Friday 15th November 2013Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 650 Page 1

Published at:First Floor, Town Council Offices,

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Friday 15th November 2013Issue 650

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Ferryhill 2000 Commit-tee and Ferryhill Town Council are inviting resi-dents to attend Ferryhill’s annual Christmas Fayre on Friday 29th November.The Fayre will commence at 2pm with children’s fair rides, refreshments and a craft fayre, which will once again take place indoors at St. Luke’s Parish Centre.A candle-lit procession in-volving children from the local primary schools will leave St. Luke’s Church at 4pm. The procession, which will be led by Santa’s sleigh, will then make its way to the Town Hall gardens where carol singing will take place at 4.15pm. The official switching on of the town’s Christmas lights will then follow at 4.30pm. The honour of switching on the lights this year will fall to a pupil from Ferryhill

Station Primary School. Any adults and children wishing to take part in the procession are asked to meet at St. Luke’s Church at 3.45pm, where ‘glow-in-the dark sticks’ will be issued to all those taking part.Santa has also promised to make an appearance again this year and will be visiting the E-Café from 4.30pm-6.30pm to meet local children and give out presents from his special-ly-designed grotto. Tea and coffee will also be on sale in the E-Café, and there will be a chance to test your luck on the tombola. Later in the evening the activities will move to the Manor House where a per-formance by the Ferryhill Town Band will be taking place from 7pm. For any queries about the Christmas Fayre call John Rogerson at Ferryhill Town Hall on 01740 652157.

Children from Ferryhill Station Primary School have been exploring the area’s industrial past this month, as part of the Ferryhill Village Atlas. With the help of archaeolo-

gists from The Archaeologi-cal Practice Ltd, the pupils dug four 1m square test pits near Little Chilton, along the line of the old railway, which led from Fer-ryhill Station to Broom and

Chilton Collieries.The children enthusiasti-cally threw themselves into the task, digging away with trowels and shovels. Their finds included metal and rubber fittings associ-ated with the railway track, fragments of 19th and 20th-century pottery, glass, coal, bricks and ash, giving the children a clear idea of the kind of activities associated with the railway.“Although the waggonways continuing on to Broom and Chilton collieries had been closed by the end of the 19th century, this section of line remained in use well into the 20th century to serve the Chilton Lime Works and Quarry and the finds the children have uncovered potentially span the full period”, com-mented archaeologist Alan Rushworth.The Ferryhill Village Atlas is part of the Limestone Land-scapes Partnership Pro-gramme and is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, 4 Together AAP and livin housing association. Permis-sion to dig in his field was very kindly given by farmer Rob Morgan.

Digging up Chilton’s past

Children from Ferryhill Station Primary School with some of their finds.

Ferryhill Christmas Fayre

Friday 15th November 2013 Ferryhill & Chilton ChapterIssue 650Page 2

Birthday Memories Birthday Memories Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays

ClassifiedsAll about local people ...

Chapter Ferryhill & Chilton

Gladys Smith

‘Miss you Mam’Love Margaret & Keith

xx

On what would have been your 100th Birthday

We send our love to a lovely Mam, Gran & Granny

November 17th

Gladys Smith

Love Michael, Judith, Claire & David

xxxx

Remember you always Gran

Gladys Smith

Naiomi, Craig, Kurt, Drew & Dane

xxxxx

Love you always Granny

Gladys Smith

Love Lunax

You would have loved me so, so much Granny

Gladys Smith

Always remembered,Denise, Alan & family

xx

Happy 100th Birthday Aunty Glad

Malcolm Longstaff

Love from Pearl, Dianne, Lewis, Charlie & Roy

xxx

We never need a special day To bring you to our mind

For days without youAre very hard to find

Happy Birthday Malcolm

13th November 2013

Ken Chatt

Love Ollie & your bairnsx

As I whisper Happy BirthdayThe tears begin to flow

And just how much I miss you

No one will ever know

13th November

For life is not the sameSince the day we had to part

I’ve thought about you constantly

And wished with all my heart

That I could have you back againIf only for a day

To let you know you always meant

Far more than words can say

But a million tears won’t bring you back

I know because I’ve criedAnd neither will a million prayers

I know because I’ve tried

But I still have the memoryOf your much-loved

smiling faceAnd just one consolationYou’re in a better place

Birthdays

Connor Stoker

Love Gran Madgex

Happy 21st Birthday10th November

Connor Stoker

Lots of love,Mam & Cody-Joe

xx

Happy 21st Birthday10th November

21!

Geoff Collins

Lots of love,Estee & Gary

xxx

Happy 65th Birthday Dad

65!

Geoff Collins

Love always,Kaitlyn

xxx

15th November

Happy Birthday to the best Grandad ever

Jessica Evans

Love and best wishes,Grandad

7th November

18!

14.11.13Abby Louise Forster

Love from Grandma, Phillip, Denise, Kenneth,

Andrew, Stacey & David

xxx

Happy 16th Abby

Mandy Watson

Lots of love Forever & always,

Cerisexxx

Happy 50th Birthday Mam

50!

13th NovemberCharlotte Brown

Love Mam, Dad, Luke, Claire, Lewis, Marcus

& Rolox

Happy 21st Birthday to a lovely Daughter and Sister

21!

Caitlyn

Love you loads,From Mam & Dad

xxx

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xxx

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Love you loads,Mam & Dad

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16 TodayHappy Birthday

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Love from Aunty Maz, Uncle Jeff, Ben & Elle-May

xxx

Happy 16th Birthday

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Acknowledgements

WinterHilda, Christine and

families would like to thank all for the flowers,

cards and donations received at this sad time.

A special thank you to Darlington Hospital and

Gibson’s Funeral Directors. Donations went to the Air

Ambulance.

Geoff WaymanWould like to thank

everyone who sponsored me for the Great North

Run in aid of CLIC Sargent Children with Cancer, in memory of my dear Son,

Rhys Wayman. This raised £429 to a deserved cause.

Thank you.

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On Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, Chilton Primary School/Community College and One Point held a free family arts and community event. As part of the event, the school organised a family scarecrow competition and were amazed when they received 85 entries! Class winners were given

a £10 voucher and each entry received a small gift. Artist Jilly Greenwood went into the school to work alongside children, who produced a vast array of fantastic art work, which, along with various pieces of art donated from talented local community members, were displayed at the event.Over 80 people attended

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On Wednesday 4th December, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Cleves Cross Primary School will be holding a Christmas Fair.There will be a variety of different stalls run by parents and local business-es. These include festive foods, puddings and cakes, Christmas gifts, jewel-lery, a stocking-filler stall, flowers and books. There will also be a Christ-mas raffle with lots of prizes, including a Newcas-tle United t-shirt signed by Papiss Cisse.One of the classrooms will be transformed into a

‘parent free shop’, where children will be able to buy and wrap gifts. Another classroom will have an array of activi-ties for the young and the young-at-heart There will also be mulled wine and mince pies to get you into the holiday mood, and of course there will be a Santa’s Grotto where children can meet Santa and receive a gift.“Old and new friends are welcome, so come along for fabulous ideas and affordable presents for everyone,” said a spokes-person.

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*Members of the public are invited to participate in these meetings **Members of the public may attend these meetings

**Town CouncilWednesday 20th November 2013 at 7.00pm

In Ferryhill Town Hall**Finance Committee

Wednesday 20th November 2013Following Town Council

*Extraordinary Town CouncilWednesday 27th November 2013 At 7.00pm in Ferryhill Town Hall

FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCILNOVEMBER MEETINGS

New History Society calender

The Ferryhill History Society have recently released their 2014 calender.The theme for the calender this year is ‘Chilton Lane, Ferryhill Station and Fer-ryhill Village’ and features many old photographs of people and properties taken around the Ferryhill district, and even includes workers at the Ferryhill Clothing Factory.The History Society

have aimed to make this calender the best yet, and additional photographs have been included.The calender is now avail-able to buy at just £3 from:The Eldon Arms, Colin’s Chippy, J.R. and J. Downes, Mainsforth News, Kelly’s Newsagent, Village News, Card Fayre, Ferrydec, The Ladder Centre, Thinford Nurseries and at any shop displaying a ‘Ferryhill History Society Calender

Darlington Road, Ferryhill, one of many images featured in the calender.

Toddler Group to be ‘Rainbow Tots I.C.F’The article printed in last week’s issue may have been misleading due to a misunderstand-ing on the Chapter‘s behalf. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. The article should have read:The Sure Start Parent and Toddler Group, which held meetings at the Dean Bank Community Centre on Wednesdays, from 9.30am to 11am, ceased as of 31st October.However, the Parent and Toddler Group is pleased to announce it now takes on a new form as the

‘Rainbow Tots I.C.F.’ run by Immanuel Christian Fellowship. Meetings will run in a very similar way as the Sure Start sessions.Rainbow Tots will take place every Wednesday from 9.30am till 11am at the Dean Bank Commu-nity Centre.If you would like to know more about the changes to this service or have any concerns, call 01740 657 975 or 07707 562 646. Alternatively, email icfworship1@yahoo.co.uk or via the website: www.icfworship.co.uk.

for sale’ poster.The calender is also avail-able by post. Simply send a cheque for £5 made payable to “The Ferryhill History Society” (this includes P&P), to The Ferryhill History Society, 15 Widecombe Walk, Fer-ryhill, Co. Durham, DL17 8DD.For additional information contact Tim Brown (as-sistant chairman, for the society) on 01740 652771.

