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The Inquiry, which took elections for the new Unitary Official Results in Chilton place at The Locomotion Authority, the Labour Party, were as follows: Brian Avery Museum in Shildon, was in particular, would be the one (Labour) 1508, Christine scheduled to last for three to lose out. Potts (Labour) 1541, days but was completed in just Last Thursday, over 41% of Margaret Waller one-and-a-half days. (Conservative) 517, Andrea Six members of Sedgefield the town's voters turned out Whelpdale (BNP) 853 and Borough Council were and the result was that the Carl Whelpdale (BNP) 839. present at the meeting, along two seats were won by Labour Party candidates, Christine Official Results in Ferryhill with four members of the ‘The Rows’ in Ferryhill Station were the reason for a Potts and Brian Avery. were as followes: Pauline public and the last two public inquiry which took place last week. The pair not only polled the Crathorne (Labour) 898, remaining objectors to the saw a Government Inspector, Sedgefield Borough Council largest number of votes of the David Farry (Independent) scheme. Mr A. J. Davison, visit the said, “It is in the public 1174, Andrew Shafto Fowler, Stage One of the plans would site with members of interest to address the issues election, but also prevented (BNP) 352, Robert Gray see Haig Street, Nelson Sedgefield Borough Council. of ‘The Rows’ area.” the British National Party's (BNP) 245, Charles Magee Street, Wolseley Street and It will be around six to eight “There will be many different candidates – Carl and Andrea (Labour) 994, Paul Clive Street in Ferryhill weeks before the Inspector types of property available Whelpdale – from gaining Mountford (Liberal Station being demolished, makes his final decision about to everyone, including their party's first seats in with several more houses to the future of the homes. properties for the elderly,” he . Democrat) 634 and Kevin follow in stages two and Graham Wood, from continued. Both the Labour candidates Storey (Independent) 887. each polled almost 700 votes three. 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A Fashion Show staged by Programme provides the Sports Development Officer, There will also be health These are questions asked by Butterwick Hospice at financial support of up to Leisure Services, Sedgefield advice and information on the Pioneering Care in £2,000 and will also help to Borough Council Offices, cancer and heart disease, as Partnership, a registered conjunction with M&Co, supply work experience , DL16 6JQ. well as an ‘Assess Your Stress’ charity and ‘one-stop-shop’ Bishop Auckland raised placements for candidates Anyone who needs any session and a free buffet. for therapies and support £380.80. The evening was a who show signs of excellence further information about the To book your health services for people with ill- real success and the hospice and are either at, or Programme should contact screening, contact Stacy health or disabilities in would like to thank all of the approaching a national Gary on 01388 816166 Ext. Arnott at The Pioneering County Durham. models for taking part, Sam standard in an Olympic sport. 4488 or email Care Centre on 01324 327 They are encouraging readers Morgan of Virgin Vie for The nominees for the [email protected]. to go along to Mainsforth and 462 or email make-up and Trimmers District Community Centre [email protected]. Hairdressers. in High Street, Ferryhill WOMAN ADMITS Station on Wednesday, May WEEKLY TEA DANCES THREATENING POLICE 14th between 4.00pm and 7.30pm to find out more. AT BISHOP AUCKLAND OFFICER There will be free health Tuesday afternoons are time is guaranteed for all.' A Police Officer, together 'Guilty' plea to a charge of screening, where those who quite an event at the Eden Tickets cost £2 at the Eden with another person, were the 'using threatening, abusive or go along can have a diabetes Theatre in Bishop Theatre in Bishop Auckland victims of a Ferryhill woman's insulting words or behaviour', check, their carbon Auckland, as the room is Town Hall in the Market threatening behaviour, a local the offence being committed monoxide levels checked and filled with eager dancers Place, and dances take place Magistrates' Court heard last in Ferryhill on the 20th of attending their weekly tea every Tuesday from 1.30pm week. April this year. CLASSIFIED dance. to 3.30pm, excluding May Appearing before the South After the sitting Magistrates ADVERTS Those who attend can 27th. 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The match has been arranged in aid of six-year-old Laura Reay from Chilton, who suffers from a neurological condition known as Cerebellar Hypoplasia. This means that Laura’s cerebellum, the part of the brain which plays an Ferryhill Baptist Church in Dean Bank will be celebrating important role in the their centenary year with an anniversary concert. integration of sensory erryhill Baptist Church with refreshments to follow. perception and motor in St. Cuthbert’s The Church is aiming to be a control, is smaller than usual FTerrace, Dean Bank, is relevant and active part of or not completely developed. marking it’s 100th the life of Ferryhill and Organisers of the football Anniversary with a invites all residents of the match are hoping to raise Celebration Concert. town to attend. enough money to help Laura Six-year-old Laura Reay from Chilton is hoping that the The Concert will be held on “The event is intended to give continue her development at charity football match will raise enough money to send Saturday, May 17th, at food for your body, mind and the world-famous Peto her back to Hungary, where she can continue her 7.00pm and will feature ‘Sing soul,” said a spokesperson for Institute in Hungary. development. Joy,’ a choir from Stockton, Ferryhill Baptist Church. Laura has stayed at the Institute on two previous teaching and learning is spectators. AIR AMBULANCE occasions, once in July, 2006, designed to improve motor All money raised will go and again in March, 2007, skills and teach children with towards funding Laura’s next DONATIONS and it was planned that she disabilities how to overcome trip to Hungary. The Great North Air seperate bag. would return last November their movement difficulties, Darren Williams, one of the Ambulance has formed a Children who attend Broom for a four-week stay, but the increasing independence. organisers of the event, said, fundraising partnership with Cottages Primary are asked trip had to be cancelled due a The football match will take “Please come along and give Broom Cottages Primary to take any unwanted items hip operation. place on Saturday, May 17th, your support.” School in Ferryhill. along to school. The Institute pioneered a at West Chilton Terrace Also, spectators and The charity is aiming to Anyone who wishes to make unique therapy to treat Playing Fields, where participants are also all gather as many items of a donation, but is unable to children with physical ‘Tommy’s Tigers’ will battle invited back to Chilton clothing, bedding, and towels get it to the school, can give difficulties called conductive it out with ‘Daz’s Dazzlers.’ WMC Lounge for food, a quiz as possible, as well as old the Friends of the School a education, which now helps Kick off is at 10.30am, with and raffle and a domino mobile phones, ink cartridges call on 07890 026 565 or sufferers across the world. a £5.00 entry fee for players handicap, as well as the FA and unwanted keys, which 651363, and a home pick-up The unique system of and a £1.00 fee for Cup Final live. should be placed into a can be arranged. HALF-TERM CRAFT FERRYHILL MAN To Advertise SESSION FACES POSSIBLE Call Jeff on Names are now being taken along and join the fun,” said COMMUNITY 01388 775896 for a children’s Half-Term a spokesperson for the Craft Session. session. PENALTY A Ferryhill man who, earlier steering of a Community The event will be held on The Library is also looking DOMESTICS last month admitted a charge Penalty and the likelihood Thursday, May 29th at for suggestions for future of 'assault', the offence being would be that this would be DIRECT 2.00pm at Chilton Library. events and activites and asks APPLIANCE REPAIRS committed at the beginning the sentence which would be To book a place, call 01388 ‘Chapter’ readers to let them to washing of April, was listed to return handed out to Ellerton. 720251. know of anything they may machines, electric to Court last week in order “If you are interested, come wish to see in the Library. cookers, tumble to be sentenced. 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bunch of keys ? TEL (01740) 655843 Appointments now available ! lockjaw got He A. MOB 07765054295 0797 997 1541 Prop: Chris Beard 0770 643 2113 Ferryhill, May 9th 2008 Page 3 DO YOU KNOW ANY MANY STORIES, ONE VOICE During this year’s Easter VOLUNTEERS WHO holidays, Michael Reed, an 18-year-old from Chilton, DESERVE SPECIAL who speaks and writes via an electronic communication RECOGNITION? aid, began a story-writing group with some friends. The group are writing for an international contest for people who have little or no speech, or have other disabilities which mean they need to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods to speak and write. People of all ages and levels of skill have been invited to write a short story, poem or essay. Entrants can have as much help as they need, Michael Reed, aged 18 from Chilton who speaks and including having someone writes via an electronic aid, has written a story with his write the story down for friends for an international competition for people who them. have little or no speech. John Oyston with his wife Lyn at their beloved Church There are no winners or earlier this week. Awareness Month, 2008. Ferryhill on Saturday, May losers in the contest, as every The Volunteer Centre at ‘The Chapter’ was contacted Michael would like to spread 10th from 11.00am to entrant’s work will be CAVOS, Community and last month by a resident of the word and encourage 2.00pm and at Gilesgate published in one big online Voluntary Organisations Ferryhill, Bill Porter, people to take part in the Community College, collection and, in October, Sedgefield, are looking for looking for an opportunity writing and reading events. Durham, on Tuesday, May there will be a month of nominations for ‘Volunteer to get recognition for John The closing date for entries 13th from 3.30pm to reading events in libraries of the Year’ and Oyston, and the volunteer is Friday, June 13th. For more 5.00pm. around the world, when ‘Organisation of the Year.’ work he does in the town. details, visit If you would like to go along disabled people will read the The awards will be presented John, aged 73, has not only www.aacawareness.org, or to one of the workshops, stories aloud using AAC and at a ‘Volunteer Thank You been involved with the Michaels blog at http:// where Michael will give a talk computer technology. and Awards Evening’, on Baptist Church since he was michaelreedsblog.blogspot.com. on AAC Awareness Month ‘Many Stories, One Voice’ is Thursday, June 5th, 2008, at 17-years-old, being Michael and his friends have and provide some story an AAC and Literacy project Spennymoor Town Hall. Secretary and Deacon for had story workshops at planning and writing tips, organised by ISAAC, the Tickets for the evening, 40-years, he also raises Chilton Community College contact Michael’s Mum, International Society for which includes a Comedian, money for The Salvation and The Store at Dipton. Terry, on 07782 206984. Augmentative and live music and a pie and pea Army at West by They have more workshops You can also email Michael Alternative Communication, supper, are free for anyone his weekly collections, every planned for The Literary at: for International AAC who volunteers, or works Friday in Ferryhill Market Institute in Dean Bank, [email protected]. with volunteers, in Sedgefield Place. Borough. John has also delivered ‘The HELP FOR MINING EXHIBITION Chapter’ free charge since it TO BE HELD began. THE BLIND ‘The Chapter’ are planning The County Durham Society AT FERRYHILL TOWN to nominate John for for the Blind and Partially ‘Volunteer of the Year’ at Sighted is celebrating it’s 21st HALL next months awards. Birthday this year. Ferryhill Town Council will CD’s and books will also be For more information, The Society offer a multitude shortly be holding a two day on sale throughout the two tickets or nomination forms of services to improve Mining Exhibition, day event. contact Sharon Vasey or people’s quality of life, organised by Silksworth Admission to the exhibition Vicky Walker at the including driver escorts and Mining Society. is free of charge, although Volunteer Centre on 01388 home visiting schemes. The event will be taking donations will be welcome. 811115. For more information on place at Ferryhill Town Hall In addition anyone who what is on offer and BARNES S JARDINE on Thursday, 15th, and would like to donate any volunteering for the society, Friday, 16th, May. mining memorabilia is BOOK-KEEPING SERVICES ROOFING there is a leaflet stand in For all YOUR Book-keeping Needs. The exhibition will run from encouraged to bring their Ferryhill Library full of ARE YOU SELF-EMPLOYED? SLATE, TILE AND FELT 10.00am until 4.00pm both items along. ROOFING, Want to spend more time with family & informaton, which is available days and hopes to attract For further information friends instead of working? LEAD WORK, GUTTERING, now. 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Local Councillors are at a nominal agricultural rent nominated by six of her Council had requested its Mrs. Dart's prize was a framed currently being urged to get of about £60 - £85 an acre neighbours for a Council's tenants and residents of the Certificate from the Borough behind a scheme which, for up to 30 years and bring Award, ended up winning the Borough to nominate any Council, together with a £100 ultimately, could result in local the Bertha Street rent in line acclaimed title of 'Good member of the local Asda Gift Card, whilst those allotment rents being with our other allotments.” Neighbour for 2008.' community who, in their who nominated her each reduced. The Bertha Street Allotment Alice Dart, of Rosewood opinion, was considered to be received a £10 Asda Gift Card. Ferryhill's Town Council has site is one of five such sites Grange in Chilton, won the a good neighbour, together The Press and Public been approached by in the town, four of which title for being a caring friend with the reasons for their Relations Officer for the representatives of the Bertha are self-managed. and an active member of the choice. Sedgefield Borough Council Street Allotment Association Through self-management, local community, attending The neighbours who said : “Although Alice was a who are concerned about a the Paxton Street Allotment coffee mornings, bingo nominated Mrs. Dart stated little embarrassed to be the proposed increase in rent. site has secured £5,000 for nights, dominoes and keep fit that she was someone who centre of attention, she is The Association's storage, office and gardening classes. kept the community spirit very proud of her Award.” representatives have now facilities whilst the East End asked the Town Council to Allotment site has secured LOCAL DRAMA GROUP ALL SET exercise their powers of £10,000 for security fences. compulsory purchase and Mr. Corrigan said : “ The self- FOR REUNION thereby fix a lower rent with management scheme has been The Ferryhill Stage Society, the Agents of the site's going well, allowing the one of the region’s longest- owners. allotments and the Council to running amateur dramatic This approach has now make better use of resources. groups, will shortly be resulted in the Agents So, instead of the Council celebrating its 70th agreeing to maintain the rent getting involved settling Anniversary, and is hoping for the site which covers minor disputes, we can take former members will attend three acres, however the on more constructive the soiree that they are Association is continuing to projects such as clearing sites holding to mark the event. press for a reduction. or helping secure grants and The Society, formerly The Executive Officer of finance.” Ferryhill Operatics Society, Ferryhill's Town Council, Mr. He added : “ The scheme is held it’s first production in Jamie Corrigan, said : “There not perfect and there is still a May, 1938, and was one of are about 43 gardens on the long way to go, but the main only a few drama groups to Bertha Street site and they problem we had with the East continue performances all pay £32 per year in rent.” End Allotments was crime, throughout the Second World “Most of that goes towards and now we have the fences War. the rent of the overall site, in place, it's practically The Ferryhill group was which is £750 per year, £5 gone.” lucky enough to be able to goes to the Council and the The request by the Bertha continue partly because of remainder is kept by the Street Allotment Association the fact that, as a colliery Association.” will be considered this week town, many of the town’s Mr. Corrigan added : “ The by the Ferryhill Town residents were not called up Agents had said that they were Council's Civic Amenities to fight. putting the rent up to £1,000, Committee. The group has had hundreds but they have now agreed to of members throughout the stick at £750. However, by K & J WINDOWS years and it is hoped that A 1979 Production of "Pink Champagne". Maureen Winter using compulsory purchase many of them will attend the (Rosalinda) and Terry Johnston (Alfred). powers, we could fix the rent Misted/Broken anniversary party, which will be held on Saturday, May 24th songs by members of the holding auditions for their Got something Double Glazed Units Replaced at Mainsforth Community society. next production, Caousel, and for the paper? Centre in Ferryhill, where the There will also be would like to hear from New Handles Etc group have staged productions refreshments available. anyone who has an old Email us at 01388 774682 for the past seven decades. Anyone interested in carousel that they could use thechapter 07971 020 722 The party will commence at attendng the celebration can in publicity shots. 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June 6th, in support of ‘Help said a spokesperson for the opportunity to become a month after he 'came clean' 29 year-old Hutchinson, of for Heroes’, an organisation event. Sabreur, a guest speaker, an and admitted a charge of Newton Street in the Dean formed to help those The Sabrage Gala Ball aims amazing auction and superb 'theft' upon his appearance Bank area of Ferryhill, will wounded in Britain’s current to raise over £10,000 for entertainment with a there last week. now return to the Newton conflict in Iraq and ‘Help for Heroes’ and some fantastic band and a disco,” Darren John Hutchinson – Aycliffe Court on the 22nd Afghanistan. amazing auction prizes should continued the spokesperson. also known as Darren Jon of this month for sentence, It is a strictly non-political help achieve this goal. Tickets are available at £55 Hutchinson – appeared before his unconditional bail being event, leaving the talking to One such item is a signed Pele per person and tables may be the South Durham extended to that date. the politicians while it shirt, another is a private purchased for ten people Magistrates sitting at Newton Another Dean Bank man, 32 directly supports our photograph of Martin Peters which will include one bottle Aycliffe where he entered a year-old Michael Paul servicemen and women. and Geoff Hurst, signed by of Champagne to Sabrage. 'Guilty' plea to a charge of Stephenson, also of Newton “Whitworth Hall Hotel feels the two of them after winning The event marks the 'theft of a quantity of Bold Street, is jointly charged with passionately about the 1966 World Cup! anniversary of the D-Day Washing Tablets', the offence the theft of the Bold The Ball will take place in Landings on June 6th, 1944, being committed on the 16th Washing Tablets, as well as KRAZY the Garden Marquee at the when hundreds of thousands of April at the B. & M. being charged with the theft Hotel, which is situated on the of Allied troops came ashore Bargains store in Ferryhill. of two boxes of Bold Washing KEV AT outskirts of Spennymoor. to liberate Europe from Nazi After hearing the facts of the Tablets valued at £9 from the It is the only venue in the rule. case, the sitting Magistrates Co-op in Ferryhill, this FERRYHILL North-East which offers ‘Help for Heroes’ helps agreed that a full Pre- offence allegedly being Sabrage, the opening of reconnect the public with the Sentence Report should be committed on the same day, LIBRARY Champagne with a French armed forces and has the prepared by the Probation April 16th. Ferryhill Town Council has again provided Children’s Cavalry Sabre, a tradition backing of the head of the Entertainment during the which began in the army of Army, Chief of the General school holidays in Ferryhill Napoleon. Staff, General Sir Richard The secret is to strike the Dannatt and both Prince Ferryhill Library. and Chilton This months Half-Term, Champagne bottle with the William and Prince Harry are ‘Krazy Kev’ a Master right degree of force using a great supporters. saber in order to send the cork For further information visit: It’s your own Community Ballonist and Magician will be performing at the Library, flying spectacularly through www.helpforheroes.org.uk Newspaper with a show aimed at children the air. 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Page 6 Ferryhill, May 9th 2008 Letters to CORNFORTH COUPLE ADMIT CHILD the Editor NEGLECT This correspondent in concerned littering and fly tipping in his area. A West Cornforth couple seven days before Christmas Dear Editor, to increase as Councils make my street to advise us all what admitted a joint charge of last year. One hundred and forty-four it ever more onerous to time the recycling vehicle will child neglect when they The sitting Magistrates, after is the number of times access waste disposal areas, attend. appeared before local hearing the facts of the case, Durham County Council has and possibly consider I certainly don’t know, it Magistrates last week. opted to request the applied for RIPA (Regulation charging for disposal. changes. The couple, who are not Probation Service to prepare of Invesigatory Powers Act As for me, I wonder if they Name and Adress witheld on named in order to protect the full Pre-Sentence Reports on 2000) Powers in twelve can carry out observation in request. identity of the child involved, the couple, with the steering months. At least they were This Reader is proposing that residents of Ferryhill consider entered their 'Guilty' pleas to for the Reports being a top of the table in something. changing the name of the town to Balfour-Beatty Hill...... the charge of 'assaulting, ill- Community Penalty. Dog fouling and littering can treating or neglecting a child As a result, the pair will return all be subject to these powers, Dear Editor, offenders, why, I don’t know under the age of 16' when to the Newton Aycliffe Court really intended for terrorist I toyed with the idea recently as the depot is in the old pit they appeared at the South in order to be sentenced on surveillance. of parking my car, with a yard, but the number of vans Durham Magistrates' Court in the 21st of May, with both Perhaps now we will see a trailer attached, on the lawn parking illegally is increasing Newton Aycliffe. Defendants having their reduction in fly tipping, sure of Mr Balfour or Mr. Beatty. steadily, and costing money The Court heard that the unconditional bail extended I thought, well, they can park when damage occurs. offence was committed only to that date. Send Your Letters to on the grass verges and If people face prosecution for 27 Main Street, pathways outside my house, leaving their bins open by OLIVER PRODUCTION Shildon, so why not me on theirs? four inches, then surely, the DL4 1AL Then, I thought about might of the Council and A GREAT SUCCESS Or Email suggesting we change the Constabulary can be brought At the Civic Hall in Shildon “All the cast put one hundred [email protected] name of Ferryhill to Balfour to bear on this parking plague. last week, the audience did get per cent effort into it and Hill or Beatty Hill, or, Remember, though, you have ‘more’. More enjoyable enjoyed themselves,” said a It is our policy not to perhaps, Balfour-Beatty Hill. to be seen parking a van to entertainment from the spokesperson for the print letter that do not You never know, Jamie, there incur a penalty, no such luck award winning ‘Tearaway’s’ ‘Tearaways.’ provide a name and may be sponsorship money with a car, eh? Youth Theatre Group. It was a lively show from the at stake! Name and Address witheld The youngsters entertained start, with dancers and singers address so please They may be the main on request. include these in your full audiences with their performing throughout the production of ‘Oliver’ over two-hour show. letter. PLANT SALE four days. The ‘Tearaways’ will shortly If you prefer to A variety of spring and The music was well-balanced begin their next production, remain anonymous, Five keen lady gardeners will be holding a plant sale at summer flowering perennails with both ‘Oliver’ tunes and ‘A Night at the Movies and we can withold your 10.00am on Saturday, May and some annual bedding more up-to-date music such Musicals,’ and are looking for details at your 17th at the entrance to plants will be available. All as Abba’s ‘Money, Money, young people aged 8 to 16 request. Cleves Court Estate in profits go to Strayaid, a local Money,’ and Take That’s years for dancing and singing Ferryhill. animal re-homing charity. ‘Patience.’ parts. Ring 01388 774838. Chilton Auto Breakers Compound 12, Old Colliery Yard, Chilton, DL17 0PB 01388 721399 (24 Hour Contact - 07888 829871) WIN A BRAND NEW Mitsubishi Colt CZ1 When we recycle your old car! Opening Times To enter visit www.cartakeback.com Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 1pm Plus a selection of great runner up prizes including a TomTom satellite navigation system and £500 worth of Halfords vouchers to be won!

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Ferryhill, May 9th 2008 Page 7 NOMINATIONS TIGERS RAVAGED BY PUMAS NEEDED FOR The open age squad at The end of the first half could Time after time Tigers Durham Tigers Rugby League not come soon enough for an players limped or were carried FOOTBALL TEAM was beaten by a much larger exhausted Tigers squad. from the field only to return and organised squad last Andy Kennedy, Rob Aspden, to the game minutes later. A AWARDS Saturday afternoon, but the Glenn Ramshaw, Dan player was hospitalised by this The 2008 Pub Football Robbie Earle and Daily Mail score line did not do justice Halliday, Paul Maughan and time with concussion. Awards, sponsored by Carling, Columnist Des Kelly. to the valliant effort given Steve Middlemas gave it their The Pumas managed to score will give local footballers The categories in which by the Tigers. all with some hard tackling a further 6 times in the second across the country the nominations can be made are Despite looking small in and strong runs in the half. Tigers were unable to opportunity to nominate and : Player of the Year; Manager comparison to the forwards but with no capitalise due to the shear size be nominated in a number of of the Year; 11-a-side Team Pumas, began with replacements available were and strength of the Pumas. different categories. of the Year; 5-a-side Team confidence holding them in soon beginning to flag. Final score, Tigers 6, Pumas The sponsors of the Awards, of the Year; Administrator of their own half until the 15th Paul Maughan was then taken 54. Carling, is set to honour the Year; Referee of the Year; minute, when a lucky break from the field with a strained The descision was made to unsung unsung pub football Supporter of the Year; Pub saw the Tigers stumble. diaphragm and mild forfiet next weeks game away team heroes and the Football Website of the Year; The Tigers again dominated concussion putting even at Carlisle and have a training champions of the amateur Dodgiest Kit Award; Team the Pumas and made ground more pressure on the pack. and recovery session ready game and are encouraging Spirit Award and Pub Football with excellent defensive play The Tigers came close for the rest of the season. teams, players managers, Legend Award – Services to and quick attacks, allowing several times only to be .Anyone interested in playing referees and fans from across Football. Dan Halliday to score. thwarted by the huge wall of Rugby League contact Steve the area to nominate their Further details about the A great kick from Rich puma forwards. Morley on 07961 912906. mates to be in with a chance Awards can be found on Macnair saw the Tigers take to win. Carling's website – the lead. BOWLS SEASON The Awards will be judged by www.carling.com/pubfootball The Pumas received several a sporting panel which – and this is where lucky breaks from punishing BEGINS IN EARNEST includes ITV Football Pundit nominations can be made and sets, scoring after 29, 35 and and former Wimbledon star, teams can be registered. 39 minutes. FOR LOCAL TEAMS The Durham and District . LAST GAME OF THE SEASON FOR Bowls League season began The Central Ladies Bowls in earnest last weekend, with League's new season also FERRYHILL YOUTH both Chilton and Mainsforth began last week and keen to get off to a flying Ferryhill Under 12's, who sadly passed away last Wall, Liam Keenan, Jordan Mainsforth made a great start. start. sponsored by Eco-drill, month. Stannard and Matthew Hicks The team, who ended last Mainsforth, playing in the entertained the League When the game got underway, were also working well for season languishing in the League's First Division, began Champions, Grangetown, in the lads were producing some each other, with Ryan League's bottom spot, began their campaign with a trip the final game of the season good football, with some great Henderson, as always, giving their new campaign with a , whilst 3rd Division last Sunday. link-up play between Callum great verbal support and trip to King George V at Chilton started their season Before the match began, a Walton, Callum Johnson, encouragement to the Wingate. with a home encounter minute’s silence was Nathan Carr and Thomas players in front of him. The hosts discovered that against Peterlee. respectfully observed in Knight in the midfield, and Grangetown took a 15th their visitors were in fine The new season as far the the memory of George Adam Robinson and Connor minute lead, totally against form and it was Mainsforth South-West Durham Veterans Henderson, father of Dunlavey up front, creating the run of play, when a who took all four points, League is concerned gets Ferryhill's goalkeeper Ryan, chances against a strong hopeful punt forward took a winning by 77 shots to 41. under way this week, with a Grangetown defence. wicked deflection before total of 23 teams competing JOHN A MARTIN The Ferryhill defenders, Ben reaching the back of the net. Building, Roofing and Joinery PLUMBING in three Divisions. 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