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INDEXPage 2: Useful & Trade Telephone Numbers & New InclusionsPage 3: Womens Institute & Heritage CentrePage 4: News from the Pews, Flower Class & Friendship Link Page 5: News from the Methodists, Church Services, Village Voices & 100 Club LotteryPage 6: Parish Council MinutesPage 7: Parish Council Minutes continued Page 8: Parish Council Minutes continued & Parish CouncillorsPage 9: Parish Council Minutes continuedPage 10: Upcoming Village Events & Community Centre EventsPage 11: Dun Cow EventsPage 12: Low Barnes Nature ReservePage 13: Low Barnes Nature Reserve continued, DCC Mobile Library & Community Centre Live MusicPage 14: Cricket Club Page 15: Allotment AssociationPage 16: Primary School Booklet, Village Show News & Carpet BowlsPage 17: Witton School Event, New Pathway & Village Fair 2019Page 18: CrosswordPage 19: Quiz, Community Association Raffle, Mobile Post Office & Monthly Coffee MorningsPage 20: Crossword Solution & Quiz Answers

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Summer is well and truly here with some great weather. Let us hope it is going to continue throughout the school holiday, and in to the Autumn.

Unfortunately, the hot weather has not been kind to my lawn which looks like straw, but the flowers are adding some great colours.

Ideal weather for playing cricket. There is an article in this edition of the Witton Word about how the village’s Cricket Club is performing this season. Why not pay a visit to the cricket ground and see for yourself how our village cricket team is playing on a Saturday afternoon, when they are playing at home.

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Did you know?There are around 6,000 different species of ladybirds: yellow, orange & red with black spots.

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DOWN - 1 Cider With Rosie. 2 alcopop. 3 made. 4 fertile. 5 elastic. 6 sups. 7 vertigo. 8 intermittently. 14 alloy. 15 knave. 19 abolish. 20 fiancée. 21 raiment. 22 species. 26 stag. 27 beta.

There have been recent changes in our village. Councillor Olive Wilson has been elected as the Chairman for the Parish Council, and she is already making changes. You could go to a parish Council meeting and see how the changes are working.

The Community Association are loosing their Chairman, Jack Collins, in the next few days as he moves closer to his family. Jack will be a big miss. Not only did he chair the Association, but he used to organise the Village Fayre until his wife was taken ill. Jack also was the Editor of the Witton Word for the first fifty editions. Thank you Jack for your contribution to our village, it has proved to be invaluable.

The Victoria public house has changed management. We now have George Hall managing the Victoria, and I hear he is making changes. Let’s hope he makes a success of the pub.

If you want to make an announcement you can place it in the Witton Word at no cost if you live in the village. The same applies if you want to advertise a household item.

Have you an idea how we can improve the Witton Word, or you think of an idea that will be beneficial to the village, or you disagree with something in the village, write or email THE EDITOR, Witton Word, 15 The Towers, Witton Le Wear DL14 0AD, or email [email protected]. Provide your name, email address, or postal address so we can reply.

Play your part in makingour village, an even better place to live.

1 In which 1942 film does a rabbit called Thumper appear?2 The adjective caprine refers to which animal?3 Which South African golfer is nicknamed The Big Easy?4 From which Indian estate did vindaloo curries originate?5 What colour is the wax rind of Edam cheese?6 In golf how many players are there in a Ryder Cup team?7 A black swan appears on which of Australia’s state flags?8 Which English Rugby League is nicknamed the Vikings?9 Which form of hereditary title was created by James 1 of England?10 The resort of Southsea is a suburb of which English city?11 Dundee and Genoa are versions of what sort of food?12 The epidermis is the outer layer of which organ of the body?13 Which British artist was born in Bradford in July 1937?14 In which bay does the River Ganges flow? 15 How is a bowler hat known in the US? 16 What is the term for the young of a goat?17 Of what items is osteology a study? 18 What two fruits flavour the drink 7up?

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DisclaimerThe Editor of this publication does not accept any responsibility for any of the articles, excluding the Editor’s letter, and the Parish Council accepts no responsibility for any of the articles, excluding those generated by the Parish Council or the Parish Councillors. The Editor and the Parish Council will not accept liability or responsibility for third party content in this publication.

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Boots Chemists, 8 North Terrace, Crook01388 762726

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Witton Le Wear Primary School01388 488350CHURCHES

St Philip and St James Parish Church01388 768898

Methodist Chapel01388 205319

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WITTON WORD NEW INCLUSIONSCommencing in the next edition of the Witton Word, we will be including a section for announcements that residents of the village want to share with those living in the village.

These announcements will be free of charge for Witton Le Wear residents.

Births Birthdays Coming of AgeEngagements Marriages Deaths Obituaries In Memoriam Eulogies Acknowledgements

MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGSThe monthly coffee mornings have been a major success and have been raising money for the Community Association. Why not come along and join us for cakes, coffee or tea, juice

for children and a chance to catch up on local news.

There will be a box for donations of tins, dried foods and other items to be donated for the local Food Bank at Woodhouse Close.

The next two coffee mornings will be held: Tuesday 7th August & Tuesday 4th September 10.30am - 12midday in the Community Centre

Please note the coffee morning is the second Tuesday in January.

If transport is a problem, we can arrange for a car to come and collect you and take you home again. Please contact Anne Yuill, 01388 488376

or Edith Whalley 01388 488136.

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JUNE - We had quite a bit of planning to do at this month’s meeting as we have several events scheduled over the next couple of months.

First of all we are going on a walk on 23rd June around Tunstall reservoir, followed by a meal in Wolsingham.Then we are going on a bus trip to Wallington Hall on 29th June, calling at Kirk Harle on the way for coffee & shopping.

Then on 14th July we are having a coffee morning. As well as coffee and cakes there will be a craft display with some items for sale, a scarf sale and bottle tombola. All are welcome to this event so please come and join us.

Our speaker was Ruth Smith who works for the Waste & Recycling team at County Durham. Her very informative talk covered a range of facts, such as Durham sends less than 1% of its rubbish to landfill now and 43% is recycled, composted or re-used. She explained that by recycling just one drink can a TV can be powered for 4 hours, so every little bit helps. She explained what can, and can’t, be recycled and to our horror we discovered that we are all making mistakes! Hopefully her talk & the leaflets she gave us will rectify this.VOT: Mrs Gordon.

JULY CROSSWORD Answers on back page

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JULY - Mrs Haworth welcomed Mrs Alderson, County Chairman, members and friends to our annual Dutch Auction event.

Mrs Alderson had brought the certificate for coming second in the Spring Council meeting competition.

Business was kept to a minimum so that we could get on with the main purpose of the evening. There were reminders for our coffee morning on 14th July, with

WOMENS INSTITUTE NEWS

THANK YOUCan I thank everyone who attended and contributed to the W.I. Coffee Morning

on Saturday 14th July. We made an excellent £441-00.

Many, many thanks.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 5th September at 7-15 in the Methodist school room.

New members very welcome.

Christina Haworth. (President)

THE HERITAGE CENTRE IN WITTON LE WEARSunday 24th June saw the opening of the Witton le Wear Heritage Centre currently situated in St Philip and St James Parish Church. There are two focuses of the current exhibition ‘Within Living Memory’ and ‘Education in Witton le Wear’. Both these projects are in early days, but we need your help to tell us your stories and recollections. During July we have been open Wednesdays and Sundays 2 - 4pm and during August we will be open on Sunday afternoons 2 - 4pm.

