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Woodham Lodge Raise Cash for Haiti Shelterboxes
The Rotary Club appeal for "Shelterboxes" for Haiti received a boost this week when Woodham Lodge residents took to the road on a sponsored walk.
The residents and staff were moved by the dire situation in Haiti and wanted to help. With the support of staff, friends and relatives they set off around Aycliffe Way.
The Care Home Manager Carol Britton told Newton News they were hoping to raise in excess of £300.
Over 7000 Rotary shelterboxes costing £500 each have been sent to the earthquake disaster area. Each box contains a large tent, kitchen supplies, tools, blankets and sleeping bags etc to accommodate 10 people. The tents are also being used as Emergency Hospitals.
If you would like to support the appeal please use the donor form on Page 2 of the Newton News or in the article on this website.
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:33:39 UTC (23 reads)
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Millions of Haitians Homeless Please Help Provide Shelter
The greatest need in Haiti is shelter and the Town’s Rotary Club are appealing for funds to buy Shelterboxes which contain, among many other items, a 10 man tent, sleeping bags, cooking utensils etc.
Rotary International has already delivered over 7000 Shelterboxes, but thousands more are needed to accommodate the homeless millions. Please help the cause and donate by filling in the coupon below
CASH DONATION FORM
I would like to donate £ ................................... to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal
As a taxpayer, I agree to Gift Aid the total (giving an extra 28%) Sign: ...............................................
Your Name ..........................................................................................................................................
Address ...............................................................................................................................................
Please make cheques payable to "The Rotary Club of Newton Aycliffe".
Hand in at Newton Press, St Cuthberts Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6DX or Taylors Newsforce, Town Centre or Don Walkers, Simpasturegate.
Donations can also be made via our website:
www.newtonnewsads.co.uk
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:31:33 UTC (10 reads)
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Calling Woodham Class of 1987
Did you leave Woodham Comprehensive School in 1987?
Did you go on that Legendary trio to Boulogne in 1983?
On February 20th we are having a bit of a get together to chat about the good old days of Mrs Carr and Mr Londsborough.
So before we all get past 40 get yourself along to the Oakwood Bar in the Leisure Centre after 6.30ish for a bit of chat, a bit of 80’s music, a couple of drinks and we’ll see what happens. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable evening?
If you are 38/39 and left the 5th year of Woodham Comp in ‘87 then get yourself there. If you know anyone who fits this description then ask them to drop me an email at paulbewley@02.co.uk just to let me know about numbers - or join our Facebook Group - Woodham Comprehensive Reunion 1987 graduates.
Paul Bewley
P.S If you are a teacher who was there at the time then please feel free to come along. The Rec Bar is much nicer these days....Honest’
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:30:28 UTC (39 reads)
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Garages for Cars
Dear Sir,
I sympathise with the couple who lost their personal effects when the landlords cleared out their garage by mistake.
Personal goods should not have been in there, as the terms and conditions of the landlord clearly state that nothing, other than a motor vehicle must be stored.
This widespread practice, of using a garage for storage, causes problems in itself. In my block there are ten garages, only one of which garages a motor vehicle. The rest are filled with builders supplies, woodworking supplies and of course household furniture and effects.
This encourages burglary but also keeps 100’s of cars parked on the roadside and verges because of the well documented shortage of garages in Newton Aycliffe.
I wrote to the former Segefield Borough Council on this problem in 2009, urging them to make inspections but never received a reply. Perhaps if they had, this unfortunate couple would not be in this position.
Name & address supplied
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:28:56 UTC (19 reads)
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Incentive to Use Care Homes?
Dear Sir,
Reference the article in last week’s issue on care in the home, which is a very emotive subject. The sad record that some care homes have created means that most people do not want to use them.
Care in one’s own home places a heavy reponsibility on those partners caring for loved ones. Whilst they can be provided with a few hours of support there are 168 hours in a week where the biggest burden falls on the home carer.
This may save the taxpayer £35,000 a year but the person doing the caring may not even get the £40 allowance because they receive other pensions.
There is also talk of removing the Attendance Allowance which is another disincentive for home caring. However the biggest incentive in home caring is the poor standard in Care Homes with a few exceptions.
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:27:46 UTC (19 reads)
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Icy Conditions Trap Elderly
Dear Sir,
I found the recent heavy snow and ice very frightening especially round old folks bungalows where I was unable to walk safely.
I could walk on the grass, but it was covered with dog muck which for some reason dog owners failed to pick up off snow.
We used to have a grit container near our house, but that disappeared, so our paths were untreated.
Pensioners like to visit each other for a chat, but we were trapped in our homes because of the condition of paths. I would suggest the Council provide grit for areas around bungalows to make our lives happier and safer.
Mrs. Moore
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:25:11 UTC (19 reads)
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Half Term Events in Aycliffe
Tree Planting
Monday 15th February - 2pm- 4pm
Heres your chance to get your hands dirty and help plant a hedge in one of Aycliffe’s best kept secrets; Cobblers Hall plantation. Everyone is welcome, full guidance will be given and all tools will be provided.
Meet at: Cobblers Hall Plantation entrance, off the Greenfield/ Rushyford Road.
Wild West of Aycliffe
Wednesday 17th February - 10am- 12 noon
Join Environment Officer Steve Cooper in exploring the Byerley Park area of Aycliffe. Learn how to look for signs of mammals and other creatures that live there.
Meet at: Blue Bell Garage, off the Greenfield/ Rushyford Road.
Birdy Bonanza- Part 1
Friday 19th February - 10am – 12 noon
To celebrate National Bird Box Week help make a home for the many small birds that live in West Park. You can then help the local expert to find a suitable tree to put your box with a little guidance. Booking Essential.
Meet at: the Boat house in West Park
Birdy Bonanza- Part 2
Friday 19th February - 2pm – 3.30pm
Birds need extra help to find food over this severe winter, spend some time making your own bird pudding recipe that you can take away and put in your garden to help the birds.
Meet at: the Eco Centre, Moore Lane
All events are free of charge. Booking is only essential if stated above. All children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. To book or to find out more information please contact Great Aycliffe Town Council on 01325 300 700.
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:24:10 UTC (21 reads)
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secure children’s home at Aycliffe to be rebuilt
Councillors have agreed the appointment of the firm to build the 38-bed centre which replaces the existing Aycliffe Young People’s Centre across the A167 – which looks after some of the most vulnerable young people. Members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet agreed to appoint Heron Brothers as the contractor to build the new £13.9m centre.
Coun Claire Vasey, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services at Durham County Council, said: "This is an extremely important project – not just for the council and the young people the centre cares for but also for the local economy as it will bring a much-needed boost to the construction industry.
"Heron Brothers was identified as the preferred bidder following a robust procurement process and I am confident they will provide the high quality facilities that we require."
The firm demonstrated a clear understanding of the requirements of the centre, and showed a strong commitment to the project, focussing on the needs of staff and young people. It had a wide range of experience and expertise having been involved in similar projects elsewhere.
A substantial part of the funding for the project has come from the Government and the National Treatment Agency. The remainder of the funding will be provided by the County Council and through income generated by the centre.
This includes a renewed contract with the Youth Justice Board through which Durham County Council will provide secure services for young people at the centre until 2014.
Work to rebuild the centre, within the existing site, will begin in February and the new facilities are expected to be in use by summer 2011. The current centre will continue to operate as normal throughout the building programme.
The secure centre will be housed within five smaller units, one of which will be a high-dependency unit which will support young people with substance misuse issues. It will include educational and vocational facilities, visitor and meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor communal space, offices and training rooms. It will also be installed with high-tech security systems.
The secure children’s home, looks after young people aged between 11 and 17, many of whom have committed criminal offences and have been sent there as a result of court proceedings.
On average a young person will stay at the home for around eight weeks but the length of a person’s stay can vary from a few days to up to two years. While they are there, young people are challenged to change their offending or anti-social behaviour and are given help and support to address issues such as substance misuse, mental health problems and self harm.
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:21:47 UTC (6 reads)
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Park attendants will check before closing
Dear Sir,
In response to the letter from the lady who was inadvertently locked in St Oswald’s Park, the Council would like to apologise for any distress caused.
It is the Town Council’s intention to provide quality parks and play areas for residents to use and enjoy. The park is locked at the times indicated on the signs located adjacent to the two entrance gates, however it is always the intention to check the park is clear of visitors before locking the gates.
Staff have been advised to be extra vigilant to ensure that the park is empty before locking the gates and leaving the site.
Andrew Bailey, Town Clerk
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:19:56 UTC (7 reads)
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AYCLIFFE to GET NEW STAND
PROJECT FUNDING NOW IN PLACE
Newton Aycliffe have received official confirmation from the Football Foundation that they will match-fund the club’s project to build a new stand. Club chairman Gary Farley received the letter last week, confirming the Foundation’s commitment to contributing £9,350 (48.32%) of the total cost.
It means Aycliffe can now step up the project and install the 113-seater stand before the Northern League’s March 31 deadline. "This is fantastic news for the club," said Farley. "We’d been advised from the start that the match-funding was a formality, but there’s nothing as certain until you get it in writing, so naturally we’re delighted.
"Thankfully we can now crack on and the wheels are already in motion to get the new stand in place as soon as we possibly can. One of the problems we face is actually getting it over to the ground from the club, but we’ve already made in-roads with those provisions so hopefully we’ll be able to look at getting it delivered sooner rather than later. When it’s ready and in place we’ll make sure everyone knows about it!"
Aycliffe’s game at Seaham Red Star last Saturday was the latest to fall foul of the weather as most of the Northern League fixture list was postponed. They’re due to take on Chester-le-Street at home on Wednesday night (Feb 10, 7.30pm kick-off) in the third round of the League Cup.
Aycliffe’s game at Hebburn, postponed on Saturday January 16, has been re-arranged for Wednesday February 17.
FIXTURES
Wed Feb 10: Chester-le-Street (H), 7.30pm
Sat Feb 13: Guisborough (A), 3pm
Wed Feb 17: Hebburn (A), 7.30pm
Sat Feb 20: Brandon (H), 3pm
Wed Feb 24: Crook (H), 7.30pm
Sat Feb 27: Sunderland RCA (H), 3pm
Sat March 6: Stokesley (A), 3pm
Sat March 13: Jarrow Roofing (H), 3pm
Sat March 27: Washington (H), 3pm
Sat April 3: Northallerton (A), 3pm
Sat April 17: Team Northumbria (H), 3pm. www.newtonaycliffefc.co.uk
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Posted by sonywiz on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:19:01 UTC (5 reads)
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