Friday 15th July 2011Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 530 Page 1

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Gala Committee members and Chilton Town Council are reminding readers that the Town’s Annual Gala is scheduled for Saturday 23rd July at Chilton Primary School from 11am to 4pm.Residents are asked to meet at Chilton Library

at 11am where a parade will be led by the newly-crowned Miss Chilton and Gala Princess, Town Mayor, Chilton Miners’ Banner and the Durham Cavaliers.In the centre of the field visitors are guaranteed to be entertained by Durham

Cavaliers, Chilton Steel Pans, Enter CIC, Kathryn Dawson and 3Sixty, who will be performing a number of stunt shows on their bikes.In conjunction with the Northern Bygones Society there will be a chance to view some of the finest classic and vintage vehicles around. Located around the field will be fun fair rides, inflatables, a climbing wall, water balls, bungee trampolines, a bucking bronco, face painting and much more. Once gain the Army, St John’s Ambulance, Newton Aycliffe Fire Brigade, Chilton 1st Cub Scouts and other local or-ganisations are supporting the event.There will be a number of stalls where visitors can simply browse, obtain information or make purchases.Entry is free however, due to funding this year the Committee has had to impose a small charge on some attractions including the fun fair rides.For further details on any of the above, telephone Chilton Town Council on 01388 721788.

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Landlords have finally pulled the plug on care home giant Southern Cross, with Tenlands Care Centre on Wood Lane, Ferryhill, being just one of the homes affected by the situation.Landlords of 250 of the 752 homes have agreed to take back the centres to run themselves, however it is as yet unclear as to whether Tenlands is among this number. The remaining 502 homes are caught up in negotiations with owners which could take months.The company’s financial crisis came to light earlier this year when they were faced with rising rent costs and lower fees. The company has now been forced to shut down after landlords refused to restructure rental agreements.Southern Cross said final details of the plan had yet to be settled, but all payments to trade creditors and staff are to

Tenlands future remains uncertain

be kept up to help with the transition to new owners or operators and maintain continuity of care.Chief executive of the Dar-lington-based company, Jamie Buchan said, “My objective is to continue to provide excellent care to every resident and to manage the programme of transition professionally.”Daniel Smith, Chairman of the Southern Cross Landlords’ Committee tried to reassure residents and their families that the quality of care provided by the new landlords would remain high. He stated, “Unless you are an operator, the landlords are not getting involved in care delivery. Southern Cross are the current operators and the landlords will find new operators.“It is a highly regulated industry. So you cannot have an operator that does not pass a Care Quality Commission test.”

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In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Congratulations

ClassifiedsAll about local people ...

Chapter Ferryhill & Chilton

Jack & Marie Ward

Love and best wishes

from all your family

xxx

Diamond Anniversary14th July 2011

Many congratulations on your 60th Wedding

Anniversary

Pearl

Lots of love from Denise, Alan, Gary, Claire &

Charmaynexxx

July 17th

Happy 70th Birthday Pearl

Pearl & Pete

From Denise, Alan, Gary, Claire &

Charmaynexxx

July 22nd

Lots of love on your Golden Wedding

Anniversary Pearl & Pete

Sharon Griffiths

From your loving Husband, Ray

xxx

12th July

Happy 50th Birthday Sharon

50!

Ronald BodenThe late

Would have been 80 on July 10th

He is sadly missed by his Wife Brenda, Daughters

Andrea & Audrey and Son Ronald. We think

of him every day.

Jenny Berriman

Love from Sarah, Joe & family

July 17th

To a wonderful Mother on her 100th Birthday

Enjoy your day

100!

