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Friday, December 31st, 2010 at 3:59 pm.
Name: Peter
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: Which part of “pick your dogs s**t up” do dog owners in Trimdon Colliery not understand. After a ten minute walk with my lads I had two pair of new trainers to clean and a new football to throw away, it is a disgrace, start showing a little bit of respect to your village and the people who choose to live in it.
Friday, December 24th, 2010 at 4:13 pm.
Name: Steven Hall
Location: in front of the fire in the Dovecote
Email: stevenhall1@aol.com
Comment: I was just wondering if anybody was interested in helping me with Dovecotes football team next year as it is hard work doing it by your self and being a single dad as well. I’m in the Dovecote most evenings if anyone’s interested, thanks
Friday, December 24th, 2010 at 3:32 pm.
Name: Jonny Lungut
Location: the central club hartlepool
Comment: I would just like to say a very merry Christmas to all of Trimdon since I dont get up there much now, hope you’s all have a good 1, all the best Jonny
Sunday, December 19th, 2010 at 3:47 pm.
Name: George Mills
Location: Crich Derbyshire
Comment: Hi to everyone at the council houses Deaf Hill and the colliery, I worked at Deaf Hill pit 1952 to 1962 before moving to the Derbyshire/Notts coalfields, I was born in Beech Grove 1936, then moved to 77 Station Lane, and then to 5 Prospect Terrace opposite the school. My parents both passed away at 3 Malvern Terrace in the foundry, I have never forgot my grass roots. I wish you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New year. George Mills
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 at 4:30 pm.
Name: Lynsey
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: Totally agree with the comments regarding dog fouling in the Colliery its a disgrace. As sad as it sounds I counted over 12 “piles” from Low Hogg Street to the shops. Trying to avoid it whilst pushing a buggy is a nightmare. I am sick of having to clean it off the wheels to avoid bringing it in the house especially with a baby crawling all over.
Friday, December 10th, 2010 at 09:31 am.
Name: John
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: Dog owners everywhere must think that because the snow is on the ground that they can leave their pets dog s**t on the ground.
Thursday, December 09th, 2010 at 2:32 pm.
Name: Alan Robinson [Robbo]
Location: Trimdon born & bred
Comment: I would like 2 thank the people of the Trimdons for their support in the Tootill ABC. We have nearly 60 youngsters attending from 10yrs to 28yrs old ..our first boxer Lewis Gunn won at Easington & 12YR OLD LUKE CHAPMAN LOST BUT AWARDED BEST JUNIOR CONTEST OF THE AFTERNOON at Crook & its good 2 hear people ask about the lads & their welfare. We are hoping 2 start a keep fit & boxercice in the new year, so thanks again 2u all. robboxx
From 194.72.237.12 on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at 1:45 pm.
Name: Resident
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: Please can the idiots who keep driving recklessly over the grassed area next to the children’s play area / astro turf pitch in Trimdon Colliery please stop and think for a second! This area you shouldn’t even be driving on. More importantly this is a children’s play area – how would you feel if god forbid you knocked a child or someone down?! I am proud of where I live and am disgusted when I see what a mess your vehicles leave on the green.
Secondly, the children’s play area / green is meant to be litter picked daily. I only see the litter picker every now and again. Everyone knows some under aged teenagers often drink at this spot. Often a lot of the glass bottles are left behind and are sometimes smashed leaving the prospect of children and dog walkers etc. easily cutting themselves on broken glass. If the area is meant to be cleaned daily then it should be!
Thirdly, the colliery has a really good children’s play area and astro turf which has spot lights available. Can someone please explain why the lights are never put on when it gets dark? Even if it is just a few hours every night for children to play and use the area. I appreciate the current government funding difficulties however a lot of money has been invested in developing the play park / astro turf pitch and money spent maintaining it – so what is the point of all that if money is not going to be spent putting the lights on for a few hours every night from say Oct to March time every year….
Finally, I was really impressed to see the snow plough go past my house 4 times in 2 hours last night! It is nice to know money is getting invested in this – often in the past the roads in Trimdon have been on a ‘back burner’ leaving dangerous driving conditions.
Friday, November 19th, 2010 at 6:44 pm.
Name: George Martin
Comment: I would just like to say I was up Deaf Hill cemetery on Monday and it looks well, it’s a credit to all the the council, the only thing the grit or salt boxes were empty and we are getting near to the bad weather but I am sure that this will be in hand.
George Martin
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 at 8:13 pm.
Name: Peter
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: I would just like to comment about the state of a number of footpaths, recreation areas and also general grassed areas in Trimdon Colliery. I am sure most people will be aware of this but the amount of dog fouling that is going is absolutely disgusting. I will report this to the correct authorities if I see it blatantly occurring. This is not on!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, November 13th, 2010 at 6:54 am.
Name: Izzie
Comment: That’s good Derek, but I think Anon and myself were talking about Trimdon Village. It sounds like those things you were talking about happen in Trimdon Colliery/Station. Lets hope these things are taken up by the young people of Trimdon Grange and Trimdon Village.
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Name: Derek Bradley
Comment: I have just read the comments by Izzie and Anon. the comments of ‘the kids have nothing to do’ and ‘if all this was happening in now in the community would be better’.
Well it is.
My name is Derek Bradley and I am the manager of Trimdon Station Community Centre and would like to let you know that we have the Flying Emperors on the 4th December, a pantomime ‘Aladdin’ on 11th December and a Christmas Ball on the 17th December.
We run youth clubs on a Monday and Thursday for 13 – 19 years old, a youth club for 5 -13 years on a Tuesday and a Thursday with everyone welcome. We run other events as such as a Zumba keep fit class.
All this information is on both the Trimdon Times and the Community Centre webpage’s.
Feel free to call in.
Trimdon Foundry Parish Council have just had a fireworks display on Sunday.
Tuesday, November 09th, 2010 at 9:26 am.
Name: Izzie
Comment: Anon, I remember those things too, we also had a Christmas panto performed by the Ladies from Fishburn WI. There was always lots for us to do and I believe that’s where the problem lies these days. The kids don’t have anything to do.
From 86.128.255.237 on Monday, November 08th, 2010 at 9:57 am.
Name: Anon
Comment: I remember when I was younger, Trimdon did a bonfire and fireworks display, jazz band displays, Santas grotto in the village hall, that was what brought the community together so no-one was a stranger, everyone knew each other. If all this was happening now the community would be better.
From 86.29.61.78 on Sunday, October 31st, 2010 at 7:09 am.
