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A PERMANENT memorial in remembrance of the crew of an RAF Stirling Bomber which crashed on the outskirts of Shil-don is to be erected.

The aircraft, which set out on a training flight from RAF Wigsley in Lin-colnshire on 31st May 1944, had a crew of seven: Pilot Officer Stanley Wil-son, 27 of Newcastle; Flight Engineer Sgt Don-ald Curtis, 23 from Ebbw Vale; Navigator, Sergeant Nathaniel Crawford, 30, from Larne; Bomb Aimer John Brooks from Sal-

ford; Wireless Operations Sergeant Fred Bates, 21, of Blackpool; Air Gunner Sergeant Thomas Parr from Droylsden and Air Gunner Sergeant Walter Lawton of Liverpool.

The ailing aircraft had come from the direction of Bradbury, over Leas-ingthorne and Old Eldon, then low over the four lane ends before finally crashing west of Spout Lane behind West Thick-ley Farm. All seven air-men were killed.

Allan Ellwood of the Shildon History Recall

Society explained that a modest plaque referring to the crash had once been placed on a bench in the town to remember the crew, but this had since been removed.

An initial suggestion for a replacement memorial was raised in 2013 by Craig Allison, who had lived with his grandpar-ents on All Saint’s Road in Shildon during the war and who remembered the event. He said at the time: “As we were sitting down for tea there was an almighty bang and every-

one ran onto the streets."In the distance there

was a black pall of smoke and the windows were still shaking. No-one knew what it was. I saw the wreckage and it was still smouldering. It was a horrific sight for me as a four year old.”

Mr Ellwood has contin-ued to be resolute that a new memorial should be erected, and with the 75th anniversary of VE Day taking place later this year, believes that now

1944 BOMBER BENEFIT FOR MEMORIAL TO CRASHED WWII AIRCRAFT

The RAF Stirling Bomber, similar to the one pictured, came down west of Spout Lane killing all seven crew members.“...fun and exciting opportunities for the whole family to get involved with."

FUN4ALL NEEDS you, to come and get involved in this year’s Fun4All Part-nership Event 2020, tak-ing place on Saturday 1st August between 11am and 3pm at Hackworth Park, Shildon.

A spokesperson for Shil-don Town Council said: "This event showcases local groups and services, as well as providing fun and exciting opportuni-ties for the whole family to get involved with.

"We will again be host-ing the Big Purple Play Bus, along with old favourites Just Climb, Farmyard Flyer and Foun-dation of Light, and we have also attracted some new visitors to the event, so come along and see what’s new."

If your group, club, service or organisation would like to be part of the family event, contact Shildon Town Council on 01388 772563 or email [email protected]

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Acknowledgements

Patrick Clarkson6.2.20

Gillian and Stephen would like to thank all friends and neighbours for the lovely

cards and flowers sent on the sad death of Patrick. He will

be greatly missed. Thank you to Carol, Tommy and Kathy for all their help and care.

Also thank you to Gibsons, medics and Vicar for their

help and care.Thank you all once again.

WhartonThe family of the late Harry

Wharton wish to express their sincere thanks to

all relatives, friends and neighbours for their

kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent bereavement. Also

for the cards of condolence and the donations left for the

Alzheimer’s Society. Many thanks go to the doctors

and staff at Auckland Park Hospital. Special thanks go out to June and Ronnie for

their support. Also thanks go to Revd. Linda Dodds for a

comforting service and to Ian and all the staff at Gibsons

for all their help.

In celebration of our 20 years together on 14th

February 2020 at St John’s Church. Special thanks

to all at St John’s for their buffet on 16th February.

Lesley & Norman Pocklington

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would be the ideal time.Dave Reynolds, of the

Shildon Heritage Alliance CIC, who run the Save Our Stute campaign, said: “To support this type of request is exactly in the spirit of what we set out to do.

"On an individual level this isn’t a wealthy town and there are few pro-spective benefactors that could fund something like this themselves.

"However, when we come together as a com-munity, we can make great things happen.

"It would be really pleas-

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'The definitive vintage singer' Cherie Lawrence will perform at a 1940s themed event planned to raise funds for a permanent memorial to the seven crew members who perished in the crash.

ing if we could help fulfil this wish for the Recall History Society, for the town and perhaps even for the descendants of those seven airmen.”

To raise funds for the project a 1940s Extrava-ganza, will take place on Saturday 4th of April at the Railway Institute.

Organisers will be aim-ing to recreate the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the 1940s with the help of talented vintage singer, Cherie Lawrence, whose repertoire includes many of the best songs and dance numbers from across the whole decade.

There will also be a set by the local vocal quartet Quartz, whose fantastic harmony work is reminis-cent of the era.

The hall will be adorned in patriotic decorations and there will be an addi-tional opportunity for everyone to enter into the spirit, taking part in a sing-along.

And though not manda-tory, those attending are welcome to add to the atmosphere by dressing in 1940s style.

Tickets cost just £7 and are on sale at the Insti-tute or can be bought electronically by emailing sales@shildonrailway. institute.

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jet off to take her Medium-ship abroad for the rest of the year, commented: “I really enjoyed my first time at Shildon Railway Institute - the energy in the room was lovely and it was a pleasure to work with everyone who was able to take a message from the spirit world.

"Good luck with the SOS campaign, it’s my pleasure to support such a worthy

cause. Thank you for hav-ing me!”

Just a few of the upcom-ing events at The Stute for March include a Back to the 80s Night on the 7th, Quiz Night on the 13th and St Patrick’s Day Celebration on the 15th. To learn more about the SOS group, how you can help, and details of future events, visit shildon-railway.institute or search for Save our Stute on Face-book.

A WINNING mix of Medi-umship - with plenty of laughter - was enjoyed by a sellout crowd at Shildon Railway Institute last week, when they attended an evening with Danielle the Happy Medium.

Michelle Armstrong from the Save Our Stute (SOS) committee, who organised the event, said: “We were delighted to have Danielle with us - she demonstrated her skill with compassion

and lots of humour, with many spirit messages being brought forward with jaw dropping, very specific evidence. One family were asked to check on some-thing they couldn’t verify and sure enough, after a quick phone call during the break, they were able to confirm the details were correct.

"Thanks to Danielle and to those who supported yet another successful event

STUTE ENJOYS A HAPPY MEDIUM Danielle the Happy Medium delivers spirit messages to members of the audience.

THE SALVATION Army on Cross Street, Shildon, will host a Jumble Sale on Tuesday 10th March, from 10am-11am.

There will be clothing, bric-a-crac, cakes and much more.

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REGISTERED CHARITY The Sanctuary, at 4 Main Street is holding a monthly mental health drop-in ser-vice for young people, which is free to access for anyone aged under 21.

No appointment is nec-essary. If you or a young person you know is strug-gling with emotions and feelings, simply call in for a chat with one of the qualified and insured ther-apists.

The first drop-in will take place on Saturday 21st March between 11am and 2pm.

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Final John Hay Memorial Night raises over £2,000Dear all,I would like to thank you so much for your overwhelming support for my 7th and final Memorial Night for my late partner, John Hay.Your very generous donations, auction prizes, raffle and tombola prizes helped me to raise £2,049. The evening at Elm Road WMC was, yet again, another successful night. As before, all money raised will be shared equally between Diabetes UK, Shildon AFC and the Prosthetic Limb Centre at James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough.These played a major role in John's life as he was a double amputee, a diabetic and a director of Shildon AFC. Despite everything he had to overcome, he was a very remarkable man and a true inspiration to everyone.I am so overwhelmed and proud that everyone supports me so well, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your kindness and generosity.

Yours most sincerelySusan Charlton

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The above order was made on 4 March 2020. The effect of the order will be to divert Public Footpath No. 81 Shildon Parish from a point on Spout Lane, north of the railway bridge, proceeding in a generally south-easterly direction to a point at the junction with Footpath No. 38 at the south-eastern corner of the development site to a line running from the same point on Spout Lane, proceeding in a generally easterly then south-easterly direction on the Locomotion Way multi-user route, then east-north-easterly then south-easterly direction through the development to a point on Footpath No. 38 at the eastern edge of the development site as shown on the order map.A copy of the order and the order map may be seen free of charge at Shildon library and the Council’s Offices at County Hall, Durham during normal opening hours and via the Council website. Copies of the Order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.25.Any representation about or objection to the Order may be sent or delivered in writing addressed to Sharon Renwick, Legal Assistant, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL, no later than 4 April 2020. Please state the grounds on which it is made. If no such representations or objections to the Order are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, The County Council of Durham may itself confirm the Order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.

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The group of students from Greenfield Commu-nity College took part in workshops around prob-lem solving using A Level maths content, includ-ing imaginary num-bers, graph theory, pla-tonic solids and magic squares.

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The Great North Road passing through the county was one of the first local roads to be turn-piked in the Eighteenth Century; but Durham’s mineral wealth of both coal and lead, and their transport requirements, resulted in a network of road improvements, which extended far up into Durham’s Dales.

The reason for the turn-piking (or toll road), its benefits and its eventual abolition will be exam-ined, along with the turn-pike which is local to Mid-dridge - the Piercebridge and Tudhoe Lane End road.

The meeting takes place at Middridge Village Hall on Thursday 12th March at 7.30pm. Admission is free to members, visitors £3, and refreshments are included.

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THERE WERE no winners of the Shildon Lotto when it was drawn on Sunday 1st March.

The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10.

The bonus prize of £25 was won by J Mulley.

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AN AFTERNOON Dinner Dance organised by Age UK will take place on the first Wednesday of each month, from 12 noon - 3pm at Shildon Civic Hall.

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Set in a town marked by declining local industry and loss of civic spaces,

Song of our Heartland is both a love letter to the landscape, the her-itage and the people of the area and an act of storytelling by three gen-erations of indomitable women.

Following the death of Harold, a former miner and railway signalman, the opera shines a light on his family, his wife Lil-ian, daughter Jacqueline and granddaughter Sky-

A NEW community opera, Song of our Heart-land, is due to premiere at Locomotion, the rail-way museum in Shildon, in May 2020.

Commissioned by Northern Heartlands, the Great Place scheme for County Durham, the opera is being produced by Leeds-based national opera company Opera North, in one of the Com-pany’s largest ever com-

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SONG OF OUR HEARTLANDRehearsals are well underway for the community opera in May, for which tickets are now on sale.

lar, as they face a stark choice between moving away to find jobs and new opportunities, or staying to face an uncer-tain future. Forced to remain by Harold’s death and driven by her gran-dad’s spirit, Skylar fights to save the things which are most important to her; the school choir and the abandoned Moon-light Ballroom Theatre.

Directed by Caroline Clegg with set and cos-tume design by Made-leine Boyd, Song of our Heartland will be per-formed in an immersive style amongst the trains and exhibits at Locomo-tion.

Song of our Heartland: A community opera will be performed at Loco-motion on 29th and 30th May, with performances at 7.15pm and 9pm each day.The running time for each performance is approximately 60 min-utes.

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I returned home, I came up with this idea,” said Jessica.

Jessica’s aunt, Louise Wright, who along with her daughter Sophie, owns the hair and beauty salon Dolled Wright Up in St. Helen Auckland, was quickly on board.

“I thought Jessica’s idea was brilliant, so thoughtful and gener-ous. Prom Night is such a big occasion for school leavers but can prove to be very expensive. We’ve heard stories of families going into debt and some spending up to £1,000 on a prom dress. This sort of cost puts an end to some youngsters’ dreams. That’s why we’ve offered to help and to do the hair and make-up for free for the girl who gets Jessi-ca’s dress,” said Louise.

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LADIES FROM Red-worth House Care Home enjoyed a warm welcome at Rowan Avenue Mem-ory Cafe on Tuesday 3rd March.

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AN OPEN morning at the former Wagon Works will take place this Sat-urday, 7th March.

For the first time since the 1850s, a new steam engine is being built in Shildon, at the G5 Loco-motive Company on Hackworth industrial

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Notice of application for a New Premises Licence. Co-operative Group Food Limited has applied for a new premises licence at Redworth Road/Dale Road, Shildon DL4 2JP (Shildon Motor Company) for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises Mon-Sun 06:00-23:00. Conditions will apply.Representations should be made in writing by the 20th day of March 2020 to Durham County Council, EHCP (Licensing) PO Box 617, Durham DH1 9HZ (www.durham.gov.uk).Details of the above application may be inspected at the Council’s address given above during the Council’s normal office hours, details of which may be obtained from the council. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which carries a person is liable on conviction for this offence is an unlimited fine.WARD HADAWAY www.wardhadaway.com/licensing

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three points in the Rail-waymen’s bid for promo-tion.

In an even and tightly contested first half, it was West who made the breakthrough a minute from the interval when Liam Hegarty broke down the Shildon left, an area the visitors had been exploiting all game, before placing a cross on the head of David Dowson to nod past Newbrook.

A fired up Shildon began the second half with

intent while the visitors opted to soak up pressure and break forward when the rare opportunity pre-sented itself.

In the 65th minute, Shil-don swapped strikers in the search for a way back into the game and the tac-tical change proved the game’s pivotal decision.

Joe Posthill replaced Dean Thexton and seven minutes later, Shildon were on level terms when the substitute was first to react to a loose ball from

ON A landmark 300th appearance for Shil-don forward, Billy Greu-lich-Smith, it was his strike partner, Joe Posthill who came off the bench to snatch all three points with two quick-fire goals in a pulsating derby at Dean Street.

West Auckland took a one-goal lead into the interval but left disap-pointed after a second half penalty save by Shil-don stopper, Shaun New-brook secured a vital

SUPER SUB POSTHILL SNATCHES DRAMATIC DERBY WIN

Joe Posthill scores his second goal in a minute to secure the local bragging rights as Shildon came from behind to beat West Auckland at Dean Street on Tuesday night. Photo: Tom Clegg.

a corner to slam home the equaliser.

The roar - as much of relief as celebration - could be heard across town in the still night air and, with the home fans still celebrating and the visitors still reeling, Pos-thill pounced again.

Receiving the ball on the right side of the box, the striker drifted inside and the West defence gener-ously parted to allow a shot on goal which keeper, Tom Flynn was unable to deflect wide of the net.

The Railwaymen were in raptures, but the drama was not over yet.

With nine minutes remaining, it was the Shildon defence’s turn to bear gifts as Dowson was hauled to the ground to provide the referee with a simple penalty decision.

However, it was New-brook who stood tall to save former Shildonian, Amar Purewal’s spot kick and clinch the three points on a dramatic derby night at Dean Street.

Shildon remain second on goal difference after moving up a spot in the table after another dram-tic 2-1 win at the weekend over Whitley Bay.

Bay took the lead just before the break through Coleby Shepherd and the score remained the same until nine minutes from time when Shildon found an equaliser through their captain, Ben Trotter.

A quickly taken free kick, 30 yards from goal, was squared to Chay Lid-dle who scuffed his shot from distance, but it fortu-itously fell to Trotter who redirected the ball past a helpless Daniel Lister.

Then, with 90 minutes on the clock, the referee awarded Shildon a pen-alty after Kurt Matthews was felled in the box.

New signing, Michael Sweet stepped up to blast home the penalty and take over second spot from Hebburn Town, whom Shildon visit on Saturday in what is set to be a sea-son-defining encounter.

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