Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Carole Atkinson visited Ferryhill School on Friday to deliver medals to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Following a motion put forward by Councillor Dave Farry to a recent Council meeting, it was agreed by all members that Ferryhill Town Council provide each school child in Ferryhill with a jubilee themed gift…
To mark Armed Forces Day, Ferryhill Town Council organised a special service in the Town Hall garden, which took place on Saturday, 25th June. Mayor, Councillor Carole Atkinson gave a speech, and the Armed Forces Day Flag was raised by Ex N.C.O. Andy Denholm, 15th/19th The Kings Royal Hussars to the sound of the bugle…
Having been cancelled for two years due to the Covid Pandemic, the news that Durham Miners Gala will once again be returning on Saturday, 9th July 2022 has been very much welcomed throughout the region. For Ferryhill Miners Banner Committee this means that they can once again prepare for the much loved Annual Miners Banner…
Having launched its Members Initiative Fund in April 2022, Ferryhill Town Council is pleased to announce that it has already been able to support five local groups through the scheme. The latest group to receive funding is Ferryhill Stage Society, who recently attended a presentation at Ferryhill Town Hall where Councillors Joe Makepeace and Gordon…
This year Ferryhill’s Annual Senior Citizen’s Trip will take place on Thursday 28th July 2022. The destination for this year’s trip will be Whitby. This was the preferred destination indicated by questionnaires completed by those attending the trip in 2021. Ferryhill Town Council would like to say a huge thank you to local Company Supportive,…
Following the success of previous years, Ferryhill Town Council would like to invite green fingered residents of Ferryhill to enter the Town’s Ferryhill in Bloom Competition 2022. This year’s categories in the Competition are: Front Garden, Back Garden, Back Yard and Commercial Properties. Residents are permitted to enter more than one category if appropriate. Judging…
Do you know someone who has gone that extra mile to help their community? If so, then we want to hear from you! Ferryhill Town Council is inviting nominations for those unsung heroes, who contribute so much towards improving their local community. If you know a resident who has performed some act of kindness or…
Ferryhill Town Council has announced that it will once again be offering youth providers in the Town the opportunity to apply for funds of up to £1,000 to contribute to existing projects that concentrate on providing youth activities during the School Summer holidays. Through the Town Council’s Events Committee, monies have been allocated to the…
Having launched the Members Initiative Fund in April 2022, Ferryhill Town Council is pleased to announce that it recently presented its first two cheques as part of the scheme to two local groups. Councillor Kath Conroy and Councillor Paul Anthony Donald joined forces contributing £450 each towards the ‘Carry Respect Not a Blade’ initiative being…
Yesterday Ferryhill Town Council announced that the Winner of the Traders Jubilee Window Display Competition, was Shell’s Village Bakery. The winner attended Ferryhill Town Hall for a Presentation with the Mayor, Councillor Carole Atkinson, and Chair of the Events Committee, Councillor Joe Quinn, who presented the worthy winner with a certificate and trophy in recognition…