Name: Trimdon (import) !
Location: Trimdon
Comment: Not all of the new people to Trimdon are scruffy! A lot of us have brought money into this area as it is a regeneration area hence improvements have been made. Anti social behaviour etc is everywhere. If you have only ever lived in Trimdon and surrounding areas how do you know what it is like to live anywhere else? Believe me other places in the country have far worse happenings and instead of always focussing on the negatives and moaning, do something about it. I am very happy living here with my family and think there are many positives! Please don’t label all of the new people to Trimdon as some of us are hard working family people just trying to make a nice life for our family.
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at 10:26 pm.
Name: Royal Landlord
Location: The Royal
Comment: Congratulations to the 2010 conker champion, Mr Chris Elliott.
From 92.6.115.56 on Thursday, October 21st, 2010 at 1:28 pm.
Name: Trimdon resident
Location: Trimdon
Comment: It’s not just the scruffy imports that are making Trimdon a bad place, just look at A and C (Names removed – local drug dealers) !!! say no more.
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 at 3:27 pm.
Name: Alison
Location: Darlington
Comment: Hi, don’t know if anyone can help me, I’m trying to find out about my fathers side of the family.
His name was (think he passed away in 1990) Ernest Slater. It would have been his birthday today. I don’t know much about my fathers side and I would like to know more. His mam used to live at 15 Northside Terrace, Trimdon Grange but that was a lot of years ago. He had 2 sisters, I believe their names are Sheila and Vi, and a younger brother called Brian.
I am not wanting anything, just be really nice to know what’s missing out my life.
From 79.70.207.229 on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 at 1:38 am.
Name: TRIMDON RESIDENT. PIG SICK
Comment: Totally agree, I was born and bred here, total s**t hole, I wouldn’t bring a dog up here. KICK THE SCUM OUT – GIVEN THE CHANCE I WOULD.
Friday, October 15th, 2010 at 6:09 pm.
Name: Keith Lemon
Location: Trimdon
Comment: Just like to add that the comments made by people about Trimdon are spot on. Get these outsiders out, they are ruining Trimdon. I remember when you could recognise everyone and knew almost everyone in Trimdon but now its full of scruffs and bag heads from the towns. Trimdon needs to take a stand…… celebrity jooce.
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 at 7:03 pm.
Name: Jim Robinson
Location: Trimdon Station
Email: jpigeonr.unc@hotmail.co.uk
Comment: To Trimdon Colliery fisherman; the man who runs the fishing club lives at 4 Main Road, Trimdon Village, sorry can’t remember his name, hope this helps.
From 92.41.249.167 on Thursday, October 07th, 2010 at 11:46 pm.
Name: Keen Fisherman
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: Could anyone inform me of how I go about becoming a member of the fishing club at Trimdon Village. If anyone could send me details of who I need to contact I would be very pleased
From 82.31.28.3 on Monday, October 04th, 2010 at 8:49 am.
Name: Trimdon Resident
Comment: Just to say the comments about Trimdon Colliery are spot on. Also to add the top house in Rodwell Street is a disgrace, I always thought it was illegal to drink on the streets. Time it was all stopped ..(.townies huh)
Sunday, October 03rd, 2010 at 12:15 pm.
Name: Linda Wilkinson
Location: Trimdon
Comment: Does any one locally do computer repairs?
Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at 5:37 pm.
Name: Trimdon resident
Comment: I totally agree with the comment regarding the state of Trimdon Colliery. I have lived here all my life and now I am ashamed of the Colliery, it is an absolute disgrace with an eyesore on nearly every corner.
From 79.79.159.14 on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 10:58 pm.
Name: Trimdon Resident
Comment: It`s an absolute disgrace what is happening at the park and astro turf area, but this is the state of Trimdon Colliery at the moment, what else can we expect.
From 82.31.28.3 on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 3:41 pm.
Name: Trimdon Resident
Comment: I think something needs to be done at Trimdon Colliery park and astro football pitch as young people as old as 10 to 15 are drinking and smoking dope, while decent kids get chased away and can’t use the facilities. Their parents need to keep an eye on their kids as it’s only time before something happens….
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 11:54 am.
Name: Jim Robinson.
Location: Trimdon Station.
Email: jpigeonr.unc@hotmail.co.uk
Comment: Can anyone help. On Monday 27/9/10 my family pet dog went missing from my yard, he is a 2yr old black & white border collie called Tipp, he is very friendly and playful. If anyone has seen him or knows his whereabouts you can contact me or my family on 01429 880 584 or 07748497982. Thank you.
Saturday, September 18th, 2010 at 1:40 am.
Name: Arran Lowes
Location: County Durham.
Email: arran.lowes@gmail.com
Comment: Hi, I am building my family tree & I am looking for family members related to The Lowes Family / Families that were known to be living in the Rodwell Street Trimdon Colliery areas in approximately 1911. Any information would be gratefully received, Many Thanks, Arran Lowes.
Friday, September 17th, 2010 at 1:38 pm.
Name: Dale Elliott
Location: Between Fishburn and Trimdon
Comment: Is it me or is there a distinct lack of pubs in Trimdon?? I’m pig sick of going to the Royal, then up the Colliery Club, then back to the Royal. And in between I get sucked into the betting shop and keep spending my hard earned cash. TRIMDON…. WE NEED MORE PUBS….
Friday, September 17th, 2010 at 9:31 am.
Name: Liam Sullivan
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: Thought I’d jump on the bandwagon and also offer my own business enterprise services to the lovely folk of Trimdon. I’m currently doing a small line in womens make up, imported and full income tax and VAT paid from Thailand. There is a variety of products here, eye liner and blusher to name a few. Prices are very competitive. Christmas is coming so lads get your hands in your pockets and help me pay for my trip to the Caribbean next year. Thanks.
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at 4:31 pm.
Name: Chris Ford
Location: Trimdon Village
Comment: Hi everyone, just a quick advertisement pitch here. I’ve set up a new business called “Chris Ford: Sliding Doors”. My prices are very reasonable at the moment. Due to the economic decline in our country I thought I’d put on a bit of a discount to anyone interested in buying my service. To anyone born and bred in Trimdon (and you have to prove it through blood records) Iam offering a 25% discount on all doors purchased and fitted by myself or my right hand man, Clive Harrison, known locally as “Dobby”. I am also running a small venture alongside my sliding doors. I know the weather is getting colder now, but anyone interested in renting hot tubs, you are looking at the right man. Just call me on 07747634370 and I’ll quote you a price. Discounts go to those girls in a size 8 bikini and leather boots. Thanks for your time. Chris Ford: Sliding Doors.
