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PCC Ron Hogg with Benjamin Jefferson, Anthony Howells, Cole Patton and Mr Richard Lee.Pupils at Etherley Lane Primary School recently received a visit from Durham’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Ron Hogg, who went along to announce the results of his

logo design competition, of which some of the pupils were winners.Mr Hogg first visited the school in November as part of National Anti-Bullying Week, when he invited

pupils from Years 5 and 6 to design a logo for his campaign to tackle Cyber Bullying.Mr Hogg said, Friday morning was an excellent example of youth engagement with a subject that is very relevant to all young people. Etherley Lane pupils are genuinely interested in learning about how to stay safe online and what to do if they feel they may be bullied, or how they could support a friend being bullied, in the future.”Richard Lee from Hartlepool, who has been a recent victim of Cyber Bullying, was invited by Mr Hogg to accompany him to the school on Friday.The pupil with the winning strap line for Mr Hogg’s campaign was Cole Patton, age 9, who won a Kindle Fire. In second place for the logo design was Anthony Howells, age 11, and third place was Benjamin Jefferson, age 9, who both won Waterstones gift vouchers.Karen Bennett, Headteach-er said, “I am really proud of all the children.”

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The Great Goodbye on DVD

Shildon once again become part of railway history after staging a once-in-a-lifetime event; the biggest event to have ever taken place in the town.Between Saturday 15th and Sunday 23rd February 2014, 120,000 railway enthusi-asts from across the world flocked to the ‘Cradle of the Railways’ for The Great Goodbye; a final reunion of the six surviving Gresley A4 Pacific locomotives.This was the final event in a series of celebrations called ‘Mallard 75’, marking 75 years since Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph, to set a new steam locomotive world speed record; a record which still stands today. The world-record holder was joined by its sister Lo-comotives Sir Nigel Gresley, Bittern and the Union of South Africa, as well as the Dominion of Canada and Dwight D Eisenhower, which were temporarily re-

patriated from their home museums in Canada and the USA. The Great Goodbye was the last time that all six A4 Lo-comotives will ever be seen together.The Bishop Press is pleased to announce that we have produced a souvenir DVD featuring 140 photos from this once-in-a-life-time event. The discs are available from Bishop Auckland Town Hall for £5 each. You can also order them directly from us by calling 01388 775896, or by emailing bishoppress@yahoo.co.uk, and we can post them to you for an additional £1.50.

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Bishop Bookworms bag classics for charity

Wilko team members Vicky Wilson and Suzie Foster sell books to raise funding for the Great North Air Ambulance Service.Bookworms have been heading to Wilko in the Newgate Shopping Centre, Bishop Auckland, to snap up a literary bargain.The store is running a book sale to raise money for the store’s regional charity of the year, the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). Customers have been donating books, CDs and DVDs, from the latest best-sellers to well-thumbed classics, which the store has been selling on, with prices ranging from 50p to £2. The £1,600 raised

by the book sale has been added to the annual total of £3,260 collected by the store this year. Andrew Jones, store manager, said, “Our book sale has proved immensely popular with customers and we have been over-whelmed with the support we have received from the community. We are always looking for more books, CDs and DVDs to help raise more money.“We’re very proud of the funds we’ve raised for the Great North Air Ambulance Service, which will go a

long way to helping the charity.” Mandy Drake, head of fun-draising at GNAAS, said, “We rely on donations to keep our air ambulances in the sky, so we’re very grateful to the Wilko store in Bishop Auckland for putting on a charity book sale for us.” The book sale will be taking place in store until the end of May.For more information on the Great North Air Ambulance Service, visit www.greatnorthairambu-lance.co.uk.

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Are you having problems that are affecting your quality of life? If so, go along to Bishop Auckland Town Hall Library on Friday 21st March, between 10.30am and 11.30am, and meet your Neighbourhood Policing Team. Enjoy a relaxed chat and a cuppa with Tess and Carl, your local Community Support Officers.

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people to pick up-to six reads, not just books but poems, articles, even digital games are included. Comments and thoughts are submitted in a reading diary and can count towards a certificate or prize.The event is free, however booking is required. For more information or to book your place, contact Bishop Auckland Town Hall on 03000 269 524.

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A charity Fashion Show in aid of the NSPCC took place at Redworth Hall on Monday 3rd March. The

event was hosted by Image Bridals in Bishop Auckland and featured bridal, brides-maids, prom and evening

wear. A fantastic £500 was raised on the night, which will be match funded by Barclays Bank.

The models show off Image Bridals’ beautiful range of wedding gowns.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Shildon man was injured in a collision in Bishop Auckland.The incident took place at the B&Q Roundabout (Bob Hardisty Drive) in Bishop Auckland at 3.15am on Sunday 2nd March, when a

Renault Clio collided with metal railings surrounding a pedestrian crossing.The 30 year-old man, who was a rear passenger in the vehicle, suffered internal injuries, including broken ribs and a punctured lung.The 19 year-old driver,

who was also from Shildon, along with three other passengers, were either unhurt or suffered minor injuries.Anyone with information is urged to call Durham Police’s Road Policing Unit on 101.

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School Photography exhibitionSt John’s School will be holding an Art and Photography Exhibition at the Town Hall’s McGuinness Gallery, from Monday 10th March to

Saturday 29th March. For more information contact the Town Hall on 03000 269 524 or visit www.bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk.

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Although Bishopsgate Lodge Care Home in Bishop Auckland is in the middle of an almost half a million pound refurbishment, they still managed to make time for a cuppa, in aid of Dementia Uk.Homemade cakes and scones were on sale and tea and coffee was served

in their best china, with the event raising a marvellous £100.50p.Those who attended said they enjoyed a lovely morning, while Lesley Duff, Activities Co-Ordinator, thanked those who baked and spent their hard-earned cash at this worthy event.

Bishopsgate Lodge is part of the HC-One care group, and on Friday 7th March, staff have been asked by Dr Chai Patel, HC-One Chairman, to wear a bandana. For each member of staff that participates in the 28 care homes, Dr Chai will donate £1 to the charity ‘Bandanas for Brain Tumours’.

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A Wear Valley company is celebrating after being named as one of the top three companies to work for in the country for the second year running.Dale & Valley Homes came third in the prestigious not-for-profit section of the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For awards both in 2013 and 2014.Acknowledging excellence in the workplace based on direct feedback from employees, the Not-For-

Profit list includes or-ganisations across the UK’s public and third sectors. “To be named a top three company once is a great achievement but to achieve it twice, two years on the run is simply brilliant,” says Peter Chaffer, Chief Executive of Dale & Valley Homes. We’re very proud of the Dale & Valley culture and with 90% of our workforce feeling there is a strong sense of family, it’s no wonder we have the highest levels of team

spirit of any other organisa-tion in our category.“Colleagues go out of their way to be helpful to each other, which is ultimately felt by our customers too. A well motivated and appreciated workforce has once again made us the highest ranking Arms Length Management Or-ganisation in the country and the highest ranking company in the North East. I couldn’t be more proud of the team at Dale & Valley Homes.’

The Dale & Valley Homes family celebrating being named 3rd Best Company to work for.

MP SurgeryMP for Bishop Auckland, Helen Goodman, is holding a constituency surgery on Friday 14th March at

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Air Ambulance calledThe Great North Air Ambulance was called to Bishop Auckland on Wednesday 5th March, after a man fell from a step ladder at around 2.30pm.

The Air Ambulance crew, along with paramedics, assessed the 55 year-old and treated him for severe leg injuries before he was taken to hospital by road.

Household auctionWoodhouse Close Church will be holding a Household Auction on Friday 14th March, from 7pm (viewing from 6.30pm).The Church has a variety of

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The ‘Talking About Cancer’ team is a small but very well established team who work in the community across County Durham and Darlington. Their main aim is to raise awareness around a range of cancer focuses. The team work in a very varied range of community venues, engaging with the general public, discussing signs and symptoms, cancer screening and risk factors connected to a range of cancers. Their aim is to improve public knowledge and

encourage early presenta-tion to GPs.Early detection is key to improving cancer survival rates. Evidence has shown that 50-75% of avoidable deaths are due to cancer being diagnosed at a late stage, and promoting early diagnosis could save over 5,000 lives every year.The team currently have a very friendly and highly motivated group of volunteers. These volunteers come from all age ranges and backgrounds. Many have engaged with the service

due to direct or indirect experiences they have had with cancer. They are an intrical part of the team and very highly valued. If you are interested in becoming part of this very successful team and are able to spare a couple of hours per week, the group would be interested to hear from you. You will be offered full training and reimbursed with travel expenses. For further information and an informal chat, call Karen Jones on 0191 5692823.

The next Bishop Auckland Town Team general public event will be held at the historic Auckland Castle on Thursday 27th March, from 6pm.Light refreshments will be served from 5.30pm and everyone is welcome to attend.This meeting will be an interactive workshop session to progress and update on the three main priorities, which are the

Town Centre environment, promoting the town and car parking.The Town Team are volunteers made up of traders, councillors and members of the general public, all working together to make Bishop Auckland a better place to live, shop and visit.For more information call 01388 609852 or visit the website - www.bishop-aucklandtownteam.org.

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Get active with Nordic WalkingResidents in Bishop Auckland are being encouraged to get active by taking part in Nordic Walking sessions.Nordic walking is a whole body exercise which is associated with a number of health benefits. It makes

use of specially designed poles to enhance the natural walking experience. “Nordic walking is a fun and social form of exercise and has been proven to burn 46% more calories than normal walking. If you can walk, you can Nordic Walk!”

said a spokesperson.Sessions take place at Auckland Castle every Wednesday, between 1pm and 2pm, costing £2 each.For more information, or to book a place, contact Lauren Lang on 0191 569 2847.

