Published at: Friday 10th May 2013 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 623 Civic Hall Square, , ter DL4 1AH. ap Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 hill Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 Ferry h ilt o n C & C h At the heart www.thechapter.org of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Labour take control of local Local and County and County elections election results

Elected to County:

Chilton: Christine Potts (Labour). : Brian Francis Avery (Independent), Pauline Crathorne (Lab), Patrick McCourt (Lab).

Elected to Parish & Town Council:

Chilton (all unopposed): Alan Bruce (Lab); Elizabeth Bruce (Lab); Eric Campbell (Lab); Victor Collinson (Lab); Peter Davies (Ind); Tonya Duprey (Ind); Christopher Harris (Lab); James Houlihan (Ind); Barry Jones (Lab); Malcolm Reay (Ind); Joseph Turner (Lab).

Ferryhill: (Broom Ward) Peter Atkinson, (Lab); Ken Campbell (Lab); Kathleen Conroy, (Lab); Pauline Crathorne (Lab); Brian Gibson (FAIR); Bernard Lamb (Lab); Amy Christine Potts (second from left) looks on as the Chilton Ward is counted at the County Rimington (Lab); Zena Roddam (Lab). (Dean Bank Ward): Dennis Allen (FAIR); Gordon Barker Council elections at Leisure Centre last Friday. (FAIR); Melvin Brown (FAIR); Thomas Garrett (FAIR); Last Thursday saw local and and county elections. Avery, Pauline Crathorne Joseph Makepeace (FAIR); Denise Richardson (FAIR); county council elections In Chilton, councillor and Pat McCourt were Margaret Seymour (FAIR). taking place across Christine Potts was elected elected at Ferryhill. (Ferryhill Station Ward): and Wales, including to represent the Chilton Labour held control of Duncan Harrison (Lab); Margaret Walton (Lab). Ferryhill and Chilton’s local ward at county while Brian Chilton Parish, where all councillors were re-elected unopposed, while a strong S-CARS LTD DenhamFields showing for FAIR (Ferryhill Rear Commercial Street, Ferryhill Station, DL17 ODF Spennymoor: 01388 811 855 Association for Independ- MOT CENTRE Coxhoe: 0191 377 0236 All classes of MOT undertaken including scooters, ent Representation) was motorbikes, trikes, 3 wheelers, cars, vans (including unable to wrest control Dealer level diagnostic on class 5) mini bus, motor homes & limousines of the Town Council from Audi, VW, Seat & Skoda Labour. Ferryhill now has We now supply and fit all makes of tyres Service & Repair on for cars, motorbikes, vans etc 9 Labour councillors and 7 FAIR councillors. all makes and models Wheel tracking & alignment, Repairs, Services, Private & Air Con Service £48 Commercial Vehicles, Auto Electrician, Competitive Price, Speaking after the result Quality Workmanship, State of the Art Diagnostics Machine at Chilton, Christine Potts MOTs £40 Opening Hours: explained her priorities for 4-5 Post Office Street, Spennymoor 6.00am - 6.00pm Mon to Fri 7.00am - 1.00pm Saturday Telephone 01740 657799 the Chilton ward: “I will 19 Blackgate, Coxhoe Mobile 07973710585 & Fax 01740 654991 be pushing for further re- www.scars.co.uk generation of Chilton now that phase one has been completed. I also feel it is important for the people of BLINDS FACTORY SHOP Windlestone to be included www.siestablinds.com in the Selective Licensing Measure & Fitting programme. I will try to FREE improve Chilton, Windle- buy direct from the stone and Rushyford as much Our caring staff are here to listen and £££’s advise you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. FREE factory and save as I can and I would like to HOME SELECTION SERVICE thank all the voters for the - Funeral Pre-payment Plans support they’ve shown me. - Memorial masonry Phone the North East’s original master blind maker I’m always available to listen - Floral Tributes to voters and hear their Ferryhill Dean House, Parker Terrace Siesta Blindson 01740 623333 ideas about what they would Shildon Elm Cottage, Church Street Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, DL5 6AU like me to take to County on Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds 0017401388 651774 329 853 their behalf.”

