Published at: Friday 12th July 2013 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 632 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] A rail-y great design Art & Photography Exhibition

Ferryhill Town Council and This year’s display will also 2000 Committee give visitors the chance would like to invite to vote for their favourite residents and visitors alike pieces of work in two to view this year’s Art & categories, namely; Best Photography Exhibition, artwork by over 18s and which will be taking place best photograph by over from Monday 5th to Sunday 18s. Winners will each 18th August in the upstairs receive a prize and certifi- room of the Town Hall. cate. The exhibition gives local For more information artists and photographers about the exhibition the chance to show off contact Jessica Mole at their talents and also to Ferryhill Town Hall on sell their work. 01740 652157. Banner parade Students from Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College help Ferryhill Town Council staff paint the new railings at Dean Bank Recreation Park. On Friday 12th July at 7pm 8.30am the Mainsforth The Four Together Area Ferryhill Town Council to activities for children and the Dean & Chapter Banner Colliery Banner will be Action Partnership design the railings and young people and environ- will be paraded around paraded from the Surtees has funded a project motifs which have been ment and regeneration as Ferryhill. Arms Public House along to replace the railings installed. priorities. Led by the Town Band, it to the Eldon Arms Public between the car park and They also helped add the A spokesperson for will be paraded from the House. the play area at Dean Bank finishing touches to the Ferryhill Town Council Aged Miners Homes at Dean After the parade the Recreation Park. fence by helping town said “The project will Bank down to the Market banners will be transport- Students from Ferryhill council staff to paint it. benefit users of the park Place. ed to Durham for the 129th Business and Enterprise Last year the partnership’s by improving safety for On Saturday 14th July at Annual Miner’s Gala. College worked with board decided to focus on drivers, children and young people alike. By involving young people in the design and painting Chilton & Windlestone WMC TERRY’S CAFE stages we hope that it will Friday 12th July encourage them to take 19 Conyers Terrace, Ferryhill ownership of the project Lovely Vocaliste and the park.” 01740 656900 Area Action Partnerships ‘Samantha Mac’ form part of Durham In the Lounge - No Cover Charge NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT County Council’s approach Formerly Faces Cafe of involving and encourag- Saturday 13th July ing residents to have a say Deb & Donna would like to welcome customers, old in how money is spent. Great Act and new, to their recently refurbished premises. Each AAP has a budget ‘GLEN THOMAS’ which can be used by the Everything is home-made, fresh on the day. board members to address In the Lounge - No Cover Charge All Day Breakfasts, Pies & Quiches, Fresh Salad local issues. The Four Bar, Variety of Sandwiches Together AAP used £6,269 Thursday 18th July of its area budget to fund Lunchtime Specials An Evening of Clairvoyance with the highly acclaimed these works. Always Available To get involved with the ‘SEAN ROPER’ Sunday Lunches Area Action Partnership, £7 Cover Charge Our Speciality contact the team on 03000 267213 or email fouraap@ The very best acts are in the Lounge Open Mon - Sat, 8am - 3pm durham.gov.uk. Sun 9.30am - 3pm For more information every Friday & Saturday night! regarding the Regen- Regular drinks promotions & a warm welcome await you! We deliver FREE eration of Dean Bank Park, Coors Light - now only £2.20 / pint to Ferryhill contact Ferryhill Town Forthcoming Attraction: Tess Tickle & The Dragettes Council on 01740 652157. Friday 2nd August - Tickets on sale now - £5 each

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Eileen Suggett Kieren Latcham Connor Slater Lucy Mae Robinson Brown 13.7.97 Happy 18th Birthday Connor Born June 2nd 2013 16th July Happy 16th Birthday Kieren To David & Jessica, a Congratulations on your beautiful Daughter Silver Wedding Anniversary Dawn & Darren Welcome to the world Lucy Lots of love, Love from Nana & Grandad Mam & Dad xxx Love and best wishes Congratulations and much from Mam & Dad love from all the family xxx Kieren Latcham Connor Slater xx 13.7.97 Happy 18th Birthday Connor Happy 16th Birthday Brown In memory of the sudden Congratulations passing of Eileen Suggett Happy 25th Wedding Love from Jackie, Anniversary Mam & Dad A loving Wife, Mother, Keith & Nathan Grandmother & friend of Lots of love, xxx Laura Elisabeth many. You will be sadly Nana & Grandad Murphy missed but never forgotten. Congratulations on achieving a 2.1 BSc grade Lots of love to both of you, from Samantha, Charlotte, Caitlin & Grandson Finn

Love from all your family In Memoriam Becky-Jo Mangan Kevin Nicholson Daddy x 5.7.97 10th July Services

Lynne Howard MOVING A THING? (aka The Land Lady) From £14. Call Phil. 14.3.54 - 11.7.12 Phone 01325 321084 My beloved ‘young’ friend or 07790 509925 Constantly in my thoughts Charmayne Ankers And always in my heart Discuss any of the stories or articles from The Chapter at The North East Forum www.neforum2.co.uk/smf

From your ‘old’ friend Need to contact The Chapter about a Classified? Happy 16th Birthday Happy 30th T: (01388) 775 896 16! 30! E: [email protected] Love you loads, Love from Jack, Peggy Mitchell Mam, Dad & Derek 14.7.10 Amber & all the family J. DUNN x xx We hold you tightly Congratulations Charmayne HEATING & PLUMBING within our hearts on your Graduation from And there you will remain Northumbria University, Gas Safe Registered Life has gone on without you 11th July 2013, and good For All Boiler But it will never be the same luck in your Nursing job. Installations We are all so proud of you! Services & Connor Slater Wayne Mullinger Repairs 11th July Free Quote Yvonne, Norman, Tom, Neil, 15th July Marion, Anne, Maxinne, From all the family Tel: 07826527952 Wayne & Matthew xx x 01388 720009

BLINDS FACTORY SHOP www.siestablinds.com Robert Holland Measure & Fitting 16th July 2012 FREE Miss you more than I can say buy direct from the £££’s In my heart you will FREE factory and save always stay Happy 18th Birthday Connor Loved and remembered Happy Birthday HOME SELECTION SERVICE Every day 18! 40! Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Love from Mam, Lots of love, Dad, Nicola, Siesta Blinds on 01740 623333 Love always, Anthony & Ellis Liam, Jade & Dalton Siesta House, Drive, DL5 6AU Sue & Holly xxx xx Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Page 2 Friday 12th July 2013 Issue 632 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Beth’s ‘Troph-e’ is brought to pter life as new games mascot yhill a Ferr h hilt o n C & C In order to keep the memory of the 2012 Olympics and Paralym- Post or hand this form into: pics fresh in the minds 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, of our young people, the Sainsbury’s Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. School Games Organising Committee held a com- petition over the winter CLASSIFIED FORM: encouraging youngsters to OCCASION: (Please tick) design a mascot for the Sainsbury’s School Games Birthday Obituary in County Durham. Anniversary For Sale The brief was for schools to encourage their pupils Birth To Let to design a mascot that reminded them of the Congratulations Services values of the Games, and Appreciations Other (state): name their creation. The competition was an Memoriam ...... opportunity to highlight the creative talent of Number of separate messages:...... young people in County Durham, as well as showing Message(s): Please write in clear BLOCK CAPITALS and continue on a that sport can inspire not separate piece of paper if necessary just the competitors...... The winning design was finally brought to life at St ...... Michael’s Primary School in on ...... Thursday 20th June when Beth Kipling of St Michael’s Primary School, Bishop ...... ‘Troph-e’ went to meet the imaginative young lady, Middleham, meets her creation, Troph-e, the new official ...... mascot of the County Durham Sainsbury’s School Games. Beth Kipling, who designed ...... him, and cheered along with the pupils when she fielding penalty shots from mascots, including a Panda Total number of words = ...... was awarded her prizes some stars of the future, and a Penguin. Photograph included? (£6) Yes No which included a framing supported by staff from Not only was the competi- of the original design County Durham Sport and tion fierce amongst the (if yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your picture returning) alongside a photo of the SSP. talented athletes, the real thing. Troph-e was then busy at the mascots were also vying for Amount (x35p): ...... Following the presentation, Level 3 Sainsbury’s School medals as they competed Total: ...... Troph-e hit the football Games festival on 5th July in some of the featured field and spent some time alongside some other local sports. Name: ...... Address: ...... Ferryhill Roofing CHAPMAN TRAVEL Contact number: ...... Contractors LTD For all aspects of roofing TAXI & MINIBUS HIRE - New roofs - roof repairs - slating - felt roofs etc. 16 Seater available Contact Trevor Elsdon on Gelish - £14 Registered with Vosa & Durham County Council 01740 656619 Nail Extensions - £18 or mobile Contact: 07599 667 596 With Diamante - £25 0788 788 6558 Express Manicure - £13 Pedicure - £20 French Polish £9.50 S CRABTREE Tidy & Polish - £7 YOUR No 1 LOCAL Digital Aerials Fitted REPAIR CENTRE Digi Aerials DAB Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, Sky Cooking, Dishwashing & Vacuums Freesat Highly qualified Engineers to your door No Hidden Charges. No Extra For Cable Used. FREE OF CHARGE I Will Beat Any Tel: 01388 777353 / 01388 778556 Written Quote, Plus A&R ELECTRICS GROUP Network Your House THE WORX HAIR BEAUTY TANNING & Tune In 9 Main Street, Ferryhill (01740 652006) Ferryhill based 5 Cobblers Hall, Newton Aycliffe (01325 308860 0797 997 1541 Find us on Facebook: Theworx Hairbeautytanning Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 632 Friday 12th July 2013 Page 3 Please sir... can we have some Big Sing raises big more? funds

Huge thanks have been sums raised by special extended to everyone, events at St Luke’s and the especially the children, Methodists, bringing the who supported the Big grand total to a fantastic Sing for Christian Aid, £1222.70. which was recently held “This will make a big in Ferryhill Methodist difference to people who church. are suffering,” said a The total raised was spokesperson. “Thanks £188.30. to all who worked and all This was added to the who gave.” Unlucky thirteen

Alan Talbot grew thirteen District Judge, at Newton cannabis plants at his Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court, home in Birch Road, West took this into account , so when police before sentencing. executed a search warrant Talbot was handed a there, on 12th April, the 24 months conditional 41 year-old admitted that discharge and ordered to he was growing the Class B pay £85 costs and £15 victim drug for his own use. support surcharge. The con- Broom Cottages Primary School’s Drama Club received a standing ovation for their The growth was deemed fiscation and destruction of performance of the hit musical, Oliver, recently. unsophisticated and the the drugs was also directed.

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The next meeting of and south of Dean Park. The future looked bright Community School were As well as revealing the the Ferryhill Community Under the terms of the for business in County crowned overall winners top three there were also Partnership will be held Localism Act 2011 there is Durham on June 28th as the for their Paper Shaper awards for a further eight on Monday 22nd July in the facility for communi- awards for the 2013 Future business idea to make schools across a range the Ferryhill Dean Bank ties to draw up Neigh- Business Magnates compe- cardboard furniture for of categories such as Institute, commencing at bourhood Plans for their tition were announced. children. As well as the Best Financial Plan, Best 7pm. area. With this year’s theme of all-important Future Environmental Business Part of the Agenda for this The Community Partner- Made in Durham – Sold to Business Magnates trophy, and Best Brand Name and meeting is a discussion ship is seeking to progress the World, the 23 schools presented to the school Marketing Slogan. on the vexed question of such an approach and taking part excelled at by Vice Chairman of Ferryhill Business and proposed housing develop- invites anyone interested in creating local products the council, Cllr. John Enterprise College, which ment on open spaces in, taking part in this process with a global market, Robinson, the team earned was partnered with Thorn for example, Dean Bank to attend the meeting. coming up with everything a £2000 prize for their Lighting, were awarded from hats knitted from the school and each team the prize for Best Use wool of local rare-breed member also took home of Technology for their sheep to clothes featuring a £50 voucher. Greenfield product ‘Fruity Freeze’ - Ferryhill Six charity wearable printable was commended by the instant freeze ice-cream in electronic screens. judges for “an excellent all a can. stall The competition, now in round performance” which All of the award winning its eighth year, aims to featured high quality work entries were on display in introduce schools around throughout the competi- County Hall’s Durham room The Ferryhill Six are everyone will come along the county to the world tion as well as a great until July 5th. holding a charity stall from for a browse and chat and of business with each product idea with huge Cllr John Robinson, Vice 9am on Thursday 18th July help our fundraising,” said competing team paired potential. Chairman of Durham at Chilton Market. a spokesperson. up with local companies Framwellgate School County Council, said, “The They will be selling cakes The group is also holding a who generously give up Durham, mentored by Future Business Magnates and biscuits, jams and stall in Dean Bank Institute their time to support and Network North, took competition is a great chutneys, books, craft on Friday 19th July from mentor the pupils and their second place for their idea way of helping develop items and a selection of 10am, again selling lots of projects. for clothing items which entrepreneurial spirit and plants. lovely home produce and The school teams also featured display screens enterprise skills in our “We are currently fundrais- craft items to raise funds complete six business made from ‘smart’ fabric. young people. ing for the Great North Air for the Great North Air related challenges This was described by “We hope that the Ambulance and we hope Ambulance. throughout the eight the judging panel as “a experience and skills month scheme. very high tech product they have learnt during Organised by Business with fantastic potential”. the competition this year will inspire the young W. BURDESS Durham, Durham County In third place, Park View Valley Council’s business gateway, School, assisted by Actif, people who participated, Wrought Iron ELECTRICS the competition is wowed the judges with and encourage others, to become our future High Quality Gates Domestic and supported by the County the amount of research business people. Judging Garden Fences - Wall Railings Commercial Durham Economic Part- that had been put into - Free Estimates & All aspects of nership and Europe Direct their Durham Days idea; a by the amazing work we’ve seen the young people put Advice on any project work and sponsored by local desk calendar encouraging - Experienced Tradesmen Part P Registered business. families to try a different in, the future of business - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Telephone Cheered on by their County Durham based and enterprise is certainly Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 business partner, Temp attraction, event or local in good hands in County Email: [email protected] (01740) 657045 Team, Greenfield business every day. Durham.” www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk Mobile: 0788 172 2393

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pter Dear Editor, hill a I am a pensioner and I often wonder if our police today are as good as they Ferry h lt o n C & C h i At the heart were in the 1950s and 1960s; I doubt it. I remember in the late 1950s a young of our wonderful community police officer came into the village of and he was like a breath of fresh air. His name was Jimmy Johnson. How to contact us: Jimmy did not have a nice warm police car that the police have now, or the By email or online: apparatus for calling for help that they have today. There was very little crime in Coxhoe because Jimmy had a reputation as a hard ex-Navy man and if there [email protected] or www.thechapter.org was any bother in the village Jimmy soon sorted it out. He did not ask for By post or in person: back-up like the police have to today. Jimmy was a warm, kind-hear ted chap who would have a pint in the working- The Chapter, First Floor, Town Council Offices, men’s club and you be could sure before the club steward called ‘time gentleman Civic Hall Square, Shildon. DL4 1AH. please’, Jimmy would have every one laughing in his company. He was a fair By telephone or voicemail: cop, who if he found you getting a bit boisterous in the main street when the turned out at ten o’clock, would soon send you on your way home - you (01388) 775896 or 07909 992 731. did not back answer Jimmy. Leave items for the paper at: He lived in the centre of Coxhoe which was ideal to keep the crime rate down, Ferryhill Library or Chilton Library. but as time went on you could tell Jimmy was not as fit as he was in his How to advertise: younger days and he had to retire to a council bungalow. I think today some young police officers have a chip on their shoulder, and have We can design an eye catching advert tailored not got the flair and the stylishness of Jimmy Johnson. Jimmy died some time to your specific needs. A breakdown of costs is ago, but you can be sure his name will not be forgotten in the village of Coxhoe. available online at www.thechapter.org. Rest in peace my friend, you were a true gentleman, and a credit to the police uniform you wore with your bravery and valour. The Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter is delivered free of charge to homes and businesses in Ferryhill, Chilton, Windlestone, Bishop Jimmy Taylor, Coxhoe, ex-Mainsforth Miner. Middleham, Ferryhill Station and Rushyford. Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 632 Friday 12th July 2013 Page 7 pter Ferryhill ha lton C Sport & C h i

Local leagues, competitions and events... Best ever season for Broom Chilton Thai Boxing Cottages Cross Country team in fight success

Chilton’s Muai Thai fighters returned undefeated from the recent show at Newton Aycliffe.

The Broom Cottages Primary School Cross Country team swept the boards in their Two students from Chilton experience. However he Thai Boxing club - Emily proved himself the better most successful season ever. Jones, age 14 and John fighter. Broom Cottages Primary District League began they County Finals. Dent, age 13 - fought com- “They did the town proud,” School Cross Country continued in the same way, A spokesperson said: “Once petition fights on 29th June said trainer, Paul Jones. Team have had their most eventually winning the Girls again they were a credit to at a Thai Boxing show in “There were clubs from successful season ever. League, the Boys League and the school and had some Newton Aycliffe. across the North East there, The season began with a the overall championship. fantastic results. Emily fought a tough fighter and we returned home wonderful performance at They then attended the “A wonderful team effort from Newcastle and gained undefeated.” The Anne Marie Readshaw District trials held at The has been shown each race. a respectable draw. If anyone is interested in Memorial Race, winning Oakleaf Leisure Complex in We are all so proud of all John won his fight, but Muay Thai training, they both the boys and girls Newton Aycliffe and were our young athletes and it was not easy, as his can contact Paul on 07450 races and the overall title. so successful that three wish them good luck for opponent had more fight 230639 for further details. Once the Spennymoor and teams qualified for the next season.” Six wins in four day for Seconds Out for Mainsforth Cricket Club open day On Saturday 29th June you to all the businesses A hectic schedule of what Saturday saw a return to XI defeated Shildon with the Seconds Out Boxing from Ferryhill who were so turned out to be an historic league action with the first three balls to spare. Academy, based at the generous by donating some four days for Mainsforth XI at home to Hylton. On a The club would like to Ferryhill Community Hub, fantastic prizes: Dawn from Cricket Club started on beautiful summer’s day, in record their thanks to held an open day and The Barbers, Comfortably Thursday evening with front of a big crowd Hylton Ferryhill Town Council and fundraising evening which Numb Tattoo Studio, Fiori the first XI defeating set a challenging target of their groundstaff for the proved a massive success. Florists, Romanos Café, the Ushaw Moor in a Carlsberg 249. With the Mainsforth preparation of an excellent Several special guests Manor House, Councillor Cup quarter final tie at reply faltering, Neil Pratt wicket. attended the event, Christine Woods, Graham Mainsforth. rolled back the years to On Thursday 11th July the including IBF Inter-Con- Pybus and Chris Robson. On Friday the first XI score a magnificent 157 second XI are at home to tinental bantamweight The club is open to people travelled to the pictur- runs and the target was Middleton in Teesdale with champion, Stuart Hall, of all abilities from the age esque Durham City ground reached for the loss of 6 the first XI in a TG Denham officials from the North East of 8 upwards. Training is for a 15 / 15 League Cup wickets. cup tie. On Saturday the Amateur Boxing Association on Monday and Wednesday Tie. Batting first Durham An excellent day for the first XI are at home to and management from livin from 6-7 pm, and Saturday City posted a challenging club was completed when Kimblesworth in a Readers homes, who provided a mornings from 10-11am. score of 122. Mainsforth the second XI travelled up Durham Cricket League much needed grant. For futher details or were always behind the to Hylton and bowled out “A” division fixture from The coaches from the club questions, contact Paul on required run rate until the home side for 63 runs 1.30pm. would like to say a big thank 07767 872210. Muhammad Nawaz got the in 20 overs. One of the highlights in the chase back on course with On to Sunday and another cricket calendar starts on a quickfire 49, but with 3 full league program saw Sunday 14th July `when the balls remaining Mainsforth local rivals Shildon provide annual novices competition lost a wicket while still the opposition. The first preliminary round matches requiring 5 runs to snatch XI travelled to Shildon start at Mainsforth. The an unlikely victory. who batted first and were teams all pay to take part Enter Stephen Sweeney bowled out for 214. The and a raffle is held with all who held his composure to Mainsforth top order chased proceeds raised this year play a late cut for 4 runs down the total, reaching being donated to Cancer from the first ball faced and the target for their fourth Research UK. then scored the winning victory in four days. Back run from the last ball. at Mainsforth the second continued, page 7 Page 8 Friday 12th July 2013 Issue 632 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter