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Friday 28th October 2011Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 534 Page 1
Published at:First Floor, Town Council Offices,
Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH.
Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731
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Friday 28th October 2011Issue 534
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A scheme has been setup allowing shopkeepers to communicate effectively to help eliminate shoplifting. The scheme is backed by local police, with Shildon officers Blackwood and
Staff at Bargain Booze have been working alongside police to catch thieves.
Littlefair set to work with our local retail outlets.All shops would be provided with a radio system, linking each store to the next with a direct line to police. The police say that most of the
shoplifters are known to the shopkeepers, and with further input from local residents, the scheme is perfectly placed to succeed with strong community support.Morrisons and Bargain Booze are already onboard with Apex Radio Systems for Shop Watch, with police set to visit every business in Shildon in the next month. Indeed staff at Bargain Booze have recently had a spate of thefts and found that an adult had purchased alcohol for a youngster. Staff worked well with police, which resulted in all offenders being prosecuted.PC David Littlefair of Shildon Police said, “I’m delighted with the positive way the staff at Bargain Booze have been working to identify customers who are committing offences. With Christmas coming up shoplifting will undoubtedly go up, so I encourage all shopkeepers to be vigilant and report any incidents to Shildon Police.”If you are aware of any thefts in town, please call Shildon branch on 0345 6060365.
Church Street and Main Street in Shildon will be closed to traffic from 10.30am on Sunday 13th November to allow the Remembrance Day Service and Parade to go ahead.Servicemen, Civic Digni-taries, local groups and organisations will meet at the Bus Station in Shildon around 10.30am. The parade will then march down Church Street to arrive at the War Memorial for a two minute silence at 11am. In Middridge, please meet at the Village Hall at 11.45am ready for the
Remembrance Day parade
Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial on South Side at 12 noon.On Saturday, 12th November, a short Remem-brance Service will take place at the War Memorial in Redworth Road, opposite the Railway Institute. Please meet at 10.30am for the short parade from end of Dabble Duck Industrial Estate to the War Memorial.Wreaths must be collected from the Council Offices in Civic Hall Square, Shildon by noon on Friday, 11th November. Cheques to be made payable to Royal British Legion.
Country and Western nightA country and western music night is to be held at the Civic Hall in aid of the Merlin Locomotion Group. It will feature the group Lazy Dog when doors open
at 7.30pm on Saturday 12th November. Tickets are priced at £3 and are available from 01388 763809 or 07967 259 978.
Friday 28th October 2011 Shildon & District Town CrierIssue 534Page 2
In Memoriam
Birthday Memories
Birthday Memories Birthdays Birthdays
ClassifiedsAll about local people...
Town Crier Shildon & District
Christopher Hay
It’s been 5 years since you left us on that tragic day
We will love and miss and cherish you, as much as
words could say
30.10.06
Love Uncle Steve, Aunty Geta & Charlie
xxx
We miss how you protected us, your gentle love and care
We just pray and hope and wish those angels are looking after you up there
Christopher Hay
A special smileA special faceIn our hearts
A special place
October 30th, 2006
Always remembered with love, Mam, Donna & Wayne
xxx
Memories are aGift to treasure
Ours of youWill last forever
Chistopher HayDeep in our heartsYou will always stay
Loved and rememberedEvery day
Love Rachel & Ava-Lilyxxx
Chistopher HayAlways remembered
From Alan, Joy & Scott
Geoff Lawson
8 years gone26th October
Love Kath, family daughter Gemma,
Mam & Dadx
Deep in our heartIs where you are
In Heaven you are our star
Maurice SpenceOctober 30th 2010
Always remembered, Doreen & family
A dearly loved Husband, Dad & Granda
In Memoriam
Everett Dickinson25th October
Miss you, love Dad, Tony & Jay, Carrol & family
xxx
Happy BirthdaySpecial memories of a son,
brother & uncle
Stephen Maddison Ellwood
Forever loved and always missed, from all your
loving familyxxx
Remembering our dear dad & granda on his 85th birthday
There’s a special placeIn our hearts
Especially kept for youAs long as life
And memroy lastWe will love & remember you
Andrew Anthony Griffiths
Happy 21st Birthday
Love you always,Mam Evelyn, Dad David,
Brother David, Sister Carley & Brother James
xxx
November 2nd
If things were different And life was fair
You’d celebrate your birthdayWith those who care
We don’t need a special day to remember you, you are never a
thought or a tear away
Andrew Anthony Griffiths
21 Years-old today
Love you and miss you always,
From Nana Bobby & Grandad Wally
xxx
Happy Birthday
Andrew Anthony Griffiths
Lots of love,Carol & belated Ronnie
Happy 21st Birthday
I don’t need a birthday to remember you son
I have a thought for you every day
November 2nd
Rebecca Bolton
Happy 18th Birthday
Love you loads,Mam & Dad
xxxxx
2nd November
18!
Rebecca BoltonHappy 18th Birthday
RebeccaLove from Karen, Andrew & Elena
Rebecca BoltonHappy 18th Birthday
Rebecca
Love you lots,Nanna
Stephen ClarksonHappy 50th Birthday Steve
Love from Kate & the ‘Bubblers’
x
50!
Tilly Wilson
Happy 3rd Birthday Tilly
Lots of love & kisses,Mama & Daddy
xxxxx
1st November
Tilly Wilson
Happy 3rd Birthday princess
Lots of love & kissesFrom Nana & Granda
xxx
1.11.2008
Lilly Elizabeth
Happy 1st BirthdayLove Uncle Ben & Aunty Reneé
xxx 1
Lilly Elizabeth Duce
Happy 1st Birthday princess
Love you millions,Mammy
xxx
27th October
Lilly Duce
Happy 1st Birthday
Love Daddyxxx
27th October
Friday 28th October 2011Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 534 Page 3
Friday 4th November
Friday 25th November
Susan McCann & Dixon J Scott£6 per ticket or pay on the door
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Lilly DuceHappy Birthday
Love from Uncle Peterxx
ClassifiedsAll about local people...
Birthdays
Mike Brown
Happy 60th Birthday to a very special man
Love Patxxx
October 31st
Michael BrownHappy 60th Birthday to a
special dad & father-in-law
Love Ann, Julie, Richard, Alan, Ray & Laura
60!
Michael BrownHappy 60th Birthday to a
very special granda
Lots of love, Chelsea, Daniel, Skye, Charlie, John
& Katie
Michael BrownHappy 60th Birthday
Love June
Michael BrownHappy 60th Birthday to a
special son-in-law
Love Jean
Acknowledgements
DobsonJohn, Sandra and family would like to thank all
relatives and friends for the cards of condolence
and floral tributes received following the death of Betty.Special thanks to Rev. David Tomlinson for his comforting
service and to Christine of the Co-op Funeral Service for her help and guidance.
Liam & Meagan Kavanagh
Would like to thank everyone who came to their wedding in Cyprus and party
at home. A big thank you for all the cards and gifts.
Also a special thank you to Aunty Nancy for making the
bridesmaid dresses, they were fantastic.
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This week in History
October 1904
The first underground New York City Subway line opened; the system became the biggest in the United States.
28 October 1971
Britain launched its first satellite, Prospero, into low Earth orbit.
29 October 1986
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opened the last stretch of the M25 motorway.
October 1944
Anne Frank was deported from Auschwitz to the Bergen-Belsen concentra-tion camp.
31 October 1997
19-year-old British au pair Louise Woodward, was sentenced to life in prison.
1 November 1604
Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello was presented for the first time, at Whitehall Palace in London.
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Ian Samuals, aged 36 of South Street, Shildon, was due to face two charges at Newton Aycliffe Mag-istrates’ Court recently,
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A Christmas Fayre will be held at Middridge Village Hall on Saturday 26th November, between 10am and 12.30pm.Along with Christmas craft stalls there will also be a chocolate tombola and
Village Christmas Fayre
‘treasure island’.Refreshments will be available and entrance costs 50p. If you would like to book a stall, which cost £5, contact Marion Cleland on 01325 321753 before 5th November.
Kevin Ellsworth appeared at Newton Aycliffe Mag-istrates’ Court recently, to face four charges of common assault and a further charge of assaulting a witness who had assisted in an investigation. Only the latter charge was put to the defendant, who entered no plea. The court heard that the 49 year-old, of Coopera-tive Street, Shildon, had assaulted a neighbour during the early hours of 24th September. Another man had tried to
Assault matters for committal
intervene but he too had been assaulted. Over a week later, at around midnight on 2nd October, the neighbour alleges that he was again assaulted by Ellsworth and that his daughter was also assaulted after she had gone out to look for her father. Matters were adjourned until 14th December when committal proceedings will take place. A request to alter the terms of the defendant’s bail was rejected.
New housing development gets underway
Work began last week on the new housing devel-opment on Spout Lane, near the Locomotion rail museum. The site will hold 270 new Persimmon homes and the street names will follow a railway theme, paying homage to past superinten-dents and chief engineers
of the London and North East Railway. They include;• Adams Court• Drummond Way• Gresley Drive• Ivatt Walk• Peppercorn Close• Reven Crescent• Sterling Way• Wordsell Way
House numbers have also been allocated to the properties, although no street has a ‘number 13’. Work has begun with diggers clearing space for new roads and drainage systems. The show home will be near the bridge at the bottom of the lane.
Work has begun on the site at Spout Lane, which will be home to ‘Wordsell Way’ and ‘Peppercorn Close’.
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The Town Crier’s coach trip to Bury Market on Saturday 5th November will leave from the King William pub
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Fancy a bit of bird watching?Are you a closet Bill Oddie, a regular birder, or just have an interest in birds? If the answer is yes then go along to the Locomotive pub on Thursday 3rd November at 8pm and meet others who share the same interests. Find out what’s about, what’s happening in the region, and maybe even
organise a few trips out. There are no membership fees and it’s all free (apart from the beer!)The group plan to meet fortnightly and will also convene on 17th November, 1st December, 15th December and so on.“Anybody is welcome, so come on down and talk birds,” said a spokesperson.
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Father Rupert Kalus baptised three children into the church this week. Bethany Louise Freeman was first to the font, as parents Stephen John Hind and Claire Freeman proudly looked on. The local couple, from Jubilee Road in Shildon, named Richard and Louise Meldris, Karl and Marie Meldris, and Rachel Kirbride as Godparents to Bethany Louise. They all enjoyed a reception afterwards at Old Shildon Club.Young Harvey Leo Stoker was brought to the font by parents Brian and Helen Stoker of Celandine Way in the town. He was Christened as Godparents Anthony Stoker and Brittany Fuller completed their vows. Friends and family later enjoyed a reception at the Cumby Arms Hotel.Last but by no means least
was young Callum Gordon Kirwin. Parents Carl Philip Lambert and Claire Louise Kirwin of York Square in Shildon proudly looked on as Callum was welcomed into the church. They
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If you’re looking for unusual items to give as presents this festive season, then don’t miss the Christmas Crafts & Gifts Fair at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November.There will be a great selection of stalls at the event, with traders offering a wide variety of craft and gift items. The range will include silver and beaded jewellery, decorative glassware,
fabric items featuring cross stitch, quilting and appliqué, hand knitted baby clothes, handmade greetings cards, local pho-tography, and beauty and gift items.What’s more, on the same weekend, for a small additional charge, visitors to the museum can enjoy a steam train ride. And on the afternoon of Sunday 27th, Darlington Wind Band will be performing a range of Christmas music for visitors to enjoy.
Christmas craft fair
St John’s Church will be holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 29th October from 10am to 11.30am.Furthermore, on Sunday
6th November at 7pm, Cockerton Brass Band will be holding a concert at the church. Entrance is £5 on the door.
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Inquest continues into crossbow father’s deathShildon man Keith Richards was shot dead by police marksmen outside his home in Cheapside, Shildon, in May 2009Mr Richards had armed himself with a crossbow and made several calls to 999. Suffering from depression, facing home repossession and with a drink-driving conviction looming, he told police he had nothing left to live for and wanted to shoot officers. In an anti-depres-sant and alcohol fuelled rage, he fired crossbow bolts at police despite being warned that they were armed. Forced to respond, Mr. Richards was killed by a marksman at 1.20am on 12th May 2009. It was the first fatal shooting by an officer from the Durham Police Force.A full inquest into his death began last Wednesday at The Work Place in Newton Aycliffe. Jurors heard the 999 telephone conversations he had with police, which were at first suspected to be hoax calls. He told them that a fight was taking place outside of his home, but officers who arrived on scene failed to find anything. In a later call Mr Richards said he faced a drink-driving charge and wanted to die. Despite the police worker trying to calm him down, he continued to claim he wanted to be dead and that he wanted to shoot the police. The inquest heard that Mr Richards’ recent past had been very troubled. He had a debt problem, and he and his wife had voluntarily handed the keys of their home to their bank to avoid repossession. Mr Richards had also had his tools stolen, which he used to repair housing after leaving his job as a teaching assistant at Windlestone School near Chilton. It was suggested to the jurors that this was due to work-related stress issues. Mr Richards’ brother, Stephen Richards, a retired detective superintendant, told the inquest, “I think it’s fair to say that at times his overall mental health was not what it should have been and he suffered from depression.“I wasn’t aware he wanted to kill himself, but I was aware of two occasions when he was taken to
hospital when he had taken some tablets.” The post-mortem examina-tion on Mr Richards’ found 220mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood and traces of anti-depressant drugs. The drink-driving limit is 80mg. The examination also confirmed that his wounds were also consistent to that of someone shot whilst holding a crossbow.As the inquest continued this week, first response officer PC Karen Parker gave evidence to the panel. She told how herself and PC John Lamb were called to Mr Richards’ home following a series of nuisance 999 calls. He did not answer the door but upon exploring the rear of the property, the officers were met with a tirade of abuse. PC Parker noticed that Mr Richards was armed and radioed in the informa-tion, which triggered an armed response unit. She wasn’t sure what type of gun it was, but the incident log showed ‘Subject is in possession of an air rifle’ with a later entry reading ‘Male is stating that he wants police to shoot him because his life is not worth living.’Mr Richards then armed himself with a crossbow and fired three or four crossbow bolts at PCs Parker and Lamb, who took cover behind a fence. PC Parker was “absolutely sure” that the armed response unit told Mr Richards they were armed. Three police marksmen were in a garden taking cover behind a wall
when PC Parker saw sparks as the projectiles hit the road and then more sparks and debris when Mr Richards fired at the garden wall.Expert opinion has also been sought regarding the police standard issue body armour and how it might react to a crossbow bolt being fired at it. PC Peter Haygarth has worked for nearly 15 years as a firearms trainer, told the panel that police involved in the incident had body armour and helmets that would stop a round from a 9mm short-barrelled rifle and a Magnum .357 revolver. However he said it was not clear how it would react to a “puncturing type implement” such as a crossbow bolt fired at high speed. When asked by Durham coroner Andrew Tweddle to make an experienced and educated assumption on how the body armour might hold up, PC Haygarth said, “If I was wearing body armour sir, I would rather somebody fired a 9mm at me than a crossbow because I know it would protect against it.” He confirmed that two gunshots were fired by two armed officers who were taking cover behind a wall. Only one hit Mr Richards, killing him. Chief firearms instructor, Sgt Duncan Charlesworth, told jurors that, “A police officer may discharge a firearm when they believe there is immediate threat to themselves, their colleagues or members of the public.” The inquest continues.
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Poetry CornerBefore We Grew To Men
Life was simple thenBefore we grew to men,
Snuggled in our bedsWinters day ahead,
Father clearing snowMother on the go,
A life of peace and calmIn our mothers arms.
Summer days were longMemories still as strongFather worked so hard
Mother helped and charred,Life seemed cruel for themBefore we grew to men.
When sometimes on our bedHe’d rest his weary head
The smell of sweat and soilOdours of his toil,
And then we’d hear him prayThankful for his day.
They watched as we grew strongSo proud that we belong,
And saw our shadows growFledglings fly you know!
And as they watched us soarBabies now no more
They wiped a tear asideAfraid we’d see them cry.
Now those times have passed,As fathers to our taskTo be as good as they
And watch our children play,To kneel with them and pray
To God we’d like to sayGive our parents rest
They simply were the best.
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Don’t miss a display by Durham Amateur Football Trust on local football hero Jim McMillan, on show at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon until Friday 18th November.Jim McMillan played almost all of his football at senior level with Crook Town AFC, the only exceptions being when he was doing his national service or studying for his planning qualifications. Jim enjoyed his long asso-ciation with the club from 1951 to the 1966-67 season, and never regretted signing for them. He recalls many happy
Jim McMillan display
Jim McMillan (left) with DAFT member Bob Hull.
memories shared with players, officials and fans of the club during this time.Crook Town, as with most clubs, have enjoyed periods of success whilst also having times of struggle. McMillan’s time at Crook was mainly one of the most successful periods and he was a member of all of their four post-war FA Amateur Cup winning teams, giving him the unique record of four winners’ medals.The Durham Amateur Football Trust is proud to have Jim McMillan as their President, and he regularly attends their functions.
Their display at Locomotion will include some of his souvenirs and memorabilia from his playing career.In addition, there will be a talk and film show by Durham Amateur Football Trust in the Education Room at Locomotion on Saturday 29th October, starting at 11.30am. It’s free to attend and all are welcome.
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Two Shildon lads, who are members at Bishop Auckland Golf Club, each won one of the club's major tournaments this season and collected their trophies at a presentation night on 21st October.George Bainbridge won the Braitwaite Bowl in May with a net score of 64, while Wayne Mundy won
The notorious Sherman Cup and Davison Shield events were held at Temple Park, South Shields on Saturday 22nd October. Although inclement weather had caused disruption to last year’s fixture, this year athletes only had to contend with strong winds. Shildon AC members were out in force for both sections of the competition, and some pleasing results were gained. Under 15 boys are proving to be a team to be reckoned with as they claimed 1st team place. Henry Johnson ran a tactical race and although he has just moved up to this category, was delighted with his silver medal. The 1 lap course was tough in sections with some steep hills; this sorted the men from the boys as Henry crossed the line in 10.41.
Durham Tigers is a Rugby League Club based at Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre and currently caters for five junior squads, Under 9s, Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s and an open age squad covering 16 upwards. A spokesperson for the club said, “The Tigers are currently recruiting for all age groups for next season, so anyone interested, why not come along to the training sessions for a taster?”Training throughout the winter is held every Saturday morning from 10am to 11.30am for the juniors, and Tuesday nights at 6.30pm on the stadium
pitch for the seniors, weather permitting. “Come along and give it a try,” continued the spokes-person, “We have players from all around the region, with some coming from as far afield as Sunderland.”Saturday 15th October saw the end of a fantastic season for the Under 12s and Under 14s, both of which won their respective league’s cup and were in the finals of the playoffs for their age groups. The Under 12s were runners-up and the Under 14s won, giving the team the treble and having been undefeated for over thirty eight games over the last two seasons.
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the Sportsweek Trophy in July with a net score of 62 - both good scores, con-sidering par for the course is 72.A spokesperson for the club cheekily remarked, “George's achievement is even more remarkable, as he is widely regarded as having the worst swing in the club!”
A swinging success
Jake Findlay had a pleasing performance with 11.22 closely followed by the ever improving Joseph Bell, with 11.53. Completing the team was Jack Wade with 14.00. Under 17 boys were rep-resented by Matthew Coulthard who worked his way through the 2 lap course to gain an amazing 9th place with 23.23. Dan Hardy proved his place in the cross country competi-tion as he crossed the line in 31.32, and outstanding achievement over the 3 lap course he was 10th over the line against U20 and Senior Men.U13 girls saw Lizzie Cramb romp around the 1 lap in 13.35 and achieved her 6th place comfortably. Battling against the strong winds, Rosie Findlay narrowly missed out on 3rd place, but was happy with her time of 12.35 and 4th position. Georgia Hirst also clocked
14.41. Zoe Hewitson showed her true colours gritting her teeth to be 4th over the line for U17 and U20 women. Her amazing time of 25.59 over the 2 lap course gave her 3rd place in her under 17 category. Elizabeth Wood continues to improve and the leap to U20 women has not knocked her confidence back, with 3rd in her category with 29.52.“Shildon Running & Athletic Club is open to anyone from the age of 8 upwards.If anyone is interested in joining the club please come along for a free try-out session,” said a spokesperson.For details check out the website, www.shildon-running.co.uk for nights & times to suit your age group.If you require any more in-formation call 07592611600 or email [email protected].
Shildon AFCUpComing FixtUreSSaturday 29th October
Away v South Shields
Wednesday 2nd NovemberHome v Hartlepool United
Saturday 5th NovemberHome v Jarrow Roofing
Wednesday 9th NovemberAway v Washington
Saturday 12th NovemberHome v Consett
Wednesday 16th NovemberAway v Penrith
Shildon AC run in Sherman Cup and Davison Shield
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