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Issue No 868 At the heart of our wonderful community Friday 23rd February 2018

CHAPTER SAYS THANK YOU STAFF AT the Chapter would like to offer our sincere thanks to Fer- ryhill Methodist Church for their recent generous donation to the Chapter’s running costs. Editor, Stephanie Ben- nett said: “We are hugely thankful to the church for their very kind donation. “Such generosity makes our job that much more worthwhile and provides much needed financial support. “We rely entirely on donations and advertising revenue to finance our running costs and we are very grateful to all in the community who support us.” ORGAN DONATION THE OWNER of an electric organ with piano stool wishes to donate the instrument to a church or Service users at Endeavour Woodcrafts launch the organisation’s appeal for £15,000 to help modernise their facilities. charity. The organ must be collected. Anyone interested in acquiring it ENDEAVOUR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN should call 01740 239657. A VITAL community pany has been based in treated as equal and with funds in order to replace it service in Ferryhill has Ferryhill for 26 years. dignity and respect. to continue to provide our TENLANDS launched a £15,000 fund- It offers a day service for Administrator, Carole fabulous day service to CHARITY NIGHT raising campaign to help adults with learning disa- King said: “Our building some of our community’s it replace its old and faulty bilities and mental health was formerly a fire station most vulnerable adults. FERRYHILL STATION WMC gas boiler and to install issues, providing training and has been adapted “At the same time we is hosting a Northern suitably designed disa- and education in wood- over the years to suit our would like to provide suit- Soul charity night in aid of bled toilets for their ser- working, crafts, life and needs. ably designed disabled Tenlands Care Home on vice users, some of whom social skills. “However, this winter our toilets for our service Saturday 3rd March from have mobility issues. At the core of its phi- old unreliable gas boiler users, some of whom 7.30pm until late. Tickets Endeavour Woodcrafts losophy is the belief has been condemned are £4, or £5 on the door. Community Interest Com- that everyone should be and we are trying to raise CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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HISTORY SOCIETY MEETING THE NEXT meeting of the Making of Beamish. Ferryhill History Society In his talk, Matthew will will be held at 7.30pm explain the philosophy on Wednesday February and history of Beamish, 28th at the Eldon Arms, along with many behind Ferryhill Station. the scenes revelations of Birthdays The speaker will be how the famous outdoor Matthew Henderson museum and its dedi- from Beamish Open Air cated volunteers work to Ryan Williams Museum. make every visit a special Happy 21st to the best He will give a talk on The occasion. Brother ever 21! CONCERT AT BISHOP Love you loads Ryan, BAPTIST CHURCH From Ellie xxx BISHOP AUCKLAND accepted, which will be The crocheted and knitted ‘Field of Poppies’ project in West Baptist Church, next to passed on to the Zeph- Cornforth proved a spectacular success last year. the Hospital, is hosting a aniah Trust, a Christian Acknowledgements concert by Singer/Song- charity specialising in APPEAL TO CHILTON COMMUNITY writer, John Froud, on Sat schools work. 10th March, at 7:30pm. More information is Eileen Ward FOR KNITTED & CROCHETED POPPIES Admission is free, available on their website Jane, Hilda and family CHILTON PRIMARY can get together to knit, but donations will be at www.zephaniah.org.uk. were comforted by so many family, friends Friends are asking the crochet, chat and help and neighbours who Chilton community to knit others that would like to CHILTON RESIDENTS MEETING attended the funeral or crochet poppies. be involved but can’t knit THE NEXT Chilton Resi- Pavilion, Miners’ Welfare mass, celebrated by Father Hazel Coulthard, Chair to get started. Simon. dents’ Association meet- Recreation Ground, Chil- of Chilton Primary “If you have already knit- Thanks to Bill, Mary and ing will be held on Tues- ton at 7pm. All are wel- Friends said: “As it is the ted or crocheted poppies, the choir and ladies of the day 27th February at The come to attend. Guild for their music and centenary year of the end you can send them in to hard work. Thank you for of the First World War, we school via the children, your care and kindness ENDEAVOUR FUNDRAISING over the years of Eileen’s are hoping to put these take them to the school poor health. on display in the school office, drop them in at the FROM PAGE 1 “We can send receipts Thanks for flowers, cards, and hopefully, if we have Community College after or updates of our pro- masses received by the have mobility issues. family. enough, at the Cenotaph. 5:30pm, or leave them gress to anyone who is Special thanks to Dennis, “The Friends group are for collection at the Town “This would also enable interested in our journey. Mary, Glenys, Bob and Sue, going to help the school Council Offices or with our facilities to be shared “We are grateful for any Kevin for always being children knit poppies too Susan at the Post Office. with other local disabil- amount or for offers of there. Co-op directors for by going into school dur- “We know how proud ity groups who require help from local trades their support for Cafod ing their Friday ‘golden Chilton people are of the wheelchair access. persons wishing to tender collection, £410. time’ as we want them to veterans and the armed “This is essential updat- for the work.” Thank you and God Bless be part of this important services past and pres- ing of our building to Endeavour has created you all. moment in history. ent. ensure our service users’ a Justgiving crowdfund- “With the help of Julie “You only have to attend dignity is preserved at all ing page to allow anyone Cairns we are also looking the Remembrance Ser- times. to donate. The page can Wanted to hold a coffee morning, vice to witness this, so “We are open to any be found by searching for CASH FOR HOUSEHOLD or mornings if they prove come on everyone let’s donation and it will be ‘Endeavour Woodcrafts’ FURNITURE: 07860 560 295 popular, where people make this happen.” most gratefully received. at justgiving.com.

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by the artist in the last four years of his life. The work is taking pride of place within the recently opened gallery at the city’s Gala Theatre. Post or hand this form into: The exhibition is now 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, underway and will be run- Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH ning until Sunday, 18th Please note: All prices include VAT at standard rate. March. Coping with the difficul- ties of old age and illness CLASSIFIED FORM: in his later years, Matisse OCCASION: (Please tick) turned to ‘drawing with scissors,’ making his Birthday Obituary famous cut-out artworks. Anniversary For Sale The spectacular paper cut-outs were the artist’s Birth To Let final triumph and include many of his iconic images Congratulations Services such as The Snail and the Appreciations Acknowledgement Blue Nudes. The colours he used for Memoriam Birthday Memoriam these pieces of art were so strong that he was Number of separate messages:...... advised by his doctor to Message(s): Please write in clear BLOCK CAPITALS and continue on a wear dark glasses when separate piece of paper if necessary working on them. Although not released ...... Henri Matisse, Nu bleu II (Blue Nude II), 1952, Gouache until after his death in ...... découpée, 116, 2 x 88,9cm, DACS. 1954, the publication was planned during his life- ...... time, with the first litho- ...... HENRI MATISSE graphic plates prepared under his direction a few ...... days before he died...... VISITS DURHAM The Matisse exhibition coincides with Gala’s pro- Total number of words = ...... THE NEXT few weeks and designer, Henri Mat- duction of Alan Bennett’s Amount x 0.42p, (includes VAT): ...... provide and opportunity isse in an exhibition under Talking Heads and three to see the the work of way in Durham. drama, visual arts and Photograph included? (£7.20) Yes No French painter, sculptor Matisse – Drawing with animation engagement (if yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your picture returning) Scissors, a Hayward Gal- projects will take place lery Touring exhibition across the county, co-or- Total (inc. photo): ...... COMMERCIAL OFFICE from London’s South- SPACE TO RENT dinated by the theatre’s PLEASE NOTE: Cheques should be made payable to: Community Newspaper Support CIC bank Centre, features 35 community arts team. All bills included. posthumous prints of the Over the next year, the Contact Name: ...... Office rent from £400pcm iconic cut-outs produced gallery will showcase (depending on size) Address: ...... modern and contempo- • Spennymoor Town Centre Event safety information rary art by local, regional, ...... • Bills included for organisers national and international • Flexible lease terms If you are planning an event, artists. Contact Number: ...... • Fully refurbished please contact the County The Gala Gallery is • Double fronted Durham Safety Advisory open between 10am and • On site parking Group for advice, guidance • No business rates to pay and suport to ensure that 8.30pm Monday to Satur- Domestics Direct Andrew’s Roofing • Telephone point in each your event is a safe one. day and between 2.30pm Appliance Repairs The complete roofing service office Email safeevents@durham. and 8.30pm on Sundays. gov.uk All exhibitions are free. New Roofs - Flat Roofs - Repairs CALL GEORGE ON Washing Machines, Tumble Visit www.durham.gov.uk/ For more information Dryers, Electric Cookers, Slating & Tiling - Felting 07545 634 929 eventsafety visit durham.gov.uk/art. Vacuum Cleaners, Dish Washers and Pointing UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, Soffits free local call out & Flat Roofing Specialist ELECTRICIAN www.armstrong-electrics.co.uk Call Darren Free Estimates Do you find it difficult to get Daytime: 07949 905 581 Tel 01388 605489 someone to come out Evening: 01388 721 882 07986 217936 and do a small job? ◊ Fault Finding / Repairs Gordon Fletcher & Sons ◊ Extra Lights and Sockets Independent Family Funeral Directors ◊ New Fuse Boards ◊ Rewires A caring personal service, from a local family business, GLAZELOCK ◊ P. A.T Testing Here to help you though those difficult times. UPVC Windows & Doors Installation & Repairs ◊ Landlord Inspections ◊ Qualified Electrician You know when you need us, we’ll be there, day or night. ◊ Fully Insured New handles, glass, panels, locks, ◊ Reliable Service OFFICE & PRIVATE CHAPELS OF REST ◊ Satisfaction Guaranteed Personalised Pre Payment Funeral Plans Available doors, composite doors, hinges, I WILL ASSURE YOU OF A QUICK RESPONSE AND A REASONABLY porches and conservatories PRICED SERVICE Call Gary on: St. Martha & St. Mary’s Lazarus House, LInden Road, Ferryhill Tel John on 01740 474050 077742 41693 / 07983 883176 Tel: (01740) 650558

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LOCAL DRAMA GROUP RECRUITING YOUNG PEOPLE CHANCE DRAMA is a fun classic, The Jungle Book. Attendees at Endeavour Woodcrafts’ most recent flower arranging course produced some and friendly drama group “We can’t wait for both stunning Valentine’s Day arrangements. The popular course is fully booked until May. based in Ferryhill. of these performances The group is looking for and will be delighted to young people who have welcome new faces to our FLOWERCRAFT PROVES POPULAR an interest in the arts to company. ENDEAVOUR WOOD- Partnership in associa- until 2pm, Endeavour will join them for their future “We rehearse on Sunday CRAFTS’S monthly Flow- tion with Durham County be hosting a Spring Open productions. afternoons and depend- ercraft course is prov- Council. For February’s Day featuring a range of A spokesperson said: ing on your child’s age ing very successful and course, the ladies attend- new garden products, “We have two planned will decide what class places are booked right ing produced a stunning Easter products and fab- shows this year: a singing they will be in. Feel free to through until May. Valentine’s arrangement. ulous Mother’s Day gifts show celebrating Ferryhill speak to Darcy on 07598 The course is funded by Next month, on Saturday - all at amazingly reason- Stage Society’s 80th year 674718 to find out which the 4Together Area Action 10th March, from 10am able prices. followed by the Disney class will suit your child.”

