Chapter Sport

Chilton Juniors Football Club marked a significant milestone this month as players, volunteers, families and supporters gathered for the club's first annual awards night – an evening that proved to be both a celebration and a heartfelt tribute.

Ferryhill Athletic are on the lookout for volunteers who can help out on match days for the forthcoming Wearside League Premier Division season, or for people who would be interested in joining the club’s committee.

Auckland/Chilton Croquet Club, located at the Miners Welfare Recreation Ground in Chilton is looking to welcome new players.

Looking to step into women’s football, or have played before and want to get back into it? Ferryhill Miners Football Club has started back up their ladies football team after a short break.

Conceding two early goals by Deerness Valley condemned Ferryhill Athletic to defeat at the weekend in what was ultimately a very close-run game in the Clem Smith Bowl 2nd Round.

Ferryhill Athletic exit the Minor Cup after a penalty shootout, despite a valiant performance against Deerness Valley.

Local, family-friendly, acrobatic gymnastics club, Astrid Academy of Movement, based in Kirk Merrington Primary School, is celebrating after being awarded the title of Acrobatic Club of the Year at North East Gymnastics Association awards night last month.

Ferryhill Indoor Bowls Club held their Charity Day in January.

Ferryhill Athletic again decamped to Parkside Academy in Willington in order to get their latest home game played last Saturday.

Football finally got underway for Ferryhill Athletic in 2026 with the short journey over to Coxhoe Athletic, reports Chris Orton