Published at: Friday 13th April 2012 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 568 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] Grease is the word Time to turn to 101

Police in are using Durham Constabulary's non- Durham and Darlington. tubs of special security emergency phone number Local callers using this marking grease as part of - 101 – will be the only number will receive a the continuing campaign number for people in the message advising them to against metal thieves. region to call as from this use 101. In recent weeks there have week. Chief Superintendent been several reports of The new national non-emer- John Bell, head of Durham burglars entering the rear gency number went live in Constabulary's Response yards or gardens of houses Durham in December 2011. Command, said, “101 is in the area and stealing It automatically connects already proving popular brass or copper taps, callers to their nearest for providing people with earthing wire and anything force, but includes options quick, direct access to their else with a metal content. for four other neighbouring nearest police force. For some time officers have forces. “Our response times remain been using ‘SmartWater’, The aim is to have a single high and we want this to a colourless liquid with non-emergency number for continue, so the more a unique chemical code the police which is easy people who use 101 the to treat suitable items. to remember and make it better. Using 101 will enable SmartWater is visible only simpler for the public to us to continue to provide an under ultra-violet light and PCSO Laura Denathorn and local resident Allan Cox. contact the police in non- effective policing service is almost impossible to emergency situations. to the people of County wash off skin or clothing. marking grease, a dark gel metal theft has become a Durham's previous number – Durham and Darlington.” It means anyone caught by which is applied using a huge problem in the last 0845 60 60 365, which dates 101 is for non-emergen- the police bearing traces of brush. few years,” said PCSO Laura back to 2003 - has now been cy calls only – people the fluid can be linked to If a thief handles marked Denathorn. switched off. Any callers should still dial 999 in an the house, or commercial goods, SelectaDNA grease “We have had a number of will receive a message emergency. premises at which it was instantly transfers onto very successful operations advising them to hang up In addition to 101, a new SMS applied. their hands and clothing. It which have helped cut the and ring 101. text service is going live. Police are now offering can then be scanned using number of thefts, but there Although the alterna- People can text 86101 for residents a further measure UV detection equipment are still too many instances tive number - 0345 60 60 advice, information, to to take in securing their in the same way as of thieves going into 365 - will still operate, it report minor crime and property. They have bought SmartWater. people’s yards and gardens is tailored towards people ask to be contacted by an quantities of SelectaDNA “As most people are aware, and literally helping calling from outside County officer. themselves to anything which is not nailed down. “The DNA grease is a DenhamFields relatively inexpensive way Rear Commercial Street, Ferryhill Station, DL17 ODF of marking property and MOT CENTRE spring is especially suited for All classes of MOT undertaken including scooters, use outdoors. We have motorbikes, trikes, 3 wheelers, cars, vans (including also issued residents with class 5) mini bus, motor homes & limousines clean stickers and notices high- We now supply and fit all makes of tyres lighting the fact it has been for cars, motorbikes, vans etc hoover 8kg 1400spin used, and these also act Wheel tracking & alignment, Repairs, Services, Private & as a strong deterrent to Commercial Vehicles, Auto Electrician, Competitive Price, washing machine Quality Workmanship, State of the Art Diagnostics Machine thieves,” she said. 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Stephen Turner 11-4-91 Gary and Lisa would like to thank relatives and friends Happy 21st who joined them for their Birthday Son wedding celebrations and Lots of love on your 18th made it such a special Happy 16th Birthday occasion. Also a big thank 21! you for all the lovely cards Lots of Lots, and gifts. To Bethanie Love, Mum xxx Nana & Uncle Lee Love always, Mary, Jack & Molly xx Lots of love & kisses, Mam Services xx Sarah Deary MOVING A THING? Matthew Wilson From £12.50. Call Phil. Ruby Tuesday 12-4-12 13th April 16-4-96 Phone 01325 321084 Happy 18th Happy 21st Birthday Sarah or 07790 509 925 Bethanie Henderson Birthday Matthew Love you loads 14-4-94 Atlas Disco / Karaoke To Bethanie Reliability guaranteed 07943 511 095 Lots of Love, Love from, From Mam, Michael, Discuss any of the stories or Michael & Gemma Mam, Steve, 18! Nana & Granda xxx articles from The Chapter at Lots of love, The North East Forum Kaiden www.neforum2.co.uk/smf Matthew Wilson Carpet Fitter & Happy 18th Vinyl Specialist Tel: 01325 307 935 Happy Birthday Advertise in Birthday Matthew Eric Temperley Mob: 07946 435 177 11-4-12 The Chapter Happy 65th Birthday 16! Lots of Love, Classifieds cost 35p Call Jeff on From Grandma & Grandad per word + £6 for an Love, optional photograph Granda Alex, 01388 775896 Call 01388 775 896 Uncle Ian Love and best wishes, & family 0790 999 2731 From Jean, Derek & family for details Page 2 Friday 13th April 2012 Issue 568 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Town turns out to opening of Post Office take no new look Ladder Centre action after probe

