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Health Express is currently running one health walk

Health Express to offer new health walk in Shildon

from Shildon Library every Monday from 10.30am to

11.30am, and has been going successfully for two years.A spokesperson said: “It is now time to expand those walks so that more people of Shildon can take part.”The new walk will take place weekly from Jubilee Fields Community Centre, beginning on Friday 5th February and also taking place between 10.30am and 11.30am. People of all abilities are welcome to go along. Anyone wishing to receive more information can call Lisa on 07525 815173.Health Express also runs a buggy walk that meets at Shildon Library every Monday and Friday from 9.15am to 10.15am - just after the school run.The spokesperson added: “Don’t have a buggy? Don’t worry come along and join us for a refreshing walk anyway and begin your journey to better health today.”All walks are free of charge.

Helen Goodman, MP for Bishop Auckland con-stituency, which includes Shildon and surrounding areas, has given notifica-tion of her constituency surgeries in the local area in the coming months.They include a surgery on Friday 29th January, from 5:30pm at Eldon Communi-ty Centre, Main Road, Eldon and, in February, a surgery at Auckland Youth and Community Centre, Walker Drive, Woodhouse Close Estate, Bishop Auckland on Friday 26th February from 12:30pm.Ms Goodman will be coming to Shildon in March when

she will host her surgery at Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Jubilee Road on Friday 4th March from 5pm.For anyone unable to attend that surgery, there will be another on Friday 18th March from 5pm at her constituency office at 1 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland.No appointment is neces-sary for anyone wishing to attend a surgery, but for anyone interested in contact Ms Goodman or to receive more information, queries can be addressed to the constituency office by mail or by calling 01388 603075.

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Health Express is expanding its health walks by adding new weekly walks which will begin at Jubilee Fields Community Centre from Friday 5th February.

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Passed Away

In Memoriam

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A loving and devoted husband of Dorothy (Mollie

Jackson). A much loved Dad, Grandad

and Great Grandad.A very dear father in law

Also a dear brother, brother in law, uncle and

good friend to many

David (Dave)Waddingham

Of Newton AycliffeAged 81 yearsJanuary 21st

Peacefully in the care of St Teresa’s Hospice,

Darlington

Will family and friends please meet to celebrate the life of Dave at Shildon

Methodist Church on Tuesday 2nd February

at 12.15pm, followed by committal at the Wear

ValleyCrematorium, Coundon.

Family flowers only please.Donations in memory

of Dave may, if desired, be left in church for St

Teresa’s Hospice appeal. At Dave’s request, guests are encouraged to wear

bright, colourful clothing.Simply the best

18 years have goneBut in our hearts you still

live on

Vicky Collin29-1-1998

Love from,Nicola & family & Canty

x x x

3 years have passedAnd you are still greatly

missedAlways in my thoughts

John Hay

Your loving partner SueMissed by all your family

and friends at Shildon AFC

Died 30th Jan 2013

I hide my tears when I say your name

But the pain in my heart is still the same

Though I smile and seem carefree

There’s no one who misses you more than me

Kathleen McGowan(Nee Graham)

Love you always,Your loving husband John

xxxx

1/1/54 to 26/1/15

We hold you tightly in our hearts

And there you will stayOur lives have gone on

without youBut will never be the same

Kathleen McGowan(Mam)

