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Help shape plans for Bishop’s market Residents in Bishop Auckland are being asked to help shape plans to revitalise the town’s market.Durham County Council is developing a new markets strategy and street trading policy and is seeking the views of residents, shoppers and traders in order to ensure they are taken into account.The strategy is aimed at improving local markets and boosting town centre economies, for example by having more speciality markets, improving access for disabled people, having a wider mix of local traders and increasing customer numbers.At the end of May, Cabinet members agreed to explore the possibility of alterna-tive management arrange-ments in the future for the ten markets currently controlled by the county council.A consultation has been launched, which will run until Thursday, 23rd August

and will look at a wide range of issues relating to markets and street trading.Owen Cleugh, consumer protection manager at Durham County Council, said, “We’re asking people to give us their views so that we can take their feedback into account as we develop the plans.”There are a number of ways people can take part in the consultation.An online survey can be found at www.durham.gov.uk/consultation.An event will be held to enable interested parties, including traders and residents, to look at and feed back on the proposals. This will take place on Tuesday 10th July at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, between 4pm and 9pm.Durham County Council will have its own market stall where people can take part in the consultation. The market stall will be at Bishop Auckland Market on Saturday 28th July.

Top award goes to West Auckland Football Club

West Auckland Football Club has been honoured with a top award to commemorate reaching a Wembley cup final.The Club has received Durham County Council’s, Chairman’s Medal for their outstanding achievement

in reaching the Carlsberg FA Vase Final against their Northern League counter-parts Dunston.While West lost out 2-0 in May’s final, the then chairman of Durham County Council, Cllr Dennis Morgan, felt their magnificent feat

merited the Chairman’s Medal.Due to the club’s hectic schedule leading up to the final, it was not until today that the West Auckland players and officials were able to visit County Hall, Durham to receive their award.Cllr Morgan, said, “It was a wonderful achievement by West Auckland to reach the final at Wembley and this award is fully merited.“They highlighted the great strength of football in this region and the whole of County Durham was rightly proud of their exploits.“I was fortunate enough to attend the final and met people from all over the county many affiliated to other clubs – who for 90 minutes were fervent West Auckland fans.“From the first time you pull on a pair of football boots it’s every boy’s dream to run out at Wembley – the home of football - and for the players of West Auckland it was a dream that turned to reality. The result did not quite go their way, but fingers crossed, they go on and reach the final again next year and win it.”

West Auckland Football Club General Manager, Stuart Alderson (front centre), receives the Chairman’s Medal from Cllr Dennis Morgan watched by the present Durham County Council Chairman, Cllr Linda Marshall, JP along with club officials and guests.

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Carers from Auckland Park Hospital in Bishop Auckland were recently given the chance to take a break from caring for others and to do something for themselves.Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Auckland Park, held an event to give carers some time out from their busy lives to indulge in some relaxation activities during National Carers Week.They were treated to pampering sessions including hand massages, make-up consultation and hair styling, and also had

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A ‘Fabulicious’ event, held at Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield on Sunday 20th May was a complete sell out.Bishop Auckland Community Events hosted the event, at which 120 ladies enjoyed lunch, an afternoon of shopping and a fashion show.

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the opportunity to take part in tai chi, health checks and Wii Fit sessions run by Age UK.Councillor Charlie Kay, Mayor of Bishop Auckland, also visited the event to see the work taking place at the hospital and to talk to service users and carers about their experiences. Councillor Kay said, “Auckland Park is a fantastic hospital with wonderful staff and carers. I wanted to see for myself the excellent services that are provided in the local community and also hear first hand from carers about their experiences.”

Carer’s Week is a UK-wide celebration of the con-tribution carers make to those they care for, and to their local communities.David Gilbert, Community Services Team Manager from Auckland Park Hospital said, “The carers of our service users are so important to us and we wanted to give them a little bit of pampering and time to themselves. Many carers don’t get much free time and we believe it’s very important that they look after their own health and wellbeing, as well as that of the people they care for.”

£1,000 was raised in support of The Star Fund, set up to assist with future developments at The New Endeavour Radiotherapy and Oncology unit at James Cook Hospital for the benefit of cancer patients from South Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire.

Man arrested for attempted murder of PCA man was arrested last week on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was hit by a car during an undercover operation aimed at tackling burglary in Bishop Auckland. The officer, who was in plain-clothes was hit when a motorist appeared to drive directly at him before speeding off, leaving the injured officer on the ground. The 37-year-old officer, who is based in Bishop Auckland, landed on the ground after going over the top of a Vauxhall Vectra. He was taken to University Hospital, North Durham where he was treated for injuries to his

body and legs.Officers pursued the car, arresting a 33-year-old local man on suspicion of attempted murder when the vehicle stopped on Tenters Street. Lee Johnston, landlord at the Tut ’n’ Shive pub, was told about the incident by a friend who rang him to say there was police activity in Westgate Road, which runs behind the pub. He said, “My friend had just left and was talking to the officers when it happened. He said the car drove straight at the officer. The car didn’t stop, it was a hit-and-run. “There was a lot of police

activity and it was not nice to see the officer on the floor. Officers were on the street speaking to people and stopping vehicles a week after a spate of burglaries in the town. Thieves caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage when they targeted Labrokes, in Saddler Street, and Thorntons, in Newgate Street in the early hours of Thursday 19th June. They left empty-handed from Thorntons, but stole a safe from Ladbrokes. Witnesses to the collision, which happened at about 1am, are asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.

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Woodhouse on WednesdayThe next Woodhouse on Wednesday (WoW) meetings will be held on 11th and 18th July. On the 11th, Ann Hunt will give a talk on the Sunderland Empire, while on the 18th, local author, Hazel Stephenson will give a talk about her book, ‘Land Girls

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hits The Living Years, Over My Shoulder and Silent Running, and he has worked with artists including Elton John and Eric Clapton.Pop rock five piece band ‘The Silence’, who have recently toured Europe and recorded in the US, headlined on the opening night, Friday.Kevin Burns, Head of Marketing at Bishop Auckland College, said, “This is our fifth Music and Arts Festival and given the torrential downpours last

Thursday night we had real concerns we would be forced to cancel just hours before the event was due to start.“But despite a few heavy showers on Saturday afternoon the crowds still turned out in their thousands and the sun came out for the headline acts on each of the three nights. Joe McElderry, Paul Carrack, The Silence and all of the other performers put on a great show which the audience clearly enjoyed.”

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Did you know that Bishop Auckland has its own Crime Prevention Officer? And he is keen to make himself known to residents in the town. PC 1813 David Williamson is based in the town and covers Weardale and Teesdale in the bid to tackle crime.PC Williamson encourages residents to contact him for information and help regarding crime prevention, such as making your home secure from theft.He can be contacted by calling 101; extension 6732542 or by email at [email protected].

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School buses damagedTwo mini-buses at King James I Academy were damaged recently - the second time in nine months.Two men were seen entering the grounds between 2.10am and 2.30am on Wednesday 20th June. Spare wheels were

taken from both vehicles.PC Sarah Rooney from Bishop Auckland Police commented, “The cost of repairs to the buses will be significant.”Anyone with information is urged to contact PC Rooney on the non-emergency number, 101.

Twelve people have been arrested during dawn raids on houses in County Durham and Northumbria on the morning of Thursday 5th July.At the time of going to press, the nine men and three women were being held for questioning at police stations in Peterlee, Durham, Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland.The morning's action was carried out under the Sledgehammer banner – Durham Constabulary's ongoing operation to tackle organised crime groups.Ten houses were targeted on the outskirts of Durham City and three in Bishop Auckland, with simul-taneous swoops at four addresses in the Northum-bria Police area.A 36 year-old man at Park Road, Witton Park, was arrested for conspiracy to supply class A drugs;

Twelve arrested in dawn raids

a 26 year-old man at Walker Drive in Bishop Auckland was detained for conspiracy to supply class A drugs; and a 35 year-old man at Gudmunson Avenue in Bishop Auckland was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. A substantial amount of cash was recovered during the raids and searches are ongoing at some of the properties targeted.Acting Neighbourhood Inspector Steve Norris said, “We are determined to tackle organised crime groups across the force area by targeting people who are suspected to be involved in a network of criminal activity.“Today's strike is the cul-mination of a long-running intelligence-led operation, made possible as a result of support from people in our communities.”


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At a handover ceremony at Spice Lounge in Bondgate, Bill Robson was installed as the 93rd President of Bishop Auckland Rotary Club, which was formed back in 1924.Bill congratulated outgoing President Chris Scholtemei-jer on a most successful year and went on to outline some of the aims and activities he has scheduled for 2012 - 2013. Seventy-five people

supported the event, which was also attended by District Governor nominee Jean Thompson.The new President reminded those attending that Rotary's guiding principle is “Service above Self” and that, as a club, they will continue to support local, national and international charities and worthy causes.The President's Charity this year will be the Just say Yes cancer fund.

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Sainsbury’s unveil new local charity partnerA local charity is set to benefit from a year’s fund-raising thanks to Sainsburys Bishop Auckland customers and colleagues. The Chyrelle Addams Cancer Trust has been chosen as Sainsbury’s new Local Charity partner Bishop Auckland for 2012/2013. The announcement comes after the store asked Bishop Auckland customers which local charity they should provide a year’s support to. Customers were able to vote for their favourite local charity between 9th and 23rd May.The partnership officially launched in June and customers can now choose to make a donation in-store. The charity was founded in 2007 and helps anyone affected by cancer, by raising funds to help buy medical equipment for North East Hospitals. Sainsbury’s Bishop Auckland Local Charity partner last year was Butterwick Hospice Care and thanks to customers and colleagues, they raised £5,203.18 for the charity.Sainsbury’s Bishop Auckland Deputy Store Manager, Mark Watson said, “Chyrelle Addams Cancer Trust is such a worthy local cause and

we’re pleased and proud to be supporting it over the next 12 months. We’ll be letting our customers know of our fundrais-ing plans in-store and we hope they can join our colleagues in helping support them”.Trish Greensmith of The Chyrelle Addams Cancer

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James Birdsall will return before the court at Newton Aycliffe on 3rd October after a new trial date was fixed. The 23 year-old, of Lusby Crescent, Bishop Auckland,

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faces charges that on 11th July, in Bishop Auckland, he used threatening words and behaviour with intent to alarm or distress and that this offence was racially aggravated.Town Hall events

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2.30pm and 3.45pm and again between 4.30pm and 7pm.To book, call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk.

The Hilarity Bites monthly Comedy Club will take place at the Town Hall on Friday 20th July from 7.30pm, when winner of ITV’s Show Me The Funny, Patrick Monahan, will be headlining. Tickets are £8 in advance and £10 on the

door.Local author Catherine Edmunds will be launching her new novel, Serpentine, on Wednesday 11th July at 7.30pm. Tickets to this event are free. On Wednesday 18th July, from 8pm, Chris Milner

will be performing his heartfelt style of folk music, which has taken him around the world. He will be supported by duo, Lacewing. Tickets are £8 or £6 for concessions.For more information contact the Town Hall on 01388 602610 or visit www.bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk.

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Joanne Howard, Director of Learning for Performing Arts at King James I Academy, has received a Distinction in the category of Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School for the 2012 Pearson Teaching Awards.Joanne, who was nominated for the award by former student Thomas Wales, was short listed from a record number of nominations and commended for her vibrant approach to teaching and

Back row from left: Jack Piggott, Stephen Elliott, Ashley Booth, Amy Park, Joanne How-ard, Thomas Wales and Academy Governor, Keith Wilkinson. Front: Gail Wilkinson with BATH members Miley and Elsa.

passion for her subject. This accolade is a major achievement, which was celebrated in assembly at the Academy to coincide with ‘Thank a Teacher Day’. Joanne had a surprise visit from Thomas, who returned from university especially to congratulate the teacher that inspired him so much, and she was also joined by current students and two very special members of Bishop Auckland Theatre Hooligans (BATH), the

theatre group for young people that Joanne was once part of and now helps run alongside friend and colleague, Stephen Elliott. Joanne is understandably delighted at her success, saying, “I was incredibly flattered when I heard that Thomas had nominated me for an award; to receive thanks from a student is a fantastic feeling and this recognition is a huge honour. I am absolutely thrilled.”

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Children who attend a Bishop Auckland college’s nursery enjoyed a graduation ball and presenta-tion ceremony as they left to start school this summer.The 37 children, aged four and five, enjoyed the full cap and gown treatment when they were presented with graduation scrolls by Vice Principal Natalie Davison, as more than 100 parents, carers and family members looked on.Nursery manager Jackie Bennett said, “It was a very emotional evening for the staff and families as we have cared for many of these children since they were tiny babies. We are privileged to

Hospital radio team express gratitude for donationsThe team at Auckland Hospital Radio have expressed their thanks to the people and organisa-tions who have helped them after the station was burgled last month. The Station, which broadcasts 24 hours a day to Bishop Auckland Hospital and is entirely run by volunteers, had thousands of pounds worth of equipment stolen during the break-in at their studio complex, but they were not prepared for the group of local residents and organisations who rallied together to replace the equipment, and help the charity. Audio Technica, the company who make some of the stolen microphones, were the first to contact the station and offer a free replacement of broadcast microphones, which could

have cost the station hundreds of pounds. Mr Billy Elliott, a visitor to the hospital, donated a radio microphone and mini-disc machine from his own collection after hearing about the station’s plight. Bishop Auckland Con-servatives provided a cash donation, via Coun-cillors Rowlandson and Richardson, as part of their Member's Initiative Fund, and Bishop Auckland Rotary have expressed an interest in helping the charity. Trustee, Chris Nisbet, said “Members were devastated by the break-in, but have been overwhelmed by the generosity of local residents and organisa-tions. For once presenters do not have enough words to express their gratitude. In a time when things are financially difficult for

everyone it is an amazing response. “We have also been assisted by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in making changes to the studio, and making it more secure. We would like to thank Hospital Management and the Security Team who have not wasted any time in making our members feel safer in the place they love to volunteer their time.”The Charity, which is cel-ebrating its 9th year in the new Hospital, is embarking on its Annual 60 Hour Marathon Broadcast on Friday 6th July. If you wish to know more about Hospital Radio, or wish to join the volunteers, contact Station Chairman, Craig Robinson at [email protected], call 01388 455453 or visit www.ahr.org.uk.

Receiving the cheque from Asda is Chris Read for the ‘A Smile for a Child’ charity and Amy Tickler, local athlete and member of the ‘South Durham Gymnastics Club’

Bishop Auckland’s Asda store recently launched a Chosen by You, Given by Us programme, whereby the supermarket donates £300 to help local school and community projects, charities and causes. Every two months customers and colleagues nominate a cause, then the Asda Colleague Voice Team select three to be placed onto the Store Community Board. Throughout the two month period, customers and colleagues then vote for their choice.

The three chosen for April and May were ‘A Smile for a Child’, which received £200, ‘Auckland Hospital Radio’, which was given £50, and ‘Bishop Auckland College Nursery’ which was also awarded £50.A spokesperson for the store commented, “Asda would like to thank our customers for also contrib-uting to these three causes. The launch has been a huge success.” Check out the Community Board and vote your choice for June / July 2012.

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A Durham club is offering free membership to children under 11 to celebrate its success in receiving a national award for its role in developing a new generation of golfers.Bishop Auckland Golf Club has earned the GolfMark seal of approval for its beginner and child-friend-ly approach to introducing new people to the sport.The club, based in Durham Road, is working hard to make it as easy as possible for people of all ages to give golf a try by running taster sessions for both children and adults.Free weekend coaching is available to juniors thanks to the club’s PGA profes-sional Michael Pilgrim

Barbara Veal, Ladies Captain at Bishop Auckland Golf Club, receives the GolfMark award from Jonathan Ward, County Development Officer for the Durham County Golf Partnership, joined by Anthea Rowntree, PGA professional Michael Pilgrim, Debbie Vaulks and junior members Simon Joyce and Briony Bayles.

Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club is inviting new members to go along to their sessions.“Come down and have a game or get some coaching from our qualified CRB

checked coaches,” said a spokesperson.Sessions take place at Bishop Barrington Sports Centre on Fridays from 7.30pm - 9pm, cost £3 and are open to all ages and abilities.

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with the support of junior liaison officers Phil and Debbie Vaulks.Says club member Anthea Rowntree, “Receiving GolfMark is extremely rewarding for a dedicated team at Bishop Auckland who have invested a great deal of time and effort to meet the stringent standards required.“Achieving GolfMark recognises the club provides a safe and organised environment where staff and volunteers are trained to support the needs of juniors and beginners of all ages.“It shows we are doing things in the right way and the importance we attach to having the right

child protection policies. The club is thinking in a very positive way not only about how it can encourage more juniors, but also how we can help adults start playing or return to golf.”Full details of the free junior membership offer can be obtained by contacting the club secretary on 01388 661618 or by e-mailing [email protected] interested in any of the coaching op-portunities available at Bishop Auckland Golf Club should contact profes-sional Michael Pilgrim on 01388 661618 option 3 or by emailing [email protected].

The Under 10 Aces won the main TATA Steel 9-a-side cup recently.They won all of their group games, triumphing over Bedlington, North Ormsby and Byers Green. In the quarter final they beat Coulby Newham 3-1 and won a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Redcar in the semi.They played South Shields in the final and won 3-0 with goals from Curtis Layfield, Aaron Willoughby and Tom Aldsworth.The Under 12s had a mixed day at All Stars 7-a-side tournament. They won their first game 2-0 against All Star Hawks with goals from Ethan Dixon and Jamie Redfearn. In the second game they lost 3-0 to Farrington Whites, while in the third game they lost 5-1 to Redcar Town. Bishops goal came through Bailey Prudhoe. In the final group game against Ryhope CW everything came right and St. Mary's won 5-0 with goals from Jack Blacklock, Ethan Dixon and a hat trick from Adam Dobson.The Under 16s had an eventful start to their week in the Barcelona Junior cup with a mix-up with their

bus which was taking them to their games. They ended up with the Barcelona F.C. 1st team bus to take them and then had a great first game with a 1-0 win over Spanish side Plan Marcet, with a great goal from James Lupton. This was followed by three more games against Spanish and Brazilian sides. Check www.basmj.com and www.barcelona-cup.com to keep up to date with results.St Mary’s last season Under 10 Devils are now playing at Under 11s and had two great wins over the weekend, starting with a 4-1 triumph over Darlington Spraire Lasses, with goals from player-of-the-match Charlotte Lowes (2), and Beth Black (2). The second game was a 7-0 win over Hebburn with goals from player-of-the-match Lauren Black (2), Charlotte Lowes (4), and Beth Black.The Under 15 Angels had a great weekend and won the McKinley Park Cup competition at Redcar by getting through to the final and beating Nunthorpe 2-0, with two goals from Bianca Owens.

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