A WIN AND TWO DRAWS LONG - SERVING Email: [email protected] D.P. EVANS & Co. Issue No 412 PLUMBING Solicitors 30 years experience FOR TOWN YOUTH STAFF REWARDED FREE LEGAL SURGERY Corgi registered Town Youth Under round five All Star players round football ending with a At a recent Ferryhill Town rewarded for long service. Legal Advice All aspects of plumbing work & 11's were at home to before slotting into the left Daglish goal to make it 4-0. Council meeting, members Gary Cowell and John Todd Every Thursday Ferryhill heating work undertaken. Hardwick youth at the Very reasonable rates for corner, making it 1-0 to Carr than netted his third and approved a policy whereby have both worked for the 4.00pm to 6.00pm. condensing combi boilers. weekend. Ferryhill. fourth goals to make the final staff who remain loyal to the Council for over 20 years and Appointments available, but and Chilton www.thechapter.org No call out charges. Against the run of play, Straight from the kick-off score All Stars 0 Ferryhill 6. Town Council and work for Sarah Hewitson, Elizabeth not necessary. Ferryhill, March 27th, 2009 £250 Grant Available for Over Hardwick took the lead but 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. 60’s by Warm Front. Ferryhill broke again with Man-of-the-match went to significant periods of Gildersleeves, Ray Seymour, At the heart of this wonderful community Tel: Dave Priestman Ferryhill kept up the Jordan Stannard crossing the Tel: 01740 657 444 Nathan Carr for an continuous employment are Peter Stobbs and Jamie Contact The Chapter at the Council Offices, . on 01740 656715 pressure and were rewarded ball for Adam Robinson to outstanding display. email:[email protected] rewarded. Corrigan have all worked for Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 Mob 0793 157 8017 when Connor Whitelock score Ferryhill’s Second. The Under 10’s team were Members felt it appropriate the Council for over 10 equalised. Ferryhill continued to play away at SC to make a suitable award to years. Both teams played some some good football with week. the members of staff Councillor Ken Campbell, FERRYHILL-BASED BREWERY NEW FUTURE FOR excellent football but were good defensive work from Ferryhill started well into a concerned to demonstrate portfolio holder for Staff PRODUCES ALE FOR DURHAM unable to find a winning goal. Keenan, Wall, Robertson, strong wind, with the whole the Town Councils Welfare and Members FERRYHILL The final score was Ferryhill Walton and ‘keeper team playing good football. appreciation for their loyal Services, said, “I am delighted DALES CAMPAIGN TOWN CENTRE 1 Hardwick 1. Man-of-the- Henderson all doing well They were rewarded with a service. that we can recognise the A new real ale is set to get The first steps to give a new match went James Rowell. against a very strong wind to goal on half time from Josh Staff who have served with contribution that these result of changing shopping taste buds watering when it look to Ferryhill Town Centre Ferryhill Town Youth Under finish the first half 2-0 Gash. Ferryhill Town Council for employees make to the Town patterns and economic is launched later this month. will be taken next month. 13s played 21st All Stars B leaders. In the second half, it was end- over 10 years will receive a Council as well as the service decline,” said Councillor Neil Following conversations People in the town are to be Team and straight from the In the second half, Ferryhill to-end throughout with gift to the value of £50 and they provide to the people Foster, Portfolio holder for with Wear Valley District asked for their views on what kick-off the Ferryhill lads went 3-0 up when Carr netted Aycliffe getting the equaliser staff with over 20 years of of Ferryhill. Regeneration and Economic Council’s Tourism Officer, is needed to regenerate the settled into their flowing his second goal. The midfield to finish the game 1 – 1. The service will receive a gift “I am proud of the efforts of Development. Mike Richardson, local real community at an event which game. of Knight, Hicks, Stannard man-of-the-match award worth £100. these members of staff as I “An important part of any ale brewer, Alan Hogg of is to be