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Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Name: Simon Cummings
Location: Australia
Comment: I am now living here and its great. I just also wanted to pay tribute to my mate Bob Walton whose headstone is now up and he can finally lay to rest, although I bet he’s watching me now thinking I’m being gay. Wish I could be there.
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Name: Les Hartwell
Email: les.hartwell@tiscali.co.uk
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Comment: I used to live in Hart View, Trimdon Village and we used to have Boyne Farm next to Tremaduna Rest Home. I have 2 Aunt's still live in the Village and 1 lives at the Grange. Older brother Bob lives at the Grange and worked at The TMS as a fitter until it closed. I left Trimdon in 93' moving to York, worked at John Smith's Brewery Tadcaster before re-locating to Edinburgh in 2001. Last in the Village club at my niece's 18th birthday party daughter of my brother John who now lives in Aycliffe. Would be interested in hearing from anyone who remembers me, names come to mind Alan Athey, Jeff Britton, David Stewart, Derek Robinson, Steven Henney. would be great to hear how we have all faired now we've past the magic age of fifty, drop me an email. all the best , Les
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Name: Julie Fox
Comment: Yes the bowling green always seemed to get TOP priority for years, while the rest of the place went down the drain .... Glad to see there has been a few things added for the kids tho
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Name: Kay Tweddle
Email: kay.tweddle@yahoo.co.uk
Location: Clerk - Trimdon Foundry Parish Council
Comment: In answer yes there have been many improvements to the recreation area in the past few years. There is a youths area with a basketball hoop and "hang around area" and there is also a fenced area which holds a toddlers play area and recreation units for use by bowlers, cricketers and footballers.
You are correct the Parish Council can apply for funding under what is classed as Section 106 for environmental improvements following a development of new housing. A scheme has been approved for street lighting to the recreation area, and a series of street furniture i.e. a new notice board, planters etc to brighten the village up.
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Name: Julie Fox
Comment: I don't live in Trimdon now but remember as a kid, there were no play areas but the rec ??? it was a dump then , improved a bit before i left around 13 yrs ago .
I’ve since noticed lots of new houses built , when the building contractors are putting their plans for new builds before the council , they are supposed to make a payment to the council towards recreation for for the community , I only know this as this has recently taken place in Fishburn and there has been lots of money gone into renovating play areas here , has that taken place in Trimdon , do the kids have somewhere nice and safe to play now or has this gone unnoticed ???
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Name: Kay Tweddle
Email: kay.tweddle@yahoo.co.uk
Location: Clerk - Trimdon Foundry Parish Council
Comment: In answer to Mr Ramage the matter was discussed at length at the Parish Council meeting last week and it has been agreed to engage a second contractor to carry out work in the cemetery and instructions have been sent out for this work.
The Parish Council take it's responsibilities for the village and areas it maintains very seriously and appreciate feedback - positive or otherwise on it's actions. We hope to have a marked improvement in the cemetery shortly.
There are many other issues raised by you in your post which I shall respond to on an individual basis if you can forward your address.
Best Regards from all at the Parish Council.
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Name: Marian
Location: Trimdon Village
Comment: Good to hear that something is going to be done Jim.
I hope that you find a suitable contractor for the job and that the cemetery will be of the same standard that it was years ago.
Monday, August 11th, 2008
Name: Jim Grigg
Email: jimlar1@hotmail.com
Location: Trimdon Foundry Parish Council(chmn)
Comment: The parish council does care about our local cemetery and are trying to remedy the present situation ......we have no permanent staff to carry out horticultural tasks and have been employing contractors .This has not been successful and a new contractor is currently been actively saught to upgrade the cemetery and this will be done as soon as possible. Residents and those people ,including myself, can rest assured that this problem will be solved before the end of the year.
Sunday, August 03rd, 2008
Name: Michael
Email: ferryhillferryhill@yahoo.co.uk
Location: Ferryhill
Comment: Hi! Great website, I have family in the grange. My late mother was born there. She worked on the TMS in the sixties before eloping to Ferryhill. Her name was Carol Morris. Anybody with any memories would be nice.
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Name: Marian Hockaday
Location: Trimdon Village
Comment :Hi Bill. I read your post with a saddened heart to learn that Deaf Hill cemetery has been left to rack and ruin. Years ago it was SO well kept and I personally feel that the local council, whoever they are, should be ashamed of themselves!!!
(Ps. Are you the Bill Ramage who has a sister called Pearl?)
