Email: [email protected] EVANS & Co. Issue No 391 HEATING AND Solicitors PLUMBING CORGI REGISTERED FREE LEGAL SURGERY NO CALL OUT CHARGE Legal Advice GAS SERVICING & Every Thursday REPAIRS Ferryhill and LANDLORD CP12'S 4.00pm to 6.00pm. SAMEDAY SERVICE Appointments available, but Chilton www.thechapter.org WHEN POSSIBLE, Phone Paul on not necessary. Ferryhill, October 24th 2008 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. At the heart of this wonderful community 07967 679998 Tel: 01740 657 444 FIRST CHOICE Contact The Chapter at the Council Offices, Shildon. email:[email protected] MAINTENANCE Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 Chilton Based REMEMBER, REMEMBER, E-CAFÉ MEMBERS KEEP IT SAFE! ENJOY OUTWARD It’s almost that time of year again, and Sedgefield BOUND COURSE 7.30pm. Admission is 50p with Community Safety Ferryhill Town Council have sessions being open to everyone Partnership are encouraging expressed their congratulations aged 8 years and above. Ferryhill and Chilton to members of the Town’s E-Café, DJ mixing lessons are the latest residents to make sure their who recently attended an outward activity to be arranged at the E- Bonfire Night is a safe one. bound course at Weardale House. Megan Bell, Jordon Holmes, Café. Eight sessions have been Fireworks and bonfires are Michael Benson, Mathew organised to take place on great fun, but they can also Benson, Drew Seymour, Lee Monday nights, the first of which be extremely dangerous and Pearson, Brett Lee, Josh was held on Monday, October injure, or even kill, thousands Hammond, Joe Rothwell, Issac 20th, and proved to be a huge of people every year. The Pearson and Alfie Willetts all hit with the young people. DJ Partnership is therefore successfully completed the Sessions are free to all young asking that residents attend a outward bound activity weekend people who want to attend. professionally organised in September. Members of the E-Café have also firework display, where they Youth workers supervising the recently released a Recipe Book, can enjoy the event in safety. course said, “The young people compiled during E-Café The Partnership is also attending the outward bound Cookery sessions. The book, asking that the public be extra course demonstrated great skill, which contains fun recipes vigilant at this time of year, determination, bravery and will for all the family, costs as not surprisingly, it is one power by achieving all challenges £2.00 and is available from of the busiest times for the put before them. We can’t praise the E-Café, Ferryhill Town Fire and Rescue Service. them enough. Their behaviour, Hall and will also be on sale Residents can help by manners and ability to work as a throughout the Town’s reporting illegal bonfires and team was outstanding. The Christmas Fayre event, rubbish to Sedgefield Borough Remember, sparklers can burn, never give them to young people should be taking place on Friday, Council or the Fire and Rescue unsupervised children. extremely proud of themselves, November 28th. All Service, who will do their best “We want people to enjoy professionaly organised they are a credit to their parents.” proceeds raised from the sale to quickly remove it. Bonfire Night in the safest display.” The E-Café, which organises a of books will go towards Michael Dunn, Fire and environment possible. The “The public can also play variety of activities for young organising future activities Rescue Service District safest way to protect your their part by keeping their people is open every Monday to and trips for young people, Manager for Sedgefield, said, family is to attend a wheelie-bin within the Thursday night from 5.00pm to throughout the coming year. boundary of their property until the day of collection Release the capital and by reporting illegal bonfires, rubbish and from your house! abandoned vehicles to Sedgefield Borough Council BLP Property Management are on 01388 816166.” Residents should also be currently purchasing houses in the vigilant about the sale of area. We can complete purchases in as fireworks to anyone who is under the age of eighteen and little as 10 days and are willing to rent should report any concerns the property back to you if required. to Trading Standards on 0191 3834240. Bishop Auckland Fireworks Display will be taking place on Tuesday, November 4th, at the Rugby Club in the town. The funfair will get underway at 5.30pm, with the bonfire being lit at 7.00pm and the fireworks commencing at around 7.20pm. The event at Newton Aycliife is being held on the traditional night for fireworks displays, November 5th, in the grounds of the Oakleaf Sports There are absolutely no fees! Complex from 7.00pm, where there will also be a funfair. Also on Wednesday, November 5th, is Call BLP now on 01388 810500 for Spennymoor’s display, which will be held at High Whitworth Football a free, no obligation chat. Field in Carr Lane, opposite Jubilee Park, from 7.00pm. IN FULL COLOUR ON THE WEB: See us at www.thechapter.org Ferryhill, October 24th 2008 Page 1 Ferryhill It’s all about local people and local events. and Chilton It’s your very own Community Newspaper In Memoriam Anniversaries Appreciations POLICE APPEAL BEATRICE HARGREAVES Congratulations CHURCH FUNDS RAISED AFTER HIT AND RUN Always remembered. PATRICIA & GARY Police are appealing for It is believed a Transit type October 20th, 2007. On your 25th information after a man from van hit the man before Rob, Lydia, Gary, Pat, Debra Wedding Anniversary. and Gareth. Love from Mam and Dad. the Ferryhill area was the driving off toward xx x victim of a hit and run. Hartlepool. The 45 year old was riding a The man was taken to BEATRICE HARGREAVES motorcycle when the incident hospital with a fractured leg (Nee Brown) happened on the A689 where his condition was ALLAN & MARY Died a year ago. STRANGE’S roundabout. described as stable. You will never be forgotten. Ruby Wedding Fancy Dress Always in our thoughts, Party raised £455 for Ferryhill Dear Cousin. AUTUMN FAYRE - Methodist Church in memory of From all the Browns and Mary’s Mam, Ethel Maddison. families. BE THERE OR BE Mary and Allan would like to thank family and friends for Birthdays PATRICIA & GARY SQUARE! Happy 25th making their day very special Gorgeous cakes to tempt us Try the raffle, say hello to Wedding Anniversary, and for their generosity. ALICE BLACKETT Mam and Dad. all, Tombolas, toys and a me! October 23rd. Loadsa love always, Wanted great book stall. Make it a date, please say Happy 13th Birthday to a Debra and Gareth. Christmas presents to save us you’ll come, special Daughter. xxx Old Pine Furniture Purchased. money, (this credit crunch There’ll be a warm welcome Lots of love, Tel: 01388 740464 Mam and Alfie. will not be funny!) to everyone, at Ferryhill Just Married xxx To Let Games, plus laughter, a cup Methodist Church, Saturday, of tea? November 1st from 11.00am. DEBORAH & ALAN GARY DEAN BANK JOHNSON Happy 40th Birthday, Gary. Newton Street ACTIVITIES FOR THE Love Anita. (Not in demolition area) Nice, Spacious, 2 Bed House. GARY DG, GCH, In Good Condition. OVER 50’S Happy Birthday, Dad. £60 wk. St. Luke’s Church Hall in Dance. Love Gary and Connor. Phone 07760 225555 Church Lane, Ferryhill, have “Everyone is most some fun Age Concern welcome,” said an organiser Happy 16th Birthday activities for the Over 50’s. of the events. CHANTELLE LAYFIELD W.I. EVENT October 27th On Mondays, keep fit and The Women’s Institute at P.J.R. Lots of love, from Mam, Dad, have some fun with excercise PLASTERING Chelsea, Miles, Gran and Congratulations on your Kirk Merrington are holding to music, from 11.00am to Granda Healey. Wedding in Florida a Musical Evening in the 12 noon in the Gart All aspects of Plastering on October 2nd, 2008. village Community Hall on Community Room. Re-skims & Rendering MARY HUGHES Lots of love, Tuesday, October 28th from Mam, Dad, Kate, Paul, Linda, From 1.00pm to 3.00pm Clean Service October 21st. 7.00pm. every Tuesday and Thursday, Happy 60th Birthday. Bev and Brian. Quality Workmanship Admission costs just 40p and enjoy live music and a game Love Clive. xxx Very Reasonable Rates refreshments will be available. of bingo at the Ferryhill Tea No Job too Small MARY HUGHES MJH Plastering Phone for a Happy 60th Birthday. WHIST DRIVE No Job too Big or Small. Love from all the family. FREE quote St, Michael’s Church in from 2.00pm in the Village Free Estimates. LAURA GILLHAM Bishop Middleham is holding Hall in Bishop Middleham. Call Michael on 01388 775275 October 30th. a Rainbow Whist and Admission costs £1.50 which 07831553613 0781 357 1929 Happy 13th. Domino Drive on Saturday, includes refreshments. Lots of love, October 25th. There is also a raflle and all Mam, Dad and Kieran. xx The event will take place proceeds are in aid of church Keith McLean funds. Joiner and Builder TOMMERS TACKLE WALTONS “Everyone is most Loft Conversions, & SUPPLIES welcome,” said an organiser READY MIXED CONCRETE Fitted Kitchens, Roofing, Next to Ferryhill Station of the event. 01740 657334 WMC (Ex Betting Shop) All types of Building Tel: 07515 695 434 R.A Work. G & C A WALTON GRAND OPENING 30 years experience DIY & DELIVERY TRADE SERVICE Monday 27th October MEETING 01740 651629 SELF The next meeting of the COLLECTION For All Fishing Tackle, 0771 875 4249 Live Bait & Accessories Broom Road Residents’ Chilton Lane Quarry, Ferryhill Open Mon - Sat Association will be taking Station, Co.Durham, DL17 0BH 9.00am - 5.00pm place on Monday, October 27th, from 6.30pm in FERRYHILL CATHOLIC CLUB J.