The Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Carole Atkinson held her first charity event of the year on Friday 19th August, and what better way to start than with an Elvis Tribute Night at Ferryhill WMC. Entertainment was provided by Mark ‘Elvis’ Nixon, who, as always provided fabulous entertainment. The evening raised the fantastic amount of £906,…
Ferryhill Town Council is thrilled to report that the 2022 Art and Photography Exhibition was a huge success. For the very first time the exhibition was held both physically in Ferryhill Town Hall and electronically on Ferryhill Town Council’s facebook page. With over 120 pieces of artwork displayed, the exhibition was enjoyed by all. The…
Ferryhill Town Council would like to say a huge thank you to Shildon based Company, Racebourne, who stepped in to refurbish the commemorative Miners Pit Tubs, situated in the street outside Ferryhill Town Hall and at Mainsforth Sports Complex. A special thank you to Paul Harle, who also kindly offered to refurbish the pit tub located…
Following the success of last year’s Youth Activities Fund, Ferryhill Town Council’s Events Committee agreed to advertise a second round of funding to providers of youth activities in this year’s school Summer holidays. The Town Council is pleased to announce that four local groups submitted applications, and will benefit from the scheme, which not only…
Citizens Advice hold outreach sessions in Ferryhill Town Hall, the sessions are held fortnightly on a Friday, 10am – 1pm, no appointment necessary – Ferryhill Schedule 2022
Ferryhill Town Council is celebrating this week after four of its Parks are named as winners of the 2022 Green Flag Award. Mainsforth Sports Complex, Surtees Doorstep Green, King George V Playing Field and Duncombe Cemetery have all picked up a Green Flag Award this year, which is the international quality mark for parks and…
In a cheque presentation held at Ferryhill Heritage Centre, Councillor Peter Atkinson recently presented a cheque from his Members Initiative Fund allocation for £200 to Geoff Wall from the Ferryhill History Society, to support the Heritage Centre located at Duncombe Cemetery. Formed in 2002 Ferryhill History Society developed the Heritage Centre, to celebrate local history…
Ferryhill Athletic FC have become the latest group to benefit through Ferryhill Town Council’s Members Initiative Fund. Launched in April 2022, the Fund has now seen a total of £3,850 being donated to support local projects and initiatives. In a cheque presentation held at Ferryhill Town Hall, Councillor Sue Jones presented a cheque for £100…
Having launched its Members Initiative Fund in April 2022, Ferryhill Town Council is pleased to announce that donations have now been made to eight local community groups through the scheme. The latest group to receive funding is the Friends of Cleves Cross School, who were presented with a cheque for £450 by Councillor Curtis Bihari.…
Ferryhill Summer Gala will take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of August 2022. Show rides and family amusements will operate on both days within the Market Place Car Park from 11.00am until 6.00pm on both days. On Sunday 7th of August there will be a road closure in operation in order to accommodate…