Friday 11th November 2011Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 547 Page 1

Published at:First Floor, Town Council Offices,

Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH.

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Friday 11th November 2011Issue 547

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Cleves Cross host teachers from Sri Lanka

Cleves Cross Primary School had a fantastic week recently, when two teachers from their partner school in Sri Lanka came to Ferryhill to teach. A partnership has existed between Cleves Cross and

Weligama Jinaraja KV, in the south of Sri Lanka, for several years. The part-nership was developed through a charity called ‘Adopt Sri Lanka’ which was set up following the devastating Indian Ocean

Tsunami on 26th December 2004. A Global School Partner-ship Program was estab-lished, initially to help channel donations directly from schools abroad to schools in Sri Lanka.The program has now shifted its focus away from disaster relief and now encourages tangible and meaningful links between schools that are based on regular educational and cultural exchanges between schools. Last year, two teachers from Cleves Cross, Mrs Atkinson and Mrs Harrison, travelled to Sri Lanka where they spent a week teaching English to pupils, and last week, Ranasinghe and Priyangika came to return the favour. A welcome ceremony was held for the teachers, which was attended by the Mayor of Ferryhill as well as all pupils and staff from Cleves Cross. Ranasinghe and Priyangika enjoyed teaching the children Sri Lankan songs and stories, as well as enjoying English pastimes and home-cooked food each evening!

As the countdown to Christmas begins, members of Chilton Town Council wish to invite residents to attend this year’s Christmas lights switch-on. The event will take place on Thursday 17th November at 7pm, and performing the official switch-on will be the Mayor, Councillor Maureen Errington, who will be accompanied by Miss Chilton, Charlotte James and Gala Princess Olivia Hopper.Residents can meet at the Town Square from 6.30pm.

Christmas lights switch-on

To get everyone into the festive spirit, there will be a band playing Christmas carols, and members of St Aidan’s Church will be kindly circulating with sweet mince pies and refreshments. For the children, there will be some fun fair rides and of course Christmas would not be complete without a visit from Santa!For further details, contact the Town Council on 01388 721788. To keep updated on events log onto www.chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk.

The Ferryhill and District Chrysanthemum and Horti-cultural Society are holding their 79th annual Crysan-themum and Vegetable Show this coming weekend. The entries will be judged at the Masonic Hall in the

town and the show is open from 2.30pm until 8.30p. Mr J Peace from Sunderland and Mr D Salisbury of Ferryhill will make up the judging panel. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to go along.

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In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays

ClassifiedsAll about local people ...

Chapter Ferryhill & Chilton

Rebecca Stokoe1 Today - 11.11.2011

Lots of love from Mam, Dad & Bram

Georgia Jackson9th November

Lots of love,Mam & Dad

x

Happy 9th Birthday to a special daughter

John Burnside

Love you so much!Love Mam

9th November 1957Thinking of you on your birthday son, I will never

forget you

John Burnside

Love Steven & Sharon

Memories of you on your birthdayMiss you brother

John Burnside

From Sophie & Sean

Happy Birthday Uncle JohnMissing you loads,

love you lots

Colleen Dunn

All our loveAng, Daz & Connor

xxx

16th NovemberHappy 65th Birthday Mam

65!

Darren Pearson

Love you loads,Ang & Connor

xxx

19th November

Happy 40th Birthday

40!

Linda Williams

Love from Dave, Susan, Darren, David,

Kelly, Kieran & Jayxxx

To a dear wife, mother & gran, you will always be

loved and never forgotten

8th November 2009

Beryl Oldham9th November

Love from Brian, Debbie, Harry, little miss Ellie

& mister Murray

Happy Birthday60 Years-old

60!

Peter Lawson

Love Mam, Dad & Dannyxxxx

Happy 13th Birthday Peter

Peter Lawson

Love Nanna, Grandad & Alan

xxxx

Happy 13th Birthday Peter

Birthday Memories

John Burnside

Love you loads,Shaun & Darren

x R.I.P. x

09.11.11Dad

Our thoughts are ever with you

Though you have passed away

And those who love you dearly

Are thinking of you todayHappy Birthday Dad

Grandad

From all the Grandchildren

x R.I.P. x

Happy Birthday GrandadWe love you forever

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Love Ollie & familyxxxxx

Birthday Memories, 67 TodayI wonder can you see me

When I’m at your resting place

Can you tell how muchI miss you

By the look upon my faceI try to put a smile onYou wouldn’t want to

See me sadI’m crying on the inside

I miss you so much my sweet lad

John Newell

Thinking of you always,Theresa & family

(Jack) - 12th November 28Remembering you

on your birthday JohnSorry I cannot give you

cards or presents, only my love and prayers for you,

you have been sadly missed by me and all your family.

You were a wonderful husband and father, may

God bless you

Birthdays

Rebecca Stokoe11.11.11

Happy 1st BirthdayHave a lovely day

Love from Granma, Grandad, Auntie T

& Uncle Gary

Caitlyn

Loads of love from Owen

xxx

9th NovemberHappy Birthday

Caitlyn

Loads you loads, From Mam & Dad

xxx

9th NovemberHappy 14th Birthday

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On Friday 14th October, Year 10 Business Studies students from Ferryhill Business & Enterprise College were invited along to the University of Sunderland’s Faculty of Education, where they ran an Enterprise workshop for PGCE Business Education trainee teachers.The workshop involved a presentation by the three pupils, Amy Bolton, Sarah Britton and Kieren Latcham, which was focused on Enterprise in general. They also gave a Power point presenta-tion showing enterprise projects at FBEC, and a presentation from the Year 10 students about their

Enterprise Club and the products they make.The students demon-strated how to make a Halloween gift bag and helped the University student teachers to make one of their own. They then delivered an enterprise lesson from the Retail Park unit of the Year 7 Scheme of work. Kieren Latcham showed a particular flair for teaching, reprimand-ing naughty students by seating them at the front of the class!A spokesperson for the school said, “Not only did the Year 10 students deliver an excellent lesson but they also produced and

presented a PowerPoint slideshow in a very pro-fessional and confident manner. “They demonstrated fantastic enterprise skills and a positive attitude to the work they do at Ferryhill Business & Enterprise College.”The lecturer for the PGCE Business Programme at the University of Sunderland said, “I am very grateful for the contribution of your three student assistants. The confidence and skills that they displayed in presenting to a group of 22 potential teachers impressed everyone. They were outstanding ambas-sadors for your school.”

Students show teachers how its done!

Ferryhill poem could be North-East WinnerAre you a budding poet? A poem about Ferryhill, Chilton or another village in our area could net you £1,000 in a free poetry competition. Anyone young or old can enter, all you have to do is write a poem about your local area in the North-East and send it to ‘Local Poem’, United Press Ltd, Admail 3735, London, EC1B 1JB.The best poem will win

£1,000 cash and you can send up to three entries. Poems must be no more than 25 lines containing 160 words each (blank lines count as lines). “It can be about something or someone from the poet’s home area” explained a spokesperson. “We find that poems written from personal ob-servation and experience are the most heartfelt

and expressive, so we’re expecting some great entries from Shildon and other towns in the north-east.”“Last year’s winner was from South Yorkshire and winning poems have been about a river, a tower, a local character, village life and local history.” The closing date for entries is December 31st 2011.

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Children in Need fundraisersIt’s that time of the year again when Ferryhill LADDER Centre will host many events to raise money for the Children in Need appeal. There will be a sponsored ‘Fancy Dress Conga’ from the LADDER Centre to the village on Friday 11th November which will run from 4pm to around 5.15pm. This is for youngsters aged 5 to 12 years old.There will also be a coffee morning at the Post Boy on

Wednesday 16th November from 9.30am till 11.30am and again at the LADDER Centre on Wednesday 30th November from 10am till 12pm. Cakes and refresh-ments will be on sale and there will also be a raffle at both mornings. “All of the money raised will go to Children in Need so please support our

events” said a spokesper-son.

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Poetry CornerUntitled

By Geoff Gregg, Tursdale, ex Ferryhill

I still remember it wellThe Sunday School trip to Seaton Carew, The excitement that reached fever pitch

As the sea came into view.

We couldn't wait to get off the bus, Buckets and spades in our hands,

The sea looked so inviting As waves rolled on to the sands.

We hired some tired old deckchairs And if lucky we hired a tent,

Then fast as our legs would carry us, Off to the beach we went.

The sand in our toes felt funny As we ran to have a plodge,

And the water was oh so cold As the waves we tried to dodge.

Then back to our plot for a sandwich And a welcome cup of tea,

As we looked at ships on the horizon, In the sparkling clear blue sea.

We picked shells, and made sandcastles And had such a lot of fun,

We felt so happy and contented In the warm summer sun.

But alas it was all soon over And our day almost complete, We trudged back to the bus

On our weary tired feet.

Next year we'd be back But the memories would linger on,

Of our lovely day at the seaside When the sun always shone.

PUPILS

BOYS (75)

GIRLS (41)

TOTAL (116)

% achieving 5+ A*-C

% achieving 5+ A*-C inc

Maths & Eng% achieving

5+ A*-G% achieving at least one

qualification

81.3

97.6

87.1

41.3

58.5

47.4

94.7 100

97.6 100

95.7 100

Local GCSE results The results breakdown is in from Ferryhill Business & Enterprise College after another excellent year for Year 11 students. In a statement to parents, headteacher Mr P. Bowden said, “The ratio of boys to girls for this year group was almost exactly 2:1, so I am extremely pleased that last year’s record results have been maintained for three of the performance indicators, the fourth suffering a slight fall.“Girls’ attainment was broadly in line with national

trends. Within the results were some outstanding individual results from both boys and girls. All results were above prediction. I am delighted that almost

90 per cent of our students gained at least 5 A*-C grades – a fantastic result for our school and the communities it serves. Congratulations to all of our former students.”

Chilton Library displaysThere are three new adult fiction displays at Chilton Library. Two of them showcase particular titles: ‘Sashenka’ by Simon Montefiore and ‘The Glass-blower’ by Marina Fiorato. The third is a collection entitled ‘Mens Literature’ which contains a variety of titles. Tony Parson’s book ‘My Favourite Wife’ is a book about the men and women of our time, with a unique take on

their struggles and secret longings.A book and chat session will also take place on Thursday 10th November from 2pm. The book for this session is ‘Things to Make and Mend’ by Ruth Thomas. The computer courses on the same day will run from 10am to 12pm and again from 1.30pm to 3.3pm. The public computers will be unavailable during these

time periods.An adult craft session will also take place on Thursday 10th November from 5pm to 6.30pm. The Health Trainers will once again be back at the library on 14th November from 1.30pm. Finally a coffee morning has been planned for Children in Need on Friday 18th November from 10am. Everyone is welcome to attend.

This week in History

November 1940

The German cruiser Atlantis captured top secret British mail, and sent it to Japan.

12 November 1933

Hugh Gray took the first known photos of the Loch Ness Monster.

13 November 1954Great Britain defeated France to capture the first ever Rugby League World Cup in Paris.

November 1922

The BBC began radio service in the United Kingdom.

15 November 1859

The first modern revival of the Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece.

16 November 1940

Holocaust: in occupied Poland, the Nazis closed off the Warsaw Ghetto from the outside world.

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Chilton’s Past Times & People Down The YearsBy Vince Elsbury, ex-Chilton

Do you recall Mr Wheldon the painterOn the front street

Nearby Crooks the bakerScones and pasties a treat

The red rocks down WindlestoneTaken away by lorry load

To build up the Gretna GreenDual carriageway road

Jenny Mac’s shop in Dale StreetWith dogs snapping at your feet

Bill Wardle the caretaker at the big schoolGetting caught out at April Fool

Tommy Darby Steward at our clubServing beer and stout

10.30pm closing time being kicked out

George Smith, local school teacherAll of his life walking up school with his wife

Father Jennings taking massesGiving blessings to Catholic lads and lasses

Joe Lee, councillor who looked after bannerIn a proud and honourable manner

Remember Fred Swainston puttin’ in coalShovelling it in through let hole

Sunday’s playing footballDribbling down the wing

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Ferryhill Remembrance Day CeremonyA flag lowering ceremony will take place at Ferryhill Town Hall Cenotaph at 11am on Friday 11th November, with members of the Town Council, council staff and local schools attending the event. Members of the public are also welcome to attend.The programme of events is as follows:10.45am - School children and Councillors arrive10.50am - The vicar addresses the congregation10.55am - George Miller addresses the congregation11.00am - Bugler plays and flag lowered with two minutes silence11.02am - Congregation plant crosses in planter

11.10am - Vicar addresses congregation11.15am - Event ends.Please note that no wreaths are to be laid at ceremony – all wreaths must be laid on Remembrance Sunday, 13th November. All profits taken from the lunches at St Luke’s Parish Rooms on Friday 11th November will be donated to the British Legion Poppy Appeal.Ferryhill Town Council will also be holding a Remem-brance Sunday Parade, church service and wreath laying ceremony on Sunday 13th November, and all residents of Ferryhill are invited to attend. The programme of events is as

follows:09.30am - Parade gathers in Market Place Car Park09.45am - Parade leaves for St Luke’s Church10.00am - Service10.50am - Leave church and march to the Cenotaph 11.00am - Service, Wreath laying and last post.In the event of wet weather the parade will gather inside the Church Hall.If any groups, clubs or societies not presently involved in the Remem-brance Sunday Parade or Remembrance Day at Ferryhill wish to take part, contact John Rogerson on 01740 652157 as soon as possible.

Chilton Town Council wish to remind residents who are interested in accessing the Green Fund for renewable energy sources, that they need to return their expression of interest forms (which were recently included in the Chapter) to the Council office no later than 18th November.This does not constitute an

agreement and is merely an expression of interest at the moment. The Town Council will hold your details on file and where necessary will pass your details onto relevant 3rd parties.If you need another form, call into Chilton Town Council office or telephone 01388 721788.

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Remembrance service at ChiltonSt. Aidan’s Church at Chilton would like to invite readers to their Remem-brance Sunday service on Sunday 13th November from 10am. Following the Church service there will be a parade down to the Cenotaph where the wreaths will be laid. There

will be a two minute silence to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in wars and conflicts.Soup and a bun will be available.A road closure will be enforced along Durham Road from 10.30am to 11.30am.

The Ferryhill branch of the Royal British Legion is looking for a number of new committee members. Applicants or recommen-dations must be members of the Royal British Legion. Please call 01740 651751

after 8pm and leave your details and you will be contacted. The headquar-ters for the British Legion in Ferryhill are located next to Commercial Street, Chilton Lane in Ferryhill Station.

Committee members wanted

Fitness Classes at MainsforthNew fitness classes are to commence at Mainsforth Community Centre from next week. On Wednesdays there is a ‘Bums and Tums’ class from 9.30am till 10.15am, followed by a

‘Yoga and Pilates fitness’ session from 10.15am till 11am. On Thursday mornings from 9.30am till 10.15am there is a ‘Zumba’ class with Lynne Hutchins.All ability levels are

welcome for people aged 16 and over. Cost is £2 per session with no pre-booking necessary. All activities commence from Wednesday 16th November.

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*Members of the public are invited to participate in these meetings **Members of the public may attend these meetings

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Superhero competition winnersFerryhill Library would like to thank everyone who entered their recent Superhero competition. Congratulations to Caitlin Foster, Joshua Wilson and Jay Purdy for the

winning entries in their age categories. If any children have some great ideas for future competitions, please call in at the library as they would love to hear from you.

Chilton West Residents’ Association is running a Christmas shopping trip to Leeds on Saturday 19th November. There will be

local pick-ups from Chilton and Ferryhill and the cost is £8 per person.For more information call Margaret on 01388 721204.

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History Society Calendar now on sale

The latest edition of the Ferryhill History Society Calendar is now on sale, priced at £3The theme is focused around Ferryhill and its surrounding areas, with beautiful old photos of trade, transport, old shops and shopkeepers in this

triumphant ten year anni-versary calendar. It is available to purchase from The Eldon Arms, The Bait Box, Allison’s Butchers, Colin’s Chippy, Ferrydec, The Ladder Centre, Kelly’s Newsagents, Mainsforth News, Naylor’s Newsagents, Thinford

Nursery and Tommer’s Tackle. The calendar can also be ordered by post by sending a cheque to ‘The Ferryhill History Society’ to The Ferryhill History Society, c/o 15 Widecombe Walk, Ferryhill, Co. Durham, DL17 8DD.

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Remembrance concertFerryhill Town Band would like to invite Chapter readers to an evening of patriotic music at St. Luke’s Church Hall. The concert will take place on Saturday 12th November from 7.15pm

and tickets are priced at £3.Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Royal British Legion, Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Ferryhill Town Band – the last two being the

Mayor of Ferryhill’s chosen charities this year. This promises to be a very popular evening and tickets can be purchased from St. Luke’s Church Hall or Ferryhill Town Band members.

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Town Band concertFerryhill Town Band is to hold a concert in the Welfare Hall at Leeholme on Wednesday 16th November. Doors will open

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Heritage exhibitionA heritage exhibition will take place at the Old Chapel in Duncombe Cemetery, Ferryhill this weekend. Admission is free so go

along and see some of your local heritage on display.The exhibition is open on Sunday 13th November from noon to 3pm.

Boot camp and pilates at ChiltonA five week ‘Countdown to Christmas’ exercise boot camp is coming to Chilton Community College on Monday 14th November. The exercise classes will run from 6pm to 7pm with pilates classes straight afterwards from 7pm till

8pm. The cost is £17.50 for the full five week course. Places are limited and payment is required to guarantee your place. Please call the school on 01388 720255 or the college on 01388 720911 for more information.

Housing company are livin with new nameFerryhill and Chilton’s largest registered housing provider, Sedgefield Borough Homes has this week revealed a new name and image.Now known as livin, the recently restructured company plans to diversify into new business areas to benefit people living in its communities. Colin Steel, chief executive of livin, said, “This new identity marks the start of an exciting journey. Our mission is ‘working with the community at heart’ and we are committed to improving the lives of people who live in our communities.” The company will be investing up to £1m in its communities under three new business strands of

livin communities, livin homes and livin futures. It is hoped that the initiative will enable livin to tackle issues such as unemploy-ment, poor health and the quality of its neighbour-hoods.Mr Steel added, “Improving communities is a long term commitment and our fresh

new approach will enable us to make a difference now and in years to come. Today’s launch represents a new phase in our long-term commitment to working with the community at heart.”To find out more about the company visit www.livin.co.uk .

The Mayor of Chilton, Councillor Maureen Errington and her consort Mr Gary Errington would like to invite readers to their next fundraising event.The Mayor’s Charity Evening will be held on Friday 11th November at Chilton Work-ingmen’s Club from 7pm to 11pm in the Concert Hall. Live music will be provided by two fabulous vocalists, Chris James and Sue Cassidy. Tickets for the

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event are £3 and are available in advance from Chilton Town Council. Al-ternatively you can pay on the door.All monies raised on the evening are in aid of charities the Mayor has chosen to support whilst in office; Macmilllan Cancer Support and Darlington Memorial Hospital (Ward 43 Cancer Support).For further details telephone the Town Council on 01388 721788.

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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!”

Woodcrafts Xmas Open DayTalented local craft group Endeavour Woodcrafts are holding their annual Christmas Open Day on Thursday 10th November

from 11am till 3pm. A range of quality handmade wooden goods will be on show for the home, garden, and of

course would make excellent Christmas gifts. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be on sale.

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Brave Saints finally fallFerryhill Saints’ incredible run came to an end last weekend, going down 3-1 to Hartlepool champions the Hartlepool Throstons in the County Cup. Playing for a place in the last 32, the Saints dominated from start to finish, but were bundled out of the compe-tition by the visitors.Saints started brightly with a great chance falling to Pacman, who could only stab his shot at the keeper with the goal at his mercy. Within five minutes Pacman also saw a 35 yard effort crash back off the crossbar. Hardworking David Tait then drifted past a couple of Hartlepool defenders and forced a smart save from the visiting ‘keeper. Ferryhill enjoyed an early period of dominance, with Martin Reid and Tony

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‘keeper Troy Race, who was promptly barged by a Hartlepool forward causing him to spill the ball. It was swiftly tapped into the net leaving Saints dumbfounded.They pressed and pressed and in the final few seconds won a corner. With everyone on the field up inside the Hartlepool box, the ball broke and the visitors quickly moved the ball upfield and converted an easy chance to make the final score a misleading 3-1 to Hartlepool.After the match Ferryhill manager Lee Jewell and Assistant Dappa said that “The lads couldn’t have given any more!” Man-of-the-match was awarded to Paul Robson. The Saints next game is at home to Pelton.

Celtic progress in County CupFerryhill Celtic progressed to the final 32 of the County Cup last weekend with arguably their finest performance of the season. Drawn against Sunnyside FC at home, they ran out 7-2 winners defeating difficult opponents in emphatic style.Celtic’s early fears were confirmed when Sunnyside took the lead and threatened to go further ahead on a few occasions. Celtic eventually settled and started to play football. This led to the clinical

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