Registered as a newspaper at Email: [email protected] the Post Office EVANS & Co. Issue No 371 THE BLACK BULL Solicitors ’s own We will help you with Moving House, Late Night Wills, Death, Ferryhill and Entertainment Elderly People and Venue Disputes. Chilton www.thechapter.org 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill, Friday 6th June 2008 Open until 3.00am Ferryhill. At the heart of this wonderful community Friday and Saturday Tel: 01740 657 444 Contact The Chapter at 27 Main Street, . email:[email protected] Tel: 01740 651325 Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 MEET THE NEW MAYOR OF CAN YOU HELP THIS FERRYHILL...... POOR, SICK DRAGON? he title of Ferryhill Town Mayor was T officially passed on last week at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 28th, as Cllr Ken Campbell’s year in office came to a close. Cllr Amy Patchett will now wear the Mayoral chains for the forthcoming year and will also, possibly, hold the title of the country’s youngest Mayor at just 24 years-old. Amy has had plenty of practice in the role, as her The dragon at Broom Cottages Primary School doesn’t appointment follows a year look so good these days. working as Deputy Mayor, Once upon a time, a big an organisation will step performing the Mayor’s dragon lived very happily in forward and help make their duties when Cllr Campbell Cllt Campbell hands the Mayoral chains to the garden of Broom fiery friend a happy dragon was unavailable. Cllr Amy Patchett. Cottages Primary School. once more. Amy has been a resident of She is hopeful that her fundraising events, with equal He was handsome and proud If you or an organisation you Ferryhill all of her life and is appointment can show the shares going to Ferryhill and loved all of the children are involved with can help, very proud of the community younger generation that by Town Band and the Ferryhill who stopped and looked at you can contact Broom she lives in. She has a 2 year- getting involved they can E Cafe. Cllr Patchett hopes him on the way to class. Cottages Primary School on old daughter, Nicole, and is influence and affect town to follow in his footsteps and Unfortunately, time, and the 01740 651363. employed as an accounts issues, which is why one of raise plenty of funds for her awful weather, have been clerk by Thorn Lighting. Amy’s objectives for the year two chosen charities, Motor unkind to him. CLASSIFIED ADVERTS Amy has been a Town will be to set up a Youth Town Neurone Disease and He desperately needs Cost Just 35p a Word, Plus Councillor for Ferryhill for 2 Council. Ferryhill Town Youth repairing to make him feel £5.00 For An Optional Photograph. years and says she is honoured Cllr Campbell managed to Football Club. good again. Ring 01388 775 896 to be given the opportunity raise a total of £3,490 during Throughout the year, Amy The children a hoping that to represent the town. his year as Mayor through will be organising events and functions to raise money for the two worthy causes. Release the capital DIGITAL AERIALS Amy is looking forward to the coming year as Mayor and FITTED - REPAIRED - UPGRADED would welcome invites to any from your house! events in the town. EXTRA ROOMS WIRED ‘The Chapter’ would like to BLP Property Management are take this opportunity to wish INCLUDING SKY IF REQUIRED Amy the best of luck for the currently purchasing houses in the upcoming year in her new area. We can complete purchases in as SKY DISHES role as Town Mayor. little as 10 days and are willing to rent FITTED - SET UP - UPGRADED COUNTRY the property back to you if required. WALK CUT OUT & PRESENT THIS AD TO GET A guided countryside walk OFF ANY INSTALLATION IN JUNE entitled ‘Botanical secrets of £10 the Magnesian Limestone’ is scheduled to place in Ferryhill Number 1 For Quality this month. The walk will be led by ASPECT AERIALS Geologist and Natural Historian John Burgess and 01388 720994 will begin on the road from Ferryhill to Bishop FERRYHILL BASED Middleham, opposite Hope There are absolutely no fees! HAD A BETTER QUOTE ELSEWHERE THEN TELL US House Farm on Sunday, June ABOUT IT 15th at 2.00pm. Call BLP now on 01388 810500 for WE’LL MATCH THE SAME PRICE The ‘easy’ walk is 2.5 miles WITH THE SAME QUALITY! long and scheduled to take a free, no obligation chat. around 3 hours. IN FULL COLOUR ON THE WEB: See us at www.thechapter.org

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In Memoriam Appreciations SOUTH DURHAM CLUB LAND ELLEN TROTTER Many thanks to the person who DOUBLE BRONZE May 31st, 2003. posted my glasses in their case. Always loved, A bright spot in a very sad time. The South Durham Never forgotten. W. Murray. Gymnastics Club turned on Joan, John, Steven, Shaun and the style when they had five families. Anniversaries of their girls in action, representing the North of ELLEN TROTTER Congratulations Mam and Dad, at the National May 31st, 2003. on your Ruby Wedding. Compulsory Level 4 and 3 In our hearts forever. Finals in Birmingham. Ann Laurie and family. Representing the North in the Level 4 team were Amy Birthdays Tinkler and Caitlin Maguire along with Mia Amberlez ALFIE AKERS Happy 4th Birthday, Alfie. from Newcastle who are all Love from Mam, Kieran, Kyle and 8-years-old. Kayley. Love from all of us. The trio finished in an xxx xxx impressive third place to claim a bronze medal. LAURA MURPHY SARAH & JOHN Local girl Amy Tinkler, “Sweet Sixteen.” LONGBOTTOM aged nine, finished fifth in Medal winners – (left to right): Caitlin Maguire, Emily Congratulations John and Sarah Gargan, Jade Armstrong, Emma Pickering with on your 5th Anniversary. the ‘all round’ after an Love from Mam, Dad, Maria excellent competition and Amy Tinkler (front) Caroline, Claire and Reece. Caitlin Maguire was placed Emma all live in talent can compete against xxx 11th. Borough proving that local the very best in the country. SERIOUS SEX OFFENCES CASE TO BE SENT TO CROWN COURT June 6th. A man was told by local Street in Chilton did not enter March this year. In consequence, Longmire Happy Birthday. Magistrates last week that the any pleas to the four charges Mr. David Maddison, was granted an extension of Lots of love, case against him would, against him. appearing on behalf of the his unconditional bail until he Dad and Kay. following a decision by the Longmire, who was xxx Crown Prosecution Service, returns to the Newton Crown Prosecution Service, represented in Court by Mr. informed the Court that the Aycliffe Court on July 24th CLASSIFIED be transferred to a Crown Hunn, is accused of carrying Defendant’s Solicitor had when the case will be officially ADVERTS Court. out four sexual assaults on been informed of a Notice of transferred to a Crown Court. Cost Just 35p a Word, Plus Appearing before the South girls as young as seven and Transfer and stated that the £5.00 For An Optional Durham Magistrates sitting at eight, the offences allegedly necessary papers for the D.P. 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Page 2 Ferryhill, June 6th 2008 GLAUCOMA TO TRANSFER OR NOT TO AWARENESS WEEK TRANSFER? local charity for important for people falling edgefield Borough people with sight loss into high risk groups Council tenants in Ain is including people aged over S Chilton and Ferryhill giving its support to a week 40, those with close blood recently received an offer aimed at raising awareness of relatives who have the document which set out how glaucoma. condition, people who are their homes and services The County Durham Society short-sighted and anyone would be affected if transfer for the Blind and Partially with diabetes. to a independent organisation Sighted is supporting a For those who are blind or goes ahead. campaign by the partially sighted and have Tenants will be asked to vote International Glaucoma difficulty attending an eye on transfer later this summer Association to inform appointment at hospital, the based on the contents of the people about the condition Society provides a free document which includes and its medication. volunteer driver escort issues such as rents, rights Primary open angle service to pick you up, repairs and major investment glaucoma (POAG) has no accompany you at the in tenants’ homes. symptoms but slowly and appointment and take you The Council believes the Brian Allen, Chief Executive of Sedgefield Borough painlessly destroys sight if home. Volunteer drivers are transfer, which would unlock Council, and Cllr. Agnes Armstrong, Leader of Sedgefield not detected and treated. always needed to cover £100 million of investment Borough Council, discuss details of the offer document Up to 40% of vision can be hospital appointments over five years, is the best with tenants Margaret Blythe and Aubrey Blythe. lost through the most across County Durham, full way forward for the future of 4.30pm on Thursdays. homes will remain with common types of glaucoma training and out of pocket its homes. Both homes will remain open Sedgefield Borough Council with no noticeable expenses are provided. If tenants choose to vote ‘yes’ to the public for the next four until the last day of March, symptoms of pain, lumps, If any ‘Chapter’ readers to the transfer, homes would weeks. 2009. visual or vision changes. would like any further transfer to a brand new ‘not- Sedgefield Borough Council After this date, ownership and The loss of sight cannot be information about sight loss for-profit Housing Leader, Agnes Armstrong, management of all homes will reversed and can result in or are interested in helping Association called Sedgefield said, “The Council firmly pass to the new Council for tunnel vision or blindness. us to provide free services Borough Homes. believes transfer is the best the whole of the County Regular eye tests can help in through volunteering, please Residents are being urged to way forward but it will be for Durham area. the early detection of this contact the Society on 0191 study their offer document tenants to decide.” As part of the consultaion condition and is especially 3868175 very carefully as it sets out “The document sets out what process, tenants will be visited what the future would look Sedgefield Borough Homes at their homes by a member £500 REWARD FOR like if transfer does or does would deliver for tenants, of the Council’s housing staff not go ahead. their homes, their who will be able to answer JEWELLERY WITH There is also a further neighbourhoods and their questions tenants may have opportunity for tenants to housing service.” about the transfer proposal. SENTIMENTAL VALUE visit two of the show homes, A ballot will take place later If tenants have any questions 171 Brockett Close in this year to decide whether A reward is on offer for the over twenty charms on it, about the proposal, they can Newton Aycliffe, from transfer will go ahead. return of a charm bracelet including a special church, ring the Council’s freephone 9.30am to 12.30am on If there is a ‘yes’ vote, the which was stolen from a dagger and sovereigns. number on 0800 0665697 or Tuesdays, and 9 Hallsgarth transfer will take place in house in Leeholme. It is over 90 years-old and of the Independent Tenants’ Road in Trimdon Village, early 2009. The piece of jewellery has great sentimental value to the Advisor, PEP on 0800 open from 1.30pm to If there is a ‘no’ vote, all 3280845. DOMESTICS owners. 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Page 4 Ferryhill, June 6th 2008 VANDALISM ATTACK MECCANO MAGIC An exhibition of working DEAN BANK PARK Meccano Models will be held in Newton Aycliffe this weekend. The North Eastern Meccano Society will be holding the event should prove to be very popular if a recent exhibition is anything to go by. The society held a display at Lcomotion, the National Railway Museum in Shildon last Bank Holiday weekend, which proved to be one of the most popular events ever held at the venue. The North-East Meccano Society was founded 33 years This little Meccano enthusiast was amazed by a realistic ago in 1975 and currently Meccano Dalek model. boasts a membership which Admission costs just £1 for includes enthusiasts as far adults and is free for children. To Advertise, Call Jeff Cllr Eileen Martin, portfolio holder for Dean Bank afield as Canada, Australia and A tombola stall will be held Recreation Park, points out the damage done by Ridley on Holland. by Community Centre staff vandals. 07909 992 731 Amongst the items on display and refreshments will be or Once again Dean Bank including replacement of over the two days at the available. Recreation Park has been a windows has been completed, Shildon museum were a Punch For further details of the 01388 775896 victim to vandalism. Vandals and now more windows have and Judy show, (complete event, contact the have this time smashed been broken. This means with crocodile,) a Dalek, a Exhibitions Secretary, John W. BURDESS reinforced windows which that more costs have been carousel and a working model Herdman, on 0191 488 ELECTRICS were worth hundreds of incurred for the Council Tax of the Swing Bridge over the 6863. pounds. payers to repair the damage. River Tyne in Newcastle. Domestic and This has been reported to the It is such a pity that a small If this sort of thing sounds Newton Street, Ferryhill. Commercial police and they are going to minority of people who are like your cup of tea, then Two bedroom house, quiet end All aspects of keep a closer eye on things bent on destruction and don’t worry about missing the of street, nice little house, Part P Registered work. Member of the DHSS welcome. at the park, however the cannot find something exhibition in Shildon, just go NIC EIC Council need residents help constructive to occupy their along to the one at Newton £85 per week. Telephone to catch the culprits. time.” Aycliffe. Tel 01429 223861 or (01740) 657045 07983 326761. Councillor Martin, the If residents see any youths The display will be held at Mobile: 0788 172 2393 portfolio holder for Dean entering the park and causing Neville Community Centre, Bank Park, said “ It is only a trouble please contact the Neville Parade, Newton See us on the Web few weeks ago that damage local police on 0845 Aycliffe on Saturday, June 7th Our on-line copy is FERRYHILL. to the Bowls Pavilion, 6060365. from 11.00am until 4.00pm. exactly the same as ROOFING CONTRACTORS CHILTON MAN ACCUSED OF the one which drops For all aspects of roofing ASSAULTS USING A HAMMER through local doors. - New roofs - roof repairs - You can also contact slating - felt roofs etc. Local Magistrates last week occasioning actual bodily McCallum, who declined to Contact Trevor remanded a Chilton man into harm’ when he appeared enter a plea to either charge, your Chapter via the Elsdon on custody following his before the South Durham was remanded in custody by web site 01740 656619 appearance in Court in Magistrates sitting at Newton the sitting Magistrates and or mobile 0788 788 6558 connection with two serious Aycliffe. 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Ferryhill, June 6th 2008 Page 5 MAYOR’S FINAL ENGAGEMENT PROVES LAST LUCRATIVE FOR LOCAL GROUPS CHANCE The former Mayor of Ferryhill, Ken Campbell, FOR made his final presentation last week on Tuesday, May BUDDING 27th. POETS Ken had chosen the Ferryhill The closing date for the The Town Band and the Ferryhill National Poetry Anthology’s E Cafe to be the recipients Poetry Competition is of money raised by a number looming, and North East of events, including a Civic writers are being urged to Dinner, which he hosted submit their entries soon. during his mayoral year. One poet will represent each Firstly, Michelle Pickford and town in the area, and all three young people, namely winners will receive a free Joe Rothwell, aged 10, Lee copy of the anthology. Pearson, aged 10 and Jordon One overall winner will also Leighton, aged 12, gratefully receive £1,000. received the cheque for It is free to enter and poets £1,745 on behalf of the E can send up to three Cafe from Ken and his unpublished poems on any Consort, Cllr Pauline subject, (up to 20 lines and Crathorne. Cll Ken Campbell and his Consort, Cllr Pauline Crathorne, presented two ‘large’ 160 words each,) to United Bandsmen Eric Schlosser and cheques to his chosen charities. Press Ltd, Admail 3757, Steven King were delighted Ken also presented his assistance throughout his year money to his two chosen London, EC1B 1JB by June to accept their cheque for the Consort with a bouquet of in office. charities and has very much 30th. Enclose a loose stamp same amount on behalf of flowers as a small gesture of Cllr Campbell would like appreciated all of the support if you would like a reply. Ferryhill Town Band. ‘thanks’ for all of her thank all those who donated throughout the year. FERRYHILL CHURCH BEATS CYCLE YOUR WAY TO WIMBLEDON IN STRAWBERRY FITNESS County Durham Primary bicycle. STAKES! Care Trust’s public health Jim Nutt, one of the planners As usual, the arrival of the ‘Wimbledon fortnight’ is the is hosting its own Strawberry development, ‘Get Active’ of the event said, “The route month of June turns the opportunity to sample the Tea Party next week. team, working in is suitable for people and thoughts of many people to famous Wimbledon The venue for this event is partenership with Sedgefield families who are new to the forthcoming All England strawberries and cream. St. Luke’s Church in the town Borough Council, are holding cycling or perhaps returning Tennis Club Championships, Now, however, ‘Chapter’ and the Tea Party will be held a Family Health Cycle Ride. to cycling after many years. more commonly known as readers are able to steal a on Wednesday, June 11th The event is aimed at We will be following the Wimbledon. march on the tennis between 3.00pm and encouraging more people to Auckland Rail Trail, mostly One of the highlights of the afficionados as a local Church 5.00pm. cycle more often and to get off-road and very moderate families participating in a gradients. Come along and REMEMBER ROCK NIGHTS AT physical activity together. enjoy yourselves!” “Cycling for just half an hour The ride will take place on SPENNY REC AND SHILDON CIVIC? every day can provide Saturday, June 14th, from enough aerobic exercise to 10.00am and will begin at If the answer is ‘yes’, then Disco,’ return to the you’re into, and you went to make a real difference to your Jubilee Park in Spennymoor. this could be right up your Greyhound in Ferryhill Spenny Rec or Shildon Civic health,” said a spokesperson Anyone wishing to take part street! Village. in the 80’s, then pencil this for the event. in the ride or wanting to book After the 10th Anniversary The DJ’s will play classic rock night into your diary!” said a The ride will take place on bikes and helmets can contact Fancy Dress celebration went music, featuring well-known spokesperson for the event. cycle tracks, making use of the ‘Get Active’ team on so well last month, Brian and artists such as AC/DC, Entrance is free to all the National Cycle Network, 0191 5692847 and ask for Mark, also known as ‘The Whitesnake, Judas Priest, ‘rockers’ for the event, held and is led by qualified cycle Stewart or Stephen. Wall of Sound Classic Rock Journey and Deep Purple. on Saturday, June 7th from marshals. County Durham “If this is the type of music 7.30pm. PCT can also provide a S JARDINE HEPBURN limited number of bikes to DOMESTIC GAS & JOHN’S DECORATING ANNUAL ROOFING those wishing to take part CENTRAL HEATING (Time Served) SLATE, TILE AND FELT who do not own their own ROOFING, · Central Heating PAINTING ANYTHING! VINTAGE LEAD WORK, GUTTERING, · Boiler Installations THEN GIVE ME A RING! Got something REPOINTING, VELUX LIGHTS, · Gas Appliances Installed, For all your painting and RALLY REPAIR WORK. · Serviced and Repaired decorating needs. Durham County Vintage for the paper? 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I can also save money for CIS and all others who have Tax Returns to complete Page 6 Ferryhill, June 6th 2008 Letters to the Editor

This correspondent would like Councillors to clarify their position on This resident of Ferryhill feels like people who smoke got the transfer of Council housing stock...... a raw deal with the introduction of the Dear Editor, against this when it was first housing to reconsider their smoking ban last summer...... In 2005, Labour Councillor proposed. We’ve provided a opposition to the proposed Dear Editor, Mandarins to devise a less Christine Potts said, “I first class service to our privatisation of Chilton For the past 12 months, a stringent and more humane believe our council houses are tenants for years and I don’t Council Housing. large section of the public way in which to resolve this amongst the best in the see why we shouldn’t Through ‘The Chapter,” have been marginalised and particular problem. country. I opposed stock continue to do so in the could Potts and Avery clarify segregated by legislation As someone who has long transfer from day one and I future.” their positions on the current imposed upon them by an since thrown off my have seen nothing that has “I don’t believe transfer is in efforts of the Council to over-zealous ‘nanny state.’ subservience to the weed, I changed my opinion on the the best interests of railroad the residents of Discriminated against because cannot help but feel sorry for subject.” Sedgefield Borough Council Sedgefield Council Housing of their smoking habit, these today’s smokers, and the Fellow Labour Councillor, tenants.” into an unwanted Housing latter day pariahs have been treatment that they have Brian Avery added, “I voted Perhaps it is the Unitary Association? driven out of pubs and clubs received. Obliged to leave the Council salary of £22,000 per Yours Sincerely, to brave the elements in order comfort and company of the Send Your Letters to annum, (plus expenses,) J. Moffatt, to have another cigarette. bar and lounge and expel 27 Main Street, which has caused these Tennyson Road, Subsequent Chancellors have themselves from the premises Shildon, former champions of social Chilton. lined their coffers at the in order to indulge their habit. DL4 1AL smoker’s expense, in return I must, however, admire Or Email COULD YOU BENEFIT for which, they do not even them for their tenacity and [email protected] qualify for the luxury of a devotion to their habit. FROM MEDICAL roof over their heads. I also feel that these people It is our policy not to With so much emphasis on have had a raw deal from print letters that do EQUIPMENT? our politically correct society, and feel that, but for not provide a name The British Red Cross has wheelchair or walking aid can society, upon human rights, the grace of God, go I. and address so contacted ‘The Chapter’ mean the difference between what of the poor old smokers’ Yours Sincerely, please include these about their volunteer-led leading a comfortable life and human rights? Alan Holmes, Medical Loan Service. being a prisoner in their in your letter. Surely it was not beyond the Rutherford Terrace, The service provides home,” said a spokesperson imagination of our Whitehall Ferryhill. If you prefer to wheelchair hire and short- from the charity. remain anonymous, term loans of equipment, The service helps people we can withold your helping 650 people across return to their own homes FANCY A BOOGIE? details at your County Durham last year. after illness or surgery and Mainsforth and District with the return of ‘Hi-Lite’s request. “For a person with mobility promotes independence. Community Association in Disco.’ problems, having a Types of equipment provided High Street, Ferryhill, are “There will be fun, games and include wheelchairs, holding a Family Disco this prizes for all,” said a FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL backrests, bath seats, weekend on Saturday, June spokesperson for the event. 7th. Admission costs just £2.00 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF DATE FOR commodes and walking sticks and frames. The event will take place for adults and £1.00 for under THE EXERCISE OF ELECTORS’ RIGHTS. from 7.00pm to 11.30pm 18’s. ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED Equipment is usually available within 48-hours for a small 31st MARCH 2008 deposit. ESG Scrap cars Audit Commission Act 1998, Sections 15 and 16 If any ‘Chapter’ readers feel Accounts and Audit (Amendment) Regulations 2006 Interior that this service could benefit wanted (SI 2006/564) Decorating either themselves, a family Each year the Council’s Annual Return is audited and any member or a friend, contact Services £100 Paid person interested has the opportunity to inspect and make the local depot at The No job too small - copies of the Annual Return and all books, deeds, con- Bradbury Centre, 154 Competitive quotes DVLA Certificate of tracts, bills, vouchers and receipts relating to them. Newgate Street in Bishop Destruction issued This notice will be displayed from 9 June 2008 to 22 June Tel: 01325 300956 Auckland, the telephone Tel: 2008. Mobile: 07776 number for which is 01388 The records for Ferryhill Town Council are to be made 387248 0791 375 9164 451351. available between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm on The Medical loan Service are Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays) also looking to increase their J. DUNN Commencing on 23 June 2008 and ending on 18 July 2008. volunteer base to meet their HEATING AND PLUMBING SERVICES If you wish to view them, then please contact the named growing demand. If you would Combi plus five Radiators from £2300 Council representative: like to help, contact Debbie Tailor-made packages to suit Mr J R Corrigan, Executive Officer, Town Hall, Pallister on 01388 451351 Five year guarantee. Free estimates Ferryhill, Co Durham, DL17 8JL or 07734481790. Gas servicing and repairs Telephone: (01740) 652157 Landlord Certificates. Gas Safety Certificates Local Government Electors and their representatives also SUDOKU Power flush have the opportunity to question the auditor about the Here is the solution for Also bathroom and shower installations. accounts and the right to make objections to the ac- last week’s email [email protected] counts or any item in them. Written notice of an objec- Sudoku puzzle. Tel: John 0782 652 7952 01388 720009 tion must first be given to the auditor and a copy sent to Based in Chilton the Town Council. The auditor can be contacted at the address below for this purpose from the 25 July 2008 until the audit has been completed. MEIKLES SOLICITORS The Council’s audit is being conducted under the provi- 8 North Street, Market Place, Ferryhill sions of the Audit Commission Act 1998, the Accounts Telephone : 01740 652811 and Audit (Amendment) Regulations 2006 and the Audit Email : ferryhillreception@ Commission’s Code of Audit Practice. meikles-solicitors.co.uk The audit of Ferryhill Town Council is being carried FOR ALL LEGAL MATTERS out by: BDO Stoy Hayward LLP, Accident and Injury Claims – Employment Arcadia House, Maritime Walk, Ocean Village, House Sales & Purchases – Wills and Probate Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3TL Child Care Cases – Matrimonial – Crime Telephone: (023) 8088 1941 Established over 75 years

Ferryhill, June 6th 2008 Page 7 WIN A NINTENDO MAINSFORTH SINK TO TWO RUN CONSOLE DEFEAT s previously published Entry costs £1.00 for two On a superb early summer Batting first, the home side Ushaw Moor to a rather in ‘The Chapter,’ minutes play on the Wii Saturday afternoon, with the found run-scoring somewhat meagre total of 125 all out. AChilton Town game, ‘Mario and Sonic at sun beating down, Mainsforth less than easy against the Unfortunately, Mainsforth Council will be holding a Gala the Olympic Games,’ and at travelled to Ushaw Moor for visiting Mainsforth attack found the going just as Day on Saturday, July 19th 4.30pm, the player with the their latest Readers Durham and three wickets apiece for difficult as their hosts, with from 11.00am to 5.00pm on highest overall score will be County Cricket League D. Thompson, B. Yearwood only J. Sweeney with 29 Chilton Primary School field. awarded with their fixture. and J. Cavanagh restricted managing to score over 20. With an array of activities appropriate prize. With the last pair at the planned, the Council Entry forms are available LOCAL BOWLERS crease, Mainsforth required a promises the event will be a from the Town Council further three runs to win the fantastic day out for all the Offices, Chilton Primary REMAIN UNBEATEN IN match, however it was not to family. School, Ferryhill Business and be and the visitors went down There will be a console Enterprise College or LEAGUE Local bowlers from the although in last week's by two runs. competition running from alternatively, you can Ushaw Moor took the 20 11.00am to 4.00pm, where download a copy from Mainsforth Club, playing in fixtures, Mainsforth faced a the South-West Durham visit from a Cockton Hill points whilst Mainsforth's participants can win a www.chiltondurham- reward was 6 points which Nintendo DS Lite in the ‘Up tc.gov.uk. Bowling League's First (Bishop Auckland) side who Division are currently one ran them close before going served to keep them in the to and including 11 years’ You can also enter on the day. middle of the League table on category, or a Nintendo Wii For further information, of three teams who have yet down 6 – 4. to suffer defeat. In the next round of fixtures, 80 points. in the ‘’12 years plus’ contact the Town Council on The League is currently being category. 01388 721788. Mainsforth, Glenholme Mainsforth will take their from Crook and unbeaten League record to led by Shildon B.R., who boast Spennymoor's 'A' team are the Sportsfield at Shildon to a100% record, closely MAINSFORTH the three unbeaten teams, face Shildon B.R. followed by Kimblesworth VETERANS GO DOWN and Esh Winning. WHILE CHILTON MAINSFORTH EASE AWAY FROM SUFFER HEAVY BOTTOM OF TABLE WHILST CHILTON STRIDE AHEAD DEFEAT Last week's fixtures in the side winning by 75 shots to prospects of promotion to Last week's visit to the visitors by 6 points to 2. Durham and District Men's 71, with the match score Division Two currently Mainsforth Sports Complex Chilton's Veterans meanwhile Bowls League saw a closely- showing a close victory for looking good. by Bishop Auckland Veterans travelled to Durham's fought home victory against Mainsforth by 6 points to 4. RINK SCORES (Chilton for a South-West Durham Nevilles Cross for another Nevilles Cross for RINK SCORES (Mainsforth names first) : F. Thompson Veteran's Bowls League Division Two fixture. Mainsforth's bowlers and a names first) : W. Maddison 19 D. Minns 13 ; N. Parker fixture turned out to be a This was not at all a pleasant relatively simple win for 18 T. Greenhough 19 ; K. 27 D. Parkin 10 ; D. Robinson disappointing one for the trip as the home team Chilton. Weallans 16 R. Hindson 15 ; 25 R. Taylorson 16 ; W. home side. inflicted an 8 – 0 whitewash Mainsforth were trying to put K. Peters 22 I. Hudson 14 ; Henderson 13 W. Sedman 22. The Division Two match on their visitors. some daylight between them C. Higgins 19 M. Appleby 23. In the next round of fixtures, resulted in the Mainsforth Bishop Auckland now head and the bottom two teams in Meanwhile, in Division Mainsforth continue their veterans going down to their the Division Two League Division One, King George V Three, Chilton continued to fight to pull away from the table by some four points, and last year's League maintain the early season wrong end of the Division PLUMBING with Belmont, who scored Champions Leeholme, when form which has taken them One table when they travel AND HEATING their first maximum score of Nevilles Cross visited the to the top of the table when to Wingate who, last week, CORGI REGISTERED the season – 8 – 0 at Mainsforth Sports Complex. they entertained Witton suffered a defeat at the hands COMBI BOILERS - Spennymoor B, level on It turned out to be a Gilbert. of the then bottom team, 5 YEAR GUARANTEE. points with Nevilles Cross in somewhat tight contest The home side dropped only King George V. CENTRAL HEATING joint second place. SERVICING which resulted in the home two points in their 8 – 2 Chilton, meanwhile, also ALL GENUINE QUOTES victory,winning the match by have an away fixture, BEATEN, LADIES SUFFER some 21 shots – 84 – 63. travelling to Durham City to Tel Paul on This victory put Chilton eight take on Belmont who, in 07967 679998 ANOTHER DEFEAT points clear at the top of the their last game at ran FIRST CHOICE After their 4 – 0 whitewash previous Central Ladies' Division Three table, with out winners by 8 points to 2. MAINTENANCE by Brandon's Ladies at the Bowls League fixture, Chilton Based Sports Complex in their Mainsforth's Ladies were CORNER hoping for a change of K & J WINDOWS ELECTRICS fortune last week when they For all your Electrical The Wheatsheaf visited Bishop Auckland. Misted / Broken Needs Durham Road, Chilton. Sadly, it was not to be, with Double Glazed Units No job too small Replaced the home side inflicting yet Free quotations another 4 – 0 defeat on the Handles/Hinges/Locks Locked out? Tel: ENTERTAINMENT luckless ladies from Non-Destructive Entry (01740) Mainsforth who hope their Specialists season will take a turn for the 654751 Friday, 6th June 01388 774682 Part P Registered better in their next fixture. Member of the NIC EIC DAVE 07971 020 722 Mob: 0772 520 5172 KELLY See us on the Web Our on-line copy is CHILTON TOWN COUNCIL Friday 13th June Friday 20th June exactly the same as Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0EX TREVOR STEVE the one which drops SEWELL FOTHERGILL through local doors. The next meeting of the Town Council You can also contact will be held on SUNDAY LUNCHES - Excellent Value your Chapter via the Tuesday, 10th June, 2008 Served from 12 noon until 3.00pm web site at the above Office at 6.30pm Sweets always available www.thechapter.org. 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