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Chilton Town Council

Chilton Town Council

CIVIC CAROL SERVICE

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The Town Council would like to invite readers to the Civic Carol Service which will be held on Thursday 12th December at St Aidans Church commencing at 7.00pm.  During the service there will be performances from Ferryhill Town Band, Chilton Academy Choir and the Steel Pans.

Afterwards there will be a buffet in the Church Hall and everyone is welcome.

For further information please telephone 01388 721788.

 

VE WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS 2020

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As readers no doubt already know 2020 marks the 75th year since VE was declared and the whole Country are focusing events to commemorate this day.

The Town Council are keen for this celebration to be a Chilton and Windlestone owned event.  It would be lovely for as many people and groups take part in this momentous event.

To this end we are hoping to establish a Community Event Steering Group.  Ideally the group will be made up of various organisations, groups and individuals across Chilton and Windlestone to help and  assist us in organising events.

Anyone interested in being involved are welcome to an inaugural meeting on:

4th December 2019 at 2pm
Chilton Town Council
Hutton House
Durham Road
Chilton
Co. Durham
DL17 0HE

If you require any further information please call into the Town Council or telephone 01388 721788.

CHRISTMAS MEMORY TREE – CHILTON

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Chilton Town Council are inviting people to hang messages in memory of loved ones on a Christmas tree which will be located in the Council offices from Monday 25th November 2019.
Tags are available from the Council offices, costing £1.00 each.   Members have agreed to purchase and install possibly 3 defibrillators in various locations in the Town.   All monies raised will be in aid of this project.
Please call in the Council Offices, Hutton House, Durham Rd, Chilton weekdays Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm or alternatively call in on the night of the Christmas Lights Switch on event on Friday 29th November 2019.
Any queries please call 01388 721788.

CHILTON LIGHT FESTIVAL FOLLOWED BY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON – FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2019

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LIGHT FESTIVAL

Chilton Academy Friends would like to invite people to their light festival in school from 5.15 – 6.15pm, entry 50p per person.

Visitors will be amazed by the light displays made by the children.  At the event will be refreshments, raffle and a match the sock game. Chilton Academy Choir will be entertaining us as well as the amazing LED Stilt Walkers.

The stilt walkers and the Chilton Academy choir will then lead a lantern procession at 6:20pm to the Town Council Offices for the official light switch on.

NOTE: please bring your own lanterns, torches etc (no real flames) for the procession. We also ask that parents, carers etc. of the choir attend the event with their children both at the school and Town Council Offices (entry admission applies)

A road closure will be enforced from 6pm – 7.30pm.

NOTE: Please can parents/guardians of children performing in the Choir refrain from entering the barriers when dropping off & collection them to ensure their safety.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS OFFICIAL SWITCH ON

On arrival of the lantern procession at the Town Square the Council would like to invite visitors  to join us and sing a selection of Christmas carols from 6.30pm prior to the official switching of the Christmas tree at 7.00pm by the Mayor and this year’s Gala Princess winner.  There will be performances by Chilton Academy Choir and Ferryhill Town Band.  On site will be a small fun fair ride and catering.

Sweet mince pies and ginger wine will be available.  There will be refreshments for the children and they will be pleased to know that Santa will be dropping by to visit. The Town Council wish to thank everyone who has assisted with the event and all those who have performed.

***** PLEASE NOTE THE CIVIC CAROL SERVICE IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER AT ST AIDAN’S CHURCH, CHILTON AT 7PM.  EVERYONE WELCOME

**THERE WILL BE PERFORMANCES FROM STEEL PANS, CHILTON ACADEMY CHOIR & FERRYHILL TOWN BAND **

CHILTON REMEMBERS

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Last Sunday 10th November, Remembrance Sunday saw a huge congregation at St Aidan’s Church where Reverend Keith Lumdson kindly conducted the service.  Following the Church service there was a procession to the War Memorial led by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Susan Robertson, civic dignitaries, military personnel, representatives from various organisations and individuals.
Local resident, Simon Howe kindly sounded the Last Post and the two minutes silence was observed; he then sounded the Reville which was followed by over thirty wreaths being laid and many crosses.
On Monday 11th November, Remembrance Day the flag was raised by the Deputy Mayor and two minutes silence observed.
On behalf of the Town Council the Mayor, “Thanked everyone for the great turn out to respect our Armed Forces, Chilton & Windlestone residents and everyone involved certainly display their upmost respect which must be commended.  Also thanks to our Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Organiser for co-coordinating the fundraising for this worthy appeal.  Special mention must be given to students from UTC who kindly fabricated brackets to display the Remembrance wreaths”
 

REMEMBRANCE DAY – CHILTON

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The Remembrance Day Service will take place at St Aidans Church on Sunday 10th November commencing at 10am.   Afterwards the parade will assemble and proceed down Durham Road, stopping at the Memorial Cottages to lay a wreath before proceeding to the War Memorial outside of Hutton House for a service and laying of wreaths.
All members of the public are invited to attend and veterans, serving military personnel and organisation are welcome to get involved.
A ROAD CLOSURE WILL BE ENFORCED
Note on Monday 11th November a flag lowering ceremony will take place at the War Memorial at 11am.

CHILTON FIREWORKS DISPLAY

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The much awaited fireworks display was held Friday 1st November and despite the damp weather everyone was in good spirits whilst they waited for the display.  Just like the two previous displays this years did not disappoint and was very impressive.

Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the event which once again proved to be a massive success.  Members wish to express their thanks to everyone involved including the volunteers, St John Ambulance, SE Landscaping and Rainbow Fireworks.

 

The next event organised by the Town Council is the Christmas Lights Switch on which will be held on Friday 29th November at the Town Square.  A lantern parade will leave Chilton Academy at 6.15pm.  The main event will commence at 6.30pm with the official switch on at 7.00pm.

If you require any information please call into the Town Council or telephone 01388 721788.

MAYORS FUNDRAISING

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Recently the Mayors Charity benefited from two donation totalling £110.00.  A further £67.00 has been added to the fund following a raffle at the recent fireworks event.
The Mayor ” Thanks to the two people who recently gave donations and to everyone who kindly bought tickets, all monies raised will be added to the fundraising pot and will be distributed at the end of my Civic year”

BULB PLANTING

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Once again Chilton Academy agreed to particIpate in the annual bulb planting event with the Mayor, Councillor Elizabeth Bruce.  Last year bulbs were planted opposite the school so it was decided to plant the remaining area.  On Friday 25th October 2019 despite the pouring rain year 2 pupils excitedly helped plant blue bell and daffodil bulbs with the help of Scott Ellwood, SE Landscaping.
The Mayor, Councillor E. Bruce said, It was a pleasure to work with the year 2 children who were all eager to be involved despite the wet weather.  Hopefully they will all be pleased when the flowers blossom in the Spring”

Our address:

Hutton House
Durham Road
Chilton
Ferryhill
DL17 0HE

T: 01388 721788
E: townclerk@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk

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