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Friday 29th April 2011Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter Issue 519 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 29th April 2011Issue 519
Fully archived online at www.thechapter.org email us at: [email protected]
Food Hygiene courseThe Community And Voluntary Organisa-tion Support group (CAVOS) is running a number of new courses this spring working towards improving how organisations operate in our local community.A Food Hygiene – CIEH Level 2 course will run at Dean Bank Literary Institute in Ferryhill on Friday 20th May from 9.30am – 4.30pm.This course is ideal for anyone who is handling, p r e p a r i n g or cooking food that is served to the public and also those who are advising and helping the public to make food related purchases and to prepare food. The course will help you to understand and meet your duties under the Food Standards Agency ‘Safer Food Better Business’
initiative. It will be tailored to suit the voluntary sector i.e. catering in community settings. The trainer can advise during the course on
setting up your food safety system and will be happy to answer any food related questions.This is a one day course and the teaching lasts 6 hours. It covers the importance of the four C’s – Cooking, Cleaning, Chilling and Cross Con-tamination, along with the records you need to keep. You’ll also be given a ‘Safer Food Better Business’ pack to take away with you. The course will finish with a 30 question multiple choice test, but don’t worry – you’ll be given plenty of support and opportunity to practice and prepare!This is an accredited course and upon completion you will be given a CIEH/HABC certificate, which is nationally recognised and valid for three years. It costs £20 per person (usually over £50 but CAVOS will meet part of the costs) and refresh-ments and a buffet lunch will be provided. Contact CAVOS on 01388 811 115 or email [email protected] for a place, booking is essential.
The course will teach you all about food hygiene.
Gardeners and allotment holders in Ferryhill and Chilton are being urged to secure their homes, gardens and sheds from springtime thieves.With summer approaching, police are urging people to take a few simple steps to improve the security of their property."Overall crime across the force area is significantly down on last year. But when the warmer days and nights arrive, we often see an unwelcome increase in the number of opportunist burglaries," said PC Don Luke."Nearly half of all burglaries in County Durham take place when a door or window has been left open, a figure even higher than the national average."A burglar only needs to spot an open window, or an unlocked door or gate to make their move. They can be in and out in seconds, with handbags, purses,
Keep those spring thieves at bay!
wallets, and laptops their main targets."The good news is that it doesn't take much to improve security and put them off. Money spent on realistic security is a sound investment as it will last a long time, can benefit your insurance cover and give added peace of mind," said PC Luke, a crime reduction officer.Some basic tips to increase the chances of defeating the crooks include:*Ensuring your shed is in a good state of repair and if not, avoid leaving valuable items, such as lawn mowers, cycles and power tools inside*Improving the physical security of the shed by fitting a sturdy door lock. *Fit any windows with a grille inside with non-returnable screws or coach boltsCrime prevention advice is available from the force's Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0345 60 60 365.
Friday 29th April 2011 Ferryhill & Chilton ChapterIssue 519Page 2
In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays
ClassifiedsAll about local people ...
Chapter Ferryhill & Chilton
Linden Roberts30.4.10
Its not the sameWithout you hereWe miss you more and more each day
You are gone but not forgotten
Jimmy, Karen, Barbara, Jonathan and Andrew
Linden Roberts30.4.2010
Gran, we love you and miss you lots.
We will never forget you
Love Paige, India, Shannon, Piper & Brooklyn
Lyn Roberts30th April
A loving and much-loved friend
We shared fun, laughter, joy and tears,
but never a cross word
Love and miss you loads,Dorothy,
Ronnie & family
Tommy Varty27.4.10
Today, tomorrowMy whole life through
I will always loveAnd remember you
Chris
Tommy Varty27.4.10
Miss you DadGone but not forgotten
Qua Separabit
Ian, Andrea, Siabhan & Liam
Tommy Varty27.4.10
My heart still aches in sadness
My silent tears still flowFor what it meant
to lose you DadNo one will ever know
Bev & Mark
Tommy Varty27.4.10
So many memoriesYou will never be
forgotten Dad
Mal & Liz
Grandad Tommy“The best Grandad
in the world”
Miss you so much,Love Josh & Jed
xxx
Logan George Turner
Love you lots,Mammy & Daddy
xxx
Happy 1st Birthday baby
27.4.2010
Logan George Turner27.4.2010
Hip Hip HoorayMy baby brother is 1 Today
Love you loads,Keaton
xxx
Logan George Turner27.4.2010
Happy 1st Birthday
Love you lots,Nanna Nicky
xxx
Margaret Readshaw29.4.11
Happy 70th Birthday Mam
Love always,Paul & Donna
xxx
Margaret Readshaw29.4.11
Happy 70th Birthday Nana
Love & kissesJakxxx
John Bihari30th April 1961
Happy 50th Birthday
All my love today and always, from Sharon
xxx
50!
