TOWN YOUTH ON A ROLL Email: [email protected] D.P. FATHER’S FORMER EVANS & Co. Issue No 397 Solicitors PLUMBING Town Youth Under trick and a 3 - 1 half-time End. In a convincing win of 30 years experience SCHOOL RAISES CASH FREE LEGAL SURGERY Corgi registered 13's football team, lead. 15-0, goals came from Joe Legal Advice All aspects of plumbing work & sponsored by The goals kept coming in Richardson (9) Jake FOR CANCER CHARITY Every Thursday heating work undertaken. Kitchens, hit the goal trail the second half with Ben Petitjean (3) Joe Hughf (1) Ferryhill Very reasonable rates for 4.00pm to 6.00pm. again on Sunday, this time Wall, Nathan Carr (3) condensing combi boilers. Samuel Luckhurst (1) and Appointments available, but and Chilton www.thechapter.org No call out charges. away to Jordan Stannard, Liam Nile Rutter (1). not necessary. Ferryhill, December 5th, 2008 £250 Grant Available for Over Elementis in the League. Dalglish, Adam Robinson “Well done to all the boys 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. 60’s by Warm Front. Connor Dunlavey got his and the always lethal from Ferryhill Town Youth Tel: 01740 657 444 At the heart of this wonderful community Tel: Dave Priestman first goal after only 50 Dunlavey to make it 11 -1 who stood the freezing email:[email protected] Contact The Chapter at the Council Offices, . on 01740 656715 seconds when he outpaced at the final whistle. conditions,” said a Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 Mob 0793 157 8017 everyone. Man-of-the-Match went to spokesperson for the club. Although Eaglescliffe drew Connor Dunlavey. TOWN COUNCIL OBJECT TO 30 THEFT THEORY WAS level on 19 minutes, it was The Under 9s, sponsored Call us on Ferryhill who kept pouring BLOWN AWAY by J.R Tool Hire, were at 01388 775896 ACRE ELECTRICITY SUB-STATION on the pressure with a home to Stockton West Reports that a BNP wreath building to find that several fantastic team display. was stolen from Ferryhill’s wreaths had become Dunlavey scored again on 30 Cenotaph after the detached from the cenotaph Tim Pinkney with the Agar family and a cheque for the PAUL RUTTER DRIVING SCHOOL Remembrance Day Service and were blowing around in and 31 minutes for his hat- children’s cancer charity G Professional and Friendly Tuition have proved to be the high winds. The A man’s former school has also 21, took their daughter unfounded. caretaker than placed them KEVIN POTTS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFER - raised money for the to hospital when they PAINTERS & It was thought by British all within the Council Children’s Cancer Charity noticed her eyes flickering. DECORATOR’S £60 FOR 6 LESSONS (NOVICES) National Party Members building for safe-keeping, after learning that his young The school heard about ALL ASPECTS OF Also available for Intensive Courses, Passplus and that theirs was the only however becoming side- daughter is suffering from the Nicole’s illness when Mr DECORATING WORK DISCOUNTS for Block Bookings wreath missing and that it tracked with other things, he disease. Agar’s cousin, Shannon UNDERTAKEN was stolen in a politically forgot all about them before ESTABLISHED 18 YEARS AWARD WINNING INSTRUCTOR Andrew Agar, 21 of Cooper, a 12 year-old Spennymoor to Norton motivated attack. The he re-attached them to the DISCOUNTED RATES FOR Call: 07946272561 overhead line (XC) Bessemer Street in Dean student, asked her school JANUARY/FEBUARY Ferryhill Neighbourhood cenotaph several days later Bank, is a former pupil of council to help raise money FREE ESTIMATES Substation Policing Team investigated when he remembered. Ferryhill Business and for children with cancer. TEL: 01388 746210 the alleged theft and PC Metcalfe from the Enterprise College. Deputy Headteacher, Tim OR 07971 706023 eventually, got to the Ferryhill Neighbourhood His daughter, Nicole, was Pinkney, also ran the Great bottom of the incident. Police Team commented, diagnosed with a visual North Run to raise cash for Ferryhill Town Council fiercely object to the sub-station. On November 10th, the “No crime has occured and pathway glioma tumour the charity. He said, “I caretaker of the Town the incident has been RAMSEY'S Ferryhill Town Council has years ago. Cathedral, The Penshaw when she was four months- wanted to do something that Council arrived at the finalised.” Joinery & Property raised a number of concerns A working party has met on Monument and, on a clear old. was quite personal to the Maintenance with National Grid about a number of occasions to evening when a match is on, “We were absolutely school and myself...we will NO JOB TOO SMALL!!! proposals to build a 30 acre decide how to prevent the the floodlights at St James’ LAURA LIGHTS UP wounded when we found be doing more work with the O.A.P. DISCOUNTS!!! NO CALL OUT CHARGE!!! electricity sub-station on the development. Park!” out,” said Mr Agar, who school council next year.” THE TOWN SHELVES, DOORS, edge of town. Local residents have A spokesperson for the works at Roman Showers, Nicole, now 14 months, is Chilton’s Christmas Lights November 29th in aid of GATES, FENCING, FLAT The sub-station in Thinford commented that one of the Council told The Chapter, , “you just halfway through 18 months PACK ASSEMBLY were turned on last his charities, St. John’s Lane, which has been great benefits of living in “This enormous unsightly don’t expect it. We didn’t of chemotherapy and has 01388 776012 Thursday, November 27th, Ambulance and the Ward operating since the 1960’s, Ferryhill is “the tremendous development which, like the even know anything was had an operation to fit a 07919 156221 by 7 year-old Laura Reay 14 Trust Fund for MEIKLES SOLICITORS needs to be extended in order views we enjoy due to our high existing smaller sub-station, will wrong.” fluid drain on her head. Early as Mayor, Councillor Alan Radiotherapy and to increase its capacity, position,” and “to the North, no doubt be left lit-up all night, Mr Agar and Nicole’s scans show the tumour is 8 North Street, Market Place, Ferryhill Bruce, looked on. Chemotherapy at James according to the National where this enormous sub- will be the first thing you see when mother, Lyndsay Fitzgerald, shrinking. CORNER Telephone : 01740 652811 Councillor Bruce would like Cook University Hospital Grid, and this will involve the station is planned, you can you look to the North of Ferryhill ELECTRICS Email : ferryhillreception@ to thank everyone who in Middlesbrough. replacement of pylons which see Castle, The like a boil on the landscape. For all your Electrical meikles-solicitors.co.uk supported his Coffee The event raised £135.40 were refurbished only six Northern Pennines, Durham National Grid is going for the Needs FOR ALL LEGAL MATTERS cheap option and seems to have Morning, held on for the two worthy causes. No job too small Accident and Injury Claims – Employment THE BLACK ruled out all other options, such House Sales & Purchases – Wills and Probate Free quotations Release the capital as local industrial estates, because, COMMUNITY CARE NORTH EAST Child Care Cases – Matrimonial – Crime no doubt, these would be far too Established over 75 years BULL (01740) from your house! expensive to buy. A farmer’s field HOME CARERS WANTED Part P Registered 654751 is much cheaper.” Member of theMob: 0772 520 FERRYHILL NIC EIC (North East) Ltd The working party is concerned FERRYHILL 5172 G C I BLP Property Management are IN SHILDON - KITCHEN & BEDROOMS that, whilst a lot of people are Friday, December 5th SHOWROOM OPENING SOON IN SPENNYMOOR! currently purchasing houses in the aware of this development, they - Michelle Fish Fully fitted Kitchens with appliances from £2,500 area. We can complete purchases in as do not know how big an impact NEWTON AYCLIFFE LAD’S NIGHT OUT Chiropodist / SAVE up-to 50% with a kitchen or bedroom makeover, it will have on the town’s Podiatrist Simply change your Doors, Worktops and Appliances at a little as 10 days and are willing to rent economy. AREAS “Having this in your back garden Top Comedian, BOBBY BENDER BSc (Hons) Degree fraction of the price of a new one the property back to you if required. Caring people required to care for the Podiatry M.Ch.S, HPC Reg WE WILL BEAT ANY GENUINE LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTE will undoubtedly de-value your plus FOUR EXOTIC DANCERS! Home Visits. Fully insured and guaranteed, free design and quotes house, but the knock-on effect of elderly in their own homes. Full time / part Tel: 01388 812012 Mob: 07852296142 this will be that all houses in time / Evenings / weekend / overnights. Doors open 7.00pm Tickets £5 Mobile 18 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, Co. Durham, DL16 8AJ Ferryhill will be de-valued,” Chiropodist. continued the spokesperson. Training will be given to NVQ Level. They went on to say, “We have 01388 459150 been advised that the 30 acre sub- Own transport essential. 07929 528509 FERRYHILL CATHOLIC CLUB Friday, December 12th station could be located any where Tel: 01740 652697 along 100 mile electricity supply Excellent rates of pay. LADIES NIGHT HEATING AND The fabulous route but they have chosen PLUMBING Ferryhill, we do not feel this is Excellent enhancements Top Drag Act, SALLY BOWLES CORGI REGISTERED the right place for it and will be NO CALL OUT CHARGE fighting it all the way.” for drivers and Bank Holidays. GAS SERVICING & ‘BILLY LORT’ There are absolutely no fees! Anyone wishing to become plus FANTASTIC DANCE ACTS REPAIRS We operate an E.O. Policy. LANDLORD CP12'S Saturday, December 6th, 2008 Call BLP now on 01388 810500 for involved is asked to call either SAMEDAY SERVICE Cllr Pat McCourt on 01740 Telephone Coxhoe (0191) 377 8444 WHEN POSSIBLE, a free, no obligation chat. TYLER & LEON! Phone Paul on £1.00 Cover Charge 655165 or Cllr Kevin Storey on for more details Doors open 7.00pm Tickets £5 07967 679998 Admission For Members and Bona Fide Guests. 01740 655073. FIRST CHOICE 8.00pm early Bingo MAINTENANCE IN FULL COLOUR ON THE WEB: See us at www.thechapter.org Chilton Based Page 8 Ferryhill, December 5th 2008 Ferryhill, December 5th 2008 Page 1 Ferryhill It’s all about local people and local events. and Chilton It’s your very own Community Newspaper Letters to the Editor

In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Anniversaries This reader would like to complain about dog fouling This Chilton resident woke up to find a rat in her house and has now in her area... decided to take action...... AUDREY HAYWARD BETTY WILLIAMS CHARLOTTE BROWN LAWRENCE LIDDLE AGAR Dear Editor, December 10th, 2006 Loving memories of a dear Mam, December 6th. 80 years young. December 6th. would be if I were to take a Dear Editor, poison. poison down. A loving Wife and Mother, Nana & Great-Nana, forever in Happy 18th Birthday Charlotte. 9.12.08. More and more dog owners dog around the Wimpey Ask yourself this - how I want to know how many If this is happening to you, forever in our thoughts. our thoughts, Health, Happiness & Happy Birthday to a Special living on the Wood Lane, housing estate so the people would you feel if you came others in Chilton are ring 07928 324 384 and Loving Husband David, not just today, but always. Good Luck always. Husband, Excellent Dad and the Wimpey housing estate, with dogs living there have downstairs one morning to suffering from the same leave a message with your Daughter Emma, Love Jeff, Sheila, Lee, Claire, Love Best Grandad. Ferryhill are using Raby Road to clear the dog dirt stains find a rat in your living room? problem! If this is caused by name, number and address. & all your family. Kate, Lisa, Regan, Cole Nanna & Grandad. Love always, from Marjorie, to exercise their dogs and of which I leave for them to That's what happened to me all the empty houses, & Georgie. xx David, Julie, Kieran, Kaine Lets all get together and course, the dogs foul the carry into their homes on one morning and it's not CAROL DOBSON & Kurtis. shouldn't the Council be approach the Council, they Died December 4th, 2006. Birthdays CHARLOTTE BROWN xx pavements and grass verges their feet, as the many times nice. doing something to help us? wouldn't want to live like this Treasured memories of a Congratulations on your where children play. Fair it has been carried into mine. I'm a resident in Dene All the Council tell me is and neither do we! loving Daughter, Mam & Wife. CHARLOTTE BROWN 18th Birthday. Births enough, some do attempt to Do the right thing you Terrace and I have rats and, that they can put me in Ms Elliott, Thinking of you always, Love from Uncle Martin, Aunty clear up after them, but it is December 6th. Congratulations on your Wimpey house dog owners, according to the pest touch with Pest Control who Dene Terrace, Love you millions. Suzy, Uncle Colin, DARGUE Golden Wedding! impossible to clear it all up. do the dirty in your own back control agent from come out and put trays of Chilton. Mam, Bobby, children Gary, Aunty Keeley, Congratulations Carl and Sarah, All our love When I had a dog I took it yard and leave my street and Sedgefield Borough Council, Joanne, Sarah & and Cousins Amy, on the birth of beautiful from Tony, Gillian down the fields so I did not estate alone. I'm not the only one in the Husband Gary. Alannah & Mia. BEN Lawsons & Lottie. cause any offence to other xxx xx Welcome to the family. Eddie Mortimer. area and the problem is only Mainsforth Industrial Estate, Ferryhill. Love always, people. Raby Road, going to get worse. BETTY WILLIAMS TRUDY FORSTER Grandad Fred, Na-Na Brenda, Wanted I wonder what the reaction Ferryhill. I've been told they are BOCM Layers Pallets ~ BOCM Mixed Corn ~ Died December 8th, 1977. Uncle Craig, Auntie Victoria, attracted to all the empty Rabbit Feed ~ Horse Cool Mix ~ Guinea Pig I BUY HOUSES IN Quietly today, your memory I Chloe, Isabelle & Pikie. houses and are coming up Feed ~ Cat Litter ~ Carrots ~ Pariffin & Gas ~ treasure, CHILTON AND FERRYHILL BUILDER TRAPPED from the sewers to see what Missing you always, CHRISTMAS Please Call Mark 15k Dog Food from £6 ~ Specialist Dog Foods ~ forgetting you never. EDITION 07809 53 1974 UNDER COLLAPSED they can find, apparently its Shavings ~ Paper Bedding the worst time of year for it All my love, Can readers please be aware that Dave Happy 18th Birthday Ginge! Telephone Engineer 0790 3378340 from Daughter, Denise. any articles or classifieds that TRENCH as well as they are looking Love and kisses, Extensions fitted for phones, A builder was trapped in earth onto him. x they require to be in the for warmth. 0781 1126405 Mam & Dad Sky, Broadband and internet. up to his waist when the The mud had become loose Christmas Edition of The Telephone lines moved and I've had the pest man out BETTY WILLIAMS xxx Chapter, need to be in by repaired. All jobs only £40 each foundation trench he was because of the recent wet numerous times now and all Gentle Jesus up above, Caitlin December 14th. Thank you. 01388 833828 / 07949315604 working in collapsed in weather. DFC Fuels please give our Nana xxx he can do is put down Rushyford last week. Paramedics tended to the Cash & Carry Coal a great big hug. Samantha, Stuart He was preparing trenches man throughout the ordeal. Love forever and always, Joanne, & Bump, Please send your letters Off Coundon Bypass, 01388 665966 for utility services to a new He was freed at about Mark, Ryan Lee & Ellie Jodie. xxx to 3 - 4 1st Floor Suppliers of a wide variety of quality, Happy Birthday to a special house on November 25th, 2.15pm and airlifted to the Offices, Shildon Town bagged (25kg), solid fuels Wife and Mother. when mud fell on him at University Hospital of North Council Building Civic •Coal from £5.20 • Anthracite Nuts • Ovoids BLINDS FACTORY SHOP We hope you have a around noon. Tees in Stockton. memorable 40th. Hall Square, Shildon, •Anthracite Grains • Burnwell • Logs & Sticks buy direct from the factory and save Firefighters were called to the Firefighter, Andrew Allison Love from DL4 1AH or email New to our range are Greenfire Heat Logs-£3.50 for 20kg. scene and had to dig the man said, “There was no question Husband Dave & [email protected] Ideal for Open Fires & Multi Fuel Stoves- if compared with £££’s out with their hands. They of using a couple of shovels Free Measure & Fitting Daughter Abby. CLASSIFIED FORM other fuels it can make your spend go further! used scaffolding panels from or a digger to speed things Free HOME SELECTION SERVICE Look who’s 40! Hand this form into Ferryhill or Chilton Library or post it to 3 the building site that the man up because our main priority December 4th. - 4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, Civic Hall had been working on to was to make the scene safe, Phone the North East’s original master blind maker TRUDY FORSTER Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. shore up the sides and for him and our crews. It was RONNIE HOPPER Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 OCCASION: (Please tick) prevent more dirt falling heavy, painstaking work.” MOBILE AUTO MECHANIC 1 Brighouse Court, Newton Aycliffe Ind. Park. Birthday Obituary Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Anniversary For Sale DALE CARE Clutches, M.O.T. Work, Welding, Timing Belts, Engine Birth To Let Work, Services, Exhausts, Diagnostic Tests Done Congratulations Services Offered LIMITED No Jobs Too Small Appreciations Other (Please State) LET ME TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF GETTING YOUR VEHICLE M.O.T. CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC 13 Hope Street, Crook, Memoriam ...... (Tel 01388 720294) Co. Durham, DL15 9HS Tel: 01740 655 456 Forthcoming Attractions NUMBER OF SEPARATE MESSAGES...... Telephone: (01388) 768271 Mobile: 07777 612 876 Friday Night Is Entertainment Night At Chilton Club Fax: (01388) 766164 The VERY BEST Acts - The BEST Venue - The BEST Atmosphere MESSAGE(S) - (Please write in clear block capitals and continue Happy Birthday Hun!! DJ PRESSURE The BEST in LIVE Entertainment on a separate piece of plain paper if necessary) Email: [email protected] Love from Marie, Jeff, WASH SERVICES CHILTON TOWN COUNCIL ALL SHOWS ONLY £2.00 Cover Charge - Doors Open 7.00pm As Preferred Provider to KEEPING IT LIVE & KEEPING IT LOCAL! Ben & Elle...... All types of driveways Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0EX xx Social Care and Health, Dale Care Limited Requires cleaned & sealed. Friday 5th December - Knockout Charity Show ...... Home Care Workers In The Following Regions: - Brick work & concrete areas Fantastic Comedy Duo “PURE AND SIMPLE” TRUDY FORSTER The next meeting of the Town Council Plus Knockout Vocalist “SCOTT MUNROE” ...... Conservatories & all types NON STOP Entertainment - GUARANTEED” (Nee Brazier) HOME CARE WORKERS of wastebins will be held on All Proceeds To Childrens Xmas Pantomime Happy Birthday on the 4th ...... Free Quotes Come And Support The Kids And Have A Great Night Out for your 40th...... For Wear Valley, Chilton, Ferryhill, Shildon, Distance No Object Tuesday, 9th December, 2008 Friday 19th December - Brilliant Show Love and best wishes, Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas...... Tel Aycliffe on at the above Office at 6.30pm You MUST See Fantastic Band “SHINE” from Mam, Denise, From £6.20 - £7.40 per hr + travel expenses. 01325 321567 or Kenneth, Phillip, Andrew ...... Members of the public are invited to attend Saturday 6th December - Oustanding Vocalist & Stacey. Monday to Friday + Alternate weekends. 07984 817111 “DAVE WALKER” In The Lounge - £1 c/c ...... 50 / 50 Dancing To “GEORGE ROWELL” In The Hall - £2 c/c D.P BUILDING To work with the elderly, young people with NUMBER OF WORDS = ...... disabilities and children. McNEAL HARRISON BROWN WINDOWS Saturday 13th December - Welcome Return To Talented Vocalist SERVICES PLUMBING “EDDIE CHARLES” In The Lounge - £1 C/C AMOUNT (x 35p) ...... Applicants must be caring with good TEL: 01388 777606 All aspects of Joinery - communication skills. Professional Service, 50 / 50 Dancing To “PHIL TEMPEST DUO” In The Hall - £2.00 c/c For all your UPVC windows, Building Work - Partitions - PHOTO INCLUDED? (£5) Yes No Experience is an advantage but not essential as full Bathroom Design, Tiling, Saturday 20th December - Great Vocalist Extensions - UPVC Plastic Cladding, Small doors and conservatories. (If yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if training and support is offered to all staff. “PHIL ALEXANDER” In The Lounge - £1 C/C Windows & Doors - you would like your picture returned to you.) Plumbing Works & If your double glazed units are 50 / 50 Dancing To “PHIL TEMPEST DUO” In The Hall - £2.00 c/c Plumbing and more. For details on all positions above please contact Maintenence, all misted up, call us. NAME...... All Aspects of Heating. These are ALL Cracking GOOD Shows YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!! Odd Job Service Julie Turner on We can replace them cheaper Support Your Club For The Best In LIVE Entertainment No Job Too Small ADDRESS...... All Work Guaranteed. MEMBERS, ASSOCIATES & BONAFIDE GUESTS 01388 768271 than you think. Tel Duncan on ...... 01388 779333 Dale Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer 3 LARGE FUNCTION ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR ALL YOUR 01388 834042 CONTACT NO...... 0781 309 9096 Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon PRIVATE OR BUSINESS FUNCTIONS - CALL FOR DETAILS! All vacancies are subject to an enhanced CRB check 07513 091 257 NO CALL OUT CHARGE Page 2 Ferryhill, December 5th 2008 Ferryhill, December 5th 2008 Page 7 DISCOUNT HOLIDAYS RESIDENTS CONCERNED OVER CROWN COURT FOR FOR FAMILIES IN ‘ABANDONED’ ESTATE FERRYHILL MAN A part-built private housing thought that internal walls as soon as we were made aware A Ferryhill man appeared The offences were said to development that has are collapsing. that perimeter site safety at Newton Aycliffe have taken place in Families in County Durham attendance and is a great apparently been abandoned Sedgefield Borough Council fencing had been partly Magistrates Court on Ferryhill on August 9th. will receive a discount from concern to schools. by contractors, has been officials have visited the demolished. It was not Wednesday, November The case was committed to the full price of their “Parents book holidays causing concern amongst development and secured the possible to contact the owner 26th, accused of ‘sexual Durham Crown Court and GREETINGS FROM CHURCHES holiday, as long as they when they are cheaper residents of Ferryhill over perimeter fencing. It is of the premises. assault’, ‘assault Kevin Dill, 19 of Market don’t travel during term- during the school year in the safety issues. feared that the developers “The Borough Council has occasioning actual bodily Street, was released on TOGETHER IN FERRYHILL time. mistaken belief that a few Work stopped on the row of may have gone out of written to the owner of the harm’ and ‘carrying a knife unconditional bail until he Durham County Council days lost won’t make much terraced houses on the business as they could not be property concerning what in public.’ appears on January 15th. have secured a 10% difference to their child’s Church Lane site months ST, LUKE’S METHODIST CHURCH contacted. It should be their has happened and strongly reduction from full price education.” ago and the site has since Thur 11th, 7pm, Carols, Sun 21st, 10.30am, responsibility to ensure the advised him to contact a CAROL SERVICE trips with -based Parents who book by the become a target for anti- Wine & Mince Pies Rev Pullan - Holy safety of the site. chartered structural engineer Chilton Town Council’s Tickets for this event can travel agent, Hays Travel. end of Febuary, 2009, will social behaviour. (In the Parish Centre). Communion, 6pm, A Sedgefield Borough to establish, ensure and Annual Civic Carol Service be purchased from the Social Durham County Councillor, also be entered into a prize Children have been using the Mon 15th, 7pm, Mayor’s Carol Service - M Foxall. Council spokesperson said, confirm that the building will be held on Thursday, Committee on 01388 Claire Vasey, said, “Children draw to win £1000, and area as a playground and it is Carol Service. Christmas Eve, “A visit was made to the site itself is in a safe condition.” December 18th, from 721174 for £3. 11.30pm, taking holidays during another one thousand Christmas Eve, 6pm, 7.00pm at St. Aidan’s There will also be a Grand Communion. term-time is one of the pounds will go to their FEELGOOD IN Crib Service. Christmas Day, Church on Durham Road. Prize Draw. 10.30am, major causes of non- child’s school. THEATRE Christmas Day, 9am, Family Service at Trinity FERRYHILL STATION On Monday, December 8th, “Please come along and join Holy Communion. Church, Spennymoor. GROUP a Sing-along Christmas us, money raised is for Two other bands will also be Dr Feelgood is coming to Carol Night will be held at church funds,” said a ALL SAINT’S Mainsforth Community performing at the not-for- BAPTIST CHURCH FAYRE the church from 7.00pm. spokesperson for St. Aidans. Christmas Eve, 7.30pm, 1st DON’T FORGET!! Centre in Ferryhill Station profit event, Graham Russell Sun 21st, Two theatre groups from Mass of Christmas. 10.30am, and Redhouse. Remember to place your Christmas Message to this Saturday night, Shildon are holding a joint Christmas Day, 10am, Mass. Christmas Service Doors and bar both open at SANTA TO POP IN December 6th. Christmas Fayre at the Civic your loved ones, neighbours and customers in 6.30pm until 11.30pm. SACRED HEART Hall in Civic Hall Square, FOR A COFFEE SALVATION ARMY The Chapter. At just 35p per word for a classified Tickets are £15.00 and are (Windlestone) To Advertise, Shildon, on Sunday, Santa will be popping in to the youngsters will be able (West ) message, it’s much cheaper and easier than available from Colin’s Fish December 14th, from St. Luke’s Parish Centre in to visit St. Nic before Christmas Eve, 7.30pm, Sun 21st, 6.00pm, Carol buying, writing and posting dozens of Call us on Bar in Ferryhill Station. 11.00am until 3.00pm. Ferryhill next weekend, for tucking into a hot sandwich. 1st Mass of Christmas Service. Christmas Cards! 01388 775896 For more information call You can also place a photo in the paper for just Santa Claus will be in a short break before he gets There will also be tea and The Christian Community in Ferryhill sends greetings and good 07814 965724. to work. £5.00. Simply fill in the form on page 2 and drop attendance and there will be coffee, a sweetie tombola, wishes for a Happy Christmas. face-painting, Christmas gift On Saturday, December 13th cake stall, raffle and the it in at Chilton or Ferryhill Library, call us on You will be very welcome at any of the Christmas Services. and craft stalls, toys, sweets, from 10am, chance to buy a wreath. 01388 775896 or email us at MADE YOU a tombola and loads more. [email protected] by December 14th. Admission is free. Suntanna Couldn’t be simpler! LOOK! A spokesperson said: 9 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL. “There’s just about TEL: (01740) 652006 Advertising in The something for everyone to Chapter works enjoy during the day. So apart from seeing Father Call Jeff on 01388 775896 Christmas you might just FAKE BAKE or 0790 999 2731 pick up a bargain!” J. DUNN COFFEE SPRAY TANNING HEATING AND PLUMBING SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE Combi plus five Radiators from £2300 MORNING Tailor-made packages to suit Chilton Library will be Five year guarantee. Free estimates holding a Coffee Morning on Original or Dark Gas servicing and repairs Friday, December 19th from Landlord Certificates. Gas Safety Certificates 10.00am. Power flush The closing date for the For superior Also bathroom and shower installations. Children’s Colouring email [email protected] Competition, ‘Decorate a tanning results Tel: John 0782 652 7952 01388 720009 Christmas Bauble,’ will be Based in Chilton the same day. Learn to play golf at W. BURDESS ELECTRICS Woodham Golf & Country Club The Wheatsheaf Newton Aycliffe, Tel: 01325 315257 Domestic and Durham Road, Chilton. Website: woodhamgolfresort.webnode.com Commercial All aspects of ENTERTAINMENT With PGA qualified golf Part P Registered work. Member of the professional Ernie Wilson. NIC EIC Friday 5th December Christmas lesson vouchers available. Telephone DAVE Adults - £13.00 per half hour. (01740) 657045 BLOCK BOOKING Mobile: 0788 172 2393 KELLY DISCOUNT - 6 for the price of 5 Saturday 6th Sunday 7th December at £65.00 Angela’s Cleaning December MARK HOWELLS & Juniors - £10.00 per half hour. and Ironing Angels VANDORS HOTWIRE at 4.00pm BLOCK BOOKING Professional, reliable & DISCOUNT - 6 for the price of 5 fully insured. Friday 12th December Sunday 14th December at £50.00 For all your domestic SHANNON THE ICONS Woodham Golf Shop - for all your golfing Christmas cleaning and ironing needs. presents. Christmas gift vouchers available. Please call Angela, in SUNDAY LUNCHES - Excellent Value Open 7 days a week, all major credit cards taken. Ferryhill, on Served from 12 noon until 3.00pm Stockists of all major golf companies. 07921 073456 Sweets always available Tel: 01325 315257

Page 6 Ferryhill, December 5th 2008 Ferryhill, December 5th 2008 Page 3 LAST CHANCE TO TAKE PART TOWN COUNCIL BEGIN DEAN SANTAS ON THE RUN JOHN A MARTIN Got something Sedgefield’s Father Ferryhill Town Council, ‘Residential’ and ‘Business’ event being held at the Town Building, Roofing and Joinery for the paper? BANK REGENERATION that. along with the Ferryhill 2000 with the winners of each Hall the following Friday, Contractor Email us at Christmas’s are all in strict All entrants must register Ferryhill Town Council this Committee, are giving category being awarded with December 19th. Kitchen Fitting and refurbs with thechapter training for the Mayor of prior to the event and any week commenced a period of residents and businesses one a hamper full of Christmas Anyone interested in taking free planning service. @talk21.com Sedgefield Borough’s “Santa children under 8 years must PVCu Fascias and Soffits. intensive remedial work in last chance to enter its goodies. part in the competition Run”. be accompanied by a parent ******************** Park. Christmas Lights Entry into the competition should fill in the form below Councillor John Robinson has or guardian. Professional, Quality work at The Town Council Competition. is free and judging will take and return it to Lindsey Bell reasonable rates. S CRABTREE teamed up with Sedgefield All adult entries will receive traditionally directs its The competition will place on Friday, December at Ferryhill Town Hall by no ******************** Digital Aerials Fitted. Harriers to stage the event, a full festive Santa suit with Personal service and free estimates, outside workforce to comprise two categories, 12th, with a presentation later than December 8th. with all proceeds going to his combination jacket, trousers, Phone 01388 813645 Your Single Digital undertake a wide range of nominated charity, the belt and Santa hat and, of 07759 478680 winter work in all four of its Aerial Fitted. Butterwick Hospice. course, that all important Ferryhill 2000 Committee in partnership with parks, as well as at its The event will take place on white snowy beard. Ferryhill Town Council CENTRAL £40.00. cemetery and at the Council’s Sunday, December 7th from Children, meanwhile, will No Hidden Charges. 15 buildings around town. 10.30am at Hardwick Hall receive a Santa hat and are HEATING This year, however, Town Combi Boilers No Extra For Cable Used. Hotel in Sedgefield, and the invited to dress warm with the Councillors decided that most 5 year guarantee. I Will Beat Any 2.6 mile course will meander addition of tinsel or CHRISTMAS LIGHTS staff resources should be Bathroom Suites. Written Quote, Plus through the idyllic setting of trimmings to their running Established 25 years. directed towards Dean Bank Hardwick Park. costumes. Entry is £8.00 for Corgi Registered Plumber Network Your House Park. It is suitable for all ages and adults and £4.50 for a junior COMPETITION 2008 No call out charge This is to make the Park less Councillor Eileen Martin in Dean Bank Park. all abilities and any Phone for a FREE quotation & Tune In (up to 15 years). Call Beryl susceptible to vandalism and natural surveillance in the D.M. GALE Ferryhill based The Town Council is also competitors preferring a Anderson on 01388 816166 Please tick which category you are entering: acts of anti-social behaviour, park. Tel: Ferryhill 0797 997 1541 looking to secure further leisurely stroll can do just Ext 4539 for more details. as well as repairing items that Also, the play equipment will 01740 650297 0770 643 2113 funding for the park to have been vandalised over the be ‘spruced-up’ as well as Residential Business Mobile: 07815 889620 undertake a feasibility study JOHN’S DECORATING past twelve months. some additional security into its future development, FERRYHILL. (Time Served) Work that will be undertaken lighting being installed. as well as funding for further ROOFING PAINTING ANYTHING! Self employed? includes erecting some secure Portfolio Holder for the Name (please print): ………………………...... improvements. CONTRACTORS THEN GIVE ME A RING! or do you run fencing to part of the park park, Councillor Eileen The Town Council will be For all aspects of roofing For all your painting and a small limited company? and removing a considerable Address: ……………………………………...... Martin, said, “I am delighted dong some additional work at - New roofs - roof repairs - decorating needs. I offer a complete Bookkeeping and Accountancy quantity of overgrown bushes that we are doing all this work other sites during the winter slating - felt roofs etc. No job too small service dealing with all aspects of VAT, PAYE, and trees as well as Contact Trevor Special rates for O.A.P’s Income Tax and Corporation Tax in the park, it’s just a shame period but is concentrating For a free estimate Telephone Number: ………………………...... a week! landscaping areas. so much of it is to address firstly and largely on Dean Elsdon on all from only This, it is hoped, will improve anti-social behaviour.” 01740 656619 phone John on Ferryhill £4.00 Bank Park. (01740) 657191 Haven’t you better things to do with your time or mobile 0788 788 6558 Please return forms to: than struggle with the books? CHAPTER ARTICLE LED TO SAFE or 0775 983 8076 Lindsey Bell, Ferryhill 2000 Committee Call Carl on 01388 774774 RETURN OF STOLEN PIGEONS C/O Town Hall, Ferryhill. DL17 8JL 15a Market Tel: An article in last week’s issue appears, however, that the The Chapter and the local TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS of The Chapter, telling how Street, 01740 Forms must be returned by no later than thieves have released the police with possible th - UNDERTAKERS - a Ferryhill girl had several birds in a panic after reading sightings, leading to the safe Ferryhill 653580 Monday 8 December 2008 of her prized birds stolen, has the paper. return of four of the birds. Est 1988 Judging will take place Friday, 12th December 2008 160 YEARS IN FERRYHILL led to the safe return of four Unfortunately, the birds have Sadly, the thieves have cut Temporary tooth jewels. COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGED & of them. a poor homing instinct and off the birds’ rings, meaning Coloured Crystals,£6.00. Ear piercing, £8.00 PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY TERRY. Twenty three year-old several have also had their Helen won’t be able to enter Pink G.H.D. Hair Straighteners in gift Helen Conley was wings clipped, meaning they them into further shows. box with C.D. and Bag, only £99.99 D COOK PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST. VIP SCHOOL OF MOTORING devastated to find that were unable to find their way Still missing are two Old Full set of Nail Extensions, £20.00 EXPERIENCED, PATIENT AND FRIENDLY Joinery & Property 1B DUNNING ROAD, FERRYHILL. thieves had targeted her home. After seeing the Dutch Capuchines, three Special Offer on all Tigi Bed Head products! 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