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Friday 3rd December 2010Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 499

Published at:First Floor, Town Council Offices,

Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH.

Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731

www.thechapter.orgemail: [email protected] our wonderful community

Chapter Ferryhill & Chilton At the heart

Friday 3rd December 2010Issue 499

Fully archived online at www.thechapter.org email us at: [email protected]

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Above: Carols are sung at Ferryhill Town HallBelow right: Mayor Peter Atkinson with Brooklyn Latcham who switched on the Ferryhill

Christmas LightsOnce again Ferryhill Town Council and the Ferryhill 2000 Committee played host to Ferryhill’s Annual Christmas Fayre on Friday 26th November. The event commenced with a Craft Fayre in St Luke’s Parish Centre which despite the adverse weather conditions was well

attended by both buyers and sellers. Carol singing at St Luke’s was followed by a candle lit parade led by Santa Claus in his sleigh which ended at Ferryhill Town Hall where children from the local schools held a carol service in the Town Hall gardens.At 4.30pm Brooklyn

Latcham from Ferryhill Station Primary School switched on the Ferryhill Christmas Lights.The E Café had a Santa Claus Grotto which proved to be very popular with the younger children who attended the event. In conjunction with the E Café there was free face painting in the town hall. Due to the adverse weather conditions several of the fun fair attractions which were booked were unable to attend leaving only a children’s round about and a candy floss stall. All of these events were attended by hundreds of Ferryhill residents and their families.Later in the evening the Ferryhill Town Band enter-tained local residents at the Manor House where those attending joined in by carol singing.The Mayor, Councillor Peter Atkinson commented that this was once again a successful Christmas Fayre which despite the inclement weather was well attended and enjoyed by many of the residents of Ferryhill. This support was appreciated by members of the 2000 Committee and the Town Council who organised the event.

Christmas PartyChilton Partnership is working with Chilton WMC to present the official Christmas Party for Chilton’s aged townsfolk, which will be on Saturday 18th December from 12 noon. Tickets are only £2 and includes a welcome drink, delicious plated buffet and a Christmas gift for everyone. The entertainment will be Maggie Newman’s ‘Lay Down Your Arms WW2 Show’. Tickets are obtainable from Lilly Dixon and Glenda Attwood from Chilton WMC from 6.30pm till 8pm on Mon 29th Nov, Wed 1st Dec,

Mon 7th Dec, Wed 8th Dec and Mon 13th Dec. Also from Hutton House on Wed 1st & 8th Dec from 10am till 12 noon and from Rosewood Grange on Thurs 9th Dec from 10.30am till 12.30pm.Places are strictly limited to 200 guests on a first come first served basis. In the unlikely event of any tickets remaining after Thursday 9th December, these will be offered for general sale.Chilton WMC Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 19th December. Tickets are available from the club from 1st December.

Friday 3rd December 2010 Ferryhill & Chilton ChapterIssue 499

Passed Away

Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays

ClassifiedsAll about local people ...

Chapter Ferryhill & Chilton

Love Deb & Chris

Pat Gent

Thinking of youAlways in our thoughts

Nee Gaitis23rd November

Your Sister, Anita

Pat Gent

You are always in my thoughts

23rd November

John Nixon

Happy 60th Birthday John

All my love,Elizabeth

John Nixon

Happy 60th Birthday Dad

Love John, Bev, Michelle & Dave

60!

Love Sadie & Shane

John NixonHappy 60th Birthday

Grandad

Love Christine

Bob Holmes

Happy 70th Dad, meet you up Vill for a session

Dyka23/11/40

Love Craig & Jack

Bob HolmesHappy 70th Grandad

My love as always,Pauline and your loving

familyxxx

80 not out, I do not believe it

Vince Carr

Congratulations Vince on your 80th Birthday

on Sunday

28th November

80!

Tenielle Poppy Walmsley

Happy 13th Birthday Tenielle

Love Mam & Dadxxx

Love Summer & Dashxxx

Happy 13th Birthday Tenielle

Have a great day Big Sis

Tenielle Poppy Walmsley

Lots of love,Nanaxxx

Happy 13th Birthday‘Teenager at last’

Tenielle Walmsley

Birthdays

Ronny Woods

Happy 80th BirthdayBest Husband in the world

Lots of love,Edithxxx

80!

28th November

Lots of love,Graham, Tish, Anthony, Irene, Deborah, Gary,

Michelle, Chris, Martin, Pam and all the Grandchildren

Love you loadsxxx

Ronny WoodsHappy 80th Birthday Dad

Ryan Tucker

Happy 16th Birthday Son

Love you loads,From Mam, Dad,

Matthew & Michaelxxx

27 / 11 / 10

Apology

The Chapter would like to apologise for the printing error on page 2 of last weeks edition. All effected Classifieds are repeated this week.

Birthdays

Reece Bell5th December

Happy 21st son

Loads of love, Mam, Dad & Jamie

xxx

Reece Bell5th DecemberHappy 21st Reece

Love you lots,Al

xxx


Congratulations on your 21st Reece

Lots of love, Granxxx

21!

Happy 40th Nicola

Happy 40th Birthday Nicola

All our love from Wayne, Liam, Jade & Dalton

Happy 40th Nicola

Happy 40th Birthday Nicola

Love from Mags & Alf

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Joe Gargett2nd DecemberTeenager at last!

Lots of love, Mam, Dad, Ray, Nan, Granda & Abigayle

xxx

13!


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Births

Love all your familyxxx

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Appeal to give bloodThere will be a ‘Blood Donation Session’ in the Millennium Suite at Ferryhill Leisure Centre, Lambton Road Ferryhill on Monday 6th December from 2.30pm to 3.45pm and 4.30pm to 7pm.Blood supplies are low and in great demand at this time of year - even more so with the spate of bad weather set to continue.Please come along to donate and make a difference.

Tea time clubChilton Children’s Centre at Chilton Primary School are having a ‘Winter Fun’ afternoon for children with disabilities or additional needs and their families.The event will be held on Monday 6th December from 4pm till 5.30 pm and

on Monday 20th December there will be a ‘Seasonal Celebration afternoon.“Look forward to seeing you” said a spokesperson. For more information please call Judith Harmer on 01740 658080.

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Chapter coach tripThe Chapter is running a coach trip to Oswaldtwistle Mills, near Accrington, Lancs. on Saturday 26th February 2011 from Ferryhill and Chilton.

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Cleves Cross Primary schoolchildren sing under cover in the Town Hall gardens

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The E. Cafe staff and young members would like to thank Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and the little elves who kindly took time out of their busy schedule to visit the Santa’s grotto in the E. Cafe at Ferryhill.The weather wasn’t in anyones favour this year but it didn’t stop the young children from visiting the grotto and expressing their wishes for presents for this forth coming Christmas.Santa Claus told The Chapter that all the young

children have been really good and will be receiving gifts this year in their stockings. He also asked for them not to forget to leave a cookie and a carrot for himself and his reindeers. “I would like to thank all the public who attended this years Christmas fair, who continue in supporting the good work that the town council, our local schools, our staff workers do to make it the success it is” said a spokesperson

from the E Cafe.“Big thanks to Brain McCourt. We couldn’t have done it without you.” A total sum of £221.00 was raised from the Tombola, The terrible twins (Natalie & Nicole) plus one (Danielle) who’s parents donated an assortment of cakes and managed the refreshment stall.This money will help to reduce the costs of further trips that are planned to take place in 2011.

‘Terrible Twins’ Natalie and Nicole with Santa Claus in the grotto at E Cafe

LettersHave your say...

Dear Editor,Myself and my family would like to say a BIG thankyou to all staff and customers of The Wheatsheaf in Chilton. They held a fundraising night on 8th October and raised £500 for our son Kyran.Kyran was diagnosed with RP ( retinitis pigmentosa) in March this year, his sight has detiorated rapidly and has little vision left. We are overwhelmed with everyones support and help and it just goes to show that villages do come together and support there local families. THANKYOU SO MUCH!

Debbie & Carl RichmondChilton

Send your letters to 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council Building, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. Alter-natively, email [email protected] or leave contributions at Ferryhill or Chilton Library.

Santa’s coffee morningHooray! Hooray! Santa’s on his wayHe’s zooming thro’ the sky on his super magic sleighBut wait! He’s stopping, He’s coming in to restHe’s coming to Ferryhill where the children are... THE BEST!And where is Santa coming to? St Lukes’ Parish Centre

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Methodist singersOn Wednesday December 15th the A.K. Chorale Singers will perform a variety of Christmas songs at Ferryhill Methodist Church.Refreshments will be served from 7pm and the entertainment will start at

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primary schools at the event, which is being held in order to raise funds for Guide Dogs For The Blind.The Jarrow Gospel Joy will lead the carols with support from St. Luke’s singers and Laudate Domine.

To complete the Christ-massy atmosphere mince pies will be served during the interval.“All are welcome, but come early to ensure a good seat,” said a spokesperson.

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LettersHave your say...

Dear Editor,On behalf of many Chilton residents that attended the Christmas lights switch on I would like to recognise the excellent work carried out by the Christmas Lights fundraising group. The lights themselves are improving year on year, helping to make Chilton main street a festive and visually pleasing sight. Some people think the money comes from our Council tax, when in fact it is raised by the group holding coffee mornings, tombolas and this year through the Mayor Margaret Walton’s charity fun-draising events. So next time you see a fundraising event for the Lights Appeal dig deep into your pocket and next year you can tell friends and relatives that you helped contribute to the wonderful Christmas lights in Chilton.I would also like to thank the Ladies of St. Aidans Church for the lovely ginger wine and scrumptious mince pies and also a big thank you to Santa for making an appearance at his busy time of year and making my daughter’s and every other child’s evening that bit more special.

Hazel CoulthardA happy & festive Chilton resident

Send your letters to 3-4 First Floor Offi ces, Shildon Town Council Building, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. Alter-natively, email [email protected] or leave contributions at Ferryhill or Chilton Library.

Dear Editor,I am writing regarding the letter from Mrs M Wright, Cornwall.My husband was John Morgan, and his father was one of the Morgan’s from Cleves Cross Farm. George, Robert, Ralph, Cecil, May, Ann, Molly and Harry! My father in-law was Cecil, who moved to West House Farm Garmondsway, and then to Town Farm, Wilton. Since 1961 I lived with my husband John Morgan (who sadly died) at West House Farm, Garmonds Way (I still live there now). The Morgan family loved sport, and I can remember tales of Great Grandpa Morgan paying miners to take the day off work in order to play cricket. All the girls of the family also played cricket.I did visit the farm house on a few occasions, but unfortunately it was demolished a few years after I was married in 1961.I wonder if there is any possibility of purchasing a copy of the photograph which Mrs Wright mentioned in her letter? I am not sure, but I think the stone marker still exists. Mrs Beryl MorganWest House Farm

Ferryhill library displayFerryhill library currently have on display a collection of Christmas annuals from old Victorian editions, right the way up to the present day. The staff at the library would like to thank Mr. Lawrence Cockayne for the kind loan of these books.

The date of the next reading group at the library will be Tuesday 14th December at 2pm when Mr. Lawrence Cockayne of Mainsforth Village will be giving a talk on the history of Christmas annuals. New members are always welcome.

The library will be holding a children’s Christmas Craft Session on Tuesday December 21st from 2pm till 3pm. There is a small charge of £1. Please book and pay in advance at the library, as places are limited. The library can be contacted on 01740 651236.

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Poetry CornerRobin’s Roost

Perky Cock Robin is never sadHe doesn’t care a fig if the weather is bad

His orange waistcoat, now red for winter hardWill make him main actor on many a Christmas card

The hedgerows, now covered by snowy layerBut Robin Redbreast still doesn’t care

Flitting about from bird bath to bird tableEating as many crumbs as he is able

Hawthorn, rose hips and berries on hollyVaries his diet makes him fat and jollyThe nut basket hanging from a tree

Is his, as he defends his territoryBravely he puts up a fight

Chasing off blackbirds with all his mightPerched at the top for all to see

He surveys his domain from his favourite treeRobin’s roost, searching for next springs nest

Our red feathered friend is Britain’s bestIn an old kettle or plant-pot on the groundNext breeding season his chicks will be found

In time they’ll fledge and fly awayTo find their own patch to breed one day

Another of mother natures wonders to be hadAs the sight of the Robin always makes us feel glad.

By Gordon Harris, Ferryhill

Send your poems to 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council Building, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. Alter-natively, email [email protected] or leave contributions at Ferryhill or Chilton Library.

Cannabis growth problemsKevin Garside pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis resin and of producing 41 plants at his home in Verdun Terrace, West Cornforth. The 30 year old was appearing before magis-trates at Newton Aycliffe who were told how the police had searched his home and discovered a growth set-up in two first floor bedrooms. Garside, who had previously

been an alcoholic and was now a recovering heroin addict, had wanted to avoid contact with drug dealers as well as to save himself some money and it was for this reason he had grown his own. Garside had previously served a custodial sentence for robbery and since his release had moved into the area and appeared to be turning his life around. In mitigation the defence

solicitor stated that a custodial sentence for these offences was not likely to be of help to him and “as we all know drugs are as readily available inside prison as outside”. Matters were adjourned in order for the Probation Service to prepare a Pre-sentence Report, the defendant was released on unconditional bail and will now return to the court on 16th December.

Criminal damageWilliam Thomas Gray of High Street, Ferryhill, pleaded guilty before Newton Aycliffe Magis-trates to damaging a rear door belonging to Sonia Russ on the 14th November. That night Sonia Russ had been attending her niece’s birthday party and had gone on to another public house in Ferryhill when, at around midnight, she was approached be her ex- partner, Gray, who shouted

at her. Sonia Russ left the public house at 1.30am and at around 3.00am she heard him banging at the door of her home. Police were called and Gray was arrested. Sonia Russ, who rents the house, has two small children, who were not on the premises that night, stated that Gray can become violent when drunk and that she did not want

her children to witness this type of behaviour. The defendant was dis-appointed to be before the courts, expressed his willingness to pay for the damage and was now reunited with his partner.The court fined him £65 for the criminal damage, ordered him to pay £100 compensation to Sonia Russ, £85 in costs and £15 victim support surcharge.

Due in courtRobert Andrew Blackett, aged 43, of Tennyson Road, Chilton was due before mag-istrates at Newton Aycliffe to face three charges relating to the illegal production and distribution of CDs, DVDs and computer games without the licence of the copyright holder. The offences allegedly took place on or between 1st January 2004 and 31st

September 2009.Lee Martin Brown, aged 25 years of Barrington Terrace, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, faces charges relating to driving matters on the 13th November. It is alleged that he took without consent of the owner and caused damage to a Toyota Previa as well as driving the vehicle without licence or insurance.

Appeal for informationOn Tuesday 23rd November a shed was broken into at Raby Road, Ferryhill, and a large number of high value tools were stolen. Amongst which were a Honda generator, a Karcher pressure washer and a large number of snap-on hand tools. If anyone has any informa-tion about this theft, or the whereabouts of any of the items they are asked to call

PC 2106 Barclay on 0345 60 60 365 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.At the weekend thieves broke into the Quarry Fields, near Davy Street and stole a very heavy railway trolley with solid wheels and a turntable, worth over £800. There must have been a number of people involved in this theft, as the trolley weighs

8 – 10cwt (~450kg) and was lifted over two fences.It was stolen between 4pm on Sunday 28th November and 9.30am on Monday 29th November. At the same time two Land Rover wheels and tyres and a Land Rover gearbox were also taken. A reward is on offer for the recovery of these items. If you have any information please contact 0345 60 60 365.


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Pro wrestling comes to FerryhillPro Wrestling is heading into town with the WWE-like 3 Count Wrestling spectacular heading to the Ferryhill WMC on Friday the 3rd of December. It was revealed last night that international wrestling stars are set to join the bill battling alongside Ferryhill locals and other great Northern English talent at the squared-circle extrava-ganza. Joining the line-up are the holder of 3CW’s top accolade, the 3CW Triple Crown Cham-pionship, “Mexican Sensation” El Ligero (pictured), as well as Ring of Honor’s Eddie Edwards, who can be seen battling for the Ring of Honor T e l e v i s i o n Championship every week in the USA on national television. E d w a r d s will swap

the States for the Ferryhill WMC on the 3rd as he’ll look to test his skills against England’s fi nest in what is sure to be a thrilling high octane contest. The high fl ying El Ligero,

meanwhile, is a much loved favourite with British wrestling fans nationwide

and has battled hard to defend his Championship from all comers in the past 18 months. Indica-tions are that 3CW intend to have

Ferryhill host a Triple Crown Championship bout on

the evening, the fi rst match of its type to hit the area.

Tickets for the show are selling quickly,

and are available online at www.3cw.co.uk and

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The ticket line is 07958 484321, and tickets are £10 for Adults, £8 Children (under

16) and OAPs and £30 for a family

of four (which must include at least two

concessions). Ringside seating, costing £2 per

head extra, is still available in limited numbers.

Pro Wrestling is heading into town with the WWE-like 3 Count Wrestling spectacular heading to the Ferryhill WMC on Friday the 3rd of December. It was revealed last night that international wrestling stars are set to join the bill battling alongside Ferryhill locals and other great Northern English talent at the squared-circle extrava-

Joining the line-up are the holder of 3CW’s top accolade, the 3CW Triple Crown Cham-pionship, “Mexican Sensation” El Ligero (pictured), as well as Ring of Honor’s Eddie Edwards, who can be seen battling for the Ring of Honor T e l e v i s i o n Championship every week in the USA on national

the States for the Ferryhill WMC on the 3rd as he’ll look to test his skills against England’s fi nest in what is sure to be a thrilling high octane contest. The high fl ying El Ligero,

meanwhile, is a much loved favourite with British wrestling fans nationwide

and has battled hard to defend his Championship from all comers in the past 18 months. Indica-tions are that 3CW intend to have

Ferryhill host a Triple Crown Championship bout on

the evening, the fi rst match of its type to hit the area.

Tickets for the show are selling quickly,

and are available online at www.3cw.co.uk and

directly from the Ferryhill WMC.

The ticket line is 07958 484321, and tickets are £10 for Adults, £8 Children (under

16) and OAPs and £30 for a family

of four (which must include at least two

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