An investigation, following had his contract terminated. the closure of Ferryhill Councillor Farry claimed Station Post Office after an that the action was taken audit, is not expected to over a “transactional result in any further action. dispute.” Post Office Ltd has powers A Post Office spokesperson of prosecution and can, said: “The investigation is where appropriate, pursue complete and we apologise criminal matters indepen- to customers for any in- dently of police. convenience this may have The Post Office was closed caused.” on January 4th when The Post Office was the former temporary reopened, with a new sub- postmaster and current postmaster in place, on local councillor, David Farry, January 13th. Family history society meeting

Cleveland North Yorkshire History Sources”. & South Durham Family Everyone is welcome to History Society’s next attend the meetings, which meeting will take place are usually on the third on Monday, 16th April at Monday of the month. Ceddesfeld Hall, , More information is from 7.45pm. available by calling 01740 Linda Powell will give a talk 620367 or by visiting the on the subject of “Green society’s website at www. Howards Regiment & family sedgefieldfamilyhistory.org.uk. Former Sunderland footballer Gary Bennett opens the remodelled gardens at Ferryhill Ladder Centre, watched on by the community and dignitaries.

Residents of Ferryhill came encourage healthy eating, “We are delighted to be Enchantments have decided to close our Ferryhill out in their droves last sensory planting as well as able to support such an shop on Saturday 21 April 2012. week to celebrate the new new signage, seating and excellent facility and hope Although our shop will close, our aim is to continue to look community centre. car parking facilities. the gardens will encourage provide a flower delivery service to all of our Ferryhill The remodelled gardens Veronica Birchall, more people to visit the customers. All orders will be prepared and delivered from at Ferryhill Ladder Centre treasurer for the Ladder centre and take advantage our Sedgefield shop by: were officially opened Centre, said: “The work of the different services • the same experienced helpful and friendly florists, by former Sunderland has created an oasis in the they offer.” • using the same high quality flowers footballer, Gary Bennett, centre of Ferryhill which The centre provides • even the phone number and delivery charges will alongside chief executive will become a place to a range of community remain the same. of homes and communities enjoy and chill out. services including a job We will be launching our new online shop within the next organisation Colin Steel, “It was always something I club, support for drug few weeks, and will offer a discount to all of our existing chair of livin’s board Ian envisaged when we set out and alcohol misuse, customers. Youll and regional director our very first business plan financial advice, a credit Many prices will be reduced during our final 2 weeks. of Mears, Colin Middlemas. – somewhere people could union, adult education Please call in to see what we have to offer. Over the past twelve come and feel safe whilst and training. Children’s Enchantments. Gordon Terrace, Ferryhill. Tel: 01740 650100 months the three organi- enjoying the great outside. activities and groups for sations have worked in Somewhere people could both younger children partnership to consult with come and chat. and older youths are also residents about the future “Never in my wildest available. of the gardens and over dreams did I think it could The centre, in Coniston The Worx £90,000 has been invested ever look this beautiful Road, Ferryhill, is open HAIR - BEAUTY - TANNING - TONING by livin to transform the and spacious.” from 9am to 5pm Monday 5 Cobblers Hall Road, . (01325 308860) Free Car Parking centre’s facilities. Colin Steel, chief executive to Friday, but youth groups 9 Main Street, Ferryhill. (01740 652006) The work, which was carried for livin, said: “The Ladder take place up until 8pm on Find us on Facebook; TheworxHairbeautytanning out by Mears and funded by Centre is a really important an evening and from 9am livin, includes the creation building and the work they to 12noon on Saturdays. BODYSHAPER VIBRO PLATES of a new natural play area do benefits many people For more information visit alongside growing plots to living in our community. ferryhillladdercentre.co.uk. £2.50 FOR 10 MINS £20 FOR 180 MINS S.O.S. Plumbing & SPECIAL OFFER Heating Services KS Building Services Handyman available 180 mins on Vibro & - Gas safe registered We specialise in all your 100 mins on sunbed £30 - Installation & Servicing Painting & Decorating Most household tasks carried out requirements. (usually £40, save £10) - Burst Pipes & Drains unblocked Painting - Flat pack assembly Also all aspects of Joinery includ- - Kitchens, Bathrooms, Tiling, - Cookers / COMBI Boilers ing kitchens, tiling and laminate FAST TANNING SUNBEDS - Bathroom Suites & Showers flooring. Fencing and Guttering. Garden Maintenance, BUY 100 MINS GET 25 MINS FREE -Free Estimates & advice Free Estimates No job too small (Not in conjunction with any other offers, valid 1st - 31st March 2012) TEL: Stephen No Job Too Small on 07748481544 44 Years Experience Competitive rates or 01740 655031 01740 651778 Tel John: 01740 655101 Tel: (01740) 652006 07931 801103 9 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL www.sos-plumbing-heating.co.uk 0779 657 5166 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 568 Friday 13th April 2012 Page 3 Join the Chapter coach trip to pter yhill a Ferr h Chester and Chester Zoo hilt o n C & C

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Ferryhill Methodist Church tombola, raffle, cake stall, Terry Vickers - a 52-year- ring about five inches below looked the same colour as a are hosting a ‘Special Spring bottle stall and bric-a-brac. old retired engineer, from the surface, said that it was Stella can. Coffee Morning’ on Friday, ‘Come along and enjoy Chilton, was delighted to his first major find in 37 “When I cleared the dirt off 13th April from 9.30am to an extra special coffee,’ discover that his first major years of pursuing his hobby. it I realised it was a ring. 11.30am. suggested one of the metal-detecting find was Mr Tweddle told a Coroner’s “And I thought it might be The morning will include a organisers. not, as he first thought, a Court hearing that an Roman because the gold standard beer can ring pull, expert at the British was a buttery colour.” but instead proved to be a Museum has confirmed Mr Vickers added that he gold Roman ring. that the ring was made of hoped his find would end up History society meet Mr Vickers found the object gold and dates from around in a local museum. while surveying fields the Third Century. Durham Coroner Mr Tweddle said: every month owned by farmer, Anthony Coroner Andrew Tweddle “It makes rather a pleasant Wilson, near . has declared that the find change to deal with a Bishop Middleham Local This month, Mrs DuMughn If the ring, which is is treasure. matter like this. History Society hold is talking about the history currently with the British Afterwards Mr Vickers said: “Most people who come to meetings at the Village Hall of Durham Cathedral. Museum, is sold, Mr Vickers “At first I didn’t realise it my court are not particu- on the second Friday of ‘New members are always and Mr Wilson will share the was a ring. larly happy about why they every month at 7pm. welcome’ said a spokesman. proceeds. “I thought it was a ring pull are here. A treasure inquest Mr Vickers, who found the off an empty lager can - it is a bit of light relief.” Race night for strays

The White Horse in Ferryhill between 4pm and 7pm Village Voices add to Village will play host to the and will be followed by a Supporters of Stray and Karaoke. thousands raised for Kyran Abandoned Dogs (SoSAD) The event is being held on Sunday 22nd April as the in association with Stray As reported in issue 566 of past their twenties. Further fundraising projects charity holds a Race Night Action for Dogs (www.stray- The Chapter last month, The Kyran Richmond Fund included a masquerade ball to raise funds to help the action.com) the Ferryhill-based choir, has been set up to look at Headlam Hall last month stray and abandoned dogs Readers can find out more Village Voices (ViVo!) have after Kyran’s future needs which raised over £3,500 of County Durham and the about the SoSAD charity at been busy raising money for and the ViVo choir recently for both Kyran’s Fund and surrounding areas. their website: www.sosad. The Kyran Richmond Trust. added their voices to the the Batten Disease Family The event will take place co.uk. Eight-year-old Kyran is fundraising message. Association. a local boy from Chilton The choir’s recent concert Ferryhill Business and who suffers from the rare at Ferryhill Methodist Enterprise College, where Donation for nervous system condition, Church raised £150 for the Kyran’s brother, 13-year-old juvenile Batten disease. Trust Fund. Cameron, is a pupil raised Freeman Hospital Over time, the disease Kyran’s mother, Debbie, over £660 for the fund. leads to progressive mental said: “It means a lot to all of Sam Etherington, 12, is The Dreame Fund charity carry on the wonderful impairment, worsening the fundraising committee on the school council and at Freeman Hospital work they do while helping seizures, and progressive and Kyran’s family. explained that: “We agreed Newcastle will benefit from others with life threatening loss of sight, speech and “The support is amazing. to do that instead of Sport £1,000 which was donated illnesses. motor skills. Batten Disease The money will really help Relief on March 16 so we from family and friends in Angela’s family expressed is a life limiting disease; us and, importantly, it is could help a good cause memory of Angela Strange. the hope that no family sufferers are unlikely to live raising awareness.” that is local.” Angela was a patient on would need to use the the critical care unit for service but are comforted a short while before she that the money has gone sadly passed away on 21st toward an excellent course, W. BURDESS JD PLASTERING J. DUNN February. should that need ever arise. HEATING & PLUMBING ELECTRICS Time served This money will go to A spokesperson offered ‘a Gas Safe Registered help the staff training and very big thank you to you Domestic and 10 Years Experience For All Boiler equipment to help them all for your kind donations.’ Commercial Free Quotes or Advice All aspects of Installations All aspects of plastering / rendering Services & work Competitive Rates Part P Registered Member of the Repairs NIC EIC No job too big or small Telephone Free Quote Ring Jonathon on (01740) 657045 Tel: 07826527952 FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL Mobile: 0788 172 2393 07595 395 303 01388 720009 APRIL MEETINGS *Ferryhill 2000 Committee Wednesday 18th April 2012 Chat A Box Coffee Shop BLINDS FACTORY SHOP At 6pm in Ferryhill Town Hall 12 Darlington Rd, Ferryhill Measure & Fitting **Town Council 01740 656 546 FREE Wednesday 18th April 2012 at 7pm Week 4 Offer buy direct from the FREE factory and save £££’s In Ferryhill Town Hall Any 2 meals 4 **Finance Committee £5.00 HOME SELECTION SERVICE Wednesday 18th April 2012 at 6pm Sit in or takeaway Phone the North East’s original master blind maker With this voucher In Ferryhill Town Hall Open Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 *Members of the public are invited to participate in these meetings Tuesday - Saturday, 9-2 1 Brighouse Court, Newton Aycliffe Ind. Park. **Members of the public may attend these meetings Free wi-fi for all customers Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Come and try us Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 568 Friday 13th April 2012 Page 5 More shop thefts Where did you get that hat?

