Email: [email protected] EVANS & Co. Issue No 383 THE SURTEES ARMS Solicitors Traditional FREE LEGAL SURGERY Legal Advice Sunday Lunches Every Thursday Ferryhill and from £4.25, 12-2.30pm 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Free Function Room, Appointments available, but Chilton www.thechapter.org Bar, Lounge, not necessary. Ferryhill, Friday 29th August 2008 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. Beer Garden. Tel: 01740 657 444 At the heart of this wonderful community email:[email protected] Contact The Chapter at the Council Offices, . Call 01740 655724 Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 CHRISTMAS BOX ‘FAMILY MATTERS’ TO FERRYHILL APPEAL STATION ARTIST Each year during the such as felt pens, pencils, The McGuinness Gallery in Operation Christmas Child, sharpeners and notebooks or will have Ferryhill Methodist Church Hygiene supplies, including a the honour of displaying a One of send out, via the charity toothbrush, toothpaste, soap local artist’s creations early Lynda Samaritan's Purse, many shoe or comb. You can also include next month. Taylor’s boxes. something to eat or wear, Lynda Taylor will be pictures, They go to hospitals, such as sweets, gloves, hats, displaying her paintings in an entitled orphanages, refugee camps sunglasses, scarves and ‘Allotment’ exhibition entitled ‘Family and homeless centres in bangles. They also ask for from a Eastern Europe and Africa. £2 donation with each shoe Matters,’ at the gallery, series of For most of the children it is box to cover the cost of which is situated inside Bishop mining the only present they have getting it there. Auckland Town Hall. village ever received. If readers wish to donate any Lynda is a professional artist, paintings. The Co-operative of these items, also any spare originally from Ferryhill Funeralcare in Ferryhill is knitting wool, they would be Station, where her family appealing for donations to fill most gratefully received. were involved in the mining these boxes. Ideal items Organisers hope to top last industry for over 200 years. include Toys or something to year’s appeal, which resulted Her vibrant, still life play with such as a ball, bear, in a record 1263 filled boxes paintings are an exploration yo-yo, building blocks or and £900 towards of the relationship between A teapot puppets, Educational supplies transportation costs. the industrial history of the used ‘for best,’ one of region and personal family the still life CHAPTER DELIVERER history. paintings to In addition, her darkly be included WANTED FOR humorous pen and ink in Lynda’s WINDLESTONE AREA drawings, based on family ‘Family photos, take a wry look at History’ The Chapter is looking for Way and Pennine Way. family life and growing up in exhibition. an honest, reliable person to Please ring 01388 775896 Ferryhill during the 1950s. deliver the paper in the and leave your details if you Windlestone area, including are interested in taking on the Lynda talks about the The Cotswolds, Grampian round. exhibition on her website, www.crownstudio.co.uk, and the paintings included in it. Blacketts She says, “Most of the Release the capital objects seen in the paintings Furniture Store were accumulated in the from your house! 81 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EW family home over a period (Opposite Woolworths) of a hundred and fifty years, BLP Property Management are Tel: 01388 450939 Fax: 01388 450959 by five successive generations: A Routledge and currently purchasing houses in the SUPER QUALITY Johnson Miner's Safety area. We can complete purchases in as Lamp, invented by a great little as 10 days and are willing to rent FURNITURE AT uncle, a miner's hammer retrieved from an ancient the property back to you if required. AFFORDABLE PRICES toolbox, a teapot used "for best", an antique We offer a friendly welcome, coupled with a Staffordshire spill holder, professional service. Grandfather's pocket watch... They chart a We can supply you with beautiful furniture for history of a family, of the every room in your home. mining industry, and of the region.” Please call in to our large The exhibition will be held new showroom! from Monday, September 1st to Saturday, September There are absolutely no fees! OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 20th. For more information, Call BLP now on 01388 810500 for www.blackettsfurniture.co.uk contact the gallery on a free, no obligation chat. 01388 602610.

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LEE RICHARDSON KENNETH TEMPLE DAY ...... LIKELY FOR August 25th, 2004. September 3rd, 2007. A part of us is missing and a Never more than a thought away, AUGUST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE thousand words can’t say how Loved and missed, everyday. much we love and miss you, Lee, Reunited with loving Wife 29TH OFFENCE and Mam, Alice. every single day. 1949: Richard Gere was born. When a South Tyneside man case, the Probation Service Our love, forever. Love Kay and Paul. 1958: Michael Jackson was returned to a local Court for were requested to prepare a sentencing last week in Pre-Sentence Report which KENNETH TEMPLE born. LEE RICHARDSON connection with an domestic Give our Gran and Granda 1966: The Beatles gave their was due to be presented to A much-loved Nephew and violence offence, the Magistrates last week. Cousin, taken too soon, will stay a hug and kiss. last live concert performance ‘Forever Young.’ Alison and Thomas. to a crowd of around 25,000 recommendation of the It is understood that, should Always loved and remembered. at Candlestick Park, San Probation Service is likely to the Magistrates go along with Aunty Margaret, Uncle Keith, Anniversaries Francisco, USA. be that he be handed a the recommendations of the Michael, Judith, Claire, David, 1964: The musical 'Mary Community Penalty. Probation Service, it is likely Naiomi, Kurt, Drew and Dane. MARJORIE & TONY JOHNS Poppins' starring Julie On July 31st, 38 year-old Neil that Wallas will be made the xx August 31st. Wallas, of Teindland Close in subject of a 24 month Congratulations on your Ruby Andrews and Dick Van Dyke South Benwell on Tyneside, Community Order, which LEE RICHARDSON Wedding Anniversary on went on official release. A special mate, 31st August. 