Friday 21st October 2011Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 544 Page 1

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Ferryhill woman Claire Gray has been charged with her brother’s murder, after he was found dead in his home in Ferryhill Station after a party with friends. The 21 year old appeared before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court this week charged with the murder of Ashley Gray, 24, who was found dead at around 10pm last Friday evening.Ashley was having a party with friends at his home on High Street, Ferryhill Station. He suffered a single stab wound to the chest and was rushed to Darlington Memorial Hospital, but despite doctors’ best efforts, his wound was too severe and he died later in hospital. A kitchen knife was recovered from the terraced house, believed to be the murder weapon. Police remained stationed outside the cordoned off property as scene of crime officers investigated the tragic incident.

Floral tributes were left on High Street as police conducted door-to-door enquiries to see if neighbours could add further information to their investigation. Eleven people were arrested who

were inside the house at the time of the attack. The men and women, aged 16 to 26, were held for ques-tioning at various stations across the county. After correlating their investigation over the weekend, police charged Miss Claire Gray with her brother’s murder on Sunday morning. The other ten people were released without charge. Flanked by security guards at Newton Aycliffe Mag-istrates Court, Miss Gray was remanded in custody and her case transferred to Teesside Crown Court. She spoke only to confirm her name and address. Her family were sat at the back of the room, and Miss Gray blew a kiss to them as she left the courtroom. Miss Gray is due to appear at Teesside Crown Court as The Chapter goes to press. Anyone with any further information that may help police with their investiga-tion – anything you have seen or heard that could be suspicious - is asked to call 0345 6060365 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A new hotline is available for County Durham residents to report illegal sales of fireworks.In conjunction with the Safe Durham Partnership, Durham County Council’s trading standards team has launched the number in a bid to tackle an increase in unregistered sellers, the supply of banned fireworks and illegal sales to children.As bonfire night approaches flyers promoting the hotline will be delivered to homes in problem hotspots, asking for help to identify anyone selling fireworks from houses, pubs, mobile shops and car boot sales.Last year the council seized a large quantity of illegal bangers, that when tested on a dummy, were shown capable of blowing someone’s hand off.Joanne Waller, head of environment, health and consumer protection, said:

“With the recession the offer of cheap fireworks may be tempting but people must be very careful as they might not comply with strict safety standards and can be very dangerous.”Cllr Bob Young, Cabinet member for strategic en-vironment, added: “The community can play a big part in tackling the issues associated with the supply of illegal goods and sales to youngsters. “Aside from the nuisance caused by misuse, none of us want unsafe fireworks to fall into the hands of our children and put them at risk.”All illegal fireworks seized by the council are being destroyed by professional display organisers 21st Century Fireworks of North Road, Darlington. The hotline number is 03000 260913. An answering machine service operates outside office hours.

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Ashley Gray died from a single stab wound to the chest.

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In Memoriam

Birthday Memories

Birthdays

ClassifiedsAll about local people ...

Chapter Ferryhill & Chilton

Florrie Gibson

Your loving son, Grayham

Today. Tomorrow. My whole life through.

I will always love And remember you

Died October 15th 2009

Colin Cockburn

Your loving wife Flo and all your family

It’s been 6 years Since you went away.We love and miss you

Every day Rest in peace.

22nd October 2005

Doris Croft

Missed by your loving husband

and family

To a dear wife, mother & grandmother on her

75th birthday.

19 / 10 / 1937

Birthdays

Jessica Law

Love & kisses,Mam & Wayne

xxx

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18!

22nd October

Jessica Law

Love from Mary & John

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Congratulations, 18 today

22nd October

Jessica Law

Love, Courtneyxxx

My big sister, 18 at last!

Danielle Rounsley

Lots of love,Dad, Mel & Alex

xxx

Happy 18th Birthday

20th October

Danielle Rounsley

Lots of love from Grandma & Granda

xxx

To our darling granddaughter on your

18th birthday

20th October

Michael Saunders

Love Nannaxxx

Happy 16th Birthday Michael

20th October

Jessica Law

Lots of love, John, Vicky,Aleisha, Georgia & Jasmine

xxx

Happy 18th BirthdayEnjoy your special day

22.10.11

David Bolton

Love and miss you always,Gwenda & Gordon,

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Remembering a very special dad and father-in-law.

