Friday 2nd November 2012 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 586 Page 1 Published at: First Floor, Town Council Offices, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 www.shildontowncrier.com email: [email protected]of our wonderful community T O W N C R I E R S h i l d o n & D i st r i c t At the heart Friday 2nd November 2012 Issue 586 Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected]Models offered may differ from those illustrated SINGLE BUILT IN OVEN AND HOB PACKS £219 00 ONLY Also fridges / freezers / cookers and every appliance you can think of! BOXED AND BRAND NEW SHAFTO WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE , DL5 5QN Telephone (01325) 321678 BARGAIN BUYS In a campaign to get better banking in Britain, Dave Fishwick – star of Channel 4’s ‘Bank of Dave’ – is touring the country in his self-styled ‘Battle Bank’. Following the recent closure of the town’s last bank, Mr Fishwick visited Shildon on Wednesday to urge locals to support his ‘Better Banking for Britain’ campaign by signing his online petition ahead of a meeting with MPs in Parliament next week. Mr Fishwick, an entre- preneur who created and manages Burnley Savings and Loans bank, hopes that his petition can stimulate positive change in banking and give a voice to people who have been let down by the banks. Locally, Councillor Alan Walker said: “I have changed my bank to the Coop, and I suggest everyone else does the same.” Mayor, Brian Stoker, told Mr Fishwick: “The heart has been ripped out of the town with the closurse of the banks, with everyone having to travel to Bishop Auckland, which makes it particulalry difficult for the older generation. With his own company, Mr Fishwick says he has shown that small, “back- to-basics” banking works: now, he wants to see a community bank in every town and city in the UK, resulting in more loans to small businesses and better returns for savers. “Could this be the answer for towns like Shildon?” he asks. Mr Fishwick is urging MPs from affected communi- ties to join him at West- minster. Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon is offering the chance to fulfil childhood dreams of driving a train, or riding on the footplate. The museum is offering a range of packages including ‘Full steam ahead!’ - a two-hour steam train driving experience. “During the session on a working steam train you will learn about the site operations and crossing signalling, and then – under the guidance of our experi- enced team – fire and drive a steam locomotive with passenger coach for ap- proximately one kilometre along our track,” said a spokesperson, adding that “you can invite up to four guests to travel on the train. And at the end of your two-hour session, you’ll be issued with a com- memorative certificate.” The experience is available on selected dates only and for insurance purposes, you must be aged between 21 and 70. Alternatively, there is also a 30-minute driver experience session available. This is a one-to-one taster of firing and driving a locomotive. As with ‘Full steam ahead!’, participants must also be aged between 21 and 70. And as if that wasn’t enough, there’s also the opportunity to ride the footplate of a train on a return journey from Collection to Goods. Participants must be aged 18 or over. “This experience is available on all passenger steaming days, except our gala events. Rides are by arrangement only,” said the spokesperson. If you are interested in booking these or any of the other experiences available at Locomotion, call 01388 777999 or email [email protected]. Drive a train at Locomotion Dave Fishwick, centre, is in conversation with Councillor Peter Quinn, left, about his plans to bring community banks to towns like Shildon, abandoned by the big banks. The ‘Bank of Dave’ arrives in Shildon Opening Tuesday November 13th British Food with a Twist Bring your own wine or beer All advanced bookings receive a ee bottle of wine! Special Offers Tuesday-Wednesday-ursday: Buy your main course, get a starter or dessert FREE (booking advised) Open 6pm – 11pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun Sunday Lunch served from 11.30am – 2.30pm Adults £4.50 Pensioners £3.50 Children £2.50 Free Delivery Locally Stop Whistle Bistro 01388 772626 22 Redworth Road, Shildon
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www.shildontowncrier.comemail: [email protected] our wonderful community
Town Crier
Shildon & District At the heart
Friday 2nd November 2012Issue 586
Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected]
Models offered may differ from those illustrated
SINGLE BUILT IN OVEN AND HOB PACKS
£21900 ONLY
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In a campaign to get better banking in Britain, Dave Fishwick – star of Channel 4’s ‘Bank of Dave’ – is touring the country in his self-styled ‘Battle Bank’. Following the recent closure of the town’s last
bank, Mr Fishwick visited Shildon on Wednesday to urge locals to support his ‘Better Banking for Britain’ campaign by signing his online petition ahead of a meeting with MPs in Parliament next week.
