Published at: 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Civic Hall Square, Shildon DL4 1AH • Editorial: 01388 775896 • Advertising: 07909 992731 • Email: [email protected] • Online: www.swd.news/crier • You can read our sister papers online too: The Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter - www.swd.news/chapter • The Bishop Press - www.swd.news/bishop At the heart of our wonderful community REV TOMLINSON SECONDED TO NEW ROLE REVEREND CANON David Tomlinson, of St John’s Church, has been chosen to lead the Diocese of Dur- ham’s bid for funding to help grow the church. Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler has appointed Shil- don’s popular vicar as the Senior Resourcing Church Leader to develop a net- work of up to ten Resourc- ing Churches, which will aim to engage with com- munities to boost church numbers. He will also lead the bid for funds for a mul- ti-million pound proposal as part of the Church of England’s Strategic Devel- opment Funding. Rev Canon Tomlinson will take on the new role two and a half days a week until the end of the year. During that time, some of his current parish duties will be taken on by Rev Peter Robson, while his Area Dean duties will be taken up by Rev Matt Tar- ling From St Paul’s Church in Spennymoor. David said, “I am thrilled and excited to be involved and I am very much up for the challenge it represents. “This next stage of devel- opment funding will allow us to be radical in our approach to Church growth, challeng- ing the status quo and step- ping outside the norm in the Anglican Church of having a survival mentality . Issue N o 861 Friday 23rd March 2018 www.hackettandbaines.co.uk 47-49 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AF • Tel: 01388 772671 With Two Drawers FREE Headboard FREE Delivery SPECIAL PURCHASE 4’ 6” Double Divan £399 Now £299 Limited offer Mayor of Shildon Shirley Quinn (centre) with the cast and crew of CATS’ Beauty and the Beast. FOUNDATION OF Light has announced Shildon AFC as the charity’s offi- cial Northern League Football Partner. The innovative link-up will create further oppor- tunities for young players and coaches via the Foun- THE CATS Youth Theatre Group’s Beauty and the Beast Easter Pantomime was a great success, despite the terrible wintry weather. A spokesperson said, “The snow didn’t stop the show at all. In fact, the group had a near sell out audience each night and on Sunday afternoon. Derrick Robinson, who runs the theatre group said, “I would like thank not only the young peo- ple and adult volunteers who braved the weather to perform the production, but their parents and fam- ilies and members of the community, including Cllr. Shirley Quinn, the town’s Mayor and her family for supporting the young peo- ple’s production.” Cllr Quinn added, “Once again the young people of Shildon have dazzled us, with their performance of Beauty and the Beast. “I took along my nephew and niece who thoroughly enjoyed the performance and are looking forward to the next. I would like to thank Derrick and his team for all the work they put in on a volunteer basis to make these shows happen. “I also want to thank all our young stars and dupli- cates for their talent and commitment. It was lovely to see some new faces as well as familiar actors. Well done and thank you all.” The Youth Theatre Group are about to go into rehearsals for their next production very soon. So any young people aged 8 to 16 years old who like to sing, dance or act should ring 01388 774838 for more information. SNOW DIDN’T STOP THIS SHOW dation’s Player Pathway and Sports Education programmes as well as giving Shildon AFC youth teams use of world-class sports facilities at the Beacon of Light. Building on existing connections which sees the Shildon-based Foot- ball Scholarship squads utilise Dean Street’s facilities for training and National Football Youth League matches, the partnership will provide promising scholars from Sunderland, North Dur- ham and South Durham with progression into the Railwaymen’s under-18 squads and beyond. Jamie Wright, Founda- tion of Light’s Assistant Director for Sales and CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 SHILDON STRENGTHEN FOUNDATIONS
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At the heart of our wonderful community
REV TOMLINSON SECONDED TO NEW ROLEREVEREND CANON David Tomlinson, of St John’s Church, has been chosen to lead the Diocese of Dur-ham’s bid for funding to help grow the church.
Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler has appointed Shil-don’s popular vicar as the Senior Resourcing Church Leader to develop a net-work of up to ten Resourc-ing Churches, which will aim to engage with com-munities to boost church numbers. He will also lead the bid for funds for a mul-ti-million pound proposal as part of the Church of England’s Strategic Devel-opment Funding.
