Published at: Friday 18th October 2013 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 646 Civic Hall Square, , ter DL4 1AH. ap Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 hill Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 Ferry h ilt o n C & C h At the heart www.thechapter.org of our wonderful community email: [email protected] A Golden Anniversary ReSolving issues

The 4 Together Partnership Chief executive, Karen is supporting a new project Lynn, said, “We believe which will look at a growing that these problems will set of problems emerging in continue to escalate and the the area. The partnership, current economic climate one of 14 set up by Durham will only act to compound County Council in 2009, has the difficulties facing local provided £9,720 to deliver a residents.” project called ReSolve. Concerns about crime and ReSolve aims to reduce the community safety came levels of risk-taking behav- forward as one of the top iour including the misuse priorities for the AAP and a of drugs and alcohol, risky task group looked at many sexual behaviour, sending issues reported to them as explicit messages by text, well as local projects which criminal offending and anti- could make improvements. social behaviour. A programme of workshops, The partnership’s Priority activities, training and Health Fund has already support will help young Ken and Barbara Stannard received a visit from the Mayor of , Councillor Ken contributed £9,800 towards people to understand their tackling risky behaviour behaviour. ReSolve also Campbell. around alcohol issues. includes a programme Ken and Barbara Stannard, Ken was born at The Cragg started work at British ReSolve will also strive to of one-to-one mentoring from Ferryhill, recently in Ferryhill Station, while Railways as a lad porter tackle the growing problem support to those in need celebrated their golden Barbara was born in Mid- at Ferryhill Station, then of violence and abuse in as well as identifying issues wedding anniversary, after dlestone Moor. later working in the signal intimate, teenage relation- and causes and offering being happily married for They met at Ken’s home cabins. In 1964 he started ships. All of these issues support and advice on 50 years. when Barbara visited his at Smart & Browns in Spen- have an impact on the lives personal matters. The couple tied the knot in late sister June; a friend nymoor, where he stayed of local people and the To become more involved in St. Paul’s Church in Spenny- and work colleague from until he retired in 2003. wider community. the AAP, call 03000 267213 moor on the 12th October, Doggarts, . Barbara worked at Doggarts ReSolve is delivered by the or email fouraap@durham. 1963. After leaving school, Ken for seven years before Partnership. gov.uk. leaving to start a family. In 1976 she began employ- Your local, friendly Opticians DenhamFields ment at Melanie Jane Rear Commercial Street, Ferryhill Station, DL17 ODF MOT CENTRE Clothing Factory in Bishop All classes of MOT undertaken including scooters, motorbikes, trikes, Middleham, and later 3 wheelers, cars, vans (including class 5) mini bus, motor homes & became a cook at Bishop B. OLIVER limousines Auckland General Hospital. 27 Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8JP We now supply and fit all makes of tyres After they married, Ken and Would like to welcome new and existing patients to our practice for cars, motorbikes, vans etc Barbara lived in Duncombe Terrace but have lived We can now offer FREE Varifocals with NHS Voucher Wheel tracking & alignment, Repairs, Services, Private & Commercial Vehicles, This includes either plastic or metal frames from our budget range Auto Electrician, Competitive Price, Quality Workmanship, State of the Art in their current home in Diagnostics Machine Close since 1976. Please ring or call in for more details Opening Hours: The lovely couple have two 6.00am - 6.00pm Mon to Fri 7.00am - 1.00pm Saturday Telephone 01740 657799 daughters, Jill and Kay, 01740 651 248 Mobile 07973710585 & Fax 01740 654991 and one son, Gary. Their Established over 70 Years daughters live in Ferryhill, while Gary, who is in the Air Force, lives in Suffolk. BLINDS FACTORY SHOP They also have three grand- BRONSON’S FAST FIX www.siestablinds.com children. Barbara loves to do jigsaws, 9 Dean House, Parker Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 8JY Measure & Fitting crosswords and Sudoku and FREE Ken enjoys gardening and 01740 656666 / 07774747280 (24 HOURS) buy direct from the £££’s still has an allotment. He is FREE factory and save • MOTs & Preparation also an amateur artist. • Services HOME SELECTION SERVICE A party was held for the • Breakdowns & Recoveries couple on Saturday 12th • Welding Phone the North East’s original master blind maker October in the Catholic • We specialise in ALL vehicle Siesta Blinds on 01740 623333 Club, and the following day repairs Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, DL5 6AU the family treated them to • We buy and sell cars Sunday lunch. Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Top price paid for MOT failures

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Passed Away Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Acknowledgements

Margaret Ann Marlin David Kirkby Jason Alan Bainbridge Michael Saunders Marriott 22.10.1997 October 20th Died suddenly at home in 17th October Mary, Joanne & Lee wish Ferryhill on 8th October, Happy Birthday Billy! Happy 18th Birthday to thank family, friends Aged 63 Michael and neighbours for cards and flowers, kindness, Beloved Mother, sympathy and support Grandmother, Sister and 18! shown on the tragic loss of friend to many Malcolm (Max). Love Corrina, Would friends meet at Lots of love, Thanks also to Rev Tate, Christopher & Brodie Mam, John & Tiegan Co-op Funeralcare Durham Crematorium xx on Friday 18th xxx and everyone for their October at 11am. donations to GNAA, which Family flowers came to £250. only, donations Jason Alan Bainbridge Once again, our heartfelt taken for RSPCA at Michael Saunders thanks to you all. crematorium. Happy 16th Birthday Son October 20th Happy Birthday Happy 18th Birthday Michael In Memoriam 30! Love Nana Violet For Sale Love from Mam, Dad, 18! Nana & Grandad Joseph Peter Love Nanna Mobility Scooter 2.12.35 - 17.10.2011 Top of the range, metallic red. Used very little, 18 months-old. Lovingly remembering David Kirkby Excellent condition. a very dear Husband, Tel: 01740 655380 Dad & Grandad 17th October Anniversaries Liam James Treasured memories are locked in our hearts for us to 19th October Services keep, until we meet again Happy 21st Birthday to a Gary & Patricia Brown fantastic Son and Brother Have a great day! MOVING A THING? From £14. Call Phil. All our love, always and Phone 01325 321084 forever, Norma xx or 07790 509925 Julie & Dean xx 21! John & Susan xx Love you loads, Ethan xx Mam, Dad & Lewis xxx Discuss any of the stories or articles from The Chapter at Happy Pearl Anniversary The North East Forum Happy Birthday Dad www.neforum2.co.uk/smf 30! Ken Brass Love and kisses from P.J.R. 12.10.2006 Sue Rothery All our love always, Hailey & the boys 21st October Gareth, Debra, Elliott, PLASTERING Loved always Kiedis & Kaison Peyton & Fudge All aspects of Plastering Happy 50th Birthday xxx Have a good one Re-skims & Rendering, Damp proofing From all your family Clean Service xx 50! Quality Workmanship Love Lynda Very Reasonable Rates x No Job too Small Jason Alan Bainbridge Jean & Fred Phone for a 22.10.97 20.10.73 FREE quote 01388 777897 (New number) Birthday Memories 0781 357 1929 Bill Walton Claire Avery Happy 80th Birthday Carpet Cleaning 17th October Offer Happy Birthday to our Daughter Claire, who Lounge carpet & stair would have been 80! carpet cleaned and 30 years-old today From Rita & family deodorised for only £35 Our Angel is now in Heaven Excellent results, Happy 40th Wedding quick drying. Happy 16th Birthday Need to contact The Chapter Anniversary A1 Cleaning Loved and remembered about a Classified? always, from Mam, Graham, Specialist Kelly, Nicola, Nyomi & Lots of love, T: (01388) 775 896 Call or text Ian on Grandma Green Mam, Dad & Ruby Lots of love from xxx xxx E: [email protected] all the family 07506 565 886 Page 2 Friday 18th October 2013 Issue 646 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter All Saint’s Church Gardener Fishing equipment receives award stolen

