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Ferryhill W.M.C. F.C. drew local rivals Ferryhill Celtic in the 1st Preliminary Round of the County Cup last weekend. In a hard fought game, the W.M.C. went into the interval with goals from Andrew and Chris Dixon. At the beginning of the second half, the Celtic were the better side, but a good goal from Chris Dixon

took the wind out of their sails to secure the game for W.M.C. Late in the game Chris Dixon secured his hat-trick, the game was played in the best of spirits and the fi nal score was 4-0.Ferryhill W.M.C.’s next fi xture is against Bishop Welcome in the Heart Foundation Club, the game kicks off at 10.30am on Sunday 20th September.

FERRYHILL READING GROUP

The Ferryhill Library Reading Group is opening its doors to potential new members. A spokesperson said, “Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Would you like to come along and join our group one hour a month on a Monday Afternoon?”The club read a particular book or author, before having an informal discussion about the book at the next meeting.The reading group are currently

reading “Mr Tambourine Man” by Graham Whalan. Anyone who is interested in joining the group should ask library staff for more details.The next meeting of the group will be held at Ferryhill Library on Monday 14th September, between 2 and 3 pm, with Graham Whalan visiting the group. The spokesperson added, “Please come along, everyone is welcome”.

HOBBIES AND HANDICRAFT EXHIBITION

On Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October 2009 Ferryhill Town Council, in conjunction with the 2000 Committee, will be holding a Hobbies and Handicraft Exhibition in the Ferryhill Town Council Offi ces.Anyone wishing to display their hobby or handicraft should complete an entry form, which is available from Ferryhill Town Council. Anyone who collects stamps, post cards, sports cards, model cars, model aeroplanes, dolls, dolls houses and furniture or any other type of collection or wishes to display any

handicraft items then entry for exhibits is free.Displays can be manned or unmanned as there will be CCTV coverage and staffi ng for the duration of the event. Various clubs, collectors and handcrafters throughout the region have already expressed

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POUND SPORTS FACILITY After six years of tireless work by Town Council staff and volunteers at Ferryhill Town Youth work has recently commenced on site at Dean Bank Park and the former Ferryhill Athletic football ground to build a new million pound sports facility for local residents. This follows six years of dedicated work by Town Council staff and the volunteers at Ferryhill Town Youth. These efforts enabled the Town Council to secure over £1 million in grant funding to fund the whole project at no cost to local taxpayers whatsoever. Council Leader Councillor Pat McCourt said “What makes the efforts of the staff and in particular Executive Offi cer Jamie Corrigan unique is that he has, using his expertise, managed to secure grants to cover all the costs to build the new facilities. Some other much bigger Council’s have managed to get some funding for similar projects but none to our knowledge have managed to secure all of the funds from grants, saving local taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds. This is not the fi rst project and nor will it be the last where the Executive Offi cer has been able to do this. My personal thanks go to him on behalf of all local taxpayers.” The new facility will contain six changing rooms, new public toilets for all park users, as well as six completely reconstructed football pitches for all the Towns budding footballers. Mayor of Ferryhill Councillor Eileen Martin said “I am delighted we have been able to work so closely in partnership with Ferryhill Town Youth to deliver this project, they do so much good work for the Town it is only right that we support them in this way, it was nice to see work commencing

after all the hard work put in by Town Council staff and the volunteers at Ferryhill Town Youth.” Rita Foster President of Ferryhill Town Youth Football club said “This new facility will mean that we can attract even more young people to play football in what will be a fantastic 21st

century facility. We will also be able to have many more activities in the new recreation area such as a youth club. I can’t wait to get in there! My thanks go to Ferryhill Town Council for all their efforts to ensure this happened and the Football Foundation and the LIP scheme for providing the funding.”

