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Overwhelming support to retain 59 councillors

and equally represented wherever they live.” Councillors then voted on the report 46 in favour with 1 against, that being Councillor Wayne Davies, an Independent for the Loftus Ward. Councillor Davies told Coastal View: “I couldn’t support the status quo keeping Councillors numbers at 59, especially with cuts to local services and the council workforce on the ground, effectively members of the public see less happening in their areas yet are paying higher council taxes every year.” He added: “Why should Councillors protect themselves from effective cuts, it will look from a public perspective that Councillors are looking after themselves and that we are above the cuts, which is simply unacceptable; if you ask anyone on the street if they want to see less councillors and that money invested in services like the grass being cut more regularly, I’m certain I know what the answer would be.” Councillor’s Davies and Findley have long supported reducing councillor numbers and

ouncillors vote overwhelmingly in support of retaining 59 councillors at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, following a report to be submitted to the Boundary Commission at a recent full council meeting. The Government are currently undergoing a Boundary review on MP’s constituencies, a move that could see the number of MP’s reduce by up to 50 by the next General Election, including new boundaries on Teesside that will see the total number of MP’s reduce by one. Similarly, Local Government undergo reviews, although this only happens every so often and takes into consideration things such as population, Councillor workload and place identity. During the consultation period, which began in January this year, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council sought views from Councillors about their roles; from the amount of meetings they attended, to how much ward work they undertake and their time spent sending emails and other general communicational activities. Out of the total current number of Councillors, only half responded with feedback. This was then fed into the Council’s report that was debated by Councillors at the latest full council meeting on 3rd August. The recommendation by Christopher Massey, Cabinet member for Resources, was to vote in favour of retaining councillor numbers at 59. During the debate, members from all parties spoke of the ‘important work Councillors do’

in the local area and the ‘workload’ they have, especially since the Government’s austerity programme and cuts to local services. Councillor Christopher Massey, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “I, and the overwhelming majority of councillors, firmly believe that for Redcar and Cleveland Council to operate most effectively, it requires strong, democratic representation from its communities. Our Borough is a diverse mix of rural and urban, with both densely and sparsely populated wards spanning a variety of sizes. In the age of austerity, with the introduction of welfare reform and the imposition of the Bedroom Tax, councillors have seen an increase in their workloads, not a decrease. Whilst we have seen drastic cuts to our Council’s budget and to the Council’s staffing structure, the work of councillors, and indeed the support our constituents require, has not changed. “Councillors passionately represent their local communities. They deal with casework from residents, hold surgeries and neighbourhood meetings to hear residents’ views, and attend formal council meetings to represent their towns and villages. There is more need than ever before for elected members to be actively engaged within their communities, to help empower residents and provide them with support. The Council’s ongoing aim is to ensure that services to the public are protected as much as possible and that our residents across the Borough are fairly

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have both made personal representations to the boundary commission on reducing numbers of councillors. Councillor Davies said: “Ultimately, the Boundary Commission will make the final decision and we should respect the outcome of their report”. Councillor Findley, who was unable to attend the vote due to ill health said: “Where councils have to make savings and 59 councillors all receive allowances from £9550 a year, with some councillors receiving additional special responsibility allowances, every department in the council including elected members should be taking its fair share of the savings, especially as staffing numbers reduce but workloads remain the same, how can it be one rule for staff and a completely different case for elected members?” The Boundary Commission will review the report submitted from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and publish their draft proposals in early 2018. Any new changes will only take effect from the next local elections, which are due in May 2019.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82

s another month goes by, the weather is slowly changing and the nights are definitely drawing in, it feels like autumn is almost upon us and some days it's hard to believe it's only the middle of August. Despite all this there is still a lot going on in our areas and with the Bank Holiday many, many things to keep us all happy, so long as the weather stays fine, that is! Inside this issue you will find eight pages of events happening in and around the area over the next couple of weeks. Try to support them if at all possible as our community champions work tirelessly to make the area better for us all. Talking of community champions, this is your last chance to vote for yours, by completing the form below or sending your nomination to us by email. Our Coastal View Community Awards night is just a matter of weeks away and it's not only our choice who gets recognised for the work they do in their communities but it's your choice too. So by nominating your community champion you can have your say as well as recognising someone who does great work, asking for nothing in return. Our unsung heroes, that's what the night is all about and you will also get the chance to come along and join us on

what is always a memorable evening. Get nominating now! It's been a sporting time for us recently, with the football season starting again, our season tickets renewed for our regular trips to Leeds with the Teesside Whites. Going to all home games wouldn't have been possible for us, had we not discovered the Teesside Whites group who travel by coach to all home games as well as some away games too. We know there are many Leeds Utd supporters in this area so if you are one of them and would like to be able to get to matches without the worry of driving and parking then why not join us and travel with the Teesside Whites. See full details on page 61. Still on the sporting theme, we were delighted when our rugby league team, Castleford Tigers, recently won the League Leaders' Shield, (finishing top of the pile) for the first time in the 91 years Club's history. So now it's onwards and upwards to hopefully playing in the Grand Final at Old Trafford later this year. The 20th Saltburn Folk Festival recently took place and as always was a brilliant weekend. We were lucky enough to spend some time there and enjoyed every act we saw. It was very strange without Vin Garbutt, who sadly passed away earlier

this year and who the organiser, John Taylor said was like a brother to him and who he had built the weekend long festival around. Vin may not have been there but his memory will always live on at Saltburn. See our centre page spread for photos and quotes from this amazing event. Before we sign off for this month we would like to again mention an issue which crops up from time to time and that is what we include in the paper which sometimes when you read it is out of date. The reason for this is we have a small but dedicated, loyal and conscientious team of distributors who work very hard to get your paper to you, sometimes delivering thousands of papers in all weathers like the last month which seems to have done nothing but rain. We deliver over 26,000 copies over a period of about three weeks (which our advertisers and regular readers are well aware of) so please bear with us and never forget the newspaper is FREE before you start complaining.

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Legacies of Jackie Taylor MBE live on in East Cleveland

By Mike Morrissey

t is thanks to Miss Jackie Taylor MBE, a Saltburn stalwart who has died aged about 80, that several East Cleveland towns have started their own "bloom" groups. This was stated in the monthly newsletter of Councillor Stuart Smith, of Saltburn. He recalled that she created the first "bloom" committee in the area in the 1990s - the first of several. Another tribute to her 25 years of work for Saltburn came from an East Cleveland band playing at Saltburn's Glenside bandstand, which owes its existence to her work. North Skelton Brass Band's conductor on Sunday 9th August told the 70-strong audience the hymn "Nearer My God to Thee" would be dedicated to Jackie's memory. Audience members recalled her chivvying in the mid-1990s to raise around £100,000 to build the iron-gated bandstand. One memorable story was her writing to the German ambassador in London to ask for a donation as a German bomber had offloaded a bomb on the bandstand - then in the Valley gardens - one night when returning from raiding Teesside industry. He wrote back to say he could not help officially or he would be inundated with similar claims from all around the country. But his staff had had an office whip-round. He enclosed a donation for an unspecified amount. Lorna Jackson, organiser of Saltburn's food festival, recalled Jackie's useful, if not unique, advice: "You can't please all the people all the time." Stuart Smith, independent councillor, wrote a list of her achievements in his monthly newsletter and commented that he had worked with her for over 20 years. "If it hadn't been for this lady, who had the drive, leadership and aspiration for Saltburn, it would not be the place

it is today, a beautiful, economically-thriving town." Her achievements included the Marine Parade picnic area, refurbishment of the war memorial, Christmas lights and creating the first "bloom" group in the borough.. "Jackie, when in good health, could be seen sat out every Saturday under the Station portico raising the profile of the 500 Club and capturing those who were caught off guard and recruiting them as one of her community volunteers. "Jackie has contributed greatly in putting Saltburn on the map and raising its profile nationally." Dave Robson of The Gazette, said she was a retired nursing officer who came to Saltburn from Suffolk in 1988 and instantly took the place to her heart. "She felt something should be done to galvanise a community spirit." She went out into the town centre with a handbell shouting, "Please give 10 minutes for Saltburn." My own memories included seeing her running a clothing stand under the station portico for the "less fortunates" in the town and calling to a youth across the station square: "Please pick up your litter." He did so, partly thanks to her charm and politeness. She looked after her mother for many years in Cleveland Street before she died a few years ago. Both her brother John, who runs the Sunday flea market in the station square for the lights and "Bloom" flower tubs, and family were great supportrers. Cllr Philip Thomson first encountered this "volunteer fund-raising legend" when chairing an open meeting of Project Saltburn, the offices of which were situated above the Vic in Cleveland Street. "A goodly audience listened to the aspirations of this newly-founded organisation until at question time a small voice suggested starting a 200 Club to raise funds for the town. It was agreed that this was a very good idea and it was further suggested that the suggester should take it on. After some hesitation, 'Oh, alright, I'll give it a go' was heard from Jackie. What a `go' it turned out to be. Jackie died peacefully in Clayton House care home, Victoria Terrace, where she lived for her last few months. Emmanuel church clerical and lay members visited her regularly for prayer. The well-attended funeral service was held at 2pm at Emmanuel Church on Wednesday16th August.

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Saltburn Cliff Tramway retains Visit England seal of approval

heerful, smartly dressed staff, excellently maintained carriages and high standards of cleanliness were just some of the reasons why Saltburn’s Cliff Tramway has retained its Visit England “Quality Assured Visitor Attraction” status. The national tourism agency recently visited the popular attraction, which has this year alone been used by more than 60,000 people, and delivered a glowing report. Councillor Dale Quigley, cabinet member for culture, tourism and communications, said: “This is great news for Saltburn. We know how much people love the tramway so it’s brilliant to see that reflected by such an important national organisation.

“I’d like to congratulate the committed staff and say a big ‘thank you’ to the thousands of visitors who use the lift every year. We couldn’t have achieved this wonderful accolade without you.” The Saltburn Cliff Tramway is open daily from 10.30am – 8pm (until Thursday 31 August). From Friday 1 September the tramway closes earlier at 6.30pm before closing for the winter shutdown on Sunday 29 October. A single one-way fare is just £1 for adults, free for under-four year olds, and 50p for four – 16 year olds. A family ticket (two adults/three children or one adult/four children) is just £2.50. For more information: www.redcar-cleveland. gov.uk/clifftramway

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Is Coast & Country forgetting about East Cleveland? By Councillor Steve Kay

such as new-build development will be increased, making us better wo developments regarding equipped to address the region’s Coast & Country Housing urgent need for more affordable Limited have caused me concern housing.” recently: our largest social Bigger may very well be better housing provider is planning for those at the top but I doubt the a 43% expansion, whilst, at proposed amalgamation will bring the same time, it is closing the any benefits to my constituents in doors of its Guisborough office Lingdale, who already feel Coast & to customers. Country is too remote. Also, with Coast & Country is talking to a one Chief Executive ‘retiring’ and the smaller housing provider, Yorkshire other ‘interim’, wouldn’t it be better Coast, based in Scarborough, about to get settled leadership at the top, creating a massive new housing before proceeding. organisation with 15,000 homes. On the subject of remoteness, Coast Retiring Coast & Country & Country has recently announced Chief Executive, Iain Sim, who that: “We are modernising our has headed his company for 15 current service offer in line with our years, said: “Discussions are due new Customer Service Strategy and to take place between the two streamlining our communication organisations. It is too soon to methods.” This sounds great, but give any further details at this very what it means in practice, is that early stage but our tenants will not from Monday 3rd September, the be affected on a day to day basis East Cleveland Housing Office in and a stronger organisation will ●● Lockwood Chair Mike Jefferson and Guisborough will be closed to the RCBC councillor Steve Kay examine the bring further opportunities.” public. Interim Chief Executive of broken Coast & Country fence in Lingdale In effect, if an East Cleveland tenant Yorkshire Coast Homes, Owen wants face-to-face contact with their Ingram, said: “We believe that stronger organisation the potential for housing provider, they will have to by working together to create a larger, directing resources to essential areas travel to Grangetown or Dormanstown.

Neither is a convenient journey, to say the least. And why should customers in East Cleveland receive an inferior service to those in the urban areas? It seems that Coast & Country is over-absorbed with expansion and costcutting when it should be concentrating on its tenants and the environmental assets on its estates. As long ago as 25th May, Chair of Lockwood Parish Council, Mike Jefferson, and I met with two Coast & Country officials at the Village Hall in Meadow Dale Court, Lingdale, to discuss future relations between the housing provider and the local community, together with Redcar & Cleveland and Lockwood councils. As we had two Coast & Country representatives on site, we persuaded them to do a short walkabout round Meadow Dale Court, where Mike had identified some problems. One tree needed re-staking (it is now dead), another dead specimen required removing and, worst of all, a long section of fence in a prominent position, fronting the High Street, was in danger of falling on to the pavement. The Coast & Country officials made a note of Mike’s complaints and promised

to deal with the problems. On date of writing, 10th August, NONE of the matters has been attended to. It is said that actions speak louder than words. Inaction speaks for itself! A spokesman said: “We value the relationships we have with community representatives in East Cleveland and continue to work alongside partners to improve the quality of our neighbourhoods. The issues brought to our attention were logged on our systems the same day and were assessed and prioritised within our maintenance schedules. The only outstanding work is the fence, which will be renewed in September. “Following a review of the use of our neighbourhood East Cleveland District Housing Office and the reduction in footfall the decision has been taken to close this service and modernise the way in which we deliver services at Coast & Country. “Customers are encouraged to use our efficient online tenant service ‘Me & My Home’ to contact teams, access various services and make payments. Alongside this, our teams will be even more visible and able to offer advice in the communities they work in.”

MP pledges action to improve emergency ambulance care in East Cleveland as figures expose rural response time challenge

iddlesbrough South & East Cleveland MP Simon Clarke has pledged to work with North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to improve emergency care in East Cleveland after new figures he obtained revealed response times to life threatening emergencies are significantly below target there. Department of Health targets require that the ambulance service reaches 75% of Red One (life threatening) calls within eight minutes. Data requested by Simon from NEAS reveals that for the period September 2016-July 2017, only a third of Red One calls were responded to within eight minutes in TS13 (Skinningrove, Loftus and Liverton Mines) and TS14 (Guisborough). By contrast, almost nine in ten Red One calls from TS4 (Ladgate ward) were responded to within eight minutes. In response, Simon has held talks with Yvonne Ormston, the Chief Executive of NEAS and Douglas McDougall, NEAS Head of Strategic Operations for the south of the region, to discuss how service provision can be improved in rural areas. Following those talks, Simon has agreed a number of steps: • To work with NEAS to explore the potential for “Community Paramedics” to be introduced in rural East Cleveland in the same way NEAS has in Northumberland; • To promote the recruitment of Community First Responders, volunteers who perform a critical role looking after patients as help is on its way; • To build on his work as a “Defibrillator Champion” with the Oliver King Foundation by contacting parish councils, schools and community organisations to encourage them to obtain lifesaving defibrillators and access training for people on how to use them; and • To contact local NHS chiefs to ensure patient handover at local hospitals is as seamless as possible, releasing ambulances back on duty quickly. • Simon has also looked into funding. NEAS receives the lowest funding per head of the ten ambulance trusts in England - £26.70 compared to £34.90 across the border in Yorkshire and the

highest figure of £36.60 for South East Coast. If NEAS were funded at the level of the East Midlands service, the next lowest funded trust, it would receive another £12 million a year. The level of funding NEAS receives is determined by local NHS commissioners and Simon has now written to them to ask whether greater resources can and should be made available. Simon said: “It’s crucial people living in East Cleveland receive the ambulance cover they deserve. It’s always going to be harder to meet response time targets in rural areas than in central Middlesbrough but we need to close the gap. “We’re lucky in our ambulance service - NEAS is rated Good by the independent Care Quality Commission and I know both management and medical professionals work incredibly hard to keep us all safe. This isn’t about a blame game but about an honest recognition of the challenge we face. “Funding may be part of the answer but this isn’t a guaranteed solution – the best funded ambulance trust, South East Coast, is rated Inadequate. We need to bring together all the elements of my plan and look at all the other options that we can pursue as a community to save lives. “In terms of how readers can play their part, I’d urge anyone interested in learning more about becoming a community first responder to visit the NEAS website for full details on how to apply. Likewise, if people want to obtain a defibrillator for their area then please

contact me at simon@simon-clarke.org.uk or write to my office.” Councillor David Walsh, Labour’s Cabinet Member for Adult Care at Redcar and Cleveland Council said: “Mr Clarke talks a good talk, but he has to recognise that - under his government the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has the lowest level of funding in the country. That ‘s not me - it comes

from the National Audit Office (NAO). "The official spending watchdog says services are being pushed because demand is rising but not being met with increased investment. "The North East Ambulance Service receives funding of £26.70 per person - the lowest figure in the country. Until recently, all ambulance trusts had a target of arriving at the scene of a 'red call', where a patient's condition is considered to be lifethreatening, within eight minutes in 75% of cases. But NEAS met the eight-minute target for only 68.1% of calls with the most serious cases and 68.6% for less serious cases. "Given that this area, due to poverty and the legacy of heavy industry, has some of the highest national levels of heart attacks, strokes and other life threatening conditions, .NEAS’s funding - which comes from the Government to NHS England - should be at the top of the national league instead of bottom. "Despite Simon Clarke's warm words, his ministers - faced with an austerity budget and facing up to what Brexit is going to cost us - are going to do nothing to change this situation.”.

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New Artist, Dawn Froom - Alias 'Pebbles' The Clock Gallery is excited to announce we are going back to the Stone Age

es you have walked on them, skimmed them on the waves, balanced them one on top of the other but our Dawn has gone one better and has brought them to life. She has turned them into goggley eyed Owls, Cowboys on horses, children with balloons, loving couples, cats, dogs & the odd skinny dipper to name a few. Not only that she has branched out to produce Log Owls, Rabbits & seasonal Reindeer & Snowmen of all sizes. Dawn said: "I have always been creative and did really well in art at school and continued to draw and do oil painting in my later life.

"My first taste of achievement was last year when I made some log reindeer and snowmen to sell at a Christmas craft fayre at The Stables Restaurant at Cross Butts in Whitby in Aid of Macmillan Nurses cancer support. They were so popular and I sold them all. "I continued to make them to raise some funds for Victoria's Wish which is the chosen charity of our friends' pub The Cleveland Bay in Redcar East. I have also made log rabbits and owls, bespoke wooden animal plaques and pebble art. I donate ÂŁ2 from every item sold to Victoria's Wish through The Cleveland Bay. "I am so thrilled and honoured to have

my craft work accepted into The Clock Gallery to display and sell." The Clock Gallery's Ged Hickey said: "Dawn is a good name for her as she is up at the crack of dawn creating these wonderful and charming works of art and all at very affordable prices. She is also open to offers for commissions should you wish. "If you're looking for that special individual artistic present you won't find a more diverse range than here at The Clock Gallery Redcar. North East Artists united selling you an affordable diverse range of art. If you haven't visited us yet then make us your next stop.

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A big banner for a big project Friends of Redcar Cemetery

By Dot Ahmed

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By Ken Horner

he unveiling of the huge banner down the front of Guisborough’s historic Town Hall marks the award of a £10,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery fund, which enables the Guisborough Town Hall Gateway project team to begin the huge task of bringing an old and dilapidated building back to life, and developing a prized asset to both the town and East Cleveland. The project team is made up of a cross section of residents from the town and the surrounding area, and includes a number of students from a local college, who represent the next generation and who will inherit a building which connects the past with the future prosperity of the area. With an estimated cost of just over £2million to refurbish and develop the building into a working asset to the area, the project team are considering ways of future fund raising events, as well as a further application to the Heritage Lottery Fund. Plans are also in place to develop training programmes for the project team to give them the skills to manage and progress these exciting plans. The basic concept for the completed building is that it will become an iconic part of this historic

market town, one which will attract and inform visitors to the area, providing information about the attractions of East Cleveland and The North York Moors. But it will also need to be self financing, and the project team are considering various options to achieve this which will include a community consultation event to hear what ideas members of the public may. " I am delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund has responded so positively to our application for support," explained Chairman Andy Murray. "They can see that we have a vision for the long term future of Guisborough Town Hall which will celebrate the heritage of our town and blend it with the creation of enterprise. This is a team success with all board members working together to deliver for Guisborough and East Cleveland." It is intended that the banner will stay in place until the project is completed, as a visual reminder of the size of the task ahead, and the determination of the Town to see the building live again.

he Friends of Redcar Cemetery are holding their last guided walk for the season on Thursday September 14th meeting under the arch in the old section of the cemetery at 6pm. No booking required, strong footwear advised. The walk gives an insight into the history of Redcar told through a few of the stories of the lives of residents buried there. This is the last chance to take this walk. We are seeking the relatives of one of the residents featured on the walk, Charles Edward Dooley who died in the Warrenby boiler disaster in 1895 to enable us to gain permission to re erect the cross on the headstone and carry out the re-lettering on the stone. If you know any of the relatives please ask them to get in touch 01642 478349 We have the money for this restoration through the sale of specialist books. On 26th of August 10-12 at Marske Leisure Centre, we are holding a coffee and cake event and a sale of goods, jewellery, books, toys, old

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Council leader uses first engagement as patron of Age UK Teesside to meet the ‘befrienders’

he leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Councillor Sue Jeffrey used her first public engagement as Age UK Teesside’s only official patron to find out about the charity’s Befriending Service. Cllr Jeffrey called on great-grandmother Linda Tyreman, 79, in Grangetown to discover more about the Redcar and Cleveland Befriending Service, which is backed by the council. She chatted to Mrs Tyreman, her ‘befriender volunteer’ June Siddaway and Chief Executive of Age UK Teesside Anne Sykes in Mrs Tyreman’s home. The council leader, who was recently appointed as Age UK Teesside’s first patron, was informed that Mrs Siddaway has been visiting Mrs Tyreman since March as one of 28 volunteers helping alleviate isolation among 41 pensioners across the Redcar and Cleveland area. However, she also learned that a total of 123 older people who can sometimes become isolated have been referred to the council-funded service and more dedicated volunteers are needed. Cllr Jeffrey said: “I’ve always greatly admired the work of Age UK Teesside and I was very proud to be asked to become its first patron. I have been deeply impressed by the vital work it does and I’m really proud the council supports the befriending service. “It was an absolute pleasure to meet Mrs Tyreman and hear about how much she values the service. It was also good to spend some time with June and hear about how she gives up her time in this way. It is people like June who give so much to our community and it’s great to hear about all they do. I am absolutely committed to supporting the work of volunteers across the Borough, it is brilliant to see the difference just a few hours a week can make to someone’s life. Anne Sykes, Chief Executive of Age UK

Teesside, explained that Redcar and Cleveland Befriending Service began in January, 2016 and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council had now agreed to fund the project for a further two years. She said: “We are delighted that Cllr Jeffrey has agreed to become our first official patron. I have heard Sue speak several times over the years and her commitment to volunteering is really clear. “There is a really, important need for this service. Our volunteers, like June, are really special people. You have to give real commitment. Not everyone can do it and it’s really important the volunteer gets something from it.” Linda Tyreman, who has four children and 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, explained her husband, Derek, who was a heating and ventilation engineer in the Royal Navy and then at British Steel, passed away in 2004. Mrs Tyreman, who has early onset dementia, has supportive, loving family nearby, including two children and their partners living on the same street who called round very regularly. However, her children and partners all work and have other commitments, including helping to look after children and grandchildren. Mrs Tyreman, who has lived in in the area all her life, said: “I have a lot a family but a day can be a long time. I love June coming round. Sometimes we go out for trips and it can really make my day.” Mrs Siddaway said: “I call round on another lady as well and I can honestly say I love it. I always stay longer because we have a good time. I would recommend volunteering to anyone who can really afford the time and commitment. It is so rewarding in so many ways.” Mrs Tyreman’s daughter-in-law, Dawn Tyreman, said: “We all work, so it is a relief to know June calls round in the day sometimes. Also, it’s a different kind of conversation she can have with June and Linda really looks forward to her coming round. She goes to bingo most nights and someone

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Redcar’s Wheelchair Pool Tournament at Cleveland Bay By Russell Clark

‘What a fantastic competition this was, we had 32 entrants and played single round knockout till we got to the final’

alcolm King one of our regular customers came to us with the unique idea of having a wheelchair pool competition; Malcolm who has been in a chair since an accident while in the forces wanted to let people with disabilities know that they can come to the pub and enjoy a social evening without being pushed into a corner and left to sit. It was also an opportunity to help a local charity Victoria’s Wish who help children with cancer and other life threatening illness. The competition itself ran over several weeks and all the participants enjoyed every minute. Each match itself showed some of the difficulties in manoeuvring a wheelchair so much so that some of the matches took up to 50 minutes to play. Hopefully this has helped enlighten abled body people so the next time they see someone with disabilities they will give them a little more time or room. Nobody wants to be mollycoddled or treated differently but there is always room for courtesy. I would like to thank Lynne and Steve from

the Coastal View for helping us promote the event, Regal gaming for suppling a trophy and two split pool cues for prizes and everyone who took part this year. To answer a question that repeatedly came up; yes we are doing it next year and hopefully bigger and better. The outcome of the competition was Malcolm himself had a great time; we raised £180 for Victoria’s Wish and also gave a new lease of life to Dave and Jackie. Dave has a disability that forces him to use a wheelchair and after seeing details about our competition in Coastal View he came down and signed up. Since then Dave and Jackie have become regular customers enjoying social evenings, bingo, food and of course a few games of pool. We would also like to thank Eddie Palmer who runs Saltburn pool league for welcoming Dave into the league. Dave will be the first person in the league who plays in a wheelchair and I personally think this is a milestone for people with disabilities. We are lucky at the Cleveland Bay; we have had opportunities to add ramped access and toilets for people with disabilities. Also we have level ground inside the pub which makes it easier for wheelchairs and people with walking difficulties. We are hoping that other venues will follow in our footsteps and join in improving business for the future and keeping the great British pub alive.

