Published at: Friday 10th August 2012 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 585 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, 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] Ferryhill couple celebrate Community action Diamond anniversary pilot scheme

Durham County Council’s A spokesperson for CAT Community Action Team commented, “During our has started a pilot scheme time in West Cornforth we to tackle a range of envi- will be running a number ronmental problems in the of events where local West Cornforth area. residents, landlords and The team will be in the businesses can get involved area until 10th September and have their say. There 2012. will also be a number of The Community Action informal drop-in sessions. Team (CAT) will be working These will give anyone alongside both the local interested the opportu- community and partner nity to help identify local agencies to deal with a priorities and issues.” range of issues including: Drop-in sessions will be - Improving housing taking place at West standards and management Cornforth Community of privately rented Centre on Wednesdays 8th, property 15th, 22nd and 29th August - Dealing with empty from 10am - 12 noon; properties Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd - Rubbish that has been and 30th August from 6pm dumped in gardens, on - 8pm; Fridays 10th, 17th, streets and on waste 24th and 31st August from ground being removed 2pm - 4pm. Mayor Amy Rimington presented the happy couple with a bouquet of flowers. - Assist with improvements These sessions will give Ferryhill couple Jack and met at Durham Vaudeville, for the next six years. to buildings and abandoned residents the opportunity Rose Walker were delighted which was a café. “A proper In 1949 he joined the Army land to talk to the Community to be celebrating their teenager’s hang out in them before returning to Water- - Investigating noise issues Action Team, a Housing Diamond Wedding Anniver- days,” agreed the couple. houses Drift. After working - Challenging under-age Solutions Officer and a sary on 26th July. Jack (81) left school at 13 in several different areas, sales of alcohol/cigarettes health trainer, who will give Jack was born in Esh Winning and started at Esh Winning he returned to Ferryhill - Implementing energy advice on housing options and Rose in Bedale. They colliery, where he worked Station in 1967, starting efficiency schemes. and healthy lifestyles. at Vane Tempest. In total, he spent 32 years in the THINFORD INN mining industry. Rose (78) Baumatic THINFORD ROUNDABOUT, THINFORD left school and started Electric working in Lanchester at the Diana Marsh Cosmetic Cooker A/A energy efficiency rating Factory, then moved to Top cavity - electric grill work at Durham Cathedral BCE520BL Solid plate cooking zones Double glazed removable doors in the kitchens. She met BCE520BL Jack while she was working Was £299.99 there. BCE520SL * With This After the couple married Only Voucher they lived at Waterhouses £229.99 and then Esh Winning *when purchased with this ad. Offer ends 18/8/12. before moving to Ferryhill the digital switchover is coming... in 1969. Three houses later SIZZLING they moved to their current be ready with products address in Grasmere Road. STEAK DAYS The couple have six Wednesdays & Saturdays book your digital switchover today children: three boys and Leonards Electricals qualified staff call at your home on the th th Two 8oz Sirloin Steaks three girls. They have 28 date of both switches (12 and 26 sept). With all the trimmings We tune in up to 5 products to the new digital service signal grandchildren, 27 great including recorders. & grandchildren and two great A bottle of wine great grandchildren. only £39.99 call in-store to book or see staff for more info Only The couple have their own £19.95 caravan at Crindon Dene, where they celebrated their special occasion with 01388 819394 a barbecue, attended by 01740 651 461 ‘We Are ’ www.facebook.com/pages/The-Thinford-Inn family and friends. Rd, Ferryhill www.leonardselectricals.com

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In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthdays Acknowledgements Property