held in the Market After 7 minutes, Nathan and Daglish became more went to Brodie Grayson for In line with the policy, seven am with all members of the design process is to ensure Ferryhill-based Yard of Ale Place on Friday, April 3rd. Carr set off on a run going determent with good all- some excellent defending. members of staff have been Town Council workforce”. that proposals are discussed Brewery Company, has Shopfront and streetscene and agreed with the people ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY...... RAINBOW WHIST AND developed new refreshing improvements focussing on who live and work in the pale ale as part of the the Market Place are among place to be improved. MARCH 27TH DOMINO DRIVE Durham Dales campaign. the proposals to create a “Local people are experts in Mike said, “To have a beer high-quality look for the town local needs, issues and 1987: Irish rock band, U2, planes crashed into each St Michael’s Church in which includes War, Germany launched its produced has been a project centre. aspirations, so it is performed an impromptu other on the runway. is refreshments. last V-2 rocket attack against in my mind for a while now The scheme is part of Durham important to have their concert on top of a liquor 1969: In America, NASA holding a Rainbow Whist There will also be a raffle. from the and it’s great that Alan and Mike Richardson (left) with Alan Hogg. County Council’s Urban and support for the store in Los Angeles, launched Mariner 7 to study and Domino Drive in the All proceeds will be in aid Netherlands. his brewery have taken up Surtees Arms in Ferryhill The brewery supplies a Rural Renaissance Initiative improvements to be America. Mars. Village Hall on Saturday, of church funds. 1625: Charles I became King the opportunity to develop Station. growing number of pubs and (URRI) which aims to successful,” he added. 1980: 123 oil rig workers in 1963: The Beeching Report March 28th. “Everyone is most of England, Scotland and a product that carries the He has always been clubs across the north-east regenerate the county’s towns The consultation will run the North Sea were killed as was released, which The event will kick off at welcome,” said a Ireland. Durham Dales Logo, which interested in cask- and has also won two awards and villages, in partnership from 10.00am to 3.00pm in an accommodation platform condemned the country’s 2.00pm with admission spokesperson for the should assist in the conditioned ales and, as the for a premium, golden ale with local communities. the Market Place and then collapsed due to bad weather. railway system as costing £1.50 per person, church. STUDENTS continued promotion of pub is also Good Beer Guide called One Foot in the Yard. The scheme for Ferryhill is a from 3.30pm until 6.00pm 1977: 583 people were killed uneconomic and underused. the area. listed, planned to build a Alan said, “One of our aims partnership with in the Town Hall. in Tenerife as two jumbo jet 1945: In The Second World RAISED “This will assist all micro-brewery that would was to get at least one of our Borough Council, which Since 2003, 101 towns and HEATING AND CORNER £703 businesses as the awareness compliment the cask-ale ales into bottles for funded an initial town centre villages have benefited from of the Durham Dales range of The Surtees. study and is promoting a PLUMBING ELECTRICS Students and staff at Ferryhill distribution and Wear Valley £12 million through the continues to grow.” The fruity, citrus pale ale shopfront grant. CORGI REGISTERED Business and Enterprise District Council’s Durham URRI and its partners to NO CALL OUT CHARGE For all your Electrical Needs Alan set up his micro- which bears the name and “Ferryhill is an important College raised a massive Dales project gave us the create successful high quality GAS SERVICING & No job too small brewery in April 2008 in logo of the Durham Dales is local shopping centre but has REPAIRS £703 for Comic Relief It’s your own Community Newspaper ideal opportunity to invent, centres for residents, visitors Free quotations outbuildings at his pub, The being bottled in Cumbria. suffered in recent years as a LANDLORD CP12'S recently, after a series of Produced and read by members of this brew and bottle an ale to aid and businesses. SAMEDAY SERVICE DISCOUNTS FOR OAPs in the promotion of the WHEN POSSIBLE, fund-raising events. wonderful community Phone Paul on Part P Registered Along with a non-uniform area. 