Rev Canon Tomlinson will take on the new role two and a half days a week until the end of the year.
During that time, some of his current parish duties will be taken on by Rev Peter Robson, while his Area Dean duties will be taken up by Rev Matt Tar-ling From St Paul’s Church in Spennymoor.
David said, “I am thrilled and excited to be involved and I am very much up for the challenge it represents.
“This next stage of devel-opment funding will allow us to be radical in our approach to Church growth, challeng-ing the status quo and step-ping outside the norm in the Anglican Church of having a survival mentality.
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Mayor of Shildon Shirley Quinn (centre) with the cast and crew of CATS’ Beauty and the Beast.
FOUNDATION OF Light has announced Shildon AFC as the charity’s offi-cial Northern League Football Partner.
The innovative link-up will create further oppor-tunities for young players and coaches via the Foun-
THE CATS Youth Theatre Group’s Beauty and the Beast Easter Pantomime was a great success, despite the terrible wintry weather.
A spokesperson said, “The snow didn’t stop the show at all. In fact, the group had a near sell out audience each night and on Sunday afternoon.
Derrick Robinson, who runs the theatre group
said, “I would like thank not only the young peo-ple and adult volunteers who braved the weather to perform the production, but their parents and fam-ilies and members of the community, including Cllr. Shirley Quinn, the town’s Mayor and her family for supporting the young peo-ple’s production.”
Cllr Quinn added, “Once again the young people of
Shildon have dazzled us, with their performance of Beauty and the Beast.
“I took along my nephew and niece who thoroughly enjoyed the performance and are looking forward to the next. I would like to thank Derrick and his team for all the work they put in on a volunteer basis to make these shows happen.
“I also want to thank all our young stars and dupli-
cates for their talent and commitment. It was lovely to see some new faces as well as familiar actors. Well done and thank you all.”
The Youth Theatre Group are about to go into rehearsals for their next production very soon. So any young people aged 8 to 16 years old who like to sing, dance or act should ring 01388 774838 for more information.
SNOW DIDN’T STOP THIS SHOW
dation’s Player Pathway and Sports Education programmes as well as giving Shildon AFC youth teams use of world-class sports facilities at the Beacon of Light.
Building on existing connections which sees
the Shildon-based Foot-ball Scholarship squads utilise Dean Street’s facilities for training and National Football Youth League matches, the partnership will provide promising scholars from Sunderland, North Dur-
ham and South Durham with progression into the Railwaymen’s under-18 squads and beyond.
Jamie Wright, Founda-tion of Light’s Assistant Director for Sales and
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March 13th 2018‘Anna’
Passed away peacefully with dignity surrounded by her treasured family.
We are all so proud of you Mam. Good night, God bless.
Love you always,Diane, Andrew, Emma, Holli, Jessica, John and
special hugs and kisses from your little darlings, Sophie,
Charlie, Teddi and Josiexxxx
Annie Cowan
Funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium,
Monday 26th March at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations may be given in Anna’s
memory to Bliss Charity for babies born
premature or sick.
13th March 2018
‘Fly high our beautiful angel’
Love always,Emma & Lee,
Sophie, Charlie & Josiexxx
Gran Cowan
Thank you for the treasured memories we will keep in our hearts
forever!
Birthday Memories
May the winds of Heaven blow softly,
And whisper in your ear,How much we love
and miss you,And wish that you were here
Michelle Coulson
All our love today and every day, Mam & Dad, Peter,
Anne & Pamelaxxx
28th March 2014
28th March
Birthday remembrance of a dear Brother.
Missing you
From Glen, Heather & families
Kevin Pedelty
In Memoriam
9.3.57 to 25.3.08
Always remembered
Love, Timxxx
Linda Ward
Birthdays
Happy 18th Birthday
Nathaniel Kitching
Lots of love,Mam, Dad & Euan
xxx
22.3.18
18!
18th
Happy Birthday
Love from Nana Lily, Auntie Ali, Uncle Mally,
Kayleigh & Brian, Bren & Alicia
Nat Kitching
Happy 18th Birthday“Proud of you”
Love, Nana & Robert xx
Nathaniel Kitching
Happy 18th NatHave a good day
Love Grandad & Chrisx
Nathaniel Kitching
Happy 18th Birthday Nathaniel
Love and best wishes,Uncle Stephen, Auntie Eileen
& Lauren
Nathaniel Kitching
Happy 18th Nat
Love from Auntie Jacqueline, Uncle Richard and family
Nathaniel Kitching
Happy Birthday Nat
Love you lots,Aunty Lisa-Marie
& Uncle Davex
Nathaniel Kitching
Happy Birthday Nephew
Love you lots,Aunty Jenna & Uncle Luke
x
Nathaniel Kitching
18!
Happy 18th Birthday Wishes
Love Uncle Keith & Viv
x
Nathaniel Kitching
23.3.2011
In loving memory of our dear Son, loved and remembered every day
Sadly Missed,Love, Mam & Dad xxx
Stuart Boddy
23.3.2011
Gone but not forgotten,Thinking of you always
Miss you all,Nanna, Wife & Mam
xxx
Stuart Boddy
Also, your Granda Ron Miller and Uncle Ronnie
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Happy 21st Birthday
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Love, Mam, Dad, Gran, Grandad, Jeff, Rebecca &
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21.3.97
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Happy 18th Birthday Nathaniel
Love Uncle Thomas & Aunty Catherine
x
Nathaniel Kitching
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Happy 13th Birthday
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Lots of love,From Mam & Grandma
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Beryl & Fred Alderson
All our love,Darren, Nicola & Melonie
xxx
Golden Wedding Anniversary23.3.68
Happy Anniversary Mam & Dad
Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary
Nana & Granda
Lots of love,Emma, Simon, Samantha,
Ross & Hannahxxx
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Acknowledgements
We would like to thank family, friends and
Godson Adam for the cards, vouchers, money
and presents, which included the Comerford
and Claydon family history and genealogy
book and a photograph album, filled with lovely
memories of bygone days, which we received
on the occasion of our Golden Wedding
Anniversary.
A special thank you to Craig, Tracy, Kam and Iris,
Steven, Pam, Ryan and Laoise. Thanks Stephen for making the trip from Australia to join us. What
a brilliant surprise!!
Love to you all, Christine and Johnny
xxxxx
ComerfordThe family of the late
Shirley wish to convey their sincere thanks
to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the compassion and
sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
A special mention to Alison McCree for her
kind thoughts and memories.
Thanks to Dr Chan, all staff at Hallgarth Surgery
and District Nurses for their care of Shirley; to
Rev Mark Hudghton for a wonderful service and the team at Gibson’s Funeral
Services for their help and support.
Thanks you to all who donated to the Great
North Air Ambulance and British Heart Foundation.
Robertson
Acknowledgements
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A spokesperson said, “Greenfield students really enjoyed the perfor-mance, his unique blend of laughs, mystery and stunning sleight of hand captivated his audience and left them feeling that Steve really could do the impossible.
“All of the students who were lucky enough to see the show were amazed by his talents.”
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“Thank you to the Rev-erend David Tomlinson for arranging the event on behalf of Greenfield Community College, the event was a real success and one the students will remember,” continued the spokesperson.
STUDENTS AT Green-field Community Col-lege, Sunnydale Campus were highly entertained recently by full-time pro-fessional magician Steve Price.
Steve is one of the UK’s busiest and most estab-lished magicians and he used his astonishing magical skills to amaze and amuse students from Year 7 and Year 8 as part of a weekend of perfor-mances around the town.
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Meet Anna...Hi! I’m Anna Murray, and I’m a Member Pioneer for Shildon Coop. I’ve been employed in this post since December.I’m here to encourage and support community based activity, and listen to what people want to see in their community.I’m very pleased to say that a coffee afternoon is planned for the 12th April at the Jubilee Fields Community Centre in Shildon between 12-3pm. I will be there representing the Coop, and to chat to the local community. Come along, refreshments will be provided and there will be a free raffle draw.Everyone is very welcome. Look forward to seeing you there!
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friends Terry Jackson and Lesley Green from Albert Street, who’s little boy Phoenix Kane Jackson, 2, was also christened on the day with Robert and Kelly being two of his Godparents. His other Godparents were Chloe Jones, Jamie Atkinson, Courtney Jones, Lee Johnson and Damien Johnson.
A celebration followed for both families at Elm Road Club.
Last but not least were brothers J-J Stephen Syd-ney Abbott, 1, and 6 week-old Nathaniel Craig Gray.
Their Mam, Heather Marley, and Nathaniel’s Dad Jack Gray live in Albion Avenue and chose six Godparents each for the boys.
J-J’s were Carol Marie and Michael Walton, Becky-Jo Fitzgerald, Wayne Marley, Sean Saunders and Beth Victo-ria Mulley, while Nathan-iel’s guardians were Ash-ley, Gemma and Ben Gray, Samantha Louise Race, Becky-Jo Fitzgerald and Thomas Coppin.
The family celebrated with a reception at Old Shildon Club.
IT WAS a busy day for Rev-erend Mark Hudghton at St John’s Church on Sun-day 18th March, when four little boys were baptised.
First to the font was Kayden James Roy Collingwood, born Octo-ber 2015 to parents Rob-ert Collingwood and Kelly Ford from Maple Avenue.
The youngster had seven Godparents; Toni Butcher, Joe Samuals, Terry Jackson, Jordan Gargutt, Anthony Gargutt, Brian Wilson and Danny Collingwood.
The couple shared their celebration with their
BAPTISED AT ST JOHN’S
Phoenix Kane Jackson on his special day.
Kayden James Roy Collingwood with his family and Godparents.
The Council proposes in not less than 7 days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, as amended, to close to all pedestrian traffic a 108 metre length of Footpath No 37 that extends southwards from its junction with Footpath No. 81 adjacent to Locomotion, Shildon by reason of multi-span rail footbridge refurbishment, renewal and infill works to be undertaken. The maximum duration of the temporary closure under the Order is 6 months and is required from 09/04/18 for the duration of the works anticipated to be 15 weeks. However, on rare occasions, alternative dates for closure may be necessary and these will be signed accordingly. Alternative route: from the northern side of the closure from Footpath No 81 westerly to Spout Lane then south westerly on Dale Road and continuing southerly on Redworth Road to the junction with Public Footpath No 36 then westerly to Footpath No 37 to the southern side of the closure, and vice versa.
Dated: 24th March 2018
Helen LynchHead of Legal & Democratic Services
County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL
(FOOTPATH NO 37, ADJACENT LOCOMOTION, SHILDON)(TEMPORARY PUBLIC FOOTPATH CLOSURE) ORDER 2018
Brothers J-J Abbot and Nathaniel Gray were baptised together.
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SHILDON SPIRITUAL-IST Church on Middleton Road is inviting residents along to an evening of mediumship, with two of the ‘best mediums in the north east’, Keith Fletcher and Maureen Wallwork.
The event is £5 per per-son, with half of the money going to the church and half to the charity Senses
for the Deaf and Blind. “Get yourselves along,
you might get a mes-sage and your money will be going to a very good cause,” encouraged a spokesperson.
The event takes place on Tuesday 17th April from 7pm and tickets are available from the church on Middleton Road.
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would need and how to care for them.
Paula Nelson, from Shil-don Alive commented, “The six students have created a lasting legacy which we as a commu-nity would like to build on to develop a larger orchard area for years to come.”
When asked what they wanted to name the orchard, it was ‘Fruity
Routey’ which was given top pick!
Mayor Shirley Quinn vis-ited the site and spoke to Fenn, Jacob, Josh, Luke, Thomas and Brad as they worked and thanked them for their hard work, praising their positive attitude and community spirit.
The trees were funded by Civic Pride, Durham County Council.
STUDENTS AND teach-ers from Greenfield community college, Sun-nydale campus, worked with Shildon Town coun-cil and Shildon Alive staff to create a fruit orchard in Hackworth park on Tuesday 20th March.
The group worked in teams to dig out soil and plant ten plum and cherry trees, also learning about the nutrients the trees
SHILDON ALIVE GET FRUITY!
(L to R) Mayor of Shildon, Shirley Quinn, volunteer Craig Dowd, Cllr Luan Deakin, Community Development Worker, Paula Nelson, Youth Worker Lucy Mann and the six Greenfield lads.
SHILDON AFC Supporters’ Club’s latest lottery draw took place at Shildon AFC social club on Sunday 18th March.
The jackpot prize remained unclaimed and now rises to £450.
The six numbers drawn on the night were: 3, 4, 11, 14, 19 and 20. The con-solation prize of £25 was
won by G Henderson.This week, players must
match the six numbers drawn from the remaining 19 to scoop the jackpot.
Tickets can be pur-chased from the football ground on match days, from Main Street News, the One Stop Shop and various other outlets around the town.
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HOLLY LODGE Care Home on Maddison Street is inviting the community to go along and meet resi-dents and staff and dis-cover what the home is all about.
On Saturday 21st April, between 2 and 3pm, there
will be a singer and activi-ties, as well as tea, coffee and cakes and the chance to hear some of the resi-dents’ stories.
“We are part of your community and we want you to be part of ours,” said a spokesperson.
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ence in a settlement that up to that time had been dominated by Method-ism.
Built on rising ground, with dressed sandstone external walls, brick lined interior and slate roof, the memorial stone was laid in March 1868 and the church consecrated in October of that year.
Costing £3,000 to con-struct, and seating up to 500, the three chiming bells and church clock were presented by Joseph Pease. A new parish of All Saints was formed on 13th July 1869, with land taken from the parishes of St Andrew’s Auckland, St Michael’s Heighington and St John’s Shildon.
In 1884 a lancet window was filled with stained glass and an organ was erected in 1885 by sub-scription. A Church of England School was built near the church in 1875 and a vicarage was to fol-low around 1883.
For over 130 years All Saints was to play a full role in the life of its local community, hosting numerous marriages, baptisms and funerals, supporting the people of New Shildon in good times and bad, including through two World Wars, with its wall adorned by memorial plaques and rolls of honour.
In 1920 the church-yard was extended, and a war memorial stone, the Heworth cross, was erected in memory of the New Shildon men who lost their lives in the Great War. Granted Grade 2 Listed Status, on 24th February 1986, All Saints closed its doors to the public in 1999; in com-
A BUILDING whose spire continues to dominate its local skyline celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.
Whilst the future of the of the former All Saints church remains less cer-tain, its illustrious past underpins the expansion of New Shildon and the formation of the parish that bears its name.
When in 1866 a com-mittee, comprising sen-ior representatives of the Railway Company and local landowners, took the decision to raise funds to build a Church of England church, New Shildon was still densely clustered either side of the railway, which was its very lifeblood.
However, in the decades that followed its con-struction, New Shildon would expand uphill, with new streets straddling the length of Redworth Road, until the new church was joined to the town.
Some of these new streets bore names clearly linked to the town’s
railway heritage; such as Bouch Street and Adam-son Street, and for the first time significant areas of ground were given over to allotment gardens.
In the years leading up to the Great War, New Shildon had become a vibrant industrial town, driven forward by the employment brought by the largest wagon works in the British Empire.
As a wealthy patron, Lord Eldon donated £500 towards the construction, also gifting two acres of land as well as land for a burial ground.
The building was designed in the Commis-sioner Gothic style by prominent architectural practice, J P Pritchett.
Whilst Pritchett’s design was a model of simplicity, with only two large spaces, the chancel and the nave, it was its elaborate square shaped tower with octagonal broach spire that gave the building its visual impact, establishing a strong Church of England pres-
FOREVER ONE O’CLOCK...
mon with many churches falling victim to the per-fect storm of falling con-gregations and rising maintenance costs.
The church bells, ini-tially purchased by an antiques dealer, along with the clock mecha-nism, were acquired by the Keltek Trust in Octo-ber 2001 and relocated to three other churches in Lincolnshire, Notting-hamshire and Dorset. The majority of the significant artefacts were removed from the building, includ-ing the relocation of a stained glass window to St John’s Church.
As to the Heworth
stone, it now stands on a paved area opposite the Railway Institute on Redworth Road; moved to its new location and rededicated in 2002. The cemetery now houses a headstone shaped stone detailing the relocation of the memorial.
With outline consent to convert into a dwelling, subject to listed build-ing approval, the church stands today somewhat forlorn, largely a shell, but its spire still reaches out to the sky and the clock face on its tower refuses to move with the times, forever reading one o’clock.
Depiction of All Saints “at its best”.
All Saints shown in the early 20th century, with the new streets off Redworth Road.
The church’s clock, forever reading 1 o’clock.. Heworth stone cross in its new location.
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“Demonstrations where the skaters perform to an audience helps to boost the skaters’ confidence.
“We were lucky to have skaters aged from four years to adults taking part and they all skated very well.
“We’d like to say a big thank you to the friends and family who supported the event. We raised £61.81 from door entry, a cake sale and a tombola.”
Spectrum Roller Skat-ing Club always welcome new skaters, whatever the age or ability.
They have beginner les-sons on Saturdays from 2.30pm-3.30pm and a roller disco on Fridays from 7.30pm-8.30pm, both at Sunnydale Leisure Centre in Shildon.
For more information, check out the club’s social network pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or call Tracy Stevens 07891 461958.
SPECTRUM SKATERS performed a Skate Idol demonstration at Sun-nydale Leisure Centre, Shildon on Saturday 10th March and raised money for the club in the pro-cess.
The skaters had the opportunity to develop their creative skills by putting together the Skate Idol performance them-selves, creating their own skating routines to their favourite music idols with music ranging from Dolly Parton to My Chemical Romance.
“The team created solo, duo, trio and group cho-reography,” explained coach Tracy Stevens. “I
SKATERS PERFORM SKATE IDOLSpectrum skaters developed their own routines for ‘Skate Idol’.
Delivery, said: “Building on our existing partner-ship with Shildon AFC will give more young people opportunities that they might not get otherwise.
“Together we will pro-vide a first-class environ-ment to develop the skills and techniques of those looking to forge a career in football and sport.
“The Foundation has developed strong com-munity links in Shildon for a number of years with the aim of raising aspira-tions for young people in the town, and now we can offer these opportunities across the North East.”
A number scholars have already represented Shildon at various levels, with Monkwearmouth’s double-winning captain Aaron Duell making his first-team debut in the recent Durham Challenge Cup tie against Consett.
From season 2018-19, Shildon AFC’s Devel-opment and Under 18 squads will utilise the Beacon’s state-of-the-art roof-top football barn and outdoor pitches for train-ing sessions alongside the Foundation’s Scholar-ship teams and Commu-nity Clubs, sharing best coaching practice.
David Dent, Shildon AFC Chairman, added: “This is an exciting partner-ship for Shildon AFC and a really important mile-stone in our ambitions to create a sustainable club which will play at the highest level it possibly can within the National League system.
Our partnership with the Foundation of Light
gives us access to some of the best young talent within the North East and strengthens our commit-ment to creating oppor-tunities for young adults and children in the town.”
Foundation of Light’s Player Pathway provides all players with the oppor-tunity to access a coach-ing programme that ena-bles them to learn and develop new skills in a fun and challenging environ-ment.
Talented players from the charity’s school sports delivery, evening and weekend and holiday courses are invited to train with Player Develop-ment squads and Sunder-land Regional Talent Club, the North East’s elite girls centre of excellence.
The pioneering Football Scholarship programme was established in 2016 through a partnership between Foundation of Light, South Tyneside Col-lege and Monkwearmouth Sixth Form College.
Earlier this season, scholars representing Monkwearmouth and Shildon signed contracts with Premier League side Burnley FC, while every learner who has applied for University has received unconditional offers.
More than just football, Coaches Academy gives youngsters the qualifica-tions and skills needed to pursue a career in the sports coaching industry.
The Foundation is hold-ing open trials for the Scholarship programme during the Easter holi-days. For more informa-tion, call 0191 5515077 or email [email protected].
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Sunderland AFC Foundation of Light squad.
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