The very short visit of President George Bush caused inconvenience for local people, bearing in mind that most were not even given a glimpse of the most powerful man in the world.
Apart from the massively increased Police presence, large scale parking restictions were in force from 8pm 20th November until 5pm 21st November, as well as road closures and other security measures to ensure the safety of our fleeting visitor. Sedgefield village also suffered the same fate, with similar restrictions in place.
Residents of affected roads had to find alternative parking from 8pm Thursday, as no vehicles were allowed to park in these areas for 21 hours. This meant many people having to leave their cars a mile or more away.
At least Trimdon people had the pleasure of watching the Presidents’ fleet of helicopters come and go.
Roads in and out of the Trimdon and Sedgefield areas’ were closed completely or as needed, causing lots of local traffic disruption, with thorough inspection of people and vehicles near the Prime Ministers’ Trimdon home, and the roads around the Dun Cow at Sedgefield.
Fortunately, demonstrators were in short supply at Trimdon, unlike the scenes at Sedgefield. | 