Love and miss you,Steffan, Judith, Matty,

Steffanie, Evan & Henry James xxx

The greatest giftI ever had

came from GodAnd I called

her Great Nanna

Vera Stockley1-2-2010

Love you, Miss youChloe, Sophie-Mae

Tia-Page

Our dear NannaYour life was a blessing

Your memory a treasureYou’re loved beyond

wordsAnd missed beyond

measure

Vera Stockley1-2-2010

Love you,Liam, Amy & Thomas

xxxx

Missing and loving you more and more each year

Vera

6 long lonely years without you

Vera Stockley1-2-2010

All my love always, Brianxxxx

Of all the special gifts in life

However great or smallTo have you as my Mam

Was the greatest gift of allA special timeA special loveA special Mam

With an aching heart, I whisper low

I miss you Mam and I love you so

Vera Stockley

Donnaxxxx

1-2-2010

1 year passed alreadyStill missed

Sheila Simpson-White

By Kath, Isabel and Margaret

29 Jan

Hunter Duce

Love,Mam, Dad, Lucy-J, Harry

and ‘Elizabeth Bump’xxx

It seems like just yesterday you were brand newAnd as you turn one

We think of all the things you’ve been through

Hunter Duce

LoveSarah, Brian, Lacy and

Henry-Georgexxx

27.01.15

Happy 1st birthday HunterA year ago we shed rivers

of tears but now we shower you with kisses

One year since you passed away

Memories staySilent thoughts

Loved & remembered every day

Sheila Simpson

Adele, Alan, Melvin Ronnie & Family

xxx

28.1.2015

Every day in some small ways

We miss you more than words can say

Loved & remembered every day

Sheila Simpson28.1.2015

Alex, David, Oliver & Isaac xx

Remembering our dear brother who died one year

ago

Peter Horan

Love from,Michael, Margaret,

Vincent, Ellen & Eileen

30th January 2015

Your wings were readyBut our hearts were not

One year onBut never forgot

We know you would be here every day

If Heaven wasn’t so far away

Kathleen McGowan(Mam)

Love you to the moon and back,

Leigh, Klayton, Kailum, Karaleigh xxx

BirthdaysIn Memoriam

Happy 65th Birthday Mam

Lynn Chapman

Love Claire & John xxx

65!

7th Feb

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Reverend David Tomlinson leads the service as churches from across Shildon and Eldon gathered together at St. John’s for an inter-faith service on Sunday 24th January.

Shildon churches gather for inter-faith service

The various churches of Shildon gathered in Saint John’s Church on Sunday evening, 24th January for a memorable service of prayer and praise. Members of the Salvation Army, Saint Thomas’ RC Church, Shildon Method-ist Church, Saint Mark’s in Eldon and Saint John’s were amongst the more than 80 plus congregation who gathered to celebrate their shared faith. Major Bob Barham Hall

of the Salvation Army preached about what it meant to be Salt and Light in the world, reflecting on the way the church is called to light up the world with the Love of God. Rev. David led the service the theme of which was chosen by churches in Latvia and then shared across the whole of Europe.“This coming together of Christians,” said Revd. David “represents our com-mitment to being followers

of Christ first and members of a particular church second. We all have much in common and as we share fellowship together that common good becomes ever more present.” The organ, played by Sylvia Barraclough of the Method-ist Church accompanied the enthusiastic singing, and Rev. David echoed the thoughts of many as he thanked everyone for their participation.

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A vacant site which forms part of a former training centre at Jubilee Fields is to become the town’s latest takeaway, contrary to the wishes of Shildon Town Council.

Permission granted for takeaway shop

Durham County Councillors have given the go ahead to a new takeaway outlet in Shildon, claiming that they have no power to refuse permission even though concerns have been raised about the large number of takeaway shops in the town. County Councillors were said to have reluctantly granted planning permis-sion to turn an empty retail unit on a former training facility on Jubilee Road into a takeaway. Shildon Town Council had already submitted their ob-jection to the application, prior to the County Council meeting.In addition to the Town Council’s objection, the planning services commit-tee received seven letters of objection from the local community.Reasons against the opening of another takeaway focus on health concerns of the population, particularly

of the people living in the Jubilee Fields community where the new takeaway shop is located.There are also fears that another takeaway is not ideal for the local economy and could have an adverse impact on nearby property prices within the commu-nity.There have also been concerns that an oversup-ply of takeaways will lead to road safety problems and noise - potentially created by vehicles, customers and machines used in food preparation - odour, loss of privacy for people living nearby, as well as possible anti-social behaviour if the unit becomes a focal point for youths to congregate. This behaviour is evidenced by a similar takeaway at Coronation Avenue where reports of anti-social be-haviour have been made. There are also litter and vermin concerns and their adverse impact upon the

