and behaviouraldifficulties which requirespecialist equipment. Thismeans that the schoolrequires additional funding,which the county counciloften struggles to find.Currently, the school isdesperately trying to raisefunds for a mini-bus, whichneeds special adjustmentsmade for the pupils inwheelchairs.The organisers of the eventhave said that they want toraise funds so that they couldhelp the school ensure thatall pupils would receive thebest learning anddevelopment experiencepossible.Darren said, "We areappealing to local businessesfor prizes for fundraisingraffles."Last year a charity football
game was held on Saturday,May 17th, at West ChiltonPlaying Fields. The eventraised funds for a localyounster to continue herdevelopment at the worldfamous research PetoInstitute in Hungary.Darren added that thematch, "raised a fantastic£2,274, this also generatedfabulous publicity for thosecompanies who gotinvolved."Due to its success, the ‘funday’ will be repeated thisyear with a similar charityfootball match and day ofentertainment at ChiltonWMC.After the match, the 'funday' will continue inChilton WMC Lounge,where there will beentertainment. Admissionto the game is £1.00 andtickets to the WMC Eventare £3.00, and are availablefrom Chilton WMC.
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Bishop Auckland C.C. Under18 players Craig George andIan Grainger came close tobeating the Durham CountyLeague record for an openingpartnership at Under 18level when they put on 208runs for their openingpartnership against Crooklast week.The record is 220 which wasset in 1997 by S.Huscroftand G. Clark for LangleyPark Under 18's vKimblesworth. Tom Newtonwas also in form with the batfor the Under 15's as he made35 runs out of the Bishoptotal of 111-6 which wasgood enough to beat NewtonAycliffe who made 77-4.Club stalwart Keith Oldfield,who is reaching the veteranstage now, was once anaccomplished opening
batsman at 1st Team level.However, playing for the3rd XI against Marske onSunday Keith routed theirbatting line-up with hisbowling and finished withfigures of 8-30. So well doneKeith, unfortunately Bishopstill lost by 23 runs.The 1st XI sit just belowhalfway in theN.Y.S.D.Premier Divisionafter two draws in the lastfortnight.At Marske, a fortnight agoformer Bishop Aucklandprofessional SteveChapman hit the firstcentury of the season in thePremier Division againstBishop. Steve made 151 notout and with formerDarlington professionalNeil Pratt put on 176 runsfor the 1st wicket. The
stand was broken when Neilwas bowled by his brotherGary who is the Bishopprofessional.Stephen Ayre has been ingood form in the 2nd XI.Against Whitby, two weeksago, Stephen took 3-55 andthen scored 19 runs. On theBank Holiday Monday he hit85 runs against BarnardCastle but the game wasabandoned. Last weekendagainst Blackhall he hadfigures of 2-16 off 10 oversearly in the Blackhallinnings. Blackhallrecovered though to win thematch. Richard Arnott hit53 in the Blackhall game andBen Thompson made 25.Ben can also keep wicket andhe is not a bad bowler havingreturned 4-50 againstWhitby.
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Bishop Auckland FC held itsannual Presentation Eveningon Friday, May 8th.The Players' Player of theYear Award was given toArjun Purewal, who alsopicked up the award forManagement Team Player ofthe Year.Supporters Player of the Yearwent to Gavin Parker.Stephen Salvin collected theWebsite Player of the YearAward and Joe Grant was
St. Marys Under 14A's won7-0 against Ferryhill to winthe second divisionchampionship with goalsfrom Cameron Wilkinson 3,Bret Upton, Jonathon Brown,Lee Gilbey, and AidenWarburton.The Under 12A's also wonpromotion with a veryexciting 3-2 win last weekagainst California Boys withgoals from Lewis Scarr, JakeFindlay and Jake Dixon.As well as reaching the cupfinal, the Under 16's have alsogained promotion after a 6-1home win over NorthOrmesby.The final score ensured St.Mary's the runners up spot,and as well as a trip to theTall Trees presentation night,the U16's have the League
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Cup final against div. 1winners Norton & Stockton,followed by a trip to theBarcelona Junior Cup in July.The team has managed toraise over £6,000 to help payfor their trip and are havinga final push of fundraising toget the £8,250 needed to fundthe trip for 15 players.On Sunday the U12B playedtheir final match of the seasonagainst New Marske at homeand won 3-0, all the goalswere scored by Matty Penal.This result means that theteam has gone all seasonwithout defeat in the league,scoring 99 goals andconceding only 18.Manager, Dave Willoughby,thanked all of the coaches andparents of the team for theircontinued support. Before
saying, "a big well done to allthe players,a fantasticseason".The Under 12’s Angels vsEast Durham ended in a 1-1draw. The St. Mary's goal wasscored by Anna Colwell.In the other Under 12’sAngels match, the girls baggeda two-nil victory overWashington.St Marys Under 8’s drew 0 - 0with Darlo 21st Allstars tofinish as joint runners-up inDivision 1.A club official said, "A specialmention must go to all of theboys for their attitude in aseason where they lost onlyonce in the league andconceded only 6 goals ,and inthe friendly afterwards, theylost only twice. Well DoneLads!"
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selected as the Young Playerof the Year.Colin Myers was handed aSpecial Achievement Award,while Steven West (250appearances), Gavin Parkin(100 appearances) andJoseph Fairish (100appearances) were allhonoured with Long ServiceAwards, which acknowledgedtheir fanctastic appearancerecords.
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Dear Editor,Walking to School Week isthe week beginning May18th, 2009.At Etherley Lane NurserySchool in Bishop Aucklandwe will be encouragingparents to park in Pollardscar park on Etherley Laneand walk their children alongthe road to school to easecongestion of parking nearthe nursery. Permission hasbeen given by the owners ofPollards for our parents topark their cars when takingchildren to and from schoolam and pm.The theme of NationalWalk to School Week is"Walking Together."On 22nd of May at the endof the morning session,11.20am, and at the
The Assistant Headteacher of Etherley Lane Nurserywrites to inform readers about National Walking to
School Week.
beginning of the afternoonsession, 12.30pm, AlisonLonsdale, Travel PlanAdvisor will be reading aspecial story to our childrento reinforce our theme of"Road safety." She will bebringing along a specialcharacter to promotewalking to school.Our activities will be basedon Road Safety and thechildren will receive a bookto take home called"Stepping Out Together."
Yours Faithfully Mrs Kathryn Attle,
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