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Issue No. 421

Shildon, Friday, 14th August, 2009. Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was broken into in Shildon.Thieves stole a number of items from the silver Renault Clio, which was parked in Elm Road. The incident occured sometime between 9.30pm on Sunday, August 9th, and 6.50am on Monday, 10th.

Some of the items missing include a mobile phone, a digital camera and the vehicle's service book.The thieves gained entry by smashing the front passenger window with a brick. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Mark Surtees on 0345 60 60 365.

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The Civic Hall's new look was unveiled to the public last week, when the building was officially opened by the Mayor of Shildon, Councillor Gareth Howe, with the aid of

Councillor Howe presented Chloe Clark with a gift for helping him open the new and improved Civic Hall.ill Shildon youngster, Chloe Clark.The improvements, which include a new pitched roof, toilets and front entrance, as well as a refurbished bar and

restaurant, cost £564,000 and took 6 months to complete.Councillor Howe cut the ribbon at around 5.00pm on Thursday, August 6th, before presenting guest of honour Chloe with a gift to show his appreciation for her help.The Mayor thanked all those involved in the improvements, saying, "My sincere thanks go to all who have been involved in creating this impressive development, and special thanks to the staff who have continued with a first class service during all the upheaval."The building was jam-packed at the opening, with residents turning out in their droves to be the first to see the building and take advantage of the free childrens' disco and entertainment.One observer said of the modernised establishment, "Everything is really nice about the new Civic Hall. The layout is great, the chairs are comfy and it all looks really modern and stylish. There are even baby changing facilities in the toilets, which it did not have before."

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TERENCE & CHRISTINE PAESLEy11th August

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In loving memory of our dearest Son.

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Sara-Rose, Salina & big-brother Kylle.Always in our hearts and never forgotten.

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Birthday Memories

GEOFFRy BROWN14th August 2003

Since you were taken from my side,

They never know the tears I criedI miss your voice

Your touch, your faceNo one can ever take your place.

Love sister Sheila

KEIRAN ADDISON13th August 09

Happy 10th Birthday.Love Mam, Richard, Rachel,

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JOHN FOTHERGILLHappy 60th Birthday.

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TERENCE & CHRISTINE PARSLEy

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CHRIS & WILF TRAy11th August

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LESLIE & ALANCongratulations to my Sister

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LESLIE & ALANSending big kisses to my Auntie

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They have so far raised a staggering £4170. There is still a little sponsor money to obtain, however, so they are encouraging anyone who sponsored the lads to get their money in now.

"We were intending to write a report of their intrepid journey but feel that the poem, by Neil Franklin, sums up the adventure in the best possible way," said a spokesperson for the Cycling Society.

"CoAsT To CoAsT"On a grey and misty morning,as we shuffled off the bus,we wondered what the day would bring?What would become of us?Would we reach our destination?Would we all be safe and well?Would we all be laughing on Hartside top?Or swearing 'effin hell?'

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Our adventure now had ended, We shook hands and made a toast To our weary aching bodies We’d survived the Coast to Coast !!!

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James Allan Robson, of no fixed abode, had his case adjourned until August 19th in order that his co-accused would also appear with him when facing a charge of burglary at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court. The 20 year-old is charged jointly with Paul Bake, of entering a house in Queensway, on March 26th. A Playstation 2 console, eight

playstation games, two mobile phones, house key, car key, twelve cans of lager and £6 in cash were stolen. Robson expressed concern for his safety and spoke of Bake chasing him in the Cockton Hill area of Bishop Auckland. The defendant was informed that this was not a matter for the court and that he should inform the police.

CHAOTIC LIFE CAUSES PROBLEMS

Kimberley Baxter’s life was described by the Probation Service as “chaotic”, and plagued by alcohol problems, when she appeared before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates recently. The 26 year-old, of High Northgate, Darlington, had earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of destroying a double glazed window to the value of £140 in a house rented by her ex-partner in Shildon. The court heard how the defendant had spent the night at the house of Cornelius John McGlade Petrie and had demanded more drink the next

morning. Mr Petrie had asked her to leave and eventually threw her out, which was when Miss Baxter threw a vodka bottle at the window. Baxter, who has a string of previous convictions for affray, violence and criminal damage, produced a letter from Mr Petrie, which detailed some payments she had made to restore the damage. She was ordered to pay the rest of compensation to Mr Petrie and was handed a six month extension to the community order which she is currently serving.

