TOWN YOUTH SEASON FERRYHILL W.M.C. Email: [email protected] D.P. EVANS & Co. Issue No 417 PLUMBING COMES TO AN END Solicitors 30 years experience KEEP UP THEIR FREE LEGAL SURGERY Corgi registered Ferryhill Town Youth Under to make it 5-4. couple of minutes later due Legal Advice All aspects of plumbing work & 11’s football team were away Ferryhill pushed for an to a goalkeeping mistake. WINNING WAYS heating work undertaken. Every Thursday Ferryhill Very reasonable rates for to Hardwick Youth at the equaliser but some good This effectively sealed the Ferryhill W.M.C. everyone to sail into the net. 4.00pm to 6.00pm. condensing combi boilers. weekend, and were soon two defending and goalkeeping game, although Ferryhill entertained a strong Wahington responded and a Appointments available, but and Chilton www.thechapter.org No call out charges. goals down. kept them out. pressed to the end and had Washington side recently, defensive error let them back not necessary. Ferryhill, May 1st, 2009 £250 Grant Available for Over 60’s by Warm Front. They quickly pulled a goal The final score was further chances but couldn't who were hoping for points into the game to go 2-2 at 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. At the heart of this wonderful community Tel: Dave Priestman back through Declan Hardwick Youth 5 Ferryhill take them. Tel: 01740 657 444 to avoid relegation, while the half time. Contact The Chapter at the Council Offices, Shildon. on Grayson, however Hardwick 4, with the Man-of-the- Ferryhill Town Youth has email:[email protected] 01740 656715 home side needed to Ferryhill pressed straight Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 Mob 0793 157 8017 soon made it 3-1 . Match award going to Alex congratulated its Under 13s maintain their winning ways from the restart and were Alex Quinn scored to make Quinn. squad for winning the league in order to finish second in awarded a free kick which it 3-2 but Hardwick scored A disappointing title, scoring an impressive the league. missed everyone and sailed LONG-SERVING TENANTS STAR AT ST LUKE’S - A again to lead 4-2 at half time. performance from Ferryhill 120 goals throughout the Washington started the onto the net to make it 3-2. In the second half, Connor Under 15s, who had a lot of season. brighter of the two sides and Washington then went close HOUSING EVENT MESSY CHURCH Whitelock scored to make it chances but could not “Well done to all the squad!” came close with a couple of and dominated the Two long-serving former St Luke’s Church on Church and primary school age must 4-3 but Hardwick scored convert them into goals. said a spokesperson for the good chances. proceedings until, ten yards council tenants are the Lane in Ferryhill is is to be accompanied by an adult. again. Their opponents, Aycliffe, club. They then broke the in his own half, Andrew ‘toast of the town’ after become a ‘Messy Church’ The sessions will be held in St Alex Quinn scored another scored on the half hour mark The club has also deadlock with a well-taken Dixon spotted the ‘keeper playing a leading role in the when a new venture gets Luke’s Centre on the second for Ferryhill after an the score remained 1-0 at congratulated the Under 9’s goal. off his line and chipped him celebration of the launch of underway. Sunday of every month excellent run, which saw him half time. Squad for getting the runners- Ferryhill pushed for a quick to take a well-deserved hat- Sedgefield Borough Homes. Messy Church will provide (except August) from 4.00pm finish in the bottom corner In the second half, Aycliffe up spot in their league and response and were rewarded trick. Margaret Longstaff and a new experience of church, to 5.30pm starting on May went 2-0 ahead after 10 has also wished them every with a well-taken penalty The final score was Ferryhill Margaret Woodhall joined when parent and their 10th. To Advertise, minutes before Ferryhill success in the league cup from Andrew Dixon, after 4 Washington 2. people connected with children can enjoy taking The theme of the first session Call us on pulled one back with a lovely final, which is to be played Liam Parsons was brought Ferryhill finished in 4th Sedgefield Borough Homes part in creative activities, is “I am the true vine,” from 01388 chipped goal from Clarke at Middlesborough training down inside the box. place in the league last year to mark the progress the worship and sharing food John’s Gospel. 775896 Rivers. The Ferryhill side ground at Rockcliffe The game was evenly with 28 points, and are organisation has made since together. There will also be went on to concede a goal a Hurworth on Sunday, May marched until young Hoggar currently in a good position launching on March 30th. “It will be an ideal refreshments, table-top 17th. curled a free kick into the to improve with 37 points Both ladies have been opportunity for families to games, creative activities, THE CROXDALE INN “As manager of Ferryhill box, which seems to miss and two games left to play. tenants for more than 90 explore the Christian faith drama, music, 15 mnutes of 01388 815727 / 815368 Town Youth Under 13s, I years in total, since long outside the formal setting of joint worship and a meal. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT would like to congratulate ON THIS DAY..... before the former Sedgefield a Sunday service,” said a For more information, MON-SAT from 5:30pm my squad of players for District Council became spokesperson for the contact the Parish Office on winning their league, they MAY 1ST their landlords in 1974. church. Everyone is Mondays, between 6.00pm 2 meals for £8.99 have been excellent all They were guests of honour Selected main course meals 1997: A landslide victory committed suicide after first welcome to the sessions and and 7.00pm, or Thursdays, season playing some at the event which took there is no age limit, Steak Night every Saturday from 6pm for the Labour Party killing his wife and six between 9.30am and outstanding football,” said brought an end to the children. place at Hardwick Hall, although children on nursery 11.00am. Traditional Sunday Lunch the Under 13’s manager, Conservative Party's 18 1931: In New York, the attracting dozens of SBH SBH Chairman Billy Waters, Margaret Longstaff, Two courses £6.95, One course £4.95 who went on to say, “We, as years in power. Empire State building was tenants, staff, local Margaret Woodhall and SBH PLANT SALE EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL a squad, would also like to 1967: Elvis Presley married officially opened. politicians and partners of thank Marie Wall of Coxhoe the newly-formed Chief Executive Colin Steel. A plant sale will be held on sale. Priscilla Beaulieu. 1851: The Great Exhibition Saturday, May 9th, from There will also be a book stall, HEATING AND CORNER Kitchens for her 1961: Fidel Castro opened in London. organisation. first moved into her three- wouldn’t live anywhere else. 10.00am at the entrance to selling both fact and fiction PLUMBING ELECTRICS sponsorship and support of proclaimed that Cuba is a 1707: The Act of Union Mrs Woodhall, of Raby bedroomed Council home in The new improvements will Cleves Court Estate in titles from just 50p. our team. Socialist nation and banned came into force creating Road, Ferryhill, moved into Auckland Wynd, Shildon, make a big difference, but it’s GAS SAFE REGISTERED For all your Electrical Needs her two bedroomed home Ferryhill. All proceeds will be donated COMBI BOILERS No job too small “A big thanks also to all elections. Great Britain, a union with her husband Richard and really nice to be invited to FIRES - COOKERS aged 17 with her parents, There will be a variety of to Dr Lamb’s Insulin Pump Free quotations parents for their support and 1945: Nazi propaganda between England and four young sons in 1969. this event and be part of the ALL GAS WORK. help with transport.” Joseph and Elizabeth Anne, Mrs Woodhall said, “I love spring and summer Appeal at Bishop Auckland SERVICED & REPAIRED chief Joseph Goebbels Scotland. celebration.” DISCOUNTS FOR OAPs 53 years ago. Mrs Longstaff flowering perennials for Hospital. Phone Paul on living in my house, and In the first year alone, around Part P Registered P.J.R. £16 million will be invested 07967 679998 Member of the FIRST CHOICE NIC EIC PLASTERING DALE CARE in improving 3,700 homes MAINTENANCE (01740) 654751 in the Spennymoor, SKIP THE REST, Chilton Based Mob: 0772 520 5172 All aspects of Plastering LIMITED Ferryhill, Sedgefield, Shildon Middlestone Village and Newton Aycliffe areas, Re-skims & Rendering 13 Hope Street, Crook, CALL THE BEST! Co. Durham, DL15 9HS 3 Course Sunday Lunch £6.50 with around £23 million in Clean Service Normal Sunday Lunch £4.95 Telephone: (01388) 768271 investment planned for the Quality Workmanship Served from 12pm – 2pm following year. Fax: (01388) 766164 (Booking Advisable) ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN Very Reasonable Rates Email: [email protected] Bar meals served daily 6pm – 9pm Improvements will include No Job too Small new kitchens, bathrooms, As Preferred Provider to Durham County Council Also Fridays & Saturdays 12pm-2pm central heating, rewiring, Phone for a Social Care and Health, Dale Care Limited Requires Free Function Room available for family and corporate events windows and doors. FREE quote Home Care Workers In The Following Regions: - JOHN WADE SBH Chair of the Board 01388 775275 HOME CARE WORKERS THE SHIP INN SPRING BEER FESTIVAL Billy Waters said, “Our first 0781 357 1929 28th May – 31st May month has flown by and it is SKIP HIRE For Wear Valley, Chilton, Ferryhill, Shildon, 22 ales from all around the UK, as well as ciders and wines. right that we have been able Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas. to