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PONTELAND • MILBOURNE • MEDBURN • PRESTWICK • KIRKLEY ISSUE 184 | JAN 21
FREE monthly community magazine for Ponteland and district
Action taken against Hallowe’en
and Bonfire Night offenders Happy New Year
(and good riddance
Hit and run driver dents
pensioner’s pride and joy
Discount scheme to help
people buy their own home to 2020)
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Canadian sport with a difference
added to high school curriculum
A distinctive Canadian sport and Ponteland completing their National deliver innovative activities during these
Citizenship Service Award, arranged by challenging times, for the benefit of our
is being added to Ponteland the Youth Service, by organising a Family young people’s wellbeing.
High School’s PE curriculum, Fun Day in Ponteland.
“Usually we deliver the projects but
thanks to a grant from the The event was part of a national this time, as we can’t due to Covid
Community Partnership. programme providing a community restrictions but schools and some youth
Kin-Ball, which was introduced in Quebec project based on “making a difference organisations can, we are being more
in 1986 by PE teacher Mario Demers, in the community” helping to build creative to support our community.”
differs from other team games because confidence and self-belief and giving
Paul Dunn, Head of PE at Ponteland
it has three teams taking part in a match young people the chance to embark on
High School, added: “This will allow
and the ball is much larger with a challenges and building skills for work
us to develop our provision of moving
1.2m diameter. and life. The young people wanted to
Ponteland High School PE and school
raise money to be spent on improving
The International Kin-Ball Federation has sport away from a culture of traditional
activities for young people who live or are
been spreading across Europe and Asia sports and introduce an alternative and
educated in Ponteland.
ever since, and the sport’s popularity in broader provision for activities.
the Czech Republic has elevated it to The Kin-Ball donation is one of a
“This is in line with our vision and core
becoming their national sport. number of PCP Youth Projects running
purpose for PE to ensure we teach and
into spring 2021, working alongside
The High School is able to include provide all students with a range of
local schools and youth organisations
this additional team game, seen as activities and opportunities to develop
to fund creative youth activities aimed
an interesting alternative activity for them as people and ensure they live a
at improving young people’s wellbeing
students who do not engage in traditional healthy active lifestyle.”
during the Covid-19 pandemic.
sports, in its curriculum following The next round of funding, made
funding for the Kin-Ball from Ponteland PCP Chairman Alma Dunigan said: “We
possible through the generosity of local
Community Partnership. need to help young people through
donations, will be at the end of January
this difficult time. The partnership has
Monies were raised by a group of 16 when the Community Partnership will
prioritised its efforts to encourage local
young people from Ashington, Prudhoe look at the remainder of the applications
schools and youth organisations who can
for consideration.
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Discount scheme to help people buy their own home
A discount scheme double bedrooms, one with Ashberry Homes is building three-bedroom houses for
en-suite shower room. 184 new two, three and affordable rent alongside the
has been launched four-bedroom homes at homes for private sale.
at a new housing To be eligible for the scheme,
Church View. The first homes
buyers must not be able to “These homes are part of an
development just a were released for sale at the
afford the property at its open development in October. attractive new development on
few minutes’ drive market value price. They the edge of open countryside,
from Ponteland to must also either have been Oliver Wray, Sales Manager yet there’s a range of local
help househunters living in Newcastle upon Tyne for Ashberry Homes Durham, facilities conveniently close
on a permanent basis for said: “There is a select at hand and it’s just five miles
who otherwise number of homes available at
at least 12 months, or have from the centre of Newcastle.”
couldn’t afford to buy permanent employment in the a discounted rate at Church
their own home. North East region. View, to help those who might For more information on
otherwise be unable to afford the discount market value
Eight discount market value Alternatively they must their own home to step on scheme, visit ashberryhomes.
homes are being built at demonstrate an essential the property ladder. We are co.uk or call the sales team on
Ashberry Homes’ Church need that they live close also constructing 22 two and 07976 205211.
View, off Stamfordham to another person who
Road in Westerhope. has lived permanently in
They will be offered to Newcastle upon Tyne for at
qualifying buyers for up to least 10 years, due to caring
70 per cent of their value responsibilities or age.
as part of the affordable Buyers must also demonstrate
housing provision at the that they are able to proceed
development agreed with with the purchase within a
Newcastle City Council. reasonable amount of time,
The properties available including having a mortgage
through the scheme are offer. If the discounted plots
two-bedroom Oxalis semi- are sold in the future, their
detached houses, which price is restricted to up to
include a living/dining room, 70 per cent of their open A computer-generated image of The Oxalis house-type at Ashberry Homes’
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Family’s anger as pensioner’s car
damaged by hit and run driver
The family of an away from the car an hour. the person responsible to studying CCTV, but no
come forward: “So annoying; images of the collision have
elderly widow whose “Mum has had the car for
I have also had to foot the been found. The car has
beloved car was many years – it has hardly
bill for such an incident, it’s
done any mileage and is been booked in for repair at
damaged in a hit and immaculate. It really is her
sickening. Hope whoever
a local garage.
run style collision it is does eventually do the
pride and joy. But because right thing.” If anyone has dash cam
have slammed the of its age, if she made an
The incident has been footage or saw what
driver responsible, insurance claim it would just
happened16:33
they can
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saying they must is estimated to be around businesses have been Fiona on 07523 216722.
have known what £300 to £400.
happened. “She is absolutely furious that Social Distancing doesn’t mean
Norma Hall, 76, was making
a rare trip out during the
someone would do that and
not even leave a note. I would
your family should sound distant
current lockdown restrictions imagine there will be damage
to visit the dentist and and red paint on the front
opticians in Darras Hall when driver’s side of their car.”
the incident happened.
Fiona’s anger and disbelief
The mother-of-two and was echoed by local people
grandmother-of-two returned commenting on the Darras
to her Peugeot 106 to find the Hearing family and friends is more important
Hall Facebook group, where than ever. The latest hearing aid technology
front nearside wing had been she had posted an appeal for is designed to make hearing your loved ones
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It had been parked outside see that. Some people can’t
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your appointment. Appointment times are staggered. Additional
Another added: “That ‘Sanitising time’ is allocated after each face to face appointment.
Norma, of Darras Hall, said: “I is dreadful, somebody
am extremely annoyed – no
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Action taken against Hallowe’en
and Bonfire Night offenders
PC Tom Ward, Ponteland Neighbourhood Police Officer
In last month’s column we covered a
number of incidents that had occurred over
Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night.
These resulted in damage across our community among other
issues and disorder. Through the cooperation with members of
the public and other police enquiries positive action has since
been taken against those responsible.
We would again like to thank those who got in touch with us,
and to stress that this was a vital contribution to our enquiries.
Darker nights – road awareness
As the darker nights come in we would like to encourage our
readers to ensure they remain aware of changing road and
weather conditions. This applies to all drivers, cyclists and
joggers who use our roads during the winter months. I would
like to encourage readers to conduct the appropriate checks
on their vehicles prior to use, and to be aware of the impact
the environment can have whilst using our roads. Due to the
current COVID-19 restrictions we have seen an increase in
those exercising across Ponteland outdoors; whether this be
running or cycling. I would encourage those who do to be
mindful of low light levels and to use the appropriate
high visibility clothing/equipment to ensure the safety of
yourself and others.
Speeding vehicles – you said, we listened
I and other members of our team have recently received
training in the use of speed detection devices that will allow
us to take appropriate action against those who endanger
sabatinis.co.uk themselves, our community and other road users. Over the
0191 2614415 coming weeks we will be proactively using our training to take
action against offenders and to further educate our community
on the risks associated with improper driving.
Parking - a careful reminder
Our team would like to encourage those who are going about
the school run or commuting at busy times to be considerate
around the placement of vehicles in and around schools. This
fratelliponteland.co.uk is in the interests of ensuring that our vital highways and roads
01661 872195 do not become obstructed, and that local residents are able
to receive key services. This also will ensure that pedestrians
are able to view all necessary areas of the road, and therefore
navigate them more safely on foot.
How to get in touch
Readers can get in touch through 101 or web submission by
visiting northumbria.police.uk. If your call is of an emergency
nature this should always be done through 999. You may also
speak with our team by emailing northernprudhoenptmailbox@
signornewcastle.co.uk northumbria.pnn.police.uk. You can also provide information
0191 2614415 anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via the
Crimestoppers website.
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New Deputy Chief Fire Officer appointed
Northumberland has a new and have already started to develop
some thinking in collaboration with the
deputy chief fire officer. Service Leadership Team.
Graeme Binning, from Stirling, joins
“I’m also looking forward to being part
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service
of Northumberland County Council and
from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
working with our partners to support the
where he was Area Manager/Local
delivery of an excellent service to our
Senior Officer for East Renfrewshire,
communities and residents.”
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
Chief Fire Officer Paul Hedley added:
In this role he was responsible for
“Graeme will be a tremendous addition
the delivery of the Fire and Rescue
as we continue to push forward on
Service across three local authority
our improvement plans and bring real
areas covering a population of 350,000
innovation to the services we deliver for
incorporating seven wholetime stations
our communities and partnerships.
and four retained duty system stations.
“In the short time he has been with us
Graeme said: “I am delighted to be
he has already impressed everyone
joining Northumberland Fire and Rescue
with his passion and commitment to
Service and I'm looking forward to getting
Northumberland. I’m really excited about
to know my new service and everyone
how he will work with all of our staff and
working within it.
colleagues at Northumberland County
“Having been with NFRS for only one Council to shape and influence the future
week, I have had a really warm welcome of NFRS.”
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Vanloads of Christmas hampers donated
to needy families by generous students
After providing a tonne of help for needy families with 70 crates of supplies for Newcastle West
End Foodbank in November, Ponteland High School students have now donated more than a
vanload of Christmas hampers.
Pupils from each tutor group Headteacher Kieran McGrane
in the school were tasked with said: “The kindness,
providing food and presents generosity and thoughtfulness
for an individually decorated of our students and staff will
hamper with a festive theme. make a substantial difference
But staff say they have to a large number of people,
been “blown away” by their at what can be a difficult time
generosity and creativity. of year.
On December 11th the “This year the hampers have
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They were distributed to local
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Your letters
Anger at vandalism at a new play area and a
call for a wide berth from panting runners in this
month’s letters…
New play area vandalised within a
fortnight of opening
In the company of my young granddaughter, we
visited the new play park located near Henry’s Hut
at the new school/leisure site.
We discovered that one of the see-saw seats in the park had been
gouged out by some mindless individual (see photo opposite).
I do wonder whether the person responsible has considered his/
her actions in this act of wanton vandalism?
A new facility to compliment the new school/leisure building and
vandalised within two weeks of opening.
Would it be too much to ask that we could enjoy the new facilities
without somebody destroying them?
Can panting runners give less mobile
Alan Mee
pavement users a wide berth?
North Road, Ponteland. I’ve never had the need to write in before, but I feel
quite strongly about this matter.
As the winter is closing in and Covid seems to be spreading at
an alarming rate it’s really important that we all feel able to use
the public pathways without fear, especially the old and infirm.
This is an appeal to all the people who run in and around
the estate. It’s fabulous to see you all active and trying to stay
fit and healthy. However, could you please all try to be a little
bit more considerate to other pavement users during these
No fuss, plain
Covid times?
The number of times I have had to cross the road or throw
English wills,
myself into a bush to try and avoid a panting runner this past
week is unbelievable.
Not everyone is mobile enough to be able to cross the road
written by
and I think we all have a duty to try and keep each other safe.
Simply crossing the road or taking a wider berth around
walkers (especially if you are not wearing a mask) means we
experts can all use the paths safely and without fear.
Chantel Noel
Darras Road, Darras Hall
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10 pontnews&views email: pontnews@cian-pr.co.ukWhat’s on... Ponteland U3A
Due to the current situation we cannot meet
at St Mary’s Parish Centre until it is safe to
do so. However, thanks to Zoom we are
Virtual talks by Ponteland Senior able to give our monthly talks on the first
Northumberland Archive Gentleman’s Club Wednesday of each month at 2pm. These
Northumberland Archives are being brought As the lockdown drags on with no prospect talks are available for members and non-
to life in a series of free online talks hosted of us being able to resume meetings in the members alike. Apologies to those members
by staff from the archives and library teams. Memorial Hall, we have decided to hold who do not have internet access but we can
The virtual sessions, funded by a £48,000 online Zoom meetings at our usual meeting only hope that the situation changes before
times – the second Monday of every month too long. The contact number for information
grant from the Government’s Culture
at 2.30pm. These will take the form of a on Ponteland u3a is (01661) 824953. In the
Recovery Fund, continue with a talk on
short talk followed by an opportunity to meantime keep safe and well.
Thursday January 7th by Berwick Archivist
ask questions and to chat. As with our
Linda Bankier entitled ‘Evidence of Women normal meetings, we will welcome senior
and their Lives in the Berwick Archives’. gentlemen as guests. Enquiries to Ponteland Rotary
Archivist Sarah Littlefear will then talk pontelandsgc@gmail.com. Rotarians in Ponteland are holding their
about ‘The Butler Family of Ewart Park’ on
meetings online using Zoom every two weeks
Thursday January 21st. To book a place on
the talks visit eventbrite.co.uk and search for
Ponteland Village WI on a Tuesday morning. Visit rotary-ribi.org/
With Covid set to dominate our lives for some clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=155
Northumberland Archives.
time to come, Ponteland Village WI is busy
making plans for lots of virtual meetings.
Three ladies of A Zoom craft evening in December was Ponteland Community
Northumberland - Mrs
very popular and a series of Zoom coffee Partnership
mornings have been held and more are The partnership continues to work for the
Montagu, Emily Wilding planned for 2021 plus evenings with speakers benefit of the community, but because
Davison and Nancy Spain and teach-ins. The book club has been
of Covid-19 distancing restrictions, it is
meeting monthly on Zoom plus the Cycling
A talk on Zoom by Freda Thompson at holding virtual meetings via Zoom. All
for Softies and Walking Group have met
6.30pm on Thursday January 21st. Members when restrictions have allowed. A monthly residents are invited to view its activities
and guests welcome. If you would like to join newsletter has helped members to stay in on its website, where many facets of
the presentation on Thursday 21st January touch and share experiences. For updates, its work may be of interest Comments
please register your interest by emailing: email pontelandvillagewi@hotmail.com or and ideas are always welcomed. Visit
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www.ponteland-tc.gov.uk pontnews&views 11Views sought
on county
council's draft
budget plans
People living across Northumberland are being invited to have their say on the county council’s
draft budget proposals for the next financial year.
A cornerstone of the plans Council Leader Glen Covid has brought to many “We always knew the
will be a focus on economic Sanderson (pictured) said: people and how saving a financial context was going to
recovery after a challenging “The global Covid pandemic few pounds can make a be challenging this year - as
financial year, with significant has presented profound real difference. well as into the future - and
budget pressures due to challenges for us all this this is where we’d like you to
year – not least the way we “Like many other councils
increased demand in adult have your say.
communicate with residents our proposed Council Tax
and children's social care,
special educational needs and that’s why we’re doing increase will be 1.99%, “We’ve always prided
and disability services, things a little differently. we're splitting the Adult ourselves as being a council
as well as the impact of Social Care Precept over two that listens to its residents so
“Councils, including ours, years – with an increase of
Covid-19. that's why we’ll be opening
have been on the front line 1.75% 2021, and then 1.25% up a discussion on our
Savings of £8.3m have of responding to Covid, the following year.
adapting quickly to keep budget proposals.
been identified to balance
the budget for 2021-22 vital services operating, “So while facing extra “It will be a genuine
but over the coming supporting our schools demand for services we're consultation on the
years there will also be a to stay open throughout, looking to keep the rise to a challenges we face, and an
significant push on helping and protecting the most minimum and continuing our opportunity for people to let
Northumberland to recover vulnerable people in our ambitious capital investment us know how they’d prioritise
and grow economically, with communities. to regenerate the county and the services we deliver.
an emphasis on delivering a Nick Oliver, Cabinet Member bring jobs.”
green and sustainable future “We’ll be gathering all
for Corporate Resources Coun Sanderson continued:
for the county. added: “It’s with this in this information together
“Whilst this year has been which will help us make
mind we welcomed the tough, we have continued to
From Thursday some key decisions.”
Comprehensive Spending develop plans for economic
December 10th until
Review last month where recovery and progressed The Council’s budget
January 21st people
local authorities were given consultation runs for six
can go to haveyoursay. delivery of investment in
more flexibility around setting weeks until January 21st
northumberland.gov.uk and the county’s infrastructure –
Council Tax.
give their views on a wide from new schools to leisure and will go before Full
range of issues. "We know the hardship that centres and improving roads. Council in February.
Ponteland student gets ATP call-up
Boost
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Ponteland High School’s Marcus Jeffery got a
confidence
call-up to support the ATP Tennis Finals at the
O2 Arena in London.
For the Year 12 student, an excellent competitive tennis player
himself, was chosen as a ball boy at this event for the second
year running. Liz Burrin
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the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. In 2021 it will move to
Turin, Italy.
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www.ponteland-tc.gov.uk pontnews&views 13Be a reading hero Get those knitting
this winter with needles and
Northumberland Libraries crochet hooks out
Young bookworms
are being invited to Following the popularity of the giant
join a national winter poppies displayed in the village to
reading challenge mark Remembrance Week, Ponteland
with Northumberland Town Council is making plans to
Libraries. create three more for other areas for
2021 and is asking people to start
The Winter Mini Reading
Challenge aims to help children
knitting or crocheting poppies again.
discover the pleasure of reading More than 2,000 poppies will be needed so the
over the Christmas holidays. Council is asking people to start now.
They can sign up online at Coun Karen Overbury, who helps to organise
wintermini.org.uk and set Remembrance events in the village, said: “Due
themselves a reading challenge to concerns over the Covid pandemic and
- the recommended number is Government restrictions, many people are staying
three books - and post a review in their homes a lot more than usual. Also, the dark
Northumberland Libraries will also
of the books they read on the days and winter weather are keeping us all inside a
be sharing lots of fun activities
challenge website. lot more.
and book recommendations on
This year The Reading Agency their Facebook page. “So this is a good time to get out those knitting
has teamed up with children’s needles and crochet hooks to make poppies for the
Children and families can use the
publisher “Knights Of” to bring people of Ponteland to enjoy.
Select and Collect service, which
you the Everyone Is A Hero is available at most libraries, to “Many people felt the giant poppies were an
reading challenge, where they will select their favourite books or they impressive and fitting tribute to the fallen of the
meet characters from Knights and can access them online via the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts, and
Bikes, High-Rise Mystery, and the digital library. we would like to make more for other areas of
Run series. the village. Having seen the splendid displays,
Children can also collect a
The challenge runs from we are sure that even more people will want to
Christmas Activity Bag from their
get involved.”
December 1 to January 15. local library which will contain
There will be a host of fun lucky dip Christmas books, a The Town Council has patterns on its website and
activities, videos and reading craft activity booklet and other supplies of wool which are available for collection
recommendations, plus an surprises subject to availability. by appointment or which can be posted out. For
exciting competition on the Please call your library ahead or more information, visit ponteland-tc.gov.uk or tel
challenge website. book online via Select & Collect. (01661) 825092 Mon to Thurs 9.30am-1pm.
Happy New Year!
For those of you who may
not have been able to get
out to see the fantastic
seasonal lights in the
village during Christmas
we have a stunning cover
shot for the January issue
courtesy of Colin Morgan
Photography/Ponteland
Print & Publishing. We
hope you enjoy it.
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