Published at: Friday 30th May 2014 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 677 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] School celebrates 50th Volunteers needed anniversary with top award for new food bank

Chiton Town Council are unknown where it will looking into setting up a based or when it would new foodbank after the be set up or start running. need for one was raised Vicky Nelson, clerical by the Citizens Advice officer at Chilton Town Bureau. Council said, “The Town In the UK there are an in- Council could not run the creasing number of people service but are looking going hungry everyday for for volunteers who could reasons ranging from re- operate the service and dundancy to receiving an hand out the food. We unexpected bill, or simply have a list of nine people by being on a low income. so far but we would like Along with rising costs of to enlist a few more”. food and fuel, combined Currently the nearest with static income, foodbank to Chilton is at high unemployment and St. Luke’s Church in Fer- changes to benefits, ryhill. people are finding them- For further information, selves in crisis. or to express an interest The scheme is still in the as a volunteer, call into early stages of planning Chilton Town Council or Pupils from Business and Enterprise College with their Outstanding Achieve- and it is currently telephone 01388 721788. ment Award.

Ferryhill Business and the well-respected Special- the school is in the top Enterprise College (FBEC) ist Schools and Academies 5% in England for improv- Find us on Facebook at is about to start its 50th Trust. ing students’ GCSEs and facebook.com/ Anniversary celebra- The award, which was comes hot on the heels of ferryhillandchiltonchapter tions with an Outstanding presented to students record English GCSE results Achievement Award from last week, recognises that received in January. Headteacher, Kevin FERRYHILL’S ONLY OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS Brennan said, ‘It is a real S-CARS LTD (OPTOMETRIST) privilege to be nomi- : 01388 811 855 nated by the SSAT and is : 0191 377 0236 Over 70 just reward for all of the hard work from staff and Dealer level diagnostic on years in DESIGNER students over the last few Audi, VW, Seat & Skoda FRAMES years. The school is going Service & Repair on from strength to strength all makes and models business AVAILABLE at the moment, not only • Complete family eyecare service. Air Con Service £48 • Free eye test for everyone achieving excellent GCSE MOTs £40 aged 60 years and over, results, but also record (even if employed) student attendance”. 4-5 Post Office Street, Spennymoor children under 16 years 19 Blackgate, Coxhoe (under 19 if in full time Head of English, Nicola education) and people on Anderson added, “We are www.s-cars.co.uk benefits. • Fast efficient friendly immensely proud of all service. GREAT our students as they have • 2 pairs for £75. SERVICE worked exceptionally hard • Re-glaze your existing ON YOUR Hackworth frames (don’t throw them again this year, with almost away!) DOORSTEP IN Accounting Limited FERRYHILL all groups attending extra • Children’s spectacles lessons after school and 8G Hackworth Industrial Park, Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 1HF FREE with NHS voucher. NEW PATIENTS some even at weekends • Comprehensive spectacle repair Flexible accounting package for you and your business service. ALWAYS and during holidays. 76% of • Prescription sunglasses • Old specs donated to third world WELCOME. students at the school have - Monthly Accounts - Bookkeeping - Payroll - VAT - countries - PLEASE BRING THEM IN. NHS AND PRIVATE already achieved an A* - C Annual Returns - Self-Assessment - Tax Planning ...... grade, compared to only For a free friendly no obligation chat to assess your needs A FULL RANGE OF CASES AND EYECARE PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE IN STORE 69% nationally and we will Contact Shaun or David be pushing hard to hit the B. OLIVER OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN 80% A*-C standard over the Tel: 01388 548049 27 Road, Ferryhill. TEL: 01740 651 248 next few weeks!” Email: [email protected]

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All about local people ...

In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Anniversaries

Ellen Trotter Tamara Jade Bowron Zak Strange Zak Strange Ruby Anniversary 31.5.03 Have a great 18th 26.05.2001 26.05.2001 May 31st Forever in our hearts Stephenson 18! Congratulations Chris and Ann, Laurie & family All our love Barry on your 40th xx Ste, Charlene and Karl xx

Birthdays Lots of love from Mam, Adam, Anya, Ayla, Baby Albi, Jessica, David and Little Lucy Steven Holmes Enjoy your weekend away 2.6.84 xxxx Becky Moody Happy Birthday! Happy 13th Birthday! 2nd June 13 TEEN!

