Email: [email protected] EVANS & Co. Issue No 390 Scrap cars Solicitors wanted FREE LEGAL SURGERY Legal Advice From £50 to Every Thursday Ferryhill and £300 paid 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Appointments available, but Chilton www.thechapter.org DVLA Certificate of not necessary. Ferryhill, October 17th 2008 Destruction issued 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. Tel: 01740 657 444 At the heart of this wonderful community Tel: Contact The Chapter at the Council Offices, . email:[email protected] 0781 5821347 Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 SUCCESSFUL NIGHT AS FERRYHILL ARTIST FUNDRAISERS COLLECT £3000 FOR HOLDS EXHIBITION LITTLE ROBBIE AT BISHOP GALLERY Local artist Derek Slater is will be no wild life left”. On Friday 10th October, The currently holding an art Derek’s last exhibition about Greyhound in Market Street exhibition in Bishop mining and industry was in put on a wonderful fund- Auckland Town Hall. 2005 and was held at raising night in aid of 2 year- The exhibition is entitled ‘A Customs House in South old Robbie Jones, who had Lifetime of Man’s Apathy’ Shields. recently lost limbs to and opened on September A book called ‘Shaft of meningitis. "The night raised 29th, running until October Light,’ written by Bob £2755," said Elaine, the 25th. McManners and Gillian licensee. "As monies are still There are 31 oil paintings Wales, contained two of coming in, I am sure we will on display, epitomising Derek’s paintings from this reach £3000," she added. man’s greed and how it is exhibition. Special thanks go to Paul destroying the earth. Derek was able to share his McGeary, who was the main The paintings capture how mining experiences as he organiser of the auctions and the world is slowly being worked at both Tursdale and raffles held on the night. Also, destroyed and decimated by Mainsforth Collieries before Wendy and Mel from people. There are paintings attending Sunderland Electrolux who raised £240 on display showing the University where he gained and Martin Walker from fragile state of the world’s an Arts Degree. and Michael seas, forests and skies. He is a Tutor at Holme Curry from . Derek said of his work, House Prison in Stockton Lizzy Butler, Elaine’s side- “One of my paintings, and at the Adult Education kick at the pub, said, "The ‘Fragile Ocean,’ shows what Centre in . night was brilliant!” is happening to this world The exhibition is open Both of the bands played free of ours. We throw rubbish Monday to Saturday from of charge and all the bar staff in the ocean, marine life is 10.00am until 5.00pm with were in fancy dress". She being killed and vegatation free entry. added, "Don't forget to on the ocean bed is being Once the event closes, mention Dawn from the destroyed...If things do not Derek’s paintings can be Golden Chippy who had her change, eventually there purchased from the gallery. hair shaved off and raised Elaine and her side-kick Liz, dressed for the occasion. £300, and Sharon, who went around the pubs and businesses Release the capital for all the prizes for the THE SURTEES ARMS raffle". Sharon's son, Andrew, & YARD of ALE BREWERY from your house! (Podge) had a complete body wax and raised £300. BLP Property Management are There are unclaimed raffle prizes which are behind the currently purchasing houses in the bar. They are Blue 236-240, BEER FESTIVAL area. We can complete purchases in as 361-365, 411-415, 456-460, 761-765, 766-770, 771-775, little as 10 days and are willing to rent 896-900. Grey 196-200, Thurs 30th October - Sat 1st November the property back to you if required. 216-220, 376-380, Yellow 12 + BEERS & CIDERS FROM 41-45, 341-345, 571-575, 576-580, 631-635. AROUND THE UK BROTH LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY & SATURDAY AND EVENINGS STOTTIE’S NEW YARD of ALE SPECIAL The Friends of Broom School FESTIVAL BEER will be holding a Broth and ALL BEERS SERVED DOWNSTAIRS Stottie Night and Quiz on Thursday, October 16th from ON HANDPULL There are absolutely no fees! 7.00pm. £50 DOMINO HANDICAP ON FRIDAY Tickets cost £1.50 and are Call BLP now on 01388 810500 for available from the school, EVENING and on the night. “Everyone Surtees Arms, Chilton Lane, Ferryhill, a free, no obligation chat. is welcome,” said a 01740 655724 www.thesurteesarms.co.uk spokesperson for the event. IN FULL COLOUR ON THE WEB: See us at www.thechapter.org

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Page 2 Ferryhill, October 17th 2008 FEELING GOOD ABOUT BALLOON MAN DENIES SEXUAL LAUNCH OFFENCE AGAINST 15 Broom Cottage Primary YEAR-OLD GIRL School in Ferryhill has been involved with a Comenius Local Magistrates last week door and made attempts 2008 programme with three declined jurisdiction in the tokiss her before placing his other schools, Chessington case of a 26 year-old man hand inside her jeans. in S.W. London, Malmo in who is facing an allegation The Deputy District Judge Sweden and Otto Wels in of a sexual assault upon a 15 declined jurisdiction and the Berlin, Germany. year-old girl. Committal Hearing, was th One of the schemes to come Appearing before the South fixed for the 4 of Decem- out of the programme is a Durham Magistrates sitting ber at the Newton Aycliffe theme called "Feeling Good at Newton Aycliffe, Court, with Naylor’s condi- About Me". On Friday, 10th Jonathan Thomas Naylor, tional bail being extended to October, every one of the 26, of Walpole Road in Har- that date. 339 pupils, plus teachers and tlepool, entered a ‘Not The bail conditions are not other members of the school Guilty’ plea to the charge of to contact, either directly or all wrote their names on ‘intententionally sexually indirectly, prosecution wit- cards and fastened them onto touching a girl of 15 without nesses, to reside at the ad- balloons. The card said, "If her consent’, the alleged of- dress given in Court – his you find me, please let us fence occurred in Ferryhill mother’s address, and to stay th know at: Broom Cottages on the 4 of July this year. out of certain areas of Primary, Ferryhill, Co. Mr. David Maddison, ap- Ferryhill. Durham, . DL17 pearing on behalf of the The Court was then told 8AN." Crown Prosecution Service, Naylor currently had out- Then, on Monday morning, suggested that Magistrates’ standing fines, costs, etc, 12th October, there was a powers of sentence were in- owing to the Court amount- simultaneous balloon launch sufficient and that the mat- ing to some £1,069 . 75 and ter should be dealt with at a when the 400 balloons were Pupils on the School Council at Broom Cottage Primary dating back to 2002. released into the atmosphere. Crown Court. School prepare to launch 400 balloons. Naylor’s mother told the All the pupils and teachers Mr. Maddison told the Court court that she would pay were jumping and cheering as schools for them to observe that, on the day in question, the balloons soared over their our way of life. In future, it is BOY DOES Naylor had been hosting a £200 immediately. school. At the same time, the planned to play football, party and that the victim Naylor agreed to pay £10 a 3 other schools in London, cricket and athletics with the ‘GREAT’ had knocked on the door in week himself, with 28 days Sweden and Germany also three schools, and they will order to ask that the volume in prison being the outcome released their balloons. Phil reciprocate this, as we will be RUN IN of music be lowered. should one payment be Graham, the teacher in going to their schools at a Naylor, who had answered missed. charge of the project, said, later date”. MEMORY the door, is alleged to have "The scheme is for two years Before Christmas, Phil pushed the girl against the and the object is to build up Graham went on a fact- OF GRAN pupils’ self-esteem and also finding visit to the Berlin ELECTORAL raise their levels of writing. school, then Broom Cottage The school will be writing and School had a return visit from REGISTRATION performing a play about the the 3 schools involved. area in which they live, i.e. "They each remarked how FORMS SENT BY the North of England, then friendly everyone was around forwarding it to the other Ferryhill," said Phil. BOROUGH COUNCIL Borough Council register and have the chance is currently sending to vote at any forthcoming ANOTHER Electoral Registration election," said a Forms to every household. spokesperson for the SENSATIONAL SIXTIES "We are encouraging Council. everyone to fill