Fully archived online at www.thechapter.org email us at: [email protected] Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 623 Friday 10th May142978_Were_in_the_News_60x70.indd 2013 1 Page 109/07/2010 12:13 pter Ferryhill ha on C Classifieds & C h i l t

All about local people ... In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Do you Shirley Simpson Holly Joanne have Maddison 2nd May May 9th 2011 leaflets It broke my heart to lose you for your But you didn’t go alone For part of me went with you business? The day God called you home The Chapter is delivered to around 8,000 Loving Husband Bill & family Happy 30th Birthday Joanne homes Happy 13th Birthday Holly Leaflets distributed Shirley Simpson 30! Maddison Love Mam & Dad from just 2p each May 9th 2011 Love Mam, Dad, xxx Chloe & Charlie (01388) 775 896 Two years ago God took xxx you Mam, he took my closest friend And left me with a broken heart I know will never mend pter yhill a Ferr h Mary Harrison ilt o n C & C h Love and miss you, Holly Smith Happy 60th Birthday to a very Nic, Scott and Liam 5th May special Sister & Auntie Post or hand this form into: 60! 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, Birthdays Love you loads, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. Shirley, Garry & Melissa xxx Nathan Todd CLASSIFIED FORM: 13th May 2013 OCCASION: (Please tick) Property Birthday Obituary

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Lets’ hope the great Olympic fever we had British weather is kind planned our very own mini during the Whit holidays as Olympics. Of course we Chilton Town Council have still have the equipment organised a Fun in the Park and thanks to assistance of event for local youngsters. some very kind volunteers The event will be held we will be holding some at the Pentlands Park, Children’s Mini Games Chilton, on Wednesday from 1pm – 3pm at this 29th May from 11am to event,” the spokesperson 4pm. continued. “Please bring the children The age categories will be: along for a fun day of - 1.00pm – 2.00pm ages children’s entertainment 4 – 7. including Punch and Judy, - 2.00pm – 3.00pm ages face painting, balloon 8 – 12. modelling, children’s fun Races include the egg & fair rides, inflatables and spoon, three legged, sack, the Northern Bygones space hopper, running and Society,” said a spokes- throwing the bean bag. person for Chilton Town Medals will be given to the Youngsters from Enter CIC entertained the audience with performances from the 40s, Council. winners. A catering van will also be In order to participate the 50s and 60s. present. children must be accompa- Sadly the last Fun in nied by an adult. On Saturday 20th April, 120 The afternoon's entertain- days gone by. the Park event had to The St John’s Ambulance residents from the Ferryhill ment started with music After all the plates and be cancelled due to the will be in attendance. area were transported back from the Colin Haikney cups were cleared away weather. For further details contact in time when Enter CIC band. They played 1940's the young performers took “As everyone at the the Town Council on 01388 hosted an inter-generation- music as the audience to the stage once again to time was caught up with 721788. al event with music and en- filtered into their seats. perform a radio play called tertainment from the 40s, Then the Enter CIC upper 'Pack Up Your Troubles' 50s, and 60s. school students took to written by Enter CIC's Armstrong The production team from the stage and performed creative team and adapted Valley Enter had worked long into a poem about the life of by the young people. Electrics Wrought Iron the night on Friday 19th children in the 1940s, 50s The afternoon was rounded Quality Electrical Services High Quality Gates April, to transform the and 60s. The students then off with everyone taking at competitive prices Garden Fences - Wall Railings Enter Centre into a 1940's enthusiastically performed to the dance floor, where style dance hall with all a Charleston dance followed young and old danced Free Quotes & Advice - Free Estimates & Advice on any project the trimmings. The doors by a toe tapping jitterbug. together while the band No Call Out Charge - Experienced Tradesmen opened at 1.30pm and, as The audience gasped as the played timeless classics. Contact Gary Armstrong on - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice the audience filtered into performers flipped each A Spokesperson for Enter Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 the venue, the smiles and other over their backs and CIC said, “The event was a 01740 654054 Email: [email protected] www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk excited chatter told its own up in the air. After all that great success and a fantastic 07944 444100 story. People were amazed exertion the upper school inter-generational project at the transformation of the then served the audience bringing two generations hall and were impressed by with afternoon tea whilst together to break stereo- Dave Naylor Digital P.J.R. the decorations. the band played songs from types and misconceptions.” FreeView Aerial PLASTERING Specialists All aspects of Plastering ppliance epairs Re-skims & Rendering, KS Building Services A R ANDREW HEAVISIDE Satellite Services Damp proofing We specialise in all your Washing Machines, Tumble EPS TV Wall Mounting Clean Service Painting & Decorating Dryers, Electric Cookers, All Electrical and Plastering Quality Workmanship requirements. Vacuum Cleaners, Dish Washers We will beat any other Also all aspects of Joinery includ- Work carried out in your quote Guaranteed Very Reasonable Rates ing kitchens, tiling and laminate No Job too Small flooring. Fencing and Guttering. free local call out home. Clean, Friendly, While still maintaining Free Estimates Reliable service, customer our high quality standard Phone for a Call Darren of work FREE quote No Job Too Small satisfaction no.1 priority. 44 Years Experience Domestics Direct 01388 775275 01325 01740 651778 Daytime: 07949 905 581 07733 555 330 30 70 75 # 18268181 0781 357 1929 07931 801103 Evening: 01388 721 882 01740 656 356

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Little Kids By Jimmy Taylor, Ex-Mainsforth Colliery Miner

Grandfather, Grandfather, what did you did when you were young?