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It takes more than the weather to dampen spirits in Stanghow on judging day

ollowing a successful Open Gardens event on a lovely fine day in July when £696.50 was raised for charity, the village of Stanghow was again showing off what they do best; keep their village looking beautiful. Unfortunately on the day when the Britain in Bloom judges, Rae Beckwith and James Cordingley arrived for their summer judging, the weather was not so kind. In fact that's a massive understatement, the weather was decidedly shocking, but didn't seem to bother the representatives from the Royal Horticultural Society. The day started with a presentation from the secretary of Stanghow Community Centre and Stanghow Resident's Group, June Murray, who explained to the judges the various activities that are carried out in the village. June said: "We have been taking care of our village for many years now and we are proud of Stanghow. "However sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and as we get older we need to look at sustaining our energy as well as keeping Stanghow looking beautiful. "The whole village has benefitted from our team's work and almost everyone keeps their own front garden looking good too. Many people

cutting grass outside of the homes of their elderly neighbours. "As residents get older they benefit each season from the plants they put in their gardens many years ago." The judges were particularly impressed by the community spirit in the village and Rae told Coastal View: "I first visited Stanghow about seven or eight years ago as a mentor and I was keen to come back and see how things have moved on. "it's not been such a good weather day but it's the people who make it. These are village people who enjoy and take pride in their village. "it's been a wet wonderful day and it's been great to meet some lovely people." James added: "We can't say too much but what comes across is the whole community is working together to create a lovely village. Thank you Stanghow for a lovely morning. It's great to see so many elements of the village coming together." The winners of Britain in Bloom will be announced at a ceremony, attended by 500 people in Llandudno on October 27th.

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First couple say their “I dos” at the Beacon

Chapter One A First Birthday

●● Michal Noga and Katarzyna Oblinska

he first couple to be married at the Beacon, in Redcar, have said their “I dos” while enjoying the picturesque scenery of the coastline. Delivery driver, Michal Noga and housewife, Katarzyna Oblinska, who are originally from Poland, live in Grangetown with their two children Nathan, 3, and Amelia, 6. The young couple saw the Beacon’s wedding room advertised on Facebook, picked up the phone and set the date for the end of July. “We had a wonderful day,” Katarzyna, 23, said, “the view was amazing and you only get married once, so I think it was a beautiful place to do it. “The wedding room is in the sky lounge so we were facing out on to the seafront as we said our vows. Michal

wanted to get married near the beach, so it was perfect.” Decorated with a contemporary feel, the venue can accommodate up to 12 guests, a photographer and of course the happy couple. After the ceremony, the bride and groom had their pictures taken on the viewing platform at the top of the building with a backdrop of breathtaking views. “Our parents and a witness came over from Poland,” added Katarzyna, “it really was a lovely day.” Speaking of the night Michal popped the question, Katarzyna said: “I was making mashed potatoes, and he told me he had a question to ask me, I turned around and he was down on one knee,” she laughed, “It was romantic, but he

could have waited until after I had finished the tea!” Councillor Christopher Massey, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “We are delighted for Katarzyna and Michal, who are our first couple married at the Beacon. I wish them the best of luck for their future together. “The Beacon is a unique wedding venue, especially for anyone looking for an intimate ceremony by the beach, so please do get in touch with the council if you are interested.”For more information, please call 01642 444100 or email buscen@redcar-cleveland.gov. uk, or to check the venue out yourself visit Redcar Beacon, Esplanade, Redcar, TS10 3AA.

By Heather Gittins

nce upon a time, not too long ago (18th August 2016 to be precise) a new shop was quietly opened in Redcar, consisting of 60 boxes of books, five volunteers and not a lot else. These willing volunteers were given a task that sounded both simple and daunting; to create a charity bookstore on behalf of the Global Educational Trust (GET), a UK charity with the aim of improving literacy levels both in this country and around the world. Fast-forward to today - one year later - and the place is virtually unrecognisable. Back then the stock consisted of books saved from landfill, while the ‘shelves’ were made from banana boxes. Now it’s filled floor to ceiling with books donated by the public, stacked on a hodgepodge of shelves and bookcases, giving it a quirky and homely feel. If you were to go into the shop today, you’ll most likely find it abuzz with people donating, browsing, buying and borrowing books, with a team of friendly and knowledgeable volunteers on hand to help. Unlike other shops, we don’t charge for our books. Instead we operate under the charity’s ‘Free Books’ initiative, whereby all the books are available free of charge to anyone who wants to read; providing an opportunity for everyone to have access to books. We do however have a donations box (handmade by one of our talented volunteers) and welcome any donations you’d like to give. 100% of these donations go back to the charity so they can

continue their work to improve global literacy. It’s a win-win for everyone. None of this could have been achieved without the now 20 strong team of volunteers, whose hard work and dedication are paramount to the shop’s success. These volunteers work on every aspect of the shop: from sorting and tidying the books, to creating eye-catching window displays, updating social media pages and providing a friendly and helpful welcome. Our shop couldn’t function without them, and I’m sure you’ll agree their work is definitely paying off. To celebrate our one year anniversary, we hosted a tea-party on the day (Friday 18th August, 12-2pm), for all our customers and volunteers. The Mayor attended and cut our celebration cake and there were lots of homemade scones, snacks and drinks available too. The response we’ve had to our shop has been phenomenal. We’d like to thank the whole of the local community who have supported us from day one. For all the donations of books, shelving units, biscuits and tea-bags, as well as your generous monetary donations which help GET carry out their charitable work. A few were sceptical at first “A bookshop? Do people still read?” but we’ve proved them wrong: books are more popular than ever. So here’s to the next chapter! If you’d like more information, or even wish to volunteer your time, you can drop into the store MondaySaturday (108 High Street, Redcar), or find us on facebook and twitter @ getbooksredcar.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Redcar's new community area

By Neil Baldwin

new community area and green space from what used to be derelict land has given residents the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in time for summer. The new green space, on Red Lion Street in Redcar, features a number of flower beds and seating areas and is tucked away off the street so residents can sit and enjoy the new space in peace. Red Lion Park was transformed thanks to the efforts of community group Zetland Pride volunteers who took the land, which had been part of the Morrisons' site but left unused for ten years, and transformed it in 18 months. The scheme was funded through £10,000 from the council’s Public Realm Programme as well as the same amount from the Department for Communities and Local Government’s Pocket Park scheme, Zetland Pride gained funding from the Tees Valley Development Fund and the Community Development Fund for plants and paint. Cleveland

Land Services were employed to clear the land and build the basic infrastructure; volunteers Terri Prouse, Anne, Fletcher & Neil Baldwin painted and planted the park. As well as the seating area and beds growing a variety of fruit from gooseberries to plums and cherries, there is an allotment space at the back of the park. The allotment will be used by residents and other groups to grow their own plants for alley greening schemes being launched in the local area as part of the ‘Love It’ campaign. Cllr Neil Baldwin, the ward member for Coatham & Zetland Pride chairperson who lead the transformation, said: “The new park is the first real bit of new green space in Coatham Ward and it is a great opportunity for the area’s young people to get outside and play now the summer is finally arriving. “We’re hoping that Red Lion Park will also act as a good education opportunity to eat healthier, with residents having the potential to grow their own produce and make fresh meals.”

Children of Chernobyl enjoy a Redcar visit

hen the No.4 reactor at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded in April 1986, Belarus took the worst of the radioactive fallout and in the years since it has been young children who have been most prone to illness, with much of their diet containing radioactive elements. To help combat this, children from Belarus have been offered recuperative breaks in Western Europe - including Britain, with groups coming to Teesside. This has been organised by the charity “Chernobyl Children's Lifeline” However, for those offered a home in Redcar and Cleveland, a problem arose according to Redcar resident Michael Couhig who is an active member of the charity. He found that whilst the visiting children could get free admission to the valuable therapy of gyms and swimming baths in Stockton and Middlesbrough, it was not offered in his own borough. He therefore contacted one of his local Councillors, Neil O’Brien, and Neil, along with fellow Councillor Carl Quartermain, lobbied the council and the Everyone Active management team SLM who facilitate activities at the Redcar Leisure Centre. The good news was, in Michael's words: "Further to the information I provided regarding the work of this charity, I can inform you that on Saturday 8th July this year 18 children, aged between 8 and 11 years, arrived in the area for a four week stay financed by the Teesside link of the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline. “There is a common perception that only people alive at the time were affected by Chernobyl, but contamination is being passed on to the second and third generations every day, including these children. “The four week stay can eradicate up to 95% of the radiation in their bodies and improve their quality

of life. Local support from businesses and Councils has been invaluable. “I would like to pass on the charity’s sincere thanks for the generosity of Redcar & Cleveland Council in providing free access to the area’s swimming facilities, for the children and host families. Although the visit did not finish until Saturday 5th August, many of the children have already visited the swimming pool at Redcar and they have enjoyed a wonderful time. “I would like to thank Neil and Carl, Scott Lloyd and Peter Smith for assisting in gaining the passes, and to the staff at the Centre for welcoming the children on the visits.” Neil O’Brien said: “Many people are unaware how much of Belarus was affected by fall out. It covered a quarter of the entire country, and in the villages and towns in the country’s east, it was heavily contaminated. "The children growing up there deserve help, and when Michael Couhig contacted me, I said I would do what I could.” Carl Quartermain said: “I would like to thank and applaud the valuable work Michael has been doing for this important charity. Not only is he bringing attention to the tragic legacy of Chernobyl but he is actively involved to offer these children and their families respite and joy within our region. "As Coatham ward councillor where the leisure centre is sited and during my time as the portfolio holder for leisure, I worked with Neil to see that complimentary admission was offered over the course of the stay. I am over the moon to hear how appreciated the offer was and hope we are able to bring even more happy memories within our borough for future visits. ” Anyone wanting to know more about the charity and its work can contact the chairman Margaret Cundall on 01642 274944 or email margaret. cundall@ntlworld.com

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Action group tackling crime on Eston Hills Agencies and community working together to make hills safe; increased patrols see bikes seized and arson incidents down

ston Hills action group, formed after a public meeting called by local MP Anna Turley to start a joined up approach to tackling vandalism, has been working to reduce crime and make the hills safer. Residents raised concerns about illegal off-roading, fires, abandoned vehicles, and environmental damage to the hills and wildlife. The group working together to tackle these issues includes Cleveland Police & Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger; local councillors; and representatives from Cleveland Fire Brigade, Cleveland Police, Redcar & Cleveland Council, Friends of Eston Hills, and the Ice and Fire archaeology project. Recently, Anna called another residents’ meeting to allow the group to report back to residents. Progress so far includes: An increase in police patrols, including by the off road section, has seen more than a dozen bikes seized in the past two months Section 59 warning signs have been purchased and are now being installed – they are a first warning allowing offending bikes and motorcycles to then be seized Existing fences and gates have been assessed with vulnerabilities addressed with landowners Arson incidents have dropped after the Easter peak and the fire service are conducting more patrols, checking access gates are secured, and monitoring fly tipping Redcar & Cleveland council have removed eight burnt out vehicles and are working to remove a further six. Rock armour has been purchased by the council and a soil bund is being constructed to prevent illegal off road vehicle access through woodland on Flatts Lane. The main gate at the NHS site

will also be replaced. Police and Friends of Eston Hills are working with local schools to increase awareness and are hoping to start a Mini PCSO scheme The group are urging residents to anonymously report any information, especially photographic or video evidence, to the police so the perpetrators can be caught. This can be done through the 101 service, Crimestoppers, Cleveland Connected or the Neighbourhood Police Team. A ‘land stewards’ project is also being explored for community volunteers to support the police in identifying problems on the hills. Labour MP for Redcar, Anna Turley said: “The action group have made some really good progress since we brought them together at the public meeting back in April and have a clear plan of action to take forward over the coming months. This is a huge challenge and there is still lots to do but we have pushed the issue up the priority list for local agencies. “The most important thing people can do to help is to report any information about off road bikes, vehicles and vandalism to the police so that we can make the hills a safe place for all of the community to enjoy again. Please take pictures and report incidents – any report made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 will remain anonymous.” Barry Coppinger, Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner said: “Bringing agencies together to work with local communities to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour is an important part of my Police and Crime Plan. “There has been some fantastic partnership work around Eston Hills and I’m pleased to see the police, council, fire service and local interest groups coming together to develop a common approach.” Ian Hayton, Chief Fire Officer of Cleveland Fire Brigade said: "We work with the Police and Council on a daily basis to try and reduce

Alarm appeal following fire figures

larming figures show more than a third of the house fires Cleveland Fire Brigade attend are at homes without smoke alarms. We are reminding residents of the urgent need to have them fitted as they can save lives. From April to June this year there were 48 accidental house fires, of which 17 (35%) had no alarms. The appeal comes at a time when a national campaign is calling for at least one working smoke alarm or “unsung hero” on every level. One is not enough. Last year they only alerted people to just under half of the fires in the home as they were out of range of the fire. Phil Lancaster, Director of Community Protection at Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “Working smoke alarms save lives but only if they are in the right place. One on every level is an absolute minimum. “Without alarms you are four times more likely to die in a fire. Check you have them as a matter of urgency and then make sure they are working properly. Get into the habit of testing them every week. “Like worn toothbrushes, thinning carpets and ageing boilers, older smoke alarms need replacing. If yours are ten

years old their time is up. “A working smoke alarm can buy you valuable time to get out, stay out and dial 999. They can save your life.” From April to June 2017 there were 48 accidental house fires in Cleveland with 35% without smoke alarms. In Redcar and Cleveland there were 12 fires, six without alarms (50%); Middlesbrough, 12 fires, five without alarms (42%); Hartlepool, seven fires, two without alarms (29%); and Stockton, 17 fires, three without alarms(18%). Making your home safer: • Fit smoke alarms on every floor of your home • Make testing the alarm part of your household routine in three simple steps: 1. Test it by pressing the button once a week 2. Change the batteries once a year if your alarm has removable batteries 3. Clean the alarms casing every six months to ensure dust is not blocking the sensor •Never remove the batteries unless they are being replaced • Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do in a fire and knows the escape route.

the amount of anti-social behaviour incidents occurring on Eston Hills and I am pleased the number of fires has dropped from 18 in April to only four fires in June and July combined. "We want to continue this welcome downturn and once again we ask parents to make sure they know what their children are doing in the school holidays and make sure they are staying out of trouble. "I am appealing to anyone who has information relating to people responsible for setting fires to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or the Police on 101. Each and every one of these fires puts people's lives at risk." Councillor Alec Brown, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “We have been working closely with the community and landowners to remove the burnt out vehicles that have blighted the hillside causing environmental damage. There have been some access issues but we hope to have the remainder moved soon. “The biggest challenge is stopping the anti-

social use of vehicles on the hills in the first place. Gates have been installed at key locations and we are now working to strengthen the NHS site at Flatts Lane which has been a key weakness in the chain. This work should make it much harder for vehicles to get on to the hills and cause damage.” Friends of Eston Hills (FOEH) member Rita Richardson told Coastal View: "I knew from the onset that this group would move fast and I wasn't disappointed as all agencies involved wanted the same outcomes. " Sitting around the same table and talking face to face ensured that there was no waiting on replies and the speed in which decisions were made should set a precedent for future meetings. "The feedback FOEH have received from members of the public is very positive and although the challenge of protecting our hills is ongoing, we hope these positive moves ensure the families who live under the Eston Hills feel safe visiting them."

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Saltburn Food Festival tops the menu

Great local food transforms Saltburn town centre into buzzing Festival village Street’s Health & Beauty specialists Podolgy raised £1,936.30 for Breast Cancer Awareness by selling cupcakes and carrying out beauty treatments on the day, with all proceeds going directly to charity. Laura said: “The Festival was an incredible day. Our team of Podgirls came in and donated their time for free, and we just cracked on. It’s a cause close to our hearts, we always like to do an annual event, and we decided to do it this year by embracing the Festival. “There was a lovely atmosphere all day long, it was great to see so many people in town, and people are already saying we should do it all again next year.”

●● All pictures by Stuart Boulton reat local food took pride of place on the menu, as thousands of people enjoyed an ‘amazing day’ at the biggest ever Saltburn Food Festival on Sunday 30 July. The hugely popular Festival celebrated its fifth birthday by transforming the whole town centre into a buzzing Festival village, alive with the sights and smells of fantastic food. Festival visitors enjoyed a bustling street market on Milton Street, with more than 100 of the best local food producers from the North East and North Yorkshire, including world street food, veggie and vegan specials, outdoor dining and picnic areas. A busier than ever Festival Fringe in and around the town centre saw a host of the town’s buzzing independent shops and businesses embrace the day, adding to a vibrant art & craft street market on Dundas Street East - with a mini-ferris wheel outside Saltburn’s newest restaurant Coco & Rum giving children the best views of the day. And a tasty mix of TV and award-winning chefs including Debbie Raw from BBC2’s Further Back in Time for Dinner and Steph Moon from BBC2’s Great British Menu wowed the crowds at the Festival’s Live Cookery Theatre on Station Street. Festival Director Lorna Jackson, who also coowns the town’s Real Meals deli and manages the town’s monthly Farmers’ Market, said: “The Festival was just an absolutely amazing day. “We started out five years ago thinking ‘let’s see what happens,’ and once again we’ve been humbled by the overwhelming warmth and support of thousands of people. “It was a day that really brought out the best

in the community, and showed the town in a fantastically positive light to tourists and visitors from all over the country. “Our previous four Festivals have been incredible, days we never ever take for granted, but this year surpassed everything we’ve ever done before. “This year was the first time we’d been able to extend onto Station Street and Dundas Street East, really allowing the town centre to shine, and it made a huge difference to the whole day. “It gave Festival visitors more room to relax, it allowed the Live Cookery Theatre to take centre-stage in the heart of town so everyone could have a great view of the chefs cooking up a treat, and absolutely transformed the whole town centre into a buzzing Festival village for the day. “And we take our hats off to all the town’s fantastic independent shops and businesses who really embraced the Festival, taking to the streets and shining like absolute stars all day long. “We could see from our social media posts in the run-up to the Festival that lots of people were looking forward to the day - talking about meeting up, and what food they were looking to enjoy. It was like watching a whole community get together right there in front of us. “It all started with a very simple idea a few short years ago – a street party to celebrate the best local food we have right here on our doorsteps. It all made for an absolutely amazing day, and long may it continue.” And, as part of a busy Festival Fringe, two local businesses raised a combined total of almost £2,400 for cancer charities. Laura Dicken and the Podgirls at Milton

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Christina Easton of The LillianDaph Store, who raised £400 for Cancer Research, said: “We loved being involved in the Festival and Jenni Di-Niro of Ruffled Flowers created a huge floral display on top of the post box right outside our shop, which got people talking and taking photos all day long. “We also sold hand-dyed bows which visitors wore on their heads, bags and even their dogs. That helped us raise £400 for Cancer Research, and it just topped off an amazing day.” • Foodies can enjoy more great local food, when the hugely popular Saltburn Farmers’ Market returns after a summer break on Saturday 9 September. 9am-2pm.

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Hinderwell and Port Mulgrave Scarecrow Festival By Carol Barker

inderwell and Port Mulgrave have just held their 14th Scarecrow Festival; the two villages unite to raise funds for the Great North Air Ambulance and village causes. Residents create and make scarecrows along various themes, from television, politics, childrens' books etc - really anything is possible. There is lots to see in the village and the residents welcome visitors to see over 100 scarecrows. This year the weather was not

at all kind and the eight day long event was quite a wet time and the scarecrows had to stand a lot of wind and rain. The whole event raised nearly £3,588 and this will be shared between the Great North Air Ambulance , St Hilda's Playgroup, the Old School and the Methodist Chapel and The C of E church toilet fund. The overall winners were Mr and Mrs Blackburn with their "Donald Trump" scarecrow and they received the Jack Glasby Trophy. Next year's event is planned for July 22 to July 29th.

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One of those illuminating moments

By Paul Davies

sing digital technology for personal use whether for buying things online, doing your banking or using Social Media, has become such a ‘norm’ that some of the other ways it can be vital can be overlooked. In the world of work, particularly for new or growing businesses, it can be the difference between success and failure, profit and struggle, and a resource that can restore some of your work-life balance. This came into sharp focus again for us recently as we were able to help out one of our wonderful Saltburn businesses. Light Up North boasts a simple but unique product, creating personalised artwork for events, home decor and exhibitions using electroluminescent (EL) neon wire. It’s the brainchild of Emma Kraus and business partner Dave Freeney, and it all came about when Emma hired Dave as an electrician. “Dave rewired our house when we first moved to Saltburn,” explains Emma, a 42-year-old mother of three. "The job took longer than first thought and we had lots of conversations about making a special decoration for our new house. “The neon light we’d been looking at was very expensive and not ideal for an interior - it looked more like something you’d find in a chip shop. Dave’s is so creative and he told me that he’d done some exploratory work with EL wire. “Unlike traditional neon made of glass filled with gas, EL wire can be used like embroidery. It’s much cheaper, more adaptable and more appropriate to have in your living room. That’s how the idea was born.” When they first started out, Emma and Dave were doing a lot of things offline and they couldn’t help feeling that there was a digital element missing. “We’re a small enterprise and were literally working off the dining room table,” explains Emma. “I was drawing all of our designs by hand and it was taking me days. Between us we have really great skills but what we weren’t

particularly strong in was our use of IT.” Emma had been using the computers and printing facilities at Destinations. After chatting to manager Paul Davies she decided to arrange a one-to-one session. “I booked in for some targeted training,” explains Emma. “I was aware of how vital digital can be to a business, especially a startup like mine, I just knew that we could work smarter and be more efficient. “Paul sat with me for an hour in the first session. I didn’t have many digital skills before I started - I could email but things like social media, I had no idea. “One particularly helpful thing that Paul taught me was how to use Photoshop to produce designs more efficiently. Now I can get them done and across to the customer for approval in an hour or less. He’s also helped me with spreadsheets and to create email templates. Everything we’ve done has been tailored to my business needs and it’s had a massive impact on our business model and what we’re able to produce. "I still think I’ve got a long way to go and I’ve got to invest the time, but every hour I spend with Paul, I estimate that saves me ten hours a week. The time I invest in that training comes back to me tenfold. “I’m so happy I signed up for the sessions at Destinations. There’s a very lovely atmosphere there and I knew Paul was the key to making my digital life easier which could then make business less frustrating. All the hard work is totally paying off and we feel really blessed. “We’ve done one exhibition so far and that’s going out to several more destinations - Whitby, London and more. We’ve got different projects with interior designers in the pipeline and we’re settling into our new base." If you feel inspired by the team at Light Up North to see how digital can help your business just pop along and have a chat with us here at Destinations, you never know what the results could be!