appearance of the area and the amenity of local residents.However, despite these worries, members of Durham County Council’s area planning committee agreed to the plans on Thursday 21st January, citing no material reasons to justify a refusal of the application.Durham County Councillor John Clare said: “Common sense says this is a bonkers application and we need to say no. “However, the recommen-dations say that we have no valid grounds on which to do so.”The County Durham Plan set a threshold of five per cent of all commercial units in Shildon town centre for hot food takeaway use, however, the total current-ly stands at 8.2 per cent. It is understood that the new outlet is considered to lie outside of the town centre boundary.

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A ground floor window was damaged at a property in Central Parade at 6.20pm on Friday 15th January. Enquiries have established that an unidentified male suspect threw a number

of objects at the property before making off from the scene. Shildon NPT are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to contact them via Tel No 101.

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Wendy Benson and Jackie Donnelly from Durham County Council will be in attendance at the library in Shildon on Friday 29th

January from 11am until 4.30pm. They will be manning a display that will show the proposed plans for the town centre.

Shildon Town Centre Regeneration plans

Shildon AFC Supporters’ Club’s regular Sunday night quiz is heading for a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, and you could be too! The Supporters’ Club has entered PubAid’s attempt to host the world’s biggest pub quiz on Sunday 7th February at 7.30pm in order to raise money for hundreds of charities and good causes across the UK.The quiz is open to anyone who wishes to go along and anyone who does will be able to point to their entry in the world famous book of world records.Shildon supporters will be raising funds for Shildon AFC Development Centre, which provides FA Coach-qualified football training to over 120 Shildon young-sters of all ages from Year 1 to under 18’s.A spokesperson for Shildon AFC Supporters Club said: “We run a prize quiz night every Sunday and anyone is welcome to come along. This time though, the in-vitation is extra special

because of the chance to enter the Guinness Book of Records. “It’s also special because we can raise money for a good cause.“Shildon AFC Develop-ment Centre started from nothing just a few years ago and is now a huge setup, training well over one hundred youngsters in the town.“It is also working in part-nership with the Founda-tion of Light - the charita-ble arm of Sunderland FC, meaning that youngsters and their families have access to educational as well as sports training.” “So, why not come along, have some fun and take part in helping us create an event that raises money for great causes,” said the spokesperson.The quiz will be followed by a prize game of Play Your Cards Right, with the chance to win up to £200.For more information about the event at Shildon AFC clubhouse, contact Norman on 07500 874505.

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A loved one’s drinking and drug-taking can be devas-tating for most people.Action for Carers & Kids (AFCK) of Substance Misusers is available to offer practical advice, training, counselling services, group sessions and links with other professional services to anyone who is affected by someone else’s drinking or drug-taking.Also on offer is support for children and young

people as well as support for carers of children and young people.Group meets take place on Monday from 6-8pm at Four Clocks Centre on 154 Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland.For more information, visit www.afck.org.uk or contact Don Cross on 07772 754 156 or AFCK2013@gmail.com.Alternatively, you can find AFCK on Facebook and Twitter.

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The sponsored dip was a family affair with leaders, scouts, cubs, beavers and family members all shivering in the cold at Seaton Carew.

Shildon Scouts complete a sponsored dip at Seaton Carew

First Shildon Baden Powell (BP) Scout Group braved the wintry elements to take part in a sponsored dip at Seaton Carew recently. The group raised funds for its activities and camps for the coming year. Leaders, scouts, cubs, beavers, parents and other family members took to the icy sea in order to raise money and showed that

scouting really is about being ‘one big family’.The wet and very cold affair was followed by a well-deserved hot lunch for everybody, bought from a local chip shop!As part of the fundraising, the scout group also or-ganised a Family Fun Night and, along with their Just-giving page, have success-fully raised nearly £700.A spokesperson for the 1st

Shildon BP Scout Group said: “We are also going to hold an Easter raffle so any donations would be greatly appreciated. “Any donations can be dropped off at where we meet on a Tuesday night at the Methodist Church Hall at 6.30pm.“We also currently have spaces for Beavers from 5yrs, Cubs from 8yrs and Scouts from 11yrs.”

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A crackdown is being launched on smoking in County Durham bus stations, including Shildon Bus Station.Durham County Council officers are teaming up with bus companies Arriva and Go North East to send out the message that smoking will not be tolerated in the county’s stations.The campaign, which runs until February, will see staff visiting bus stations and issuing fines to anyone caught smoking.Since 2007, almost all indoor public places and workplaces, includ-ing vehicles, have been required to be smoke free by law. Smoking is also prohibited in all enclosed or ‘sub-stantially enclosed’ public places and workplaces, including bus stations. But despite the law, some people continue to smoke in and around county stations.A spokesperson for Durham County Council said: “We recently carried out a survey at some of the county’s bus stations which

revealed that over 71% of people surveyed have seen smoking in or around the sites.Our Public Protection Officers and Neighbour-hood Wardens will be visiting stations across the county while the campaign is running.They will be reminding people that it is against the law to smoke in bus stations, issuing fixed penalty notices to anyone caught doing so and pro-viding advice and guidance on smoke free issues. Information posters will also be displayed in the stations.Arriva and Go North East are supporting the campaign by spreading the message among their staff, especially those who work in county stations.Joanne Waller, head of environment, health and consumer protection, said: “Smoking in bus stations is illegal and yet some people continue to do it.“It is a health hazard and a nuisance to other station users and we will be taking action against anyone we catch flouting the law.”

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Greenfield Commu-nity College - Sunnydale Campus, in association with Costa Coffee, would like to announce a Book Amnesty. The English Department are particularly keen for ex-Sunnydale students to return copies of Romeo and Juliet and Of Mice and Men.

A spokesperson said: “Costa Coffee Manager, Claire Rowley, has kindly agreed to accept any copies of the text at the comany’s Church Street coffee shop and pass them on to staff

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at Sunnydale. “As an incentive to search the cupboards and under beds, the first ten ex-students returning copies to Costa will be eligible for a free coffee!”

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Fourth Shildon St John’s Brownies have thanked British Engines for their very kind donation to the Unit Camp Fund. A spokesperson said: “Brownies enjoy many

residential holidays during their busy year, both in a building and under canvas, however, we usually have to borrow our tentage from elsewhere. “This kind donation will

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There has been a lot of publicity in the newspa-pers and TV about getting back in shape after Christ-mas, particularly by eating more healthily and taking more exercise. For people who have diabetes, staying in shape and eating right is even more important.They have to manage their medications, diet and must engage in regular exercise to stay well.The Independent Diabetes Trust (a charity organisa-tion for people living with diabetes run by people living with diabetes) know that this can be difficult, especially in chilly winter weather when salads seem less appetising and the need for something more substantial takes over. The organisation has recently created an in-formative booklet titled: Diabetes – Everyday Eating and this promises to help people to get back on track with their meals, as well as providing inexpen-sive menus for breakfast, lunch and evening meals,

many with winter in mind.There are 28 days of menus which focuses on on what people can eat, rather than what they cannot!A spokesperson for the Trust said: “We hope that this information will be useful to your readers with diabetes and will make living with diabetes a little easier for them.“We are happy to send your readers a copy of Diabetes – Everyday Eating and other booklets about diabetes, free of charge. “You just need to contact us on 01604 622837, e-mail jenny@iddtinternational.org or write to IDDT, PO Box 294, Northampton NN1 4XS.”Anyone suffering from diabetes or who knows someone suffering from the illness can visit the charity’s website www.iddtinternational.org in order to receive support from other diabetics as well as receive advice on how to manage to the po-tentially dangerous illness.The website is packed with useful information, warning about certain things that might make diabetes worse, introduc-ing items that may be helpful, as well as dishing out advice on treatments for diabetes-related com-plications (e.g. diabetic retinopathy).Diabetes affects around 382 million people world-wide.By the year 2035 that figure is expected to increase to as high as 600 million people.

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Visitors will have the op-portunity to learn more about the 1875, 1925 and 1975 Stockton & Darlington Railway anniversary cel-ebrations in a free talk at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon.A spokesperson for the museum said: “Join speaker, Richard Barber on

Saturday 6th February and you will learn more about the planning that went into each celebration, the loco-motives which were used in the cavalcades and other features of the celebra-tions.”The talk will begin at 11am, and will take place in the McNay Room in

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St. John’s is holding a church coffee morning on Saturday 30th January from 10 – 11.30am.

A spokesperson said: There will be a home baking stall to enjoy and everyone is welcome to attend.”

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This Land Rover Discovery was found abandoned in the back lane at Alexandra Street. NPT are appealing for information concerning those responsible for the theft.

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A broken down Land Rover Discovery was removed from the communal parking area at Roseberry Terrace between Friday 15th and Monday 18th

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bowel motions. Samples are wiped on a special card which are then to be sent in a hygienically sealed Freepost envelope to a laboratory for testing. Detailed instructions are provided with each kit.As embarassing and un-pleasant as taking the test sounds, it will only take a few minutes and is an ef-fective way of detecting bowel cancer early and potentially saving your life.A results letter should arrive within two weeks of sending a sample. Normal results show that blood was not detected in the sample, however, a normal result does not guarantee that you do not or will never develop bowel cancer (like all screening tests, the FOB is not 100% reliable) so be aware of symptoms of bowel cancer by visitingbowelcanceruk.org.uk or call 0800 840 3540.Unclear results will call for a repeat testing while abnormal results will lead to a further appointment at a screening centre. More information about screening tests can be obtained online at cancer-screening.nhs.uk.Alternatively further infor-mation can be obtained by contacting your programme hub on Freephone 0800 707 60 60, talk to your GP, visit cancerhelp.org.uk or call 0808 800 40 40.Taking part in the screen-ing reduces your chances of dying from bowel cancer.

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Seventy-three seconds after lift-off, millions of viewers watched in disbe-lief as the space shuttle Challenger exploded in a forking plume of smoke and fire. All seven astro-nauts on board were killed.

28 January 1986

Ten years after mental illness forced him to retire from public life, King George III, the king who lost the American colonies, dies at the age of 82.

29 January 1820

Mohandas Karamchand Mahatma Gandhi, the po-litical and spiritual leader of the Indian independ-ence movement, is assas-sinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse, an anti-Muslim Hindu extremist.

30 January 1948

U.S. President Harry S. Truman publicly announc-es his decision to support the development of the deadliest weapon of mass destruction ever built: the hydrogen, or “hell bomb”, as it came to be known.

31 January 1950

Seventeen years after the Challenger disaster, NASA is rocked by another space shuttle tragedy as Columbia breaks up on re-entry to the atmos-phere, again killing all seven astronauts on board.

1 February 2003

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Friday 28th January 2016 Shildon & District Town CrierIssue 751Page 8

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Shildon Railway Cricket Club continues its prepara-tions for the forthcoming 2016 season with indoor nets expected to start soon. A club spokesman said: “It’s proving to be a problem getting a suitable time and venue for our indoor nets but we hope to announce something positive soon.“The club hopes, also, to recommence practice sessions for junior school pupils, who will form the backbone of a new Under 11s side. “Our juniors are the future of the club, so we hope that by introducing a younger age group, along-side the Under 15s and Under 18s, we will have players coming through the ranks for many years ahead.The club is seeking spon-sorship to help raise funds

towards a coloured kit for the Under 18’s team, to buy equipment for the Under 11’s side and to help cover the costs of cricket balls and travelling expenses. The club wishes to thank Horizon Projects, who have agreed to sponsor two games, Paul Trotter, a stalwart supporter of the club, who has generously sponsored a game and Neil Franklin, an ex-player and now regular watcher of games, who has also made a generous donation.“It’s fantastic that people in the town are so kind and that they recognise just how important it is, to keep sport going in our community,” said club sec-retary John Brennan. Anyone interested in sponsoring the club should contact John on 01388 777184 or at jmbren-nan10@aol.com.

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Shildon AFC Under 18’s Sunday team is on the search for new players.“The Development Centre has a very successful under 18’s Saturday squad, but some keen footballers may not be able to play on Saturdays for various reasons, such as work commitments,” said team coach, and experienced ex-Northern League player, Ritchie Howe.Ritchie, who was a junior at Middlesbrough, is a two

time Northern League Championship winner, col-lecting honours with both Blyth Spartans and Whitby Town.As well as playing at a high semi-professional level, Ritchie is an FA quali-fied coach and is keen to stress that his Sunday team “is not a run-of-the-mill Sunday kickabout side.” “If you are a young player with ambition, we want to help you fulfil that,” he said.

Shildon AFC Sunday under 18’s search for ambitious players

“We want to be able to coach players to a high enough standard that they could play in the Northern League,” said Ritchie.“That’s the level we want to be able to coach them to. The Sunday side players sometimes have commit-ments that prevent them playing on Saturdays, but we know they can reach a similar level.“The side plays in a com-petitive league, and our ambition is to get our players noticed by higher level scouts. “We are interested in players who can’t find the time to play on Saturdays for whatever reason, but who share our ambitions and have a desire to play at a higher level. Anyone interested in joining the Sunday side should get in touch with Ritchie on 07810 304 225.

Shildon remain holders of the County Cup by tech-nicality only after being dumped out of the Durham Challenge Cup by Washing-ton.A hat trick by centre forward, John Butler gave the home side a 3-0 victory.It is the second time this season that Shildon have been comprehensively beaten by the promoted

side, having lost there in the league by 4-2 earlier in the season.Washington, playing into a strong wind in the first half, opened the scoring with their first attack of the game - a free kick which caused defensive chaos in the Shildon box.Shildon were unable to convert the wind into an advantage and instead

Sorry Shildon dumped out of Durham Challenge Cup

struggled to make any clear cut chances - their closest effort coming in the closing moments when the game was already up.Washington showed that they were able to cope equally well with the opposite conditions to the first half when they doubled and then trebled their lead in the second period.If truth be told, it would be generous to suggest that Shildon were as much as a shadow of the side that has won the coveted trophy for the past two seasons. At no point in this game did they display the level of urgency or energy required to progress and were deserv-edly beaten.The Railwaymen will have a chance to avenge the heavy defeats when the same side comes calling on Dean Street this Saturday in a vital league match. Three points in the title race will go some way to softening the disappointment of this cup exit.

A charity entertainment evening will take place on Saturday 30th January at the Elm Road Club in memory of the late Shildon AFC Director, John Hay. There will be contempo-rary dances, a rock band, a charity raffle and much more.Tickets are available at

Elm Road Club or can be purchased by calling 075 166 18789. Tickets cost £4 for adults and £1 for children. Proceeds will go towards Butterwick Hospice Care and Macmillan Cancer Support.Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

John Hay memorial charity event

The committee of Shildon AFC Supporters club will host one of its regular meetings on Friday 5th February when club members are invited to go along and hear the latest update on club activities. Members and non-members who may be interested in joining are welcome to go along. The joining fee for the club is just £2 annually.The meeting will take place from 6.30pm at the Shildon

AFC football ground Social Club in Dean Street and will be followed at 7.30pm by live entertainment in the form of singer, Jacki Hudson of the Hudson Sisters. Entry to both the meeting and the live event afterwards is free.For more information about the Supporters Club, contact Russell on 07538 789464 and for the Social Club, call Norman on 07500 874505.

Supporters’ club meeting

Washington’s Ross Preston beats Ben Wood to the ball as the hosts dump the holders out of the cup. Photo: Tom Clegg.