21st October 2010

Donna Cargill17th October

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Happy 40th Birthday

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Two males are set to appear at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday 25th October, after a spate of thefts in the area.Twenty six year-old David Johnson of Station Road West, Deafhill, along with a 17 year-old boy who can’t be named for legal reasons, were charged with theft, attempted theft and burglary.Two of the charges relate to the theft of a till from the post office in Bank Top,

Bishop Middleham and the attempted theft of a till from Cottage News in Bede Terrace, Ferryhill. Both of these incidents occurred within minutes of each other on Thursday morning (13th October). It is believed that a third man was involved in the robberies, as three men were seen in a silver car outside of the Bishop Middleham post office.During the Ferryhill raid the thieves hopes of taking the

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Halloween Treasure HuntA Halloween Treasure Hunt is being held at Ferryhill Market on Friday 28th October. Winners will be selected from three ages groups; up to 5 years, 6-11 years and 12-16 years. There will

be a £10 cash prize up for grabs for each group.Simply find the 8 objects on the market stalls and fill in the form below and return it to the Town Hall by 3pm on Monday 31st October.

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Craft session at Ferryhill LibraryA Halloween Craft Session is being held at Ferryhill Library on Thursday 27th October from 2pm to 3pm. A small charge of £1 per child applies.

Places are limited so please book early.Meanwhile the coffee morning at the library held on Tuesday 11th October raised a fantastic

£55 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The library staff would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the event.

A service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for those who have lost loved ones will be held at Ferryhill Methodist Church on Sunday 6th November at

Service of remembrance2.30pm.The service, which will last about half an hour, is open to anyone wishing to remember their loved ones and will include the

opportunity to light a candle in their memory. All are welcome to attend, and tea and coffee will be available after the service.

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Dean David Howe pleaded guilty to a charge of using threatening, abusive, insulting words and behaviour towards another man in West Cornforth on 25th September when he appeared at Newton Ayciffe Magistrates’ Court recently. The 22 year-old, of Bridge Road, West Cornforth, had struck his victim twice, knocking him to the ground where he lay unconscious for a while.However, the victim would not co-operate with the

police and made no formal complaint. The incident occurred outside a Public House at around 11.30pm but the defence stated that there had been a degree of provo-cation inside the pub, when Howe had been struck by the victim’s female partner. The District Judge imposed no fine or costs, as Howe already owes the court £871 in fines but instead imposed a twelve months community order, which will include 80 hours of unpaid work.

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Conditional dischargeStephen James Pegler recently pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal damage to a police cell belonging to Durham Constabulary when he appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court. The 30 year-old, of Kitchener Terrace, Ferryhill, had been taken

into custody on a matter of being drunk and disorderly and had urinated on the floor of the police cell.Pegler was ordered to pay £17 in compensation for the cleaning of the police cell, £85 in costs and was handed a 12 months condi-tional discharge.

Due in courtKenneth Petitjean, of William Street, Ferryhill, was due to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magis-trates’ Court to face two charges arising out of an

incident in Ferryhill on 5th September. It is alleged that the 42 year old assaulted a female and made threats to kill her.

Chilton residents are invited to a Poppy Appeal Launch on Thursday 3rd November at Chilton Workingmen’s Club, in the lounge from 7.30pm to 11pm.Live entertainment will be provided by the ‘Stone Cutters’. Entry is £1 per person payable at the door.

The organisers are looking for raffle prizes to be used at the event. If anyone is able to oblige they would be most grateful if you could leave the prizes at Chilton Town Council offices. All proceeds raised at the event will be in aid of the 2011 Poppy Appeal.

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Charity NightWell known lollypop lady Christine Wilson is organising a fundraising evening for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event will take place at the Royal British Legion on Saturday 26th November and tickets are priced at £2 each.Christine is the School

Crossing Patrol Officer (as they are officially known!) for Ferryhill Station Primary School and is hugely motivated to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Entertainment on the night will include a singer and a raffle. If you would

like to donate money or a prize for the raffle, contact Christine on 07912 856962. Christine wishes to thank everyone who has helped and donated thus far and said, “Please come along to support this very worthy cause!”

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Dear Editor,

The saga of the leisure centre drags on. Although officially closed a new bid from the Ferryhill Community partnership led by county councillors Brian Avery and David Farry is now in the hands of the county council.