Local residents turned out in their droves for the remembrance Sunday service at both St Aidan’s Church and the Cenotaph in Chilton. Canon Jon Bell kindly led the church service and afterwards, leading the procession down to the Cenotaph, was Mr Peter Cooke and his wife, County Councillor Christine Potts and Mayor of Chilton, Councillor Elizabeth Bruce.The congregation observed a two minutes silence as they showed their respects to our fallen heroes. As Simon Howe played the Last Post, 23 wreaths were laid from various groups and organisations. A spokesperson for Chilton Town Council said, “We would like to thank St Aidan’s Church,

Simon Howe and all those involved, particularly members of the Church who led the service and provided the soup and re-freshments.“Once again special thanks to former Chilton County Councillor Brian Avery who funded the new PA system, which made a significant difference this year as everyone could hear the service.”Readers will be fully aware that next year the nation will mark the centenary of the start of the First World War. Chilton Town Council is planning to mark the event and are currently exploring various options. If you have any ideas or suggestions on how to mark the centenary, call into Chilton Town Council or telephone 01388 721788.

Residents remember the fallen in Chilton

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Lest we Forget : Remembrance Sunday at Ferryhill

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Everyone has ideas re-garding how public money should be spent. To have your say on what local projects should be funded through the 4 Together Partnership’s Your Money, Your Area, Your Views, visit Ferryhill Business & Enterprise College between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, 30th November, to vote on the projects being proposed.The Ferryhill E-Café is one of those projects. The E-Café is a local facility providing youth facilities for young people in the

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In the early hours of the morning on Sunday 3rd November, the ‘brand new’ County Durham Furniture Help Scheme, at Unit 18, Chilton Industrial Estate, is believed to have been broken into and set on fire. Police and 3 fire engines attended the scene and brought the blaze under control. The warehouse floor was believed to have been alight for some time before the emergency services were notified, causing extensive damage

and smoke damage through the entire unit. The building has been sealed off and is now inaccessible. The Unit had been secure and all doors were locked and pad-locked throughout, however it is believed that the point of entry was through a rear fire exit which was jemmied and forced open. The scene is currently under investiga-tion, arson is a strong pos-sibility although is yet to be officially confirmed. Chris Palmer (Managing Director of the CDFHS) devastated

Break - in and fire at the ‘brand new’ CDFHS Unit

Ferryhill and District Chry-santhemum and Vegetable Society held its 81st Annual Show on Saturday 9th November. Graeme Cooke, a novice grower, won most points in the flower section with Jeff Cutting winning most points in the vegetable section.Despite dwindling membership, the number of the exhibits increased from last year and the show was

very successful.A spokes-person from the Society said, “I would like to thank all members and sponsors for their continuing support and to all the members of the public who called in to view the show and hope to see everyone again next year”.Anyone wishing to join the society can contact Jeff Cutting on 01740 652042.

by the incident said, “this is a training and support facility and as such this fire will cause severe op-erational, commercial and business problems causing issues and concerns”. The undamaged contents of Unit 18, which housed ‘training, employability, furniture and white goods refurbishment’ services have been tirelessly moved into the existing unit 12 as a compromise. Despite this incident, the dedicated CDFHS is still operating as usual.

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A social evening in aid of the Poppy Appeal for Chilton, which was held in the Workingmen’s Club on Thursday 7th November, succeeded in raising a grand total of £330. This amount will be added to the total collected for this year's sale of poppies

and wreaths.The Poppy Appeal organ-iser would like to thank the Club for hosting the event, The Stonecutters for pro-viding excellent entertain-ment free of charge and everyone who attended and gave their support to such a worthy cause.

Poetry CornerRemembrance Day

By Victoria, aged 15

Poppies are the blood, of Soldiers saving lives

Poppies filled the fields, where husbands left their wives

We wear the Flanders poppies to remind us of the dead

Of those who sacrificed their lives, to the battle they were led

The poppies are to show us not to waste our precious breath

Because some people have no choice, they were taken young by death

Children lost their fathers, parents lost their young

All that pain and suffering can never be undone

We commemorate this sad event, November day eleven

Whilst all those brave and oh so bold, look down on us from Heaven

We think of those who lost their lives, the women and the men

They fought to try and bring back peace, we shall remember them

Ferryhill Town Band are holding a Brass Band Concert on Saturday 30th November at Mainsforth Community Centre, Ferry-hill Station, commencing at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. Tickets are priced at £5

each and are available from Ferryhill Town Hall. The Concert is in aid of the Mayor of Ferryhill, Council-lor Ken Campbell’s chari-ties, which are Ferryhill, Town Band and St Lukes Youth Groups.

Poppy Appeal

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Additional buses for Durham LumiereStarting Thursday 14th November to Sunday 17th November, the Arriva number 7 will be provid-ing extra busses for the Durham Lumiere event.These timetables are

online on the County Durham Public Transport Map and Table Finder at: durham.pindarcreative.co.uk/ where you can “view timetables for forth-coming changes”.

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Ferryhill Dynamoes got off to a good start but could not find the net in their most recent fixture against Sacriston.After 20 minutes Sacris-ton got a quick break and took the lead, but Ferryhill equalised with a Reece Marshall cross and Stephen Ward finish. Again Sacriston got a break away and went into half time 1-2 up. After the break Ferryhill again equalised when Callum Walton rose like

a salmon to head home a Scott Maughan cross. Ferryhill looked the better side until a goal keeping howler from Ben Hunter, who dropped an easy catch into the back of his own net. Sacriston continued to press and only an amazing last ditch tackle from Luke Carr prevented them from scoring. In the last ten minutes The Dynamoes equalised from the penalty spot through Man-of-the-Match Jonathon Mason. Final score 3-3.

Before we’ve even had Christmas, Chilton Com-munity College is planning a Healthy Eating course for January. In conjunc-tion with Bishop Auckland College and Durham County Council, Chilton Community College is offering a practical course with the aim of mastering the basic skills and tech-niques of healthy cooking. The content of the course includes: • Understanding health and

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• Applying the basic prin-ciples of hygiene in cookery.

• Prepare fruit and vegeta-bles.

• Understanding how to weigh and measure a range of basic foods.

• Recognising safe food storage practices.

• Understanding nutri-tion, healthy eating and timings.

• Preparing and cooking healthy meals and snacks.

• Using herbs and spices in

basic cookery. • The importance of cost

effectiveness in planning a meal.

The course will commence on Monday 20th January for 4 weeks, from 6pm to 8.30pm. The total cost is £25, however, if you are in receipt of JSA, ESA or Universal Credit then it will be free. There is also a 50% concession if you are in receipt of Income Support or Pension Credit.Telephone 01388 720255 / 721619 / 720911 for further details or to book a place.

Dynamoes take on Sacriston

Healthy eating course to start after Christmas On Tuesday 6th November,

the Durham County Council planning Committee unani-mously approved plans to build a new village primary school in West Cornforth. The existing buildings of West Cornforth School date back to the 1920s, and these plans will modernise

the school and increase the its capacity. The current school will be demolished and replaced with a brand new ‘T-shaped’ facility. All going well, it is hoped new classrooms will be ready by the end of next year.

West Cornforth School rebuild

Ferryhill Celtic played in their 1st quarter final of the season at the weekend, when they entertained a very good Aycliffe club. Celtic, sen-sational for winning their last 22 games, played what proved to be an incredible game. Celtic started fast out of the traps playing wonder-ful one-touch football, which payed off when Ben Clarey played an inch perfect through-ball for the impressive Jonny Agar to hold of his marker and slot home for 1-0. Next it was the electric Celtic forward Lucas Linhart who finished from

close range, after great work from Dan Mitton and Liam Taylor on the left. It was all one way traffic, with Aycliffe not being able to cope with the pace of the game. 2-0 at the break.The Celtic started the second half in the same way as the first and, in the 60th minute it was 3-0 with Lucas Linhart getting his second. But with the game looking over, Aycliffe got a lifeline with a header from close range. Four minutes later it was 3-2 after another header from close range. Incred-ibly, with 10 minutes to go, Aycliffe equalized 3-3 with a 25 yard thunderbolt

into the top corner of the Celtic’s net, leaving it 3-3 at full time. With the Celtic starting to tear, it was Aycliffe who looked like they could go on and win the game, but you don’t win 22 games in a row without showing steel, and the Celtic cer-tainly did! They defended like lions, with the back three and keeper Kris Carr holding strong. Extra time ended without either side managing to score so the game went to penalties. Celtic held their nerve to win 4-2 with keeper Kris Car saving 2 and Neil Bell scoring the winner.

Ferryhill Celtic match decided in penalties

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