Published at: Friday 18th October 2013 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 646 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, 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 Ferryhill, 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, Spennymoor. Barbara worked at Doggarts ReSolve is delivered by the or email fouraap@durham. 1963. After leaving school, Ken for seven years before Cornforth 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 Darlington 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 Bowes 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, Newton Aycliffe 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 Fully archived online at www.thechapter.org email us at: [email protected] Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 646 Friday 18th October 2013 Page 1 PTER Ferryhill HA on C Classifieds & C h i l t All about local people ... 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 Neasham 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 Bishop Auckland 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.