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Page 8 Ferryhill, March 27th, 2009 Ferryhill, March 27th, 2009 Page 1 CRAFT FAIR TO Ferryhill It’s all about local people and local events. and Chilton It’s your very own Community Newspaper COINCIDE WITH Letters to MARKET Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays RECENT CHARITY the Editor Friday, April 3rd, will see the College. This correspondent writes from Essex about his relatives in Ferryhill..... SOPHIE MADDISON RACHEL TAYLOR first of a series of craft fairs Pupils from the college have LIZ HODGSON CONCERT WAS A Dear Editor, Both my parents came from Liz, you are so sadly missed. April 2nd to be held in the E Café at been placed in teams and John and Anne Maughan. Back in the 50’s I remember Ann. HUGE SUCCESS Ferryhill, in conjunction have been asked to the North East and headed So this May, when my with the Friday market. formulate a business which travelling to the north on south before World War 2 to brother comes from New Birthdays The craft fair will be held would show a profit. The the Great North Road in my find work. Zealand on holiday, we from 10.00am to 3.00pm on end result will be seen on parents’ old Morris car, I was born in Essex, but my intend to visit Ferryhill to BRYN ROBERTS the first Friday of every Friday when they present heading for my relations in heart has always been in the see if we can find any trace month and will have a wide their goods to the public of to spend North East. of our forbearers, by visiting range of items for sale, Ferryhill. the holidays. While researching my family churches, etc. including a variety of hand- “Why not make the effort From what I can remember, history, I found that my Who would have thought made cards, cushions, soaps, to attend the local market Ferryhill was on the edge of Great Grandfather, William that this soft southerner hails beads and locally-made and give your support to the North Road, and I knew Maughan, was a boot and from Ferryhill? handicraft goods. traders, the craft fair and the when I saw the sign for shoemaker living in Cheers, Happy 13th Birthday. Ferryhill I was getting close Ferryhill with his parents, Lots of love, The Friday market on April pupils of the enterprise Robert Maughan, Mam & Dad. 3rd will also see college – its success is reliant to Easington Lane. who also were cordwainers, Essex. xx approximately a dozen stalls on your attendance,” said a sponsored by Ferryhill’s spokesperson for Ferryhill This Ferryhill resident writes regarding King George V Playing Fields..... SOPHIE MADDISON Business and Enterprise Town Council. March 27th Best Dad ever! The audience enjoyed the entertainment Dear Editor although I am 6 foot, the mean piles, of dog muck. Happy 13th Birthday. J. DUNN CENTRAL Happy 40th Dad. I have only recently started notices are 8 to 9 feet of This is not the dog being Lots of love, provided by ‘On Broadway’. HEATING & PLUMBING Love you millions. going to the King George V the ground so I find it very anti-social, it is the owner. Nana & Granda. ‘On Broadway’ was their ‘superb’ performance HEATING Reece & Georgie. Corgi Registered Combi Boilers Playing fields as it is now difficult. Both types are very hard performed live on stage at and Michelle Armstrong from 5 year guarantee. xxxx For All Boiler part of my route walking my I have noticed two types of to fight, but as a start, when SOPHIE MADDISON Happy 21st Birthday. Spennymoor Town Hall 2D for opening the night. The Bathroom Suites. Installations, Services dog. anti-social behaviour, one is caught, perhaps they could BRYN ROBERTS Happy 13th Birthday. Love Mam, Dad, Daniel, recently, with the hope of event raised the sum of £897 Established 25 years. I was pleasantly surprised Happy 40th, tiger. Love Uncle Wayne Nanna & Grandma. raising much-needed funds for Blind Life in Durham. & Repair Corgi Registered Plumber most obvious on a Saturday be made to pick each others Love