Published at: Friday 31st March 2017 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 822 Civic Hall Square, , ter DL4 1AH. p Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 hill a Ferry h Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ilt o n C & C h At the heart www.thechapter.org of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Golden Wedding celebration New activities at for Edward and Sylvia Hub studio

The Studio, based in Fer- 18th to Thursday 20th ryhill Hub, is reaching out April. to members of the commu- Children do not need to nity with their new activi- book either holiday camps, ties with the intention of just turn up on the day. getting more people to use As well as these activities the community building. The Studio is also avail- There is now a playgroup, able to hire to community with toys, juice and a dif- groups and for birthday ferent activity each week, parties. which runs every Tuesday Ferryhill Community Hub from 1pm until 2.30pm for now has a thriving volun- babies from birth to pre- teers group who have held school age and costs just successful pizza and pop £2. taster nights for young- There is also a monthly sters and an elderly coffee roller disco held on the first morning, with the hope Tuesday of every month. that these sessions can The next one is on Tuesday continue once a month. 4th April. Hannah Wilkinson, from Children can bring along New Dance Generation their skates, scooters, said: “It’s great to see a heelys and join the fun for buzz in the building again just £3. and to see new faces During the Easter holidays, coming and trying the activity days will be activities the Hub has to held for primary school offer”. Edward and Sylvia Bell are congratulated on reaching their golden wedding anniver- children. If anybody is interested There will be a sports camp in any of the activities, sary by Ferryhill’s mayor. and New Dance Genera- contact Hannah via the Last week, Ferryhill’s flowers to celebrate fifty Edward is a local lad, born tion holiday activities for New Dance Generation mayor went along to happy years together. in Wolseley Street, Ferry- £7 per day, both running Facebook page, or call in Edward and Sylvia Bell’s They were married in Stil- hill Station and his lovely from 10am until 2.30pm on at the Hub. Alternatively home to present the couple lington on Saturday 25th wife Sylvia was also born in Monday 10th to Thursday you can ring the centre on with a lovely bouquet of March 1967. Ferryhill, in Eldon Terrace. 13th and again on Tuesday 01740 654123. They met at the Gaiety THE FERRYHILL & CHILTON Dance in the village. Edward 74, left school GLAZELOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE and started working for UPVC Windows & Doors Installation & Repairs Durham County Council Patient Participation Group at Shire Hall, Durham in New handles, glass, panels, locks, The next meeting of the patient the finance department, doors, composite doors, hinges, becoming a qualified -ac participation group will be held on countant. porches and conservatories Thursday 13th April, 6-7.30pm, Ferryhill Ten years later he moved Tel John on surgery waiting area. All are welcome. to Teesside Borough Council, then Stockton 077742 41693 / 07983 883176 BC and then on to South Tyneside BC as Assistant Director of Housing for the FREE Legal Surgery BLINDS FACTORY SHOP next 19 years. Every Thursday www.siestablinds.com His last job was with the 4-6pm MEASURE & FITTING Audit Commission working BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FREE at various councils. (30 minutes free) FREE buy direct from the £££’s Sylvia, nee Allen, 71, took factory and save her first job at NEECOL, Family and Children - Disputes - Property - Wills Powers of Attorney - Commercial - Employment HOME SELECTION SERVICE Ferryhill Station in the office, moving on to Personal Injury - Charities Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Panelwood in Aycliffe, 1 Parker Terrace, Ferryhill, , DL17 8JY then Norman Stonehouse on 01740 623333 Siesta Blinds Builders in Stockton before Please contact the office on Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, DL5 6AU 01740 657444 Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds [email protected] Continued on page 6

Fully archived online at thechapter.org email us at: [email protected] Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 822 Friday 31st March 2017 Page 1 pter yhill a Ferr h ilt o n C Classifieds & C h All about local people ...

