Note: the revised opening times to the public of the Town Council offices are:
Monday to Friday from 9am – 3pm
MINERS WELFARE RECREATION GROUND SUMMER OPENING HOURS
Owing to British Summer Time the park opening hours are now:
8am – 8pm everyday
The hours will change when British Summer time ends. Revised opening times will be advertised nearer the time.
On site are 4 tennis courts*, pitch and putt*, meeting room* and small children’s play area. There is also the option of playing croquet with Auckland Croquet Club plus Sedgefield and Chilton Tennis Club use the facility. *Fees apply.
Please note the Miners Welfare Recreation Ground is not always manned. For further information regarding the park please contact Trustees, c/o Chilton Town Council on 01388 721788 or email info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk
CHILTON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FUNDRAISING
Many thanks to everyone who supported the Easter egg raffle in aid of the Towns Christmas Lights. This is the first of the fundraising initiatives this year, a total of £60.50 was raised.
Please claim your prize (easter egg) from the Town Council offices (Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, Co. Durham DL17 0HE).
Raffle prizes still to claim:
585
231
338
95
50
606
505
220
136
302
387
Please can you bring your ticket with you to claim your prize.
Further fund raising is planned, if anyone has any prizes they wish to donate please drop them off at the Town Council offices. Any donations will be greatly received.
Any queries telephone 01388 721788.
ST GEORGES DAY
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor E. Bruce raised the dedicated St Georges flag to remember England’s patron saint.
[in picture Deputy Mayor, Councillor E. Bruce and Councillor D. Allanson]
CONSULTATION ON EVENT & LEISURE PROVISION IN CHILTON
Members would be grateful if residents would kindly complete the attached event & leisure provision consultation and return to the Town Council office asap. Residents views/suggestions are an essential in ensuring the Council meet the aspirations of residents.
On Saturday 30th March a public consultation was held at the Town Council office, the display can still be viewed in the Town Council offices, residents are welcome to come in and take a look and make any comments.
CTC CONSULTATION ON LEISURE & EVENT PROVISION IN CHILTON AT PUBLIC CONSULTATION 30-03-19
CHILTON LIGHT DISPLAY – HAVE YOUR SAY
Members would be grateful if you would kindly complete the attached Christmas Lights Display consultation and return to the Town Council office asap. Residents views/suggestions are an essential in ensuring the Council meet the aspirations of residents.
Christmas Lights Consultation – March 2019
CHILTON TOWN GALA & ARMED FORCES DAY – DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Owing to lots of other events taking place in July each year the Gala Committee have scheduled the Annual Town Gala at Chilton for Saturday 29th June. Members of Chilton Town Council have also decided to recognise Armed Forces Day which this year falls on the same day. The Gala Committee and Town Council have agreed to work together in a bid to culminate both events.
In recognition of our Armed forces the day will commence with the flag being raised by the Mayor at 10.30am outside the Council offices, followed by the unveiling of a Tommy silhouette and dedication. We would like to invite ex and serving personnel & their families along as well as residents to both events.
Once the formalities are over at the Council offices then the fun will commence from 11am to 3pm at the Charlie Wayman Playing Fields (opposite West Chilton Terrace) and adjacent road which will be closed to traffic. Various activities are being organised and wherever possible it is hoped there will be something for everyone. The Gala Committee work tirelessly all year round in a bid to raise funds and spend a lot of time organising the event. Anyone wishing to join the Committee can contact Mrs L. Jones, Gala Committee Co-ordinator or attend the next Gala Committee meeting on Monday 15th April in the Wheatsheaf at 1.30pm.
Full details will be advertised nearer the event. For further information on the Gala or anyone wanting to hold stall please contact Mrs L. Jones 01388 721762.
NOTE: PUBLIC CONSULTATION EVENT THIS SATURDAY – 3OTH MARCH IN COUNCIL OFFICES (HUTTON HOUSE, DURHAM ROAD, CHILTON DL17 0HE FROM 10AM – 2PM
Residents of all agers are invited. The purpose of the consultation is to discuss with residents their views on the existing leisure and event provision in the Town. We need residents views to try and meet the aspirations of residents. For further information please call into the Council offices, telephone 01388 721788 or email info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk
COUNTY DURHAM DAY – CHILTON RAISES THE FLAG
Given that Wednesday 20 March 2019 was County Durham Day the Mayor, Councillor Michael Young along with local residents of Chilton joined together to raise the County Durham official flag.
The Mayor, Councillor Michael Young asked Mr J Moffatt if he would like to raise the flag given that it was his twin daughters who won the competition to design the County Durham flag in 2013. Mr Moffatt was happy to raise the flag on behalf of the residents of Chilton.
The Mayor, Councillor M. Young stated “The res
idents of Chilton are proud of their heritage and history and association with Durham. To have the Durham Flag designed by 2 of our young people is such an honour to them and the Community of Chilton”
[In photo L-R Mr L. Hanratty, Mayor, Councillor M. Young, Finley Patrick Young, Mr J Moffatt]
COUNTY DURHAM DAY
The Mayor, Councillor Michael Young will raise the County Durham Flag on Wednesday 20th March 2019 outside the Council offices at 11am. Everyone welcome to attend.
ALLOTMENT RENTS
Rent notices for 2019 – 2020 (include water charge for 2018/2019) have been posted and are due for payment from 1st April. Please pay between 1st – 10th April (Monday – Friday between 9am – 3pm). Payment can be made by cash or cheque (payable to Chilton Town Council).
Included with the notice is the tenancy agreement which needs to be returned. In addition information relating to the possible formation of an Allotment Association is included. Please read, members would be grateful if you would return the slip indicating your preference.
Other points to note is that allotment inspections will be carried out w/c 20th May weather permitting. Allotment meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Council offices commencing at 10.30am, tenants are welcome to attend.
Allotment tenants will be kept updated on any new developments. For further information contact the Town Council.