We are also happy to open on request if you or anyone you know would like to see the exhibition or add some information. This project will only be as good as the new information we are given. Please help us increase our archive.

More information from Anne Yuill, Angela Dingle, Tim Atkins, Yvonne Marriott, Edith and Mike Whalley, or Freda Kirton or just come along. Everyone welcome and ideas even more welcome.

Next month’s meeting is our annual Dutch Auction – always an enjoyable night with pie & peas and plenty of laughs.

Marilyn Gordon, Secretary.

requests for scarves, crafts, bottles & cakes. The bottles are for a bottle tombola and the crafts will be on display with some for sale. Scarves will be for sale at £1each.This is an open event – everyone is welcome

We had a very enjoyable outing to Wallington Hall last week, stopping off at Kirk Harle craft shops on the way. Some members also went on a walk around Tunstall Reservoir a few days earlier. The weather was lovely for both these events.

We then got on with our auction, with Mrs Kershaw & Wardle acting as auctioneers. As always they conducted the event with humour & the time passed quickly. It was soon time for our pie & peas supper after which the remaining items were sold. It was a very enjoyable evening, concluding with Mrs Haworth thanking our auctioneers for their input.

Marilyn Gordon, Secretary.

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ACROSS 1 March off before obnoxious display of attractive offers (5,9) 9 Decried fighting in third game of best of three? (7) 10 Hopin’ to find something for the pain (7) 11 Some polypropylene is substandard (4) 12 Fund for young Tom (5) 13 Little child needs strength, it’s said (4) 16 Force one may chiefly associate with Heartbeat (7) 17 Study with class and fit in (7) 18 Forestall Anne Boleyn’s fate? (4,3) 21 Vicar, is it? Call again (7) 23 Old boy wants old pound coin from the past (4) 24 It enables you to visit several stations (5) 25 Present the woman with accolade finally (4) 28 One curtailed diction strangely – that’s stupid (7) 29 English supporter is first to tackle poet (7) 30 They will take on big guns at start of bestselling book (3,5,6)

DOWN 1 Novel – old, weird Christie novel (5,4,5) 2 Drink with a trainee policeman before work (7) 3 Manufactured cheese turns up (4) 4 Rich trifle excited oriental (7) 5 Elected leader finally in charge is able to keep in shape (7) 6 Drinks up on board ship (4) 7 Mounting fear? (7) 8 From time to time bury glove by telly, oddly (14) 14 Friend acquires ring of bronze perhaps (5) 15 Rogue found in part of church when speaking (5) 19 To get rid of a slob, I changed hospital (7) 20 Intended to provide funds, lacking new opening for enterprise (7) 21 Tire man out making clothing (7) 22 Kind that is wearing glasses (7) 26 Small label for men only (4) 27 Bishop meets one Greek character or another (4)

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WITTON SCHOOL 50TH EVENTWOW! The Early Years Team at Witton-le-Wear Primary School would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make our fundraising Race Night a massive success. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our Witton family & community! We successfully raised £1344.90! Thanks to Barclays Bank “Prize Match Funding” we will receive another £1000, giving us a grand sum of £2344.90 to help us purchase furniture and equipment for our new nursery, arriving September 2018!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank:Russell Race Nites for providing the entertainment,

Castle Bank Butchers for the delicious pies (kindly served by Helen Taylor & family),The Horse Sponsors and Our Race Sponsors:

1. MSD Building Services2. The Victoria Public House3. Lisa Fletcher4. Deneside Heating Services Ltd5. Clemutsons Pharmacy6. Oliver & Sophie Hammond7. Lisa Fletcher

We also had a fantastic fundraising raffle! Many thanks to the generosity of those who kindly donated one of our many amazing prizes!

Alnwick Garden Family Ticket Adventure Valley Family TicketThe Crowne Plaza Afternoon Tea x2 Under-siege Paintballing x10

The Oven Cleaner Voucher The Dairy Barn Afternoon TeaThe Weardale Railway Family Ticket The Burn Sunday Lunch x2 Voucher

Sainsbury’s Voucher Queen B Hair & Beauty VoucherBarber Bar Voucher Chamber’s Butchers Voucher

Seventeen71 Beauty Voucher The Copper Mine VoucherAuckland Iron Single Rose kindly donated by Jeff Sparks

Bag of Tasty Treats kindly donated by Jill Routledge from The Corbridge LarderPhotobooth It Party & Play Ltd Sweetie Gift Bag kindly donated by Lisa Hutchinson & Lindsey Armstrong

Many thanks to everyone who supported us, it is greatly appreciated! We are, very much, looking forward to the opening of our Early Years Unit, welcoming our new nursery children into Class One.

With best wishes from The Early Years Team - Sarah Brown, Rachel Donnelly & Sophie Foster

NEW PATHWAY THROUGH VILLAGE GREEN AND

CHURCHYARDVillagers will notice the new pathway connecting the rear church path to High Street has been completed. This is a great asset for the village ensuring easier accessibility to the church and to the upper parts of the village including the school. This path would not be there if it was not for the tenacity and determination of the Reverend Tim Atkins who has overcome many challenges over four years to ensure its completion. On behalf of the village I would like to say ‘thank you’ Tim.

Anne Yuill

We enjoyed a very hot day for the Open Gardens Event almost too hot, as some of our visitors had difficulty finishing the round of gardens. We are very grateful to all the owners who opened their gardens and the comments were indeed fulsome. We have raised just over £400 so thanks to all involved especially the bakers and team members manning the kitchen.

The quiz was attempted by quite a few of you so well done to you for attempting it. At the minute they are awaiting marking and lots of you have sent them in whether completed or not. The answers are as follows:

Adonis Blue, Cockroach, Comma, White Admiral, Mint Moth, Mother of Pearl, Water Boatman, Whirligig Beetle, Ladybird, Silverfish, Common Flea, Grass Hopper, Fruit Fly, Blue Bottle, Velvet Ant, Small Copper, Fairyfly, Wolf Spider, Daddy Long Legs, Pygmy Locust, Magpie Moth, Purple Hairstreak, Duke of Burgundy, Assassin Bugs, Essex Skipper, Swallowtail, Crane Fly, Cabbage White, Cardinal Beetle, Mason Bee, The Shark Moth, Common Earwig, Orange Tip, Soldier Fly, Weevil, March Moth, Red Admiral, Grey Dagger Moth, Stiletto Fly, Clouded Yellow,, Sand Wasp, Varroa Mite, Holly Blue, Painted Lady, Emperor Dragonfly, Web Purse Spider, Bumble Bee, Hard Tick, Tortoiseshell, Grizzled Skipper.

The 3rd 100 Club Draw was on Open Gardens Sunday during the afternoon. Names and numbers to follow.

The next draw will be in September, so if you are not part of the draw there are still spare numbers. If you are interested see Mike Whalley.

Advance Notice: Our quiz takes place in September 21st so get your team together!

Harvest Supper on October 20th will feature the The Blue Stone Café Trio who are amazing singers and musicians presenting a variety of music for our delight.

The Poetry and Pimms night will take place during the Autumn months. The PCC will be formatting the diary at its July meeting. More information next month.

FLOWER CLASS The flower class will be on holiday until October 11th when the arrangement is to be a foliage alone design in a container of your choice. Don’t forget foliage comes in a variety of colours and textures, this arrangement should reflect that.

This year we have attempted modern arrangements as well as traditional ones, finishing in July with a petite arrangement in a teacup.

Please feel free to join us, the class costs £3 to include oasis etc.

Why not pop down and see a class in action if you are a little overawed at the thought of flower arranging!

Kate Atkins

FRIENDSHIP LINK LUNCH The next Friendship Lunch will be held on Tuesday 25th September in the Community Centre. They are open to anyone who would like some convivial company. If interested contact any of the following ladies.

Freda Kirton, 01388 488 035Anne Yuill, 01388 488 376Mary Henderson, 01388 488 551Sue Alcock, 01388 488 223Pippa Cross, 01388 488 099

If you would like to come along we promise you will be made very welcome.

WITTON-LE-WEARVILLAGE FAIR 2019

A Meeting will be held in the Community Centre at 7pm on Wednesday the 12th of September 2018 to discuss next years Fair, which will provisionally be held

on the 22nd June, 2019.

Please come along with ideas and a firm commitment to volunteer for a number

of roles.

CHURCH SERVICES

St Philip & St James Parish Church

& Methodist Chapel

Sunday August 5th Holy Communion in Church with Parish Lunch at 12.00. Sundays Cool for Kids takes place during the service.

Sunday August 12th – Morning Worship in Methodist Chapel with A Bryer.

Sunday August 19th – Holy Communion in Church with Sundays Cool for Kids.

Tuesday August 21st – Mid Week Communion at 10am in Pip and Jim’s Church.

Sunday August 26th – Early Birds All Age Worship in Church at 9.15am.

Sunday August 26th – United Morning Worship in Methodist Chapel with Mrs C Bean.

Sunday September 2nd – Holy Communion in Church with SParish Lunch at 12.00. Sundays Cool for Kids takes place during the service.

Sunday September 9th – Morning Worship in Methodist Chapel.

Sunday September 16th – Holy Communion in Church. Sundays Cool for Kids takes place during the service.

Tuesday September 18th – Mid Week Communion at 10am in Pip and Jim’s Church.

Sunday September 23rd Early Birds All Age Worship in Church at 9.15am.

Sunday September 23rd – United Morning Worship in Methodist Chapel.

Sunday September 30th – 5 Parish Holy Communion at Escomb Saxon Church.

Sunday October 7th – Holy Communion in Church with Parish Lunch at 12.00. Sundays Cool for Kids takes place during the service.

All Parish Church/Methodist Chapel Main Services start at 10.30am

unless otherwise stated

NEWS FROM THE METHODISTS

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No Events are planned for the Summer Holiday Period. Our first event will be MONDAY 17th September at 7.30 p.m. when STANHOPE SILVER BAND will be performing - Admission is £5, which will include light refreshments. On a sad note, one of our Members Jack Collins will be leaving us as he is moving nearer to his Family in Oxfordshire. Jack and his wife Clare, who passed away two years ago ,were both faithful and regular attenders at Chapel. All of our best wishes go to Jack and we hope that that he will be very happy in his new environment. The MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING is on Friday, 28th September, 2018 at 10.30am until 12noon.

Mary Henderson

The choir will soon be considering performances for the next academic year. In order to plan ahead, we would appreciate requests for the choir to perform at village events, to be submitted to me either by letter, or email:

Rosie Biddlecombe, Choir Secretary. 9 The Paddock, Witton-le-wear

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100 CLUB LOTTERYThe winning numbers drawn on the 24th of June 2018:

1st Prize No.42 winning £315 2nd Prize No.91 winning £189 3rd Prize No.76 winning £126

WITTON LE WEAR PRIMARY SCHOOL 50TH ANNIVERSARY BOOKLET

Witton le Wear Primary School celebrated 50 years of being in its current building on the 27th June with a great big party. The children entertained in the very hot sunshine and tea and cakes were served to guests in a marque who included previous teachers and staff, a head teacher, and many past pupils of the school. There was a display of photographs from the 50 years which caused great interest.

The school has produced a Memories 1968 - 2018 booklet which contains interesting memories from past pupils and teachers as well as what the current pupils think about the school. This is available from the School for £4.00 or during the summer holidays from Anne Yuill (01388 488376). What a lovely gift for past pupils or just show your support for this fantastic school which is in our village.

WITTON LE WEAR VILLAGE SHOW NEWS

PLANT SALE - The Plant Sale held in late May again raised an excellent £400 towards the staging of this year’s Show. Our grateful thanks to everyone who supported the event by either plant donations and / or purchases plus those who enjoyed breakfast in the sunshine.

VILLAGE SHOW - SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2018 - A Community event for all residents and those connected with the village.

SHOW TIMETABLE: COMMUNITY CENTRE: 9.30am - 11.30am Benching of all exhibits. 11.30am - 2.00pm Show closed for judging. 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Show open to the public.

THE VICTORIA INN: Evening event from 8pm. Presentation of Show Trophies and Awards.This will be followed by the Auction of Vegetables, Flowers and Floral Arrangements plus the drawing of the Show Raffle. A buffet will also be provided during the evening.

SHOW SCHEDULE: Copies of the 2018 Show Schedule, including the Pumpkin and Sunflower Championships, have already been distributed to all households. Additional copies are available from Ed Short, Show Secretary: Telephone 488685.

WITTON-LE-WEAR CARPET BOWLS CLUBSince the winter league finished it has been fairly quiet on the Durham County indoor bowls scene. Many clubs have members who play outdoor bowls in the summer preferring that to indoor bowling. Some of our members went to Wolsingham Park for a taster session. Despite the extremely hot weather this summer club nights have been very well attended.

As usual the Club played four friendly games against Sedgefield. It is a very strong team and proved as always difficult to beat especially when having home advantage. Each match is comprised of two games the team with the best aggregate winning.

On the 4th June the Club playing at home won one of the two games but lost on aggregate 13 – 23. The next two matches on the 14th and 28th June were played at Sedgefield. As to be expected they won all four games with a cumulative aggregate of 17 – 60 The final match played in the Community Centre resulted in the Club winning one match but losing the aggregate 17 – 26.

The Club made an afternoon visit to Snods Edge on the 2nd June for a very friendly friendly in which both teams played with a mixture of members. Guess what – both clubs won. Don’t ask what the score was.

If you are feeling rather lethargic after all these hot summer days why not refresh yourself by strolling down to the Community Centre for a game of bowls. Club evenings are still held every Monday at 7.00pm.

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However, the last 2 years has brought new faces, a new committee and a lot of work, meaning today most plots look something like this!

With 20 out of 23 plots occupied there is lots of activity going on across the allotments, and all of us willing the

NEWS FROM THE ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATIONA TOUGH START TO THE YEAR!

February and March as you all know brought ‘The Beast from The East’ and the wet cold weather that followed meant everything was slow starting this year. Greenhouses were all in full use and many allotment holders took the seeds home to be potted on the warmth of a windowsill just to get them started! But the weather didn’t stop everything, the cold months brought plenty of people busy working on improving their allotment. Luckily May arrived and brought the sunshine and smiles to the faces of allotment holders, and things finally started to grow!

HOW DO YOU REMEMBER THE ALLOTMENTS?

fruit and veg to grow as quick as the weeds do!!! Chickens on some plots mean a supply of fresh eggs, and the taste of home grown vegetables just cannot be beaten.

Plans for the allotments this year include, a ‘jobs day’ flattening an area to create a car parking area / communal drop zone, flattening the access roads, cutting some overgrown trees back and general TLC!

A summer open afternoon and BBQ held on Saturday 18th August between 14:00-17:00, please come along on this day and have a look around, burgers and hot dogs will be available with a suggested donation, with proceeds going towards continuous improvements of the allotments.

If you are interested in having your own allotment please contact: Mike Fletcher ([email protected]) Lynsey Hyde ([email protected]) Michael Acreman ([email protected]) or Colin Brickell ([email protected])For more information contact: Lynsey Hyde (Chairman Witton-Le-Wear Allotment Association).

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Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Witton le Wear Parish Council held on Monday 14th May, 2018 in the Community Centre, Witton le Wear commencing at 6.15pm

Present: Councillors B. Henderson (Chair), M. Henderson, T. Parkinson, E. Swift, E. Todd, K. Quigley, P. Cowan, O. WilsonAlso Present: A. Dixon (Parish Council Clerk), Victoria Gibson, Jamie AdamsonApologies: NoneDeclaration of interest: B Henderson (Planning matters)

45/18 Minutes of the Ordinary meeting held 9th April, 2018 - Minutes agreed as being accurate and correct.46/18 Matters arising from the previous minutes -

1. Speeding traffic - Councillor Quigley to attend the next PACT meeting on 23rd May, 2018. He informed Councillors that he is enquiring into the implementation of a 20mph zone, if not through the village then possibly outside the village school.2. Youth Club - Councillor B Henderson has spoken to Lynne Docherty regarding this matter. Discussions are still taking place with reference to funding and training of a suitable person to work with the children.3. Witton Word -

5 day rule - Councillors discussed whether the Witton Word should be edited prior to the publication. Letters to the Editor / Witton Word - Councillor Cowan felt that Letters to Editor is a good way for residents to communicate with Councillors.It was resolved: It was agreed that there should be a meeting with John Wheeler to clarify whether the Witton Word needs to be checked by a Parish Councillor before its publication.

4. Ideas for future projects - Repairs to the white fence at the bottom of the village green - County Council has agreed to supply the paint and Councillor B Henderson has volunteers who are willing to paint the fence.

47/18 Representation by Residents - None48/18 Financial Statement and report - Balance of Current Account, Deposit Account and Cash £10488.06 as at 30th April, 2018. Councillor Cowan asked that an amount should be placed in earmarked reserves for the possibility of an electionor by-election in the future. Parish Council’s pass book account is to be changed so that transfers from this account cannot be done online.A Receipt and Payments Account is attached to these minutes. Councillors agreed payment of invoice 199 – 200 as follows:

199 – Mr A. Dixon (Clerk – April Salary) £128.50200 – Mr B. Henderson (Enviro) £29.99

Total £158.49It was resolved: All financial matters agreed as being correct. Councillors agreed to put an amount of £1200 in earmarked reserves for a possible future election.49/18 Planning Matters - Planning work regarding Tyvonnay is still ongoing. Councillor Cowan made members aware that the Parish Councils in the North Yorkshire area where he works have a standard form to reply to Mr Jamie Adamson – The Chines, West End – No objections Mr Phil Dunn – 7 School Street – No objections50/18 Clerks/Correspondence - Clerk made Councillors aware of changes to the Parish Council’s Risk Assessment due to the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulations on 25th May,2018.51/18 Neighbourhood and Parish Plan - Nothing to report at this time.52/18 Members Reports - Councillors have been asked by residents to report on the following matters:-

Website - A resident has asked why the Parish Council website is not operational. Councillor Wilson suggested contacting Richard Rowland who could possibly help us get it back up and running. Councillor Cowan suggested advertising the Parish Council Facebook page in the Witton Word. It was resolved: Councillor Wilson agreed to speak to Richard Rowland and ask for his help in getting the website back up and running. Agenda for next months meeting to be put on the Parish Council Facebook page.Parking outside the school - A resident has complained about a car parked across their drive when the driver was dropping a child off at the school. When the resident had approached the driver to complain they had been extremely abusive. Councillor Wilson said these problems have been going on for years and it is difficult to find a solution.

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Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Witton le Wear Parish Council held on Monday 11th June, 2018 in the Community Centre, Witton le Wear commencing at 6.15pm

Present: Councillors O. Wilson (Chair), M. Henderson, E. Swift, K. Quigley, P. Cowan, B. HendersonAlso Present: A. Dixon (Parish Council Clerk), Residents: A. Yuill, J Wheeler, J Watson, A CharlesApologies: E. Todd, T. ParkinsonDeclaration of interest: None 56/18 Minutes of the Ordinary meeting held 14th May, 2018 - Minutes agreed as being accurate and correct. 57/18 Matters arising from the previous minutes -

1. Speeding traffic - Councillor Quigley attended the last PACT meeting and met with the person responsible for traffic calming measures. It was resolved: Councillor Quigley to collate all the evidence we have to support a 20mph zone and send it to the Police and the County Council asking that speed restrictions be put in place. Councillor Quigley to attend the next PACT meeting.2. Tidying of the land around the level crossing - This area has been sprayed to kill the weeds. Anne Yuill asked whether it is too late to sow wild flower seeds or would it be better to spend more time clearing the area so that it is ready for next year. It was resolved: Councillor Swift to speak to Nik from Lawn Hero to ask his advice.3. Data Protection & Privacy Policy - Parish Council Clerk has produced a Privacy Policy to comply with new General Data Protection Regulations. It was resolved: Clerk to put the Privacy Policy on the new Parish Council website once it is up and running.4. Battles Over - Anne Yuill stated that as the 11th November is on a Sunday then the Church Service in the morning is paramount. She hoped that there would be a little service on the village green in the afternoon where people can place their own crosses which could stay until February. She has been in touch with the School and hope some of the children may take part in this service. As part of the commemorations church bells will be ringing across the country at 7pm. Unfortunately, there is a problem with one of the church bells but hopefully it will be fixed by then. Crosses for the children will be the only major expense. All Councillors agreed this was a good idea. Councillor Quigley said the afternoon service should be advertised. Anne Yuill said an article would go into Septembers Witton Word. Councillor B. Henderson said the Parish Council should invite residents of Witton Castle. Anne Yuill is trying to find a bugler for the service but it is difficult to find one that has not already been booked. It was resolved: Councillors agreed to leave this in the hands of Anne Yuill.5. Youth Club - Councillor Wilson spoke to Angelina Maddison at the recent AAP meeting and asked about the possibility a Youth Club within the village. This would have to go to the Task and Finish Group and would need to be run by an external agency. The AAP will make enquiries at the school households about whether enough residents want a Youth Club. If the reply is positive running a Youth Club will be costed. The AAP have a Youth Fund to pay for this. 6. Repair of the notice board at Wear Valley Junction - Councillor B Henderson showed members a quote from Lewis Cooke to complete this work. Two more quotes are required in line with the Parish Council’s Financial Regulations. It was resolved: Councillor Cowan and Parish Clerk to try and get more quotes.7. Village signs - Councillor B Henderson said there has been no response from the article in the Witton Word. There has been no feedback from residents saying they do not want these signs. He felt that we should go ahead with the signs. Weardale Railway Trust are keen to have a sign installed as it is advertising. He said we should go ahead. Councillor Cowan said he was against the sign at the railway platform as there

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The 2018 cricket season is well underway and following promotion into the B division, WLWCC have had a variable start. Having played 8 games and winning 4, the team are currently standing 4th in the league table.

Daniel Nelson’s success with the bat has seen him appear on the Durham County Cricket Boards Honours board twice this season already. Both innings hitting a magnificent 100 and 104 runs respectively. His current batting average is a very healthy 41.56. Maybe there is some sibling rivalry as Adam Nelson has also batted well this season and has an average of 34.25 from 8 innings with a highest batting score of 71. Furthermore, James Blackmore has carried his bat (not out) for 3 innings with a very respectable average of 31.17. His highest score being 63. He has also the safest hands in the club taking 4 catches to date. The youngsters really are showing the stalwarts how it’s done.

On the bowling front, Adam Nelson and Andrew Corcoran have performed superbly with both having current bowling averages of 11. A special mention needs to be made for young James Harris who bowls off spin. His average is a very respectable 17.

The men donned their new kit at the beginning of the season having secured kit sponsorship from Can-Am-Northeast. Additional sponsorship has been provided by Foysol Tandoori in Crook. A beautiful new carved wooden name sign was kindly made and donated by Daniel Nelson and will be erected pride of place in the pavilion.

Mike Penfold the club groundsman has been working incredibly hard ensuring the ground and pavilion are in top notch condition. I’m sure if you’ve been down to the ground you will notice how well it all looks. Possibly fitting enough for a county match?!

As always, if anyone would like to play for the team or is willing to sponsor the club please contact the captain David Penfold on 07514035421. Also, if there is a game on please feel free to call down and watch. We always have cake and beverages available.

Future fixtures are as follows; 21.7.18 Raby Castle CC 2nds v WLWCC 28.7.18 Free Week 04.8.18 Middleton St George CC 2nds v WLWCC 11.8.18 WLWCC v Richmondshire CC 5ths 18.8.18 Haughton CC 2nds v WLWCC 25.8.18 Free Week 01.9.18 WLWCC v Catterick Village CC 08.9.18 Barton CC 2nds v WLWCC 15.9.18 WLWCC v Cockerton CC

WITTON LE WEAR CRICKET CLUB 53/18 Chairman’s Report - Notice Board at Wear Valley Junction - Chairman made members aware that the notice board at Wear Valley Junction is in need of repair. Councillor Henderson said he knows a joiner who could repair the notice board. Clerk asked members to consider whether residents can read minutes inside the notice board outside the Community Centre as it is quite a distance from the wall. It was resolved: Councillors agreed to get quotes to repair or replace the notice board at Wear Valley Junction.Donation for Village Fayre - Councillors agreed to give a donation of £65 to the Community Association to cover the cost of printing raffle tickets for the prize draw.

54/18 Any other business - None55/18 Date and Time of the next Meeting - The next Ordinary meeting of the Parish Council is on Monday 9th June, 2018 in the Community Centre, Witton le Wear commencing at 6:15pm.

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is already one there which was made by village residents. He also stated village signs were not mentioned in the Village Survey. Councillor B. Henderson has received a letter from Durham County Council stating that Planning Consent in not required. Councillor Cowan asking whether there was still a need to give the County Council prior notification that this is to go ahead. It was resolved: Councillor Cowan to enquire whether prior notification is required and Parish Clerk to get a further 2 quotes for the supply and installation of village signs in accordance with Financial Regulations.8. Website - Parish Clerk and Richard Rowland have worked on the website but it is still offline at the time of the meeting. There is a cost of £100 to build the website, £60 to host the website and £24 to register the domain. More work needs to be done to the website but it should be up and running soon. It was resolved: Parish Clerk and Richard Rowland to finish building the website.

58/18 Representation by Residents - Witton Word - John Wheeler attended the Parish Council meeting to discuss how the running of the Witton Word should move forward. It was previously felt that there should be a five-day rule so that at least one Parish Councillor could check the contents of the Witton Word, before it is printed. Mr Wheeler stated that there is no need for this rule as he is unable to change any articles contributed by residents or village organisations. There is a disclaimer in the Witton Word stating that the Editor and the Parish Council are not responsible for the content of these articles. Councillor Cowan said we have an Editor as he is someone that we trust. John said that after he left the Parish Council there was an agreement that he be given full control of the Editorship of the newsletter. He also said he does his best to look for and amend any errors he may find. Councillor Wilson proposed a vote of whether there needs to be a five-day rule and whether there should be a check at all. All members voted to scrap the five-day rule but it was agreed that Councillor Wilson will liaise with John Wheeler.There has been a letter of complaint from a village resident stating that they did not want the village newsletters name changed. John stated there were no plans to change the name of the newsletter.The digital version of the Witton Word is becoming more popular which reduces publication costs.

59/18 Financial Statement and Report - Balance of Current Account, Deposit Account and Cash £16,482.07 as at 31st May, 2018. Parish Clerk explained to Councillors that there are now a new set of External Auditors. If a Parish Council has a Precept of less than £25,000 they no longer have to send the Annual Governance and Accountability Return to the External Auditors. A Parish Council could do this if they wanted but it would be at a cost of £200 plus VAT. Parish Councils need to be transparent in the way they work. An Internal Audit has been completed. It was resolved: Councillors agreed that an external audit was not necessary. Annual Governance and Accountability Return to be put on the Parish Council website. Notices to be put on the village notice boards showing when the Parish Council Accounts can be inspected by residents.A Receipt and Payments Account is attached to these minutes. Councillors agreed payment of invoice 201 – 207 as follows:201 - Eli Press (Witton Word) £189.70202 - CDALC (Subs) £ 97.96203 - 123 Reg Domain Renewal £ 23.98204 - I.C.O. Data Protection Registration £ 35.00205 - Mr A. Dixon (Clerk – June Salary) £150.50206 - Miss Y Jabari Internal Audit £ 50.00207 - Community Association Donation £ 60.00Total £607.14

Name Telephone NumberHENDERSON. Brewis Tel: 01388 488551HENDERSON. Mary Tel: 01388 488551PARKINSON. Trevor Tel: 01388 488397WILSON. Olive Tel: 01388 488294QUIGLEY. Keith Tel: 01388 488914TODD. Edward Tel: 01388 488688COWAN. Philip Tel: 07884 452710SWIFT. Elizabeth Tel: 01388 488671DIXON. Alan (CLERK) Tel: 01388 609045

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Title of Event: Heritage Open DayDate and Time: Sunday 9th September 7-9pm, Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0AG.Information: Join us at Low Barns Nature Reserve to hear about the history of Low Barns and take part in a bat walk! Book your place online at www.durhamwt.com/events FREE

Title of Event: Low Barns Hedgehog Hideaways Date and Time: Tuesday 23rd October, 1-3pm, Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0AG.Information: As winter approaches discover how to help wildlife prepare for the colder months. Help us create a hedgehog hideaway and make some wildlife winter treats to take back to your garden. Activities aimed for ages 5-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book your place at www.durhamwt.co.uk £5 per child.