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Dale Road, Shildon (Bond Negotiable)................................... £380 pcmA Two Bed mid terrace, G.C.H. & D. Glazing, Lounge, Dining Room,

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Durham County Council, in partnership with WRAP (Waste Resources Action Programme), has trained an army of green volunteers who will now act as community based waste reduction experts.The 14 members of the public have all been trained to ‘Master Composter’ status and are now busy on the front line helping communities reduce

the amount of household waste they bin. Their advice is all free as part of the overall campaign target of recycling and composting at least 40% of household waste by 2010.Vicki Burrell, Projects and Waste Reduction Team Leader, says the volunteers have a really important role to play. “This is a fantastic initiative - by training volunteers to help

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Local sports clubs are increasingly feeling the pinch as the recession bites, with costs spiralling in recent seasons. “Without the generosity of our sponsors I doubt that we could continue to run our Junior Teams,” said John Young. "We’re really grateful to Middleton Road Garage who’ve provided the Under 13s with their shirts this

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,The B.E.R.C.S. would like to thank everyone who kindly sponsored their bike ride in June. All sponsor money is nearly in and we have reached at present a massive £4170, which will be Split 50 / 50 to the MacMillan Nurses and Lupus Society when we know the final figure.We intend to present the two cheques in two weeks time, subject to all involved being available for a photo shoot. The ride was a tremendous achievement for most, considering eight people didn’t

even have a bike when it was suggested. And probably not even been on one for 20 years or more. It has been hinted that this may continue with a ride next year. Once again, many thanks for all who gave their support and help and made that vital donation towards two wonderful charities. If anyone would still like to donate they can, before Friday 21st, to the Crier’s office or Elm Road Club for the attention of Brian Burn or the B.E.R.C.S.

Brian Burn,B.E.R.C.S.

Dear Editor,I would like to gave my sincere thanks to everyone who sponsored me for my shave and hair cut on behalf of young Chloe Clark. I have been inundated with praise, but I feel all the thanks should go to the ladies that started this amazing fund raising campaign, these are

Brian Burn thanks all those involved in the coast-to-coast bike ride.....

Victoria Nelson, Lesley Tremble, Wendy Lambert, Colette Little and Emma Raine.They have worked very hard behind the scenes and, I for one, admire their hard work and determination. Thank you to them all.

Cllr Gareth Howe,Mayor of Shildon.

Councillor Gareth Howe believes the praise he has received for his charitable efforts should be directed to the ladies who

began the campaign.....Before leaving for their summer break, year 5 children at Timothy Hackworth Primary School had been studying World War Two.

The enthusiastic youngsters then decided that their end of term party should be a VE Day celebration.The boys and girls dressed

Year five pupils embraced the 1940's style dancing at their VE Day celebration.

TIMOTHy HACKWORTH PUPILS HOLD VE DAy CELEBRATION

in clothes that would have been warn during the war and enjoyed games, dancing and a tea party typical of the 1940's.

Free Street Cheer sessions, for those aged 8 and above, are taking place at Jubilee Fields Community Centre on from Monday, August 17th,

to Wednesday, 19th, between 1.00pm and 3.00pm.For more information, call 01388 775425.On the same dates and at the

same time, Modern Dance sessions will be taking place at Shildon Leisure Centre. For more information, call 01388 777340.

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‘Have a go’ we will be part of the event on Saturday 15th August 2009 at Hackworth Park between 10.30am – 3pm there will be taster activities available in a variety of courses

If you are interested in any of the courses listed further enrolment opportunities and information including details of course fees can be obtained by contacting the venue direct.

Please note all courses will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling on an individual course Courses at Jubilee Fields Community Centre Contact: Barbara Fuller or Sally Ann Taylor on 01388 775425 Scrapbooking (capture the special moments in your child’s life) 6 weeks Cook 4 Life 4 weeks Basic IT Course (leading onto OCR Level 1 – First Step into Computing) 5 weeks

Courses at Shildon Peoples Centre Contact: Clair nixon on 01388 777948 Basic IT Course (can lead onto OCR Level 1 – First Steps into Computing) 5 weeks Languages – Conversational French and Spanish 10 weeks ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) 10 weeks Intro to Counselling (up to Level 2) 5 weeks Cookery Around the World (leading onto NVQ Level 1) 5 weeks Improve your Employability – CV’s, interview techniques, filling out application forms 10 weeks National Tests – English 20 weeks

Courses at Sunnydale Community learning Centre Contact: Susan Bird or Joanne Harwood on 01388 772526 or birds@sunnydaleschool.co.uk Cook 4 Life 4 weeks Cultural Art 10 weeks First Steps into Computing OCR Level 1 10 weeks Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Desk Top Publishing) Beginners and Advanced ½ daySkills for Life National Tests in English and Maths up to Level 2 20 weeks IT Courses through Learndirect and UKOnline to study online at all levels (Beginners to Level 2) Flexible IT workshops – to be held on various days and times within the month. Learn how to copy and organise files, download files, create cards, use a digital camera and download photos and much more. Each workshop will cover something different, suggestions are welcome

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Courses at Sure Start Children Centre Contact: Susan Hutchinson or Anne Hall on 01388 777613 NVQ CACHE Level 2 Childcare 30 weeks Baby and Child Lifesaver Half Day Food Hygiene 2½ Days Skills for Life National Tests in English and Maths 20 weeks