Sunday, September 12th, 2010 at 4:27 pm.
Name: Cindy
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Email: cindyshann@hotmail.com
Comment: Anyone know why the “Plantation” was called that?? Long gone now – but what is the history behind the title?
Friday, September 10th, 2010 at 10:49 am.
Name: Sue Rose
Location: Jarrow
Comment: Sorry to say but Afghan Heroes gig cancelled …
Monday, September 06th, 2010 at 2:37 am.
Name: George Robson
Comment: Thanks again Peter for the Trimdon map , very interesting.
You can order very interesting maps from Alan Godfrey maps of Consett Co Durham , the service is very efficient and the prices are reasonable .
Sunday, September 05th, 2010 at 12:19 pm.
Name: Sue Rose
Location: Northeast
Comment: Don’t forget people 🙂 The Former Trimdon Labour Club…The GREEN PUB will be holding a charity event for Afghan Heroes with The MuTTs an excellent cover band. Don’t miss it 🙂 Link below:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152646138082824&ref=ts
Friday, September 03rd, 2010 at 6:57 am.
Name: Cindy (Christian) Shann
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Email: cindyshann@hotmail.com
Comment: I visited Trimdon Grange for the first time in about fifteen years last year. I was very surprised and pleased to find it so much more beautified – nice little village now. No more pit-heap, just a forest of small trees. Everyone on the street was friendly, I had the time of my life there. Hope to come over again in the next couple of years. And how about those windmills??? Fascinating! I even got good weather in October!
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 9:25 pm.
Name: John Robinson
Comment: Re Trimdon Grange Foundry:
Go to Durham County Council Website – www.durham.gov.uk
Select maps from Menu
Launch “GIS Now”
Current day map of Co. Durham will appear
Click a spot between Trimdon and Wingate
From Menu, select map
From sub menu pick Historical
The (1856-1865) map shows the location of The Trimdon Grange Foundry by the railway before the houses or the pit.
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 2:18 am.
Name: George
Email: grobson26@shaw.ca
Comment: Hi Peter , I have forwarded my email address as per your request, I would be very interested in a map of the foundry . Was there ever a foundry there and at what date ? I know Spennymoor had a steel plant at Bessemer Park , I imagine one of the first Bessemer converters. It’s a pity most of Trimdons industrial history is lost, the pits, and lime kilns, railways.
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 11:05 am.
Name: The MuTTs
Location: Trimdon
Comment: In support of Afghan Heroes charity event … The Green pub (the former Trimdon Labour Club) October 2 · 9:00pm – 11:30pm. Great cover band 🙂 come along and support our Heroes 🙂
Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 7:13 pm.
Name: George Ford
Comment: Hi Peter I would be interested in a copy of the map. Send it to georgeford at trimdon dot com. Thanks
Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 12:57 pm.
Name: Peter
Location: Southampton
Comment: George, Further to your enquiry…if you send me your email address I will forward you a map of the Trimdon Grange Foundry. (as it was known then)..or as we know it Trimdon Foundry……..anyone else who has a interest in this VERY local map drop me a message and I will send you a copy. Regards
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 8:00 pm.
Name: George
Comment: Why was Trimdon Foundry called “The Foundry “, was there ever a foundry there ?.
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 1:44 pm.
Name: Brent Pollitt
Location: Royton, Oldham
Email: brentpollitt@gmail.com
Comment: To Mark Robberts. I alway wondered were you ended up after you left the Oldham Evening Chronicle. I’ve had a look at some of your “stuff” and your football invention. Good on you. How are you? I saw your picture in the July 24th Daily Express. Are you sure you’re 70? I play rugby with blokes that look older than you! Anyway, great to see you are well. Take care and all the best for the future. Brent Pollitt (ex-Oldham Chron rep and now ex-Oldham Chron).
Thursday, August 05th, 2010 at 8:53 pm.
Name: Terri
Location: Trimdon
Comment: Hey is anyone else completely fed up with the ‘roadworks’ at Trimdon/Fishburn crossroads? All most everyday, the lights and cones have been moved to a new position. I’d resorted to cutting through Fishburn to skip the lights, but now those lovely cones and its slow changing traffic light, are now at the Fishburn exit. So I can’t avoid it at all. And now because of the Tall ships, the 689 roundabouts in the A19 direction are all screwed too. Roundabouts you can’t go around??? Okay…umm…huh.
I just want to get to work in the morning, without having to navigate all these effin cones!
Thursday, August 05th, 2010 at 7:51 pm.
Name: George Ford
Comment: Hi George (Mills)
The baths were built around 1959 (I think) . I was at the Foundry School around1955 but have no photos of those harrowing years :o). Did you attend and if so do you remember a Mr Condon (at least I think that was his name) had a false arm and used to bang it on the blackboard for effect. Certainly scared the Hell out of me. And the head Mr Burnip, great fella he was, always had us singing Men of Harlech :o)
Sunday, August 01st, 2010 at 7:27 pm.
Name: George H. Dixon
Location: Richmond.
Comment: Born in a place called Coffee Pot, Trimdon Collery, moved to Main Road Trimdon Village, when us kids from Main Road, Dunelm Road and West Grove dared to venture to play in the church yard (when it was a church yard with grave stones, large trees and owls nests.) The area there was known as old Trimdon, and we were called them dam kids from the new estate, no Log. or Carr’s pond, pit heaps, kitty dales, Tot’s quarry, Joe’s wood, the beeches or dark wood, and before I was school age I learnt to swim in the green and blue waters of Gamside quarry. Much more fun than hanging around shops or bus shelters.
Sunday, August 01st, 2010 at 6:17 pm.
Name: George Mills
Location: DERBYSHIRE
Email: george.mills9@tiscali.co.uk
Comment: I would be very interested if any one could tell me when Deaf Hill Colliery pit head baths were built and why Trimdon Foundry boys school is not on the website with names of boys who attended in the 40s and 50s
Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 10:32 pm.
Name: George Ford
Comment: Alan, I have noticed a couple of anomalies on Google Maps concerning the Trimdon area and have even tried to get them corrected, but to no avail. So we will just have to be content in the knowledge that we know where Trimdon Foundry is, even if Google don’t :0)
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 1:11 pm.
Name: Ray Briggs
Location: Brisbane Australia
Email: genesistech@optusnet.com.