Peggy Mitchell

Love always,Norman, Tom,

Yvonne, Marion & Neil

14.7.10We would give the world

If we could say“We are going to see

Our Mam today”For the hardest thing

For us to bearIs wanting you MamAnd you’re not there

Peggy Mitchell

Love always,Maxinne, Wayne, Anne & Matthew

xxx

14.7.10When tears start to fallAnd we feel so very sad

We’ll remember all The happy times

The many we have hadSo here’s a few wordsWe just wanted to say

How we still loveAnd miss you Gran

Every single day

Set of KeysFour keys found on Brooklyn

Road, Chilton on Thursday 7th July. A door key, a small black

key and two even smaller keys.Contact Chilton Library.

Romana Ross

Tantie BacieYour Daughter Dianna,

Harold & Francescaxxx

13th July 2008

The family chain Is broken now

And nothing seems The same

Just pain and sufferingThat we gain

But as God takes usOne by one

The chain will link again

Billy Toas

Love always,Vera, Darron & Simon

xxx

10th July 2007You will never be forgotten

Not for a single dayYou left us

Precious memoriesThat will never fade away

Ken Chatt

Loved forever (darling)

Olliexx

9.7.61Remembering my

sweetheart Ken on the day we met

I went walking today in the valley by the stream and the old water mill, and the sky

was as blue on the day I met you. And the green hills

are rolling still. Its been many long days since I lost you, but memories remind me of you, of the hills and

the sky and a love that won’t die, and a heart

that’s still crying for you

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Birthday Memories

Birthdays

Linda Darby

Lots of love always,Love Jimmy

xxx

12th July, 2011

60 Today

60!

Linda Darby

Lots of love alwaysFrom Paula & Peter

xxx

Happy 60th Birthday Mam

Linda Darby

Lots of love always,

Jackie & Stuartxxx

Happy 60th Birthday MamHave a great day

Linda Darby

Lots of love and hugs,From Dale, Mikey, Curtis,

Brad & Benxxxxx

Happy 60th Birthday to the best Gran in the world

Linda Darby

Lots of love fromJean, Ellen, Julie,

Derek & Paulxxxxx

Happy 60th Birthday Sister

Jake Dowson

All our love,Dad, Michelle & family

xxxxx

Teenager

Happy 13th Birthday

13!

Tegan & Teanna

Love and kisses,Gran & Popsie (Golightly)

Happy Birthday to our two beautiful Great

Granddaughters Tegan, 4 on 13th July, Teanna, born

15th June 2011

Found

Anniversaries

Andrew & Lyndsey

Love Nana & Grandad Walker

Congratulations Andrew & Lyndsey

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Chilton Library has three new adult displays. The first is a collection of Jeannie Johnson books, including Like an Evening Gone, which tells the story of the Strong family, who are wealthy, arrogant, decadent and ruthless. They have a string of sugar plantations in Barbados and a stately home near Bristol, and in one single night the actions of one generation alter the

family’s legacy forever.The second display is a selection of Debbie Macomber books, including Wednesdays at Four.The third display is a history collection, including books such as Outlaw by Angus Donald, which is described as a gripping, action-packed historical thriller that delves deep into the fas-cinating legend of Robin Hood.”

Displays at Chilton Library

Due in courtTerry Joe Tyers, aged 18 years of Byron Road, Chilton, was due before Magistrates at Newton Aycliffe recently to face two charges.

It is alleged that Tyers drove a Ford Transit in Craddock Street, Spennymoor without insurance or a test certificate on 9th February this year.

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Ferryhill Baptist Church, in Cochrane Terrace, will be welcoming a guest speaker on Monday 18th July.Roy Mitchell from Hearing Dogs for the Deaf will speak about the national charity and explain how it trains dogs to alert deaf people of the danger of

sounds in the home, work place and public buildings. People attending the event, which starts at 6pm, will also be able to meet Erin, one of the charity’s dogs.Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

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Chilton Library has arranged several craft events for youngsters throughout the summer holidays.• Thursday 4th August -

Papier-mâché Starfish & Octopuses.

• Thursday 11th August - Sea Creatures.

• Thursday 18th August - Aquarium Paper Plates.

• Thursday 25th August - Fish Paper Plates.

The junior craft events for August are all held from 10.30am to 11.30am. Places are 50p per child and the events are only suitable for children over the age of five.For more information, contact Chilton Library on 01388 720251.

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Charity eventThe Mayor of Chilton, Councillor Maureen Errington, will be holding a charity night on Friday

9th September at Chilton Workingmen’s Club.Full details will be released closer to the time.

Police are asking motorists and members of the public to be vigilant and take pre-ventative measures to help combat thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles.Thieves have mainly targeted 4x4 vehicles and commercial vehicles where ground clearance makes it easier to access the catalytic converter.Several vehicles have been attacked in various locations throughout County Durham in the past few days, but often motorists don't become aware of the crime until they drive off in their

vehicle.People are encouraged to report any suspicious incidents to police. What may appear at first glance to be someone under a vehicle making a repair could well be a thief stealing a catalytic converter.Motorists are also encouraged to take some or all of the following measures to help protect their vehicle against this type of theft:Wherever possible park your vehicle in a locked garage or in an area where there is good levels of

street lighting.Park your vehicle in an area where CCTV is in operation and wherever possible use a 'Park Mark' approved car parkPurchase a catalytic converter protective sleeve available from various internet sitesHave your catalytic converter permanently marked with an identifica-tion number so it will be easier to trace if it is stolen.Anyone with any informa-tion about these thefts is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 0345 60 60 365.

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Men stabbed dog with potato peeler & left it for deadTwo local men could be facing a jail term after causing a dog extreme suffering with their botched attempts to kill it.Andrew Painter, 32, and Kevin Varty, 43, tried to break the animal’s neck after it suffered a fractured leg in a road traffic accident. However when they failed to kill the lurcher, Painter then proceeded to stab it with a potato peeler.The dog was found on a grassy area in Ferryhill after a member of the

public alerted the RSPCA.It is now being re-homed after having its leg amputated.Painter, who was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the offence, admitted two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, while Varty admitted one count of the same charge.A third man, owner of the dog 18 year-old Kieran Wynn

of Willow Road, admitted failing to seek proper veterinary care and causing unnecessary suffering to the animal after it was hit by the car.Varty, of High Street, Ferryhill, and Painter, of Church Close, Kirk Merrington, will be sentenced on 1st August and were warned that they may be facing time in prison.

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Police are trying to trace the owner of a car roof rack which was recovered during a recent operation targeting metal theft. The Operation Hansel metal theft team of the Road Policing Unit recently stopped a vehicle, arrested and gave a police caution to two males carrying scrap.On board their vehicle was a large roof rack which they admit to picking up in a side street in a small

village or town between Shildon and Peterlee, which was possibly West Cornforth.Police need to speak with the original owner of the aluminium, silver roof rack. Anyone with informa-tion is urged to contact Durham Constabulary on 0345 60 60 365 and ask for the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit at Spennymoor police station.

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Four year 10 students from Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College recently experienced life at University first hand. The students, Nadine Berry, Lauren Gash, Hannah Littley and Kieran Hornsby, spent three days attending lectures at Edinburgh University and sampling

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everything the city has to offer. During the sessions the students built rockets and robot components and tested their designs against students from other schools, culminating in a spectacular finale. On their return to school Nadine said that she had an amazing time meeting

new friends and taking part in new activities. This was reinforced by Kieran’s comments that he had a really good time seeing what University is like. All the students agreed this was a fantastic oppor-tunity and it has solidified their ambitions to attend University in the future.

The four students from Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College had a whale of a time at Edinburgh University.

Make a difference & join the AAP

Residents across County Durham are being offered the chance to make a difference in their local area.The ‘4 Together Partner-ship Board’ – one of 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAP) set up by Durham County Council – is looking for new members who will then get

to help shape how the AAP spends its money and set its priorities.The deadline for applica-tions is Friday July 15th. For more information or for an application pack, please contact Helen Pinkney, Support Officer, on 0191 383 3000 or e-mail fouraap@durham.gov.uk.

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Ferryhill Philatelic Society currently has a collection of stamps and postal history on display at Ferryhill Library.A selection of books on collectables are also available to borrow to compliment the display.The group meets ten

months of the year at St Luke’s Parish Centre. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th September at 7pm. New member are always welcome.For more information contact J Dent on 01740 651294.

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Over the past month the PACT Priority for the Ferryhill area has been speeding in general. From this the police have issued 50 verbal warnings, 21 Speed Watch letters, 25 endorsable Fixed

Penalty Notices, 3 persons reported for summons.The Police will continue their patrols of Ferryhill on a regular basis and would like to remind all drivers to adhere to the speed limits.

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A memorial bench has been placed at the entrance to King James I Academy in Bishop Auckland in remem-brance of ex-pupils Robert and Michael Winterbone, who recently passed away. Brothers Robert and Michael from Ferryhill, who

were former students at the school, both suffered from Muscular Dystrophy. “During their time at King James I they were an in-spiration to other students and took an active part in school life,” said a spokes-person for the school.

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A leading cancer charity is asking people in Ferryhill and Chilton to help raise £8.5m to celebrate the 21st birthday of its biggest fundraising event.Macmillan Cancer Support wants locals to raise £58,000 from the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to contribute to the charity’s record-breaking fundrais-ing target. The event, launched in 1990, and has grown to become the charity’s largest fundraising event, generating millions to fund vital cancer services. Macmillan’s fundraiser for County Durham Michelle Muir is asking local people to help make this year’s event the biggest ever. Michelle said, “The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is always really popular, probably because it’s a really easy event to take part in.“This is the event’s 21st birthday and Macmillan’s 100th birthday so we are determined to raise money than ever and make this year’s coffee morning our biggest ever.”The idea behind the

Charity asks residents to make £8.5m fundraiser biggest ever

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is that people hold their own coffee morning in their homes, work places or local community.They ask for donations in return for drinks and cakes and then pass on the proceeds to Macmillan.Michelle added, “Some people hold just a small event with friends, while others go all out and organise a big community party.“Every pound raised matters so we really hope even more people with sign up to hold a coffee morning this year.”Although the official World’s Biggest Coffee Morning day is Friday, September 30th,

Macmillan is happy for people to hold events on a day that suits them.Michelle added, “The great thing about this event is that you can put your own twist on it and make sure it works for you“You can hold your coffee morning whenever it suits you. We even have people who are holding their event at night and serving cocktails instead of coffee.”The money raised from the event will be used to fund Macmillan’s support services for people with cancer and their families.To find out more about the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning visit www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee or call 0845 602 1246.

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Poetry CornerRed Top blues

First for the exclusive,With daring headline leaders.

Never caring or intrusive,Of devoted sunday readers.

Always got the story,Publish or be damned,Humiliation or glory,

Telephone lines jammed.Controversy they were courting,

Lessons went unlearned.For questionable reporting,

Left blackened fingers burned.Best seller no more,

Wind of change perhaps.Uproar of a nation,saw,A proud paper collapseNews of the World.R.I.P.

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The Special Armed Forces Day Flag that was raised on the Ferryhill Town Council flag pole on Friday 24th June and was flown until the following Monday. The flag was flown in unison with other flags that were raised across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands

and Isle of Man in a universal show of support, honouring Britain’s Armed Forces past, present and future.When the flag was lowered it was presented to Mr Alan Thompson, a local veteran who served in the Coldstream Guards 2nd Battalion for 12 years.

Alan is also the Parade Marshal for the Remem-brance Day Parades at Ferryhill.The date for the celebra-tions of the armed forces day was Saturday 25th June 2011 when various events were held throughout the UK.

Armed Forces Day Flag presented to Alan Thompson by the Mayor of Ferryhill – Coun-cillor Ken Campbell

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Ben Hunter had never been in trouble before but a gambling addiction had left him in money difficulties and he was struggling to run his car. Egged on by some friends he then planned a series of offences which the District Judge at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court described as “border line professional”.

“Border line professional” The 19 year-old, of Aiden’s Walk, Ferryhill, stole regis-tration plates from vehicles and fixed them using elastic bands over his own registration plates.He then filled up his tank at several service stations and drove off without paying. Hunter pleaded guilty to four charges and asked for six others to be taken into consideration.

The court heard that his parents had now taken charge of his financial affairs and that he had disassociated himself from those who had encouraged him to commit the offences. Hunter will serve a 12 month community order and complete 40 hours of unpaid work as well as paying £326.66 in compensation.

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New MGFA Little Strikers sessions will be starting in Ferryhill from this week.They will take place at Ferryhill Leisure Centre from Thursday 11th July, from 5pm to 6pm.The classes, which cost £4, are for 3-5 year-olds and revolve around structured activity sessions with parent involvement.A spokesperson for the sessions said, “If you’ve got a footie mad tot or pre-schooler who just likes to have fun with a ball, then

this is the perfect opportu-nity to develop your child’s skills and spend some quality time together.”The Martin Gray Football Academy will also take place on Thursdays at Ferryhill Leisure Centre.Youngsters between 5 and 8 years-old can go along between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, while 9 to 12 year-olds can attend from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.For more information contact Martin Gray on 07738131914.

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Mainsforth twice defeated

Residents are being warned to be aware of bogus callers after a Chilton woman was the victim of telephone conmen.Maureen Richardson, from Bainbridge Row, received a telephone call from a man saying that there was a problem with her Santander credit card. He

then went on to request Mrs Richardson’s bank details, along with £250, with the claim that she would then receive £2,500.The 52 year-old refused to tell him the details and asked for the information to be sent in a letter. The man complied and then called Mrs Richardson again, however she again

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refused to pass on her in-formation.Santander have stated that the caller was most likely to be a conman.A spokesperson for Durham County Council urged people to check with the company concerned before passing on any details to callers requesting such information.

Man to face Crown Court after takeaway assault

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15 July 1815

Napoleonic Wars: Napoléon Bonaparte surrendered aboard HMS Bellerophon.

16July 622

The beginning of the Islamic calendar.

July 1981

The opening of the Humber Bridge by HM The Queen in England.

18 July 1955

The first Disneyland theme park, in Anaheim, California, officially opened to the public.

19 July 1553

Lady Jane Grey was replaced by Mary I of England as Queen of England after only nine days of reign.

Kevin Alex Dagga will appear at Durham Crown Court on 3rd August after the District Judge released him from Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on unconditional bail. The 29 year-old of Lime Road, Ferryhill, had earlier pleaded guilty to assaulting a man, occa-sioning him actual bodily harm. The court was shown CCTV footage of the incident, which occurred in a take-away in Ferryhill

at around 2.20am on 18th December last year. The victim was seen at the head of the queue and, as he took possession of his food, (with his arms full and unable to protect himself)he was head butted and then wrestled to the floor by Dagga. Police attended and the victim was taken to Accident and Emergency but later discharged himself. It became apparent the next day, however, that his injuries

needed further attention. He had several stitches and an operation to his upper lip and as a result will be left with a permanent scar. The court heard that Dagga had relevant previous con-victions and had indeed been imprisoned for two years in 2004. The District Judge commented that this was an unprovoked sustained attack in which several blows had been rained down upon the victim.

It was another defeat for Mainsforth on Saturday 9th July when they played Willington, who won by 116 runs.Mainsforth’s top batsman was P Cavanagh, who

scored 32 runs.On Sunday 10th July Mainsforth were defeated again, this time by Brandon who won by 70 runs.Mainsforth’s top batsman was D Craggs, 30 not out.