Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter

15/06/2026

For Sue Reece it is “that desire to give something back” that prompted her to join the Town Council in 2024. Now, two years later, she has been elected as Chilton Mayor for the second time, writes Mona Schulze.

For Sue Reece it is “that desire to give something back” that prompted her to join the Town Council in 2024 and be an active participant in community engagement. Now, two years later, she has been elected as the Chilton Mayor for the second time.

14/06/2026

📷 PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📷

The Photo of the Week this week is titled 'Ferryhill Church' and was taken by Alex Burke.

Alex simply says "I took this photo early one morning while walking through Ferryhill."

The falling blossoms making a lovely scene even more picturesque.

For a chance to see your own photos featured and to enter our Photo of the Year competition, submit your images here - https://swd.news/photo-submission/

Our Photo of the Year competition is sponsored by Bondgate Gallery.

13/06/2026

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

12/06/2026

Ferryhill School Year 10 football team is celebrating after a dramatic victory in the Ben Potts Memorial Shield.

07/06/2026

📷 PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📷

This week's Photo of the Week was taken by Kim Hughes, titled 'River Gaunless Mini Waterfall'.

Kim explained the photo was "taken on the bridge heading over the River Gaunless by Northern Park, just down from the Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery."

It is amazing to see the nature on our doorstep!

For a chance to see your own photos featured and to enter our Photo of the Year competition, submit your images here - https://swd.news/photo-submission/

Our Photo of the Year competition is sponsored by Bondgate Gallery.

03/06/2026

Chilton Miners Recreation Ground Welfare Charity Trust (supported by Heritage Lottery Fund) is inviting you to join something special this National .

Chilton Miners Recreation Ground Welfare Charity Trust is inviting you to join something special this National Volunteers Week.

31/05/2026

Ferryhill Town Council is pleased to announce the line-up for its forthcoming Armed Forces Day Party in the Park Family Event at Dean Bank Recreation Park, which will be held on Sunday, 28 June.

31/05/2026

📷 PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📷

The Photo of the Week this week is titled "I love golllld!!!" and was taken by James Berry in Tudhoe Colliery.

"I had just returned from a bike ride around the gorgeous woods near here and entered the house to see beams of light shining through the living room doors' glass, so I leapt out to grab my camera and took this photo." James recounts.

"It was in winter which, to me, makes it even more special as you don't often get these kinds of evenings in winter."

For a chance to see your own photos featured and to enter our Photo of the Year competition, submit your images here - https://swd.news/photo-submission/

Our Photo of the Year competition is sponsored by Bondgate Gallery.

30/05/2026

Mental health must be seen not only as a health issue, but also as a community safety issue, explains PCC, Joy Allen.

29/05/2026

Ferryhill Town Council Members Initiative Fund, now in its fifth year, has opened for applications from local community groups.