Registered as a newspaper at Email: [email protected] the Post Office EVANS & Co. Issue No 370 THE BLACK BULL Solicitors ’s own We will help you with Moving House, Late Night Wills, Death, Ferryhill and Entertainment Elderly People and Venue Disputes. Chilton www.thechapter.org 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill, Friday 30th May 2008 Open until 3.00am Ferryhill. At the heart of this wonderful community Friday and Saturday Tel: 01740 657 444 Contact The Chapter at 27 Main Street, . email:[email protected] Tel: 01740 651325 Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 CHILTON GALA DAY IS COMING! WOMAN STRIKES Preparations are currently underway for this Summers’s PARTNER WITH Gala Day, say Chilton Town Council. INFLATABLE XMAS At 11.00am on Saturday, TREE July 19th, the Pipes and Local Magistrates heard last with the inflatable Christmas Drum of the ‘Northern week how a teenager's partner Tree. World War II’ will lead a struck him with an inflatable Collinson immediately parade from Hutton House Christmas Tree thereby retaliated by punching the to Chilton Primary School prompting him to assault her. injured party two or three and on to the field where the Appearing before the South times. Gala Day will commence. Durham Magistrates sitting at The second incident occurred The Gala promises to be a was 18 year- after the injured party had great day out for all the old James Collinson, of been drinking heavily, with family, thanks to a £4,900 Road in Ferryhill. Collinson pushing her out grant from ‘Awards For All’ Collinson entered 'Guilty' into the street where she fell plus a £300 donation from A Falconry display is just one of the many events pleas to two charges of and sustained cuts and grazes. Borough Council. scheduled to take place at Chilton Gala this Summer, on 'assault by beating', the first Collinson stated that he had If the day is a success, the July 19th. taking place on Christmas anger management problems Town Council will discuss plus a bouncy castle, fun fair application form from Eve, 2007 and the second in and had already attended making the Gala an annual rides and hopefully, thanks Hutton House or Chilton early April this year. sessions to address this. event. to the TA, there will be a Primary School or download Mrs. Alison Nunn, appearing Mr. Lawrence Petterson, The Council are aiming to climbing wall and paintball a copy from on behalf of the Crown appearing for Collinson, told attract a wide age group with range. www.chiltondurham- Prosecution Service, told the the Court that the Defendant various activities, In the centre of the field will tc.gov.uk. Entry costs just Court that Collinson and the fully co-operated with the attractions, exhibitions and be an arena where, £1.00 and the winner could injured party had been in a Police. stalls throughout the day, throughout the day, local bag themselves a new relationship for just over 12 After a brief deliberation, the including a Falconry Display, groups will be performing. Nintendo DS Lite or months, with the Defendant sitting Magistrates asked the Fire Brigade, Police, TA, These include local dancers, Nintendo Wii. becoming more volatile as Probation Service to prepare Yesterdays Heroes, Bravura martial arts and the Aycliffe Throughout the day there time went on. a full Pre-Sentence Report on Arts and Steel Pans to name and Chilton Steel pans. will be a variety of stalls that On Christmas Eve last year, Collinson. but a few. There will be a console visitors can browse around or Collinson had been shouting The case will now return to To entertain the children competition for all the local purchase gifts. at the injured party and her the Newton Aycliffe Court on there will be various console masters. Anyone interested in holding child and it was this that June 12th when Collinson will entertainment including Those who wish to a stall can do so for £5.00 prompted her to strike him be sentenced. Scribbly Artz, face painting participate can pick up an per table. These can be booked by contacting 01388 721788. Release the capital BLINDS FACTORY SHOP Mayor Alan Bruce from the buy direct from the factory and save Town Council said, from your house! £££’s “Chilton’s Gala promises to Free Measure & Fitting £££’s be a fantastic event for all the family with attractions BLP Property Management are FreeHOME SELECTION SERVICE and activities for all ages. currently purchasing houses in the Let’s hope that the weather Phone the North East’s original master blind maker is also fantastic” area. We can complete purchases in as Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 For further information little as 10 days and are willing to rent 1 Brighouse Court, Newton Aycliffe Ind. Park. regarding this event please Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds contact the Town Council on the property back to you if required. 01388 721788 or visit our website www.chiltondurham- FERRYHILL CATHOLIC CLUB tc.gov.uk. 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Anniversaries WORLD ELDER ABUSE THOMPSON June 1st. AWARENESS DAY SUDOKU Happy Ruby Anniversary World Elder Abuse Awareness Neighbourhood Services and Geoff and Sheila. Day has been organised by Chairman of the Safeguarding All the best. the International Network Adults Communications Lots of love, for the Prevention of Elder Group said, “There were 340 from Allan, Mary and Family Abuse with Action on Elder reported incidents of Adult For Sale Abuse helping to co-ordinate Abuse in last activites across the UK. year. This is unacceptable and Towing Caravans For Sale. Statistics suggest that Councils,’ Health, the Police Various sizes. 500,000 older people a year and Probation Services have Tel Colin on suffer some form of abuse in adopted a policy of zero- 077 111 669 53 the UK alone, be it by a tolerance of abuse.” family member or by a paid “This is everybody’s business Services carer. and I would encourage you SCRAP CARS REMOVED Action on Elder Abuse is not to turn a blind eye or feel Free of charge. calling for change at every as if you are interfering. If Car collection and delivery level in society, such as you witness or suspect abuse, nationwide. campaigning to change out- please report it to the Reasonable rates. of-date laws protecting relevent authority.” 07977 516299. vulnerable adults and If you suspect a neighbour, educating and providing friend or family member is To complete our Sudoku, simply fill in the blank To Advertise information to the public on being abused, or if you squares with the numbers 1 to 9 so each row, column how to spot, and prevent, yourself are being abused, and 3 by 3 block contains all the numbers 1 to 9. Call Jeff on elder abuse. contact either Durham Answer will appear in the next issue." In County Durham there is a Councty Adult Social Care 01388 Safeguarding Adults Policy Services on 0845 850 5010, and Procedure as well as a 24-hours a day, or Durham ALLEGED SERIOUS 775896 Safeguarding Adults Board, Constabulary on 0845 which includes 6060365. SEXUAL OFFENCES Newton Street, Ferryhill. representatives from various Two bedroom house, quiet end organisations including OPEN CASE ADJOURNED of street, nice little house, Police and District Councils. Local Magistrates last week accommodation in Tom DHSS welcome. Glyn Hall, Sedgefield Borough SESSIONS £85 per week. Raine Court, Darlington. Council’s Director of agreed to a short adjournment Tel 01429 223861 or PC Brian Halll holds open in the case of alleged serious Thompson, who was not 07983 326761. sessions each Wednesday sexual offences said to have present in Court, is charged THE TELEPHONE MAN from 12 noon at Chilton Extensions Fitted, Repaired been committed in West with two serious sexual Tyne Tees Broadband, Internet and Phones Council Offices where Cornforth during 2006. offences and ‘affray.’ All Jobs £40 01388 833828 members of the public can Mr. Chris Bunting appeared The first two offences are Paving call in to see him. Contractors on behalf of the Defendant, said to have occurred during Bubbles Balloons Please note that there may 36 year-old Shaun Thompson September of 2006, whilst it Patios, driveways, be occasions where he is – also known as Thomson – is alleged that the 'affray' fencing, garden Balloons delivered unavailable if he is assigned in a Box who is currently residing at occurred during October of walls etc. to other duties. The Salvation Army' that year. We will not be Wedding and Party beaten on genuine Supplies BLACK D.P. Getting Married? W. BURDESS quotations. Free, ELECTRICS PLUMBING same day, estimates. Having a Party? CATS AGM 30 years experience Anniversaries, No deposits required Shildon and District AFC Domestic and Corgi registered Retirement, or just a Supporters Club will be All aspects of plumbing work and no payment until Commercial & heating work undertaken. Thank You. holding their Annual General the work is complete. All aspects of Very reasonable rates for We have Balloons to suit Meeting on Sunday, June 1st Part P Registered All work guaranteed. work. condensing combi boilers. all. from 12.30pm, upstairs in Member of the Contact NIC EIC No call out charges. Tel: Marie 07802 Old Shildon Club in Main Telephone (01388) 722222 663747 Tel: Dave Priestman Mobile Street. (01740) 657045 email A coach for Ferryhill on 01740 656715 07901 830874 [email protected] Mobile: 0788 172 2393 members will leave the Post Mob 0793 157 8017 Boy at 11.45am and will pick up at Chilton and Aycliffe Gordon Fletcher & Sons British Legion shortly after. Undertakers & Funeral Directors Co-operative “New members welcome,” said a spokesperson for the Incorporating Charlton’s of Kirk Merrington Funeralcare club. A caring personal service, from a local We'll be there with a caring, PLANT family business, dedicated to conducting sympathetic service 24-hours a day. traditional funerals with respect and dignity Pre-paid Funeral Plans available. SALE Following the success of their Private Chapels of Rest and Service Chapel. Full Memorial Service available. last plant sale, a group of St. Martha & St. Mary’s, Linden Road, Ferryhill Free Estimates on request. green fingered enthusiasts Contact: Colin Fletcher, Barry Longstaff DEAN HOUSE, PARKER TERRACE, from Ferryhill will be holding or Ray Hamilton: FERRYHILL another, this weekend. 01740 651329 The sale will be held at the Tel: 01740 650558 entrance to the Cleves Court Remember, when you need us, When you need us, we'll be there. Estate on Saturday, May 31st we are just a phone call away! from 10.00am. Pre-paid funeral plans, written details on request Page 2 Ferryhill, May 30th 2008 LOCOMOTION SIX OF THE BEST TO HELP LADIES APPEALS FOR MODEL SHAPE UP FOR THE SUMMER MAKER’S CRAFT Six fitness coaches have got together to produce a fun- packed session of aerobics at Leisure Centre on June 21st, with all proceeds going to charity. The Aerobathon is in aid of the Mayor of Sedgefield Borough, John Robinson’s chosen charity - The Butterwick Hospice. The initiative, put together by the fitness coaches, starts at 9.00am and then it’s straight on to low impact aerobics, salsa, body tone, and tums and bums. Ready for action – Some of the coaching team (left – Ladies are invited to register An exhibitor puts some finishing touches to a carriage right) Sue Golder, Marie Ramsey, Kay Ramsey and during last year’s successful event prior to the event - entry is £6.00 - or they can receive Kathy Bloomfield. Model Mania returns to from any retailer or registration and sponsor part is 14 and all levels of pass (terms and conditions Locomotion: The National manufacturer of radio forms from Butterwick fitness will be catered for, apply) and can do as much Railway Museum in Shildon controlled model boats or Hospice in with the ladies encouraged to or as little as they wish. on August 9th and 10th. model planes or individual (01388) 603003, or at any wear suitable footwear and “There’s never been a better Popular with both families hobbyists willing to exhibit of the Borough’s four leisure clothing. time to shape up for the and enthusiasts, this year’s their models to the general centres. The minimum age Each entrant will receive a summer,” said a Model event will feature public. for all those wanting to take free Lifestyle Fitness Suite spokesperson for the event. more than 40 displays of the For more information, or to model maker’s craft, as well book a table, contact Graham as a number of trade stalls. Eason at FERRYHILL MAN IN 100 MILE Visitors will have the chance [email protected] or CHALLENGE to see G scale, N gauge and call (01388) 777999. 2mm finescale layouts, A Ferryhill resident took part taking part in the annual "Before this event I along with working models kidz korner in a 100 mile walking LDWA (Long Distance considered myself to be a of buses, locomotives and challenge this Bank Holiday Walkers Association) 100 fairly keen hillwalker. That Q. What is a fish’s traction engines. weekend, May 24th to 26th. mile challenge walk, this year is, until I met the middle-aged favourite vehicle?

Locomotion would Andrew Fowler competed held in the Yorkshire dales. housewives and the OAPs of particularly like displays Pike! Motor A A. against 530 other walkers Andrew finished the walk in the Long Distance Walkers 41 hours and 4 minutes, Association.” POSSIBILITY OF PRISON SENTENCE meaning he finished in 304th At 39 I was one of the more place. younger ones taking part. FOR DEAN BANK MAN The trek followed a circular The two day event saw me route from Skipton in West struggling to keep pace with A two week period during the Street in the Dean Bank area February of this year, both Yorkshire, over the top of elderly pensioners second half of April this year, of Ferryhill, appeared before of which had been imposed Ingleborough and then as far throughout the entire route!" in which a Dean Bank man the South Durham for offences of theft. north to Hawes. For more information about stole a quantity of washing Magistrates sitting at Newton The breach of the From then on, walkers headed the LDWA visit tablets and failed to comply Aycliffe on April 30th, he Community Order, which back down through www.ldwa.org.uk. with a Community Order, admitted the theft and the had also been imposed in Wharfedale, eventually could have resulted in him failure to comply with the February, occurred at the end leading back into Skipton. being handed a custodial Community Order. of April when, on two Food and drink was available sentence by local Magistrates His admission of guilt duly separate dates, Hutchinson at the numerous checkpoints last week. placed him in breach of two failed to attend for drug along route. When 29 year-old Darren Conditional Discharges testing and supervision, as Andrew said of the walk, John Hutchinson, of Newton imposed on two dates in well as drug testing alone. Since his Court appearance CENTRAL on April 30th, the Probation HEATING Service have prepared a full HEACombiTING Boilers 9 MAINSuntanna STREET, FERRYHILL. Pre-Sentence Report on 5 year guarantee. Hutchinson, having been Bathroom Suites. TEL: (01740) 652006 given an 'all options' steering. Established 25 years. Last week, as well as appearing Corgi Registered Plumber No call out charge S CRABTREE to be sentenced, Hutchinson Phone for a FREE quotation Digital Aerials Fitted. We would like to welcome back was scheduled to face a D.M. GALE number of new charges, these from Maternity Leave Tel: Ferryhill being 'theft of scrap valued I will beat any 01740 650297 written quote for at £40', 'dishonestly receiving Mobile: 07815 889620 Bev stolen goods – a mattress fitting Digital topper valued at £69.95' and Aerials, or network two charges of 'failing to your house. Bev returns on Wed, 4th June’ 08. surrender to bail'. The first two offences are Also repairs. Aerial Now taking appointments. alleged to have been boxes fitted to walls committed in Northallerton Bev is available for all Beauty LEARN TO DRIVE where necessary and on consecutive days in mid- IN A MERCEDES-BENZ Treatments, Nail Extensions and March this year, with the tune in A-CLASS Ferryhill based Body Piercing. latter two offences, also in TEL (01740) 655843 Northallerton, during the MOB 07765054295 0797 997 1541 latter part of April. Prop: Chris Beard 0770 643 2113 Ferryhill, May 30th 2008 Page 3 CHILTON MAN FACING SHOW YOUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY PENALTY AFTER AND GRAB A BARGAIN ADMITTING VIOLENCE A Chilton man, who had no picked up a child's bicycle Mr. Bunting added that history of violent offending, which was in the garden and Kipling had told him that if admitted two charges threw it at a window. the injured party had stated involving violence when he The injured party then heard he had struck her then it must appeared before local a considerable amount of be true. Magistrates last week. noise, after which Kipling The Court heard that Kipling The South Durham appeared in the house, only was unable to explain his Magistrates sitting at Newton to be told to leave. behaviour and that excessive Aycliffe heard 26 year-old At this point, the injured drinking was certainly Karl Kipling, of Coleridge party sustained what she something else which was out Road in Chilton, enter 'Guilty' stated felt like a thump to the of character. pleas to charges of 'assault by back of her head. Mr. Bunting stated that there beating' and 'using violence to Following the incident, the was a definite wish by both gain entry to a property', both injured party discovered the parties that a reconciliation offences being committed in back door of the property occur and that Kipling, who Chilton on May 10th. and a window pane smashed. had been living with his Ferryhill Market needs the help of Ferryhill residents to Mrs. Alison Nunn, appearing When Kipling was mother since the incident, keep it a full capacity. on behalf of the Crown interviewed by Police, he was genuinely remorseful. With the current financial lots of bargains to be found Prosecution Service, told the stated that he had been drunk After a brief deliberation, the climate the way it is, most of in this friendly environment. Court that Kipling and the and had acted out of sitting Magistrates decided to us are feeling the ‘pinch’ and You can chat with market injured party had been in a character, adding that he could request the Probation Service traders at Ferryhill Market are traders as well as meet old relationship for not remember striking the to prepare a full Pre-Sentence encouraging ‘Chapter’ friends and aquaintances.” approximately eight years injured party. Report, with a steering of a readers to show their support The market takes place and, whilst there had been In coclusion, Mrs. Nunn told high-level Community and go along to the Friday every Friday from 8.00am to arguments during that time, the Court that there was a Penalty. market. 3.00pm. there had been no violence. distinct likelihood of a The Magistrates also agreed The market, as well as the There is ample parking On the day in question, an reconciliation in the to remove the conditions local shops, rely on residents available in the town, either argument had resulted in relationship. attached to Kipling's bail so custom to stay afloat and to the rear of the Nat West Kipling leaving the house but Representing Kipling in his that the reconciliation traders are hoping that more Bank or at the Free Masons returning later, whereupon capacity as the Duty process could proceed. shoppers will choose their Hall. Directions to all car he banged on the door. Solicitor, Mr. Chris Bunting Kipling will now return to the own town to satisfy their parks are signposted every He was told to go away by told the Court that the Newton Aycliffe Court on shopping fix. Friday. the injured party, who was Defendant was thoroughly June 12th for sentencing. The market is now at full “Without public support and inside, however Kipling ashamed of his actions. capacity, with traders selling custom it will prove fresh fruit and vegetables, impossible to maintain a full CUSTODIAL SENTENCE NOT meat, flowers, clothes, tools, market, so please give this books, confectionary, dvd’s, market the support it deserves RULED OUT IN CHILTON card and much much more. to enable us to keep it at full The Market Manager, John capacity,” continued Mr. ASSAULTS CASE Rogerson said, “There are Rogerson. A Hetton-le-Hole man was prepared by the Probation 3rd, and the second on June scheduled to be sentenced by Service. 28th. KEEEEEP DANCING! local Magistrates last week in The Magistrates gave a Hall also 'failed to surrender The ever-popular dance at Tickets are available on connection with assaults in steering for the Report as 'all to bail' when he did not turn the Ferryhill Working Mens Friday morning from the Chilton during 2007. options'. up at the Newton Aycliffe Club will take place on Friday, Methodist Church or When the case was last before The Defendant, 24 year-old Court for an Hearing on June 6th, from 7.00pm. alternatively, you can pay on the South Durham John William Hall, of January 7th this year. There will be music from John the door on the evening. Magistrates' Court in Newton Edwards Street in Hetton-le- Last week's sentencing and Bea, bingo, a grand raffle Aycliffe at the end of April, Hole, committed two Magistrates had a full range with lots of prizes. Got something for the the then sitting Magistrates offences of 'assault by of sentences available to There will also be food paper? Email us at determined that a full Pre- beating' in Chilton, the first them, including a custodial available. [email protected] Sentence Report should be between May 21st and June sentence, with the ultimate “Why not come along? there sentence being influenced by is a very happy atmosphere.” FERRYHILL. Scrap cars the Probation Service's said a spokesperson for the DOMESTICS ROOFING wanted Report. event. DIRECT CONTRACTORS APPLIANCE REPAIRS For all aspects of roofing ARE YOU THE NEXT to washing - New roofs - roof repairs - £100 Paid machines, electric cookers, tumble slating - felt roofs etc. DVLA Certificate of BECKHAM? driers, Contact Trevor vacuum cleaners etc. Destruction issued St. Mary’s Junior Football contact Steve Hargreaves, Elsdon on No call out charge 01740 656619 Tel: Club in Bishop Auckland are the Team Manager, on or mobile 0788 788 6558 looking for the next 07917772092 or the Club Daytime Tel: 0794 990 5581 0781 582 1347 Beckham, Ronaldo, Rooney Secretary, Angela Anderson, Evening Tel: 01388 721882 or Owen. on 01388 608885. J. DUNN They currently have places HEATING AND PLUMBING SERVICES available in their Under 6’s Combi plus five Radiators from £2300 Squad. RONNIE HOPPER Tailor-made packages to suit Training for new members MOBILE AUTO MECHANIC Five year guarantee. Free estimates will begin on Saturday, July Gas servicing and repairs 5th at 9.30am. Repairs & Service to Private & Commercial Vehicles Landlord Certificates. Gas Safety Certificates There are 14 spots available Recovery Service Available Power flush which will be handed out on a Competitive Rates - Quality Workmanship Also bathroom and shower installations. first come first served basis LET ME TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF GETTING YOUR VEHICLE M.O.T. email [email protected] so get your boots on! Tel: 01740 655 456 Tel: John 0782 652 7952 01388 720009 To book a spot for your child, Based in Chilton Mobile: 07777 612 876 Page 4 Ferryhill, May 30th 2008 QUAD BIKE AND SEDGEFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL OFF-ROAD JOINS FORCES WITH ASA Sedgefield Borough Council MOTORBIKE MENACE is the latest organisation to The ‘Chapter’ understands a second time within a 12 implement the Amateur that there has been a small month period, police have Swimming Association’s increase in the number of the right to sieze the vehicle. (ASA) National Plan for reported incidents of youths Once seized, the person Teaching Swimming (NPTS) causing annoyance by using would also be responsible for throughout its pools. off-road bikes on local fields. a £105 recovery charge plus The new five-year deal Local Police have provided a storage fee of £12.00 per formalises an already the following information to day. The vehicle must be successful relationship with clarify the legal position; reclaimed within 7 days and ASA and sees them working - in order to lawfully ride an it will not be released without in partnership until 2013. off-road bike, you must first evidence of proof of The agreement to use the obtain the land owners ownership. NPTS, a template for learn permission in advance. If readers are experiencing to swim schemes, means the You must arrange to any type of nuisance centres will use the highest transport the vehicle behaviour involving quad quality syllabus and awards Swimming Development Coaches at Spennymoor Leisure appropriately, using either a bikes, they should report the system. Centre (left to right): Sharron Thompson, Iain Morgan, trailer or by pushing the details to the Police via the The National Plan will run Philip Brazier, Louise Herring, Sarah Gowran, Sue vehicle by hand. (If the rider non-emergency number of alongside the Kellogg’s ASA Rogerson and Chris Stapleton actually sits on the bike and 0845 6060365. Awards Scheme and will Sedgefield Borough Council’s pushes the vehicle using their from the ASA’s Business benefit the 1,150 children Swimming Development feet, in law, this is construed kidz korner Team and will work towards and adults who enjoy Officer, Sue Rogerson, said: as “riding” and is illegal). Q. When is a car not a Aquamark accreditation – swimming lessons across the “We are proud of the

If caught riding one of these car? the quality seal of approval garage! three centres – Fishburn Pool Sedgefield Swim School

bikes illegally, the first stage for leisure providers. A. When it turns into a into turns it When A. and the Spennymoor and achievements and we have a would be a warning. If caught The Borough Council Newton Aycliffe Leisure introduced the National Plan strong team of teachers with Centres. This is also good for their Swim Scheme in a positive attitude to the BLOOMIN’ news for the thousands of 2005 and changed to the NPTS stages scheme.” FERRYHILL! Borough residents, young and updated version earlier this For swimming classes old, who learn to swim in year. The Scheme has close information in Sedgefield Following the success of Ferryhill Town Council years to come. links with Sedgefield 75 Borough, contact Sue previous years, Ferryhill would like to say, through the The centres will receive Swimming Club and Rogerson on (01388) Town Council would like to pages of ‘The Chapter,’ a big additional support and advice Sedgefield Water Polo Club. 815627. invite green-fingered ‘thank you’ to Thinford residents of Ferryhill to Nurseries for once again PUBLIC CITIZENS ADVICE enter the town’s ‘Ferryhill sponsoring this event. Citizens Advice sessions are monetary advice. in Bloom Competition “Their contribution is much MEETING currently held at the Chilton An open session is held every A public meeting will be held 2008.’ appreciated,” said a Town Council Offices every Thursday from 10:00am to at Chilton Workingmens Club The categories this year are: spokesperson for the Tuesday by appointment for 1:00pm. ‘Front Garden,’ ‘Back Council. in the main hall at 6.00pm Garden,’ ‘Back Yard’ and To take part in this year’s on Tuesday, June 3rd. CHILTON MAN TO ‘Commercial Properties.’ competition, simply The Town Council have Judging is scheduled to take complete the Entry Form invited the Esh Group to talk FACE MAGISTRATES' place in early July with shown below and submit it about the development winners being officially to Karen Emerson at proposals for Chilton. COURT TRIAL “Please come along and have announced during an Ferryhill Town Hall by no Having, at an earlier Hearing, place last week before the your say!” said a spokesperson evening ceremony at the later than Monday, June denied a charge of 'assault', South Durham Magiistrates for the Council. Manor House. 23rd. the Defendant, a Chilton sitting at Newton Aycliffe and, Tea and coffee will be man, was listed to reappear should Lowes maintain his provided. before local Magistrates last innocence of the charge' he Ferryhill in Bloom week for a Pre-Trial Review will ultimately face a trial at ON THIS Hearing. a Magistrates' Court, the date 2008 DAY, MAY The Defendant, 38 year-old and venue to be determined. Sean Michael Robert Lowes, Sponsored by Thinford Nurseries BARNES 30TH...... of Dene Terrace in Chilton, BOOK-KEEPING SERVICES 1536: King Henry VIII of is alleged to have committed For all YOUR Book-keeping Needs. Your Name...... marries his third the offence in Chilton on the ARE YOU SELF-EMPLOYED? 6th of April this year. Want to spend more time with family & Address...... wife, Jane Seymour - 11 friends instead of working? days after the execution of Lowes has also been charged If the answer is yes, then give Peter a ...... wife number two, Anne with 'failing to surrender to call on: 01740 664 730 to find out how we can help with your ...... Boleyn. bail' and 'breach of a Community Order'. accounts and all your administration ...... 1431: Joan of Arc is burnt at paperwork. the stake in Rouen for heresy. The Pre-Trial Review We do Vat Returns, Payroll, Invoicing, Hearing was scheduled to take Tax Returns and Secretarial work. 1989: Cliff Richard releases We Tailor our Services to meet your needs. Please tick the category you are entering: his 100th single record. 1986: England cricketer Ian Front Garden Back Garden Botham is banned from Dave Allan Fireplaces Ltd Back Yard Commercial Premises international matches for 26 Clyde Tce, Spennymoor, DL16 7SE. To enter more than one category, please photocopy this form. two months for possession of Tel/Fax 01388 812610 drugs. Each entry MUST be on a separate form. Forms must be returned SPECIAL OFFERS to the Town Hall no later than 23rd June 2008. 1842: An assassination Judging will take place week commencing 7th July 2008. attempt is made on Queen AVAILABLE ENTRY TO FERRYHILL IN BLOOM IS FREE Victoria as she drives down Visit Our Showroom For a Full Please return this form to:- Constitution Hillin London Range of Displays Ferryhill Town Council with her husband Prince The Town Hall [email protected] Ferryhill, Co. Durham. Albert. The would-be assassin was John Francis. www.daveallanfireplaces.co.uk Ferryhill, May 30th 2008 Page 5 CATCH THE ‘HEARTBEAT’ BUS AT 'VOLUNTEER OF THE LOCOMOTION YEAR' TO BE NAMED Museum goers will this The prestigious title of monthsand, as well as the weekend be given the chance 'Volunteer of the Year' will be Award for 'Volunteer of the to take a ride on one of T.V’s bestowed on a deserving Year', a further presentation most iconic vehicles, the recipient at a Volunteer Award will made to the 'Volunteer ‘Hearbeat’ bus. Evening which will take place Involving Organisation of On Friday, May 30th and on Thursday, June 5th. the Year'. Saturday, May 31st visitors The venue for the Awards During the Evening, there will will be able to ride on one of Evening is the Spennymoor be live music, a comedian and the buses featured in the ITV Town Hall and the event will a pie and pea supper and television series, set in the be from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 admission is free to anyone fictional town of Ashfordly p.m. Organised by CAVOS and who volunteers or works with in the North Riding of the Volunteer Centre, the volunteers within the Yorkshire in the 1960’s. Awards Evening will by one Sedgefield Borough Council. The Aycliffe and District Bus of the highlights of this year's It is understood that numbers Preservation Society will be Volunteers' Week which runs are limited and anyone providing the bus, which will from the 1st to the 7th of wishing to attend should be used as the on-site shuttle June. contact the Volunteer Centre bus. Visitors will be able to Visit Locomotion this weekend and take a ride on the The purpose of the Evening at 20 High Street in travel from one end of the Heartbeat bus. is to thank all volunteers for Spennymoor on 01388 museum to the other in which will be making its way the bike and purchase from a their invaluable work 811115 or by email – return for a small donation around the 1km long site this selection of ice-creams and throughout the preceding 12 [email protected]. to the Preservation Society. weekend and whenever the lollies, including speciality The 1949 vehicle was weather is good. ice-creams from Swales FERRYHILL HISTORY modified by United in the mid Visitors will be able to stop Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream. 50’s to ‘one man operation,’ SOCIETY meaning that it has a front WEST CORNFORTH The members of Ferryhill Hippodrome Theatre”. entry door, rather than the History Society are “Everyone is welcome,” said usual rear entry. PAIR COULD RECEIVE ‘delighted’ to welcome as a spokesperson for the The Platform Seven Cafe in guest speaker at their next Society. the museum now also have a COMMUNITY meeting, Assistant Editor of traditional ice-cream bike, the Northern Echo, Chris S JARDINE PUNISHMENT Lloyd. See us on the Web A male and female from West days before Christmas, 2007, The meeting will be held in ROOFING Our on-line copy is Cornforth, whose names are on December 18th. the function room at the SLATE, TILE AND FELT withheld in order to prevent At the earlier Hearing, the ROOFING, exactly the same as Eldon Arms in Ferryhill LEAD WORK, GUTTERING, the identification of the sitting Magistrates heard the Station at 7.30pm, REPOINTING, VELUX LIGHTS, the one which drops injured party in the case, were details of the offence from a Wednesday, June 28th. REPAIR WORK. through local doors. listed to appear before local representative of the Crown Chris, who is a regular and Time-served Tradesman You can also contact Magistrates last week in order Prosecution Service. popular speaker at the Tel/Fax 01388 601757 to be sentenced. They then decided that the your Chapter via the History Society, will be giving Mob: 07780 736120 Appearing before the South Probation Service should be an entertaining talk and slide 13 years experience web site Durham Magistrates sitting at requested to prepare a full show entitled “Of Fish and www: sjardineroofing.com www.thechapter.org. Newton Aycliffe on April Pre-Sentence Report on both Actors, 100 Years of the 30th, the pair entered 'Guilty' Defendants, with the steering NC PLUMBING pleas to a charge of 'assaulting, for the Reports being one of Keith McLean SERVICES GUITAR TUTOR ill-treating or neglecting a a Community Penalty. All plumbing requirements Professional, Qualified & child under the age of 16'. 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Page 6 Ferryhill, May 30th 2008 MAYOR’S CHARITY GOLF EVENT INTERESTED IN FOR BUTTERWICK HOSPICE VOLUNTEERING? It was tee-time for the Mayor of Sedgefield Borough CALL AT THE MARKET when he launched one of his s part of the Spennymoor the following biggest fund raising events Volunteers' Week day, Wednesday June 4th, during his term in office. A which runs from the between 9.00a.m. and John Robinson will host his 1st to the 7th of June, staff 3.00p.m. on each day. Mayor’s Charity Golf Day at from the Volunteer Centre in Sedgefield’s Knotty Hill Golf Spennymoor will be out and SOUTH Centre in September with all about in Sedgefield Borough. proceeds going to his chosen They will be handing out DURHAM charity, the Butterwick information, answering COUNSELLING Hospice in Bishop Auckland. questions and generally Last year’s event saw a record chatting to people who may SERVICE 31 teams take part from all be interested in volunteering. The South Durham over the country and it is The Volunteer Centre staff Counselling Service is a local hoped the September Golf AN EYE FOR THE BALL – Mayor John Robinson focuses will be in Ferryhill Market organisation that works with Day will be even bigger and on his Charity Golf Day. Place between 9.00a.m. and adult members of the local better. Director of Lifestyle Fitness, Anyone wishing to enter the 3.00p.m. on Friday, June 6th, community. Lead sponsors, McInerney who said, “We have tournament – a stableford so all 'Chapter' readers who Counsellors are available to Homes North East, are again supported this event from competition with four feel inclined to become work on any issues that cause involved, delighted to be day one and are honoured to members in each team - involved in volunteering worry or concern. associated with the event. celebrate the last golf event should contact Beryl should make a point of The service is free and This will be the final in association with Sedgefield Anderson on (01388) approaching the Centre's sessions will last Mayor’s Golf Day for the Borough.” 816166 Ext. 4412. staff. approximately 1 hour. Borough as next year will see Many teams have already Following the tournament a They will also be available at To make an appointment, the introduction of a new pledged their support and presentation dinner will take the Newton Aycliffe Market readers can request a form by unitary authority for County there may be representation place at Sedgefield’s on Tuesday June 3rd and at calling 01388 773598 after Durham. from Scandinavia with a Hardwick Hall Hotel. Asda Supermarket in 5.00pm and leaving a message For some organisations it team from Denmark will be the end of an era, as expressing an interest to TEENAGER USED KNIVES AND AIR highlighted by Gordon Hall, play. RIFLES TO THREATEN YOUTHS AIR AMBULANCE AND ADULTS DONATIONS South Durham Magistrates children whom he has Stores in Ferryhill and from The Great North Air Children who attend Broom sitting at Bishop Auckland last attacked, has visited encouraging others to Ambulance has formed a Cottages Primary are asked week handed a Ferryhill 15 intimidatory and aggressive misbehave. fundraising partnership with to take any unwanted items year-old an ASBO and curfew behaviour upon them in turn, Speaking after the Hearing, Broom Cottages Primary along to school. after hearing that he used and has displayed no remorse P.C. Chris Metcalfe said that School in Ferryhill. Anyone who wishes to make knives and air rifles to for his conduct.” Wynn was the sixth young The charity is aiming to a donation, but is unable to threaten youths and adults Mr. Southey added that person in Ferryhill to be gather as many items of get it to the school, can give alike. people saw Wynn as the handed an ASBO, one of clothing, bedding, and towels the Friends of the School a The Magistrates heard that ringleader of a gang who threw which was just 13 years of as possible, as well as old call on 07890 026 565 or Kieran Lee Wynn, of Rydal things at their windows and age. mobile phones, ink cartridges 651363, and a home pick-up Road in Ferryhill, shot an 11 abused anyone that He added that some have and unwanted keys, which can be arranged. year-old with an air rifle, confronted them. complied with the Orders and should be placed into a The last date for collection threatened a young girl at Wynn was told that the Anti- become more responsible, seperate bag. is June 11th. knife-point, punched a man Social Behaviour Order would whilst others have failed to and assaulted a woman with a remain in place until he was do so and have received a CHILTON MAN DENIES fence-post during a period of 17 and that he was also prison sentence. six months spent terrorising banned from entering Bells ASSAULT AFTER A residents. 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Ferryhill, May 30th 2008 Page 7 MAINSFORTH'S BOWLERS SUFFER CHILTON'S VETERANS SETBACK WHILE CHILTON LEAD HUGE SUCCESS IN DIVISION THREE LOCAL DERBY An excellent start to the was a fading memory as the where they succeeded in In the South-West Durham by a massive 31 shots, Durham and District Bowls visitors went down by some taking the bonus points Veterans' Bowls League last winning the match by 66 League season by Mainsforth 14 shots. available. week, the Division Two local shots to 35. indicated that they could go Rink Scores (Ever Ready/ Rink Scores (Fishburn names derby between Mainsforth Rink Scores (Chilton names one better than last season's Craghead names first) : A. first) : T. Oates 13 M. and Chilton had been eagerly first) : J. Young 26 D. Taylor runners-up spot in the First Brown 22 C. Higgins 20 ; G. Younghusband 20 ; J. Robson awaited. 12 ; W. Henderson 21 D. Division, however the team Williams 22 K. Weallens 11 ; 22 J. Young 18 ; C. Cherry Chilton, the home side, came Ralphs 10 ; F. Thompson 19 suffered a set back last week A. Lyes 19 K. Peters 25 ; M. 22 W. Henderson 18 ; A. out on top in the encounter J. Maddison 13. when they were defeated by English 20 W. Henderson 13. Dixon 14 E. Robinson 24. Every Ready/Craghead. Chilton currently head the In the next round of fixtures, DISAPPOINTMENT The six point victory over Division Three table by some Mainsforth entertain Nevilles last season's Champions six points following their Cross whilst Chilton host FOR MAINSFORTH'S Leeholme the previous week latest victory at Fishburn, Witton Gilbert. LADIES MORE LEAGUE RECORDS FALL IN he visit of the ladies Ladies won the fixture by a from Brandon to maximun 4 – 0. MAINSFORTH'S CLASH AT TUDHOE TMainsforth for a Leading the way in this Central Ladies' League fixture League are Pelton Fell and Those who are in charge of Mainsforth fielders were run wicket which was proving to left the home side extremely Spennymoor, both of whom keeping the records for the ragged as Davies smashed no be a batsman's dream. disappointed as the Brandon's had home victories last week. Readers Durham County fewer than 19 sixes and 23 Dave Sherrington's unbeaten Cricket League have fours, making 206 of his 269 knock of 108 came in certainly been kept runs being scored by way of Mainsforth's reply of 243 for VINTAGE RALLY extremely busy so far this boundaries. 4, ensuring that a massive RETURNS TO season. From their 45 overs at the 620 runs were scored in the Following the outstanding crease, the Tudhoe batsmen match. MAINSFORTH batting performance recently amassed 377 for 3, a record Mainsforth's 2nd XI also fell Ferryhill Town Council in would like to invite residents by Kimblesworth's opening highest ever score for the to defeat against the Tudhoe partnership with the and Vintage Collectors alike batsmen, helping their side to Tudhoe Club. A further record 2nd XI, this match taking Durham County Vintage to come along to the event. a mammoth record team fell when Davies was joined place at Mainsforth. Collectors Society (DCVCS) Admission is £3.00 for score of 402, Simon Davies, at the crease by Stephen Batting first, the visitors are pleased to announce that adults, £2.00 for children and the Tudhoe opener jumped on Thompson, the pair sharing made a total of 172, with R. following the success of last OAP’s and £10.00 for a the bandwagon when a stand of 279, this being the Clark (4 – 34) and M. year’s Vintage Rally at family ticket. Mainsforth visited last highest for a second wicket Snowden (3 – 38) being the Mainsforth Sports Complex, For further information Saturday. partnership in the history of pick of the home attack. a repeat rally will be taking about the event contact Davies really put the the Durham County League. Unfortunately, the home place again this year. Alan Harley on 01207 Mainsforth attack to the Batting second, Mainsforth batsmen never really got This year’s Vintage Rally will 504392 or Karen Emerson sword in reaching 269 not out, joined in the 'festivities' and going and Mainsforth once again be held at the on 01740 652157. the highest individual score took full advantage of a capitulated at 119 all out. Sports Complex and will run in the League's history. from 11.00am until 4.30pm During his innings, in which PLUMBING RESIDENTS’ on Saturday, 21st and Sunday, he faced 171 balls, the AND HEATING 22nd June. CORGI REGISTERED CORNER ASSOCIATION The event promises to be a COMBI BOILERS - The Broom Road Residents’ Centre. ELECTRICS fantastic day out for all the 5 YEAR GUARANTEE. Association will be holding a Angela Stephenson will be For all your Electrical family with plenty of CENTRAL HEATING meeting on the evening on giving an update on the SERVICING Needs Vintage Exhibits to view and Monday, June 2nd, from Private Landlords Selective ALL GENUINE QUOTES No job too small numerous stalls and BEATEN, 6.30pm at Ferryhill Leisure Licensing Scheme. Free quotations refreshments including a Tel Paul on Tel: licensed bar. 07967 679998 (01740) 'THE CHAPTER' IS Organisers of the event FIRST CHOICE 654751 Email us at MAINTENANCE Part P Registered MOVING [email protected] Member of the NIC EIC The 'Chapter' is pleased to be moving premises. Chilton Based Mob: 0772 520 5172 announce that it will shortly The move to the Town Council Building is planned SUPREME KITCHENS AND for early June. The 'Chapter' will now BATHROOMS The Wheatsheaf Supplied and Fitted by Experienced Craftsmen Durham Road, Chilton. occupy the office previously used by the Deputy Town Tiling, Flooring, Plumbing, Gas and Electrics, Clerk and the Chairman's Plastering. Part P Registered. ENTERTAINMENT Room on the 1st floor of All work guaranteed. the the building in Civic Hall Free quotations and 3-D Design. Tel: Steve or Kevin on Friday, 6th June Square, a stone's throw away from the current office in 0787 871 0723 or 0784 618 1846 DAVE Main Street. 22 years experience. It will be business as usual, KELLY and those wishing to place DIGITAL AERIALS FITTED For Friday 13th June Friday 20th June classified adverts in the paper, book Garnett's trips, FREEVIEW REPAIRED TREVOR STEVE or even tell us about something you wish to have EXTRA ROOMS WIRED UPGRADED SEWELL FOTHERGILL placed in the paper, will still Including SKY If Required be able to pop in and do so. Free Estimates & Callouts OAP Discounts The telephone number will SUNDAY LUNCHES - Excellent Value Quality Workmanship Fully Guaranteed3 Years Served from 12 noon until 3.00pm also remain the same on Sweets always available 01388 775896, as will the ASPECT AERIALS Best Prices 01388 720994 And Value email address, which is Your Local Specialist In The Area [email protected]. Page 8 Ferryhill, May 30th 2008