1897: The Star of David appeared before the South will include 20 months of Forever missed. Love all the family. became the official emblem Durham Magistrates sitting at Supervision and the Jason. of Jews throughout the world. where he completion of the Domestic Wanted 1885: The first motorcycle admitted two charges of Violence Programme. KENNETH TEMPLE was patented by Gottlieb ‘assault by beating’, the first HOME HELP Daimler in Germany. offence being committed in Required in Ferryhill. Got something 1835: The Australian city of Ferryhill Station between the 12 - 14 hours per week. 9th and the 15th of June and for the paper? Tel: 01740 650660 Melbourne was founded. 2005: Hurricane Katrina the second in Ferryhill on the Email us at Appreciations slammed into the Gulf Coast, 3rd of July. [email protected] the worst natural disaster in After the sitting Magistrates The Chapter would like to say a the history of the USA. had heard the facts of the big ‘thank you’ to Mrs. Mattie Hughes for her kind donation of £20. CLASSIFIED Services ADVERTS It’s been a year, Dad, since you went away. For just 35p per word you can ZOE’S CLEANING I miss and think of you everyday. send a special message to a All aspects of housework OCCASION: (Please tick) Reunited with Mam. undertaken, from one-off spring loved one, be it a birthday, Birthday Love you always, Obituary clean to weekly contracts. anniversary, wedding, birth, Chris and John. Anniversary For Sale 07791757837 exam success or memoriam. Also, a much loved Granda. Birth To Let (References Available) Classified ads are a fantastic Miss you dearly, Congratulations Services Offered Ferryhill Based way to mark any occasion Carl and Reece. Appreciations Other (Please State) that will be seen in no less Memoriam ...... KENNETH TEMPLE To Let than 8,000 homes. Thinking of you always, Dad. For just £5 you can make the NUMBER OF SEPARATE MESSAGES...... Missing you everyday. HOUSE TO LET message extra special by MESSAGE(S) - (Please write in clear block capitals and continue Love David and Gillian, Faraday Street, adding a photograph of your , Ferryhill. on a separate piece of plain paper if necessary) Grandchildren Steph and choice. Gemma and Great Spacious 3 bedroom house...... Grandchildren Cameron, Good Condition. You can also use a classified Libby and Kelsey. £80 p.w to advertise your business, ...... Phone 01429 223861 items for sale or services ...... KENNETH TEMPLE offered, absolutely anything! To a loved Father, Grandfather For Sale Simply fill in the form to the ...... and Great Grandad. right with your choice of ...... PUPPIES In my heart you will always stay, words, along with your details, Loved and remembered everyday, One Black Labrador Bitch...... Love Pat and family. £400. and post it, along with any Two Black & Tan additional photographs, to: ...... KENNETH TEMPLE Cocker Spaniel Dogs, 3 - 4 First Floor Offices, ...... Docked with Vets Certificates. Town Council Offices, September 3rd, 2007. NUMBER OF WORDS = ...... A year has passed, Dad. £450 each. Civic Hall Square, All Wormed and Fully Frontlined. Still miss you everyday. Shildon, AMOUNT (x 35p) ...... Love Harry, Joanne, Simon All Beautiful, Healthy Puppies, Co. Durham, DL4 1AH. and Gary. ideal for Working or Pets. PHOTO INCLUDED? Yes No Call Jonna on 07950 165 934 If you prefer, you can also leave your classified advert at (If yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if you TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS Ferryhill or Chilton Library would like your picture returned to you.) in an envelope addressed to - UNDERTAKERS - NAME...... The Chapter and we will pick ADDRESS...... it up. 160 YEARS IN FERRYHILL ...... You can make payment for CONTACT NO...... 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Page 2 Ferryhill, August 29th 2008 DEAN BANK MAN FERRYHILL CYCLIST GLIDES CARRIES OUT TO THE TOP OPPORTUNIST THEFT Local Ferryhill road racing Local Magistrates last week Defendant removed the items cyclist, Paul Stubbs, kept up heard that a man had carried had been vacant for some his biking achievements out an impulsive and twelve months. recently, when he retained his opportunistic theft at an Mr. Brewster added that Lee League of Veteran Racing empty property in the Dean had gained access to the Cyclists (LVRC) National Bank area of Ferryhill. premises by way of a rear Championship Title on Twenty one year-old Kevin window which had already August 24th. Lee of Rennie Street, also in been smashed and that the Paul has been racing for the Dean Bank area of property was in a bad twelve years and in 2007 Ferryhill, entered a ‘Guilty’ condition, with the distinct became the only man ever to plea to a charge of ‘burglary probability that others had win four national titles in his and theft of copper piping been there before him. age group, these being in The and a copper tank valued at Mr. Brewster stressed that League International between £2,000 - £3,000’. Lee had not caused any Championship, The League The Newton Aycliffe Court damage in the property of Veteran Racing Cyclists heard that the offence was whatsoever and that it was National Championship, The committed in Dean Bank’s understood that that it had British Cycling National Road Paul in The National Time Stephenson Street on July 6th not been inspected since May Race Championship and The Trial Championships in Got something this year. of this year. League of Veteran Racing October, 2007. for the paper? Appearing on behalf of the In conclusion, Mr. Brewster Cyclists National Time Trial D.P. Email us at Crown Prosecution Service, told the court that Lee, who Championship. [email protected] Mr. Blair Martin told the had been out of trouble for Paul is now looking forward PLUMBING 30 years experience Court that a member of the some time, currently lived to the British Cycling National Championships in Corgi registered public had informed the with his mother, however he All aspects of plumbing work Police that the Defendant and his pregnant partner were two weeks time and the Tyne Tees & heating work undertaken. Paving had been seen taking items eagerly seeking League of Veteran Racing Very reasonable rates for from an empty house and accommodation. Cyclists National Time Trial condensing combi boilers. Contractors placing them in a wheelie bin. The sitting Magistrates Championship taking place No call out charges. Patios, driveways, As a result, Police Officers agreed that Mrs. Hilary in Banbury in October. Tel: Dave Priestman fencing, garden went to Lee’s home where Payne of the Probation on 01740 656715 walls etc. they discovered the items Service should be requested to R. A. Mob 0793 157 8017 We will not be before finding Lee under a bed prepare a ‘stand-down’ Pre- beaten on genuine in a bedroom. Sentence Report, with the MEETING WALTONS quotations. Free, In consequence, Lee was duly steering being a medium level The Broom Road Residents’ same day, estimates. arrested and in interview he Community Penalty. READY MIXED CONCRETE Association will be holding No deposits required told officers that he had taken When the case returned to their next meeting on 01740 657334 the items to "get some Court, Lee was made the and no payment until Monday, September 1st in G & C A WALTON the work is complete. pocket money". subject of a 6 month Ferryhill Leisure Centre from Representing Lee in Court, Community Supervision DIY & DELIVERY All work guaranteed. 6.30pm. TRADE SERVICE Mr. Sam Brewster stated that Order and ordered to pay both SELF Contact COLLECTION the property from which the compensation and court FUN AND (01388) 722222 costs. Chilton Lane Quarry, Ferryhill Mobile Rent and Buy At GAMES AT Station, Co.Durham, DL17 0BH 07901 830874 The Same Time! To Advertise, Call FAMILY 3 Bedroom Home in Jeff Ridley on FERRYHILL CATHOLIC CLUB Chilton. NITES Tel: 01740 652697 £90 weekly. 07909 992 731 The next "Family Nite" at Employed only. Mainsforth Community 01388 Centre will be held on Knock Out Male Vocalist Call Mark Now: 775896 Saturday, September 6th. (01388) 722208 The centre is open from ‘CONNOR’ 7.30pm until 11.30pm for Saturday, August 30th, 2008 the "Hi Lites Disco", fun, games, a quiz and prizes. £1.00 Cover Charge Suntanna The bar is open, and hot Admission For Members and Bona Fide Guests. 9 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL. food will be available. 8.00pm early Bingo Admission is priced at £2.00 TEL: (01740) 652006 for adults, and £1.00 for under 18's. FREE Dermalogica KIDZ Consultation KORNER Design an individual program for your skin’s needs. See us on the Web Book your free consultation with Our on-line copy is exactly the our qualified Dermalogica same as the one which drops Therapists. through local doors. You can also contact FREE samples with every Are the Horizontal The Chapter via the web site at consultation. Lines Parallel, or do they slope? www.thechapter.org

Ferryhill, August 29th 2008 Page 3 MEAT AND DRINK CHARITY DAY GALA TO BE THEFTS ADMITTED SUCCESS ANNUAL Three separate thefts of meat that sentencing should be A Family Charity Day was Research. EVENT from a Ferryhill Store and deferred until September 3rd held at Mainsforth Sports The day began with a Following the success of this three of alcohol were when Haswell is scheduled to Complex on Sunday, August novices cricket match year’s Chilton Gala Day the admitted by a 22 year-old appear at the Newton 24th, to raise money for The between lads from The Town Council are pleased to man when he appeared before Aycliffe Court in connection Sir Bobby Robson Village against lads from advise this will now become local Magistrates last week. with yet more matters. Foundation For Cancer Ferryhill Station. an annual event in the Originally, Lee Michael The lads from The Village Town’s calendar. Haswell, of Tweed Road in SATURDAY CRAFT came out on top, winning the Chilton Town Council are , was only listed match. now looking to form a Gala to appear before the South WORKSHOP The day was a great success Day Committee. If any readers would like to become Durham Magistrates sitting at Following the success of the The cost of the day will be with over 200 people turning involved, contact Paul Gray, Newton Aycliffe in Saturday craft workshop £10 to include all materials out and raising a magnificent Town Clerk, on 01388 connection with the meat which was held by local and refreshments, but £1305 for Cancer Research. 721788 or email thefts which were carried out company, Craftimum, earlier participants are asked to Dave and Paula from the info@chiltondurham- at the Co-operative this year, the company has bring a packed lunch. Eldon Arms would like to Supermarket in Ferryhill in tc.gov.uk. decided to offer another There will also be an thank everyone who helped late July and early August. If anyone has any workshop on August 30th. opportunity to buy them make the day so However, the court heard that suggestions or ideas for next The workshop will take additional materials on the successful. Haswell was scheduled to years Gala Day the Town place in Dean Bank Literary day in order to try out your “See you again next year,” appear at the same court at a Council would be happy to Institute from 10.00am to said Dave. later date in connection with favourite ideas at home. hear them. 4.00pm and will be led by the three alleged thefts of Craftimum’s manager Ann alcohol and it was agreed that WIFE’S RESCUE ATTEMPT ENDS Foster. all matters should be dealt It is hoped to cover a variety with together. WITH HER COURT APPEARANCE of craft techniques and also After Haswell entered his to get a head start with some When a wife went to the prepare a meal. and offered a place on the ‘Guilty’ pleas to all charges, ideas for Christmas cards. rescue of her husband and However, whilst she was at Drink-Drivers’ the sitting Magistrates agreed brother-in-law, she was home, her husband and Rehabilitation Course. stopped by a Police patrol and brother-in-law became Send Your Letters to OUT AND ABOUT subsequently ended up in a embroiled in a fracas outside 3 - 4 First Floor On Monday, September 1st, of the borough and assess local Magistrates’ Court. the public house and with her Offices, Town at 7.00pm, Mr. Rob Shipway what they see as priorities Unfortunately, the lady in only concern being their Council, Civic Hall will be attending the monthly needed for them to live in question only had a safety, she got in the car to Square, Shildon, Provisional Driving Licence attempt to get them away meeting of Dean Bank the Ferryhill area as DL4 1AH, Or Email and had also been drinking. from the incident as quickly Residents’ Association in the contented, happy residents. [email protected] As a result, 28 year-old Lisa as possible. Dean Bank and Ferryhill A spokesperson for the It is our policy not to print Institute. association said, “This is a Johnston, of School View in The siting Magistrates letters that do not provide a Mr. Shipway has been given rare occasion for all to place Ferryhill, appeared before the disqualified Mrs. Johnston name, address and phone a brief by Borough our many needs on a priority South Durham Magistrates from driving for a period of number so please include sitting at Newton Aycliffe last 12 months and fined her a these in your letter. Council to talk to the people basis to a person of If you prefer to remain independent, free mind.” week where she admitted total of £230. BARNES anonymous, we can withold Those attending the meeting charges of ‘driving with excess She was, however, ordered to your details at your request. BOOK-KEEPING SERVICES will also have an opportunity alcohol’, ‘driving other than pay court costs of £43 and For all YOUR Book-keeping Needs. in accordance with a Driving the £15 Victim Surcharge, ARE YOU SELF-EMPLOYED? to talk to Ms. Dianne Hedley, McNEAL PLUMBING Want to spend more time with family & Neighbourhood Manager Licence’ and ‘having no friends instead of working? & HEATING from Sedgefield Borough Insurance’. If the answer is yes, then give Peter a Mr. Blair Martin, appearing Professional Service, call on: 01740 664 730 Council. on behalf of the Crown Bathroom Design, to find out how we can help with your The Residents’ Association Unvented Heating accounts and all your administration urges people to take the Prosecution Service, told the Systems, Small Plumbing paperwork. Court that in the late evening We do Vat Returns, Payroll, Invoicing, opportunity to place on Works & Maintenence, Tax Returns and Secretarial work. record their priorities for of August 6th this year, a All Aspects of Heating. We Tailor our Services to meet your needs. Police patrol stopped a All Work Guaranteed. Ferryhill. Volkswagen Golf in Ferryhill W.R.A.S. Approved. JOHN’S DECORATING Station’s Chilton Lane which 01388 779333 (Time Served) was being driven by the 0781 309 9096 NO CALL OUT CHARGE PAINTING ANYTHING! Defendant. After failing a road-side THEN GIVE ME A RING! For all your painting and breath test and informing the decorating needs. Officers that she was the No job too small holder of a provisional Special rates for O.A.P’s Driving Licence, the For a free estimate Defendant was arrested. FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL phone John on Ferryhill A further breath test at the SEPTEMBER MEETINGS (01740) 657191 Police Station determined Civic Amenities Committee – or 0775 983 8076 that the Defendant had 42 Wednesday 3rd September, 2008 microgrammes of alcohol in at 7.00pm in Ferryhill Town Hall 100 millilitres of blood, the Recreation Committee – BLINDS FACTORY SHOP legal driving limit being 35 Wednesday 3rd September, 2008 buy direct from the factory and save microgrammes. following Civic Amenities Committee In conclusion, Mr. Martin Town Council Wednesday 17th Sept, 2008 at 7.00pm in Ferryhill Town Hall Measure & Fitting £££’s told the Court that the Free Defendant was of previous Finance Committee Wednesday 17th September, 2008, following Town Council HOME SELECTION SERVICE good character. Free Mrs. Johnston stated that, Members of the public may attend the above meetings Phone the North East’s original master blind maker earlier in the evening in OTHER MEETINGS Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 question, she had been out to Ferryhill 2000 Committee Wednesday 3rd September, 2008 at 6.00pm 1 Brighouse Court, Newton Aycliffe Ind. Park. a pub with her husband and brother-in-law and had left at Ferryhill Town Hall. Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Members of the public are invited to participate in this meeting early to return home to Page 4 Ferryhill, August 29th 2008 KIDZ STEP BACK IN TIME AT Poetry KORNER FERRYHILL Corner Only one colour, but METHODIST CHURCH CHILTON: FURTHER MEMORIES not one size, Stuck at Ferryhill Methodist Church although it is not by any the bottom, yet easily are saying ‘welcome back’ to means compulsory! On reaching top of Rushyford The Regal Cinema, always a flies. Present in sun, the Ferryhill Stage Society, “Just come along ready to Bank, treat, but not in rain, Doing who will be performing at the clap and enjoy, as I’m sure it Drivers call in Oates to fill Get in early to have a good no harm, and church, Victorian style, on will be a great evening,” said Tuesday, September 9th at a spokesperson for the event. up tank. seat. feeling no pain. Jack Kell shoeing horses War films, cowboys, cartoons 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased for

behind Little School, the lot, What is it? Show-goers also have the £3 from the church, their Brian Fenner, help make my Blimey! What value you got. shadow! A A. opportunity of attending in Friday Coffee Morning or first stool. To Dr. Wilson with your ills, fancy dress if they so desire, from the door on the night. Mrs James selling apples and Jim Calderwood giving you grapes, medicine pills. DRUGS RELAPSE RESULTS IN Boys of 11 or 12 getting into Just a few memories from the scrapes. past, RETURN TO OFFENDING Mr Shaw’s butchers set back Hope this isn’t the last. Local Magistrates last week purchase of heroin. off the road, Vince Elsbury. of previous convictions, he heard that, following the Mitigating on behalf of Clark, Lorries passing with heavy Bramall Lane, had no history of violent deaths of two close relatives, Mr. Sam Brewster stated that load. . offending or of involvement Formerly Chilton. a Dean Bank man turned back the Defendant had been fully with weapons. to taking drugs and, also, to co-operative with the Police After a brief deliberation, the offending. upon his arrest and that, Chairperson of the sitting BIG MEETING DAY Appearing before the South although Clark had a history Magistrates, Mrs. Margaret A July day to Chilton, Upwards to the skies, not a Durham Magistrates sitting at of theft offending, he had Cunningham, told Clarke Sam and I went, cloud. Newton Aycliffe, 25 year-old managed to stay out of trouble that the Bench considered Hoping an enjoyable day to At The Royal County, Rock Simon John Brian Clark, of for some time. that he posed a risk to the be spent. and Roll was played, Rennie Street in the Dean Mr. Brewster explained that public and that he should be On arrival, banner blessed at Some of the lasses jiving Bank area of Ferryhill, the return to offending punished and the public the Club, displayed. entered a ‘Guilty’ plea to a coincided with two close protected. Then after a couple of pints Then following colourful charge of ‘possession of two family bereavements and a Mrs. Hilary Payne, of the Marched to the Wheatsheaf banners, knives’, the offence being return to dependency upon Probation Service, was pub. Rememberin’ years ago rides committed in Dean Bank’s heroin. requested to prepare a ‘stand- Then, onwards up the front cost bobs and tanners. Stephenson Street on August Clark, the court heard, had, down’ Pre-Sentence Report, street to the bus, Some pitmen, dancing in 9th this year. however, now addressed his the steering for the Report Then on to Durham, with no helmets and hoggers Clark had in fact appeared at drug use again and was being a Community Penalty. fuss. Folk in the crowd dressed in the same court only six days currently on a Methadone When the case returned to On arriving at The New Inn t-shirts and joggers. previously when he admitted programme. court, Clark was handed a 12 Some went for a drink within. Banner tied to the fence stealing 18 jars of Nescafe Mr. Brewster explained that month Community Then marching and band Speakers on platform, coffee valued at £34.02 from the two knives which were in Supervision Order which was playing loud, making sense? the B. & M. Bargains Store Clark’s possession were, in to include a Citizenship After time enjoyed, banner in Ferryhill however, on that fact, small vegetable knives Programme and a 6 month Send Your Poems to lifted occasion, the District Judge and the reason that he had Drug Rehabilitation And Chilton crowd shifted. Michael Wood agreed to them with him was because Requirement. 3 - 4 First Floor Clapping and dancing allow Clark to be sentenced his partner had had ongoing The Magistrates also ordered Offices, Town following out banner when he returned to the court problems with youths and Clark to pay Compensation in connection with the charge that he believed his safety to Council, Civic In a jolly, happy manner. of £34.02 for the jars of Everyone on buses in a good involving the knives. be under threat. coffee and £43 Court costs, Hall Square, mood, Mr. Derek Walton, appearing Mr. Brewster told the Court as well as ordering the Shildon, Then back to the Club to on behalf of the Crown that whilst Clark had a number confiscation of the knives. DL4 1AH, have some food. Prosecution Service, told the Vince Elsbury. court that Police Officers on CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC Or Email Bramall Lane, duty in the Dean Bank area (Tel 01388 720294) [email protected] Darlington. went to an alley between Formerly Chilton.. Stephenson and Faraday Forthcoming Attractions DOMESTICS Streets where they discovered Friday Nights Are Band Nights At Chilton Club ABTEC two males – one of which was The BEST Bands DIRECT the Defendant – acting The BEST Venue ELECTRICIANS APPLIANCE REPAIRS suspiciously. The BEST Atmosphere Specialists in to washing After being spoken to by the ALL BANDS ONLY £2.00 Cover Charge House Rewires machines, electric Officers, Clark produced two Doors Open 7.00pm cookers, tumble kitchen knives and, as a result, & Safety driers, 29th August - “HOOCH NAVARRO” Inspection vacuum cleaners etc. was duly arrested. (Be Early This Is Good - Remember New Years Day!) In interview, Clark stated that No call out charge 5th September - Excellent New Band “INFINITY” RING NEIL ON he had been carrying the 01388 776665 Daytime Tel: 0794 990 5581 knives for his own protection 12th September - By Request Evening Tel: 01388 721882 as he had heard that "there “BILLY BLACK BAND” was a price on his head". 19th September - From Yorkshire - Award Winning With regard to the theft of Group - The Brilliant “STORM” the coffee, Mr. Walton told 26th September - “BLACK PEARL BAND” the Court that Clark and 30th August - Brilliant Vocalist “DAVID MCKENNA” another man had been seen in The Lounge in the Ferryhill Store and that 30th August - 50/50 Dancing to Alf Langhorne Band Clark had been observed in The Hall placing the jars into a plastic It’s your own Community Newspaper bag before leaving the Store 31st August - 50/50 Dancing to Phil Tempest Produced and read by members of this without paying for the items. in The Hall wonderful community The Court heard that Clark These Are ALL Cracking GOOD Shows subsequently sold the jars of Support Your Club For The Best In Entertainment coffee in order to fund the MEMBERS, ASSOCIATES & BONAFIDE GUESTS Ferryhill, August 29th 2008 Page 5 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS MINDLESS VANDALS The Mayor of Ferryhill has celebrating a special wedding bouquet of flowers on behalf POST VIDEOS ON WEB in recent years performed anniversary, either a golden of the Town Council. The A group of youngsters The videos came to the many presentations and wedding, diamond wedding or special couple will then thought it would be a clever attention of The Chapter by opened many events around even a 65th wedding receive a copy of the idea to vandalise parts of an observant reader, who the town of Ferryhill. anniversary? Or perhaps you photograph taken and details Dean Bank recently and lives some 300 miles away, If you are a member of an know of a person celebrating of the celebration will appear shockingly, thought it would who stumbled across the organisation and would like a 100th birthday! If so, why in the Ferryhill Chapter and be even more clever to post footage. to arrange for the Mayor to not inform Ferryhill Town The Town News. video clips of themselves in The police have also been open a fayre or make a Council. If you would like to arrange action on the internet! informed. presentation at a The Mayor of Ferryhill for a visit from the Mayor, The youths can be seen on The three videos, which forthcoming event then makes special visits to ring the Town Council internet site, YouTube, were posted onto the site on simply contact the Town couples celebrating any of offices on 01740 652157 pushing down back yard walls Tuesday, August 19th, can be Hall. these anniversaries and with the details, alternatively and clambering along roof seen by visiting YouTube and Also, do you know of anyone presents them with a pair of you could email the details tops, dangerously jumping searching ‘Kicking down champagne flutes and a to [email protected]. from one to another. wall in Ferryhill.’ Send Your Letters to 3 - 4 First Floor ADJOURNMENT IN SEDGEFIELD MAYOR Offices, Town OPENS NEW Council, Civic Hall DRUGS POSSESSION Square, Shildon, CASE PLAYGROUND Residents of a local village children to teenagers. DL4 1AH, Or Email A case involving a Ferryhill ‘possession of a quantity of held a Family Fun Day to Coupled with the adjacent [email protected] teenager was adjourned for a Amphetamines – a Class B officially open their new play Green Flag awarded nature short time last week by local drug’, with both offences It is our policy not to print area at the beginning of the area, it provides a top class Magistrates to allow an allegedly being committed in letters that do not provide a week. facility for the village. name, address and phone application for Legal Aid to Spennymoor on July 19th Sedgefield Borough Mayor, To celebrate the opening, number so please include these be processed. this year. Cllr John Robinson, opened the Playground in your letter. Appearing before the South If you prefer to remain the play area at Bishop Improvement Group held a Durham Magistrates sitting at anonymous, we can withold KIDZ Middleham Park on Bank free family fun day from your details at your request. Newton Aycliffe was 18 year- Holiday Monday. 11.00am until 2.00pm old Ashley Fairhurst, of KORNER The funding for the starting with the official Lambton Road in Ferryhill. construction of the play area opening. This was followed Rent and Buy At Fairhurst was due to face was raised by a group of local by activities including a The Same Time! charges of ‘assault’ and Q. How do you people in partnership with penalty shootout and 2 Bedroom Home in spell hungry Sedgefield Borough Council. basketball competitions, a Good Area. Got something horse in four The play area consists of steel band, nail art, balloon Darlington. letters? several large state-of-the-art artist, fair rides, street safe, £100 weekly. Employed for the paper? pieces of equipment bike security marking,

only. Email us at G! G, T, A....M, providing a stimulating play refreshments and much environment for very young Call Mark Now: [email protected] more. (01388) 722208 WOUNDING CASE TO BE DEALT

D.J. Gardening & David Barron WITH BY CROWN COURT Landscapes 20 years experience Plastering A teenager who is accused of the Defendant, who was October 14th and granted Block paving, patios, concreting, est. 1981 carrying out an attack with a carrying a bottle, followed Readshaw an extension of his tarmacing, garden walls, all drainage All aspects of plastering undertaken. bottle at a Ferryhill party will him and hit him over the conditional bail, the Damp proofing, Re-skims solutions, gravelling, hedges cut, trees be dealt with by a Crown head. conditions being not to cut and removed. Coving, Rendering Small extensions & conservatories. Friendly and clean service. Court after local Magistrates Mr. Walton explained to the contact, either directly or All types of foundations and FREE ESTIMATES declined jurisdiction in the Court that, following the indirectly, prosecution brickwork & clearance of rubbish. SENSIBLE PRICES matter. attack, the victim underwent witnesses, particularly the 07786 224664 Free estimates. After the South Durham emergency treatment under injured party, and not to enter Mini digger hire. 01740 653873 Magistrates last week heard a anaesthetic for cuts to his the Dean Bank area of All other garden services. Based in Ferryhill / West Tel 321567 or 07984 817111 brief outline of the facts, the face, adding that the victim Ferryhill. decision was made to send the will suffer some permanent matter to a Crown Court. scarring as a result. E & M Appearing at the Newton In conclusion, Mr. Walton Development MADE YOU Aycliffe Court was 19 year- suggested to the sitting All types of Building Work old Daniel James Readshaw, Magistrates that this was a undertaken. who is currently residing at case in which their sentencing New Builds, Extensions, LOOK! Boundary Walls. Acton Dene in Stanley and powers would be insufficient Fully time-served Advertising in The who was represented in Court and therefore should be sent tradesman. by Mr. Andrew Clinton. to the Crown Court. Chapter works Tel: Wayne Coulson on Readshaw opted to withhold After jurisdiction was Call Jeff on 01388 775896 his plea to a charge of declined, the sitting 01429 883840 or 0790 999 2731 ‘unlawful and malicious Magistrates fixed the date of 07547 711 991 wounding’, the offence the Committal Hearing as allegedly being committed in MEIKLES SOLICITORS Ferryhill Station on July 13th Self employed? 8 North Street, Market Place, Ferryhill this year. or do you run Mr. Derek Walton, appearing Telephone : 01740 652811 a small limited company? Email : ferryhillreception@ on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service, told the I offer a complete Bookkeeping and Accountancy meikles-solicitors.co.uk service dealing with all aspects of VAT, PAYE, FOR ALL LEGAL MATTERS Court that the injured party Income Tax and Corporation Tax in the case had been at a party a week! Accident and Injury Claims – Employment which was also attended by all from only House Sales & Purchases – Wills and Probate £4.00 the Defendant. Haven’t you better things to do with your time Child Care Cases – Matrimonial – Crime The victim left the premises than struggle with the books? Established over 75 years in which the party was being Call Carl on 01388 774774 held, however, once outside, I can also save money for CIS and all others who have Tax Returns to complete Page 6 Ferryhill, August 29th 2008 WOMAN SET FIRE TO Letter to the Editor PARTNER’S This correspondent writes in response to an article in a previous issue of The Chapter...... SUNDERLAND SHIRT Following a drunken the court that the Defendant Dear Editor, Can the Town Council discrimination against altercation with her partner, did have previous I write in response to your continue to use the “Positive disabled people and possible a Ferryhill woman took the convictions. report about a disabled About Disabled People” logo claims and the improvement man’s Sunderland football Mr. Andrew Clinton, allotment holder being on their correspondence? of the facilities they are shirt and, together with a pair mitigating on behalf of the discriminated against by What are the Council doing responsible for and paid to of his jeans, proceeded to set Defendant, told the court that Ferryhill Town Council and about the upkeep of their maintain by the public? fire to them on her front the injured party had, in fact, the poor condition of their allotment sites including the I hope you and any of our path. come to court with the sites. unoccupied plots and Town Councillors could As a result, the 34 year-old Defendant and was prepared This raises a number of recreation facilities including answer these questions for me woman was arrested and to make a retraction questions, including:- the old Ferryhill Athletic and the public through a appeared before the South statement. He also wished the Who is responsible for the ground? future edition of The Chapter. Durham Magistrates sitting at court to be aware of the fact discrimination and the What measures are the Yours Faithfully, Newton Aycliffe last week. that he did not wish for any payment of the Council now taking to T Jackson Florence Catherine Hastings, order for compensation in compensation and legal prevent further Address Witheld on Request. of Grasmere Road in respect of the clothing. costs? Ferryhill, entered a ‘Guilty’ Mr. Clinton stated that the FUCHSIAS AT LOCOMOTION plea to a charge of ‘criminal altercation between the The Durham and society, with a membership railway museum and there damage to clothing valued at couple had occurred after they Northumberland Fuchsia of seventy that covers a will also be a raffle, tombola £100’, the offence being had been drinking and that Society will be holding their wide area of the Northeast. and refreshments. committed in Ferryhill on they had fallen out over an 27th annual show at the "Our aim is to help as many Admission is free to the gala July 21st this year. amount of money allegedly beginning of next month. people as possible to enjoy and the fuchsia show, which Mr. Peter Smith, appearing owed by the injured party to On Saturday and Sunday, the beauty of fuchsias and will run from 12 noon to on behalf of the Crown the Defendant. September 6th and 7th, learn how to grow healthy, 4.00pm on Saturday 6th, Prosecution Service, told the Mr. Clinton stated that the there will be a 'wonderful rewarding plants," and from 10.00am to court that the Defendant and Defendant’s actions were display' of fabulous fuchsias continued Deryck. 3.00pm on Sunday 7th. the injured party had been in completely out of character at Locomotion, the railway The event, which is For further details of the a relationship and, although and that she had shown museum in Shildon, supported by Sedgefield show, contact Deryck the man did not live at the considerable remorse for her alongside the steam loco's District Council Leisure Foster on 01642 534226, Defendant’s home, some of actions. The offence had only of yesteryear. Services, will coincide with or Brian Fleet on 01642 his clothing was kept there. been committed because she "This should be the annual Steam Gala at the 895685. On the day in question, the had been drinking vodka and inspirational to say the injured party saw the was not thinking straight at least," said Deryck Foster, STEP FORWARD Defendant set fire to the the time. Show Manager. items of clothing on her front Mr. Pauline Parkins, the There will also be TOGETHER LOCAL path. Chairperson of the sitting demonstrations on fuchsia In conclusion, Mr. Smith told Magistrates, told Hastings cultivation and plants CHARITY WALK that her behaviour had left a COMEDY lot to be desired, showing a available to purchase. A charity walk to raise funds for the event. distinct lack of respect for The D&NFS is a very active for a local charity, which Dogs are welcome, however MAGIC other people’s property. helps children with motor because there are no dogs Ferryhill Library are holding Hastings was handed a 12 JOHN A MARTIN disorders like cerebral palsy, allowed in the park those Building, Roofing and Joinery a ‘Comedy Magic’ with month Conditional Discharge Contractor will be taking place on walking with their canine Magic Mickey show on and ordered to pay Kitchen Fitting and refurbs with Sunday, September 14th in friends are asked to meet Thursday, August 28th. Compensation of £100 and free planning service. Spennymoor’s Jubilee Park outside the park in the car The fun starts at 2.00pm Court costs of £43. PVCu Fascias and Soffits. starting at 2.00pm. park where someone will until 3.00pm, costing just £1 ******************** “Anyone who would like to register you. per child. Professional, Quality work at S CRABTREE join us on this delightful five- Children under 12 go free. reasonable rates. On Tuesday, September 2nd, Digital Aerials Fitted. mile stroll should meet at The Whitworth Walk takes ******************** from 2.00pm until 3.00pm Personal service and free estimates, Jubilee Park Spennymoor. All around 2 hours to complete a ‘Magic and Puppet Show’ Your Single Digital Phone 01388 813645 you need to do is pay £5 at and is approximately 5 miles with Animupps will be taking 07759 478680 the bowling pavilion to long. place. Aerial Fitted. register,” said a spokesperson The pavilion in the park will £40.00. J R TOOL HIRE & FERRYHILL. be open for light No Hidden Charges. W. BURDESS refreshments, which will be ROOFING AGGREGATES No Extra For Cable Used. ELECTRICS kindly provided by the Asda Sand, Gravel, Dolomite & CONTRACTORS Store Spennymoor. I Will Beat Any For all aspects of roofing Domestic and There will also be tombola Cement, Wackers, Mixers Written Quote, Plus - New roofs - roof repairs - Commercial with some great prizes. slating - felt roofs etc. etc, Plaster, Plasterboards. Network Your House All aspects of Step Forward Together Contact Trevor Part P Registered Tel John (Rex) on & Tune In Elsdon on work. Member of the North East would like to say Ferryhill based NIC EIC a big ‘thank you’ to all the 01740 651 718 01740 656619 Telephone 0797 997 1541 or mobile 0788 788 6558 customers of Asda in 07946 521 677 (01740) 657045 0770 643 2113 Spennymoor who helped Ferryhill Based Mobile: 0788 172 2393 them raise a total of £950 on Sunday, August 10th with J. DUNN CENTRAL their very successful bag- HEATING AND PLUMBING SERVICES HEATING Scrap cars pack. Combi plus five Radiators from £2300 Combi Boilers wanted The charity, which provides Tailor-made packages to suit 5 year guarantee. conductive education to Five year guarantee. Free estimates Bathroom Suites. From £50 to children with motor Established 25 years. Gas servicing and repairs Corgi Registered Plumber £300 paid disorders, were delighted with Landlord Certificates. Gas Safety Certificates No call out charge the total raised. Power flush Phone for a FREE quotation DVLA Certificate of The charity would also like Also bathroom and shower installations. D.M. GALE Destruction issued to extend their thanks to the email [email protected] Tel: Ferryhill Tel: Asda staff and the parent’s Tel: John 0782 652 7952 01388 720009 01740 650297 and friends who helped on Based in Chilton Mobile: 07815 889620 0781 5821347 the day. Ferryhill, August 29th 2008 Page 7 FINAL PUSH WILL SHOOT ARROWS ITH THE BEST John Smith’s, an official go to www.johnsmiths.co.uk/ BDO.” TAKE MAINSFORTH sponsor of the Lakeside BDO peoplesdarts. The quarter finals and semi World Professional Darts Each venue will nominate a finals will take place at TO LEAGUE TITLE Championships, is launching house champion who will be Lakeside on January 6, 2009 With two matches to go in looked upon as Champions- a groundbreaking amateur entitled to play in a regional and five days later the two the Durham and District elect, overwhelmed their darts tournament that will final of the competition. finalists face the Bowls League First Division, struggling visitors to record a give club and pub players from The Scotland and North East extraordinary challenge of Mainsforth only require three 10 – 0 "whitewash", winning the North East the chance to regional final will competing in the John points to ensure that the by 84 shots to 60. take centre stage at January’s take place on November 16th Smith’s People’s Darts Final League Championship Mainsforth v. Pelton Fell : World Championships. at Coundon W.M.C. on the main stage before the trophy arrives at the Sports Rink Scores (Mainsforth They will also play to win a Bobby George, darts legend BDO World Darts Final. Complex. names first) : K. Peters 25 B. £15,000 prize for charity, and BBC TV summariser, said The John Smith’s People’s Since the League’s inception Thompson 14 ; C. Higgins £1,000-worth of games it is “a fantastic opportunity Darts competition is open to in 1923, the League 20 J. Hutchinson 13 ; A. equipment for their ‘local,’ for amateur darts players to men and women, aged 18 Championship trophy has Jones18 J. Glassey 15 ; G. plus a trip to Spain to play in put themselves up there with years or over, however it been won by Mainsforth on Storey 21 B. Lonsdale 18.In the prestigious BDO the best.” excludes all Professional only three occasions to date, the race for the League title, Torremolinos Open Speaking for the BDO, Olly players from any darts however 2008 could see them Mainsforth’s nearest rivals, tournament. Croft OBE was equally organisations and also gaining their fourth League Glenholme, kept up the Looking to mirror the success enthusiastic, saying “It International and County title. pressure by securing a 6 – 4 of the John Smith’s People’s reflects the very ethos of the players . The surge towards the title victory when they visited Race at Aintree, the inaugural was helped in the last round bottom of the table King John Smith’s People’s Darts FURTHER of fixtures when Mainsforth George V and Mainsforth will Final will take place on the entertained Pelton Fell who be hoping to match main stage at The Lakeside, ADJOURNMENT IN themselves needed points just Glenholme’s success as they Frimley Green on Sunday, as badly as their hosts to visit King George V in the January 11th, immediately THREATENING enable them to escape penultimate round of fixtures. before the final of the BBC- relegation to the League’s The situation is somewhat televised BDO World Darts BEHAVIOUR CASE Second Division. different, however, in the Professional Championship. The case involving a man Brewster, the Defendant, 21 Mainsforth, who are now South-West Durham Bowls To enter, players will have to deemed to be of "no fixed year-old Ashley Ian Gray, League as Mainsforth have compete in darts events held abode" was, last week, faces charges of ‘criminal at pubs and clubs during CLASSIFIED been battling in recent weeks adjourned for the second time damage to a window in a door to avoid relegation to the September and October. To by local Magistrates. valued at £60’ and ‘using ADVERTS League’s Second Division. sign up your ‘local’, simply Represented by Mr. Sam threatening, abusive or Cost Just 35p a Despite slipping to a 7 – 3 insulting words or behaviour’. Word, defeat in the latest fixture at VETERANS’ Both offences are alleged to Plus £5.00 For An Spennymoor Jubilee, have been committed in Optional Mainsforth breathed a sigh of RELEGATION FIGHT Ferryhill on April 25th this year. Photograph. relief when the news came through that Cockton Hill CONTINUES The sitting Magistrates Ring 01388 775 896 had lost at home to League The Veteran bowlers from stand just five points ahead agreed to adjourn the case Champions Spennymoor ‘A’. both Chilton and Mainsforth of bottom side , against Gray, who has yet to MADE YOU This defeat for the Bishop are continuing to battle it out had their fixture away to mid- enter pleas to the charges, Auckland side meant that against relegation from the table Spennymoor ‘B’ until September 3rd, with LOOK! their relegation, along with Second Division of the South- postponed due to the Gray’s unconditional bail that of Wolsingham, was West Durham Veterans’ Bowls weather, whilst Chilton being extended until that date. confirmed, thereby ensuring League. managed a 6 – 2 victory Keith Mainsforth will be playing in In the most recent round of when they entertained Advertising in The the First Division again next fixtures, there were mixed Bishop Auckland. 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