Friday 22nd July 2011Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 531 Page 1

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A ‘Real’ treat for Ferryhill Station children

Class three pupils from Ferryhill Station Primary School were delighted when Gary Philipson and Lisa Shaw, presenters of The Real Radio’s Breakfast Show, visited the school on Friday 8th July to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.

The event involved children in years four, five and six competing in team-building activities and games, culminating in a Hoopla Finale, in which the children competed to see who could spin a hoola hoop on their body for the longest time, which revealed a competitive

streak in the children and staff alike! The event showed the children just how easy it can be to exercise daily and spend time with their friends and families outdoors, especially as the summer holidays are just around the corner. Paul Daglish, the school’s Deputy Headteacher, said Year Six pupils had achieved outstanding end of year SATS results and this event was a perfect end of year celebration. As well as recently developing a school wildlife garden, allotment and organising a mini Olympics festival, the school has worked hard to ensure that all children lead a healthy, active lifestyle. “It was an exciting event in which all children enjoyed themselves and learnt vital cooperation and team-building skills. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and revealed their competi-tive nature, especially in the Hoopla Finale! “Our thanks go to Gary and Lisa from Real Radio for making the event so enjoyable for our children.”

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Wind farm plans unveiledPlans for a proposed wind farm have recently been unveiled by E.On, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy generators. The wind farm would be located to the east of Newton Aycliffe, south of Ferryhill and Chilton and north of Darlington. The site, called ‘The Isles’ would feature between 25 and 45 turbines, with a generating capacity of between 50MW and 115MW, enough to power up to 53,000 homes per year.Additionally a community benefit fund would support local projects throughout the windfarm’s lifetime, and would be worth up to £460,000 to local residents. MP for Sedgefield Phil Wilson is opposing the scheme, citing that “County Durham has a proud record on renewable energy. 22% of our energy needs in the county are from renewable sources.

This scheme is too big and in the wrong place.”Dave Rogers, Regional Director of E.On Climate & Renewables said, “We understand the concerns of communities close to potential develop-ment sites. We’re putting forward three initial design stages now, so that people have time to consider our proposals. All feedback will be considered and will help to shape our proposal for that site.”The project enters formal consultation on 31st August, but in the meantime E.On is seeking your views on the matter and invites you to attend public consultation sessions at:• The Xcel Centre, Newton

Aycliffe – 8th September, 1pm-8pm

• Sedgefield Racecourse, Sedgefield – 9th September, 1pm-8pm

• Childon & Windlestone WMC, Chilton – 10th September, 9am-2pm.

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Birthday Memories Birthdays Birthdays Services Services

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neighbours for kindness and support shown during their recent bereavement and for

cards and condolences.They would also like to

thank Doctors and staff of Ferryhill Medical Centre

(Dr Oakenfull), Darlington and Bishop Auckland

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Kimberley-Ann Murray

Love from Mam, Yvonne, Sister Emma, Brothers Billy & Shane, Nephews Deacon & Kane, Jaydon & Alfie, Neices Abigail, Molly & Sophie

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The Ferryhill senior citizens annual trip, organised by the Ferryhill Aged People’s Treat Committee and supported by Ferryhill Town Council and Durham County Council, will this year take place on Thursday 28th July.Following the results of the surveys completed on the coaches during last year’s trip, it was decided that the destination for this year’s outing would be Keswick in

the Lake District. Coaches will be leaving from Ferryhill Market Place at 10.30am and will return from Keswick at 5.30pm.The fare is £4 for O.A.Ps, £3 for children under 14 and £6 for all other passengers.Pick-up points are listed below.Coaches will be making pick-ups from 9.45am onwards and will return to the Market Place before departing.

Senior citizens’ trip

Coach Number 1Aged Miners Homes, Dean Bank – Haig Terrace – Zion Chapel – Dean Bank Grange - Darlington Road (Pet Shop) – Darlington Road Corner (Below Bailes Garage) – Dean Road (opposite Dean Road Garage) – Junction Derwent Road / Dean Road – Junction Broom Road / Dean Road – Fosters Shop – Manor Farm – Market Place.

Coach Number 2Lilac Road – Surtees Arms – Feversham Terrace – Chapel Row – Eldon Arms – Morrison Terrace – Fosters Builders – Ferryhill Station Club – Broomside / Gordon Terrace – Fosters Shop – Chestnuts – Market Place.

Coach Number 3Cleves Cross Grange – Cemetery Corner (Duncombe) – Linden Road – Leisure Centre – Brancepeth Road / Raby Road – Brancepeth Road / Wood Lane – Manor Farm – Market Place

Coach Number 4Junction Wood Lane / Raby Road (Police Houses) – Junction Raby Road / Ravensworth Road – The Shops (Brancepeth Road) – Raby Road / Brancepeth Road – Wood Lane – Market Place.

Coach Number 4Bowness Grove / Derwent Road – Derwent Road / Rydal Road – Junction Derwent Road / Dean Road – Junction Dean Road / Lime Road – Half way up Lime Road – Chestnuts – Market Place.

Meet the newly-crowned Miss Chilton & Gala PrincessOnce again Chilton’s most beautiful young ladies could all be found at St Aidan’s Church Summer Fayre on Saturday 16th July, when the Miss Chilton and Gala Princess compe-titions took place. The prestigious title of Miss Chilton was awarded to Charlotte James, while Olivia Hopper became this year’s Gala Princess.Placed 2nd was Sadie Morley and Georgia Nelson came in third. A spokesperson for the Gala Committee thanked St Aidan’s Church for hosting the event, as well as the Mayor, Councillor Maureen Errington for presenting the prizes, Christine Hall and Gladys Hall for judging the com-petition, and all of the children for entering. Meawhile everything is now organised for the town’s annual Gala, which take place this Saturday (23rd July) at Chilton Primary School from 11am to 4pm.Residents are asked to meet at Chilton Library at 11am where the newly-crowned Gala Princess and Miss Chilton will lead a parade along with Durham Cavaliers onto the field where the fun will commence.The Gala Committee and Town Council are hopeful that once again the event will be well-attended and enjoyed by all.

Above Councillor Maureen Errington with the newly-crowned Miss Chilton, Charlotte James, and below with Olivia Hopper, this year’s Gala Princess.

Ferryhill Women’s Institute stepped back in time at their latest meeting, when members and guests enjoyed a forties-themed night.A spokesperson for the group commented, “As this was our oldest member Nora’s 90th birthday we had a great party which included a fabulous buffet.

“Many members dressed up in 40s style - it was an absolute hoot!”The WI will not be holding a meeting in August, but instead will be enjoying their annual outing on Wednesday 3rd August. They will be visiting Rich-ardson’s Garden Centre for lunch before heading on to Dalton Park for some retail

therapy and finally an ice cream parlour in Seaham for a sweet treat.Another spokesperson remarked, “This should be a great outing and all members and guests who have booked would you please meet in Ferryhill Market Place as early as possible for the coach to leave at 12.30pm.”

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Ferryhill Town Band recorded a great win at the DLI Museum ‘Picnic in the Park’ Brass Band Contest last Sunday, beating bands

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The band also scooped ‘best soloist’ prize as the very talented Lewis Wilkin-son’s piece on the bass trombone wowed judges.

There are three new junior displays on show at Chilton Library. The first is a non-fiction display all about British History. It includes the book ‘Growing up in the ‘40s’ which details how four people from different walks of life (rich, poor, urban and country) would have grown up during the

‘Growing up in the 40s‘ at Chilton Library

1940s.The second display is a collection of books by Steve Cole, author of the Astrosaurs books. The third display is a collection of works by Anthony Browne, including the title ‘I like books’ which portrays many different types of books in a funny fashion.

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Dear Editor

I am trying to contact my grandfather's sister Enid Ward, who I believe lives in Chilton.

I am contacting her in relation to sharing some family history, in particular of her father (my great-grandfather) Joshua, and her grandfather (my great-great-grandfa-ther) Joseph.

If Enid is interested, I am contactable at my grandfather's address in Kelvin Street, Ferryhill or my mobile 07504 614213. If Enid could get in touch, I would be extremely grateful. Regards.

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LettersHave your say...

Dear Editor,

I am writing this email after being appalled by what I witnessed this evening.

I took my two children (aged 6 and 8) to my local park (beside Broom school) so they could play on the new swing and football snookertarget game.

As we entered the park a crowd of teenagers surrounded a fight, as we got closer I could see two smaller boys (approx 6 - 7 years-old) being encouraged by the teenagers to fight.

I intervened and sent the two smaller boys home, both of which were crying and visibly upset by what they were being made to do.

The remaining gang then continued to be verbally aggressive towards me before leaving the park.

During a heated arguement (I admit to being furious) I told the teenagers they were stupid as the park is monitored by cameras - their response - “Not here they aren’t”, (beforepointing out the areas the cameras cover) “They can’t see us here.”

I am disgusted that this kind of incident is happening and have reported it to the police, who are going to try and increase beats in that area, but personally can I ask a local firm to sponsor extra cctv cameras for the park so that anyone using it can do so safely?

Seems such a waste when Ferryhill Town Council are making huge efforts to make the most of such areas that the minority can get away with such disgraceful actions knowing they won’t be caught!?

Yours, a concerned parent.Name and address supplied.

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During her year in office as Mayor of Chilton, Councillor Margaret Walton chose to support sufferers of laryngeal dystonia.Margaret herself has been affected by this condition for eight years and presented a cheque for

£2,000 to ENT consultant, Maurice Hawthorne, when she came for her regular three-monthly outpatient appointment at James Cook on Wednesday 13th July. Margaret, shown above left with Mr Hawthorne and SLT director Jayne

Deakin, finished her term of office in May 2011. She said that the donation was to highlight the condition and to show her “appreciation for the fantastic work Mr Haw-thorne’s team and the ENT department were doing in this field”.

Former Mayor’s donation a boost to ENT

Margaret Walton presents a cheque to ENT consultant Maurice Hawthorne and SLT directoy, Jayne Deakin.

Mother plans charity celebrationFerryhill mother and grand-mother Yvonne Clarey is organising a charity drive in memory of her daughter, whom she lost to sudden infant death syndrome in 1990. Kimberley-Ann Murray would have turned 21 this year and her mum is holding a celebration of her life at the Black Bull on Friday 22nd July.Mrs Clarey wants to raise £5,000 for the Cot Death Society and the Freeman Hospital – after her grand-daughter was found to have a congenital heart defect and required surgery there. Speaking about her daughter, Yvonne said, “It was a horrible time in my life when my daughter died, I have never experienced anything like it. I will have

my moment on her 21st, but I am determined to celebrate her life, have a great party and raise as much money as I can to help other people.”There will be a children’s party from 5pm to 7pm at the Black Bull on Friday 22nd July, with a disco, face-painting and raffle. An adult’s party with live music will follow on the evening.“The people at the Black Bull have been great” Yvonne added. “Everybody has been so generous and we have got a lot of people who knew Kimberley-Ann coming, but we want more.”Tickets are priced £1 for children and £3 for adults. They are available from the Black Bull or from 07738 000898.

There are just 5 seats remaining on The Chapter’s coach trip to Moffatt and Peebles on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August.

Pick-ups will be at Chilton, Ferryhill Station and Ferryhill Village.To book the last seats call Les on 01388 775896.

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Landlords fined over £17,000Durham County Council has obtained another successful landlord prosecution, the fourth in the space of four weeks.William and Claire McBride, both based in Northern Ireland, faced eight charges for not obtaining the ap-propriate licences for four properties in Raby Terrace and Dene Terrace in Chilton.The prosecution was heard at Darlington Magistrates’ Court on 14th July.The defendants, not in attendance, pleaded guilty to the charges. Each defendant was fined £8,000, each was ordered to pay costs of £590 and each was ordered to pay the £15 victim surcharge.In total they were ordered to pay £17,210 in fines, costs and victim surcharges.In imposing a significant

financial penalty, mag-istrates acknowledged the defendants blatant disregard for the legislation and noted that they had continued to rent out the properties and had even granted new tenancies after charges had been laid at court.In mitigation Mr McBride stated he had been in poor health since January 2009 and Mrs McBride stated she was involved in management of properties in name only.In February 2008 Dean Bank became a designated ‘Selective Licensing’ area in an effort by the council to ensure all properties are well-managed, to help raise standards and reduce anti-social behaviour.Licences are only granted to landlords who can dem-onstrate good management

arrangements and pass a 'fit and proper' person test.Clive Robson, cabinet member for housing said,“The Landlord Initiatives Team works with landlords to assist them to operate in a professional way. “The Selective Licencing Designation was designed to tackle absent landlords, such as in this case, who do not put effective management procedures in place and ensure compliance with legisla-tion.“Durham County Council is committed to taking action against landlords who do not take their responsi-bilities seriously and I hope that this case, alongside the other successful ones we have taken to court, will demonstrate to others that we mean business."

Church whist and domino driveSt. Michael’s Church is holding a rainbow whist and domino drive in Bishop Middleham Church Hall on Saturday 30th July from 2pm. Admission is £2 and

includes refreshments. There will also be a raffle with all proceeds in aid of church funds. Everyone is most welcome to come along.

Tenlands Summer FayreTenlands Care Centre will be holding their annual Summer Fayre this weekend on Saturday 23rd July from 1pm to 4.30pm. There will be many rides including a rodeo bull,

bouncy castle, face painting and much more entertainment for you to enjoy. “Everyone is welcome to attend,” said a spokesper-son.

New timetables are now available at Ferryhill Library for the following Arriva bus services; 8, 8A,

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35, 36, 36A, 56, 56A, 57, 57A and 69. Any changes to services will be imple-mented from 31st July.

Ferryhill on recordFerryhill History Society will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on Wednesday 27th July, when members will hold a special meeting at The Eldon Arms in Ferryhill Station.Francis Gotto from Durham University Library will be

guest speaker at the event, where he will discuss how to access records and how to research local and family history from the online site.The meeting begins at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome.

Executive Officer’s spending mistakeJamie Corrigan, Executive Officer for Ferryhill Town Council came forward recently to explain how he had mistakenly bought some personal items on his company credit card. The company card is identical to his personal card, and Mr Corrigan says he simply didn’t notice he was using the wrong card to pay for goods. He identified the items on his

bill and immediately came forward and paid off the balance for his personal purchases.A petition has been lodged to the Town Council citing that “The Executive Officer of Ferryhill Town Council should be dismissed from office because he used the Town Council’s debit card on, at least, 9 occasions to purchase goods and

services for himself.” Mr A. Holmes of Rutherford Terrace, Ferryhill, has requested a meeting to be held in the Ferryhill Dean Bank Institute on Friday 29th July from 7pm. Should enough people present at the meeting support the call for a parish poll, then the proposition would then be placed before the electorate of Ferryhill for their decision.

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Another startling show success for college cast!

The audience then flew through the 50s, 60s 70s 80s and 90s with songs and dances from students from all year groups, paying tribute to artists such as Elvis, Bon Jovi, Take That, The Spice Girls, Tina Turner and The Beatles. The staff even joined in the fun, donning costumes and wigs and belting out a song or two as well.The show was organised by Mr Brown and Miss McCavanagh and surpris-ingly was put together in just over 3 weeks. “We didn’t think there was going to be a show at all this year due to various circumstances” says Miss McCavanagh, “but we didn’t want a whole year

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Poetry CornerDurham Miners’ Gala

A thunder crash,A raindrop splash,A bright red sash,A hurried dash,

A base drum bash.

A trombone beat,A folding seat,A tea of sweet,A family greet.

Undrunk and bedraggled,We mixed it with the rabble,

Happy and contended, Relationships cemented.

By Carol Clark, Inverness (ex-Ferryhill)

Send your poems to 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH or email thechapter@talk21.com. Alterna-tively, leave a copy at Ferryhill or Chilton Library for The Chapter.

Friday 22nd July 2011 Ferryhill & Chilton ChapterIssue 531Page 8

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Mainsforth CricketA busy midweek for Mainsforth Cricket Club saw the juniors successful in the league and the senior first XI progress in two cup competitions. The U18s were at home to Ushaw Moor on Tuesday. Batting first, they scored 117/6 with G. Donaldson top scoring with 38. Ushaw Moor could only manage 105/6 in reply with the U18s finishing the season on a high.On Wednesday the firsts were at home to Brandon in the Matthew Oswald Cup. Mainsforth batted first and scored 117/8 with B. Teesdale making 31. Brandon fell short in reply making 63/9, in part due to a superb bowling perfor-mance from G. Purcell who took 3/1.

No respite though and the firsts were back in action the following day, taking on Shildon at home on Thursday in the Carlsberg Cup. Again Mainsforth batted first and put on 109/7 with M. Cowell con-tributing a solid 34. Shildon fell just short with a valiant 104/9 with C. McGregor making an excellent 68 for the visitors. Once again the pinpoint bowling of G. Purcell was a factor, this time claiming 5/22.On Sunday 24th July the club is holding the 1st Round of the Annual Novices Competition. “Come along to the ground and support your friends” said a club spokesman. “It is sure to be a great atmosphere and the bar will be open!” he added.

Saints kick-off pre-season in styleFerryhill Saints have started their preseason campaign on the front foot, winning both of their recently friendly warm-up games.Having gone 2-0 down in the first five minutes against Ferryhill Surtees, the Saints rallied and recovered in impressive style to win the game 6-2. Goals from Shain Todd, Nicky Pattison, Richy Gardiner, David Tait and a wonder strike from Dan Mitton from just inside his own half helped seal the win for Saints.In a tough game against Darlington WMC this time Saints opened the scoring, battling hard and scoring from a header after great

flank work by Shain Todd, and continued to dominate the first half. Darlington came back into it after the restart though and equalised after 70 minutes. The two sides then exchanged chances but Saints prevailed in the last minute after a route one flick on from a goal kick was nicely tucked away by Shain Todd for the Saints to win 2-1.Their preseason routine continues on Sunday at home to Chilton WMC. Kick off is at 10.30am at the Mainsforth ground. “Everyone is welcome to attend, come along to cheer on the lads!” said a spokesman.

A free ‘English on a computer’ training course is starting this September at Ferryhill Library. This is a great chance to brush up your English and gain a nationally recognised qual-ification. The course will also cover basic computing,

Free computer courseword processing and basic internet use. The course will run for 10 weeks starting in September, for further information contact the library.An activity drop in session will be held in the library on Monday 25th July from

2pm to 4pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to join in wordsearches and colouring in sheets. The next Zoolab session is on Tuesday 26th July from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Tickets are required so book early.

This year’s Art & Photog-raphy Exhibition will be taking place from Monday 1st to Sunday 14th August in the upstairs room of the Town Hall. The exhibition gives local artists and pho-

tographers the chance to show off their talents and also to sell their work. The display will also give visitors the chance to vote for their favourite pieces of work in four categories.

Art & photo exhibitionWinners will each receive a prize and certificate. For more information about the Exhibition contact Jessica Mole at the Town Hall on 01740 652157.

Ferryhill Town Council have organised a host of children’s entertainment during the school summer holidays of 2011.On Tuesday 26th July Zoolab return with the story of ‘Speedy’ a snail who goes on holiday. On Tuesday 2nd August there will be stories and a workshop with Liz Million. Pats Puppets will make an appearance on Tuesday 9th August and Tuesday

16th August sees Krazy Kev the Magician and Master Balloonist return. Eileen Glenton will be sto-rytelling in the library on Tuesday 23rd August and finally on Tuesday 30th August Zoolab are back talking about Rainforest Animals.The events take place in Ferryhill Library from 2pm – 3pm apart from Liz Million’s Workshop which is 2pm until 3.30pm and

Zoolab which is 1.30pm until 2.30pm. All sessions are suitable for children aged from 3 years to 11 years and are free of charge.A free leaflet advertising the programme of events organised by Ferryhill Town Council in partner-ship with Ferryhill Branch Library for all school holidays throughout 2011 is available from the Town Hall and Ferryhill Library.

Children’s summer entertainment