It seeks to turn the centre into a private members sports club. Prior to submission of the bid a commitment of support was needed from the town council and it was needed as a matter of urgency.Regrettably the council felt unable or unwilling to convene a meeting to discuss the matter for at least 10 days. In order to meet the deadline for the bid, the partnership had no option but to continue without their support. Consequently if the bid fails the town council should shoulder some of the blame because like our town MP Phil Wilson they have shown very little interest in saving the centre.

Hopefully by the time this letter is in print we may have good news from the county council.

Ken Tait, Ferryhill

Dear Editor,

As a child growing up in Ferryhill, in the 1950’s, I recall thinking there was no place I would rather live. I felt safe and blessed to live where doors could be left unlocked, adults could be trusted, buildings were constantly upgraded, after school clubs and community activities abounded, with cultural pursuits such as Miners First Aid Com-petitions, choirs, first class bowls, cricket and football, busy allotments, greyhound and pigeon racing, and thriving industries in the local mines, railway and clothing factory. But most of all, an overwhelming sense of peace, progress and community. It is the duty of each generation to endeavour to make the world a better place for the next, but we were severely wounded by the close down of Dean and Chapter and Mainsforth Collieries, Ferryhill Railway Station and Goods Yard and Dean Bank Clothing Factory. Together they represented a hugely significant manufactur-ing and service base that provided employment, communal enterprise, cultural stability and to-getherness. Sadly I have recently heard Ferryhill renamed ‘Very ill’ or ‘Ferryhell’. We, our young people especially, deserve better. The closure of our Leisure Centre is unfair and against the best interests of Ferryhill or County Durham, but it will serve to keep open other Sport and Leisure Centres who have councillors within the ‘Council Cabinet’ apparently more motivated to pose as local heroes to their community and willing to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to the needs of the County as a whole and Ferryhill in particular. It is bad enough when elected Labour Councillors do the dirty work of the Tories, but I say shame on them for the social injustice they and their civil servant officers are actively, sys-tematically and mercilessly inflicting on Ferryhill, while pretending to be open minded, fair and transparent. On the other hand, I am proud to be witness and ally to Ferryhill and Chilton residents who have attended campaign meetings at the Station Club, Ferryhill School and the Town Hall, and put over 3,500 signatures on petitions, supporting local councillors and conscientious cultural industrial-ists, all of whom I consider to be comrades. Yours faithfully,Ibrahim Brian Thompson (Mr T)Ferryhill

LettersHave your say...

Dear Editor,

I am a Ferryhill resident studying for a History degree at Newcastle university. As part of my studies I have been asked to carry out an oral history interview - “Select an episode in the history of your family or locality and research it using oral history methods, and reflect on why it is important to your family/locality.”

Apparently it could also be someone elses family. I need to get this done in the next couple of weeks, but I am struggling to find anyone suitable to interview and an ‘episode’ that we could discuss. The person could, for instance, have been conscripted into the mines during the war perhaps, or took part in some event that isn’t earth shattering or international, but is important to this area. The in-terviewee does not necessarily have to be the person who took part in the event - a relative would do as long as they know the details and could answer questions in the interview.

The question is really vague and open, but as most of my family are no longer alive it’s difficult to find anyone else to interview quickly. Would you perhaps be able to print an appeal on my behalf? I realise this might not be the sort of thing you’re interested in, so if you feel unable to help I will understand.

My details are:Mike Langthornehome: 01740 656 790mobile: 07990 538 182email: michael.langthorne@ncl.ac.uk

Mike Langthorne, Ferryhill.

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Ferryhill poppy appealThe areas of the Flanders and Picardy saw some of the most appalling fighting of World War 1. There was complete devastation. Where once homes, farms and countryside had been, a sea of mud and carnage engulfed everything. One thing however did survive each year, the warm weather brought up poppies. Their vibrant colour in this mud and desolation gave heart and hope to the soldiers fighting in the trenches: and so the poppy became a symbol of hope and reassurance.The poppy became recognised as an important reminder of the war, and in Britain under the guidance

of Major George Howson MC, a small group of disabled s e r v i c e m e n started to make artificial poppies.So the Poppy Appeal as we know it spread from small beginnings into the powerful and successful movement that it is today. All money raised by the Appeal still goes to help serving and ex-servicemen and their wives and their dependants in times of need through the Royal British Legion’s Benevolent Fund.Poppies will be on sale throughout Ferryhill from

Saturday 29th October 2011 and will be available at most business outlets. A n y o n e wishing to purchase car poppies, large

poppies, wooden crosses or enamel poppy badges can do so from Ferryhill Town Hall.This year the enamel badges are a special 90th Anniversary Edition and are a restricted issue and will therefore be sold on a first come basis so anyone wishing to purchase a badge from the town hall should do so at their earliest convenience.

