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Chance to explore White Kirkley and back the delights of middle Weardale
WOLSINGHAM, with its network of radiating paths, is an excellent centre for exploring middle Weardale. This ninemile walk heads for the heights on the south side of the valley before descending to explore the leafy glades of Bollihope Burn which, in
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November 2, 2012
From this newspaper 150 years ago – Messrs. Richardson Duck and Co. launched from their yard a fine ship of 1,600 tons burden, the largest iron sailing ship that has, as yet, been built in the Tees. She is built for Messrs Holmes, Knorts and Holmes
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Master’s abuse
Sir, – I can go some way to understanding the reluctance of people to come forward with their allegations of being indecently assaulted by Jimmy Savile. During the 1940s I attended a minor public school in the North-East of England. During my time
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Dog society closure
Sir, – May I take this opportunity to thank, very sincerely, all the people who have supported Ripon Dog Training Society whether as a member, a competitor, a judge or just a friendly supporter. We have had some good times and some sad times, we
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Scout thanks
Sir, – On behalf of the Hillside Scout group executive committee, sincere thanks to all the people who supported our recent entertainment evening with pie and peas at Borrowby Village Hall. Special thanks to Terry Starr and Ralph Bradley from Thornton
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Archaic law
Sir, – I am writing to ask why the issue of CPL (Chancel Repair Liability), which affects some 40 per cent of English parishes, has not been mentioned to any great extent in the media. As regards our village of Felixkirk in North Yorkshire, several
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Broadband hot air
Sir, – I recently attended the broadband conference at Fountains Abbey, chaired by Julian Smith MP. A website was advertised on the day. When I visited it I found that the telephone exchange (Melmerby) which serves our village was not in the plan
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Twin technique
Sir, – I can’t miss this opportunity to try to put to rest a silly myth about the method of painting used by the Alderson sisters, as perpetuated in your report of the recent sale of their artwork at Thomas Watson’s saleroom. They didn’t paint
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EU belt-tightening
Sir, – Repeatedly we hear of cuts to education, hospitals, policing, the armed forces etc, etc. Is it not time the European Union was told that our next contribution will be 50 per cent less and to find savings accordingly? Coun TONY PELTON
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What’s the plan?
Sir, – Just a year ago we were told in Richmondshire that shared services were needed with Hambleton District Council in order to save money. Now the two councils have split, the leader of Richmondshire District Council, Coun John Blackie, announces
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Party point
Sir, – I write in response to Gina Ramsbottom’s letter in last week’s D&S (Oct 26) re the Police and Crime Commissioner elections to endorse the views that she expressed. Unlike her I have not received any literature, other than a voting card
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Ballot boycott
Sir, – Recently, the candidates for the post of North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner were announced. I know nothing about them other than their party labels. Will I have a chance to meet either candidate at a public meeting and ask
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Information deficit
Sir, – I was delighted to see the names of the candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire in the D&S Times last week – otherwise I would have remained in ignorance, probably until polling day! The whole procedure seems
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Welcome move
Sir, – The Allertonshire Civic Society would wish to express its support for the prospect of a vigorous and foresighted retail and business forum in the town. For too long Northallerton has lacked any cohesive voice from this important section
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Police chief issue
AS an exercise in democracy, the period leading up to the first elections for the Police and Crime Commissioners has not been exemplary. Because of a singular lack of communication by the Government about the role and responsibilities of the new-style
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Review: Borodin String Quartet, Darlington Central Hall
DARLINGTON Music Society's opening concert of the 2012-13 season marked the first appearance in the town of the long established (1945) leading Russian Borodin String Quartet. It was also the first concert in the society's new home of the Central
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Review: Sophia Lisovskaya, Kirkleatham Almshouses, Redcar
A RETURN visit by the Russian pianist Sophia Lisovskaya marked the start of the new season of concerts in the chapel at Kirkleatham Almshouses. A thoughtful and intense performance of Mozart's B minor Adagio K.340 provided an effective prelude
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Review: The Makropolous Case, Leeds Grand Theatre
OF THIS year's three opening Opera North operas at Leeds Grand Theatre, the most exciting in production and performance is Janacek's The Makropolous Case. Don Giovanni and Faust suffered from changes by the production team of Ran Arthur Braun and Rob
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Odd rules governing measurements
RECENTLY I was in a DIY shop when a man walked in and asked whether it stocked lengths of ready-cut timber. On being assured that it kept varying lengths and widths, he was asked what size he required. “I want it either six foot or two metres long
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Chance to explore the delights of middle Weardale
Walk facts – Wolsingham to White Kirkley and back Distance: Nine miles (six-and-a-half if bus is used) Time: Five hours Grade: Moderate, only one short climb Conditions: Well-signed field paths and moor tracks Refreshments: Wolsingham
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Kat contemplates the prospects of a new Olympic challenge
IT is only 90 days since Kat Copeland etched her name into sporting history by claiming an Olympic rowing gold medal, but the figure of 1,371 days is already of more relevance to the Cleveland oarswoman. Time stands still for no-one, not even an
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Villagers fight ancient law and church repairs liability
CONCERNED villagers have learnt they could be made financially responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their church. Homeowners in Felixkirk, near Thirsk, were told if their properties were on former monastic land, they would be required
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Review: Footloose, Darlington Civic Theatre
DARLINGTON Operatic Society’s latest production is based on the hit 1980s movie, Footloose, about a small American town where any form of dancing is forbidden by law within the town limits. Enter Ren McCormack, a troubled teen from Chicago whose
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Choirs to combine for historic concert
TWO prominent Yorkshire choirs are to combine in a concert set to be a highlight of the region’s music calendar this autumn. The North Yorkshire Chorus and Wetherby Choral Society will perform Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius in Ripon Cathedral