TS20 - Norton

Quick thinking teen is fire hero

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:49:54 +0000

A BRAVE teenager became the hero of the hour after he and his friend helped to put out a kitchen fire at his neighbour's home. Adam Rees, 19, was looking after his brother's house in Salisbury Terrace, Norton, when he heard loud noises coming from next door, pictured above the damage brick wall at the property on Salisbury Terrace. It was only when he and his friend Mark Walker went to investigate that they discovered the kitchen was alight.

Join Gary's club for martial skills

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:56:11 +0000

A STOCKTON instructor is inviting people to try their hands - and feet - at his new martial arts classes. Gary Bell started up Contender Martial Arts in Norton at the end of last year after securing a grant from the Prince's Trust. He's now looking for new members, of all ages. Gary, pictured putting Kai Bell and Luke Pooley through their paces, said: "I try to make the classes different every time so people don't get bored. "Everyone seems to enjoy themselves and the people that have been coming all keep coming back."

Inspectors give top marks to primary school in Norton

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:47:35 +0000

HIGH standards of care, excellent teaching and an exciting curriculum were all praised in a Teesside school's "outstanding" Ofsted report. Crooksbarn Primary School, in Norton, was given the highest possible rating by Government inspectors, pictured above Key Stage two children from Crooksbarn Primary School celebrate the results of the latest Ofsted report.

Probe due on early-morning house fire in Norton

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:54:29 +0000

POLICE and fire experts will launch a probe into a "suspicious" house blaze which happened early today. Firefighters in three appliances were called to the blaze in Salisbury Terrace, Norton at about 12.45am. They were confronted by a severe blaze in the kitchen. Four firefighters wearing breathing sets were sent in to tackle the fire and brought it under control in about 15 minutes.

Daisy Chain fire walk at the Coronation Inn, Middlesbrough

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:19:23 +0000

Daisy Chain would like to offer you an experience of a lifetime... to be trained to walk unharmed across 20ft of hot coals burning at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit! You can take part in the event for FREE all that is required is a minimum sponsorship of £60. The Fire Walk event is on Friday February 6 from 7pm. For more information and application forms please contact Daisy Chain on 01642 531248.

Daisy Chain race night at the Parkmore Hotel, Eaglescliffe

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:19:23 +0000

The Parkmore Hotel and Leisure Club on Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe are hosting a Race Night in aid of Daisy Chain on Friday January 30 at 7.30pm. The evening promises to be fantastic with horse and dog racing and many prizes to be won! All the proceeds will go to Daisy Chain who support families affected by autism in the Tees Valley. Admission is FREE. For more information please call 01642 531248.

I did this Everest challenge in memory of my mam

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:47:03 +0000

JACOB Hanson, pictured, and his mates went to the top of the world and back in memory of his mum, Lesley. They scaled Roseberry Topping 16 times - the equivalent of trekking the first leg of Mount Everest - to raise cash for Norton-based charity Daisy Chain, which Lesley created. The challenge facing the climbers, members of Teesside Boys' Brigade, was a 17,000ft ascent - the target, to drum up £1,000 towards building a new day centre. Split into three teams to share the feat, they reached the summit as many as six times each. Jacob, 14, took part after dreaming up a year-long series of charity events to mark five years since Lesley died.

Sunday Walking to Chop Gate

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:10:49 +0000

On Sunday, 1st February, the Stockton Rambling Club will have three walks in the North-Western area of the North York Moors. All walks will finish in Chop Gate {SE 558 993} - see the following map.

The A-walk will start at Ingleby Greenhow {NZ 582 063} and will take in Bank Foot, part of the Cleveland Way, Beak Hills and Brian's Pond.

The B-walk will also commence at Ingleby Greenhow and will visit the Incline, part of the Cleveland Way, Clay Bank and Garfitt Gap.

The C-walk will set off from Clay Bank {NZ 572 035} and will pass through Urra, Beacon Guest and Oak House Farm.

After the walks, tea and scones will be served in the Village Hall.

This is a Route 1 coach pick up (Billingham: 9.30 am, Stockton: 9.45 am and Acklam: 10.00 am).

Norton couple become Mr and Mrs

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:41:25 +0000

Lee Jones and Rachel Boston, both of Norton, married at Whitworth Hall, County Durham.

Norton woman stepped in front of train

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:08:53 +0000

A DEPRESSED housewife died after walking in front of an oncoming train, an inquest heard. Teesside Coroner's Court was told Debra Jane Lovett, of Hillside Road, Norton, died on the tracks near Station Road in Billingham at around 8.50am on Thursday, July 31 last year. The 37-year-old had been diagnosed with depression.

Norton FC

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:50:32 +0000

NORTON Under-12 Bs travelled to Hartlepool Juniors. Scorers were Coleman, two, Pearce, Rayner and Oswald in a 5-2 win. The Under-8s won 2-0 against a hard working Stockton Town. Billy Sheard scored twice, man-of-the- match Kurtis Osborne kept things solid at the back. Norton Under-16s played Stockton West End and took the lead after 10 minutes. Continuous pressure from Norton resulted in a goal each for Ben Turner and Adam Todd, to make the score 3-0 at half time.

Mid-Week Walking From Swainby

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:43:31 +0000

On Thursday, 29th January, Stockton Rambling Club have a mid-week walk in the Swainby area of the North York Moors. Please meet at 10.30 am in Swainby village - see the following map.

The walk will not be longer than 10 miles.
For further details ring 01642-648682.

Band seeks recruit

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:05:42 +0000

BILLINGHAM Silver Band is looking to recruit a baritone or horn player. The band offers free instrument hire and practices on Wednesdays and Sundays in Norton. For more information call Vaughan Evans on 07721 049258 or visit www.billinghamsilverband.org.uk

Rambling Club Slide Evening

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:44:16 +0000

Stockton Rambling Club will hold a slide evening on Wednesday, 11th February commencing at 7.00 pm. The venue for the event will be the University of Teesside campus on Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA.

The slides will be presented by John Carter and will depict some of the outstanding photographs (such as the one shown below) that he has taken on his trips to the Lake District (in the UK) and New Zealand.

Being an accomplished musician, John has augmented the slides with appropriate musical accompaniments. Interspersed with this, he will deliver a live narrative at relevant points in his audio-visual presentation.

For further details on this 'not to be missed' event, please contact Bill McTimoney on 01740-644347.

Tribute to jeweller

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:36:44 +0000

WELL-KNOWN Stockton jeweller Nick Taylor, who had run a shop in the town centre for more than 30 years, has died. Mr Taylor, pictured above with his wife Pauline, a regular participant in an annual charity bike ride for the Butterwick Hospice, was out on a routine ride with a friend on Sunday, January 11, when he collapsed and later died. He was 55.