A WHITEWASH FOR THE GIRLS SPLASH OUT Email: [email protected] D.P. EVANS & Co. Issue No 411 PLUMBING UNDER 13’S Solicitors 30 years experience FOR COMIC RELIEF FREE LEGAL SURGERY Corgi registered Town Youth Kelly’s News, were at home Carr added another just Legal Advice All aspects of plumbing work & Under 10’s, sponsored by to 21st Allstars ‘A’ team and before the break to make it Every Thursday Ferryhill heating work undertaken. Flymo, played at home to Very reasonable rates for were beaten 7-3. 4 - 1. 4.00pm to 6.00pm. condensing combi boilers. high-flying St. Francis 2000 Ferryhill’s goals were scored The second half continued Appointments available, but and Chilton www.thechapter.org No call out charges. “A” last weekend. by Alex Quinn , Benjamin the same way and Carr got not necessary. Ferryhill, March 20th, 2009 £250 Grant Available for Over 60’s by Warm Front. The away team started very Richardson and Declan his hattrick on 42 minutes 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. At the heart of this wonderful community Tel: Dave Priestman strongly and soon took the Grayson . when he cleverly lifted the Tel: 01740 657 444 Contact The Chapter at the Council Offices, . on 01740 656715 lead. The man-of-the-match ball over the ‘keeper with email:[email protected] Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 Mob 0793 157 8017 After a poor first half award went Alex Quinn. his knee. Ferryhill were 4 – 0 down. Ferryhill Under 13's, Dunlavey also claimed a In the second half, the sponsored by hattrick 5 minutes later with MODEL CITIZENS FOUR ARRESTED ON home side started with a goal Kitchens, were away to a cool finish after a great from Joshua Pearson. Eaglescliffe Elementis on pass from Callum Walton. RECEIVE AWARDS SUSPICION OF St. Francis added a late goal Sunday and took a 5th It was Carr again on 52 The Ferryhill 2000 to finish the game 5 -1 minute lead when Nathan minutes after some superb MURDER winners. Carr raced clear to slot work from Dunlavey. Committee, in partnership Police have arrested four and 27, were taken into In the friendly Ferryhill home. Eaglescliffe Carr returned the favour on with Ferryhill Town people on suspicion of custody at Police Stations in went a goal down in the first responded on 9 minutes but 55 when he provided a pin Jessica, Lily, Sophie and Charlotte had a great time Council, organised murder after a Chilton and half but equalised with a goal the Ferryhill lads were point cross for Dunlavey to raising money for charity. Ferryhill’s sixth annual resident was killed after Durham. from Niall Mawdsley, but enjoying the better grab his 4th of the game to Two ex-Ferryhill girls had a Jessica Davison, 13, Lily Good Citizenship Awards on being attacked. Although four arrests have then conceded two more to posession and always looked make it 8 - 1. splashing good time raising Grundy, 12, Sophie Mason, Saturday, March 7th, which Thirty-five year-old Andrew been made, police are still end the game 3 -1 down. in control. The lads were moving the money for comic relief last 13 and Charlotte George, 13, were presented during a Gardner was pronounced keen to hear from anyone Both goal scorers received Connor Dunlavey finished ball around well and weekend, when they did a who all live in , special event to recognise dead at his home in Arthur who can help to trace Mr the Man-of-the-match well on 27 minutes and again Dunlavey and Carr again sponsored car wash on raised £273.50 for the the outstanding actions of Street on Friday evening, Gardner’s movements for awards. a minute later after good linked well to provide Harry Saturday, March 7th. charity. the town’s residents. March 13th, at around the last two weeks before he Ferryhill Town Youth work from Carr, Jordan Robertson an opening The evening kicked off 11.30pm. died. Under 11's, sponsored by Stannard and Liam Dalglish. which he took to make it 9 A GOOD RESULT FOR with the fabulous ‘Fantasy’ Paramedics tried to revive Detective Chief Inspector - 1. Carr rounded off the entertaining the crowd him as he lay on his living Adrian Green commented, TO LET Call us on scoring 3 minutes from time FERRYHILL W.M.C. whilst the pie and peas room floor, but to no avail. “We have had a number of CHILTON with his fifth of the game Ferryhill W.M.C. played at luckily, so did the Bay Horse. supper was being prepared. It is thought that Andrew calls to the incident room 01388 775896 from a tight angle. 