To Let Margaret Maughan Sheila Lister Sol Anne Patterson Large 2 bed house in 10th August August 11th (Nee White) Ferryhill Leeholme, Bishop Auckland. Its been 4 years August 11th would have Margaret, Brian & families Good neighbours. Since you passed away been your 75th Birthday wish to thank everyone for Call 07921 214180 We still love you their thoughts, prayers, In every way cards and flowers on their House to let Will always think of you recent sad bereavement. Ferryhill. Two bed house, end Each and every day Missing you so much Mam, terrace, new fitted kitchen. always thinking of you, God bless you all. £65 per week. Kath & Colin 07919 078 731 Love Husband Keith, Daughter Angela & Grandson Kelvin For Sale To Let Sheila Lister Large two bed house for rent in 11th August Ferryhill. Lovely outlook, quiet Springer Spaniel and area, good neighbours. Days never go by when I Happy 6th Birthday Sol don’t think about you Mam Cocker Spaniel Puppies Long-term let. Hope you have a lovely day Beautiful litter of liver and Call 07921 214180 Today would have been your and enjoy your party with all 75th Birthday white springer spaniel puppies, Louis Blatchford your friends and family and also beautiful litter of tri 10.8.10 colour and black & white cocker Services Death leaves a memory spaniel puppies for sale. Both Love you always, litters are KC registered with MOVING A THING? No one can heal Lots of hugs & kisses from Love leaves a memory Mary, James & family excellent pedigrees. Legally From £12.50. Call Phil. xxx Mam, Jeff, Kaitlyn & Kole No one can steal xxx docked and microchipped with Phone 01325 321084 vets certificates. Springers ready or 07790 509925 22nd August, Cockers ready 31st August. £400 each. Discuss any of the stories or Miss you, love Birthdays Call Mike for more details or to articles from The Chapter at Mam, Matthew & John view on (Shildon) The North East Forum 07967 695 023 www.neforum2.co.uk/smf Dalton Mullinger Tia-Faith Hall Louis Blatchford 8th August 13th August Lost Classifieds 10.08.10 Your life was a blessing Ginger long-haired Tom Cat Classified adverts cost Your memory a treasure Broom area, Ferryhill. 35p per word and £6 for an You are loved beyond words Wearing blue collar. optional photograph. And missed beyond measure Tel: 01740 651140 The deadline is 12 noon 07512 885 467 each Monday.

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Your heartbroken Nana, Lots of love from Mam, Dad, Eileen Liam & Jade Love always, apter xxx Daddy Ferryhill h lt o n C xxx & C h i At the heart of our wonderful community Birthday Memories Tia-Faith Hall How to contact us: Lynda Lunn 13th August By email or online: 11th August Eric Dodds [email protected] or www.thechapter.org To a friend, one of the best! Happy 80th Birthday Dad By post or in person: Who had a smile for all and a heart of gold. The Chapter, First Floor, Town Council Offices, You are always close in our 80! Civic Hall Square, Shildon. DL4 1AH. hearts, our memory of you Love from Nadine, Joe is kept to love, cherish and & your Grandchildren By telephone or voicemail: never forget. & Great Grandchildren xxx (01388) 775896 or 07909 992 731. Leave items for the paper at: Love always, Elaine & family Ferryhill Library or Chilton Library. Eric Dodds How to advertise: All my love on your We can design an eye catching advert tailored 80th Birthday Eric Happy 1st Birthday to our Need to contact The Chapter beautiful Grandaughter to your specific needs. A breakdown of costs is about a Classified? available online at www.thechapter.org. The Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter is delivered free of charge to T: (01388) 775 896 From your loving Wife Betty Lots of love, Gran, Grandad, homes and businesses in Ferryhill, Chilton, Windlestone, Bishop E: [email protected] xxx Uncle Kieran & Ted Middleham, Ferryhill Station and Rushyford. Page 2 Friday 10th August 2012 Issue 585 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Tragedy hits Ferryhill family as Dean Bank 2012 missing teen’s body identified Games

The family of Ferryhill On Wednesday, 8th August, will be celebrated with a teenager, Kelvin Bradley the MC Club opened the triumphal march through were plunged into grief last Dean Bank 2012 Games. Dean Bank and will include week when the 18 years- The Games, which will a medals presentation and old’s body was discovered continue over the next 2-3 refreshments served by at the rear of Eldon weeks, are taking place the competing athletes. Square shopping centre in at the Ferryhill Literary Look out for updates on Newcastle. Institute. the Institute notice board Kelvin, who was a talented Tickets for the Games cost and in following issues of artist and had recently 50p each, with parents and The Chapter. started work at a graphic coaches being admitted “We do hope you can spare design company, had free of charge. a few minutes to cheer travelled to Newcastle for a Participants (both boys on our champions in their night out but failed to return and girls) must be between triumphal march,” said home to Cleves Cross. His 4-11 years old. a spokesperson for the disappearance was out of The closure of the Games Games. character and prompted a major city-wide search. Kelvin’s death is not being treated as suspicious. New anonymous local In a statement, Kelvin’s family said, “We would like hotline number to thank Durham and North- umbria Police, the security Police have released and can be used to report staff at Eldon Square, details of a new confiden- criminal