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Name: Bill Ramage
Location: Trimdon
Comment: LETTING OF STEAM, AN EMOTIVE SUBJECT
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I know a lot of other people who will not read this will share my concern about how the maintenance of the cemetery at Deaf Hill is managed. I have my Sister, Parents ,Grandparents Aunts & Uncles and neighbours iI grew up with at rest in the cemetery. When i have visited I am deeply saddened at the condition of the grass & weeds. It seems to be, that the care taken to look after it ,is constantly allowed to drift into an awful state, until someone complains ( usually Me) and then it receives "a tidy up"- surely this is not how it should work !
Trimdon Parish council ..... Do you have slanted shoulders ? (That’s a bit steep? (joke ) I do hope that you don't think I am having a go at you,.... Simply because I haven't started yet !!!!)
Flower beds, + some TLC for heavens sake, It's obvious it receives the minimal reqd effort for the money received, come on people we are not asking for a lot.. This issue upsets a lot of older people who I talk to, who do not use I.T. ......
Is there anyone who shares my concerns ?
What are the arrangements for erecting old headstones that have fallen over ? ( none it seems)
Weedkiller ? This must be more expensive than Petrol?
Ok in hindsight etc etc But In my opinion- whoever decided to get rid of the Gravedigger and sell the house this was very shortsighted indeed. ...£££ no never ! I wouldn't dare suggest it..
As always within Trimdon/Deaf Hill I blame a lot on expenditure, This mainly due to the village receiving limited cash on both sides simply because that half the village is Sedgefield Council and the other Easington Council. Where else does this happen? This boundary needs sorting, not a person on the planet will convince me otherwise.
I did join and go to the Labour Party and attended meetings but I found it so closed shop that it was frightening, just gave up in the end.
Can't complain about Lucy Hovells though, I know she works hard does a good job.
Yes I may be turning into a Grumpy old man but I am still sound as a pound and love you all to bits. I was just like a good wine, and took a bit of time to mature... ha ha.
P.S. Noel Whatley, Still remember you mate, & your Mam & Dad They lived next door to our Fred & Maureen Bruce, Can't remember what I had for breakfast but remember the good old days...
Bill Ramage
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Name: Julie Fox
Comment: Michael !!!! My god !! ... I'll just have a nervous breakdown .... Rite you're getting banners posters .. the lot , next year ... luv u xxxx
Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Name: Michael Wilson
Email: mick-06@hotmail.co.uk
Location: Peterlee
Comment: Hello Julie this is your fav brother just wishing you a happy 40th birthday for the 26th of July ha ha ha you old bugger xx
Saturday, July 19th, 2008
Name: George Robson
Email: grobson26@shaw.ca
Location: BC Canada
Comment: David Venner, post me your email address, I received a lovely email from an old friends daughter.
If you have been following the forum . I am not stirring the pot to be nasty , I like to get people thinking about what they are thinking ! changing the world one good person at a time .
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
Name: Julie Fox
Email: julieefox07@hotmail.co.uk
Location: Fishburn
Comment: Hey , my dad used to go bottle digging with George Robson from Deaf Hill yeeeaarrrsssss ago ... he liked to keep them displayed on shelves .... mutha used to winge cos there were lots of them to dust !!!
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Name: DAVID VENNER
Location: WINGATE
Comment: GEORGE DO YOU REMEMBER ME WE USED TO GO BOTTLE DIGGING HOPE YOUR KEEPING OKAY WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
Friday, July 11th, 2008
Name: Tim
Location: Trimdon Grange
Comment: There a B + B down the grange, something polarium i think its called not sure if they fully booked or not like.
Wednesday, July 09th, 2008
Name: Marian
Location: Trimdon Village
Comment: Hi George, as far as I know there is nowhere to stay close by to Trimdon other than at Sedgefield or at Coxhoe. Hope that you do manage to get up. Rain or shine, it will be worth the trip!!!
Friday, July 04th, 2008
Name: George Mills
Email: george.mills9@tiscali.co.uk
Location: Derbyshire
Comment: May be coming to banner parade on Wednesday and gala on the Saturday. Are there any Bed And Breakfast accommodation available at Deaf Hill or Trimdon Colliery?
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Name: Dean Armstrong
Location: Easington
Comment: Just like to say what a good website this is. like the photos. Did anyone hear about Besk?- well lets just say he is now called the phantom and is barred out the Royal. I feel sorry for the parents.