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All the runners for allowing use of the hall and attitude. mortem showed that Mr month, either dropping off themselves ahead, but ‘The Cat’, Michael Brown. The winner of ‘Care in the up received certificates. and providing Gardner had died from or picking up the children Community’ was presented The winner for ‘Caring for refreshments, to Reverend CORNER multiple injuries after a from school, or perhaps to Carol Serrell who the Environment’ was Lumsden for being an The White Horse ELECTRICS RONNIE HOPPER sustained assault. going to the local shops, I received the winner’s David Goundry. excellent compere for the 23 Market Street, Ferryhill For all your Electrical Needs Following enquiries, which would urge them to contact MOBILE AUTO MECHANIC certificate and £40 in Ferryhill 2000 Committee No job too small evening and to anyone else included Officers speaking to us.” Live Entertainment Marks and Spencer and Ferryhill Town Council Free quotations Clutches, M.O.T. 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Page 8 Ferryhill, March 20th, 2009 Ferryhill, March 20th, 2009 Page 1 PREVIEW SCREENING Ferryhill It’s all about local people and local events. and Chilton It’s your very own Community Newspaper OF HISTORY DVD Letters to The next meeting of the please join us,” said a Ferryhill History Society spokesperson for the Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Appreciations the Editor Mother’s Day will be an ‘open night’, Society. This correspondent writes regarding the proposed Dalkia Energy plant in Chilton..... Memoriam where there will be a special The meeting will be held on BRETT MAUGHAN MARIE WALL To my Darling Daughter DOREEN & ANTHONY preview screening of its new Wednesday, March 25th, Happy 18th Birthday, Daddy. March 22nd. SANDRA ATKINSON CHARLES Dear Editor, DOREEN CROFT local history DVD. from 7.30pm in the function arrogant and ignorant the exhibition last year, Lots of love from your beautiful Monday, March 23rd. would like to thank friends & I refer to Councillor Davies' If roses grow in Heaven, “If you have any old room at the Eldon Arms in disregard of the kind of nobody appears to be Lord please pick a bunch for me. Daughter, Ria May. Happy 50th Birthday. family for their kindness, cards & letter regarding the xxx photographs, books, Ferryhill Station. people they should be trying keeping anybody informed. Place them in my Mother’s arms Love from all of us. gifts on the occasion of our proposed plant for Chilton. x Golden Wedding. information, or would just Entry costs just £1 and to impress. Also Councillor Rob Turner And tell her they’re from me. BRETT MAUGHAN Like most interested locals like to share your memories, everyone is welcome. Davies' letter was the first 3 Meadow Dale Tell her I love her and miss her Happy 18th Birthday, Brett. I visited one of the SAN JOE GARGETT I've heard about Dalkia since Chilton. And when she turns to smile Have a good one. Happy 50th Birthday, Sis. Mr Joe Gargett & family would exhibitions and read the Place a kiss upon her cheek Lots of love, Natalie. All the very best. like to thank the Co-operative THE FINAL CURTAIN circular. I sought out the Michelle Fish J. DUNN And hold her for a while, xx Because remembering her is easy, Love, Marie, Les & the boys. Funeral Service for their care and As Sedgefield Borough of play for Sedgefield technical information from Chiropodist / HEATING & PLUMBING x support in the funeral of Mrs I do it every day, BRETT MAUGHAN Council comes to an end, Borough. This area is the libary! At the exhibition Podiatrist Corgi Registered But there’s an ache within Lily Gargett. Happy 18th Birthday. brass bands from the area will renowned for its quality of there was a questionnaire to BSc (Hons) Degree COURTNEY JAYNE Also, The Masonic & staff & all For All Boiler my heart Lots of love, celebrate with a piece of brass bands and they are very fill in on which I asked some ATKINSON the people who atended the Podiatry M.Ch.S, HPC Reg Installations, Services Because I am missing her today. Mam. music specially much part of the areas pertinent questions. At the Happy Mother’s Day. March 23rd funeral and sent cards. xx Happy 40th Birthday. Home Visits. & Repair Love Peter, Jayne & Stefan. Sweet Sixteen. It was very much appreciated. commissioned for Sedgefield history as well as its future.” time I felt the idea generally Lots of love, Happy Birthday Princess. Borough. The celebratory event will good as I could see the Mobile Free Quote Jeff, Ben, Elle, Mam, Dad & all BRETT MAUGHAN Love always, The music - ‘Sedgefield Fair’ begin at 2.00pm and will benefits and the prospect of DOREEN CROFT Happy 18th Birthday. the family. Wanted Chiropodist. from Mam, David, Ryan & Ben. commissioned by Mayor include readings of poems cheaper energy was Tel: 07826527952 Those who have a Grandma Have a great party. 01388 459150 Lots of love, xxx Cherish her with care. Dad, Sue & Ryan. xx Old Pine Furniture Purchased. John Robinson and written by written by local people about appealing. My boiler is in 07929 528509 01388 720009 For you never know xx Tel: 01388 740464 Thomas Glenndinning - will Sedgefield Borough. There is need of upgrading and their COURTNEY JAYNE the heartache HANNAH CROWTHER be played at an event to be still time to enter poems by supply would require no ATKINSON Till you see the vacant chair. BRETT MAUGHAN March 19th. Happy 16th Birthday. 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Page 2 Ferryhill, March 20th, 2009 Ferryhill, March 20th, 2009 Page 7 HAVE A COFFEE MICRO BREWERY WINS ‘BEER OF PIES & PEAS CLEVES CROSS PUPILS A Pie and Pea Supper is to be a quiz and raffle. GO GREEN FOR THE AIR THE YEAR’ AWARD be held at St Aidan’s Church Tickets are on sale now at a Green-minded pupils at A local Micro Brewery has This award follows up on the It's unique in being brewed in Chilton on Tuesday, AMBULANCE price of £3 and are available Cleves Cross Primary had the prestigious honour of ‘Ale of the Festival’ success using locally-grown hops by March 24th. from any Committee Every month, Ferryhill along, meet up with School are going eco crazy having one of its ales being by the very same tipple at some of the Surtees' regulars. The evening will kick off at member or by calling 01388 Methodist Church donates friends, have a coffee or for a new environment named ‘Beer of the Year.’ CAMRA's The brewery is now looking 7.00pm when there will also 721174. its proceeds from its Friday tea, and support, with us, Yard of Ale's ‘One Foot in Rythm & Brews beer fest, forward to its second year in project. Coffee Mornings to a local this vital service,” said a the Yard’ was voted the last September. business and is already Youngsters at the school charity. This month, the spokesperson for the winner by members of the Yard of Ale's latest beer - planning investment to help met with the Mayor of chosen organisation is The church. Wear Valley branch of The Yard Hopper - is now on sale cope with increasing Ferryhill on Friday, Air Ambulance. The event will be held Campaign for Real Ale at The Surtees Arms, demand. February 13th, when they “On March 27th we will be from 9.30am to 11.30am (CAMRA). Chilton Lane, and recently The Yard of Ale has also been were presented with litter supporting The Air where there will also be The members were asked to claimed a creditable 4th commissioned to brew a pickers which they will use Ambulance, so do come ‘nearly new’ items for sale. vote by post and name their place at Darlington special ale for The County Mother’s Day to help keep local favourite pubs and beers from CAMRA's Spring Thing Pub and Restaurant in Sunday, 22nd March greenspaces clean and tidy. around the north-east. festival, last week. Aycliffe Village. The project has also seen INTERESTED IN Make it a Mother’s Day to remember the school audit their RESEARCHING DOES YOUR COMMUNITY energy and water usage, • Flower Arrangements in a Vase take part in a regional FAMILY HISTORY? ORGANISATION NEED • Bouquets schools energy pilot and Ferryhill Mayor, Amy Patchett, with Cleves Cross • Orchid Vases promote fair trade products A free four-week family Primary School Eco Team. There are limited spaces FINANCIAL SUPPORT? • Designer Bowls through events and stalls. history taster is being held at available so anyone performance. Hughes and Mrs Foster, Does your Community Community Sector. Framework. • Chocolates As a result of the pupils’ Ferryhill Library next interested in taking part is Alison Lazenby, Head have really worked hard to Organisation work with An Annual Stakeholder “It is a fantastic opportunity • Balloons hard work they have been month. The sessions will begin asked to book a spot by teacher, said, “Our newly- get the project going. Now Children and Young People? Event is being held at Dean to find out more about • Teddies awarded both silver and on Wednesday, April 22nd, contacting the library on formed Eco team have the whole school are Do you need some money to Bank Literary Institute on Sedgefield COI and how they bronze ‘eco-schools’ awards from 10.00am to 12 noon. 01740 651236. 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