Issue No 962 At the heart of our wonderful community Friday 20th December 2019
FESTIVE REFUSE COLLECTIONS RESIDENTS ARE being reminded of changes to rubbish and recycling col- lections over the Christ- mas period. Bin collections across the county will take place as normal up to and including Tuesday, 24th December. The Wednesday and Thursday collections for week commencing 23rd December will be two days later than usual, and Friday’s collection will be carried out on Monday, 30th December. Collections due on Tuesday 31st December will take place as usual, Ambassadors for Community Change from Chilton and Ferryhill at the BBC Look North studio. but collections due on the Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd Jan- AMBASSADORS VISIT THE NEWS uary will take place one PRIMARY SCHOOL had the opportunity to Feather and The Dumping “One of the areas they day later than usual. Ambassadors for Commu- have a go at being a news Ground. look at is the role and Normal collections will nity Change from Ferryhill reader, weather reporter Glenys from Approach impact of the media. resume on Tuesday, 7th and Chilton have been on and radio presenter and Too said: “The Ambas- “On this occasion, rather January. their travels again. even sat on the BBC Look sadors for Community than making the news, the The council will again Pupils travelled up to North news desk and Change project works Ambassadors saw how be offering a collection BBC Newcastle to learn sofa. with primary pupils to news is made. service for real Christmas how the world of broad- They also enjoyed a help them develop the “We would all like to say trees. Bookings, for col- casting really works. behind the scenes insight skills, knowledge and a big thank you to Megan lection in the New Year, On their inspirational into CBBC favourites motivation for participa- and Gary Wright for their can be made by calling visit, the Ambassadors such as Copycats, Hetty tion. help and support.” 03000 260 000 before Sunday, 12th January. Most Household Waste Recycling Cen- CHILTON POPPY APPEAL SUCCESS CHURCHES CHARITY CAROL SINGING tres (HWRCs) across CHILTON’S ANNUAL community. MEMBERS OF the Fer- the Post Boy,” said a the county are open as Poppy Appeal has been Chilton’s Poppy Appeal ryhill Churches will be spokesperson, adding, normal over the festive successful in raising a Organiser would like to singing carols around “All money raised will go period except for Christ- grand total of £2,541.25 sincerely thank each and the pubs of Ferryhill town towards the Cancer Unit mas Day and New Year’s to help the Royal British everyone who helped, centre on Friday 20th at Durham University Day. Hett Hills HWRC will Legion in their invaluable supported and gener- December. hospital through the char- work supporting families ously donated to such a “We will meet at 7.30pm ity CDDFT. If you see us CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 across the Armed Forces worthy cause. in the car park near please support.”
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Post or hand this form into: 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH Please note: All prices include VAT at standard rate. CLASSIFIED FORM: OCCASION: (Please tick) Birthday Obituary Anniversary For Sale Birth To Let Congratulations Services Appreciations Acknowledgement Memoriam Birthday Memoriam Number of separate messages:...... Message(s): Please write in clear BLOCK CAPITALS and continue on a separate piece of paper if necessary ...... On the occasion of their diamond anniversary, Tesse and Paul Crosby are presented with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the town council by Mayor of Ferryhill, Cllr Joe Makepeace...... A DIAMOND TIME FOR PAUL AND TESSE ...... MAYOR OF Ferryhill, opment upholsterer. down, at which point he ...... Councillor Joe Make- When he was 18 years retired...... peace was honoured to old, he began his national The lovely couple have ...... present a lovely bouquet service and three years two daughters, Alison and of flowers and a tumbler later returned to the same Louise and also had a son, ...... to Paul and Tesse Crosby, company. Kevin. Total number of words = ...... who celebrated their Dia- Tesse, 80, started work They have four grand- Amount x 0.42p, (includes VAT): ...... mond Wedding on 12th in a shoe factory in Wales, children and two great December. leaving when the children grandchildren. Photograph included? (£7.20) Yes No The couple were both came along, but returned One of the grandchildren (if yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your picture returning) born in Wales and were there later, working for is well known drag queen, Total (inc. photo): ...... married by Paul’s father, around 30 years alto- Tess Tickle, who took her PLEASE NOTE: Cheques should be made payable to: Community Newspaper Support CIC Ernest Charles Crosby in gether for the same com- name from Nana Tesse. Carmal Trebanog, South pany. When Paul retired, they Contact Name: ...... Wales. In 1982, Paul saw a simi- moved to Spennymoor Address: ...... Paul proposed to Tesse lar vacancy in the north for and then to their current ...... on the phone whilst serv- a specialist development home in Raby Road, Ferry- ing in Cyprus in the army. upholsterer at R W Tootills hill to be near their daugh- Contact Number: ...... They have been back in Newton Aycliffe. ter Alison. there on holiday a dozen He applied, got the job Paul said, “My daughter times since. and moved to Newton is a really special person, Paul, 81, left school and Aycliffe, working there and she has been a rock to trained to become a devel- until the factory closed both of us.” TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS - UNDERTAKERS - David Watson CHILTON COUNCILLOR VACANCY Plumbing & Heating Established 1845 A VACANCY has arisen on we live in, why not contact COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGED & Bathrooms | Repairs Chilton Town Council for a us for more information,” PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY TERRY. Underfloor heating new member. urged a spokesperson. Golden Charter Funeral Plans Radiator Swaps The Council have been Members are asking PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST. Tel David for a FREE no given the authority to those interested to con- obligation quote on Co-opt the new member. tact Chilton Town Council, 1B DUNNING ROAD, FERRYHILL. 07455 011 379 “If you are interested Hutton House, Durham Tel: 651350 and want to work for and Road, Chilton DL17 0HE E: [email protected] Mobile: 0777 4704739 improve the community by Friday 10th January. A very Merry Christmas and a TAXIS The Ferryhill LADDER Centre Prosperous New Year from everyone at SILVERCABS We would like to thank Wish everyone a Merry Christmas Meikles Solicitors everyone for your loyal and a Happy New Year Offices throughout County Durham: custom throughout the year and wish you all a Merry The Centre will close on Friday 8 North Street, Ferryhill - Tel: 01740 652811 Christmas and a Happy Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor - Tel: 01388 814336 and Prosperous New Year. 20th December at 12 noon. It will reopen on Monday 6th January. 23 Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland - Tel: 01388 451122 07549 634 441
3 For more news from Ferryhill, Chilton and South West Durham visit: www.swd.news Friday 20th December 2019 A Christmas Message from The Mayor of Chilton In May this year, I once again was given the privilege of been elected Mayor for the year and have attended many community events. My first was Armed Forces Day where the community came together to honour all our serving troops, service personnel families, veterans, reservists and cadets who are learning skills for the future. I then went to open the Gala which was well supported. Durham Miners’ Gala Day took place as usual on the 2nd Saturday in July where the Banner, led by Wetherby Brass Band, left the Catholic Club then onto the Chilton Sports and Social Club. From there a wreath was laid on both memorials before going to the Wheatsheaf and then to the Durham Big Meeting. On return we came back to the Social club for a buffet. The coach trip to South Shields went very well this year and it is hoped to have a trip again next year. I hope residents can agree with me that the fireworks display this year was better than ever. I attended church for the Remembrance Day service and laid wreaths at both memorials at an event that gets bigger every year. This year, the town council consulted with residents to choose some new Christmas motifs to add to our existing lights. The light switch on at the end of November was very well supported by residents. The choir from Chilton Academy led a lantern parade along with stilt walkers to the council offices where Rev. Lumsden led the switch on event. Children from Chilton Academy sang carols accompanied by Ferryhill Town Band and the Gala Princess helped to switch on the lights. This year’s Christmas card design competition was won by Lex, aged 4, from Chilton Academy. Once again a large congregation attended St Aidan’s Church for Chilton Town Council annual Civic Carol Service. None of these events would have taken place without a lot of hard work and commitment from all the volunteers who bring all these community events to fruition. l would like to take this opportunity to thank them all, because without their help these events would not take place. Christmas is a time when communities, family and friends come together to celebrate. But we should try if we can to help people who are less fortunate than ourselves at this festive time. It is also a time when families remember loved ones who are no longer with us. We have a memory tree in the town council offices and anyone wishing to remember their loved ones can purchase a tag for £1. All proceeds will go towards purchasing a defibrillator for Chilton and all tags will be blessed at the midnight service in St Aidan’s Church. This year, I am raising money to support the Christmas lights and organisations within Chilton. The next charity event is on Valentine’s evening at the Catholic Club. Tickets will be on sale in January. I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a New Year of health, peace and happiness. Councillor Elizabeth Bruce
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A Christmas Message from The Mayor of Ferryhill Another year over, and once again time for the Mayor’s Christmas message, and what a Year it has been! A year of real change for Ferryhill Town Council, and undoubtedly even more challenges lie ahead for us to tackle and overcome. We bid the Clerk goodbye and prepare to welcome our new Clerk when the selection process is complete - a new start. Our continued review and reform of committees and internal regulation has enabled a more responsive, progressive and timely approach towards decision-making in Ferryhill, and no doubt these will progress apace this year with the assistance of the Clerk. Ideas, suggestions and proposals are quickly considered, and Ferryhill is better for that. I have been privileged to talk about our town on local radio twice this year, and our success in promoting the firework display, the Ferryfest music festival and our Christmas market bodes well for the future. This year our new Christmas lights look great and with the re-siting of our old lights we have brought Christmas cheer into areas of our town hitherto not included. Don’t they look fabulous? A new memorial stone to the fallen of World War II has been installed in the Town Hall gardens and our new memorial benches provide a lasting and meaningful reminder of their sacrifice. Our “Boar Stone” commemorating the slaying of the last wild boar - yes it really did happen in Ferryhill - now graces the front of the Town Hall next to the front door. This stone dates back to the 13th century and has languished in the Town Hall for decades - pop up and view a piece of real history. We have had setbacks, but we learn, adapt and overcome, we never give up, and will not shy away from difficult decisions - where there’s a way, we have the will. We listen to legitimate concerns and suggestions. That’s why the Summer Fayre is back in the village, improving access for our residents, and benefiting local businesses. Shortly Dean Bank Park will be renovated, a new Heritage Centre completed, a new band practice facility provided and the installation of our miners wheel, also in storage for decades, will happen. We propose extending the dog walking area, improving access for dog owners who live in the Dean Bank area, and following the demolition process in Dean Bank, major work will be undertaken to provide grassed areas with seating. Real improvement in the area. Challenges present an opportunity for improvement, difficulties a chance for change and with your confidence and help, the sky’s the limit for Ferryhill. So may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Town Mayor, Councillor Joe Makepeace
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Xmas poetry corner Let’s celebrate Christmas By John Harbron, Chilton
Let’s celebrate this Christmas With love and peace in mind. Let’s celebrate this Christmas For the sake of all mankind. Let’s celebrate this Christmas With open heart and open mind. We’ll celebrate this Christmas For the sake of all mankind. Let’s celebrate this Christmas, Invite the world and find, We’re celebrating Christmas With the whole of all mankind. The Dean Bank Dog Walking Association enjoy Christmas dinner at the Institute. DOG WALKERS ENJOY CHRISTMAS Christmas Time DINNER AT DEAN BANK INSTITUTE By Vince Elsbury, Ex-Chilton A CHRISTMAS party “We were treated to a “It was served piping hot was held on Friday 13th fantastic three course by Betty Shepherd and a Children praying, hoping Santa is listening December at Dean Bank Christmas dinner of great team of volunteers Whilst outside on roofs snow lays glistening Literary Institute in Ferry- Roast Turkey or Roast who support the activities Eventually fast asleep they fall hill on behalf of 34 mem- Beef, accompanied by all held at the Institute. All Dreaming when Santa makes a call bers of the Dean Bank the festive trimmings and applauded how good the Dog Walking Association followed by traditional service and meal was. A As it’s Christmas time once more of Dean Bank Park. Christmas pudding and great recommendation for After dinner, Dad on sofa may snore A spokesperson said: white sauce. the cooks and waitresses. Amidst all the decorations From ceiling to floor FESTIVE REFUSE COLLECTIONS Monday 23rd December information and updates Or maybe family and friends are playing cards FROM PAGE 1 to Sunday 5th January, on Durham County Coun- With Grandad holding all the aces open for longer hours only excluding Christmas cil waste services during In the next room children play with new toys over the Christmas period Day and New Year’s Day. the festive period. With lots of smiles on all their faces to help ease congestion Further information Residents can also at other centres. about HWRC locations keep up-to-date with As it’s Christmas time once more The HWRC, which is and opening hours can be any changes to council With carol singers at the door usually only open dur- found at www.durham. services by following @ ing weekends and bank gov.uk/hwrc durhamcouncil on twitter holidays, will open from Visit www.durham.gov. or @durhamcouncil on 9.00am until 3.30pm from uk/festivebins for more Facebook.
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Letters to the Editor... Email: [email protected] stating ‘Letter’ in the subject line. Write to: Letters, Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter, 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Shildon DL4 1AH. All letters (including emails) must include the writer’s name, address, postal code and contact number and may be edited. The maximum length for letters is 200 words. Thank you DIDO Can I please through The Chapter say a huge thank you to all the committee and volunteers at DIDO for all their hard work. Could I also wish all the volunteers and members of DIDO a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year. Name and address supplied.
A big ‘thank you’ I would like to thank all the ladies who helped at the Xmas Table Top Sale. A special thanks to Chris for supporting us to run Ferryhill Deputy Mayor, Cllr Jacqueline Cansella with Santa. the event at the Ferryhill Institute on Friday 22nd November. We are all truly grateful. Raffle tickets not claimed are: FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL 120, 704, 708, 605. SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY Ellen Smith, Ferryhill. ON SUNDAY 15th Decem- The visit was specifi- Mayor, Joe Makepeace Well done and ‘thank you’ ber, Ferryhill Town Coun- cally designed to cater for said; “As a Council, we Please can I, through the Chapter, say well done and a cillors supported the children and young peo- are very aware that not all huge thank you to the wonderful ladies of Dean Bank Greyhound Public House ple with all disabilities, children and young adults Chat and Craft Group and their fantastic friends. They in Ferryhill, and The invisible, physical, sen- were able to meet Santa know who they are. Turbinia and Aycliffe Bike sory, complex needs and at the town’s Christmas They made about 200 shoeboxes, 140 of which went Club Toy run. wheelchair users. Fayre, so we decided to to Samaritans Purse via our friends at Ferryhill Chapel. This was followed by an Santa was assisted by hold an additional ‘inclu- The rest went to Chernobyl along with 32 handmade inclusive Santa visit, held the Christmas fairy, Mrs sive Santa Claus visit’. blankets and knitted garments via Sedgefield Inner at his grotto next to Ferry- Claus, Elfie and Jingles. “Every child thoroughly Wheel. hill Town Hall. Ferryhill Town Council’s enjoyed their visit.” The group also made a lot of poppies for Ferryhill’s fantastic tribute to our brave service personnel and won 1st prize at Tenlands scarecrow competition with LOCAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES the fabulous, Doris. And finally, they not only decorated the Christmas tree OVER THE festive season, Christmas Eve at 7pm at A spokesperson said: but made the tree with knitting needles for branches. St Luke’s Church will be Holy Trinity, Cornforth. “Everyone attending is Not bad for a group of mature ladies! hosting a number of ser- Meanwhile, Ferryhill asked to wear something Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. vices. Methodist Church wel- orange. Be prepared for Name and address supplied. On Thursday 19th comes everyone for lots of fun with a serious December at 1.30pm in St Carols on Sunday 22nd message.” Luke’s Hall, there will be a December at 10.30am Ladies Fellowship Christ- and again at 6pm. facebook.com/ mas service. On Christmas Eve at XMAS CONCERT On Christmas Eve at 6pm, Communion will be A CHRISTMAS concert ferryhillandchiltonchapter 5pm, everyone is invited led by Rev. Chris Humble, with Ripon City Band will to the Christingle Service, who added, “We wish you be held at West Cornforth NEED A VAN? which is followed at 7pm a Happy Christmas and Community Centre on Fri- GUTTER by Carols and Commun- Peace and Joy through- day 20th December, from JOHN’S VAN CLEANING ion. out the coming year.” 7pm. Tickets are £4 and LIGHT REMOVALS Gutters & Downpipes Cleaned On Christmas Day, there In Chilton, at St. Aidan’s are available from Bob or will be a Said Communion Church, a Christingle Ser- Eileen on 01740 654534. ANYTHING MOVED No Ladders Used at 9.30am. vice will be held on Sun- All proceeds are in aid FROM £10 | LICENSED Soffits, fascias & conservatories WASTE CARRIER Carols and Communion day 22nd December at of the Thrislington Banner cleaned will also take place on 4pm. Fund. Gutters repaired and/or renewed 01388 818286 07519 376870 NC PLUMBING 07914 032280 (local) SERVICES All plumbing requirements undertaken L & L Roofing Services From a drip to a full bathroom refit. Valley Local Accountancy & Taxation firm based in Spennymoor, Complete Bathroom specialist, New Roofs, Slating, Established Since 1983, looking after a range of businesses with Wrought Iron Financial and Taxation Advice Full tiling and wall cladding service, Tiling, Felt Roofs etc. High Quality Gates Companies | Self Employed | Partnerships | Financial Accounts Full Power Flush Service. Garden Fences - Wall Railings Tax Returns | CIS | Payroll | Capital Gains | VAT and much more Central heating problems repaired. For all your - Free Estimates & Free no-obligation Consultation No job too small roofing needs Advice on any project Out of hours call available - Experienced Tradesmen Tel:- 01388 815324 Call Neil on: Contact Lee - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 Address:- 29 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7LE M: 07882 233 219 Mobile: 07970 381075 Email: [email protected] Email:- [email protected] | Website:- www.barrysummers.co.uk Tel: 01740 474 045 Home: 01740 653750 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk
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Players and coaches present Newton Aycliffe Mayor, Cllr Mary Dalton and Mayoress, Cllr Valerie Raw with a cheque for the Mayor’s chosen cause, SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity.
WATER POLO CLUB SCORES Two Chilton Juniors players handing over the club’s foodbank FOR MAYOR’S CHARITY donation with the help of Chilton’s Sainsbury’s Local. SEDGEFIELD WATER Polo She also attended, schedule and coming to JUNIORS DONATE TO FOOD BANK Club held a raffle with along with Mayoress meet us all at Sedgefield CHILTON JUNIORS Foot- “We decided to donate prizes kindly donated at Valerie Raw, the Saturday Water Polo Club. ball Club has been giving to our local food bank their annual presentation training session at New- “SWPC would like to something back to thank and, with help from our evening to raise funds for ton Aycliffe Leisure Cen- thank all who have helped everyone who has sup- Sainsbury’s local in Chil- Newton Aycliffe Mayor, tre where she was able to and supported the club ported the club in its first ton, we managed to get a Cllr Mary Dalton’s chosen meet all the children and and wish you all a very year. substantial donation for cause, SSAFA the Armed members of the club and Happy Christmas.” Coach, Joe Parker said: the food bank. Forces Charity. to receive the club’s dona- Anyone interested in “With Christmas round “The food bank will help Mayor Dalton went tion cheque for a very taking up water polo as a the corner and with a lot of people and we along to support the event worthy charity. fun and exciting hobby is all of the support and would like to encourage and help present awards A spokesperson for the asked to call or text the donations everyone has others to do the same at to the members of the club said: “We would like club on 07579 030598, shown our club over the this time of year. club on the presentation to thank Mayor Dalton and email sedgefieldwp@hot- past twelve months, we “Even the smallest dona- night which was a very Mayoress Raw for taking mail.com or contact them thought we would give tion would help,” added successful evening. time out of their very busy via their Facebook page. something back. Joe. CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD by GeeGee 1 2 3 4 5 ACROSS DOWN 1. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS 2. WORLD FAMOUS PLAY DEPICTING THE BUILDING IN HEXHAM, BIRTH OF JESUS. (8) NORTHUMBERLAND. (5) 6. BOOK OF SACRED TEXTS 3. CAN IT BE FOUND ON 6 7 8 AND SCRIPTURES. (5) THE AGENDA? (4) 7. ?? ??? BLEAK MID 4. WINTRY SPIKE OF WINTER. (CAROL) (2, 3) FROZEN WATER. (6) 9. THE TWELVE ???? OF 5. MYTHICAL SNOWMEN? (5) CHRISTMAS. (CAROL) (4) 6. PART OF A HOME FOR 10. CUPBOARD FOR STORAGE. (6) SLEEPING. (7) 9 10 12. DING DONG MERRILY ?? 8. NOT NOW EXISTING. (7) ???? (CAROL) (2, 4) 11. FILLED WITH SHOCK, 14. PRAYER ENDING. (4) HORROR. (6) 17. BIBLICAL FOOD FROM 13. INDIAN RELIGION. (5) 11 HEAVEN. (5) 15. GOLD, FRANKINCENSE 18. THEY’RE SOMETIMES SET AND ????? - WISE MENS’ TO CATCH A MACKEREL. (5) GIFTS TO BABY JESUS. (5) 12 13 14 15 19. FALSE STATEMENTS. (8) 16. BIBLICAL SON OF ISAAC. (4) 16
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