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Friday 17th December 2010Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 501 Page 1
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 17th December 2010Issue 501
Fully archived online at www.thechapter.org email us at: [email protected]
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Chief Constable John Stoddart presents Dave Wigham with the award.
A mountain rescue volunteer from Ferryhill has received a bravery award for the rescue of a man from the River Wear in Durham City. Dave Wigham, 46, who teaches at Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College and is a member of Teesdale & Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team (TWSMRT), had just finished watching his son kayaking on the River Wear in August 2009 when he saw a group of rowers trying to support the body of a man in the water near the opposite bank. The man was face down and his head kept going under. Off duty police officer and scout leader Ian Dickinson, who was with Dave, im-mediately called the emergency services and ran downstream to use a bridge to get to the far bank.Dave said, "I realised the man needed urgent assistance so I decided to swim across to help him. I had recently been trained as a swiftwater rescue technician within the team so was happy this was within my capabilities".When Dave got to the casualty a quick assessment suggested he was still alive. Because of the steepness of the river banks at this point in the river he decided the best way to get him out was to swim with the current downstream. After about 100m a police officer threw a life belt which was put round the casualty. "This made it a bit easier to support the casualty as we swam and floated about 400m downstream,” said Dave. “I was then able to drag him over towards the steps at Baths Bridge where I was pleased to be able to hand him over to paramedics".
Dave was presented with the Royal Humane Society Testimonial on Parchment, by John Stoddart, Durham Chief Constable, at Police HQ on Wednesday 8th December. After the ceremony Dave said "Because of my training within the Rescue Team I was confident I could assist this man without
putting myself or anyone else in much danger. It is wonderful to be able to put my training to good use and for there to be such a positive outcome".TWSMRT Team Leader Chris Roberts said, "We are all very proud of Dave, what he did embodies the true spirit of Mountain Rescue".
Andrea, Sarah, Alice and Terry would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
We hope to see you all next year!
Christmas Opening Times
RazoRs EdgE36 Market Street, Ferryhill. Tel: 01740 657 732
Monday 20th December Tuesday 21st December
Wednesday 22nd DecemberThursday 23rd December
Christmas Eve 24th December
9am - 6pm9am - 6pm9am - 3pm9am - 7pm9am - 4pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Monday 27th December.
Tuesday 28th DecemberWednesday 29th December
Thursday 30th DecemberNew Years Eve 31st December
9am - 4pm9am - 5pm9am - 7pm9am - 4pm
Closed New Years Day, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd January. Reopens Tuesday 4th January.
Library closureFerryhill Library will close its doors at 1pm on Friday 24th December and will
reopen in the New Year on Tuesday 4th January at 9.30am.
Ferryhill teacher awarded for brave river rescue
Ferryhill Neighbourhood Policing Team has success-fully held a Knife Amnesty in which a number of knives have been handed in. The amnesty gave members of the public the opportu-nity to discard any knives or blades anonymously and safely. Inspector Bentham of
Knife amnesty
These knives were handed in to Ferryhill Police during the amnesty.
Ferryhill Neighbour-hood Policing Team said, “Incidents relating to knife crime in this area are rare. Running the knife amnesty allows us to remove knives from circulation, reducing the risk to the public”. All knives collected during the amnesty will be destroyed.
Friday 17th December 2010 Ferryhill & Chilton ChapterIssue 501Page 2
Passed Away Birthdays Birthdays
ClassifiedsAll about local people ...
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Dearest Daughter of Jenny & the late George
Dear Sister of Pam & JeffLoving Aunt, R.I.P.
Nee RobinsonDecember 4th
Birthdays
Chloe Hannah Davison
Happy 13th Birthday!
Lots of loveMam, Dad, Holly & Charlie
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Stacey Hart
Happy 18th to our special girl
Love Mam, Dad, Andrew, & David
xxx
Alfie
Happy 1st birthday Alfie
Love from Mam, Dad, Jamie, Rebecca, Adam & Laura
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16th December
To a special little boy
AlfieTo a cheeky little chapon your 1st Birthday
Love Grandmax
Natalie Foster
Happy 18th Birthday NatalieEnjoy your special day
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Michael FosterHappy 16th Birthday
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Lots of loveFrom all the family
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Natalie Foster16/12/2010
Lots of love,Donna, Paul & Jak
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Michael Foster18/12/2010
Lots of love,Donna, Paul & Jak
xxx
Happy 16th Birthday Michael
Nana18/12/2010
Lots of loveJakxxx
Happy Birthday Nana
Stacey Hart
Hip Hip HoorayEighteen Today
Love and best wishesGrandma, Phillip, Trudy,
Dave & Abby
18!
Births
ClarkCongratulations to Neil &
Joanne ClarkA baby boy
Love from all the family
Noah23.11.108lb 10oz
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Post or hand this form into:3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH.
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Happy 18th Birthday Natalie
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Once a year Ferryhill Town Council, in partnership with Ferryhill 2000 Committee requests residents and voluntary organisations to nominate those unsung heroes who do so much to improve the quality of life in Ferryhill. This year the awards are open to young people as well as adults, so if you
Ferryhill Civic Awardsknow a resident or young person in Ferryhill who has performed some act or helped in some way to benefit others living in the town or any other action, then why not nominate them for one of the Ferryhill Civic Awards. Awards are for Care in the Community, Working with Young People and Caring
for the Environment.Please use the nomination form below. If you wish to nominate more than one person please photocopy the form. Alternatively, additional forms are available from the Town Hall. All applications are to be returned by 11th February 2011.
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I hereby proposeName: ...........................................................Address: .................................................................................................................................To receive a Civic Award for services to the town and to the people of Ferryhill as detailed belowDetails of service provided: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Number of years service provided: ...........................................................Paid or unpaid: ...........................................................Any other relevant information: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................For any other information please attach sheets if necessary.I certify that the details given are correct, that I have not been influenced or canvassed in any way and that the person nominated has no knowledge of the present application. I understand that all matters relating to the nomination are confidential and that, should the present nomination fail, it may be re-submitted after the expiry of twelve months.PROPOSER: ...........................................................Name (Please PRINT): ...........................................................Signature: ...........................................................Address: .................................................................................................................................Telephone: ...........................................................SECONDER: ...........................................................Name (Please PRINT): ...........................................................Signature: ...........................................................Address: .................................................................................................................................Telephone: ...........................................................Please return this form to: John Rogerson, Ferryhill Town Hall, Ferryhill, Co. Durham, Dl17 8Jl.
Beauty and the Beast at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.Look no further than Bishop Auckland Town Hall for your dose of panto fun this Christmas, with Beauty and the Beast!A spokesperson for the Town Hall said, “What more could you want in the middle of a long winter? This is a story you’ve always known, but you’ll feel you were hearing it for the first time. It’s funny, it’s sad, it’s exciting!”
Suitable for children aged six and up, this family production is guaranteed to both warm your heart and send shivers up your spine, whether you are young or old.The Northumberland Theatre Company show will be held on Tuesday December 21st at 2pm. Tickets cost £8 for adults and £6 for children and are available from the Town Hall on 01388 602610.
A timeless love story
Friday 17th December 2010 Ferryhill & Chilton ChapterIssue 501Page 4
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Despite the wintry weather the Mayor’s Charity Coffee Morning held on Wednesday 8th December at Chilton Workingmen’s Club was very well attended.Freshly-baked scones, cakes and mince pies were available along with refreshments. There was also the opportunity to have a try on the tombola and a game of bingo.Councillor Margaret Walton said, “I Would like to thank everyone for braving the weather and supporting me in my fundraising efforts. Also thanks to everyone who baked, donated and helped at the event. Special thanks to Alison and Sharon for organising the event.”A total of £140.32 was raised and will be added to
the fund. All monies raised are in aid of The Stroke As-sociation, James Cook Hospital (Botulinum Toxin Department) and the Chilton Christmas Lights Appeal.The next planned fundrais-ing event is the Valentines Charity Evening, scheduled for Friday 11th February at Chilton Working-men’s Club from at 7pm to 11.30pm. Tickets are £3.00 per person and are available from Chilton Town Council and Chilton Workingmen’s Club. Once again you are promised a fantastic evening with live entertainment, raffle and a tombola.For further details telephone the Town Council on 01388 721788.
Graham Leslie Deas was due before magistrates at Newton Aycliffe recently to face two charges of possession of illegal drugs.On 30th September the 31 year-old of York Crescent, Newton Hall, Durham, had been found in possession of 0.5 grammes of cannabis in Durham City and of 2.2 grammes of cocaine in Ferryhill.