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the Eldon Arms, Ferryhill Station on Wednesday 26th October. Guest speaker for the evening will be Eric Storres, who will give an illustrated talk about vintage agricultural vehicles, transport, and farming practices in days gone by. The meeting will begin at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome to attend.The calendar will be available from The Eldon Arms, The Bait

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Hobbies and HandicraftsAn exhibition of hobbies and handicrafts will go on show at Ferryhill Town Hall on Friday 28th October. Many stalls will be there, showcasing model aeroplanes, stamp collec-tions, post cards, model

cars, dolls, doll houses and many others. All types of displays are welcome and are available free of charge. Call into the Town Hall to pick up an application form.

Poetry CornerWhat happened to chilblains?

What has happened to chilblains? They were such an awful pain,

For the season is almost upon us when once supreme they would reign.

What has happened to the toasting fork? Redundant, hapless and forlorn, hung now with the other brasses,

a chimney wall to adorn. What has happened to the chimney sweep?

With his poles, brushes and broom? Now he’s only used at weddings

to bring good luck to the bride and groom.What has happened to the coal merchant with

his sack of back-breaking coal? Alas like many others

he’s probably on the dole. What has happened to our pits,

miners and the like? Colliery houses, chimney pots and the old sit-up-and-beg push bike.

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If in our empty cold fireplace a nice warm coal fire

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to the internet, which covers email, browsing the web and online shopping.Both courses last six-weeks and cost £15 per person. Dates will be confirmed when all places have been filled.For more information visit West Cornforth Library, High Street or call 01740 654 320.

On Friday 7th October, students from Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College were invited to take part in an enterprise competition to celebrate the upcoming Global En-trepreneurship week in November. Enterprise Academies from across the North East were asked to invite a local school to represent them in the competition, which was held at St James’ Park. FBEC were chosen by MFC’s Enterprise Academy. FBEC entered two teams

of 5 students from the Year 10 Business Studies class, who also take part in the after school club, ‘Achievers International’.Students were asked to design a new app for an iphone which could be used by their football club. One of the teams designed ‘The B Factor’ which is an app that allows football fans to change the lyrics to well known songs in the charts to link them to the football team and players. The other team designed ‘Middles-Pro’ which allows football fans to live the

life of a Middlesbrough football player, a cross between the SIMS and Football Manager games.Although the winning team came from Castleview Academy, and were repre-senting SAFC, the students worked extremely hard and demonstrated a very mature attitude to the event. Well done to Sarah Britton, Amy Bolton, Georgia Burn, Ellie Foster, Kieran Latcham, Naomi Morrison, Katie Murphy, Megan Reed Robinson, Kieran Thompson and Rhys Todd.

Global entrepreneurs

Events at Chilton LibraryChilton Library has three new adult fiction displays. They are entitled ‘Dare to Read’, ‘After Dark’ and ‘Dark Nights’ which all contain horror and psy-chological thrillers as we approach Halloween.A family history coffee morning will be held on Friday 21st October from 10am. This is a free session and would be very useful

for anyone who would like support starting or continuing their family research.The book sale at the library is now in its final week. Pick up a book for just £1 from a selection of adult non-fiction titles. A mining display from Durham Record Office is available for viewing in the library throughout October.

On Wednesday 5th October, Ferryhill Women’s Institute members and guests enjoyed a fashion show from the Edinburgh Woollen Mill. “It was a great night and everyone had loads of fun,” said a spokesperson. The group’s next meeting is their 84th Birthday Party and will be held in Ferryhill Community Centre on Wednesday 2nd November,

when they will be enter-tained by the Police Choir of 30 members. “This should be once again an excellent night and everyone is welcome,” said a spokesperson. The event begins at 6.30pm, members’ admission is 50p and guests £2. “You will need to come early to get a good seat!” continued the spokesper-son.

