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Skills maintained through work with British film ‘star’!At Locomotion, the National Railway Museum at Shildon Trainees working alongside local volun-teers in the Conservation Workshop at the museum at Shildon are learning specialist heritage skills. Their training will ensure that a new generation has the knowledge and ex-perience to preserve the region’s industrial history, and they are not just working with any old loco-motive, they are currently working on a British ‘film star’ from the classic 1970 film The Railway Children.The Engineering Heritage Skills Trainees are support-ed by the Heritage Lottery Fund under the ‘Skills for the Future’ programme. They, working alongside the Workshop Manager and Museum Volunteers on the guest locomotive, GWR No. 5775, which will be transformed back into its famous on-screen livery.The restoration work began early this summer and will

be followed by the locomo-tive going on display at the museum in October, once the restoration project is completed. It will remain on display until early 2015.George Muirhead, Museum Manager at Locomo-tion said, “Restoration projects bring life to the activity at the museum - offering something new to see, providing a deeper understanding to visitors

to the museum of how vehicles are preserved and restored. In the case of No. 5775 it is great to have a locomotive that is visually familiar to a very wide audience and is not only representative of railway heritage but also a much loved classic film”.Andie Harris, Learning and Skills Manager, North of England Civic Trust, Manager of the Engineering Heritage Skills Initiative (EHSI) Skills for the Future Pro-gramme said, “It is vital that the skills required to ensure the future of our heritage are maintained. The trainees based at the National Railway Museum, Shildon have an exciting opportunity to be part of the restoration project on a locomotive that is held dear in so many people’s hearts”.As work is underway the museum is still looking to recruit more volunteers with skills/experience in light engineering/cosmetic restoration work to help with the No. 5775 res-toration project. If you are interested, please contact the museum on 01388 771439 or email locomotion@nrm.org.uk. Visit www.nrm.org.uk/locomotion for further information.

Charity garden partyOrganisers of a church garden party are hoping for good weather so they can host a delightful summer’s afternoon replete with refreshments, stalls and entertainment on Saturday 23rd August.One of the organisers warmly invited visitors, saying, “Come along and support Saint John’s Church and the Town Mayor’s Charities”.There is something for all the family to enjoy.

Lanchester Brass Band, which regularly wows the crowds at the Durham Miners’ Gala, will be per-forming in the Church Garden where the stalls, crafts, refreshments and much more will be accessible. While younger attendees may prefer to have a go on the bouncy castle or have their face painted.The event runs from 12noon until 4.00pm in the church grounds.

Protect your bikeLocal residents can make their bikes easier to identify in case of theft by having their bikes marked and registered free of charge at Sunnydale Leisure Centre on Wednesday 20th August from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Police officers say that the ease of identifying stolen bikes makes them easier to recover and acts as a deterrent to would-be thieves.

A police spokesperson said, “Easy identification means that cycles can be quickly reunited with their rightful owners and thieves can be quickly arrested and brought to justice. “Property marking also deters would be thieves in the first place by increasing their chances of being arrested and by making the cycle harder to sell on.”

GWR No. 5775 arrived at Locomotion on 22nd May, 2014. Restoration work is now underway.

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In Memoriam Birthdays

ClassifiedsAll about local people...

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4th Brownies

Acknowledgements

Janet Stephenson

Muriel Crusher

Bosco

John (Jack) Stainthorpe

90 years young, Son. Have a wonderful day.

Granda Jack

Sienna Dunn

Geoffrey Brown14th August 2003

Life seemed to mean so much before

It’s not important anymoreThe strength to face

the daily tasksTill I am with you

is all I ask

Love,Sheila

17th August

Jim WoodAugust 12th 1997

My dad, my hero, my best mate.

Love and miss you,Sandra & Alan

Happy 50th birthday, Janet

Love Mam, Dad, Gary, Garry, Christopher, Carly & Mark

x x x x x x x x

12th August

Happy 90th birthday

Lots of love,Natalie, Jack & Luis

(Sugs & Dune)

1 today16-8-14

Birthday wishes to our special little princess.

Love you lots,Nana & Grandad.

x x xLove, Ann, Gordon, Ian, Val

& Sue

Nixon Ryleigh12th August

Happy 10th Bday to our biggest princess

Love you loadsfrom

Mam, Dad, Jamie & Sistersx x x x

Hankey14/8/1954

60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations, Mam & Dad

love fromChristine, Steven, Adam,

David & Dominicx x x

Birthdays

Sienna Dunn

Happy 1st birthday, sweetheart

We love you loads,

Sienna Dunn

Happy 1st birthdayto our beautiful niece & cousin.

All our love,Aunty Danielle,

Uncle Gavin & Oliviax x

16th August

16th August

In Memoriam

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In Heaven, that happy life.

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Janet Stephenson17th August

Happy 50th birthday, Janet.

Love Mam, Dad, Gary, Garry, Christopher, Carly & Mark

x x x x x x x x

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Anniversaries

Maureen would like to thank family, friends, neighbours for their

sympathy at this very sad time, it really helped me. For Mandy, David,

Debra, John, and especially Robbie, the ministers at the Methodist Church and also

all the doctors and staff at Hallgarth Surgery and

Gillian, Ian and family, for the catering, and Elm Road

Club staff.

The family of the late Muriel Crusher would like to thank everybody for the support,

kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent bereavement. With special thanks to Colin and

the Cooperative funeral team, David Tomlinson, for a thoughtful service, and Holly Lodge, for their care during

Muriel’s last weeks.

On behalf of 4th Shildon Brownies I would like to say a big thank you to Shildon AFC Supporters Club for

their kind donation of £100, presented to us on Friday

18th July.Carrol Roe

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We are looking to enhance the service we provide at the Shildon Civic Hall and now have a vacancy for a Bar and Catering Assistant. At certain times this post is expected to take on additional duties in the absence of the duty

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The post holder will be contracted to 16 hours per week which includes evenings and weekends and you will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. The post will involve working as part of a small team to

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Application forms are available from Shildon Town Council, Council Offices, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, Co.

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The Town Crier invites readers to join us on our annual coach trip to Bury Market on Saturday 29th November.The market, which was es-tablished in 1444, houses over 300 stalls selling everything from food and drinks, to electronic goods and clothing.As well as its sheer size, the market is famed for the products on sale in its Fish and Meat Hall, with black pudding and More-combe Bay potted shrimp among the renowned spe-cialities.Readers may also be interested in riding the rails of the nearby East

Lancs Railway, which has a station within a ten minute walk of the market.The heritage railway will be running Santa Specials trains, which will be visited by Father Christ-mas, and will feature a brass band and carol singing on the train. The fare for the trip is £12.50, pick up times and locations are to be confirmed and will be published at a later date.To book your place, phone Les on (01388) 775896. Tickets for the East Lancs Railway must be bought separately in advance at www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk.

The popular W&M Butchers, one of hundreds of stalls featured at Bury Market.

Jonathan Anderson, formerly of Henry Street and now resident in Ruby Street, Shildon, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court to face a charge of failing to comply with the requirements of a community order, made at Darlington Magistrates’

Court, in September 2013, by failing to attend for unpaid work on two days in June and July.The court heard that the 19 year old was suffering from anxiety and depres-sion, relating to childhood experiences and was on medication.

Sentenced to supervisionThe court agreed to the withdrawal of the charge of breaching the order, due to the difficulties in its completion. The order was revoked and Anderson was resentenced for a public order matter to six months supervision by the Probation Service.

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Guide to a new startHelp is at hand for young people in County Durham looking for training or apprenticeships.The One Point ‘Start Today’ campaign is being launched in time for students receiving their exam results and is a guide to what opportunities are available in the area.All the latest informa-tion on vacancies will be in schools as well as online at www.help4teens.

co.uk/start. One Point personal advisors are also available to offer information, advice and guidance to young people who are unsure about their future career paths.A similar initiative, which was launched in January this year, was successful in signing-up more than 300 young people to training and apprenticeship schemes.Chris Peverall, One Point

service manager, Durham County Council, said, “There are a vast range of local opportunities on offer. We urge young people, aged 16 to 19 and not in education, training or employment to check out our information online or contact one of our expert advisors.”For further information or to contact a One Point personal advisor, ring 03000 261 111.

This week in History

20 August 1989

Gunman Michael Ryan kills 14 in Berkshire, Hunger-ford, rampage.

At least 30 people died when a pleasure cruiser, packed with young party-goers, and a barge collided on the River Thames.

19 August 1987

South Africa was been barred from taking part in the 18th Olympic Games in Tokyo, over its refusal to condemn apartheid.

August 196418

Allied nations celebrate VJ Day. Japan surren-dered to the Allies after almost six years of war.

15 August 1945 16 August 1977

Rock and roll ‘king’ Elvis Presley, whose singing and style revolutionized popular music in the 1950s, died, aged 42.

President of the USA Bill Clinton admitted having an inappropriate rela-tionship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.

August 199817

Sports AliveA free, fun-packed activity afternoon will take place in Hackworth Park from 1.00pm - 4.00pm on Wednesday 20th August.The sporting events include football, cricket, golf and tennis. There will also be music and a space to dance.

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enjoy a cuppa or buy a few homemade cakes? The organisers would love to see you”. Also, on the 3rd Thursday of each month, there is going to be a monthly Shoppers’ Service which will follow the coffee morning at 11.00am.

Speaking about the new Shoppers’ Service, a spokesperson for the church said, “This short time of fellowship together lasting 15 minutes will give busy people the opportunity for quiet reflection so if you can’t make Church on a Sunday or don’t want to come to a full Church Service, why not come and join us you will be warmly welcomed”.

Wilfred Swinbank, a resident at Holly Lodge Care Home, has painted a picture to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the 1st World War, which started on the 4th August.Wilfred also wrote a small note about World War One and is displayed alongside

his excellent painting. The picture is taking pride of place in a prime location in the home, the coffee shop, where visitors and residents can easily see it. A spokesperson for Holly Lodge said, “We are all very proud of Wilf’s work he is obviously very talented”.

Resident’s painting evokes WWI

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Charge withdrawnJohn Kirkwood, aged 31, of Stanley Street, Close House, was due to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magis-trates’ Court, with an ap-plication to amend the re-quirements of a suspended

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No plea enteredDarren Harper, of Spencer Street, Eldon Lane, entered no plea at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court and matters were sent to the Crown Court Durham, where the 25 year old will appear on 20th August.It is alleged that between 19th December 2013 and 3rd January 2014, he entered premises in Tow Law, as a trespasser and stole therein, fixtures and fittings to the value of £29,213.The court heard that

Wheatley Grange Farm was unoccupied but regu-larly checked by a property management company. During a site visit, the rear patio door was found to have been forced open and items, including a fully fitted kitchen, had been removed. The defendant’s fingerprints were found at the scene but in police interview, he denied that he had ever been at the premises. Harper was released on unconditional bail.

Byerley Road Pre-school continues to impress Ofsted

Byerley Road Pre-school in Scott Street, Shildon, was once again judged to meeting the needs of all its children when it achieved a ‘good’ grade in all areas when Ofsted inspectors visited the preschool last month.Inspectors found that the school’s children develop confidence and independ-ence, enabling them to make good progress in all areas of learning and de-velopment. Children’s care, well-being and safeguard-ing were also deemed to be good.Ofsted’s report stated that all practitioners in the preschool are enthusiastic and develop a good under-standing of the children in their care. The school’s continuous assessment of the children’s progress is

said to enable the school to support its children further. The quality of teaching at the institution is good, with a wide range of stimulating resources and effective support.Partnerships with parents, carers and other agencies involved with the children’s development are good and, where some children may need additional support and help, this will be initi-ated.The leadership and man-agement of the preschool were also rated as good. The management team are said to be supportive of and accessible to practitioners, and they provide good opportunities for profes-sional development. The management team and the practitioners show a good understanding of planning

for children’s learning and making assessments of how the children are progressing towards early learning goals, and there are clear systems in place to support the children’s progress.Susan Calvert, registered provider, said “We are all delighted to have been awarded ‘Good’ rating once again. It shows we have a proven track record of maintaining a high quality of care and education for all the children we have in our pre-school. All our practitioners are dedicated to the children so this result is an excellent reflection of their hard work”.To read Ofsted reports on Byerley Road Pre-school or any of the town’s other schools, visit www.ofsted.gov/inspection-reports.

Activities at LocomotionLocomotion is inviting visitors to come along and take part in two fun family activities in the next few days.The first activity, which is on Sunday 17th August, will see the museum receive a visit from the popular CBeebies character. Tree Fu Tom will be leaving his home and Treetopolis to visit the museum and to see his young fans. He will be making appearances at 11.00am, 12noon, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm. Families will also be able to make mementos of the occasion by taking part in free arts and crafts activities, for example they

can ‘make a leaf’ door sign for bedrooms.On Monday 18th August the museum has the Mixed Traffic trains theme day. At this event visitors can enjoy a craft activity where they design their own train, choosing whether to have wagons or carriages, or something else. The activity day aims to be to be both fun and educational. A spokesper-son said, “It helps children understand the many roles of the train in moving both goods and people on the railways, the types of cargo that they carry and how they are moved around in the wider world”.

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Ron Hogg, Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has launched the second round of this year's Community Safety Fund.Local organisations and groups across County Durham, particularly those from the voluntary and community sector, are invited to submit bids of up to £20,000.Submitted applications will need to demonstrate that they support policing pri-orities, which include:Tackling anti-social behav-iour• Tackling the harm

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munity groups, large and small, who collectively do a significant amount of good work for the benefit of their communities throughout County Durham and Darlington."The Community Safety Fund is now open for bids. For further information about policing priorities, the Community Safety Fund, or for an application form visit: www.durham-pcc.gov.uk; alternatively you can call the office on 03000 264629. All applications must be received by Monday 1st September.

Summer Crafts at Shildon Library are proving to be very popular and will continue throughout the summer holidays.The most recent session took place on Thursday 14th August when participants

made Phoenix Puppets. The library will have Summer Craft Sessions, all beginning at 2.15pm, on Tuesday 19th August, Thursday 21st August, Tuesday 26th August and Thursday 28th August.

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Church View Residential Home in South Church is holding a Summer Fair on Saturday 23rd August, from 1pm till 4pm. There will be bouncy

castles, a tombola, bric-a-brac, face painting and other stalls. “Everyone is welcome to come along,” said a spokesperson.

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Warrant issued again John Mead, of Garbutt Street, Shildon, again failed to attend Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court and a warrant, without bail, was issued for his arrest. On 30th July, the 61 year

old had failed to attend the court and a similar warrant had been issued. Mead faces a charge that, on 18th March, he stole goods valued at £2, from Poundland, in Bishop Auckland.

Homing SocietyOld Shildon Homing Society liberated their birds at 9.00am on Saturday 9th August in Thoresby Hall, situated near Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, which is roughly a hundred miles from Shildon.The first bird was back

home at 10.52am. The bird, which belonged to M. M. Peacock and T. & J. Brown, clocked an average speed of roughly 51.5 m.p.h. Birds belong-ing to J. B. Younghusband finished in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th, with one of Gary Bros’ pigeons finishing 5th.

Places on the workshops are limited, and children under 8 years of age must be ac-companied by an appropri-ate adult. To book your place for the craft sessions, call Shildon Library on 03000 269526.

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Shildon Alive! - a Saint John’s Church project - saw Hackworth Park come to life with over 60 children, mams and grandparents on Wednesday. Supported by Shildon Town Council, the ‘Farm Bus’ came to call, complete with a sheep, a pig, and numerous hens and ducks. The children were encouraged to discover the animal life that is always present in the park, and butterflies, spiders and bugs were observed and identified.Four year old Sapphire, holding up her collector’s

pot complete with resident ground beetle, beamed with pride as it was identified, whilst brother Calvin hunted in vain for ‘really big butterfly’. Torrential rain hit in the middle of the afternoon and the children crammed into the rest house and onto the bus. Shildon Alive! volunteers were kept busy churning out hotdogs and Revd. David thanked them all for their commitment and for making a wettish Wednesday afternoon into a memory the children will cherish.

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Shildon AFC kept up their fantastic start to the season when they travelled to Dunston UTS on Tuesday 12th August and, following a 4-0 win against Billingham at the weekend, won 4 – 2. Dunston were ahead after only 5 minutes when a 35 yard cross come shot from Danny Halliday went over Keith Finch and into the back of the net. Shildon started slowly but got stronger as the half wore on. After finding their rhythm, they levelled on 35 minutes with a great team move that was finished off by Mark Hudson.Half Time: Dunston ATS 1 Shildon AFC 1.Five minutes after the break a brilliant 4 man move

ended with Shildon’s Paul Connor firing low into the bottom corner. Moments later a fierce effort from Mark Hudson skimmed the bar. On 76 minutes a Hudson cross from the left found Carl Jones who headed powerfully over the keeper to make it 3 – 1. The goal was a carbon copy of one he scored against Billingham on Saturday. Shildon were in control and playing attractive passing football and deservedly made it 4-1 with another great team effort which was finished off by man of the match, Mark Hudson, who finished the move by hammering the ball in off the post. However, a minute later Dunston got

Railwaymen carry momentumtheir 2nd of the night when Andy Bulford turned and fired into the far corner. Right at the end Ben Wood was unlucky not to score Shildon’s fifth when his shot hit the post.Final Score: Dunston ATS 2 Shildon AFC 4.After the match manager Gary Forrest said, “A good all round team per-formance. Dunston are a physical side and don’t give you time to settle, but after a slow start we were in control most of the game. Two games played 8 goals for and 2 goals against isn’t bad”.Shildon are expecting a big crowd when they take on Crook Town in the FA Cup on Saturday 16th August.

Independent members sought for Police and Crime PanelMembers of the public in our area are being invited to play a key role in reducing crime and improving community safety in the Durham and Darlington area.Following the election of Ron Hogg as County Durham and Darlington’s first Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in 2012, the Police and Crime Panel was established to provide an independ-ent voice on plans and decisions made by the commissioner. The panel is currently looking for two members of the public from Darlington and County Durham to join the panel from 1st November 2014 until 31st April 2017.The panel is made up of seven representatives from Durham County Council, the host authority, three representatives from Darlington Borough Council and two members of the

public. The PCC is responsible for setting the priorities and resources for Durham Con-stabulary, as well as sup-porting other community safety activities across the region.The commissioner is required to consult with the panel on his plans and budget for policing, as well as the level of council tax and the appointment of a chief constable. The role of panel members is important, and can be de-manding – with the typical commitment expected to average one day a month, including preparation time. Panel members will receive all appropriate training and can claim rea-sonable travel expenses. Meetings are usually held during normal working hours at various locations within County Durham and the Darlington unitary

authority.Applications are welcomed from across County Durham Application forms for are available by contacting Durham County Council’s Legal and Democratic Services on 03000 269 702, via durhampolice-andcrimepanel@durham.gov.uk or in writing to Ian Croft, Senior Committee Services Officer, Legal and Democratic Services, County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL. The closing date for applications is 5th September 2014.

Two Starsby Georgia Simpson, Burnie Gardens

There were once two stars spinning round each otherDestined never to be together,

One day they broke the rules and kissed,

There was a big explosion the universe was created,Their love was stronger

than anything,Them two stars are me

and youBecause our love is true.

Poetry Corner

Budding poet Georgia, 12, got the idea of submitting ‘Two Stars’ to The Town Crier from her mother, Debra Simpson, and wrote it out, in our Office, from memory.

Calvin and sister Sapphire get ready for the bug hunt in Hackworth Park.

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More misery for cricketersShildon Railway Cricket Club endured another miserable weekend as the weather, on-field perfor-mance and a lack of com-mitment by some players, combined to leave the club at a low ebb. The first team entertained Whiteleas and Harton at the Sportsfield, in the Durham Cricket League Division 2 match and started brightly against the promotion con-tenders. Having put the visitors into bat, Chris Young (4-28) soon had the batsmen in trouble but the innings was rescued from 20 for 3 by a fine knock of 83 by R.McRae and the South Shields outfit declared at 183 for 9. The young Shildon side found little in response and extras was the top score with 14 in the wretched total of 75 all out.On Friday evening, the boys in pink, Shildon Locos, had a wasted journey to Durham, when the F15 game was abandoned, due to heavy rain, without a ball being bowled. Sadly, the second team had to concede their league match on Saturday, as it could not raise a team, owing to the unavailability of players, due to holiday and football commit-

ments. “This is extremely worrying, as well as costly and embarrassing,” said a more than disappointed chairman, John Brennan. “It’s sad to say that some of our players showed a lack of commitment by not making themselves availa-ble for selection and it was disappointing that several juniors failed to grasp the opportunity to step up and play at the senior level, which would have given them vital experience. “The football season has always impinged upon our own season, but it seems to be getting longer and longer and therefore a bigger problem. We will now have to face a league fine and pay our oppo-nent’s expenses, which will be in total at least £165 and could be as much as £325. We just can’t afford to do this and there are still four more weekends of cricket to be played,” he added dejectedly. On Friday evening, “the boys in pink”, Shildon Locos, are at home to Crook in the final game of the F15 competition and Saturday sees the 2nd team at home to Langley Park, with the first team making the trip to Langley in the league fixtures.

On Thursday 7th August Cameron Stainsby, Ryan Watson and Chloe Fairclough headed to the Trail Race at Preston Park in Stockton. Cameron headed home in 1st position in a time of 7.38, Ryan took 2nd Position in a time of 8.02 and Chloe was first female Under 11 finisher and 8th overall in 8.42. The same three took part in Hackworth parkrun number 74 on Saturday 9th August. Cameron raked in another first place finish in a time of 19.22 followed by Ryan in 4th position in a time of 21.24. Chloe recorded her 11th parkrun record on her 11th birthday finishing in 5th position and achieving a course best and female 11-14 record of 21.28. Also coming back after a long period of injury Ethan Edwards finished a superb 6th place in 21.31. Steve Minns represented the club's Senior group finishing in 16th place with 24.36 and fellow Senior Group member Hazel Johnson was this week’s nominated tail runner. On Sunday 10th August Shildon members turned out in force to compete in the Darlington 10k

Early on weather condi-tions were ideal but the threat of rain was all too real and, although it held off for most of the race, rain began to fall as Shildon members started to cross the finish line.First home for the club in 6th place was Kate Avery. Fresh from her 4th place finish in the 10,000mtrs at the Commonwealth Games Kate smashed the women's course record in a time of 33.05Next over the line for Shildon was an on form David Beadle in a new PB time of 41.57. Elizabeth Wood was third home for the team in 44.15 and whilst not achieving a 10k PB she did manage to knock almost 3 minutes off her previous best Darling-ton 10k time. Unperturbed by the rain Steve Minns sped across the line in 44.57 followed by Andrew Griffiths in 45.23 (PB) Ian Rudge 46.30 (PB) and Andrew Green in 47.26. Gary Bainbridge and Philip Crow managed PB's with times of 49.10 and 49.50 respectively. Hazel Jonhson raced along the High Row to claim a new Personal Best time of 49.24.

Jean-Pierre Hupin was next clocking in at 51.20 and less than a minute later Nicola Dent strode across finish line in a PB time 52.12 with Shannon Ross not far behind in 53.38. A continually improving Helen Race lived up to her name and raced over the line to claim a new PB of 54.08. As the rain continued to fall Kev Thornton cruised home in 57.00 minutes dead. Rounding off Shildon's contingent of runners with some excellent times were Natalie Green in 65.50, Andrea Lowery 68.03 and Sarah Tilley also 68.03Shildon Running & Athletic Club is open to anyone from the age of 8 upwards. If you are interested in joining the club then please come along for a free try-out session. For details of club nights and times to suit your age group please check out our website www.shildonrun-ning.co.uk or email secre-tary@shildonrunning.co.uk.Hackworth parkrun is open to everyone, is free to enter and takes place each Saturday morning starting at 9:00am prompt. To register simply go to www.parkrun.org.uk.

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Shildon Running and Athletics Club braved the weekend’s harsh weather to complete a 10k run in Darlington