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Name: GEORGE MARTIN
Email: georgem1929@hotmail.co.uk
Location: TRIMDON STATION
Comment: I have strongly objected to the Planning at St Paul’s Church to make it into a dwelling place. Objections, send your comments to Easington District Council if you agree.
Thank you,
George
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Name: Pamela Rabon Nee Greenwood
Email: pamrabon@aol.com
Location: South Carolina USA
Comment: saying Hello to my cousins Mark and Chris Cawthorne sure do miss you hope to visit next year .I went to school when on holiday at Fishburn .in case any one remembers
Wednesday, June 04th, 2008
Name: George Mills
Email: george.mills9@tiscali.co.uk
Location: Derbyshire
Comment: Further to my message on the 2nd June. I remember playing in the 1st Deaf Hill Pit inter department cricket competition about 1952 ish. the year after the playing fields opened, I was a member of the winning team called the quack quacks we beat the favourites in the final captained by Charlie Young over 40 overs, has anyone got a copy of the photograph. I then played for Deaf Hill cricket team.
Excellent website, i read it daily.
George Mills
Monday, June 02nd, 2008
Name: George Mills
Email: george.mills9@tiscali.co.uk
Location: Derbyshire
Comment: Left Deaf Hill Pit Dec 1962. Worked at Denby Drury Lowe Derbyshire until 1968, then worked for Area Sinking And Tunnelling Dept. in Nottinghamshire Coalfield until 1975, Deputy to 1977, Training Officer Moorgreen Colliery until 1982, Training Officer Calverton Colliery until 1993, enjoyed every minute of my mining career. Never forgot my grass roots. Lived at 77 Station Lane top of Deaf Hill until 1948 then moved to Prospect Terrace until i got married in 1959. Coming up for Durham Miners Gala and looking forward to marching with Deaf Hill banner the Wednesday before the big meeting, one of my old mates is coming from Brighton, Jake Elliott. Hope to see friends from 50 years ago. i am now 71. See you soon.
Geordie Mills
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
Name: Wilko
Email: wilkinson135@btinternet.com
Location: Leeds
Comment: Cheers Trimdon for a great night at the club on Saturday and quick message to GIK, you look loads better without ya beard, Kath says hi to Ang. Thanx again AL & Kath
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Name: Pat Battley ne. Hilton.
Email: patriciabattley@hotmail.co.uk
Location: Horden ex Trimdon Grange.
Comment: Hello all you ex HAPPY WANDERERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only just found this website via my brother George from Canada. Looking at the photo of the band brought back a lot of memories. Thanx for that. I remember the girls you mentioned, also Judith Parnaby & Ellen Wilkinson. It would be great to hear from any of you.
Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Name: George Robson
Location: British Columbia Canada
Comment: Albert Light , We are going to be in the Red Lion sometime over the first two weeks of May , If you see me , I owe you a pint and an apology, for last time . I have a good memory , but a short memory.
Wednesday, April 09th, 2008
Name: Noel Whatley
Email: noelb1-b@hotmail.com
Location: Penticton B.C Canada
Comment: Awesome site, anybody who knows me or me brothers drop us a line lived in Deaf Hill 1972-1981 Sorry forgot me sister Sally??? Lilac Cresc and Wood View. Just moved in there after the Rev Father Walter and his dog Zador!!!!. Can’t understand why we are all in Canada. Hi to David and his sister Susan, Wallace, Brian and all me mates
Monday, April 07th, 2008
Name: James Summers
Email: james@jamessummers.net
Location: Bardwell, Texas, USA
Comment: Great Site! I have some ancetors that lived in the area and worked at Trimdon Grange and at Crow Trees in Quarrington in the early to late 1800's. I appreciate all Pictures and Information from your site. Keep up the good work.
James
Monday, April 07th, 2008
Name: Jim Grigg
Email: jimlar1@hotmail.com
Location: The Welfare
Comment: Entertainment on Saturday night April 26th at The Miner’s Welfare, Trimdon Station Community Centre only £1 cover charge for the fabulous vocalist Will Robbins, keep watching for future events including some fantastic groups. Tickets on sale first come first served for a great night contact Neil Young on 883340 or Jim Grigg on 882460.
