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What a better way to end another fantastic year of performances and oppor-tunities at Enter CIC than with a performance entitled 'Christmas Spirit'. This year, Enter CIC’s Christmas performance was a showcase of the work that the young people have been
involved with throughout 2013. The performances took place at the Ferryhill Methodist Church and The Enter Centre.The group were delighted to welcome friends and families from the local community and an array of dignitar-
ies to the events. The performances featured a range of songs including the fantastic sacred Christmas carol ‘Gaudete’. The young people performed acapella and astounded the audience with their rendition of the carol.At the end of the Wednesday evening performance Mrs Sue Snowden, Lord-Lieu-tenant of County Durham, addressed the audience and spoke about the outstanding performance and strengths of the young people. This was seconded by Mrs Pauline Charlton who praised them for their dedication and hard work, not only on the stage but in their communities.A spokesperson commented, “In 2013 Enter CIC members have performed at some amazing venues, including Durham Cathedral, but it was wonderful to see them performing for their own community on home ground. A lovely end to the year. “We already have some fantastic and unique perfor-mance opportunities lined up for 2014 for the young people. If anyone would like get involved, please give the Enter office a call on 01740 655437.”
Enter CIC members at one of their Christmas performances in Ferryhill.
Enter CIC get into the Christmas Spirit
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Ethan John Lawrence Campbell, 18, from Kensington Gardens in Ferryhill has been given a six month condi-tional discharge after an attempted break in.The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday 20th July, when Campbell had left an ‘all-night’ drinking party to purchase more alcohol and found, on his return, he had been locked out. Campbell then attempted to break
back into the house on Stevenson Street, using a chisel he borrowed from a nearby workman to prise open the front door.Campbell pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage and stated that this was “a drunken mistake” at the Magistrates Court in Newton Aycliffe. He was also ordered to pay £20 compensation to the homeowner, with whom he is still friends, and £40 court costs.
Weather permitting, the Ferryhill Six will be holding a charity stall on Friday 20th December on Ferryhill Market.“Come along and support our fundraising for Breast Cancer Research,” said one
of the ladies.There will be lots of goodies and bargains as well as a selection of cakes, jams, marmalades and chutneys.There will also be some hand knitted craft items.
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Birthdays Birthdays
Anniversaries
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Stacey Hart
Love AlwaysMam, Dad, Andrew,
Grandma and Fiancée David
Happy 21st Birthday Stacey
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Happy Birthday Jack
22nd DecemberHappy 40th Birthday
Love Doreen, Iris, Barbara and Tom
Love from Mam, Dad and Angela
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Louise Wilson
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With love from all your family.
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Acknowledgements
We would like to thank the family and friends of
the late Craig Anthony Porter
for their kind donations to Epilepsy Research U.K.
totalling £522.00. We would also like to thank you very much for your words of sympathy and comfort that has given us strength to face this difficult time and tragic situation. My
family and Jane feels indebted to you all for your
kind concern.
Many ThanksRay & Susan Porter &
Family& Jane Williams & Family
John and Angela Dunlavey & Michael
Shanks Would like to thank all
family and friends for all their kind support and sympathy during the
sad loss of our beautiful beloved daughter Marie. A big thank you to everyone
who donated to the MacMillan Care Trust
collection that raised over £700.
Thank you and God bless you all.
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Christmas
ChapterThe Next issue of the The Ferryhill and Chilton Chapter will be our Christmas edition, and the last edition of 2013, to be distributed before Christmas.
The first edition of 2014 will be dated Friday 10th January.
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On Sunday 8th of December, 14 of New Dance Genera-tion’s dancers travelled to North Shields to compete in the UDO regional cham-pionships for street dance. The dancers had rehearsed for 11 weeks on the run up to the competition at Ferryhill Community Hub, where they also attend regular street dance classes. ‘Mini Generation’ was the team name for ten Ferryhill based dancers who competed in the under 10’s beginner category. They
performed with attack, energy and 100% effort which all paid off when the group were placed 3rd in the whole of the North East! This also meant that Mini Generation got a place to dance in the UDO World finals in Glasgow next year! An amazing achievement for the children and dance school, which has only been running for 10 months. Next to perform were the solo dancers, Eboni Seal from Ferryhill and Alfie Byrne, Ellie Hilton and Ellie-mae Wharton from
Fishburn. The dancers where up against some very stiff competition but all danced well. Alfie and Ellie-mae where re-called but unfortunately didn’t get placed.At the end of the very long day, the duo Tegan Walmsley and Olivia Taylor-Sayers danced in the under 12 Novice duo category. Their hard work paid off and the pair came 5th from over 20 different acts giving them an opportu-nity to dance in the world finals.
