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Issue No. 374

Shildon, Friday, 12th September, 2008. Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896

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The Locomotion Museum inShildon was host to Durhamand Northumberland FuchsiaSociety's 27th Annual Showlast weekend.The beautiful plants weredisplayed alongside the steamloco’s of yesteryear.There were alsodemonstrations on fuschiacultivation and plantsavailable to purchase.The society is currently

apppealing for members. Theregional organisation meet inBowburn and the BeginnersClass runs from January toSeptember. The Society willprovide everything for thebeginner including plants. Allyou need to do is to turn up.Anyone interested cancontact the President, RayO'Brien, 4, Aspen Close,Durham. (DH1 1EE) ortelephone, 01913750493.

Michael and Anne of Ferryhill admire the floral displayswith grandchildren Joe and William.

REVEREND KALUS BAPTISESFOUR LOVELY BABIES

Baby Joshua was the first to be baptised at St. John'sChurch on Sunday.

The Reverend Rupert Kalus,had the pleasure ofwelcoming four newyoungsters into the Churchat St John's last Sunday,September 7th, with fivemonth-old Joshua JamesDunn leading the way.Joshua's mother, ClareDunn of John Street inShildon, looked on as FionaJeffries, Caitlin Bones,Keith Wayper and NathanSanderson took their vowsas Godparents.Family and friendscelebrated with a receptionat the Civic Hall.Donna Plews, formerly ofShildon, took her daughter,Aleasha Marie TaylorPlews, the only girl to bebaptised this week, up tothe font next. Donna, whonow lives in Middlesbrough,chose Lauren and MollyHewitt, Sharon and PeterHewitt, Daniel and JadePlews, and Diane McEvoyas Godparents for Aleasha,who was born in February,2006.Family and friends gatheredafterwards at Old ShildonClub to celebrate Aleasha'schristening.Next to the font was JosephPhill ip Ramsey, who'sparents, Claire Ramsey, aNurse Specialist, and JohnNeilson, a HeatingEngineer, looked onproudly.Louise Anderson, AndrewHymas and Anthony Bestgladly took theresponsibility of becomingfive month-old Joseph'sGodparents, before joiningfamily and friends for a 'gettogether ' at Elm RoadW.M.C.Last but not least, one year-old Will Tutin was taken tothe font by his parents to bebaptised by Father Kalus.Mam, Amanda Tutin, aClerical Assistant, and DadCraig Tutin, a ClericalOfficer, who l ive inHazeldale Avenue, chose

Paul and Debbie Hanmer,Clare Crosby and AngelaChapman to become theirson's Godparents.The family celebrated with

a party at the Civic Hall towet the baby's head.(More photo's on pagethree.)

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WEATHER WAS THEONLY WINNER LAST

WEEKEND!Shildon Elm Road’s FrankHudson Transport Crook &District League side willtravel to Evenwood thisweekend to meet the WhiteSwan and, hopefully,maintain the 100% recordin the League and top spotin the Division Two table.In the Wear Valley SundayLeague Second Division,Shildon Elm Road were,last weekend, involved in alocal ‘derby’ match whenthey entertained ShildonFlag & Whistle and thehome team went down bythe odd goal in three.Shildon Athletic lost 1 –0 to Victoria in their lastJackson AndersonAccountants SpennymoorSunday League f ixture,leaving them second frombottom of the table and yetto gain a point.Old Shildon went down bythree goals to one when theyentertained Quinns lastSunday in the JacksonAnderson AccountantsSpennymoor Sunday LeagueFirst Division, whilst in thesame Division, Shildon Foxvisited Voltigeur and ranriot, gaining an impressive8 – 3 victory. These resultsleave both Shildon sides levelon 3 points in the table.

FOOTBALLSHORTS...