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New doctor for Saltburn

By Mike Morrissey

new doctor is to join Saltburn's Huntcliff practice, based at Bath Street, in October. This follows an "sudden influx" of new patients following the closure of Marske medical centre, the practice has announced. Dr Max Patrick is moving from Middlesbrough where he has been a GP for 12 years. He said he grew up in Wiltshire but had lived in the North-East for 23 years, qualifying at Newcastle in 2000. "I first worked as a GP in New Zealand. I have been employed as a GP in a great practice in Middlesbrough for over 10 years and am now

excited to be taking a GP partnership in beautiful Saltburn. "I love the variety of general practice. I am especially interested in urinary tract conditions, ear, nose and throat conditions and psychosomatic conditions." Dr Patrick has been married for seven years and has two young daughters. He is a school governor at a primary in Stockton and enjoys walking on the moors and the coast - "you might see me out!" "Unusually, I am not replacing a retiring GP. Our practice is expanding and welcoming new patients. "I look forward to being one of your local doctors."

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Saltburn Beachwatch “Green Industry” Products

By Roy Smith

ith marine scientists predicting that if we continue to use and discard plastic products as we do now, the ocean may contain as much plastic by weight as all the fish in the sea by 2050. Governments, Industry and the general population are waking up to the fact that this cannot continue. Innovations in what can be loosely termed “ Green Industry” are leading the way to produce technical fixes or products which can be easily fully recycled or are 100% biodegradable. Take the problem of plastic microfibres, where research has shown that clothing containing these fibres release thousands of tiny pieces at each wash. The fibres released by clothing containing plastics are so small they do not get filtered out at water treatment plants and therefore end up in the sea. Analysis shows that Nylon, Acrylic and Polyester account for 85% of the man-made microfibres on our beaches and these fibres are now present in all mussels. It is unrealistic to stop production of clothing containing plastics although we know that higher

quality fabrics shed less fibres in the wash so it would be better for the environment if these fibres could be made stronger and less prone to shed in the wash. A German standards body is looking to create a metric that will show the rate/amount of fibre loss of a given textile. So eventually it may be up to governments to regulate the sale of high shedding synthetic fabrics. One solution could be to modify washing machines. European white goods manufacturers are considering the production of an external filter from a prototype developed by a Canadian engineer. These filters would be built into a machine’s drainage pipe to stop the tiny plastic fibres from escaping. It is estimated that this technology could filter out 75/90% of fibres. If you are going to buy a washing machine ask about filters. If manufacturers and retailers are aware of a demand, filters are more likely to become standard sooner which will help alleviate this problem. In the USA a washing machine lint filter is available. This revolutionary filter can extend the life of septic tank systems by preventing plastic fibres from entering the septic system. Meanwhile over in Germany two

entrepreneurs have come up with a simple crowd funded solution by inventing the Guppy Friend which is a wash bag which independent testing has said can filter out over 90% of microfibres released from textiles in the wash. You just put in synthetic clothes, zip up and wash as normal and then dispose of the residue responsibly. The estimated cost of this

device will be approx. £20-£25. The Langbrett Community Interest Company is now seeking to partner with industry to set up large scale production in the near future. In addition to this they are developing a filter for washbasins and commercial use. From their inception over 100 years ago plastics have become indispensible to our daily lives but

as businesses are forced to address their environmental impact attention is turning to viable natural alternatives. More on this in future issues. The next Saltburn Beachwatch litterpick and survey will take place on Saturday 16th September from 10am until 12 noon. Meet at the pier car park where grabs, gloves and bags will be provided.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

‘Magnificent Seven’ conquer Cleveland Three Peaks By Councillor Steve Kay

ere’s a challenge for walkers: the ascent of Cleveland’s three most prominent landmarks in a time of no more than six hours, returning to the original point of departure. The idea for a Cleveland Three Peaks Challenge came to me because my son, William, recently successfully completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks (Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough) and the National Three Peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) challenge walks. I was also inspired by my several appearances, half a lifetime ago, in the Gisborough Moors Race, in which we runners were required to check in at all three local high points in question. I refer, of course, to Easby Moor (Captain Cook’s Monument), Highcliff Nab (overlooking Guisborough) and Roseberry Topping. You may argue that the first two are not strictly speaking ‘peaks’, but I’m using a bit of poetic licence in the cause of loyalty to our local area, and in the interests of providing a good walk with spectacular views and well-defined targets. On 26th July 2017, forecast to be the wettest day of the month, a small, intrepid group of walkers, all members of the Guisborough U3A 10 mile plus Walking Group, turned up at Gribdale Gate parking area (NZ 592110) to take up the challenge. At 09.50 we set off southwards up the gradient for just over two thirds of a mile to bag our first ‘peak’ (Easby Moor/Captain Cook’s Monument, 1063ft) around 10.10. It was a case of ‘Easy Easby’ but things were to get much harder! Because of the strong SW wind and persistent drizzle, we sheltered momentarily behind the monument and regrouped. Descending gradually, we crossed the moor in an easterly direction, following the well-worn path into the woods. By this time, the weather was improving, along with our spirits. On reaching the minor gated road, linking Gribdale with Kildale, we turned right and walked down towards the latter. At Kildale, we turned east along the road running through the village. Just passed Kildale Hall, there is a magnificent beech on the left-hand verge, around which is a semi-circular stone bench capable of accommodating a dozen weary walkers. In truth, we had not walked far enough to be really weary but, given the perfect location, we sat down for an early coffee stop. Setting off again, we continued for a few hundred yards before turning left up the narrow lane past New Row, striding northwards over Kildale Moor, then turning left on to Percy Cross Rigg. After following the road in a northwesterly direction for about 300 yards, we turned NE, along the track towards Sleddale. Rather than dropping down to Sleddale Farm (not a public right of way), we veered NNW, with Codhill Heights to the left and Sleddale’s fields to the right. At NZ 615129, we turned right, in a northerly direction, and started negotiating the ill-defined and boggy footpath, across the moor, towards a ‘V’ in the trees, about half a mile ahead. On leaving the moor, we crossed a welldefined track before entering the wood, shortly turning left along the Cleveland Way. After 500 yards, and bearing right, we reached the top of Highcliff Nab (984ft), with its panoramic views of Guisborough, and the North Sea in the distance. We’d bagged our second ‘peak’. By this time (12.15), it was dull and overcast, but what precipitation there was consisted of drizzle, rather than ‘proper’ rain. There was still, however, a strong SW wind to which we were now fully exposed. So, without further ado, we descended the Nab on the west side to find shelter amongst the boulders at its foot.

●● Brian Coulston, Brian Smith, Colin Monson, Moira Roddam, Steve Kay, Bill Pritchard and Bill Early on Roseberry Topping's summit Away from the wind and with convenient rocks to sit on, we enjoyed our packed lunches. But, just as I was thinking it was time to get going again, the heavens opened, and we were obliged to proceed in driving rain. We continued along the Cleveland Way, through the deciduous wood to the south of Highcliff, and then turned WSW towards Roseberry Topping, following the acorn markers denoting this national trail. Soon we could see Roseberry’s conical summit, our third peak, peeping above the moorland in front of us. By the time we had descended to Roseberry Common, the rain had practically stopped, but the howling wind was still blowing without cease. The weary trudge up the rocky steps to Roseberry’s summit was completed in silence. Then, as we reached the top (1050ft), we were almost blown away by gale-force blasts. Amazingly, considering the conditions, there was already a number of wind-swept souls on the rocky summit. I asked a young lady to take our picture. She agreed but, with the wind so strong, it was not an easy task as my opened phone was in constant movement. Eventually, however, my volunteer photographer succeeded in snatching a shot of our party huddled, for shelter and safety, around the summit triangulation pillar. As she was taking the picture, I heard a male observer comment sarcastically: “It’s the Magnificent Seven!” The “Wet and Windswept Seven!” would have been more appropriate. Nevertheless, we’d bagged our third and final peak. And nobody could dispute that it was a real peak this time! We descended Roseberry’s SE flank and turned right to Aireyholme Farm. On the way, we passed two interesting interpretation panels that explain the history of Roseberry Ironstone Mine, operating in the final quarter of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th. I was rather disappointed to learn that the collapse of Roseberry Topping, in 1912, giving the hill its ‘Matterhorn’ appearance, was not caused by mining, as legend would have it, but by natural slippage. At Aireyholme Farm, we did a left and then a right on to a metalled track. But, prior to proceeding, we admired the famous view of our third peak across the farm’s picturesque tree-lined duck pond. Following the track to

its junction with Dikes Lane, we turned left towards Gribdale Terrace (a row of miners’ cottages). Taking the footpath behind the cottages, we turned right at the end over a stile and followed the grassy, wooded footpath leading us back to Gribdale Gate and our welcoming cars. It was 14.35. It had taken us 4hrs 45mins to complete the 12 mile trek (there are shorter routes!)

So here’s the challenge. Starting and finishing at the same point (it doesn’t have to be Gribdale Gate) can you check yourself in at the highest point of each of Cleveland’s Three Peaks (Easby Moor, Highcliff Nab and Roseberry Topping), in any order, in six hours or less, all on foot, using any route you choose? We old codgers completed the Cleveland Three Peaks Challenge. You can too!

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Cliff lift problems warning - and a boost

By Mike Morrissey

assengers using Saltburn's 133-yearold cliff lift have been warned about possible problems if the lift breaks down, as has happened early this summer. The notice says that in the "unlikely event" of a breakdown, passengers who are elderly, disabled, parents of children, including babies,

would be rescued after other passengers had been rescued. This was because of the "complex nature of the rescue." Several people were on board early in the summer when the lift broke down. It was some time before they were taken off. The lift, which is owned by Redcar and Cleveland Council, carried a record 188,000 passengers last year at £1 per trip. Councillor Stuart Smith, of Saltburn, said: "£325,000 was spent on the lift last year and more money is planned to replace rails and track timber later this year. This would include creating a "central and emergency escape route for passengers." Tourism brought in nearly £2 million to Saltburn's coffers last year, according to figures compiled by the Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Model. This was a slight increase on the previous year. The "economic impact" was £67million and individual spending averaged nearly £41 per visit with the number of jobs supported being 904 (Full-time Equivalent). "Saltburn remains Redcar & Cleveland's most popular destination," said Cllr Smith. "Each of the three main visitor destination towns (Saltburn, Redcar and Guisborough) saw a modest increase in both visitors and economic impact." Meanwhile volunteers running Saltburn's popular miniature railway have been thanked by the Mayor, Councillor Karen King for their work. The volunteers will this year be celebrating the railway's 75th year in the valley gardens.

Dalesmen Paul Wheater concert

By John Watson

he Dalesmen Singers from Danby enjoyed a very successful Saturday night, July 22nd, when performing alongside legendary Country and Western singing star Paul Wheater from Sleights at Guisborough Methodist Church. An audience of almost two hundred people turned out to enjoy a lively night of music and song from the Dalesmen, led by Musical Director Stephen Maltby and admirably accompanied by Chris Nixon on the piano. Solo performances were by Bass singer Colin Easterby from Hinderwell, who sang `Stenka Razin`, better known to most as a huge Seekers hit in the sixties of `The Carnival is Over` and Easington Tenor Harold Jones with `Silver Birch`, before Paul entertained with some of his best loved songs, such as `Welcome to my World` and `Distant Drums` and many more favourites from his years of performing. With refreshments provided afterwards, many thanks to everyone who helped in making it such a successful and enjoyable evening. Thank you on behalf of the Dalesmen Singers and Paul Wheater.

Next generation of North York Moors National Park custodians recognised with new Young Rangers Award

oung people who are carrying out valuable conservation work within the North York Moors National Park are to be recognised through a new annual award scheme. Nominations are sought for the Young Rangers Award sponsored by a new charity, the North York Moors National Park Trust. The award is being promoted by the National Park Authority until the Trust is formally launched in Autumn 2017. The Trust will aim to secure the future of the area by supporting the protection, conservation and enhancement of the North York Moors, the wildlife it supports, and helping keep local traditions and heritage alive. The award will recognise the best contributions by young people aged 21 or under who have made a meaningful contribution to conservation, improved visitor access or have worked closely with local communities within, or close to, the National Park. The Young Rangers winner and runner-up will

receive prizes of £750 and £250 respectively to put towards travel to a national park of their choice, on the proviso that they share their insight and findings with the Trustees following their visit. Andy Wilson, Chief Executive of the North York Moors National Park Authority comments: “It is incredibly important that we support and encourage future generations to ensure the continued protection of some of our most-loved landscapes. “We know there are many young people out there who are passionate about conservation and the long-term future of our National Park which is why we have offered a prize that rewards their efforts and can inspire them further.” All nominations need to be made before midnight on Friday 6 October. For more information and to download a nomination form please go to: www.northyorkmoorstrust.uk/young-rangeraward or email enquiries@northyorkmoorstrust.uk

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Damage to Liverton Mines Scarecrows By Denise Nesbitt

he scarecrows went up in Liverton Mines - we saw them go up…we saw volunteers putting them up. A very first scarecrow festival for Liverton Mines, yet overnight mindless thugs thought it would be a good idea to damage some of the worthwhile efforts the children of Liverton Mines had spent all day making with volunteers and parents. People giving their time and efforts! Why? To see the children have fun, spend valuable time together learning the fun making scarecrows can bring - and the impact it can have on a community. People smile when they see a humble scarecrow...it brings joy to all concerned. Last year the people of Liverton Mines embraced the Scarecrow Festival by putting scarecrows outside their homes. Many commented how much they had enjoyed taking part, seeing

spirits rise in the community. Mindless acts of vandalism by those responsible for such damage will not deter those who seek to improve the community spirit and strive to see all around be proud of where they live. Neighbouring villages offered help and were willing to mend the scarecrows – a kind of Scarecrow Hospital. Next year we will be working together to develop community spirit …”Loving Your Neighbour” through and through. So please get ready to drive through Liverton Mines and see other projects on viewthe children and parents working together gained so much pleasure and enjoyment..... watch out for more! To be downhearted and upset by what has happened is natural.....but to do so is to let the offenders win! Those who are involved with trying to improve communities and invoke community spirit- can sleep at night, unlike the scum who carry out such acts.

Redcar RNLI By Stephanie Green On behalf of the Ladies Guild

big thank you to everyone who helped to raise £2,762 during the recent Lifeboat Day; a wonderful effort given the atrocious weather on the day. Thank you also for those who 'had a go' on the Ladies Guild four day tombola in Morrison's recently which raised £968.

Future events Saturday August 26th the Ladies Guild will be offering a variety of stalls in the boat house including a cake stall and tombola. Monday September 11th there will be a concert by The White Rose Singers in the Claxton Hotel, Redcar High Street. There will be a bar and raffle with all proceeds going to Redcar Lifeboat. Tickets/entrance fee is only £4.

Ju n i o r Wo rks h o p T

By Rosemary Brown

his is the beautiful result of the Junior workshop, that was run by Loftus Flower Club's Susan Hall and committee members, held in St Margaret's church at Brotton, on Wednesday 9th August.. Girls and boy! enjoy well earned refreshments afterwards.

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Hedgehog lives - Christmas with Henry I

By Ms Anne Watts, Guisborough

was first invited to get involved in the lives of hedgehogs by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a tiny hedgehog caught in the snow on my patio in November about 10 years ago. I brought him in and put him in a box above the boiler in the kitchen to thaw him out but thereby creating my first problem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I had a feral cat living with me at the time. I managed to keep the two separate for the night but then came problem number two â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what to do with Henry in the longer term? He couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go back outside and he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay in a cardboard box in my kitchen. Suddenly at 6am, I found the answer. I had an old wooden rabbit run lying abandoned in my garden. I never had a rabbit but a friend, some years previous, had given me the run, in order for my then deaf cat to get some time out in the garden. Dressed only in my nightclothes, I went out in the snow and attempted to clean up the rabbit run, removing the ivy which had claimed it. I then dragged an old piece of plywood to use as a base and put the run on it in a spare, upstairs front bedroom. I put crushed newspapers in the sleeping area of the run and fed Henry on peanuts, wet cat food and water. Problem number three â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Henry stank. I sprayed Henry with bug killer and put every disinfectant known to man around the room but hedgehogs are not known for having good manners. They have a characteristic smell which you either love or hate but it can get very strong. They also have a tendency to go walkabout in water and so every day there was poo in his water bowl, food and in his bedding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everywhere. I cleaned out Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run every day and put a mat against the bottom of the bedroom door to try to limit the spread of odour. Everyone coming to my front door was asked if they could smell anything but perhaps it was just stuck in my nose as nobody else claimed to smell anything. Henry and I got on well in this way for over four months. Being small, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really hibernate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just took the odd snooze for a couple of days. As the weather improved, I put Henry, still in his pen, outside by my back door, making

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Yorkshire Day in Redcar

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nowing that Redcar would be full of Pirates for the annual festival it was little wonder that they would try and pressgang old sea dogs to join their crew. Zetland skipper Fred Brunskill and able seaman Bernard Pattision were soon snatched by the notorious Capt. Blood ( aka Paul White) and

one of his cutthroat crew. The Pirate Festival once again filled the town with swarthy old Pirates and it was thanks to Billy Adams of Shelley's Diner, who guaranteed a fun filled weekend. Charity stalls were invited to join with market traders to ensure the town had a carnival atmosphere for this annual event.

he traditional Yorkshire Day celebrations on August 1st on Redcar high street were kept quite low key this year but as always was well supported. Chris Foote Wood took over the MC role from the late Chris Abbott, who passed away earlier this year and Chris Abbott's daughter Kelly Seaman, along with other volunteers, manned the Yorkshire Ridings Society stall, selling white roses with proceeds going to lifeboat charities. Chris said: "We need to keep alive the

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work of Chris Abbott who has kept the tradition, here in Redcar, Yorkshire for many years." Former Methodist minister in Redcar, Rev. Alan Powers read the Yorkshire Declaration of Integrity and Redcar & Cleveland Mayor, Councillor Karen King was also in attendance. Cllr King said: "It is a great pleasure for me to be invited here today and welcome visitors to the town on Yorkshire Day." Yorkshire Day was created in 1975 and is celebrated annually on August

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Skinningrove Bonfire 2017 - Can you help? By John Roberts

his year's bonfire and fireworks display in Skinningrove will take place on Saturday 4 November; as in previous years, there's a theme to the event and this year it's Pigeon Fancying. The Bonfire Committee is working with Skinningrove History Group to plan activity such as presentations, guided walks and an

exhibition; the two groups wish to take the opportunity to celebrate and share a heritage that is very significant in East Cleveland. Any collection that develops will be archived for the benefit of future generations. The groups will be grateful to borrow relevant local material such as photographs, film and documents. Anything received will be acknowledged and returned. If you can help, please phone John Roberts on 01287 642322.

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Local businesses to be surveyed about employing people who have offended

mployers across Cleveland, County Durham and Darlington are being asked to share their thoughts about recruiting people who have previously committed crime. A survey has been launched by Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger, Durham Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner Ron Hogg and local prison, probation and rehabilitation services, to consult with local businesses and organisations. Criminal justice agencies want to gain a greater understanding of employer’s attitudes to employing people who have previously offended

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ohn May, along with his wife Judy, are regular visitors. John has been so moved by his experiences at Skelton’s community garden and orchard that he has written the following poem about those experiences:-

Cloud Watching in Ringrose Garden Sat in sunshine watching thunder heads roll in over a dark sea. Feeling the wind speak on my face. Telling me stories of storms in other places. The earth might speak today? I listen. Smelling fat drops of sky-water, claiming the right to baptise the earth. Then, sitting inside from the deluge, carving butterflies for the family, and dreaming in clouds.

and to find out how they may encourage them to consider it in the future. Gaining employment plays a crucial role in preventing people from committing further crimes, however prisons report that just over 26% of prisoners enter employment on release. Cleveland PCC Barry Coppinger said: “One of my key commitments is to reduce the cycle of re-offending in Cleveland and employment can be a useful way for offenders to make positive changes in their lives. “Whether you would consider employing people who have previously offended or not, I would encourage you to fill out this short survey so we can better understand the views of businesses and organisations in our region.” Durham PCVC Ron Hogg said: “I believe most people who have offended hope for the chance to make a fresh start and contribute to society. Whilst this isn’t the case for everyone, the responses to this survey will help us to better understand the concerns, or barriers, local organisations may have in offering opportunities to people who have offended. By working together we can help to reduce long-term cycles of re-offending.” Employers are encouraged to take part in the short survey at the following link: https://www. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/V2S8HYC

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leveland Model Railway Club’s annual Model Rail Show at Redcar and Cleveland College was again hailed as a great success by members and some exhibitors scooped awards presented by the club chairman Ray Stewart for their modelling skills. The harbour-side model railway of ‘Dunston Harbour’ by Norman Cook was declared winner of the title of best layout in the show by both the public to receive the Cleveland MRC Shield and by club members to receive the Jack Henry Memorial Cup. Club member Geoff Allen got the vote of

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Rural Crime Update

ello and welcome to August's Rural Policing Page put together by me Paul Payne your Rural Crime Reduction Officer for Cleveland Police. As usual it’s been a busy month with the main issue being Eston Hills and the work done by all the various agencies that have helped to tackle the issues around Off Road Vehicles, Fire Setting and Criminal Damage. As you will see from Anna Turley’s (MP) piece some good things have come out of our hard work and commitment to making things better for the affected communities, and which will continue, so rather than repeat it here, please read the main press releases that we have all put together. One of the issues that has been raised by various people around this problem has been the use of the Section 59 act of the Police Reform Act 2002 This is something we have and will continue to use not only around Eston Hills but for any other motoring offenses that warrant this action

Section 59

The Section 59 Act is a common tool now used by police constables and police community support officers (PCSOs) to seize vehicles being used in an anti-social manner. Vehicles can be seized if the police officer / PCSO reasonably believe that a mechanically propelled vehicle is being used in a manner: Causing, or likely to cause alarm, distress or annoyance to the public, and: contravening section 3 (careless/ inconsiderate driving), or contravening section 34 (prohibition of off-road driving/driving other than a road) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Vehicles should be issued with a warning first, unless this is impracticable. An example of it being impractical would be the offenders leaving the vehicle/making off or the vehicle being unregistered and unable to be traced - therefore a warning

unable to be placed. If an officer also reasonably believes a warning has been given within the past 12 months - whether or not recorded on the Police National Computer or similar system, they can seize the vehicle immediately But in general terms if the vehicle is not taxed or insured the vehicle will be seized anyway, but if it is Taxed and insured then a first Section 59 will be issued to both the person driving the vehicle and the vehicle itself. So for example if Joe Blogs is caught driving his car (a Corsa) in a dangerous or anti-social manner then a Section 59 is issued to both the person and vehicle. Then if within 12 months Joe Blogs is caught acting in the same manner again but in a different vehicle then that vehicle is seized, and if a friend of Joe Blogs is caught driving (the Corsa) then that vehicle is still seized. It’s just one tool we have to work with, but can be very effective as they will need to pay approx. £150.00 storage and approx. £25.00 per day thereafter. Currently around Eston Hills we have these signs up giving warning that should you cross this point then this will be classed as your first warning, so if caught beyond this point then the vehicle will be seized. We have approx. 20 of these signs now around Eston Hills at key points so there is no excuse to be riding up there and people can class this article as a warning that it will not be tolerated either by the agencies involved or the communities themselves. The steering group involved with pushing this are urging residents to anonymously report any information, especially photographic or video evidence, to the police so the perpetrators

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e held our quarterly Tees Rural Crime Forum at Boosbeck Community centre on the 24th July. It was well attended and as usual brought many different people along including residents from the rural communities, farmers, businesses and other likeminded agencies to hear about what we have been doing on their behalf and to raise any issues or concerns that they may have regarding Rural Crime in their communities. As usual the meeting was chaired by the PCC, Barry Coppinger who strongly supports rural issues, and one of the things raised at the forum was the alleged problems around the 101 number when ringing Cleveland Police. Due to this Superintendent Alison Jackson, who is the force control room commander has kindly agreed to attend the next forum, to answer any questions that you may have and how things have been tackled regarding this issue. The next meeting will take place on Monday the 16th October, at Boosbeck Community Centre, TS12 3AL, between 10.00 - 12.00

can be caught. This can be done through the 101 service, Crimestoppers, or the Neighbourhood Police Team.