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It was resolved: All financial matters agreed as being correct. Parish Clerk to work with John Wheeler to chase outstanding money owed by advertisers. Clerk to write to debtors on behalf of the Parish Council.60/18 Planning Matters - There were no new plans to consider. Comments have been asked for regarding the recent changes to the plans for Tyvonnay. After a vote (3 for and 3 against) it was decided the Parish Council should put in a further objection. It was resolved: Parish Clerk to file objection on behalf of the Parish Council on the grounds of the original objection. The formation of a planning sub-committee to be discussed at the next meeting.61/18 Clerks/Correspondence - Nothing at this time.62/18 Neighbourhood and Parish Plan - Chairman asked that a sub-committee be formed to start the process

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LOW BARNES NATURE RESERVETitle of Event: Wildlife Watch Date and Time: First Saturday of the month, 10am at Low Barns Nature Reserve, DL14 0AG. Third Saturday of the month, 10:30am at Rainton meadows Nature Reserve, DH4 6PU.Information: A morning of fun, learning and exploration. Our kids club meets monthly at Rainton Meadows, with a different wildlife theme each month it’s the perfect way to get the kids outside and enthusiastic about nature. All welcome, activities aimed at 5-11 year olds. Please book your place at www.durhamwt.com/events £3 per child. Title of Event: Low Barns Summer Family Fun Wonderful WildflowersDate and Time: Thursday 2nd August, 1-3pm, Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-le-Wear, DL14 0AG.Information: With such a buzz of activity on the nature reserve over the summer, come along to explore, investigate and create with our Summer Family Fun sessions. Activities are aimed at 5-11 year olds, children should be accompanied by an adult. Sessions run 1pm – 3pm, please come prepared to be outdoors. Please book your place at www.durhamwt.com/events £4 per child. Title of Event: Low Barns Summer Family Fun Pond Dip Date and Time: Thursday 9th August, 1-3pm, Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0AG.Information: With such a buzz of activity on the nature reserve over the summer, come along to explore, investigate and create with our Summer Family Fun sessions. Activities are aimed at 5-11 year olds, children should be accompanied by an adult. Sessions run 1pm – 3pm, please come prepared to be outdoors. Please book your place at www.durhamwt.com/events £4 per child. Title of Event: Green WoodworkingDate and Time: Sunday 12th August, 10am-3pm, Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0AG.Information: Join our warden to learn about traditional green woodworking techniques. From wooden spoon making to wood turning on pole lathes. Please book your place at www.durhamwt.com/events £6 per child, aimed at children over 5 years Title of Event: Low Barns Summer Family Fun- Buzzing About BeesDate and Time: Thursday 16th August, 1-3pm, Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0AG.Information: With such a buzz of activity on the nature reserve over the summer, come along to explore, investigate and create with our Summer Family Fun sessions. Activities are aimed at 5-11 year olds, children should be accompanied by an adult. Sessions run 1pm – 3pm, please come prepared to be outdoors. Please book your place at www.durhamwt.com/events £4 per child. Title of Event: Low Barns Summer Family Fun- Meadows Date and Time: Thursday 30th August, 1-3pm, Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0AG.Information: With such a buzz of activity on the nature reserve over the summer, come along to explore, investigate and create with our Summer Family Fun sessions. Activities are aimed at 5-11 year olds, children should be accompanied by an adult. Sessions run 1pm – 3pm, please come prepared to be outdoors. Please book your place at www.durhamwt.com/events £4 per child. Title of Event: Wildlife Watch!Date and Time: First Saturday of the month, 10am, Low Barns Nature Reserve, DL14 0AG. Third Saturday of the month, 10:30am at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, DH4 6PU.Information: A morning of fun, learning and exploration. Our kids club meets monthly at Rainton Meadows, with a different wildlife theme each month it’s the perfect way to get the kids outside and enthusiastic about nature. All welcome, activities aimed at 5-11 year olds. Book your place online at www.durhamwt.com/events £3 per child.

Title of Event: River Watch!Date and Time: Saturday 1st September 6-8pm, Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-Le-Wear DL14 0AG.Information: Join our warden as we watch the River Wear come alive. Discover the otter’s world, the journey of the salmon and the trout, bird life and bats. Aimed at all ages. Book your place online at www.durhamwt.com/events £3 per person.

of producing a Parish Plan. Clerk suggested asking village residents to help. It was resolved: Councillors Wilson and Cowan agreed to work as part of Parish Plan sub-committee.63/18 Members Reports - Councillors have been asked by residents to report on the following matters:-

Pathway 156 - Weeds are coming back through this pathway after recent extensive work to clear it. Councillor Cowan asked whether pathway 156 is included on the paths that are to be strimmed.Grass at the bottom of the village green - The grass at the bottom of the village green is eroded where it has been sprayed with weed killer.New Church Path - It has been reported that children are riding down the new church path on the bicycles at speed. It was resolved: Clerk to contact Lynda Bentley to find out when the first strim is to take place and whether pathway 156 will added to the list of paths already strimmed. Councillor Cowan to contact Durham County Council and report the eroded grass.

64/18 Chairman’s Report - There is a tree on the village green which is just about dead. Chairman asked whether we would be able to replace it. Councillor Swift has been in contact with Durham C.C. through their online portal but has only received a reference number. It was resolved: Councillor Cowan to contact Durham County Council to see if this is something the Parish Council can do, as the tree is the property of the County Council. 65/18 Any other business - None66/18 Date and Time of the next Meeting - The next Ordinary meeting of the Parish Council is on Monday 9th July, 2018 in the Community Centre, Witton le Wear commencing at 6:15pm.

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TuesdayAugust7th

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September 7.30pmAn evening of entertainment provided by Stanhope Silver Band. Light refreshments are included in the admission fee of £5.00

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September

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FriendshipLunch

CommunityCentre £5


Tuesday 25th

September

12.00Mid-day To2.00pm

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MacmillanCoffee Morning

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September

10.30amToMid-day

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HarvestSupper

ParishChurch

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SaturdayOctober20th

To beAdvised

Join us for an entertaining evening with the Blue Stone Café Trio, amazing singers with a variety of music

FriendshipLunch

CommunityCentre £5


Tuesday 18th

December

12.00Mid-day To2.00pm

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Mondays: 7.30pm – 10.00pm CARPET BOWLS – Kate Atkins 488626Tuesday: 7.00pm – 8.30pm YOGA – Mark Aspinall 710658Wednesdays: 1.30pm – 3.00pm BADMINTON – Eileen Kirkby 488568Thursdays: 9.30am – 11.30am PRE-SCHOOL GROUP – Clarice Smith 488200 5.00pm – 6.00pm RAINBOWS – Christine Jackson 767643 6.00pm – 7.15pm BROWNIES – Mary Smith 488200

Commencing on Monday the 9th of April at 2.00pm will be Spanish Conversational Lessons in the Community Centre

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Witton le Wear Parish Council

EDITOR’S NOTESThis news-sheet is the penultimate edition of the Witton at War 1914 - 1918. Three editions a year have focused on the effects of the Great War on Witton le Wear and the people who lived here and in surrounding areas. Previous editions were funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, but the final three editions are funded by Witton le Wear Parish Council. Comments and contributions are welcome.

THE GREAT WAR: AUGUST 1918 - OCTOBER 1918 UPDATEAmien Offensive begins in August to clear the railroad between Amiens to Paris. The Anglo French attacks are very successful with the Germans being forced back 10 miles. Some German front line units flee from the fighting after minimal resistance and many German soldiers are taken prisoner. General Ludendorff calls the 8th August ‘The Black Day of the German Army’. By 2nd September the Germans have withdrawn to the Hindenberg Line. September 30th Bulgaria sign armistice with the allies.October 6th, German Chancellor Prince Max of Baden contacts U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and requests an armistice with the Americans. It is made clear this will not happen until the German’s military leadership is removed. October 14th Turkey seeks an armistice. October 27th Canadian pilot William Barker survives a crash landing after inadvertently flying into a flight of 60 German aircraft. Although totally outnumbered, he survives a one-sided battle lasting 40 minutes in which his Sopwith Snipe fighter is hit by enemy bullets some 300 times before being forced down. Barker however downed three enemy aircraft during the encounter taking his tally of air victories to 52. Austria-Hungary signs the armistice with the allies at the end of October.

AUGUST NEWSHome leave Private George Scott, of the South Lancashire

Regiment is home on leave from France. He has been gassed once and wounded twice. George sent a telegram from Kings Cross Station, London on 29th

July at 4.20pm telling his family he would be home on leave later that evening. The family organized a welcoming party for him at Witton le Wear Station and they dressed the platform with bunting and flags. Union Hospital short staffed VAD nurses are being stopped from working in the Union Infirmary at Bishop Auckland as there are very few solders being nursed there. The deadlock seems to come from the VAD Association not wanting their nurses to work in an infirmary not under their management. The Union Infirmary already has a master and a superintendent nurse. The Union Hospital Superintendent states that there are VAD registered nurses living in Bishop Auckland who are unemployed and are willing to help but are not allowed to by their Association. The VAD Hospital at Etherley is under the control of VAD Association and although its nurses say they would like to help at the Union even for half of their day off, they are not allowed. The reason given is some VAD hospitals are short of staff, and allowing nurses to work in privately run hospitals will delete numbers even more. Bishop Auckland exemption appeals panel An application for the renewal of exemption was made in the case of the only mechanic in the employ of a dental surgeon with a large practice in Weardale. The man was single but intended to marry if he got a further exemption. The employer has taken on the work of the Ivory Cross National Dental Aid Fund, supplying teeth to disabled soldiers. An exemption was granted until 31st December. Ivory Cross National Dental Aid FundThe Soldiers & Sailors Dental Aid Fund was set up in 1914 by Ada Fletcher. Dentists were recruited to provide the treatment and were paid a nominal fee. Fees included 1/- for an extraction without anaesthetic, and 2/- for an extraction with anaesthetic. Fees for fillings ranged from 1/- to 7/6, and a full upper or lower denture received a fee of 30/- to £2. By May 1916 over 15,000 servicemen had treatment

moves with members of the audience. Massive PotatoA potato weighing 3lb was dug upon the ancient pasture land attached to the Victoria Hotel. Unionist Association being formed A meeting was held in the Council School on Thursday under the auspices of the Bishop Auckland Division of the Unionist Association for the purpose of forming a women’s branch in Witton le Wear. There was an attendance of 20 ladies and it was agreed that an inaugural meeting would be held in November. Patriotic Lecture On Tuesday evening, Mrs Bernard Storey of South Shields lectured on ‘England my England’ in the Wesleyan Chapel. Mrs Fryer of Smelt House, Howden le Wear presided. Miss Bunning of Crook sang two patriotic songs and waved the Union Jack.R.A.O.B. Whist Drive and Dance Under the auspices of the newly formed lodge of the R.A.O.B. at the Railway Hotel, Station Road, a whist drive and dance was held in the Council School Hall on Friday last. Messrs. Brooksbank and his band supplied the music and the proceeds went for the benefit of the R.A.O.B. members. North Eastern Railway passenger train service alterationsExtensive alterations in passenger train services will come into operation on the 1st November. The public are advised to make themselves aware of the new service arrangements before arranging their journey. The Time Book (pocket size) will be on sale from 25th October. Home Leave Sergeant Bob Worthy from 5 West End and Private Robert Laverick of 19 Post Office Street have been on home leave. Women’s Institute In connection with the Annual Meeting of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes held last week in Westminster. Mrs L Bates of Station House and Mrs Jane Liddle of High Garth Farm attended as representatives of the Witton le Wear Institute. Mrs Bessie Stobart of Witton Towers also attended as she is a member of the Executive Committee. The members of the village Women’s Institute forwarded a large number of soft toys and other needlework for an exhibition. The ladies had attended a class led by Mrs Lishman and Miss Barker of Holly House. 87 and Still Knitting Mrs Mary Spoor was asked by the Witton le Wear Women’s institute to write a letter to Mrs Eleanor Burn of Victoria House.

The content of this letter is published here. “Dear Mrs Burn On behalf of the Witton le Wear Women’s Institute I am requested to congratulate you and express to you their high appreciation on the magnificent contribution you have tendered to our brave soldiers comforts in knitting 250 pairs of socks. When we remember your advanced age of 87 years, we are simply astonished at the amount of devoted energy involved and which can only be accounted for by the domineering thought of true patriotism which finds its joy in serving for others. Believe me. Sincerely yours, Mary Spoor.” Mrs Burn’s grandson Will Hall who was well known in Witton le Wear was killed in March 1918 whilst fighting in France. Women’s Institute SuccessThe Durham Federation of the Women’s Institute scored a big success at the first ever National Women’s Institute Exhibition held at Caxton Hall, Westminster. They took five first prizes and three thirds. Witton le Wear took the first prize for Wensleydale cheese and Sedgefield the third. The Exhibition was visited by Her Majesty the Queen who bought the prize cheese made by Mrs Bradwell of Gibbitt Hill Farm, Witton le Wear. The toys and baskets were highly praised and there were also many inventions on how to cut waste. Women’s Institutes now number 700 in England and Wales and are providing the means not only to help country women develop their minds and to bring modern advantages to their homes, but also acts as a means of self-expression in a manner hitherto undreamt of by country women.

DEATHSHUGH GREENWELL died August 5th 1918 aged 81 years.SARAH POTTS interred 5th September, wife of William Potts of 9 School Street, Witton le Wear.WILLIAM LANCASTER interred 4th October

EDITORIAL TEAM This newspaper has been prepared by Anne Yuill. The events have occurred during August 1918 - October 1918. Many were reported in the Auckland and the County Chronicle.

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and 2000 sets of dentures were supplied for a total bill of £6,000. As the War Office took on responsibility for providing dental services for the forces, the fund became the Ivory Cross National Dental Aid Fund in October 1916. Its purpose was to provide dental treatment to discharged servicemen, home army, mercantile marine and necessitous poor (including mothers & children). There was also a provision to educate the public in good oral hygiene. The fund enjoyed generous support from well-respected members of the profession, society and royalty, and lavish dinners and entertainments were organised to raise money. Dental manufacturing companies were also keen to support the fund.Local girl marries Japanese millionaireIt is interesting to record that Miss Etty Hedley who was brought up in Witton le Wear is now the wife of a Japanese millionaire and is residing in Japan. The happy couple is currently touring China and Japan on their honeymoon. They plan to return to London to stay after the war or when it is safe to do so. Miss Hedley’s great grandfather was the late William Hedley, who under the auspices of Lambton and Durhams, invented the steam engine, ‘Puffing Billy” in 1813. Portraits of William Hedley and ‘Puffing Billy’ hang alongside each other in the British Museum. Coal Shortage The current coal shortage is placing the mining industry in a serious position due to the lack of an experienced workforce. The government is permitting ex-miners serving on the home front to be released from the services to return to their mines. This coal shortage is partly due to the large increase in merchant and war ships being built which require coal and Durham coal is seen as the best for this purpose. Soldiers who were miners have to apply for release from armed services and wait to see if it is permitted. Hunwick Hewer killed An inquest was held at Hunwick following the death of 31 year old Joseph Pratt who was killed at Rough Lea Colliery last week. He was killed in an isolated roof fall while others worked nearby. A boy putter and his pony found Mr Pratt under the rock fall near his tub and fellow miners started artificial respiration but it was unsuccessful. The boy putter had only been at work for eight weeks and was very upset. The verdict was Accidental Death.

SEPTEMBER NEWSSeparation allowances increased Weekly rates of children’s separation allowance will be increased from the 4th October. Rates: children

under 14 in one family - increases for one child of 2s and 6d, two or more children 4s and 6d. For motherless children under 11 years with soldier fathers of all ranks, there will be an addition of 3s. Grants for children over 14 will remain the same. Error in previous report The romance entering round the recent marriage of Miss Etty Heslop was not as assumed. It appears her husband is not Japanese, but a typical Englishman who was born in the Far East. His late father made a large fortune there which his son inherited. Whilst travelling in England he was taken ill and two nurses were required, one of whom is now his present wife. Miss Heslop had been attending a nursing school in the South for some time. Sudden Death of Mrs Sarah PottsOn Monday evening last, Mrs Sarah Potts aged 55, wife of Mr Walter Potts passed away with tragic suddenness whilst visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Noble a few doors away. Death has been attributed to heart failure by Doctor Mackay of Crook. Mr and Mrs Potts had been appointed caretakers at Witton le Wear Institute when it opened in December 1911. She was scrupulously clean in dealing with the interior of the Institute and was a model caretaker. Previous to her marriage she had been on the household staff of Mr Thomas Dundas Bruce of Witton Hall. Her funeral was well attended and took place on the 5th September. Her family consists of five daughters and one son, Private John Potts who has been given compassionate leave from the army. Eden Theatre fundraiserThe premier theatre in the District known as The Eden Theatre will host a great attraction on Friday 13th September to raise funds for the DLI Prisoners of War Fund. Celebrated London Artistes present Captain Stanley Hicks starring in ‘Always tell your wife”, followed by Captain Pope Stamper in “Buying a Gun”. Tickets available at the box office or from usual sources. Adder killedMr Sparks, stationmaster at Frosterley Station killed a large adder on the railway line last Saturday. It measured 15 inches. Garden FeteThe delightfully situated residence of Mr and Mrs J Spoor, Briardale was again the venue for a successful garden fete on Wednesday last to raise funds for the Primitive Methodist Church. There was a sale of work and a prolific disposal of dairy produce, including fruit and vegetables contributed by friends. Numerous side shows added to the pleasure of the afternoon. Tea was served by willing helpers. The People’s Plots Although it was very late, at the beginning of March

when the Allotment Association got permission to make the Pennywell Field Pasture into garden plots, the members worked hard and now reap their rewards on the two and three quarter acre site. Today there is a profuse amount of healthy looking crops of potatoes, peas, onions, beans, cabbages and other greens. There are some 52 plot holders. Home leave Private Harry Langstaff, only son of Mrs George Langstaff, of Laburnum House has been on his first furlough. He joined up in May last year and is thought to be heading to the Western Front. Private Arthur Rutter of the 9th Borderers was home at the Gate House of Witton Castle during his first furlough with his parents. He joined up at the beginning of the war and has seen in serious fighting in Salonica. His brother William is currently serving in France as a driver with the East Yorkshire Regiment.Hippodrome reopens This Saturday sees the grand reopening of the Hippodrome, Bishop Auckland’s super picture theatre. There will be daily shows Monday to Friday from 6.30pm - 9.30pm. Saturday shows will be from 2.30pm - 10.30pm. Showing during the first week is ‘The Rose of Blood’, ‘Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells’, and the ‘Pathe Gazette’. Prices: 8d, 6d. 4d and 3d including tax). Music to accompany the silent films is played by Mr Fred Hall.Sad news from France Mrs Mary Scott has informed us that she had had notice that her son Private George Walton Scott has been killed in France. George was only home on leave last month and she never thought as she waved him away at the station that would be the last time she would see her son. Only two weeks ago he sent her a message on his 21st birthday that he was well and thinking of her. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Wesleyan Chapel. George was buried in the Wulverghem Lindenhoek Road military Cemetery with three other soldiers from his Company who died on the same day.

George Walton Scott

OCTOBER NEWSDeath of local manThe interment of Mr William Lancaster aged 58 years, took place last Wednesday on the 4th October. The deceased had been organist in this Parish for some years. The choir sung ‘Peace, Perfect Peace’ and Mr William Addison presided at the organ. Mr Lancaster had been ill for some weeks and passed away at Sherburn Hospital. Large potatoMr Robert Hill took up potatoes weighing 2lbs. in his allotment near his home at Wear Terrace. Home Leave Private Stephen Binks is home on his first furlough from France to see his parents Mr and Mrs John Binks who farm at Wear Valley Junction. Soldier returns to miningPrivate Tom Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Jackson of Railway Terrace has returned home to take up his former occupation as a miner. Another loss of a soldier10th October was a sad day for Mrs Elizabeth Dean when her eldest son Albert was killed at Comines. Albert was brought up in Bishop Auckland and was the owner of Allan and Dean, the printers in Cocktonhill Road. He was reluctant to enlist as he had strong antiwar feeling but he did enlist in 1915 at the age of 30. Albert went on to gain a commission and become a Second Lieutenant with the 29th DLI. He was awarded a Military Cross in September 1918 for his bravery in bringing back his men under extreme German firepower. Albert was killed in early October after surviving for over 28 months of heavy fighting in France. He was buried in Le Kruele Cemetery, Hazebrouk and his Mother says his name will be written onto his father’s grave in Witton le Wear Cemetery. Excellent honey yieldMr Jack Langstaff of Hawthorn House took two splendid sections of honey from his hive weighing 9lb at South View last weekend. He only started this year with one hive. Even larger potatoA British Queen potato weighing 2lb 9oz has been taken up by Mr William Witton of Bitchburn Pipe Works.Interesting lecture A lecture ‘From the wrestling ring to the pulpit’ was given in the Wesleyan Church last Saturday by Mr Glanville from Esh Winning who was a converted wrestler. He also preached on Sunday morning and evening in the Chapel. Villagers who attending the lecture said it was very interesting, amusing and thought provoking. Mr Glanville had everyone laughing when he demonstrated some of his wrestling

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