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Letters to the Editor... Email: [email protected] stating ‘Letter’ in the subject line. Write to: Letters, Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter, 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Shildon DL4 1AH. All letters (including emails) must include the writer’s name, address, postal code and contact number and may be edited. The maximum length for letters is 200 words. Thank You I would like to thank all the sponsors who made it possible for my book to be published. I would also like to thank the children of Dean Bank School for the colourful graphics on the cover; the printers for a beautifully presented book; the Chapter for its publicity and everyone who bought my book. I’d also like to offer a special thanks to Joyce, Derek and Chris without whose help and encouragement this book would never have been published. Many thanks. Yours sincerely, Nancy Hardy. Look Good Feel Better is a charity supporting women and teenagers undergoing cancer treatment. Image: www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk. Ferryhill Veterans’ Charity Show I am writing as the organiser of The Ferryhill Veterans’ Charity Show 2018, which is taking place between 9am LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER and 6pm on Sunday 3rd June at Mainsforth Cricket LOOK GOOD Feel Better is diagnosed each year with helping to improve lives, Club, Ferryhill. the only international can- cancer in County Durham restoring a sense of nor- The show is free but with the support of Durham Police cer support charity that alone, this service is very mality and a degree of Cadets there will be bucket donation collections in the provides free skincare much in demand. control and, most impor- aid of Help for Heroes and Walking with the Wounded. and make up workshops Regional Co-ordinator, tantly, it improves confi- This family show features the Royal Navy, Royal Logistic for women and teenagers Andrea Mackrell said: dence and enhances self Corps, Royal Artillery, County Durham & Darlington Fire undergoing cancer treat- “We host a two hour work- esteem. and Rescue, SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity, formerly ment. shop every month in part- “Our next class is on known as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association, plus other charities including those dealing Launched in 1994, the nership with Macmillan Monday 5th March from with autism and learning disabilities and far far more. charity’s aim is to greatly Cancer Support. 1pm until 3pm at Bann- The show will also be supported by a funfair, licensed increase people’s confi- “We would like to invite tayne Health Club and Spa bar and food. dence and self-esteem every woman in the area at Eden Terrace, Belmont, This show is going from strength to strength, but as it at a very difficult time in who would benefit from Durham. Phone Macmil- is being organised with the assistance of units, charities their lives. the pampering therapy. lan Durham on 0191 333 and funfairs free of charge, the more publicity it With over 1,500 women “This is a free service 2815 to book your place.” receives the better, as these people deserve praise for supporting our Armed Forces and local charities. I expect the event to attract over 1,000 vistors and I Join us am seeking any form of sponsorship and will welcome now! more stalls, displays and organisations from every part of the community. The only stipulation is for anyone who wishes to get involved to make a £10 donation, which will go towards Help for Heroes and Walking with the Wounded. Are you searching for a job? Please contact me by email for further information. Yours sincerely, Are you a caring person ready for a rewarding challenge? Robert Tocher, Ferryhill Do you want to make a diﬀerence to peoples lives? email: [email protected]. Yes? Then it is YOU we are looking for!

