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patients in your local hospitals a glimmer of hope."Anyone aged over 17, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12 lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor.A blood drive will be taking place at Shildon Methodist Hall on Friday, April 9th, between 2.30pm and 3.45pm, and again between 4.30pm and 7.00pm. To book an appointment call the new ‘Donor Line’ on 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk.

SAvE A LIFE ThIS EASTER

This Bank holiday Sunday sees three of Shildon's bands taking to the stage at The Civic Hall. The Last Fakers, The Heist, and Audio Ignition will play a mix of original material with the Last Fakers playing a set of

originals and covers by The Kings of Leon, Oasis, The Killers and many more. Richard from The Last Fakers will also be performing a solo acoustic set. The night starts at 7.00pm and entry is £3.

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Shildon Civic Hall played host to a Shildon Young Voices Stakeholder Event and the town's first Young People Awards recently.The awards were organised by the Shildon Children and Young People's Action Network (SCYPAN), sponsored by County Durham Foundation Grassroots Grant and Shildon Town Council.The Chairman of SCYPAN, Derrick Robinson, explained the purpose of the awards, saying, "The evening awards are to recognise and reward the young people of the town for all their hard work last year, and we hope it will become an annual ceremony."Eight awards were presented on the night.Volunteer of the Year went to Jayne Peaker, a member of the Young Ambassador Programme, who encourages others to become involved in

sport and active lifestyles.Learner of the Year; Charlotte Roe, a model student who has achieved three excellent GCSE results a year earlier than normal.Carer of the Year; Rachel Fuller, a dedicated carer and

confidant to her friend, who is in a wheelchair.Connexions Special Award; Ryan Merryweather, a young man who has turned his life around.Arts Award; Emily Bloomer, who despite her dedicated training, has never fallen behind with her schoolwork.Sportsperson of the year; Rhys Jones, who is dedicated to sport and is currently taking part in the UK Sports Leader Course.Special Achievement and Recognition; Christopher Appleby, a young man who, despite health problems, has proved that his enthusiasm can overcome personal difficulties.Organisation of the Year; The Tearaways & Cats. This joint award was given to two groups who are the only organisation of their type in the area. They have a team of dedicated volunteers and help young people to develop skills and self-confidence.A special tribute was also made to 12 year-old Chloe Clark, who sadly passed away in January, but whose memory will live on through a special Chloe Clark Memorial Award, which will be presented next year.

Emily Bloomer receiving her Arts Award from Caroline Stephens, a Youth Development Officer for Durham County Council.

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A Shildon youth organisation has expressed its thanks to a number of people who have made it possible to raise a fantastic sum to be donated to a national cancer charity.The 4th Shildon Rainbows & Brownies have taken part in the Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Mini Pots of Care

Fundraising Activity.A spokesperson for the group said, “We planted our daffodils in February. The whole project was great fun and we have raised £465.26 for Marie Curie Cancer Care – many thanks to all who supported this very worthy cause.”

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Visitors will be able to access the cab of the prototype Deltic at Locomotion’s Heritage Traction Cab It! event.

Visit Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon on Saturday, April 10th and Sunday, April 11th for Heritage Traction Cab It! – a chance to get on board some very special vehicles in the museum’s collection.At the Heritage Traction Cab It! event, visitors will be able to get on the footplates of DP1, the prototype Deltic; North Eastern Railway No. 1; and BR Class 71 No. E5001. A knowledgeable team of museum staff and volunteers will be on hand to give people an insight into the life of an engine driver, and answer any questions people might have on the historic vehicles.The iconic prototype Deltic was built as a demonstrator

locomotive by English Electric in 1955. This locomotive resulted in 22 similar locomotives being ordered by British Rail, which became their Class 55.North Eastern Railway No. 1 was built in Gateshead in 1905. It was built to work on the railway line from the Tyne quays to Newcastle upon Tyne’s mainline. This route was steep (an average of 1:27), curved and mostly in tunnel – the cab of a steam locomotive working this line would often fill with smoke, making it unpleasant and dangerous for crews. The solution to this was to make the line an electric-worked railway.BR Class 71 No. E5001 is an

electric locomotive powered either via a third rail or overhead wire. This class of locomotive pulled the famous Golden Arrow luxury boat train of the Southern Railway and later British Railways. The Golden Arrow linked London with Dover, where passengers took the ferry to Calais to join the Fleche d’Or of the Chemin de Ferd due Nord and later SNCF, which took them on to Paris.What’s more, visitors to the museum will have the chance to enjoy a footplate ride on the Dutch diesel shunter Annette, built in 1955. Tickets, priced £5 per person, will be available from the shop in the museum’s Collection Building on the day.

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Last Friday, a Shildon man was on parade before the highest-ranking officer in the Royal Navy, the First Sea Lord, Sir Mark Stanhope.Christopher Davison, 34, who went to school at Bishop Barrington, completed his initial training as an engineering technician. At the culmination of basic training, Mr Davison and his

fellow recruits passed-out in front of family and friends, and were also inspected by the First Sea Lord, at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall.Christopher said, “I joined the Navy for a great career. Training was hard, but good. It’s taught me that you are never too old to learn.”Mr Davison will now begin trade training before undertaking his first post.

ShILDON MAN PASSES-OUT

Eileen Mason, A Shildon HSBC Bank Clerk, is due to appear on BBC 2's quiz

show, 'Pointless', on Good Friday and Easter Monday at 4.30pm.

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A Churches Together service will take place in Shildon's Town Square at 11.00am on

Good Friday.Shildon's Salvation Army Band will accompany the service.

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will leave Shildon's bus station at 8.40am. For further information, call 775896.

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People in Shildon are reminded to check for changes to their bin collection days over the Easter holidays.Durham County Council has placed stickers on all household waste bins informing people of collection arrangements on Bank Holidays, up to and

including August.Oliver Sherratt, Durham County Council Head of Direct Services, said, “We want to make sure that everyone is clear about when to put their bins out.“Our aim is to provide as normal a service as possible over the holiday weekend, which in some areas of the

county involves collecting on Good Friday.”Residents who have not received a bin sticker should contact their local council office.Bank Holiday collection arrangements are also featured on the council’s website at www.durham.gov.uk/bincollections.

MEDICAL EvIDENCE REQUIREDMark Bassett, of St. Philip’s Close, Auckland Park, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without due care and attention when he appeared before Magistrates recently. However, he entered no plea to a second charge of failure to give a specimen of urine for laboratory test in the course of the investigation into whether

he had committed an offence contrary to the Road Traffic Act. On December 4th, the 41 year-old was driving on the A689 at Sedgefield when he was stopped by police. At Spennymoor Police Station he failed to give a specimen of urine but the defence solicitor stated that this was because the

defendant was unable to do so and not because he was being obstructive. Matters were adjourned until April 21st to allow time for a supporting medical report to be provided by the defence and Magistrates at Newton Aycliffe will then deal with both matters. Bassett was released on unconditional bail.

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George William Gowland was granted an adjournment in order to allow him to seek legal advice and he will return before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates on April 12th when an application for exceptional hardship will be heard. The 35 year-old, from Richardson Terrace, Coronation, was before Magistrates to answer two charges relating to motoring incidents in Newton Aycliffe on February 12th. At around 7.50pm that evening, Gowland was seen driving away from an off-licence and officers followed the VW Bora, attempting to stop the vehicle in Meadowfield Way. They eventually stopped the car after a short pursuit but Gowland

then ran off. He was chased and quickly apprehended. He was breathalysed and found to be below the legally prescribed limit of alcohol. He told police that the reason he had ran off was because he had no insurance cover.Gowland was not represented in court but told Magistrates that he had not driven recklessly or exceeded the speed limit. He had failed to stop only because he was at a junction and had continued to drive to a place were it was safe to stop the vehicle. He added that he had driven the car so that another person, who was drunk, did not drive it and he believed that the owner of the vehicle had insurance which

covered him. Gowland expressed concerns that he would be unable to get his children to school in Shildon or to carry out his work if he was to lose his licence. Before releasing the defendant on unconditional bail, the chairman of the Bench reminded the defendant that to apply for exceptional hardship in the case, matters needed to be seen to come from necessity not out of convenience.

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Lee James Armstrong pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault, occasioning actual bodily harm, of a woman in Shildon on October 23rd last year. The Crown produced photographs of the victim’s injuries and stated that the

domestic assault had involved punches and stamping on the head. The 30 year-old, from Coronation Avenue elected to be tried at Crown Court and will return before Magistrates at Newton Aycliffe on May 20th for committal proceedings.

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Jubilee Fields Community Centre is holding a number of fun activities for children over the Easter Holidays.A Junior Club will be held on Tuesday, April 6th; 5-9 year-olds are invited to go along and have fun from 4.00pm to 5.30pm, 10-13 year-olds at 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Admission to the junior clubs is 50p.A trip to the Playshack on Wednesday 7th promises lots of fun for 5 to 9 year-olds. The play session will take place between 10.00am and 12.30pm, admission is free of charge, although you must book your place.A Family Fun Day, with Disco, Games, Bouncy Castle, Tombola and Hot Food, will take place on Friday, April 9th. The Fun Day takes place between 1.00pm and 4.00pm and is

free to attend.The following week there will be a number of Bollywood Dancing sessions. During the session kids will be able to learn Bollywood Dancing under a qualified instructor. Between 1.00pm and 3.00pm on Monday, April 12th, a class will be held for 10 to 16 year-olds. On Tuesday, April 13th, two classes will take place; between 10.00am and 12noon a class for 5 to 9 year-olds will be held, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm 10 to 16 year-olds will be able to strut their stuff. Further Bollywood Dance classes will be held later in the week. All Bollywood sessions are free of charge.For further information or to book a place at an event, call Hayley at Jubilee Fields on 01388 775425.

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Shildon and District Flower Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, April 12th. The gathering will take place at the Civic Hall, Shildon,

from 7.30pm. Visitors are very welcome to attend, and will be treated to a demonstration by Don Billington. Admission is £4.

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A Shildon couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary 50 years after they wed at St. Andrew’s Church, South Church, on Friday March 26th, 1960.John Slater was born in Auckland Terrace, whereas his wife, Brenda, is originally from Bishop Auckland. John went to the Council School, which is now known as Thornhill. Brenda attended All Saints, but lived in West Auckland until she was 11 years-old.The couple have known each other nearly all of their lives through a family connection.John started work as a colour mixer at Aycliffe Textiles on Dabble Duck in 1953. He worked there until the company moved away to Carlisle in 1965, when he

started work as a welder at Shildon works, staying until it closed in 1984.Brenda’s first job was at Westools in St. Helen Auckland; she later went to Paton & Baldwins in Darlington.The day they were married, they moved into a house in Victoria Street, the same home they reside in now.John and Brenda have two daughters, Sharon and Diane; Sharon lives in Shildon, but Diane has moved to Cornwall. The couple have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Twice a year, the family go on a special journey to visit Diane and two of their grandchildren in Bude, Cornwall.John is an excellent artist, with many of his fabulous pictures

displayed around his home. He used to regularly exhibit his paintings in Barnard Castle and Darlington, and a number of his paintings have spread throughout the world, to places including Australia, Mexico, America, Canada, South Africa and Spain.He also used to enjoy fishing; entering competitions ran by the Railway. Brenda was a keen knitter, and enjoyed cross-stitching and card making.The couple celebrated the joyous occasion with a carvery alongside family and friends, at The Countryman, Bolam. Speaking of the strength of their relationship, the couple said that, as with all couples, they argue from time to time, but they never really fall out.

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John and Brenda Slater with the Mayor of Shildon at their home in Victoria Street, where they have lived since the day they wed.

Small community groups will be given a boost thanks to plans to set aside cash especially for them.Five of Durham County Council’s Area Action Partnerships are setting aside budgets for a Small Grants Fund, including that in Middridge and Newton Aycliffe.It is hoped that the fund will make a difference at a local level and involve local communities in the decision-making process. Groups can apply for grants from between £50 and £2,000, depending upon the criteria.Newton Aycliffe and

Middridge AAP will look at supporting all ‘grass roots’ community and voluntary sector groups.Andy Coulthard, Coordinator for Mid Durham Rural West AAP, said, “Sometimes it’s the small amounts of money that can make the most difference. We recognise that to make the AAPs work we need to be working closely with our key community groups to support them and raise their profiles to help them grow and develop.”For more information on the grants available in Middridge, call GAMP on 01388 811115.

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If you like reading, why not try creative writing? Beginners and improvers will be welcome at a Creative Writing Course to be held at Shildon Library from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Monday afternoons. Starting on Monday, April 19th, the free course will last for ten weeks. It will start from the basics and help people to develop their skills. There will be chance to

experiment with different forms of writing and work individually or in a small group. There will also be an opportunity to gain a qualification in English at the end of the course.For more information or to book a place, call LEAP Skills for Life Centre on 01833 690281 or Shildon Library on 01388 772203.

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Bill and Pearl Horner celebrated 50 golden years together on Saturday March 19th, also the day of her birthday. Exactly fifty years previous, the couple were married at St. John’s Church before enjoying a wonderful honeymoon in London, which is also where they decided to celebrate their special anniversary.While in the capital, the couple had a marvellous time

visiting the London Eye and taking in a number of shows, which both Bill and Pearl love.The Horners have lived in Shildon for all their married life. Bill worked at Shildon Works from 1950 until its closure in 1984; he served his time as a wagon repairer and prospered, eventually becoming an Assistant Repairs Controller in charge of the inspectorate.

Pearl worked at Pages, working for both father and son, Leonard and Anthony Page, for forty four years.On the afternoon of Sunday 21st, after returning home, the couple were whisked away for something to eat. Unbeknown to them, the family had arranged a surprise meal at the Bay Horse in Middridge. Pearl said that it was the icing on the cake for a fabulous weekend.

Youngsters in the town are invited to go along to the Young Entertainers’ Wacky Workshops at Sunnydale Leisure Centre, from 11.00am to 4.00pm on Wednesdays 7th and 14th of April.A spokesperson said, “These workshops are open to all young people aged 8 to 16

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years of age. "The day is just full of great fun and laughs, with some music and dance thrown in too. All we ask is that you bring £1 entrance to the centre, a packed lunch and a big smile.”For further information, call 01388 774838.

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A pilot for a Shildon Community Safety Awards Scheme, initiated by Shildon Community Safety Group working alongside all three Primary schools in the town, has recently been completed. The scheme consisted of engaging with Year 5 pupils in a series of five workshops, covering topics such as alcohol, anti-social behaviour, the environment, litter and dog fouling. Feedback from all the schools was positive, with all of them indicating that they would like the work to continue. Therefore, with the help of The Community Safety Partnership's partner agencies, and subject to funding, it is hoped that the scheme will start again in September. A spokesperson commented,

"The Community Safety Group would like to thank the schools for their co-operation and patience in helping us to deliver these workshops and, despite a few ‘teething problems’, we believe the scheme has been a real success and we are grateful for the opportunity to work with the children in this very valuable area of work."Our thanks also to our partners in this work, Durham County Council, County Durham Fire & Rescue Service, The School Nurses and The Community Safety Partnership. "Well done to all the Year 5 pupils at the three primary schools in the town who are all now proud owners of the Community Safety Award medal!"