Mr Fishwick, an entre-preneur who created and manages Burnley Savings and Loans bank, hopes that his petition can stimulate positive change in banking and give a voice to people who have been let down by the banks. Locally, Councillor Alan Walker said: “I have changed my bank to the Coop, and I suggest everyone else does the same.”Mayor, Brian Stoker, told Mr Fishwick: “The heart has been ripped out of the town with the closurse of the banks, with everyone having to travel to Bishop Auckland, which makes it particulalry difficult for the older generation.With his own company, Mr Fishwick says he has shown that small, “back-to-basics” banking works: now, he wants to see a community bank in every town and city in the UK, resulting in more loans to small businesses and better returns for savers. “Could this be the answer for towns like Shildon?” he asks.Mr Fishwick is urging MPs from affected communi-ties to join him at West-minster.
Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon is offering the chance to fulfil childhood dreams of driving a train, or riding on the footplate. The museum is offering a range of packages including ‘Full steam ahead!’ - a two-hour steam train driving experience.“During the session on a working steam train you will learn about the site operations and crossing signalling, and then – under the guidance of our experi-enced team – fire and drive a steam locomotive with passenger coach for ap-proximately one kilometre along our track,” said a spokesperson, adding that “you can invite up to four guests to travel on the train. And at the end of your two-hour session, you’ll be issued with a com-memorative certificate.”The experience is available on selected dates only and
for insurance purposes, you must be aged between 21 and 70.Alternatively, there is also a 30-minute driver experience session available. This is a one-to-one taster of firing and driving a locomotive.As with ‘Full steam ahead!’, participants must also be aged between 21 and 70.And as if that wasn’t enough, there’s also the opportunity to ride the footplate of a train on a return journey from Collection to Goods.Participants must be aged 18 or over. “This experience is available on all passenger steaming days, except our gala events. Rides are by arrangement only,” said the spokesperson.If you are interested in booking these or any of the other experiences available at Locomotion, call 01388 777999 or email [email protected].
Drive a train at Locomotion
Dave Fishwick, centre, is in conversation with Councillor Peter Quinn, left, about his plans to bring community banks to towns like Shildon, abandoned by the big banks.
The ‘Bank of Dave’ arrives in Shildon
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In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays
ClassifiedsAll about local people...
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Morton Cleasby
Another year has come and gone, and there is so much I want to tell you
November 4th 2010
Always in our thoughts, Margaret, Neil, Anne Marie, Robert, Bradley, Lexie, Lynne,
Glenn, Samantha & Luke
Most of all I miss your love, friendship and laughter we shared
Ian Robinson
Eight years todayGod took you away
6.11.04 - Tragically
Loved & missed every dayMam & Dad Chapman
xxxx
Ian Robinson
Thinking of you today and every day
6.11.04
Love Claire, John & kidsxxxx
Mary Whitfield
You presence we missYour memory we treasure
Loving you alwaysForgetting you NEVER
5th November 2009
Love Alison, Christopherxxx
Mary WhitfieldYou are always in my mind
and heart, never a day goes by I don’t think of you
Lots of love, Markxxx
I will always love youNever forget you
Geoff Peacock
A year has passed Since you went away But in our memoriesYou will always stay
November 2nd
Margaret, Anthony & Christopher xxx
Geoff PeacockGentle Jesus up above
Give our GrandadA kiss & a hug
Lucas, Riley & Alfiexxx
Geoff Peacock
Memories of you will never fade
November 2nd
Ruby, David, Evaxxx
Shaun Hewitt
7 years have passed Son since you went away
3.11.05
Always in my heart,Love Mam
xx
Shaun Hewitt
We’ll always remember you Dad
3.11.05
Love forever, John, Shaun & Jamie
xx
Shaun Hewitt
Remembered today and always Brother & Uncle
3.11.05
Love Sharon & familyxx
Shaun Hewitt
Remembered and missed today and always Brother & Uncle
3.11.05
Love Kevin, Emma & familyxxx
Shaun HewittLoved & missed always
Brother
John & familyxxx
Ian Robinson
It’s been 8 years since you were taken, and in my heart and mind you’re
always there
6.11.2004
Love always, Kellyxxxx
Ian Robinson
Thinking of you today & always
6.11.04
Love Brian & Sarahxxxx
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Kathleen, Andrea & Gracie
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We love and miss you
Fred Horlock
Birthday memories of a special Dad, Grandad &
Great Grandad93 Today
November 1st
Forever loved, sadly missed, from Chrissy,
Allen & familiesxxxx
Birthday Memories
Ted SambrookGrandad, did you get my
balloon I sent from Florida?
Love you, Gracie
xxx
Ted SambrookHappy 75th BirthdayWe love and miss you
Gloria, Billy & family
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Happy 60th Birthday
From all your friends from Whessoe
xxx
60!
Hope your Birthdays are as special as you two
Thanks for the brilliant party, good time had by all
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Shildon Police would like to thank members of the public who assisted them on Thursday 25th October by detaining a male who was wanted by police.The man had seen police on Redworth Road on the afternoon of Thursday 25th October and started running away to avoid being captured.
He was eventually seen running through the rear gardens of Dalton Crescent, where a number of the public saw that the police were trying to apprehend him and were able to assist and detain him until officers arrived. “Many thanks to those in-dividuals involved!” said a spokesperson.
Public help police detain suspect
When the clocks went back last weekend, what did you do with the extra hour?Stay in bed? Fit in an extra gym session? Spend time with family? How about saving a life?NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are reminding the public that it only takes an hour to give blood. With blood in constant demand, new and existing donors are being urged to donate in the local area to ensure that sufficient blood is available for patients.There are many ways that donated blood can save the lives of the sick and injured. Donated blood is used not only in accident and emergency situations but also for patients undergoing surgery and
receiving treatment for cancer and blood diseases, such as leukaemia. Giving blood can dramati-cally improve or save the lives of those in need of blood transfusions. In fact, a single donation can be broken into three component parts (red cells, plasma and platelets) which means that one donation can potentially save or improve the lives of up to three people.Donna Batty, Lead Donor Relations Manager for NHSBT, said, “As the weather gets colder, people are more likely to stay indoors.” “We would like to remind people that they only need to spend an hour of their time with us in order to help save lives.
“With the increase in cold and flu this season, it is vital that those that are able to donate do so, to keep stock levels healthy.”Anyone aged between 17 - 65, weighing more than 50kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years.A session will be taking place at St Luke’s Church in Ferryhill on on Tuesday 13th November, from 2pm to 3.45pm and again from 4.30pm to 7pm.To book an appointment call the Donor Line on 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk
Save lives with the extra hour
Wedding FayreSaturday 10th November, 11am - 4pm
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John Paul Gomersall, of Church Street, Shildon, pleaded guilty to a charge of shop theft when he appeared recently at Newton Aycliffe Magis-trates’ Court. The 32-year-old was seen by store staff and on CCTV, in Morrisons, Shildon, on 16th October, when he took two bottles of vodka and boxes of chocolates, valued at £38.78. The court heard that an unknown male had
approached Gomersall outside of the store and told him to steal the items. Afterwards, the defendant stated that he knew that it had been wrong and dishonest. Gomersall has previous convictions and had served a suspended sentence, in 2009, on driving matters, as well as having been cautioned for two other offences earlier this year. In defence it was stated that Gomersall
suffered from significant mental health problems (bi-polar disorder), and had in the past attempted to commit suicide. He had been in West Park Hospital for two weeks prior to the time of the offence, about which he has little recollec-tion.Magistrates sentenced Gomersall to a 12 months conditional discharge and ordered him to pay £85 costs and £15 victim surcharge.
Chocolates and alcohol theft
Carol from Hairways is celebrating being open for 15 years on 1st November. She would like to say a big THANK YOU to all her existing customers and a big HELLO to all new customers. Remember, if you can’t get to us, we can come to you. Phone to make arrangements. We do ladies, gents and children’s hair, beauty treatment, spray tanning and much more. Please call in.
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Metal thieves have struck again at Saint John’s Church, removing part of the lightening conductor for the second time in only a few months. Rev. David commented on the sadness that members of the congregation felt. “It all seems so pointless” he said, “These people must have come armed with a crowbar and got away with metal worth, at best, a few pounds, but leaving us with a repair bill of perhaps £200.”
“Saint John’s is a building much loved in our community”, added Barbara, one of two church wardens. “It is paid for by the kindness of the people of Shildon and well used most days of the week. When thieves steal from here they are stealing from everyone”. Police have urged passers-by who may have seen anything suspicious in the vicinity of Saint John’s on the evening of Monday 29th October to get in touch.
Lightning strikes twice at St John’s
The Co-operative Funer-alcare in Church Street is to hold a Coffee Morning from 10am on Thursday 8th November, to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity, which supports serving and retired fire fighters and their families when they are in need.There will be home-baked refreshments, a prize raffle and pick-a-prize. A fire fighter from Bishop Auckland fire station will also be there at around 11.30am to choose the
winners of the children’s picture competition. There is still time for children to enter the com-petition. Simply draw or paint a picture on the subject of ‘bonfire’ or ‘firework safety’, put a name, age, and contact number on the back and hand it in at the Co-op’s office by 7th November. There will be prizes for under 7s and over 7s and a fire safety workbook for everyone who enters.
FIREWORKS DISPLAYS In thE REgIOnMonday 5 November
Great Aycliffe Town Council Fireworks Display
Oak Leaf Sports ComplexThis is a free event. Fireworks
display starts at 7.00pm
Spennymoor Town Council Fireworks, High Whitworth
Playing FieldsThe bonfire will be lit at 6.00pm,
with fireworks beginning at approximately 6.10pm
Sunday 4 NovemberCrook Fireworks Extravaganza
Crook Town Football ClubWest Road
Gates open at 6.00pmAdults £2.00, children £1.00
Stanley Fireworks FestivalOakeys Park & Playing Fields
Stanley4.00pm - 7.00pm.
Choreographed display to music celebrating Great Britain
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People across the county are being offered advice on staying safe, warm and well in winter.As temperatures start to drop, Durham County Council is issuing the following tips for residents on preparing for bad weather.Stay Warm: If you at home all day keep the heating on low to maintain a constant temperature.Check if you are eligible for a home insulation grant. Contact your energy supplier to check you are on the correct tariff.Stay healthy: Get a free flu jab – contact your GP to make an appoint-
ment. Eat well – have hot meals and drinks regularly throughout the day. Stock up on essential items in case you are unable to leave the house. Stay active and keep moving – activity keeps you warm.Who can help? Think about who can help you, whether a friend, family member or neighbour – and don’t be afraid to ask them.Out and about: Only go outside if it is absolutely necessary. If you must go outside, wear several layers of loose fitting clothes, including items that are fitted at the wrists. Useful contact numbers:
Highways Action Line (HAL): 0191 370 6000 or email [email protected] for enquiries about the salting of roads and footpaths.Social Care Direct: 0845 850 5010 for concerns about someone’s welfare.Durham County Council: 0300 026 0000 for all other issues, or visit www.durham.gov.ukNHS 111: if you need medical help but it isn’t an emergency.Further information on how to be prepared for winter is available via Durham County Council’s website at www.durham.gov.uk/warmandwell.
County Council issue advice on being prepared for winter
Durham County Council is once again pledging to continue to tackle climate change.At this week’s meeting of the Full Council the authority will sign-up to Climate Local, an initiative to show that councils will work together to share knowledge and practice.Cllr Neil Foster, Durham County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Re-
generation, said: “We will continue to build on the work that has already been undertaken and work with residents and businesses to deliver a Low Carbon Durham.”As well as leading by example by installing solar panels on 36 of its buildings, the authority is also working with residents and businesses throughout the county and providing
advice and support to help them lower their emissions.The authority will shortly be launching a public con-sultation on its plans to tackle climate change.Anyone who would like to be take part is asked to contact senior sustain-ability and climate change officer Stephen Beresford on 03000 265539 or email [email protected].
Tackling climate change
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The Bishop Auckland and Shildon Area Action Part-nership board meeting will take place on Wednesday, 7th November.The meeting is a chance for members of the public to find out more about the partnership, one of 14 set up by Durham County Council in 2009, and will take place at the Wear
Shildon AAP board meeting
Valley Christian Centre in Bishop Auckland between 6pm and 8pm. Anyone wanting to raise any local issues should do so before Wednesday 31st October to enable items to be included on the agenda.To contact the AAP team telephone 01388 761569 or email [email protected].
Shildon People’s Centre 20 Main Street Shildon Shildon Co Durham DL4 1AH Tel 01388 777948
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Andy Peddle was greeted by members of Shildon Salvation Army at Cross Street on Friday 26th October. He arrived from West Cornforth to Shildon as part of his 7800 mile sponsored walk to every Salvation Army centre throughout the U.K. Andy has already completed over 2100 miles and is
determined to complete the rest of his walk by October 2013. Andy headed off on the next leg of his journey to Darlington undeterred even though his campervan was broken into the previous night at Sunderland and all his recording and camera equipment was stolen.Donations for The Salvation
Army's Anti Human Traf-ficking & Homelssness Programmes can be forwarded to Salvation Army Walkathon1 Grove Vale Avenue, Birmingham B43 6DB or either to http:/w w w.ju s t g i v i n g .co m/Andy-Peddle or http:/u k .v i g i n m o n ey g i v i n g .comAndyPeddle1
Andy’s walk continues
Andy Peddle continued his walk undeterred by his campervan being broken in to. Local MP, Helen Goodman, has released details of upcoming constituency surgeries between now and Christmas, including a surgery in Shildon.Surgeries are open to all constituents and appoint-ments are not required.Constituents who are unable to attend or require urgent support can seek assistance from the con-stituency office on 01388
MP constituency surgeries
603075, or by emailing Ms Goodman at [email protected] or writing to her at: 1 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN. Ms Goodman also has a twitter account which can be followed by searching for @helengoodmanmp.The Shildon surgery will take place on Friday 23rd November from 5pm at the Jubilee Fields Community Centre on Jubilee Road.
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Police are investigating an unprovoked attack on two males during the early hours of Sunday 28th October, along the ‘Black Path’ heading away from the Bus Station in Shildon.The two victims sustained minor injuries and were very distressed over what
occurred. Shildon Police are appealing to anybody to come forward with information and would particularly like to hear from the female who was in company with the offender when the attack took place.Anyone with information should call police on 101.
Dwayne Howard, of Hillyard House, Redworth Road, Shildon, pleaded guilty at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court to a charge that on 15th July, in Bishop Auckland, he assaulted two police officers in the execution of their duty.The 25 year-old had been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and upon being told that he was to be taken to the police station in Durham City and not at Bishop Auckland, he became aggressive.Whilst inside the police vehicle he grabbed at the officers’ arms and legs and
eventually a tazer gun was used but he continued to struggle.Howard’s previous convic-tions included a similar matter for which he was sentenced to 120 hours of unpaid work in July 2011.The defendant, who had received advice from the duty solicitor, represented himself in court and stated that he was sorry for his actions which he described as being ‘out of order’.On being asked by the chairman of the bench if the tazer gun had hurt he replied, “No, not really.”Howard was fined a total of £138.
Police assaulted
Residents are being reminded that the last col-lections of garden waste will take place during November.Durham County Council is thanking householders for taking part in its garden waste recycling service and helping to compost rather than sending unwanted garden materials to landfill.Garden waste is collected from around 156,000 properties in County Durham between spring and autumn. The last collections this year will take place between 13th and 23rd November and resume next spring.
Between April and September this year, over 20,000 tonnes of garden waste was collected from homes in County Durham which has been turned into compost.Residents are asked to store their garden waste containers safely over the winter until the collections resume next spring. More than 150,000 households across County Durham have their garden waste collected by the council and if residents have any garden waste over this winter period they can take it to one of the 15 household waste recycling centres in the
county.The council collects the garden waste from households in the Easington, Sedgefield, Chester-le-Street, Durham, Derwentside and Wear Valley areas. Residents who receive the Durham County Council garden waste collection service are asked to check their collection calendar and note their final collection date for this year.Householders can also find out their collection dates by entering their postcode into ‘My Durham’ on the council’s website at www.durham.gov.uk.