damage, drug Kelvin’s friends, the family tial hotline number serving related crimes, burglary/ and friends of the family, the Ferryhill, Chilton, West theft or any other criminal and everyone who has Cornforth, and Bishop acts. assisted in searching for our Kelvin Bradley disappeared during a night out in Newcastle. Middleham areas only. The number is 01325 wonderful son. His body was later found in the city centre. The confidential, 742744. “He will be sadly missed and anonymous hotline is an Anyone wishing to report never forgotten.” Mercer Saint, posted a but to loads of people. I answering machine service an incident can still call Kelvin’s facebook page was comment saying, “I have honestly believe you were a available to make police 101 or, in an emergency, inundated with tributes, lost a very special person in gift that was given to earth, aware of criminal activity 999. while a facebook tribute my life the best son anyone you were brought here to page created on 3rd August could ask for”. make people’s lives happier has received over 23,000 Kelvin’s sister posted: “Kel and to be an inspiration and ‘likes’. walking in your bedroom that is exactly what u have MEIKLES SOLICITORS Comments ranged from is like walking in a flower done. Goodnight Bro.” 8 North Street, Market Place, Ferryhill a simple “RIP Kelvin”, to shop, u seriously are loved The funeral is due to take Telephone : 01740 652811 lengthy posts detailing by everyone. I can’t believe place on Friday 10th August Email : ferryhillreception@ the memorable times that how much of an impact at 10.15am at St Luke’s meikles-solicitors.co.uk Kelvin and his friends expe- you’ve had on people not Church, Ferryhill. FOR ALL LEGAL MATTERS rienced together. just me and [sister] Soph An inquest will be held in at Accident and Injury Claims – Employment Kelvin’s mother, Karen and the rest of your family a later date. House Sales & Purchases – Wills and Probate Child Care Cases – Matrimonial – Crime Fun in the park Established over 75 years

Chilton Town Council has “Please bring the children Olympics, we are hopefully organised a Fun in the Park along for a fun day of trying to organise some The Worx event for local youngsters children’s entertainment children’s races. However during the summer including a Punch and this will be subject to HAIR - BEAUTY - TANNING - TONING holidays. Judy show, face painting, volunteers who are CRB The event will be held balloon modelling, checked. If anyone is WALK-IN BARBER at the Pentlands Park, children’s fun fair rides interested in volunteer- NOW AVAILABLE AT THE WORX Chilton on Wednesday and inflatables. ing we would love to hear 29th August from 11am to “A catering van and ice from you.” Gent £5.50, Child £4.50 (up to 16 yrs), OAPs £3.50 4pm. cream van will also be For further details contact Monday 12noon-6pm, Thursday 12noon-7.30pm, A spokesperson for the present. Chilton Town Council on Friday 9.00am-6.30pm, Saturday 8.30am-2.30pm Council commented, “In addition, as it is the 01388 721788. Collect your loyalty card, pay for 5 cuts get 6th cut FREE

Hair Extensions 25% OFF Beauty & Nails EVANS & Co. When you spend £15 or over & produce this coupon. Offer valid Advertise your business in From £90 - 20” to Solicitors 1st July - 15th August 2012, not in conjunction with any other offer £130 - 26” 100% Remy FREE LEGAL SURGERY Human Hair Grade AAA Legal Advice The Chapter Qualified Every Thursday Buy 100mins for Sunbed get 50mins FREE Hairdresser-Extentionist 4.00pm to 6.00pm. When you spend £20 or over & produce this coupon. Offer valid Appointments available, 1st July - 15th August 2012, not in conjunction with any other offer T: (01388) 775 896 Also Nail Extensions & but not necessary. E: [email protected] Spray Tan 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. Tel: Jean on Tel: 01740 657 444 Tel: (01740) 652006 07787 430 086 email:[email protected] 9 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 585 Friday 10th August 2012 Page 3 Police carry out Have your say on library knife amnesty changes

During the months of June the knives are taken off People will have the imately £180m between number of options. These and July, Ferryhill Neigh- the streets and disposed chance to decide on new 2011 – 2017. options have been put bourhood Policing Team of safely. Those who could opening hours for Ferryhill Cllr Maria Plews, Durham together to reflect factors have carried out a knife not dispose of knives from & Chilton’s libraries from County Council’s Cabinet specific to each library, amnesty. This enabled in- their properties in a secure this week. member for leisure, such as current busy times dividuals to come forward way also used this oppor- A consultation on changes libraries and lifelong of day, market days and and hand over knives tunity to dispose of them to opening times at learning, said, “By making other issues. At those without fear of prosecu- safely. libraries across County changes to our library libraries where there will tion. This amnesty was open Durham begins on Monday service we will be able be only a small reduction in This initiative was a great to residents in Ferryhill, 6th August and will run until to keep all our libraries opening hours, one option success and the response Chilton, West Cornforth Friday 28th September. open despite the financial will be similar to existing was unexpected. The and Bishop Middleham. The People who use the mobile pressures we are currently opening times. neighbourhood policing Neighbourhood policing library service, which stops operating under. People who use the mobile team received over 50 team will continue to help in 37 communities, will “It is important though that library service should have knives from residents; a people dispose of knives also be invited to give their people who use the service received a questionnaire superb result in a fairly but to remind residents views on where it should are able to influence about which settlements small community. that carrying them in stop in the future. these changes so I would they would like the library Although there isn’t an public can be an offence. Durham County Council encourage residents to to visit in the future. issue with knife crime in Anyone with an unwanted is reducing opening hours have their say during the Questionnaires are also the Ferryhill area, this was knife can call Ferryhill and changing its mobile consultation.” available from the mobile an opportunity to ensure police on 101. service in response to Library-users can fill in library. significant Government a survey at their local The council has 27 funding reductions, which library, giving their choice community and 12 town Pat’s Puppets at mean it has to save approx- of preferred hours from a centre libraries. Ferryhill Library Bishop Middleham celebrates Ferryhill Town Council have to 11 years and is free of organised for ‘Pat’s Puppets’ charge, so why not take life to visit Ferryhill Library, to your children along and join perform a puppet show on in the fun. A ‘Celebration of Life’ Therefore, this year’s cream van. Entertainment Tuesday 14th August from A free leaflet advertising event is to be held in event will be raising money has been booked for the 2pm to 3pm. the programme of events Bishop Middleham on for The Great North Air night; local talent Terry Pat’s Puppets have been organised by Ferryhill Town Saturday 8th September, Ambulance. James will be performing keeping local children en- Council, in partnership with from 12 noon right through Organisers hope to keep a selection of songs from tertained for many years in Ferryhill Branch Library, for until 11.30pm. the yearly event going but the 60s. Top showgirl Janie Ferryhill during the school the 2012 school holidays The event is a fun day for to do that they need help MacKenzie is also back holidays. is now available from the the whole community in from sponsors who can help by popular demand after This session is suitable for Town Hall and Ferryhill the local Park, a family with funding. making a big impact on children aged from 3 years Library. friendly day and night with They have calculated that to everyone, and the event an aim to raise money to put the event on each year will also feature the North help various local services. they would need £4,500 East’s top tribute act, It began last year when for marquees, entertain- Totally Gaga, plus top duo, a young lad from Bishop ment, live broadcast from Feel the Force, who will all Middleham, Kyle, died the radio station, security, be performing in the main a week after his 18th St John’s Ambulance first marquee in the evening. birthday from a brain aiders, funfair rides and Tickets are on sale now at MANAGER’S SPECIAL haemorrhage. He had licenses. They also need a cost of £5 for adults and BEER CAP WALL CLOCK - suffered from epilepsy all any local businesses to help £2.50 for children. ASSORTED DESIGNS his life, and an idea was in any way they can, be it Drinks will be available at put forward to his family to supplying toilets, lighting, the bar and organisers are WAS £4.99 try and raise money for the generators or volunteers also arranging a children’s NOW Neurology Department at to help. All would be 5-a-side football match as the James Cooke Hospital welcomed. well as some great funfair in Middlesbrough. During the day there will rides. While stocks last Last year £2,155 was be various stalls, rides for If you would like to help or raised for the hospital and children and teenagers, purchase a ticket, contact MON - SAT 9AM - 5PM FREE PARKING they wanted to do more a Punch and Judy show, a Joanie Sheehan on 07841 PARKER TERRACE, FERRYHILL for other worthy causes. scout barbecue and an ice 087 827.