Auckland Youth and Community Centre (AYCC) is joining forces with two other charities to hold a Spring Ball fundraiser. The event will take place on Friday 4th April at the Assembly Rooms in Newcastle (7pm for 7.30pm).It will be a fun packed evening and an opportunity to network, whilst enjoying

a three course meal, the music of renowned north east singer Gary James and other entertainment.They are also inviting people to donate an auction prize, which will greatly enhance the fund-raising.If you would like to book a table, donate an auction prize, or both, contact John Wiseman on 01388

604575.All proceeds will be shared equally between the event’s co-organisers: AYCC, Shandon Community Association and Denton Youth and Community Project.“We hope that you will be able to support this valuable and worthwhile event,” said a spokesper-son.

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Sportsman’s Evening with Steve HodgeEtherley Junior Cricket Club and Etherley Miners Welfare will be holding a Sportman’s Dinner on Friday 21st March with ex Notts Forest, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and England player Steve Hodge.North East Comedian Seth

Shildon will also be enter-taining on the night.The event will kick-off at the Cricket Club at 7.30pm, and there will also be a raffle and a pie & peas supper.Tickets, which are £15 each, are available by calling 07906 785 235.

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Local Table Tennis Coach Matt Porter is celebrating after completing a hat-trick of yearly coaching awards. Having previously won the County Durham Sports Local and County Coach of the Year awards this year, Matthew has just been named as the English Table Tennis Association’s Coach of the year. Matthew, from Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club, which he formed in the summer of 2012, said,

“I’m absolutely thrilled to get the national award, it really rounds of the year nicely and is further motivation to push the club on further and get more people playing the sport, and of course help push the youngsters on to bigger and better things.”The club is celebrating a double victory at the ETTA awards, with Carol Rodway winning volunteer of the year. “Without the countless

hours Carol puts into the club we wouldn’t be as successful, or be able to offer as much to the community as we currently do. She is the perfect example of a committed sports volunteer and this award is reward for her efforts,” said Matt Anyone who is interested in trying table tennis should check out the club website at www.bishopaucklandttc.co.uk or call Matt on 07411 018 856.

Two great semi-final wins for St Mary’sLast weekend, the U10 Kings and U11s performed brilliantly, both winning their semi-final games. The U11s were away to TSC and made it hard for themselves, going two goals down, before Will Barnham’s fantastic free-kick pulled a goal back before the break.Kings levelled in the 2nd half when Jack Purdham’s penalty kick was smashed into the back of the net.TSC responded by taking the lead again, before Olly Johnson fired home for 3 – 3 and extra time. The winner came for the U11s with a fantastic run by Corbyn Mitchell, who chipped the ball over the defence to Olly Johnson who headed in at the near post. The U10 Kings played in-form team Stockton Town Yellow and, after an earlier-in-the-season goalless draw, it was always going to be a tough game. Stockton hit the bar early on before they took the lead. The Kings responded quickly and were level when Robson Clarey fired into the bottom corner.They went 2 – 1 up when Joseph Foster hit an un-stoppable shot past the visitor’s keeper. Sonny Richardson was outstand-ing and keeper Piotr Banda made some first class saves to deny Stockton.The Yellows pressed to the final whistle but The Kings held out for victory. Both teams now have Rockliffe Park finals to look forward to on the 18th May. The U15 Kings had their highest scoring perfor-mance of the season with

a 21 – 0 win over bottom team Leven F.C., but to give Leven credit, they kept going right to the end.Goals from Sam Parnaby (10), Gareth McMahon (5), Harry Coulthard (2), Jake McKellar (2), Liam Robson and Regan Blakey.The U14s had a great 5 - 3 win over Kader with goals from Cieran Jackson (2), Joe Bates, Luke Evans and Cameron Hall-Brown.The U13s also had a great 4 – 1 away win at North-allerton Juniors with goals from Callum Thomson, Zak Holywell and Mark Parvin. The U12 Aces had a good 3 – 0 away win at 21st Allstars with goals from Tom Aldsworth, Curtis Layfield and Liam Robson.The U15 Angels had their first game for five weeks and had a wonderful 4 - 0 away win at Leam Rangers, with goals from Kimberley Dodds, Shannon Reed, Dani Stephenson and a great header from Heidi Coulthard.There are still tickets left for the club’s next Sports Night on Friday 28th March with Lou Macari (ex Man Utd & Celtic) along with comic Kevin Connelly. Contact Steve Coulthard on 0796 842 6817 for tickets or further details.

Carol Rodway and Matt Porter have both won awards for their involvement in Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club.

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