Courses at Timothy Hackworth School and St Johns School Contact: Sunnydale Community College, Susie Bird or Joanne Harwood on 01388 772526 Basic IT Course (this can lead onto OCR Level 1 – First Steps into Computing) 5 weeks Skills for Life National Tests in English and Maths 20 weeks

Shildon library Contact: Susan Bolam 01388 772203 Free membership and access to a PC and the internetCV Writing Workshop 2 hours

S & D Training Contact: Paula Henshall 01388 771740 How does your Garden Grow 5 weeks Walls ‘R’ Us 5 weeks

Courses that can be delivered at any venue Contact: leAP on 01833 690281 Skills for Life National Tests in English and MathsESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) can be delivered subject to sufficient numbers Dyslexia Support this can be delivered on request to small groups

Vegetable Planting sessions will be offered until December 2009 at various venues in the town. For more information please contact Helen Cole on 07761 981160

For advice on learning and work, contact you local nextstep service on 0800 027 7944

Family learning There is a wide range of activities and course available where parents, grandparents, children, carers, neighbours and friends are involved in learning together and its fun. To find out more about Family Learning activities and course in your area contact Carol Neville or Hilary Hawkins (LEAP) 01833 690281, Ian Defty (Adult Learning) 01325 307522 or Sharon Proud (Bishop Auckland College) 01388 442122

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HORSE GALLOP OUTOF THE BLOCKS

Grey Horse began the new season away to Darlington Croft, after promotion to Division two, and got off to a great start with a 1 – 2 win. Manager, Martin Joyce, had a pleasant problem to solve, with the amount of players available for the game, some having to miss out on the 16 selected. Starting with a 4-5-1 formation, Horse began well, passing the ball around and creating chances from play through midfield and both flanks. Jeff Dixon and Russell Mercer were playing well, with attacking play down the wings and, eventually, new signing John Myers put the away team 1-0 up with twenty minutes played.

Sub, Harry Thomson, went close with a header that just flew the wrong side of the upright, to leave the half time score 0 – 1. After looking fairly comfortable in the first half, tiredness began to take effect in the sunny conditions and Croft began to look dangerous, breaking from midfield in the second half. They were rewarded with a goal midway through the half; a shot from the edge of the box beating goalkeeper, Stuart Timmiss’ attempt to save.Shaun Moore went on a mazy run from the full back position, and should have gone for goal instead of wasting the chance with a misplaced pass.Horse needed to convert their forward play and, with 10

minutes left, a pin point pass from Myers reached Darren Foster, who shot the ball into the net and sealed the win. Horse played well in patches, but need to provide better quality of final pass if they are to consolidate their good ball possession. The title of Man-of-the-match was given to defender Mel Douglas, who stood strong when Croft were attacking in numbers.Please note, due to the Fun Day in Hackworth Park, the Grey Horse's Home Cup Game against Sunderland Vain Arms will be played at Jubilee Fields. Players and fans are asked to meet at Grey Horse Car park for 9.45am or go directly to field.

RAILWAyMEN CAN PLAy BETTER!

Shildon AFC's season started last Saturday, with a draw against a hard working, but very direct, Billingham Synthonia side. The Railwaymen took the lead through a great Sam Garvie shot, before once again conceding a poor goal, which seemed set to stop Shildon in their tracks. Prior to the Synthonia goal, Shildon had looked comfortable and in control, with Warren Byrne, in particular, causing problems. Shildon may even have felt that they could have had a couple of penalties. Synthonia scored their second goal with only their second attack of the game and, with Byrne having to come off injured at half time, Shildon were certainly up against it. The desire to not lose the opening game was massive, and Shildon got a deserved equaliser. Sinners pressed Shildon all over the park. At the same time,

the game certainly became stretched, as players tired in the heat and pace of it. It was at this point that Shildon missed Byrne most.The management at Shildon AFC told the players in a meeting on the previous Wednesday that the game would be a high tempo affair, which would be decided by the team that made the least defensive mistakes and took their chances when they came along. On a positive note, Shildon showed great attitude and commitment.Tinkler and Walklate had solid games in midfield, dominating the second ball.Before his injury, Warren Byrne was causing Synthonia lots of problems.However, Shildon will be keen to ensure that they deliver more quality in the final third, as well as seeking to stop conceding soft goals.

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JUNIOR FOOTBALLThe Shildon Junior Football League Presentation will be held on Sunday, August 16th, from 12.30pm at Elm Road WMC. "A special thank you to all the

Managers and helpers involved throughout the season, and a big thank you to Darlington Football in the Community and Elm Road WMC," said a spokesperson for the league.

People in Shildon should start raiding their cupboards and attics, as the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow is coming to the area.The T.V. show will be filming at Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle on Thursday, August 27th, and residents of the area

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are invited to go along and have their treasures valued.Admission is free to the event, which takes place between 9.30am and 4.30pm.Anyone who would like to take along large or bulky items, such as furniture, may be able to receive help from

the BBC. Simply write to Antiques Roadshow, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LR or email antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk by August 18th. Remember to include your name, address and phone number, as well as a photo of the item, if possible.