Kirsty Hutchinson was admitted the offences. again before magistrates The court heard that a at Newton Aycliffe to face pre-sentence report was three more charges of shop “in the pipeline” for the theft. defendant, as a result of The 24-year-old, of other recent shop thefts, Bertha Street, Ferryhill, and therefore matters pleaded guilty to stealing were adjourned to align three scented candles with them. (value £8.97) from Pound Hutchinson was released Stretcher, an Airwick on conditional bail, to Freshmatic (value £5.99) return to the court on 26th and three bottles of April. perfume (value £118) from In the meantime she is Boots, on 22nd March in subject to a residency Newton Aycliffe. order, banned from Miss Hutchinson had been entering Asda Stores stopped by a security guard in and outside of Boots, then and from arrested and interviewed the shopping precinct in by police, during which she Newton Aycliffe. Warrants issued

The Clerk to the Court charge that on 5th March he Pupils at Broom Cottages Primary and Nursery School held their annual Easter Bonnet at Newton Aycliffe told entered Allison’s Butchers Parade and Egg Decorating Competition. Standards were extremely high again this year magistrates that several as a trespasser and stole a and this made judging very difficult. Winners were chosen from each phase and were defendants had failed to cash tin and its contents of awarded Easter Eggs for their efforts. All entrants received runners up prizes. turn up at court and that £300 and a second charge she intended to request that on 21st March he stole of them that warrants for baby milk valued at £10.39 arrest be issued. from the Co-op in Ferryhill. This week in History Amongst the defendants Pre-hearing conditions who had not, at that point, prevent the defendant from appeared was John George entering any retail premises Kinsella, of Bessemer in Ferryhill, other than the 12 April 1606 13 April 1111 14 April 1828 Street, Ferryhill. chemist in which to collect The 43-year-old faces a methadone. The Union Flag was adopted as Henry V was crowned Noah Webster copy- the flag of Great Britain. Holy Roman Emperor. righted the first edition Call queue criticised of his dictionary.

Durham County Council is are sorry that customers facing continued criticism are experiencing problems that residents are spending with our telephone April 1923 April 2007 April 1397 hours trying to get through systems. 15 16 17 to speak to its staff on the “We have recently expe- telephone, only to be met rienced a high number of Insulin became generally Virginia Tech massacre: Geoffrey Chaucer told the with a message stating that calls due, in part, to the available for use by The deadliest spree Canterbury Tales for the first because of a high volume introduction of alternate of calls their call is unable weekly collections of people with diabetes. killing in modern time at the court of Richard II. to be answered. waste and recycling, a high American history. Donna Stewart, a business volume of queries following development manager the delivery of council tax with Sedgefield Citizens bills across the county, as “People can also find “The Looking Local service telephone.” Advice Bureau, said: “It’s well as a high number of out information about allows information to be Regarding the benefits a nightmare for our clients benefits inquiries. services by visiting our accessed via a television backlog, a spokeswoman to get through and it is “We are monitoring call access points and local in- set and there is also a added that it had almost probably worse than it was waiting times and have formation can be found by “contact us” form available been cleared and there had last year. maximised the use of putting a postcode into the on the website as an alter- been “significant improve- Terry Collins, corporate resources by increasing My Durham section of the native way to contact the ments” with the majority director for neighbour- staffing levels to address council’s website, durham. council, other than visiting of new claims received hood services, said: “We the demand. gov.uk. an access point or by since January. AIDING YOU MOBILITY L & L Roofing Services House To Let Garden Cutz Church Street, Shildon New Roofs, Tiling, Slating, Felt Roofs, ABTEC Roof Repairs, Chimney Repairs 2 Bedroom in • PATIO CONSTRUCTION. Caring for all your GAS & ELECTRICAL & Pointing, Lead Work, Lanark Terrace • FENCING. mobility needs Dry Ridge & Verge, Soffits, • ROTARY CLEANING To celebrate our 1st year • Combi boilers • Bathrooms Ferryhill 10% off with this advert • Re wires • Showers Fascias, Guttering DG GCH & SEALING OF PATIOS, Now Open: • Fuse boxes • Lighting 35 years experience, easy parking PAVING & DRIVEWAYS. Tues & Thur: 9.30am - 2.30pm free estimates • WALLING/BRICK WORK. Ring Neil on All work guaranteed. £350 pcm Fri - Sat: 9.30am - 12.30pm Free no obligation quotation 01388 776157 01388 Tel: 01740 653750 Contact or advice please call 07940 584642 776665 Mobile: 07970 381075 07912 555 736 01388 812886 or 07967 431821 Page 6 Friday 13th April 2012 Issue 568 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Alice celebrates 102nd birthday Poetry Corner

Ferryhill By Vince Elsbury, ex-Chilton

A place once of three cinemas Ranch, Pavilion and Gaiety All ages going, between 8 and 80

Ferryhill once of many pubs Second home, of many miners pushing tubs Now only Post Boy, Greyhound, Black Bull and White Horse Then on Fridays, the market of course

Now betting shops, Corals and Ladbrokes Punters betting on horses Up and down country at different courses

Dean Bank and Mainsforth pits Once employing men Back in the 40s and 50s then Remembrance Sunday the bugle plays Every year on that special day

Then down the bank at Ferryhill Station Trains taking passengers across the nation 102-year-old Alice Skene is presented with a bouquet of flowers by Chilton Town Also the Swan pub, by the line Councillor, Maureen Errington, on the occasion of her birthday. Engines and trains passing by in time Rail station, now sadly closed down Chilton Town Councillor Hospital in Durham City. Warren and daughter-in- The nearest being at Durham town Maureen Errington was She married Stephen law, Alicia, who live in proud to present a lovely Skene on 3rd September Ferryhill. She has two Remember school pantomimes bouquet of flowers on 1939, the day WWII was grandchildren who are At the Miner’s Welfare Institute Tuesday 10th April to declared. Stephen, who both solicitors. Kids in school plays looking cute Alice Skene from Guardian passed away at the age In her early days Alice Sadly electrical firm Neecol and Co-op store Care Nursing Home in of 86, was in the Navy as played tennis and loved Are both there no more. Chilton, on her achieving a Gunnery Officer during her swimming and later in the remarkable age of 102 the War. life she liked to play golf. years. In 1947 he opened a She also adored reading. She was born in 1910 solicitors practice in Remarkably, Alice was in Chopwell, Blaydon. Ferryhill called Lodge & still in her own home in Ferryhill Six plant sale Her mother died when Meikle, later becoming Bishop Auckland when she she was young and she Meikles, which is still in was 99 years-old. The Ferryhill Six are holding reasonable prices,” said a attended boarding school the village today. She moved to Guardian a Plant Sale on Saturday member of the group. in Keswick in the Lake The couple lived in Care Nursing Home in 21st April at the entrance to The sale will begin at 10am District. Kensington Gardens in Chilton in February 2010 Cleves Court estate, Ferryhill. and all profits will go to Alice trained to become Ferryhill, later moving where she celebrated her “There will be a good the South Durham Family a physiotherapist in to Durham then Bishop special occasion with a choice of plants at Refuge unit. Liverpool, working at both Auckland. tea party for family and Dryburn and the County Alice has one son, friends in the home. Jackie’s Tots 2 Teens Childminding Services Ferryhill EVANS & Co. Gary Simpson Solicitors Jackie I’Anson Roofing Painting & Decorating Registered Childminder, 15 years + childcare Contractors LTD FREE LEGAL SURGERY Legal Advice All aspects of decorating, experience. Fully qualified. Qualifications available For all aspects of roofing on request. OFSTED Registered. Formerly from - New roofs - roof repairs - Every Thursday internal & external Ferryhill Pre-school (Ferryhill Leisure Centre) slating - felt roofs etc. 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Paper hanging ------Contact Trevor Elsdon on Appointments available, Full and part time places are available immediately 01740 656619 but not necessary. Fully insured 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. For further information, or to register your child: Over 35 years experience or mobile Tel: 01740 657 444 Phone Jackie on 01740 655310 0788 788 6558 email:[email protected] tel: 07894 731 605 Mobile on 07765 691786

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Appleby takes Dynamos to Saints ready for final the Fair In a midweek clash, Pacman combine to create Ferryhill Saints entertained a great chance for Andrew Washington Lambton Arms Agar who was unlucky to and were distinctly out see his shot creep wide of of sorts in a very scrappy the post. first half, possibly feeling At the other end, Saints the effects of their heroic ’keeper Troy Race made effort in the league cup sure the score remained semi final a couple of days level until half-time. before. During the break, Saints Yet it was Saints that broke manager, Lee Jewett, asked the deadlock 10 minutes for more from his players into the game when a Paul and that’s exactly what he Robson long throw was got. flipped on by David Tate Saints dominated the and finished at the far post second half from the off by Pacman. and the breakthrough came But the lead only lasted five from a Paul Robson long minutes when Washington throw, which was headed broke away to fire home home by the talented Shane from close range. Todd. Ferryhill continued to Ferryhill were now in total struggle to get into their control with Tony Morgan Ferryhill Dynamos are celebrating after winning promotion on the last day of the season. stride, but just before half and Martin Reid dominating time Shane Todd scored the centre of midfield. Phil Appleby took the precise Dale Aunger cross. possession but it was with a bullet header at Saints were rewarded with Legion Dynamos to the The Lampers equalised who took the initiative and the far post to make the 10 minutes to go with their promotion Fair with a late fifteen minutes later and scored following a quick half time score 2 - 1 to the second, an outrageous 35 bullet header. the first half ended 1-1. counter attack. Saints. yard lob over the Sherburn The right-back secured his The Dynamos midfield had Ten minutes before time After the break the Saints keeper by the hard working team’s ascent into Division been bolstered by serving Dynamos, Phil Appleby, extended their lead when Pacman. Three by earning a 2-2 draw Royal Signals Army Officer, connected with swerving a mix-up in the Washington The important promotion against Kelloe Davy Lamp. Jason Leary. His Sandhurst Callum Walton cross to defence allowed Kruger to clash ended 2-0, which puts It was the last game of trained leadership skills equalise and end the game run through and put the the Saints in the driving the season and Dynamos were very much in evidence 2-2. ball into the empty net. seat for their 3rd promotion prolific teenage striker, on the pitch. Walton received the man-of With only minutes to go, in three years. Man-of-the- Vinny Gash, notched a The second half started with -the-match award for a Washington made it a tense match was the outstanding ‘poacher’s tap in from a both teams enjoying good superb performance. finish when they grabbed Nicky Patterson. their second, but there was Saints’ home league game to be no come back and on Tuesday 10th is followed the match ended 3 - 2 to by the League Cup Final Station in good form with the Saints for three more against Durham Premiership important points. Man-of- leaders, Pelton on Friday the-match was Shane Todd. 13th. The final takes place semi final looming On sunday the Saints were at Durham City’s home at home to second place ground near Soccer Arena Ferryhill Station WMC Station are at home on support and help us reach Sherburn. The first 20 (DH1 1GG, for satnavs). won again 2-1 with goals Thursday evening, with a the final,’ was the rallying minutes were a tense affair Kick-off is at 7.30pm and coming from Brett Maughan 6pm kick off and at home call from Station’s joint with neither side able to a Saints spokesman asked and Billy Snaith, who also again on Sunday with a managers, Gaff and Stiffy, get on top. for as many supporters as picked up man of match in 10.30am kick off in the cup who are very pleased with On 25 minutes a great move possible to make their way what was an all round team semi-final. the team’s performances on the right hand side to the final to cheer on the performance. ‘Come and show your over the last four games. saw John Paul Poulter and team.

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