Personal thank you from me:

I’d like to take this opportunity though to thank all those concerned for being part of this effort to tackle the problems around Eston Hills and I know the communities that are affected have welcomed what we have been doing. I would ask however that the local communities that these vehicles are coming from let us know the names, addresses and the vehicles they are using, because with your help we can make an even bigger impact and stop these mindless individuals from destroying an environment that should be used for everyone and more importantly feel safe in doing so As mentioned above this can be done via Crimestoppers, 101 or if non urgent and information only ruralcrime.webmail@ cleveland.pnn.police.uk Please take the time to help us help you Above are just a few more pictures of our efforts including the state of the

Cleveland Show

attended the Cleveland Show on the 22nd July (my birthday) on behalf of the crime prevention team. Along with officers from the Cyber Crime Team, Trading Standards Get Safe Online, Kaspersky, Cleveland Police Interceptors, Police & Crime Commissioners Office, Victim Care & Advice Service, Cleveland Police Cadets, and Neighbourhood and Partnership Policing where we all helped raise awareness of the various fields we work in; we all gave away free goodies along with the leaflets we have, the cyber-crime team provided free online safety advice and answered questions from members of the public regarding; online shopping, online banking, online fraud and telephone fraud, online dating, protecting passwords, social media, keeping children safe online, phishing emails and Trojans and malware. In addition to this, we had an F1 simulator there for people to take part in a fun driving challenge which went down well with kids and parents.

hills in April this year and the more pleasant one take in Mid-July of Eston Hills, followed by the use of drones on the hills that is currently being developed as a possible tool to tackle these issues and which

has been used and has been useful, and of course our routine Operation Checkpoints that are dedicated to tackling rural crime, so as you can see things are changing for the better, thanks to all your help

Gerry’s Crime Prevention Blog As many of you are only too aware, the kids have broken up for the Summer holidays, which means, when they are not glued to their technology, they are in and out of the house, leaving their bikes lying around, and the doors into your home insecure. I speak from experience! The thief will take advantage of these opportunities to steal anything that they can from you. When I was growing up, I lived on an estate where every time you closed the window, you trapped someone’s hand in it, trying to steal from you! Seriously though, be extra vigilant during these holiday periods. We have both male and female burglars doing the rounds, so keep your eyes peeled for anything suspicious. If your instinct tells you that someone looks dodgy, they probably are, so act on it. Take these simple steps to prevent you and your family from becoming victims of crime during the holiday period and beyond. • If you can trust the kids with a key, that’s great. If not, get them to knock or call you when they need to get in. • Get into the habit of locking your doors and windows, as soon as you get in or are outside. Don’t leave keys in the door, or by the door keep them out of sight in a safe place. • Secure windows. Consider installing window opening limiters (they only allow the window to be opened around four inches) if not already fitted, to allow ventilation on those rare warmer British summer days. • Many burglar alarms have a ‘chime’ feature. If there is a contact on your front door, this can generally be programmed to make a sound when the door is opened, however, don’t rely on this method alone, because you may not always hear the sound it makes. • Car keys are often stolen via insecure doors or windows or even ‘fished’ through the letterbox. Keep car keys away from front doors, you wouldn’t leave thousands of pounds lying around, so protect your car keys! • Keep an eye on your bikes, if you can’t see them, make sure they are secured. Consider a product which is marked as ‘Sold Secure’ (www. soldsecure.com for details) • Sign up to www.clevelandconnected.co.uk to get updates and information on crime in your local area. Taking sensible precautions is really just common sense, we just need to embed that and make it common practice! If you are going away on holiday, see the blog from last month ‘Going Away?’ If you would like advice, give us a call. Contact 101 and ask to speak to a member of the crime prevention team. If you have any information about a crime contact the police on 101 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Over a million pounds worth of drugs seized in six months

● Insp Tony Cross with seized drugs

leveland Police has seized over a million pounds worth of drugs in the first six months of this year. Between the beginning of January and end of June 2017, Cleveland Police

Community Drugs Enforcement Team, with support from neighbourhood officers across Cleveland, has recovered amphetamine, cannabis resin, cocaine and heroin and 1761

the other 120 plants. A further cannabis farm was discovered in Grangetown on Thursday 15th June, again after a report of a fire. 15 mature cannabis plants were found in an address on Arundel Road. A 52-yearold man was arrested on suspicion of production of a class B drug and possession of a class B drug. He was released under investigation. On Friday 21st July officers recovered suspected heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis, a large amount of cash and weapons in raids across Stockton. Five males were arrested in connection with the raids. Also, in South Bank on Friday 21st July, police recovered more than £12,000 worth of suspected amphetamine and cannabis after a warrant was executed at an address on Stephens Road. The raid resulted in the arrest of a 55-year-old man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs. He has been released under investigation. Inspector Tony Cross, from Cleveland Police’s Community Drugs

Enforcement Team, said: “Seizing drugs from criminals takes them off the streets of Cleveland and prevents harm. This success is down to the help and support that we get from the people of Cleveland themselves, who come forward with information regarding drugs activity, alongside intelligenceled policing. “I would continue to urge anyone with information to get in contact with us. These results show that we are taking action against those who deal drugs in the area and we will continue to do so. “Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police via the nonemergency number 101.” Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “Drugs and the associated antisocial behaviour can make the lives of local residents a misery. I hear of cases like these at the community meetings I attend and I am very pleased to be able to feedback on the good work that is being carried out right across Cleveland to tackle these problems. The dedication of the drugs team and officers across the Force in tackling drugs is very valued.”

135 drivers intoxicated during Summer Campaign

ne hundred and thirty five drivers were found to be driving whilst under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs during a recent summer campaign. Of those 135 people, 96 drivers were found to be drink driving, 15 drivers provided a positive drugs test, 16 were unfit to drive and eight failed to provide a sample. During the month-long campaign,

which began on 1st June, officers actively took part in educational and enforcement action by carrying out random checks on drivers. A total of 2475 breath tests were carried out across both the Cleveland and Durham force areas. Inspector Jon Curtis, from the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit, said: “The majority of those people tested during this

Advice issued with regards to cash machine scams

cannabis plants, worth around £1,284,000 in street value. Successful drugs recoveries throughout the year include: In February, police recovered around £10,000 worth of suspected class A and B drugs along with cash and suspected stolen power tools from three addresses on Grove Street in Stockton. A 59-yearold woman and three men aged 30, 36 and 44 were arrested. Also in February, officers also recovered 90 cannabis plants at addresses in raids on Cobden Street and Caithness Road in Hartlepool. Four men aged 37, 33, 53 and 16 along with a 33-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis. In June, two unconnected cannabis farms were found in neighbouring properties on Lansdowne Road in Middlesbrough. Around 120 plants were discovered in the loft of a property which had caused a fire, leading to officers entering an adjoining property and discovering a further 12 plants. A man was interviewed and cautioned with regards to the 12 plants and enquiries are ongoing with regards to

ecently, a bank in the Redcar area reported a card had become stuck in an ATM machine. Police found that this was an attempt to steal the card and that the machine had a device attached to it. Enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible. Officers are now issuing handy advice on how to check a cash machine in an attempt to prevent people from falling victim to scammers. • Try and use a cash machine during daylight hours, but if you can’t do this, use cash machines situated in well-lit and busy areas. • Preferably, use a cash machine located indoors ie in a bank or building society branch, or one that is monitored by CCTV. • Try to steer clear of machines that have been vandalised or mistreated. • Check over the cash machine. Fraudsters will often place false fronts over the card slot to copy, or ‘skim’, your card information. A small camera may also have been placed above the keypad to capture you entering your PIN

number. If anything looks ‘stuck on’, it probably is. • If you are suspicious that a machine may have been tampered with, avoid using that machine and report your concerns to the owner, so others won’t fall foul of the scam. • Place your hand over the keypad to act as a shield while entering your PIN number. • Never write down your PIN, change it to something that you can easily remember. • Avoid entering your PIN if there are people too close to you and never reveal your PIN to anyone, not even your bank staff. • Never accept help from or be distracted by strangers. • If your card gets stuck, don’t leave it there, use your mobile phone to call the bank. • Check your bank statements against withdrawal slips. • Consider using ‘cash back’ at supermarket checkouts. Anyone who thinks that they may have been the victim of a scam is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.

campaign were not driving under the influence, so I’d like to thank them for helping to keep our roads as safe as possible. “Those drivers who were found to be under the influence of drink or drugs will now be dealt with appropriately and put before the court wherever necessary. “One driver found to be over the limit is too many. Driving under the

influence is one of the main causes of serious or fatal road collisions on our roads and we won’t tolerate it.” Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “These results show that operations like this one are essential and can potentially save lives. I am fully supportive of this campaign and the work of our roads policing officers in making our roads a safer place.”

Ron Hogg, Durham’s Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner said: “Those who drive under the influence of drink or drugs need to realise that their actions can have devastating consequences. Most drivers are responsible, and it is disappointing that despite knowing about the consequences some people still get behind the wheel and risk their lives and the lives of others.”

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You are warmly invited to our Y5/Y6 Parents’ Open Evening Monday 18 September 2017 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Talks by the Head of School will take place at

5.15 pm and 6.15 pm EVERYONE WELCOME

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Rye Hills Academy, Redcar Lane, TS10 2HN Phone: 01642 484269 Fax: 01642 484961 Email: contactus@ryehills.rac.sch.uk www.ryehills.com

Sacred Heart Secondary Catholic VA Mersey Road, REDCAR, TS10 1PJ Telephone: 01642 487100 Email: admin@sacredheartrc.org.uk www.sacredheartrc.org.uk Head Teacher: Mrs P Strudwick

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Thursday 14 September 2017 6.00 pm – 8.30 pm Presentation to Parents 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm ALL WELCOME

THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2017 6.00 pm — 8.00 pm

Principal: Mr D. Elliott

Nicholas Postgate Academy Trust Working together, sharing our talents, skills and experience to create opportunities for the benefit of all

Talk to staff and students, and take a tour of the Academy Further visits to the academy throughout the working day can be arranged w.c. 18 September 2017 Normanby Road - South Bank - Middlesbrough - TS6 9AG Email: contactus@hillsviewacademy.org Website: www.hillsviewacademy.org Tel: 01642 454577

Further details are available from the schools directly at the addresses and websites given above

Classroom demonstrations throughout the evening.

Presentation for parents and Y6 children in the Main Hall at 6.00 pm and repeated at 6.30 pm.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Brotton school children name road on new Coast & Country development The Cliffs

uild contractor Galliford Try has challenged children from Badger Hill Academy in Brotton to name a street at the new Coast & Country development The Cliffs. Pupils suggested a selection of names and ‘Miners Way’ was chosen by Coast & Country to reflect the heritage of the area; the winner was Year 4 pupil, Tilly Newton, aged 9. As part of its social value programme, Galliford Try Partnerships North engages with local schools during development, including educating pupils about the dangers of construction sites, with its mascot ‘Ivor Goodsite.’ The naming competition was part of the Employment and Skills programme for The Cliffs. The Cliffs in Brotton will provide 25 bungalows, with care and support delivered, to meet a range of needs, enabling people to retain their independence for longer. It has been delivered through the ‘Redcare’ partnership between Coast & Country Housing, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

and developer Galliford Try Partnerships North East to provide extra care housing for older and vulnerable people across Redcar and Cleveland. Lauren Kelly, Development Project Manager at Coast & Country, said: “Coast & Country prides itself on building communities that are inclusive and safe. Initiatives such as working with schools and engaging young people are a fantastic way to get the existing residents to be part of this new development and help to make their new neighbours to feel welcome. The children have done a great job choosing Miners Way, and we love that it represents Brotton’s local heritage.” Dave Brown, Operations Director with Galliford Try Partnerships North, added: “Involving the local community- particularly school pupils - in any construction project is something we always strive to do as it helps create and understanding of what the development is for, creating a sense of ownership. The youngsters were really enthusiastic about the challenge and we love the name they’ve chosen.”

●●Lauren Kelly (Coast & Country), Jamie Stainthorpe and Darren Hall (both Galliford Try) with winner Tilly Newton Heather Rowe, Headteacher from Badger Hill Academy, said: “The children were delighted to be invited to name the

new road at The Cliffs. It’s helped them to understand about communities and raised their interest in the new development.

The Cliffs will now be special to them, because it’s exciting to be involved in making local history.”

Tees Society Forum weighs in on region’s tourism

rom Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art to the Infinity Bridge, Saltburn’s prehistoric cliffs to Darlington’s Head of Steam railway museum – Tees Valley is home to some England’s finest cultural assets and tourist attractions. The Tees Valley Combined Authority has begun to lay the groundwork for its bid to become City of Culture 2025, with £10.7m set aside to identify and develop cultural potential. The ambition is spearheaded by Tees Valley’s recently elected mayor, Ben Houchen, who has been handed powers and finances by Whitehall to boost the tourism industry in the area. Members of The Tees Society Forum, who come from a range of backgrounds and expertise, have weighed in to give their answers to the question what more can be done to encourage tourism in Tees Valley? Stacey Phoenix, a Solicitor at Cygnet Law, believes that Tees Valley should be inspired by the success of other regions. She said: “We have miles of beautiful beaches and natural areas, but we don’t do enough to utilise them for tourism. Regular events, such as the Blackpool Illuminations or Sunderland Lights could be easily replicated along our coastline and seafront. “Perhaps we could have a Tees Valley Festival to celebrate our people and region as a whole. We have a tremendous amount of talent in this area, not just artists, but also many very skilled singers, musicians, dancers and comedians who would love a platform to celebrate their region and gain recognition for their work. “In Tees Valley we are very lucky to have such a variation of landscapes and urban areas. We have awe inspiring coastlines, rolling moors, fantastic heritage centres and museums alongside thriving and diverse town centres. Unfortunately, all of these potential attractions are put at a disadvantage by our poor road and parking infrastructure. On a busy day, arterial routes and town centres can come to a standstill, which deters visitors from within Tees Valley and beyond. This is an area which needs serious investment if we are to ever compete with

other regions of the UK.” Ian Sim, Chief Executive of housing association, Coast & Country Housing, said: “Tees Valley is undergoing a cultural regeneration with lots of independently-owned businesses and small, innovative social enterprises and charitable organisations popping up all over the place. This has been well publicised in the region, but more needs to be done to make people outside of the area aware. “We need to give Tees Valley a national makeover and ensure that the rest of the country knows that we have more to offer than ever before. Perhaps this could be built into a marketing campaign based around the City of Culture 2025 bid.” Councillor David Walsh of Redcar & Cleveland Council believes that Tees Valley should build upon its existing reputation for sport, music and industrial heritage: “Forty years ago a farm near Glastonbury was known for dairy cattle. Now it is host to one of Europe’s biggest music festivals. Let’s take advantage of Teesside’s reputation for blues, roots and home-grown music and develop our existing festivals. “Sport can generate tourism. Just look at how busy Middlesbrough is when Boro are playing Premier League matches at home. One possibility is having Yorkshire and Durham Cricket Clubs play more matches on Teesside pitches, which will increase footfall in the local area. “We should also look to develop sportsgrounds so they can host more events and multiple disciplines. For example, if Redcar Racecourse is one of the biggest venues in the area and could be developed to have all-weather track and accommodate other equestrian sports. “Industrial archaeology is also a crowd puller. We can creating something unique linking the extensive remains of ironstone mining in East Cleveland the with cutting-edge industries of today. It is not odd to think that people might want to visit a steel mill or a container port and we should look at the feasibility of this.” Carla Keegans, Director of Ethical Letting

Events, believes that the existing Tees Valley tourism opportunity would benefit from greater publicity. She said: “We need to publicise Tees Valley much more widely so we that can attract people in from further afield. Events also need to be better advertised locally too. Often people miss events and only hear about them after the fact. “Social Media is key to boosting awareness of our region’s offerings. It’s largely free and can generate huge traction. Perhaps the region’s councils should look to create traineeship roles for young people, who will be responsible for raising awareness and generating excitement around venues and events.” Richinda Taylor, Chief Executive of EVA Women’s Aid, said: “We should be looking at what events run in the area and how we can make them more appealing to people outside the region. We should also be looking to make the most of our fantastic outdoor spaces, such as our many sandy beaches and beautiful countryside. There is also an important role to be played by the many great small businesses we have in the region. Councils

should be talking to the Tees Valley Mayor about his ambitions for tourism and how they, the public and businesses can work together to bring more people here.” Darren Ditchburn, General Manager for Customer Experience and Distribution at Darlington Building Society, said: “There are three main areas, which I feel would benefit Tees Valley’s tourism sector. Firstly, we need investment to support innovative local businesses to enhance the overall experience for tourists. The idea being to maximise visitor spend why making any visit one to the region, rather than just the one location. “Secondly, we need to drastically improve our infrastructure. We are lagging behind other regions, particularly when it comes to rail. This has a knockeffect which prevents people from exploring our region to its fullest. “Finally, some towns within Tees Valley have a bad reputation in the rest of the UK. More needs to be done to address this and shout about the amazing countryside and cultural offerings we have here.”

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Helping hand for Pam as innovative therapy group praised ● Gary supporting Pam with some physiotherapy as part of her ongoing rehabilitation

grateful patient has praised the care she received from the James Cook University Hospital’s hand therapy team, after a bad wrist break resulted in intensive physiotherapy. Pam Pedersen, 73, from Great Ayton, says she “couldn’t have asked for better treatment” after losing the use of her left hand and being referred to Gary Rigby, a specialist hand physiotherapist. Pam benefited from Gary’s pioneering group therapy session after suffering a particularly bad left wrist break, caused by a slip at home. The break, which had already caused considerably reduced strength and loss of function in her hand and wrist, also led to her needing surgery for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome – a condition that causes tingling and numbness of the hands and fingers. However, she says the exercises she did under Gary’s guidance as part of a group of six to eight patients saw her condition improve dramatically. She said: “Because we shared experiences and built up relationships, we looked forward to going to the hour-long sessions once a week. “Being in a group meant you concentrated on the exercises and were shown how to do them correctly for a full hour, whereas at home you might do a few exercises and then think, “that’s enough” – or you might forget to do them altogether one day. “It meant you had a whole hour of therapy at least once a week, at the same time as the camaraderie of the group. As a result, the movement and strength in Pam’s hand has improved significantly - and both she and Gary are confident her condition will keep on improving as she continues to use the exercises she has been shown. Pam added the empathy and kindness Gary showed to all his patients also made this a “wonderful” service. She said: “Gary has so much knowledge and expertise and is also supportive and caring. He is an excellent physiotherapist running a pioneering group demonstrating outstanding and innovative practice, which truly benefits patients. “He made a bad situation so much better for me and other people in the group also remarked on how impressed they were with their treatment.” Gary says that everyone who finishes the six week group course sees an improvement in their hand function, as patients all come back with better scores when this is re-tested following the group course. “I’m pleased this has been the case for Pam, as it is for the other patients who use the group service,” Gary said. “Seeing patients like Pam improving and working in hand therapy as a whole is very rewarding. “You don’t realise how much you take the ability to use your hands for granted and it’s a great feeling being able to help people get back to their old life.”

Night of fun, food and music raises £15,500 for Friends

night of fun, food and music has raised more than £15,500 for The Friends of The Friarage. Patients across Hambleton and Richmond are set to benefit following the rip-roaring success of the Barn That Rocks concert, held at Grazing Nook Farm, near Patrick Brompton, close to Bedale, in June. Farmer Peter Fall and wife Barbara put on the charity event for the seventh year running – and raised their highest amount for charity to date, with Friends of The Friarage this year’s beneficiaries, in this their diamond jubilee year. Live bands, a fully stocked bar and high quality, local food, as well as generous sponsorship from Barkers and the Northallerton branch of Barclays Bank ensured a grand total of £15,550 was raised. Peter said: “It was a great honour and privilege to put on this event for the benefit of Friends of The Friarage this year. “We always support local charities with the event and by donating this year’s funds to The Friarage Hospital will be to the benefit of a large amount of local people. “As a family, we have used the services of the hospital ourselves over the years – most recently when I had a hernia operation - and have found it to be a friendly place providing a high quality of care. “We would be more than happy to continue to support The Friarage with next year’s Barn That Rocks event, which is already in the planning in the hope of being bigger and better, with a wider choice of different local food and possibly capacity for a higher number of guests, due to growing demand for tickets year on year.” Peter wishes to thank everyone who contributed to making this year’s event such a “marvellous success”, including bands 1Two3Four, Sugartown and Stax and all local businesses and retailers supporting the event. After the success of this year, The Barn That Rocks has now raised more than £45,000 in seven years for local causes, including Great North Air Ambulance, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and local branches of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Barclays staff who got involved with selling raffle tickets for the event raised £3,000 towards the final total, due to the bank’s policy of match funding employees own fundraising efforts. Sue Bryden, Northallerton branch manager for Barclays, said: “We had three match funding applications from members of

● The Fall family, Barbara, daughter Lauren and Peter. staff for this event, which we were really happy to support with donations of £1,000 each; especially as this is our own local hospital that is benefitting.” Carol Harrison from Barkers of Northallerton explained the department store also sponsored the event, as well as donating raffle prizes, including a luxury barbecue. She said: “As a family run business itself in the heart of Northallerton, Barkers is always happy to support local businesses and charities.” Dr Upendra Somasundram, chairman of The Friends of The Friarage, said: “This hugely enjoyable event has resulted in a fantastic sum of money being raised, which will help fund improvements in local eye services. “We are extremely grateful to Peter and his family, as well as all the bands and local businesses that supported the Barn That Rocks this year, making it such a great success. “We will look forward to attending the event again next year and welcoming Peter back to The Friarage Hospital for another successful cheque presentation." Peter vows the event will return in 2018 on Saturday June 9. Look out for further information early next year.

Awards success for Trust’s apprentices

● Laura Bothwell, Kate Harrison, Jayne Robbins, Dawn Cochrane, Jane Bates, Caroline Hamilton

pprentices of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust celebrated success at the Health Education England North East Apprenticeship Awards - with one being named North East Apprentice of the Year. The awards were held during National Apprenticeship Week, which the Trust also participated in by celebrating previous apprentice successes and highlighting the ongoing hard work of our current apprentices. Dawn Cochrane won the award for the Apprentice who has made the Greatest Progress – and was also named North East Apprentice of the Year. This meant she went on to represent the North-east during the national Apprenticeship Awards held in London. Kate Harrison, Training Advisor and Assessor in the South Tees Widening Participation and Learning Team, said: “We were over the moon that South Tees was also successful with Dawn’s achievement of the overall award for ‘North East Apprentice of the Year’ and went to London to represent the North East at the National Health Education England NHS Apprenticeship Awards. “Jayne Robbins, one of our Health and Business Administration

Level 2 Apprentices, was also nominated as Intermediate Apprentice of the Year at the regional awards. “Our team is very proud of this success, which it hopes to build on by continuing to support a wide range of apprentices, work experience programmes and volunteers across our hospital sites.” Since the academic year 2006/2007, South Tees’ Widening Participation and Learning Team has welcomed 369 apprentices, of which 265 have completed their apprenticeship programme; and 64 are still in the process of completing their apprenticeship. The number of participants is also increasing year on year, and during National Apprenticeship Week the team raised awareness of the availability of apprenticeship programmes and celebrated its successes. “More and more departments and wards are taking advantage of the excellent opportunities offered by the vocational training programmes every year,” said Katie. “We would encourage anyone within the Trust who wants to talk to us about further opportunities to employ apprentices to contact us.” For more information on NHS apprenticeships, visit: www. stepintothenhs.nhs.uk

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Local Craft and Produce Show in Guisborough G

uisborough Town Council held it’s annual Local Craft and Produce Show in Sunnyfield House on Saturday 12th August. The show attracted a good variety of exhibits and the standard was excellent throughout all of the sections. The Chairman, Councillor Dennis Teasdale, thanked all of the exhibitors, organising team and volunteers for making the show a success. Section Winners and Master Trophies were awarded to the following exhibitors: Garden Produce - G. Cartwright Onions & Leeks - Sue Osborne Soft Fruits - Barry Nicholson Cut Flowers - Barry Nicholson Pot Plants - Mrs J. Walby Flower Artistry - Molly Glass Home Baking - Karen Rooks Photography - Jacqui Grassham Handicraft - Stephen Rowe Children’s - Bizzy Allison Master Gardener - Anthony Larder Master Baker - Kat Carter Master Craftsman - Susan Naylor Marjorie Osborne Memorial Cup for Best Single Bloom – Anthony Larder An auction of produce also took place which raised £165 for the Town Mayor's nominated charity Guisborough Friends of Cancer Research UK. The Town Mayor also announced the winners of the ‘Best Kept Allotment Garden’ Competition and presented awards to the following: 1st Place (Ken Barker Memorial Shield) – Mrs Robinson With two Allotments being highly commended with certificates going to Mr William Vaughan and Mr Grout.

●● Anthony Larder

●● Barry Nicholson

●● Bizzy Allison

●● G Cartright

●● Karen Rooks

●● Kat Carter

●● Mike and Pandy Kilby

●● Molly Glass

●● Mrs J Walby

●● Mrs Robinson

●● Photos by Brian Gleeson

●● Stephen Rowe

●● Susan Naylor

●● Sue Osborne

●● William Vaughan

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

A hover to Hartlepool that never was and Loftus's own Fantasy Islands Strange Tales of the Tees Bay

hillip Chisholm, who over the years, has added much to the gaiety of Redcar and East Cleveland, posed the intriguing possibility of a foot and bike tunnel under the mouth of the Tees connecting the South Gare and Hartlepool in this paper's last but one issue. An intriguing idea, but I guess in today’s world of austerity, one unlikely to be built, given that such a large capital project would need in this world to give more bangs for the tunnel boring buck - and that means a tunnel for cars and lorries. Mind, I do feel that such a crossing is needed and we all know that the new Tees Valley Mayor has such a proposition - for a new Tees crossing - in his in-tray. My view is that we need to think broader than just another bridge paralleling the A19 however. Instead we should be looking for a “Lower Tees Crossing” - a road (and possibly rail) tunnel linking the South Bank Wharf area with derelict industrial land to the East of Port Clarence. Such a crossing would relieve congestion of the A66 through central Middlesbrough, cut journey times, heighten the development potential of unused brownfield land on both sides of the Tees by giving road access and provide physical links between the chemical and processing companies based on Seal Sands and Wilton. More on this later. However, to go back to Phillip’s article, I’ve often thought why it is that Redcar and Hartlepool - two towns so close that you can imagine people waving semaphore signals to each other - are not instantly connected. Ditto, the resorts of Saltburn and Seaton Carew. But once, such an idea was seriously considered. Back in June 1967, whilst the rest of the world were getting on by with the Summer of Love, a faded newspaper cutting tells us that a veteran Redcar Lifeboatman, Eric Pendelton, had written to Saltburn and Marske Urban District Council proposing a Hovercraft Service between Saltburn, Redcar and Hartlepool. Mr Pendelton was proposing to run this as a business, and in his letter, he outlined the purchase of a six seater Hovercraft “currently being manufactured on the Isle of Wight”. This craft, he said, would have up to the minute “navigational aids, life-saving equipment and radar”. A Council Member, Councillor Stanley Brewer, was quoted as saying: “This is a novel and new proposal from a man who has a life saving capability on our coasts second to none and we should encourage this by every means we can.” The Clerk to the Council, a Mr Leslie Horgan, said that all Mr Pendelton’s Hovercraft would need was firm flat sand on which to come ashore, and he estimated the fare from Saltburn to Hartlepool would be 30/- (that’s thirty shillings to younger readers - £1.50 in today’s terms, but quite a steep sum in 1967.) He was instructed to “enquire further” but after that, the trail went cold. Doing some digging, I suspect the Hovercraft in mind was the Saunders-Roe SRN5 built by a firm based in East Cowes . This was developed in 1964, but proved to be a disappointment to the firm which later went on to building the big cross channel Dover - Calais vehicle carrying hovercraft, many readers may have used in the past. Only 14 of the smaller SRN5’s were built, most going to the Army and Royal Marines and with only two used for civilian passenger carrying - and that was in the US in San Francisco Bay. A pity the idea never took off, even to the couple of feet a Hovercraft needed to get going, as the sight of a metal monolith pulling itself up on Saltburn beach in a cloud of spray, spume and foam would have been quite

something. It would certainly have brought Hartlepool and East Cleveland together in the way geography has always denied them. Indeed, it could be possible that Mr Pendelton had his eyes on other mooted developments around the Tees Bay for which a hovercraft would be ideal. Another musty cutting (in this case from the Darlington and Stockton Times of July of that year) carried a banner headline (insofar as that rather staid paper used a headline) shouting "Research into Scheme for Artificial Island Holiday Resorts". The story said that a unnamed "Norwich Company" was planning to build five artificial "Holiday and leisure islands" on inshore North Sea waters between Redcar and Staithes. Each island, it was said, could have accommodation for 10,000 holidaymakers. The islands would be liked by a roadway, and would host activities like "theatres, conference facilities, funfairs and marinas" all surrounded by chalets and holiday apartments. The plans, the paper said, were being discussed "behind closed doors" with local urban and rural district councils, the County Planning Officers of the North Riding and with planners working on the Teesside Survey and Plan for the new, emerging Teesside County Borough. All of the council officers contacted by the paper refused to comment, with the exception of a Mr Leslie Colbeck, the NE Regional Officer of the grandly named "Central Council for Physical Recreation" who was gushing in his praise for the idea. "We would regard this bold plan as a intelligent approach to face the problems of recreation." He went on to say that "in his own view" that "the emphasis should not be on a 'fun palace' but as an adult recreation centre based on boating, as that is how people want to spend their time these days". An (inevitably, it seemed) unnamed consultant for the project said: "This is not the project of a weird and wonderful imagination. It is fact, and if it proves viable, the money needed will be raised and work could begin within three years." But that seemed to be that. No more was heard of the new Atlantis that would rise from the waves off of Hummersea Beach or Huntcliff. Indeed, whether it would have managed to rise to accommodate all the thousands of holidaymakers that were anticipated would have been, to my mind at least, debatable, as the anonymous consultants promised that the islands would be built using "the hundreds of thousands of tons of shale from the unsightly pit heaps of the old Cleveland ironstone workings". Whether shale and the never ceasing, never ending North Sea tides would be compatible partners is a question most people would answer in the negative. Like other imagined islands - Hy-brasil, Atlantis, and Robinson Crusoe's "Island of Despair" - the scheme turned out to be a chimera. In the end the only existence of the East Cleveland Archipelago turned out to be paper promises in the briefcases of unnamed business people. As Abba put it "Fantasy Island, you know we have a dream........together Star shine, Fantasy Island You know I wish that we could stay like this forever Fantasy Island, you know we have a dream." Hollie Bush Hollie Bush can be contacted directly if readers want to comment on articles, or to suggest topics (the odder, the better) that help to define the East Cleveland we all live in. Email: holliebush@gmx.com

● Redar Lifeboat and crew 1983: Eric Pendelton on extreme right. (picture from the Ridkere website (http://ridkere.co.uk/)

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Bringing your community to life through fellowship Marske Sports and Recreational Partnership (MSRP)

By Philip Chisholm MSRP committee member

t is so exciting to see the reformulation of the MSRP which encompasses Marske Football Club, Marske Bowls Club, Marske Tennis Club and Marske Brass Band. Your MSRP has a new 25 year lease on the land to uphold the sporting and leisure activities for our community. The clubs are there to be enjoyed; they prosper by active participation by our families and in particular our children. As with the Bowls Club they actively seek young member still at school to join this game of skill and tactics emboldened by competition; indeed Bowling is not just for the retired, so drop in and have a chat. Encouraging youth is top of Mayor Cllr Karen King's agenda, in that she hopes we can build a Youth Club on that site the which will mirror as a community hub. The tennis courts are kept clean and weeded with two nets in place ready for people to join with a long term aim to build

●● Marske Youth Band with tutors and Akira Bartram Age 8 with a new Trombone indoor tennis courts in the future. This ambition requires members and youth aligned to energetic minded parents. Moreover, it is so exciting to see Marske Football club going from strength to strength, with supporters being treated to a purpose built hot drinks stall in the entrance to

warm up those cold match days. The Brass Band have moved out of their 100 year old hut which was first on Marske aerodrome, then the Saltburn Scout hut and moved to its current location in the 1950’s. The new building, formally the Football clubs kitchen is being rebuilt from the

Church Services Marske Methodist Church Hummershill Lane August Services 27th 10-00am Rev A Harbottle Holy Communion September Services 6-00pm Rev A Coates 3rd 10-30am Mrs J Feather 6-00pm At Zetland Park 10th 10-30am Rev A Gee Chapel Anniversary 6-00pm Rev A Harbottle Chapel Anniversary Holly Communion 17th 10-30am Rev A Harbottle 6-00pm At Zetland Park 24th 10-30am Rev B Bell Holy Communion 6-00pm At Zetland Park

Services at St Mark’s Church Marske-by-the-Sea

Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion (said) 9.30am Holy Communion (sung) Monday 7.00pm Holy Communion (said) Wednesday 10.00am Holy Communion (sung) All are welcome to attend our Services. Coffee is served after the 9.30 Service on Sundays and on Wednesdays. Sunday Club for 4 yr olds to 10yr olds is held in church at 9.30am every Sunday during term time. Messy Church This is held on the second Saturday of every month from 3.30 to 5.30pm. Families are welcome to come along to hear a story, try activities (some messy) and enjoy something to eat. Visit our web site www.stmarks-marske.co.uk

What’s on in Saltburn Spiritualist Church Toc H, Coach House, Albion Terrace, Saltburn TS12 1JW

August Please note we are closed on.Saturday 26th & Monday 28th. We wish you all a safe and happy bank holiday. September Specials Saltburn spiritualist church are proud to host an evening of mediumship with demonstrator Mrs Brabara Bradley. On Monday 4th. £3 on the door. Starts prompt at 7pm (please note that this service replaces the normal Monday services, there’s no development class due to a committee meeting) Monday services:

6.30pm Healing: (free) 7pm Open Circle: (Collection) 9pm Development Group: (please ask) Saturday Divine Services: All begin at 7pm. With a free will collection at the end of each service. 2nd Aaron Naughton Harvest foodbank collection 9th Andrea Dunn csnu 16th Donna Bell 23rd Tracy James PAS Workshop: We are proud to be hosting our very first workshop with international Tutor Mrs Jackie Wright TSNU. The workshop is on trance and trance

healing. Places are limited prompt start at 10.30am until 4pm please contact Jean on the above number for further details. A packed lunch is required £20 for members; £25 for none members, a £5 nonrefundable deposit is required when booking. To be paid in full by the 9th Sept. All are welcome to all our services. We welcome applications for membership please ask for details. If you are interested in becoming an individual member of the SNU, or learning more about spiritualism visit snu.org.uk or snu-ndc.org.uk

inside out complete with a new Library room to house Music from the bands 142 year history. The Band like all the Clubs on the site encourage youth to join in and has a learners' band to teach all age groups music, a Youth Band and Marske Band itself. The Band would also like to give thanks to the Clarendon (Middle House) members who have bought four new trombones for the Youth Band, the community

and groups that contributed to the Band's £11.500 building fund and an anonymous donation of £410 to buy the Band 21 new scores of sheet music to enhance our coming performances. Personally I would like to take this opportunity to thank the four groups for their active support of the partnership and the renewing of the lease which has given Marske recreational activities a wonderful future. Though I would particularly

like to thank Peter Collinson MSRP Secretary for his good will, patience approach to master and override any problems and in so doing create such immense opportunity for the town, its people and especially its youth. Well done everyone! Note the MSRP is looking for a treasurer to join our ranks to nurture our fundraising and manage the books. Apply: Secretary Peter Collinson carcaremarske@hotmail.co.uk

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This fantastic three bedroom house is available now in a popular area. Comprising of living area, kitchen/diner and toilet on the ground floor. With two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. Neutrally decorated through-out with a garden to the rear.

2 x Two bedroom flats are available now, situated on Lingdale High Street close to the North York Moors and transport links. Both flats comprise a living area with separate kitchen, bathroom and one single and one double bedroom. Centrally heated and double glazed.

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Good quality, spacious flat in an excellent central Redcar location. Property comes with a large living area, separated fitted kitchen and good sized double bedroom. Electric central heating. Close to shops, public transport, cafes, bars and the sea front. Available immediately.

Excellent, modern two bedroom, second floor flat with its own entrance. It features a nice living area and separate kitchen, modern bathroom and two bedrooms. Very affordable property for bills and low, £200 bond.

This spacious, three bedroom house would make an ideal family home. The property is undergoing renovations and will be ready early September. Situated in a very popular area, viewings will commence mid to late August.

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How to bee-friendly this summer! Bee lovers prepared to let the grass grow for the cause T

he Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts’ Bee Creative in the Garden! campaign is in full swing this summer and has had a fantastic response by gardeners who are creating havens for wild bees across the UK. New polls reveal how people would most like to help wild bees - planting foxgloves and letting your lawn grow long were the stand-out favourites. We asked*: Which of these bee-friendly plants would you most like to plant in your garden? (752 votes) Votes: 47% Foxglove 25% Sunflower 16% Borage 12% Single dahlias Which of these actions are you most likely to do to help wild bees? (342 votes) Votes: 60% Let your lawn grow long 35% Make a bee home 5% Dig a pond Bee Creative in the Garden supporters Monty Don says: “British gardeners can actively nurture and conserve the wild bee population. Gardens are always a rich source of food for wild bees and with a little care can be made even better for them without any trouble or loss of pleasure to the gardener. You do not need rare or tricky plants. In fact the opposite is true. Bees need pollen and the smaller flowers of unhybridised species are likely to be a much richer source than huge show blooms on plants that are the result of elaborate breeding. Any flower that is

ver 1500 photographs were entered in this year’s North East Wildlife Photography Competition and as usual the judges had a really tough time sorting out the winners. Now in its fifth year, the three north east Wildlife Trusts (Northumberland, Durham and Tees Valley), the Natural History Society of Northumbria (NHSN), Great North Museum: Hancock and Alan Hewitt Photography joined forces in 2012 to launch the first North East Wildlife Photography Competition. Nestlé Fawdon, which has supported the competition since its launch is the main sponsor, and, as with previous years an array of wonderful prizes were on offer including a wonderful £250 voucher from London Camera Exchange (which has an outlet in Newcastle), binoculars, photography workshops, wildlife watching trips, birdwatching workshops and photography equipment. The overall winner of the competition and winner of the “Nature in Close- up” category was

●● Picture: By Jon Hawkins open and simple, such as members of the daisy family, or any that are set like a lollipop on a stick, such as scabious, and all members of the thistle family, are ideal for attracting honey bees, which have rather short tongues so need easy access. Bumblebees have longer tongues so are better adapted for plants that have more of a funnel shape, such as foxgloves.” Go wild for these bees this August! Late summer is an excellent time to look for wild bees, including some more unusual species and recent arrivals to the UK: • All species of bumblebee are active at this time of year. Towards the end of the season (Aug – Sept) bumblebee nests start producing males and new queens. Queens are usually significantly larger than the worker females, and may linger at the nest

initially but will eventually mate and then forage to build up their body fat in preparation for hibernation over winter. • Common Colletes (Colletes succinctus) – a striking looking solitary bee that uses heather as its principal pollen source. • Harebell Carpenter Bee (Chelostoma campanularum) – this tiny black bee collects pollen from garden species of bellflower. You can also help them by leaving dead wood with holes in for nesting and by making a bee hotel from dried reed stems. • The Common Furrow Bee (Lasioglossum calceatum) is around for most of the year. In August both males and females may be found on a wide variety of garden flowers. • Leaf-cutter bees are active until the end of August and you can

sometimes see distinctive circular and oval shapes that the female bee cuts out of leaves, particularly roses. She carries the leaf pieces back to the nest site, gluing them together with sticky saliva to create a cigar-shaped nest to lay eggs in. Nest sites can include cavities in brickwork and rotting wood in addition to pipes, pots and old bags of compost. • A relatively recent arrival to the UK is the Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae). Not everyone will have seen the species but its range is increasing rapidly. This bee is active in the autumn months and gathers pollen almost entirely from ivy flowers, the latest flowering native plant. Bees nest by burrowing into the soil and small piles of the excavated soil can sometimes be seen in large numbers on lawns. For more information about these bees, please see the Bees, Wasps and Ants Recording Society websitewww.bwars.com/ Take action for wild bees this summer! • Check on your bee hotel to see how many are in use (the holes will be capped off with mud, leaves or resin). • Put out shallow dishes of water, filled with pebbles, to provide easy drinking places for thirsty bees, chiefly honey bees. • Bee friendly plants for August – single flowered dahlias, cosmos, globe thistle (Echinops), Agastache

foeniculum, hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum), heather (Calluna vulgaris), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), ivy (Hedera helix). • For more inspiration on Summer flowering plants that are good for bees see the BWARS website list here. Enter our ‘Bee Creative’ photo competition or download a wild bee-friendly gardening guide which contains lots of facts about the different species of wild bee, their lifecycles and how they nest, as well as practical steps gardeners can take to help them! All at http://wildaboutgardens.org.uk/ The wild bee-friendly gardening guide, ‘Get your garden buzzing for bees’, is free to download and contains lots of facts about the different species of wild bee, their lifecycles and how they nest, as well as practical steps gardeners can take to help them. It is available to download at http:// wildaboutgardens.org.uk/ Enter our Bee Creative photo competition! Gardeners, gardening groups and schools are encouraged to share how they’ve welcomed wild bees into their gardens by posting a picture on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram – using the hashtag #wildaboutgardens and the category being entered – of their bee-friendly area, whether that be a tailor-made bee home, a flowerpacked border or a wall that bees have made their own. A list of the wildlife gardening events taking place can be found at wildaboutgardensweek.org.uk – please note that more will be added as the season progresses.

Local photographers shine in competition

●● Migrant Hawker Dragonfly-Image: Marcus Kidd Marcus Kidd from Billingham, with a superb macro picture of a Migrant Hawker at Saltholme. Pippa Maddison from Marske-bythe-Sea also had to have an early start to take her picture “Little Gull at

●● Little Gull and Huntcliff Image: Philippa Maddison

Saltburn” which won the “Wildlife in the Landscape” category. She says:” I had been taking shots of a small group of little gulls and sanderlings on the shore before I realised they would look better in flight. The light

would be behind them showing through their wings and with the backdrop of Huntcliff in the golden haze of a misty dawn and the ice blue of the sea with waves blown back on a late winter’s morning.

I quickly set up the composition I wanted and waited. Luckily the birds took flight.” Pippa who is also Tees Valley Wildlife Trust volunteer continued: “My interests with regards to photography are landscapes and wildlife. I'm lucky enough to live in an area where so much fantastic landscape is so close. I spend a lot of time at the coast and on the moors, but there's more places I'll be exploring as volunteering for Trust has introduced me to Portrack and Bowesfield nature reserves, both places I hadn't been before and both great places for wildlife photography. "I'm finding wildlife photography much more challenging but it's endlessly fascinating." Pippa wins a pair of binoculars donated by Opticron and a workshop with Northern Experience Wildlife Tours. We would like to thank everyone involved in organising the competition and the sponsors for providing the prizes, you can see all the winning pictures Tees Valley Wildlife Trust websitewww.teeswildlife.org.

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Wayfarer’s Travels Ghent – Belgium G

hent is the capital of East Flanders; it`s at the conﬂuence of two rivers and boasts several pretty little canals such as the one shown opposite. It's easy to get there from the North East with regular flights from Newcastle to Brussels. From there it`s only a half hour train ride to Ghent. The city centre with its cobbled streets has many beautiful old historic buildings, churches, cathedral and even a magnificent old castle. It’s a big city but easy to get around on the many tram routes. Make sure you buy a book of tickets at the city centre office though. These give you half price travel at 1.5 euros per journey of any length. We were there in July for the spectacular Ghent carnival. There were 42 centre's of street entertainment and wherever you walked you came upon comedians, magicians, jugglers, trapeze artists, musicians playing every sort of instruments, bands and many other

really professional acts. Perhaps the most spectacular was the Mardi Gra troupe. At times you felt as if you were in Rio de Janeiro. The coloured lights everywhere on an evening were quite beautiful. There was more than enough to keep us entertained every night and lots of lovely canals to explore by day. If that`s not enough, it's only 25mins by train to Bruges and less than an hour to Antwerp. Prices in Ghent are by no means cheap but certainly less expensive than Bruges where we were charged 12 euros for a beer and a coffee. The same could be had in Ghent for less than half that. Meals were also quite reasonable. As well as some nice Flemish restaurants we came across a very good Indian one and also a Chinese. There`s a spectacular range of beers to be had but beware – strengths normally range from 6% to over 10%. However, there are several draught beers such as Juliper at a more reasonable 5%.

We stayed at The Grand Hotel Reylof and were very pleased. The hotel staff were very helpful, the food good and the location couldn`t have been better - just a few minutes walk

from the old city centre. It wasn`t cheap but you expect to pay a bit extra for quality and overall it was very good value for money. Wayfarer

For any further information on this or any other destination, e-mail :Wayfarer@ntlworld.com In our next issue, Wayfarer visits the island of Gozo near Malta.

S.A.R.A.

By John Fuller

he next monthly meeting of SARA will be held in the TocH premises, Albion Terrace, Saltburn, on Wednesday 6th September, at 7.30pm. We look forward to meeting anyone interested in animals and the activities of our group. Saturday 9th September.- SARA will be holding its Open Day at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar, from 11,00am to 4.00pm. Events held throughout the day will

be as follows 12noon – 2pm - Mini Fun Dog Show with a wide variety of classes. 2.00pm - 2.30pm - SARA dogs hoping for new home will be introduced. 2.30pm - 3pm - Doggy games. 3.00pm - We will be holding our big Raffle Draw. There will be conducted tours of the sanctuary. This enables people to see the progress that has been made possible with the help that has been given throughout the year,

for which we are very grateful. The usual stalls will include a pet stall, tombola, face painting, bric-a-brac, and many more. Homemade refreshments will be on sale. There will also be a barbecue and cake stall. There is plenty of parking on the Foxrush field. Come along with family, friends and pets to enjoy a lovely day. Saturday 30th September We will be holding a Street collection in Saltburn. If you can help please contact the centre on 01642 488108

Success at Sainsbury's

or the past year SARA has been Sainsbury's charity of choice at Marske and Saltburn after a vote by customers. After fantastic fundraising by the staff cheques were presented to SARA. In addition to the stores' efforts teams from SARA were invited in to fundraise. Combined totals at the end of the charity year were Marske £1516 and Saltburn £4220. SARA's thanks go to both stores for their outstanding efforts. In the next charity year SARA has been voted charity of choice by Saltburn customers and we look forward to working closely with the store.

Wilfred

Wilfred is a two year old male who came into SARA after he was found as a stray. He is a very friendly and loving cat that enjoys lot of attention. Wilfred would be suitable for first time cat owner as he has a great temperament.

Rollo

Rollo is a four year old Staffie who came into our care after his owner's circumstances changed and he was being left for long periods of time on this own. He is a lovely little dog who enjoys running around playing with his toys. Rollo is looking for a home as an only dog as he can be quite dominant with other dogs at times.

These are just some of the lovely animals looking for new homes at SARA. For more information call Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm 01642 488108 The Foxrush centre is open to the public from Tues to Sun closed Monday 1pm to 3pm. Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. Check out the website at http://s-a-r-a.org.uk

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Recognise big role of small business, urges local specialist T

he new Government must recognise the big role of small business in the future of our economy, according to a local small business accountancy specialist. Mike Turnbull who runs TaxAssist Accountants in Stockton, Darlington, Yarm and Redcar said: "Whatever the make-up of the new Government, it must recognise the vital role played by local small business owners, who are part of a national legion of more than five million entrepreneurs who make a major contribution to the country’s economy. “Time and again, particularly during periods of change and uncertainty, they prove their adaptability and value. Local business owners will be looking to the new Government to support their enterprise and commitment and help them to grow. “As new policy priorities emerge in a fast-changing post-Election climate, we’re urging the Chancellor to give

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Skelton History Group Heritage Walks 2017

A small charge of £2 per person will be made on each walk to offset the costs of Insurance. Please wear appropriate footwear and have clothing suitable for the likely weather conditions on that day. On walks of over two hour’s duration, it is suggested that you bring food and drink as we usually stop around halfway for a lunch break. Further details can be had from: skeltonhistorygroup@gmail.com or by contacting Peter Appleton (Tel: 01287 281752) Friday: September 15th – Loftus alum quarry – Duration 4½-5 hours Meet on the north side of Loftus market-place at 10:30am (NZ 722 181). This walk will use quiet country lanes and field paths to make our way out onto the coastal path. From there we will venture into the quarries of the Loftus alum works, one of the more successful alum works in north-east Yorkshire. Here there will be opportunities to go looking for fossils of ammonites and belemnites. Our outward route will take us past the site of the dig which unearthed the Anglo-Saxon princess. Thursday: October 12th – Sandsend and Kettleness alum works – Duration 4½-5 hours Meet at 10:30am in the car park at the foot of Lythe bank, in Sandsend (NZ 860 128). This is a pay-and-display car park. The route is an out-and-back one. It includes a short, sharp ascent from the car park up onto the old railway line, and another from the railway line up onto the coastal footpath. Those apart, this route is mostly level or gently undulating. At each end of the walk there are the remains of the alum works. In between there are glimpses of the long disused Middlesbrough- Whitby coastal rail line. Throughout there are stunning views in both directions along the coast.

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The Mining Museum has been busy over the summer with the summer exhibition being Dark Matter which is due to close on 2nd September. The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 1pm to 4pm Saturdays. Coming events include Sea Monsters and Creepy Beasties on August 28th which is an arts event for families. Create your own clothes peg shark, paper plate octopus, bottle lobster and who knows what else. 11am to 2pm Heritage Day on Saturday 9th September when we expect to have a vintage bus from the Aycliffe Bus Preservation Society. The bus will go from the museum to Skinningrove Square from 11am to 3.30pm. September 19th a science and art event from the scientists and artists from the Dark Matter Display 11-4. For further details visit www.ironstonemuseum.co.uk. September 20th Saltburn Folk Club’s Tea Party at the Museum from 1pm to 5pm “There’s no music that ain’t played by folks” Come and join us for tea and cake with Sea Views and great music. The Museum is seeking volunteers particularly visitor guides as we lost 28 of our volunteers to employment last year. If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact the Museum on 01287 642877 or email visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk

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Salute to the 1940s O

By Ruth Hebden

n Saturday September 2nd Marske Hall is once again hosting its Salute to the 1940’s. Last year the Leonard Cheshire Disability home hosted its first ever 1940’s event and it was a really wonderful day. The stunning building provided the absolute perfect setting for this historical day, with the beautiful building and grounds really lending itself to the overall atmosphere of the day. Once again we are being supported by the Redcar Home Guard and the Army cadets who will be marching and doing displays. The cadets and Marske Hall volunteers will be running many stalls and games for children and families to participate in. The Redcar Home Guard will be bringing along a group of uniformed re-enactors and a static display of the equipment which would have been used by the Home Guard during World War Two. They will also provide a fascinating ‘know your enemy’ display of German uniform and equipment. During the day they will enable visitors (both young and old) to participate in a

period rifle drill. Once again they will be sharing a collection of 1940’s bicycles (both military and civilian) The visiting public will be able to pose for photographs with the military vehicles that attended last year and with the vintage bus which is joining us for the first time this year. During the afternoon the talented Paula Day is providing a variety of truly amazing young singers, all singing the well-known songs of the era. We are also delighted to be joined by Clare Louise, a very well-known singer who regularly supports these types of events. We also have dancers and musicians performing throughout the day. There will be so much entertainment providing the perfect accompaniment to the scones and cream. As an addition to last year’s stalls outside we are delighted that we are fully booked with amazing Vintage Stalls and Military Stalls in the main hall, including furniture, jewellery, crafts and vintage memorabilia. You will also find a display from Winkies Castle. We are really looking forward to the event and believe that this years will be bigger and better. Come along and join us, we look forward to taking you back to the 1940’s.

Salute to the 1940’s September 2nd 2017 Marske Hall 10.30 – 4pm

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Singers and performers Afternoon cream tea Military Vehicles and Vintage Bus Military displays and historical talks A variety of 1940’s themed stalls and displays. There will be a themed raffle and lots of family friendly entertainment.

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Skelton History Group Heritage Weekend S

By John Connolly

kelton History Group will hold their annual Heritage weekend on Thursday September 9th until and including Sunday 12th. During this time the Old All Saints Church in Church Lane will be open to the public from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Among other exhibits of interest will be a display covering the background and development of the Town Trail Mosaics which are to be installed around Skelton. This project is an integral part of the Skelton Heritage programme for which there is currently much evidence in the activity

taking place in Skelton High Street. Another feature of the weekend will be the opportunity to observe the work of a nationally-recognised art conservator Annabelle Remnant, who will be working on the two hatchments shown. These paintings, commissioned to commemorate the deaths of members of the Zetland family in the 19th century, have been subjected to some fairly rough treatment since their removal from the little old Church of St.Andrew in Upleatham. Mrs Remnant will be making relatively minor cosmetic improvements prior to them being reinforced to allow their transport to be rendered a little less precarious.

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News from Loftus ACCORD Walking Group

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Monthly Pop Up Art and Craft Gallery, Sunnyﬁeld House, Guisborough

● Dichroic glass pendants by Gail Wright

By John Roberts

t's been a busy few months for Loftus ACCORD Walking Group, with several guided walks taking place as well as work on footpaths around the Loftus area. The group has also been distributing copies of the four walks leaflets it produced with funding from Awards for All. It's planned and led six guided walks so far this year, with a total of some 150 walkers taking part; the group also delivered walks for Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council's Summer 2017 Walking Festival. Footpath repair and enhancement work has been taking place in locations such as Swalwell Wood, Handale and along the path between Liverton and Waupley. This work has involved close collaboration with the borough council and the North York Moors National Park Authority. Marshall Best, Chair of the group says: "Loftus Parish was awarded Walkers are Welcome status in 2015 and since then volunteers have worked hard to provide walks, keep paths in good condition and promote the district as a place for visitors and local residents to appreciate and enjoy. "We also work with the borough council to

put on weekly health walks that start outside Loftus Town Hall at 1.15pm on Fridays. New walkers are very welcome to join us on a choice of a short or longer walk." This autumn features the following guided walks, which all start outside Loftus Town Hall: • Loftus Town Trail on Thursday 7 September, starting at 10.30am. Marshall Best will lead a short walk that highlights the early history of the town; this is one of the events for Heritage Open Days 2017. • Newtown Gill Wood on Saturday 30 September, starting at 10.30am. Join Marshall Best to explore aspects of local history on this six-mile circular walk. A good level of fitness is needed for this walk; please bring refreshments. • Fungi Foray on Wednesday 25 October, starting at 11.15am. Alan Simkins will lead an exploration of local woods in search of the wide range of fungi usually found at this time of year. A reasonable level of fitness is needed; bring refreshments. There's free parking at South View off North Road TS13 4JL; Loftus is served by Arriva buses X4 and 5. No booking is needed for these walks; for more information phone 01287 641000 or email office@loftustc.co.uk

These events are run by Gail Wright of Northern Arts and Crafts, whose aim is to provide a showcase for local artists and makers. The public can browse and buy unique pieces of work and request commissions. There is an Art Table for children to do paper crafts, dot to dot, and colouring, and there is a Treasure Hunt with prizes. There’s a cake stall and tea and coffee are available. They are held on the last Saturday every month in 2017 except December, when the date is the 16th. Upcoming dates are: August 26th, September 30th, October 28th, November 25th, and December 16th. Entrance is free and we open at 10.00am and close at 3.00pm. All work is hand made, and established Fine Artists who come occasionally include James McGairy and Carol Shaw. Up and coming Fine Artists include Karin Cornick and Linda Mackay. Craft people include doll maker Sue Laird, and wood turner John Waddle. Artists and Crafters pay £15 per table, which is all used to pay the rent for the premises and for advertising.

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Saltburn Bandstand Concerts 2017

Saturday Concerts 2.30pm – 4pm August 26th Rockulele Sunday Concerts 2.30pm – 4pm August 27th Teesside Wind Band September 3rd Cleveland Concert Band 10th Bilsdale Silver Band 17th The Silverwood Band 24th Marske Brass Band October 1st South Bank Band

Rockulele - ukulele group

Modern music for the uke - Wednesday evenings, beginners 6.10pm, all abilities 7pm at the White House, Marske. £2 per session, all ages and abilities welcome, spare ukes available if you just want to give it a try. New members welcome! Redcar Road Rockulele on Facebook or email redcarroadrockulele@gmail.com.

Tea Dance with George and Marie

Every Wednesday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm at Skelton Civic Hall, Coniston Road, Skelton. Everyone welcome. Suitable for beginners you don’t even have to dance, just come and listen to the music. Refreshments served! £2.00

Brotton Bowls Club

St. Margaret’s Way Brotton Ladies and Gents are you no longer fit enough for high impact sports? Why not come along and try Bowling? It will give you gentle exercise Make some new Friends. Gets you out of the House Come and have a go you may like it Give us a ring at Brotton Bowls Club 677295 Or ring Dorothy 676994, Josie 676632, Judy 679001 or Pat 651440

What’s on at the Gleneagles Centre, New Marske Mondays 10:30-12:30 Carpet Bowls Mondays 3-4 Tai Chi Tuesday 9:3011:30 Quilting Tuesday (fortnightly) Friendship Group Tuesday 7-8:30 Mens Self Defence Wednesday 9:30 Healthy Living Wednesday (fortnightly) German Wednesday 6:30-7:30 Pilates Thursday 10:30-12:30 Carpet Bowls Thursday (first Thursday) 7pm Yorkshire Countrywomen Thursday (second thursday) 7pm History Group Friday 10-12 Bridge Friday 2-4 Carpet Bowls Sunday 10:30-12 American Tribal Dance Sunday 12:30-2 Dog Obedience Training If you are interested in any of these groups please turn up and ask

Saltburn Table Top Sale

Saltburn table top sales will be held every Sunday until 29th October 2017 at the Station Portico Saltburn from 8 am until 2 pm The money raised from the Table Top sales is split between the Folk Festival and the Friends of Saltburn . The money raised for the Folk Festival is to pay for organisation and events and the money raised for the Friends of Saltburn goes towards the erection of Christmas lights in Saltburn.

Volunteers Wanted Volunteers wanted to encourage and motivate people with learning difficulties in various activities. Could you make a difference? We will look forward to meeting you. Please contact Julie Hatch Tel 07760343394 or email circlesoflifecic@gmail.com

Come to the monthly meeting of the Official Redcar Arthritis Care Group

The Cadet Hut, Armitage Rd, Redcar TS10 5PZ First Friday in the month @ 2pm Free entry The Redcar Arthritis Care Group provides support to people living with arthritis in the area. We will share our experiences and tips for living with the condition. By the way, we don’t play Bingo or games We fight Arthritis. Refreshments available For more information about the Group, please email redcararthritiscaregroup@outlook.com or call us on 0207 380 6522

Skelton Villages Civic Pride

Our Community Environmental Group is seeking new members to help us to improve our villages. If you have some spare time and would like to make new friends and help us with our floral displays or help at our weekly Coffee mornings and other fundraising activities, you can either call our Secretary Pam Batts on 01287653077 or call in the Skelton Heritage Office and leave your details where we can contact you.

Loftus And District Flower Club Usually meet on the third Monday of each month, upstairs in Loftus Town Hall, 7.15pm. We have National, and Area Demonstrators from all over the country to come and demonstrate at the club. Members and guests can sit, and enjoy the results of what can be created with flowers and foliage. At the end of the demonstration, while having light refreshments, there is a raffle, with an opportunity to win one of the arrangements. Membership for the Flower Club is £23. Visitors are welcome, entrance, £3. For more information, contact: Ann Gullon 01947 825916 and Barbara Welford 01287 652197.

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"The White Rose Singers"

in "The Claxton Hotel" High St. Redcar on Monday 11th Sept.7.30p.m.Proceeds to" The R.N.L.I. Tickets £4 call 01642480694 or from choir members and "Redcar Ladies Life boat Guild" members.Raffle. Bar open.

Wharton Arms (Skippers) Produce Show Sunday 3rd September 2017

Vegetable section, flower section, photography, children's section, home crafts, hand crafts. Exhibits to be entered between 9-11. The show will be open to public from 1 o'clock. Prize money and trophies will be presented from 3 pm. Auction on the night from 7pm. Any tombola prizes welcome. It is 25p per item to be entered. For More information contact the Wharton arms 01287 650618

Saltburn Craft and Produce Show 2018 New Management Team Required

After 11 years the organisers of the Saltburn Craft and Produce Show are bowing out. There's a lot of hard work and we've had a great fun putting the show on but feel that it needs new people to take it further. If any organisation would like a new challenge please contact saltburnwi@outlook.com for details.

American Tribal Style Bellydance

A colourful mixture of Middle Eastern folk styles and flamenco. Tribal Marsquers dance group meet to practice 10.15am, Sundays at Gleneagles Centre, New Marske and 4.00pm on Fridays at Earthbeat Centre in Saltburn. It's such fun, so come and join us. Message Val on 07908 005850 or on Tribal Marsquers Facebook Page.

Charltons community centre is available to hire for private parties, functions, meeting etc. Low cost rates -Large hall is £10 per hour, Small hall £8 per hour, Full hall £15 an hour including kitchen. Discount available for residents. We also have our own bouncy castle, disco equipment and film projector all can be hired at low cost prices. Please contact Kath Nolan on 01287 638125 Bingo nights every second Sunday of the month, doors open at 6pm eyes down 6:30pm. Ballroom dancing every week on a Tuesday and Thursday. Spiritual night first Friday of the month. Visit our Facebook page for up to date information.

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Archaeology Walk and Talk

Dr Stephen Sherlock and his team will be undertaking their annual excavations at Street House in September. Dr Sherlock will be available on Saturday 9 September to inform walkers of the latest progress with this year's excavations. Meet outside Loftus Town Hall for an 11.00am start on a walk to the site, led by members of Loftus ACCORD Walking Group. Free parking at South View off North Road TS13 4JL; Loftus is served by Arriva X4 and 5 buses. No need to book for this walk, which is an event for Heritage Open Days 2017. For more information phone 01287 641000 or email office@loftustc.co.uk

Christmas Tree Exhibition

Saltburn WI are hosting a Christmas Tree Exhibition in Emmanuel Church between 2nd16th December 2017. Decorate your own tree with a theme of your own choice. If your group, organisation or business would like to take part contact us at saltburnwi@outlook.com to for more details and confirm your interest.

Redcar & District Older Women's Lobby incorporating Women Against State Pension Injustice

Are you a 1950's lady who won't receive her State Pension aged 60? This cross-political group solely female orientated. Meeting Wednesday, 22 September & Wednesday, 08 November 6-7pm at (Anchor Housing) Coatham Lodge, Coatham Road, Redcar TS10 1SS (free car parking) a warm welcome is assured. Please contact Jane on 07980 154 321.

Parkinson’s UK Redcar & District Support Group

Support Group Meetings and Exercise classes held in 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar TS10 4LR Chair Based Exercises for Parkinson’s sufferers – Tuesdays 1 – 2pm 29th August 2017 5th September 2017 12th September 2017 19th September 2017 26th September 2017 Charge for exercises £2. While the Parkinson’s sufferers are exercising, their carers can enjoy a coffee/ tea and a chat in the lounge area. Support Group - Next meeting Thursday 14th September 2017. This will be an afternoon of creative activity. Charge £2. The above activities are open to anyone affected by Parkinson’s Disease. For further details contact Doreen on 01642 471667 or 07900 348518 We're the Parkinson's charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life. Charity No. 258197

Winkies Castle Folk Museum

162 High Street Marske by the SeaN. Yorkshire TS11 7NBTel: 01642 775086 / Web site: winkiescastle.co.uk Open to end of September 2017 Every Thurs, Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday Monday 11.00am – Last admission 3.45pm. NEW EXHIBITION By popular request Jim (the bee man) is back with morefascinating facts about these important little insects Saturday July 1st to end of Season HOME IS WHERE THE HIVE IS (Come and see what the Buzz is about) Open every Thurs, Sat, Sun + Bank holiday Monday 11.00am – last entry 3.45pm

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

The world of theatre

A night to

By Kate Bramley

s we turn the corner towards autumn most of the major theatre’s resume their regular pattern of presentations and Stephen Joseph Scarborough is no exception with the premiere of a brand new comedy written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn. ‘A Brief History of Women’ is described as ‘a comedy in four parts about an unremarkable man and the remarkable women who loved him, left him, or lost him over 60 years; and of the equally remarkable old manor house that saw and heard it all happen.’ Anyone who has followed Ayckbourn’s plays over the many decades of his career will be expecting comedy and pathos in equal measure and the run starts on 1st September, various dates until 7th October. www.sjt.uk.com As I mentioned last month I will be launching a premiere tour of my own next month of ‘Salsa Verde’. Our Badapple Theatre On Your Doorstep takes high quality theatre to some of the smallest venues in the country and this new feel good show is ‘all about joy’! It’s a mix of comedy, original music by our composer in residence Jez Lowe (writer for BBC Radio 2) and dance as well! We’re really looking forward to totally original new show. It is set in 1999 on the cusp of the new Millennium when the local villagers are awaiting completion of the new Millennium Bridge that will link two rival villages for the first time in 100 years. The local Salsa teacher is tasked with supplying the Grand Fiesta for the opening, with hilarious consequences! We arrive at Potto Village Hall 12th October, Yarm Fellowship Hall 14th October and to the heart of the Coastal view area at Fylingdales Village Hall on 24th October 2017. www.badappletheatre.com

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o remember Vin

Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club

or 16 years running, concert organiser and promoter, Tom Kitching has worked with the late, great Vin Garbutt helping him to put on his annual Christmas Show in the Normanby Hotel. This year will of course be very different as unfortunately there will be no Vin, but there will still be a show. On this never to be repeated occasion , Jez

Lowe and Pete Davies, will be performing in what promises to be a night to remember Vin and keep alive his memory. This one-off event will take place on Tuesday, 19th December and there are only 140 tickets going on sale at a cost of £10 each and NO tickets will be available on the night. For more information call Tom on 01287 200204.

What’s on at the Cutty Wren

●● Les Barker

●● All together Jez, Vin & Pete

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i, all! After the excitement of Saltburn Folk Festival we’re back to steady times at the Cutty Wren, but that doesn’t mean an end to the fun and, indeed, joy, we find in folk music. While August 29th and Sept 5th will be the usual “Singers’ and Musicians’ Nights” (aka “Singarounds”), they are never really “usual”. There are always surprises in the songs or tunes our regulars and visitors come up with. Some weeks we’ll hear a traditional song first sung in the reign of the first Elizabeth, but still worth hearing. Some weeks we’ll hear a song only composed that day, perhaps by one of the Club’s growing band of songwriters – and still worth hearing! There’s never any shortage of good humour and laughs. We’re a Club, but anyone can come along, and sing, play or just listen. The performers get two songs or perhaps one if we’re very busy. It’s probably the best-value entertainment in town, so come and try us if you haven’t been before. It’ll be a very special and busy night on September 12th, when our guest is Les Barker. He doesn’t sing or play, he just reads his zany, surreal poems based on folk themes and ideas, whereupon the audience doubles up with laughter, as he is VERY funny. Who else could come up with “Cosmo, the Fairly Accurate Knife Thrower”, or “The Grey Tunnel Line”? Don’t miss this chance to see him, and don’t be late! We’ve a “Hot Spot” on Sept 19th. This is when a “floor singer”, that is not a guest, is invited to take the stage for half an hour or so. It’s good practice for the singer to put an act together and put more over than in the normal couple of songs. This time it will be Graham Yeates, who is known for compelling twelve string guitar playing and a love of traditional song. Graham will tackle anything with a good story, though, and he’s a solid entertainer, so get along to see him. Back to Singers and Musicians for September

●● Graham Yeates 26th, while looking ahead we have the inimitable Colum Sands on October 3rd (another night you must not miss) and a Theme Night of “Songs of the Miners” on the 17th. There’ll be more on that next time. Looking back, our night with the Theme “52 Years at the Cutty Wren” did naturally involve some reminiscences as well as some excellent songs and singing. But my feeling was not of nostalgically looking back but enjoying the present and looking to the future. The old songs are still being sung for their powerful impact and new ones written for our times. Perhaps the best is yet to come! It was a treat to hear Archie Fisher on July 18th. A Scots singer and important player in the folk revival from the early days, he has a great repertoire and a sense of fun that’s at least as big. It was a lovely night, and Archie’s significance was shown by the numbers of serious folkies from other clubs. The Theme of “Songs Sung in Yorkshire” was very successful. There were plenty of good, appropriate songs sung, but perhaps the best laughs came from our John Connolly’s parody of “Georgia”! So – what you need to know if you’ve not been to the Club before: we meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, TS10 2FD. Turn off the west side of Redcar Lane at the big red Racecourse sign, and we’re down at the end to the left. Doors open about 7-30 p.m., singing starts about 8 p.m., and we finish about 11 p.m. We have a fine bar, efficiently staffed by Gemma or a colleague, and we’re always grateful to the Bowling Club for being such great hosts. And thanks as ever to our organiser John Taylor and the many regular who keep the Club going. You can ring John on 01287 622623 for more information, and to check for changes if you’re coming from some distance. We have a website as well at www.cuttywrenfolkclub@talktalk.net Right – see you soon! George F

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Great Wall of China trek 2018

Peter Hicks: A Retrospective at the Inspired by… gallery, Danby Saturday 9 September to Monday 16 October 2017

●● The Great wall: Picture courtesy of Paul Payne

avid Withrington and Mari Hickley plan to walk a part of the longest man made structure in the world, the Great Wall Of China to raise funds for Teesside Hospice. The trek starts on Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th September 2018 in a remote area called Gubeikou. It involves walking 4-8 hours a day for five consecutive days. The terrain will be undulating with some steep sections, lots of steps also scree in some sections. Staying in guest houses along the way this is a trek mainly to help raise awareness and much needed funds for Teesside Hospice as they are organising a number of fundraising events over the year and are looking for kindness in support in donations or services . In return they will update you on their progress over the year and

will be highlighting your kindness at one of their charity events . They have two events coming up - Sunday 17th September afternoon tea at Gisborough Hall which involves excellent prizes with raffles and other games to play. To book contact the events team at Gisborough Hall on 01287 611500 . The other event is a race night at Redcar cricket club Saturday 7th October ,7 pm with pie and peas. You can contact Redcar cricket club or Mari on 01642 277267. There are also various coffee mornings leading up to Christmas plus they both have a giving page , http:/china-trek,everydayhero.com/uk/daveschina-trek-challenge http:/chinatrek.everydayhero.com/uk/marigreat-wall-of-chinachallenge

major retrospective of the work of one of Yorkshire’s greatest living artists can be seen at the Inspired by… gallery, Danby, in September. Peter Hicks: A Retrospective looks back over more than 60 years of work from an artist who has gained endless inspiration from the scenery and seasons of the Esk Valley in North Yorkshire, where he lives. The exhibition can be seen at the gallery from Saturday 9 September to Monday 16 October, and will be officially opened at 1.30pm on 9 September by Lady Marie-Noelle Worsley. The show will feature almost 300 works from the 80-year-old artist’s long career, including the work he’s best known for: dramatic landscapes of the North York Moors National Park. Sixty drawings will give insight into how his work develops, and the work will range in scale from 80 postcard-sized paintings to huge canvases. The earliest work dates from 1956 and is a portrait of sunflowers outside Peter’s first studio – his father’s converted garage. There will also be a sunset painted as part of Peter’s degree show when he went back to college in the 1980s to study for an MA – the first in a series of seven paintings depicting a walk through the night, from dusk till dawn, through Fryupdale in the North York Moors National Park. The story of the hospital ship Rohilla, which ran aground near Whiby in 1914 with the loss of 83 lives, has inspired another set of paintings in the exhibition. Peter, who was born in East Yorkshire, but moved to the Esk Valley as a young child and has spent most of his life there, says the exhibition represents a lifetime of self-discovery as an artist. “I revisit childhood thoughts and experiences and realise how important they are to my work. I’d be playing with my friends and would suddenly see, on a sunny day, how a mist would rise up and

suck the colour from the surroundings. “Those memories were logged and revisited much later in life, and that’s what I’ve continually done – visit and revisit things in this valley that have meaning and purpose. So when I look at a hillside, I’m looking at it as it is, but also seeing its history – how it’s evolved, how weather and time have changed it, and that’s very much a part of my practice as a painter.” On Saturday 23 September, from 2pm to 4pm, Peter will be interviewed at the gallery by another of Yorkshire’s great landscape artists, photographer Joe Cornish. Tickets for the talk are £5 and advance booking is recommended at: https://northyorkmoors-peterhicks.eventbrite. co.uk The Inspired by… gallery, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2017, hosts temporary exhibitions of work by contemporary artists and craftworkers who draw their inspiration from the landscape, life, light and colour of the North York Moors. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 5pm; entry is free.

Festival of Thrift offers keen cooks the chance to create their own pop-up restaurant

een home cooks can cultivate their culinary skills and run their own restaurant at this year’s Festival of Thrift. The festival organisers have a limited number of places left for budding chefs to design and set a menu for the ever-popular Bistro Du Van

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pop-up restaurants at the event, which takes place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September at Kirkleatham near Redcar. There are six campervans as part of Bistro Du Van and each is adopted by a local cook to be their own dining space for 2-6 customers at a time, from 11-4pm over the Festival weekend. Working with the Festival’s food guru Simon Preston, the Bistro du Van participants design a menu and then prepare it in a communal kitchen with support from a professional Maitre d’ who books in and serves the diners. Someone who has already signed up is Andrew Humphrey who also cooked as part of Bistro Du Van at last year’s Festival. “When the Festival of Thrift was first launched in Darlington I went as a punter and I ate a Moroccan meal at the Bistro du Van with my family,” he explained. “I also collaborated with my sister and brother on a Thai food stall at the Redcar Rocks festival a few years ago, so when I saw through social media that the Festival of Thrift needed cooks last year, I thought it would be fun!.” Andrew, who is originally from Redcar and now lives in London, has already planned the theme for his food for this year’s Festival: “Last year I did a Korean menu and this year I am

doing Malaysian. I choose cuisines that I love through my friends from those countries, and from travel there, but where I know there is no specific restaurant or nearby. “It's a wonderful cuisine from a real rainbow nation with different influences. It's also easy to explain, being the product of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures in Malaysia. I did a trial run at a friend's cafe in Cambridge last month, as a charity fundraiser, and the food went down well. I have started a Facebook page* posting teasers about the food and silly bits and bobs.” Andrew doesn’t have any plans to work in food or catering, he simply loves cooking but he adds that there are many reasons for people to give Bistro Di Van a go: “Food trucks and pop-ups are very hot right now, and this is a chance to do it - maybe you have a thought about testing the water, or maybe like me you are just an amateur who has the nerve and cheek to think people will like your food. “With our Korean camper van last year my helper Anna and I brought a sort of kitsch travelling vibe that went along with the camper van aesthetic. We had fun with it, had both North and South Korean flags on our van, but we took it seriously and gave people a great meal and I think ours was the best attended van.

“In general, I think it is important to have a go, to do things out of your comfort zone, which is exactly what I am doing launching Korean, and now Malaysian, food on Festival folks.” Andrew visits his home town on a regular basis and is a big supporter of the Festival of Thrift: “I love it. I like the ethos, the style, everything about it and especially that it is in Redcar. I haven't lived there for over 30 years, but I am always from there and since the Festival moved there I will always support it for what it brings to the town.” Simon Preston, Bistro du Van organiser at the Festival of Thrift said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who loves to cook and has a sense of adventure. Being part of Bistro du Van is great fun, really rewarding and doesn’t cost a penny, we pay for all the ingredients. Plus I’m there to help and guide our have-a-go heroes every step of the way to ensure they stay cool and calm in the kitchen.” To find out more about taking part in Bistro Du Van contact Simon Preston at simon@ graceonline.co.uk *Details of Andrew’s plans for his Bistro Du Van are at www.facebook.com/youruncleho Further details about the Festival of Thrift are available at www.festivalofthrift.co.uk

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Around The Towns & Villages Redcar

Skinningrove

Skelton

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East Redcar Residents` Association. Our next meetings will be on Thursday 7th September in the upstairs meeting room of St. Peter`s Church, Redcar Lane, Redcar. The meeting will start at 7pm and finish by 8.30pm. Everyone welcome to come along.

Skinningrove Village Hall Weekly Events Mon – OAP Bingo 6pm-7pm Tue - Free for hire Wed - Breakfast Club. Doors open 9am. Served 9am-12pm Thur – Kid’s Craft Night 5pm-6.30pm Fri - Breakfasts 10am-12, Bingo 5pm-6pm Sat - Free to hire Sun - Free to hire

Hillside Patients Participation Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2.00pm at Hillside Surgery. This is an informal, open meeting where patients have the opportunity to discuss any issues or ideas they may have regarding the Practice and it’s development. Everyone assured of a warm welcome.

Guisborough & District Friends of Cancer Research UK. Ladies Evening Fri Sept 22 at Guisborough Football Club 7pm. Back by popular demand - our new event, tried last year. Wed 18 Oct. Soup & Dessert Lunch Guisborough Football Club, 12.30pm start. For more details of times etc contact: Wendy 01287 634571 or Viv 01642 472134.

Coffee morning in Skelton Civic Hall every Mon 9.30am until 11.00. Come along and enjoy tea or coffee and some real home baking. All proceeds go to Skelton Villages Civic Pride towards environmental improvements and floral displays.

Guisborough Floral Art Club begins a new year at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 13th September in St Nicholas's Parish Hall, Guisborough. It is our AGM followed by a demonstration by Nicola Davis. For up to date information visit our Facebook page. Search "Guisborough Flower Club.

Footprints Community Cafe held every Wednesday at East Cleveland Baptist Church, Park Avenue, Redcar. Excellent food at good prices. All profits from the cafe are fed back into Footprints projects including Redcar Area Foodbank. Men’s Shed ... every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am - 1pm at 17 Queen Street Redcar. Parkinsons Friendship Group Social/Drop In. We meet on first Thursday of the month in the lounge of the Coatham Lodge, Redcar 2 - 4 pm. On the second Thursday of the month we meet up for lunch (usually in a pub) For both carers and the cared for. It’s a chance to relax with a cup of coffee/tea, piece of cake and to talk to people in the same position. Long term friendships can and do happen. For more information please contact Ann on 01642 482066 Redcar Area Foodbank. Donations can be made at Tesco Redcar and South Bank (they top up by 30%). Any Redcar & Cleveland Library. Co-op at Marske. Halifax Bank on Redcar High Street. Circles on Life, Queen Street, Redcar. Any Foodbank Centres i.e. St Hilda’s Church Redcar; Park Avenue Baptist Church, Redcar; South Bank Baptist Church; Old Co-op Building in Loftus.St Peter’s Church, Redcar. St Georges Church, Normanby All Saints Church, Dormanstown. Sainsbury’s Ennis Square Dormanstown and The Ings Redcar. St Augustine’s church, Warwick Rd (mornings except Mon and Sat which are evenings), Sacred Heart, Lobster Rd (mornings except Sat 6pm-7pm ) Redcar & District Older Women's Lobby incorporating Women Against State Pension Injustice Group.Full information from Jane 07980 154321 or e-mail redcarwaspi@gmail. com all 1950’s + women welcome.

Riverside Building New Company Row Skinningrove hosts the following each week. Keep Fit Club – Tue 12.00pm – 1.00pm. Gardening Club – Wed 10.00am - 12.00pm. Choir – Wed 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Over 60’s Luncheon Club – Fri 12.00pm. All newcomers welcome. Monthly Film Club featuring a Big Screen, Surround Sound HD Experience. Check notice board for details. Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 2.00pm and provide access to computers with internet and office applications free of charge. We also provide full colour Photocopying. Garden Café – Garden café hot drinks and light snacks. See us on Trip Advisor. To find out more or book a room (£5 to £15 per hour) call in at the Riverside Building or call 01287 642508, e-mail at slu@btconnect.com or check us out on Facebook at Skinningrove Riverside.

Lingdale Lingdale Community Art - We are a group of people from East Cleveland who meet weekly to paint for pleasure. Approximately once a month we have a “ master class” with a variety of art teachers. We meet each Thurs at 2pm until 4pm at Lingdale Village Hall. If you are interested in joining us please contact Jim Marvell on 01287650485 or Anne Lake on 01287 650671

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Friday Friends is an inclusive friendship group open to all over 18, we welcome people with different abilities. We have activities inc bowling, drumming, keep fit, singing, bingo, quizzes and arts and crafts. We meet Fridays 10-4, at Emmanuel Church Hall, Macnay Street, Saltburn. 1st session is free (Carers always free). Then £2.50 1 session/£4 all day. Ran by volunteers. 07833895501 Thefridayfriends@outlook.com All welcome!

St Aidan’s Church Boosbeck have resumed the Coffee/open church morning on Thursdays 10am – 12

Loftus Loftus Flower Club meet the third Monday of month, upstairs in the Town Hall, starting at 19:15. If you like flowers come along and watch them made into beautiful arrangements. British Legion outreach sessions held 3rd Tuesday of each month in Old Co-op Building. Sessions are run on a drop-in basis between 10am-12 and are open to any veteran and their family. The British Legion can also be contacted using our free helpline number 0808 802 8080 every day between 8am - 8pm or on our easy to use website at: www.britishlegion.org.uk. Loftus Town Hall is host to a Tea Dance on the first Tuesday of every month. Doors open at 1.30 for an informal practice session with dancing from 2.00-4.00. Entry is only £1 and this includes a raffle and light refreshments. Loftus WI - Ladies, why not come along and make new friends. Meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7pm in Loftus Town Hall. New members welcome. For details telephone 01287 644661

Moorsholm Moorsholm Memorial Hall Moorsholm WI, every 2nd Mon, 7.15pm. Guest speakers, crafts, outings, fun and friendship. All welcome. For more info call Enid McCabe on 01287 660808 Church Hall activities Don’t sit alone at home come and join us at our Social afternoon for bingo, dominoes a good natter and some tea and biscuits. Alternate Thursdays. Craft Class - Weaving, knitting, rag rugging, dye and crafts every Wednesday 7pm-9pm.

Easington All Saints Coffee Morning. Village Hall – 2nd Saturday in every month. 10am – 12pm. All welcome Easington Village Hall - organised by All Saints PCC, an annual programme of events and activities on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30 p.m., quizzes, games, suppers, and much more - all welcome.

Stanghow Stanghow Community Centre Coffee morning 10am – 12noon First Saturday in each month Bingo Fortnightly Wednesday evening 7:15 start. For further details of any of the above please phone 01287 650098

Skelton Library ‘Sharpen your mind’ cake and cuppa session every 4th Friday 10.30am - 12am with a short quiz, reminiscence information and a sing-song to finish. Come along, make new friends, have fun and exercise your brain. Everyone is welcome. ‘Knit & Natter’‘Crafts & Chatter’ every Monday 2pm-4pm.‘Come & Play’ Toddler Play time Monday 9.30am 12.00am. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Do you fancy getting out of the house on a Friday afternoon? Come along to the library and play our board games. We have Dominoes, Scrabble, Chess & more. All for fun! Adult colouring sheets are available if you prefer. Hope to see you soon! For more information: Tel: 01287 650487 Email: skelton_library@redcarcleveland.gov.uk Skelton Methodist Community Church, on Castle Grange at Skelton Green, holds a coffee morning on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 11.30am. An Open Church Charity Coffee Morning is held on the 1st Friday every month from 10.00 am - 11.30 am at All Saints’ Church, Skelton. Pop in and enjoy homemade cakes, scones, etc. Skelton History Group meets on the second Friday of each month at 1:30 pm in Skelton Library. Anyone with an interest in the history of the Skelton villages, or in family history, will be warmly welcomed.

Guisborough Museum is open every Thursday and Saturday, 10-4, till the end of October. Packed with fascinating objects and photos of Guisborough's past - new displays, extended Railway Model. Free entry, disabled access, and children very welcome with adults. Find us behind Sunnyfield House on Westgate, Guisborough. Afternoon Tea Dance St Nicholas Church Hall Bow Street Guisborough each Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm with interval for tea/coffee & biscuits. Sequence dancing with music provided by Kevin & Val with tuition when necessary. £4 per person. Friendly atmosphere with newcomers welcome. Enquiries: Rita & Tony Morris 01287 281737 Hutton Lowcross WI meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm in Sunnyfield House, Guisborough. We have a monthly guest speaker, crafts, computing, outings, and much more. Come along and see what we do. Visit our web-site huttonlowcross-wi.co.uk

Liverton Mines St Hilda’s - Cake & Chat last Wed of month 3pm-4pm Coffee Morning on 1st Tues of month 10am -11am. All are welcome.

Brotton Brotton Library ‘Knit & Natter’ every Thurs 2pm-4pm. All welcome to come and have a cuppa and a friendly natter.For more info:Tel: 01287 676342 or e-mail: Brotton_library@ redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Coffee morning Brotton Methodist Church every Tues & Sat 9.30 - 11.30 Thurs 10-12

Skelton Weight Management Group - meet the first Thursday of the month, at 10am, in Skelton Library for a cuppa, and an informal chat. A weigh in is available if required. New Members welcome!

Coffee Morning every Wed 10.00am - 11.30am in St. Margaret’s Church, High Street, Brotton. Prize Bingo in aid of Church funds held at KTS+ site, St. Margaret’s Way, Brotton every Tues at 7pm.

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Brotton Village Hall. Every Thursday Prize Bingo 1.15pm Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Tea Dance 2pm - 4pm

Friendship Group Are you lonely and want to make new friends? Come along to our Friendship Group which is held every other Tuesday at the Gleneagles Centre, New Marske at 2pm. We usually have a speaker, chat, cup of tea, raffle and spend the afternoon in a friendly and caring environment. All welcome

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Can you help create the UK’s biggest beach cleaning event? Marine Conservation Society bidding to clean up 500 beaches in just four days

Beach Clean is a key opportunity to reduce pollution, especially from plastics. It's our first step in donating £1 million to projects to tackle plastic pollution. This builds on our plastics environmental commitments to only sell paper stem cotton buds, nothing containing microbeads and to ensure that all our packaging is widely recyclable, reusable or home compostable by

2025. We’d love for our customers and Partners (employees) to sign up and organise local beach cleans to improve them for wildlife and all of us.” If you would like to organise a beach clean event that will benefit your favourite or nearest beach and help tackle beach litter globally, visit www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean or telephone 01989 566017.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Coast & Country picks up prestigious RoSPA Gold award

oast & Country has been named as a winner of the Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) annual Health and Safety Awards 2017. The award was achieved during a special year for safety charity RoSPA, as it celebrates its centenary. Through the RoSPA Awards scheme, which is open to businesses and organisations of all types and sizes from across the UK and overseas, judges consider entrants’ overarching occupational health and safety management systems, including leadership and workforce involvement. The awards are now in the 61st year. John Buckton, lead risk assessor, accepted the award on behalf of Coast & Country: “This honour represents the care and diligence Coast & Country places in its health and safety, and our ongoing commitment to ensure the safety of our residents, staff and local communities. Our number one priority is maintaining an outstanding service, where we go above and beyond to ensure safeguarding comes first.” Julia Small, RoSPA’s head of awards and events, said: “The RoSPA Awards are the most prestigious in the world of occupational health and safety, and held in high regard around the world,

as winning one demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to maintaining an excellent health and safety record. Achieving the standard required is no mean feat. We congratulate all of our winners in this, our centenary year”. Iain Sim, chief executive of Coast & Country, said: “This is the fourth year in a row that we have won a Gold award. “I am delighted that once again our commitment to health and safety has been verified by a trusted, independent organisation. It is testament to everyone at Coast & Country who works hard to ensure that it is a safe environment for all our employees.” The majority of awards are non-competitive and mark achievement at merit, bronze, silver and gold levels. Gold medals, president’s awards and orders of distinction are presented to organisations sustaining the high standards of the gold level over consecutive years. For the first time in 2017, the Patron’s Award has been presented to those organisations that have achieved consecutive gold awards for 25 years or more. Headline sponsor of the RoSPA Awards 2017 is NEBOSH – the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health – for the 12th consecutive year.

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Skelton Bowls Club News Letter August 2017 ●● John Buckton, Lead Risk Assessor, (Right) Paul Teece, Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Fire Safety) – Coast & Country

North Yorkshire Bowls League (EBA) Presidents Day 2017

Robert Walker of Skelton Bowls Club celebrated his Presidents day on Saturday 15th July with Skelton Bowls Club against the rest of the league. The day was well attended with bowlers from Saltburn, Hutton Rudby, Northallerton, Guisborough Priory, Borough Park and Skelton taking part. The games were keenly contested with the league teams coming out winners. After the game, the players sat down together and enjoyed a two-course meal kindly prepared by the ladies of Skelton Bowls Club. All of the players would like to thank the ladies for the enjoyable meal. Robert Walker thanked all the players for attending and also thanked the ladies for all of their continued support and hard work.

North Yorkshire Bowls League Competitions 2017 (EBA) Team

The only remaining representatives in this year’s competitions are Sam Oliver, Paul Bostock, Nathan Bostock, Robert Walker and Dave Wood in the semi-finals of the EBA rinks played at Borough Park on the 29th July. The finals of all the competitions took place on Saturday 3rd August 2017 at Skelton Bowls Club. The trophies were presented by Robert Walker EBA President and the winners were

Singles: J Selley Pairs: M Fleming & K Richards Triples: J Dickenson, I Dickenson & H Johnson Fours: E Whitwell, T Watson, A Carmichael & K Tyreman

North Yorkshire Bowls League (EBA) Team

The team started the month on 98 points in 8thposition and have played the following games during the month Great Ayton v Skelton Lost 2-6 Skelton v Middlesbrough B Won 6-2 Saltburn v Skelton Lost 1-7 Skelton v Guisborough KGV Won 6-2 Smith Dock v Skelton Lost 8-0 Thornaby Village v Skelton Won 6-2

The Cleveland League 2 Bowl Evening Triples Team

The team continue their challenge to retain the League title with some very good results against their nearest challenges Stokesley v Skelton Won 8-2 Skelton v Marske Mariners Won 9-1 Brotton V Skelton Won 10-0 Skelton v Guisborough Priory Won 7-3 Skelton v Nunthorpe Won 8-2 Great Ayton v Skelton Won 6-4 Skelton v Pallister Park (rearranged game from 6/6/17) Lost 8-2 Skelton v Pallister Park (5/8/17) Won 9-1

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

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Redcar Bears Meetings round up by John Gallon

20th July Redcar SG Petch Bears and the Peterborough Panthers played out a hard fought 45-45 draw at the Media Prima Arena. A thrilling meeting with a bit of everything and a draw probably being a fair result on the night. Neither side had more than a 4 point advantage. The heat fourteen 5-1 by the returning Tobias Busch and Jonas B Andersen took the meeting to a nail-biting last heat decided. Charles Wright top scored for the Bears with 11+1, with Ben Barker getting 11. Jack Holder top score for the Panthers with12 with guest Nike Lunna scoring 8+1. 24th July Redcar SG Petch Bears fell to a 53-39 defeat at Peterborough yesterday evening in Championship action. The meeting started very badly for the Bears, with the first 3 heats giving Peterborough a 5-0, 5-1 and 5-1 and a comfortable early lead. Ben Barker, outstanding again for the Bears, won heat 7 whilst on a tactical ride to help reduce the deficit and the Bears battled hard for the second half of the meeting to get the score closer. Despite their best efforts, and some great racing, the gap was just too big to overhaul and the Panthers took the spoils again. 27th July Redcar SG Petch Bears returned to winning ways as they beat the Workington Comets 49-44 at the Media Prima Arena on Thursday night. It was a tight meeting to start with, with all first 5 heats being shared 3-3. Jason Garrity and Ellis Perks took a maximum 5-1 in heat 6 however to send their Bears on the way to victory. By the end of heat 10 the Bears were 14 points up, with Chris Harris then winning his tactical ride for the Comets

to bring the deficit down to 11. The Comets then rallied towards the end of the meeting and a heat fifteen 5-1 for Harris and ex-Bear Ty Proctor gave the Comets a losing league point. For the Bears, Jason Garrity top scored with 10+1. Ellis Perks scored 8+1 whilst sponsors man of the meeting Tobias Busch continued his return from injury with an very solid 9 points. 3rd Aug Redcar SG Petch Bears kept up their charge for a play-off spot with a 54-39 win over the Berwick Bandits at the Media Prima Arena on Thursday night. The Bears took control of the meeting early on and led by 8 after 4 heats. Heat 5 produced the heat of night, with ex-Bear Jye Etheridge taking a superb victory over Ben Barker and Jonas B Andersen. All 3 riders swapped places throughout the heat but Jye held on superbly. Sadly for Jye, and Berwick, his night was brought to a premature end after a nasty looking fall in heat 8. The young Aussie picked up some unexpected grip in the first bend and took a spectacular tumble, and left the track in an ambulance with a suspected leg injury. From that point the result was never in too much doubt, with the Bears heat leaders all in superb form. Skipper Ben Barker again top scored with 14, but was supported well by Wright, Garrity and Andersen with 9+2, 9 and 8+3 respectively. For the Bandits, guest Steve Worrall top scored with 12. 11th Aug Redcar SG Petch Bears fell to a disappointing 49-41 defeat at home to an impressive Sheffield team on Friday night at the Media Prima Arena. Sheffield are currently top of the Championship, and showed why on what was a close night until heat 15. The Bears only managed 3 heat winners

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n Sunday 30 July 17, we hosted the Cleveland League 2 wood triples competition; there were 18 teams entered. The weather behaved beautifully until part way through the final, when the heavens opened and the ends had to be curtailed. The winners were Laurie Piersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team from Castleton and the runners up were Ken Bagleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team from Loftus. Well done to both finalist teams and to all the teams who came and participated. If you would like to try your hand at bowls, please contact our Club Secretary Les Oakley

on 07731 695207, or Ladies Secretary Anne Bowcock on 01287 638921 to make arrangements. We have two social bowling sessions on Tuesday mornings 10am till 12 noon and Sunday 6-8pm until early September.

all night, with two of the Tigers recording paid maximums on their way to a 4 point league win. It was tight meeting throught and indeed going into heat 13 the scores were tied at 36-36. The impressive Richard Lawson, guesting for Josh Grajczonek , and Kyle Howarth led the Tigers to a 5-1 which gave them a 4 point lead. Going into the final heat, the Bears needed a 5-1 from the Ben Barker and Jason Garrity pairing however it was Howarth and Lawson again who made the gate and sped away for another Sheffield 5-1 maximum. Sponsors bears man of the meeting Charles Wright top scored with 9, with Jason Garrity and Ben Barker getting 8+1 and 8 respectively. 12th Aug. The Bears travelled to Workington only to come away defeated 48 to 42. After a promising start the Bears were up by 2 points after heat 8 but then started the slide to defeat and only gained points on the Comets in heat 14. Top scorers for the Bears were Ben Barker 11 and Jonas B. Anderson 10. For the Comets Craig Cook 14 and ex. Bear Ty Procter 11.

6th Aug. Huge congratulations go out to the Redcar SG Petch Bears who finished second in the Championship Fours meeting at Peterborough. Jason Garrity, Ben Barker, Jonas B Andersen, Charles Wright and Ellis Perks represented the Bears in fine style all afternoon. The Bears finished second in the semi final with 13 points, finishing behind Ipswich and knocking out Newcastle, Glasgow and Berwick. Charles Wright top scored for the Bears with 5 points in his two rides. The final pitted the Bears with Ipswich, Sheffield and the hosts Peterborough. The Bears started the final well, with the Bears and Peterborough making the early running. After 8 heats of the final there was only 3 points separating the Peterborough Panthers in first place and the Bears in second. Unfortunately the Panthers proved too strong in the final heats, led by the impressive duo of Chris Harris and Ulrich Ostergaard. It was a superb effort by the Bears though and a massive well done to the lads! Footnote, It was at Peterborough's track !!!

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Stirring second half comeback salvages a precious point and lost pride for Priorymen

By Bill Perfitt

uisborough Town salvaged so much more than a precious point when a superb second-half comeback earned them a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newton Aycliffe in their second league match of the season. For the Priorymen restored their muchneeded pride and self-respect which had taken a battering after suffering a shock 9-0 midweek drubbing at West Auckland. Trailing 3-0 after an “abysmal” first half performance at Aycliffe, spirits had slumped to an all-time low. But after a real “roasting” at halftime from Manager Gary Forster gutsy Guisborough completely transformed themselves in a scintillating second half performance in which they stormed back level with three great goals in an amazing three minutes to put Aycliffe on the backfoot. After the game team boss Gary commented: “This feels like a win after what I can only describe as an abysmal first half performance. It was the worst performance of my time here. “A few home truths were spoken and after the half-time interval I’m delighted to say the lads showed a lot of character, fighting for each other and after we drew level we could have actually gone on to win the game and come away with all three points. “This is something we can now build on and when we get a full squad available again I believe we will kick on further,”

added Gary. The game started dreadfully for Guisborough as they conceded the first of three goals due to sloppy defending after just three minutes, with Kurt Matthews cutting in from the left and firing diagonally across goal into the far corner from 15 yards out. Things got worse in the 12th minute when former Prioryman Matty Pennal burst through the static Guisborough defence to score with ease and make it 2-0. Then on 36 minutes Aycliffe went 3-0 up when striker Craig Hutchinson scored with a clever lob over the outrushing Guisborough goalkeeper Jordan Nixon, who had shown great commitment by coming to the game straight after getting off a plane after his holiday. Aycliffe then had two further giltedged chances to put the game beyond Guisborough’s reach but they twice blazed over the bar from great positions close to goal. Clearly, strong words were said in the Guisborough dressing at half time because in the second half the Priorymen looked a completely different team and in three incredible minutes midway through the half they totally turned the game on its head. And it was twice the combination of Connor Smith and Steve Roberts which sparked off Guisborough’s fantastic revival. First on 59 minutes Roberts put over a brilliant free kick and Smith pounced to shoot home from close range

and make the score 3-1. Then the same pair combined again barely a minute later with Roberts putting over another of his trademark pinpoint free kicks and Smith rose high at the far post to head into the roof of the net to reduce the arrears further to 3-2. And in the 62nd minute Roberts himself got on the scoresheet with a clever prodded shot to send his teammates, management and the travelling Guisborough fans into raptures as the score was levelled at 3-3. Guisborough were totally in the ascendency and Aycliffe were clearly rattled as the tables were completely turned on what had happened in the first 45 minutes. On 69 minutes Guisborough came oh so close to going into a 4-3 lead when winger Joe Ferguson, spotting the Aycliffe keeper well off his line, lofted a brilliant shot goalwards from fully 35 yards out but the ball struck the angle of far post and bar and bounced to safety. What a let-off for beleaguered Aycliffe! Guisborough’s hard-working midfielder Ben Hugill was made Man of the Match by his manager Forster who commented: “Ben had a tremendous second half, he worked so tirelessly.” He wasn’t the only Guisborough player who upped their game massively in that second period. Young Brad Mills – finally eligible to play with international clearance having come through – improved immeasurably in the second half, showing great tenacity and energy.

●● Guisborough central defender Matty Lovatt (third from left) climbs high to head clear against Newton Aycliffe

“Guisborough as unpredictable as weather” – Woody!

Connor Smith’s confidence visibly increased after he scored his first goal and special mention deserves to go to big defender Matty Lovatt who played on despite the pain from a first half injury and he was particularly commanding in the air, barely losing a header throughout the match. In the end a draw was probably a fair

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he Club was saddened to hear of the passing of John Graham aged

John made his debut for Marske in 1947 and served as Club Captain from 1955 to 1957 and played regularly until 1971. An opening batsman and slow bowler and the dressing room entertainer often telling stories with the help of a ‘talking ball’. He gave himself the nickname of TOGAR saying he was The Only Genuine All Rounder in the team. He scored 4334 runs for the 1st XI from 316 innings and took 158 wickets at an average of 10.3 from 502.5 overs, with a best performance of 7 for 20 at home to Redcar Works. John carried his bat through an entire innings on three occasions against Acklam P.C.

in 1954 and Cargo Fleet and Smith Dock in 1957. In 1958 his highest score of 102 not out against Norton III is believed to be the first Century scored on the Windy Hill Ground. We also learned that our first Club Coach also passed away. Back in 1964 we were beginning to have a very good Junior side but it was felt we had to offer them the chance to improve their skills and we required a professional Coach. Ideally we required a Club professional but this was not allowed under the League rules. In a ground breaking move we persuaded the League to allow us to employ someone who could Coach our Juniors but not play for us. David Ellis the Middlesbrough player who had experience with Yorkshire II and Durham was appointed as Coach for the 1965 season. A steady first season was followed by two years when we won the league losing only three matches in the process and many of the players playing regularly in the 1st XI. Before our home game against Darlington members were invited to attend the opening of the new pavilion which now bears the name of The Raymond Jarvis Pavilion. In memory of Raymond Jarvis who was our Club President from 1954 to 2005. During this period the Windy Hill Lange ground was

●● Cricket Secretary Neil Harvey with Alan Dovestone from Sport England and Charles Jarvis. transformed from a field of rig and furrow with a small wooden hut for changing rooms to a level playing field with the best square in the NY&SD league. Our first Club House was erected and was later converted into the Pavilion when a new brick Clubhouse was built. This attracted the attentions of Yorkshire C.C.C. who played a 2nd XI match on the ground every year. None of this would have been possible without the work behind the scenes and the financial backing of Raymond. With four of their players away on a stag week and their professional suspended, Barnard Castle showed their fighting spirit and recorded a creditable 211 for 8. Lee Hodgson attacked from the start of our innings scoring 64 off only 37 balls to give us the ideal start, our middle order thought they could bat the same way and failed. With the game delicately poised Saeed Bin Nasir showed what a good judge of controlling a game he is. 107 not out off 117 balls brought us victory by

two wickets with three overs remaining. Middlesbrough had failed to cover the bowlers run ups and old wickets and a torrential shower before the game delayed the start. Having lost the toss our batsmen struggled in the damp conditions and were bowled out for 145. Under a hot sun the home side made light work of the total but a few dropped catches did not help our cause in a eight wicket defeat. After a wet week another damp pitch welcomed Darlington. Losing the toss again was a disappointment against the most economical attack in the League. Our two professionals batted with supreme caution, 55 for 1 after 25 overs soon improved after the enforced bowling changes and we closed on a creditable 216 for 6. Of late Darlington have struggled and their lack of confidence was evident in their approach. After losing their fourth wicket in the 19th over the draw seemed more important to them than gaining points. Sam Berry bowled superbly from one end taking 6 for 26 off his

result although Guisborough left the field knowing it could have been a memorable victory. Last word goes to Guisborough’s wily old midfield legend Gary Wood, forced to watch nervously from the touchline due to injury, as he commented: “Guisborough are very much like the weather at the moment – very unpredictable!” All the goals from this pulsating match are available to watch on Guisborough’s Twitter site via the following link: https://twitter.com/guistownfc 15 overs but we failed to take the final wicket as they closed on 132 for 9. Away to run away league leaders, they elected to put us in to bat first, after an early strike they failed to breech our two professionals defences. After the drinks break defence turned into attack, Lee Hodgson 106 and Saeed Bin Nasir 121 not out posted a tremendous total of 258 for 2. Ayton’s failure to bowl us out meant they had to go for the win to protect their lead in the league, our bowlers applied the pressure early on and when the players were rained off after the drinks break Ayton would have been happy to settle for the maximum draw points. The half hour lost possibly favoured the home side as our bowlers failed to have the same control after the rain which allowed them to gain some valuable draw points, closing on 200 for 8. A fair result which reduced Ayton’s lead to 7 points, with six games remaining the league is wide open. The second XI are one of four Clubs in the race for promotion. Gary Lynch with 103 led the side to a total of 266 for 4 at home to Whitby then Rob Walker with 5 for 20 helped bowl them out for 97. A fine team performance resulted in a 7 wicket win at home to Billingham Synthonia. Bishop Auckland gifted us a win as they were unable to field a team and conceded the game. The 3rd XI continue to struggle, they suffered a 150 run defeat at Seaton Carew. At home to Great Ayton and away to Yarm rain stopped play with the games evenly poised.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 82 August - September 2017

Seasiders unbeaten pre-season By Mark Hathaway

arske’s pre-season schedule ended with eight wins and one

draw. Since the last issue of Coastal View, the Seasiders beat Billingham Town, Thornaby and Northallerton before drawing 0-0 with fellow Division 1 team, Team Northumbria. Off the field, there was some late transfer business prior to the first competitive match of the season, versus North Shields in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round. First, full back and Team GB star Matthew Crossen re-joined the club from Billingham Town and this was followed, with just minutes to spare before the FA Cup deadline, by the loan signing of midfielder Josh Hawkes from National League side Hartlepool United. Of Crossen, Marske manager Carl Jarrett stated: “Matty is a brilliant attacking full back who joins the club for the third time, he's a fans favourite and will be a good addition for us”. Of

Hawkes, Jarrett commented: “Josh is a professional footballer for Hartlepool United who has come in on loan. We are looking forward to watching this young bright talent in a Marske shirt." Both players lined up in the starting eleven versus North Shields in a game that was a very early contender for game of the season. The home side got off to the best possible start with a superb finish from 30 yards from Glen Butterworth within the opening five minutes. However, an error from Marske keeper Robert Dean led to North Shields equalising on 25 minutes. However, the lead didn’t last long and a pinpoint pass from new signing Chay Liddle set up last season’s top scorer Danny Earl who slotted past Kyle Hayes. Marske looked to have sealed the win on 51 minutes thanks to a wonderful goal from Peter Bulmer who waltzed past five Shields players and smashed the ball past Hayes from the edge of the box. However, the away side clearly hadn’t read the script and, in the blink of an eye, turned a 3-1

deficit into a 4-3 lead with goals from Dan Wilson, Dean Holmes and Craig McFarlane. With the game entering the last moments, Marske skipper Adam Wheatley secured a replay for the home side, capitalising on some hesitant defending to secure a 4-4 draw. The replay, naturally, was a much tighter affair with Marske playing the better football, though North Shields arguably had the clearer chances though opportunities were few and far between throughout the game. Marske looked the fitter side with all 10 outfield players working hard all game and the match was won in the 53rd minute when a long-range Craig Gott shot took a slight deflection which saw the ball loop over Shields keeper Kyle Hayes and into the net sparking huge celebrations on and off the pitch. Next up in the FA Cup is a trip down the North Yorkshire coast to play Scarborough Athletic in the Preliminary Round. The Seadogs have just moved back to the town after

The North Riding Football League

By Andrew Snaith

he brand-new North Riding Football League got underway on Saturday 12th August when Teesside League champions Boro Rangers travelled to Redcar Town. Redcar Town won a hard fought opening game as Clark Reader scored the only goal on 18 minutes. Town had further chances to increase their lead but good goalkeeping kept the lead to 1-0 at half time. Rangers upped their game in the second half and Town had to battle hard to stay in front but managed to close the game out to win the new league's early encounter. It was also a good afternoon across town, in heavy rain, for Redcar Newmarket who hit five at Nunthorpe Athletic. Jamie Graham's hat-trick, Michael Towse's goal and Andy Tullock's late strike made sure of the victory. The rampant visitors notched three times in four minutes in a frenetic last ten, which also saw Jack Bennett score for the hosts. Elsewhere, it was an eight-goal thriller at Guisborough United who shared the points with visitors St Marys 1947. The Middlesbrough outfit notched through Ben Cotts' brace and further strikes from Ryan Mackey and Paul Vaughan. Paul Jack had got Guisborough back into the game, followed by two Liam Cooper goals either

side of half time. Niall Crawley netted a late fourth for Guisborough. Another cracking match played in a great spirit saw Yarm & Eaglescliffe lose their debut game 4-3 to an impressive Grangetown Boys Club. Yarm's Calum Stevens struck the opener, but that was soon cancelled out by Ryan Thompson's free-kick. Michael Pickles' quickfire brace made it 3-1 Grangetown at the break. Paul Davies pulled it back to 3-2 but Pickles' hat-trick goal, ensured Louis Whensley's strike was a mere consolation. Finally, it was a more sedate affair at Stockton West End where a late goal took the spoils for Billingham Town Reserves. Chris Carlton was the match winner striking the only goal, five minutes from time. North Riding Football League Premier Division Redcar Town (Reader) 1-0 Boro Rangers Guisborough United (Cooper 2, Jack, Crawley) 4-4 St Marys 1947 (Cotts 2, Mackey, Vaughan) Nunthorpe Athletic (Bennett) 1-5 Redcar Newmarket (Graham 3, Towse, Tullock) Stockton West End 0-1 Billingham Town Reserves (Carlton) Yarm & Eaglescliffe (Stevens, Davies, Whensley) 3-4 Grangetown Boys Club (Pickles (3), Thompson)

Football's coming home to Sleights

By Andrew Snaith

leights' preparations for their first season in the Newitts.com Beckett Football League have been mixed at best. Sam Leadley and Ed Turner's men begin their league campaign on Saturday September 2nd. They are planning a return to the village to play their football in 2018 after over 15 years' exile in Whitby. Meanwhile on the field... Saturday 1 July Sleights 6-6 Whitby Fishermens Adam Entwistle, Billy Graham (2), Charlie Smith (2) and Will Cork-Dove were all on target in this 12-goal warm-up against North Riding League First Division Fishermens. Saturday 5th August Fishburn Park 6-0 Sleights Co-manager Ed Turner, amongst other unprintable remarks, said his side got what they deserved and hoped it would be a wake up call after a deserved defeat against North Riding Premier Park.

Thursday 10th August Fylingdales 6-5 Sleights Another high-scorer saw SFC denied by a last gasp goal from their Scarborough Sunday League top tier neighbours. Luke Jackson netted a fine hat-trick while there were also goals for debutants Morgan Corner and Theo Clarke. Saturday 12th August Fishburn Park Reserves 4-4 Sleights Yet more goals, but the big tale was one of scuppered leads. Sleights raced into a three-nil advantage only to be pulled back by their Scarborough Saturday League Second Division opponents, late on. Goals from Charlie Smith, Luke Jackson, Taylor Humble and co-boss Sam Leadley found the net for the villagers. In the Gordon Harrison Memorial Trophy, the first round draw is: Thornton-le-Dale v Lealholm, Royal Oak Malton v Sleights, Thornton-le-Dale Res v Kirkbymoorside Res. Any interested players or friendly opponents can email Sleights on sleightsfc@gmail.com.

●● Liam O'Sullivan vs North Shields. Picture: Jaime Grace Photography. many years playing in Bridlington so it will be a great opportunity for Marske fans to see a new ground and hopefully cheer the lads on into the 1st qualifying round. Off the field, following the redevelopment of the popular “Tin Shed”, further work has been done

at the ground with that area of the terracing re-surfaced with concrete paving. There is further work planned in future months so watch this space for more updates. Finally, player and match sponsorship is still available – please see www. marskeunitedfc.com for further details.

Whitby Town round up By Andrew Snaith

centre-back signing from Middlesbrough, Niall McGoldrick. Whitby warmed up for the Challenge Cup with a 1-0 win at Northern League neighbours Guisborough Town. They defeated a Blyth Spartans XI 3-0 on August 1st, when Kieran Weledji notched twice after newcomer James Risborough opened the scoring. In the Blues' final pre-season run out, a Carson free-kick wasn't enough to avoid a 2-1 reverse to Evo-Stik One North South Shields, on August 5th. Meanwhile Whitby will host either EvoStik One South Sheffield FC or nearby Scarborough Athletic of One North in the League Cup on Tuesday 17th October.

hitby Town began their 2017/18 season with defeat away at Leicestershire outfit Barwell. Chris Hardy's men visited the Canaries on Saturday 12th August. An early strike from Whitby's Mikey Roberts brought a good fulllength save, low to his left from Liam Castle in the Barwell goal. At the other end, St Kitts international Ryan Robbins sent a falling volley across the face of goal and wide, from six yards. The second half saw Castle tip over Steven Snaith's goalbound header and Luke Bythway come close before a goalbound Barwell cross-shot was slid from the Whitby line. Whitby Town Aug/Sept Fixtures 2017/18 AUGUST Eventually, substitute Ryan Seal settled the Sat 26 | Grantham Town (A) tie after finding himself unmarked, at the far Mon 28 | Workington (H) post, to slot a right-wing cross low between SEPTEMBER Bland and his left-hand post, fifteen minutes Tue 5 | Ashton United (H) from time. Sat 9 | Matlock Town (A) The Blues had enjoyed an eventful preTue 12 | Shaw Lane (H) season with the first-ever Whitby Town Tue 19 | Lancaster City (A) Challenge Cup attracting nearly 2,000 fans Sat 23 | Marine (H) over four ties in as many days, in July. On Tue 26 | Buxton (A) Thursday 27th July, over 800 supporters Sat 30 | Barwell (H) flocked to the Turnbull Ground to see Newcastle United's academy, led by twogoal Ivan Toney, come from behind to be Celtic's development squad 2-1. The following night saw Netherlands Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar's highly-rated juniors defeat Whitby on penalties, after Roberts' Graham Todd club chairman with the Anderson family second-half goal●● cancelled out our Ferdy Druijf's second-minute opener. Saturday's finals day saw Celtic enjoy a 2-0 victory over Town in a third-fourth place play-off while a Toney-inspired Newcastle hammered Alkmaar 4-1 in the final, later that day. Toney notched a hat-trick before his loan move to Wigan Athletic. The Seasiders defeated Northern League Second Division Billingham Town 3-1 in their first run, on July 15th, thanks to two Davy Carson strikes and a Roberts goal. They then held National League Gateshead after a last-gasp effort from new

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The Community Newspaper for the Towns and Villages of East Cleveland, Redcar & North York Moors, telling the real news and views of the people of our region

Issue 82 August - September 2017

First game played in new North Riding Football League

By Ian Enderwick

Redcar Town 1-0 Boro Rangers

his was to be the very first game played in the new North Riding Football League with both teams receiving a Silver Salver from North Riding County FA Vice President Paul Conway before the game to commemorate the occasion. Town won a hard fought close encounter against last season's Teesside League Champions Boro Rangers with a goal from Clark Reader after 18 minutes. Town went into the game without playing a game for two weeks after both opponents pulled out of games which disrupted Town's pre season preparation. Both sides started brightly with Town going close after just Five minutes when Ben Sandie saw his effort from 12 yards go narrowly wide. Rangers had a further effort from Stu Poulter well saved by Robbie Stockburn in the Rangers goal. However on 18 minutes Town forced the breakthrough when Clark Reader latched onto a through ball from Nico Weatherald sidestepped Stockburn and rolled it into the far corner of the net. Rangers responded with an effort from Stuart Rose which went wide as the game developed into a midfield battle which saw a booking for Ben Sandie

as half time approached. Rangers came out after the break determined to impose themselves on the game and Town had to battle hard to stay with them as Rangers started to pass the ball speedily and Town had a spell on the back foot. But it was Town who went closest to adding to their lead on 61 minutes when Stu Poulter's superb header from Steve Thompson's cross headed for the corner only for Stockburn to pull off a brilliant save. Town made three substitutions with Jordan McDonald (63mins) Sam Wheatley (75mins) and Ryan Bennions (81mins) all coming on as Town battled to hold onto their lead. Rangers best chance came eight minutes from time when Town keeper Mike Algie seemed to be impeded coming for a cross to the far post which lead to a goal line scramble before the ball being cleared. Referee Kev Beckett gave five minutes of time added on before blowing his whistle to great celebrations from the Town's players and supporters. This was an superb hard fought game played by two excellent teams with Town just about deserving their win

The Big Game at Saltburn Athletic Football Club

altburn Athletic Football Club is celebrating the news that it has received a £30,000 funding boost from SUEZ Communities Trust (formerly SITA Trust) for a grounds improvement project. The project is in two parts: Firstly, an existing mound of soil, running the full length of our field (approx. 3500 square metres), will be removed and drainage will be installed into the field before reseeding with grass. This will increase the field size by approximately a third enabling the club to bring teams that are currently playing away from Saltburn back to their home ground. Secondly an area of land that is sited adjacent to the playing field will be enhanced. The derelict five-a-side pitch will be removed and the land re-utilised as a new grass pitch. Dave Sadler, founder chairman of Saltburn Athletic Football Club said: “This award enables the club to make further progress and cater for all seven of our

teams on our home site. Support of this type allows us to achieve our aim of providing junior football for the young people of Saltburn and beyond. "It is a fitting reward for all the hard work and dedication of the countless volunteers of the club who make it happen on a weekly basis. On behalf of those people I cannot thank SUEZ Communities Trust enough.” Pete Sessions of SUEZ Communities Trust added: “Saltburn Athletic is a popular and growing club which plays a very important role in the community. We are thrilled to support the club’s hardworking volunteers in their ambition to accommodate all of the teams at the home ground. "SUEZ Communities Trust provides grants through the Landfill Communities Fund. This important source of funding has been available since 1997 and has provided such worthy projects with more than £1.4 billion.”

● Ben Wheatley, Boro Rangers manager, Paul Conway, North Riding rep and Derek Hartas, team secretary Redcar Town

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Doncaster Market

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Manchester German Xmas Market

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Glasgow Xmas Market

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Thursford Xmas Spectacular

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