The Covid Vaccine bus will be in Newton Aycliffe on Thursday 2nd September from 1pm until 6pm, based in the Crafter Companion Store car park (DL5 6DR) on Newton Aycliffe Indistrial estate.
Vaccinations are available for anyone age 16 or over who needs a first or second dose of the vaccine.
A PDF version of the leaflet is available to download here: Newton Aycliffe NECS Durham Vaccine Bus A5
The draw for the first qualifying round of the FA cup was held today and Shildon AFC was drawn at home to South Shields FC. The tie is to be held on the 4th September 2021.
Shildon AFC Supporters Club are now taking bookings for the following NPL East fixture:
Stocksbridge Park Steels FC vs Shildon AFC – 2nd October 2021
Please contact Russ Henderson on 07538 789464 to book.
For updates on travel arrangements, please see the Supporters Club Web-page:
Supporters Club
Pictured: NPL chairman Mark Harris (left) with Wiseman Lighting director Harry Riste
The Northern Premier League has a bright future after striking up a deal with Wiseman Lighting to become its official lighting partner.
Wiseman are the leaders in setting new standards in sport lighting and were the first installers of LED sports floodlighting in the UK.
They work with clubs at all levels to deliver projects from inception to completion, including supporting clubs with sustainable and innovative financial solutions.
NPL chairman, Mark Harris, said: “We’ve been looking for a lighting partner for some time. Every year, we do a survey with all of our clubs to find out from them what sort of partnerships would meet the demand and lighting came very high this year.
“We have been looking for the right type of company over the years and we think Wiseman’s is a perfect fit.
“It is beneficial to absolutely everybody. Our clubs benefit from superb service in terms of floodlight inspections, but more important the necessary guidance towards funding availability for LED systems and upgrades.
“From a league perspective, it is a great brand to be involved with and we look forward to growing it over many years.”
The deal was officially launched ahead of Atherton Collieries’ home game with Nantwich Town on Tuesday night, the first league game played under the new lights that Wiseman have installed at the Skuna Stadium.
A number of other NPL clubs have already also made enquiries with the new lighting partners.
Colls chairman, Paul Gregory, said: “Wiseman came recommended by the FA, we knew we needed new lighting and everything moved on quickly. They’ve been an absolutely brilliant company to deal with from start to finish.
“I can’t believe what a difference the new lights have made. Before them it was a bit like watching football through a stocking! I would recommend Wiseman to every club in the football pyramid, they have been a fantastic company to work with, innovative and thoroughly professional.”
Wiseman was established in 2013 by Harry Riste, who has more than 30 years experience in the industry.
They have installed LED floodlights across the football pyramid, as well as in other sports such as rugby, athletics, hockey and tennis.
On the partnership announcement, Harry Riste said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Northern Premier League who’s ambitions to help and support their member clubs are aligned with our own business aims. The exceptional quality of the LED product we offer alongside our high level of support will allow clubs in the NPL to transition to the latest floodlighting technology with ease.”
For more information, visit the Wiseman Lighting website at www.wisemanlighting.co.uk. You can also follow them on Twitter @wisemanlighting
ENDS
Shildon AFC has this week been hosting free summer holiday activities in partnership with Livin, Bishop Auckland & Shildon Area Action Partnership and Shildon Alive.
The programme of activities has once again proved very popular, with all the places on this years scheme fully booked. The programme was open to boys and girls aged 8-12 years and was packed with fun exercise and the opportunity to train and play football with Shildon AFC, along with a healthy lunch provided by Shildon Alive – all free of charge.
Thursday, (12th August 2021) was the final day of the programme and the children were presented with t-shirts and sweets as a thank-you for taking part.
There were also three children who the course facilitators (led by Christian Taylor and Ben Trotter) felt epitomised the values of the 4 days and were awarded special prizes. They were:
However all the children taking part should be proud of how they participated in making the programme so enjoyable.
Once again thanks to our partners for their support and to Greggs for the bread provisions.
Shildon AFC Supporters Club are now taking bookings for the following away game:
Bridlington Town AFC vs Shildon AFC 18/09/2021 (NPL East)
Please contact Russ Henderson on 07538 789464 to book.
For updates on travel arrangements, please see the Supporters Club Web-page:
Supporters Club
Shildon AFC are delighted to confirm that midfielder Danny Craggs has re-signed for the club as player/coach.
Danny first signed for Shildon in July 2019, arriving from Consett AFC and made 55 appearances across the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons, scoring 18 goals. Speaking about his return Danny said:
“I have a great relationship with David (Dent), Diane (Dent) and Bobby (Daniel Moore) and everyone associated with Shildon AFC. David and Bobby didn’t want me to leave in the first place and I was delighted when they asked me to come back, they make me and my family feel so welcome which is a massive thing for me. I was always comparing other clubs to Shildon when they wanted me to sign for them. When I left it become even more apparent how good a club Shildon is and how well the club is ran. In the 20 years of being in the northern league I have only been in 2 or 3 dressing rooms where everyone gets along and is striving for the same goal and that is the case at Shildon, the lads are fantastic. Shildon as a club are up there with the best in the north east and I am so glad to be part of it”
“I still feel I can offer something on the pitch, I know I’m not going to be starting every week but hopefully can contribute when I do play and help the lads. Coaching wise I’m there to help Bobby and Huddy (Mark Hudson), whether its to take the warm up or help with training, and if they need my opinion on something I can offer that.”
“I’ve signed for this season as I haven’t got many left! But I’m sure myself, David and Bobby will have discussions throughout the season to see what will happen after this season. Hopefully I can stay at Shildon once I have finished my playing career.”
Welcome back to Shildon AFC, Danny.
We are pleased to announce that the Club Shop will officially open on Thursday 12th August 2021 at 5.30pm.
Mike Amos MBE, a Shildon lad, retired journalist and former Chairman of Northern League will officiate the opening.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Address: Club Shop, (in front of Old Shildon Working Mens Club), 26 Main Street, SHILDON, DL4 1AH
For futher details contact Russ Henderson on 07538 789464.
We go into the new season as a Northern Premier League Club for the first time in the Club’s history. I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved both on the pitch and off it.
You just have to take a look at Dean Street now and you will see the improvements to the ground with more planned over the coming months. We are truly a community club and next week we host children at Dean Street for our holiday activity course which we provide free of charge. There will have been a coffee morning at the Club during the week, and we are holding a charity day on Sunday 8 August for Team Solan. These events will be built upon when our Community Garden is completed.
On the pitch we’ve kept all of our key players and have made some quality additions to the squad , who have experience of playing at levels above where we are about to play. That’s a sign of our ambition.
We’ve taken Shildon AFC to a level that I believe that we can comfortably compete at and we can take it further but only if the Shildon public get behind the team. We’ve kept this Club alive during the pandemic and now it’s your opportunity to help us take Shildon as far as we can.
We need more volunteers around the Club and if you feel that you have something to offer then please get in touch. We have a loyal following who are second to none but we need more supporters to come through the gates. We need over 300 supporters in the ground at every game to sustain ourselves at this level and more for us to progress through the leagues. This is certainly achievable.
Thank you all of you who support us already, it’s appreciated by everyone associated with the Club. I’m really excited for the season to start and the improvements to our ground to be completed. I’m delighted that you our fans can watch us play again so let’s go forward together and make this season one to remember.
David Dent, Chairman