Stephen Gough29.4.2009
There’s a place in our heartsNo one can fillWe miss you
And always will
So sadly missed, Love Mam, Dad &
all the familyAlways be remembered
Stephen Gough29.4.2009
Gone but not forgottenA sadly missed brother,
Uncle & Great UncleWith love & fond memories
Denise & Stuart, David, Hayley & Kiedis
xxx
John Bihari30th April
Happy 50th
Love Grace & Gordonx
John BihariHappy 50th Birthday Dad
Lots of love fromElaine & Claire
xxx
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David Whinfield will return before magistrates at Newton Aycliffe on 17th May after matters were adjourned in order for the Probation Service to prepare a pre-sentence report. The 52 year-old of Cleves Avenue, Ferryhill, was seen leaving a public house at around 5pm on the afternoon of 10th April and driving his Renault Megane in Mainsforth Road, Ferryhill Station. On being stopped by police he was found to be over
Interim driving ban
the legal limit of alcohol.A second charge of failing to have insurance for the vehicle will be further investigated by the police after the defendant produced documentation in court. Magistrates expressed concern due to the fact that Whinfield has previous relevant convictions and gave the Probation Service steering for their report for a custodial sentence before imposing an interim driving ban with immediate effect.
Cleves Cross egg decorating winners
The annual decorated Easter egg competition took place on Friday 15th April at Cleves Cross Primary School. A very good turnout of egg decorators was on show, with judges PCSO Laura Denathorn, Glennis Martin and Christine Hall given the tough task of picking winners from a very strong field of artistic entries. After much de-liberation the winners
were chosen as: Harry Lee, Daniel Stephenson, Lily Backhouse, Conrad Morrison, Eleanor White, Tyler Marquis, Devin Gaskill and Reece Jowitt. Runners up were: Finlay B, Olivia Whitehead, Zommer Metcalf, Evan Trotter, Kyle Bromley, Jacob Wigley, Emily Bateman, Ellie Walton, Emily Hughes, Olivia Gough, Cameron B, Kate Walton, Jessica
Wood, Emily Sudgen and Jake’s dad who somehow found the cheek to enter a children’s competition!Everyone at the school is most grateful for the big effort from the staff and children, and a big thanks to the judges who helped make this year’s competi-tion one of the best so far – with eggcellent presenta-tion and an eggceptional atmosphere!
The children from Cleves Cross with their prizes.
A six week course of yoga will begin on Friday 6th May, from 10am–11.30am at the Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe.Classes cost £5 per session and are specially designed for people with long-term health conditions. Yoga is a system of philosophy that originated in India 5000 years ago
Yoga classesand is a holistic approach to body, mind and spirit helping us to cope with the stresses of everyday life. Everyone can practice yoga regardless of age or ability. It is beneficial to both health and fitness and can help with the management of stress by using special breathing techniques.These new yoga classes,
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Friday 29th April 2011 Ferryhill & Chilton ChapterIssue 519Page 4
Chilton Town CouncilMay Meetings
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How to contact us:By email or online:[email protected] or www.thechapter.orgBy post or in person:The Chapter, First Floor, Town Council Offices, Civic Hall Square, Shildon. DL4 1AH.By telephone or voicemail:(01388) 775896 or 07909 992 731.Leave items for the paper at:Ferryhill Library or Chilton Library.How to advertise:We can design an eye catching advert tailored to your specific needs. A breakdown of costs is available online at www.thechapter.org.The Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter is delivered free of charge to homes and businesses in Ferryhill, Chilton, Windlestone, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill Station and Rushyford.
Staff at the Co-operative Funeralcare in Ferryhill and Spennymoor have expressed their appre-ciation to everyone who donated Easter Eggs to
their recent appeal.The funeral home received a huge number of eggs and were therefore able to donate chocolate eggs to The Oaks school in
An eggcellent result
Pupils at the Oaks School where Claire Firbank and John Dunn from Co-op Funeralcare took some of the eggs to use as prizes for a painting competition.
Spennymoor, as well as to the Wear Valley Women’s Aid Refuge in Bishop Auckland for the children who spent Easter there with their mothers.
Councillor Margaret Walton and her Consort Tony Walton held their last Civic function on Thursday 21st April to raise funds for the Mayor’s chosen charities; The Stroke As-sociation, James Cook Hospital (Botulinium Toxin Department) and Chilton Christmas Lights Appeal.Cllr Walton commented, “What a wonderful evening, fantastic company, superb food and great entertainment. “Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves and at the same time raise vital funds for charity.
“On behalf of Tony and myself, I would like to thank the entertainers, caterers, Chilton Work-ingmen’s Club and staff, Kathleen Edmenson, Town Council and all those people who have worked on the tombola and raffle. Thanks to the generosity of all those who attended and the people and businesses who have donated prizes and given financial contri-butions a total of £971.60 was raised for my chosen charities.“Once my term in office ends I will advise the total amounts raised for these charities.”
Chilton mayor’s final fundraiser
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Ferryhill History Society is soon to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. The club was formed in 2001 when students of a local history course decided to continue to meet and discuss their favourite topic.To celebrate, the club - along with Bishop College - is giving other residents the chance to learn about local history with another 6 week course. It will be held at the Eldon Arms Public House in Ferryhill Station from Wednesday 16th May from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.Call 01388 443071 for details.
History club celebrate 10 years
An article from The Chapter in 2001 about the new local history club.
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On the 11th April police were called to a domestic disturbance at Gordon Terrace in Ferryhill. There they found Colin Anthony Quinn in possession of heroin - a Class A drug. The 30 year-old, who is currently serving a community order which includes elements of drug and alcohol treatment, lives at the same address as his girlfriend. A mutual friend, named in court as Gary, had been allowed to stay with them
Ferryhill man receives conditional discharge
and on this occasion, when Quinn had returned to the premises after attending to some horses, he found that his bags had been packed by his partner, as she had discovered a quantity of heroin in the house which she thought belonged to Quinn. However, Quinn explained that the heroin belonged to Gary and he was then sent from the house. Quinn had snatched the small quantity of drugs from his girlfriend and
placed it in his pocket, and so it was that he came to be in possession when searched by the police.The 30 year-old pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to a 12 months conditional discharge. Magistrates at Newton Aycliffe ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the heroin. His offender manager feels that progress is being made with Quinn’s drug problem but he still owes the court over £400 in fines.
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Michael Kieran Gough, aged 18 of Manor View, Ferryhill, faces a charge of stealing a Ford Mondeo valued
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St Michael’s Church in Bishop Middleham is holding a Rainbow Whist & Domino Drive in the Village Hall at 2pm on Saturday 30th April.Admission costs £2 and
includes refreshments. There will also be a raffle.All proceeds are in aid of church funds.“Everyone is most welcome,” said a spokes-person.
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4 Together Partnership Board VacancyThe 4 Together Partnership currently has a vacancy for a public representative to sit on its board.The Area Action Partner-ship (AAP) is responsible for delivering action against the local priorities in the Ferryhill, Chilton, West Cornforth and Bishop Middleham areas.
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This week in History
27 April 1950
Apartheid: In South Africa, the Group Areas Act was passed formally segregating races.
28 April 1969
Charles de Gaulle resigned as President of France.
29 April 1967
Muhammad Ali was stripped of his boxing title for refusing to join the US Army.
30 April 1995
U.S. President Bill Clinton became the first President to visit Northern Ireland.
1 May 1930
The dwarf planet Pluto was officially named.
2 April 1568
Mary, Queen of Scots, escaped from Loch Leven Castle.
Darts & domino teams wantedThe Ferryhill & District Ladies friendly Tuesday night darts & domino league are looking for new pubs and clubs to join in the forthcoming league. The league prides itself on
being warm and friendly. There is no pressure to win, only to go and have a good time! If you are interested please give Elaine a call on 07966 159624.
The Ferryhill Six are holding another Charity plant Sale on Saturday 30th April on the corner of Cleves Court Estate in Ferryhill. This is in response to the sell out sale held on the 23rd April.A spokesperson said, “We
Second plant sale of the season
have a variety of annual bedding plants and a selection of summer flowering perennials - all at very reasonable prices.”Tha sale starts at 10am and everyone is welcome. All profits will be donated to the N.S.P.C.C.
At a recent PACT meeting for the Ferryhill and Dean Bank areas, residents raised concerns regarding speeding on Wood Lane and Broom Road as well as anti-social use of vehicles in the town’s Market Place.Increased patrols and speed watch are to be carried out in these areas by local police in order to tackle the problem.
The next meeting for Ferryhill and Dean Bank will take place on Wednesday 4th May from 6pm-7pm at Ferryhill Town Hall.At the last meeting for the Broom Ward, several issued were raised, including violent behaviour within the public houses in Ferryhill Market Place, anti social behaviour in Carlton
Street and an increase in shed crime on the Castles Estate in Ferryhill.Police have vowed to increasing foot and mobile patrols in the area and an-ti-social behaviour letters will be issued to those caught damaging property.Bishop Middleham residents raised the issue of scrap metal thefts at their latest meeting.
Police target speeding
Local author celebrates debut novelHoward Linskey, ex-Fer-ryhill lad, is preparing for his debut book, a gritty north-east gangster crime novel, to hit the shelves at the end of this month.The 43 year old father of one enjoyed putting pen to paper to tell a story rooted in our local area.“I had always wanted to write fiction” he said, telling of how he had in-spiration for his novel ‘The Drop’ over a number of years.“I always had the idea of a hero who didn’t believe he was a gangster, because he doesn’t do all of the dirty work – he thinks he is above it all.”“I had an idea of the plot, and after writing stories set in New York and Prague, I was writing about a place I knew far better – when it’s your place you become more instinctive.”Speaking of the writing process Howard added, “It brings back memories of growing up there. It is really lovely and it is very strange in a good way.”Howard is currently working on the second novel in the trilogy, but you
Howard Linskey’s debut novel.
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Funding secured for new play equipmentFerryhill Town Council and the Ferryhill Youth Council are celebrating this week after success-fully securing a grant for £10,000 from Big Lottery Funders, Awards for All.Having been approached by the Youth Council with a view to carrying out improvements to the King George V Playing Fields, known locally as the Broom Rec, the two organisations worked in close partnership to compile a funding applica-tion for new seating, litter bins and improved play equipment. Once finished the bid was submitted to the Big Lottery who assessed the application and notified the Council of its successful outcome.Kieron Hornsby from the Ferryhill Youth Council said “young people from the Ferryhill area will be thrilled that this funding bid has been successful. Installing new, and more challenging play equipment is a priority for the Broom Rec. and hopefully this is just the
start of things to come”.Councillor Chris Buston, Ferryhill Town Council Portfolio Holder for the King George V Playing Fields said “News that funding has been secured to improve seating, provide additional litter
Members of the Youth Council Celebrate the news that funding has been secured for the Broom Rec.
bins and install new, more challenging play equipment at the Broom Rec. is fantastic. The Youth Council with support from Ferryhill Town Council staff should be proud of this achieve-ment”.
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How to be a brilliant organisationThe Community And Voluntary Organisation Support group (CAVOS) is running a number of new courses this spring working towards improving how or-ganisations operate in our local community.A ‘How to be a brilliant or-ganisation’ daytime course will be held on Wednesday 18th May from 9.30am – 3pm at Shildon Civic Hall, with an evening course held on Monday 16th May at Dean Bank Literary Institute from 5pm – 8pm. The daytime session at Shildon will cover topics in more detail, with the evening course being designed around those who cannot attend the daytime session.The course is specifically targeted at members of management committees and charity trustees, but
anyone who is involved in a voluntary organisation or community group will find the session useful.CAVOS recently offered a pilot of this training course and the feedback was fantastic. A great deal of interest was expressed in a straight-forward course teaching general good practice and what should be done day-to-day to make sure your organisation stays on track. From volunteering and governance to marketing and promotion, there’s so much you want to know and there’s never been such a thing as a one day course that covers all the topics…until now that is! CAVOS are experts in the field of voluntary sector good practice and they are really good at telling
people how to do things well.The training will be delivered to suit the needs of the organisations taking part. The course will include interactive workshop sessions and opportuni-ties for feedback and discussion. It will be split over three topics: Good governance, Roles & responsibilities of your committee, and Attracting & keeping volunteers.This is a free course but booking is essential to make sure you don’t miss out. For more information, or to book a place on the course, contact CAVOS on 01388 811 115 or email [email protected] for a place on the course. Refreshments will be provided.
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Park and run Calling all ladies looking to put your best foot forward and run for fun.County Durham women aged 16 or over can sign up to a fun run with a choice of three and five kilometre routes at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield on Sunday 15th May.The event is being organised by Durham County Council’s sport and physical activity team to highlight the wide variety
of fitness opportunities now on offer.Race organiser, Helen Tones, said, “This fun run is one of a number of activities and programmes to encourage more women to participate in regular exercise and take advantage of the health benefits this can bring. “What better way to have a go at recreational running than in the beautiful sur-roundings of Hardwick
Park.”Participants will each receive water and a goody bag containing a medal. Entry is £3. Deadline for entries is Monday 9th May. Registration on the day of the event begins at 9.45am, ready for a warm-up session at 10.45am and a race start time of 11am.For more information or to book a place call 0191 527 4738.
Computing at Ferryhill & ChiltonFerryhill Library is giving Chapter readers the op-portunity to brush up on the English skills and gain a nationally-recognised qualification.The English on a Computer course will also cover basic computing, word processing and basic internet and will begin on 6th May for 10 weeks.For more details call
LEAP on 01833 690281 or telephone Ferryhill Library on 01740 651236.A basic computing and word processing course will get underway at Chilton Library on Thursday 6th May. The classes will last 6-10 weeks and cost £15.Anyone interested in attending should contact the library on 01388 720251.