BREAKING LINKS, PROVIDING SUPPORT

Breaking Links is a new organisation that is commencing operations in the Ferryhill area. The group aims to support parents who have children with ADHD (Attention-Defi cit Hyperactivity Disorder) or other related learning diffi culties, such as Dyslexia.Brian Smith, of Breaking Links, said “I am looking for parents in the area who are currently trying to get their child a statement so they can get the right support in and

outside of the classroom.”Mr Smith is also looking for other parents who have gone through the process, particularly parents who feel they may be able to help others in this position. In addition, Brian would like to hear from people who have suffered from the conditions themselves, who may like to help the organisation grow. Brian may be contacted by e-mail breaking.links@yahoo.co.uk or on 07922446528”.

NEED HELP BACK TO WORK?

Sedgefi eld Employability Consortium (SEC) is offering practical support to help people get back into work. A spokesperson said, “If you receive incapacity benefi t, income support or are aged 50+ on a means tested benefi t we can help you. We can offer you practical help.”SEC can help in a number of ways. The group offers information about registered

childcare in the area, gives assistance in writing CV’s and provides access to facilities and training. SEC aims to remove the barriers that prevent people from gaining employment, and the group provides support during the fi rst few months after a client begins employment. For further information call (01740) 651639 or e-mail laddercentre1@btconnect.

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porridge oats,Driving on coach many miles,our driver Colin, giving us smiles,Another tour was Gairloch and Ullapool,Weather nice and sunny, not cool,Friday, a trip to Loch Ness,Then ending up in Inverness,Now retired and not employed,This holiday, I really enjoyed.

“MY HOLIDAY IN SCOTLAND”

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“WINDLESTONE”By Ann Hughes

Albert, Arthur, Prospect and South View,Were the names of all the streets I knew,This is where I lived and played,Married, brought up my children and stayed.

Today the streets are not the same, Gone are the days when I knew everyone by name,The community spirit has long gone,Familiar faces gone one by one.

Few remain with memories to share,Wonder how the others did fare,Do they remember the pit heaps,Or the red rocks at the end of the streets?

Do they remember Baileys Field,The hut where we got our fi sh and chips,Gypsy Lauren, the cowslip fi eld,The Black river and not forgetting Vaiseys’ fi eld?

Blackberrying with tin cans,Coming home with red stained hands,Tatey picking with all our friends,Wondering when the long rows would end.

Lots of memories to keep for old time’s sake,But even lots more left to make,Wonder what the future will hold,And new memories to be told.

MARKET TRADERS TO RETIRE AFTER 26 YEARS TRADING

Stan and Hazel Lazenby of Chilton, aged 62 and 60 respectively, who have been trading in Ferryhill and Spennymoor’s markets for the past 26 years are planning to retire early next year.Stan, a local lad, was born in East Howle and lived in Ferryhill from the age of 10. When he was 15 years old he left school and started work at Berriman’s TV’s in the village, where he met his lovely wife to be, Hazel, who also worked at Berriman’s.Stan was a TV engineer for 38 years before, in 1983, the couple began trading at Ferryhill and Spennymoor’s markets, selling greeting cards, second hand books and silk fl owers. Later, they had a stall

in Chester-le-Street, Crook and Bishop Auckland.Stan and Hazel, who have lived in Chilton since they were married, would like to thank everyone in the Ferryhill area for their special loyalty and friendship over many years. The couple said, “When we retire we will really miss

the regular weekly chat and friendly faces.” They intend to cease trading early in 2010.Stan is shortly due to start volunteering as a driver for Ferryhill Resource Centre. He will be taking children to school and he will drive old people to their appointments, wherever they may be.

Stan and Hazel: ready for well-deserved retirement.

J. Moffatt writes in to debate the possibility of rent reductions for Sedgefi eld Borough Residents, the handover of council housing stock and the offi cial opening of new play equipment...

