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Young engineer wins ‘Apprentice of the Year’

After four years of working at Mech-Tool Engineering Limited, Jared Howell, from Ferryhill, has been awarded Mech-Tool Engi-

neering Ltd’s Apprentice ofthe Year 2011.This apprenticeship award is allowing Jared to undertake a BTEC Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering. He is also training to be a draughts person at Mech-Tool, a role which involves producing mechanical and technical drawings of MTE products for use of both clients and the fabrication facilities. This highly technical career requires excellent math skills and attention to detail.Jared said, “I’m absolutely thrilled, although a little shocked, to have won this apprenticeship award, especially when I was in competition for it with many other outstanding candidates.“I’m now looking forward to the opportunities it will lead to within the company. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working at Mech-Tool over the last four years and hopefully this award will mean a long and fruitful career for me here.”

The science of our golden fieldsA range of oilseed rape establishment techniques is to be tested at a 20 acre field site at AG Watson & Sons’ Low Fields Farm in Ferryhill. The experiment, led by Openfield, will shed light on which of the different management systems will achieve the best yield for the autumnsown crop.There are many factors which effect how well the crop grows – the number of plants per square metre, whether they form open canopies or bunch together their thick leaves, what type of soil treatment is used on seeding, and how extra seed losses from slugs

and pigeons can impact growth and formation.In a truly scientific approach, it is hoped that this work will go some way to improving crop yields which could lead even more impressive golden fields come springtime. Mr David Leaper, arable technical manager from Openfields said, “Oilseed rape had traditionally been viewed as a Cinderella crop, less important that wheat or barley and chosen mainly as a break crop, but per-ceptions have changed. Oilseed rape is a versatile crop, with the price un-derpinned by the market for mineral oil.”

Apprentice Jared Howell with managing director Keith Bell.

The former House of Eden nursery in Rushyford could be converted into two houses if Durham County

Nursery conversionCouncil approves the plans.The nursery relocated to Newton Aycliffe in May.

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Over £1,000 raised for NSPCC

The Ferryhill Six have done it again, this time raising a magnificent £1,010.60 for the NSPCC. The money was raised through the sale of plants, jams, chutneys and cakes from a charity stall on Ferryhill Market. The cheque was proudly presented to Liz Stokoe, who is the Community Fun-draising Manager for the

NSPCC.The Ferryhill Six would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who helped support the fundraiser, but in particular Mr S Rich, Ann & Jack Heathcote, Len German, Harry Whitehead, Joan Leighton, Ida Catterall, Sadie Rutter, Doreen Johns, Nany Hardy, Nora Varty, Pat Atkinson,

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Dear Editor,

I write in response to the front page article on the Ferryhill Leisure Centre in issue 536 of the Chapter.

Having spent the past 6 months being heavily involved in trying to save the Centre, I find it deeply disappointing that Councillor McCourt seeks to join the campaign at the very last throw of the dice and then only to seek to score cheap political points. In March of this year the Ferryhill Town Council held a Special Meeting and decided to launch a campaign to oppose the closure, to hold meetings every 2 weeks and to draw up a Business Plan of their own. Under Councillor McCourt’s leadership nothing at all was done. Along with representatives of user groups, County Councillors and I attended every public meeting held to discuss what could and could not be done to save the Centre. When all approaches had failed, Councillors B. Avery, D. Farry, T. Garrett and myself persuaded the Ferryhill Community Part-nership to try and bring a Business Plan together. With the help of a very close friend of mine who is an expert on drawing up Business Plans, we began to hold meetings with Officers from Durham County Council. After one such meeting it was agreed that I should write to Ferryhill Town Council requesting that a second Special Meeting be convened to consider a proposal to relocate the Council's e.cafe to the Leisure Centre thus generating an additional income. At the same time Councillors B. Avery AND D. Farry were having discussions with Ian Hurst with the aim of Ian becoming involved in a joint approach with the Partnership. At this point Councillor McCourt became involved and, in doing so, saw an opportunity to score political points rather than saving the Centre. Best wishes. Councillor Brian Gibson

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Brothers in courtLee Metcalfe, aged 24 years of Palm Road, West Cornforth, pleaded guilty to a charge of using threat-ening words and behaviour when he appeared before magistrates at Newton Aycliffe recently. At 9am on the morning of 13th August, police were called to a disturbance and found five adult males involved in a street brawl.Lee Metcalfe was upset and angry and had cuts to his hands and knuckles.He and his brother Joseph were arrested but, when

interviewed by the police Lee had little recollection of events. He had been asleep on the couch at his girlfriend’s home when her younger brother, aged 18 years, had arrived in a distressed state claiming that he had been beaten up by Joe Metcalfe.Lee then took matters into his own hands and went round to “sort him out”. Metcalfe was sentenced to a twelve months con-ditional discharge and ordered to pay £85 court

costs. Appearing separately, Joseph Metcalfe aged 27 years, of Coronation Terrace, West Cornforth, entered a plea of not guilty to the same charge. His solicitor stated that he had acted at all times in self defence and did not use any threats. Matters were adjourned and the defendant will appear at Darlington Magistrates Court on 25th October. He was released on uncon-ditional bail.

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Teenager spared jail after dog abuse A local teenager who attempted to put his dog down after a car accident was spared jail last week. Kieran Wynn of Rydal Road, Ferryhill admitted to Newton Aycliffe Mag-istrates Court to causing unnecessary suffering to the animal back in March, after he tried to “put it out of it’s misery”. The animal was found with a broken neck and a stab wound from a potato peeler after it was knocked over by a car – causing a broken leg.Kevin Campbell, prosecut-ing on behalf of the RSPCA told the court how Wynn, who could not afford veterinary treatment, tried to fashion a splint

for the dog’s leg out of chopsticks and underwear elastic. “This was cruelty in itself because it created a pendulum effect” he continued. The limb was forced to be amputated and the animal was re-homed after its recovery. At a previous hearing, Andrew Painter of Kirk Merrington and Kevin Varty of Ferryhill were each jailed for 18 weeks and given lifetime bans from keeping animals after they also caused unneces-sary suffering to the dog.Magistrates imposed a 12 week prison sentence on the teenaged Wynn, suspended for 24 months,

and a requirement to complete 24 months of community work with su-pervision. He was banned from keeping animals for ten years and ordered to pay £150 costs to the RSPCA. This sentence also covers unrelated matters for breaching a community order and using threaten-ing behaviour in July of this year.Magistrates told Wynn, “We have seen the pho-tographs of the dog that was injured and it is not a nice sight. When anybody has a dog or any animal, they have responsibilities. If it gets injured, the first thing you should do it go to a vet.”

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Three local men were arrested recently at an address in Chester Crescent, West Cornforth following a call reporting an ongoing burglary. David John Maitland, 18, Adam Walker, 19, and Daniel Clarke, 20, all from the Ferryhill and West Cornforth area, were arrested and charged with burglary. All three males are to

appear before Newton Aycliffe Magistrate Court on the 7th September. If you have any information to add to this incident, or any other incident, please contact Durham Constabu-lary on, 0345 60 60 365. Alternatively you can contact Ferryhill Police anonymously on the con-fidential hotline on 01325 742759.

Caught in the act

Police have been made aware that over the past few weeks a number of newspapers have been stolen from letterboxes in the Chilton area. Local officers are now monitoring the area at

Newspapers stolenspecific times highlighted by local residents. If you have any further information as to who is responsible for this, please contact Durham Constabu-lary on the confidential hotline, 01325 742759.

Keep blood stocks up as the leaves fallAs autumn approaches bringing with it cooler weather, darker evenings and a return to work and school for many, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is reminding blood donors to give blood to help build extra reserves in the run up to winter.The end of summer can be a busy time for many as we return to demanding school routines and work commit-ments after the summer holidays. Additionally, seasonal colds and flu can prevent people from giving blood. Blood donors are therefore being asked to remember to book an appointment to give blood now at their local session if they are eligible to do so. First time blood donors are also always welcome.Mr Darren Bowen said, “We would like people to make an extra special effort to give blood over the next few weeks. We understand that September is a busy time for many people but the demand for blood never stops. It is also the start of the coughs and colds season and to ensure we are able

to maintain blood supplies to hospitals it is important that blood donors continue to come forward and donate.”Every day 7,000 units of blood are needed to treat patients in hospitals across England and North Wales for help with cancer treatment or blood disorders, accident and emergency situations, problems in childbirth or those going in for general surgery.Anyone aged over 17, weighing more than 50

kg (7 stone 12 lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years. A session will take place at Ferryhill Leisure Centre on Monday 5th September between 2.30pm and 3.45pm and again from 4.30pm to 7pm. To book an appointment call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk.

Ferryhill W.M.C. Annual Leek Show will take place on Tuesday 6th September and Wednesday 7th September 2011.Benching is between 9.30am and 12.45pm on Tuesday, while viewing is from 6pm to 9pm on Tuesday, and Wednesday between 12 noon and 2pm

and again from 6pm until 8.30pm.There will be an open show section for chrysanthe-mums and dahlias.The judge is Kenny Shaw from Shildon.New members are always welcome. For more infor-mation telephone 01740 654094.

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This week in History

Lady Anne Boleyn was made Marquess of Pembroke by her fiancé, King Henry VIII of England.

2 September 1666

The Great Fire of London broke out and burned for three days.

3 September 1189

Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart) was crowned at West-minster.

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5 September 1800

Napoleon surrendered Malta to Great Britain.

6 September 1620

The Pilgrims sailed from Plymouth, England, on the Mayflower to settle in North America.

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Sensational Sounds“Farah”

Poetry CornerWindlestone Memories

Infant boys in short trousersPassing by, a terrace row of

white bricked houses,Known locally, as the ‘ard Row’On their way to little school go.

Arriving to be taught by teachersWilson, Smith, Oughton, Hampton

and Miss Grainger,When it was alright to speak to a stranger.

Entering through iron gateTo do lesson with chalk and slate.

Albert Street, accepting Belgian refugees,Getting a roof over their heads it did please.

Red post box in wall, accepting the mail,Men in gardens, making shed,

knocking in nail.

Characters Ted George, betting on horses,Up and down the country

at different courses. Codger Allinson, once selling fish

it’s been said,To people, before retiring to their bed.

Windlestone pit, once employed many men,In the last century when miners worked long

hours then.

With pit ponies moving coalTheir four legged friends never feared dole.

Albert, Arthur and Prospect too,Lyndhurst, Brooklyn, The Grove and

Woodham View.Arthur Wilson’s shop in New South View

Also at Campbell’s shop in ProspectWhere groceries, you would collect.

Hope you all this poem enjoy,As a bairn would, a favourite toy.

By Vince Elsbury - ex-Chilton

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Grant for Ferryhill LADDER CentreThe Ferryhill LADDER Centre has been awarded a grant of £65,284 over two years to help fund the youth work staff who continue to provide positive activities for local youngsters.Sessions will start up again from 13th September and run every Tuesday-Friday from 4pm to 5.30pm for ages 5-11. Sessions will run Tuesday-Friday from 6pm to 8pm for ages 12+. For more information on what is on offer please call 01740 651 639.Ferryhill LADDER Centre will be holding a coffee morning on Wednesday 14th September from 10am to 12noon. A whole host of in-formation will be available to you here with repre-sentatives from Durham County Credit Union,

Childrens Staff and Employ-ability Services available to offer help and advice on courses . Courses on offer include an introductory

plumbing course, personal development, customer service, basic I.T. and word processing and everyone is welcome to attend.

Free over 60s outingChilton Partnership in con-junction with Councillor Christine Potts would like to invite all local over 60s to an evening out in April 2012. The venue is to be Spennymoor Town Hall

to see a performance of Oliver by the Spennymoor Operatic Society.Transport to and from the venue will be provided from Chilton and the evening will be completely free of charge.

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The next meeting of Ferryhill & District Philatelic Society (stamp & postcard collectors) will be held on Tuesday 13th

Stamp clubSeptember at St. Luke's Parish Centre in Ferryhill from 7pm. There will be a display by R. D. Watson entitled 'China Plus'.

Senior Citizens’ Trip 2012The Senior Citizens Committee would like to request resident’s views on where next years Senior Citizens Trip should visit. To have your say, please

complete the form below and return to the Town Hall by Friday 9th September 2011.Please indicate below where you would prefer the

Any other comments.................................................................................................................................

Annual Senior Citizens Trip to visit next year. Please tick one location only. An approximate idea of fares is printed alongside each destination.

Odd job man added zeros to chequesJohn Paul Maughan made a very weak and ham-fisted attempt to defraud cheques by adding zeros to cheques for £50, £30 and £15. The man made unsolicited calls to people’s homes and carried out guttering main-tenance, then attempted to dupe his customers out of thousands of pounds, Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court heard this week. On 16th June this year Maughan, of East Howle Caravan Site, attempted to pay in a cheque for £1,500 into his account at the Ferryhill NatWest branch. Staff noticed the cheque had been tampered with and alerted their fraud team. The following day Mr Maughan then tried to pay in a cheque for £5,000. This

time staff called the police and investigations showed that another cheque for £3,000 had been deposited into his account.In mitigation Tracey Kyle told the court, “It was a moment of madness – a wholly unsophisticated attempt – he knows the people, they know him and they know his name. Chair of the Magistrates Esme Mason sent the case to Durham Crown Court saying, “At least two of the victims were retired and therefore we feel there is some degree of vulnerabil-ity. They say you requested cheques be written out which suggests there was some planning went into this.” Maughan will be sentenced in September.

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Ferryhill Celtic FC maintained their impressive start to the season last Sunday with a hard fought 2 – 1 win against a determined Coundon Miners Arms FC.Despite the blustery conditions, Celtic played some excellent football and deservedly took the lead after 30 minutes with a good header from Peter Robson, from a great

delivery from Liam Taylor.Celtic continued to pressure Coundon, scoring a second goal with a spectacular 30 yard volley from Mark Brown.Coundon upped the pace after the break, but Ben Clarey and Neil Bell defended superbly.At the other end, Celtic continued to create chances, with Johnny Agar

and Craig Winkworth always looking a threat going forward.Coundon scored a last minute consolation goal, for a 2 – 1 win to the home side.Man of the match was Peter Robson.Celtic's next game is at home in the league on Sunday 4th September against Hunwick FC.

Celtic continue good start

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How to contact us:By email or online:thechapter@talk21.com or www.thechapter.orgBy post or in person:The Chapter, First Floor, Town Council Offices, Civic Hall Square, Shildon. DL4 1AH.By telephone or voicemail:(01388) 775896 or 07909 992 731.Leave items for the paper at:Ferryhill Library or Chilton Library.How to advertise:We can design an eye catching advert tailored to your specific needs. A breakdown of costs is available online at www.thechapter.org.The Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter is delivered free of charge to homes and businesses in Ferryhill, Chilton, Windlestone, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill Station and Rushyford.

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Your contributions are vital to the Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland, with the caring for the wellbeing of patients and the upkeep of the facilities a constant financial pressure. The hospice cares for people across South-West Durham, including those from Ferryhill and Chilton.Your donations will help pay for:One day of care for an adult - £260One week of complimen-tary therapy for an adult - £650One month of support for a child from the Family Support team - £1,040In total the services provided by the Bishop Auckland Butterwick Hospice exceed £800,000 each year and the hospice could not function without donations from the public.General fundraising is a constant activity at the hospice, which receives a much smaller percentage of legacies in comparison to other hospices nationally as it serves less affluent areas. Historically, Butterwick has relied heavily on the local community for support.To find out more about Butterwick, or to become involved in fundraising for the hospice, visit www.butterwick.org.uk.

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