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The Ferryhill Neighbour- “Motorists are reminded action will be taken where hood Policing Team are to ensure they do not park appropriate.” advising motorists who drive on this section or it could Vehicles should not park in in Ferryhill Town Centre to result in a £30 fine for doing this area for more than 1 be aware of the concerns of so. From 6pm this whole hour or return to the area the local community with area is for taxis only and within an hour. respect to parking restric- anyone found to be parking Parking is available behind tions. in this area after this time the Nat West bank should A spokesperson commented, will also receive a £30 fine. you require to park for an “It has been brought to our “People are asked to be extended length of time. attention by businesses in mindful and ensure they If any one has an enquiry the area that people are are parking correctly and with regards to this, contact persistently parking in the adhere to the signage in the PCSO Giles or PCSO Kilburn loading bay area of the area to avoid action being by calling the non-emer- Market Place. taken by the police. gency police number 101 “This is preventing the “This area is patrolled and asking for extension delivery of goods. regularly and necessary 6614720. The country’s cheapest house?

June and Maurice receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers A two-bedroom terraced offers "great potential for A further, though less rapid from Councillor Elizabeth Bruce. home in Ferryhill is set to developers and landlords". widening is forecast for compete with a recently However, the auctioneer 2013, with London prices Local couple Maurice and enjoys fishing whilst June sold property in neigh- has cautioned that the rising a further 2.3% and June Hope celebrated their devotes herself to helping bouring Ferryhill Station property is subject to North East prices dropping golden wedding anniversa- Windlestone Methodist for the title of ‘Britain’s an "undisclosed reserve 1.3%. ry on Saturday 4th August. Chapel. cheapest house’. price". The lowest value areas are The couple met at the age The couple celebrated The property, at 25 In June, house price fore- in the North, with prices of 13 and became childhood their anniversary with Faraday Street, is under casters, the Centre for ranging from £41,601 to sweethearts. They did a trip to Florida and on the hammer with a starting Economics and Business £78,579. however drift apart for a returning home held a bid of £2,500. The auction Research, warned of a Land Registry figures for short period whilst Maurice party for relatives and ends on 9 August at 7pm. widening gap between June show an annual house was in the Navy. friends at Chilton Catholic The home includes two north and south house price increase of 0.9% When he returned three Club. bedrooms, a first floor prices. It reported a 2.4% across all properties in years later they got back June commented, “We kitchen and a lounge. rise in London prices and Wales, making together and married at St would like to thank The property is in need of alongside a North East the average house price Aidan’s Church when the relatives and friends for "full refurbishment" but drop of 2.7% for 2012. £161,777. pair were aged 21. their personal presents, The couple have lived in as well as all those who Chilton all of their married donated to our chosen This week in History life, and they have two charities. £250 was raised, children; a son, Ian, and a which will be split between daughter, Alison. a cancer charity and adults In their spare time Maurice with learning disabilities.” 8 August 1969 9 August 1930 10 August 2003 At a zebra crossing in Betty Boop made her The highest temperature Denehurst thank London, Iain Macmillan cartoon debut in Dizzy ever recorded in the took the photo that Dishes. ; 38.5 °C choir became the cover of the (101.3 °F) in Kent. Beatles album Abbey Road. Denehurst Nursing Home’s towards their comfort fund. staff and residents have “We look forward to seeing expressed their gratitude you soon,” said Hayley August 1919 August 1964 August 1913 11 12 13 to the ViVo choir, for their Scott, Activities Co-ordina- The constitution of Charlie Wilson, one First production in the UK generous donation of £50 tor. the Weimar Republic of the Great Train of stainless steel by Harry was adopted. Robbers, escaped from Brearley. S CRABTREE Winson Green Prison in Digital Aerials Fitted Tyne Tees Birmingham, England. Digi Aerials Paving Contractors DAB Patios, driveways, Sky fencing, garden walls etc. Armstrong W. BURDESS Freesat We will not be beaten on Ferryhill genuine quotations Roofing Electrics ELECTRICS No Hidden Charges. Free same day estimates Domestic and No Extra For Cable Used. 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The Total Warrior 10k obstacle hours will then resume. ancient and the modern, course in the Lake District. There is still time to view brought together by The duo raised over £300 the Cancer Awareness and uncomfortable circum- for Kyran Richmond, a 9 Early Detection display at stance... year-old boy from Chilton the library until Monday The second display is a who suffers from a rare 13th August. collection of novels by incurable condition called On Thursday 6th August, Michael Jecks including Juvenile Batten Disease. from 10.30am to 11.30am, his book ‘No Law in the The heartbreaking disease a mask-making session will Land.’ King Edward II is will result in Kyran being be held. furious when he learns unable to walk, talk, eat or On Thursday 16th August, that his wife Queen see and his life expectancy from 10.30am to 11.30am, Isabella has defied him is just his late teens. a making flags session will and remains in France Kerryann said. “We chose be taking place. with their son. As the Kyran because we know the Charlie the Magician will unfortunate messengers family and see them about be visiting the library on of this unhappy news, doing day-to-day things Thursday 23rd August from Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, and think they are all just Kerryann Stewart and Beverley Brimm at the Total War- 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Keeper of the King’s amazing. rior 10k course. All the above sessions are Peace, and his friend, “My children are around the 50p per child, which is bailiff Simon Puttock, same age and there is that obstacles including ‘The ourselves and were worth non-refundable. Booking are instantly dismissed feeling of "that could be us". Human BBQ’, where par- sponsoring! is essential to avoid disap- from court. Returning to “We wanted to help, even ticipants run through 4ft “People have been very pointment. their homes in Devon, the in a little way. If there is flames; the Grand National, kind, times are tight for There are two new adult pair are shocked to find enough money raised for where teamwork is needed us all but add all those fiction displays at the that outlaws now hold them to have a fun-filled to clamber over 7ft walls; pounds together and it has library. The first is a sway in the land and the day out or a weekend away and the ‘Muddy Funster’, definitely been worth all collection of novels by chaos escalates as the those memories are worth an energy zapping swamp. the bruises”. the author Ian Rankin, bodies of two clerics are more than just pounds and Kerryann said, “We chose For more information or to including his book ‘The found among a party of pence.” Total Warrior because it's donate visit www.kyran- Falls.’ A student has gone travellers... The Total Warrior 10k is not so tough and we wanted richmondfundraising.co.uk missing in Edinburgh. 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This took place there will be live bands Sing a Song of Summer National Citizen Service in a Kingswood Centre in performing, who are all (NCS), have organised a Colomendy, Wales where from around the North East by Trudi Ranson, Ferryhill music festival which will we were set tasks which area. take place at Mainsforth enabled us to conquer our “There will also be re- Community Centre on fears and bond together as freshments, face painting, Sing a song of Summer Wednesday, 29th August, a team. henna tattoos as well as Look back to those 3 days in May from 12-5pm. “After our week-long visit many other stalls. When I went enfamile to the seaside The NCS was set up by the in Wales, we spent our “However, due to the To paddle in Scarborough Bay government to give young second week in Sunderland limited supply of tickets people, aged 16-17, an University; the planning available we will be The frostbite’s almost healed experience involving taking stages. operating a first come first They say I’ll keep my toes part in outdoor activities, “We contacted numerous served basis. Where that ‘hint’ of summer went opportunities to meet new companies for advice “The tickets will cost £2.50 Heaven only knows people and to help the on suitable charities, for under 13s, and £4.00 for community they live in. venues, contributions everyone else. But the ‘drought’ it still continued This is the first year the and donations, as well as “These will be available And ‘flaming’ June didn’t mean the heat NCS programme has been financial help. Throughout from Collins Fish Bar in For the rain it just kept on falling and held in County Durham the week we came together Ferryhill, adjacent to the Doctors had their first case of...webbed feet! and so the young people as a team to overcome Mainsforth Community taking part are the first to obstacles that potentially Centre, and also on our And then we moved into a promising July experience this. threatened our chances of facebook page, which can With a hint of clear blue sky A spokesperson for the organising our event. be found by searching But July is Wimbledon, the Olympics and school group explained the “Due to our hard work, facebook for ‘Glastonferry holidays process: “We are a group we managed to maintain Ncs’. And my heart sank ...I don’t know why... of young individuals who a professional outlook of “To raise money for have volunteered to take our fundraising event. Our this event, we are also But now we’re into August part in the NCS summer determined attitude and organising a sponsored And the school holidays really kick in programme in order to planning continued into the walk from Ferryhill Village All child minder grandparents create an event to help third week where the final to Durham City Centre on Gird your loins and get in some gin... the community; the event preparations were held. 9th August.” being aimed at the younger “As part of our NCS project, Expect cries of “I’M BORED!!” generation aged 14 – 17. which is designed to bring Need to contact The Chapter After 2 whole days of rain However, before all of the the community closer about a Classified? As little sad faces are pressed... planning could take place, together, we decided to Up against the window pane we had to go through organise the music event. 