you millions always, No call out charge with what is an excellent and Sunday morning and mess up. & Auntie Lesley. for a local blind charity “With support from Barclays Free Quote Phone for a FREE quotation Shelly. RYAN HIRST called Blind Life in Durham. we hope to double the funds D.M. GALE amenity for Ferryhill. mainly consists of broken It is a shame that a few spoil xxx Happy 18th Birthday. I have seen the articles about bottles and other detritus, it for so many. LIAM PETITJEAN Guest speaker Michelle raised under the pound-for- Tel: 07826527952 Tel: Ferryhill Love Mam, John, Sam anti-social behaviour and such as crisp packets and fast Is there such a thing as March 29th & Rachael. Armstrong, Chief Executive pound scheme,” said a 01388 720009 01740 650297 BRYN ROBERTS tried to read the notices food containers, littering friends of GV Fields? Happy 40th Son. Happy 16th Birthday. xx from 2D Community spokesperson for the charity. Mobile: 07815 889620 taped to the lamp posts in the field. Name and address witheld Love always, Love Granda Ken, Grandma Volunteer Centre, opened The funds will enable the Mam, (Olive). Kath & family. RYAN HIRST the evening and praised the organisation to purchase blind the park, however, The other is piles, and I do on request. xx xx Happy 18th Birthday. work and achievements of resources and computer S CARS Love Nanna & Granda Gamsby. B.L.IN.D (Blind Life in equipment. Send Your D.L Plastering Services Durham). Blind Life in Durham help Spennymoor (Rear Frog & Ferret) Poems and JOHN HEBRON “The event was well- blind and visually impaired Book your Garnetts Coach March 29th received and well-attended people meet and socialise and MOT TESTING letters to Quality Work Guaranteed Happy 50th Birthday Trip through The Chapter Lots of love, Mam & family. and the entertainment was welcome enquiries. VEHICLE SERVICING 3 - 4 First Floor excellent,” said one For further information, call Upcoming trips include a Mystery Tour on Sunday, Free Competitive Quote TYRES Offices, Town April 5th, and Blackpool on Monday, April 6th. Services audience member. 01388 763501 or visit their B.L.IN.D would like to website at ECU REMAPS Council, Civic Hall Tel: 07936 591778 Square, Shildon, Save Money on all of your thank ‘On Broadway’ for www.blindlifeindurham.org.uk. LASER TRACKING Call us now on 01388 775896 Utility Bills, including Gas, DL4 1AH, (Also Turfing, Laying Concrete, Fencing) The White Horse CLUTCHES All commission received goes towards Electricity, Or Email Home Phone, 23 Market Street, Ferryhill AIR CON. RECHARGE the running cost of the paper Broadband & Mobile. [email protected] Get 5% discount on your Live Entertainment TIMING BELTS You can also leave shopping and petrol too! Fri, 27th March Sat, 4th April DIAGNOSTIC CHECK Chilton & Windlestone W.M.C. (Tel 01388 720294) Web : www.cheaputils.co.uk them at Ferryhill STEVE FOTHERGILL JOHNNY HOLMES Top Class Entertainment - Keeping It Live - Keeping It Local! Tel : 07590 815145. & NEIL Ferryhill Lad EXHAUSTS & BRAKES or Chilton Library Sat, 18th April Sat, 16th May Audi, VW Seat, Skoda Specialists Fri 27 Mar - Talented Vocalist “DAVE SENTANA” - No c/c Selling Your House? Call Me! NO FUN THE ZOO Sat 28 Mar - Great Act - “STEVE LOVELL” - £1 c/c Guaranteed Offer in 24 Hours! 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Tel: 01388 740464 APRIL MEETINGS Member of the Co-operative Civic Amenities Committee – TelephoneNIC EIC Easter Sunday - 12 April Wednesday 1st April, 2009 Send Your Letters to (01740) 657045 Neil Diamond In Concert at 7.00pm in Ferryhill Town Hall 3 - 4 First Floor Funeral Care Mobile: 0788 172 2393 Starring John Hylton Offices, Town Recreation Committee – Plus Fantastic Comedian Council, Civic Hall We'll be there with a caring, Wednesday 1st April, 2009 Square, Shildon, sympathetic service 24-hours a day. following Civic Amenities Committee Terry Joyce Town Council RAMSEY'S DL4 1AH, Or Email Joinery & Property Pre-paid Funeral Plans available. Wednesday 8th April, 2009 at 7.00pm in Ferryhill Town Hall Tickets Only £5.00 [email protected] Maintenance Full Memorial Service available. Finance Committee Available NOW!!! It is our policy not to print NO JOB