In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthdays Birthdays Acknowledgements

Karen Simpson Margaret Maughan Mitchell Tutin Nicole Wilkinson The family of the late 6.9.63 - 1.4.2010 1st April 1st April 28.3.2001 Roy Hopper Sweet 16 It’s hard to believe you are Today is your Birthday Would like to thank no longer here, In Heaven above, everybody for the many We think of you, My blessings I send cards, flowers and You feel so near, On the wings of a dove. messages of condolence In some small way, every following their recent sad single day Not just for today bereavement. Memories of you come our But every day hereof, way I think of you always Many thanks also to all With all of my love. the doctors, nurses and You would have been so staff at the Freeman proud of your new born Hospital, University beautiful Granddaughter, Hospital North Durham, Rowan Ferryhill Surgery, District Love always, Nursing Team, Macmillan, Butterwick Hospice and Husband Keith Maughan, Happy 21st Birthday Son Daughter Angela Maughan Happy Birthday Nightingale’s Community Care . Loved always, and Grandson Kelvin-Damian Mam, Dad & family 21! 16! Thanks also to the Reverend Gary Norman, Love Mam & Dad Love from Mam, Michael, St Luke’s Church, Co- xxx Devin & Madison operative Funeral Services, Karen Simpson Anniversary Memories Tasty Snax, The Fruit Shop and Ferryhill WMC. 1st April 2010 Also to Roy’s friends who Always on my mind Manns - Hudson Mitchell Tutin Nicole Wilkinson supported him through his Forever in my heart 28th March illness and everyone who Diamond Wedding Memory attended Roy’s funeral and March 30th 1957 Happy 16th Birthday gave him the send off he deserved. Derrek, although you are Love, Deborah not by my side on this special day, Roy, we love you and will In my heart and mind you cherish the memories forever. have never gone away Love from Granda, Karen Simpson Grandma & family xx 1.4.2010 Services Always in our thoughts Love forever, Sadly missed Shirley Discuss any of the stories or xx Anniversaries Happy 21st Birthday Bro articles from The Chapter at The North East Forum Julie, Lesley & family John & Cynthia www.neforum2.co.uk/smf xx Rothwell Diamond Wedding Love Adam Anniversary MOVING A THING? xxx Birthdays 30th March From £14. Call Phil. Birthday Memories Happy 60th Wedding Phone 01325 321084 Anniversary to a wonderful couple or 07790 509925 John (Jack) Knowles Dane Willis Mitchell Tutin 29th March 31.3.1917 Happy 21st Birthday J. D GAS Mitchell Never more than a thought All our love, SERVICES away on this, what would Andrew, Janet, Joanne, BOILER have been Dad’s 100th Andy & all the INSTALLATIONS, Birthday Grandchildren SERVICE & REPAIR Love, Aunty Julie, xxx Uncle Mal, Joe & Jack Gas Safe Registered xxx All plumbing & gas work carried out Love, Geoff, Sue, Linda & Acknowledgements families Tel: 07826527952 Mitchell Tutin 01388 720009 Happy 21st Birthday Doreen Stayman Mitchell Happy 16th Birthday Son Passed Away 16.3.17 Andrew’s Roofing Christine would like to say The complete roofing service 16! a big Thank You to Susan, New Roofs - Flat Roofs - Repairs Denise, Jean, Colin Fletcher John Campbell Slating & Tiling - Felting Lots of love, Love, Aunty Nikki, Richard, and Ferryhill Methodist Thinking of you From Mam, Dad, Nathan & Hayden, Ralphie & James Church. and Pointing on your 75th Birthday Anya Jade xxx UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, Soffits xxx A special thank you to all the staff at Chilton Care & Flat Roofing Specialist Centre for their love, Free Estimates kindness and care of her Mum. Tel 01388 605489 Love Kathleen & Neil 07986 217936 Page 2 Friday 31st March 2017 Issue 822 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Budding scientists come pter together at Sedgefield NETPark yhill a Ferr h hilt o n C & C Post or hand this form into: 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. Please note: All prices include VAT at standard rate of 20% CLASSIFIED FORM: OCCASION: (Please tick) Birthday Obituary Anniversary For Sale Birth To Let Congratulations Services Appreciations Other (state): Memoriam ...... Number of separate messages:...... Message(s): Please write in clear BLOCK CAPITALS and continue on a separate piece of paper if necessary Budding Scientists from Cleves Cross, Chilton, Dean Bank, Ferryhill Station, West ...... Primary Schools with Science Mentors from Ferryhill Business and Enter- prise College...... Science Ambassadors from “I have seen their con- “They have improved their ...... Cleves Cross, Chilton, Dean fidence, knowledge and presentation skills, science ...... Bank, Ferryhill Station, enjoyment develop over knowledge and have grown West Cornforth Primary the year. in confidence massively...... Schools and Ferryhill “The children are excited “It has been a pleasure to ...... Business and Enterprise about what they want to work with these girls and Science Mentors have been do next and as a school this watch their aspirations Total number of words = ...... celebrating all their hard sustainability of skill and develop and broaden, they Amount x 0.42p, (includes VAT): ...... work over the last year. training will be valuable see NETPark as a place The girls came together at moving forward.” where they might work in Photograph included? (£7.20) Yes No Sedgefield NETPark to cel- The Science Ambassador the future. 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Ferryhill Station Royal Station, from 10.30am to Officers from the Cleve- when a similar week people who feel the law British Legion will be 12.30pm. land and Durham Specialist of action took place in doesn’t apply to them. hosting a regular free The next coffee morning Operations Unit (CDSOU) January where 131 drivers “Even though our week fortnightly coffee morning, will be on Tuesday 4th issued a total of 46 fixed were caught (61 in Cleve- of action is over they will organised by the Residents April and will run fort- penalty notices for mobile land and 72 in Durham) and discover our officers are Association of Ferryhill nightly thereafter. All are phone use while driving, in two drivers summonsed to making this offence a Station, for all residents welcome to go along for a a campaign which started court. priority and that we have a of Ferryhill and Ferryhill chat and a game of bingo. on Wednesday 1st March. However, road policing zero-tolerance approach.” The week of action coin- chiefs say the relatively The initiative was in cided with new legislation low figures suggest most support of a national Notice of Election that sees anyone caught motorists are taking awareness campaign and using their mobile phone on board the repeated backed up by various The Notice of Election for sions and parish ward at the wheel issued with warnings regarding the messages on police social the Durham County and areas. a £200 fine and six penalty dangers of mobile phone media accounts. Parish Council elections to The Notice of Election can points on their licence. use. Durham Police, Crime and be held on Thursday, 4 May be viewed online at www. The new legislation could Inspector Harry Simpson Victims’ Commissioner Ron has been published online. durham.gov.uk/elections have a huge effect on new from CDSOU, said: “We use Hogg, recently welcomed Copies of the Notice of and online in Customer drivers in their probation- both marked and unmarked the new penalties for Election are also available Access Points at Barnard ary period. cars during our opera- drivers who use a mobile for inspection at County Castle, , The probationary period tions and all are equipped phone whilst driving. Hall, Durham. Chester-le-Street, , for someone who has just with on-board cameras to He said: “I am pleased The Notice of Election Crook, Durham City, passed their driving test is record any offences. to see the results of this gives details of the county , and two years. “While I believe the vast campaign, and that the divisions and parish ward Stanley. In this time if a new driver majority of drivers on number of people flouting areas where an election Anyone requiring further receives six points their our roads are behaving the law has reduced. could take place. information can contact licence will be revoked. sensibly, we still caught 49 “That being said, there are It also states that nomi- Durham County Council’s Of those caught, 23 were drivers who were putting still those who persist on nations are now being electoral services team on driving in the Cleveland themselves and others at using their phones when it accepted for those divi- 03000 261 212. Police area and 23 in serious risk. is clearly illegal to do so. County Durham and Dar- “These people will now “I urge drivers to be lington and three people have to deal with the con- sensible before they cause Do you were summonsed to court. sequences of their actions. unnecessary injury, or have The number is down from “There are clearly some death, on our roads.” WI members NC PLUMBING leaflets SERVICES entertained by talk All plumbing requirements undertaken for your From a drip to a full bathroom refit. Complete Bathroom specialist, On Wednesday evening, 1st guest speaker had to Full tiling and wall cladding service, business? March, members and guests cancel at the last minute. of Ferryhill Village WI were A spokesperson for the Full Power Flush Service. given a very interesting group said: “Many thanks to Central heating problems repaired. The Chapter is and entertaining talk from Eileen, everyone enjoyed No job too small Eileen on her experiences her talk.” Out of hours call available delivered to appearing on television The WI’s next meeting will Call Neil on: game shows, taking along be the AGM, taking place M: 07882 233 219 around trophies and prizes she had on Wednesday 5th April at Tel: 01740 656166 won. 6.30pm in the Community 8,000 Eileen stepped in at short Centre, when a pie and peas S CRABTREE homes notice after the planned supper will also be served. Digital Aerials Fitted Digi Aerials, DAB L & L Roofing Services Sky, Freesat Leaflets distributed New Roofs, Slating, No Hidden Charges. from just 3p each. 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LIGHT REMOVALS Be more physically active ANYTHING MOVED Change what you eat or drink or stop smoking FROM £10 | LICENSED Try something new WASTE CARRIER Find out how you can volunteer or help others Find out how to get involved in your community Tel: 01388 205 670 | Mob: 07825 397 101 01388 818286 For more information call 0800 876 6887 | www.wellbeingforlife.net Email: [email protected] 07914 032280 Page 4 Friday 31st March 2017 Issue 822 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Council offers more support Kirk Merrington AGM for care leavers Kirk Merrington Commu- host a Spring Craft Fair on nity Centre’s AGM will take Saturday 13th May from Care leavers are receiv- place on Thursday 13th 10am until 2pm. ing greater support - with April at 7.30pm when a Anyone wishing to have more on the way - council- new management commit- a table at the event, at a lors have been told during tee will be formed. All are cost of £10, should get in a presentation to the welcome to attend. touch with Carol on 01388 Cabinet recently. Meanwhile, the centre will 816126. Young people who have been in the care of the local authority are par- ticularly vulnerable and Arboretum bus trip Durham County Council has already introduced There is a bus trip leaving It will leave around 8am measures to improve their Ferryhill for the National and the fare is £12. Contact lives. Arboretum at Derby on Tommy on 01740 651392 for Now Cabinet has heard Tuesday 9th May. more information. how that support is being developed, to meet the re- quirements of the Children and Social Work Bill, and Residents’ meeting ensure care leavers are Steps are being taken to provide young people leaving care provided with the skills and knowledge to enjoy with greater support, Durham’s Cabinet has heard. The next meeting of the 4th April at 6:30pm in independent and fulfilling substance abuse support. provide financial advice Ferryhill Station & Chilton the Royal British Legion, lives. “Our chief executive, until care leavers are 25, Lane Residents Association Ferryhill Station. All are A spokesperson for the Terry Collins, also contin- and working with the De- will take place on Tuesday welcome to go along. council’s children and ues to champion the needs partment for Work and young people’s services, of care leavers and meets Pensions to make it easier said: “We already provide with them on a regular for young people to access comprehensive assistance basis. the benefits they are Easter arrangements to care leavers, such as “Now, as part of efforts entitled to, with the right extensive help with edu- to further improve our support from the council For issue 825 of The in Ferryhill and Chilton no cation, employment and support, we are looking at – much as any good parent Chapter, dated 21st later than 4pm on Thursday training via the Durham a range of other measures would provide – to encour- April, classified messages 13th April. Emailed Works programme and spe- including extending access age care leavers to take should be left, along with messages can be accepted cialist mental health and to personal advisers who apprenticeships”. payment, at the libraries up to Sunday 16th April.

Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 822 Friday 31st March 2017 Page 5 Overnight closures The “Charlies” of Tudhoe St for Thinford Charles School

Overnight road closures ford, the A689 to the Sands will be in place while final Hall roundabout at Sedge- resurfacing works are field and then the A177 to carried out at Thinford Tursdale and vice versa. roundabout. Businesses in the area will The A688 will be closed to remain open as normal, both east and westbound with temporary parking traffic between the round- available in the layby to about and Metal Bridge the east of the southbound from Thursday, 30th March carriageway approaching to Saturday 1st April. Thinford roundabout. The closures, which will John Reed, Durham County be in place between 7pm Council’s head of technical and 6am each day, will services, said: “We would enable the final stages of like to thank motorists for the 12-week scheme to be their patience while this carried out. scheme has been ongoing.” A sign-posted diversion will For more information about be in place, taking motor- the scheme, visit www. ists via the A167 to Rushy- durham.gov.uk/thinford. Events at Ferryhill Library The “Charlies” of Tudhoe St Charles School with Mr Ted Brennan who taught at the school from 1948 until 1967. Readers may recognise some familiar faces. Ferryhill Town Council along and join in the fun. We are grateful to Mr John moor,” explained John. primary schools and sec- have organised for Eileen A free leaflet advertising Brennan for providing the “Pictured is my father, Mr ondary aged pupils go on Glenton to hold a story- the programme of events historical picture above. Ted Brennan (left), who to separate education. telling session at Ferryhill organised by Ferryhill Town “Tudhoe St. Charles lived in Ferryhill and taught “See if you can spot Fer- Library on Thursday 13th Council in partnership with School, in Durham Road, at the school from 1948 ryhill and Chilton lads Bert April 2017, 2pm–3pm. Ferryhill Branch Library for Spennymoor, has provided until 1967, when schools’ Saunders, Peter Rose, John On Thursday 20th April, Mr this year’s school holidays education since 1874, reorganisation through- Burns, Jeff Leadbeater, Abro will be visiting the is available from the Town serving pupils from Fer- out the county, saw local Billy Brannigan and Jeff library with his Magical Hall and Ferryhill Library. ryhill, Chilton and Spenny- all age schools become Prudhoe in the picture.” Zone from 2pm–3pm. A full list of the children’s These sessions are suitable entertainment taking place for children aged from during holidays is also Golden Wedding celebration three years to 11 years available on Ferryhill Town and are free of charge, so Council’s website at www. for Edward and Sylvia why not take your children ferryhill.gov.uk. From page 1 After the kids were older, Shoe Box Appeal. Sylvia started Lazenby’s in She sings with VIVO and is @_TheChapter_ leaving to start her family. Ferryhill Station, then NESS involved with DIDO. After marrying they moved Furniture at Croxdale, then To celebrate their special to Sedgefield, then Yarm John Dee in Mainsforth Pit occasion the lovely couple PHASE ELECTRICS and moving back home to Yard. held a family get together Domestic & Commercial Ferryhill Station to take Her final job was at KATEM in the Masonic Hall. Full/Part Rewires | Extra Sockets | Lighting | over the newsagents for in Spennymoor. Sylvia has two brothers and Periodic Inspections | Landlord Certificates | two years before moving In earlier times Edward two sisters, all of whom Fault Finding | New Cooker/Shower Installations | on to Church Lane. played golf. He also likes live away from the region. Fuse Board Upgrades | Inspection & Testing | In 1995 they moved to their puzzles and jigsaws. Along with Edwards’s 24 hr Call Out | 100% Customer Satisfaction | current home in Crompton Sylvia is highly involved sister, who lives in the All work Part P Certified and Guaranteed | Court. with the Ferryhill WI. village, all the family No Job Too Big or Too Small They have two sons, Neil She attends St. Luke’s members travelled to Fer- Call Steve 07873416943 and Paul, and six grand- Church every week, and ryhill to be present at the Big Enough to Cope, Small Enough to Care children. also knits for the Christmas celebrations.

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Staring at me with her big green eyes

What is she plotting - what surprise?

All of a sudden she turns away

The surprise will keep for another day.

She lies on the stairs ready to leap

Better take care else I’ll land in a heap.

If I need the loo late at night

I must make sure I switch on the light.

She loves to hide in any dark space

A cardboard box her favourite place.

Polly’s her name, she’s playful and sweet

Except when she’s under my feet.

At feeding time she’s always there FBEC Year 7 Girls finished second overall in the Athletics Level 3 School Games, which took place at Spennymoor Leisure Centre recently. A greedy cat eating more than her share. Both the year 7 boys’ and first or second position. The year 7 boys also Stretching out she flops on the mat girls’ teams from Ferryhill The students then took worked very hard and Business and Enterprise part in the field events, encouraged each other My lovely contented black and white cat. College managed to qualify which consisted of speed throughout the event and for the Athletics Level 3 bounce, vertical jump, finished 3rd overall. School Games recently. long jump, triple jump, Miss Herron, Director of V.B.M joinery & roofing The event, which took shot putt and finished with Learning for PE said: “All Ground place at Spennymoor relay events. students were excellent All aspects of Dezign Leisure Centre on Friday Before the presentation, it ambassadors for the school 24th March, consisted was difficult to judge how and their work rate was joinery & roofing 34, Gordon Terrace of five schools for each well the teams had per- outstanding. undertaken, including Ferryhill DL17 8AU category representing their formed as all of the field “I was very proud of all of internal and external Grass cutting and garden area. events took place at the the students that took part maintenance, with over 200 Both the FBEC teams per- same time. on the day. joinery. lawns cut locally with an formed very well in the The year 7 girls performed “As usual they were excel- Pitched and flat roofs, average price of just £6.50 track events with each exceptionally well and lent representatives for tiling, slates and repairs. Patios, Drives and Fencing athlete finishing in either finished 2nd overall. FBEC. Well done.” For a Free Fascia, soffits & guttering. No Obligation Estimate call John Paul Elsdon on This week in History Tel David: 07824 702514 077030 10042

(CHILTON) March 1797 March 1980 March 1836 (PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME, PROHIBITION OF 29 30 31 LOADING/UNLOADING AT ANY TIME AND PROHIBITION OF Social critic and proponent The Alexander Kielland, The first monthly install- STOPPING ON ENTRANCE MARKINGS MON – FRI 8AM – 6PM) ORDER of women’s rights, Mary Wol- a floating platform for oil ment of The Posthumous 2011 (AMENDMENT N0. 1) ORDER 2017 lstonecraft marries radical workers in the North Sea, Papers of the Pickwick The Council on 23/03/17 made an Order under Sections 1, 2, 4, 32 & 35 & Pt. IV of Sch. 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended (the “Act”) and Pt 6 reformer William Godwin. housing 208 men, 235 Club, by 24-year-old writer of the Traffic Management Act 2004, as amended, the effects of which come into She would die six months later miles east of Dundee, col- Charles Dickens, is pub- operation on 04/04/17 and introduces No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on the giving birth to her daughter lapses in stormy weather, lished under the pseudo- north side Norman Terrace from its junction with Tennyson Road to a point adjacent side of 6 Norman Terrace (Dale Street). A copy of the sealed Order may be inspected Mary, author of Frankenstein. drowning 123 people. nym Boz. at Chilton Library & County Hall, Durham during normal opening hours and via the Council website. Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or April 1984 April 1977 April 1776 any provision therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by 1 2 3 the “Act”, or that any requirement of that Act or of any regulation made under it Marvin Gaye, the Prince of Red Rum wins a historic Because it lacked suf- has not been complied with, may within six weeks from 31/03/17, apply to make an application for that purpose to the High Court. Motown, is shot and killed third Grand National ficient funds to build a after an argument by his championship after taking strong navy, the American Dated: 31 March 2017 own father, one day short home victory in 1973 and revolutionary Continental Clare Pattinson of his 45th birthday. 1974 and finishing second Congress gives privateers Interim Head of Legal & Democratic Services in 1975 and 1976. permission to attack any County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL and all British ships. Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 822 Friday 31st March 2017 Page 7 pter yhill a Ferr h ilt o n C Sport & C h Local leagues, competitions and events... Peter celebrates 90th with life Celtic knock leaders membership of Ferryhill IBC off summit

An impressive come-from- their advantage until the behind 4-1 home win half time break, despite against West Rainton saw Celtic’s relentless pressure. Ferryhill Celtic replace However, an equaliser their opponents at the always looked likely and summit of Durham & duly arrived through Jonny District Sunday League Agar ten minutes into the Division One on Sunday second half. 26th March. From then, Celtic were A superior goal difference an unstoppable force and means Celtic now lead further goals were scored the table while sharing 35 by Jay White and Kyle Wren points with West Rainton, before Agar notched his but the Ferryhill side have double and Celtic’s fourth the additional cushion of to seal a handsome victory four games in hand. and put the side into pole The first half started off position in the champion- with Celtic adopting their ship race. usual pressing game but it On Sunday 2nd April Celtic was the visitors who took are once again at home in the lead through Matthew the league to Pelaw Grange Kane in the 15th minute Dogs with kick off at the and were able to hold on to usual time of 10:30am.

Peter Nutkins celebrates his 90th birthday with a life membership of Ferryhill Indoors Town Youth U9s win Bowls Club and a bottle of wine to wash down his birthday cake. Yet another member of Having won 5-3 in the away league takes place at Fer- away at local rivals Ferryhill IBC has attained tie confidence was high. ryhill on April 6th where the magnificent age of 90. Unfortunately however, a win by the “A” team On what started out to be a Ferryhill’s tails were up This time it is popular the team were below par against the league leaders chilly and frosty morning it and sealed the game with member, Peter Nutkins. at home and lost 2-6, the can change the destination turned into a lovely day for a second goal from Zach to Peter was a regular bowler only winning rink being of the trophy. football as Ferryhill Under make a final score of 0-2. at the indoor centre until that skipped by S Maughan. Scores: Ferryhill “B” 17-12 9’s won again. The whole squad played illness took a hand which This win for Aycliffe gave “A”; Ferryhill A large travelling support brilliantly but Carlton was resulted in him losing a leg. them the league title, “A” 6-23 Stanley “B”. followed the team as they singled out as Man of the However Peter refused winning on shots difference Four days later and the made the short journey Match for his outstanding to be beaten and still from Darlington IBC. club played their last game to local rivals reading of the game and manages to attend the Scores: S Maughan 13-7 A in the County Inter Club and came away with a 100% effort. Wednesday night jumbles Winwood; J Harker 9-17 League against the current thoroughly well deserved The second game Fer- sessions where he bowls E Helm; S Heath 6-18 J leaders Darlington IBC. victory in both games. ryhill again took the lead from the club’s adapted Rogers. The result was as expected The first game was a tight but were pegged back wheelchair. The penultimate round an overwhelming defeat by encounter with Ferryhill and went behind before Peter was presented with of the Premier League at a big margin as Ferryhill making the better chances rallying to score three and his life membership certifi- Gateshead IBC gave both found the standard just too but good defending and win the game 2-4 with cate, a specially made cake “A” and “B” teams the much to compete with. goalkeeping by both teams Aidan, Jonathan, William and a bottle of wine by club chance to improve their The league season is now kept the score to 0-0 at and Addison scoring the chairman Frank Snaith. league positions. nearing completion and half time. goals. On the playing side of Whilst the “B” team had as many of the bowlers The second half started “Apart from the excel- things the Ladies hosted a five shot win with the revert to outside bowls for the same with end to lent run of results the their last game in the winning shots coming from the summer, the club are end attacking but it was most pleasing thing is the Durham & District Ladies the last two ends, the “A” asking for any possible new a deserved goal for the development of the team Triples and were hoping to team suffered a heavy members to get in touch visitors as Zach pounced and the football they are do the double over neigh- defeat. when practice sessions and and finished well to open playing,” said coach, Paul bours Aycliffe. The last round of the coaching can be arranged. the scoring. McKeown. TAXIS W. BURDESS JOHN’S DECORATING ANDREW HEAVISIDE Garden Cutz ELECTRICS (Time Served) PAINTING ANYTHING! EPS • LAWN CUTTING. SILVERCABS Domestic and THEN GIVE ME A RING! All Electrical and Plastering • LAWN CARE. For all your painting and Local Driver Commercial Work carried out in your • TURFING. All aspects of decorating needs. • TIDY UP’S & CLEARANCE. Anytime, Anywhere No job too small home. Clean, Friendly, • HEDGE & TREE WORK. Hospitals, Doctors, work Special rates for O.A.P’s Reliable service, customer Part P Registered Airports, Train Station, For a free estimate satisfaction no.1 priority. • LANDSCAPING Telephone Holidays, Shopping phone John on Ferryhill Free no obligation quotation (01740) 238604 (01740) 657191 07733 555 330 or advice please call 07549 634 441 Mobile: 0788 172 2393 or 0775 983 8076 01740 656 356 01388 812886 or 07967 431821 Page 8 Friday 31st March 2017 Issue 822 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter