Published at: Friday 30th March 2012 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 566 Civic Hall Square, , ter DL4 1AH. ap Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 hill Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 Ferry h ilt o n C & C h At the heart www.thechapter.org of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Three years’ funding secured Healthy, Happy for E-Café Kitchen

On Tuesday 3rd April the out of control, taking centre is holding its 10th drugs and drinking on the Anniversary re-launch, streets, prostitution was which coincides with the a problem in certain areas opening of the ‘Healthy, and children as young as 11 Happy, Kitchen, Cafe’. The and 12 were on the streets Garden and Cafe Open vandalising empty houses Day starts at 10.30am and flats,” said Kath with a buffet provided at Merrington, Ladder Centre lunchtime. Manager. The new community cafe, The challenge to improve supported by the north facilities was then taken east charity DISC, provides up by the Residents Asso- children and families with ciation and later by other a healthy home-cooked members of Ferryhill town, meal. It will also provide now the Ladder Centre. work placements for the The centre provides a range centre’s GOALS project, of community services giving adults with learning including a job club, disabilities training oppor- counselling support for tunities. drug and alcohol misuse, The Ladder Centre was financial advice offered Young people receiving certificates following an Outward Bound Course organised by established in September by Durham County Credit the E-Cafe. 1997 when a group of Union, adult education and residents from the Lakes training as well as a range Ferryhill Town Council has ensuring that the facility which identified a strong Estate, Ferryhill decided of children’s activities and recently secured £36,000 remains open for at least need for a youth facility in to take action against the groups. from the Big Lottery’s the next 3 years. the town provides young lack of facilities for parents Ladder Centre opening Reaching Communities The E-Café, which was people with somewhere to and children and formed a hours are Monday to Friday Fund. originally developed in go on an evening and the Residents’ Association. 9am-5pm, or until 8pm for Funding will be used to response to a community opportunity to participate “The estate was in a youth groups, as well as help cover salary costs appraisal carried out in in activities which they terrible situation with 9am to 12 noon on Saturday at the E-Café in Ferryhill, Ferryhill in 2001, and would otherwise not be some families and children mornings. presented with, including undertaking accredited work. DUNCOMBE STORES UNDER 26 Duncombe Terrace, Ferryhill Ferryhill Auto Services Always on the look out NEW for new members, the MANAGEMENT 01740 652998 E-Café is currently open NOW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Echo Falls & VR Hardy however with the new Blossom Hill wine & Gallo Wine funding in place this is Full garage services, including subject to change. 3 for £11 2 for £9 welding, M.O.T. preparation, exhausts, For more information about the E-Café or Many Beers including Carlsberg bottles brakes, timing belts & diagnostics to become a member, contact either Ferryhill Carlsberg Export 330ml Town Council on 01740 8 cans for £7.50 8 bottles £3.99 652157 or Michelle Pickford, Youth Co-ordina- tor at the E-Café on 07956 Carling Black Label Glens Vodka 254 416. & Fosters 24 for £20 70cl 9 Parker Terrace, Ferryhill, , or 8 cans £7.50 £9.99 DL17 8JY (next to Co-op Funeral Services) Phone: 01740 238 082 For all your groceries including SPECIAL OPENING OFFER Bread, Toiletries, Frozen Foods, Magazines, Full Service for only £49 + parts Milk, Birthday Cards & Sweets With this advert

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In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays

Karen Simpson Karen Simpson Liam Wright Mitchell Tutin Darren John Whelan 1.04.2010 Sadly missed friend who will 1st April 1.4.12 3.4.96 It only seems like yesterday, never be forgotten. you were by my side Deb and even after these 2 years there’s a truth I can’t abide You can’t be here in person to help me throughout life, I thought I must find my own way of dealing with the strife. But when I look into a mirror, I see you in my eyes, And the way I talk and walk Birthdays proves that no one truly dies. Even now whenever I’m troubled Happy 16th Birthday I look up at your star Josh Brown-Hocking “Hi Teenager” Happy 16th Birthday Bro 13 today And feel my heart grow warm 2nd April because that’s where you Happy Birthday truly are. Love, All our love, Adzi xxx Dad, Kelly & Grandma Ena Love you loads, I love you Mam, Dad & Nana and always will xxxx Mitchell Tutin Ethan xxx 1.4.12 Liam Wright Louis Newell Karen Simpson 1st April 29th March 1 Apr. 2010 Happy 13th Birthday Gone are days Happy 13th Birthday Son we used to share But in our hearts you are always there The gates of memory Lots of love, will never close Love you always, Lynsay, Andrew We miss you more Mam & Dad & Gracie May than anyone knows With tender love and deep regret Happy 16th Birthday Nephew We who love you Josh Brown-Hocking will never forget. 2nd April Happy 13th Birthday Love, Congratulations on your Mitchell Tutin 18th Birthday Son With love of 1.4.12 Uncle Mal, Aunty Julie, fond memories Joe, Baby bump xxx Mam & Dad & family Love you always, Gracie Lots of love Mam, Dad, Brother Chris, Karen Simpson Sue-Lee and Sienna xxx 1 Apr. 2010 Josh Brown-Hocking Remembering someone 2nd April special not just today but Whittney Henderson Louis Newell every day 27 March Tears still flow 29.3.2012 We loved you so Congratulations on your 18th Still sadly missed We send a kiss You will stay forever 18! in our hearts Happy 16th Birthday Son Love, Grandma & Grandad xxx

Love as always, Norma & all the family Lots of love xxxxx Mam & Dad xxx Happy 13th Birthday Nigel Milner Karen Simpson Happy 16th Birthday 2.4.2012 1 Apr. 2010 Happy 40th Birthday Always in our thoughts Mitchell Tutin 16! Never forgotten Lots of love 1.4.12 Lots of love from, Grandad, Grandma, Happy Birthday mate Mam, Chris, Alex, 40! Aunty Sue & Aunty Kaz Auntie Wangui, Uncle Jeff Lots of love, xx & Kiai xxx Michelle Shannon xxx Love, 16! Gary, Diane, Clark, Hayley, David, Nadine & family Love, xxx Wah Jim xxx Page 2 Friday 30th March 2012 Issue 566 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Classifieds All about local people ...

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Lots of love, Discuss any of the stories or Doris, Alf and family articles from The Chapter at Gill Bell The North East Forum Happy 50th Birthday Nan www.neforum2.co.uk/smf Property A Happy 18th Birthday Happy 21st Birthday Love you stacks from, Kayleigh, Hollie, Millie, Josh, Births Spacious 3 Bed house in Kai, Maisie, Franky & Jack Chilton for rent. Gas central Lots of love from, xxxx heating. Good neighbours. Nanna, Grandad, Love from, Stayman / Moles Neighbourhood Watch area. Nana and Grandad Gamsby Mam, Dad and the boys Call 07921 214 180 Congratulations Also, Happy 11th Kieran Joanne & Chris on the birth of KS Building Services Heidi Lily A beautiful & special niece We specialise in all your Bill Davies Painting & Decorating 29th March requirements. Kay Alderson Also all aspects of Joinery includ- ing kitchens, tiling and laminate Liam Dent 29.3.12 flooring. Fencing and Guttering. (Denty) Love Christine Free Estimates Happy 40th Birthday & Harry No Job Too Small 44 Years Experience 01740 651778 P.J.R. 07931 801103 Love, Pat, John & Angela PLASTERING All aspects of Plastering S.O.S. Plumbing & Re-skims & Rendering, Heating Services Damp proofing Kay Alderson - Gas safe registered - Installation & Servicing 29.3.12 Clean Service Happy 80th Birthday Quality Workmanship - Burst Pipes & Drains unblocked Happy 40th Birthday! Very Reasonable Rates - Cookers / COMBI Boilers - Bathroom Suites & Showers 80! No Job too Small Happy 21st Birthday -Free Estimates & advice Love, Phone for a TEL: Stephen 40! Eva and the family FREE quote * on 07748481544 Love, Happy Anniversary 01388 775275 or 01740 655031 Neil, Amber, Dylan & Keira Lots of love always, 31.3.1956 0781 357 1929 Mam, Andrew, All my love from, www.sos-plumbing-heating.co.uk Rhys, Ewan & Henry xxx Eva

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FAST TANNING SUNBEDS Happy 21st Birthday Need to contact The Chapter BUY 100 MINS GET 25 MINS FREE (Not in conjunction with any other offers, valid 1st - 31st March 2012) All my love about a Classified? 21! forever and always, Love from, Bri T: (01388) 775 896 Tel: (01740) 652006 Mam, John, Sam & Rachael xxxx E: [email protected] 9 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 566 Friday 30th March 2012 Page 3 Two Ferryhill couples GBH case to Crown celebrate Diamond anniversary Court

Adam Peter Walker, aged and causing grievous bodily 19 of Stobbs Cross Road, harm with intent. West , and Kieron The offences are alleged to Heslop, aged 19 of Norwich have occurred in Willington Gardens, Willington, on 24th October last year. appeared at Newton The two were released on Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court unconditional bail and will recently jointly charged appear at Durham Crown with maliciously wounding Court on 29th March. Dominoes & Whist

Bishop Middleham Village biscuits. There will also be Hall Association is holding a a raffle. Rainbow Whist and Domino All proceeds raised are in Drive at 2pm on Saturday aid of Village Hall funds. 31st March. “Everyone is most Admission costs £2, which welcome,” said a spokes- Bill and June Allen (above) and Eric and Betty Dodds (below) were delighted to receive includes tea, coffee and person. a visit from Deputy Mayor, Amy Patchett, on their Diamond Wedding Anniversaries. Blood drive

A blood donation session will 2.30pm and 3.45pm and be held at St Luke’s Church between 4.30pm and 7pm. Hall in Ferryhill on Tuesday To make an appointment, 10th April. Residents will be call 0300 123 23 23 or visit able to give blood between blood.co.uk. W.I ‘s ‘Swift’ meeting

On Wednesday 7th March, were fantastic and members and guests at everyone enjoyed the night Ferryhill Women’s Institute and many purchased some were given a talk from Jill of the pieces.” Swift of Jewelicious, who The group’s next meeting told the group about how will be the A.G.M and will The Deputy Mayor of Allen – Funeral Directors. Bank when he was a child. she began making jewelery be held in the community Ferryhill, Amy Patchett, Fifteen years later he sold Betty was born in Cornforth and brought along some of centre on Wednesday was on hand to present it and started as a foreman, Lane. The couple met at her latest pieces. 4th April at 6.30pm. The bouquets of flowers to two site agent for Wimpey's school when they were One of the W.I. ladies theme for the night will be local couples who both who were building houses both just seven years-old. commented, “The items ‘red, white and blue’. celebrated 60 years of in Wood Lane. Bill retired Eric left school in 1946 and marriage on the same day. in 1992. started at Whitworth Park J. DUNN Ferryhill Her first visit was to William June also started work at Colliery as a face-worker. HEATING & PLUMBING and Elizabeth Allen from 14 working in hairdressing He was there until it closed Roofing Gas Safe Registered Skipton Close. The couple, in for 10 years in 1973, moving onto Contractors LTD For All Boiler Installations, commonly known as Bill until the family came Tursdale Workshops until For all aspects of roofing Services - New roofs - roof repairs - and June, were married at along. In 1976 she returned 1985. & Repair slating - felt roofs etc. St Luke's Church on 22nd to work at Linpac Printers Betty, 79, also started Free Quote Contact Trevor Elsdon on March 1952. in Aycliffe Industrial Estate work aged 14 at Sieman's 01740 656619 Bill was born in Carlton for 15 years before retiring factory in . She Street Ferryhill Station and in 1991. then left to work in Leeds Tel: 07826527952 or mobile attended Ferryhill Station The sprightly couple as a children's nanny. When 01388 720009 0788 788 6558 school, while June was have two sons and two she was 18 she returned born in Cornforth Lane daughters, as well as ten home after numerous and went to The Broom grandchildren and eleven requests from Eric asking school, as she moved to great grandchildren. her to come back home to DenhamFields Lime Grove Ferryhill when Bill said of his life-long be near him. Rear Commercial Street, Ferryhill Station, DL17 ODF she was 3 years-old. They partner, “June is a perfect The lovely couple MOT CENTRE met when they were still mother and a perfect have two sons and one All classes of MOT undertaken including scooters, motorbikes, trikes, 3 wheelers, cars, vans (including at school and went potato wife”. daughter, as well as ten class 5) mini bus, motor homes & limousines picking on Joe Vaux's farm. The second visit was to grandchildren and ten We now supply and fit all makes of tyres Bill, 82, started work in Eric and Betty Dodds from great-grandchildren. for cars, motorbikes, vans etc 1944 when he was 14 at Stanhope Close, who were Betty said, “We are still Charles Cornforth, Joiners also married on 22nd madly in love with each Wheel tracking & alignment, Repairs, Services, Private & Commercial Vehicles, Auto Electrician, Competitive Price, – Decorators – Undertak- March, 1952, at Whitworth other and we are so happy Quality Workmanship, State of the Art Diagnostics Machine ers. He bought the business Hall, Spennymoor. to have a wonderful family Opening Hours: from Charles in 1963 and Eric, 79, was born in whose sense of humour is 6.00am - 6.00pm Mon to Fri 7.00am - 1.00pm Saturday Telephone 01740 657799 changed the name to W. Barnsley but move to Page second to none”. Mobile 07973710585 & Fax 01740 654991 Page 4 Friday 30th March 2012 Issue 566 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Theft matters adjourned MP to hold Surgery Kirsty Hutchinson, of deodorants to the value March and therefore Bertha Street, Ferryhill, of £101.70 from Asda matters were adjourned pleaded guilty to two in on in order that all could be Following a request from Residents’ Association charges of shop theft and 4th March and, on the dealt with at the same Dean Bank Residents’ As- commented, “All residents asked for four further following day, she stole hearing. sociation, local MP Phil are welcome to attend. matters to be taken into X-Box accessories and In the meantime, Miss Wilson will be holding We are all concerned consideration when she bedding, valued at £63, Hutchinson will meet with a Surgery in the town with the problems we are appeared before magis- from Asda in Spennymoor. the Probation Services and on Tuesday 10th April, experiencing in Ferryhill. trates at Newton Aycliffe The court heard that the will answer bail, conditions from 6pm, at Dean Bank Please take this opportu- recently. defendant was due in of which prevent her from Institute. nity to talk to our Member The 24 year-old stole a court for sentencing on entering Asda in Bishop A spokesperson for the of Parliament.” lady shaver and assorted other matters on 29th Auckland and Spennymoor. More Asda thefts Events at Ferryhill Library Luke Beasley’s address aftershave worth £246.81 custodial sentence, had was listed as Bertha from Asda in Spennymoor. sold the goods in order to Street, Ferryhill, but the The defendant requested buy heroin, had previous The town’s favourite sto- takes place between 2pm 26 year-old gave the court that a further offence convictions for theft. ryteller, Eileen Glenton, and 3pm. a new address in Dean of stealing £70 worth of Matters were adjourned will be visiting Ferryhill The library will be holding Bank when he appeared at aftershave from Asda in in order for the Probation Library on Tuesday 3rd a Spring Craft Session on Newton Aycliffe recently to Bishop Auckland on 4th Services to make a full April, between 2pm and Friday 13th April, between face charges of shop theft. March also be taken into report. The defendant was 3pm. Entry is free to this 2pm and 3pm. Beasley pleaded guilty consideration. released on conditional bail event. The event costs 50p per to charges that on 3rd The court heard that and will return before the The following Tuesday, child and, as spaces are March he stole Playstation Beasley, who had recently court at Newton Aycliffe on 10th April, Pat’s Puppets limited, those wishing to controllers, perfume and been released from a 13th April. will be putting on a show. attend are advised to book This event is also free and early. Cookery from around the world Fun in the park at Chilton An ‘around the world’ adapting dishes into our tutor from Bishop Auckland cookery course is set lifestyle. College, is £23. However to take place at Chilton Learners will gain an un- those in receipt of certain Chilton Town Council has of children’s entertainment Community College on derstanding of the herbs benefits could access the organised a Fun in the Park including Punch and Judy, Tuesday evenings from 17th and spices used in different course for free. event for local youngsters face painting, children’s April. dishes, the origins of the If you would like to take during the Easter holidays. fun fair rides and go-karts,” The five-week course is dishes and cookery skills part, telephone Chilton The event will be held at encouraged a spokesperson. aimed at cooking dishes used in countries such as Primary School on Pentlands Park, Chilton on A catering van will also be from different countries, China, India, Italy and Spain. 01388 720255 or Chilton Thursday 12th April from present. For further details discovering new flavours The cost for the course, Community College on 11am to 4pm. contact the Town Council on and techniques and which will be led by a 01388 720911 after 5.30pm. “Come along for a fun day 01388 721788.

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I would like to raise a question to any of our Town Council offi cials With reference to the outburst in the March that read The Chapter. 16th edition of The Chapter, regarding dogs and their owners, it is not surprising that he Could they explain how a town that can't provide a supermarket of or she did not have the courage to put their any size, has no leisure facilities to speak of, has a part time library name to it. and no full-time police or fi re station, can charge the 5th highest council tax for a band C property in County Durham? The overall content of the letter is not worthy of comment, except to say that it is The fi gures printed in The Northern Echo show the residents obviously the product of a sick mind and, as of Ferryhill paying higher amounts than Spennymoor, Newton a dog owner myself, I strongly object to being Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland and - major towns referred to as either a creature or a moron. with major employers and facilities within their boundaries. Even Shildon (4th highest) which has the Timothy Hackworth and The Doreen Nevison, Locomotion rail museum, along with a leisure centre and major Ferryhill supermarket, is only £3 a year more.

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Local choir ViVo! will be a local young boy with a holding their Easter Concert life limiting illness, and to in Ferryhill Methodist Margaret Harris from the Church on Tuesday 3rd Cat Rescue. April at 7.15pm. “New members are always Tickets are priced at £3 for welcome, or please come adults and £2 for children, along to the concert and with all money raised help us to help others,” being donated to The encouraged a spokesper- Kyran Richmond Fund, for son. Events at Chilton Library

Two junior craft events A Junior Lucky Dip for any are set to take place at borrower who takes out Chilton Library in April, four books began on Monday both starting at 10.30am. 26th March, and will run To Let JOHN’S DECORATING ANDREW HEAVISIDE Both events have a 50p until Saturday 21st April. (Time Served) non-refundable charge and The library will close for PAINTING ANYTHING! EPS places must be booked due Easter on Good Friday, Chilton to limited space. Saturday 7th April and THEN GIVE ME A RING! All Electrical and Plastering Arthur Street For all your painting and Thursday 5th – Bee Bouquet Easter Monday. The library Work carried out in your Nice 2 bed house decorating needs. Thursday 12th - Butterfly will re-open on Thursday home. Clean, Friendly, No job too small Prints 12th April. GCH, DG Special rates for O.A.P’s Reliable service, customer £95 per week For a free estimate satisfaction no.1 priority. phone John on Ferryhill Call (01740) 657191 07733 555 330 NOTICE OF VACANCY 07760 225 555 or 0775 983 8076 01740 656 356 IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR FERRYHILL STATION This week in History WARD OF FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL 29 March 1461 30 March 1867 31 March 1889 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor Wars of the Roses: Battle of Alaska was purchased The Eiffel Tower was for the Parish Council. Towton - Edward of York defeated from Russia for $7.2 If by 17 April, 2012 (14 days after the date of this notice) officially opened in a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in Queen Margaret. million by the USA. Paris. writing to: Colette Longbottom, Returning Officer Room 1/110, County Hall Durham, DH1 5UL April 1982 April 1973 1 April 1318 2 3 by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled Berwick-upon-Tweed was Falklands War: Argentina Martin Cooper of Motorola by co-option. captured by the Scottish invaded the Falkland made the first handheld If an election is called, it will take place not later than from . Islands. mobile phone call. 22 June, 2012. Dated 26 March, 2012 Clerk to the Parish, Ferryhill Station Ward of Ferryhill Town Council Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 566 Friday 30th March 2012 Page 7 Sport Poetry Corner Local leagues, competitions and events... Do you remember By Nancy Hardy, Ferryhill

Chilton lad to carry Do you remember in days gone by Did you have a go at pin-a-try? Olympic torch At “Itchy Dabber” could you be beat? Marking the squares out in the street.

No graffiti, chalk was the marker all the way Washed away on a rainy day A piece of china (boody) would be found If you looked down to the ground

China with flowers were pieces rare But earthenware used if nothing else there In the street did you gather when it was fine? Circles you formed, or maybe lines Chanting and singing the rhymes of the time Or was it a skipping rope the length of the street? Mother’s clothes line came in a treat Did you master hand stands against the wall? If you did, you could stand tall I must admit, a hand stand or the crab I could not master At both these skills I was a disaster Top and whip were quite a treat You moved that top up and down the street Some were wooden, hand painted, quite nice But often a bottle top had to suffice! This is how we spent holidays If weather was fine we stayed out all day

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