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Residents are being advised that Chilton Town Council offices will close on Friday 20th December at 3pm and will re-open
The Trustees of the Dean Bank Institute would like to publicly express their gratitude to Lauraine and Richard Smith, who have been volun-teering and have been extremely committed and dedicated to the Café De Ferie project. Many have enjoyed their home cooked meals on a Tuesday and Thursday but
on Monday 6th January at 9am.In the event of an emergency please telephone 07918 685895.
sadly they have to leave the café due to home commitments. The Dean Bank Institute would like to thank them sincerely in helping to start the Café De Ferie and wish them success in all other care work they do. The Café will be open for business as usual on Tuesday 7th January 2014.
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Trading standards officers are hoping their ‘twelve days of Christmas’ will be a big hit with festive shoppers.The alternative to the traditional ‘twelve days’ is packed with top tips on avoiding pitfalls when buying those last minute gifts, both online and in the high street.They include a “ten labels leaping” warning to make sure any branded designer clothes are not counterfeit, “five winning gold rings” about not being conned by prize draws or lotteries and even a “panto that does not exist”, making sure any tickets you purchase as gifts are genuine.The tips also cover advice on credit card protection and avoiding loan sharks.Joanne Waller, head of environment, health and consumer protection at Durham County Council said, “This is a traditional time of year for busy high streets and floods of online orders, but it is not always the season of goodwill for shoppers, as they could get tangled up in scams and rip-offs.“These twelve shopping tips of Christmas are a timely reminder of how to have a happy time and not be caught out.”The twelve tips of Christmas are:•12 Junk Emails Spamming
- look out for ‘phishing’ emails that request infor-mation and never go to a website from a link in an
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•11 Viruses Infecting – when shopping online, make sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date so you are protected.
•10 Labels Leaping - make sure that branded designer clothes and gifts are genuine and from a legitimate supplier by checking them out on www.brand-i.org.
•9 Credit Cards Protecting - using a credit card on items over £100 will give you extra protection against your credit card provider if things go wrong.
•8 Mittens Fraying – you have a right to a refund when goods are faulty, not as described or not fit for purpose, but shops do not have a legal obligation to accept the return of unwanted goods that are not faulty. A gift receipt could save your blushes!
•7 Savers Saving – set up a savings account with a recognised bank or credit union. Christmas can be very expensive, so don’t be tempted to pay for Christmas by short term loans. Do not fall victim to loan sharks, report them to 0300 555 2222.
•6 Children Playing - only buy toys from a reputable seller. Toys purchased from abroad or online may not meet the same standards that are required by law in the EU.
•5 (Winning) Gold Rings - don’t get conned by ‘prize
draws’ or ‘lotteries’, they are not what they seem and claiming your prize could be incredibly costly. Report scams to www.actionfraud.police.uk.
•4 Calling Cowboys - don’t be tempted to have ‘cheap’ repairs carried out as it could end up costing you more in the long run. Visit www.durham.gov.uk/registeredtraders for a list of reputable traders in County Durham.
•3 French Perfume Rip-offs - they have exactly the same designer name, almost the identical bottle, label and box as well as a similar fragrance. Make sure you check the overall packaging quality and use of logos though.
•2 Pirate DVDs - pirate DVDs are often poor quality, which will result in unhappy viewing. Fur-thermore, your money may be funding other criminal activity so always buy the genuine article.
•And a Panto that doesn’t exist! - when buying tickets for an event, make sure you’re getting genuine tickets. Use a reputable website if buying online.
If you’ve experienced issues with any of these problems, call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0845 404 0506.Further advice to consider when shopping online is also available by visiting www.durham.gov.uk/on-lineshopping.
The twelve shopping tips of Christmas
This week in History
25 December 1952
The Apollo 8 spacecraft took its crew of three astronauts safely into orbit around the Moon, the first manned space mission to achieve the feat.
Millions of British and Commonwealth listeners listen to Queen Elizabeth’s first Christmas broadcast of her reign.
24 December 1968
A national newspaper published the Queen’s Christmas speech two days ahead of schedule sparking a full inves-tigation from the BBC into the leak.
December 199223
The Queen urged the Prince and Princess of Wales to seek “an early divorce”.
20 December 1995 21 December 1988
A Pan Am jumbo jet with 258 passengers on board crashed onto the town of Lockerbie near the Scottish borders.