Barry Gray, aged 48 of Duncombe Terrace, Ferryhill, faces a charge of assaulting Craig Wayman in Ferryhill on 14th October, causing him actual bodily harm.Michelle Elizabeth McGonnell, aged 20 of Darlington Road, Feryhill and Samantha Jo McGonnell, aged 19 of Belsay Close, are jointly
charged with threatening unlawful violence towards others.Alexander John Rodgerson, of Babbacombe Drive, Ferryhill is charged with driving whilst over the legally-prescribed limit of alcohol. The 35 year-old is alleged to have driven a Peugeot 106 in Church Lane on 21st November.
Due in courtHayden James Price was warned by magistrates about his attitude, after he was made subject to another community order, with supervision, at Newton Aycliffe Magis-trates’ Court.The 18 year-old pleaded guilty to stealing scaf-folding poles belonging to Balfour Beatty Utilities, who were erecting power lines in the Pine Road, East Howle area. Police witnessed Price loading his van from a field where the scaffolding was
kept and, on arrest, the youth had said to them that he wouldn’t do it again if released and that he had only wanted bits to make a pen for his puppies. However, Price, of Louvaine Terrace, Ferryhill, later admitted that he had intended weighing the items in for scrap. The court heard that Price was already subject to a community order of 120 hours of unpaid work for the theft of manhole covers.
Repeat scrap theft
Weather didn’t foil coffee morning
On Tuesday 7th December a group of Year 10 students from Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College took part in a sugar craft workshop, organised by one of the school’s Governors, Mrs Zena Roddam. The workshop was delivered by Enid Ridley, a member of the local
community who has a particular interest and talent for sugar craft.During the workshop, students had the opportu-nity to make a Christmas scene with snowmen, Christmas trees and penguins. As well as being a fun activity the workshop
Pupils enjoy sugar craft lesson
Students at Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College taking part in the sugar craft workshop.
was designed to develop students’ enterprise skills such as creativity, time management and using their initiative. All of the students had a great time and two students in particular would like to set up a sugar craft business during Enterprise lessons.
Friday 17th December 2010 Ferryhill & Chilton ChapterIssue 501Page 6
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Ferryhill Town Council is pleased to announce that this year’s Poppy Appeal for the Ferryhill area has raised £3126.87; an increase of £700.88 on last year’s collection. Monies were raised through the selling of poppies, crosses and wreaths and through Church Collections and individual donations received from residents of the town.Ferryhill Town Council would like to thank personally all local businesses who joined in with the collection and sold poppies and/or crosses
from their premises. The Town Council would also like to say a big thank you to all those indi-viduals who made donations to the R e m e m b r a n c e Day Collection at St. Luke’s Church, as well as to everyone who purchased a poppy wreath for the parade and to those people who made private donations.Anyone who would be interested in selling poppies or purchasing a
wreath for next year’s appeal can contact Ferryhill Town Council on 01740 652157.
Council pleased with Poppy Appeal resultsPoetry Corner
The Last Fight
He retired undefeatedNo opposition ever found
To match his ring supremacyOr put him to the ground.
His boxing skills were legendaryThough pit-based during day
He spent his nights and week-endsFighting contenders for no pay
That’s how it was in those early daysAmateur sport would never last
Contrast boxing supremos of today, With gurus of the past.
Jim worked the local coal seamsFund his passion for the ring
Fighting many gloveless oppositionIn those days, the normal thing.
Had he lived in present timesHad he fought in recent days
He’d surely have met professionallyWith the Coopers and the ClaysBut with knuckle-over-knuckle,
Hands gnarled, twisted and grotesqueThese, the legacy of his early fights
Played out back-street and burlesque.
But this, to be his last ‘fight’Was destined to be in vain
Against a virulent contenderNo medication could restrain.The frailty of advancing yearsWith illness, and weak resolve
Forced Jim, the brave contenderTo retire his boxing gloves.
We’ll always remember uncle JimThough it was never meant to last
The hero of the boxing ringDistant echoes from the past.
By C.R. Lee
Send your poems to 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council Building, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. Alternatively, email [email protected] or leave contributions at Ferryhill or Chilton Library.
Chilton Library will be holding a Christmas Coffee Morning will be held on
Friday 17th December from 10am.The library will be closed
from 1pm on Friday 24th December and will reopen on Thursday 6th January.
Christmas coffee morning
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•Saturday25th&Sunday26thDec - No service
•Mon27th,Tues28th,Wed29th&Thur30th - Saturday service
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School nativity plays remind us of the famous line, “There was no room for them at the Inn”. In desperation Mary and Joseph were forced to spend the night in a stable, there Jesus is born. As we celebrate Christmas this year many of us have the opportunity to enjoy the warmth of our homes, the company of our family and friends, a full table of food and drink. Let’s not forget who’s birth-day we celebrate at Christmas, maybe with the presents we share we can remember him too. What present can we give God? Let’s not leave him out in the cold any longer but welcome him into our
homes and ensure he has a place in our hearts. Let’s hold onto the spirit of Christmas which he brings not just for one day, but for 365 days.
We wish you peace and warmly invite you to our Christmas Services
Ferryhill Churches Together
Invite you to their Christmas ServicesSt. Luke’s, FerryhillThursday 16th December 7.15pm Christian Aid Big Sing
Christmas Eve 6pm Crib Service
11.30pm Midnight MassChristmas Day
9am Holy Communion
All Saints, FerryhillChristmas Eve
7pm First Mass of Christmas
Sacred Heart, ChiltonChristmas Day
10.30am Christmas MassBaptists, FerryhillSunday 19th December
10.30am Carol ServiceChristmas Day
10.30am Christmas Service26th December 10.30am Service
Methodist ChurchSunday 19th December
6pm Carol Service led by Rev.Pullan with Ferryhill Town Band
Christmas Eve 11.30pm Communion
Christmas Day 10am Sedgefield
10.30am Spennymoor with Rev. Pullen
26th December10.30am Ferryhill Service
No 6pm Service
Christmas Message ...
You may wish to join us to sing carols around the pubs on 17th December. All money raised is for the North Air Ambulance.
We meet at 7.30pm in the Market Place near The Post Boy.
St. Aiden’s, ChiltonChristmas Eve
4pm Christingle & Crib Service10.30pm Holy Communion
Christmas Day 9am Christmas Family
Communion
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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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The Mayor of Chilton, Councillor Margaret Walton would like to remind residents that the Civic Carol Service will be held on Thursday 16th December at St Aidan’s Church commencing at 7pm.
Once again youngsters from Chilton Primary School will be playing the steel drums and singing in the choir.There will be refreshments and buffet in the Church Hall after the service.Margaret looks forward to seeing many of you there.
Civic carol service Former Ferryhill teacher opens art exhibitionA former head of Science is exhibiting a collection of his artwork at the McGuinness Gallery at Bishop Auckland Town Hall in December.Olly Burton, a retired science teacher who taught at Ferryhill Comprehensive School for 25 years, is now a volunteer guide at Durham Cathedral. He has also been it’s unofficial artist and cartoonist for the past 15 years.“The cathedral is a very jolly place, we get a lot of laughs there” said Mr Burton, telling of the inspiration for his many creations.The exhibition features a range of his illustrations he has created for books, magazines, greetings cards, even theatre sets and animated cartoons.There is also a 2D figure of a stonemason at Durham
Cathedral – in Olly’s opinion the best cathedral on the planet – as a contrast to the majority of his pen and wash work.Mr Burton says he is partic-ularly keen on townscapes, buildings, knights in armour
and canals. He added, “The exhibition looks good, I am pleased with it.”The gallery is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday. The exhibitions runs until 24th December.
Olly’s work will be on display at the Town Hall in Bishop Auckland until Christmas Eve.
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The wintry weather caused difficulties for Dean David Howe when his solicitor’s car problems meant that his case at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court was to be held over until the afternoon.However, as Howe had a doctor’s appointment scheduled, the case was adjourned until 15th
December. The 21 year-old of Chester Crescent, West Cornforth, faces charges of criminal damage and disorderly behaviour. Both charges relate to incidents on 26th November in West Cornforth, when it is alleged the bumper of a police vehicle was damaged.
Case delayed
The ChapterDeadlines for contributions:Christmas Issue 502: Noon Friday 17th DecemberNew Year Issue 503: Noon Wednesday 22nd December