in this For more information about NIGHT COMING UP form. It's straight-forward upcoming elections in 2009, and doing so means you are visit ollowing on from the and Woodrow Wilson, with included on the electoral www.aboutmyvote.co.uk. success of last month’s the excellent Northern Runner Sam Dodds with his Fshow starring the Sounds Disco also on hand to medal legendary Union Gap, entertain. A year seven pupil at The Wheatsheaf Shildon Civic Hall is staging Tickets, which are selling Ferryhill Business and Durham Road, Chilton. another sensational ‘Sixties’ fast, for this not-to-be- Enterprise College took part night, this Friday, 17th missed show are on sale at in this year’s Great North ENTERTAINMENT October. £12 and are available from Run in memory of his late Billed as “Two Hours of Live Shildon Civic Hall or by Friday 17th October Nanna. Music”, the show stars Clem telephoning the venue on Sam Dodds ran in the STEVE Curtis and the Foundations 01388 772902. October 4th Junior Great FOTHERGILL North Run at Newcastle Quayside. Saturday 18th October Sunday 19th October K. & J. TRAVEL COACHES LTD He ran for his late Nanna, JAMES THE Mrs Frances Dixon and LEEDS CHRISTMAS managed to raise £320 for PATCHETT ICONS Sunday 26th October SHOPPERS his sponsored charity, Friday 24th October Saturdays November 29th, December 6th Cancer UK. He would like to YOUNG DOUBLE thank all of his generous & December 13th. GUNS BARREL4pm- 7pm All seats pre-bookable - Only £8 Return sponsors and say ‘congratulations’ and ‘well Local Pick-ups SUNDAY LUNCHES - Excellent Value done’ to everyone who took Tel: Kenny on 01388 721542 Served from 12 noon until 3.00pm part. Sweets always available McKENNABook Now To Avoid Disappointment

Ferryhill, October 17th 2008 Page 3 A LITTLE BOX GOES A DEAN LONG WAY BANK MAN The yearly Sylvia Kelly Shoe MAINTAINS Box Appeal is in full swing TOYS - something to love and the team at Ferryhill Bear, soft toy, tennis ball, finger puppet, jigsaw, yo-yo, building blocks, small INNOCENCE Village Methodist Church musical instrument, (for boys – trucks and cars, for girls – doll, clip-on earrings, At a Pre-Trial Review have been working tirelessly make-up or hair accessories), etc. finding, collecting and Hearing before local Magistrates last week, a 33 covering boxes. EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES – something to do year-old man The big effort of filling the Felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, rubber, colouring book, notepad, persisted in maintaining his boxes will begin on Monday, picture/puzzle book, chalk, pencil case, stickers, etc. November 10th, for four innocence despite somewhat HYGIENE ITEMS – something to use nights from 7.00pm to overwhelming evidence Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, bar of wrapped soap, 9.00pm. against him as outlined by flannel etc. This year, the church is joined the Crown Prosecution Service. by St. Aiden’s Church in OTHER ITEMS – something to eat or wear Stephen Leslie Wiseman, of Chilton, The Methodist Sweets (sell-by date to be at least March of following year), gloves, scarf. Davy Street in the Dean Church in Windlestone, All sunglasses, cap, hat, bangles, necklaces, etc. Saints’ Church in Dean Road Bank area of Ferryhill, had, and the Ferryhill and DO NOT INCLUDE: FOOD Chocolate, crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cakes at an earlier Hearing, Spennymoor branches of the (or any other food,) MEDICINE Medicines or vitamins of any kind, WAR- entered a ‘Not Guilty’ plea Co-operative Funeral RELATED ITEMS toy guns, soldiers or knives, FRAGILE ITEMS Glass to a charge of ‘burglary and Services. containers; mirrors, LIQUIDS of any kind including blow bubbles, shampoo, theft of a Laptop Computer Last year, the appeal resulted bubble bath, toiletry sets or aerosols, CLOTHING (other than listed above,) and Wristwatch’, the in a record 1263 boxes being DANGEROUS ITEMS Marbles or sharp objects – scissors or razors, NOVELS, offence allegedly committed sent from the Ferryhill ANYTHING OF A POLITICAL OR RACIAL NATURE. at a property in Ferryhill’s church to underprivileged Beaumont Street on the 1st children in countries such as of September this year. Above are some ideas’s for items to make boxes as educational and as fun as possible. the Ukraine, Mozambique, During the Pre-Trial Review Items marked with an ‘X’ should not be included. Bosnia and Swaziland, via Hearing, Mr. Ciaran Grogan, appearing on behalf of the Operation Christmas Child. result, “We had tremendous organisation in memory of Any contributions would be Crown Prosecution Service, Bob Kelly, of the appeal, said support from many schools Sylvia, whose vision and gratefully received and items told the Court that Wiseman of last year’s mammoth in Chilton, Ferryhill and caring brought this about.” may be delivered to Ferryhill had been caught on C.C.T.V., Tudhoe and look forward to Volunteers would like to Methodist Church any Friday the footage showing him their continued support.” extend their appeal to all morning, or by calling Bob See us on the Web carrying the Laptop “We are also indebted to members of the public. Kelly on 01388 720253, as Our on-line copy is Computer and actually other businesses in our “We can only imagine the volunteers are happy to exactly the same as wearing the watch. locality, all of whom will be pleasure it brings to those collect donations from the one which drops It is Wiseman’s contention given credit for their children, but we are very sure anyone who is willing to through local doors. that both the Wristwatch contributions.” of the joy that all who contribute but unable to You can also contact and the Laptop belonged to “We are particularly contribute feel when those deliver. your Chapter via the his girlfriend, however she reminded of ‘The Chapter’s’ boxes go winging their way Volunteers who may wish to web site is so adamant that this is not late Editor, John Smith, and to so many countries to those join in and help with the www.thechapter.org. the case, she is now to give of his enthusiastic support. deserving, but deprived, filling of the boxes will also evidence on behalf of the He suggested the name of our children,” continued Bob. be very welcome. Prosecution. The Manor House HIGH TEA IN THE THRONE ROOM

Tickets are now on sale for Guests are then invited to be The Butterwick Hospice at seated in the Throne Room Ladies to be served a sumptuous Afternoon Tea. afternoon tea of freshly cut The event will be staged in sandwiches, scones served Auckland Castle on Friday, with dairy cream and country October 31st . jam, warm toasted tea cakes Christmas Menu Doors open at 1.00pm in and high class cakes, Available from December 1st to December 30th what promises to be a festive accompanied with a Christmas F ayr e L unch shopping extravaganza, selection of fine blended teas Christmas F ayr e L unch £12 per person includes choice of Starter, brought together at the one or, for those who would Roast Turkey or Chickrn Supreme Main Course, plus Dessert venue. There will be over 16 prefer, divine roasted stalls displaying and selling coffees. Last year's event was Christmas F ayr e Evening a range of products to a sell out and early Christmas F ayr e Evening £17.50 per person includes choice of include bespoke jewellery, indications of interest Starter, Roast Turkey, Rump Steak or Oven Baked Cod Fillet for Main designer stationery, beauty suggest that those wishing to Course plus Dessert. On Friday and Saturday Evenings there will be a products from Clarins, attend should book their Disco and Karaoke bedding and soft furnishings, places now to avoid fine wines and champagnes, disappointment. French pastries and Groups wishing to attend can Christmas Day is a Six Course Lunch, £45 per person, £22 for Christmas cakes, individual be seated in tables of ten or children under 10 designed greetings cards, and individuals may purchase as hand crafted chocolates, are required. Tickets are £12.50 just a sample of some of the and are allocated on a 'first New Years Eve Disco includes Hot and Cold Buffet £17.50 per person items on sale. come, first served' basis. Book early to avoid disappointment Carol Foster from ‘Go Ahead All proceeds from the event Hats’ will also be giving a will go to the Butterwick Market Street, Ferryhill, Co Durham, DL17 8JH demonstration of high Hospice in Bishop Auckland 01740 654322 fashion and designer For more