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Police are appealing for injuries. The other two sus- witnesses following a dis- tained facial injuries. turbance outside the White Two men, aged 19 and Horse public house in Fer- 24 from Ferryhill, were ryhill on the evening of arrested in relation to the Saturday 17th May. incident and bailed pending Officers responded to further enquiries. reports of a fight involving Anyone who witnessed the what was described as a disturbance or has infor- large number of people at mation that might assist around 10.40pm on Market officers with their enquir- Street. ies is asked to contact Three people were taken the Spennymoor or Crook to hospital following the serious crime team on 101, incident, with one person or call Crimestoppers anon- being treated for head ymously on 0800 555 111.

Councillor Elizabeth Bruce presenting cheques to Christine Potts, Mr D Morley and Mrs F Beattie. Crime writer gets During the last Civic year The local NSPCC was the Group along with Mr D the Mayor of Chilton, Coun- main charity to benefit and Morley, who accepted a three book deal cillor Elizabeth Bruce and Mrs F Beattie accepted a cheque for £100 on behalf her Consort, Councillor Alan cheque for £850 on their of the new Beavers group, Bruce, hosted a number of behalf. Councillor Bruce which is to start later this Howard Linskey, 45, a book that is snapped up fundraising events which chose to donate the rest year. formerly of Bishop Mid- by a big publisher and for raised a total of £1,700 for of the money to projects Both Elizabeth and Alan dleham has signed a three- me that long-held dream their chosen charities. within Chilton. Councillor would like to express their book deal to create a new is now a reality. It doesn’t On Friday 23rd May Council- Christine Potts accepted a sincere thanks to everyone crime series for publishing get any bigger or more lor Elizabeth Bruce officially cheque for £750 on behalf who supported them in their giants Penguin Random iconic than Penguin books. presented the cheques. of the Friends of the Park efforts throughout the year. House Books. I’m absolutely thrilled To date the writer has to be joining them. I’m three North-East gangster really looking forward to NEED A VAN? JOHN’S DECORATING ANDREW HEAVISIDE (Time Served) novels set in Newcastle working on the new series entitled, The Dead, The and finding out where the JOHN’S VAN PAINTING ANYTHING! EPS Drop and The Damage, characters will go next.” LIGHT REMOVALS THEN GIVE ME A RING! All Electrical and Plastering featuring gangster David The first book of the Anything moved For all your painting and decorating needs. Work carried out in your Blake. new trilogy, provisionally from £10 No job too small home. Clean, Friendly, Mr Linskey said, “Every entitled Death Knocks, is Licensed Waste Special rates for O.A.P’s Reliable service, customer author dreams of writing set to be released in 2015. Carrier For a free estimate satisfaction no.1 priority. phone John on Ferryhill 01388 818286 (01740) 657191 07733 555 330 07914 032280 or 0775 983 8076 01740 656 356 Advertise in FULL COLOUR in The Chapter! NEIL MEIKLES SOLICITORS Contact Jeff Ridley for details on ELECTRICAL 8 North Street, Market Place, Ferryhill Fuse Boxes Telephone : 01740 652811 01388 775896 (Upgrades & Repairs) Email : ferryhillreception@ or 0790 999 2731 Safety Inspections meikles-solicitors.co.uk Electric Showers FOR ALL LEGAL MATTERS Emergency Call Outs Accident and Injury Claims – Employment THE WORX Hair - Beauty - Tanning Ring Neil on: House Sales & Purchases – Wills and Probate 5 Cobblers Hall, . (01325) 308860 01388 776 665 Child Care Cases – Matrimonial – Crime 9 Main Street, Ferryhill. (1740) 652006 07913 975 189 [email protected] Established over 75 years SUMMER OFFERS GELISH - HUGE CHOICE OF COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM GELISH FINGERS & GELISH TOES £25 NAIL EXTENSIONS, Clear or French White Tip & EYELASH EXTENSIONS £32 S CRABTREE SPRAY TAN & EYELASH EXTENSIONS £20 No 1 LOCAL APPLIANCE Digital Aerials Fitted SPRAY TAN & NAIL EXTENSIONS, Clear or French White Tip £27 SPRAY TAN & GELISH fingers or toes £20 REPAIR CENTRE Digi Aerials ILAH HIGH DEFINITION BROWS DAB Ilah BROWS TO GO, brows shaped & Ilah Mineral Brow Powder Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, applied, lasts one application £8 Sky Ilah RED CARPET BROWS, brows shaped by waxing, threading, Cooking, Dishwashing & Vacuums plucking, longer lasting brown tint applied, Ilah Mineral Brow Powder Freesat Applied, Powder lasts one application, tint fades after approx 1 week. No Hidden Charges. £25. Skin test needed 24 hrs prior to treatment. Highly qualified Engineers to WAXING No Extra For Cable Used. your door FREE OF CHARGE HALF LEG, BIKINI & UNDERARM £23 I Will Beat Any FULL LEG, BIKINI & UNDERARM £29 Tel: 01388 777353 / 01388 778556 Written Quote, Plus EYEPACK A&R ELECTRICS GROUP EYEBROW WAX, EYEBROW TINT & EYELASH TINT £16 Network Your House Dermalogica Facials & Massage & Tune In Express Facial & Back Massage (40mins) £27 Ferryhill based The Dermalogica Facial (30mins) £24 Luxury Dermalogica Facial (50mins) £30 0797 997 1541 Not in conjunction with any other offer. Expires 31.08.14 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 677 Friday 30th May 2014 Page 3 Reach for the Sky New Mayor for Ferryhill

An intrepid mother of two added, “We all know and her nephew, from Fer- people who have been ryhill, are taking to the sky affected by cancer and for a charity dive. Nathan and Rhys were Vicky Hodgson and Nathan really good mates. Wall will face their fears “This is something we’ve and jump from a plane on always wanted to do and 1st June. we thought it would be a Their daring challenge good way to raise money won’t be a moment of and awareness for the madness but a much more Teenage Cancer Trust”. personal connection. The Vicky and Nathan are dynamic duo are raising hoping the challenge will money for the Teenage raise over £1,000 for the Cancer Trust in memory charity. of Rhys Wayman, who lost Anyone who would like to his battle with cancer in sponsor them should visit August 2012 aged just 15. www.justgiving.com/na- Nathan said Rhys is their than-wall, or text VHNW97 main inspiration and Vicky and the amount to 70070.

Mayor Ken Campbell hands over the Chain of Office to newly elected Councillor Ferryhill Village WI Pauline Crathorne.

At Ferryhill Town Council’s lived in Ferryhill nearly all year in office, including a On Wednesday evening, 7th be held in the Community AGM on Wednesday 21st of her life. She was married Charity Dinner and a Carol May, members and guests Centre on Wednesday 4th May, Councillor Pauline for 43 years before being Service at St Luke’s Church. of the Ferryhill Village WI June when the speaker will Crathorne was elected made a widow, and she “Please read the Ferryhill were entertained by the be Ingrid Kilner, who will Mayor of Ferryhill and has a son, a daughter and Chapter and notice-boards Bell Ringers. be talking about ‘A year Councillor Ken Campbell 3 grandchildren. around the town for details “What a fantastic show, behind the veil’. was elected Deputy Mayor. In her Mayoral year Paul- of these events,” said a and what very talented Members are reminded this As well as being a Town ine’s main focus will be on spokesperson. ladies they are” said a is an open night and there Councillor, Pauline is also the young people of Fer- Pauline is looking forward spokesperson. will also be a faith supper, a Durham County Council- ryhill, and for that reason to working for and rep- Julie Jenkins also sold so all donations will be lor. This is the first time she will be raising funds for resenting the people of some of her jewellery and greatly appreciated. Pauline has been Mayor of Ferryhill Girl Guides and Ferryhill throughout the a great night was had by “Everyone will be made Ferryhill. Ferryhill Town Youth F.C. year, and also meeting new all. very welcome” continued Born in Stephenson Street The Mayor will hold various people from around County Their next meeting will the spokesperson. in Dean Bank, Pauline has events throughout her Durham. Council AGM Royal record marks tree

Residents are invited to Chilton Workingmen’s Club planting success Chilton Town Council’s (Lounge), from 6.30pm – Annual General meeting 7.30pm. Tea and coffee will on Thursday 29th May at be available. The planting of nearly generous funding from the as well as being a lasting 260,000 trees in County Landfill Communities Fund legacy for future genera- Durham to celebrate the and the Forestry Commis- tions. I am delighted that L & L Roofing Services KS Building Services Queen’s Diamond Jubilee sion, and leased to the the massive contributions New Roofs, Slating, We specialise in all your has been marked by the Woodland Trust. of everyone involved have Tiling, Felt Roofs etc. Painting & Decorating Woodland Trust. More than one hundred been recognised.” requirements. schools Also all aspects of Joinery includ- A special limited edition Sara Lyons, development For all your roofing ing kitchens, tiling and laminate commemorative book, were involved with the officer for the Woodland flooring. Fencing and Guttering. needs known as the Royal Record, tree planting and naming Trust, said, “What was so Free Estimates which outlines the creation the new sites. There were inspiring was the enthu- Contact Lee No Job Too Small of ten new woodlands and also several community siasm of the Council and 44 Years Experience some 331 acres of open events for people to take the willingness to work Mobile: 07970 381075 01740 651778 space, has been given to part. together in true partner- 07931 801103 Home: 01740 653750 Durham County Council. The Royal Record present- ship. Durham’s residents The Jubilee Woods project, ed by the Woodland Trust, will reap the benefits of run by the Woodland marks the major role of these young woods for BLINDS FACTORY SHOP Trust, saw six million new Durham County Council in years to come.” www.siestablinds.com trees planted in the UK. the Jubilee Woods project The Trust recently an- County Durham created and the successful contri- nounced plans to com- Measure & Fitting the biggest area of new butions from schools and memorate the First World FREE the community. buy direct from the woodland in the country War centenary in a similar £££’s along with new hedgerows Cllr Neil Foster, Cabinet fashion, creating four FREE factory and save and wetlands, including at member for economic re- new woods across the UK. HOME SELECTION SERVICE Low Hill Farm, near Fer- generation, said, “Creating People in the North East ryhill. so much woodland, open are able to apply for free Phone the North East’s original master blind maker The woodlands were space and wildlife habitats trees to plant as part of Siesta Blinds on 01740 623333 created on land surplus to is a wonderful achieve- the project. Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU requirement by Durham ment and provides huge Find out more at wood- Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds County Council, with areas for everyone to enjoy landtrust.org.uk/FWW. Page 4 Friday 30th May 2014 Issue 677 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Branch managers complete The Big Walk for charity Poetry Corner Negative Synergy

It’s all too easy to criticise China’s one-child-only policy But given our state of social funding Should we adopt this maligned controversy…?

When subject to close scrutiny What seems draconian and imposed Has arguably been given careful thought Considered, calmly and composed.

Exceptions were rationally introduced - Minorities, rural communities and twins exempt One can see the logic in her thinking Perhaps not so worthy of our contempt.

As our front-line services feel the strain Of an expanding population There comes a point when it must be addressed Lloyds branch managers David Holt and Steven Webster, completed The Big Walk for Amidst widespread condemnation. the Alzheimer’s Society. Acknowledging the need for this social Staff from local branches Stanley, Chester-le-Street, between Durham City and reform of Lloyds Bank have Durham, Spennymoor, , all for a It’s perhaps better developed through recently taken part in a Bishop Auckland, Dar- good cause. co-operation week-long fund raising lington, Stockton, Cat- The next day Neil Rather than the alternative be introduced: event for the Alzheimer’s terick Garrison, Yarm, Shotton, manager at The imposition of legislation. Society and Alzheimer’s Marton, Guisborough Bishop Auckland, accom- Scotland entitled, ‘The and Middlesbrough. panied by cashier Brian Big Walk for Dementia’. On Wednesday 21st May Tock, walked from Bishop Given the fabric of our social services From Monday 19th May it was the turn of local Auckland to Darlington. Wears tattered under the strain until Friday 23rd May, branch managers David Dementia is a condition Population control - introduced ‘sensitively’ Lloyds Bank employees in Holt, manager at Durham which affects 800,000 Better than the alternative – the region walked in stages and Steve Webster, a Fer- people across the UK and radical and insane! from to Hartle- ryhill resident and manager is not curable. To make a pool. at Spennymoor, to put donation just text TALK50 Branches taking part in their best foot forward and followed by the donation By C R Lee, Chilton the scheme were Consett, walk the 12 mile stretch amount to 70070.

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Police had received more fundraising for Guide Dogs collection from you. him from contacting his ex- The group then decided than 60 call-outs all girlfriend. He breached it a they would go to another relating to Fairhurst and second time and assaulted home, but Fairhurst still his former girlfriend during Car & Bike Meeting her and a police officer on pursued them. their relationship. Thursday 8th May. When Sergeant Clare Har- Andrew Clinton, mitigating, Magistrates from Newton greaves was called in, and said Fairhurst admitted to A Classic Car and Bike food available from Moe’s Aycliffe heard that his ex- tried to arrest him, he breaching the restraining Meeting will be taking Muncher. girlfriend was in a pub in punched her in the face order a second time, as- place on Friday evening, “Everyone is welcome to Ferryhill when Fairhurst before slipping from his saulting his ex-girlfriend 30th May, from 5.30pm come along” said a spokes- approached her. 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Local leagues, competitions and events... Knock-out football competition Mainsforth Cricket and family fun day On Monday 19th May Mains- bowlers, restricted Bishops forth club’s under 15 side to 37 runs for 7 wickets to were host to local rivals record an easy victory and Tudhoe in a league cup tie. finish off a remarkable 3 Tudhoe batted first and days for the club juniors. the home side’s bowlers The senior 1st XI travelled restricted them to 66 for 9 to league title challengers wickets in their 20 overs. Esh Winning on Bank holiday Daniel Smith was the pick Monday. of the Mainsforth bowlers The strong Esh team batted with figures of 3 wickets for first and declared their a meagre 2 runs. In reply innings with 201 runs on the Mainsforth batsman run the board for the loss of target was reached in only 9 wickets. Mainsforth’s 13 overs, to set up a semi- reply started well but after final match against Langley Nawaz was caught on the Park on Thursday 29th May boundary for 52, a draw at Mainsforth. The under seemed likely. However the Youth Teams in the Ferryhill Annual Knockout Football Competition. 18’s, the following night at late loss of 3 quick wickets Shildon, turned in a good saw the last two Mainsforth The second Ferryhill prised of youth teams from successful youth football performance to record a batsman at the crease. In Knockout Football Com- throughout the local area competition. victory and maintain their a nail biting finish the ev- petition and Family Fun with the winners of the “This is the second Annual winning start to the season. ergreen Nigel Milner held Day, organised by Ferryhill competition being 21st All Ferryhill Knockout Football Wednesday night saw the his nerve and with support Town Council in conjunc- Stars with St Francis filling Competition and Family under 13’s at home to Bishop from Curtis Bihari they tion with the Ferryhill 2000 the runner’s up position. Fun Day and it has been an Auckland. Winning the toss earned a very creditable Committee and the Fer- A spokesman for the Fer- amazing event. It is fan- and batting first the home draw with the score on 165 ryhill Town Youth FC, was ryhill Town Youth FC said, tastic that so many young side amassed 164 runs for for 9 wickets. held on Sunday 11th May. “Despite the slightly in- footballers throughout the the loss of only 2 wickets. The 1st XI are in cup action There was a fun fair, craft clement weather, the event North East have gathered Three Mainsforth batsman at home to Ryhope on and tombola stalls, puppet was well attended and a together to show their (Zak Strange, Nathan Friday 30th May (6pm), and show, free face painting and very special thank you goes support for this event and it Dawson and Lewis Jowett) are also at home to Tudhoe various refreshments for all to Rita and Dave Foster and is hoped that this event will retired unbeaten after (1.30pm) the following day visitors to the event. The the committee of the FTY become even more success- reaching the maximum 30 in a Durham Cricket League football competition com- FC who organised this most ful in future years.” runs. In reply the Mainsforth 1st Division Fixture.

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Steetley Dolomite Limited is the only UK supplier of high quality burnt dolomite products to the Steel and Glass manufacturing industries in the United Kingdom. They operate from two sites, Whitwell in the Midlands and Thrislington Works near Ferryhill in County Durham. An opportunity has arisen at the Thrislington Works for an individual to undertake a modern apprenticeship as an Electrical Engineering Technician leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation.

This is an ideal opportunity for persons interested in developing a variety of technical skills, across a broad range of Electrical & Instru- mentation engineering practices which will include installation, commissioning, calibration and testing of a wide variety of equipment. Maintenance engineering together with fault finding skills would also be a key component in this role which would include aspects of computer control and environmental monitoring management systems.

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The apprenticeship is over four years starting in September 2014 and open to all aged 16 and over

Motivation, enthusiasm, aptitude, excellent interpersonal skills and a keen interest in engineering will be key features of the selection process

Attendance at a local college on day release basis leading to recognised qualifications over the four year period is required.

Apply in writing with a CV to

Mr M Harman Works Manager Steetley Dolomite Limited West Cornforth Ferryhill Co. Durham DL17 9EY Page 8 Friday 30th May 2014 Issue 677 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter