Coffin Dodgers donate £300 to Little Treasures
The Mayor of Ferryhill, Cllr Angus Ferguson, met the Coffin Dodgers - a group of, well, ‘gentlemen coffin dodgers’ who drink whisky for charity - at the Wheatsheaf pub in Chilton.
Along with Angus was Clare Wilkinson of Little Treasures, who gladly accepted a £300 donation on behalf of the charity.
Sandra celebrates 21 years supporting Ferryhill Poppy Appeal
Ferryhill is proud to recognise the outstanding dedication of Sandra Nelson, who has devoted an incredible 21 years to raising funds for the Ferryhill Poppy Appeal.
Ferryhill Town Council announces new round of Members Initiative Fund
The initiative has proved hugely successful, and having supported 63 projects and 36 community groups since it first opened, the Town Council has agreed to open a fifth round of funding.
Chi Chilton Taekwondo students achieve gradings
Chi Chilton Taekwondo celebrated the success of seven students recently, all passing their gradings, two of which double graded.
Robert recognised for selfless service
Veteran Robert Gray, Standard Bearer and a committed member of the Ferryhill Station Branch of the Royal British Legion has been formally recognised for his outstanding dedication and service, receiving a County Certificate and commemorative tankard at Northumbria Royal British Legion County Conference earlier this year.
Ferryhill Town Council welcomes three new local councillors
Following a successful campaign to recruit additional town councillors, Ferryhill Town Council received three applications from interested candidates.
Urgent inquiry call into Trust’s ‘overuse’ of controversial ECT therapy
The author of an independent audit has called for an 'urgent inquiry' into the ‘overuse’ of controversial ECT therapy by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Recreation ground chosen as national case study
National Grounds Work Week is an annual UK-wide campaign organised by the Grounds Management Association (GMA) to celebrate the expertise and professionalism of those who maintain sports playing surface and green spaces, the often-unsung role of grounds staff and volunteers in making sport possible, from local grass roots pitches to elite stadiums.
Ferryhill Town Council invites residents to have their say on future of local park
Ferryhill Town Council is inviting residents to take part in a community survey aimed at identifying options for the future regeneration of the King George V Playing Field, known locally as the Broom Rec. in Ferryhill.
Spring into action with Chilton’s creative crafters
As the clocks spring forward and the weather gets warmer (fingers crossed) it’s the ideal time to try something new.