Wembley dream ends for Shildon
The Wembley dream came to an end in the cruellest fashion for Shildon on Saturday 30th March in front of a packed Dean Street. But the town did itself proud, turning out in force to give the team...
Wacky Easter Workshop
The Young Entertainers’ Wacky Easter Workshop will be taking place once again at Sunnydale Leisure Centre on Wednesday 10th April. A spokesperson said...
Unclaimed raffle prizes
Shildon AFC held a raffle at their home game against Tunbridge Wells on Saturday 30th March, and several prizes have not been claimed. They are 341-345 Orange ticket, 636-640 Yellow...
Cricketers’ spring clean
Shildon Railway Cricket Club’s new season is fast approaching, and in preparation the club has identified the next three Saturdays as ‘Spring Clean Days’. “There are lots of things to be done before...
Durham Tigers take on Whitley Bay
On Saturday 30th March, the Durham Tigers open age team had their first match of the season with a friendly against Whitley Bay Barbarians. The match started with both teams...
Pupils meet knight in shining armour
James Taylor from Thornhill Primary has won a competition to design his perfect walk to school. James wanted to walk to school with a knight in shining armour, and the Local Motion team...
Town pays tribute to Vernon Chapman
Saint John’s Church was packed on Wednesday 27th March, as people from all walks of life came to pay tribute to Vernon Chapman. His key involvements in projects such as...
Reward for help
In April 2012, a lady donated a projector to a charity shop in Shildon. Unfortunately, she had also left a reel of film in the projector. The lady is desperate for the reel’s safe return, as it contains...
PACT meeting raises interesting debate
During last week’s Byerley Ward PACT meeting there were a number of interesting and topical issues discussed. One gentleman mentioned how he had recently been in his house...
Spring into action and recycle
Now that spring is here, it’s a great time for a clear out and if you’re wondering what to do with your unwanted furniture, the County Durham Furniture Forum can help...