Playing in the SecondDivision of the South-WestDurham Bowls League,Shildon Town ‘B’ team isprobably relieved that the2008 season is now over.Sadly, the team finished atthe foot of the table withtwo fixtures outstanding,against Kelloe andSpennymoor Town and ithas been decided that thesefixtures will not be fulfilled.Here’s hoping that the 2009season will prove to be moresuccessful.In the League’s FirstDivision, both Shildon

TOWN’S BOWLERSTAKE WOODEN

SPOONTown ‘A’ and ShildonRailway lost their lastf ixture, to SpennymoorJubilee and Spennymoor ‘A’respectively.The Shildon Town ‘A’ teamfinished in third spot in thefinal table, whilst theRailway were two placesbehind their town rivals.In the Finals of the League’sKnockout Competi t ions,held this year at Kelloe, M.Dent and R. Vasey of ShildonRailway will take on a pairfrom either Addison Parkor Bishop Auckland in thePairs Final.

The Shildon Town Veteranbowlers who play in theThird Division of the South-West Durham Veterans’Bowls League, just missedout on promotion to theSecond Division when theylost the final League fixture

VETERANS MISS OUT ONPROMOTION

to local rivals, Shildon Rail‘B’. This defeat gaveDuham City just theopportunity they neededand a 5 – 3 victory overSpennymoor ‘C’ meant thatDurham moved into secondplace in the table behindDivision ChampionsFishburn.With Shildon TownVeterans finishing in thirdplace, it was left to the Rail

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B.R. Carcraft DurhamAllance League fixture athome to Thornley F.C. tobe called off. As a result, theB.R.’s next League fixturewill be on Saturday,September 13th when theyvisit Ryton F.C. Reserves.

‘B’ Veterans to take fourthspot. In the League’s FirstDivision, Shildon Rail ‘A’Veterans f inished theirLeague campaign in thirdfrom bottom spot in thetable.

The season has finally begunfor Shildon Railway Juniorsafter weather delays andpostponements.Shildon started as theyended last season with hightempo, high energy playwhich Fulwell couldn't copewith. This resulted inShildon’s Greg Upton beingup ended in the box. Uptonpicked himself up anddespatched the penalty withease sending the keeper thewrong way.Shildon's defence wassuperbly organised withJordan Tomlinson showinghis versatility by droppingin to marshal from the back.Shildon’s attacking play andshort passing on the breakplayed dividends when a

pinpoint cross by Joe Joycecaught out the Fulwellkeeper for Danny Shoulderto power home from closerange.This could have been a goalfeast for Shildon with Uptonand Stainthorpe missingeasy chances from closerange.Credit to Fulwell who re-organised for the second halfand played a high line in anattempt to stifle the hometeam. To an extent i tworked with Shildon’sDobson and Stainthorpebeing court offside on morethan one occasion.Fulwell also increased thepressure on Shildon and thispaid off with Shildon failingto clear a corner leading to

the ball being blasted pastHodgson in the Shildon goalleaving him no chance.Fulwell for a time lookedlike spoiling the party withShildon's lack of pre seasonpreparations taking its toll,but on the break could easilyhave taken a morecomprehensive lead withTomlinson missing chanceslate on which as the seasongoes on will see him score.Special mention to stand inkeeper Hodgson for pullingoff one save when thepressure was on from Fulwelland could of changed thegame. Final score - ShildonRailway Juniors 2, FulwellJuniors 1.Man of the Match went toJordan Tomlinson.

A true MiddlesbroughFootball Club supporter isappealing to Crier readersto help him lay his hands onthe last three footballprogrammes that aremissing from his vastcollection.The three awayprogrammes he requires areBournemouth v Boro, 1966-67, Workington v Boro,1966-67, Sheffield Unitedv Boro, 1976-77, in the

Anglo Scottish Cup, (singlesheet).This dedicated supporter hasbeen collecting matchprogrammes since 1960 tothe present day and theselast three would make hiscollection complete.If you can help, or knowanyone else who may throwany l ight on the matter,please contact The Crier on01388 775896 or emailcrier@talk21.com.

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Birthdays

SCRAP METALAll your scrap metal and

batteries collectedfrom your door.

Also washers and cookers.(Cash paid for certain metals.)

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In Memoriam Birthdays Appreciations

SANDRA

RONALD DIXONSeptember 2007.

Fond memories of a lovingHusband, Dad and Grandad.

Forever in our thoughts.

Found

PURSEPurse found in Dent Street,Shildon on Tuesday, 2nd

September at 7.00pm.The purse is now at Newton

Aycliffe Police Station.

Happy 16th Birthday, Sandra.Lots of love,

Mam, Mick and Pipxxxxxxxxxx

AMY LYNCHSeptember 14th.

Hip Hip Hooray!Look who's a teenager today!

Love from Mum and Mark.xxx

MALCOLM ROBERT HYDESeptember 11th.

From toddler to teenager.Love you loads,

Mam.xx

KAREN WILKINSONSeptember 13th, 2003.Five years today sinceyou were taken away,

We love and miss you every day.Michael and Katie.

KAREN WILKINSONSeptember 13th, 2003.No time for us to shareor memories to make.

Those we made are in our heartsand can never be replaced.

Love Mam and Dad.

KAREN WILKINSONSeptember 13th, 2003.Five years since you

slipped away,But our love for you

will always stay.Miss you loads.

Lots of love,Susan and Jimmy.

KAREN WILKINSONSeptember 13th, 2003.

Sadly missed.Always in our thoughts.

Never forgotten.Janice, Paul and Daniel.

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CRAIG ELTRINGHAMSeptember 11th.

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AMY LYNCHSeptember 14th.

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SOPHIESeptember 16th.

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SOPHIESeptember 16th.

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SOPHIESeptember 16th.Happy Birthday.

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CATHY ROBINSONHappy 50th Birthday.All my love always,

Ian.

CATHY ROBINSONHappy 50th Mam.

Love Joanne, Steven, Morgan,Olivia and Rylee.

MICHAEL KIRKBRIDE

Happy 21st Birthday, Michael.From Mam, Chloe, Blaze,

Aunts and Cousins.

IVESON nee STABLERBarbara would like to thank herfamily and friends for making her

60th Birthday very special.Also thank you for all the cards,presents and kind donations to

cancer charities.Many thanks to Roger for the

great music and Val for thewonderful food.

FAHRYN BROWNSeptember 11th.

To my gorgeous little man on hisFirst Birthday.Lots of love,

"Auntie" Julie.xx

Birthdays

MICHAEL PINKNEYHappy 18th Birthday, Son.

MICHAEL PINKNEYHappy 18th Birthday, Grandson.

Love Grandad.

All our love,Mam and Dad.

MICHAEL PINKNEY

Happy 18th.Love Gary, Dionne, Carlton

and Jasmine.

SUSAN SNOWDON(nee WINSHIP)

Joan Winship and family wouldlike to thank everyone who sentcards, flowers and condolences

following Susan's suddenpassing.

Birthday Memories

TED BATEIt's your Birthday, Ted.First away from home.

Miss you more each day.Luv,

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TED BATEDad, it's your first Birthday

without us.Missing you loads.

All our love,Emma and Craig.

xx

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A Shildon man returned theSouth Durham Magistrates’Court last week where, whenhe appeared on August 6ththis year, he admittedcharges of ‘driving whilstdisqualified’ and ‘having noInsurance’.The Defendant also faced athird charge, that of ‘drivingwith excess alcohol’ ,however no plea was enteredto that charge at thatHearing.All three offences arealleged to have beencommitted in Shildon’sByerley Road on July 30thwhen the Defendant was atthe wheel of a Ford Transitvehicle.The Solici tor act ing onbehalf of 45 year-oldRonald Emphram Daykin,of Holly Hill in Shildon,Mr. Michael Clarke, toldthe earl ier Hearing thatDaykin fully accepted thathe had been driving thevehicle and that he was, infact, a disqualified driver,hence the ‘Guilty’ pleas tothose charges.

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DRIVER ACCUSED OFDRINK-DRIVING

However, with regard to theallegation that Daykin wastwice the legal drink-drivinglimit, Mr. Clarke explainedthat the evening previously,the Defendant had drunkfour cans of lager prior to10.30pm and that he hadhad no more alcoholbetween then and the timehe was stopped by Policethe following lunchtime.Mr. Clarke went on toexplain that Daykin wascurrently taking aconsiderable amount ofmedication following aserious accident last year andit was possible that this mayhave adversely affected thebreath test reading.In light of this possibility,Mr. Clarke told the Courtthat it was his intention tocontact Daykin’s G.P. andthen a Forensic expert.The Magistrates agreed toadjourn the case until lastweek when, once again, afurther adjournment wasgranted unti l September24th .

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Elm Road W.M.C.'s AnnualLeek, Flower and VegetableShow will take place onSaturday, 20th and Sunday,21st, of September.All exhibits must be benchedbefore 1.00pm on Saturday.The show is also open to thepublic from 6.00pm to10.30pm on Saturday andfrom 12 noon until 12.45pmon Sunday.The presentation will takeplace at 1.00pm on Sunday,followed by an auction of allremaining products.All proceeds from the showwill go towards the AgedMembers' and Childrens'Fund.

ELMROADLEEKSHOW

Thanks to TimothyHackworth School,everyone at Shildon Parentand Toddler Group can nowsit comfortably.The generous gift of a set ofred chairs means thechildren can sit with easewhile having their snack,busy with puzzles or messy

activities.The group started up againon Wednesday, September10th , and runs from 9.30amto 11.00am in the MethodistChurch Hall."We look forward toanother term of fun andfriendship," said aspokesperson for the group.

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THE RAILWAYS AT WAR:RESERVED OCCUPATIONS, OUR

UNSUNG HEROESLocomotion is joiningforces with Head of Steamin Darlington for a year-long intergenerationalproject.‘The Railways At War:Reserved occupations, ourunsung heroes’ will launchthis month, recognising therole of the reservedoccupations in our local area,in particular railway workersand munitions workers,during the Second WorldWar.The project theme isremembrance, recognitionand identity of the veteranworkers from the pre-nationalised North-EastRailway system, and theindustries connected to it.The project aims to look atthe practices of theworkers, and link this tolearning opportunities ofour present generation ofschool children. Resourceswill be developed and usedto produce a set ofinteractive learning tools,

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CHRISTENED ATST. JOHN'S

Five month-old Joseph Phillip Ramsey was baptisedby Reverend Rupert Kalus last Sunday.

Will Tutin was the fourth youngster to be christened atSt. John's Church on Sunday, September 7th.

THREE CARS WRECKED AFTERBYERLEY ROAD ACCIDENT

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All three cars had to be 'written off'' after the accident last week.

Three cars had to be writtenoff last week, following aan accident on ByerleyRoad.At around 8.00am onFriday morning, September5th, the driver of a silverFiat Brava, (the car to the

left of the picture,) lostcontrol whilst drivingthrough Byerley Road in thedirection of TimothyHackworth School.According to eye witnessesto the accident, the car rolledover, hitting two parked cars

in the process and leavingone on top of the other.There were no seriousinjuries to the driver or hispassenger, however all threecars had extensive damage,rendering them un-driveable.

GET SPOOKED FORCHARITY

Readers can help raisemoney for charity by gettingspooked on a scary walk forthe Butterwick Hospice atBishop Auckland.The popular annual eventtakes place at WhitworthHall Country Park, nearSpennymoor, on Monday,October 27th, from 6.00pmto 8.00pm.Tickets are priced £7 forchildren to include entranceinto Bobby Shafto’sPlaybarn and a Party FoodBox. Tickets foraccompanying adults cost

£2.00 and must be bought inadvance.Tickets are available fromBobby Shafto’s Playbarnand the Butterwick Hospiceat Bishop Auckland.For further detai lstelephone 01388 603003.

A Shildon man was leftstranded last weekend, afterthieves stole his motorbikefrom his home in FoxgloveWay.His garage door had been

forced open and his YamahaR6 bike was taken in theearly hours of Mondaymorning, September 1st.The bike is red, white andblack and has the registration

NA02 EBP.Anyone with informationshould contact PC GarethHodgson on 0345 60 60365.

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When a Shildon teenagerappeared before localMagistrates last week, hedenied attacking a female inShildon on the 25th ofAugust this year.Represented in Court by Mr.Lawrence Petterson, 19year-old Jonathon Newson,of Hilsdon Drive in Shildon,entered a ‘Not Guilty’ pleato a charge of ‘assault’.Mr. Petterson told the Court

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that whilst Newson fullyadmitted being present atthe scene, he denies carryingout the assault.As a result, Newson will facea trial at the DarlingtonMagistrates’ Court on theafternoon of the 5th ofNovember this year and thesitting Magistrates last weekagreed to extend hisunconditional bail until thedate of the trial.

A Shildon businessmanfrom Burnie Gardens hadhis work's car stolen in theearly hours of Mondaymorning, September 8th.It was later found burnt outless than 250 yards awayfrom his home.Anyone with informationon the incident shouldcontact the police, on 084560 60 365.

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meetings, but I'm glad I did.The class was taken byAngela, what a breath offresh air. She is encouraging,funny and total lymotivated. She herself has

The Cinnammon Trust is aNational Charity for elderlyand terminally ill people withpets.The Trust is looking forvolunteers in the Shildon areawho can help with walking

dogs for their elderly owners.“Even an hour a week canmake a huge difference,” saida spokesperson for thecharity.If you think you can help,contact 01736 757900 oremail admin@cinnamon.org.uk.

THE CINNAMONTRUST NEEDS YOU!

Police are investigating anarson attack at anunoccupied pub in Shildonat the weekend which causedmajor damage to thepremises.The emergency serviceswere called to the JubileeInn on Coronation Avenueshortly before 10pm onFriday night, 5th September.A rear door had been forcedopen and once inside, theintruders started a blazewhich resulted in substantialheat and smoke damage tothe ground floor, estimatedto run to several thousandpounds.There are believed to havebeen two seats of fire, oneby the rear door and theother adjacent to the bararea.No other properties in thestreet were affected by thefire, which is thought tohave been started around anhour earlier, i.e. 9.00pm.The pub has been closed forbusiness for the past two

months.The officer dealing with thecase is PC Gareth Hodgsonand anyone withinformation should contacthim at Newton Aycliffepolice office on 0345 6060365.

lost 8st and now looks veryglamorous. I can't wait forThursday night - it was suchfun. Thanks Angela, you'rea diamond.

From Vera Revill.

This correspondent would like to thank everyone whoparticipated in a recent charity event............

Dear Editor,I would like to say thanks toeveryone who donatedprizes for the raffle whichwas held in aid of AirAmbulance and PaddockAngels. Also to everyonewho bought raffle tickets.Everyone seemed to have agreat night at the charitynight at Elm Road Club,which was organised by Phil

Hall, also Andrew Malcolm.They are both fantastic intheir work for the charities.I would also like to say aspecial thanks to family andfriends for their kindness,care and concern since ourson John's accident. I thankthem from the bottom ofmy heart.

Thanks everyone.John, Joyce and Family.

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Local cancer patients arebeing encouraged to takepart in a free six week coursethat can make a realdifference in helping themthrough their cancerjourney.The Macmillan coursebegins on Wednesday,October 8th in Durham andis run by people who havehad personal experience ofcancer themselves.The sessions will help cancerpatients manage theirsymptoms better , offeradvice on diet, dealing withemotions, managingtiredness and pain andprovide t ips on how to

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SEPT 12TH1940: A collection ofprehistoric cave paintingswere discovered by fourteenagers who stumbledupon the 15,000 to 17,000year-old paintings afterfollowing their dog down anentrance into a cavern.1953:John F. Kennedymarried Jacqueline Bouvier.1957: Donny Osmond wasborn.1977: South African anti-apartheid activist, StephenBiko, died at the age of 30.2003: Legendary musicianand cultural icon, JohnnyCash, died at age 71 ofcomplications fromdiabetes.

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The case involving a Shildonman who is alleged to havecarried out a serious attackon another man will be dealtwith by a Crown Court afterlocal Magistrates declinedto accept jurisdiction in themat ter .Appearing before the SouthDurham Magistrates sittingat Newton Aycliffe lastweek was 28 year-old PaulRace, of Coronation Avenuein Shildon, who is facing a

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COURT TRIALcharge of ‘assaultoccasioning actual bodilyharm’, the offence said tohave been committed inShildon on July 20th thisyear.After the sitting Magistratesheard the facts of the case,they decided that theirsentencing powers wereinsufficient and thereforethe case was adjourned toreturn to the NewtonAycliffe Court on October30th when the case willformally be committed tobe dealt with by a CrownCourt.

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The Red All igator inAuckland Road, SouthChurch is holding 'A GrandCharity Day' on Saturday,September 20th, from1.00pm. All proceeds are inaid of The Great North AirAmbulance.There will be a bouncy castle,face painting, balloonmaking, bric-a-brac stall,home-made card stall, namethe bear, amusements and a'locked in the stocks' foranyone wil l ing to besplashed.“Everyone is welcome, soplease come along for a goodday, which is held for abrilliant cause,” said Susanand Christine from The RedAlligator.

CHARITYEVENT

The Sportsfield held its annualLeek, Flower and VegetableShow last week.First prize in Leeks went toTreasurer , Bob Appleby,with a pair of leeks at 198.47cu.ins. Second was Steve Morelandat 189.78 cu.ins., and Third,Brian Richardson with187.2 cu. ins. Brian also got Best Exhibitwith a Tray of Vegetables

and Steve Moreland alsowon Best Single Leek.Most Points in the showwent to Ian Kitching.There was a good display oftop produce at the SportsClub which is more thankeen to welcome andencourage new members forits Produce Section.Anyone interested cansimply contact Tim Burrellon 01388 772990.

Treasurer, Bob Appleby, with his pair of prize-winning leeks.

Brian Richardson looking very proud of his tray ofvegetables, which won him 'Best Exhibit' in the show.

On October 29th, threemembers of the Pilgrim Cluband club volunteer, IanEmmerson, will be sailingthe clubs raft, PC Tipsey,13 miles along the RiverTees from Yarm to Stocktonand ending at the TeesBarrage. This promises tobe a great adventure for clubmembers and a way ofraising vital funds throughsponsorship for the Pilgrimclub and future activities.The raft , built entirely fromlogs without any man-madematerials, has performedwell in its many voyagesand i t is now time toestablish it firmly in theclub's many water-basedactivities.The Pilgrim Club istherefore looking forsponsorship for this eventand if anyone can help,further detai ls can beobtained from John on07722957304 or Ian on07526694452.

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The Nifty Fif t ies areholding a Taster Day onWednesday, September17th, at the Salvation ArmyHall in Chapel Street, from10.00am to 2.00pm.Activit ies include bellydancing, marzipan teddybears workshop and ajewellery workshop.There will be a cover chargeof £3.00, which includes apie and peas lunch, tea,coffee and biscuits.

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A case involving an Eldonman who is facing a chargeof ‘theft’, was adjournedlast week by localMagistrates until September17th .The Defendant, 22 year-old Damian Casson Hansonof Pasture Row in Eldon, isalleged, together with 24year-old Gavin Will iam

POWER TOOL THEFTCASE ADJOURNED

Aldworth of CoundonGrange, and othersunknown, to have stolen aquantity of power tools inWolsingham on September2nd.Aldworth also faces anumber of other unrelatedcharges including burglaryand taking vehicles withoutthe consent of their owners.

LOOK AFTER YOURHEALTH IN SHILDON

A new course designed tohelp people learn moreabout their health and howto improve it is being run inShildon.'Looking After YourHealth ' provides peoplewith the information andadvice to improve theirhealth and that of their lovedones, and reduce the risks ofcommon health problems.Run by the SedgefieldCommunities for Healthteam, the course is free andno formal qualifications areneeded to enrol.The course will look atissues, including reducing therisk of cancer, diabetes,heart disease and stroke, thesafe use of alcohol, reducingstress levels, identifying theearly warning signs of

common cancers and othercommon health problems.The course will run for 6half days:Tuesdays the 16th, 23rdand 30th September and7th, 14th and 21st ofOctober.Classes will take place atthe Sunnydale CommunityCollege in Shildon.To book a place, contactStacy Arnott at thePioneering CarePartnership on 01325327462 or emailstacy@pcp.uk.net.

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Shildon AFC's away gameagainst Newcastle Blue Starhas been brought forwardone day to Friday evening,

September 12th, Kick Offat 7.45 pm.On Wednesday, September17th, the Railwaymen areat home to newcomers tothe league, Ryton, with a7.30pm Kick Off.There is a coach travellingto the F.A. Vase away gameagainst Yorkshire Amatuersfrom Leeds on Saturday,September 20th.Please leave your name withElaine Jennings on 0785481 4546 if you wish totravel.

SHILDON A.F.C.FIXTURES

The South West DurhamCredit Union is looking forvolunteers to help with itsmain office in Shildon.The Credit Union in acommunity bank which isrun by its members, of whichthere are more than athousand, and providessavings and low interestloans.Volunteers are also requiredat i ts points in NewtonAycliffe, Will ington,Crook and Bishop

Auckland. They are alsoreopening the point atEldon Lane with the supportof the One Stop Shop.The union also need helpwith other things, such asfund raising."If you enjoy office andvoluntary work, or want tolearn new skills and beingpart of a team, get in touch,"said a spokesperson for theCredit Union. Drop into theoffice at 75 Church, Shildon,or call 01388 774130.

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The Tearaways TheatreGroup are currently sellingtickets for their nextproduction, ‘A Night at theMovies and Musicals,’which will be performedfrom Thursday, 25th toSunday, 28th of Septemberat the Civic Hall in Shildon.Tickets cost £4 for adultsand £2 for children/concessions.Tickets can be obtainedfrom either The Crier 'soffices in the Town CouncilOffices in Civic Hall Square,or by calling 01388 774838to pre-book.

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Shildon residents may soonbe able to take a ride on theWeardale Railway Line,after a US takeover sparkedhopes of extending the lineto Bishop Auckland.Last week Iowa PacificHoldings, which operates700 miles of track in theUSA, bought a 75% stake inWeardale Railwayfollowing negotiations withprevious owners theLondon-based ECT Groupover the railway’s 18-milestretch of track betweenBishop Auckland andEastgate.Trains currently run on sixmiles between Wolsinghamand Stanhope but IanGardner, chairman of theWeardale Railway Trust,said he was now hopefulthat the l ine would beextended to BishopAuckland.“I cannot put a date onwhen that will happen, butthe extension will enable usto form a rail hub and a linkto the East Coast Main Line

at Darlington, which willencourage visitors from farand wide.“A passenger service runsfrom Darlington to BishopAuckland. Darlington is arailway town, and trainswhich run from there toBishop Auckland stop atShildon, just yards fromLocomotion, the NationalRailway Museum.“If visitors can link up tothe Weardale Railway atBishop Auckland, thepotential benefits to the areawill be enormous.”

WEARDALE LINE MAYBE EXTENDED