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Page 2 Ferryhill,Friday, June October5th, 2009 9th, 2009 FERRYHILL TEEN SELECTED UNBLEMISHED FOR APPRENTICESHIP DRIVING RECORD Local budding tradespeople, including a Ferryhill teenager, RUINED are being given an opportunity Jean Wilkinson of and lemonades. When police to prepare for a career in Ravensworth Road, Ferryhill arrived she knew that she construction through a young deeply regretted her actions would fail a breath test and apprenticeship programme. on the night of August 30th refused to give a specimen. For the second year running as a result of which she was Wilkinson, who had an Borough Homes’ disqualified from driving for unblemished driving record contractor partners, Mears two years by stretching back over forty Ltd, has recruited new Magistrates. years, has since been to apprentices and will be At around about 9.00pm she apologise to the owner of training them to become the was driving home when her the damaged vehicle and the quantity surveyors, gas fitter/ car struck a parked vehicle matter has been dealt with via plumbers, joiners, roofers and in Raby Road. The incident her motor insurance. electricians of the future. This was witnessed and reported As well as the driving ban, she brings the total working for to the police. The 64 year-old was fined £100 for failing to the partnership to 12. failed to stop, drove home and provide a specimen of breath, The three-year apprenticeship then went to a friend’s house £15 victim support surcharge programme will give the where she drank two whiskey and £40 costs. apprentices an opportunity to learn and utilise practical skills Martin Hall, Ricky Marland, Daniel Bennett and Kyle Walton. CHILTONAIRES whilst working on a range of contracts, including SBH’s me with knowledge that will repairs and improvement REUNION £100 million improvement help me to progress my career works to their homes. Creating A reunion for members of from 12 noon till 5.00pm. works and day-to-day repairs further.” apprenticeships for dozens the Chiltonaires Juvenile There will be pies & peas as and maintenance contract. Wayne Harris from SBH of youngsters over the life Jazz Band is to take place on well as live entertainment. Kyle Walton, 16 years-old said, “For several years it has of the contract was seen as Saturday, October 17th. Tickets can be purchased from Ferryhill, is thrilled been widely acknowledged an essential requirement The event, which is for over on the door at the event, or to be selected to serve his that the construction industry when choosing Mears. This 18’s only, will be held at by calling June Hope on Apprenticeship with Mears. is heading for a shortage of will enable SBH to support Chilton Workingmen’s Club 07923699478. Kyle said, “I left Ferryhill skilled labour crisis. This the delivery of its Mission - Business and Enterprise school problem is being compounded providing affordable quality POLICE APPEAL in 2009. Before leaving school further by employers cutting homes and investing in the Police are appealing for Dean Road, between 4.30pm I did some work experience back on good quality training future. Getting unemployed witnesses after vandals threw and 9.30pm on Wednesday, with an electrician and decided as they try to survive the youngsters into high quality bricks through two windows September 30th. Anyone that I would like to pursue this recession. apprenticeships is good for the in a Ferryhill church. who may have seen anything trade as a career. I applied to “However, the tenants of construction industry, great The windows were smashed is urged to call PC Dave Mears for an Apprenticeship SBH were very clear when news for the North East and a at All Saints’ Church in Greenwell on 0345 60 60 365. as they undertake a variety of choosing a partner that they life changing opportunity for different contracts as partners wanted added value services the youngsters who have been STOCKING FILLERS with SBH and this will provide built into the delivery of the selected!” Ferryhill Library is currently & pencils, erasers, pencil cases, Improvement Solutions GARDEN SALE - HOUSE CLEARANCE selling Christmas stocking notebooks and keyrings. General Builders & Lots of household items, garden implements, tools, fillers, including novelty pens Prices start from just 50p. 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Friday,Ferryhill, October June 5th,9th, 20092009 Page 3 ‘HALF BAKED EFFORT’ HALLOWEEN WALK Police attending on another growing equipment. This must have felt and described matter at a house in Jade Walk, belonged to Adam Raymond his efforts at growing his own Chilton, discovered several Metcalf, the 30 year-old son of cannabis as “half baked”. cannabis plants after being the house owner, who also has Metcalf received a 12-months invited in by the owners. a conviction for possession of conditional discharge and the They found ceilings down due cannabis. The District Judge at CPS was awarded £40 costs. to a burst pipe, but it was then Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ The cannabis plants and that a police officer noticed Court commented upon how growing equipment were twenty cannabis plants and distressed Metcalf’s parents ordered to be destroyed. NEW DISPLAYS AT CHILTON LIBRARY New book displays have with praise such as ‘A stylish, including a new Oxford recently arrived at Chilton compelling debut. A real Reading Tree display, with Library. winner’. books from Stage 1 to 9, as Last year’s participants had fun taking part in the scary walk. The first adult display is The third display is ‘The well as phonics, Stage 1 to 5. the book, ‘My Favourite Art of Falling’ by Deborah The staff at Chilton Library Kick off your October school into Bobby Shafto’s Playbarn Poison’ by Anna Blundy, Lawrenson, which is have also expressed their holiday with a Scary Walk and a party food box. which is described as ‘good recommended for anyone that sincere thanks to borrowers for Halloween in aid of the Accompanying adults are fun, gripping, well-written, enjoyed ‘Birdsong’ or ‘Captain for their generosity in raising Butterwick Hospice at Bishop £2.00 interesting and moving’. Corelli.’ £27.90 on Friday, September Auckland. Tickets must be bought in The second display is ‘Sharp There are also new junior 25th, for Macmillan Cancer The popular annual event advance and booking is Objects’ by Gillian Flynn, displays at the library, Support. takes place at Whitworth essential. Hall Country Park, near Tickets are available from , on Monday Bobby Shafto’s Playbarn and FERRYHILL WOMAN ARRESTED October 26th, from 6.00pm to the Butterwick Hospice at 8.00pm. . IN CONNECTION WITH Tickets are priced £7 for For further details telephone PROPERTY SCAM children, to include entrance 01388 603003. A Ferryhill woman has been Unit. The woman was released and rent them back to their arrested in connection with on bail following questioning, former owners, defaulted on ‘SPOT ON’ what is possibly the country’s along with several other mortgages on the properties, Ferryhill Methodist Church is from the church’s Friday biggest property scam. employees and directors of the resulting in many tenants to welcome back ‘Spot On’, a Coffee Morning for £3. It is The 60 year-old was employed company. being evicted. very talented singing trio. also possible to pay on the door. in a managerial capacity by It is alleged that both North It is now feared that around The show will take place on “We look forward to seeing North East Property Buyers, East Property Finders and 2,000 homes owned by the Wednesday, October 21st, at you,” said a spokesperson for who are currently under Newcastle Home Loans, two companies could be 7.30pm. 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Page 4 Ferryhill,Friday, June October5th, 2009 9th, 2009 Brownie presentation for BROTHERS IN BLACK northumbria in bloom BULL FRACAS Brothers Daggon, 21, and as events got out of control on Merrick Hewitt, 22, of the night of August 15th. Tennyson Road, Chilton, Their case was adjourned until both pleaded guilty to using October 14th in order that the threatening and abusive prosecution could properly behaviour towards door staff view CCTV footage of the at the Black Bull public house incident. BROTH & STOTTIES The Friends of Dean Bank Tickets can be purchased on Primary School are holding the door and are also available a Broth & Stottie Night on from the school for £2. Wednesday, October 14th, “We look forward to seeing from 7.00pm. There will also you for another great night,” be a quiz and bingo. said an organiser of the event. charity success Following the success of the would like to thank everyone Mayors Charity Evening, held who attended and assisted on Tuesday, September 22nd, with the event. Chilton Mayor, Councillor Len A total of £732 was raised Potts and his wife and consort, for the Mayor’s charities: Go Councillor Christine Potts, Ahead Club, 1st Chilton Cubs The Brownies litter picking at King George V. and Help for Heroes. Ferryhill Brownies recently Officer, Jamie Corrigan, the Northumbria in Bloom efforts Suntanna attended a presentation in Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor and this year the support we have 9 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL. Ferryhill Town Hall where Eileen Martin presented the received from local groups has TEL: (01740) 652006 they were all presented with Brownies with certificates certainly helped us achieve the a certificate to thank them for and then they all took part in a best results so far! As portfolio their efforts in the Northumbria short quiz about Ferryhill, and holder, I am always looking to in Bloom competition. learned some interesting facts get local community groups The Brownies helped prepare about the town in which they involved in the Northumbria 25% OFF Ferryhill for the Northumbria live. In Bloom competition, if there in Bloom competition by litter Portfolio Holder for Ferryhill are any groups out there who picking areas of the town. in Bloom, Councillor Doreen feel they could contribute to the BEAUTY The evening started off with a Barber, said, “It is nice to competition please contact the presentation from the Executive involve the community in our Town Hall on 01740 652157”. TREATMENTS Flawless P.J.R. & TANNING Finish McNEAL PLUMBING PLASTERING All aspects of A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE All aspects of Plastering When you spend £20 or over Tiling, Plastering Bathroom design & installation, Re-skims & Rendering & Decorating & produce this voucher Tiling & plastic cladding, Leaks, Clean Service Friendly, local, reliable Burst pipes, Overflows, Offer expires Saturday 31st October, 2009. Quality Workmanship and reasonable. McNEAL PLUMBING Blocked drains, Unvented hot Not in conjunction with any other offer. water, Radiators, Very Reasonable Rates Fully insured Heating systems flushed No Job too Small Free no obligation All aspects of plumbing quotations and advice. Phone for a Free estimates All work guaranteed Contact Geoff on FREE quote CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC 07813099096 01388 775275 01740 652760 or 01388 779333 (Tel 01388 720294) 07852716353 Email: [email protected] 0781 357 1929 MRM Fabrications BEST EVER XMAS PARTY!!! Keith McLean W. BURDESS Joiner and Builder ELECTRICS FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2009 Loft and Garage Domestic and International Stars All Types of Wrought Ironwork Conversions, Commercial Gates, Railings, Handrails, Fitted Kitchens, Roofing, Disabled Access & Ramps All aspects of “JIMMY JAMES & All types of Building Work. Security/Window Grilles work. Member of the THE VAGABONDS Tel: 01740 656889 30 years experience Part P Registered NIC EIC 07932 474090 01740 651629 Telephone Unit 2, Bowbank House Farm, 0771 875 4249 Plus Sensational Vocalist Merrington Road, Kirk Merrington, (01740) 657045 DL16 7HY Mobile: 0788 172 2393 “PATRICK HIBBERT” Stephenson SRS Roofing INCLUDING HOT HOG ROAST Removals All aspects of roofing carried out fascias guttering & ALL THE TRIMMINGS & soffits, tiled roofs & flat roofs. Local & National We also are specialists in all joinery work, Tickets £15 Very Good Rates both internal and external. All work is done by a time served joiner. Fully Insured No job too small. CALL MARK ON 07789 003529 Tel: 01388 606461 Free estimates. MEMBERS, ASSOCIATES 07990782504 Tel: Kevin on 01388 774702 or & BONAFIDE GUESTS Established 1992 07827259653

Friday,Ferryhill, October June 5th,9th, 20092009 Page 5 Letters to the Editor

Mr Moffatt from Chilton asks ‘what is the purpose This former Ferryhill resident recently visited the village and was of local politicians?’..... delighted with what she found..... Dear Editor, What is the purpose of local Dear Editor, in the Red Lion Hotel during all these booklets and can see On 1st October, 2009, Bishop politicians if they won’t even I came to Ferryhill on Friday, the war years. Sadly, the Red from these that Ferryhill is Auckland General Hospital comment on the destruction of September 11th with my sister, Lion has gone to be replaced lucky to have such a dedicated (BAGH) changed its name to their local hospital? Audrey, a lovely sunny day, to by a ghastly building. and energetic council. I Bishop Auckland Hospital No doubt come Christmas time visit the church (St Luke’s) We had a warm reception from applaud your efforts. This is because of the we shall all read about extra and to look at the 1939-45 the Vicar and enjoyed lunch We appreciated very much the disgraceful running-down fairy lights on this year’s tree, Remembrance Book. and chatting about old times in seats in the market area and of facilities at a once great but given this Labour council’s Our brother Rolf (Ralph) was Ferryhill with volunteers and attractive Town Hall gardens, hospital. record, the switching-on lost on 3rd or 4th September, other diners. as well as free parking near Equally as sickening is the fact ceremony won’t occur until 1943. We then spent 2 or 3 hours the White Horse, a thoroughly that our MP, and Chilton and February due to funding and There are only a few names wandering around the market enjoyable day. I took several Ferryhill Labour Councillors, contractual purposes. on the memorial for 1939- area. photographs which I have never campaigned against the Yours in disgust, 45. This does not equate with I picked up literature at the downloaded to old friends now scandalous betrayal of the J Moffatt, the many, many names in St Town Hall (Town News, scattered around the world. people served by BAGH. Tennyson Road, Chilton. Luke’s Remembrence Book. Annual Report and Services Miss Peggie Lawson, My brother’s name, Ralph Booklet). I was so impressed Riding Farm Cottage, Lawson, is not there. We lived with our visit that I have read Great Lumley. A letter regarding a waste recycling station.....

Dear Editor, Recently, proposals approved This reader was impressed with the Chapter’s resident poet, Vince Elsbury..... for a waste recycling station Suffering for years from To my dearest Chapter, and have been looking for Now, I have also written a and skip-hiring facility at the environmentally unfriendly I am not a resident of Ferryhill Vince’s work in The Chapter poem myself, although in same location, received only developments, approximately or Chilton, however a chap rather quite eagerly. comparison to Vince, I am eight other letters of objection. nine years ago, the that I work with is and brings May I also take this opportunity merely Lenny Kravitz trying A case of waste not want not at overwhelming number of The Chapter to work with him to congratulate your team on painfully hard to be Jimmy a time of attempts being made objections made by local every week or so. the intriguing coverage of the Hendrix. to regenerate the locality, residents were successful At first, I used to glance at the centurion. He has been a hot Karl Green, would a railway station not in ensuring that proposals amusing stories about young topic in the office for a while Albion Row, Byker, have been more appropriate? for a coal handling facility roustabouts stealing ash trays now, and your story illustrated Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Alan Kelly, at Ferryhill Station, to be and getting caught growing the legend that is the centurion (See poetry corner for Encombe Terrace, Ferryhill. withdrawn. drugs (what will these yobs beautifully. Karl’s poem). do next, I ask). Then, one This correspondent had to travel to Spennymoor Saturday I was reading it and to buy medicine..... stumbled upon the poetry The Croxdale Inn corner. Tel: 01388 815727 Dear Editor Saturday afternoon? The poem was written When trying to buy over the With a pharmacy and two Halloween with internationally-acclaimed by a fellow named Vince counter medicines on Saturday chemists, who have pharmacists Spritual Medium, Christine Moses, Elsbury and was titled Down afternoon at 1.20pm, I found employed in the village, there Rushyford Bank. and guests spend the evening in our not one of the chemist shops isn't one open. We all are not May I say, I was very impressed ‘Haunted Inn’ open, surely they wouldn't able to do essential shopping still be closed for lunch? on a Saturday morning, surely Live Psychic Show, Sat 31st Oct I had to go to Spennymoor to one could stay open even Got a contribution? £8 per ticket buy them there instead. until mid-afternoon? Instead, ring us on Why is it when local we have to take our business 01388 775896 businesses are urging us to elsewhere. or email shop local to support them Name and address withheld [email protected] they don't even open on a on request. 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Day on Saturday, October the opportunity to find out from around the globe celebrate 10th, the Pioneering Care information about the services World Mental Health Day and Oh I do love a rainy day It drips it spurts and splashes Partnership will be offering and activities that are available I’m glad the Pioneering Care To the garden I shall race. down from head to shoulders people the opportunity to take at the centre. Centre can be a part of this When I see the skies open, to chest. It squelches stains and part in a number of activities People will be able to book to raise greater awareness I rush to receive God’s love on sometimes hurts, at the Pioneering Care Centre a free 30 minute session and change attitudes towards my face. God’s love flow is the best. in Newton Aycliffe. in one of the region’s only mental ill health.” Millions of people across hydrotherapy pools open to the In addition to this, the centre When wetter than a swimming So next time I see the clouds are affected or general public, or relax with a will be promoting the new Arts pool gain shadow know someone with a mental free complementary therapy for Wellbeing programme, I can but only win, I grab my mac and run, health problem. Mental such as reflexology, Indian which is being delivered As I have the essence of life; Because I know within my health problems can have head massages or homeopathy. across and God’s love running down my heart that God’s raining love a devastating impact on Alternatively, they can get fit Darlington. New parents, nose and chin. has come. individuals and their families. or find a new hobby by taking carers and people with long- It can prevent people from part in a free taster workshops term health conditions will carrying out everyday activities including self-defence and be offered free art workshops SUNDERLAND FC PLAYERS such as going to the pub, singing, join in a Jamie Oliver- in painting, drawing, crafts, socialising with friends, going inspired cookery session as singing, dance and much PAST AND PRESENT to the local shop for groceries part of ‘Pass It On’ County more. By Vince Elsbury, ex-Chilton. or even doing exercise that Durham, or find out how to For more information on any most people in society take for improve their health with a of the services or activities Carter, Mapson, Hurley, Tueart. granted. free mini lifestyle check. based at the Pioneering Care Phillips, Quinn, Burley. Davenport, Daniel, Colin To raise awareness of mental Jane Hartley, Chief Executive Centre in Newton Aycliffe, Shackleton, McPhail, Ford, Pascoe, health and wellbeing, the of the Pioneering Care contact 01325 321 234 or visit Johnson, Arca, Greg Halford. Billy Hughes, Watson, Ian Pioneering Care Centre will be Partnership, commented, www.pcp.uk.net Montgomery, Irwin, Ball, Munro. holding an open day on World Hooper, Herd, George Gabbidini, Gates, John Mental Health Day to give Garden Cutz Mulhall. Crossan, For all your garden maintenance requirements Sorenson, McCartney, Dave Porterfield, Proctor, Alan • Lawn Cutting, Seasonal Lawncare and Maintenance Swindlehurst, Foggon. • Bed, Border Planting & Weeding • Hedge, Shrub & Tree Pruning • Garden Clearance & Tidy Ups Evans, Clarke and Len Bennett, Harvey, Bobby Kerr, • Hard & Soft Garden Landscaping • Patios & Paving Ashurst. 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