Police are investigating a £150; Shakespeare match shed burglary during which 2 blue bait bag worth £30; valuable fishing equip- 2 Mitchell reels valued at ment and a strimmer were £30 each; a Preston bag stolen. containing two Maver nets It is believed thieves broke valued at £40 each; a green into the locked out-house Maver roller with silver legs in Derwent Road, Ferryhill, valued at £50; a Preston at about 2am on Tuesday, Innovation hard case rod 8th October. bag valued at £80; and a Items taken included a McCulloch petrol strimmer Maver 16-meter ‘Match this worth £100. six’ fishing pole (with the Anyone with information victim’s postcode etched about the burglary, or onto the rod) worth £2,000; the whereabouts of the a Maver Abyss 10’ feed rod stolen property, is asked worth £35; a Shakespeare to contact PC Chris Aspey match 13' rod valued at at on £50; a Thedus match seat 101. Alternatively, contact box with a black, grey seat Crimestoppers on 0800 555 and silver legs, valued at 111.

Mayor Ken Campbell presents a certificate to volunteer gardener, Herbert Saunders. Stage Society At the recent Northumbria volunteer gardener of All age of 80 years-old, Father thanks In Bloom Awards, All Saints Saint’s Church, to Ferryhill Smith asked for volunteers Church was successful in Town Hall this week to con- to help with the up-keep the competition; finishing gratulate him on his excel- of the gardens and Herbert The Ferryhill Stage Society while the food hamper was joint third in the ‘Best Kept lent work. offered his services. has expressed its appre- won by Mrs M. Nelson of Grounds of a Religious Es- Herbert, of Ferryhill has Councillor Zena Roddam, ciation to everyone who Chilton. tablishment and Maintained been maintaining the who is the Town Council’s supported its two raffles “We hope you all enjoyed by Parishioners’ category, gardens voluntarily at the Portfolio Holder for Ferry- during their production of our show and we look and picking up a silver church for 38 years, helped hill in Bloom said, “We ap- ‘The King & I’. forward to seeing you all medal. for some time by his father preciate all the hard work The winner of the three at Jack & the Beanstalk The Mayor of Ferryhill, Harry Saunders. that goes into it and it helps china plates was Mrs M. from December 12th to the Councillor Ken Campbell, When the previous gardener, towards the appearance of Childs of Spennymoor, 14th,” said a spokesperson. invited Herbert Saunders, Bill Abbott, retired at the the town”. Free electrical safety checks in Chilton October Special Offer Winter WarmerPlease Back add Massage text - discussedincluding exfoliation, with hot towels, Free electrical safety Road, Chilton, between wired or fused. hot stones andLisa warm here. mask - one hour treatment £15 (normally £20) checks are being offered to 10am and 12 noon. “By offering this service To Pleasemake an send appointment proof to:- call: 07749 102 110 local residents. Free fleece blankets and we are helping people to Memorial Cottage, Mainsforth Road, Ferryhill Station, DL17 9DF Durham County Council is other items will also be ensure that their appliances [email protected] working with Age UK to available while stocks last. are fit and safe to use.” offer free testing of small Joanne Waller, head of The events are being run electrical appliances, such environment, health and in partnership with Age Gelish - £14 as kettles, irons, electric consumer protection at UK as part of the organisa- Nail Extensions - £18 blankets and Christmas Durham County Council, tion’s annual winter warmth With Diamante - £25 lights. An event is being said, “Electrical products events. Express Manicure - £13 held for people to take their can deteriorate with use or People can get further items along to have them as a result of poor repairs information by contacting Pedicure - £20 tested by a qualified elec- and maintenance. Durham County Council on French Polish £9.50 trical tester. “At previous testing events 03000 261 016. Tidy & Polish - £7 The session will take place we have found items that on Thursday 24th October have had frayed cables or at Chilton Library, Durham which have been incorrectly TAXIS J. DUNN SILVERCABS HEATING & PLUMBING Ferryhill Roofing Gas Safe Registered Local Driver Contractors LTD Anytime, Anywhere For All Boiler For all aspects of roofing Installations - New roofs - roof repairs - Hospitals, Doctors, Services & slating - felt roofs etc. Airports, Train Station, Repairs Contact Trevor Elsdon on THE WORX HAIR BEAUTY TANNING Holidays, Shopping Free Quote 01740 656619 9 Main Street, Ferryhill (01740 652006) Tel: 07826527952 or mobile 5 Cobblers Hall, Newton Aycliffe (01325 308860 01388 720009 0788 788 6558 07549 634 441 Find us on Facebook: Theworx Hairbeautytanning Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 646 Friday 18th October 2013 Page 3 Lessons on crime and safety CAB’s new telephone number A project to introduce ity for the school in their have been set up by primary school children to area and work closely with Durham County Council. Neighbourhood Watch is teachers and pupils. This AAPs work with Durham From Monday 14th October, 08444 111 445. beginning in area. allows the young people to County Council and its & District ADVICELINE will provide The 4 Together Area set out priorities for local partners, local councillors Citizens Advice Bureau is assisted information, or Action Partnership has officers and highlight any and members of the public joining ADVICELINE. if appropriate, the op- supported the scheme issues or concerns they to address the issues that This is a national pro- portunity to book an ap- with £7,000 funding from have. the area has. 4 Together gramme set up by the pointment at your nearest its Area Budget. Gillian Fortune, chair of covers Ferryhill, Chilton, Citizens Advice Service and bureau. Junior Neighbourhood the 4 Together Partner- Cornforth, and Bishop Mid- will, in time, be country If you currently have a Watch is a fun, informa- ship, said, “Often children dleham. wide. caseworker, you should tive way of introducing and young people witness Lee Copeland, principal This means clients can call continue to contact them children to Neighbourhood incidents but they do not AAP coordinator, said, the line from Monday to via their direct telephone Watch and its ethos of pro- know what to do. Junior “We deal with the issues Friday, 10am till 4pm, on number. moting safer and stronger Neighbourhood Watch will that concern you and your 08444 111 444, or from a The CAB’s current number communities. provide them with this im- neighbours, and work with mobile on 0300 330 06 50. (01388 825429) will no Pupils will be invited to portant information.” our partners to shape and TYPETALK users should call longer be answered. take part in a series of Warren Edwards, Ferryhill improve their services to activities that will be neighbourhood police in- fit your needs. held in their school over spector, said, “As an organ- “We work with task and County ablaze! the course of nine weeks, isation we recognise the finish groups, consisting with the last week of the importance of empowering of local service providers, course being held at the children from a young age forum and board members, Fire-fighters in County used breathing apparatus Dog Support Unit, allowing to feel involved in matters to devise projects to deal Durham were called to a and jets of water to extin- them to experience a day affecting their community with the priorities that number of fires recently, guish the blaze. in the life of a working and building trust in young our forum decides upon which caused damage to On the same night, prior to police dog. people to increase public each year and we support several allotments and a this incident, crews were The sessions will provide confidence.” Durham county councillors derelict building. called to attend to a fire pupils with opportunities All year six pupils from the in their community leader- On Wednesday 9th on allotments near Luke to gain new skills and tips seven primary schools in ship role. October, Terrace in Wheatley Hill such as crime prevention, the AAP area are involved; “We don’t set the priori- and Darlington Fire and at 8.45pm, which caused staying safe in your own 352 pupils in total. Pupils ties - the community does Rescue Service received damage to a number of home, staying safe online at Cleves Cross, Broom - so being involved with numerous reports that sheds and a stable. and animal awareness. Cottages, Ferryhill Station, the AAP gives local people a fire broke out at Davy Another two crews were It will also include monthly Chilton, , a chance to say what the Street Allotments, Fer- called to a fire in a derelict Police and Communities West Cornforth and Dean issues that affect them ryhill, at approximately three-storey building in Together (PACT) meetings Bank schools will take really are.” 10.45pm. Salisbury Place, Bishop in each school staffed by part. For more information on Two fire crews were called Auckland at 8.49pm to ex- local police community The 4 Together Partner- the partnership telephone to the scene, where they tinguish another fire! support officers, who will ship is one of 14 Area 03000 267213 or email each take responsibil- Action Partnerships that [email protected]. Are you happy with Driving ban for “Stupidity” your local NHS?

Healthwatch for County members of the public. Stephanie Whitfield, aged passenger window, earlier moving vehicle. Durham is asking “Are you They ensure that the 23 from Conyers Terrace, this year on Tuesday 18th Stephanie, who had no happy with the NHS treat- overall views and experi- Ferryhill, pleaded guilty June. previous convictions, was ment you are receiving?” ences of people who use to dangerous driving at The video was approxi- devastated to lose her Also “what health and health and social care Newton Aycliffe Magis- mately five minutes in good character and was full social care services are services are heard and are trates Court on Thursday length and showed Whit- of remorse for her “stupid- needed where you live?” taken seriously at a local 10th October. field in her black Citroen C4 ity.” She was banned from The organisation is holding and national level. Stephanie was caught on circling a lamppost several driving for 15 months and meetings every 2nd and For more information call CCTV circling the Feethams times before then proceed- was also ordered to pay a 4th Thursday of the 01325 375960 or visit the Car Park, near Darlington ing to drive around the car £183 fine, £85 prosecution month, from 9.30am to Healthwatch website at Town Hall, with a passen- park with the female pas- costs and a £20 victim sur- 11am, at Ferryhill Library www.healthwatchcounty- ger hanging out of the front senger hanging out of the charge. and want to hear from durham.co.uk. S CRABTREE Digital Aerials Fitted No 1 LOCAL APPLIANCE Digi Aerials REPAIR CENTRE Gordon Fletcher & Sons DAB Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, Independent Family Funeral Directors Sky Cooking, Dishwashing & Vacuums A caring personal service, from a local family business, Freesat Here to help you though those difficult times. No Hidden Charges. Highly qualified Engineers to You know when you need us, we’ll be there, day or night. No Extra For Cable Used. your door FREE OF CHARGE OFFICE & PRIVATE CHAPELS OF REST I Will Beat Any Personalised Pre Payment Funeral Plans Available Written Quote, Plus Tel: 01388 777353 / 01388 778556 Network Your House A&R ELECTRICS GROUP St. Martha & St. Mary’s & Tune In Lazarus House, LInden Road, Ferryhill Ferryhill based Tel: (01740) 650558 0797 997 1541 Page 4 Friday 18th October 2013 Issue 646 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter

Child's Play Private Nursery truly is a place which allows children to be children, it aims to provide a high quality edu-care service for the youngest of learners in the community from Birth to Five years of age. It is a safe and happy place for children to play, develop and learn, supported by knowledgeable adults whose practice reflects that they care about each individual child, their needs and progress.

The nursery operates from a purposefully extended and adapted provision which is located within the vicinity of Ferryhill Community Hub (Former Leisure Centre). The nursery is open from 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday. This excludes Bank Holidays and the week in between Christmas and New Year. Child’s Play Private Nursery is an owner ran setting.

Since the nursery opened its doors in January it has been in great demand and has welcomed numerous families looking for high quality childcare in the local community.

In such a short space of time the nursery has celebrated numerous successes which have included recommendations on a leading childcare website: www.daynurseries.co.uk the recommendations are direct from their parent’s mouths and make beautiful reading. The nursery has also had features in the industry leading publication Nursery World. The Northern Echo have also publicised the popularity and rapid growth of the nursery. Laura Leigh Wayman the Nursery Proprietor and Manager and local resident of Ferryhill is one of a very few select number of people to have been nominated for a special recognition award this year with the Princes Trust.

