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Town Crier, Friday, 22nd May, 2009

Issue No. 457

Shildon, Friday, 30th April, 2010. Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896

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under 16's, with one prize awarded for each category.The entrance fee is £2 for adults and free for under 16's.Entry forms and rules of the competition are available from Shildon Town Council in Civic Hall Square. Alternatively, call Judith Stafford on 01388 772563 for entry forms and rules.The closing date for entries is Friday, June 11th.

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The Tornado arriving at Shildon. (Photo courtesy of Michael Wilkinson).

TORNADO ROLLS INTO SHILDONThe first mainline steam Locomotive to be built in Britain arrived in Shildon at the weekend, and was welcomed by masses of railway enthusiasts.The LNER Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific Tornado rolled into the town by its own steam and will be resident at the Locomotion museum until Friday, May 7th.The train, which was built in Darlington, took 20 years to build and cost approximately £2.5 million.A knowledgeable team of volunteers from The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust are on hand to tell Tornado’s story – from the discovery of the surviving drawing of the Peppercorn Class A1s right up to the present day. What’s more, for a small additional charge, visitors will have the chance to access Tornado’s footplate, where they can see the controls and gain an insight into the

experiences of an engine driver.This Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday, May 1st, Sunday, May 2nd, and Monday, May 3rd, Tornado will be starring in a ‘North Eastern Giants of Steam’ gala event at the museum. "This is your chance to see the locomotive in light steam and, for a small additional charge, access the locomotive’s cab," said a spokesperson for the

museum.At the event, people will also be able to see another P e p p e r c o r n - d e s i g n e d locomotive in light steam – as the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group’s K1 class locomotive 62005 Lord of the Isles will be on display.In addition, for a small charge, visitors will be able to enjoy a steam train ride, with Furness Railway No. 20 and NELPG’s J72 class locomotive 69023 Joem both hauling the museum’s passenger service during the event.On Sunday May 2nd and Monday May 3rd, there will also be an Antiques, Gifts and Crafts Fair in the Collection Building, with more than 20 stalls offering a range of unusual or unique items.Furthermore, there will be an opportunity for railway and photography enthusiasts to see locos in light steam on the museum’s sidings between 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday. Admission is by pre-booked ticket only, costing £5 per person.For further information about North East Giants of Steam at Locomotion, or for tickets to the photography event, contact the museum on 01388 777999, email [email protected] or visit our website on www.nrm.org.uk/locomotion.The museum is open daily, from 10.00am to 5.00pm with free entry.

As part of a learning partnership, Sunnydale Community College has recently been successful in securing funding to allow it to run courses in Reflexology, Counselling and Dressmaking. All of the courses are free and run for ten weeks. Reflexology will start on Tuesday, May 4th, from

6.00pm to 8.00pm, Counselling will begin on Wednesday, May 5th, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm and Dressmaking will also get underway on Wednesday, May 5th, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Places are limited, so anyone who is interested should contact Susie Bird or Joanne Harwood on 01388 772526, or alternatively, email [email protected].

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JIM TuRNERApril 26th 2000

10 Years have passed.A loving Husband, Dad, Grandad,

Great-Grandad. Just a memory, fond and true,

In our hearts you will live forever because we thought the world of you.

Sylvia,All the family & Grand-children.

FRED CLAYDON1.5.2008

It's been two yearssince you went away.

Love and miss you every dayRemembered always,

Eva.x

FRED CLAYDON1.5.2008

Always remembered with love and very special memories.

Loving Daughter Julie, Grandchildren, Andrew & Laura.

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JOHN ROBERT TROTTERDied 29.4.05.

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Too dearly loved to be forgotten.Love Mabel & family.

HELEN SMITHApril 30th

LOOK WHO'S 50!

Have a super day"little sis".

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HELEN SMITHApril 30th

Happy 50th BirthdayAuntie Helen.Love Hayley,

Andrew & Jonny.

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Happy 50th Birthday to my Darling Wife Susan on her 50th.From your loving husband Jim.I dropped a tear in the ocean!

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CLAYDON"OuR FRED"

Your memoriam date is here again,It is the 1st of May,

But we remember you Fred,Every single day.

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Shildon. Several valuable items of property were stolen from the premises.”Officers dealing with the case asked anyone who has any information in connection with the crime, or has seen anything suspicious, to contact Shildon Police on 0345 60 60 365.

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A Shildon girl is ecstatic after reaching the final 17 contestents of Miss Durham 2010.Zara Sowerby, who has lived in the town all of her life, was also a finalist in last year's contest. Speaking of her experience, she said, "Afer getting through to the final of the 2009 contest and being unsuccessful, my determination kicked in and I entered again in hope of taking home the crown."It would be amazing to represent the beautiful Durham City at this year's Miss England finals."Working for Durham County Council as an Administration Officer and working part-time at Shildon's Sunnydale Leisure Centre, Zara has had plenty of opportunity to promote the city. She is also studying towards a BA (Hons) Leadership and Management Degree at Northumbria University.The contest, which is to take place at Sedgefield Racecourse on Saturday, May 8th, consists of three rounds, including Ladies Day at the Races, Fancy Dress & Beach Wear, as

well as a question and answer round.To help Zara win the contest and represent Durham in the Miss England finals, text Zara Sowerby to 84205 or call 0901

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Shildon Railway Bowls Club is currently seeking members of all ages and abilities for the new season.Membership, which costs £10 or £4 for concessions,

will be waived for the first year.To join, or for more information, call club secretary Peter Wilson on 01388 773288.

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The Annual Parish Meeting will be held in the Town Council Chambers on Monday,

May 17th at 6.30pm.Members of Shildon Parish are invited to attend.

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Military style fitness classes are to take place at Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre.The classes are run by former and serving members of the armed forces, but are specifically designed for members of the public who are returning to exercise and want to lose weight, as well as for the already very fit.

The classes combine indoor and outdoor circuits, running, plyometrics, tabbing and team building activities."It is a class that challenges the mind as well as the body," said a spokesperson.The Milbootcamp classes will take place at the Leisure Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6.00pm.

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A community group sprucing up a neighbouring town’s railway station is being held up as an example of how the local community could improve their own railway stations.The Bishop Auckland Station Trust, with the support of Network Rail, has recently begun work to improve the town’s railway station after

months of fundraising and planning.A representative of the Heritage Line Community Rail Partnership, the line which runs from Darlington to Bishop Auckland, stated that the efforts of the group provided a great example of how communities could improve their facilities.

Charlie Walton, the Partnership’s chairman said, “The partnership hopes that this will encourage other, similar groups along the line at Shildon, Newton Aycliffe, Heighington and Darlington North Road to do similar work in collaboration with the Community Rail Officer, Bob Whitehouse.”

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COPPER THEFTTony Lees Bland, of Auckland Wynd, Shildon, was released on unconditional bail to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on May 12th. The 43 year-old faces a charge of stealing a copper cylinder and piping belonging to Durham

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A local business supported a major charity event last weekend, which was held at Ramside Hall.The Charity Masquerade Ball was in aid of Cancer Research and St Teresa’s Hospice. Shildon based Casino Chip Events.com are a fun casino hire company who provided

Casino standard Blackjack and Roulette tables with croupiers to support the evening’s entertainment. Director Helen Green from Newton Aycliffe said, “We jumped at the chance to support two wonderful charities, a lot of time and effort went into setting up the casino at the

event and the croupiers gave their time for free, they are an asset to the business. The evening was a roaring success with over 260 people attending, many winning fantastic prizes. "We would like to thank Claire McGregor of Party Godmother Bishop Auckland for holding the event."

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The event at Ramside Hall was a great success.

Shildon Junior Football League starts on Saturday, May 8th, at Hackworth Park. Managers and players are asked to be at the park for 9.30am. A spokesperson for the league said, "If you have a team strip from last year,

would you please telephone Elaine on 07854814546. "We are also short of managers for the lower age group teams. We are all volunteers who give our time to organise the league, please volunteer and help us manage the teams."