Dear Editor,In reply to my previous letter regarding possible rent reductions for Sedgefi eld Borough Housing tenants, Chilton Labour councillor Brian Avery (Chapter 04/09/09) gave the indication that he would not be pressing S.B.H. to implement

government set rent rebates. Unlike our Labour councillors, I will campaign to ensure any rent rebate entitlements are passed on to the S.B.H. tenants of Chilton.Also, I would like Chilton’s councillors Potts and Avery to show The Chapter readers the documentation in the housing stock transfer prospectus, which stated there would be a substantial land grab and that the Housing Association homes of Chilton would be receiving none of the

initial £16million investment because unsurprisingly I could not fi nd these details.Finally on the front page of The Chapter (29/08/09) under the heading ‘Gala Day Success’ it states that “on the town green, the new play equipment was offi cially opened by Mayor Len Potts and his wife.”I am somewhat perplexed because the site is fenced off and resembles a building site.Yours Sincerely,J. Moffat, Chilton.

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The solicitor for the defendant requested an adjournment in order to afford more time to consider the legal pack, which he had received later than usual due to the Bank Holiday. Gemma Louise Wilson of Coniston Road, Ferryhill was due to face four charges at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court relating to incidents in Ferryhill on 26th and 28th June but the

30 year old was released on unconditional bail and will return to court on 10th September. It is alleged that Wilson, who suffers from depression and has mental health problems, made threats to Joanne Murphy, assaulted Samantha Davies, assaulted P.C. Robson causing actual bodily harm and resisted P.C. Rudd in his attempts to arrest her.

E.CAFÉ NEW OPENING TIMES

Ferryhill E.cafe has announced new opening times, which will commence from 14th September 2009. Opening hours for the younger age group (8 years to 12 years) are as follows; Monday 5.00pm – 6.45pm, Wednesday 5.00pm – 6-45pm and Thursday 5.00pm – 6.45pm. Opening hours for the older age group (13 years to 18years) are; Monday 7.00pm – 8.30pm, Wednesday 7.00pm – 8.30pm and Thursday 7.00pm – 8.30pm.The opening hours for the mixed age group (8 years to 18 years) are Friday between 5.00pm – 7.30pm.

Indoor activities include nail art, MC’ing, art & craft, pool, table tennis, cooking, art & craft, internet access, karaoke, Wii fi t, play station and much more. The young people also get the chance to go on our outdoor trips such as gala theatre, theme parks, residential or more challenging activities like high rope courses and abseiling etc.The E. café welcomes all young people to come along and take part in the activities. Each session costs 50p, there is also a tuck shop and most nights, hot food can be purchased. A spokesperson said, “Why not come along and see for yourself?”

ACCLAIMED MUSICIAN TO PERFORM WITH TOWN BAND

International euphonium soloist David Thornton is to be the guest soloist in a concert with Ferryhill Town Band at Durham Town Hall on Saturday October 3rd at 7pmDavid Thornton is regarded as one of the foremost euphonium players and teachers of his generation and is in constant demand as a performer and clinician throughout the world. He has held the position of principal euphonium player with the famous Black Dyke Band since 2000.

IPCC INVESTIGATE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING

FERRYHILL MAN’S DEATHThe IPCC (Independent Police Complaints Commission) is investigating the manner in which Durham Constabulary responded to concerns about the welfare of a man who was subsequently found dead.Robert Green, 48, of Ferryhill, was found dead by the ambulance service at his home at approximately 1.40pm on Sunday 23rd August 2009. The IPCC have stated, “The death is not being treated as suspicious”.On 22nd August 2009 Mr

Green had contacted Durham Constabulary to report nuisance telephone call, and an offi cer attended Mr Green’s home. At approximately 11.45pm on 22nd August, Durham Constabulary received a phone call expressing concern over Mr Green’s welfare. A check was made on Mr Green’s home at approximately midnight.The matter was referred to the IPCC by Durham Constabulary and an independent investigation will be conducted.The IPCC Commissioner for the North East, Gary Garland, said, “Given that concerns

were expressed for Mr Green’s welfare, it is important we determine through an independent investigation what action was taken by Durham Constabulary and whether that action was suffi cient.”

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WEARDALE RAILWAY WEEKEND SPECIALS

Weardale Railways is holding a 1940’s Wartime Weekend on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September. The event will involve trains running throughout the weekend, military vehicles, re-enactors and dioramas, living history groups, look-alike competitions, military

paraphernalia stalls, a 1940’s dance (on Saturday evening) and celebrity 5-a-side football on Sunday. Weardale Railways is also taking bookings for this year’s Santa Specials, which run on selected dates between November 28th and December 24th. The Santa Special Trains

depart from Wolsingham at 9.45am and 1.00pm, it is recommended that interested parties book early to avoid disappointment.For further information, or to book a place, call 01388 526203. For tickets to the dance e-mail enquiries@weardale-railway.org.uk.

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The Exhibition once again turned out to be a huge success with over 100 visitors commenting on the display. Art & Photography Exhibitions have always proved popular in Ferryhill and this year was no exception. The winners of the competition who each received a certifi cate and voucher are:Winner Over 18’s ArtMrs Le Brun – Standing ProudWinner Under 18’s ArtFerryhill B & E College – Miss J Milburn - TryptichWinner Over 18’s PhotographyMr S Cothill – Bell TowerWinner Under 18’s PhotographyMiss E Wallace - SmudgeA presentation event was held to celebrate and present

the winners with their gift vouchers and certifi cates. The Mayor Councillor Eileen Martin and Portfolio holder for the Town’s Events Councillor Peter Atkinson were there to congratulate the winners.Councillor Peter Atkinson said "The Art and Photography Exhibition has yet again proved to be a outstanding success in this year's Gala, and has once again shown to people of the area what a tremendous amount of talented people we have in Ferryhill".

PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FORFERRYHILL CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Ferryhill 2000 Committee & Ferryhill Town Council would like to invite residents to attend Ferryhill’s annual Christmas Fayre on Friday 27th November 2009. The Fayre will commence at 2pm with Children’s fair rides, refreshments, Craft Fayre which this year once again will take place indoors at St. Luke’s Parish Centre.A candle-lit procession involving children from the local Primary Schools will leave St. Luke’s Church at 4pm. The procession which will be led by a 6ft Stilt reindeer and followed by the Ferryhill Falcons Juvenile Jazz Band will make its way to the Town Hall gardens where carol singing will take place at 4.15pm. The offi cial switching on of the town’s Christmas lights will then follow at 4.30pm. The honour of switching on the lights this year will fall to a pupil from Dean Bank Primary School. Any adults and children wishing to take part in the procession are asked to meet at St. Luke’s Church at 3.45pm

where battery lit candles will be on sale for £1.50.Following the light switch on there will be a performance in the market place car park by the Ferryhill Falcons Juvenille Jazz Band. Santa has also promised to make an appearance again this year and will be visiting the E-Café from 5pm-7pm to meet local children and give out presents in a specially designed grotto. Tea & coffee will also be on sale in the E-Café as well as the chance to test your luck on the tombola. Later in the evening the event will move to the Manor House where a performance by the Ferryhill Town Band will be taking

place and also where residents will be able to enjoy a festive glass of mulled wine. There are still pitches available at this years’ Craft Fayre so whatever your talent, why not take up a stall and put your goods on sale!Stalls are available at a price of £20.00 with a limited number of charity stalls also being available at a reduced rate of £10.00. Tables and chairs will be provided as a matter of course. Anyone interested in holding a stall at this years’ event or for any queries about the Christmas Fayre call John Rogerson or Lauren Iveson at Ferryhill Town Hall on (01740) 652157.

Miss J Milburn, Mr S Cothill and Miss E Wallace presented with their certifi cates by the Mayor, Councillor Eileen Martin,

and Councillor Peter Atkinson.

Organisers hope to emulate last year’s great success.

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STAMP & POSTCARD CLUB MEETING

October’s meeting of the Ferryhill and District Philatelic Society (Stamp and Postcard Club) will focus on the theme of “Germany: 1933 – 1945”, the era of Nazi Germany. The meeting will be held at

7.00pm on Tuesday October 13th at St. Luke’s Parish Centre, Church Lane Ferryhill. The meeting will be chaired by Mr. P Rothnie. For further information, call the society’s secretary John Dent on (01740) 651294.

BIG BINGO NIGHT

The Surtees Arms in Chilton Lane, Ferryhill Station is holding a “Big Bingo Night” on Saturday, 12th September from 8.00pm. The Bingo Night event is a fundraiser for Ferryhill Town Band. A spokesperson for the event said, “Please come along and support your Town Band.”

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the door on the night.On Friday 4th of December Dr. Feelgood will return to the community centre. Last year Dr. Feelgood’s gig sold-out, and demand for this year’s tickets promises to be just as high this year. He will be supported by the brilliant Graham Russell, as well as The Redhouse Blues Band. Tickets sales are to be announced shortly. Anyone wishing to reserve tickets in advance should phone 07814965724.

MAYOR’S CHARITY NIGHT

The Mayor of Chilton, Councillor Len Potts will be holding his fi rst fundraising event on Tuesday 29th September 2009 at Chilton Workingmen’s Club and would like to invite readers to attend.The evening will commence at 7pm until 11pm and throughout the evening you can enjoy

music and dancing to the “Bush Big Band”. During the evening there will be a tombola and raffl e all in support of the Mayor’s nominated charities; Help for Heroes, Go Ahead Club and 1st Chilton Cubs.Tickets are priced at £4.00 per person and include a pie and pea supper.

CHRISTMAS SHOE BOX APPEAL UNDERWAY

The Sylvia Kelly Memorial Christmas Shoebox Appeal is once again working hard to spread joy and compassion this Christmas. Every year the group send packages to those less fortunate, sending knitted wares and boxes full of goodies to children in Eastern Europe and Africa. Although the main drive will take place in November, it is not too early to send your unwanted items, which may be the only gift these less privileged children receive this year.Ideal items include toys or something to play with such as a ball, bear, yo-yo, building blocks or puppets, educational supplies such as felt pens, pencils, sharpeners and notebooks or hygiene supplies, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap or comb. You can also include something to eat or wear, such as sweets, gloves, hats, sunglasses, scarves and bangles. They also ask for £2 donation with each shoe box to cover the cost of getting them there.The appeal, which has been running for many years, relies on the hard work of its members, as well as public generosity, a spokesperson for the group elaborated, he said, “The annual Sylvia Kelly Memorial Christmas Shoe box Appeal is well under way, with our team members busy collecting and covering empty shoe boxes and sourcing items for fi lling. Of course, our core team members work the year round, as when we have delivered over our boxes to the International charity Samaritans Purse in mid November we are already planning for the next year. Our intrepid knitting team, from Tow Law/Firtree, are already delivering large consignments

of knitted garments, and we appeal to any one with spare balls of wool to kindly donate them to the cause. Last year we broke our record by handing over 1280 fi lled boxes and £700.00 to help with transportation.“Once again we appeal to the public to support our efforts to get as many boxes as we are able to send to countries in Eastern Europe and Africa. It is always thanks to the public generosity that we are able to make such a signifi cant effort to help those more needy than ourselves. Since the beginning of our work we are always mindful of our purpose typifi ed by our slogan 'Make Your Christmas Happy By Making a Child Happy'.As in previous years, the group are happy to receive contributions at any time, but organisers will be making their main effort, producing boxes in Ferryhill Methodist Church, in the week commencing Monday 9th November at 6.00pm each evening. The

group’s spokesperson added, “We would extend a cordial invitation to attend the church service on Sunday 15th of November when it is given over to dedicating the boxes before dispatching them on their way to the regional collection centre in Consett.“To all members of the public who wish to contribute in any way to this worthwhile cause please contact Bob Kelly on 01388 720253 who can offer guidance on which items are acceptable for fi lling boxes. Donations of money are used to help with transportation and buying additional items for fi lling".

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The dedicated volunteers of the Sylvia Kelly Shoe Box Appeal assemble Christmas packages at the Methodist Hall.

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