Published at: Friday 20th May 2011 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 522 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] Peter hands over cheques to Proposed wind farm worthy causes south of Chilton

The Mayor of , Energy giant E.On is visual impact on our local Councillor Peter Atkinson, currently in the process landscape. made his final presentation of testing land south of MP Phil Wilson on Thursday 12th May. Chilton for suitability to wants to get to the bottom When Peter began his build a wind farm consisting of the situation, by seeing year in office as Mayor of of between 25 and 45 just how much residents Ferryhill he chose to raise turbines. would benefit from the money for the Royal British The proposed site is within farm, and whether the Legion and following a a mile of Chilton and impact to our landscape is suggestion from Jeff at , covering justifiable. the Chapter, Peter also land either side of the He said, “The Prime decided to raised funds for A1 close to Woodham, Minister said that the in- a little girl from Ferryhill, Bradbury, Mordon and stallation of wind farms Nicole Agar. At just a few Preston-le-Skerne. should lead to financial gain months old, Nicole was A farm of more than 26 for the area. It would need diagnosed with a tumour turbines would become the to be a massive payback to and subsequently lost her largest on-shore wind farm the local community if this sight. Nicole, who is now 3 in England. does go ahead. years-old, is still undergoing Significant financial “People may feel that chemotherapy. Peter Atkinson presents a cheque for £5,000 to Nicole benefits would come from compensation paid to Numerous fundraising Agar and her parents Lyndsay and Andrew. having the large renewable the local community or events have been held energy production site in residents may be sufficient throughout the year, At the beginning of the grateful for the donation our area. Residents would for the imposition on the including Peter and his Annual Town Meeting held and said, “The money will pay reduced council tax landscape, but hosting family taking part in at St Luke’s Church Hall, be used towards paying for rates, have cheaper elec- the largest wind farm in the Great North Walk, Peter presented a cheque running costs for convales- tricity bills, and gain from England should mean sig- quiz nights, concerts by for £4,153.46 to George cent homes built by ‘Help government payments into nificant compensation.” Ferryhill Town Band, a Miller of the Royal British for Heroes’ for injured and community benefit funds – You can let Phil know your wine & cheese evening, a Legion, and also a cheque returning veterans.” funding our local libraries, views on the situation charity dinner, donations for £5,000 to Nicole Agar Nicole’s parents community centres and by emailing phil.wilson. from St Luke’s Church & who was accompanied by commented, “We would public services. [email protected] or by Ferryhill Methodist Church, her parents Andrew Agar like to thank Peter and However, if any future writing to Phil Wilson MP, as well as many donations and Lyndsay Fitzgerald. the people of Ferryhill. We application is submitted 4 Beveridge Walkway, from local people and George Miller of the British didn’t realise how many and approved, it would no Newton Aycliffe, Co. businesses. Legion was extremely people actually care about doubt have a dominating Durham, DL5 4EE. Nicole, we are over the moon with the amount harrison brown windows raised”. T & S DOMESTICS tEL: 01388 777606 Speaking after the pres- DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS For all your UPVC windows, entation Peter said, “I REPAIRS TO WE ALSO SELL would like to thank the WASHING MACHINES, RECONDITIONED doors and conservatories. 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All about local people ...

In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthdays Birthdays Acknowledgements

Cyril Hall Joseph Lawson Jade Mullinger Joyce Bromley Theresa Newell 24th May 2009 18th May 21st Would like to thank all her Time goes by but Thinking of you on your Happy Birthday family, sister, friends & memories stay, loved and Birthday Joe relatives who helped her remembered, every day In our hearts you will live Love from Gran & celebrate her 85th Birthday Love Wife Alma, forever, because we Grandad at The Catholic Club 7th Carolyn, Michael, thought the world of you xxx May. Thanks for all the Harry, Julie, Craig, cards, flowers, presents, Dean & Aaran singer entertainer. It was a xxx fantastic night. Love Pat, Sarah & Tony Love Theresa xxx Luke Thompson Birthdays 20th May Happy 18th Birthday Luke Happy 70th Birthday Mam Dorothy Taylor Russell & Julie (Tron) Pat Ward 18! 70! Would like to thank Memories are like threads Happy 60th Auntie Pat Lots of love, of gold, they never tarnish Nanna Love Julie, Deb, Jack, everyone for coming to our or grow old David & Mandy 25th Anniversary Party and Love Reece xxxx thank you for the presents. Always in our thoughts & Liam Forever in our hearts xxx Free

Miss you Mam, Pat Ward Donna Continental wood pallets Phill & Marie, 60 19th May Leah Pratt Free to collect Sarah & Gary, Richard Contact K&M Print, Happy Birthday Pat Happy Birthday Mammy 18th May You’re like a fine wine, you 106 Church Lane, Ferryhill 01740 651501 Dorothy Taylor get better with age (Tron) Lots of love from Our Nana 60! ur little man Jak Property xxx Remembering you today Love Chris & John xxx Spacious 3 bed detached Loving you always home for rent in Chilton. Front & back gardens & garage. Anna, Lauren, Rent £600. Jacob, Alice, Tia Please call 07921214180 & Jordan Pat Ward 3 Bed home on Albert Street, Jade Mullinger 20th May Chilton for rent. Gas heating, Dorothy Tron 19th May good neighbours. Please call 07921214180 (Nee Taylor) Happy 8th Birthday Died 22.5.2010 Lovingly remembered Services today and always Lots of love, Atlas Disco / Karaoke Mam, Dad, Reliability guaranteed Fudge & Minnie 07943511095 xxxx Love Mam, Albert, Gladys, Ursula & families Save Money on all of your Utility xx Bills, including Gas, Electricity, Leah Pratt Home Phone, Broadband 18th May & Mobile. Dorothy Tron Get 5% discount on your Happy 60th Birthday Sis shopping & petrol too! (Nee Taylor) Web : www.cheaputils.co.uk 22.5.2010 21 Today Enjoy your party Happy 21st Birthday Tel : 07590 815145. You are in my dreams, Always in my thoughts 60! Forever in my heart MOVING A THING? 21! Love Kay & Paul From £12.50. Call Phil. xxx Love Ray Lots of love from Mam, Phone 01325 321084 Dad, Liam & Dalton or 07790 509925 xxx Pat Ward Flat To Let 20th May Jade Mullinger Happy 60th Birthday Ground floor 1 bedroom Colin Scaife 19th May Auntie Pat luxury flat on Happy 21st Birthday Jade To our special girl on your Durham Road, Chilton 18.5.10 8th Birthday Have a lovely day Love Alison & A year today Thomas Lots of love, You passed away Lots of love from xxx Suit mature person But in our thoughts Nana, Ian, Kevin, Granda, You will always stay Katy, Natalie & Aunty Trisha To view or more info call Nicole & Molly Love Marie, Jeff, xxxx Ben & Elle x 07970 348 221 Page 2 Friday 20th May 2011 Issue 522 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Get creative at Chilton welcomes new Mayor Chilton Library

If you like reading, why to develop their skills. not try creative writing? There will be chance to Beginners and improvers experiment with different will be welcome at a forms of writing and work creative writing course individually or in a small starting in June at Chilton group and there will also Library. be an opportunity to gain The course is free and will a qualification in English at be held on Mondays from the end of the course. 10am to 12 noon. It will For more information or start on Monday, 6th June, to book a place, call LEAP for five weeks until 4th July. Skills for Life Centre on The course will start with 01833 690281 or Chilton the basics and help people Library on 01388 720251. Mining exhibition

A two day Mining on sale throughout the two Exhibition, organised by day event. Councillor Maureen Errington receives the chain of office from Councillor Margaret Silksworth Mining Society, Admission to the exhibition will be taking place at is free of charge although Walton. Ferryhill Town Hall on donations would be Following Chilton Town Elizabeth Bruce. and would like to sincerely Thursday 19th and Friday welcome. Council’s Annual General For information on forth- thank everyone who 20th May. In addition anyone who meeting, the new Mayor coming civic events see assisted her in her efforts. The exhibition will run would like to donate any was duly elected as the town notice boards, As the main beneficiary from 10am until 4pm both mining memorabilia is Councillor Maureen telephone 01388 721788 or of Margaret’s fundrais- days and hopes to attract encouraged to take their Errington for the forthcom- log onto www.chiltondur- ing, Janet Price from the residents from Ferryhill items along. ing municipal year. ham-tc.gov.uk. Stroke Association was and neighbouring villages For further informa- The Mayor has chosen As the outgoing Mayor, presented with a cheque to view the collection tion about the Mining to support Macmillan Councillor Margaret Walton for £3,167.72. of mining memorabilia Exhibition, contact Derek Cancer Support (Co. officially handed over the Councillor Errington which so aptly represents Gillam of Silksworth Mining Durham) and chain of office. She wished was presented with a the heritage of the area. Society on 0191 528 8226 or Memorial Hospital (Cancer Councillor Errington cheque for £1,000 for the Examples of Mining DVDs, John Rogerson at Ferryhill Treatment, Ward 43) and a successful year and Christmas Lights Appeal. CDs and books will also be Town Hall on 01740 65215. will be holding several thanked members for their The remaining £2,000 will functions to raise funds. support. be donated to James Cook The Deputy Mayor was Whilst in office, Margaret Hospital’s Botulinum Toxin Mainsforth Community Centre elected as Councillor raised a total of £6167.72 Department. presents 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll band... The Revolutionaries Road to Rockliffe Friday 20th May - £5 on the door An illustrated talk entitled Wednesday 25th May. Rockliffe Hall. and 60s tribute band... ‘Road to Rockcliffe’ will Chris, who is also editor The meeting begins at be given by Chris Lloyd, of local favourite feature 7.30pm in the function Flashback Deputy Editor of The ‘Echo Memories’, will room of the Eldon Arms at Saturday 21st May - £3.50 on the door Northern Echo, on his explore the personalities, Ferryhill Station. return to the Ferryhill legends, intrigues and Everyone is welcome to History Society on scandals surrounding attend. KAJEN LTD Shop Unit TO LET The Worx Plumbing & Heating Full Central heating Systems Darlington Road, Ferryhill Beauty & Tanning with 1st Year Free Servicing Full Bathroom Installations Flexible terms available (B&Q Approved) Spring Offers All Gas Work Undertaken Urgent tenant wanted Free Estimates Offer 1: French Tip Nail Extensions £18 No Job Too Small! Call David for details Offer 2: French Tip Nail Extensions & Spray Tan Tel: 01388 662083 07878 591 980 (Fake Bake or St Tropez) £25 James: 07956 403740 Offer 3: Eyelash Extensions & Eyebrow Wax £15 Greg: 07854 839997 HOUSES AVAILABLE ALSO! Offer 4: Airbase Make-Up - Professional Spray on make-up, for a flawless finish £8 L&S Roofing Services JOHN’S DECORATING Offer 5: Dermalogica Facial & Back Massage £20 Guitar Tutor (Time Served) Professional, Qualified All aspects of roofing work Offer 6: Dermalogica Facial with & Experienced Tutor PAINTING ANYTHING! hand & foot massage £18 All Abilities & All Styles undertaken THEN GIVE ME A RING! For all your painting and FREE Introductory Lesson - Tiled roofs - Slate roofs - Offer 7: Eyelash Extensions & Airbase decorating needs. Reduced Rates for Daytime Lessons Make-Up £18 - UPVC rooflines - No job too small London College of Music - Guttering - Chimneys Special rates for O.A.P’s GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE Registered Tutor Expiry Date 31st May 2011. Not in Conjunction with any other offer. Fully-equipped Music Studio repointed & reduced - For a free estimate Contact Chris on phone John on Ferryhill Tel: Tel: (01740) 652006 01388 818747 (01740) 664938 (01740) 657191 9 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL Based in Mob: 07783 631098 or 0775 983 8076 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 522 Friday 20th May 2011 Page 3 Page 4 Friday 20th May 2011 Issue 522 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Second heritage centre Horticultural swap exhibition day shop

An exhibition day will be held in March of this year, Cemetery said, “The A horticultural swap shop preparation for the annual held from 10am – 3pm on was very successful with Heritage Centre Exhibition will take place at a local sunflower competition. Sunday, 22nd May in the over 200 people attending. will provide a second op- library this month. Home composting bins will Old Chapel at Duncombe A Community Appraisal portunity for residents Members of the be available at a discounted Cemetery. carried out in Ferryhill by to get a taste of what Young Gardeners group price and there will be The event, which is being an independent firm of con- a permanent Heritage will hold a plant and seed the opportunity to find organised by Ferryhill sultants first identified the Centre would provide for swap session at the village out more about recycling Town Council in partner- need for a Heritage Centre the town. Such a facility library between 9.30am garden waste and leftovers. ship with the Ferryhill facility back in 2000. will not only attract local and 11.30am on Saturday Refreshments will be History Society, is the 2nd Admission to the exhibition residents but also visitors 21st May. available and all plant pot display to be held this year is free and refreshments from further afield who Visitors, who are invited donations are welcome. to determine if interest in will also be available free once in Ferryhill are likely to bring along vegetables, For more information visit developing a permanent of charge. to visit local shops and herbs, flowers and seeds the library, in High Street, Heritage Centre in the Councillor Bernie Lamb, other attractions, which in to swap, will also be able West Cornforth or call town is strong. the Town Council Portfolio turn will help to boost the to collect a seedling in 01740 654 320. The first taster session, Holder for Duncombe local economy”. Fixed penalty notices to be Drink-drive case issued to rule-breakers adjourned

A Ferryhill man who has Ramsey Drive in Ferryhill Motorists are being warned and Sundays. - Indicate a false time or been accused of drink pleaded not guilty to drink- that fixed penalty notices Fixed penalty notices for subsequently alter it. driving twice in six weeks, driving in two separate are now being issued after £30 are now being issued - Fail to remove the vehicle has had his case adjourned cases on May 2nd and several warnings were for not complying with the on expiry of the permitted by Newton Aycliffe Magis- March 20th. The case will handed out at Ferryhill’s following rules: parking time. trates Court. be heard again on June market place car park. - Maximum parking time is Any vehicle causing an ob- Warren O’Neill, 21 of 20th. This is a disc parking zone 2 hours. struction may be removed and discs must be displayed - No return within 1 hour and a fee of £150 will be between 7am and 5pm from - Vehicles must be parked charged. Monday to Thursday every wholly within a parking Reusable discs are available Assault case week. There is no parking bay. from the Town Hall and available on Fridays due to - Vehicles parked in a many local businesses at a dismissed the weekly market, unless bay marked for the use one off cost of 50p. the market is cancelled or of disabled persons must The limited parking of 2 Local man Dean Rothwell with an allegation of only takes up part of the car display a valid disable hours was introduced at the appeared before magis- assault in December last park. In such circumstances badge. bequest of local traders to trates at Newton Aycliffe year. After considering normal rules apply and discs It is also an offence to: ensure that spaces where on 27th April, where the the evidence, the charge must be displayed. No discs - Park and fail to display a available for customers District Judge heard the was dismissed against are required on Saturdays disc. using the local shops. evidence in connection Rothwell.

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To all groups and users of Ferryhill Leisure D e a r Ed i t o r, Centre. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make A recent public meeting was held to discuss my mayoral year so special. We have been so warmly welcomed by all the proposed closure of the facility and possible the organisations, clubs and schools of Ferryhill who invited us to share ways forward to ensure the continuance of a their events and celebrations and it has been a privilege to share special leisure centre in Ferryhill. milestones in Ferryhill residents’ lives, such as their important wedding anniversaries and birthdays. The whole year was a joy and Carole and Residents attending agreed that representa- I enjoyed every minute. tives from groups and users of the centre could form a ‘Working Group’ to monitor and We raised £9,153.46 for my chosen charities which has been shared report any developments as they occur. An between Nicole Agar and the Royal British Legion, and we would up-to-date report on where we stand will be like to thank the many people who have supported our fundraising part of the meeting. over the last 12 months. The people of Ferryhill are such caring and generous people and myself and Carole have been deeply touched by In order to progress this, a meeting will be their kindness shown at the fundraising events we held and attended. held in Ferryhill Station WMC on Tuesday 24th May at 6pm. The importance of leisure My thanks also go to the dedicated staff at our Town Council who work centre existence and further development of to keep everything up to scratch in and around Ferryhill and help community activities in controlled surround- make Ferryhill a town to be proud of. It was such a honour to receive ings is a vital aspect of the future of Ferryhill awards on behalf of Ferryhill at last years Northumbria in Bloom. and all who hold this view would be most Thanks are also due to my fellow councillors for their support throughout welcome to attend the meeting. the year and their belief and trust that I could do the job. Bob Sheppard A very special thanks must go to yourself at the Ferryhill Chapter who Acting Chairman, Groups and Users – have ensured we had maximum publicity for our fundraising. Ferryhill Leisure Centre. Finally, I am extremely grateful to my wife Carole, my daughter Nicola and her husband Steven. Their support has been invaluable to me in organising and the running of our events. D e a r Ed i t o r, It has been an honour and privilege to serve Ferryhill as Town Mayor, The ‘Pretty Picture’ feature (The Chapter

and a year I will always treasure. dated April 22nd 2011) of the flower display Thank You, on the roadside entrance to Ferryhill from Peter Atkinson East Howle, drew my attention to other displays of ‘prettiness’ when entering our town – all quite wonderful.

D e a r Ed i t o r, My appreciation to the West Cornforth Salvation Salvation Army Band and singers, who performed last Saturday evening for a tribute to John Oyston, held at Dean Bank Baptist Church. It was an enjoyable night, and a very fitting tribute paid to honour the work of John Oyston: for his selling of the ‘War Cry’ for the Salvation Army voluntarily over the last 15 years in all kinds of weather!! Well done John, you deserved it! And my appreciation also to the band members and Baptist Church for your efforts. Regards, Gus Hopper, Dean Bank Ferryhill.

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Mainsforth Cricket Milnthorpe took 3 for 52. Club’s two senior sides Mainsforth won by 87 both logged wins over runs. Shildon opponents at the The 2nd XI played at weekend. The 1st XI were home to Shildon BR, away at Shildon BR, where bowling Shildon all out for they batted first and 98. Glen Donaldson took tallied 215 for 9. and impressive 5 for 29. Michael Robson top scored Mainsforth were comfort- with 43. P. Garbutt took 3 able in reply, knocking for 60 for Shildon and C. off 101 for 2 wickets. MecGregor took 3 for 61. Stephen Jackson (39) and Shildon BR fell short in David Peel (33) split most reply and were bowled out of the run-chase between for 128. David Thompson them. Mainsforth won by took 5 for 30 and Chris 8 wickets. Displays at Chilton Library

Chilton Library has four Shaw, Eve Houston and Ann The students present a cheque to Sue Bielby from Stray Aid. new book displays. The Purser. The third display first adult fiction display is non-fiction and called Six students from the LSU stalls. for Stray Aid. entitled ‘20th Century ‘Needlework Ideas’. It has at Ferryhill Business and This brilliant enterprise In the front of the photo, War’ includes the book an array of information Enterprise College recently raised a fantastic £135.05 wagging her tail in ap- ‘Enigma’ by Robert Harris. about the handicraft. held a very successful and the students were also preciation, is Lou - a The gripping tale tells There is a junior craft event in to raise funds for busy collecting food, toys friendly 8 year-old Staffie the story of the critical session at the library on Stray Aid at . and bedding. who is currently at Stray cracking of the German Thursday 2nd June at Joe, Aaron, Jordan, Danny, The students were Aid but who would really Enigma code by top British 10.30am. Dylan and Karl decided delighted to visit the appreciate a new and scientists. Another adult Places are limited so those to bake cakes to sell to kennels, accompanied by caring home. fiction display entitled wishing to attend are asked students at lunchtime. teachers Mr Sixsmith and For more information, ‘Country Affair’ showcases to book ahead of time. They also organised and ran Mrs Reed and presented a Stray Aid can be contacted books by authors Rebecca Tickets are 50p per child. tombola and bric-a-brac cheque to Sue Bielby, a Vet by calling 0191 377 2415.

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