Ofsted: the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and skills, they report directly to parliament and are an independent and impartial body who inspect and regulate services which care for children and young people. Ofsted inspector Karen Tervit said the following about the nursery “Children are secure, settled and very happy in this vibrant nursery. The learning environment is enabling and helps children to make good progress in their learning and development with a wide range of open-ended resources being easily accessible for all children, both indoors and outdoors. Children benefit from the use of a dedicated dining-room, where babies get the social experience of mixing with older children. The nursery also boast a sleep room located in the baby department. The children also develop close, affectionate relationships with their ‘special carer’, who helps them to develop their confidence to explore their surroundings and increase their independence. The next steps in children’s learning are clearly highlighted for staff to follow when planning further activities for their key children. As a result, children enjoy a wide variety of stimulating and imaginative activities. Staff show great interest in what children are doing, and notice and praise their achievements. This encouragement motivates children to persevere. Babies delight in exploring a variety of materials, such as, paint, glue, water, sensory lights and treasure baskets. They develop good social skills. The manager is inspirational and highly motivated. She is passionate about her role and is constantly looking at ways to improve the provision so they achieve the very best in their time at the nursery. She is a visible presence, often working within the rooms, acting as a very good role model for staff. The evaluation of the nursery is thorough and includes views of staff, parents and children. As a result, a clear and targeted development plan is in place to further improve the already good care and education for children.” The full inspection report can be downloaded from the Nursery website.

Child’s Play Private Nursery offers 15 hours free early start education for qualifying two year olds. 15 hours can also be claimed for free; under the ‘Free Flexible Entitlement’ scheme which every 3 and 4 year old is eligible to access before starting statutory reception/school placements.

Moving forward: Plans are already underway to extend the provision due to their rapid growth and popularity. The nursery staff are excited to see where the future takes them and the nursery and are excited to meet many more families and young children.

Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 646 Friday 18th October 2013 Page 5 Volunteers needed for Great Christmas Fair Chilton excavation Kirk Merrington Task Team Fair on Saturday 14th are a group who live in Kirk December, when there will Merrington and offer help be stalls, food, different to the village. They do little activities for the children jobs for people who are in and hopefully a visit from need of help. One of their Santa. tasks is to help raise money If anybody is interested in for entertainment in the renting a table, contact local community centre. Terri-Anne Thompson on They are hoping to put 07950 863 522 or Carol together a Christmas Irving on 01388 816126. Animal Sanctuary fundraiser

Kays Hill Animal Sanctuary and raised approximately in Bildershaw, near West £800 for us. Auckland, have expressed “Also thanks to Lawson’s their appreciation to fund- Pet Supplies, Ferryhill raisers in Ferryhill. Station and Ferryhill Bakers A spokesperson comment- for all your help and to ed, “We would like to say a everyone else concerned. A volunteer records the remains of the roundhouse during last year’s dig. big thank you to Cath, Foxy “Thanks again, you will and Sharon from Ferryhill never know how much this The Great Chilton excava- The enclosure complex engage with their heritage Station Workingmen’s Club, means to us all at Kays tion, at the Iron Age Hill was first recognised as and receive training in who held a charity night Hill.” Fort near Lilac Road, is to crop marks on aerial pho- aspects of survey, excava- start on 23rd October and tographs. Artefacts from tion and recording. will last for three weeks. several periods in history If you would like to volun- Coffee Morning The project follows up have been recovered teer, contact DCC's Prin- from an excavation held from the field over recent cipal Archaeologist David last year, when archae- years. Mason by emailing him at Chilton Care Centre would generosity at their recent ologists and volunteers The project provides an david.mason@durham. like to thank residents, MacMillan Coffee Morning. investigated a substantial opportunity for members gov.uk or by calling 03000 families and members of A grand total of £92.48 was Iron Age settlement. of the local community to 267152. the public for their kind raised. The Ferryhill & Chilton Medical Practice Christmas Open Day Free Flu Vaccinations Are available for eligible patients Endeavour Woodcrafts are couraged a spokesperson. Please check our website: holding an Open Day on Endeavour Woodcrafts www.ferryhillandchilton.nhs.uk Saturday 9th November, manaufacture quality Contact from 11am to 3pm. hand-made products and Ferryhill Surgery 01740 651238 “Come and see our new offer a bespoke service for Chilton Surgery 01388 720208 range of Christmas gifts, those requiring items made To check eligability and book an appointment toys and products,” en- to specific specifications.

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FERRYHILL CATHOLIC CLUB KS Building Services We specialise in all your Tel: 01740 652697 Painting & Decorating requirements. IMMEDIATE STARTS Sat, 19th October Also all aspects of Joinery includ- ing kitchens, tiling and laminate Due to new contracts we urgently require: Excellent Vocalist flooring. Fencing and Guttering. CLASS 1 HGV · CLASS 2 HGV · ADR DRIVERS Free Estimates HIAB DRIVERS · TIPPER DRIVERS (with epic card) “Chris Kelly” No Job Too Small We also offer full driver CPC. Contact office for details 44 Years Experience £1.00 Cover Charge 01740 651778 Admission For Members and Bona Fide Guests. 07931 801103 Page 6 Friday 18th October 2013 Issue 646 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Christmas Shoebox Endeavour Woodcrafts thanked Appeal by Mayor

The time of year is rapidly November 11th - 13th from approaching when children 5.30pm - 8pm. are eagerly anticipating Members of the public are opening their Christ- invited to go along on those mas presents, but not evenings to assist in filling all children everywhere the boxes. Any filled shoe- will be so fortunate this boxes, goods to go in the Christmas, and it is for this boxes or donations towards reason that the charity, transport costs would be Samaritans Purse, run gratefully received. their ‘Operation Christmas A Dedication Service will Child’, which is more widely be held on Sunday 17th known as the ‘Christmas November at 6pm when Shoebox Appeal’. the boxes will be blessed Once again a local group, and then sent on their way in conjunction with the to needy and unfortunate Methodist Church, will be children in Eastern coun- organising an appeal for tries. Ferryhill and the surround- For further information, ing area. Shoeboxes will telephone Mrs Wilson on be filled at the Methodist 01388 720571 or Mrs Pick- Church on the evenings of ering on 0191 3780077. Councillor Ken Campbell expressed his appreciation to members of Endeavour Wood- crafts.

Banner fundraiser The Mayor of Ferryhill, training opportunities and deavour Woodcrafts for Councillor Ken Campbell life and social skills for all their help with planting was on hand this week people with learning dis- flowerbeds and hanging A social event took place in “The Banner Commit- to present certificates to abilities. They produce baskets and their con- the Wheatsheaf in Chilton tee would like to thank members of Endeavour quality woodcraft items for tinued support with the on Saturday 12th October, everyone who attended Woodcrafts. a range of organisations. Northumbria In Bloom in order to raise funds to for their continued support Every year, members of Each member was present- Competition. take the Chilton Banner and extend a special thank Endeavour help to plant ed with a certificate from Councillor Zena Roddam, Durham Miners’ Gala again you to Michael and the numerous flowerbeds and the Mayor and the group who is the Town Council’s next July. staff of the Wheatsheaf for hanging baskets around received an engraved plate Portfolio Holder for Ferry- The afternoon was a huge their help and generosity in Ferryhill to help with the for all their efforts. They hill in Bloom, said, “I would success and a grand total of hosting the function,” said town’s entry in the North- then enjoyed tea, coffee like to thank Endeavour £332 was raised. a spokesperson. umbria In Bloom Competi- and cream cakes provided for all their hard work, tion. by the ‘Ferryhill Six’. enthusiasm and dedication Endeavour Woodcrafts CIC Ferryhill Town Council in helping to improve the Fundraiser to jump provides practical work would like to thank En- appearance of the town”. of Transporter Bridge

A member of staff at “Staff and residents here Tenlands Care Home in Fer- at Tenlands would like to ryhill is raising money for thank Maddison for doing the home’s Residents’ Fund this and would like to wish by performing a bungee her good luck,” said a jump from Middlesbrough’s spokesperson. Transporter Bridge - which is 160ft tall! Staff from Tenlands will be Advertise in there on the day to support To Let Maddison Curle, and will 2 and 3 bedroom properties then take her out for lunch The Chapter immediately available to let in to thank her. The money Maddison raises Call Jeff on Ferryhill and Chilton. on the day - Sunday 27th 01388 775896 • No bond October - will go towards • No admin fee Christmas presents and 0790 999 2731 extra special goodies for • Dedicated repairs Ferryhill the festive season. service • Secure long-term tenancy • All applicants Chilton considered Find your perfect home Call on 01388 581 035 livin.co.uk/fi ndahome [email protected] Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 646 Friday 18th October 2013 Page 7 pter Ferryhill ha lton C Sport & C h i

Local leagues, competitions and events... Celtic celebrate their 18th win Dynamoes hammer in a row Bowburn

Ferryhill Celtic were once The goal seemed to settle But the Celtic showed real Ferryhill Dynamoes, who the Dynamoes a 7-0 first again celebrating a win at the Celtic and, for the re- fighting spirit, standing had a much-weakened half lead. the weekend when they mainder of the half, they strong to everything team, still managed to After the break, Ferryhill travelled to Langley Park in managed to dominate, Langley could throw at defeat Bowburn FC 11-0 in played most of the second the Allan Smith Memorial creating a couple really them until Langley scored their latest fixture. half with 10 men, as Milner Trophy, looking for a place good chances. But at half- in the dying minutes to In the first half, veteran made way for Pattison. in the quarter final. time the score remained make it a nervous finish. Nigel Milner organised Skipper Davie Hall then On a tight pitch in blustery 1-0. But it was the Celtic who things which allowed the pulled his hamstring but conditions, the Celtic After the break, the Celtic were celebrating their 18th youngsters to work their the Dynamoes continued proved they had what it continued on the front foot win in a row. Man-of-the- magic. to dominate with further takes to win and, in a hard and made their dominance match went to Martin Reid. Goals from Reece Marshall goals from Marshall, Mason fought 30 minutes, there pay, when Lucas Linart The Celtic are playing (3), Nathan Carr (3) and (2) and one from ‘super were a few chances until scored from the edge of at Mainsforth Sports Jonathon Mason (1) gave sub’ Pattison. a Shane Todd corner found the box with a clinical Complex on Sunday against the head of Liam Pearson, finish. But with the Celtic Bowburn. who smashed the ball into in total control, things took “Come down and support Town Youth U13s the roof of the net with a a turn for the worst when us and follow all the latest bullet header to make it they had two players sent news on Facebook,” said a beat Falcons 1-0. off! spokesperson.

Ferryhill Under 13s played before Tyler Marquis made This week in History their best football of the the lead 4-1 from the season in the first half of penalty spot. this game against Thirsk Ferryhill became com- 16 October 1987 17 October 2000 18 October 1922 Falcons, and deservedly placent at this point and The great storm of Four dead in Hatfield rail The British Broadcast- led 2-0 at half time with allowed Thirsk to score two 1987 – Southern Britain crash - Four people were ing Corporation (BBC) goals from Joe Flatman and quick goals to put them begins a massive confirmed dead after a was founded. Tyler Marquis. back in the game at 4-3, clear-up operation high speed passenger train In the second half Connor but Ferryhill managed to after Winds of 175 - derailed in Hatfield, just Cranshick, playing his first see the game out to gain a kph. north of London. game of the season since great win. breaking his ankle, in- The final score was Ferry- creased the lead. hill Town Youths 4 - Thirsk 19 October 1987 20 October 1973 21 October 1966 Thirsk pulled a goal back Falcons 3. The UK stock market The spiritual leader of Coal tip disaster in bottoms out after Tibetan Buddhists, the Aberfan - More than shares on Wall Street Dalai Lama, makes first UK 130 people, mainly Find us on Facebook at plummet following a visit children, were buried wave of panic selling. by a coal slag heap at facebook.com/ Aberfan, near Merthyr ferryhillandchiltonchapter Tydfil in Wales.

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