Last garden waste collections of the year
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Members from the Bishop Auckland based Stockton & Darlington Railway Youth Team will be holding a recruitment day at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon on Sunday 11th November.The group, which was set up five years ago and recently relocated to Bishop Auckland Railway Station, consists of young people aged from 10- to 20-years-old. The group provides members with work experience, volunteering, training and leisure op-
portunities at a network of railway organisations within the North-East, including Bishop Trains in Bishop Auckland, the Head of Steam Railway Museum in Darlington, Chester-le-Track, the Northern Rail station adoption scheme and the Weardale Railway.The group recently joined forces with Trackwork which is a locally based Rail Engineering Appren-ticeship scheme and are also in talks with Beamish Museum.In addition to training and work experience opportu-
nities the group regularly go on day trips and take part in special events.“Membership is a great way to make new friends and do something different,” said David Million, a member of the group’s management team. David added that anyone wishing to join the group is invited along to the recruitment stand at Locomotion which will be open from 10am until 4pm. You can also visit the group’s website at www.sdryt.org.uk.
Railway Youth Team recruiting for members
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Vivienne Neville, whose debut album ‘Veiled In Mystery’ has just been released to acclaim both in the UK and the USA, is coming to Shildon. Just back from touring the USA, including Nashville, Vivienne has been hailed as one of the newest voices in the Celtic tradition.Wanting to give something
back to the North East she will be performing in Saint John’s Church on 16th December and has offered to donate 100% of the ticket price to the work of the church with children and young people in our town. Look out for more details in a later edition of the Town Crier.
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The ‘Talking about Cancer Service’ which is part of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is looking for volunteers to join the service. The Service seeks to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of the most common cancers including bowel, breast and lung cancer.The Talking about Cancer (TAC) Team is looking for more volunteers to help work in local communi-ties to increase the un-derstanding about cancer signs and symptoms and raise awareness of the NHS national screening programmes.Fiona McQuiston, Health Improvement Lead for the Service for County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust said, “Approximately one in three people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. 50-75% of avoidable cancer deaths are due to the cancer being diagnosed in its late stages; being diagnosed early could save over 5,000 lives a year. That’s why raising awareness of the signs and symptoms is so important. If people know what to look out for and we remove some of that stigma about seeking help then we can really make a difference to a person’s chances of survival. “We have an amazing network of volunteers who support the team, some who have been affected
by cancer themselves or others who have friends and family that have been affected, and they provide a very valuable addition to our team. We have a number of openings for volunteers with the team and would really like to hear from anyone who might interested in finding out more. Volunteering with the team can result in gaining a great deal of sat-isfaction in helping others and gaining experience through dedicated training and development.If you are interested in vol-unteering with the Talking about Cancer Team, contact Donna McDermott, Health Improvement Prac-titioner on 0800 783 4056 for further information.
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Daniel Griffiths appeared for a second time before magistrates at Newton Aycliffe recently, facing a charge that on 9th September he entered a dwelling in Phoenix Place, Shildon, as a trespasser and stole a laptop and power tools. The 18 year-old, of Bouch Street, Shildon, now admits that he had previously been to the house with a friend
and this is how his finger-prints had been found at the address, but he had failed to disclose this in his police interview. However, the occupant of the house states that he does not know the defendant.Griffiths was released on unconditional bail and will appear at Darlington Magistrates' Court on 20th December.
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Between the 22nd and 24th October, unknown persons broke into the main building at Shildon Football Club. A number of items of property were stolen and a considerable amount of damage was
Football club break-incaused by the offenders breaking down a number of doors, damaging the cash register and a number of cupboards. Shildon Police are appealing to anybody who has information relating to this incident.
Puppet wants to be a boyIt has been brought to our attention of the incredible story of a puppet who wants to be a boy. Yes, this is real; a puppet with no strings, made by a great puppet maker named Gipetto, and his astonish-ing story is to be told on stage at the Shildon Civic Hall. The story of this amazing puppet, Pinocchio, will be performed at the Civic Hall on Friday and Saturday
9th and 10th November at 7.30pm, then again after lunch on Sunday with a 2pm start. “This magical story has everything from adventure to comedy, singing and dancing and plenty to keep all the family well enter-tained. So come down, meet Pinocchio and meet all the colourful characters which we’re sure you will recognise from this great story,” said a spokesperson.
A special pre-booked parent ticket will let one adult and one child in to see the show for just £5. These tickets will not be on sale at the door.Other prices for the show are: adults £4, children over 5 £2.50 and under 5, £1. Tickets can be pre -booked on 01388 774838 or 01325 313363 or on the usual ticket website at www.shildontheatretick-ets.webs.com.