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Ferryhill’s under 9s played at home to Newton Aycliffe Youth Eagles at the weekend Ferryhill were on the back foot for the first 10 minutes until Jack Birbeck & Adam Wilson scored for Ferryhill. The game stayed that way until the end with the final score Ferryhill 2 Newton Aycliffe Eagles 0. Ferryhill Town Youth under 14’s were at home to Marton FC (B) and dominated the first half but were unable to find the back of the net. The second half started the same and Ferryhill took the lead through Connor Whitelock, Ferryhill kept

up the pressure and Josh Downs made it 2-0, Marton pulled a goal back but the final score was Ferryhill 2 Marton 1. Man-of-the-match was Nathan Lawson.Ferryhill’s Under 15s sponsored by Spennymoor Sports travelled to 21st All Stars. In a nail biting match, Ferryhill Eventually came away 5 – 4 winners. Goals coming from Ryan Wilkinson, Callum Garnett, Connor Turnbull, Ben Wright & Mark Cairns. Club information and pho-tographs can be viewed online at www.pitchero.c o m/c l u b s / f e r r y h i l l -townyouth.

Ferryhill Town YouthBoys’ delight at new strips

Two Chilton boys were over the moon recently, after their football team was given new strips.Alfie Backhouse and Joshua Imerson, along with their team mates

at Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre AFC Under 7s, were extremely grateful for their new yellow and blue strips, which were purchased thanks to a kind donation from Michael

Coates of Commercial Expert.The club is always looking for new players from age 4 and up. For more information, visit naycafc.co.k.

Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre AFC Under 7s in their new strip. Win for Ferryhill Celtic FC Ferryhill Celtic FC progressed to the next round of the County Cup with a hard fought 3 – 2 win away to Hartlepool Bell Vue FC on Sunday 16th October. Celtic started strongly putting Bell Vue on the defensive with some great one touch football, with Lukas Linhart and Johnny Agar looking a real threat up front. Celtic took the lead on 20 minutes, after some great work from Stephen Ward ending with Lukas Linhart firing into the bottom corner. This seemed to spur Bell Vue who deservedly equalised with a good free kick to level the score at half time.Celtic again started the better side with the Hartlepool keeper pulling off some great saves, with Dan Mitton and Neil Bell giving Celtic a sound defence base.

The 2nd Celtic goal came through a Lukas Linhart header after a good delivery from Darren McKenna. Despite more Celtic pressure, Bell Vue equalised with only two minutes remaining.With extra time looming Johnny Agar went past two players to set up man-of-the-match Lukas Linhart for his hat-trick and to win the tie for Celtic.

What a game!Ferryhill Saints pulled off the shock end result of the season in the County Cup defeating Sunderland Myers 3 – 2, who are current Sunderland Premier Sunday champions, and were one of the favourites to win the County Cup.The Saints started the game on the front foot, creating a glorious chance when David Tait danced past a couple of defenders and put Mark Burnett through on goal, but his shot went wide of the post.The next 20 minutes belonged to the Myers showing what a class act they are, putting a couple of great moves together to create a couple of shooting chances from a distance. However, Saints back 5 of Kevin Dagger, Paul Robson, Ricky Gardiner and Nicky Pattinson stood firm,along with outstanding keeper Troy Race.The Saints got the break on the half hour when a Paul Robson free kick

was floated into the box where Shane Todd skilfully controlled the ball and slotted it past the keeper.In the 2nd half the game was similar to the 1st with Myers trying to break down the Saints who worked tirelessly to close them down, with the midfield trio of Shane Todd, Mark Burnet and Pacman covering every blade of grass.Saints went 2 – 0 up when Jonathan Hair scored a wonder goal fired into the top corner from 30 yards.Shortly after on 75 mins. it was 3 – 0 when Krugga broke from his own half

to put Andrew Agar clean through, finishing with a clinical shot into the right corner of the net.With 10 minutes remaining Myers got a life line scoring from close range. Five minutes later they scored again, making it an nervous final few minutes for the Saints, who had ran themselves into the ground. They held on for an incredible victory, this was 9 wins in the last 10 games. Man-of-the-match was Ricky Gardiner.The next game is at home at Mainsforth against Usher Moor, kick off 10.30.