Comment: Hi every one back in Trimdon, does any one remember me, lived in Dunelm Rd for thirty years before moving to Aus
Regards Ray Briggs
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 pm.
Name: Alan
Comment: Uuuuum!!!
I have looked on Google Maps and although TRIMDON FOUNDRY come up, its in a different location to where I would expect.
It comes up behind the Deaf Hill Cemetery area. Can anyone explain?????
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 09:49 am.
Name: Peter
Location: Hampshire
Comment: There may not be a sign that says ‘TRIMDON FOUNDRY’ but I have it on my birth certificate.!! I was born in the old wartime fire station that used to be where the bungalows are now!!
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 at 12:04 pm.
Name: Alan
Comment: Although its called Trimdon Foundry Parish Council the only road signs coming in or out of the Trimdons are
TRIMDON COLLIERY
TRIMDON GRANGE
TRIMDON VILLAGE
TRIMDON STATION
None state that there is a TRIMDON FOUNDRY
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 3:11 pm.
Name: Isabelle
Location: Essex
Comment: Carole, I applaud you. Well said
Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 11:35 pm.
Name: George Ford
Comment: Jim Robinson said …….
” if you were a true Trimdoner you would know there are FOUR TRIMDONS plus DEAF HILL .”
Actually Jim if we count Trimdon Foundry there are five :o)
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 7:52 pm.
Name: Carole
Location: County Durham
Comment: I left the message on here regarding the Help for Heroes charity night at Trimdon Labour Club on 18th June. Yes PW England were playing that night but the people in the “entertainment committee” did not have the manners to call the group who were performing that night and let them know that no tickets had sold, either when the football draw was announced or in the weeks up to the event. they let them go into the club hours before the event and set up their stage show and get the evening prepared. not once did any of them go into the room and let them know that no one was coming. Maggie and the guys from Lay Down Your Arms could have used the night to appear at a different venue where hundreds of pounds could have been raised for Help for Heroes.
Yes our boys and girls do choose to join the Forces instead of being farmers. doctors, factory workers etc, and thanks to all the brave men and women that went before them, and fought for our freedom, they have the choice to do this and it is thanks to those brave souls both past and present that we, as ordinary workers have to right to live our lives as we choose, including calling ourselves pacifist worker. Our members of the Armed Forces are extra special people and deserve all the support , no matter how small that support may be, that anyone can give them no matter where in the world they are serving. My son and cousin are both serving Soldiers and no-one could be prouder than me to say that they have taken their Oath of Allegance and sworn to serve their Queen and Country.
From 24.69.163.17 on Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at 7:18 pm.
Name: PW
Comment: With all due respect to anyone From Trimdon who has been killed , lets not forget the hundreds of miner that were killed in the local pits, were they not hero’s too just for going there .
Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at 6:19 pm.
Name: George
Location: Victoria BC
Comment: Nice to read a thoughtful comment from Lee, I remember he used to contribute some well thought out comments on the forum. Travel indeed broadens the mind .
Sunday, July 04th, 2010 at 4:32 pm.
Name: George Mills
Location: Derbyshire
Email: george.mills9@tiscali.co.uk
Comment: Although I moved into the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire coalfields 48 years ago I love to read your website daily. One of the main events of the year when I worked at Deaf Hill Colliery from 1952 – 62 was Durham Big Meeting, which I went to every year from 1948 when living in 77,Station Lane and 2, Prospect Terrace. The last time I marched through the village with the Trimdon Brass Band was 2 years ago with my old friend Jake Elliott ex Drum Major 2nd battall, Scotts Guards leading the parade. I hope everyone from the council houses, Deaf Hill, Trimdon Station, the Foundry and the Colliery have a wonderful time on parade on Wednsday and Saturday, sorry I won’t be able to attend as I will be on holiday in Torquay. Regards George Mills, I have never forgot my grass roots.
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at 10:38 pm.
Name: Isabelle
Location: Essex
Comment: No offence taken, Tinksie. Thank you for remembering him.
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at 8:57 pm.
Name: Tinksie
Location: Carleton Lancashire
Comment: the pw was for pacifist worker and should have read ‘remember PW that a trimdon lad….’ hope this did not offend you Isabelle
Saturday, June 26th, 2010 at 10:39 pm.
Name: Isabelle
Location: Essex
Comment: Perhaps that’s where we go wrong in this world. England were playing in the world cup on the night that the event was organised for Help our Heroes, after all footballers are worth there weight in gold and are certainly paid as much, our servicemen only lay their lives on the line for their country and are paid a pittance………..
Saturday, June 26th, 2010 at 6:03 pm.
Name: Isabelle
Location: Essex
Comment: The PW who died for his country in NI was my dear brother, and he was AW. I, for one am very proud of our service men who choose to serve their country and often give their lives so that we can live safely.
Friday, June 25th, 2010 at 10:35 pm.
Name: Tinksie
Location: Carleton Lancashire
Comment: Winterton closed now houses, mines gone thanks to Scargill, people do die every day at work pacifist worker. Military are trained to do there job wherever they are sent in conflict, and remember PW a Trimdon lad who gave his life for his country in NI
Friday, June 25th, 2010 at 12:48 pm.
Name: Lee
Comment: Trying spending a week in the depths of Dr Congo or Sudan and see what people living in Trimdon have to complain about. Not much to be honest. You get teenagers hanging around everywhere as they have nowhere to go or nothing to do. Yes a large group can be intimidating, however I’ve not heard of elderly people being attacked or abused as they shop. The odd minority cause arrestable trouble. I for one will be glad to get back to lovely Trimdon after living in a place where they really have nothing and have plenty to complain about.
From 24.69.163.17 on Friday, June 25th, 2010 at 2:12 am.
Name: Pacifist worker
Comment: Maybe it’s just me , but isn’t every man and woman who goes out to work every day a hero . Construction workers are killed every day , doctors and nurses are beaten by crazy patients , factory workers are crushed in machinery , miners, farmers……….. The military is a lifestyle choice – lets see some support for the regular worker who isn’t trained to kill people .
From 217.23.233.246 on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 3:56 pm.
Name: Anon
Comment: What I always think when these people complain about our village then why don’t they do something about it. They always leave it to someone else to do!!!
Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at 1:15 pm.
Name: Brian
Comment: In reply to Anon ex resident of Trimdon; Forgive me if I am mistaken but wasn’t England playing in the world cup that night? Yes the turn out off 6 people for such a worthy event is poor, but what did the organisers expect when most of the country was watching the England match on TV.
Perhaps it would be better to blame the timing of the event rather than the people of Trimdon.
From 24.69.163.17 on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at 1.24 am.
Name: A.Non
Comment: What ‘s with people making statements and then not having the guts to sign their names to their comments , we ought to be willing to stand up for our opinions and our communities. If it is like people say the minority , then the majority should put on their collective backside kicking boots. And stop using my name, Aphonso Non 😉
From 90.195.108.85 on Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 11.15 pm.
Name: Anon
Location: ex resident of Trimdon
Comment: I would just like to say that I am totally ashamed to call Trimdon Village my former home. I attended a charity night tonight (Friday 18th June) at Trimdon Labour Club that was organised in aid of the Help for Heroes charity and 6 people turned up. The artist had more people there than the people who had paid for tickets. Supposedly the committee had “done all they could to advertise this event” but did not have the good manners to contact the artist and advise that no tickets had been sold, this is ignorance and nothing more. If the people of Trimdon cannot support this worthwhile charity when boys and girls from their own village are serving in the Armed Forces. I will be very surprised if Trimdon Labour Club is open next year as not one of the people I spoke to seemed to care that people had travelled to put on a show at their club. They only seemed to be interested in chucking pints down their necks and sitting with their little cronies and trying to say that the artist was at fault for no-one turning up. This show fills clubs around the north-east of England in clubs where the entertainment team make the effort to let people know what they have planned for their clubs, but no, this would be too much to ask of Trimdon labour club wouldn’t it. I guess their target of 3 customers a night is enough for them.
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Name: John Lee Crake
Location: Trimdon
Email: john.crake@yahoo.co.uk
Comment: I have here for sale stables and 3 acres of land £75,000 and both, contact me on 01429 882209 or email me. Get it while you can they’ve stopped making land now, good luck and happy bidding
From 217.23.233.245 on Monday, June 14th, 2010
Name: Anon
Comment: I agree with both sides of the argument. I have been born and bred in Trimdon and love it. I went to village schools, our schools are the best they possibly could be. I use village facilities which are amazing. I love where I live. However I understand the frustration when it is blighted by the minority
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Name: Trimdon Band
Email: trimdonband@aol.com
Comment: On behalf of Trimdon Band I am writing to say how disappointed and disheartened we are to hear that Deaf Hill Banner Group have engaged the services of Dearham Band for Durham Miners Gala. Trimdon Band is always proud to represent the Trimdon and Deaf Hill Community and were looking forward to doing so once again this year.
Although Trimdon Band has a long standing arrangement with another Banner Group (which was made prior to the Deaf Hill Replica Banner being produced) for the past few years, we have endeavoured to work together to honour commitments to both Banner Groups. As the Band were not informed that the Deaf Hill Banner Group were seeking to engage a different Band we assumed that we would be working together once again this year.
We wish the Banner Group all the best for Gala Day.
The Band do however still intend (weather permitting!) to perform within the village on the Wednesday evening prior to the Gala. Further details available soon.
Sunday, June 13th, 2010
Name: Jim Robinson
Location: Trimdon Station
Comment: Regarding the person who doesn’t give a s**t what people say about the Trimdons. Not everybody’s wrong, try opening your eyes and ears. In my area there has been a gun siege where armed police were involved, cars damaged, bins tipped over and set alight, local shop burgled and windows put out on a regular basis, old people being frightened, idiots drinking around play areas leaving broken bottles everywhere. The list goes on. That’s why a lot of people are complaining. By the way , if you were a true Trimdoner you would know there are FOUR TRIMDONS plus DEAF HILL .
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Name: Pat and Bryan
Location: New Zealand
Email: antares2002@ihug.co.nz
Comment: At the end of August we are visiting our wonderful friends Stan and Thelma Bowmaker in Trimdon Village. We have had a family association for over 50 years. Thelmas brother Raymond was just like my big brother. I first met him when I was 3 years old. We are so looking forward to meeting up with Stan and Thelma again after at least 20 years and meeting other members of the family. It will be a very memorable occasion.
From 77.101.218.14 on Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Name: Anon
Location: Anon
Comment: All 3 Trimdons are the best place for kids to grow up in, don’t give a s**t what people say, Trimdon’s in my heart and I turned out ok. People who make bad comments aren’t true Trimdoners
Tuesday, June 08th, 2010
Name: George
Location: Victoria BC
Comment: Don’t get me wrong , I was congratulating the fact the pub was opening again .I have no particular respect for the people…..for my own reasons .
From 86.156.138.253 on Monday, June 07th, 2010
Name: Anon
Comment: Family pub the red lion don’t make me laugh, ran by folk who broke up families. First hand experience.
Sunday, June 06th, 2010
Name: George Robson
Location: Victoria BC
Comment: Congratulations to the Red Lion opening again as a family pub, we will have a pint in there next time we are over .
Also good for you John Lee Crake , like you say everyone does have rights, the right to life, a place to live and some respect. What goes around comes around .
Saturday, June 05th, 2010
Name: Colin
Location: Darlington
Comment: Well I moved from The Village 20 yrs ago and visit relatives and friends now and then and Trimdon has gone right down the pan altogether, I wouldn’t move back for a gold pig. They have made a right mess of the shops and, as someone else said it’s always been like that, well it certainly wasn’t when we used to hang round the phone box when younguns, and we certainly didn’t have cans of cider, drugs or anything like it. Get rid of all the scum and you may get some exiles moving back but not until.
Thursday, June 03rd, 2010
Name: John Lee Crake
Location: Wynyard Road, Trimdon Village
Comment: Just to say I personally can not see a problem with a traveller site as there are already two or three sites in the Trimdons and they’ve been ne bother to any one or thing. I mean look at Dawsons at SpineCop Trimdon Grange, they are no bother, the ones down Trimdon Colliery are ne bother, at the end of the day people have got to live somewhere and if it’s their own land that’s bought and paid for so, be it, it’s better than folk sponging off the dole and get council house for nowt and making a mess of ’em and the streets. Like I say they have human rights just like you and I. That’s it. rant over and out. LOL
Trimdon Times: 3rd June 2010
You can find details of the application, links to site maps and an email address to send any comments here;
FIELD AT SALTERS LANE TRIMDON CO DURHAM
http://www2.sedgefield.gov.uk/planning_search/alldetails.php?ID=31042
For a weekly list of all planning applications go to
http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/Service.aspx?ServiceId=6321
From 87.112.105.1 on Thursday, June 03rd, 2010
Name: Trimdon Grange resident
Location: Trimdon Grange
Comment: Has anyone got the contact of the people who have the petition in Trimdon Village ie. planning permission travellers site? Can you let me know as the people in Trimdon Grange want to be involved
From 91.107.48.172 on Wednesday, June 02nd, 2010
Name: Anon
Location: Essex
Comment: I was born and bred in Trimdon and loved the place. Having moved away 23 years ago I visit regularly to see my family and have yearned to move back many a time. This has diminished as time has gone by mainly due to the dreadful behaviour of the local thugs and yobs down Chuch Road. I have read the comments on this page and have to disagree with some of them, especially when they believe Trimdon was like this years ago. I never felt afraid walking to the shops at night but certainly wouldn’t dream of venturing out after dark now when on one of my visits. I couldn’t believe the mess that was left from the night before when going to the newsagents one morning and actually saw with my own eyes the yob culture with their drink and drugs. It makes me sad to see what has happened!! It’s time this was sorted so Trimdon can become the lovely place I remember once again.
From 92.1.32.179 on Thursday, May 27th, 2010
Name: Anon
Comment: In response to the person who left the message about Parish Councillors. For your information I happen to know the majority of Parish Councillors who all live in the Trimdon Area. Last year we also voted (obviously you didn’t see the many leaflets that were thrust through the doors) for Sheila Appleton to become a Parish Councillor. In addition both our County Councillors live in Trimdon and our MP!!!
From 86.149.127.226 on Thursday, May 27th, 2010
Name: Anon
Location: Trimdon
Comment: Why is it half the parish councillors don’t live in Trimdon? They don’t know anything that goes on in the villages. Let’s start voting for councillors, we pay for them.
From 86.128.48.122 on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Name: Trimdon Resident
Comment: I would just like all the residents of Trimdon Village and Trimdon Grange to be aware that a planning application has been submitted to Durham County Council for a travellers site to be made on a field between these to villages. Although it is just for two caravans I fear that if it gets approval the whole field will be made available.
From 94.6.244.38 on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Name: Disappointed
Location: Trimdon exile
Comment: Well I regularly return home to the village where my parents live. It annoys me the kids hanging about and being abusive to anybody walking past. My gran and her friend stopped walking to the shops on summer evenings because of these kids, as they felt threatened and intimidated by them. I know it’s a small minority and I agree with the use of extra patrols and use of asbos but some of it has to do with educating parents on manners and respect again. I know when in groups kids who are most likely to be nice kids can appear threatening, also selling alcohol to kids has to be addressed also.
From 92.41.78.222 on Tuesday, May 04th
Name: Trimy
Comment: Here’s a question…The Labour Club, what you reckon to it? Good/Bad/So-so?
From 92.1.226.66 on Sunday, May 02nd, 2010
Name: Anon
Comment: Alongside the people who cause problems in Trimdon Village, which I may point out is a tiny minority of teenagers, there are many people who work to create a wonderful place to live. Whether it is to keep the church open, keep the borders smart and presentable or to run the village hall. There are hundreds more, these are just a few. These people are supported and aided by our councillors regardless of political party. Let’s attempt to look at the good and build on it to make the problems better.
Saturday, May 01st, 2010
Name: David Nottingham Forest
Location: Midlands
Comment: 1968/69 F.H. <<name abbreviated by editor>>, so sorry for what I did to you all those years ago ,have never forgiven myself, will one day meet you again and say so in person
Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Name: Sarah
Location: Trimdon
Comment: There appears to be quite a few youths from other surrounding areas coming to the Trimdons, especially Trimdon Grange. Why, I do not know. These cause a lot of trouble it seems. Also the kids hanging round the Co-op, obviously the parents don’t care. These children seem to live in Trimdon, do their parents never visit the Co-op??
From 84.13.121.248 on Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Name: Anon
Location: Trimdon
Comment: Hi all, regarding the gangs of youths drinking by the co-op and surrounding area, how is it that Sedgefield has a no drinking on the streets policy that is enforced but Trimdon has not?
Don’t we share the same MP? Maybe he or his cronies need to pop to the shops on a weekend night!
From 92.41.104.97 on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Name: Trimdon
Location: Trimdon
Comment: John are you saying we should approach these ‘youngins’ and make our feelings known? Am I supposed to walk up to a gang of them and politely point out that their behaviour is not acceptable?
I really don’t think they, whilst taking a swig from a can of lager/cider (that’s another thing. People need to stop going into the shops and buying booze for them and shops need to stop knowingly selling it to them, even via an adult) anyway I really don’t think they’ll turn around, apologise and make an effort to change.
I’d be more likely to get told to, in no uncertain terms to eff off.
People are making their views known via other means for example here, the local police, councils, mp’s and still no difference is being made. If the cops have no courage to face them, then the everyday civilian is going to steer well clear.
As for having nothing to do, I really don’t find that to be an excuse. I dare say if they looked hard enough they’d find something (youth club, sports teams, music..etc)
From 81.147.152.173 on Monday, April 12th, 2010
Name: John Lee Crake
Location: Trimdon
Comment: I’ve grown up around Trimdon and find it’s no different now than it was then, just a lot more strangers in the camp that’s all – it’s no better no worse I tell thee. To make a stand you must start at home and put your name up, its no good hiding if you got something to say to the youngins you will not get respect by hiding behind the wall . Yes there are villains but they have nothing to do these days with all the cutbacks, and coming from a deprived place you can’t expect any different can you – Trimdon will always be Trimdon, no one can change that.
From 94.197.2.55 on Monday, April 12th, 2010
Name: Neighbourhood Warden
Location: Sedgefield District
Comment: Just a quick update to inform the residents in the North Moor / Langdale Oval area about the dog mess. The second £80 fixed penalty notice was today given out to a certain member of the public who continued to ignore the stickers and publications on this site. Not only that but was also marched home and forced to pick up the mess. I will get this area dog mess free and I don’t care who receives the fines.
From 94.197.26.192 on Monday, April 12th, 2010
Name: Trimdoner
Location: Uh…Trimdon
Comment: I’ve grown up in Trimdon and it used to be a decent place. Yeah you still had your idiots but by the standards of today they were nothing more than a minor irritation.
Now we’ve got gangs of youths wrecking anything and everything, using foul language to whomever they please. People don’t feel safe when out and about in the evening and the police don’t give a toss.
Mind you why should the police care when it’s so clear that the parents of these adolescent idiots don’t give a toss either. As long as they get their benefits from the social and are all comfy cosy in time for Eastenders, nothing else matters. I think it’s time parents paid for their lack of parental guidance and were made to bring their kids into line.
From 92.41.231.238 on Monday, April 12th, 2010
Name: Mr sick of kids
Location: Trimdon Village
Comment: Why do we have to put up wth kids round the co-op on a weekend ? Why can’t the police get out of the cars and vans and get on foot and look round the back of the shops and the village hall…the kids take the pee out of the police, so please get out of your warm cars and vans and STOP THESE KIDS FROM BEEN PESTS,,, WE’RE ALL SICK OF THEM.
From 86.160.62.158 on Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Name: Trimdon resident
Location: Trimdon Village
Comment: I would like to agree with all the comments made about Trimdon village. But who is to blame ? We have the MP for Sedgefield who lives in the village. We have a County Councillor that lives in the village. We had a PM that made a point of bringing the world’s press to our village. All labour, that have done nothing to bring real prosperity to Trimdon Village. All these people must walk around this village and see exactly what we see and do nothing. So just remember that the election is not far away and all these people will be knocking on our doors wanting our votes, or will they think the Labour Party can take Trimdon Village people for granted so they probably will not bother.
From 86.139.65.154 on Friday, April 09th, 2010
Name: Anon
Location: Trimdon resident
Comment: Hi, I agree with the previous post regarding Trimdon Village going downhill, the gangs that gather around the streets especially the shops are shocking, I try to get all my jobs done during the day so I have no reason to go out on a night. They make you feel unsafe and nothing is getting done about it, the parents of these children should be ashamed. My child has yet to grow up but is being taught right from wrong. I remember when you could walk the streets and everyone was friendly and had great community spirit, now you only have to look at someone the wrong way and you get abuse and threats. Why do we pay taxes when this behaviour is not getting dealt with? I am in the process of looking at moving out of this village even though I was born and raised here.
From 195.93.21.35 on Wednesday, April 07th, 2010
Name: Anonymous
Location: Trimdon Village
Comment: I have only lived in Trimdon since 1998, but my God has it gone down the pan in that time. I thought the village was just superb. There were no gangs hanging about at the shops, all underage, drinking and smoking in full view without a care in the world, hardly any drugs and few vandals. So only £25,000 spent on improvements in Trimdon compared to £200,000 in Fishburn seems sensible to me, because the handful of teenagers who think they live on a film set in there “gangs” would only wreck whatever improvements were made. Only recently all the block paving from under one of the seats on the millennium green was ripped up and thrown into the school playground. What a waste of money that was. Isn’t it time that we adults took this village back? Please report every little crime and every little incident. Police organise their patrols in the hotspots and without reporting ALL crime, Trimdon will be off the Police radar. Let’s name and shame the idiots.
From 86.154.216.233 on Tuesday, April 06th, 2010
Name: Trimdon resident
Location: Trimdon village
Comment: Can anyone please tell me why our village is going down the pan. When I walk around the village I look on in dismay, it looks so untidy and unloved . There are a few questions that I have.
1: When was the last time the stones were painted on the village green.
2: Why does the village hall constantly get vandalized but nothing seems to be done about it.
3: Why do the Church Road shops still look terrible even after so called improvements.
4: Why does nearby Fishburn get nine times more investment money than Trimdon Village. Looking at a recent leaflet from the Labour party, over £200,000 for Fishburn, £25,000 for Trimdon Village?
5: Is it not possible for the old part of the village to have some period street lighting, and more trees planted on the upper part of the green .Trimdon Village is a beautiful village but I think it is being let down .What do you think?
Saturday, April 03rd, 2010
Name: David Harrison
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea (Trimdon at Heart)
Email: dph258@googlemail.com
Comment: Haway Ex Trimdon – notwithstanding the BNP comment and the typo with the blokes name I can’t see anything else wrong with the list.
Richard did let you off with Iraq and the economy – which Blair led us into before he did a runner, not forgetting of course the two unelected people they smuggled in.
From 80.2.70.248 on Thursday, April 01st, 2010
Name: Ex Trimdon 80.2.70.248
Location: Not Trimdon
Comment: Just a quick message for Richard P. Brain cells in short supply eh?? Try spelling Blair right before telling people about lack of brain cells. The country voted for Blair in their millions not just Trimdon people, or did you not realise that???
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Name: Richard Partridge
Comment: So now we working class folk know where brain cells are in very short supply. Trimdon. You sad lot are to blame for this slimy, greedy, lieing toe rag becoming an MP in the first place. You should be damned well ashamed of yourselves.But to ressurect this beast yesterday, and cheer him made me feel sick. Bliar the worst prime minister ever with Brown a close second.
Thank God the BNP are standing in your area, showing who has the brain cells.
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Name: Gerry Fitzsimons
Location: Roker
Comment: East Moor was the bungalow next door to Tremeduna. Tony Oliver was a music teacher, played the fiddle, and played squash at the Community College.
Last I knew about the bungalow, Eddie Grieves the butcher was living in it, may still be. I remember Miss Carter and her sister who lived in Tremeduna, before himself bought it.
From 217.23.233.245 on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Name: Trimdon resident
Location: Trimdon
Comment: While I do not want to turn this into a tit for tat slanging match I would just say that I have far more problems with unruly children than with dog mess. No dog has ever run me over on a pedal cycle, no dog has ever thrown things at my car as I drive past, no dog has ever hurled abuse at me as I walk in the street, no dog has ever overturned garden planters outside my house need I go on. Yes I would rather talk to people and discuss issues than hide behind curtains and take photographs but each to their own. As for common sense surely common sense would say that people would teach their children to respect people and property but that is not always the case either. I pick up after my dog and so do most other people if only most parents were as responsible.
From 94.197.35.209 on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Name: Trimdon Resident
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: Just to reply to the “other Trimdon resident” who thinks that all you have to do to stop the dog mess in Trimdon is to have a word with such ignorant people. You must think that I sit at my window watching and waiting for people to let their pets dirty on public footpaths and grassed areas without cleaning up after them. You are saying that common sense should be used in these situations, but surely to goodness these people can see that there are stickers on most lamp posts and on the areas I am commenting on there are three dog waste bins within a 150 metre stretch, to me, common sense would state that these would be used. Yet again I will state that why should I have to clean the mess off the kids shoes when these folk with all the common sense leave the mess there in the first place.
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Name: ex Trimdonian
Location: Peterlee
Comment: What an excellent website – does Trimdon proud !!
Moved away in the 70’s but always interested in the history and people of the Trimdons.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of a couple of friends of mine from the Modern school – 1963 – 1968 era namely Brenda Mclaughlin and Shirley Parnaby – would like to catch up with them.
From 217.23.233.246 on Monday, March 15th, 2010
Name: Trimdon resident
Location: Trimdon
Comment: While I as a dog owner agree totally that I should be, and I am, responsible for cleaning up after my dog, I find it a sad state of affairs when Big Brother is watching and sending photos to dog wardens etc. Would you take my photo when, as happened on Saturday, I took my dog out and he had more poo’s than anticipated and I ran out of poo bags, knowing I had to go out again I left the mess, went home (approx 2 mins walk away), dropped the dog off, picked up the car and on my way to the town stopped and picked up my dogs mess. This all took about ten mins. If that is all that upsets you on a day to day basis then you must have a wonderful life. So far I have had glass broken outside my home, almost run over by children on peddle cycles, a garden wall vandalised etc. but chose to address the issues with common sense and spoke to the people and parents of those involved, and hey presto, problem solved, minimal fuss. I did not feel the urge, nor did I have the time, to take photos of the events in action.
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Name: Andrew Donaldson
Location: Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Comment: Just been catching up with the news in Trimdon. I see not much has happened like always but its nice to know I’m not missing to much. Hope everyone is ok
From 88.106.92.255 on Friday, March 12th, 2010
Name: Trimdon Resident
Location: Trimdon Station
Comment: I totally agree with the resident from Rodwell street and I don t even live in that street. Wonder if conditions would be better if someone from the council or the Parish council actually lived in the street?
From 88.106.92.255 on Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Name: Trimdon resident
Location: Trimdon Station
Comment: I am just letting people know how fed up I am with the mess and lousy conditions at the back street of Rodwell Street. I have lived here for 15 years and disgusted that nothing has been done to tidy or clean this eyesore – after all, we still pay council tax. Come on you people sitting in the ivory towers at the council do something about this.
Monday, March 08th, 2010
Name: Ian Hedges (oldest paper lad in Trimdon)
Location: Foundry
Comment: East Moor is a the bungalow next door to Eddie Grieves, one down from Tony Blair
Monday, March 08th, 2010
Name: Wilko
Location: Leeds
Comment: I have Googled and found an address for a Mr Tony Oliver at East Moor, post code, TS29 6DU and it looks like it is Tony Blairs old house behind Guappo’s Hairdressers.
That post code brings up his old house anyway, was my old school teachers house years ago, Miss Carter, anyone remember her???
Monday, March 08th, 2010
Name: Jessica Wilson
Comment: Does anyone know where Eastmoor House is in Trimdon Colliery?
Sunday, March 07th, 2010
Name: Bill Robson
Location: B.C., Canada
Comment: What was with the British press during the recent Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics?
I could not believe the purely negative press. I could understand it from “rags” such as the Sun, or The News of the World. But The Guardian and the Times. What the he##?
Your 2012 Olympics had better be good otherwise every journalist outside of the UK will be on your case.
From 92.41.187.204 on Saturday, March 06th, 2010
Name: Trimdon resident
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: Congratulations to the first person to be caught on camera allowing his jack russel dog to dirty on the grassed area opposite Langdale Oval, without cleaning it up. This image will be passed on to the local council and I am sure he will enjoy the fixed penalty that he will receive. This occurred at 9.10am on Saturday morning. I did warn people that I would be doing this and I will continue to do so
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Name: Jeff Atherton
Comment: This is quite a good site. I lived in Thornley during the 1960s before joining the army. Prior to this I used to know a girl from Trimdon called Barbara. Didn’t know her surname.
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Name: Wilko
Location: Leeds
Email: wilkinson135@btinternet.com
Comment: Hello Trimdon,
Just had a new CD bought for me and its GREAT, get a listen, if ya get chance, Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam. Its a bit Gary Moore style blues, gets better more ya listen to it as well. If anyone hears it let me know wot ya think!!!
Bye for Now AL
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Name: Pamela Rabon nee Greenwood
Location: USA
Email: pamrabon@aol.com
Comment: Does Fishburn have a Paper? also does anyone remember me going to school there I’m kin to Mark and Chris Cawthorn.
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Name: Beverley Jobey
Location: Sunderland
Email: b.jobey@btopenworld.com
Comment: Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me I am trying to find a family member, my mums cousin. The last time I saw her she was living in Trimdon her name was Carol Williamson – not sure if she has re married, also I think she has three children twin boys and a daughter and when I last saw Carol she had a burmese mountain dog if anyone has any information will you please contact me via email. Thanks x
From 92.41.239.108 on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Name: Trimdon Resident
Location: Trimdon Colliery
Comment: I would just like to agree with Colin about the state of Trimdon Grange Recreation Area, not only this but most of Trimdon Colliery as well. I have recently been in touch with the council and for them to send wardens out who were shocked and what they saw, I believe is a disgrace. I have been asked to watch for people walking their dogs and to record names and times of these people not cleaning up after their pets. I believe this job is a lot better than cleaning the s**t off my sons shoes and bicycle. I have totally had enough and will report anyone I see
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Name: Colin
Location: Trimdon Grange
Comment: Can I just comment on the state of the football pitch in the Grange, I like going round to watch the lads play, the amount of dog mess on the pitch was shocking, I understand they’re doing quite well, and must be the only Sunday morning team around now, is there nobody willing to make the effort.
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Name: George Owens
Location: Rufforth, just outside York
Email: gkowens@btinternet.com
Comment: Just a message with my best wishes to everyone in Trimdon. I left Trimdon 42 years ago, and spent the next twenty years in CapeTown, returning to England in 1987, eventually settling down in York. Since then, I’ve only managed to contact Philip Fellows, who was, after all, my best man. My last memories of Trimdon was our house in Cleveland Avenue. I’ve had a ride through Trimdon since, on a couple of occasions, and think it is looking a heck of a lot better, particularly with the removal of all the pit-heaps.
Cheers to all of you. George Owens
Monday, February 08th, 2010
Name: Kev & Sam
Location: Birtley
Comment: Many thanks to everyone at Trimdon & Deaf Hill Club for a great welcome on Saturday night (6th feb 2010)
Kev and Sam, Liberty Star duo, www.libertystar.co.uk
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