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Shildon Railway Cricket Club recently held its Junior Presentation Night at the B.R. Social Club which was enjoyed by members of the Under-13 and Under-15 sides and their families.Coaches John Young and Mal Dover spoke highly of the commitment shown by the youngsters during a difficult season and thanked everyone associated with the teams for their time and effort.Special trophies for the most promising bowlers and batters were awarded
to Mattie Franklin and Morgan Claydon (Under 15s) and Thomas Gillet and Cora O'Leary (Under 13s).These players also received a cash awarded courtesy of a recent generous cash donation from former player Mr. Ken Stainthorpe.The youngsters were delighted with their special awards which came as an extra surprise on the night.Trophies were also awarded for the best individual batting and bowling per-formances of the season, which went to Joseph Aitken and Cameron
Penfold (Under 13s) and to Reid Huntingdon and Lucas Hallimond (Under 15s).The John Raw Trophy for the most improved junior player was awarded to Mattie Franklin.The evening was well attended and before talk turned to next season a lovely buffet was enjoyed by all, courtesy of Maureen Young. The club is always willing to welcome new players and anyone interested should keep an eye on The Crier for further information nearer the start of the 2013 season.
Junior cricket awards
This week in History
3 November 1957
The Soviet Union sends the first ever living creature, a dog called Laika, into space aboard Sputnik II.
Israeli Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin, is assassi-nated at a peace rally in Tel Aviv by 27-year-old Jewish extremist, Yigal Amir.
The body of the million-aire newspaper publisher, Robert Maxwell, is found in the sea off the coast of Tenerife.
Forty-five people are killed after a Chinook helicopter carrying oil rig workers plunged into the North Sea.
President Richard Nixon wins an overwhelming victory in the US presiden-tial elections for a second term in the White House.
The hunt begins for British aristocrat, Lord Lucan following the death of his children’s nanny during the night.
4 November 1995 5 November 1991
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Shildon AFC Supporters Club is running a 52-seat supporters bus to the club’s away tie in the FA Vase at Consett on Saturday 17th November.There are still some seats available for anyone wishing to travel. If you
FA Vase busare interested in travelling on to this match, contact Russ Henderson on 07538 789464 to reserve your seat or alternatively, book by visiting the supporters club shop any time during the Ashington match on Wednesday, 7th November.
Shildon AFC progressed to the second round of the FA Vase competition after a good 2-3 away win at South Shields on Wednesday 24th October. The game was always going to be a much harder tie than the last time the teams met in September when Shildon won 11-0.Shields opened the scoring on 19 minutes when a long goal kick beat Richard Flynn and when straight to No 9, Peter Kane, who fired over Keith Finch into
the top corner. Shildon hit back and levelled on the half hour with a pile-driver from 25 yards by Robbie Briggs. Half Time: South Shields 1 Shildon 1.Shildon were dominant in the second half but, having failed to convert, found themselves behind again after conceding a penalty on the hour. The turning point came on 69 minutes when the home side had Bell sent off for a deserved 2nd yellow.
Immediately Shildon were all square when Jamie Owens fired through a crowd of players for a debut goal. Shildon pressed for the winner and on 74 minutes Ben Wood beat two men but his shot was blocked by keeper Thomas Courtney and came out to Sam Garvie, who headed in. Shildon were rampant and could easily have scored three or four more goals. Final Score: South Shields 2 Shildon 3.
Shildon progress in FA Vase
The award-winning website www.northernleaguefoot-ball.co.uk is run by Hayley Revell and is dedicated to the Ebac Northern League. It contains video footage of games, news and features about the league and all the teams.You can watch highlights of many Northern League games, including Shildon’s games this season against South Shields, Atrincham
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and Durham City and from last season against Spennymoor. Also on the site is a ‘Meet the Players’ section which includes interviews with six Shildon players during a pre-season training session at Dean Street. Their videos can be watched by clicking on the ‘Meet the Players’ link on this brilliant site for any fan of the Northern League.
Shildon AFC’s Development Centre is looking for new players, boys and girls, to join the Under 7s.
Under 7s recruitingAnyone interested should contact Development coach, Chris Hughes on 07793 844 952.
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