TOO SMALL!!! Free Estimates on request. Wednesday 8th April, 2009, following Town Council YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE BIGGEST EVER SHOW letters that do not provide a O.A.P. DISCOUNTS!!! name, address and phone Members of the public may attend the above meetings NO CALL OUT CHARGE!!! IN THE CONCERT HALL - number so please include Elm Cottage, Church Street, Shildon OTHER MEETINGS SHELVES, DOORS, A TRULY MEMORABLE NIGHT!!! GATES, FENCING, FLAT these in your letter. Ferryhill 2000 Committee These Are ALL Cracking GOOD Shows PACK ASSEMBLY If you prefer to remain (01388) 774853 Wednesday 1st April, 2009 at 6.00pm YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!!! anonymous, we can withold at Ferryhill Town Hall. 01388 776012 A Warm & Friendly Welcome Awaits You Support Your Club For The Best In LIVE Entertainment your details at your request. Members of the public are invited to participate in this meeting 07919 156221 When you need us, we'll be there. MEMBERS, ASSOCIATES & BONAFIDE GUESTS

Page 2 Ferryhill, March 27th, 2009 Ferryhill, March 27th, 2009 Page 7 KRAZY KEV AT UNIFORM CONCESSIONARY MAYOR HOLDS FINAL POST BOY BADLY FERRYHILL LIBRARY RATES FOR THE ENTIRE CHARITY NIGHT DAMAGED BY FIRE The Mayor of Ferryhill, Disease Association and The Post Boy pub in COUNTY Councillor Amy Patchett, is Ferryhill Town Youth. Ferryhill’s Market Place was All County Council operated to hold a Charity Night on Miss Patchett said, “As a severely damaged by a blaze leisure venues will offer Thursday, April 16th, in The massive Russ fan I was on Monday night, March customers the same fair deal Greyhound pub in Market delighted when he agreed to 23rd. from April 1st, following Street. perform at what will be the Fire crews were called to the cabinet approval for plans to The evening will commence final charity night of my building shortly after introduce a new unified at 7.00pm and will finish at Mayoral year. I hope that 6.00pm when the top two concessionary rate. 11.00pm. Tickets are priced the evening is very floors of the three storey The decision means that, for at £4.00 and are available successful and I think building were seen to be the first time, anyone entitled from the Town Hall or everyone who attends will alight. Three appliances to pay reduced fees and costs Ferryhill Greyhound. be in for a good night. were deployed to the scene, will pay no more than 65% of Tickets include a buffet and Hopefully, the event will as well as an aerial ladder the full price where entertainment by Russ raise even more money for platform. concessions apply. Tippins, top north-east my two charities, Motor The fire is thought to have The Cabinet Member with guitarist and singer. Neurone Disease and started on the landing of the responsibility for A raffle will also be held on Ferryhill Town Youth FC, first or second floor before Neighbourhood Services is the night with all proceeds which have been worthy spreading across the The upper floors of The Post Boy were both well alight. Councillor Bob Young, who Deryck, 77 and Ann Grant, 73, can’t wait to enjoy free going to the Motor Neurone causes”. building and causing Station, said, “As we got whole pub.” Master Balloonist and Magician, Krazy Kev, will be said, “It is extremely swimming across County Durham with great grandsons extensive damage. there, we could see smoke He also added that the entertaining youngsters at Ferryhill Library next month. important that the new Jay, 5 and Tye, 18 months. THE A.K. CHORALE An investigation into how coming out of some of the blustery weather made the Ferryhill Town Council has children aged from 3 years unified Sport and Leisure operated leisure venues. will also continue to deliver the fire started began on upstairs windows on the task of extinguishing the fire organised some exciting to 11 years and are free of Service across County Previously, each district has as much free access to as TO PERFORM FOR Tuesday, March 24th. second and first floors. If it extremely challenging, entertainment for charge, so why not bring your Durham offers all customers set its own rates and terms many sport and leisure Malcolm Woodward, from had gone into the roof we saying, “The conditions youngsters this Easter children along and join in the a fair deal that does not differ which has meant that in some activities as possible with the HOLY WEEK Newton Aycliffe Fire maybe would have lost the were quite difficult.” Holiday. fun?” asked an organiser of from place to place, so from areas, young people under 16 support of external funding Members of Ferryhill the Durham area and is On Tuesday, April 7th, from the events. April 1st concessions will be qualified, while in others it partners. Methodist Church are widely known. EASTER 2.00pm to 3.00pm, Eileen A free leaflet advertising the set at 35%. was under 19’s. “The extended free swimming inviting residents to join “You will receive a warm Glenton will be storytelling programme of events “By bringing in a county- wide From April 1st, and where campaign, which starts on them for a service on Palm welcome as well as a cup of CRAFTS and on Tuesday, April 14th, organised by Ferryhill Town concessionary rate customers concession apply, all under April 1st, is an excellent Sunday, April 5th, at 3.00pm. tea and a biscuit,” said a Ferryhill Library will be from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, Council, in partnership with will also know exactly what 19’s will enjoy a 35% example. Tens of thousands The A.K. Chorale will be spokesperson for the event, hosting an Easter Crafts Krazy Kev ‘Master Ferryhill Branch Library, reduction they are entitled to, reduction in fees and charges of people aged 18 years and performing special music for which will replace the regular session on Thursday, April It’s your own Community Newspaper Balloonist and Magician’ will for the remainder of the regardless of which pool they to use council facilities, as will under or 60 years and over the congregation in Sunday evening service. 9th, from 2.00pm to Produced and read by members of this be performing his magic. 2009 school holidays will be swim at, or which council- over 60’s, people on income will have access to hundreds preparation for Holy Week. “We look forward to seeing 3.00pm. wonderful community These will both take place available from the Town operated sport and leisure support or those registered of hours of free public The choir performs around you,” they continued. Youngsters will be given the in Ferryhill Branch Library. Hall and Ferryhill Library facility they use.” disabled. swimming sessions every chance to decorate egg cups “All sessions are suitable for after the Easter Holidays. The new deal offers clarity Councillor Young went on to week across the new council and make Easter cards. and equality across all council- say, “Durham County Council PETER PANICCA area.” Places cost £1 per child and The Wheatsheaf WHOLESALE WINDOWS AND JOINERY MANUFACTURER McNEAL I’m Back!! must be booked in advance. Durham Road, Chilton. BESPOKE JOINERY SPECIALIST PLUMBING FERRYHILL. HANDYMAN To reserve a spot, call into Supplier To The Trade For Over 30 Years ROOFING the library in the Market SPITTIN’ VICARS Professional Service, AVAILABLE CLASSIFIED FORM • Made To Measure Traditional Windows Bathroom Design, Tiling, CONTRACTORS Most household tasks carried out Place. 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Full set £40 or 0790 999 2731 (01740) 657191 0781 357 1929 or 0775 983 8076 Page 6 Ferryhill, March 27th, 2009 Ferryhill, March 27th, 2009 Page 3 MARCH 21st - MARCH 21st - A GOLDEN DAY FOR FIVE LOCAL COUPLES A GOLDEN DAY FOR FIVE LOCAL COUPLES BILLY AND SHIRLEY BIG MEETING LED TO LONG ANNE AND MALCOLM COUPLE FELL IN LOVE CELEBRATED WITH A AND HAPPY MARRIAGE CELEBRATED WITH AS TEENAGERS Last, but certainly not WEEKEND BREAK Councillor Eileen Martin FAMILY least, William and Freda visited her second special Lee were the fifth couple couple of the day when she to celebrate half a century delivered a bouquet of of marriage on Saturday, flowers to Alan and Joyce March 21st. Bell. The couple met at the The couple, who were both Tanner Hop Dance in born in Spennymoor, met Wingate when William, at the Durham Big Meeting. know to friends and family They were married at the as Bill, was 18 years-old Methodist Chapel in and Freda was just 16. Weardale Street, They