The American superstar Madonna marries British movie director Guy Ritchie at an exclusive ceremony in the Scottish Highlands.
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On the evening of Wednesday 4th December, Ferryhill Village Women’s Institute committee held their Christmas Party for members and guests.They were entertained by the New Yorkers, as well as one of their members, Mrs. Ann Dent, who en-tertained with a half hour of memories of Christmas pasts! The ladies also had seven Christmas market stalls and a buffet, which was enjoyed by everyone, and a great time was had by all. President of the Ferryhill WI, Mrs Sylvia Bell commented, “May I take
this opportunity to thank the entertainers and the market stall holders for making it a fantastic night.“Our next meeting will be our New Year celebrations at the Village Inn, Kirk Merrington, on Wednesday 8th January, meeting at 6.30pm for a prompt start for our meal at 7pm. “Our entertainer will be Chris James - a fantastic singer.“May I wish everyone a Very Happy Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year, and I hope next year will be as good if not better than every year past.”
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Andy Wood, from Ferryhill Station, and Ben Jones, from Bridgend in South Wales, met online through a love of music from: ELO (Electric Light Orchestra), Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne, and a few years ago formed an unlikely long distance duo ‘ElduO’.
Local children Jessica Haswell, Danielle Johnson, Ellie-May Jobes, Shannon Haswell and Kelsey Morris have recently helped out the band by singing a chorus on their new Christmas single ‘A Rock and Roll Christmas (like the ones we used to know)’, which
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Residents in Chilton will be aware that following the high winds on Thursday 5th December, the town's L.E.D Christmas tree was blown over. Unfortunately, the tree was severely damaged and may be beyond repair. The Council would like to thank residents who telephoned the Town Clerk to make him aware of the fallen tree, along with Mr Todd of Coleridge Road, Chilton, who assisted Councillor E. Bruce in making the fallen tree safe and ensuring it was away from the main road.However, by now residents will have noticed that the town now has a new real tree, which has been kindly donated by the Freemasons after they heard about the recent damage. The tree was officially switched-on on Monday 10th December by the Mayor Elizabeth Bruce and Michael Wilkinson, repre-senting the Freemasons.Councillor Bruce said, “On behalf of the Community of Chilton we wish to thank the Freemasons for their kind generosity in these financially difficult times.”
Poetry CornerCommunity Spirit
by William Walton, Ferryhill
As I walk around this city, As I walk around this town.
I observe all the people And how most of them frown.
I can keep on walking covering the milesI would be so happy if just one person smiles.
We all have different problems, We all build a wall
We’ve got to come together And tear down them all.We can still be individual In our own special way
It’s time to come together, There’s not much left to say.
Most of us are fighting, Fight against them allWe want to be alone
With our backs against the wall.We need to come back together
Go back to the startWhere being a Community Was always at the heart.
People all together united as one.Helping each other is the way that it is done.
It was always that way There was hardly any crime.So recreate Community Spirit As it stands the test of time.
Chilton’s L.E.D. Christmas Tree was badly damaged in the recent high winds.
The lights on the new, real Christmas Tree, which was kindly donated by The Freemasons, were turned on by Mayor Elizabeth Bruce and Michael Wilkinson.
Town’s Christmas tree may be beyond repair
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A Word of Thanksby Vince Elsbury, ex-Chilton
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year
Vince’s book of poetry, ‘A Poet Among the Pitmen’, is still available to purchase from Ferryhill Council, Chilton Council, Hutton House, Chilton WMC, Chilton School, Marylyn’s Eden Terrace and The Catholic Club Windlestone. It is now also available from Tesco in Newton Aycliffe. All proceeds from the £3 book will be donated to the Intensive Therapy Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
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On Thursday 12th and Friday 13th December, Broom Cottages and Cleves Cross Schools visited Tenlands Care Home, where they sang Christmas carols and put on a small show for the residents. Families and friends turned up to watch and also sang
along. Residents were brought to tears by the lovely voices of the school children whilst others clapped along to the music. The children were served Christmas cookies and juice thanks to Carol James and Nicola Howarth, the home’s kitchen staff.
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Licensing Act 2003Notice of application for Variation of Premises Licence.Amber Taverns Ltd is applying for the variation of a Premises Licence in force for the Black Bull, 2 Main Street, Ferryhill DL17 8LA namely to alter the structure of the premises in accordance with the plans submitted; to remove various conditions consistent with the operating schedule and to alter the wording of various conditions consistent with the operating schedule. Any persons wishing to make representation in relation to this application may do so in writing by 09th day of January 2014 to Durham County Council, EHCP (Licensing) PO Box 617 Durham DH1 8RS.It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application, a person doing so may be liable to a fine on conviction of up to £5,000.Dated: 20.12.2013
Bins will be emptied as normal, up to and including, Tuesday 24th December.Over Christmas and New year the following changes will apply; If your bins are collected on:• Tuesdays - collections
will run as normal on Tuesday 24th December and 31st December.
• Wednesdays - the revised collection days are Friday 27th December and Thursday 2nd January.
• Thursdays - the revised collection days are
Saturday 28th December and Friday 3rd January.
• Fridays - the revised collection days are Monday 30th December and Saturday 4th January.
There will be no bulky waste (large item) col-lections between Monday 23rd December and Friday 3rd January 2014.For Christmas tree recycling take your real Christmas tree to any Household Waste Recycling Centre, or if you would like it collected you can do so by contacting
Christmas bin collectionsDurham County Council on 03000 261 000 before 6th January 2014 to make ar-rangements. Normal collections will resume from Tuesday 7th January 2014. To check your normal collection day enter your postcode into the ‘My Durham’ facility on the left hand side of the Durham County Council website: www.durham.gov.uk and for further details on Durham County Council’s Christmas service visit w w w.d u r ha m.g ov.u k /festive.
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Entries for Muddy Mayhem at Hardwick Park are now open – but competitors are warned, it’s no walk in the park.The event is billed as ‘an extreme obstacle-filled mud run’ and participants will have to negotiate cargo nets, climbing walls, tunnels, freezing open water, muddy ditches and lots more muddy surprises along the way.Muddy Mayhem is being organised by Durham
County Council and will take place at Hardwick Park, near Sedgefield, on Sunday 23rd March.Competitors can choose between a 5k course or a 10k course.Entry for the 5k course costs £25 and the 10k course is priced at £30.Those who sign up before 31st January will be able to get an early bird discount.To register visit www.durham.gov.uk/muddy-mayhem.
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Ferryhill Town Youth Under 13s entertained unbeaten Polton All Stars at home in their most recent fixture, going down 5-2 with goals from Connor Cranswick and Kieron Richardson. “Although they were
beaten, the boys did themselves proud, as the opposition average over ten goals a game, are managed by Jamie Pollock and made up from released Academey players,” said a spokesperson.
Under 13s lose out to All Stars
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Seconds Out Boxing Academy in Ferryhill held a sponsored Punch-athon last week, which was held to raise money for a local lady who has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. The money raised will go towards funding a new treatment which is only available privately. The challenge was to try
Boxers punch above their weight
to throw 10,000 punches in one hour. The whole club rallied together, and both juniors and seniors took it in turn to throw punches, with only three minutes break between bouts. It was a major task to keep count, as everyone who took part put their heart and soul into every punch. Once the hour was over and all the punches were
counted, it was revealed that an astounding 41,600 punches were thrown, which reflects the efforts put in by those involved.The amount raised by sponsorship was an amazing £1,200.Seconds Out coaches would like to say a massive ‘thank you’ to all who took part and to all those who very kindly donated towards the challenge.
Coaches and members of Seconds Out Boxing Academy at the sponsored Punch-athon.
Ferryhill Celtic recently played in the quarter final of the Pass and Go Durham League Cup, against Houghton Mills All Stars.On paper it looked a difficult game, but the Celtic produced a superb performance, playing some of the best football of the season. Ferryhill started the game with real intent, with Jonny Agar firing just wide after just a couple of minutes. With just five minutes on the clock, Shane Todd put the Celtic 1-0 up. A smart finish from the edge of the box ten minutes later and it was
The Celtics demolish Horden2-0 when the impressive Andrew Agar rounded the keeper and finished from a tight angle. It was all one way traffic, with the Celtic playing wonderful one-touch football that had Houghton chasing shadows. At the heart of it was man-of-the-match Ben Clary. Just before half-time it was 3-0 when a Mark Burnet inch-perfect long-ball found Jonny Agar, who’s shot was blocked and fell kindly for Andrew Agar’s second. The second half started in the same fashion with the Celtic playing football
from back to front, and on 60 minutes it was 4-0 when Andrew Agar got his hat-trick after a Liam Taylor through-ball found him on the edge of the box. He finished in style, firing into the roof of the net. Next it was Jonny Agar’s turn to get on the score sheet when a trademark run ended in a penalty, which he fired into the top corner.The Celtic rounded off a very impressive display when Kurt Seymour played in James Fox, who found the back of the net to send the Cetic into yet another semi-final.
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