information, millienery. contact 01388 603003. Page 4 Ferryhill, October 17th 2008 IS THE CLIMATE CHANGING ANOTHER GREAT IN FERRYHILL AND CHILTON? MEDAL HAUL FOR on film the places they care using a traditional camera by Although we may know that post,” said a spokesperson the main cause of global about and would like to KARATE CLUB protect from climate for the Council. warming is the increase in Fourteen students from the category after completing change. Deadline for entries is carbon dioxide, it can be Chikara Dojo of Kyokushin two fights, one of which “However, within that November 21st, and winners difficult to appreciate just Karate attended the British saw him battle it out with a photograph, you must will be announced in the how our lives impact upon Full Contact Karate kick-boxer who was a much include one of our December edition of our climate. Championships recently in heavier opponent with a biodegradable message Inform. Also, include a brief If people could actually see Derbyshire. 40kg weight advantage. balloons, which you can outline of the place depicted their emissions, each person The competition had Towards the end of the day, obtain from the Ferryhill and why you would like to in Sedgefield Borough would around 150 participants Gemma Ryder, who is an Leisure Centre, Ferryhill protect it. be responsible for 1 balloon from all over the UK, instructor at the club, had a Housing Office or by Entries will be judged in two full, or 10g of CO2 every 75 Europe and as far afield as very hard fight against an contacting Stephen categories: Single Entry and seconds. Japan, all vying for titles. opponent who is McDonald on 01388 Group Entry. The winners As part of the Borough From the fourteen brave experienced in another 816166 ext 4638 or of each category will be Council’s aim of raising participants who attended, style of karate. After two [email protected]. given a digital camera worth awareness of the impacts of thirteen returned home gruelling extensions, she Send your picture(s) in (as a over £100 and will be shown climate change, the Council with titles. The managed to turn the fight jpeg file) via the above e- alongside selected entries in would like residents of competitors took part in to her advantage and win. mail address or if you’re December’s issue of Inform. Ferryhill Chilton to record two categories, Kata She now holds the British NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIATION TO (patterns) and knockdown Lightweight title. TOWN A PREMISES LICENSE UNDER THE LICENSING fighting. Amanda Foster retained her ACT 2003 In the Kata, Damon title of British Heavyweight Champion as BAND I Linda Garrity of Workmen’s Club Car Park, at Ferryhill Gallone came third in the a challenger was not Station Working Man’s Club, Ferryhill, Co Durham, DL17 boys’ 12-15 yrs category. forthcoming. NEEDS 8BB, have applied to Sedgefield Borough Council (the In the women's category, Adam Walker, who runs the licensing authority), for a new license in respect of Amanda Foster came club, commented, “I am so PLAYERS the above premises for the sale of late night second and Emma Craggs proud of everyone who refreshment. The hours proposed are Monday to came first. In the girls’ 16- took part. Despite the fact Ferryhill Town Band is Sunday and Public Holiday(s) from 1100 hours until 17 yrs category, Kenzie that my students were currently looking for 0100 hours the following morning. Notice posted on Williams came first. fighting alone, they had a percussion players and bass premises from 13th October 2008. In the Knockdown great amount of support players. Representations should be made in writing within the category, Raegan Briggs from other members of our The band rehearse in 28 day period to the Licensing Section, Neighbourhood won second place in the 7 club, family members and Ferryhill on a Wednesday Services Department, Sedgefield Borough Council, yrs and under group and in friends. It was great to see evening, from 7.30pm to Council Offices, Spennymoor, DL16 6JQ. the girls’ 10-12 yrs everyone pulling 9.30pm, and on a Sunday Persons wishing to inspect the licensing register may category, Taylor Murphy together”. evening from 5.00pm to do so at the above address between the hours of gained a first and Rachael “Attendance at the 7.00pm. 09.00 - 17.00 Monday to Thursday and 09.00 - 16.30 Shaw came third. competition was made If you are interested in Friday. In the boys’ 8-10 yrs possible through our joining, contact Eric on It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a category, Ethan Walton sponsors who helped 01388 816871 or Steve on false statement in connection with an application came second and James towards the hire of the 01740 655704. which carries a maximum fine of £5000. Argument came third. In the boys’ 10-12 yrs mini bus.” LOCAL GIRL MISSES category, James Wilkinson Email us at came third. Craig Mayhew CENTRAL OUT ON STARRING [email protected] managed to gain a third in HEATING the boys’ 16-17 yrs Combi Boilers 5 year guarantee. ROLE Bathroom Suites. A local girl has just missed 21 year-old Fiona Scott, Established 25 years. out on the opportunity of of Ferryhill, made it Keith McLean kidz korner Corgi Registered Plumber a lifetime when the title of through to the Grand Final Joiner and Builder Q. Why did the jelly No call out charge

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Chilton Community College the schoo;. 3,4, 5 and 6 students children’s Halloween There is a £10 prize for the has been targeted by vandals The new play equipment had regarding vandalism and the Treasure Hunt taking place winner in each age group. who have caused hundreds of been welcomed by students, its consequences. at Ferryhill Market on pounds- worth of damage to who are now left feeling Students were then asked to new play equipment. extremely disappointed that create a poster or write a Deputy Head Teacher, Mrs three pieces have been badly letter asking those who are Halloween Treasure Hunt Bell, has been working with damaged. causing the damage to stop. Sedgefield Borough Diane Maughan, Anti -Social The posters will then be Friday 31st October 2008 Council’s Community Behaviour Interventions displayed around the school Safety Team to try and Officer, and PCSO for the vandals to see. Ferryhill Market “There was a great response and it proved difficult to Identify the 8 Halloween objects hidden on FERRYHILL MAN choose an overall winner as various stalls around the market all of the entries were RECEIVES LENGTHY excellent,” said a PRISON SENTENCE spokesperson for the school. Halloween Object Type of stall “The content of the posters 1. 1. and letters demonstrated FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF that the students had paid 2. 2. GIRL attention and really thought Following a September trial that following his trial, lit- about the message they 3. 3. at Teesside Crown Court and tle could be said for wanted to get across.” the subsequent presentation Houghton by way of mitiga- Kimberly Elleanor, 4. 4. of a Pre-Sentence Report, a tion. Neighbourhood Warden for Ferryhill man was sent to He added : “ A Pre-Sentence the Chilton area, came along 5. 5. prison for a lengthy term Report says that he poses a to present the winners with after being convicted of se- low to medium risk of fur- their prizes. The winners 6. 6. rious sexual offences against ther offending.” were Cameron Richmond for a girl. Jailing Houghton for 11 his letter and Lucy Cameron 7. 7. 40 year-old Colin Houghton, years, Judge Peter Bowers for her poster. of Hackworth Street in told the Defendant : “It is The winning letter was as 8. 8. Ferryhill had, following an very serious, you know that. follows: earlier trial at the Crown I am not going to waste words Dear Vandal, Please return all completed entries to the Post Box in the Town Court, been found ‘Guilty’ I am writing to you to tell Hall by 3pm on Friday 31st October on that.” Winners will be notified by Friday 7th November by a jury of 11 offences of As well as the term of im- you what we feel like when ‘indecent assault’, ‘sexual prisonment, Houghton was you vandalise our property. activity with a child’ and ‘at- ordered to register as a sex We pay a lot of money for our property and it is very tempted rape’. offender for the rest of his CORNER JOHN’S DECORATING Appearing on behalf of upsetting when you life and was banned for life (Time Served) Houghton, Mr. Ian Dixon vandalise it. Do you not ELECTRICS from living with a child un- PAINTING ANYTHING! told the Court that he knew der the age of 16. realise what consequences For all your Electrical are, you will get sent to jail, Needs THEN GIVE ME A RING! For all your painting and fined and really bad No job too small CAN YOU READ THIS? decorating needs. punishments. Also do you not Free quotations No job too small Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch and you can sitll raed it realise all the people’s Tel: Special rates for O.A.P’s as Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, wouthit porbelm. property you damage and (01740) For a free estimate it deosn't mttaer in waht Tihs is bcuseae the huamn feelings you hurt. So if you phone John on Ferryhill Part P Registered 654751 oredr the ltteers in a wrod mnid deos not raed ervey can stop it that will be great. Member of the (01740) 657191 NIC EIC Mob: 0772 520 are, lteter by istlef, but the wrod “Thank you, Cameron. It is 5172 or 0775 983 8076 the olny iprmoatnt tihng is as a wlohe. hoped that those responsible taht the frist and lsat ltteer In light of this information, for the damage do now stop be in the rghit pclae. please forgive our spelling as the school can’t afford to The rset can be a taotl mses mistakes! meet the cost of further repairs,” continued the spokesperson. JOHN A MARTIN The school and partners will Building, Roofing and Joinery FERRYHILL. Contractor continue to work together in ROOFING the hope that they can Kitchen Fitting and refurbs with CONTRACTORS free planning service. prevent further vandalism PVCu Fascias and Soffits. For all aspects of roofing and identify those - New roofs - roof repairs - ******************** responsible. Professional, Quality work at slating - felt roofs etc. reasonable rates. 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Gas Safety Certificates No Job Too Small Power flush Out of hours call out Also bathroom and shower installations. available. email [email protected] Call Neil Tel: John 0782 652 7952 01388 720009 07882233219 Based in Chilton 01740 655 547 Page 6 Ferryhill, October 17th 2008 FERRYHILL PUPILS PUT THEIR MARK ON Letters to the Editor THE LANDSCAPE Dear Editor, without political, or any their names to them, unlike In response to the letters in other ties whatsoever, I am your anonymous last week’s Chapter entitled to my opinions and correspondent. concerning the alleged deserve the right to express As to Councillor Atkinson’s £30,000 costs. them. letter in the same issue, I As the author of those letters As to the general substance would not describe him as on the subject refered to, I of the letter, it does not naive, the words ‘pliable’ and strongly resent the inference warrant further comment ‘obedient’ spring more readily that I am in any way a from me, except to say that to mind. member of Councillor the writers of the three Alan Holmes Gibson’s inner circle. letters refered to did at least Rutherford Terrace As an independent individual, have the courage to put Ferryhill. SPOOKY CHURCH Zara Stephenson and Chloe Davison check out their street K & J WINDOWS signs CRAFTS FUNDRAISER Youngsters at a County arrange a project for the Ferryhill Library are holding St. Aidan’s Church, Chilton Misted / Broken Double Durham primary school have children. a Halloween Craft Session on October 21st on Tuesday Glazed Units Replaced left their mark on their town Pupils were invited to make Tuesday, October 28th. evening at 7pm. St Cuthbert’s Handles/Hinges/Locks Locked out? with the help of building and suggestions for the names of The event will be held from Hospice Group will be maintenance company, Rok. Non-Destructive Entry two of the streets with the 2.00pm to 3.00pm and costs entertaining in the Church Specialists Children at Ferryhill Station entries judged by Rok’s team. just £1 per child. Hall. Please go along and give UPVC Door Panels Primary School, in Ferryhill Two of the shortlisted entries There are limited numbers so your support. 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In Sunderland Catholic Club took the lead through a Josh the friendly game Ferryhill Over-40s League Premier Gash goal on the brake. In took the lead direct from a Division clash. the second half Ferryhill Josh Brown corner, however FERRYHILL went 2 – 0 up with a goal the game finished 2 – 1 to GREYHOUND OVER- from Brodie Grayson, with Billingham. Man of the 40s, playing in the same the whole team playing match was Michael Premier Division, continued some excellent passing Davidson. to languish towards the foot of the table following a 1 – 0 FERRYHILL’S UNDER defeat by Steels Social Club. In the Over-40s League 13S SAVE CLUB’S Division Three, WEST maintained BLUSHES their place in the top half of On a weekend which the possibly, the goal of the sea- the table with a 3 – 3 draw Ferryhill Town Youth Foot- son. It came from a strike with Bede F.C. thanks to a ball Club would most prob- from the half-way line by hat-trick from John ably rather forget, the only Callum Walton. Parnaby. chink of light was the suc- Following this goal, the visi- cess of the Club’s Under 13 tors relaxed to a certain ex- side. tent and the home side en- through Newell in the sec- Nicola Jewett with the Halloween Butler Visiting hosts, St. joyed something of a “pur- ond half, however Spraire ple patch”, scoring twice, had the last laugh with two ast week a strange man “Since I opened the shop, I Francis 2000, the match before Carr netted his fourth subsequent goals claiming the was seen outside Fiori have always had 'Breast which resulted in ten goals goal of the game to clinch match. Unfortunately, one Florist 24B Market Cancer Care Appeal’ badges being scored, was certainly a L spectacle. his side’s 7th goal and the player from either side was Street holding out a tray. for sale, but I was only selling Man-of-the-Match Award. dismissed from the field of Upon close inspection he was maybe one or two a week. Despite the visitors from The Town Youth Under 11s play for swearing. seen to be a spooky Since the creepy butler has Ferryhill dominating posses- travelled to North Yorkshire Finally, the Club’s Under 18s, Halloween butler. Nicola been outside the shop I have sion, the home side took the Club, Bedale, and, despite a also playing at home to Jewett, owner of Fiori said sold at least 50”. lead after 8 minutes with a well-taken goal, however a Man-of-the-Match per- Darlington Spraire Lads, sweet left-foot strike from formance from James went down to defeat by 3 SUCCESS AND FAILURE Connor Dunlavey in the Rowell, went down to a com- goals to nil after an evenly- 15th minute drew the sides prehensive defeat by 7 goals contested first half. FOR LOCAL TEAMS IN level. to nil. Ferryhill, it must be said By half-time, further goals The domination of the Town never gave up and kept go- COUNTY CUP from Dunlavey and Nathan Youth Under 15s against ing to the end, thanks to Carr had put the visitors in Darlington Spraire Lads some die-hard defending Out of the three recent FERRYHILL W.M.C. something of a commanding served for nothing as they from skipper Kieran Jay. Second Preliminary Round travelled to meet Hartlepool position, the sides going in went down by the odd goal ties in the Durham County Welfare Club and came away with a 3 - 1 score-line in fa- in five at home. Got something A fifth-minute strike by AVEC Sunday Football Cup with a narrow 3 – 2 victory. vour of the visitors at the for the paper? involving local sides, two The CLUB had interval. Ryan Jennings counted for were victorious whilst one comprehensively disposed of In the second half, Ferryhill little as Spraire bounced back Email us at will have to wait until next another Hartlepool side, continued to press home to level at 1 - 1 at the inter- [email protected] year for another opportunity Park Inn, by 14 – 0 in the their advantage, with the val. to progress in the First Preliminary Round. outstanding Carr claiming Ferryhill regained the lead. Competition. The third Ferryhill side in his second after a defensive FERRYHILL SURTEES the Competition, mix-up and, shortly after- E & M DYNAMOS, who defeated FERRYHILL BLACK wards, his hat-trick with a Development Darlington BSC Seven Sports BULL, also gained an tremendous strike from the All types of Building Work 3 –1 in the First Preliminary impressive away victory at edge of the penalty area, fol- undertaken. 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