I caught bumblebees in a jar until I got stung

We did some awful things, I know I did

But you should remember I was only a kid.

Grandfather, what did you do when you came home at at night?

I would get some thin wood and make a kite This caravan was stolen from Coronation Road on 25th April. Kids would listen to the radio At around 1.50pm on front window covered by Programmes like Dick Barton, and Have A Go. Thursday 25th April, an gaffa tape. If you have any incident took place on information with regards We would find an old tent and camp out at night Coronation Road, Chilton to this incident, or of the whereby the drivers of a drivers of a red Ford estate But always came home at daylight red/burgundy Ford estate acting suspiciously in the car stole a caravan. The area, contact PC Barclay or Kids walked down Parson’s Walk to school caravan is a Knaus Azur PC Hall of Ferryhill Police model (pictured) which has Team on the non-emergen- We would look for old bike wheels for something to bowl. a football sized hole in the cy number, 101. Fishing down Coxhoe Beck was great CAR BOOT SALE We used a pin and a little worm for bait To be held on Land at Rosemount Road, South But the nicest thing for my brother and sister and me Church, , Co. Durham, DL14 6SX (Road B6282, just off the A688) Was my mother’s home made bread and stotty Every FRIDAY starting 17th May 2013 ********************************* Cake we had for our tea. Public Entry from 12.30pm - Adults 50p Children under 14 free (Must be accompanied by an adult) They were very happy and long hot summer days ********************************* Sellers: Cars - £5.00, Vans or Car & Trailer - £7.00 And I know our society was more friendly and companionable in many ways. Gates open from 11.00am, set up from 12 noon ********************************* For further information telephone: 07900460068 Houghall Spring

pter Fayre & Open Day hill a Ferry h lt o n C & C h i At the heart Sun 19th May 10am-4pm of our wonderful community How to contact us: Loads of fascinating By email or online: demos and free activities throughout the day [email protected] or www.thechapter.org By post or in person: Classic car show - NEW for 2013 Dog agility and grooming demos Come and fi nd out why The Chapter, First Floor, Town Council Offices, Face painting, airbrush tattoos, trampolines we are the region’s leading Civic Hall Square, Shildon. DL4 1AH. Falconry & bird of prey display provider of full and part-time By telephone or voicemail: Chainsaw demonstrations land based courses. Climbing wall & zip line AND Agriculture Floristry demonstrations Animal Care (01388) 775896 or 07909 992 731. Much Arboriculture and Forestry Leave items for the paper at: Sheep shearing demos More... Environmental Management Have a go at archery Equine Studies Ferryhill Library or Chilton Library. Equine displays Floristry How to advertise: Refreshments & ice cream Horticulture & Gardening Veterinary Nursing Small and exotic animals on display We can design an eye catching advert tailored to your specific needs. A breakdown of costs is available online at www.thechapter.org. Call: 0191 375 4710 Great facebook/EDCollege | eastdurham.ac.uk The Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter is delivered free of charge to Family homes and businesses in Ferryhill, Chilton, Windlestone, Bishop Activities subject to change, check website Day Out Middleham, Ferryhill Station and Rushyford. for latest details. Entry fee £1 per adult, kids 16 and under FREE. Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 623 Friday 10th May 2013 Page 5 Annual General Letters Assembly Have your say...

Dear Editor Chilton residents are men’s Club (Lounge) from invited to the Town 6.30pm to 7.30pm. I would like to thank all of those residents who supported me in the Council’s Annual General Tea and coffee will be Local Elections on Thursday 2nd May. Assembly on Thursday 16th available. All are welcome I am immensely proud to be given the opportunity to represent May, at Chilton Working- to attend. Ferryhill and Kirk Merrington and can assure everyone that I will do my best to repay the trust you have placed in me. Once again a big thank you. Funds raised for Pat McCourt Scouts

D e a r Ed i t o r, A Coffee Morning, which and supported us. I went to the local supermarket on Tuesday morning (30.04.13.) was held at Chilton “Also Christine and and I was sick of hearing Sunderland supporters moaning about the Community College on Carolyne from Chilton heavy defeat Aston Villa gave Sunderland on Monday night. Yes, the Saturday 27th April for School for all their hard defeat of six-goals-to-one was a thrashing that will be remembered 1st Chilton Scouts, raised work in organising this for many years.. £220. event.” A spokesperson for the The money raised will go I have been a Sunderland supporter for over sixty years and I have group commented, “I towards the group flag many happy memories of when I visited the old Sunderland football would like to thank all the as well as Cub and Scout ground, Roker Park. I remember in the 1986-87 season Sunderland people who came along activities. were relegated to the football league third division for the first time in the history of the football club. They were then managed by the ex-Southampton manager Lawrie Mcmenemy. When Lawrie came to manage Sunderland football club many supporters thought we Singing duo at St were getting a world class manager because of what he had achieved at Southampton, but sadly the regime was a disaster and he was Aidan’s dismissed. If he had not been shown the door I think Sunderland football club would have been playing Northern League football. St Aidan’s Church will are available from social I think it was a big mistake installing Paulo Di Canio as manager. I be welcoming singing members or by telephone- could never understand why management wanted to bring in a new duo Sharon and Paul on ing 01388 721174. Refresh- manager with only a handful of games left in the season. Tuesday 21st May, who will ments are included. be performing from 7pm in “Please come along and There must be some hidden agenda that has been kept from the Church Hall. have an enjoyable night,” supporters which in time to come will be made public, I wonder?? Tickets are £4 each and said a spokesperson.

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A Ferryhill woman has and had forgotten it was in appeared before Magis- the car. trates at Newton Aycliffe, A trial date was set for after she was found with a 26th April, however the 33 small lock knife in her car. year-old failed to attend Geraldine Amanda Wynn, and was found guilty in her of Road, was absence. pulled over by police on Wynn then appeared at Woodhouse Lane in Bishop court on Thursday 2nd May Auckland on 1st January. where she admitted failing She denied possessing a to surrender to court bail knife in a public place, and and received a 12 month said she had bought it while conditional discharge for helping a friend redecorate both offences. Ferryhill Village Atlas

The next event in the Ferryhill from ancient Ferryhill Village Atlas deserts and tropical seas Project will take place on to Ice Age meltwater The Committee are hoping to raise more funds in support of the Miners Banner Parade. Wednesday 15th May from torrents. 2pm at The Manor House in For more information about The Ferryhill/Durham on Saturday 11th May. Mine Workers Banners of Ferryhill Town Centre. the Village Atlas project Miners Banner Parade “The quiz starts at 8pm Ferryhill’s former collieries In a talk entitled ‘The and events taking place in committee would like and everyone is very of Mainsforth and Dean Ferryhill Carrs: Wildlife, and around Ferryhill, visit to invite residents and welcome to come along and Chapter through the history and geomorphol- the project website at readers of The Chapter to for an enjoyable evening streets of Ferryhill on the ogy’, Ian Kille will describe www.limestonelandscapes. their second fundraising of light-hearted fun, raising weekend of the Durham what geology tells us about info/Pages/FerryhillVil- event - a quiz night at the money to keep alive the Miners Gala,” commented the very distant past of lageAtlas.aspx. Surtees Arms public house traditional parading of the a spokesperson.

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Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 623 Friday 10th May 2013 Page 7 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... Ferryhillsponsored in Bloom by 2013 Under 12s clinch promotion

With six games left in the the lads. A big thanks to all season, Ferryhill Town the coaches, parents and Youth Under 12s laid Rita and Dave for giving us 7th in the league, but the opportunity to play at a tremendous winning such a great club. run in the last six games “Also a big thank you from Your Name …………………………………………...... meant the boys clinched all the boys go to coaches promotion. Malcolm Flatman and Address ……………………………………...…………………… A spokesperson Norman Flatman for a great commented, “It was a season from a brilliant pair ………………………………....………………………………………………… tremendous effort from of coaches.” ………………………………....………………………………………………… Knock-out tournament Please Tick the category you are entering:

Ferryhill Town Council, the in the football matches Front Garden Ferryhill 2000 Committee there will be football and the Ferryhill Town associated play equipment Back Garden Youth FC are organising a to test people’s footballing Knock-out Football Com- abilities. petition and Family Fun There will also be a junior Back Yard Day at Dean Bank Park fun fare, stalls, Punch & on Sunday 12th May, from Judy, face painting and Commercial Premises 10am to 3pm. hot and cold refreshments This will be an annual available. event with trophies being Stalls for the event are awarded to the winning £10 and anyone interested Forms must be returned to the Town Hall no later teams. should contact John For those not taking part Rogerson on 01740 652157. than 24th June 2013. Judging will take place in early July/August 2013. AIDING YOU MOBILITY NEED A VAN? Church Street, Shildon JOHN’S VAN Caring for all your LIGHT REMOVALS ENTRY TO FERRYHILL IN BLOOM IS FREE mobility needs To celebrate our 1st year Anything moved 10% off with this advert from £10 Now Open: Licensed Waste Please return this form to:- Tues & Thur: 9.30am - 2.30pm Carrier Fri - Sat: 9.30am - 12.30pm John Rogerson, Ferryhill Town Council 01388 776157 01388 818286 07940 584642 07914 032280 The Town Hall , Ferryhill, Co. Durham

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