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Organisations that work to in a residential setting. and control over their own Ferryhill Indoor Bowls Club welcoming all members give older and vulnerable • Best example of per- care is a guiding principle has announced that it is back and are keen to people choice and control sonalised services in the of the services we provide. to resume playing at the recruit new members.” over their own care are to use of food and nutrition. “Recognising those organi- Ferryhill Community Hub Drop in sessions for anyone be honoured. Awarded to the organisa- sations that show the most (old leisure centre) as from interested will be held Durham County Council is tion that best meets the commitment to this ideal Monday 6th August. on Wednesdays at 10am seeking nominations for its challenge of providing is our way of thanking Sessions will be held at throughout August. Awards for Personalisation choice for service users them for the care they 10am on Tuesdays and The club’s Annual General 2012. while meeting high provide our residents.” 6.30pm on Wednesdays Meeting will take place on The annual awards standards of quality for The Awards for Person- until the end of August. Friday 31st August in the celebrate excellence food and nutrition. alisation are open to Extra sessions can be bowls lounge and winter across the care and • Best example of per- private, independent arranged individually. teams will be taken at this support sector, honouring sonalised services that and voluntary sector or- It is anticipated that winter time. those organisations that promote dignity. Awarded ganisations of any size, leagues will commence on Anyone interested in give people the most say to the provider, service which provide services for Monday 10th September. joining can contact Bob in decisions about their or product that best people living in County A spokesperson for the club Sheppard (Chairman) on care. ensures service users are Durham. said, “We look forward to 01740 653092. Awards will be presented respected and listened The closing date for in the following categories: to and their dignity is entries is Friday 10th • Best example of per- maintained at all times. August. sonalised services in • Best example of person- Shortlisted organisations ter hill ap a community setting. alised services nominated will be notified during the Ferry h ilt o n C Awarded to the organisa- by health/social care staff first week of September & C h tion that provides the most or a carer. Awarded to the with the winners empowerment, choice and organisation, nominated announced on Thursday control for people who by a health/social care 27th September. Post or hand this form into: attend services in the member of staff or carer, For more information 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, community. that demonstrates the contact Durham County Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. • Best example of person- most commitment to Council’s personalisation alised services in a resi- empowering service users. team on 0191 372 5598. dential setting. Awarded Councillor Morris Nicholls, Alternatively, email per- CLASSIFIED FORM: to the organisation that Durham County Council’s [email protected]. OCCASION: (Please tick) provides the most em- Cabinet member for adult uk or visit www.durham. powerment, choice and services, said, “Giving gov.uk/yourlifeyour- Birthday Obituary control for people who live people as much choice choice. Anniversary For Sale Birth To Let S-CARS LTD Heating & Congratulations Services : 01388 811 855 Plumbing Appreciations Other (state): Coxhoe: 0191 377 0236 FIRST CHOICE MAINTENANCE Dealer level diagnostic on Combi Boilers Memoriam ...... Audi, VW, Seat & Skoda Fully Fitted Number of separate messages:...... Service & Repair on Please write in clear BLOCK CAPITALS and continue on a all makes and models From £850 Message(s): separate piece of paper if necessary Air Con Service £48 Free MOTs £40 Quotes ...... 4-5 Post Office Street, Spennymoor Phone Paul on 19 Blackgate, Coxhoe 07967 679 998 ...... www.scars.co.uk ...... TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS Total number of words = ...... - UNDERTAKERS - Advertise your business in Photograph included? (£6) Yes No Established 1845 (if yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your picture returning) COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGED & The Chapter Amount (x35p): ...... PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY TERRY. Total: ...... Golden Charter Funeral Plans PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST. T: (01388) 775 896 Name: ...... Address: ...... 1B DUNNING ROAD, FERRYHILL. E: [email protected] ...... Tel: 651350 Mobile: 0777 4704739 Contact number: ...... Page 8 Friday 10th August 2012 Issue 585 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter