Published at: Friday 27th July 2012 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 583 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] Derick and Pat celebrate Art & photography their special day exhibition

Ferryhill Town Council and to vote for their favourite Ferryhill 2000 Committee pieces of work in six are inviting residents and categories namely; visitors alike to view this Best Artwork by Under 12s, year’s Art & Photography Best Artwork by Under 18s, Exhibition, which will be Best Artwork by Over 18s, taking place from Monday Best Photograph by Under 6th to Sunday 19th August 12s, Best Photograph in the upstairs room of the by Under 18s and Best Town Hall. Photograph by Over 18s. The exhibition gives local Winners will each receive artists and photographers a prize and certificate. the chance to show off For more information their talents and also to about the Exhibition sell their work. contact John Rogerson at This year’s display will also the Town Hall on 01740 give visitors the chance 652157. ViVo! concert

Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Amy Rimington, with Derick and Patricia Eltringham and ViVo! will be holding a local residential homes their great granddaughter for their Golden Wedding celebrations. concert on Tuesday 31st in Ferryhill; Denehurst, July, from 7.15pm, at Feryemount and Tenlands. Derick and Patricia 21st July. The couple attended Broom School, Ferryhill Methodist Church. The donations will be for Eltringham, who began were married at Ferryhill was born in Ferryhill All proceeds from ticket the residents’ comfort courting as teenagers, Methodist Chapel in 1962. Station. Derick, who sales (£3 adults and £2 funds. celebrated their Golden Derick (69) was born in attended Bearpark School, children), will be donated “Everyone is welcome,” Wedding on Saturday, Bearpark and Pat, who recalls that when he left equally between the three said a spokesperson. at 15 years of age, on a Friday, he ran four miles THINFORD INN along the railway line THINFORD ROUNDABOUT, THINFORD to attend a medical at FERRYHILL Langley Park Colliery. The following Monday TOWN COUNCIL he started at Bearpark Colliery, where he worked for the next 22 years NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF CODE OF CONDUCT before moving to Stoke PURSUANT TO THE LOCALISM ACT 2011 for the next four years. (SECTION 28 (12)) On returning to County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that: Durham, he worked the following 13 years in the 1. FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL at its meeting on 29th private pits at Middridge June 2012 adopted a Code of Conduct pursuant and Willington, spending to Section 27(2) of the Localism Act 2011 a total of 39 years in the Fresh Carvery mines. 2. Copies of the Code are available at the following Just £4.49 The couple first met at location for inspection by members of the the Durham Big Meeting in public during office hours or on our website 1959, when Derick was 16 (www.ferryhill.gov.uk): SERVED ALL DAY and Pat was 17 years old. MONDAY TO SATURDAY They courted for the next Ferryhill Town Council, three years and married Town Hall, 11.30am - 9pm in 1962, on Big Meeting Ferryhill, Find us on facebook Day, when Derick carried Co Durham, www.facebook.com/pages/The-Thinford-Inn the banner at the meeting DL17 8JL for the one and only time. “I’ve been carrying the Dated: 1st July 2012 DEREK SNOWBALL DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER 01388 819394 Continued, Page 3

Fully archived online at www.thechapter.org email us at: [email protected] Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 583 Friday 27th July 2012 Page 1 pter Ferryhill ha on C Classifieds & C h i l t

All about local people ...

In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Appreciations

Jenny Roberts Hayley Louise Gamsby Abigail Askwith Danielle Pat & Derick 23rd July Ripley-O’Sullivan Eltringham Always in our thoughts, 28th July Would like to thank all Forever in our hearts family and friends for all the cards and gifts received for their special celebration of 50 years wed. A great Your loving family day was had by all. A big xxx thank you to Pat Howard for all her help.

Anniversary

Claire Avery Happy 18th Birthday Happy 18th Birthday 27th July 2002 Paul & Ruth Happy 21st Birthday Hardy No words describe the Danielle. Have a 1st August 2012 feeling of being without Love, From, fantastic day! you Claire Mam & Dad Granda, Grandma Love you loads, and Uncle Jonny Mam, Dad, Rebecca & Spencer xxx Love you always, Hayley Gamsby Mam, Graham, Kelly, Nicola & Nyomi xxx Happy 18th Birthday Sis Abigail Askwith Enjoy your party Danielle Ripley-O’Sullivan 28th July Congratulations, Danielle Claire Avery Love, on your 21st birthday Congratulations, Bradley & Emma Paul and Ruth on your 27th July 2002 Silver Wedding Anniversary Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts, Deeply missed Hayley Gamsby With love and best wishes, Nan, Graeme, Sam, Happy 18th Birthday Tilly & Archie xxx Love from, Aunty Hayley Mam, Naomi & Keir From, Nana Lynne, Granda Ali Danielle & Granda Green xxx Happy 18th Abs! Ripley-O’Sullivan Love, Services Lucas-Jay Happy 21st Danielle Lots of love from, MOVING A THING? Grandma, Granda, From £12.50. Call Phil. Love from, Marie, Sam, Shaun Phone 01325 321084 Aunty Gail & Uncle Paul & Denise xxx or 07790 509925 John Newell Discuss any of the stories or 27th July 2003 articles from The Chapter at Graduation Graduation Appreciations The North East Forum In memory of my dear Husband, John. You were a www.neforum2.co.uk/smf wonderful Husband, Father, Ethel Parker & and Grandfather. You will Cerise Watson Alicia Barlow Caroline Scott TO LET: Large 2 bed house in never be forgotten. Leeholme. Good neighbours. God bless you Congratulations on your Well done, you did it! Thanks all friends and Call 07921 214180. graduation, Cerise. Well You are now a children who attended the done, you deserve it. Bachelor of Law Chilton Tuesday Toddlers TO LET: Milford Terrace, Group for their kindness Ferryhill. 3 Bed. GCH, DSS and friendship. Best All our love, Welcome, £95p/w 07973 273 712 Theresa, Sons, Daughters, wishes to all. Grandchildren and all the Love you loads, Love, Family xx Mam & Dad xxx Mam & Dad S CRABTREE Tyne Tees Digital Aerials Fitted Paving Digi Aerials S-CARS LTD Carpet Cleaning Contractors : 01388 811 855 Offer Patios, driveways, DAB Coxhoe: 0191 377 0236 Lounge carpet & stair fencing, garden walls etc. Sky We will not be beaten on Freesat Dealer level diagnostic on carpet cleaned and genuine quotations Audi, VW, Seat & Skoda deodorised for only £35 Free same day estimates No Hidden Charges. No Extra For Cable Used. Service & Repair on Excellent results, No deposits required all makes and models quick drying. and no payment until the I Will Beat Any Air Con Service £48 work is complete. Written Quote, Plus All work guaranteed. MOTs £40 A1 Cleaning Network Your House 4-5 Post Office Street, Spennymoor Specialist Call & Tune In Call or text Ian on 19 Blackgate, Coxhoe 07901 830 874 Ferryhill based www.scars.co.uk 07506 565 886 0797 997 1541 Page 2 Friday 27th July 2012 Issue 583 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Town supports Armed Forces Derick and Patricia Day Eltringham

grandchild. All the family Continued, from page 1 live nearby in the village. Derick is a very keen banner ever since,” joked gardener and Pat loves Derick. retail therapy (although After raising the couple’s she doesn’t get to do as children, Pat (70) worked for much as she used to any five years at Thompson’s longer!). They both love Stamp Stores until they to sit outside their home moved to Stoke. Later and watch the world go by. she worked at Smart & They also used to travel to Browns, Spennymoor for Spain, where they holiday around 12 years and the two or three times a year. Ferryhill Clothing Factory Derick had a wonderful for 11 years until it closed. surprise for Pat on their On returning to their roots anniversary when he gave from Stoke, the couple her a new engagement moved in to Stephenson and wedding ring. The Street where they idea came from their remained for the next granddaughter, Naiomi. 39 years. They moved There was an open house The Armed Forces Day Flag was presented to William Ridley by the Mayor of Ferryhill, to their current home at all day on Saturday to Councillor Amy Rimington. Joseph Patterson Crescent celebrate their special seven years ago. occasion, which included On Friday 29th June a Islands and Isle of Man in a who make up our Armed The couple have one a bouncy castle! They plan Special Armed Forces Day universal show of support, Forces. daughter, Paula and two to celebrate further with Flag was raised at Ferryhill honouring Britain’s Armed Each year the flag is sons, Graham and David. a family meal when their Town Hall and was lowered Forces past, present and presented to a local They have five grand- daughter returns from on Monday 2nd July. future, and marked a veteran and nominations children and one great holiday. The flag was flown in moment in our history that are sought from the Royal unison with other flags will long be remembered British Legion. This year that were raised across the with warmth and pride the flag was presented , Channel by the men and women by the Mayor, Councillor Wind Road Boys Amy Rimington to William Appliance Repairs Ridley who is one of our coach Ferryhill local veterans. William Roofing Washing Machines, Tumble was enlisted to the RAF Contractors LTD Dryers, Electric Cookers, on 1st May 1952, he did For all persons who have at Sunderland Empire on For all aspects of roofing Vacuum Cleaners, Dish Washers his basic training at RAF booked on the coach with Tuesday 7th August, please - New roofs - roof repairs - Bridgenorth. He was Ferryhill Methodist Church, meet outside Ferryhill slating - felt roofs etc. free local call out based at Aqaba Jordan to see 'The Wind Road Boys' Town Hall at 6.15pm. Contact Trevor Elsdon on Call Darren and travelled all over the 01740 656619 Domestics Direct world, including Israel, or mobile Daytime: 07949 905 581 Syria and Iraq before he 0788 788 6558 Evening: 01388 721 882 was demobbed on 19th April 1955. CORNER BLINDS FACTORY SHOP ELECTRICAL www.siestablinds.com facebook.com/ferryhillandchiltonchapter Measure & Fitting FREE • House Rewiring buy direct from the £££’s • Additional sockets FREE • Showers factory and save • Inspection/testing • Exterior lights The Worx HOME SELECTION SERVICE • Burglar alarms • Electric gates HAIR - BEAUTY - TANNING - TONING Phone the North East’s original master blind maker 24hr Emergency Call Out FREE QUOTES & ADVICE Siesta Blindson 01740 623333 Telephone Jim on WALK-IN BARBER Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU (01740) 654 751 NOW AVAILABLE AT THE WORX Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Mob: 07725 205 172 Gent £5.50, Child £4.50 (up to 16 yrs), OAPs £3.50 Monday 12noon-6pm, Thursday 12noon-7.30pm, Friday 9.00am-6.30pm, Saturday 8.30am-2.30pm Advertise in FULL TAXIS Collect your loyalty card, pay for 5 cuts get 6th cut FREE SILVERCABS 25% OFF Beauty & Nails COLOUR in The Chapter! When you spend £15 or over & produce this coupon. Offer valid Local Driver 1st July - 15th August 2012, not in conjunction with any other offer Anytime, Anywhere Contact Jeff Ridley for details Hospitals, Doctors, Buy 100mins for Sunbed get 50mins FREE Airports, Train Station, When you spend £20 or over & produce this coupon. Offer valid on 01388 775896 1st July - 15th August 2012, not in conjunction with any other offer Holidays, Shopping or 0790 999 2731 Tel: (01740) 652006 07549 634 441 9 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 583 Friday 27th July 2012 Page 3 W.I. enjoy annual Former Mayor presents cheques trip to worthy cancer charities

On Wednesday 4th July, many thanks to Joy (the Ferryhill Women’s Institute Treasurer) who organised members and guests everything for the day.” enjoyed their annual trip The group’s next meeting out, when they travelled will be on Wednesday to Leyburn coffee stop and 1st August at 6.30pm then onto Hawes, visiting in Ferryhill Community the Teapot Factory, the Centre, when they will Cheese Factory and then be entertained by a Wood the Ice Cream Factory. Carving Musician. A spokesperson for the W.I. All members and any commented, “An enjoyable guests will be made very day was had by all, welcome.

TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS - UNDERTAKERS -

160 YEARS IN FERRYHILL COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGED & PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY TERRY.

PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST. Michelle Muir from Macmillan Cancer Support, ex-Mayor Maureen Errington, Cancer Services Manager Lorraine Legg and Sister of the Haemotology and Oncology Ward, Maureen Flatman. 1B DUNNING ROAD, FERRYHILL. Tel: 651350 The former mayor of Chilton, The two causes are special year in office, such as Mobile: 0777 4704739 Councillor Maureen Errington, to Maureen because she coffee mornings at Chilton handed over cheques to two sadly lost her brother, Workingmen’s Club (with worthy causes recently. Malcolm Fryatt, to cancer help from staff Allison She was delighted to a year ago, and he was and Sharon), and an event J. DUNN NEALE GRAVER present £1838.92 to treated at the hospital at Chilton Catholic Club. representatives of both and was cared for by the Money was also collected HEATING & PLUMBING JOINER / LOCKSMITH Macmillan Cancer Support nurses at Macmillan. from the Gala, while Gas Safe Registered UPVC Windows & Doors Supplied and Memorial Maureen raised the funds Barclays Bank in Ferryhill For All Boiler & Fitted | UPVC Repairs / Misted Hospital’s Haemotology & via various fundraising kindly donated £750 to the Installations Unit Replacement | All Aspects of Joinery / Painting & Decorating | Oncology ward. events throughout her fund. Services & Guttering & Fascia Replacement / Repairs Drains Cleared | Lock Replacement Armstrong Free Quote Repairs / Gain Entry (lost keys etc) W. BURDESS Electrics ELECTRICS Tel: 07826527952 Mob: 07525 064 587 01388 720009 Quality Electrical Services Domestic and Tel: 01740 654 635 at competitive prices Commercial Free Quotes & Advice All aspects of work No Call Out Charge Part P Registered Member of the MEIKLES SOLICITORS NIC EIC 8 North Street, Market Place, Ferryhill Contact Gary Armstrong on Telephone Telephone : 01740 652811 01740 654054 (01740) 657045 Email : ferryhillreception@ 07944 444100 Mobile: 0788 172 2393 meikles-solicitors.co.uk FOR ALL LEGAL MATTERS Accident and Injury Claims – Employment Ken Moody House To Rent A.G. Construction Block Paving House Sales & Purchases – Wills and Probate Roofing Two bedroom terrace Child Care Cases – Matrimonial – Crime Flagging New Roofs, Tiling, Slating, house to rent in Patios & Driveways Established over 75 years Felt Roofs, Roof Repairs, Hawthorne Terrace, Brickwork Chimney Repairs & Pointing, West Cornforth. Dry Ridge & Verge, Soffits, Decking & Fencing £81 per week. Fascias, Guttering Free Estimates & Advice Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed Call Yvonne on Tel Anthony Tel: 01740 652628 01388 746440 if you 01740 652376 Mob: 07970 381075 would like to view 07899 051601

harrison brown windows ACEL tEL: 01388 777606 Plumbing & Heating For all your UPVC windows, doors and Boiler and fire servicing, repair and installation. conservatories. If your double glazed All plumbing and central units are all misted up, call us. heating work undertaken. We now supply and install Call Andrew on UPVC Internal Doors 07816776632 Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon 91388420962 Page 4 Friday 27th July 2012 Issue 583 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Mayor opens Chilton Gala Charity bike ride

Kaz Beattie from Chilton A spokesperson for the or- and Claire Bannister from ganisation said, “This is an Newton Aycliffe completed amazing amount of money a gruelling fifty mile raised to help the children bike ride over the Easter of Heel and Toe. All of this weekend and have now money will be used directly collected a magnificent by our charity to support £2448.75 in sponsorship children with Cerebral money for the Heel and Toe Palsy, Dyspraxia and other Charity. motor disorders.” Liz Million workshop

Liz Million will be visiting children aged from 3 years Ferryhill Library with her to 11 years and is free of ‘Stories & Workshop’ on charge. A free leaflet ad- Tuesday 31st July, between vertising the programme 2pm and 3.30pm. of events organised by Liz has been keeping local Ferryhill Town Council, in children entertained for partnership with Ferryhill many years in Ferryhill Branch Library, for the Tim Ruffle sent us this photograph of Chilton Mayor, Councillor Elizabeth Bruce, cutting the during the school holidays 2012 school holidays, is now ribbon to officially open the Chilton Gala. With her are Olympic torch bearer, Richie Howe, the with her workshop. available from the Town Gala Princess and her Attendant , and a protective Star Wars Stormtrooper! This session is suitable for Hall and Ferryhill Library.

FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL Summer events at Chilton library YOUTH CAFÉ CO-ORDINATOR This post is funded by the National Lottery The programme of events to to cover the cost of on 01388 720251 as through the Big Lottery Fund at Chilton library for materials. On Thursday booking is essential and JNC Salary Scale 4 SCP 9 to 12 summer 2012 are: Reading 2nd August the event will must be made in advance. (commencing on £11.38 per hour) Challenge on Monday 23rd be ‘Decorating Bangles’. More details are available Fixed term contract until 31 March 2015 July until Saturday 11th On Thursday 9th August, from the library. The Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic August, and Lucky Dip from the library will be holding individual to fill the post of Youth Café Co-ordinator. Monday 13th August until a ‘Designing Masks,’ event. Duties will include responsibility for co-ordinating Saturday 1st September. On Thursday 16th August ANDREW HEAVISIDE and delivering youth services and initiatives within There is no charge for there will be a ‘Designing EPS the E Café in Ferryhill and the management of staff these events. Flags’, event, and on All Electrical and Plastering and volunteers. Each Thursday in August Thursday 23rd August, will see a series of craft Charlie the Magician, will Work carried out in your The post holder must be flexible. The hours of work events being held. Entry be performing. home. Clean, Friendly, are 18 hours per week on weekday evenings and to each event will be 50p Please contact the library Reliable service, customer additional weekend work may be necessary. satisfaction no.1 priority. Applicants must have experience of engaging and working directly with young people and hold an 07733 555 330 NVQ3 qualification in Youth Work. The post will also South Durham School of Dance 01740 656 356 involve investigating sources of funding to support the provision of services for young people and Launch, Presentation & Enrolment S.O.S. Plumbing & managing and monitoring successful funding bids. Tuesday 31st July Heating Services An application pack can be obtained from: 6-7pm & 7:30-8:30pm - Gas safe registered Ferryhill Town Council, Town Hall, Ferryhill, at Dean & Chapter Literary Institute - Installation & Servicing Co Durham, DL17 8JL. St Cuthbert’s Terrace, Ferryhill DL17 8PP - Burst Pipes & Drains unblocked Tel: 01740 652157 or email [email protected], - Cookers / COMBI Boilers or via the website at www.ferryhill.gov.uk - Bathroom Suites & Showers Street Dance, Acro & Freestyle The closing date for the receipt of applications is -Free Estimates & advice starting Saturday, 4th August Friday 3 August 2012. 9:30am–12:30pm & Tuesdays 5–8 pm TEL: Stephen on 07748481544 Ferryhill Town Council is committed to Equality of or 01740 655031 Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from Caroline on 07949 911642 or 01325 312573 all sections of the community www.sos-plumbing-heating.co.uk EXPRESS MOTOR FACTORS P.J.R. DenhamFields UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT PLASTERING Rear Commercial Street, Ferryhill Station, DL17 ODF We are open to the public, arrange dealer car parts All aspects of Plastering MOT CENTRE All classes of MOT undertaken including scooters, and sell a full range of motoring products Re-skims & Rendering, Damp proofing motorbikes, trikes, 3 wheelers, cars, vans (including Number Plates * Oil * Motorbike class 5) mini bus, motor homes & limousines Clean Service Plates * Car & Motorbike Batteries We now supply and fit all makes of tyres 10% OFF * Exhausts * Timing Belts * Filters * Quality Workmanship With this voucher for cars, motorbikes, vans etc (Limited time Brake Discs & Pads * Light Bulbs * Very Reasonable Rates retail customers only) Window Wipers and much more No Job too Small Wheel tracking & alignment, Repairs, Services, Private & Phone for a Commercial Vehicles, Auto Electrician, Competitive Price, Call in or contact us for expert advice Quality Workmanship, State of the Art Diagnostics Machine 48 North Street, Ferryhill, , DL17 8HX FREE quote Opening Hours: 6.00am - 6.00pm Mon to Fri 7.00am - 1.00pm Saturday 01388 775275 Telephone 01740 657799 Distributor TEL: 01740 652 926 0781 357 1929 Mobile 07973710585 & Fax 01740 654991 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 583 Friday 27th July 2012 Page 5 Letters Have your say...

D e a r Ed i t o r, Dear Editor Chilton Gala Committee In reply to Ian Walton's letter in issue 581 of would like to thank all the Chapter regarding Council Tax levels in that took part in making Ferryhill, can I first of all thank him for his Saturday's Gala such a very positive comments regarding Ferryhill great success. A big thank Town Council staff who do a fantastic job all you must go to the Mayor year round. of Chilton, Elizabeth Regarding Council Tax levels, the formula Bruce, for opening the used by the County Council to set council tax Gala along with Gala can be found on the Town Council's website, Princess Megan Slater, however I think its worth pointing out that Gala attendant Sadie Ferryhill is at a disadvantage to neighbouring Morley and Olympic Torch towns as we have a disproportionately high Bearer Richard Howe number of Band A properties which affects (pictured right). We would also like to thank Cllr Christine Potts who council tax levels. judged the classic vehicle competition. It may surprise people to learn that from The Gala was well attended by the people of Chilton and the surround- their council tax 74.1% goes to Durham ing area who enjoyed the many attractions and charity stalls. County Council, 8.9% to the Police, 5.2% to The committee would also like to thank the following: Chilton Town Fire and Rescue and only 11.8% comes to Council, Cllr Christine Potts and the A.A.P. for their financial con- the Town Council which I believe we spend tributions, (without which the Gala may not have been possible) local very wisely delivering services to the whole businesses and individuals who contributed financially and with offers town, and yes I'm proud of the fact that of help. we've managed to freeze council tax for the The Gala Committee is most grateful to one and all. last 2 years without any loss of services to We hope to see you all back in 2013. residents. Chilton Gala Committee. Yours Sincerely, Councillor Pat McCourt.

D e a r Ed i t o r, D e a r Ed i t o r, On Saturday 21st July the raffle for the Ferryhill Senior Citizens’ Annual Trip was brought to an end, with B+M Bargains here in Ferryhill raising Students from Ferryhill Business and a magnificent £395! With this fantastic amount in mind I decided to Enterprise College did the town proud again add a donation of £5 to bring the total to £400! when they performed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. They decided to As part of the organisation effort for the raffle, I wish to say a very tackle some very popular but difficult songs big thank you to everyone who gave so generously with buying raffle from West End musicals and succeeded with tickets, donating goods for the raffle, the manageress of B+M Bargains distinction! (Trish) for agreeing to run the raffle, and all of her staff, and our office staff in the Town Hall, for what has been a very good success. Also I Well done goes to the staff and students who would like to congratulate the three winners who managed to buy a must have given an enormous amount of lucky ticket, so well done!! effort to achieve such a high standard of en- tertainment. The students could have done It remains for me to say, I am proud to be part of a community with a little more support on the Monday that can help out so generously all round, proud to be serving our and Tuesday evenings, but hopefully got community as a Town Councillor. great satisfaction from the standing ovation My best wishes to all, they received on Wednesday at Ferryhill Methodist Church. Melvin Brown, Independent Ferryhill Town Councillor. Keep up the good work. We look forward to your next show!

From all your friends at Ferryhill Methodist D e a r Ed i t o r, Church. I write to acknowledge, as a Dean Bank resident, the faithful active service that Dean Bank Baptist Church gave to its community until its recent closure, and the end of an era. 104 years of active service speaks D e a r Ed i t o r, volumes and should not go unrecognised without the commitment by many dedicated families, members and voluntary workers over the I am writing to thank all the Bush regulars years. in Chilton and those who supported my daughter’s fundraising in aid of Butterwick Lots of families will like to remember, or have connections to, the Baptist Hospice. Church via the many services, anniversaries, Sunday School activities, church trips, shoe box appeal etc. and up to its recent closure, the Tara held two fundraising events in the Bush Tuesday coffee mornings. To note just some of the people that come to and an Easter Egg Raffle at St John’s School. mind that worked for and served loyally over the years were: Mr & Mrs Tara is doing a parachute jump, although Brass, Clements, Cooke, Oyston, Hudson and Wilkinson. up to now it has been cancelled three times due to the weather, so hopefully fourth time To finish, an acknowledgment to two church secretaries who dedicated lucky! their time to the service and life of the Baptist Church; John Oyston, 40 years service and to Pamela Johnson, who served for the last 12 years The amount raised was £757.63, which was up to its closure. gratefully received by the charity. Yours sincerely, Gus Hopper, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, E Slater, Brooklyn Road, Chilton. Page 6 Friday 27th July 2012 Issue 583 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Three cheers for outstanding Gala funds raised for school Chapel and Mayor

Cleves Cross Primary School teaching. attitudes to work. At the Chilton Gala last yellow, with the serial is celebrating another ‘Out- Caroline O’Neill, Head of Headteacher, Alison Saturday, Windlestone numbers AX632237. The standing’ Ofsted result. Achievement Services with Lazenby, said, “As head- Methodist Chapel and the numbers are: 47, 48, 52, The school in Ferryhill was Durham County Council, teacher I am so very proud Mayor’s Charity raised a 81, 227 & 284. first judged outstanding in said, “I was particularly of the children, staff, combined £180: £90 to Prizes will be delivered if March of 2009 and staff are impressed that Ofsted governors and parents that the chapel and £90 to the you can leave your name delighted to have achieved judged leadership and work so hard together to Mayor’s charity. and a contact telephone another top judgement management at all levels to make sure that Cleves Cross Six raffle prizes remain number at The Town from Ofsted in June of this be outstanding. This is very School provides children unclaimed: Tickets are Council on: 01388 721788. year. rare.” with the very best oppor- It is the first primary school The inspectors also praised tunities both academically in County Durham to be the curriculum and noted and socially. judged outstanding since that the teachers plan “It is wonderful when Witnesses sought in the introduction of new, interesting and innovative bodies, such as Ofsted, tougher guidelines earlier in lessons, tailor-made to agree that we do the very Ferryhill theft the year. challenge all pupils. Pupils best we can, in all areas of The report praises the were highly commended school life.” Witnesses are being sought Mercedes Sprinter van which achievement of pupils and congratulated on their Ofsted judged all aspects of in relation to the theft of a was parked up at Mattisons as well as the quality of excellent behaviour and the school as ‘outstanding.’ catalytic converter from a Bakery, Mainsforth Road, Ferryhill. It happened sometime JOHN’S DECORATING Handyman between 10pm on July 23 1st Choice Sew Good (Time Served) available Need anything sewing, and around 2am on July 24. PAINTING ANYTHING! Most household tasks carried out Hedge Cutting repairing, altering, hemming, This is the third such theft in Hedges Trimmed THEN GIVE ME A RING! Painting - Flat pack assembly Trees Lopped shortening, or making? For all your painting and the last six months. - Kitchens, Bathrooms, Tiling, Bushes Cut Back 29 years in the business. Very decorating needs. Anyone who saw anything Garden Maintenance, Very Cheap Rates competitive prices. Located at 31 No job too small or anyone suspicious near No Job Too Small No job too small All Cuttings Removed Widdecombe Walk, Ferryhill Special rates for O.A.P’s the premises at the relevant At No Extra Cost Opening hours: 9am-3pm. For a free estimate times is asked to contact Competitive rates Free Quotes (Sat and after hours by app’t) phone John on Ferryhill Durham Police on 101 and Tel John: 01740 655101 Call Sharon on (01740) 657191 ask for the priority crime 0779 657 5166 07979 632 892 07534 901250 or 0775 983 8076 team at Bishop Auckland. BRONZING BEAUTY B 179a Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill DL17 8QR

Opening times | Mon-Fri: 9am-8pm | Sat: 9am-5pm | Sun: CLOSED

Brand New Only One In County Durham State Of The Art Private Automatic Spray Tan Booth

Infrared Sauna Lose up to 600 calories per hour Aids: stress, depression, acne, STAND UP & skin disorders, muscle pain, arthritis LIE DOWN SUNBED BEAUTY Donna Laverick & Katie Hewitt formerly of Good Vibrations formerly of Amore VIBROPLATES All aspects of Beauty, including Crystal Nails & Lose a dress size in 3 weeks Semi-Permanent Lashes, OPI & GELISH Nails Improves circulation

A very friendly pleasant environment to sauna, tan & tone in Come Along!! Offers Available In Store 01740 653965 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 583 Friday 27th July 2012 Page 7 pter FerrDate:yhi ll 18.7.12 haOp: Bernie H Revise:lton C 1: eSend: 281905 Sport & C h Size: i 250x70mm dam AH: Ashlee Pub: Serryhill Chapter

Local leagues, competitions and events... P PLEASE check ALL sizes

967146 Durham CC PN x70 12:02 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 Ferryhill Town Youth FC raise (FERRYHILL) (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING, LOADING, STOPPING & PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2011 funds for Nicole The Council on 19th July 2012 made an Order under Sections 1, 2 and 4, 32 and 35 and Part IV of Sch. 9 to the Rd. Traffi c Regulation Act 1984 (“RTRA 1984”), as amended, which comes into effect on 1st August 2012 and reaffi rm the existing restrictions, being: (A) Prohibition of Waiting At Any Time on: B6287 Darlington Rd, west side from A167 northwards to boundary of no 25 & 26 Parker Terr., west side from no. 3 Parker Terr. northwards to B6287 Main St, east side from boundary of 31 & 32 Darlington Rd northwards to B6287 Main St. Unc Rd leading to Derwent Rd, both sides from B6287 Darlington Rd eastwards for 15m. Eamont Rd., north side from B6287 Darlington Rd eastwards for approx 15m. B6287 Merrington Rd, both sides from Kelvin St. eastwards to boundary of no. 28 & 29 Barrington Terr., both sides from B6287 Darlington Rd westwards for 45m, south side across its junction with Siemans St, south side in front of Dean Bank Nursery School for approx 20m. Church Lane, north side from B6287 Darlington Rd eastwards for 9m, south side for 15m, south side from no. 70- 72 Church Lane, north side from no. 71 Church Lane westwards for 30m. B6287 Main Rd., south east side from B6287 Darlington Rd north eastwards to B6287 Durham Rd, north west side from Darlington Rd. north eastwards to no. 6 Main St., north west side from B6287 Durham Rd south westwards for approx 45m. B6287 Durham Rd, west side from B6287 Main St. northwards for 85m, east side for 90m. C26 North St., both sides from B6287 Durham Rd to Chapel Terr.. Market St., north side from B6287 Durham Rd eastwards to Church Rd, from C26 North St westwards for 61m, south side from B6287 Durham Rd eastwards to no. 13 Market St., Nicole Birbeck says thank you to some of the Ferryhill Youth FC club’s fundraisers. outside no. 21 Market St. for 5m, across its junction with unnamed access rd from Church Lane to C26 Market St. Unnamed access rd from Church Lane to C26 Market St., both sides for its full length. Ferryhill Town Youth with cerebral palsy. metal container that will Unnamed access rd leading to the Surgery – both sides for its full recently came to the aid of “At three earlier fund- allow them to take the bike length. C26 Broom Rd., both sides from C37 Linden Rd south Nicole Birbeck, a young girl raising events, she was home. eastwards for 110m. C37 Linden Rd., north side from C26 Broom needing a metal container presented with the special Margaret added: “Nicole Rd eastwards for 68m, south side for 48m. Siemens St., both sides from B6287 Merrington Rd southwards for 20m. (B) Prohibition of for the special bike she bike that she needed, and I give many thanks and Waiting and Prohibition of Loading/Unloading At Any Time on: needs for her disability. which helps her muscles to gratitude to the Football B6287 Merrington Rd., south side at its junction with Siemens St, Chapter Issue 569, in April give her better control and Club for all their help. in front of Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School for 20m. this year, featured an improve her walking. “I would also like to say a (C) Prohibition of Waiting 8am-6pm: Eamont Rd., south side from appeal for fundraising help “She has had an operation big thank you to Rita and B6287 Darlington Rd eastwards for 42m. Newton St. (side), both sides from B6287 Merrington Rd northwards for 27m. B6287 to buy the bike. at eight years old which has David Foster and everyone Merrington Rd., north side from Newton St (side) eastwards to A spokesman for the club improved her balance.” involved with the club A167. Church Lane, north side 15m east of B6287 Main St said that it was the least Nicole’s bike is currently who donated towards the eastwards to no. 83 Church Ln, across its junction with Church Rd. they could do for a very stored at the family’s container.” Church Rd – both sides from Church Ln northwards to Oswald worthy cause. caravan at Sandy Bay and Anyone wishing to donate Place, from no. 14 Church Ln northwards to C26 Chapel Terr. C26 Chapel Terr., south side from Church Rd westwards for 20m, in Nicole’s mother, Margaret thanks to Ferryhill Town to help Nicole should get in front of no. 24 for 8m. (D) Prohibition of Loading/Unloading Fri said: “Nicole was born at 34 Youth the family are almost touch with Ferryhill Youth 8am-6pm: C26 North St., south side from 104m west of C26 weeks and was diagnosed ready to purchase the FC. Chapel Terr. westwards for 92m. (E) Parking 1hr No Return within 1 hr: B6287 Main St., south west side in front of no. 7-13 Main St for 30m. C26 Market St., south side in front of no. 21 &22 Market EVANS & Co. KS Building Services St for 15m, in front of no. 24-26 Market St for 20m. B6287 Darlington Rd., west side in front of no. 4-8 Hudson St for 30m. Solicitors Valley We specialise in all your (F) Loading Only: C26 Chapel Terr., north side in front of the FREE LEGAL SURGERY Painting & Decorating Wrought Iron Clinic for 8m. (G) Parking 1hr 6am-6pm limited to 1hr: C26 Legal Advice requirements. High Quality Gates Market St., south side in front of no. 15 & 20 for 20m. (H) Loading Every Thursday Also all aspects of Joinery includ- Garden Fences - Wall Railings Only 8am -6pm: C26 Market St., south side in front of 13 & 15 ing kitchens, tiling and laminate - Free Estimates & Market St. for 12m. (I) No Stopping except Taxis 6pm-6am: C26 4.00pm to 6.00pm. flooring. Fencing and Guttering. Appointments available, Advice on any project Market St., south side in front of no. 15 & 20 for 20m, south side in Free Estimates front of 13 & 15 Market St. for 12m. Prohibition of Stopping on but not necessary. - Experienced Tradesmen No Job Too Small entrance markings, Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm at: Dean Bank Primary: 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice 44 Years Experience Owen St., 12.7m north eastwards of Hudson St. north easterly for Tel: 01740 657 444 Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 01740 651778 Email: [email protected] 25.56m. Siemans St., 20m north westwards to Owen St. north email:[email protected] 07931 801103 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk westerly for 43.56m. St Cuthberts Terr., 52.7m north eastwards of Siemans St. for 43.56m. Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School, C26 Broom Rd. and access rd into school, Ferryhill. Ferryhill Business College, B6287 Merrington Rd, Ferryhill; Heating & Ferryhill Station Primary School, C37 Chilton Lane, Ferryhill. Full details are contained in the Order which may be inspected at Plumbing the Council’s offi ces at County Hall, Durham Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; FIRST CHOICE MAINTENANCE via the Council website and also at Ferryhill Library during normal opening hours. Any person wishing to question the validity of the Combi Boilers Order or of any provision therein on the grounds that it is not Our caring staff are here to listen and within the powers conferred by the RTRA 1984, as amended, or on advise you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fully Fitted the grounds that any requirement of that Act or of any regulation From £850 made under it has not been complied with may, within six weeks - Funeral Pre-payment Plans from 25 July 2012, apply to make an application for that purpose to - Memorial masonry Free the High Court. - Floral Tributes Quotes Dated: 25 July 2012 Ferryhill ElmDean Cottage, House, ParkerChurch Terrace Street Colette Longbottom Shildon Phone Paul on Head of Legal & Democratic Services 0017401388 651774 329 853 07967 679 998 County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL Page 8 Friday 27th July 2012 Issue 583 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter

142978_Were_in_the_News_60x70.indd 1 09/07/2010 12:13