CHILTON CLUB SO NEAR FOOTIE SHORTS.... Email: [email protected] D.P. EVANS & Co. Issue No 406 PLUMBING TO FIRST LEAGUE WIN United were foiled In the Premier Division of Solicitors 30 years experience by adverse weather the Sunderland Catholic Club FREE LEGAL SURGERY Corgi registered In a Swinburne Maddison After the All Stars bounced Keys went down by 3 goals conditions in their quest to Over 40’s League recently, Legal Advice All aspects of plumbing work & Durham and District Sunday to 1 when visiting Durham heating work undertaken. back to level at 3-3, a Paul mount an assault on the Greyhound were Every Thursday Ferryhill Very reasonable rates for League game recently, Franey penalty restored the City Bede Lodge Social Club, Carcraft Durham Alliance subjected to a humiliating 4.00pm to 6.00pm. condensing combi boilers. 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W.M.C. last weekend was ran out victors by an Tel: 01740 657 444 At the heart of this wonderful community Tel: Dave Priestman / 2009 season, despite the The home side looked as A 2-2 draw away at Langley called off. outstanding 11 goals to 2. email:[email protected] Contact The Chapter at the Council Offices, . on 01740 656715 atrocious weather though they were going to Sports and Social Club in a Despite currently sitting in Meanwhile, in Division Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 Mob 0793 157 8017 conditions. take their first league win of recent league fixture means third from bottom place of Three of the Over 40’s Entertaining Houghton Mill the season when an own goal Ferryhill Surtees currently sit the Wear Valley Sunday League, West Cornforth All Stars, Chilton hit back by an All Stars defender made in 6th spot in the league’s League’s Division Two, overcame visiting British CLEVES CROSS YOUNGSTERS YOUTH AWARDS strongly after the visitors it 5-4 to the home side, Division 4. Ferryhill Celtic pulled off a Telecom by the odd goal in WIN BASKETBALL FESTIVAL DEADLINE LOOMS took an early lead, with goals however, in the dying The other Ferryhill side in good but close victory five in an exciting tussle. Cleves Cross school was one from Nicky Pickford, Dale moments of the game, All the Durham & District recently over David Morrow (2) and David With only days to go until has overcome a major of many schools in the area Taylor and Steven Quinn Stars scored their fifth to Sunday League, Ferryhill Eden Arms by 2 goals to 1, Hutchinson were on the this year’s Awards obstacle or disadvantage to who were involved in a putting the hosts into a make the final score 5-5. W.M.C., currently stand in with Peter Robson and mark for the home side who for Youth (SASY) achieve outstanding Sedgefield Primary Schools’ somewhat commanding In the league’s Division 2, 8th place in the league’s Stephen Adair netting for are currently 6th in the nominations close, there’s entrepreneurial success. Basketball Festival recently. position. Bishop Middleham Cross Premier Division. the visitors. Division Three table. still time to nominate a All categories are listed on The now annual event, or- young person that has stood the Sedgefield Borough ganised by Durham Wildcats, out in the community. Council website – FERRYHILL CONTEST SNOOKER LOCAL INTEREST was split into 7 cluster groups If you know a special person www.sedgefield.gov.uk/sasy - - Tudhoe, , who has carried out where nomination forms can COMPETITION’S LATTER STAGES IN DARTS Sunnydale, Ferryhill, volunteer work on a regular be downloaded. Ferryhill ‘A’, who are competition’s last four. ‘B’. Woodham, Sedgefield and basis, is an unsung hero or The closing date for all currently in second place in In the 3rd round of the Harry The ‘A’ team, visiting CHAMPIONSHIP Greenfield Primary Schools. who may have achieved a nominations is Friday, Division Two of the Little Memorial Pairs Coundon ‘A’, twice came Shotton Comrades in is one of the four teams still Wildcats coach, Drew particular goal in their social February 20th, 2009. Worthington C.I.U. Snooker competition, the Ferryhill from behind through Gordon Shotton Colliery will, no in with a chance of taking Matthews, visited each or sporting life, why not To discuss potential Winter League, are all set to pairing of Paul Batey and Gent and Adrian Jones before doubt, be the focus of the the title. school in Sedgefield Borough nominate them? nominations or queries battle it out for a semi-final Nigel Redfearn have been Glyn Toas clinched the attention of local darts The four teams contesting to give Years 5 and 6 a taster Other nomination relating to the awards, call place in the Worthington drawn to meet Robert points to leave the ‘A’ team aficionados later this month the competition’s semi-final session of basketball. categories include school 01388 816166 Ext 4412 or C.I.U. Team Plate. Charlton and Willie Bentham in second place in the table. as the Jonathan Ward Team stage are Shotton Comrades, Each school was then given sports teams that have done visit www.sedgefield.gov.uk/ Having fought their way to of New Durham. Entertaining , the Darts Championship reaches Pelton R.A.O.B., North the chance to take part in the well in 2008 or someone who sasy the quarter-final, the local Recent C.I.U. League ‘B’ side were grateful to its final stages. Biddick and Ferryhill, with Festival Tournaments. side now entertain Cockton Division Two fixtures saw Mark Wilson, Ian Roddam The competition’s semi- the final being played on the There were nine teams in- E CAFE RECEIVE Hill from narrow 3-2 victories for both and Stuart Roddam for finals and final will be held same evening. volved in the Ferryhill Clus- for a place in the Ferryhill ‘A’ and Ferryhill ensuring their victory. at the venue on Tuesday, ter - Cleves Cross ‘A’ and ‘B’ DONATIONS teams; Dean Bank ‘A’ and ‘B’ February 24th, and Ferryhill The winners of the X Factor said, “Well done lads and a To Advertise, teams; Chilton ‘A’ and ‘B’; competition, held at Chilton big thank you from us all.” FERRYHILL CLUB IN Ferryhill ‘A’ and ‘B’; and HALF Call us on College, chose the E Cafe in The staff and stewardess Broom Cottage Primary POOL SEMI-FINAL Ferryhill as their chosen from Chilton Club also TERM FUN 01388 775896 Schools. 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Spennymoor Pool League, A spokesperson for E Cafe them. in Shildon. experienced professional then went into a Winners’ Ferryhill ‘B’ team and Cleves The eventual winners of the are to be staged at the There was disappointment Ferryhill Black Bull visited The day begins at 10.00am DSA approved instructor whole competition were the Belmont Club. for local pool teams Spennymoor Weardale ‘A’ and finishes at 3.00pm for based in SPENNYMOOR. pupils of Cleves Cross Pri- The semi-finalists, apart recently as they suffered where they suffered an 8-2 Release the capital children aged 8 to 16. Covering BISHOP mary ‘A’ team, with from the Ferryhill team, will somewhat resounding defeats defeat. A spokesperson said, “All AUCKLAND and DURHAM. 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Page 8 Ferryhill, February 13th, 2009 Ferryhill, February 13th, 2009 Page 1 It’s all about local people and local events. FERRYHILL COLLEGE TO TAKE Ferryhill Poetry and Chilton It’s your very own Community Newspaper Poetry PART IN SCHOOLS ENGINEERING Corner CHALLENGE In Memoriam Birthdays MAN ADMITS ATTACK Corner Students from Ferryhill held at Shildon’s Each team was given a design AUNTY BEEB Business and Enterprise Locomotion Museum on brief to follow, with regards VIOLET GAMSBY CARL TWEEDY College are to take part in Thursday, February 26th, to a new road system being 09/02/08 ON PARAMEDIC Happy 16th Birthday, Son. Our Aunty Beeb duth so The ones who rule the the Grand Final of a Schools enables students to work introduced. Each team must Loving memories of a dear All our love, A Ferryhill man admitted to With regard to the attack on Foster’s solicitor explained to intend, B.B.C. Engineering Challenge, held with Industrial Mentors create a bridge, electric Mam & Grandma. Mam, Dad & Brothers. local Magistrates last week the paramedic, Mr Martin the court that the defendant Her independance to What vested interests do by Sedgefield Engineering who are volunteers from vehicle and an energy source Always in our thoughts, x that, not only did he carry stated that the injured party had a history of mental defend. prevail? Forum. the forum member to charge the batteries. Malcolm, Hazel & family. out an attack on a had been called to Foster’s health issues, always She stands aloof from Is independance now for Concerns about the negative companies. Each team’s work will then Appreciations paramedic, but that he also home after he had rung to struggling to cope when living worldly strife sale? image and perceived lack of There are five schools be assessed and scored at the BARRY DAWES made a series of ‘nuisance’ say he was hallucinating, in an unsupported THE CHAPTER And pays no heed to loss opportunities in the involved in this year’s final. would like to express its calls to both the Ambulance however, when the paramedic environment, and that drink of life. And in the end it’s your Engineering and challenge, Ferryhill, Michael Burnham, Business gratitude to Ferryhill Stage Service and the Police. and a female colleague was always at the root of the decision Manufacturing sector Woodham, Tudhoe, St Development Manager, said, Society for donating £100 to the Thirty-six-year-old Stephen arrived, Foster, who was ‘nuisance’ calls. To show no bias is her aim Who pulls the strings on sparked the idea for the John’s and Spennymoor, “We are keen to encourage running costs of our local Foster, of Coniston Road in drunk, stated that he did not He added that Foster was now Appeals for aid, she duth television? employer-led Engineering although Tudhoe and young people to pursue newspaper. Ferryhill, entered not guilty need them. The paramedics living with his mother and Thank you for your support. disdain Who’s interests does the Forum, which aims to tackle Spennymoor have joined qualifications and careers in pleas to charges of assault noticed that there were a sister in a supported And as for aid for Gaza’s Beeb relate to the issues facing the forces to create a single engineering. occasioning actual bodily number of empty cider environment. The sitting Wanted need, And who does Aunty Beeb Engineering and team. “This is the second year that harm and sending telephone bottles strewn around. Magistrates requested a full Our Aunty Beeb, she pays account to? Manufacturing sector in Sixteen students from each we have run the challenge in Old Pine Furniture Purchased. messages with intent to Foster then lunged at the pre-sentence report, with a no heed. South-West Durham. school have divided to the Sedgefield Borough Tel: 01388 740464 cause annoyance, paramedic, hitting him in the steering ranging from a The final judgement now is The challenge, which will be create four teams of four. area.” Grandad. inconvenience or needless chest and shoulder area community order to an 18- For Africa she’ll bend the due Words cannot express how much Services anxiety. Both offences were causing the man to lose his week custodial sentence. rule Do they deserve respect we love & miss you. committed in Chilton, the balance, hitting the wall and Foster will return to court for You will always live on Appeal for aid, where from you? Selling Your House? Call Me! first on August 23rd and the falling to the floor. At this in our hearts. sentencing on February 26th. tyrants rule Do vested interests now Guaranteed Offer in 24 Hours! Happy Valentine’s Day. second between July 31st and point, Foster went to his But Gaza is a different tale reveal Letters to the Editor Can buy when all else Love always, Daniel, Shay, August 23rd of last year. pocket, telling the pair that Where Jewish interests do has failed! Got something Their independance is not Mackenzie & Grandma Shirley. Mr Blair Martin, appearing they had better leave as he This correspondent writes regarding the policing pledge published in the Mark 01388 722208. for the paper? prevail. real? on behalf of the Crown had a knife. The injured By Alan S. Holmes, last issue of The Chapter... Birthday Memories Prosecution Service, told the Save Money on all of your paramedic tried to stop Email us at It makes one wonder who Rutherford Terrace, Dear Editor, spend 80% of their time in hanging around the streets, Utility Bills, including Gas, court that Foster made 37 Foster and a tussle ensued. can be CLIFF LAMB thechapter Ferryhill. With reference to the scooters and cars racing up Electricity, nuisance calls, most of which In conclusion, Mr Martin our area improving our February 11th. Home Phone, were when he was in a added that the paramedic had @talk21.com Policing Pledge Promises to quality of life and reducing and down our neighbourhood How could we forget In last week’s issue of The Chapter we printed a poem Broadband & Mobile. Improve Ferryhill article in crime. which all of the past Police your Birthday. drunken state. torn a muscle in his shoulder. Get 5% discount on your written by a Ferryhill resident that had been selected to Issue 403, dated January policies for the area said they Marian & family. Miss you. Well, to be honest, putting shopping and petrol too! be featured in a United Press Ltd poetry anthology. 23rd. would erradicate. x CLASSIFIED Ferryhill against the rest of Web : www.cheaputils.co.uk This week, we have another succesful candidate, ex- Chief Constable, Jon the country we do not have We have had the above JOHN’S DECORATING Tel : 07590 815145. ADVERTS Chilton resident, Vince Elsbury...... Stoddart, pledges visible a great deal of serious crime problems here for years, (Time Served) Policing Teams and positive here, what we do have is a nothing has changed all we For just 35p per word you can PAINTING ANYTHING! MOVING A THING? STREETS OF MY VILLAGE action in Ferryhill Area. He lot of anti-social behaviour get are promises! send a special message to a THEN GIVE ME A RING! Call Phil. From £9.50. 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It has been way to mark any occasion Can Chilton Labour phone John on Ferryhill 2 Bed House to Rent Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. Keats Bricks and mortar abolished. the Labour Party on out- proved that regular Police that will be seen in no less Councillors Christine Potts (01740) 657191 Gordon Terrace, Ferryhill OCCASION: (Please tick) Going to Boycott’s shop to Apologies those not had a sleazing the Tories. This is patrols work, especially in £400 pcm than 8,000 homes. or 0775 983 8076 buy sweets. and Brian Avery clarify an some achievement. The the Chilton Lane / Station Contact 01740 651604 For just £5 you can make the Birthday Obituary mention issue regarding their support British electorate now know area where there are the message extra special by Anniversary For Sale Eden, Dale, Oswald and For they have not escaped of the council housing stock that the Labour Party have problems mentioned. JOHN A MARTIN adding a photograph of your Birth To Let Denebridge Row, my attention. 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Mail To [email protected] Tel: 01388 811855 Page 2 Ferryhill, February 13th, 2009 Ferryhill, February 13th, 2009 Page 7 HAVE A GREAT SPLASH OUT WITH FREE ENTRY W.I. LADIES ENJOY TENIELLE RETURNS TO GALA In 2007, Ferryhill girl NIGHT OUT! TO ALL POOLS ACROSS MONTHLY MEETING Tenielle Walmsley became At a meeting of the Ferryhill session of Beetle, which was the youngest member of the Village Women’s Institute won by Mrs Kisby. Mrs cast of ‘Seussical the Musical’ On the day that the new recently, a talk was given by Chaplin became the winner at the Gala Theatre in Unitary Authority in Mrs Nora Fisher, entitled ‘3 of a competition which Durham. County Durham is Paces Behind.’ involved squeezing 53 items During February half-term launched, a new swimming “It was a most interesting into a matchbox. The W.I. she will celebrate another initiative will also be making insight into her hectic year members are now looking first, with Spennymoor waves. as Mayoress of Durham forward to their next Youth Theatre Group. From April 1st, all ten public City,” said one enthusiastic meeting, when their The youngster’s hard work swimming pools across member. Afterwards, the Methodist Minister, will be and commitment have been County Durham will offer ladies enjoyed a noisy the guest speaker. rewarded with her first free swimming to anyone Principal role, in the under the age of 18 as well YOU HEARD IT company’s production of as to anyone over the age of ‘the world’s favourite 60. HERE FIRST! musical,’ Les Miserables So, if you haven’t been Durham Wildcats have just extremely impressed with (School Edition) at the Gala. down to your local pool for arranged a major coup for Spennymoor’s facilities. A scene from The New Yorker’s new production. She plays the young a while, here is the best Spennymoor and contacted The event is to take place on Eponine, daughter to the The New Yorkers are The group will be raising excuse you’ll get to go and The Chapter to inform our the 7th, 8th and 9th of April. infamous innkeepers, the Lilly Williams, aged 3, and her grandad, Geoff Wilson, performing their new spring money for The Great North give it a try! readers first. The Wildcats will let The Thenardiers, who ill-treat the love swimming together at Spennymoor Leisure Centre – production, ‘It’s a Great Air Ambulance on the night. The ambitious scheme is The Wildcats announced Chapter know more details as heroine, Cosette. and soon they can do it for free. 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Page 6 Ferryhill, February 13th, 2009 Ferryhill, February 13th, 2009 Page 3 COUNCIL DECISIONS THREATEN ADJOURNMENT CYCLE YOUR WAY TO HEALTH SANCTUARY SAYS County Durham Primary weekly recreational rides an activity which can be fun ‘THANKS’ CLOSURE OF LOCAL IN ALLEGED Care Trust’s public health and encourage regular and full of health benefits. DRINK-DRIVE CASE development ‘Get Active’ cyclists to help others “The event is suitable for RESTAURANT team, working in enjoy their passion by people who are new to The Royal Palace Chinese The case involving a Chilton A167 road in Chilton on partnership with Sedgefield becoming leaders or cycling or perhaps wish to Restaurant at the Fox and man, who is accused of an January 28th. Following a Borough Council, is holding marshals for beginners return to cycling after some Hounds Inn at Kirk offence of drink-driving, was breath test, Rigney was found an Open Day on March 5th, groups. years away”. Merrington may be forced to last week adjourned for seven to have 57 microgrammes of from 10.00am to 1.00pm, “Cycling for just half an Jim Nutt says of the close due the Local Council days by local Magistrates. alcohol in 100 millilitres of to promote cycling as part hour every day can provide initiative, “We have in Planning Department Thirty-eight-year-old Adam breath, the legal limit being of a more healthy lifestyle. enough aerobic exercise to place a network of twelve requiring the business to Rigney, of Hillside Bungalows, 35 microgrammes. Everyone is invited to go make a real difference to Walking for Health Groups, remove a storage unit. was due to answer a charge of The case was due to return to along to the Bowls Pavilion your health,” said a from which everyone taking Restaurant and pub owner, driving with excess alcohol, the Newton Aycliffe court on in Jubilee Park, spokesperson for the event. part seems to enjoy the Billy Lau, explains “We have having been arrested on the February 11th. Spennymoor, to talk to the The ride will make use of health benefits. Cycling can a 20ft steel storage container cycle leaders about the nearby Auckland Walk be an equally rewarding and next to our main kitchen ARREST WARRANT opportunities for all ages, railway path and will be led enjoyable way to exercise. which houses our chest from 7 to 70, no matter by qualified cycle marshals. The friendly social freezers and food supplies. ISSUED FOR DEAN what their ability. County Durham PCT can environment and meeting Two representatives from Kays Hill The external walls of the Those attending will hear provide cycles for anyone new people can all Animal Sanctuary. container have been BANK MAN about how to join and enjoy who does not have one but contribute towards a Kays Hill Animal Sanctuary potential new homes for pleasantly cladded with When a Dean Bank man failed Fosters lager valued at £5, friendly rides on attractive wishes to take part. All healthier lifestyle. held a collection day on our many residents.” The Fox and Hounds at Kirk Merrington. stained wood and further to appear before local theft of a Wii game worth countryside lanes and paths. cyclists are required to wear “Why not come along on Thursday, January 22nd, in The store would also like to hidden from view with the formal order to remove the This is not the first time that Magistrates last week to £29.99 and theft of a digital The aim of the event is to a helmet and the PCT can March 5th to find out how the foyer of Spennymoor’s thank customers for help of trees and bushes. unit by February 10th. the business has had a run in answer his bail, a warrant for photo frame valued at £24.99. encourage residents to take also provide one if required. you might become Asda store. supporting Kays Hill, as well “It is hardly noticeable, but Without this storage area, it with the planning department. his arrest was issued. All four offences are alleged up healthier lifestyles, Anyone needing a bike involved, enjoy a short ride A spokesperson for the as two other animal one neighbour complained will not be possible to operate Shortly after the smoking ban Twenty-year-old Adam James to have been committed at the encourage those recovering should ring to book one of about one hour, and have sanctuary said, “We would charities who also benefited before the works were effectively therefore I will came into force, a smoking Ryder, of Rennie Street, was B&M Bargains store in from illness to get back to prior to the event as a pleasant chat over a nice like to thank Asda for from visiting the store, completed, and the planning have no option but to either shelter was erected at the rear due to appear in connection Ferryhill, the first two on fitness, encourage beginners numbers are limited. cuppa or warm soup.” allowing us in store. Their namely the PDSA and Stray department has since make extensive costly of the building. Retrospective with charges of theft of a successive days in early or those wishing to return Steven Hart, ‘Get Active’ Anyone wanting to take staff were so friendly and Aid. continued to pursue the changes or close the planning was refused by the bottle of vodka valued at January and the latter two in to cycling to be more Facilitator for the public part in the ride or to book customers were so generous. For more information about matter stating it required restaurant; either way it will Council and an order was made £3.99, theft of 8 cans of early November, 2008. physically active, increase health and health bikes and helmets can donating pet food. Having the sanctuary and the planning permission, but also be too time and cost to have the shelter removed. the awareness of development team, said, contact Steven Hart on the chance to meet and talk animals there, visit kayshill- stating that it would consuming, so much so that On another occasion, Mr Lau VALENTINEíS QUIZ opportunities and help “Cycle rides help people 0191 5692847 or Jim Nutt to the public is a very sanctuary.com or contact nevertheless, not be granted I have made the decision to was formally cautioned for JUST FOR FUN develop cycling groups for come together and join in on 01388 816166. essential part of getting Kevin on 01388 834996. anyway. leave the business allowing the pruning of a tree “I have now been given the altogether.” in the pub’s beer garden. 1: Valentine’s Day is said to pounds do people in the UK PANCAKES AND SONG CONGRATULATIONS PAUL RELPH Mr Lau further comments be named after what? spend on flowers every “To be perfectly frank, the 2: What are girls traditionally Valentine’s Day? 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