take this opportunity to FREEPHONE: 0800 9803560 RO-BORO-BO AERIALS AERIALS UPCOMING EVENTS mark the transfer to SBH From £6.20 - £7.40 per hr + travel expenses. AYCLIFFE QUARRY, AYCLIFFE, CO DURHAM Monday to Friday + Alternate weekends. Every Thursday – Quiz Night (Open the Box) today. It’s great to have some The White Horse New Digital Aerial of our longest serving 23 Market Street, Ferryhill 01740 656774 Fitted For - £35 To work with the elderly, young people with 1st Sunday of every month – Folk Night tenants here – the work that EASTER ORDERS NOW disabilities and children. Live Entertainment We Can Also All Welcome we have done to get to this Applicants must be caring with good point is for the benefit of BEING TAKEN Fri, 8th May Sun, 24th May Network Your House th th communication skills. Charity C2C Bike Ride weekend 26 -28 June people like Mrs Longstaff PRICE REDUCTIONS SIX NOWT PHIL WHITHORNE If you are interested in any of the above We Will Match Any Quote Experience is an advantage but not essential as full and Mrs Woodhall. But the ON ALL SKIPS Fri, 29th May Sat, 6th June All Work Guaranteed training and support is offered to all staff. events please Contact Tony at The Ship Inn on hard work now begins in 01388 810904 for more details. STEVE FOTHERGILL & NEIL REMEDY delivering all the promises TILL THE END OF APRIL April Special For details on all positions above please contact Find us on the B6287 between Kirk Merrington Sun, 5th July made to tenants. Transfer is Sat, 13th June Extra Rooms From Julie Turner on & Coundon. about ensuring long term 2009! DOUBLE BARREL TWISTER Existing Aerial From 01388 768271 investment in homes and Bar snacks available all day. Only £25 Per Room Dale Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer services.” Sky Sports, Setanta Sports & At The Races 0783 578 9023 All vacancies are subject to an enhanced CRB check IN FULL COLOUR ON THE WEB: See us at www.thechapter.org Page 8 Ferryhill, May 1st, 2009 Ferryhill, May 1st, 2009 Page 1 Ferryhill It’s all about local people and local events. and Chilton It’s your very own Community Newspaper Letters to the Editor

In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Appreciations This correspondent says FAIR would Councillor Brian Gibson writes in response to Councillor Pat McCourt’s letter in the improve things in Ferryhill..... previous ssue of The Chapter.... PAMELA GARRETT MAXINNE FARLEY PAT REDFEARN SHAUN DOUG & NORMA WILLIAMS Died May 4th, 2008 May 1st May 3rd May 3rd Would like to thank everyone Dear Editor, We were told that this was Missing you. Happy 65th Birthday Mam. who celebrated their Dear Editor, years, has been vastly Executive Officer is placed Always in our hearts Love from Glynis, Ian, John, 70th Birthdays. Once again, Ferryhill Labour improved while our Labour I write in response to points personal data which could within the salary grades and thoughts. Claire, Howard, Alison, Nigel £380 was raised for Breast Cancer Councillors have got their Councillors have neglected raised in Councillor not be disclosed. Eventually, known as LC4, which ranges Dawn, David, Linzi, Rachele & Amanda. Research in Alison’s memory. facts wrong. the park, Storehouse McCourt’s letter in issue the information had to be from LC4 - 52 to LC4 - 68. & Codi-Sky. xxx No 1: Councillor Gibson, Allotments, shops, 416 of The Chapter. released. My reading of our Executive To Let FAIR and Dave Watson had footpaths and market on a FAIR is not, of course, a Councillor Garrett and I then Officer’s contract of MAUD METCALFE PAT REDFEARN political party, nor am I the May 4th nothing to do with the Friday. asked for details of the actual employment indicates that, Happy 65th Birthday Nana. To LET in Chilton Parish Poll. At least FAIR would improve leader of the group of salaries of the 2 most senior as of 1st April this year, he Let the winds of time blow softly Loads of love, 2/3 bedroomed houses from £85 things. residents who support the members of staff. Once and whisper for you to hear, that from Vicki, Kyle, Alex, Rhys, Ben, No 2: Councillor Gibson has will have reached the top of per week we still love and miss you, and Alfie, Poppy & Jack. not mentioned any Hopefully, the good people aims of FAIR. again, we were told that this his current salary range of Happy 21st Shaun. Tel. 07973273712 wish that you were here. xxx redundancy. will wake up to the fact that Secondly, in relation to the was personal data, which LC4 - 60, approximately Love Mam, Dad & Katie. Loved always, Happy 21st Max. No 3: The ‘witch hunt’ is it is Labour that is trying to number of staff employed could not be disclosed. Once £54,000 per annum plus George & family. Love you loads, xxx Services REBECCA GUNN all in B Lamb’s and P get their own way and, as for by Ferryhill Town Council, again, most of this overtime payments. Mam, Dad & Wayne. May 3rd McCourt’s heads. FAIR screaming in the I was guided by the advert information has also been Councillor McCourt is Birthday Memories xx JADE LEE BALL Selling your house? meetings, what about Lamb, which appeared in the local released. May 2nd Please call me. I would like to ask B Lamb perfectly correct when he and P McCourt, what have Campbell, McCourt and co press in June, 1998, which, I have also asked for full states that there has been NORA HEWITT MAXINNE FARLEY Mark 01388 722208 they done along with their all trying to push through when referring to the duties details on the number of no discussion in Town May 4th May 1st Your 94th Birthday Mam. PLANS DRAWN UP Labour croneys for Ferryhill stupid motions? of the Executive Officer, hours overtime each Council about redundancies. First away from home. Extensions, conservatories, in the last ten years? While Name and address states, “You will perform all employee works. Once Indeed, the opposite is true, Love forever, loft & garage conversions, Chilton, over the last four withheld on request. proper Officer and other again, I have been imformed for the Labour group appear Eileen & family. sunrooms, garages, alterations statutory duties, together that this is personal data to be moving towards Tel: 01388 810156 with the supervision of the which cannot be disclosed. accepting the Executive or 07972777568 PAUL JOHN NEWELL The writer of this letter refers to the recent Council’s 10 staff.” The Information Officer’s suggestion that we Paul, today, 3rd May, would housing stock transfer..... I do apologise for stating Commissioner has yet to Save Money on all of your now employ an Assistant have been your Happy 18th Birthday. that there were 12 members make his final decision on 50th Birthday. A special 18th Birthday Utility Bills, including Gas, Executive Officer. Love Mam & Dad. Dear Editor, that, in the first year, the of staff when, with the How I miss you, and not for a special Daughter. Electricity, the question of overtime. Within the last week, xxx Through The Chapter, I Housing Association would being able to send you a card Love you loads, Home Phone, Executive Officer, it was I am sure that Councillor however, I have Broadband & Mobile. have been asking Chilton be spending £16 million actually 11. This makes the and present, all I can do is REBECCA GUNN Mam. McCourt would agree that it documentation which states Get 5% discount on your Labour Councillors Christine pray for you and hope you May 3rd xxx improving homes in every increase in staff numbers in would have been less time that one of the criteria for shopping and petrol too! are happy in Heaven. Happy 21st Maxinne. Congratulations on your Potts and Brian Avery the part of the borough but the past 10 years to be 13 consuming, and therefore moving up the LC4 salary Web : www.cheaputils.co.uk And look at your photo Love Gran & Uncle Norman. 18th Birthday. Appreciations ligitimate question; why Chilton? and not the 12 I quoted. less costly, had there been a Tel : 07590 815145. grade is how many people and tell you I will miss you. x Love Gary & Rachel. didn’t they disclose to their Finally, given the latest On the question of great deal more openness in I will miss an love you the Town Council employs. xxx PAUL & JULIE constituents that the council political scandals over Disclosure of Information, every day of my life. the first place. It is within As for the Parish Poll, I have AMY O’HARA Would like to thank everybody MOVING A THING? housing stock transfer Labour slandering the God bless. I do accept that this has been this context that the blame every confidence that the Happy 16th Birthday. REBECCA GUNN for their gifts, cards and company From £9.50. Call Phil. Love Mam, Sisters & involved a substantial land opposition and ballet box a long and difficult procedure for the costs involved lies Love always, May 3rd at their Silver Wedding party. Phone 01325 321084 people of Ferryhill will Brothers & all your family. grab? tampering, can I for all concerned. Within a Mam, Neil & Christopher. Happy 18th. Thanks for a great night! or 07790 509925 within those who decided arrive at the right decision. Since they are refusing to congratulate the Labour xx Love Gran, Grandad few weeks of being elected that a policy of secrecy be Meanwhile, I will continue answer this valid query, & Gran Lily. JOHN’S DECORATING party on morally to the Town Council, none- applied. with my scrutiny of the PAT REDFEARN Email us at xxx perhaps they can answer the bankrupting Britain as well Labour Councillors began to Additionally, in relation to May 3rd RAMSEY'S (Time Served) Town Council’s finances. following question. as financially bankrupting ask for information on thechapter Happy 65th Birthday Pat. Joinery & Property PAINTING ANYTHING! the cost argument, I can also Councillor Brian Gibson, LIAM MULLINGER After they jumped ship to Britain. @talk21.com Love from Howard. Maintenance THEN GIVE ME A RING! salary grades. report that the position of Ferryhill Town Council. May 3rd All aspects of Joinery support the housing stock xxx For all your painting and Yours sincerely, undertaken transfer, when did these J Moffatt No Job Too Small decorating needs. Councillor Bernard Lamb also writes in response to a letter From Shelves to No job too small Labour Councillors know Tennyson Road, Chilton. TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS printed in last week’s issue of The Chapter..... Renovations, Gates, Special rates for O.A.P’s - UNDERTAKERS - Fencing, Decking, For a free estimate Doors etc phone John on Ferryhill This reader has several topics of discussion...... Dear Editor Executive Officer. of the Council is entirely in 160 YEARS IN FERRYHILL 01388 776012 (01740) 657191 In response to Mrs E Tomys We attracted some very good the hands of Council 07919 156221 COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGED & or 0775 983 8076 Dear Editor, However, now that you have letter (Issue No 416) I would quality candidates for the members. PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY TERRY. What a pleasure to see that a fob for electronic access like to respond to the issues post and Jamie Corrigan was Elected representatives are Ferryhill has finally to the club, perhaps club she has raised. considered to be the best the decision making body. PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST. ABTEC WEAR VALLEY DECORATING CENTRE, accepted the need for public members can nip to the Representing the people of candidate out of all of the The Executive Officer and Happy 21st Birthday. ELECTRICIANS COUNDON conveniences. Council toilets! A kind of Ferryhill for the past 18 applicants. his/her staff are responsible 1B DUNNING ROAD, FERRYHILL. Lots of love, Specialists in House 400 + lines of wallpapers Where are the Councillors repayment for years of years on the Town Council, Within two years of being for implementing the Tel: 651350/656448 from Mam, Dad, Jade & Dalton. Rewires & Safety who objected some time ago I have worked with many Mobile: 0777 4704739 Inspection Top brand paints service to the community. appointed we were the first decisions the Council has Showers & Electrical Over 10,000 colours at on the grounds of cost? Finally, I saw something I Town Clerks including Mrs Town Council to achieve the made. LIAM MULLINGER Cooker Repairs competitive prices. Please remind us. never thought I would see the B Shepard. When Mrs ‘Investors In People’ award. I hope this clarifies the Special OAP Rates Mon-Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm I am unsure, however, of the other day, a horse grazing on Shepard left in 1992 we In 2002 we received the situation for Mrs Tomys. The Wheatsheaf Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm revenue costs that come a lawn in Ramsey Drive. appointed several clerks up ‘Council of the Year’ award, The council encourages RING NEIL ON Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm Durham Road, Chilton. with the capital investment Surely, there must be some until 1998. out of over 9000 Councils residents of Ferryhill to 01388 776665 Tel 01388 608144 Since the departure of Mrs 07919 215 959 www.wvdonline.co.uk and hope the loos do not by-law or covenant that throughout the UK. engage with the Council and TWISTER become a target for vandals prevents this? However, I Shepard, it was obvious to the Part of the role of a Clerk/ has recently introduced 30 Sunday 10th May and grafitti criminals. I suspect this too will be council that we were not Executive Officer, is to minutes public participation CHILTON TOWN COUNCIL refuse to call them artists. overlooked in favour of getting the quality of inform and advise the sessions at Council meetings. MISS JONES THE ZOO Seems like a golden keeping the Natwest free of Administrative Officer that Council on policy issues and If members of the public Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0EX could take the council Sunday 17th May Friday 22nd May opportunity for the club to parked cars and the government legislation to would like to know more upgrade their toilets. They allotment entrance clear. forward and to address the ensure that the Council acts about the Council please call The next meeting of the Town Council must surely be some of the Good job Community challenges we faced. within the rule of law. in and see us. You will receive Happy 21st. DOUBLE BARREL worst in the county and fall With this in mind, the Love from Gran & Grandad. will be held on Officers, if you go behind The position ensures all a much more thorough Sunday 7th June far short of the minimal Bessemer, you won’t have to Council decided that to administrative tasks that the understanding from meeting LIAM MULLINGER Tuesday, 14th May, 2009 environmental health see all the cars on the attract higher quality Council requires are the Council, than newspaper SUNDAY LUNCHES - Excellent Value May 3rd at the above Office at 6.30pm standards. pavements. candidates for the job we conducted in a professional politics. Happy 21st would enhance the role of the Served from 12 noon until 3.00pm - Sweets always available Members of the public are invited to attend You can neither wash or dry Name and address manner and environment. Councillor Bernard Lamb, Lots of love from Nana, Ian, your hands. withheld on reqest. Clerk to that of and The decision making process Ferryhill Town Council. Kevin, Katy, Natalie & Nicole. Page 2 Ferryhill, May 1st, 2009 Ferryhill, May 1st, 2009 Page 7 COUNCIL INVITE DEFENDANT APPEARS CLASSIFIED ADVERTS INAUGURAL M EETING CHOOSES RESIDENTS TO VIA VIDEO LINK For just 35p per word you your details, and post it, along LOCAL PRIORITIES FOR ACTION can send a special message with any additional ANNUAL MEETING A Ferryhill man recently hair and on another occasion Wilkinson was ordered to to a loved one, be it a photographs, to: The first of Durham County Local people who attend Board members. appeared at Newton Aycliffe that he had grabbed her by Council’s new Area Action them will also hear how they Each Board will comprise Ferryhill Town Council is working between reside at his parents' address birthday, anniversary, 3 - 4 First Floor Offices, Magistrates Court via video the throat and punched her Partnerships has been can become members of the seven members of the public, inviting members of the everyone. in Ramsey Drive in Ferryhill wedding, birth, exam success Town Council Offices, link in order to answer in the head. named – thanks to a Area Boards themselves, the seven councillors and seven public to this year’s Annual Representatives from local and not to enter Ross or memoriam. Classified ads Civic Hall Square, Shildon, charges of assault. The Crown opposed the suggestion from assemblies of 21 people that representatives of partner Town Meeting, which will organisations, such as Terrace, where he had are a fantastic way to mark Co. Durham, DL4 1AH. Michael John Wilkinson, defendant's request for bail Government Cabinet will meet at least six times a organisations. be taking place from Residents Associations, previously lived with his any occasion that will be If you prefer, you can also currently on remand at describing Phillipa Hunt as a Minister Hazel Blears. year to take action on local Forty expressions of interest 6.00pm to 9.00pm on Youth Groups, the Business partner and their eight seen in no less than 8,000 leave your classified advert H.M.P. Castington, faced reluctant and vulnerable The Communities Secretary issues. to become a public Thursday, May 14th at St and Enterprise College, month-old son. homes. at Ferryhill or Chilton five charges when he witness who could be was a special guest at the A wide range of issues were representative on the Lukes Parish Centre. Community Groups, the In relation to another charge For just £5 you can make Library in an envelope appeared at Newton Aycliffe pressurised into retracting inaugural meeting of the discussed during the Ferryhill Ferryhill Board were The purpose of the Police and Town Council of harassment, Wilkinson the message extra special by addressed to The Chapter Magistrates' Court via video her allegations if the Ferryhill and Chilton AAP meeting, and the five received on the night of the meeting is to provide an will all be invited to the was ordered not to contact adding a photograph of your and we will pick it up. You link. defendant was released. Forum and joined local priority themes for action inaugural meeting. opportunity for local meeting, either to give the alleged victim. choice. You can also use a can make payment for your The twenty year-old pleaded The Bench, however, people to discuss a wide range were chosen: The panel to select the groups to share their plans presentations or to Two trial dates were set for classified to advertise your adverts either by placing the guilty to wilfully obstructing allowed conditional bail "set of issues, including what the • Environment, including public representatives will for the forthcoming year, prepare information the July 3rd and 12th at business, items for sale or correct amount of cash in the P.C. Wharrier in the for the protection of Partnership should be called. street cleaning and open comprise elected Vice Chairs while also reflecting on boards. Newton Aycliffe Magistrates services offered, absolutely envelope, enclosing a cheque execution of her duty on the others". anything! Simply fill in the Her suggestion of ‘4 spaces. from the both the public their recent successes. Following the meeting, Court. made payable to The night of April 2nd, but form to the right with your Together’ - reflecting the • Public transport sector partners and elected According the the Council, refreshments will be Chapter, or include your pleaded not guilty and denied choice of words, along with fact that the Partnership • Community spirit and councillors, alongside a the meeting will help to served. FARMERS Credit or Debit card details. other charges against him. represents the four main aspirations representative from the local facilitate the exchange of At this point, a further The court heard extracts settlements of Ferryhill, • Activities for children and CVS umbrella organisation ideas and information opportunity will be ASSOCIATION HOLDS from a letter written by Chilton, Cornforth and young people and the AAP Co-ordinator between the towns various provided for people to Wilkinson's partner, Phillipa FASHION SHOW Bishop Middleham - was the • Health and lifestyle (an employee of the county stakeholders and will exchange information on Hunt, to his solicitor, Spennymoor Farmers and most popular of the night. choices. council). encourage partnership an informal basis. when guests can browse the wishing to retract the Tradesmens’ Association stalls. The fashion show will Almost 120 people, Durham County Council The selection process will J. DUNN statement she had given to will be holding a spring and begin at 7.30pm. representing councillors, Leader, Simon Henig, said he happen between now and the HEATING & PLUMBING Keith McLean the police which accused summer fashion show on “Please come along and CLASSIFIED FORM residents’ associations, was delighted with the very end of May. community groups, local Corgi Registered Joiner and Builder Wilkinson of her assault. Tuesday, May 19th. support us in this very special Hand this form into Ferryhill or Chilton Library or post it t positive response to the The first meeting of the ‘4 This alleged that the The event will take place businesses, police and the event, saying, “The level of Together’ Board will take For All Boiler Loft and Garage event,” said a spokesperson 3 - 4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, Civic Hall defendant had pushed her at Spennymoor Town Hall, Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. general public attended the support and the enthusiasm place in mid-June with the Installations, Services Conversions, for the show. over, kicked her, spat on her, with tickets costing £5 meeting held in Ferryhill of those taking part precise date and venue yet & Repair Fitted Kitchens, Roofing, OCCASION: (Please tick) All types of Building dragged her around by the each. CLASSIFIED ADVERTS leisure centre. certainly augurs well for the to be confirmed. Birthday Obituary Cost Just 35p a Word, Hazel Blears was future.” For more information about Free Quote Work. All money raised will be Anniversary Plus £5.00 For An For Sale / To Let accompanied by Sedgefield “Hazel Blears played an 30 years experience SPOT donated to the Bobby Birth 4 Together, call Angelina Tel: 07826527952 Optional Photograph. Birthday Memories MP, Phil Wilson, Durham active role in the evening’s 01740 651629 Robson Foundation. Congratulations Maddison on 01388 816166, 01388 720009 Ring 01388 775 896 Services Offered County Council Leader agenda. She showed a 0771 875 4249 THE DOT Doors open at 6.30pm Appreciations or email Other (Please State) Simon Henig and the genuine interest in the A ‘spot the dot’ Memoriam [email protected]...... authority’s chief executive competition, held at I’m Back!! NEALE GRAVER innovative role of the AAP’s HANDYMAN NUMBER OF SEPARATE MESSAGES...... 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Page 6 Ferryhill, May 1st, 2009 Ferryhill, May 1st, 2009 Page 3 COULD YOU FERRYHILL’S BEACON OF BUS ROUTE CHANGES NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM Changes have been made to route 110 will run via NOMINATE EUROPE RESTORED two Scarlet Band bus Spennymoor Greenways, JUDGES ARRIVE IN FERRYHILL services. Kirk Merrington, Ferryhill Northumbria in Bloom judges SOMEONE? The Beacon of Europe in Services 110 has been Village and Wood Lane shops Audrey Manuel, June Grubs The Volunteer Centre at Tickets for the evening, which Ferryhill has become a well- withdrawn between Ferryhill before returning to Ferryhill in and radio presenter Marion CAVOS is looking for includes entertainment and a known landmark since it was Surtees and Duncombe and Village, Kirk Merrington and Foster were in Ferryhill nominations for ‘Volunteer of pie and pea supper, are free unveiled by former MEP also between Kirk Spennymoor Greenways. recently to judge the the Year’ and ‘Organisation for anyone who volunteers or Stephen Hughes, Merrington and Again, buses will call at Asda spectacular flowers show of the Year’, which will be works with volunteers in commemorating the 20th Spennymoor’s Asda, (via on both outward and return around the town. presented at its Volunteer Sedgefield Borough. anniversary of the entry of Middlestone Moor and journeys. The judges were taken to the Thank You and Awards For more information, tickets the UK into the EEC in 1993. Chestnut Avenue.) Service 112, which runs town’s four parks as well as Evening, on Thursday, June or nomination forms, contact A number of residents had The new service for route Monday to Friday only, will the cemetery and the 4th, at Spennymoor Town Sharon Vasey on 01388 recently expressed concern as 110, from Monday to now travel from numerous flowerbeds around Hall. 811115. part of the structure had Friday, will run between Spennymoor to West town by Councillors Doreen collapsed other parts were also Spennymoor, Greenways Cornforth, Ferryhill Station, Barber and Zena Roddam. COMMITTED TO need of repair. Estate, Kirk Merrington, Lime Road, Ferryhill Village, Audrey Manuel said of Dean Town Council staff, therefore, Ferryhill Village, Wood Lane Linden Road and Wood Lane Bank Park, “It is amazing CROWN COURT submitted bids for funding to shops, Ferryhill Station, shops, before returning via how the park has been Local Magistrates recently June 1st. undertake the £5,000 worth West Cornforth and back to Ferryhill Village and Kirk transformed and improved decided that the matters Miss Richardson, formerly of work required on the The Beacon of Europe has been restored. Spennymoor and Greenways. Merrington. over the winter by the Town before them were too of Bessemer Street in monument. Buses will call at Asda on Buses on route 112 will also Council workforce. What is serious to be dealt with by Ferryhill and now residing Lafarge Aggregates came up illuminated relief of a coal to undertake this work. This outward and return journeys. call at Asda on both outward uniquely impressive, The judges with Councillors Dorren Barber and Zena Newton Aycliffe in Hazeldale Avenue, trumps and awarded a full miner. It was also funded by brings the total amount of The Saturday service for and return journeys. however, is the scale of the Roddam along with Ray Seymour. Magistrates' Court and Shildon, is accused of £5,000 grant for the project. Lafarge through its previous grants secured by the Town grants secured for the park dedicated hard work of our committed the case of assaulting Samantha Ridley, Durham Stonemasons name of Steetly. Council staff to over flower shows around and the plans for even more Council workforce, both nineteen year-old Michelle who was pregnant at the recently completed the works. Town Council leader, £1,200,000 this year, which YOUNGSTERS ENJOY Ferryhill. This would not be money to be applied for. The outside and in the office.” Elizabeth Richardson to time, occasioning her actual The structure, depicting the Councillor Pat McCourt, said, is outstanding for such a small possible were it not for the EASTER EGG HUNT Town Council is doing an Durham Crown Court on bodily harm. four scenes of the town crest, “I am delighted that our staff organisation and is the amazing job.” is made up of a former length were able to find and equivalent saving of 200% of There was no stopping for the Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Doreen Barber POEMS & LETTERS CHILDREN’S of railway line and includes an successfully apply for a grant our Council Tax.” Ferryhill’s little egg hunters Amy Patchett to present on Friday, April 17th, as they the youngsters with their said, “It was a real privilege Please send your poems & letters to 3 - 4 SESSIONS AT CYCLING IN THE PARK scoured the Friday market awards. Unfortunately, to show off all the spectacular 1st Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council for hidden Easter eggs Rebecca could not make it Building Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH HENDERSON HOUSE A free cycling taster session at 6.15pm and the session will for the event. “For those scattered amongst the stalls. to the awards ceremony. DRIVING LESSONS females who are Facebook or email [email protected] Children’s sessions, for 1st. Entry costs just 50p. is to take place on Thursday, finish at the park at 8.00pm. The three winners of the Councillor Amy Patchett Driving lessons with fiends, check out the “Young youngsters aged between 5 Qualified Youth Workers May 7th, at Jubilee Park in It is not essential to have competition were Abbie Mae said, “The presentation was experienced professional You can also drop them in at Ferryhill or Chilton Women’s Sport and Active and 12, will begin this week will be on hand at the Spennymoor for 16 to 25 your own cycle as all Tindale, Cameron Morton a pleasure to do and it's DSA approved instructor Library in an envelope addressed to us. Recreation Programme” at Henderson House on sessions, which are funded year old females. equipment will be provided. and Rebecca Dove, who all pleasing to see so many local based in SPENNYMOOR. 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