Sunday, March 30th, 2008
Name: Chris Ford
Location: in the house thinking about the triangle
Comment: Hello fellow Trimdonians, just wishing u all a happy new year. I know I’m a little late but I’ve been busy trying to win this lass over (she is from Trimdon as well). My good and dear friend, I wont mention his name but u know who u are, has also been trying to get the same girl. He has succeeded where I have been limited to just a peck on the cheek and a teasing smile. I’m still mates with him, unlike that B**** A******* who beat me up last Sunday. Hope to see you all soon xxx
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Name: Alice Mason
Email: salsboy2003@yahoo.co.uk
Location: Sedgefield
Comment: Hi to all Trimdonians hope all my friends have not forgotten me, once I am mobile again I will be over like a shot to visit I miss a good natter
BYEE.
Monday, March 24th, 2008
Name: Julie Fox
Location: In the Hooose
Comment: Oooow dint talk bout cake ... Got the hangover from hell .... I must learn how to drink proper .. A drink like a puff , with hangovers that last up to nearly a bliddy week ... is that an age thing ??? Must be , cos am clockin’ 40 now dear !!! , See u soon chucks x
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
Name: Andrea Arnell
Location: at home
Comment: Hiya Julie its Arnell now get yoursel in 4 a cake next week
Friday, March 21st, 2008
Name: Monkey Hanger
Location: awaa
Comment: I am going to be visiting Trimdon in the near future. Are there any car hire firms in the area. I will probably be arriving by train to Darlington or Durham.
Friday, March 21st, 2008
Name: Julie Fox
Email: julieefox07@hotmail.co.uk
Location: Fishburn
Comment: Hey , Andrea Corner ??? I know it wint be Corner now !!
I'll be in for our Gary's pie n peas ... after the weekend .. he loved them .... mind u a was glad when he went home later on tho ......... specially when he began to get GREAT pleasure from leaving me with the smells .. haha.. see u soon chucks .
Sunday, March 16th, 2008
Name: Valerie
Location: Gatesheed!
Comment: Recently found this site and one or two names ring a bell. My parents used to have Martins fish shop in the Colliery for many years. I went to the Parochial school then on to Trimdon Modern. It's been very interesting reading peoples memories of the Trimdons . Happy days!
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Name: Darren Frain
Email: dazfrain@yahoo.co.uk
Location: Peterlee/Ripon,N Yorks.
Comment: I’m just leaving a message to see if anyone knows my great, great grandparents who lived in Trimdon in the pre-war era? They were called Patrick and Sarah Frain. Sarah`s name before she was married was Hadfield. Her family was from Lancashire, if any one can help email
me. Thanks.
Sunday, March 09th, 2008
Name: George
Email: grobson26@shaw.ca
Location: BC canada
Comment: Mick Durkin, I tried your email address , it didn't work. Am I missing something?. Regards George
mik06@barnes131.orangehome.co.uk , is that right!
Friday, March 07th, 2008
Name: ANON
Location: EX TRIMDON
Comment: I remember Julie Wilson as a SERIOUSLY GOOD LOOKING GIRL.
Wednesday, March 05th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Name: Julie Fox
Email: julieefox07@hotmail.co.uk
Location: Fishburn (formerly Trimdon Station)
Comment: Hi Noel , I remember the Whatley,s ,I used to play with Sally and remember you going off to the navy ?? I remember your dog , was it called shep?? Big thing he was ...But didn't you all as a family move back to our area at one time tho , not for long then you went back to Canada . Anyway hope you are all well ,how is Sally say hello for me to your family and take care , Julie Wilson x
Tuesday, March 04th, 2008
Name: Marian
Location: Trimdon Village
Comment: Hi Olwyn, if you scroll down to my post dated 4th Feb. you will see a photo of Trimdon Happy Wanderers taken at Sedgefield Show, around about the middle to late sixties.
Tuesday, March 04th, 2008
Name: Olwyn Scott
Email: ollixx@hotmail.co.uk
Location: Durham
Comment: I love the Trimdon Times web site I was brought up in Trimdon Village, my famliys name was Parks. and I was a member of the Happy Wanderers jazz band in the 1960s. I was about 5 years old when I joined. so it was about 1967.
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Name: Barbara
Location: Billingham
Comment: nice photos Marian I hardly recognised you! I haven't any photos of dances but I’m gonna dig out a few of jazz band and post them shortly
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Name: Marian
Location: Trimdon Village
Comment: Anyone remember the Saturday afternoon Deaf Hill Welfare Hall Dances in the 60's, mentioned previously by Barbara? Interested in seeing some photos? Having a laugh or just remembering 'good times' ? Then go to the Forum and see how we have changed...lol!
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