courted for four Spennymoor, in 1959. years before Freda’s dad After tying the knot, the said, “It is time you got couple moved to North married,” and the wedding Street in Manor Farm, was organised to take where they stayed for 12 place at Wingate Church years. on her gran’s birthday. They later lived in Alan and Joyce Bell were visited by the Deputy After becoming husband Richmond Close and Mayor of Ferryhill, Eileen Martin. William and Shirley celebrated with a trip to Bridlington. Anne and Malcolm received a visit from the Mayor of and wife, the couple lived Lightfoot Terrace before Black & Decker for 15 Yvonne, and one Chilton, Alan Bruce. in Wheatley Hill. William and Freda celebrated with a party. Saturday, March 21st was a collieries before finally settling in Derwent years. grandchild. Married at St Cuthbert’s After marriage, the couple Bill Worked at special day for five local leaving the National Coal Road, where they have Meanwhile, Joyce worked Eighty-two year-old Alan together. friends helped the couple Church in Durham, Anne moved in together at Old Pit for 35 years, whilst couples, who all celebrated Board in 1973. He then stayed for the past 20 years. evenings as an Usherette at enjoys his gardening whilst A party was held in the celebrate their wonderful and Malcolm Moore were South View before moving Freda was a cook at fifty years of marriage. worked at Black and Alan, who moved to the Cambridge Picture Joyce, 73, has fun home where family and achievement. another couple who tied the to Hambleton Way in 1979, Trimdon Village Junior William and Shirley Decker in Spennymoor Ferryhill when he was just House in Spennymoor and attending the Chat and knot on Saturday, March the address they still reside School. Maddison were married at where he remained for 28 five years-old, began his days at the Siemens factory, Crafts group every JOHN A MARTIN Eva - Green 21st, 1959. in today. They have 3 children Building, Roofing and Lawncare & Landscapes. Ferryhill Methodist Church years. working life in 1941 at the also in Spennymoor. Thursday at the Sixty-eight year-old Anne Malcolm has a sailing boat together, Sandra, Maureen Joinery Contractor in 1959. The couple have a son and Dean and Chapter Pit, She later spent 9 years Community Centre and 72 year-old Malcolm in and also and Robert, as well as four Kitchen Fitting and refurbs with Decking, Paving, William, known to family two daughters, as well as 6 where he ramained for 22 working as a Supervisor at opposite Dean Bank met at the picture house, enjoys fishing. Anne’s grandchildren. free planning service. Fencing, Hedgecutting. and friends as Billy, met grandchildren and 3 great- years. The Ferryhill Clothing School. PVCu Fascias and Soffits. also in Durham. favourite pastimes include The couple now live at For all your garden Shirley at the Doggie Dance grandchildren. He also worked at Smart & Factory before being A party, attended by family ******************** Malcolm worked at shopping, socialising and The Chilton Care Centre, requirements! in West , the Billy is a keen golfer and Browns in Spennymoor, employed as a Home Help and friends, was held for Professional, Quality work at Mainsforth Colliery before shopping! Together, a home which they reasonable rates. village where he was born. Shirley enjoys knitting; Block & Andersons and all around the Ferryhill area. the happy couple at their Free estimates taking a job at Smart & Malcolm and Anne travel purposely chose so that ******************** Billy worked as a miner in the two of them are also Talents in Newton Aycliffe The couple have a son, home on Saturday, March Personal service and free estimates, Browns which later became all around the area with their they could remain living West Cornforth and keen gardeners. and in the Machine Shop at Andrew, a daughter, 21st. Phone 01388 813645 (01740) 664994 Electrolux. He stayed with bus passes, making use of Special rates for O.A.P.s TO LET Husband and wife 07759 478680 celebrated their fifty years the company for 35 years. them at least three times a Newly refurbished 1 Bed MARRIED AT CHURCH WHERE Anne worked at Doggarts in week. 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