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Shildon Angling Club will be holding a junior open fishing match on Saturday, May 1st.The draw will take place from 9.30am at Eden Grange,

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Ian Michael Johnson appeared before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates recently facing five charges arising out of an incident in Shildon on April 11th. The 28 year-old, from Main Street in the town, is alleged to have driven a white transit

van whilst over the legally-prescribed limit of alcohol. Further charges of affray, resisting an officer in the execution of her duty and of assaulting two P.Cs will now be heard on May 5th, after matters were adjourned. Johnson was released on unconditional bail.

The Salvation Army is to receive a visit from the Newcastle City Temple Songsters. The Tyneside singers will perform at the Shildon temple from 7.00pm on Saturday, May 8th. Admission to the concert

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Town Crier, Friday, 22nd May, 2009 Town Crier, Friday, 30th April 2010

This advert was paid for by donations to the Local Conservative Party.

Promoted by Jim Tague on behalf of Barbara Harrison both of Conservative Office Witham Hall, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL128LY

Dear Voter,

From Middleton-in-Teesdale in the west to Tudhoe in the east my team and I have listened to your concerns through canvassing, public meetings and visiting shops and businesses.

I would like to personally thank all those residents that may not have been Conservative voters, yet that may not have been Conservative voters, yet were kind enough to share their views on the biglocal problems.

I have brought senior Conservatives to the areato see the issues for themselves. Theresa May (Work & Pensions) has visited the area; Dominic Grieve (Shadow Justice Secretary) met with a cross section of people to talk about policing andcross section of people to talk about policing andcrime; Geoffrey Clinton Brown (Shadow BusinessTeam) met with a group of local business people,as did David Davis (former Home Secretary).

They were all struck by how this constituency has been taken for granted by Labour over the years. Their record of failure hits you in the face- we havetoo many empty shops and countless number of too many empty shops and countless number of empty factories that once employed thousands of local people.

Other visits include Mark Hoban, a Durham man, part of the Shadow Treasury team, who has specific knowledge of this area and spoke withlocal shop owners and Jim Paice, part of the Shadow RuralShadow Rural Affairs Team, met with local sheep and dairy farmers.

Meeting so many residents has affirmed why I want to represent this area. I want to make a difference because this is my home too. I grew upin West Auckland, lived in Bishop Auckland andmy family and friends live throughout the constituencconstituency.

The Bishop Auckland constituency has been taken for granted by Labour for too long and Bishop Auckland, Shildon and Spennymoor areclear examples of Labour’s negligence of decent honest people. If you elect me as you MP I pledge to make difference for to the area which is my home.home.

Only together can we achieve the change needed. Make a real difference on May 6th

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This advert was paid for by donations to the Local Liberals People Before Politics Party on behalf of Sam Zair. Promoted and published by John Bailey, Agent on behalf of Sam Zair both of 10 Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 .7PF

An interview with SAM zAIR, the Local Liberals People Before Politics Candidate for the Bishop Auckland Constituency.

So Sam, what prompted you to stand as a Local Liberals candidate in this General Election?SAM – As a Town, District and County Councilor I have always felt that the best way we can improve our community is by becoming involved. I feel very strongly, as a local businessman, living and working in Bishop Auckland we need to stand up and fight for what we believe is the best way forward for our constituency. Our town centres should be the heartbeat of our communities. Do we really need both Sainsbury’s and Tesco on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland? Yes, more jobs will be created, but can our road links handle the increased traffic and will we lose more shops and jobs in our town centres? Our road links need to be improved something Labour forgot about. We need investment in modern industrial units to get manufacturing back into our region. 220 EBAC jobs lost to Newton Aycliffe? Our unemployed are crying out for work. My Party used a local printing company to print my election leaflets. Both Labour and Lib Dems had their leaflets printed in Cardiff and Derby. Does this help our local economy?

question - You hold strong views about Bishop Auckland General HospitalSAM - Yes, we tried unsuccessfully to stop the downgrading of this state of the art NHS hospital long before Helen Goodman became an MP. Tony Blair claimed this as an NHS flagship for the future. Successive Labour Councils have done nothing to stop the savage cuts in services. Our hospital has a larger geographical catchment area than Darlington or Durham, yet the NHS Trust feel we are surplus to requirements. This is a 25 year cost to the taxpayers of our region. Bureaucracy gone mad. Labour voted almost unanimously to downgrade the hospital. They should hang their heads in shame. I will push the NHS to review their decisions on our hospital and high administration costs. We now have more administrators than hospital beds.The Labour Party made adverse comments on County Councillors' allowances to which they are entitled. This is gutter politics. Check online Helen Goodman’s expenses. My allowance as a Bishop Auckland Town Councilor all goes to Butterwick Hospice.

question – Why did you not stand as the Lib Dem Candidate for Bishop Auckland?SAM - Mark Wilkes a Lib Dem Durham City Councilor was nominated as the Parliamentary Party Candidate. I asked for the nomination to be deferred to allow me time to submit my nomination but was unsuccessful. As a Durham City County Councillor living in a Durham Ward I believe he could have divided loyalties between Bishop Auckland and Durham. If it came to the vote for downgrading or closure, which hospital would he choose? I believe that I am the person best suited to win this seat from Labour and to achieve this I had to leave the party.

question - So why should we vote for you Sam?SAM – Voting for me may be a difficult decision to take but I will not promise anything that I can not achieve

I WILL -• promise to remain honest and transparent and do my best for our constituency• leave the broken promises and the gutter politics to the three main parties• fight for unjust causes, including the closure of our nursing homes and local post offices• fight for better road and transport links to attract new manufacturing and reduce our unemployment levels• fight against further downgrading of our Hospital and do all I can to get some of the services returned• vote for a reduction in paperwork so the Police can be out on our streets rather than behind a desk.

I cannot move mountains, but I can chip away at the corners, build a few bridges and maybe, just maybe, my perseverance will begin to pay dividends for our community and changes for the better will begin to come through.My door is always open to anyone.

I have received some excellent responses around the constituency. Many voters are wishing me well and are offering their support and votes and I thank them for that.

VOTE FOR SAM zAIRFor further information telephone 01388 602559 or visit my website at www.samzair.com

Town Crier, Friday, 22nd May, 2009 Town Crier, Friday, 30th April 2010

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JOBSLabour is committed to creating and protecting jobs. For example it has created 500 jobs in County Durham

through the Future Jobs Fund. It will continue to put money into

the economy over the next year to secure the recovery.

If the Tories get in they will start making cuts straight away—

meaning job losses in the public and private sectors. The Lib Dems have

also said they favour “savage cuts” - the Tories’ natural allies.

CRIMECrime is down 25% locally and Durham police has 30% more

funding. Labour has committed to maintain front line policing. When

challenged by Gordon Brown during the leaders’ debate, David Cameron

refused to match that pledge.

IMMIGRATIONNick Clegg and the Lib Dems want an amnesty for illegal immigrants. This has been tried in Spain and now their unemployment is 19%. And Clegg says he wants to channel immigration into regions such as the North EastUnder Labour immigration is falling and will continue to fall because of the points system that controls who

can and who can’t come in. Last year 65,000 illegals were deported.

HOMESLabour is spend-ing £50m in the Bishop Auckland area to ensure all homes are Decent Homes. By contrast the Tories have plans to put up rents and end secure tenancies— tenants in council and housing as-sociation homes will be on two months’ notice.

FAMILIESUnder Labour, families with children get up to £212 a week tax credit and a £750 fund for each child. The Tories will cut these for middle income families—and cut one third of Sure Start.Labour gives free school meals to all primary age children here. The Tories won’t.Under Labour every young person is guaranteed an apprenticeship, college place or training. The Tories refuse to back this.

Your Labour CandidateHelen Goodmanfighting for Bishop Auckland

MPS’ EXPENSESHelen Goodman says: “I completely condemn the way some MPs have abused the system of expenses and over claimed. I believe there should be no compromises on this”.

Helen Goodman was given a clean bill of health by the authorities who investigated all MPs’ expenses. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg was required by the authorities to repay £910 spent on gardening.


post - M Wilkes, Freepost RRSZ-ZHTA-CATA, DH1 3HN email - [email protected] tel - 01388 435 025 text - 07809 377177Printed by Shildon Town Crier, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1AH. Published and Promoted by G Howe, on behalf of M Wilkes at 32 Dean Street, Shildon, DL4 1HA

can beat Labour here next weekProjected vote in our area

There has been a hugeswing to the LiberalDemocrats across theNorth East. Conservative,BNP and others simplycan’t win here.A vote for anyone otherthan Lib Dem Mark Wilkesis simply going to helpLabour.ONLY MARK WILKES CANBEAT LABOUR HERE

Lib Dem Candidate Mark Wilkes

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While we struggle to make ends meet, our LabourMP has drained taxpayers’ money. She is paid OVER£90,000 a year yet she still claimed:

£24,000 a year for second home Up to £400 a MONTH for FOOD Up to £300 a MONTH mobile phone bills£600 for 3½ days advice from her husband£1,210.73 for some curtains£180.50 for fine china cups and plates She even claimed £2.75 for a tooth brushholder and claimed for SIX wine racks! Thefull list is too long to print.

We need an MP who knows that even if somethingis legal it doesn’t mean it is right.

We must not let this carry on.

And her shamefulvoting record

Our Labour MP’sexpenses shame

VOTED to close our post officesVOTED to increase tax for lowest paidVOTED against an inquiry into Iraq WarFAILED to protect local health servicesFAILED to vote to tackle fuel poverty

XVOTE FOR LIB DEM MARK WILKESTown Crier, Friday, 30th April 2010


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Local police are asking members of the public to come forward with information following a robbery which took place in broad daylight.On Friday, March 26th, Balfour Beatty employees were carrying out ground works in Birch Avenue and Ash Grove. The workers had left a generator working, but unattended, on the corner of Jubilee Road and Birch Avenue whilst they continued some work around the corner in Ash

Grove.Sometime between 10.00am and 11.00am the generator was stolen, whilst out of sight of the employees.The stolen generator is a wheel mounted A-Plant Generator, serial number A419636.Anyone who has any information about the stolen item or the circumstances in which it was stolen is asked to contact PC 2452 Moiser at Shildon Police Office. Alternatively call Durham Police on 0345 60 60 365.

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On Sunday, April 25th, boys and girls of 1st Shildon (St. John’s) scout group attended the Northumbria Area St. George’s parade at Consett.During the awards and presentations, the National

Commissioner of the Baden-Powell Scout Association Presented Group scoutmaster Brian Ellis with the Certificate of Commendation for good service and the Silver Oak award for forty years service to

Scouting with the local Baden-Powell scout troops in Bishop Auckland and Shildon area.After the parade, the children and the leaders celebrated St. George with a picnic at a local beauty spot.

Dog owners in Shildon are being offered free chips for their pets. Durham County Council and Stray Aid will be running free mircochipping sessions at venues in South Durham during May.The sessions, which are part of the council’s work to promote responsible dog ownership, will take place at Shildon Market Place, Church Street, on Saturday, May 15th, and Fishburn Community Centre car park, Butterwick Road, on Saturday, May 29th.Stray Aid’s Animal Ambulance will be carrying out free chipping between 10.00am and 2.00pm at each venue.Andy Denholm, Durham County Council Envirocrime Coordinator, said, “Animals that have been microchipped have their own unique code number. This number and the owner’s details are then added to a national database.“This means that if a dog that is lost or stolen is found it is easier to return

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it to its owner. Although the law states that all dogs should wear a collar and tag showing their owner’s name or address, these can fall off or get lost. Microchips are a permanent but harmless way of identifying your pet.”

Micro-chipping allows dogs to be easily reunited with their owners if they go missing.

Further sessions are due to take place in other locations around the county in the future.For more information about free mircochipping call Andy on 01388 816 166 ext. 8842 or visit www.strayaid.co.uk.

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Michael Kenneth Collingwood had been invited to a private party at the King William public house in Shildon on the night of March 6th, to celebrate the landlady’s step daughter’s 40th birthday. There, he had an altercation with the landlady’s son and left the premises only to return later brandishing a cricket bat. He proceeded to goad the people inside and then put out two large windows using the bat.Collingwood, of Roseberry Terrace, Shildon, claimed that he was set upon in the pub, held down and scratched. The Crown however did not accept his account of what had happened.

Collingwood had been drinking all day and fully admitted his actions. He apologised and stated that he wanted no further repercussions. When asked if he had been barred from the pub Collingwood replied that he did not know but expected that this was likely. He had not been back to the pub and had no intention of doing so. Magistrates considered an exclusion order before handing the defendant a twelve months conditional discharge. Collingwood was ordered to pay £85 costs and £575 compensation for the windows.

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Over 300 people have travelled from across the county to learn how to cook simple, fresh affordable food as part in the Pass It On County Durham cookery campaign. The campaign gives people the opportunity to beat the bulge and make a lifestyle change that will help people to maintain a healthier lifestyle without the yoyo dieting. Pass It On County Durham helps people to live a healthier lifestyle by giving people the tools and support to cook a simple, affordable,

fresh food and then pass it onto family, friends and/or work colleagues. So far, events have taken place in Consett, West Cornforth, Haswell, Wheatley Hill, Blackhall and Stanhope and now it’s Shildon's opportunity to learn how to cook a sizzling chicken stir fry. Sessions will take place between 10.30am and 12noon on Wednesday, May 5th at Shildon Civic Hall. Cathryn Taylor, event coordinator, commented, “The success of the previous events and courses

demonstrates that the Pass It On County Durham cookery campaign is an excellent way to inspire people to cook more confidently and try new dishes. It is a great way to help people to make new friends, whilst learning new skills and improving their own health.”For more information or to book a place on any of the events taking place, visit www.pcp.uk.net, email [email protected] or contact 01325 321234. Booking is essential as places are limited to 20 people per course.

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special celebration.The young people will receive an award to mark the outstanding achievement of not missing even half a day in class throughout their whole secondary or primary career.The award will include a tour of St James’ Park, the home of Newcastle United, and a presentation dinner with their families.

Parents who think their son or daughter has 100 per cent attendance record to date should contact their school immediately.To be eligible for the award, the attendance must continue to be 100 per cent until the pupil’s official leaving date in summer.Durham County Council is also checking with schools to see who might qualify.

Shildon AFC played their penultimate game of the season at home to Tow Law Town on Saturday 24th April 2010 and ran out comfortable winners by a margin of 4 goals to 1.The Railwaymen now lie 2nd in the league with only one game left to play, which is away to Penrith on Tuesday 4th May. A Shildon win will guarantee them a 2nd place finish.Shildon were quick out of the blocks, dominating the game almost immediately from kick-off.Shildon looked dangerous and nearly took the lead early on. After 9 minutes Steven Johnson beat his man and found himself through on goal. He should have scored, but he waited too long and lost his chance.Shildon didn’t have to wait too long for their opening goal. Their early pressure paid off on 14 minutes, when they took the lead through Martin Houlahan. Steven Johnson pulled the ball back to Houlahan, who fired home from 18 yards.Lawyers finally got into action after 28 minutes. The Tow Law side forced two corners which produced 3 or 4 good efforts, all blocked or charged down by the home defence. On 36 minutes Tow Law’s No. 8 Daniel Craggs saw his drive just skim the bar.A minute later, Steven Johnson was once again clear. He rounded the keeper, but again

failed to capitalise.Half Time: Shildon 1 - Tow Law Town 0.The game’s second goal came on 52 minutes. Shildon’s second made it 2 - 0 after Barry Poskett's poor goal kick found Steven Johnson, who fired low into the left corner of the net.Ten minutes later Martin Houlahan saw Poskett stranded, but over hit his shot.On 70 minutes Houlahan was once again causing Tow Law trouble. He made it 3 - 0 with a powerful diagonal drive, which gave the Lawyers’ keeper no chance.On 89 minutes a rare Lawyers attack produced a consolation goal. Shildon's defence failed to clear their lines and Mathew Huntley's shot was nearly saved by Keith Finch, but the ball was judged to be over the line.Shildon nearly restored the 3 goal margin on 90 minutes. Warren Byrne set up Andrew Johnson for another good chance to score.In time added on, Shildon were awarded a penalty for hand ball. Martin Houlahan stepped up to convert for his hat trick and a brilliant Man-of-the-Match award.Shildon’s final game of the season is away to Penrith on Tuesday 4th May. Kick-off is at 7.30pm.The next meeting of the Shildon Supporters Club will take place in the Clubhouse on Thursday 6th May from 8.00pm. All are welcome to attend.

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Shildon Railway Cricket Club’s senior sides both lost to Langley Park on the opening day of the Readers Durham County League season. At home, a much weakened 1st XI batted first and after a promising start, the innings fell away and the side was all out for 129. Skipper Martin Horner top scored with 30 not out, whilst D.Jones took three wickets for the visitors. Langley Park lost only two wickets in cruising to victory.The 2nd XI took along a mixture of veterans and youngsters for the game at a totally revitalised venue, much upgrading to the host’s ground having been completed during the close season. Committee members Jim Robinson and Jimmy Morland

once again donned their whites to help out the club, despite both being in their mid sixties and not having played for some years. The home side won the toss and elected to bat. Dan Richardson was the pick of the Railwaymen’s bowlers and was rewarded with figures of 7 for 35 as Langley Park amassed 206. In reply Shildon could only manage a total of 44 with skipper John Brennan (20) the only player into double figures.Hopefully team performances will improve in coming weeks as several players currently missing from the sides become available. On Saturday the 2nd XI entertain Ushaw Moor at the Sportsfield and the 1st XI are away in the reverse fixture.

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Holidays and injuries meant that the Grey Horse could only muster 13 fit players for their vital game against their promotion rivals, Southwick Carpets.Manager Marty Joyce had his hand forced due to the players available and adopted a 4-5-1 formation.Grey Horse started brightly, however, and the midfield controlled play with a lot of possession and good passing play.It was no suprise then when Mark Greenwood linked up well and finished coolly to give the Shildon team a 1-0 lead on 15 minutes.Grey horse continued to play well, but with a minute of the half remaining Southwick forced a corner.

A floated ball into the box wasn’t dealt with, and an easy header was dispatched into the net to leave a half time score of 1-1.Some stern words at half time were needed by the manager to get everyone's focus back onto the job in hand.Only two minutes into the second half and the Grey Horse were back in the lead. A good double tackle and through ball by Dave Bulleyment set up lively front man John Myers who reacted quickly and finished well as the Southwick keeper was beaten to the ball.The introduction of Brian Burn and Jeff Dixon gave the Shildon team fresh impetous and more chances were created including one mazy

run by Burn which resulted in him shooting into the side netting from an acute angle.The game was made safe with five minutes remaining when Myers again was quickest to react this time after good work from Kev Costello had set him up for his second and Shildons third.A final score of 3-1 was well deserved and an excellent all round team performance.The Grey Horse play Sunderland Oddies in the divisional cup final Saturday, May 1st. A bus leaves from outside the pub at 9.15am and will return from Sunderland at 3.30pm. There are limited spaces available for supporters but seats are going fast.Speak to Neil Bannister at the pub to check availability.

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Grindon dominated from the start and put the Shildon defence under constant pressure. Goalkeeper Andrew Bell was in good form, but could do nothing on the half hour when a free header from a corner flashed past him. Falling behind gave Shildon the wake up call they needed and efforts from Danny Shoulder and Connor

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