Published at: Friday 22nd August 2014 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 689 Civic Hall Square, , 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] Super Summer Gala New Chilton Town Councillor appointed

The casual vacancy at Members and officers Chilton Town Council has would like to welcome Lily now been filled. Mrs Lily onto the Town Council and Dixon, from The Poplars, wish to thank all of the ap- has been appointed onto plicants for their interest in the Town Council. the position. Bank holiday bin collections

Rubbish and recycling col- to ‘Bin it right’ to make lections in sure their recycling can will take place as normal continue to be used to during the August bank make new products. holiday week (commencing Durham County Council’s New Dance Generation attracting the largest crowds ever seen at Summer 25th August). ‘Bin it right’ campaign Gala. Residents should put their encourages residents to bins out by 7am on their put the right items in the Ferryhill’s Annual Summer very windy conditions on The Bishops Pipe Band then usual collection day. right bin to stop recyclable Gala, organised by Sunday. performed, followed by People can check their material being contami- Ferryhill Town Council As well as many show ‘New Dance Generation’, collection day by entering nated and spoiled by items in partnership with the rides there was live a dance group with over their house number and that can not be recycled. Ferryhill 2000 Committee, entertainment, starting 90 children and adults post code into the My To find out what items go on the weekend of the with the Town Band who performing various dance Durham section on www. in which bin visit www. 16th and 17th August, was entertained local residents routines. This generated durham.gov.uk durham.gov.uk/what- a great success despite in St Luke’s Parish rooms. an even larger crowd than Residents are reminded goeswhere last year, which was a FERRYHILL’S ONLY OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS record crowd at the time. (OPTOMETRIST) Looney Tunes Karaoke was MC for the event, providing Over 70 music for the dancers and entertaining the crowds DESIGNER afterwards. years in On Sunday children’s FRAMES entertainment was business AVAILABLE provided in the E Café by • Complete family eyecare service. Pat’s Puppets Punch & • Free eye test for everyone aged 60 years and over, Judy, Krazy Kev, master (even if employed) magician, plus free face children under 16 years (under 19 if in full time painting by Glittery Girl, education) and people on with faces for all the benefits. family. • Fast efficient friendly Many local charities had service. GREAT • 2 pairs for £75. SERVICE stalls for the two days, • Re-glaze your existing ON YOUR unfortunately, due to frames (don’t throw them away!) DOORSTEP IN the windy conditions on FERRYHILL • Children’s spectacles Sunday most stall holders FREE with NHS voucher. NEW PATIENTS • Comprehensive spectacle repair finished early. service. ALWAYS The weekend also saw • Prescription sunglasses the last two days of • Old specs donated to third world WELCOME. countries - PLEASE BRING THEM IN. NHS AND PRIVATE the Ferryhill Art and ...... Photography exhibition, A FULL RANGE OF CASES AND EYECARE PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE IN STORE which proved to be another great success with B. OLIVER OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN over 100 people taking part in the vote for the 27 Road, Ferryhill. TEL: 01740 651 248 best exhibits.

Fully archived online at www.thechapter.org email us at: [email protected] Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 689 Friday 22nd August 2014 Page 1 pter Ferryhill ha on C Classifieds & C h i l t

All about local people ...

In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays

Lee Richardson Rhys Wayman Elizabeth Allan Becky Lamb Sam Keenan 4.2.1971 - 25.8.2004 25.08.2012 25.08.2012 Happy 18th Becky 25.08.01 Sadly missed Never forgotten Lots of love Dad Geoff x x Becky Lamb Happy 18th and congratulations Well done Shirley Maddison Loved and remember Your memory will never 29.8.13 Happy 13th Birthday everyday escape us ‘Trampy’ Gran and family We miss you son But make us glad for the x Have a great day Love always and forever time we have Each precious moment you gave us shall never, ever depart Lots of love Mam and Dad Mam & Dad xxx Leo Armstrong xx xx 26th August Love and miss you always Lee Richardson Mam & Kira Sam Keenan 25th Aug 2004 25.08.01 Loving memories of A year today you passed yesterday and you Lee Rhys Wayman away Miss you every day 25.08.2012 In our hearts you will In loving memory of a dear always stay grandson, your treasured Loved and remembered memories will last forever Love always everyday Carl, Kirsty and family xxx

Love and miss you always Bill, Sheila, Angela Happy 1st Birthday Grandma Gary & Family Lee Richardson xxx To a beautiful Grandson “Our Lee” and Nephew A gorgeous young man Happy 13th Birthday Bruv taken too soon, will be loved Rhys Wayman Birthdays and remembered forever 25.08.2012 Love you loads Grandma & Grandad, Two years have passed Kayleigh Hubery Uncle Darran & Auntie Helen since you went away 23.8.1996 xxxx Love Maxi Aunty Margaret, Uncle But no matter where we go xxx Keith and family or whatever we do you are xx always with us mate Sam Keenan Lee Richardson Ryan Walton 25.08.2004 All our love 20th August In our hearts you will from all the lads xxx Happy 21st Birthday Ryan always stay, loved and Happy 18th Birthday remembered everyday 21st Rhys Wayman 18! Love from Mam Love Neil, Anita, Ryan and “Wayzy” Lots of love xxx Caitlen 25.08.2012 Mam & Dad xxx xxx xxx Thinking of you today, son, As we do everyday Eternally missed Never forgotten Kayleigh Hubery Happy 13th Birthday to a 23.8.1996 Matthew Willetts very Special grandson on Happy 18th Birthday 24th August 25.08.14 Need to contact The Chapter Happy 16th You’re amazing Dad & Kira about a Classified? xxx Lots of love T: (01388) 775 896 Sister Courtney, Brother Lots of love Aaron & Grandad Billy Gran Lots of love E: [email protected] xxx xxx Nanny and Granda Page 2 Friday 22nd August 2014 Issue 689 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Birthdays Birthdays A golden couple

Sam Keenan Jean Pearson 25.08.14 Happy 70th Birthday Happy Birthday Teenager! Mama/Grandma 70! Love Grandma Gwen & Lots of love Aunty Joan Aimee, Emma, Adam & Franky xxx x x x x

Jean Pearson 21st August Alf Ridley Happy 70th Birthday Mam 24th August Hey Ho Hey Ho Alf is 70 years old Happy Birthday Alf Lots of love Stuart 70! xxx Love Mary xxx Mayor of Ferryhill councillor Pauline Crathorne, presenting a bouquet of flowers and a Alf Ridley Samantha Hebdon glass tumbler to Arthur and Barbara Scott. 24th August Happy 16th Birthday The mayor of Ferry- became Black & Decker. Allison, and son-in-law, 70th Birthday hill councillor Pauline His final job and the David, and one grandson, Happy Birthday Dad / Crathorne had the honour most enjoyable one was Adam who live in Spen- Grandad Lots of love of presenting a lovely working part time at Asda nymoor. Gran and Granda bouquet of flowers and a in . The couple both love xx glass tumbler on behalf Barbara left Durham Road reading and tending to Lots of love of the council to Arthur School in Spennymoor their garden. Barbara likes Nicola, Lewis, Josh, Leanne, and Barbara Scott, who and started at Harrison’s to knit and sew, and to Paul and Kai Samantha Hebdon celebrated their golden Bakery in the town before go on her ipad. In earlier x 27th August wedding on Friday 15th working at Paton & Bald- times Arthur was a keen August. They were win’s in Darlington until gardener, and was in Fer- Happy 16th Birthday Sam married at St. Michaels the family came along. ryhill Station Leek Club. Church, She returned to part time They both love spending in 1964. work in 1972 at Praxis time with their family, Jean Pearson Lots of love Arthur, 77, was born in Clothing Factory in Fer- especially with grandson 21st August Mam, Dad & Rhys Byers Green, and Barbara, ryhill, which was also her Adam, who is the love of xxx 72, in nearby Low Spen- favourite job. After the their life. Happy 70th Birthday to nymoor. They met at The lovely couple married, They celebrated 50 happy my wife Rink, which was a local they moved into Kitchener married years together Services dance in Spennymoor Terrace before moving with a week away at 70! where everyone went. on to West Street. Then, Falmouth in Cornwall, Love Joe MOVING A THING? Arthur left school and after 23 years in Wide- and when they returned From £14. Call Phil. started at Mainsforth Pit combe Walk, they settled they went for a meal with Phone 01325 321084 and was there for 8 years into their current home family and friends at the or 07790 509925 Jean Pearson before moving onto to in Ramsey Drive in 2001. Village Inn, Kirk Mer- 21st August Smart & Browns, which They have one daughter, rington. Happy 70th Birthday Mam T&D Fencing Services Tel: 07974 618 146 Ferryhill THE WORX Roofing Hair - Beauty - Tanning Discuss any of the stories or 5 Cobblers Hall, . (01325) 308860 Lots of love articles from The Chapter at Contractors LTD 9 Main Street, Ferryhill. (1740) 652006 Susan & John The North East Forum For all aspects of roofing xxx www.neforum2.co.uk/smf - New roofs - roof repairs - SUMMER OFFERS slating - felt roofs etc. GELISH - HUGE CHOICE OF COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM Contact Trevor Elsdon on GELISH FINGERS & GELISH TOES £25 NAIL EXTENSIONS, Clear or French White Tip & EYELASH EXTENSIONS £32 01740 656619 SPRAY TAN & EYELASH EXTENSIONS £20 SPRAY TAN & NAIL EXTENSIONS, Clear or French White Tip £27 Half Moon or mobile SPRAY TAN & GELISH fingers or toes £20 5 Crowther Place, Kirk Merrington, DL16 7JL 0788 788 6558 07908 462 332 ILAH HIGH DEFINITION BROWS Jackie & Sam would like to welcome everyone to their recently Ilah BROWS TO GO, brows shaped & Ilah Mineral Brow Powder refurbished pub, with a new beer garden. applied, lasts one application £8 Ilah RED CARPET BROWS, brows shaped by waxing, threading, Monday - Dart & Domino team plucking, longer lasting brown tint applied, Ilah Mineral Brow Powder (we are looking for new players) Jubilee Cleaning Applied, Powder lasts one application, tint fades after approx 1 week. Services £25. Skin test needed 24 hrs prior to treatment. Tuesday - Bikers Night Are you too busy, or unable WAXING Wednesday - Quiz & Bingo Jackpot through illness or disability? HALF LEG, BIKINI & UNDERARM £23 Prize Gallon of beer then we can do daily, weekly, or FULL LEG, BIKINI & UNDERARM £29 Thursday - Pool team night one off cleaning in your home EYEPACK (we are looking for new players) for you. We operate flexible EYEBROW WAX, EYEBROW TINT & EYELASH TINT £16 Saturday - Live Entertainment hours at competitive rates Dermalogica Facials & Massage 23rd August - Ian Macdonald Tel Judith on: Express Facial & Back Massage (40mins) £27 The Dermalogica Facial (30mins) £24 Sunday - 3pm -Domino Handicap 01388 775562 Luxury Dermalogica Facial (50mins) £30 + beer draw (Prize up to 16 pints) or 07950 210 967 Not in conjunction with any other offer. Expires 31.08.14 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 689 Friday 22nd August 2014 Page 3 Ferryhill & Chilton Brothers run in memory of in WWI mother

A local writer has released celebrations our towns and Two brothers are raising a book which follows villages held at the war’s end money for Butterwick the events of World War and the commemoration of Hospice in memory of their one through from the the towns’ lost sons. mother, who passed away perspective of a reader of The book includes letters in April 2013. the Auckland and County sent by soldiers to loved Keith and John Blowes, Chronicle, which was a ones; some telling of deaths whose mother, Patricia, regular publication during and injuries to brothers and had run J & P Fruiters the war. friends. with her husband and The book - WWI Chronicle Priced at £10, the poignant was a former dinner lady of Spennymoor and book is available from the at Ferryhill Business and Neighbourhood - features following outlets; Ferryhill Enterprise College, are stories which show how Post Office, 16 Market seeking sponsorship to take the war affected people Street, and Chilton Post on the Great North Run on from local places including Office, 4 Durham Road. Sunday 7th September. Chilton, Ferryhill East Howle The author, Bob Hall, said The brothers are originally Keith and John pose with a framed photograph of their and Kirk Merrington. of the book, “It contains from Ferryhill, but have mam, Patricia. Specifically, the book some very powerful stories, since moved elsewhere. brother is much more used completing the 100 mile contains details from local tinged with both humour Keith, aged 39, lives and to long distance running. RideLondon 100 in August cenotaphs and other war and sadness, but with a works in Northampton, John recently raised 2013. memorials, of 750 men, real sense of family and where he is a fire and money for Oxfam by taking In the later stages of her as well as photographs of civic pride. The book is, I safety manager. John, 37, part in the Trailwalker illness, Patricia was cared 200 men who served, were believe, an informative and is a Warrant Officer Class 2 2014 challenge, a 100 km, for at Butterwick Hospice. wounded, fell in service, or enjoyable read”. with the Royal Signals and 30 hour walk. Along with The family have also raised received honours. Articles Mr Hall previously he lives near Spennymoor. Steve Wood, Pete Roberts money for and publicly from the archives are wrote ‘Public Houses The Blowes’s hope to raise and Wayne Stewart, he thanked Marie Curie and republished, illustrating the of Spennymoor and £300 in sponsorship, and raised £504 for the charity. MacMillan Cancer Support gratitude felt by the local Neighbourhood’, which have so far raised just over Patricia’s sons are not the who also cared for Pat community to returning also covered the history of £100 on their Justgiving only ones raising funds in during her illness. and lost soldiers, one such the Ferryhill and Chilton page. her memory, her brother, To sponsor the brothers, example is the story of area. He has stated that he Keith says that his younger Patrick Walshe, raised visit their Justgiving page Private W. Coates who intends to donate £1.00 per brother is the fitter of £1,635 for Butterwick via at www.justgiving.com/ received a gold watch book sold to the charity the two and adds that his Justgiving sponsorships for Keith-Blowes. from the Ferryhill Military Help for Heroes so that Distinction Fund for carrying “the heroes of the past are despatches under heavy then helping the heroes of Domestics Direct ANDREW HEAVISIDE fire. Also featured are the today”. 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A guide to Making Representation Contact Shaun or David is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s office. clipping & grooming. 22.08.2014 Tel: 01388 548049 Tel: 01388 772656 Email: [email protected] 07904 975892 Page 4 Friday 22nd August 2014 Issue 689 Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Landlords urged to follow Summer fare licence conditions Tenlands Care Home will tickets on sale for a beauti- be holding their annual ful crochet blanket. Thank summer fare on Saturday you to a resident’s family A landlord is counting the two other selective licenc- property, for five years and 30th August from 11am till who has kindly crocheted it cost of breaching the terms ing areas are at Dean Bank are non-transferable. 3pm in their grounds. and donated it to us, a lot of his licence in an area of in Ferryhill and Wembley at Sarah Robson, head of “There will be something of hard work has gone into County Durham designated . economic development and for everyone, including bric- it,” said a spokesperson. to improve the standards of The case against Patrick housing at Durham County a-brac stall, face painting, Tickets are on sale at The rental properties. Jackson, 37, of Carradale Council, said, “The housing bouncy castle, tombola, Yankee candle shop in Durham County Council Close, , Stock- team works with landlords hook a duck, bottle stall, Ferryhill Village with all brought the case against the ton-on-Tees, was proven to help them operate in a guess the dolls name, and the proceeds going to the landlord who had failed to following a hearing at Dar- professional way. burgers and sausages and residents fund to help with comply with the conditions lington Magistrates’ Court “The selective licensing drinks, said a spokesperson. birthday and Christmas of his licence for a property on Wednesday 13th August. designation was designed to “There are also raffle presents. in Raby Terrace, Chilton, The court heard that despite tackle landlords who do not which came under the ‘se- requests from the council, put effective management lective licensing’ designa- Jackson, who did not attend procedures in place. tion. the hearing, had rented out “In this instance, where Charity band night There are three selective li- the property over a two-and- a landlord has operated censing areas within County a-half year period without outside of the designa- Durham where the council’s the appropriate licence. He tion, we have taken legal Emma Toas and Martin threatening conditions. housing team works closely was ordered to pay a total of action. We are committed Podmore would like to Emma Toas commented, with landlords in support- £770, including a £400 fine, to upholding the selective li- thank everyone who “We would also like to ing them to raise standards, £330 costs, and a £40 victim censing designation and will came to the charity say a special thank you manage their properties and surcharge. therefore take necessary band night and all the to William at Mainsforth reduce anti-social behav- Licences under selective action where landlords fail businesses who donated Community Hall who iour. licencing designation are to take their responsibilities raffle prizes. helped us with the bands One of these areas is Chilton only granted to landlords seriously.” On the night they raised and a big thank you to West, which was included who can demonstrate good For more information visit £739.42 for the Rainbow the bands Midnite Blue, in March 2013 to help bring management arrangements the housing section at www. Trust at Durham, a Yellow Hex and Ethan rental properties up to and pass a ‘fit and proper’ durham.gov.uk, email Priva- children’s charity who Simpson who were all scratch as well as tackling person test. Licences are teSectorHousing@durham. supports children who are amazing and donated anti-social behaviour. The issued per landlord, per gov.uk or call 03000 262140. terminally ill or have life their time free of charge”. Bank holiday

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A project to help tackle often form unhealthy rela- A march from Jarrow to the problems of domestic tionships or turn to drugs London in support of the violence and drug and and alcohol as a method of NHS remaining a publicly alcohol abuse has received coping in difficult times. owned, operated and £233,000 from the Big “The Big Lottery Fund’s funded resource passed Lottery grant. Reaching Community through Ferryhill. The The Partner- grant will enable the marchers arrived at ship, based in the High partnership to set up a around 6.30pm on Sunday Street in West Cornforth, new and exciting Healthy 17th August and left for has been awarded the Changes service that will Darlington at 10.30am on funding for its Health help and support vulner- Monday 18th August. Changes programme. It able families and young On arrival the marchers will see the introduc- people”. were met by local tion of new support The Cornforth Partnership dignitaries, including services with specialist is a charity based in West Ferryhill mayor, Pauline project workers, who will Cornforth since 1996, Crathorne. Local dignitaries join the march in Ferryhill. offer one-to-one support which has been working From 7.00pm on Sunday sessions and group work- to create a healthy and evening people taking maximum profit before modernising reforms. shops all tailored to vibrant community. Their part mingled with the patient healthcare”. Such reforms include the meet the needs of local priorities include reliev- public at St. Luke’s Church Over 3,000 supporters are 2012 Health and Social individuals or families. ing poverty, advancing and gave information expected to officially take Care Act. They will be available education, providing and about why they are part along the route of Speaking about recent to everyone in the Corn- assisting with leisure marching. the march, although it has reforms, Andy Burnham forth parish, but particu- activities and protecting Speaking to the BBC at the been reported that many stated, “David Cameron’s larly aimed at the younger the environment. Their beginning of the march in more are showing their re-organisation has left people from age 11 to 16 services include youth Jarrow, organiser Rehana support by greeting the the NHS, in the words years and residents who drop in sessions, commu- Azam stated that the marchers with applause of its former Chief are living in poverty or nity transport and adult “motive of profit” was and beeping horns. Executive, ‘bogged down have long standing health employment training. taking precedence over Andy Burnham MP, in a morass of competition issues. Karen Lynn, chief For more information, healthcare in NHS. Shadow Health Secretary, law’. If we leave things as executive of the Cornforth visit www.cornforthpart- Organisers have said will join the campaigners they are, the NHS as we Partnership said, “People nership.co.uk that they could not “... for some of the march have known it for 66 years passively watch the rapid and hailed their actions. will not survive”. dismantling, privatisation He tweeted, “Full respect The Observer reports that NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? JOHN’S DECORATING and destruction” of the to [the organisers] and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg (Time Served) National Health Service. all those setting out from is under pressure from his PAINTING ANYTHING! Organisers added that Jarrow on [the] People’s own party to also pledge THEN GIVE ME A RING! they were against “... March for the NHS. Fight to repeal the coalition For all your painting and Complete Rewiring Shower Installations private companies to reclaim the NHS is well government’s NHS decorating needs. Sockets/Lighting and Extensions No job too small Security Alarms and Lights operating in the NHS and truly on”. reforms (The Observer, Landlord Certificates Fusebox box Specialist Special rates for O.A.P’s under the heading of Critics of the march Saturday, 16/08/2014). For a free estimate Call Gary on Ferryhill ‘efficiency’ when we know claim that the marchers’ You can find more phone John on Ferryhill Office: 01740 654054 they are accountable to demands are impractical information on the march (01740) 657191 Mobile: 07944 444 100 their shareholders, who and that funding at www.999callfornhs. www.armstrong-electrics.co.uk or 0775 983 8076 [email protected] are only interested in constraints require org.uk.

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A special thank you has to go to the owner, Neville Jones, and The Ferryhill Ladder Centre ginners through to those staff of the recently re-opened "The Cafe" who, on Monday will be holding a coffee wishing to gain a level 1 morning, ensured that the marchers received a free full English morning on Thursday 4th qualification in cookery, breakfast so that they began the next leg of their journey fully September from 9.00am – plumbing and/or Reiki. The fuelled. 12.00noon. Health Trainers will also be A spokesperson said, “We there to give details of their will have tutors available to course. Many thanks to all concerned at the Hub and The Cafe for discuss the various courses Names will be taken on your wonderful Ferryhill generosity. on offer and the opportunity the day for various courses for you to sign up for the although you may phone your courses which will be right details in on 01740651639. Councillor B. Gibson for you”. For more information visit: Chairman of the Hub Management Committee. Courses on offer include: www.ferryhillladdercentre. English, Maths, IT for be- co.uk.

Dear Editor, "A Fair Kind of Life" The new uniform requirements for pupils attending Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College from September this year are a load of absolute rubbish, a disgrace and an infringement of The next meeting of the always happy to share her Ferryhill History Society experiences and explore the rights of pupils and parents – what next – banned from will be at the Eldon Arms, some of the misconcep- school if they have a speck of dirt under their fingernails or Ferryhill Station at 7.30pm tions of fairground life. teeth not cleaned to a certain standard? It’s about time these on Wednesday 27th August. From big shows such as so called teachers put their own house in order – some go to The evening entitled "A Fair the Newcastle Hoppings to school dressed like something the cat dragged in. It’s a pity Kind of Life" will feature rural agricultural shows; those arrogant, toffee-nosed part-timers have nothing better guest speaker Valerie her educational work in to do – and to any critics of this letter (and there’ll be plenty) Moody MBE. the Showmen's community I stand by everything I have said. Valerie has spent her life has earned her national working on the fairgrounds respect, culminating in her of Northern . She is award of her M.B.E. Name and address withheld on request

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Local leagues, competitions and events... Mainsforth lose at Tudhoe Chilton Thai Boxing Fighters The Mainsforth 1st XI reached their target from Tom Stoddart on made the short journey in 35 overs to record a 07850 187698. to League leaders Tudhoe comfortable victory. The On Saturday 23rd the 1st on Saturday, with Tudhoe Mainsforth 2nd XI, playing XI are at home to Horden coming out on top to con- at home, did not fare in a league match starting solidate their position at any better, losing by 140 at 1.30pm. the top of the table. runs to bring to an end Sunday afternoon sees Mainsforth batted first their recent run of good the ever popular Race and found it difficult to results. Day take place in the score runs against the dis- Looking ahead to the clubhouse. The first race ciplined Tudhoe bowling Bank Holiday weekend, on will be at 2.00pm, and attack. The Mainsforth Friday night the club have hot beef sandwiches will innings closed on 119 all a "Night with Eric Gates" be available all after- out, with only Nawaz (29) in the clubhouse with a noon. Everyone is invited and former Tudhoe player pie and pea supper. Due to to come along to this Gary Cummings (35) limited space and seating, popular, annual event. making significant run entry will be by ticket On Bank Holiday Monday contributions. only (£15), and a small the 2nd XI are in action at The Tudhoe batsman number are still available home to . Lights go out on the Dynamos Titleholder John Dent from Chilton Thai Boxing Fighters. Thursday 14th August scoring another 5. Final ryhill took control of the saw the first league of score 1-9. Chilton’s scorers game but couldn’t score John Dent, 14, from Chilton goes to show. If you put the season, which was a were Vinny Gash 4, Kyle and were caught out at Thai Boxing Fighters, has in the effort, anything is local derby against Chilton Wren 1, Liam Dent 1, Kurt the back post, making it won a northern area title. possible.” WMC. Chilton took an early Pickford 1, Kieren Abbott 1 1-4. Ferryhill continued The youngster from The Chilton Thai Boxing lead then Reece Marshall and an OG. to press and when Reece Newfield has been travel- Fighters meet Monday equalised for the Dynamos, Sunday saw the Dynamos in Marshall got a second they ling to, and training, at 6-8pm, and Wednesday After, it was one way cup action against Bowburn were right back in it. Then Chilton for more than 7 6-7.30pm at Chilton Com- traffic as Chilton took total FC. Bowburn took the lead Callum Walton scored from years. munity College. Anyone control, scoring another and then scored 2 more the penalty spot, making His instructor, Paul Jones interested in training at 3 goals before the break. before Reece Marshall it 3-4. Ferryhill ran out said, “We may not be Chilton Thai boxing should After half time Chilton pulled one back before the of time for the equaliser. the biggest Thai boxing call Paul Jones on 01388 continued to dominate, break. After half time Fer- Final score 3-4. camp around, but it just 720184 or 07450230639.

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