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Sunnydale Leisure Centre will be hosting a range of activities during the Easter holidays for young people aged 8 to 16 years. Many of the activities are free and include;Free Dance Workshop, 10.00am to 12 noon, 7th, 8th and 9th April Free Football Camp, 2.00pm to 4.00pm, 14th, 15th and 16th April.To book either dance or football, contact Victoria Minniss on 01388 816166 ext 4412.

Free Archery and Team Building, 10.00am to 3.00pm, 13th April.To book Archery and Team building, contact Caroline Stephens or Sarah Jackson on 01388 816166 ext 4336.The Leisure Centre will also be hosting an “Introduction to Rugby League”, a two day camp for girls and boys aged 8 to 11 years on April 8th and 9th, from 10.00am to 2.00pm. "Come along and learn rugby skills

including tackling, passing, kicking, speed and agility," encouraged a spokesperson.The camp costs £5 for the two days and will be delivered by Durham Tigers highly qualified coaches.To book a place, contact Stuart Dunn on 01388 777340 or email [email protected]. For further details about any of the Leisure Centre's activities, call 01388 777340.

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Shildon Railway Cricket Club is currently recruiting players for the 2010 season to play in the Durham County Under 13 League. Regular training and coaching sessions take place at the ground. Players will be involved in approximately fifteen competitive fixtures each season in league and cup competitions. These matches take place on Sunday mornings between 9.30am and 12 noon. The

2010 season begins in late April. All equipment needed is available. All transport to away fixtures is organised. Any pupils (Boys & Girls) currently in Years 5 & 6 (Primary) and Years 7& 8 (Secondary) are asked to register their interest as soon as possible with John Young on 01388 779432. Shildon Railway Cricket Club operates within E.C.B child protection regulations.

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Work to replace the 100-year-old, weak railway bridge in Bishop Auckland will mean that train services between Bishop and Shildon will be affected,Durham County Council is working with Balfour Beatty to replace the bridge, which will mean closing Cockton Hill Road between March 29th and April 27th.Clear traffic diversions

will be in place and pedestrians will be able to use the nearby temporary footbridge. The closure period will include the Easter school holidays to minimise disruption.The railway at Bishop Auckland will be closed between April 2nd and April 14th and a replacement shuttle bus service will run between Shildon and Bishop.

Steve Keetley, Head of Technical Services with Durham County Council, said, “We fully recognise the implications of the road and rail closures for the general public, local businesses and residents but believe the measures we have in place will keep disruption to a minimum. Bishop Auckland will be very much open for business.”

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DISRUPTIONShildon Running & Athletic Club will be holding its annual athletics meeting at Stadium 2000 in Shildon on April 18th.The Anne Marie Readshaw Open Track and Field meeting is a well-established event in the local athletics calendar and is open to anyone aged eight and over who would like to take part. The program of events includes sprints and middle distance races, and also long jump, and high jump.For the first time this year a

number of Disability events are also included. This reflects the club's drive to make athletics accessible to all.Anyone wishing to join Shildon Running & Athletic Club can go along to the Stadium on Middridge Lane for a free tryout session on a Monday or Wednesday night at 6.00pm.More details and entry forms for the Anne Marie Readshaw Open Meeting can be found on the club's website www.shildonrunning.co.uk.

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Elm Road WMC’s Saturday team will be playing in the Norman Wright Cup Final against Wearhead United on Good Friday, April 2nd at

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Shildon AFC got back to winning ways on Saturday 27th March 2010, when they entertained high flyers Ashington and were worthy winners by 5 goals to 1.The first chance of the game fell to the visitors when No. 10 Glen Taylor was clean through, but Shildon's keeper Keith Finch stood firm with a great save.Despite the promising start, 15 minutes of mediocre football followed, with neither side creating any real chances.However, things changed on the 25 minute mark. After a brilliant run Steve Walklate passed to Sam Garvie who found Martin Houlahan. He still had a lot of work to do, but he beat two defenders before hammering low into the net.Two minutes later, Ashington had a glorious chance to level when Bobby Moore let Alex Benjamin through, only for Benjamin to miss kick right in front of goal.The Railwaymen were now playing their comfortable passing game, with neat one -

twos, but their final pass was letting them down. Despite the final ball proving somewhat elusive, Sam Garvie, Jamie Harwood, Steven Johnson and Martin Houlahan all spurned opportunities before half-time.Half Time: Shildon 1 Ashington 0.Shildon continued in the 2nd half in much the same vein as they finished the first. Their good work was rewarded when on 66 minutes, when they extended their lead. A cross from Steven Johnson found Chris Hughes at the far post to push the ball home.Two minutes later, Ashington problems were compounded when Alex Houlsby was given his marching orders for bringing down Sam Garvie, in full flight, inside the box. Garvie stepped up for the kick, but keeper Karl Dryden blocked his shot and from the rebound Chris Hughes missed an open goal.With the extra man, Shildon were able to dominate and capitalised their advantage.On 72 minutes it was 3 – 0.

A through ball found Steven Johnson who pulled it back to Andrew Johnson, who scored with his first kick of the game, having just been brought on.Against the run of play, Ashington pulled a goal back on 78 minutes; a cross from the right found David Collin unmarked and he lobbed the ball over keeper Keith Finch.Two minutes later Shildon restored their three goal advantage when a hard shot from Martin Houlahan was blocked by keeper Karl Dryden and the rebound looped into the air, dropping perfectly for Steve Johnson head home.Just for good measure, Shildon added a fifth. In the dying embers of the match a left wing corner found Chris Bell who headed home for to cap a 5 - 1 win to the home side. This win saw Shildon overtake Ashington in the league, they are now in 5th place and the league’s form side.Final Score: Shildon 5 Ashington 1.The Club's £100 monthly cash draw winner for March, 2010, was number 31, Colin Leek.

Grey Horse Over 40’s played the 2nd division cup semi final away at Wearmouth Southwick Carpets and eventually came out winners after extra time and penalties were needed.A strong squad was available against the mid table opposition. Horse took time to settle into the game with the home team showing determination and full of effort. Wearmouth opened the scoring just before half time with a break from the half way line that was clearly offside to go one up.Horse began to create more efforts on goal in the second half looking to get back into the game. Mid way through the half a Neil Bannister corner

was flicked on for Jeff Dixon to head home from 5 yards out at the back post.Both teams had good chances to score more goals, but the full time score ended one all. Extra time was played with both teams looking for the goal to win the game but no more were scored.Penalties were taken and, with the home team blazing two wide and keeper Stuart Timmiss saving one, Horse went through 2 – 3. The Final to be played 1st May at Herrington FC against Sunderland Oddies.Next game: Hartlepool Station Hotel (H) Please meet in Rec at 9.50am.

Goals win games but sometimes that doesn’t always tell the full story. Shildon Railway Juniors' recent victory against Whiteleas Pascoes was built on a solid foundation of defending, which was epitomised by the Man - of - the - Match performance of Turner, who rarely looked flustered and commanded his defence well. Up front, Dobson was strong and always a good outlet, with Shoulder looking lively and always looking to create an opening.The first half saw a nervy Shildon playing into the wind and enjoying the lion’s share of the possession. Corner went close with a cross come

shot, but all the home side’s dominance came to nothing and the half ended goalless.Second half saw Upton and Cooper replacing Louth and Turner. With the wind behind Shildon's luck changed, Joyce was fouled and, from an acute angle, Upton scored at the near post with the resultant free kick. Brown could have scored a second but missed an open goal from a headed effort.This was an excellent team effort and one incident particularly demonstrated that Shildon’s luck could be changing. Final score Shildon 1 Whiteleas Pascoes 0.

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