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poetry corner Night Skies By Gordon Harris, Ferryhill

Astronomers gazing through telescope Reveal a magnificent kaleidoscope Midnight blue vista backdrop revealed Stars sparkling, twinkling in nighttime field

A shining moon, quarter, half then full Moonbeams lighting earth’s night dull At Harvest time low, large, full and round In November mist hidden by cloud surround

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EVERYONE ON THE SCORESHEET AS UNDER 10s WIN IN DARLINGTON ON SUNDAY morning Fer- Carlton plus an own goal ryhill Town Youth Under meant that Ferryhill were 10s travelled to Darling- comfortable 12-2 win- ton to play the 21st Allstar ners. Jets. The second game was It was a bitterly cold similar as Ferryhill mixed morning, but it didn’t take up their roles, which Ferryhill long to warm up allowed all eight players as they continued their to get on the scoresheet great run of form. across the two games. Aidan lined up in goal A hat-trick for George with Carlton in front of and Reuban this time and him, William played along- one each for Aaron, Carl- side George and Marc ton, Marc, William and with a front pairing of a Aidan helped Ferryhill to combination of Aaron, an 11-0 Win. Reuban and Jamie. Coach, Paul McKeown Early goals settled the said: “They were two Guest of honour, Warren Hubble, with Chairman, Professor Paul Keane OBE, Chief Executive, Sue nerves and settled the excellent results which Jacques, Consultant Radiographer, Dr Elizabeth Loney, and members of the radiology team at CDDFT. game as there was no way saw some fine finishing back for Darlington. from Ferryhill. NEW MRI SCANNER INSTALLED A hat-trick each for “However, Darlington Aaron and Marc, two for never let their heads drop William and a goal each and enjoyed it through- THANKS TO GENEROUS DONATIONS for Reuben, Jamie and out.” PATIENTS AT Bishop work to accommodate it One of the first patients Auckland Hospital can is completed during the to benefit from the new now benefit from the first spring. scanner was seven year of two new state of the art “Previously patients old Warren Hubble, from MRI scanners coming to may have had to undergo Sacriston. County Durham and Dar- exploratory and some- Warren’s dad, Wayne lington NHS Foundation times invasive surgery to Hubble said: “Children Trust as part of an on-go- support the diagnostic often need to have a gen- ing major public fundrais- process. eral anaesthetic ahead of ing campaign. “This advanced tech- an MRI scan and when The scanner has been nology, which provides they told me how long installed whilst fundrais- detailed and high quality Warren would need to lie ing continues throughout images, will help reduce still, I thought he would 2018, thanks to manu- many such interventions, need an anaesthetic. facturer Philips who have improving the patient “However the radiog- deferred payment until experience. rapher talked to Warren, the end of the year. “Not everyone real- explained what was going Dr Elizabeth Loney, Con- ises that MRI scans take to happen and let him sultant Radiologist and between 30 and 40 min- choose his own lighting Care Group Director for utes which is a long time options. WALKING FOOTBALL IN FERRYHILL Clinical Specialist Ser- to lie still, but our new “He loved the lights and FERRYHILL LADDER Walking football vices, said: “I’m delighted scanners have wider tun- the way they changed Centre, in partnership involves no running, is that our patients can now nels, known as ‘bores’ and, because the scanner with Altogether Better non-contact but is also benefit from this innova- and are much quieter than was so quiet, the Radiog- Durham, funded by the great fun and provides an tive technology at Bishop older models. rapher was able to talk 4 Together Partnership, opportunity to meet new Auckland Hospital and “Patients can also to him through a speaker offers a free session of people. look forward to the instal- choose from a selection throughout the scan. walking football every The sessions are open lation of our Darlington of lighting programmes “I’m so pleased he didn’t Tuesday from 10am until to all. For more informa- Memorial Hospital scan- which change during the need an anaesthetic or 11am at Ferryhill Sports tion contact the LADDER ner too, once building scan.” even sedation.” and Education Centre. Centre on 01740 651639. J. DUNN NEED A VAN? ANDREW HEAVISIDE Brush FERRYHILL ROOFING HEATING & PLUMBING JOHN’S VAN EPS CONTRACTORS LTD BOILER Strokes LIGHT REMOVALS INSTALLATIONS, All Electrical and Plastering For all aspects of roofing ANYTHING MOVED SERVICE & REPAIR Work carried out in your All aspects - New roofs - roof repairs - FROM £10 | LICENSED Gas Safe Registered home. Clean, Friendly, of Painting slating - felt roofs etc. WASTE CARRIER Reliable service, customer All plumbing & gas & Decorating satisfaction no.1 priority. Contact Trevor Elsdon on work carried out Papering specialist 01388 420152 01388 818286 Tel: 07826 527952 07722 025050 07733 555 330 or 0788 788 6558 07914 032280 01388 720009 01740 656 356 10% off with the mention of this advert