Coastal View Issue 103

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Issue 103 September - October 2019

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Simply the Best

By Ruth Hebden - Volunteer Co-ordinator at Marske Hall, Valorum Care Foundation

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n August Bank holiday Monday, Marske Hall celebrated a ‘summer of love’ with our fabulous young people by hosting a thank you BBQ party for the Redcar & East Cleveland Imagine You Can NCS students.

The party was to recognise that, once again, the young people of our community have shown that they are simply the best. It was a real privilege to work with them and I want to

share this with you as I believe that the local community will be incredibly proud of them.

Over the summer, 195 local young people completed the NCS project with the amazing Dave King and Imagine You Can NCS. I was fortunate to be invited to meet with the young adults and talk about our fantastic home and the wish list of our residents. I shared with them all the different things that the residents wanted for the home, from small items to our largest project to date. The five waves of the project each chose to join together to raise funds for our one massive goal, a Sensory Room for the

disabled residents of Marske Hall.

The members of the five different waves all visited our beautiful home and spent time getting to know our residents, joining in activities and running events for their enjoyment. Our residents really enjoyed spending time with these youngsters, who injected fun and a lively atmosphere to the activity room. Beautiful

friendships were formed, and this has resulted in some of the young people signing up to become volunteers at the home.

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 103

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fter a few very 'bumpy' months we are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

The passing of our brother Allan, apart from being a massive shock and great loss to our family caused us to do a lot of rethinking about the way we do things here in Coastal View land.

He was such a massive part of the set up and it has taken us time and much deliberation as to where to go from here.

Believe us we thought long and hard about our future and did consider giving up the paper altogether and retiring as some of our problems seems insurmountable, but with the help of some people we are vowing to carry on; well for now anyway.

One of the big decisions we had to make was the postponement of our annual Coastal View Community Awards held every year at Freebrough Academy. The reasons for this were twofold, financial and time. Arranging an event like this each year takes a great amount of work on top of producing the paper each month and we decided this year we had to spend that time sorting out other things. Hopefully it will be back next year.

This is a great shame for us as it's our chance to recognise our local community heroes who sometimes go unnoticed for the hard work they do and for this we thank them all.

In the last issue we explained that certain changes in the way we operate would mean increased costs. We appealed to our readers for any financial help they could give us to help meet these increases.

We would like to thank Tony Galuidi, Steve Kay, Wayne Davies and George Featherston for their contributions and all our advertisers for continuing to support us thus making the production the the newspaper possible.

We would also like to thank Skelton & Brotton Parish Council, Loftus Town Council, Guisborough Town Council and Lockwood Parish Council who all choose to tell their news in the form of newsletters and who provide much needed revenue for the paper.

The thanks don't stop there though.

Without the help of Steve Duck at Integral Collection, Skelton we would never have been able to take delivery of each issue of the paper. Steve's help over the years has been invaluable to us and he will never know just how important part he has played on our journey.

However because in the future we need storage space we will be moving the delivery to Marske and Peter Collinson of Car Care Marske has made this happen and for that and the many other things Peter has helped us with for many years we will be forever

grateful.

Our increase in costs has partly come about because of some changes we have had to make regarding the distribution of the paper.

Our loyal team of distributors will still be walking the streets in all weathers but a large number of papers will now be delivered

by Unique Leaflets, a reliable distribution company based in South Bank. This will result in some papers being delivered quicker than normal and we look forward to working with them in the future. It could also mean a few hiccups along the way as the new distribution teams get to know their rounds.

So please bear with us and be patient - it will be alright in the end.

We would like to take this opportunity to publically thank our nephew Kyle who has worked so hard over the years and remained totally loyal to us. We know he misses his Granddad, so lately it hasn't been easy for him. Kyle is going to start a new chapter in his life as he has been accepted in the Army, making us and his Granddad so proud. Good luck in your future Kyle and thank you!

We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

holls Lynne & Steve Nic

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Loftus and Redcar bidding for millions of pounds to regenerate towns

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oftus and Redcar could be in with the chance of receiving millions of pounds of investment to help boost regeneration within the towns.

In two separate Government announcements, it was revealed that Loftus is in with a chance of receiving part of the £1billion Future High Streets Fund and Redcar can bid for a share of the £3.6billion Towns Fund.

The Future High Streets Fund is a landmark scheme to renew and reshape town centres and high streets, to drive economic growth and ensure future sustainability.

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, in partnership with Community Stakeholders, submitted the bid with a vision to transform Loftus into a modern market town, providing physical and social infrastructure for new and existing businesses to thrive and offer new opportunities for local people.

Loftus, alongside Middlesbrough, is among 100 town centres in the country to benefit from the fund, receiving up to £150,000 to support the development of detailed project proposals.

Separately, Redcar has been chosen to bid for up to £25million as part of the Government’s Towns Fund, which aims to boost productivity, skills and living standards.

Redcar is among four other towns in the Tees Valley – Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Darlington and Thornaby – bidding to receive a share of the Towns Fund which is aimed to support places with industrial and economic heritage that have not always benefitted from economic growth in the same way as more prosperous areas.

Councillor Wayne Davies, Cabinet Member for Economic Development at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said; “This is absolutely fantastic news for Loftus and Redcar. The new administration is committed to boosting our town centres and the local economy and this funding

would provide the opportunity to do that.

“Loftus and Redcar have had their challenges, like many towns up and down the country, so this investment would be very welcome indeed.

“We will be working alongside residents and stakeholders to develop strong community led strategies for Redcar and Loftus and I look forward to beginning this process very soon.”

Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke said: “This is a hugely positively day for our area and a transformational level of funding.

The Government is determined to deliver for communities that have been forgotten for far too long and this is exactly what the Prime Minister wants to do more of.

“We all know our towns in the Tees Valley need major investment and this money can be invested in transport, skills, digital and culture to make places like my own home town of Middlesbrough better places to live, work and visit.”

Lauren Dingsdale, Labour's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland said: "I'm pleased Loftus has been shortlisted for a share of this money, and it is a testament to the strength of the bid submitted by the previous Labour-led council. I wrote a letter supporting the original bid, and the £150,000 that we may receive might not be transformational, but it would certainly be a good start to reviving our town centre."

Redcar's Labour MP Anna Turley said: “I’m pleased the government are now recognising that our small towns need support and any new investment is welcome. However, this announcement comes after £90 million has been cut from Redcar and Cleveland by the Tories, which has severely impacted on local public services from street cleaning and anti-social behaviour enforcement officers, to social care. It will take more than a pre-election bribe to make

us forget the damage that austerity and the closure of our steelworks has done to our communities.

“I’m also concerned that by focusing on Redcar as our principle town, our neighbouring communities like Eston, Normanby, Grangetown and South Bank are once again being squeezed out. People in these areas should be able to benefit from a Town Deal too and I’ll be pushing to make sure they receive their fair share.

“Three years ago I called a town meeting to bring people together to share ideas on how the revive our town centre and residents responded with great positivity and ambition. This included how to spend a hard-won £5 million investment through the SSI Taskforce. I’ve lobbied to make sure the council take this feedback onboard and will make sure this is included as part of any Town Deal.”

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Proposed multi-million pound transport plan for Redcar and Cleveland approved for consultation O

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utline transport proposals worth more than £138 million for the borough have recently been agreed by Cabinet - now your views are wanted as consultation enters the next phase.

The draft transport strategy for the borough, titled Transport for the Future, outlines proposals to improve access to jobs, healthcare, shopping and leisure, whilst protecting the environment and quality of life.

Eye-catching potential schemes include major railway and road improvements including for the A174, new cycle and walking routes, more parking spaces across the borough and a new link road.

The plan has been developed following a travel needs survey involving 1,446 residents and 202 businesses in autumn 2018 who explained where they thought improvements need to be made.

Now the Council is asking the

public and businesses to tell us if we’ve got the right plan given what they said about their travel needs.

It will be used by the Council and its partners as part of the process of accessing funding and securing further approvals needed to implement the proposals. The plan for Redcar and Cleveland is part of a wider package of transport investment being promoted by the Tees Valley Combined Authority that considers the strategic needs across the Tees Valley.

Proposed plans for Redcar and Cleveland include: • improving walking and cycling routes, including a new link between Brotton and Skelton to encourage more low carbon travel • making bus services more responsive in rural areas and increasing the number of accessible taxis/private hire cars; • a park and ride service on the Whitby railway line benefitting

East Cleveland, Guisborough and Nunthorpe; • improvements to the railway to allow the transport of larger shipping containers to Teesport along with hydrogen powered passenger trains to help the environment; • a long term proposal to investigate creating a new road crossing over the River Tees near South Bank to serve Teesport and business;a new link road to the east of Wilton as part of the South Tees development along with improved junctions on routes to Teesport such as at Greystones; • improving the A174 to Skelton including new junctions, dualling and new sections of road; • improvements to the railway to allow the transport of larger shipping containers to Teesport; • more car parking spaces where they are needed; • investing more than £19 million in highway maintenance.

The plan is based on evidence including a major travel needs

survey of residents and businesses last year. There will now be further consultation from October and the Council’s Cabinet will consider the final proposal in March 2020.

Councillor Wayne Davies, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “This is a hugely ambitious programme that will help make the borough an even more fantastic place to live, work, do business, visit and enjoy. We particularly want to be ready for the transformational investment at the South Tees Development Corporation site on the south bank of the Tees, which includes the former SSI steelworks. We have a major industrial port there already and global companies are being attracted to the borough - but it is vital that our transport network is first rate and environmentally friendly.”

The views of the public and businesses are still needed. Log on to www://redcar-cleveland. gov.uk/consultations to complete a questionnaire.

Shutting down Parliament threatens to end Baby’s Law

abour and Co-operative MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, has written to the Environment Secretary to seek assurance that the law to toughen up animal cruelty sentences will not be abandoned with the closure of Parliament.

●● Anna Turley MP and Sue Hayman MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) supporting tougher animal cruelty sentences Prime Minister Johnson has announced the prorogation of Parliament ahead of a Queen’s Speech in October, a process which will end all parliamentary business. If any outstanding bills are not carried forward by the government then they will fall.

The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill to increase animal cruelty sentences from six months to five years has not yet completed its passage through the House of Commons and still needs to be approved by the House of Lords. It is now at risk of being abandoned.

In 2017, Anna’s Private Members’ Bill for five year animal cruelty sentences suffered a similar fate when Parliament was dissolved for the snap general

election. Anna launched the campaign for tougher sentences after the horrific abuse of Baby the Bulldog by two Redcar brothers.

Anna said: “I’m devastated and annoyed that Brexit and Johnson’s shutdown of Parliament have stopped us getting Baby’s Law passed.

“We've come too far to give up the fight now and I'll keep pushing for those tougher sentences for animal cruelty until justice is served for Baby and thousands of animals.”

Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland Conservative MP Simon Clarke said: “This is a classic example of an MP attempting to stir up people's emotions using our nations love of animals for her own political ends.

I have no doubt the bill will go forward in the next sitting of Parliament but to use that as a reason to

attack the Prime Ministers decision to bring forward a new Queens speech is disgraceful.

"Ms Turley has been at the heart of the plots aimed at delaying, and ultimately overturning, the decision our country made to leave the EU. Her stance on this is despite the fact that nearly 70% of her constituents voted to leave and I believe that they would have preferred a more honest approach when opposing our Prime Ministers decision, rather than attempting to hide her contempt for him behind what is ultimately a very worthwhile piece of legislation.”

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Simply the Best

Sea Dips, Raffles along with sponsorship from local businesses. I was greatly impressed by the enthusiasm, determination and drive that the young people had to ensure that their wave was a success.

They set themselves a huge target of £10,000 across the five Social Action projects. When they set their target, I did have my doubts that it was possible over such a short period of time; I have never been happier to be proved wrong! Not only did they reach their target, they completely smashed it by raising an incredible £12, 540.

When they announced that they had achieved their target during the final Fundraising Night at the Corus Sports & Social Centre Community Event, the sense of pride and excitement was immense, with many cheering and some

(including me) being reduced to tears. It was such a special moment which I hope will stay with each and every young person involved.

Ben Laverick, a Marske Hall resident, was the inspiration for the Imagine You Can NCS choosing to fundraise for us and he enjoyed participating in every wave of the social actions.

Ben said: “They really were very good, they don’t realise how much difference the Sensory Room will make at Marske Hall.”

He went on to say: “I can’t wait for them all to come and see the room when it is finished, and also all the people from outside who donated and supported them to do this.”

We are planning to host a grand opening ceremony once the room is completed to celebrate all their successes.

Young people often get a bad press, the ‘north’ is often depicted in a negative way, but these wonderful young people are in fact the accurate and true depiction of our area; generous, dedicated, bright and driven. They are truly inspirational.

I am no longer surprised by the level of support and warmth from the local community, you are always so generous with your time, support and with donations. I am, however, truly grateful. The support that we are afforded by our community means that we can provide all the very best things that life can offer to our residents. In the past few years, with your support, we have equipped the home with a cinema screen, karaoke and disco system, specialist adapted technology and we are

currently awaiting the installation of three Sensory bathrooms.

Everything that we fundraise for enhances the life opportunities and experiences that our residents enjoy. The Sensory Room will offer an environment that will support many different needs of some of our residents with more complex disabilities. Some of our residents rarely leave the home due to these limitations; this room will literally open up their world.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the Imagine You Can NCS staff team, young leaders and of course the exceptional young people. Your summer, the summer of 2019, will make a lasting and meaningful difference to the residents at Marske Hall, for that you should be very proud.

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MFC Foundation move in to East Cleveland as George Friend praises the area

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oro star and community champion George Friend helped launch Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation move into East Cleveland.

An office in the old Co-op building in Loftus High Street has been transformed into the regional headquarters of the charitable arm of the football club.

The office was opened amid a flurry of interest across the region shortly after a ceremony in Loftus Town Hall.

George performed the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon, but there was much more to it than that on an afternoon where the region's press showed their support for a move that will extend the work of the Foundation into an area that sometimes feels forgotten.

"I know what difference the Foundation makes," said the Boro captain. "I speak from first-hand experience, I've seen it for myself.

"I've not been to this area before, but I like what I've seen and the level of interest shown by the people here and those who live in the surrounding villages is great. I really hope they make use of the services the Foundation have to offer."

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will bring to East Cleveland are Team Talk, a community support group aimed at the over 25s, Stepping Up, where children moving from primary to junior schools are supported and Premier League Kicks where free football sessions are provided for youngsters aged 8-19 in areas often as a diversionary measure, helping to reduce anti-social behaviour and increase community cohesion.

Another to feature regularly will be the Boro Health Bus, on which questions about health are answered and there are games for the younger ones, while everyone who wants to can learn about a healthy lifestyle and some rudimentary health checks performed - quite often helping people who have difficulty in getting to, or have a reluctance in attending other health facilities.

"I would urge everyone to find out more about this," said George. "I can't speak highly enough of the work the Foundation do. They really do make a difference."

Manager of the East Cleveland project, Marc McPhillips, said: “We are really pleased to finally be here, our work is underway and I would like to thank everyone for their warm welcome, we really appreciate that.

“We’re here to help in any way we can, so

Mind Free Wills Month

ake or update your Will for free this October in conjunction with Mind We’re determined to be there for everyone experiencing a mental health problem, and we depend on gifts in wills to help us to do this.

This October we’re working with local solicitors to allow anyone aged 55 or over to make or update their will ‘free of charge’. And for couples making mirror wills, only one of you needs to be 55.

To take part, simply contact one of the participating solicitors using the details on our

website mind.org.uk/mind-free-wills-month from 1st October, mentioning ‘Mind Free Wills Month’. Appointments are limited, so book early to avoid missing out.

There’s no obligation to make a gift to Redcar & Cleveland Mind, national Mind or another local Mind in your will, but by choosing to support our work locally or nationally you can help make a better future for everyone experiencing a mental health problem.

For further information, please contact the Free Wills Month Office on 0333 022 0396.

●● George Friend gets help from young children as he cuts the cake to help launch MFC Foundation's move into East Cleveland please call in and have a chat. There’s a lot going on.”

If you would like to know more about what

the Foundation can do for you, ring their Loftus office on 01287 640079 or e-mail marc. mcphillips@mfcfoundation.co.uk

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Tees Valley Mayor pledges thousands to successful ride to work scheme

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ees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and the Combined Authority have signed off £65,000 of funding so that more people in Tees Valley can get to work as easily as possible.

The highly successful Wheels 2 Work scheme was established in 2018, funded by £150,000 from the Department for Transport’s Access Fund. The scheme provides an affordable means of transport for local people who do not have access to public transport or a private vehicle, so they can get to work or training.

Those using the scheme are able to hire a small scooter or electric bicycle, along with safety equipment, for up to six months. Full training is also provided for every user.

To date, Wheels 2 Work has supported 90 local people and currently has a waiting list for new users. It initially launched with 30 scooters and 10 electric bikes, but due to demand this was increased to 50 scooters and 27 bikes in April this year. The new funding will see it expand even further, with an additional 30 scooters.

If the demand continues to increase, the scheme will become self-sufficient, allowing even more local people from across Tees Valley to benefit.

Success stories have seen people not only get to

work, but increase their working days, secure full-time employment from a part-time role and help them spend more time with their families or carry out carer duties.

Mayor Houchen visited the Redcar & Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency, the organisation which manages the scheme, to meet Chief Executive Mike Milen, Dean Coates and Chris Hoyland who administer the programme and Michael Barwick, one of the people helped by the scheme.

Mayor Houchen said: “Here in the Tees Valley we’re securing the investment that is creating the jobs we all want to see come to our region, and we need to make sure all local people have access to them.

“Just last month I signed off forward funding to kick start work on £45million of transport projects to improve public and clean transport across the Tees Valley.

“This extension of the brilliant Wheels 2 Work scheme provides another way for local people to access all of the opportunities we’re creating across the region. It’s been a huge success, directly making local people’s lives better and helping our economy thrive.”

●● From left, Chris Hoyland, Mayor Ben Houchen, Dean Coates and Michael Barwick.

Mike Milen said: “Wheels 2 Work has a growing waiting list, which just demonstrates how valuable this has been to people and businesses across our area. We are working with stakeholders such as the Mayor to address the waiting list as everyone one on the list is an individual whose entry into

employment is frustrated or delayed.

“This is more than just bike hire, it helps people gain the confidence, skills and careers they need to be happy and fulfilled. I’m delighted we’re able to continue our good work and look forward to growing even more.”

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Church seeks partners for multi-purpose community facility

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local village church community, which provides vital services in a deprived area, is seeking financial and practical support in replacing its lifeexpired 90-year-old building.

St Hilda's Church, Liverton Mines is a prefabricated building from the 1920s which was condemned as beyond repair in a 2017 survey; serving a severely deprived community it has in recent years housed many community clubs and groups (see notes below) for all ages and interests.

All these activities are provided completely free of charge to all users, funded through grants, and are enthusiastically supported by St Hilda's small but loyal congregation, who meet for three services a month and for fundraising activities.

The church has run a Youth Project since 2008 to tackle the key issues of low

aspirations and poor anti-social behaviour, and currently employs a Youth and Family Worker with funding in place for the next 1.5 years.

All activities have moved to the Community Hall in Liverton Mines with support from the local authority but this is not suitable in the longer term.

Consultations about a replacement allpurpose church building took place with local residents and stakeholders with the support of the Diocese of York, and a final design has been adopted.

Fundraising is now focused on the costs of demolishing the old building (which will need specialist contactors due to the asbestos cladding) and moving towards construction of its replacement; the church has already raised ÂŁ25,000 and has been promised a grant of ÂŁ100,000 towards an anticipated cost of ÂŁ440,000.

Other grant applications are being made to national grant-making bodies, and an additional fund has been started for a stained glass window in the building's East end.

Project Manager Alan Gardner said, "We're looking forward to the opportunities our new building will offer - the old St Hilda's served us well for nearly a century but now we need to take this step forward so that the church can continue its work of serving Liverton Mines into the future.

"We are already working with local partners and grant-makers from further afield, and I hope we can take this further to secure the funds we need for a great cause - all contributions will be put to a host of good uses."

Individuals or organisations interested in supporting the project should contact Alan Gardner on 01287 203907.

News from Ringrose Orchard

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By Stuart White

t present our volunteers are focused on general maintenance aimed at keeping the orchard looking tidy---weeding, dead heading and keeping shrubs in shape.

Also, we have added some sedums and Michaelmas Daisies to help boost the autumnal colours. Thanks go to Albi in Cheviot Drive for donating a selection of plants, including a rambling rose and clematis, which will go along the Cleveland Way border.

Most of our apple trees have

a good crop and are now ready for picking, so please feel free to help yourself next time you pass through. Some are for cooking so will be labelled accordingly.

During the next halfterm, week commencing 28th October, we will have a Treasure Hunt around the Orchard based on Halloween and Christmas.

Also there will be crafts to make decorations for both these events. The date has yet to be finalised. It will be advertised in the library and on the Skelton and Brotton Facebook page.

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Full £4m funding for Guisborough Hospital upgrade is being released

he Department of Health is releasing the £4 million needed to complete the major redevelopment of Guisborough Hospital.

Simon Clarke MP has said it is “great news for Guisborough” that the Hospital is receiving the money, which will allow the full restoration of the Priory Building. The £4m plan is designed to modernise the premises and improve the quality of out-patient services, in particular stroke care.

Simon has been pressing Health Ministers for progress this summer after it emerged that the funding mechanism for investment schemes like the one at Guisborough had been changed, and transferred from the control of NHS Property Services to NHS England. South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group contacted Simon about the delay and to ask him to help.

Simon said: “Guisborough Hospital is at the heart of the town and is much-loved by my constituents.

A whole range of important services are provided there, including community dental, orthotics, physiotherapy, X-ray, mental health, sexual health, podiatry and elderly care. People don’t want to have to travel into Middlesbrough for services like these and it’s important they’re available close to home.

“This renovation was promised in 2016 and I’ve been clear from the outset that the Government is fully committed to it. However, as soon as I heard there was a delay releasing the funds, I got in touch with ministerial colleagues at the Department of Health and I’m grateful to them for delivering a positive outcome so quickly. This money will allow the Hospital to be transformed and brought up to date.

“Given that the money to modernise the Hospital was raised by selling the old Chaloner Building on the site, it’s absolutely right that every penny should be re-invested here and this is great news for Guisborough. I’ll now be urging the CCG to get the building work finished as swiftly as possible.”

Councillor Dr Caroline Jackson, who represents Hutton Ward in Guisborough and sits on the South Tees Health Scrutiny Joint Committee, said: “Simon has worked really hard to get the upgrade project at Guisborough Hospital back on schedule and this is brilliant news. He got straight on the case with Ministers and cut through the red tape.

“This also ends the scaremongering by the local Labour Party about the Hospital being at risk. If any residents were frightened, we can now say once and for all that our Hospital has a great future.”

Coop Skelton Supporting the Community

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By Mark Laker

ello and welcome; Summer is over unfortunately and the dark nights are starting to close in, which brings us to the busy end of the year already!

After talking with local resident Laura Addison, Skelton Coop will be teaming up to bring a Children's Halloween disco to North Skelton village hall on Wednesday 30th October 4.30pm 7:30pm, costing £3 per child which includes a hot dog and drink, with prizes, raffles and games on the night.

Tickets are available from The Longacre Skelton, Marios Elmora Nursery in North Skelton and Skelton Coop Food, for which should be a great night making use of such an important indoor space which is at the heart of our ambitious Co-operate 2022 community plan focusing on saving community spaces, improving wellbeing, skills and education.

A final piece - I would like to ask is if you hold a Coop membership card and have yet to pick your local cause, if you could do this by Saturday October 26th to ensure that a cause that means something to you, benefits from your 1% donation of buying Coop products and services, this can be done at coop.co.uk/membership or by calling 0800 023 4708. @MarkCoopMP - Mark.laker@coopmembers.co.uk

●● Simon with Health Minister Chris Skidmore Labour's Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Lauren Dingsdale told Coastal View: "The refurbishment of the hospital was put on hold in March 2019. As soon as we became aware of this, I launched a campaign with concerned local residents

and started a petition to put pressure on the Government to stick to its promises to fund our hospital's much needed refurbishment.

I'm thrilled that the campaign was a success and that refurbishment will continue. I only hope that the money has not been pulled from other local projects in the area."

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Think once…

Think twice…

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By Councillor Steve Kay

leveland Fire Service has placed signs, aimed at reducing accidents involving motorbikes, along the A171 Moor Road, between Guisborough and the Redcar & Cleveland boundary, at Scaling Dam. The Moor Road is extremely popular with bikers and there is a history of accidents along both the Redcar & Cleveland and North Yorkshire sections. The Fire Service has led the campaign because of its accident-prevention/ rescue function, whilst Redcar & Cleveland

Council gave permission for the signs to be erected: as did other Cleveland authorities with dangerous roads in their areas.

The Fire Service erected the temporary signs because, in good weather, scenic roads can become race tracks for streams of bikers weaving in and out of the slower traffic.

We all know speed is exciting but it’s better to get to Whitby or Scarborough in one piece, rather than not at all. Bikers should stay within the speed limits but, equally, other drivers should accommodate them and remain constantly alert to their presence.

My interest in motorbike safety was heightened when, about 12 years ago, I came upon the scene of an accident and saw two bikers lying dead on the verge. The memory has haunted me ever since.

Motorbikes are exhilarating but all road users should remember that they can be deadly.

Graham Jacques, a former motorcyclist, who lives in Moorsholm, near the A171, said: “People put all the blame on the bikers but it’s up to other motorists to share the road fairly with them.

In my opinion, dangerous situations often arise because car drivers are oblivious to bikers’ presence. Let’s hope the latest campaign increases their awareness.”

The Moor Road signs, intended to remain in situ until autumn, not only warn bikers with messages like BENDS DEAD? AHEAD but also remind other drivers to be aware of motorbikes; for example: TURNING? CHECK MIRRORS. Campaigning, aimed at minimising risk to bikers, began in 1978 when the government’s Central Office of Information came up with the iconic slogan: THINK ONCE…THINK TWICE…THINK BIKE! It’s a safety message as important today as it was four decades ago.

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Further improvements for popular seaside attraction

urther safety improvements to one the region’s best-loved tourist attractions have taken place.

Saltburn’s Cliff Tramway closed for one week in order to install a new hydraulic pump and to carry out its twice-yearly Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations inspection.

The new hydraulic pump will be an improvement to the existing manual safety system to the benefit of the visitors and reduce outage times for scheduled maintenance.

Councillor Wayne Davies Redcar & Cleveland

Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “Our famous tramway has been in operation since 1884, so every now and then it needs some tender loving care.

“Keeping a Victorian antique vehicle in working order is a big task. We’d rather not close it but it is essential it is shut temporarily to adhere to regulation changes and to maintain safety standards which can’t be compromised.

“We planned this short closure to take place after the school holidays to minimise disruption to people enjoying a day at Saltburn beach.”

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Taking opportunities in digital higher Have you ever considered a career in the digital industry? Well now is a very good time to start thinking about it!

Digital skills are vital for Britain’s economic future and there is now a huge demand for young people with digital talents as there has been significant growth in the sector over the last few years.

There are a whopping 7,194 jobs available across Teesside’s thriving digital scene and the Tees Valley has become a hotbed for digital tech innovation.

So how can you be part of this and train for a career in computing?

As a STEM specialist College, Middlesbrough College has an exciting digital offer with its very own industry standard digital schoolMC Digital. MC Digital aims to train for the future, ensuring leaners are equipped with the skills that employers need so that they can succeed in the industry. Created with employers and the digital advisory board, MC Digital’s qualifications use the latest technology and provide learners with the most up to date industry knowledge and skills.

Anne-Marie Chiswell, Head of MC Digital at Middlesbrough College said “Employers are telling us that they have positions to fill but are finding it difficult to recruit a skilled workforce and grow their business. The next generation of digital talent is needed and here at MC Digital we can take you higher and help you succeed.”

Whether you are wanting to upskill, retrain or start from the beginning, MC Digital has courses available for everyone ranging from Levels 1, 2 and 3, which are ideal for young people leaving school, to Foundation degrees, Top-up degrees and Access to Higher Education (HE) aimed at adult learners and those wanting to learn higher level skills.

Rick Hutchinson, Co-Founder at Appamondo, the award-winning, Middlesbrough-based Zendesk Premier Partner said “As the director of a tech

services company here in Teesside, it is becoming increasingly difficult to employ people with digital skills, regardless of salary, environment, or the draw of the exciting clients we work with. It is vital that more young people realise the potential that can be unlocked with a background in computing, as the digital sector is the fastest growing industry in the region.”

MC Digital alumni Agnes Dragunaite is now studying for a Computer Science degree at Bradford University after studying Level 3 Application and Web Development at Middlesbrough College.

Agnes said “My course at Middlesbrough College prepared me well for university and industry. As part of my course I did a work placement with Green Lord Studios and it was a great opportunity to put my skills into the workplace.

“My advice to young people would be to do your research before choosing your College course. The digital industry is booming and computing graduates are in demand.

I know there are jobs waiting for me when I graduate as I will have the skillset that employers are looking for.”

We’re still enrolling throughout September, visit mbro.ac.uk/ enrol to find out more

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Tees Valley Mayor signs off funds to kick-start £45million of transport improvements

Finally, initial cash has been agreed to kick-start the pilot of an “Uberstyle” on-demand bus service covering rural areas of Darlington, Hartlepool, Stocktonon-Tees and Redcar & Cleveland. The threeyear pilot will help people in more isolated locations access essential ●● Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen services, training and employment. ees Valley Mayor Ben This new solution Houchen and the Combined comes as part of a drive to improve Authority have signed-off public transport in the region.

The new service will allow advanced funding for four major transport schemes worth passengers to book a journey in advance on either a smartphone app, £45million.

The cash will allow work to begin via a website or over the telephone. on a range of projects covering Algorithms then match passengers public transport, sustainable travel travelling in the same direction and schedule vehicles in real-time to and green vehicles.

Funding has been made available find the optimal route for their trip.

The service will use small for a study to pinpoint the best locations to roll-out more electric minibuses and, unlike a traditional vehicle charging points across Tees bus service, there are no fixed routes.

Valley and to promote the uptake of Instead journeys are determined by electric vehicles across the region. where passengers want to go within Work will also be carried out to a predefined geographical service improve bus, cycling and walking area.

The technology will also help routes across the region. This will increase the efficiency of bus provide more public transport services, while also encouraging options for passengers going to and more local people to take up from Teesside International Airport.

Mayor Houchen said: “Improving healthier forms of travel by delivering better, safer cycling and local transport across the Tees walking infrastructure.

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Morrisons meet ups: free meeting areas for Redcar’s community groups Morrisons Redcar’s Café space is open to all from parenting groups to crafters to gaming clubs Could save groups £1,000 a year on location costs

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orrisons Redcar is launching a new service offering free meeting spaces to local groups such as new parents, charities, book clubs, craft groups and gaming communities.

Groups can book tables, which can seat up to 20 people, through the Morrisons Redcar’s Community Champion.

The initiative is designed to help community groups deal with the increasing cost of booking meeting spaces in local centres, after its research revealed that local groups typically spend up to £20 an hour on meet up spaces.

Helen Tordoff, Head of Cafes at Morrisons said: “We’ve seen more

groups use our café spaces as meet up areas so we’re delighted to formalise the offering and make it even easier for local communities to come together over a cup of tea and great food.”

Rachel Taylor, member of Horsforth Craft Group, said “Some community centres can be tricky to book as costs can be quite high and there is limited availability. Our local Morrisons' café is perfect as it is free to book and there’s always good food and drink available.

We meet there regularly to create our craft masterpieces and would encourage any other clubs to consider Morrisons as an affordable and pleasant place to meet.”

Meet up areas will be available in Morrisons Redcar’s café between 9am until 11 am and 2pm until café closing every weekday.

To book a meet up area slot, groups can email Morrisons Community Champion with bookings taken on a first come first serve basis.

For more information visit: www. morrisons.com.

people can quickly, easily and cheaply get around our region is essential. People need to be able to get to hospital appointments, college, work and the high street and that’s why I’m making sure these projects are kick-started with the funding they need.

“For too long local people have had to endure poor bus

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services. I am not going to sit by and do nothing as residents outside of urban areas are forced to go without the transport they have a right to expect. The old way of doing things has failed, so I have decided to step in and try something new. The pilot for our “Uber-style” on-demand bus service will

make sure local people in rural areas of the Tees Valley get the bus connection they rightly demand.”

In January 2019, the Mayor and Combined Authority Cabinet agreed a £588.2million ten-year Investment Plan, which committed £256.7million to transforming transport across

Tees Valley.

Later this month, a Strategic Transport Plan which outlines the future of travel across the region will be going out for public consultation. The 12-week consultation will be available online and also involve six events across the five Tees Valley boroughs

Deprivation index shows damage of austerity, says Redcar MP

abour and Co-operative MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, has called the Mirror’s new deprivation index a ‘shocking reminder of the damage wrought by austerity’.

The Mirror Online has conducted an investigation into towns in England, using data on issues such as crime, health and unemployment to build a picture of the state of our nation. Town 2020 reveals a huge North-South divide with all five of the Tees Valley’s local authorities ranking in the top 50 most deprived communities in England. Redcar and Cleveland ranks 34th most deprived out of 324 local authorities.

Anna said: “This data is a shocking reminder of how our area has been deprived of investment due to austerity, whilst other areas of our country have soared ahead.

“Redcar & Cleveland Council alone has lost £90 million in funding over the past 9 years, and that’s before you count cuts to other public spending like the NHS and welfare. Cuts have consequences and it is people in communities like mine who pay the price.

“Now we have a government of millionaires pretending a no-deal Brexit will solve all our problems, but it will be the North East that has the most to lose from such a reckless act of national self harm.

“The only way to turn the tide and put Teesside at the right end of the deprivation index is to give us the funding and powers we need to deliver our own plans for regeneration. Through our industry and ingenuity we drove the industrial revolution and built the world.

We can do it again.”

In response Middlesbrough South & E ast Cleveland Conservative MP Simon Clarke said: “The sheer nerve of Ms Turley takes some beating. The previous Labour government’s abject mismanagement of the economy meant that the Conservatives inherited the highest budget deficit in our peacetime history. We were borrowing £1 in every £4 that we spent - a sure-fire way to ensure the country can’t afford our vital public services, and to saddle the next generation with unpayable debts.

Since then, the Government’s sensible economic management has resulted in

the deficit being reduced by four-fifths.

We now borrow £1 in every £34 that we spend. Wages are rising much faster than inflation and unemployment is at a record low.

"Thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of the British people, Boris Johnson and the Conservatives are now able to invest in the people’s priorities.

"The NHS, for example, will receive an additional £33.9 billion cash funding increase by 2023/24; the largest, longest funding settlement in the history of the NHS. The Conservatives are also putting 20,000 new police officers on the streets over the next three years, with £750 million extra funding for 2020 to 2021 and an immediate £45 million to kickstart recruitment.

"I notice at the end Anna can’t resist the chance to attack a no deal Brexit. Our area voted overwhelmingly to leave the EU and I didn’t see anything on the ballot paper saying we would only leave if the EU were kind enough to give us a deal.

Our country has the fifth biggest economy in the world and we will succeed however we end up leaving on 31 October.”

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Redcar solicitors and playful pups raise significant funds for women’s aid charity

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By Councillor Steve Kay

his year the displays of wild flowers at Charltons were second to none.

Last year, the council did a great job with magnificent displays of wild flowers on roundabouts, central reservations and verges around Redcar & Cleveland but, let’s be honest, in 2018, the results at Charltons were, at most, second rate.

Passing them every day on my way to Guisborough and Redcar, I complained bitterly, but it was too late to remedy the situation. How disappointing, for if anywhere’s suitable for a flower display it’s the broad verge at Charltons, on the side of the A171, with the potential to beautify the gateway to the North York Moors.

Needless to say, I was rather apprehensive when, this year, the grounds maintenance department tilled large swathes of land on the same verge, ready for another go. In the event, I needn’t have worried because, weeks later, Charltons had, perhaps, the best floral display

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I’ve ever seen.

I congratulated Neighbourhood Officer, Andy Roberts and asked him why things were so much better this year. Andy explained: “Last year the ground was very hard so the seeds didn’t germinate. This year we used a more powerful machine to break it up.” A simple adjustment that made all the difference! There was nothing wrong with the land but, of course, seeds cannot germinate and take root unless they have damp, friable soil.

Andy kindly listed the various flowers the council planted: Calendula officinalis (yellow or orange), Convolvulus tricolor (blue, white and yellow), Gaillardia pulchella (red and yellow), Iberis umbellata (purple), Linum grandiflorum (red), Malcolmia maritima (pink, purple or white), Pinks, Lavender (purple), California poppy (red) What a display! I’ve even had requests from residents asking for the council’s horticultural secrets so they can have similar, beautiful floral displays in their own gardens!

● The teams from Cygnet Law and EVA Women's Aid with dogs

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● Cllr Steve Kay among the wild flowers at Charltons

Take 2... for the first time

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hen making a television production, everyone hopes you get it right on the First Take. But even if you do, it’s often good practice to see if you can get it righter with a Take 2.

Moorsholm video-maker, Graeme Aldous, has devised a very popular talk called ‘Sir Tony Robinson Talks Like Me’, which has proved very popular with local WIs, Probus and other

clubs. In it he tells stories from his experiences both behind and in front of the cameras _ he advises aspiring presenters never to work with helicopters or horses, and in particular tells how his voice is always being compared to a certain knight of the realm. And thereby hangs a tale _ he once stood in (vocally) for Sir Tony Robinson, but didn’t get paid as much!

But like every good TV production, there was plenty of worthwhile material left on the cutting room floor afterwards - good enough to make a second talk, which he calls ‘Take 2’. It will be given its first airing at the Saltburn & District Retired Men's Forum on the morning of October 21st (Alternative: It will be given its second airing at the Redcar's Visual Presentations meeting on the afternoon of November 26th) In it he advises that you should never work with chuff-chuffs, and not to go to Bulgaria when Catterick will do instead! There’s also a masterclass in ‘How to be a TV Director’ and how to rescue things when they inevitably go wrong.

Graeme is always keen to hear from Speaker Finders, and to travel to venues from the Tyne to the Humber. He also has a number of talks based on historic Land-Rovers, and the story behind the Yorkshire films ‘presented by his sheepdog, Nell - the full list (and how to book him) is online at www.teeafit.co.uk/tsv/talks.htm.

ygnet Law, a Redcar-based law firm is celebrating raising more than £1,250 for EVA Women’s Aid at its annual sponsored dog walk.

The walk, which takes place each year along Redcar Beach welcomed ‘everyone and their dogs’ to join the Cygnet Law team for the fundraising stroll by the coast.

Cygnet law matched the funds raised by the dog walkers to bring the total to £1252.30.

The team chose to support EVA Women’s Aid after it was widely reported that the charity had suffered cuts to the funding of its counselling services.

Prior to the final total being calculated, the service secured additional funding to ensure its counselling could continue at its current level until March 2020.

Gemma Brooke, a Solicitor at Cygnet Law, said: “We were delighted to be able to raise more than £1,200 for such a worthy cause through our annual sponsored walk. The team love to do it, as do the dog, and it’s great to know we’re helping such a fantastic service to keep helping

local women.

“Although the charity has recently been granted additional funding for its counselling services, this has just given them breathing space, rather than permanent stability. This demonstrates more than ever the need for the community to rally around to help charities like EVA to continue to provide the services they offer to help and protect vulnerable women.”

Richinda Taylor, CEO of EVA Women’s Aid, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to the team at Cygnet Law for choosing us as a charity to support with their annual sponsored dog walk, and I was thrilled to see how much they managed to raise.

“EVA provides an essential service to survivors of domestic violence in Redcar and Cleveland, and the funding cuts proposed were a real threat to the counselling we are able to offer.

“Although we have been granted further funding, we still rely on support through fundraising, and events like the sponsored dog walk are great for raising both money and awareness of our charity.”

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People with hidden disabilities can access Blue Badges for the first time • Extension to Blue Badge scheme has come into force in England for people who have non-visible disabilities, making travel easier • New online eligibility check launched to make it simpler for people applying for the badges.

• This marks the biggest change to the scheme in nearly 50 years.

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eople with hidden disabilities, including anxiety disorders or a brain injury, can now apply for a Blue Badge for the first time.

The Department for Transport has issued new guidance to councils in England on Blue Badge parking permit eligibility, along with a new online eligibility checker to make the scheme clearer for people before they apply.

In the biggest change to Blue Badges since the 1970s, the DfT has been working with specialists to expand the eligibility criteria for the badges, which now includes people who cannot walk as part of a journey without considerable psychological distress or the risk of serious harm.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “We know that for some people, the possibility of not being able to find a parking space can make even leaving the house a challenge, which is why the Blue Badge is so important.

“The scheme, which is already a lifeline for so many disabled people, will make a huge difference to those with non-visible conditions such as autism, dementia, Parkinson’s and arthritis. It is my sincere wish that these changes will improve even more people’s lives.”

Councillor Philip Thomson, leader of the Conservative Group on Redcar & Cleveland Council has welcomed the announcement of an extension of qualifying disabilities for Blue Badge parking permits.

Councillor Thomson has in the past requested Redcar & Cleveland to be vigilant in its issuing of Blue Badge permits as there had clearly been considerable abuse of the system in recent years.

Councillor Thomson has indicated he is entirely supportive of legitimate badge permits and in welcoming the additional qualifying categories he acknowledged the recognition being given to members of the community who do need help from society to allow the best possible quality of life to be enjoyed.

The additional qualifying categories just announced by the Department of Transport relate to disabilities including autism, dementia, Parkinson's and arthritis. There is also provision for those who cannot walk without considerable distress as a result of anxiety disorders.

Councillor Thomson also welcome the launch of a review which will potentially assist Councils in addressing fraudulent misuse of Blue Badges.

The Government’s ambitious Inclusive Transport Strategy, changes to the Blue Badge

scheme and the Access for All programme will continue the UK’s internationally-leading plans for fully-accessible transport.

The Blue Badge scheme already means people with physical disabilities can park closer to their destination than other drivers, as they are less able to take public transport or walk longer distances.

Plans to extend the scheme to those with nonvisible conditions were announced last summer following an eight-week consultation. It is an important part of the Government’s drive for greater parity between physical and mental health.

It will offer a lifeline to people who often find road travel difficult by providing better access to work and other amenities, while also helping combat loneliness by helping them stay connected to family and friends.

Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson said:“This is a pivotal moment for thousands of people with hidden disabilities across the country, many of whom face unacceptable discrimination or even abuse when using disabled parking spaces.

“The changes we’re making will be lifechanging for these disabled people, allowing them to go about their daily lives without experiencing unnecessary stress or worry.”

To help councils with the expected increase in applications, the department has agreed with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to provide £1.7 million in the first year of the programme.

The expanded scheme coincides with the launch of a review intended to improve enforcement, and help councils tackle fraudulent use of the badges.

At the end of 2018, the Local Government Association estimated that the theft of Blue

Badges had risen by 45 per cent in 12 months and was up six-fold since 2013.

The review will look at ensuring Blue Badges are used correctly and improving public understanding so that those with non-visible disabilities can use the badges with confidence.

A task group will also be set up with key organisations to gather ideas and evidence on how to improve the consistency of council enforcement to tackle fraud and misuse.

Tim Nicholls Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the National Autistic Society said: “We are delighted to see the new Blue Badge rules come into force. This will be a huge relief for thousands of autistic people and their families in England, many of whom are so anxious about things going wrong that they find it hard to leave the house at all.

“A Blue Badge can be life changing. To live up to this promise, it’s absolutely essential that council officials making decisions about Blue Badges understand autism and the challenges autistic people can face getting out and about.”

While the new criteria will give clear and consistent guidelines on Blue Badge eligibility for the whole of England, not everyone with nonvisible disabilities will qualify for a badge. It will be up to the relevant local authority to decide if an applicant meets the eligibility criteria, as is currently the case.

Councils may need to review parking provision to increase the number of spaces, both in terms of the availability of disabled parking, and the overall number of parking spaces if disabled spaces take up other existing parking spaces.

Last year, the Government set out its plans to improve accessibility across all modes of transport in the Inclusive Transport Strategy, which aims to make the UK’s transport network fully inclusive by 2030.

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Beyond Housing hospitality academy extends courses to cater for area’s love of cocktails

andidates enrolled on Beyond Housing’s hospitality academy will have the opportunity to add cocktail making and bar tending skills to their CV. Tees Valley’s growing night life has led to a shortage of professional bar tending skills, which the Beyond Housing hospitality academy and Job Centre Plus plans to address. The area posted significant 10.1% growth* in the number of bars and public houses between 2016 and 2018—the only major city region to post growth in the past two years.

The successful ‘Talent Tea’ and new ‘Raising the Bar ‘course offers people in Redcar and Cleveland, who are not in education, work or training, the chance to learn vital skills to begin

a career in the sector. The courses cover silver service, food safety Level 2, food allergens and intolerance, weights and measures ,customer care and more.

The most beneficial aspect of the ‘Raising the Bar’ course is an opportunity to put their new skills into practice at when they take over local Northern Quarter business, Kenzie’s on Station Road in Redcar, where local businesses are looking forward to sampling the drinks made by the budding mixologists, network and chat with the students to offer job interviews.

Johanna Watts, Employer Engagement Officer at Beyond Housing, said: “Redcar’s Northern Quarter is thriving, so this seemed the perfect location to launch our ‘Raising the Bar’ course supporting local businesses and the hospitality

UK first, as Community Bank coffee shop opens in Redcar

●● Beyond Housing Employer Engagement Officer Johanna Watts (left) pictured with Dean Randall-Downey at Kenzie’s Bar in Redcar. sector. In Redcar and Cleveland alone around 350 people worked in the hospitality sector in 2018* and this is predicted to grow considerably.

“Bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs need to offer customers excellent customer service and accomplished staff to stand out in a crowded market. Our students already learn a wide range of skills, but feedback has led us to include bar tending and cocktail making within the course.

As with many industries, food and drink service is constantly evolving and we need to ensure our academy develops to reflect this.”

The next hospitality course starts on Thursday 26 September and Beyond Housing is holding a hospitality recruitment day at Westfield Farm, Dormanstown at 2pm on Thursday 19 September

to give hopefuls a chance to find out more about the sector and jobs available.

Beyond Housing’s New Directions programme supports people aged 15 to 29 who are not in education, employment or training with specialist support, information advice and guidance, training, mentoring, apprenticeships, job placements and further education to help these young people meet the needs of local employers. It has a proven track record of matching jobseekers to the needs of a business.

Beyond Housing’s Work Hub at Westfield Farm in Dormanstown, provides similar support to jobseekers of all ages. *ONS statistics

The North East’s leading vehicle adaptation and barrier free living specialists ●● Footprints Café manager Kat Kempen and Ruth Fox, Chief Executive Officer of Footprints in the Community, raise a cup at the official opening of the café.

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edcar is host to the UK’s first combined community bank and coffee shop in the seaside town’s High Street.

The Footprints Café opened at the end of August within the South Tees Community Bank.

Offering quality food and drinks at affordable prices, Footprints aims to make life a little easier for those in financial hardship.

Footprints received nearly £10,000 from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s High Street Support scheme which was used for new flooring, lighting, plumbing and other improvements.

All profits from the café, which will be managed

by The Mighty Redcar star Kat Kempen, will be used to fund Footprint’s community activities including its foodbank. Kat herself was a foodbank user, then volunteer before becoming the new café manager.

Ruth Fox, Chief Executive Officer of Footprints in the Community, said: “We received funding from the Council to enable us to go forward with this project. We’ve formed a great partnership with the new South Tees Community Bank and became the first Community Bank and Cafe in the UK. “It’s something for Redcar to shout about!”

Councillor Wayne Davies, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “This is fantastic news.

“Initiatives like this make a huge difference to our communities. Discussing financial matters

over a coffee in a friendly setting helps remove some of the apprehension about dealing with money. And you can just pop in for a snack as well and help support this great scheme.”

Local MP Anna Turley said: “It was fantastic to be at the launch of Footprints Community Café.

Huge well done to Footprints Chief Executive Ruth Fox, to cafe manager and Mighty Redcar star Kat Kempen, and to the whole team at Footprints in the Community for their hard work and dedication in setting up this new community facility. Check it out next time you're in town.”

Symon Agnew, Chief Executive Officer of South Tees Community Bank operator Moneywise Credit Union, commented: “The South Tees Community bank is aimed to help people in the community with their financial needs and wants to help community groups such as Footprints in delivering their goals.

“It has always been part of the plan to work closely with the likes of Footprints as they benefit our community positively and help so many people. When we first talked about the bank being at the current site we did think about operating a café so when we met Footprints and heard of their plans it seemed a perfect opportunity to explore this project together.

“It’s fantastic that they have been able to set the café up and now once our members have been served by us they can be served by Footprints for a quick cuppa as well as see us.”

The Footprints Café is based in the South Tees Community Bank at 14 High Street, Redcar.

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Weed rather not have your illicit leftovers!

HMRC Loan Charge hurting local families, warns Redcar MP

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abour and Co-operative MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, has urged the government to suspend the Loan Charge ahead of an independent review.

The policy came into force in April this year and hits working families with a tax on loan payments made as far back at 20 years ago. It is causing huge stress, bankruptcies and in the worst cases has tragically led to suicide.

Anna has repeatedly challenged the policy in Parliament and has supported the work of the Loan Charge Action Group who are campaigning against it.

Anna said: “I’ve been contacted by a lot of constituents affected by this. They are being threatened to make settlements or be hit with the charge. It’s disgraceful and goes completely against the principle of our tax system that people cannot be hit with retrospective charges.

“After a lot of pressure and foot dragging, the

government have finally agreed to a review.

It’s important this is conducted independently and not in house, but in the first instance the settlement threats must stop. I’ve written to the Permanent Secretary of HMRC to call for an immediate suspension until the review is complete.”

In response Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland said: “There has been a considerable amount of misinformation in relation to the Loan Charge, which has caused confusion and anxiety among those affected. However, there are also some genuine concerns, which need to be addressed.

"What Ms Turley describes as “foot dragging” is actually the Government taking a sensible approach to reviewing a situation rather than an emotive, knee jerk reaction designed to make a political point.

"Redcar’s MP is right to point out that the Government has agreed to a full review but fails to highlight that in the interim they have already taken a number of measures which aim to address the more serious concerns highlighted.

These measures include publishing guidance to make specifically clear in relation to the Loan Charge that HMRC will not seek to tax the same income twice and exercising additional flexibility for individuals settling under the published terms who are in genuine hardship.

Where a person has no realistic prospect of paying tax due under the Loan Charge, HMRC will stop pursuit and leave any unpaid debt to be collected later only if their circumstances improve, in line with current practice.”

Lingdale Produce Show 1st Revival 2019

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ockwood Parish Council would like to thank everyone who helped to organise and make the Lingdale Produce Show a great success this year.

Special thanks go to a small group of Lingdale residents who got behind the event to make sure that it happened, these are Cllr Anne Clayton, Stef Tyrka and Audrey and Geoff Bishop-Bailey.

Thanks also go to Tony Rutter who judged the show and everyone involved in volunteering, donating prizes or taking the time to put in a show entry.

There were over 220 exhibits in the show and considering that there has not been a produce show in Lingdale for over 20 years this was a welcome and encouraging start to the revival.

It was wonderful to see the variety of exhibits on display in the Village Hall and the event was enjoyed by exhibitors, visitors and all of those involved in helping to organise the event on the day. It is hoped that the success of this show will be built upon for future years and that next year even more growers, bakers and creators will

take part. Trophies were awarded for Family Cup, won by Ann Lightburn, Points Trophy won by Sue Osborne, Best Floral Exhibit won

by Bryan Teasdale and Best Vegetable Exhibit won by Sue Osborne.

The Produce Show also coincided with the first Lingdale Scarecrow Festival - so another thank you to all those involved with this event, particularly Tracy Bonnard who assisted local families to create their own scarecrows as part of her Thursday family craft class at the Lingdale Village Hall.

The 26th August 2019 was truly a showcase of community spirit in the village of Lingdale.

The Lingdale Produce Show was sponsored by Lockwood Parish Council, Big Local and Tees Valley Rural Action Group

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By Councillor Steve Kay

oorsholm’s lanes have again been hit by cannabis ‘farm’ dumping.

Last year, I reported the remains of a cannabis farm, dumped in 40 black plastic bags on the verge of Dimmingdale Lane, by the side of the iconic Freebrough Hill. Now it’s happened again; on this occasion along Swindale Lane, near the ford, on the way from Lockwood Beck to Moorsholm.

Having been alerted by residents that dumping had occurred, I went out to investigate. This time, ironically, the fibre and ‘pebbles’ were in hemp sacks and, following the previous occurrence, I immediately identified the waste as the leftovers from a cannabis farm. It was a smaller cache than previously but, as before, there was no odour and, unsurprisingly, no leaves.

When, at my behest, the council’s Enforcement Team arrived, unfortunately, they couldn’t find any evidence as to the identities of the perpetrators.

The large label on the side of one of the bags gave no clues as to its purchaser. At least, the officials were able to have this blot on one of our picturesque lanes quickly removed.

I can only speculate why cannabis growers decide to get rid of their farms. Perhaps they know the police are on to them, or the fibre may be past its best. Whatever the reason, the growers should not compound their illegal activities by dumping their waste down country lanes. For sure, they may get away with it once or twice, but they’ll be caught in the end.

If you’re caught doing any kind of dumping, you’ll be hit with a £400 fixed penalty notice.

All dumping should be reported to the council on 01642 774774. If you suspect there’s a cannabis farm in your locality, phone Cleveland Police on 101.

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Make amends for SSI closure, Chancellor told

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head of the Chancellor’s one-year Spending Review in September, Labour and Co-operative MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, called on the Chancellor to make amends for his decision to close the SSI steelworks by investing in the site.

In 2015, Sajid Javid was Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and was responsible for the government’s decision not to step in and save the Redcar blast furnace and coke ovens when SSI went into liquidation. Now Chancellor, Mr Javid set out the government’s spending priorities for the next year. In a letter, Anna urged him to make amends for the ‘devastation wrought in 2015’ by investing in the SSI site but he failed to deliver.

Anna said: “The spending review was a huge missed opportunity to boost regions like ours and the Chancellor was more concerned about headline grabbing announcements to cover up the Tories’ jobs-destroying no deal Brexit plans.

“There was very little new investment in industry and nothing specifically for Teesside. My ask was that the South Tees Development Corporation site should be a priority because it has huge investment potential for our area and the whole of the UK. This was also a chance for Javid to make amends for closing our steelworks.

“Four years on, progress redeveloping the site has been too slow. We’ve had lots of positive announcements about projects that could be coming, but still no spades in the ground.

“We must be ambitious and I’m not content with begging for crumbs from the table at every Budget. It’s time they put their money where their mouth is.”

Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor, said: “Over the last two years I’ve worked night and day to make sure the Redcar steelworks site is regenerated and that we see jobs and businesses locating there.

“As part of that work Government have given us £137m to remediate, demolish and prepare the site for investment. We haven’t spent all £137m yet, but when we need more money for the SSI Redcar steelworks site, I’ll be the first to ask for it and I'll make sure the Government deliver.

“The Spending Review was an accounting procedure to set departmental budgets within Government. It was not for allocating cash for specific projects.

That is done at a budget, which is likely to take place later this year.

“I’m pleased that every government department had its budget for day-to-day spending increased. This means there will be more money for transport and infrastructure at the next Budget later this year.

“For me, this means new money for delivering full fibre broadband and 5G technology, more money for our road network so that people and business can quickly and easily get around the region and money for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage – something we are already at the forefront of developing in the Tees Valley.”

Legion Visits Eden Camp Parade

By Emma Kate Young

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altburn & District British Legion, attended Eden Camp Parade to honour exservice personnel on the 5th September.

Committee, members and their young Standard Bearer attended this parade at Malton, with pride.

Other veterans; associations, Legions and affiliations were also paying their respects at this parade, in the beautiful setting of Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum.

Their young Standard

Bearer, Harry Lowe, aged 15 simply commented: “They are helping Veterans out, so I’m paying them

back by Standard Bearing!”

Harry was the youngest Standard Bearer in attendance at the Parade.

●● Harry Lowe (Standard Bearer)

Loftus Ladies' Luxurious Lunch

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By Emma Kate Young

n Saturday 17th August at The Loftus Club, ladies attended a wellness fair, Prosecco reception, afternoon tea provided by A Piece of Cake and entertainment provided by Maggie Gee. Saltburn & District Royal British Legion hosted this fantastic afternoon from 122pm, with ladies from all over East Cleveland attending and supporting this cause.

Stalls came from all over too: Chocolinis of Saltburn; The Beauty Lounge of Loftus, Loftus Martial Arts, Cancer Awareness, Ash Scents, Bodyshop, Everyone Active, Bones of Loftus, VKY Aesthetics and Poppy Appeal. Everyone had an amazing time and the ladies raised their awareness of health and cancer, whilst having a pamper!

●● Emma-Kate Young (Chairperson) saying thanks to Maggie Gee the entertainment for the afternoon

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Alison would also like to thank everyone for their best wishes and inform them that her decision to consolidate to her practice in Marske was to spend more time looking after her husband Walter whose deteriorating health is giving her cause for concern.

Alison would like to take this opportunity to express her appreciation to her patients for whom it has been a pleasure and a privilege to supply their optical needs and wish each and every one a happy and healthy future.

With her Marske practice reaching its 20-year anniversary and her and her knowledgeable and experienced staff, with over 107 years' experience between them, ready to cater for all optical needs, from spectacles and contact lenses, to a chat about potential problems, everyone is made to feel special.

Alison welcomes patients of every age. As part of their normal health check it is recommended that all children should have a yearly sight test.

Her Marske practice offers the full range of NHS and Private eye examinations.

The practice has an excellent choice of spectacles from designer frames to NHS free frames for children and adults.

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Tees Valley Mayor welcomes Transpennine Express extension to Redcar

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ees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen recently hailed the news that TransPennine Express is extending its Manchester rail service to Redcar as a “huge step forward”.

The train operator has announced that from December 2019 its service from Manchester Airport will continue through Middlesbrough to Redcar, the new timetable will operate an hourly service to and from Redcar.

The service will also provide direct access from Redcar to York, Leeds and Manchester, opening up a route for thousands of local people who currently have to change at Middlesbrough.

The move comes following months of lobbying

by Mayor Houchen with Transport for the North,

Network Rail, TransPennine Express and then Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to extend the route.

As part of the new timetable, there will be a temporary cessation of services to the Redcar British Steel station, to allow passengers faster and more reliable direct journeys to Redcar Central.

Phase two will see the route extended even further to Saltburn and Mayor Houchen continues to work with all parties to ensure this vital future extension can be implemented as soon as possible.

Mayor Houchen said: “I'm delighted that TransPennine Express are extending their link

Kinship families get active in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland

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inship Active - a project for all kinship carers in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland – has been making leaps and bounds to get families participating in physical activity together.

Kinship carers step in to raise the children of family members or friends when their parents can no longer look after them, keeping children in the family and out of the care system. Teesside has one of the highest concentrations of kinship care families in the country, with an estimated 2,200 children being raised in kinship care.

Many kinship carers are grandparents with poor health, living in poverty and with children whose needs make accessing mainstream activities difficult. A third of kinship carers are worried about their physical and mental health, and what will happen to their children if they are no longer able to look after them.

Kinship Active is a three-year project led by national charity Grandparents Plus in partnership with Teesside University and Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation and is funded by Sport England. It has been working with the local community to help remove the barriers to activity for kinship carers – mainly cost, poor health and the needs of the children.

The project has created opportunities for fun activities that are free or low cost, through which kinship carers can get active with the whole family. Project Workers offer support for the kinship families, and they have been connecting and supporting each other through the activities too.

The local community has jumped on board to support Kinship Active and there are now £1 swimming sessions, table tennis sessions, walking groups and a budding partnership with Street League who are running activities such as Frisbee golf. A recent trip to South Shields saw over 130 carers and their children take part in beach activities, while over 100 went to a celebration event at Middlesbrough Football Club’s Riverside Stadium.

If you are a kinship carer, or you know someone who is, then get in touch with Grandparents Plus at www.grandparentsplus.org.uk or email info@grandparentsplus.org.uk Upcoming event Grandparents Plus and Café Creations will be launching their new partnership for Kinship Active. With a focus on healthy eating and physical activity, the launch event will be an opportunity for kinship families to get together and meet other kinship families in East Cleveland. There’s no need to RSVP, just turn up: Wednesday 9 October, 3.30 – 5.00pm, Café Creations, Skelton, TS12 2LQ.

into Redcar Central, this is a huge step forward and will allow local people to travel direct to York, Leeds and Manchester.

“The next phase of our plan is to ensure the route is extended all the way to Saltburn. This is essential to ensure residents in East Cleveland get the rail connectivity they deserve.

“I continue to work with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Network Rail and TransPennine Express to ensure this second phase link into Saltburn can happen as soon as possible.

“Extending the line is vital if we are to connect our amazing coast with the rest of the north, and give residents of Redcar and Saltburn direct access to into York, Leeds and Manchester.”

Councillor Wayne Davies, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “This is good

news for our residents and our economy but we want more - including the link being extended to Saltburn as soon as possible. It is vital for business and tourism that we are on a mainline route and we will continue to work closely with the Network Rail and the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) to ensure the link and the wider rail network is extended to include the whole of East Cleveland. We will also continue to fight for more rail, road and all transport investment for Redcar and Cleveland in the years ahead. A good start is the latest draft Transport Plan which is being developed with the TVCA and partner councils sets out more plans including improving the A174, A66 and A19 and freight rail connections and has the potential to significantly improve transport in our borough.”

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Council puts its full support behind Sirius Minerals

●● An intermediate shaft site is being constructed at Lockwood Beck to act as a transfer point along the mineral transport system route

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edcar & Cleveland Council has put its full support behind Sirius Minerals as the company launches a strategic review of funding for a giant fertiliser mine in North Yorkshire.

The company plans to transport polyhalite from the mine near Whitby via an underground tunnel to the Wilton International site, where it will be processed for export around the world.

Sirius Minerals will now scale back construction work on the project as the strategic review takes place after the Government turned down a request to guarantee £800m of bonds to allow the company to access funding for the project to continue.

Sirius said it could not raise the necessary funding elsewhere because of the current state of the global money markets.

Cllr Mary Lanigan, Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to reconsider the decision.

She said: “This project would bring jobs and prosperity to families across Redcar and Cleveland. It would provide opportunities for both skilled workers and apprentices starting their careers and we are fully supportive of the company’s vision.

“Sirius Minerals has also shown it is serious about being here for the long term by investing in our communities. I am appalled that the Government hasn’t seen fit to guarantee the loan the company needs to secure further finance.

“The challenge for businesses is huge in the unprecedented situation the country is in and it is vital that the Government recognises this and acts to encourage a massive investment which will transform our Borough and the people who live in it.

“We will work with the many people who support this project to help bring this project to completion. The Government has shown it is willing to back private industry and I call on Boris Johnson to rethink the decision to refuse the bonds guarantee.”

Labour Leader on Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Cllr Carl Quartermain said

“This is a deeply concerning statement from Sirius Minerals who have been committed to this project throughout having already spent around £1.5billion, creating 1500 jobs with the promise of 1000 new jobs once operational. Work on the shafts and tunnelling has already begun and the mine was expected to be producing by 2021.

After today that will not be the case with Sirius citing the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the political environment in the UK being factors.

“This is damning for the Northern Powerhouse and the knock on effect impacts much further than the direct jobs and wealth created. It impacts on supply chains, the local economy, our high streets and the local community who were looking forward to bidding towards local projects from a £10m per year funding pot from the Sirius Foundation.

“I am amazed that the current Redcar & Cleveland LibDem/Independent administration has been so laxed to this devastating statement.

Is Leader Mary Lanigan really not bothered? Is she not pursuing the government and prompting the Tees Valley Mayor to make the case in favour for the guarantee? I was expecting the call for a joint statement, instead the Lib Dem’s Glyn Nightingale has simply shook it off stating we shouldn’t worry because another company will come along. If it wasn’t so serious it would be laughable. This complacent attitude by the LibDem/Independent coalition will not give the Sirius Minerals board the confidence they need that we are even backing them in this region! Is Ben Houchen and Simon Clarke MP writing to the treasury requesting a rethink and a REAL commitment to this Northern Powerhouse?

“If the government were as committed to the idea of the Northern Powerhouse and the renewed focus on the North East they could have shown their mettle and provided the guarantee on the bond. Instead we are again left with the prospect that this is another failure, along with the failure to support our steel industry OR to back the TVCA’s £200m bid for the STDC land.

Now we are left with a quarter built mine that may never become operational and a company that is effectively impotent.

“Labour are fully committed to providing

secure full time jobs that the Tories have talked about for a decade but have never delivered in this region. We back the North East and our industries and I would appeal to our local administration, the Tees Valley Mayor and our MPs to get behind this project and appeal to the Chancellor to provide the security required and allow this project to continue to progress.”

Leader of the council Cllr Mary Lanigan said: "Cllr Quartermain's remarks were premature, no one can form an opinion without finding out the full facts from the Company. These were established at a meeting that had already been arranged, but had not yet taken place.

"Redcar and Cleveland Council are working with Scarborough County council and our MP to try to find a solution.

"Cabinet member for resources, Cllr Nightingale responded that what he said during the meeting of the Cabinet, shortly after the news was announced, was far from complacency. It was intended as a reassurance about the business potential of the project and he was effectively echoing what the Sirius management has said about how brilliant the project is."

Deputy leader of the Council, Cllr Karen King, said: “We were shocked to hear the news about Sirius shortly before our Cabinet meeting.

As soon we heard, meetings were arranged to establish the full facts from the company, and the Lib Dem/Independent partnership will be doing all it can to offer our support and help to find a solution going forward.

"As we stated when this partnership was formed, our door is open to working with all Councillors regardless of party politics and we are happy for opposition group leaders to call on us at any time."

Redcar's Labour MP Anna Turley said: "This is devastating news. The Sirius project is a major global investment providing over 1200 jobs on Teesside and North Yorkshire and is one of the largest infrastructure project in Europe.

"That the government are refusing to step in and secure this enormous project is an absolute disgrace. This failure lays squarely at their feet.

"It seems no finance was being sought from government immediately - just security in 18

months time for Sirius to be able to issue their bonds now.

"Other countries would bend over backwards to support this kind of global project on their doorstep. All projects of this scale need proper support and engagement from governments.

"Boris Johnson’s government is completely clueless and dysfunctional right now. Brexit is damaging Britain’s competitiveness and reputation. And yet again it is the workers of Teesside, and the industry and economy of the north which suffers.

"What is the point of having Treasury ministers on Teesside when the Treasury not supported a project like this? Tory warm words about commitment to Teesside and a Northern Powerhouse are ringing hollow today.

"This is not a government committed to an industrial strategy for Britain or with a vision for the north that includes investment, jobs and prosperity, or they would step in immediately.

"This government owes everyone involved an apology. It’s not too late to change their minds and step in to save this huge project and the jobs and livelihoods that rely on it."

Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland Conservative Mp Simon Clarke said: “The Woodsmith Mine is a project that has great potential not just for Whitby but for our economy here on Teesside.

"This news is clearly unwelcome but it will keep all options open as the company seeks to unlock the credit it needs.

"The Government will always work to support businesses where there is a way to do so that meets the rules which exist to protect taxpayers’ money. We have seen that already this summer with British Steel.

"Sadly in this case that was not possible. I know how hard the Government has worked to find a way forward. No stone has been left unturned.

“Everyone in the Tees Valley will wish the project every success and hope it can overcome these challenges.”

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Tribe Tattva

A roaring summer at Saltburn Library

American Style Tribal Belly Dance Troupe

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t was a Jurassic start to the children’s holidays programme with the fantastic ‘Fossil Frenzy’ event.

Hosted by Cleveland Ironstone Museum, Jean and her team had the children enthralled with locally found fossils, making prehistoric creatures and fossil rubbing. We stayed with local history for our next piece of time travelling as children learned what life was like to be an East Cleveland Miner. They dressed in traditional clothes, made lamps and looked at local artefacts and photographs, it certainly was a ‘Mighty Miners’ event!

Whatever the weather was doing, it didn’t matter as the fun continued with Markos Circus Workshop, which

kick started our Summer Reading Challenge. Well done to all our Junior readers who completed it by reading six books in the school holidays, winning rewards and a medal! It was then onto Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, a tour of the fire station, a teddy bears picnic and finally a Pirates Treasure Hunt, crafts and face painting ended a very busy summer here in the library.

As the Autumn months draw near, there is still lots happening. We are hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning and a Wartime Afternoon Tea to name but a few, please see below or The Friends of Saltburn Library face book page for further event information: What’s On at Saltburn Library: October Wed 9th 2:00 Simon Harper

Jewellery Maker Talk (Friends Event) Thur 10th 1:00-2:30 Senior Citizens of Saltburn Wartime Afternoon Tea (Ticket required which are free) Fri 11th from 10am Free Health Checks Mon 28th 1:00-2:00 Marske Junior Brass Band Concert (Families/ adults welcome) Wed 30th 10:30-12:00 Reading Group with Kelly Wed 30th 1:00-2:00 Kids Great British Library Halloween Bake Off ages 5 and up (£2 per child, limited places, booking req) Thur 31st 1:00-2:00 Kids Witches and Wizards Training Class ages 4 and up (£3 per child, limited places, booking req)

By Marcia Baines

e have had a very busy year dancing to raise funds and support events.

Our year started in February running two workshops for students at the Earthbeat Centre in Saltburn.

What fun we had ! This was followed by dancing at Margrove Ponds -Tees Valley Wildlife Trust where we joined our friends Ee-by-Drum to celebrate the equinox.

April saw us supporting the Klondike Cycle Race in Skelton High Street again with Ee-by-Drum.

We also danced by invitation at Thornborough Henge for the Beltane celebrations with Ee-by-Drum.

In May we danced for friends, family and residents at Roseberry Court in Redcar and two weeks later we danced at the Saltburn House Hotel for the People not for Profit event. we also entertained the over 50’s club at

the Cleveland Bay Redcar.

June saw us dancing in York brushing up our skills at dance workshops.

In July we danced in our Steampunk attire to raise funds for the RNLI a cause we love to support.

The following day we danced at the Saltburn Food Festival again with our friends Ee-by-drum We donned our pirate gear and danced two days at the Redcar Pirate Festival raising funds for Zoes Place Baby Hospice.

This September see us back at Whitby for the Pirate Festival with Ee-by-Drum raising funds for the RNLI. We hold dance classes at the Earthbeat Centre in Saltburn, for beginners who would like to try our style of dancing, every Monday from 4.30 to 6.30. If you are interested please check us out tribetattva on facebook or ring 07504827131 or message tribetattva@icloud.com

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New investment in local mental health crisis services

unding has been secured to improve mental health crisis services for people living in County Durham, Darlington and Teesside More than £2million will be invested over the next two years to strengthen the services that are available for people in a mental health crisis and to help to reduce the impact on wider public services.

The funding from NHS England was secured by local mental health crisis care concordats, a partnership of services and agencies involved in the care and support of people in crisis. This includes Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), clinical commissioning groups, other local NHS services, the police, voluntary sector and ambulance service.

Crisis services in County Durham, Darlington and Teesside will be extended to support older people with complex needs as well as people living with dementia. Individuals with lived experience of mental ill health will also be recruited in peer support roles to help people on their recovery journey.

There is also additional support in each locality. In Teesside a mental health helpline, providing a listening service to vulnerable people and offering advice and support to those in crisis, will be introduced. Dedicated psychology staff will also be employed and work with partner agencies to develop alternative emergency support arrangements for those experiencing mental distress will be backed.

Services in County Durham and Darlington have been funded to provide high intensity work with people who regularly attend urgent care services. Telephone support will be available to those in distress through the introduction of a 111 option 2 and the further development of local community initiatives such as safe havens will be supported.

TEWV, who provide mental health and learning disabilities services in the area, will lead on delivering many of the planned developments. Helen Embleton, urgent care pathways lead for the Trust said: “We have worked alongside our crisis care concordat partners to secure the funding and we are excited at the new and innovative plans. Our focus is to deliver a responsive crisis service that supports local people and also meets key requirements set out in the NHS Long Term Plan.

“Extending the range of local support available to people before and during a mental health emergency, will help to make sure individuals receive the right care, from the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

“Over the last couple of years crisis services across TEWV have been focussing on delivering quality improvements that enhance collaborative and patient centred care. This has involved increasing multiagency working, improving access and pathways into services and increasing patient, carer and family involvement. Extensive work has also been undertaken to reduce police sections and unnecessary attendance at accident and emergency departments.

“The funding means we can continue to improve crisis services to ensure they are ‘fit for the future’ and that they meet the diverse needs of people in the local communities.”

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Redcar man donates kidney after being deeply moved by the plight of a young girl

ohn Cassell a 36-year-old IT coordinator from Redcar was so moved by the plight of a nine-year-old girl who needed a kidney that he decided to take action.

He had found out about the girl via Twitter and he had no idea at that point what he could do to help, but he was determined to find out.

“I’d never really thought about how awful it must be to be so young and in need of a vital organ but there not being a suitable one available and having to wait. And for one person every single day, the wait is too long and they will die,” said John.

“I found out what life is like for a lot of people with kidney failure; many days a week in hospital on dialysis, not being able to hold down a job or take a holiday; a transplant can give them their life back.

“I would be eternally grateful if it was my child who needed a transplant and a stranger appeared out of the blue and saved their life.

I really wanted to be that stranger to a family who was going through it right now and I am so glad that I was able to.”

After some research and ringing round John discovered that The Renal Unit at The James Cook University Hospital, part of South Tees

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Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, undertakes a lot of the pre work prior to the actual transplant operation and last year he had an in depth discussion with consultant nephrologist Professor Caroline Wroe.

Professor Wroe is chair of the UK Living Kidney donation network, a group of professionals who work together to support best practice in living kidney donation in the UK. Professor Wroe said: “Being an altruistic donor carries with it all the same risks of any major surgery and has an eight to ten week recovery rate. But the life time risks are small, with no long term lifestyle changes required other than maintaining healthy living. Donors of this nature often report improved psychological wellbeing after they donate.”

John said: “I knew I wanted to do it but I knew I wouldn’t do it if my partner and immediate family didn’t support my decision. It was also important for me to establish that no-one in my family had kidney disease or any chance they might need my kidney in the future.

“When I first told my partner she understandably had serious reservations and didn’t want me to do it, but when we talked about it at length she came to understand and

●● Altruistic donor John Cassell with Joanne Ashton, live kidney donor specialist nurse at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. support my reasons.”

Ultimately John’s family were supportive and proud of his actions and the operation took place in March this year with the only information available to John on the recipient being that his kidney went to a 30-year-oldman.

John said: “I’m happy that my kidney went to someone who really needed it and that is enough for me. I’m not the sort of person who wants to talk about it a lot and I’m satisfied with my decision and it makes me feel good.”

77-year-old completes 25th Swaledale Marathon after battling cancer twice

ike McCann a 77-year-old fell runner completed his 25th Swaledale Marathon to raise awareness of prostate cancer and money for South Tees Hospitals Charity following his second battle with the disease.

From Brookfield, Mike has four grown up children and nine grandchildren; he was one of 34 members of Swift-tees community running group taking part in the gruelling run which this year ●● (left to right): South Tees Hospitals experienced its worst ever weather Charity staff and Swift-tees members with conditions.

Mike McCann and David Chadwick (both “In all my years of running the Swaledale holding the cheque) with urology staff.

Marathon this was the toughest and it had nothing to do with prostate cancer and “I wanted to raise awareness this year for everything to do with the conditions, it men of all ages to get themselves checked was like running through a bog,” he said.

Undeterred, all Swift-tees participants, for prostate cancer because it’s so important including Mike, completed the 24 mile course to catch it early; the statistics speak for helping to raise £2,000 which this year was themselves, one in eight men are diagnosed donated to South Tees Hospitals Charity, with prostate cancer in the UK. “It was my choice this year where the bringing the total raised for charity by the running group to over £24,000. money raised would go and I could think of

no better place than South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where I received all my treatment. It’s not even an original choice as I know that Swift-tees raised money for the trust’s chemotherapy day unit and ward 14 in the past.”

Mike, a retired Stockton Riverside College deputy principal, was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005 and was operated on by David Chadwick medical director and urology consultant at the trust.

Mike said: “After surgery David advised me that the cancer may return and sadly despite being clear for a number of years the cancer returned. I finished my 33 sessions of radiotherapy early this year and decided I would celebrate by taking part in the Swaledale Marathon in June.”

Mr Chadwick said: “Mike has shown remarkable powers of recovery and is an inspiration; his fighting spirit and ability to conquer obstacles put in his way are quite exceptional. We are very grateful to the money he continues to raise on our behalf.”

Local NHS mental health Trust shows commitment to carers

local mental health and learning disability NHS trust has shown its commitment towards supporting carers.

With the help of carers, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust, who provide mental health services in the local area, has been awarded its second star in the National Triangle of Care Membership Scheme for demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the involvement of carers and families in the care and treatment of people with mental ill-health.

The Triangle of Care membership scheme managed by the Carers Trust, recognises long-term commitment from mental health providers who are working towards becoming more carer inclusive.

The Trust had already received its first Triangle of Care star for implementing the Triangle of Care principles and standards in its inpatient units and the second star is in recognition of its work towards embedding the standards within its crisis and community services. This has included audits and staff training involving carers to raise awareness of carers’ experiences and discuss carer support.

The Trust also held its first Carers’ Conference earlier this year to bring together people who care for Trust service users to share their experiences, find out more about the support available to them

and help the Trust to develop its plans for further carer awareness and support.

Ros Savage is a carer and has been actively involved in implementing the Triangle of Care standards within the Trust, as well as helping to organise the Carer Conference she comments “I have been a member of both the Trust Triangle of Care steering committee and our local Triangle of Care group for about three years. The meetings are an excellent opportunity for carers to have an input and share their views with staff from across the Trust. I look forward to the meetings and feel listened to and valued. I believe passionately that everyone benefits when the views of carers are sought and acted upon.

“I was also part of a team of six carers who planned and delivered a very successful Carers

Conference with the support of trust staff. Some important pieces of work have come out of it which we are continuing to take forward.”

Commenting on the Triangle of Care, Pauline King, carer experience, project officer said “We recognise the importance of involving carers and families in the services we provide and we strive to continuously improve them using the framework and standards provided by the Carers Trust.”

Elizabeth Moody, Director of Nursing and Governance for TEWV added “As a member of the Triangle of Care Membership Scheme we have given a long-term commitment to improving and maintaining these standards and partnership work will continue with staff, service users and carers working together to make services as carer inclusive as possible.”

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Chair’s Charity Ukulele Band Concert & Pie & Pea Supper

Featuring The Eskuleles

Bring your own bottle Tea and Coffee available

Saturday 19th October 2019 7.30pm - 10.00pm Skelton Civic Hall, Coniston Road, Skelton, TS12 2HP

Tickets £5.00 each (Available 28 August 2019, from the Parish Council Office, Skelton Civic Hall, Telephone 01287 348008)

All Proceeds to the Chair’s Charities -

Zoe’s Place and The Cystic Fibrosis Trust & the Eskulele’s Charity - The Great North Air Ambulance

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Leading lights of children’s services agree direction for care in Redcar influence and shape the path their lives will take, have a clear understanding of the issues faced by the professionals and practitioners who deal with the issues every step of the way.

“I was delighted to be invited to the offices of Cygnet Law, which has a

fantastic reputation for its work in children’s services in the region.

“I had a thorough and detailed discussion with the team which generated plenty of food for thought. I look forward working with them again in the future.”

Ayton Masons fund play bench for local school

●● (L to R) Lindsey Peirson, Karen King, Eleanor Barber and Janet Ford

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ygnet Family Law recently welcomed Councillor Karen King, Deputy leader of Redcar and Cleveland Council and chair of the Corporate Parenting Board, to discuss the legal services currently offered to families in the region.

Cllr King joined the team at the Redcar law firm, which has a specialist children’s services department with seven solicitors approved members of the Children’s Panel, for a tour of their offices, and an opportunity to sit and discuss the work Cygnet Law is currently undertaking to support children who may need to be placed in care.

Cllr King highlighted the increasing number of children entering care in recent years, with the North East being one of the highest-ranking regions for number of care proceedings taking place. According to a recent study by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS), the average number of care applications in the UK received per 10,000 child population is 12.2. In Redcar and Cleveland, the number of applications is 21.1 per 10,000 child population, and the average across Tees Valley is 24.5.

It was also noted how Cygnet had responded to this increased demand by recruiting more specialist

solicitors to deal with this.

Cllr King shared the work that the council is doing to ensure the protection and provision of key services in Redcar and Cleveland, and discussed how, as a community, more must be done for those who have experienced being in care and may need additional support to build family units when they become parents themselves.

Lindsey Peirson, a solicitor at Cygnet Law, said: “All too often, politicians will hear statistics and talk about popular issues without joining the dots and actually coming out to meet the people on the ground and doing the job. Cllr King has made a commitment to make sure she meets more people face to face and finds out what is happening in the heart of community. This is a fantastic example of what local politics should be.

“Cllr King is one of the leading figures in the council, and we were delighted she decided to come and meet us to see what we do. We had a fascinating discussion about the work we do and her own personal experiences. Of course, she’d come across our team before professionally, however it was great to meet her in a less formal setting.”

Cllr Karen King said: “It’s a regrettable fact that the number of children entering the care system is growing year on year, it is essential that those of us in a position to help to

●● Master of Ayton lodge in 2018 Adrian Jessop, the lodge Charity Steward Andrew Watson and the Principle Mrs Helen Channing, who is holding “Stan” the School Mascot!

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n 2018 Roseberry Academy (4 to 11 year-olds) in Great Ayton were in the process of reviewing their curriculum to ensure that it offers a range of enrichment opportunities.

This was combined with developing their playgrounds so that their pupils have a positive experience at break time. One specific item they identified was

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a picnic bench with weather-proof board games on the top.

The Freemason of Ayton Lodge were able to provide the necessary £350 to fund this item, which is now in constant use at break times; weather permitting! And with the added benefit that can also be used, along with the other playground equipment, out of school hours by local youth groups

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Making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families

Sometimes we just go on random adventures!

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hroughout the summer period, The Junction Foundation have given many disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people the opportunity to try new things, push themselves out of their comfort zones and to have the chance to just be themselves and enjoy time with their friends.

For some of our children and young people it will raise aspirations for the future or give them the opportunity to do something they would not have the chance to do. For others it’s a break from caring responsibilities or other worries...

Thanks to the Hebridean Trust, The Junction was able to take 12 young people, six young people from CREATE Youth Services and six people for Young Carers to the Isle of Tiree which is the most westerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. This island has an area of 7,834 hectares and a population of around 650.

The journey began at 4am, on the 20th of September 2019. The Junction staff and young people took the minibus to Oban, which they then got on the ferry to travel to Tiree after the ferry got delayed because of a medical emergency. They eventually got to their house on the Island which was called the Allan Stevenson House.

Day 1 started with body boarding at Balevullin.

They wet suited up and began their lesson. The instructors, Tristan and Gavin, were extremely supportive and helped the young people learn new skills and how to body board. After body boarding, they had a walk up the coast and saw some seals. Day 2’s main activity was mountain biking in Sandaig; although this activity was tough, everyone enjoyed the ride along the coast and all the marvellous views they saw. Day 3’s plans had to change due to the weather, body boarding was on the agenda now! This allowed them to develop new skills and build upon skills already learned previously. During this day they also walked up to the “big golf ball” which is a plane radio signal camp. On the evening of each day, they all took part in completing workbook evaluations, playing board games and even had a movie night! Here is the 2019 Trip to Tiree in some of our young people’s words.

“I woke up at 3:15am to get picked up at 4:35am. I was very excited but nervous about the trip but as soon as the minibus arrived the worry went away.”

“At 3pm we all got on the ferry and headed off to Tiree; roughly three hours into the journey we had to go back out to sea as an air ambulance had to pick up an ill person, this was an interesting experience!”

“We woke up at 7am and got ready for our first day of activities. Breakfast was at 8:15am and it was awesome! Toast, cereals and sausage buns.”

“A body board is made of plastic which helps you float, we had a leash that keeps the board attached to us. Our instructor was called Tristan and he showed us how to warm up, how to get on the board and finally how to catch waves.”

“Day three in Tiree, we did mountain biking with Will who helped us through the activity.

The ride was exciting and tiring for everyone but nevertheless everyone loved it!” “Whilst half of the group biked the other half went to Maze Beach, where we were able to walk along white sand and see the emerald like sea.”

On Friday the 13th of September, 12 young carers and two staff set sail on the James Cook

Yacht with Ocean Youth Trust. The voyage sailed from North Shields to Blyth, arriving back into North Shields two days later.

The James Cook is an 18 berth, 70ft steel ocean going ketch, belonging to Ocean Youth Trust which was built in 1986. The vessel regularly takes 12 trainees and six adult crew members on their unique journeys. During the weekend young carers learned navigation skills, knot tying and a variety of sailing skills. The group were supported by skipper, Andy and first mate, Cath. This was a new and unique opportunity for both the young carers and the staff who were involved. Throughout the voyage there were many challenges including three tier bunks, confined areas and personal space.

During their time sailing, the young carers wrote blog posts to outline their adventures.

“I amazed myself because of my confidence, I’m surprised that I stayed.”

“The more you try the more you succeed.”

“You can get out of your comfort zone without being in your crisis zone.”

“It was great being part of a new random adventure.”

As well as these activities, we have had some other visits running throughout the holidays. We have been to Lightwater Valley, Tees Barrage, Go Climb, Blue Reef Aquarium, Battlezone Laser Tag and Adventure Valley. Among these trips we have also done in-house activities such as sports sessions, arts and crafts sessions, running groups and fun days.

We also launched a new group called the Youth Café; this is a small group on a Friday night that young people across services can attend. It is a much more chilled out session and they can enjoy the activities that we have available, which could include Xbox, air hockey, board games, arts and crafts and Future Proof which is ran by UKYouth and offer the opportunity to achieve accreditation through Youth Achievement Awards.

As well as day trips, the Junction’s CREATE Youth Service and Young Carers Service have both had a residential trip to Peat Rigg. This

saw the young people getting involved in various outdoor activities, including zip-lines, abseils, canoeing and orienteering. This allowed children and young people to push themselves out of their comfort zones, build and maintain friendships and learn new skills.

Throughout summer activities The Junction have seen over 156 individual young people, held across 43 activities and had a total of 351 attendances.

The Junction would like to use this time to thank everyone of their funders because without them, none of these visits could take place. Many thanks to Goshen Trust, Ocean Trust, Youth Investment Fund, Hebridean Trust, National Lottery, Cleveland Rotary and also the people who attended the Coastal View & Moor News Community Awards.

With the help from these funders The Junction can continue to support vulnerable children, young people and families and help make a real difference to their lives.

Hannah Kay @The Junction Foundation

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Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

Turkish Delight for Skinningrove W

ell, as you will have seen from a recent issue of Coastal View, it looks as if Skinningrove and Lackenby's Beam Mill are safe for now.

The Community led campaign in the East Cleveland villages to save the iconic works which, under different owners, has provided jobs and an income for locals for nigh on a 150 years now - has succeeded. It is not often this happens as the axe continues to fall across the UK's old manufacturing districts, and this, I feel, reflected the strength and passion of the campaign.

Meanwhile, as a diversion, feast on this account of a visit by local engineers and managers - members of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers - to Skinningrove works. No date is given, but internal clues point to the late 1880's or, at the latest 1890 / 1891. This was a time when mechanical engineering was an honoured profession, and when British mechanical excellence and innovation still led the world.

"A party of the members visited Skinningrove Ironworks, where they were entertained to luncheon by the Local Reception Committee, on whose behalf Mr. T. C. Hutchinson, managing director, extended a most cordial welcome. Dr. W. A. Bone proposed "Success to the Skinningrove Company," coupled with the name of Mr. T. C.

Hutchinson, to whose zeal and efforts as head of the company since its inception he paid a high tribute.

Mr. Hutchinson, in the course of his reply, explained what had been done by his firm, and Mr. A. F. Pease proposed the health of the visitors, on whose behalf Professor Armstrong replied.

Subsequently the visitors were shown round the works by Mr. T. C. Hutchinson and Mr. Alfred Hutchinson. They first inspected the steel plant now being erected, then they visited the cleaning belt, which is one of the features of the works, and afterwards the blast-furnaces and the jetty, whilst they had also pointed out to them the arrangement by which the ironstone from Skinningrove Mine was conveyed to the furnaces.

The Skinningrove Iron Works consist of five blast-furnaces, four of which are at present blowing. One furnace is out for relining.

Cleveland ore only is smelted at the works, as they are immediately adjacent to the mines from which the ore is worked; underground communication from the mine to a shaft on the company's land secures the ironstone without payment of railway carriage. Before the ironstone is delivered to the furnaces it passes

over a cleaning belt, on which impurities are picked out mechanically. (Members may recall that this process formed the subject of a paper read by the managing director at the Tuesday morning session of the Institute at the Victoria Hall, Middlesbrough.)

The calcining kilns and stoves are of the ordinary description, and at present the blastengines are steam driven, the waste gases from the furnaces being used under boilers.

The output at present is about 3000 tons of pig iron per week.

Twenty years ago the company constructed harbour works, enabling them to ship all their iron, which is carried by the company's steamers to Scotland and to Continental ports.

The recent development of basic open-hearth steel has induced the company to put down a Talbot furnace, which will be supplied with liquid metal direct from the blast-furnace. A gas-washing plant is being installed, and when completed the furnace-gas will be available for gas-engines. It is proposed to do part of the blowing by an electrically driven Bateau blower.

The works are situated fifteen miles from Middlesbrough" But to get back to the saving of the plants and some thoughts on the new owner.

For East Cleveland, born of an iron mining heritage, it is no mistake to say that steel is in the soul and the DNA of locals. Steel is not just another industry, not to them. They know what loss can mean. Many people, up on the hills, can still today look down on the rolling acres of what was once Europe's largest integrated iron and steel works at Redcar and see now only rust, desolation and decay.They know the reality of closure.

So we can well understand the relief, even jubilation at the news that OYAK , the Turkish army pension scheme, has offered to buy the business and save those jobs, and that our own government is backing this. We are well used to welcoming and offering a home to overseas enterprises and overseas businesspeople.

This goes back a long way. The original founder of Teesside’s iron industry was German, Heinrich Wilhelm Bolckow, from the North German seaport town of Rostock. He ended up as Mayor of Middlesbrough after a stint as a Councillor and then on to becoming an MP, the town’s first, where he spent three languid years. asking just one question a year - two on policemen's pensions and one on the regulation of off-licenses. He used the spare time for getting to grips with living in Britain - changing his

forenames to Henry William, riding to hounds with the Zetland Hunt and using his spare wealth to build the ostentatious - some say plain ugly Marton Hall in today’s Stewart Park, a building now long gone to fire. (A fire started by a little boy trying to smoke out a song bird from some ivy. That little boy, later well known local ambulanceman George Dinsdale of Skelton, took the secret to the grave, only divulging it to his sister, who now tells the tale) He was the precursor of more foreign wealth coming to our shores wanting to invest Benhard Samuelson - a name now only known as the title of a working mans club - came over from Hamburg to open the Britannia Works in downtown Middlesbrough. In its time it was the most modern steel works in Britain, and indeed it stayed open until the late 1970’s.

Like Bolckow, a son of the Baltic, another Teesside ironmaster, John Gjers, was also influential in putting Teesside on the industrial map. According to his obituary “ John Gjers died at Bournemouth on October 7, 1898, at the age of sixty-eight. Born in 1830 at Gothenburg, in Sweden, his father being an officer in the Swedish army, he was brought up to the engineering profession in his native city, and in 1851, on the occasion of the first International Exhibition in London, came over to England, and decided to remain in this country. In 1854 his connection with the Cleveland iron trade commenced, as he obtained an engagement at Messrs. Cochrane & Co.'s Ormesby Ironworks. He assisted in the building of some of the original Ormesby blastfurnaces, and subsequently he superintended the laying down of Messrs. Cochrane's pipe foundry, which was one of the largest of its kind in Great Britain, its capacity being then over 600 tons of castings per week. He was, although so young, entrusted with the designing of all the machinery and plant required at this foundry.”

The same pattern was repeated elsewhere in industry. What was ICI on Teesside (and is now a collection of - again - mainly overseas firms) started out as Brunner Mond and Co, who, with cash baking from the wartime government, set up a WW! Plant at Billingham to produce chemicals used in the making of munitions. Again, the overseas connection as paramount.

John Brunner was the son of an English mother and a Swiss Baptist travelling preacher whilst his partner, Ludwig Mond was born and educated in Cassel as near to the geographical heart of Germany as you can get. Again Brunner and Mond became thoroughly anglicised - Brunner becoming a leading Liberal MP and Mond

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becoming the doyen of ritishmanufacturing industry, which he tirelessly spoke for day in, day out from his membership of many industrial and scientific bodies.

This pattern continues to the present day The new Turkish owners of Skinningrove will already have met their next door neighbours on site who use products rolled at The Grove as their steel base for their own products for the civil engineering machinery market. One, Caterpillar, needs no introduction, being one of the world's leading industrial brands with revenues of $54 billion and a 100000 employees across the globe.

Skinningrove, part of the firms Remanufacturing and Components Division, produces steel track shoes. When mounted on the track link assembly, the track shoes form the 'Cat track' found on Hydraulic Excavators, Track Type Loaders and Track Type Tractors. The operations include steel cutting, heat treatment, and painting and cover an area of approximately 5,000 square metres. It is a long way from Peoria to Carlin How, but their HQ seem happy with their local arm.

Totally different in scale is the other neighbour, TC Industries. They describe themselves as “the worldwide industry leading manufacturer of cutting edges, wear parts, and fabrications, as well as the premier commercial heat treat services provider in North America.” TC - that stands for Terra Cotta, a form of clay tile.

In 1881, around the time our Victorian engineers were inspecting Skinningrove, a certain William D. Gates purchased the Spring Valley Tile Works in Crystal Lake, Illinois and changed the name to the Terra Cotta Works. The name was later changed to American Terra Cotta Ceramic Company. The companies made architectural terra cotta, glazed exterior tile for buildings, and art deco pottery.

All this changed one sunny Sunday morning in 1941,when, after Pearl Harbor, Uncle Sam came calling on industry. As TC Industries put it “During World War II, the U.S. government asked us to help in the war effort. They installed three quench and temper lines in our plant and we stopped producing terra cotta and began annealing and stress-relieving metal components used in the war effort. When the war ended, the Company bought the government’s heat treating equipment and continued heat treating metal.” The sky, and later, Skinningrove, was the limit. Despite this, they stay to the philosophy of a small firm; TC Industries has been owned and operated by the Berry family since 1935. Bob and George Berry are the current Presidents and remain active in the business day to day, and their two sons are on the factory floor. TC’s World Headquarters still reside on the original piece of property bought by Mr Gates in Crystal Lake to this day.

So welcome to Carlin How, one and all 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

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News from the Local WI’s Saltburn WI

By Diane Falla

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fter our summer break in August, it was a full house for the September meeting of Saltburn WI. and in addition to our own members we had guests from Monday at Eight and a group of ladies from Updale WI in Rosedale.

Our speaker for the evening was Julia Clarke who gave us a wonderful cookery demonstration of dishes for Easy entertaining. Well she certainly made them look easy and not only did she demonstrate, she kept us entertained with amusing anecdotes from her B&B business and her own WI activities.

In an hour she had produced Koulibiac (a salmon kedgeree in

plaited puff pastry), chicken with sage and orange, an oriental salad bowl and a mixed berry cheesecake. The food looked and smelt delicious and several ladies were lucky enough to win dishes in the raffle to take home to enjoy.

We have a full month of activities to look forward to including Friday walks and supper Club at the end of the month.

Our next meeting is on Thursday10th October 7 pm at the Saltburn Learning Centre. New members are always welcome so please come along and give us a try, you will be made very welcome. Full details of all our activities can be found on our website www.saltburnbytheseawi.wordpress.com or you can like us on Facebook.

Get to grips with “The Sermon on the Mount” this autumn

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he Sermon on the Mount is probably the best-known part of the teaching of Jesus. But what’s it all about? Is it really possible to live like this, or is it just a beautiful but impractical ideal?

This October and November, Churches Together in Saltburn will be running a six-week Thursday evening course which will look at this wonderful section of the Gospel of Matthew, starting on October 3rd. The course will follow the same format that has previously proved very popular and helpful. Each week there’ll be two 12-minute talks

by Rev. Geoff Bland, with each talk followed by group discussion, and then some final reflection together to bring the evening to a close.

The venue is the main hall at ECHO (behind Emmanuel Church, TS12 1LE) and the start time is 7.30pm with a prompt finish at 8.50pm. Refreshments will be available each evening from 7.00pm.

There is no charge and all are welcome, not just church-goers or people from Saltburn! It will be helpful to book in advance, to give an idea of how many copies of the course booklet to print, but that’s not essential. It will be fine just to turn up on the first night.

To book a place or for information, please contact geoffbland2009@gmail. com / 07432 654567.

Here are the details of the course outline, showing which section of The Sermon on the Mount we’ll be looking at each week: October 3 Matthew 5:1-16 Qualities of God’s Kingdom October 10 Matthew 5:17-48 The Law

in God’s Kingdom October 17 Matthew 6:1-18 Prayer in God’s Kingdom No meeting October 24 October 31 Matthew 6:19-34 Priorities of God’s Kingdom November 7 Matthew 7:1-12 Attitudes of God’s Kingdom November 14 Matthew 7:13-29 Obedience in God’s Kingdom

Church Services 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

Marske Methodist Church Hummers Hill Lane

October 6th 10-30am Mrs R Taylor 6-00pm At Zetland Park 13th 10-30am Mrs K Harrison Harvest Festival 6-00pm Rev A Harbottle Harvest Festival 20th 10-30am Mrs J Feather 6-00pm At Zetland Park 27th 10-30am Worship Leaders 6-00pm Rev T Haigh

November 3rd 10-30am Mrs K Harris 6-00pm At Zetland Park 10th 9-15am Rev A Harbottle Remembrance Day Holly Communion 6-00pm At Danby Remembrance Day 17th 10-30am Mr J Carrolle 6-00pm At Newcomen 24th 10-30am Rev K Martin 6-00pm Rev A Harbottle

What’s on in Saltburn Spiritualist Church Toc H, Coach House, Albion Terrace, Saltburn TS12 1JW For more information on our services please contact Jean on 077776331333 September Monday services 6.30pm Spiritual Healing (free) 7pm Open Circle (collection) 8.45pm Development group (Please speak to Wendy Dixon PAS) Saturday Divine services (all begin prompt at 7pm) 28th Danielle Smith October Monday services 6.30pm Spiritual healing 7pm Open Circle 8.45pm Development Group We are proud to be hosting an evening of mediumship with Dona Bell on Mon 14th £3 on the door at 7pm.

(Please note that this service replaces the normal Monday services)

Saturday Divine services (all start prompt at 7pm) 5th Alan Skerritt 12th Wendy Dixon PAS 19th Andrew Walker Divine services are free to attend, as a registered charity we welcome your free will donation which help with the running costs to keep the doors open. Thank you.

Saltburn Spiritualist church conducts all its services and activities within the laws of the land as such, the following will be adhered to: No-one under 18 will receive a direct personal message. If in doubt we will ask for proof.

Anyone under the age of 18 requesting spiritual healing MUST be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian as a signature is required.

Please don’t be offended if we ask for proof.

Everyone is welcome to all our services.

Are you interested in developing as an SNU Spiritual Healing Medium? or Evidential Mediumship? or Philosophy? Why not pop along to our church and see what we can do. Or check out the SNU Northern District website or snu.org.uk there’s many areas from education to gaining awards/officiant/and minister to work towards, as well as various areas of mediumship. Or contact Minister Richard Cuthbert chair of the NDC Education Committee or Andrea Dunn DSNU secretary of the NDC education contact details can be found on websites mentioned.

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Are you a pain in the neck?

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his article has been inspired by MY pain in the neck, my husband – with his blessing, I hasten to add!

Actually, it was his suggestion; I was trying to decide what to write about this month, and he said why not write about tickling me under the arm?

I’ll explain a bit further …. For years he has had occasional problems with his neck; he’d wake up in the morning and it was very stiff; during the day it would worsen until he was struggling to straighten his head. He’d take himself off to the chiropractor, who would do a couple of treatments over the next week, and he would gradually improve until the following week he was back to normal. When I trained in Bowen therapy he stopped going to see the chiropractor – he no longer had the need, as he had me at home to treat him! He still got the occasional bad neck, but I sorted it out with Bowen; it still took a couple of treatments most times, but it was more enjoyable and much more gentle.

Then I went on another workshop to learn a slightly different set of Bowen skills, and learnt an intriguing move for sore necks. It was developed by another Australian Bowen therapist in his 70s. He told us about one boy he had seen, who had a neck so sore that his ear

was almost touching his shoulder. He had been to see many doctors without success; this time the therapist worked under the arm. He found a sore spot; rubbed hard and gradually the boy found he could straighten his neck with much less pain. When he returned to his GP to show him the results, and was asked what the therapist had done, he replied “He just tickled me under my arm!”

This is the technique that I learned, and have continued to use with a lot of success ever since.

I have to say that I disagree with the boy – I certainly wouldn’t call it tickling, as it can be very sore. In fact, I expressly look for a sore spot – and when I have found it I rub hard on it, and for a few seconds – or minutes – it is very sore indeed. In fact, it’s probably the only move I do

that isn’t very gentle. However – as my husband says “A few minutes of discomfort are worth every second for the results” – generally within minutes the pain eases, as does the restriction in movement. He finds these days he usually only needs the one treatment, but sometimes needs a top-up a few days later – just a little nudge in the right direction and the healing continues.

If you have your own pain in the neck, or know someone who has, why not send them along in our direction? It will hopefully only take a couple of treatments – one if you’re lucky – to get you back to normal.

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Future S.A.R.A. fund raising events

AUTUMN SALE Saturday 12th October 10am – 1pm held at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ selling assorted items at bargain prices including clothes, bric-a-brac, jewellery, books, kitchenware, electrical goods, toys, pet wares and much more.

AUTUMN STROLL Sunday 20th October

3:30pm to 5:00pm at Foxrush Farm. Families and dogs invited to take part in a leisurely short walk, ending with hot chocolate and marshmallows and light refreshments free of charge. Participating dogs receive a doggy goody bag.

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Saturday 26th October 10am – 4pm. Any helpers please contact the farm on 01642 488108 or call in.

The next monthly meeting of SARA will be held at The Cleveland Bay – Ings Road Redcar, on Tuesday 1st October at 7.30pm.

New members are very welcome to come along

S.A.R.A. event draws the crowds

he charities biggest event of the year – OPEN DAY – was held on Saturday 7th September.

This ever popular event welcomed crowds of supporters and was a great success. To entertain the public the Cleveland Eukes played and sang throughout the afternoon.

Whilst outdoors the Fun Dog Show attracted a variety of canines. The Grand Raffle was drawn with 15 luxury prizes given away including the cash prizes of £200 £100 and

£50.

As always S.A.R.A. invited other animal charities to the fundraising day including Save Our Strays, Dogs in Distress and Care 4 Cats. The Tees Valley Wildlife Trust made an appearance for the first time and hopefully first of many. Thanks go to PDSA who attended offering free ‘dog health checks’ and advice. Farm tours were on-going during the day giving families an insight into the animals and facilities at Foxrush Farm.

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emember our article featured in August's edition regarding four terrier siblings and that three met up at The Happy Birthday Event?

We put out an appeal for the missing male sibling, WELL GUESS WHAT he has been located – alive and kicking – and attended the recent OPEN DAY at Foxrush Farm meeting up with his three 14 year old sisters. How amazing is that?

Thanks to Coastal View & Moor News printing our article word got round and the missing link owners at Marske were contacted via friends. Owner Carol brought Louie to the annual Open Day. Can you imagine how magical that was to stroke

beautiful soft coats times four, looks into pairs of soulful, loving eyes times four, and to be in the company of four lots of responsible, caring dog lovers.

Starting life as puppy siblings with S.A.R.A. and reuniting fourteen years later at a S.A.R.A. event must be viewed as something very special.

S.A.R.A. supporters at the Open Day held at Foxrush Farm on Saturday 7th September queued up to be part of this unique re-union and meet the canine celebrities.

‘Long lost families’ – eat your heart out. We’ve experienced it first hand and it will go down in our history books as well as feature in our talks to groups throughout Cleveland raising smiles among dog lovers.

Daniel

Daniel is a stunning 3yr old Greyhound who came to S.A.R.A. having retired from racing.

Daniel has a lot of energy and loves his long walks around the woods and, after his initial excitement, is a delight to walk Daniel would be looking for a home where he can enjoy snoozing on the settee. Because of Daniels background, we feel he wouldn’t be able to live with cats or small animals. This lovely boy could potentially live with another Greyhound but, at present, seems unsure of other breeds.

Mia

Mia is a beautiful three year old girl. Mia has come to S.A.R.A. as her owner sadly passed away.

Mia is a lovely cat and very affectionate! We are looking for a home where Mia would be the only pet in the household and there would be no young children. Mia will make a wonderful companion animal 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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Update from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

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Knife Angel leaves its mark on Cleveland

hank you to all of you who made the trip to Middlesbrough to see the powerful Knife Angel sculpture during its fourweek stay in August.

I could not have hoped for a better reception for the artwork, which has started an important conversation about how we tackle knife crime in our communities. Kath and Simon from my office worked tirelessly with our partners at Cleveland Police, Middlesbrough Council and The Chris Cave Foundation to bring the Angel to the North East for the first time ever and I’m incredibly proud of its success.

Not only did the Angel attract in excess of 30,000 people to Middlesbrough during its stay, but it provided the perfect opportunity to educate young people about the dangers of carrying a knife.

Over 250 young people took part in anti-knife crime presentations delivered by Cleveland Police’s School Liaison Officers and Theresa Cave from the Chris Cave Foundation.

A range of other activities were organised to help draw young people to Centre Square, including a visit from the nationally renowned Graffiti Kings, who created a bespoke piece of street art and ran a workshop helping young people to create their own antiknife crime graffiti messages. Teesside University Comic Lecturer Julian Lawrence ran a workshop to let young people create their own cartoon strips featuring the Knife Angel. The Angel was also visited by Middlesbrough centre-back Dael Fry. It has been a pleasure to work closely with Theresa Cave on this project. I’m sure many of you will remember the tragic murder of her son Chris in Redcar in 2003. Theresa has turned her grief into action by establishing the Chris Cave Foundation and has worked tirelessly ever since to educate the next generation and prevent further needless deaths.

The Knife Angel vigil on 31st August was attended by over 100 people, including the family and friends of those killed in violent incidents. There was not a dry eye in Centre Square during emotional performances from local choir Local Vocals from Eston, singer Ben Bartlett and anti-knife crime poet Quinton Green. It was a poignant farewell to the Angel and a reminder why we wanted the sculpture to visit Cleveland in the first place – to prevent any other families going through the same pain and heartbreak.

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Community Engagement

●● PCC Barry Coppinger with Redcar knife crime campaigner Theresa Cave at the Knife Angel in Middlesbrough

to develop violence reduction schemes and interventions. Last year, my office was successful in winning a £546,000 investment from the Home Office’s Early Intervention Youth Fund to bring down levels of serious violence in Cleveland. A Violence Reduction Strategy is in development and is focused on four key areas: prevention, early intervention, targeted intervention and diversion.

Through this national investment, I have been able to double our investment in youth outreach services provided by Cleveland’s four local authorities. This means that there is additional support work is underway with at-risk young people in areas within Redcar and Cleveland that are prone to antisocial behaviour and crime.

If we can reach young people at this early stage, we stand a good chance of educating them and diverting them from crime.

To further support this early intervention and prevention work, I have commissioned specialist training for people who work with vulnerable young people. This training will teach them more about Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs, which are traumatic events during childhood that can have a profound effect on the person’s Work continues to tackle serious behaviour as they become young adults. If we violence across Cleveland can better understand why young people commit One of the key commitments of my Police and Crime is to reduce crime, we can disrupt this behaviour and help offending across Cleveland, in particular working with partners them make better life choices. Please contact my office if you are interested in attending the training.

Working again with Redcar knife crime campaigner Theresa Cave, we have installed permanent knife bins in all four of Cleveland’s Notice of Application for the main police stations, with the aim of taking dangerous weapons off our streets. We’re Grant of a Premises Licence working with students from Stockton Riverside I, Julie Craig, do hereby give notice that I have applied to the Licensing Authority at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the Grant of a Premises Licence at Unit 28C Watness Avenue, Skelton Industrial Estate, Skelton, Cleveland TS12 2LQ and known as Bar Creations

Public Notices

The application proposes to permit supply of alcohol, late night refreshment, plays, films, indoor sports, boxing or wrestling, live music, recorded music, performances of dance, anything of a similar description to live music, recorded music and performances of dance, on a Sunday to Wednesday , between the hours of 08.00hrs and 23.00hrs and Thursday to Saturday 08.00hrs and 23.30hrs.

Any other person or responsible authorities may make representations to the application in writing to the Licensing Authority at the address below by 14th October 2019.

The Licensing Register and a copy of the application may be viewed during normal office hours at the address below.

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine payable on summary conviction of such offences is level 5 on the standard scale: Redcar & Cleveland Licensing Service, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT Website: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

●● Permanent knife bins have now been installed at all four of Cleveland Police’s four main stations

College who plan to transform these knives into a permanent piece of art. If you have any unwanted knives that you wish to dispose of safely, your closest station will be Redcar District HQ on Troisdorf Way, Redcar, TS10 5AP. While we are making significant progress in tackling serious violence in Cleveland, we still have the fourth highest levels per 100,000 population in the country and the lack of government funding to support us is of real concern to me as PCC. I wrote to Home Secretary Priti Patel this month asking her to reconsider the Government’s decision to exclude Cleveland from a £100m pot of funding to tackle serious violence and establish a Violence Reduction Unit.

Their decision fails to recognise our high levels of serious violence and I hope to hear from her soon about how they will support us – read the letter on my website.

Additional signage installed in Saltburn in a bid to reduce suicides Suicide prevention is not the responsibility of one single agency. It requires a joined-up and co-ordinated approach to ensure all agencies play a part in reducing the number of people taking their own lives.

In March, I called a meeting with representatives from the Teesside Samaritans, public health, Cleveland Police and the National Trust to explore solutions in Redcar and Cleveland. It was identified that additional signage should be placed at the base of Huntcliff, to accompany existing signage at the peak.

The Samaritans are Cleveland Police’s chosen charity and the installation of the sign was supported by their contractors Tascor

My community engagement programme Your Force Your Voice has taken me to Redcar and East Cleveland a number of times in the last few weeks.

I have attended two meetings in Guisborough – one with the Friends of Guisborough Forest and one at Belmont and Guisborough Neighbourhood Action Partnership.

It was great to be able to meet the dedicated people involved in protecting and promoting Guisborough’s beautiful forests, which are unfortunately becoming an increasingly popular site for off-road and nuisance bikers. I was pleased to inform them about success we have had at Eston Hills in reducing nuisance biking and plan to revisit the group soon.

Thanks to those who attended Guisborough Neighbourhood Action Partnership – we had some interesting discussions about the importance of reporting all incidents and crimes to Cleveland Police.

On 12th August a meeting was held of the Tees Rural Crime Forum, which I chair, and which brings together agencies, residents and volunteers who work together to keep our rural areas safe, and help plan and deliver our monthly rural crime operations. At this latest meeting we discussed the important issue of Domestic Abuse within rural communities; a potential Coastal Watch initiative which will eventually run from Hartlepool right down to the North; we had a presentation from the National Food Crime Unit, which is a branch of the Food Standards Agency; and we also launched our ‘Rural Watch’ signs which will be going up around the area. The meetings are well attended and constructive and if you’d like to attend, keep an eye on our Cleveland Connected messages, or contact my office.

My team had a great time alongside Cleveland Police’s Crime Prevention teams at the Festival of Thrift. We love to take these opportunities to engage with the community and ask them questions about their policing priorities. Don’t forget – if you would like me to attend your community meeting or event, please contact my office on pcc@cleveland.pnn.police.uk or call 01642 301861.

Barry Coppinger Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

Latest news from the Neighbourhood Policing Teams covering Redcar and Cleveland

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s you are likely aware, there was a well-reported robbery at the newsagents on Westgate in Guisborough in late August.

A member of the public bravely detained a male at the scene who was arrested when police arrived. This male is remanded in custody and awaits trial.

We would like to reassure the public that we consider this to be an isolated incident, as this is the only recorded robbery of a retail premises in Guisborough during 2019. In total there have been three robberies in Guisborough this year, including the incident mentioned above.

There have been concerns about an increased number of burglaries in Guisborough over the last few months. Having returned to the area in the last couple of weeks, a male was arrested and charged with some of those offences and the investigation continues whilst he is remanded in custody. He has been charged with seven offences in total, three of which are burglaries.

Our Neighbourhood Teams continue to focus on addressing antisocial behaviour (ASB) across East Cleveland, assisted by intelligence gathered by the community. In July, there were half as many calls regarding antisocial behaviour in Saltburn as there were in July 2018

and figures have remained static over recent months. Reports of ASB in Guisborough during July were the lowest recorded levels since the start of the year.

Across in Loftus, we have seen a reduction of theft offences, including vehicle crime, while we are continuing to monitor levels of burglary which have remained largely static.

The Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner have made a commitment to establish a neighbourhood base in East Cleveland and the Force is working with the local authority to explore the options for co-location and joint working. This would be welcomed by Inspector Deluce, as the operational leader for any staff based at this site. We hope to be able to bring you updates on this in the months to follow.

Finally, it is worth stressing the importance of reporting any incidents of crime or antisocial behaviour to Cleveland Police. Many people feel that lower-level reports of antisocial behaviour are not worth ‘bothering’ police with, but without your reports we are unable to understand which areas need additional attention and patrols. Please call 999 in an emergency and 101 in a non-emergency.

Acting Inspector Christopher Keightley Neighbourhood Policing - Cleveland Police

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Rural Ewe Crime Update H

ello and welcome to September’s edition of the rural policing page.

Well it’s coming to the end of our summer and the harvest is in and work now starts on getting ready for those dark nights and to think about making those little changes to your security whether on your farm, home or sheds / outbuildings The below advice enables everyone to take something from it, and will make a difference in the coming months as security starts at home and with you Estate and building security A good standard of building security is very important in rural areas, especially for outbuildings that may not be visited for weeks at a time.

Farmhouses and other rural properties are the same as any other home, so general home security advice still applies.

However, because of the remote location, additional security measures may be beneficial.

To protect your rural home or business: • Keep the boundaries of your land and property well-maintained and secure • Keep all doors and windows shut and locked when not in use • Install a visible burglar alarm • Make sure windows and door frames are secure and in good repair • Fit strong locks to sheds, garages and outbuildings • fit good quality window locks • Consider security bars and grilles for vulnerable windows and openings • Make sure gates cannot be lifted off or have their fixing bolts removed • Check security equipment regularly to ensure it works properly • Use locking posts or temporary obstructions to control wide access points to yards For additional security you could also: • Install automatic security lights that come on at dusk and turn off at dawn • Install CCTV cameras to watch over the most vulnerable areas of the property • Install a monitored intruder alarm system • Install an entry control system infrared, intercom or keypad • Establish a single gated entrance and exit, removing all private access points that are not in use Equipment and tool security: Equipment and tool security can be a particular issue for rural communities

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To keep your belongings safe: • Lock equipment away in a secure building or part of a building when not in use • Invest in a secure storage toolbox • Install a burglar alarm on buildings where equipment is kept • Always lock vehicles when left outside and keep the keys in your possession • Keep expensive items and vehicles out of sight when not in use • Consider using hitch locks, wheel clamps or ground anchors • Mark your tools and equipment and register them for free with Immobilise • Keep a record of all valuable items • Consider fitting outside security lights Boundaries Take a good look around your property boundary for any potential places where it could be made more secure.

Consider: • Planting thorny hedging to act as a natural barrier • Digging deep ditches to control and deter unwanted vehicle access • If possible, having a single-gated access point to the property • Using locking posts or temporary obstructions to control large openings • Invert and cap gate hinges • Making sure fixing bolts are secure and use covered padlocks • Installing warning signs • Fire prevention • Dispose of refuse regularly and safely.

• Remove hay and straw from fields as soon as possible after harvesting and do not store it alongside other materials/vehicles.

• Store petrol, diesel and other fuels in secure areas and always padlock

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storage tank outlets.

• Seek further advice from your local fire service.

Diesel theft Diesel theft is a problem for many farms and rural properties. Fuel tanks stored in rural and isolated locations are very attractive to thieves looking for an easy target.

• Keep tanks stored close to the property where you can see them. If this isn’t possible, you should consider installing CCTV to watch over isolated tanks and restrict access with walls, fences and hedges. Security lighting such as ‘dusk till dawn’ or motion detection lighting can also be an effective deterrent to thieves.

• Remember to check the oil level in your tank regularly. Look for any spilt fuel, marks on the locks or anything else suspicious.

• Avoid installing a storage tank in an isolated area or outlying building.

• Consider using a mobile bowser (tanker) kept in a secure place when not in use.

• Use ‘diesel dye’, making your diesel traceable and less attractive to thieves.

Tack security • Secure tack room windows on the inside with solid iron bars (not tubular steel).

• Secure all doors with good quality locks; use bolts (not screws) on the hinges.

• Mark your tack using our Dotpeen property marking device (FREE OF CHARGE) • Display warning signage to deter thieves.

• Install security lights and an intruder alarm.

Illegal activity All incidents of illegal activity should

be reported to the appropriate authority as soon as possible. If you are able to, make a note of any vehicle details and a description of the people involved.Always consider your own personal safety first before approaching anyone you think might be doing something illegal.

Operation Endurance: We have run yet another operation on both Eston Hills, Guisborough Woods and the surrounding areas with our Off Road unit assisting us along with the local neighbourhood teams. We showed a high visibility all over these areas, talking to local walkers, horse riders, residents and landowners who stopped and had a chat with us all, but more importantly showing their support for the work we are all doing which was great to see as a lot of time and effort has gone into these type of rural operations over the summer. Things won’t stop there though as we have many more operations planned for the reminder of the year and of course we will be doing even more next year.

Moorsholm Show: I was at the Moorsholm show a few weeks ago with our crime prevention stall, and although it was a little breezy it was really well attended with lots of people enjoying themselves and supporting the local community. I was next to the lovely Deb Atkinson from the Wildlife Trust, and we were able to work together throughout the day giving advice.

But the real star of the day for me had to be Deb’s little helper… Aussie the Otter!

Hare coursing: As you know it’s that time of year when we have issues with Hare Coursing, and would encourage everyone to report any

sightings of this illegal activity. If you do ring the Police to report these types of incidents please quote “Operation Galileo” as this is a dedicated national operation.

We have also found doing our analytical work that in our area we have very few reports relaying to Hare Coursing and the criminality that goes with this. Can I please encourage everyone to report any suspicious circumstances as I am then able to put the appropriate resource available where they are most needed Fly Tipping: I was at a meeting a few a few weeks ago with among other agencies The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) who are a membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. Other agencies there included the local authority, landowners, a representative from the local MP’s office, neighbourhood Insp and of course me Paul Payne on behalf of both our rural communities and the PCC’s office as Barry Coppinger is an active member in helping and supporting our rural communities. The main issue we were discussing was the need to help local landowners and rural communities with tackling the issue of Fly Tipping. As you will know this is a huge blight on our landscape by mindless individuals We discussed what each agency could bring to the table and how we could work in partnership to make a difference.

This was a first meeting but everyone there pledged to go away and see what their agency could do and then put a working party together to try and tackle this problem that many people raise with us all on a regular basis. I will keep you updated on further progress Samaritan’s: Another project I’ve been involved with this month is the recent signage that has been placed by the local Samaritan’s group at the bottom of the Huntcliff leading up from the Ship public house. This sign gives a phone number and will hopefully help those who most need it in their hour of need That’s if for this month, but as usual I can be contacted at: ruralcrime.webmail@cleveland.pnn. police.uk Kind Regards Paul Payne Rural Crime Prevention Officer

Crime Prevention Blog

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he nights are drawing in, and I would like to take the opportunity this month, to remind you about the excellent personal safety app, Hollie Guard, a free smartphone app, which has been designed to help protect anyone from potential danger.

Hollie Guard turns your smartphone into an advanced personal safety device with a simple shake or tap, automatically sending your location and video/audio evidence to your nominated emergency contacts.

You can add an individual and groups of contacts that will receive an email and SMS notification when an alert is raised or a journey is created.

If you are in danger, you simply shake your phone to generate a silent alert. Your location, video and

audio evidence of the incident will automatically be sent to your emergency contacts via text and email. Shake it again and it sets off a high pitched alarm, and your phone light starts to flash to attract attention.

From the minute you activate the app; your location is tracked and can be viewed in real time by your emergency contact. Evidence is not stored on the smartphone but on secure servers so that it may be used as future evidence.

When travelling, the ‘Journey’ feature allows you to notify your friends, family and co-workers of your movements. An email or text will be generated and sent to your emergency contacts when you have safely completed your journey.

‘Meetings’ allows you to identify when you are

going to a meeting or working alone. An alert will automatically be created if the timer expires or you do not cancel the meeting.

‘Man down’ facility provides extra protection for users in situations when the user may become motionless, by alerting your emergency contact to a sudden deceleration, non-movement and impact.

The app was commissioned by The Hollie Gazzard Trust, which was set up after the murder of Hollie Gazzard at her salon in Gloucester in 2014 by her then boyfriend – Asher Maslin, who had actively stalked Hollie during an abusive relationship. The Trust helps reduce domestic violence through creating and delivering programmes on domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships to schools and colleges.

As soon as you download the app, familiarize yourself with the settings and experiment with it, so you are comfortable with how it works.

Hollie Guard is ideal for everyone, when out and about, on a night out, travelling, for the kids going to and from school, out with their friends and many more applications. The app is available free of charge for iPhone, Android and Windows phones.

Simply go to https://hollieguard.com to register your profile. Your profile allows you to update personal information, view your alert/journey history, and change your password. Your profile is accessible via the App and website Gerry McBride Crime Prevention Officer Cleveland Police

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Wayfarer’s Travels

his trip was originally planned for Delft but we were advised by someone who lives in the area that we`d be better off staying at The Hague, which is bigger with more to explore on an evening and from there visit Delft by tram as and when we wished.

The Hague, or “Den Haag”, is a city on the North Sea coast of the western Netherlands.

Its Gothic-style Binnenhof (or Inner Court) complex is the seat of the Dutch parliament and the 16th-century Noordeinde Palace is the king’s workplace. The city is also home to the U.N.’s International Court of Justice, housed in the Peace Palace.

Close to the city centre is the Hofvijver or 'Court Pond', seen above. On one side is a castle which once belonged to a Dutch Count. Now this area is the Netherlands' centre of government.

The Hague spans a huge area so it`s advisable to buy two x three day tram tickets if you`re staying for a week.

The no.1 tram will take you inland to Delft as well as to The Hague`s seaside district of Scheveningen in the opposite direction. This is a modern seaside resort with a long, sandy beach, an esplanade, a pier, and a lighthouse. The pier is quite unusual in that it's a “double-decker” with several dozen stalls and bars in the lower level. Also at the end of the pier is a big wheel, a bungee jump and a long zip wire.

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The Hague – Holland

● The Hofvijver reasonably priced. The choice of beers is endless, confusing, and often very strong but fortunately many restaurants have a beer menu describing those on offer along with their strengths.

If you wish to explore more of the region, The Hague makes an excellent base from which to visit some lovely old Dutch towns. We spent a few days in Delft and often made the 30 minutes

Sticky lamb chops Found some yellow stickered lamb chops t'other day but the normal price was OK, eight for £7...

A bit fatty but what the heck.

You will need a wok or a large frying pan with a lid.

Serves 2.

8 lamb chops 1 veg stock cube crushed 1tsp garlic powder For sauce 2tblp teriyaki sauce 2tblsp sweet chilli sauce 2tblsp mint jelly..

Season lamb with veg cube and garlic powder.

Heat wok and sear the lamb both sides..no oil needed. Cook 3mins each side .

Take lamb out put on a plate..

Drain oil add lamb back and toss with lid on. Add sauce ingredients. Stir and take off heat then cover.

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tram ride there on an evening for dinner. Other beautiful old towns such as Leiden, Gouda & Utrecht can be reached in 20 – 30 minutes by train from the central station.

Wayfarer In our next issue Wayfarer travels a bit further afield when he returns to India to visit Shimla.

For any further information on this or any other destination, e-mail :- Wayfarer@ ntlworld.com

The Reader

MAXWELL KNIGHT

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his is the fascinating and true story of one of the legends of espionage.

Maxwell Knight was the inspiration behind the James Bond character “M”.

His story can only now be told since the declassification of secret documents. It reveals the thrilling life of one of M15`s greatest spymasters.

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A lifetime of obesity overcome

or Aileen Newcombe, 70, from Guiborough, being overweight was something that had been part of her life for as long as she could remember.

As a teenager her dad has called her HMS Broadbeam and she’d often heard comments like ‘you’d be alright if you didn’t have those tree trunk legs’.

“When you’re a chubby child who becomes a chubby teenager you just think you’ll always be that size and even though it gets you down you just put a brave face on it and laugh it off,” says Aileen whose self-esteem had reached an all-time low.

After living and working abroad for many years and becoming an overweight wife and mother of two children Aileen couldn’t face being made fun of anymore.

“We were due to move back to England and I made myself a serious promise to address the weight issue,” said Aileen who is now a target member of the Slimming World group at the Cricket Club in Guisborough.

At 5 foot 2, she knew that weighing 13 stone was bad for her health and she was suffering with painful knees which required surgery.

In May 2018, once she’d moved house, Aileen took the first step on her route to getting the weight loss she wanted.

She said: ”I know I’m not the only person in the country who wants to lose weight and that lots of people suffer from

obesity but I was still nervous on that first morning.

"The welcome I got from Margaret who runs the group in Guisborough was what convinced me that I’d come to the right place.

“I saw that there were all kinds of people there and that not purely women were serious about their weight problem.

Several men spoke about what they were changing and how pleased they were with their progress.

"Hearing everyone gave me the confidence I needed to try it for myself and I decided this was the way I was going to change me! I knew I needed to lose at least two stone and that I’d need to make changes.

"I love cooking and the recipes were so easy I could see that I’d be able to make every meal I love with some changes to the way I cooked them. I was excited and got started straight away."

Now two and a half stone lighter and a proud Target Member of the group, Aileen now loves to go walking, an impossible activity before she lost her weight and needing knee surgery.

Aileen says: “I’d recommend Slimming World to everyone struggling with their weight. Stay to the group, get the support you need and meet great people along the way. Most of all be the person who’s really inside you!”

Consultant opportunities available in our area. Contact Stevie: 01642 474920 for details

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Around The Towns & Villages Redcar

Skinningrove

The East Redcar Residents Association are holding their next meeting on 3rd October at 7pm Zetland rooms St Peter's Church Redcar. If you have an issue you would like to talk about please come to this meeting. All welcome 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 Footprints in the Community Projects Women's Shed - every Tuesday morning between 9.30am - 11.30am, 10 Queen Street, Redcar. Contact John for further details on 07526 994468 or pop in during opening hours.

Art Space - every Thursday between 10.30am - 1pm at 10 Queen Street in Redcar (upstairs).

All abilities welcome.

Reflections Dementia Support Group - 25k Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar - every Wednesday between 10am and 12 noon. A friendly place for those people living with or caring for someone with dementia.

Volunteer - for information on volunteering opportunities of for further information, please contact Rachel on 01642 484842 or email volunteer@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk Redcar Area Foodbank - donations can be made at Tesco Redcar and Eston (South Bank), Asda South Bank and Co-op in Marske, Sainsburys Ennis Square, Dormanstown. Any Redcar and Cleveland Library (except Laburnum Road Redcar Branch).

Foodbank centres as listed on www.redcararea. foodbank.org.uk. and many local churches. Thank you for your support.

Men's Shed - every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2pm and every Tuesday 12 noon - 5pm. 10 Queen Street Redcar. Contact John for further details on 07526 994468 or pop in during opening hours.

Footprints Community Cafe - 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

Skinningrove Village Hall Weekly Events Monday O.A.P bingo - doors open at 5pm and bingo starts at 6pm.

Tuesday Knit & Natter - 1pm - 3pm, everyone is welcome.

Wednesday Prize Bingo - Eyes down at 6pm.

Thursday Bun Club - 9am - 11am.

Friday Bingo - 5pm - 6pm.

Saturday - Hall is free to hire.

Sunday Afternoon Tea - 2pm - 5pm, everyone welcome. Includes food and refreshments (cakes, sandwiches, pastry’s, hot and cold drinks and much more) Sunday - Cash Bingo. Doors open 5.30pm, eyes down 6pm. All money raised goes to charity.

Lingdale

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.

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

Events at Lingdale Village Hall Saturday bingo every week from 2-4. Sit Happens dog training class on Wednesday evenings from 6-8.

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

Loftus 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

Riverside Building New Company Row Skinningrove hosts the following each week.

Keep Fit Club – Tue 12.00pm – 1.00pm.

Choir – Wed 7.00pm – 9.00pm.

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. 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.

Saltburn 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 £2.00 1 session/£3 all day, (includes cuppa and biscuits per session). Ran by volunteers. 07833895501 Thefridayfriends@outlook.com Registered Charity 1177967 All 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

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

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.

Skelton

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.

Grandparents Plus and Café Creations will be launching their new partnership for Kinship Active. With a focus on healthy eating and physical activity, the launch event will be an opportunity for kinship families to get together and meet other kinship families in East Cleveland.

There’s no need to RSVP, just turn up: Wednesday 9 October, 3.30 – 5.00pm, Café Creations, Skelton, TS12 2LQ. 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.

Skelton Library welcomes everybody to join in at any of the weekly/monthly groups that use the library. Weekly we have Mah-jong on Monday and Saturday 10-12pm. Knit (or any craft) and Natter Monday 2-4pm. Credit Union Monday 1112pm. Tiny Tunes Tuesday 10.15-11.15am.

Family History Group Tuesday 2-4pm & Thursday 10-12pm. Adult board games, dominoes, cards etc. are available at all times if you & and your friends want to get out of the house. Monthly we have Citizens Advice 1st & 3rd Monday 1.303.30pm. Adult Reading Group 1st Friday 10.15am-12pm. Local History Group 2nd Friday 1.30pm. Sharpen Your Mind (crafts, music, cuppa & cake) Social group 4th Friday. 10.15am. Just call in or for more details contact us 01287 650487 skelton. library@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Hope to see you soon.

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.

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! £2.50 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.

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!

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.

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Guisborough

Guisborough Floral Art Club The October meeting is at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 9th October in St Nicholas's Parish Hall, Guisborough.

Nicola Davies Murray is the demonstrator and her title is "Oh what a colourful day". For up to date information visit our Facebook page.

Search "Guisborough Flower Club".

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 Val Newton with tuition when necessary. £4 per person. Friendly atmosphere with newcomers welcome. Enquiries: Rita & Tony Morris 01287 281737 Come and join us at the TA Club, Rectory Lane, Guisborough every Tuesday evening 7.30pm - 10.30pm. Sequence dancing to organist & drummer. Bingo and raffle. Entrance fee £3 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 Priory Art Society. We are now open to new members joining us as and we meet on Monday evenings from 7.00 till 9.00 and Thursdays from 1.00 till 3.30 Guisborough Museum is open every Thursday and Saturday to the end of October, 10am till 4pm. Explore and discover with our antique shops, and railway models. New displays, free entry, children most welcome with adults.

Disabled access. Find us behind Sunnyfield House on Westgate High Street, Guisborough, and look for us online.

Marske Winkies Castle Folk Museum, 162 High Street, Marske by the Sea, TS11 7NB Tel: 01642 775086.

Open every Thurs, Sat, Sun + Bank Holiday Monday 11.00am – last entry 3.45pm

New Marske Friendship Group Are you lonely and want to make new friends? Come along to our Friendship Group which is held on the 1st Tuesday of the month 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 If you have any regular or one off events happening where you live let us know by emailing editor@coastalviewandmoornews.co.uk

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

Guisborough Tool Hire & Trophy Centre 231 Westgate, Guisborough,TS14 6NJ

Open 9.00 - 12.00 Mon - Sat

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Botton Village Guided Walk

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otton Village with its Camphill Community in beautiful Danby Dale is home to over 150 people, including 90 adults with a learning disability.

Hear about its history while visiting food and craft workshops with John Roberts and local guides. This walk is on Sunday 6 October, starting at 10.30am from Botton Village car park, YO21 2NJ (OS Grid NZ695041); it will finish by 1.00pm.

The walk of about two and a half miles includes some moderate gradients and uneven ground; please wear suitable clothing. Dogs are not allowed.

The walk is part of the North York Moors National Park’s A Breath of Fresh Air programme of guided walks. It’s free of charge; small donations are welcome. Booking is essential: go to northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or phone 01439 772738.

Local historian launches three new talks L

ocal historian Peter Sotheran has launched three new talks.

"The late Ernie Crust was a great authority on the history of the area and gave many illustrated talks over the years. Since he passed away a couple of years ago, there has been a void which has been difficult to fill," explained Peter.

Using pictures drawn from the photograph archive at a local museum, he has prepared talks on Redcar, Marske and Saltburn.

'A Tale of Two Piers' tells the story of the piers of Redcar and Coatham, how each town competed to be first to build a pier, how they battled to out-do one another and ultimately how they both perished as a result of shipwrecks and storms.

'Memories of Marske' follows

the development of the town from a sleeping fishing and farming village through to the postwar years and features most of the town's more prominent buildings.

'A Postcard from Saltburn'

recounts its history from the Roman settlement on Huntcliff through to the growth of the new town in Victorian resort.

The talks each last about 45 minutes. There is no fixed fee, instead Mr Sotheran accepts a donation towards his nominated charity. He is currently raising money to help a church that was destroyed in a hurricane on the Caribbean island of Grenada. For more information or to make a booking, contact sotherans@hotmail.co.uk. (Note the spelling, there is no 'U' in 'sotherans'.)

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Gisburne Bible Display

etail from a border showing a grotesque blowing a trumpet from which hangs a flag.

From f.4r of MSC.24, a bible from the Priory of Guisborough, Yorkshire (13th-14th century) © The Master and Fellows of St John’s College Cambridge Gisborough Priory Project are delighted to announce that the Gisburne Bible will be on display in Guisborough Library from Thursday 26th September to Wednesday 29th October.

A total of 17 books once at Gisborough Priory are known to have survived, one of which is this lavishly illuminated and decorated medieval bible. The bible was given to Gisborough Priory after a catastrophic fire in 1289 which destroyed many of the theological books.

This special display is only possible thanks to the short-term loan of the bible by St. John’s College, Cambridge, where the bible is currently held.

The display will be officially opened on 26th September by the historian and writer, Philippa Gregory.

We would like to thank Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council for their support in organising this display.

Gisborough Priory Project has worked very hard to bring this beautiful medieval bible back to Guisborough and hope that many people will come to see it and learn more about the fascinating history of Gisborough Priory.

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Drawn to the Moors

New exhibition

by Dennis Roddam at the Inspired by… gallery, Danby

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n exhibition of work by a former BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year finalist, Drawn to the Moors, is at the Inspired by… gallery at The Moors National Park Centre at Danby running until Wednesday 16 October.

Dennis Roddam, who was a finalist in the national competition in 2009, creates wildlife images and views of the North York Moors by blending different mediums and techniques, with a focus on ceramics and mixed-media paintings.

Dennis, who is part of the Saltburn Artists Project at Saltburn Studios says: “I’ve lived in the North East since my childhood, and spent a lot of my youth rambling on the North York

Moors. Living on the edge of the moors now, I’m fortunate to be able to spend a lot more of my time in this wonderful countryside.

“My art attempts to depict the smaller natural wonders that may be overlooked, rather than the large panoramic views of the area. I enjoy focusing on the smaller creatures like butterflies and other insects that are often overlooked and are to be found all around if you only take the time to investigate. A particular passion for birds can be found in many of my works.

“Using a variety of media, I adapt my style to suit as the image develops. On my watercolours, and other mixed-media paintings, I try to use the medium to emphasize the nature of my subjects. Watercolours can reflect the delicacy of the more ephemeral creatures we encounter, whilst gouache can be used to make a bolder statement.”

As well as exhibiting widely, Dennis’s work has been regularly shown at the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art, where he won the ‘Birds Birds Birds’ award.

The Inspired by… gallery at the The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, is open from 10am to 5pm daily in September and October. The gallery 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.

For more information on the exhibition, go to: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/inspiredby

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New after-school fun and fitness club for Saltburn

By Robert Dring Parents wanting to prise their kids away from sitting in front of screens have a new healthy option starting on 2nd October.

Runner Beanz is an exciting new idea to get youngsters active, socialising and eating a healthy meal together (that’s where the beanz come in!) Retired headteacher Robert Dring came up with the idea. “Running used to keep me fit and sane throughout my working life. We’re all concerned about children’s mental health: this is a chance for kids to unwind after the stresses of their day, and have fun!” Runner Beanz, led by Robert, his wife Christina, and a small team at Saltburn Evangelical Church, meets on Wednesdays (4.00-5.15) and it’s open to the 8+ age range, free of charge. So what’s the catch?

“There isn’t one!” says Robert. “Yes, we’ll chat together about questions of life and faith, but there’s no hidden pressure or thought-control. The same can’t be said about a lot of the stuff kids get into as they sit at their screens!” For full details and parent consent form go to www.saltburnevangelicalchurch.org.uk/runnerbeanz.

Celebrating 90 years of worship

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etland Park Methodist Church is celebrating 90 years of worship at their chapel in Redcar, and is hoping to create a display of memorabilia which will be presented at the chapel during November 2019.

If anyone has any memorabilia of family occasions or events that took place at Zetland Park would you be willing to have them displayed? If so then please email the details to Information@zetlandparkmethodist.co.uk.

90th Chapel Anniversary Redcar’s very own Concert Pianist and West End Musical Director Zetland Park Methodist Church

Saturday 2nd November 2019 at 7pm Price £8.00 including light refreshments For tickets please contact Information@zetlandparkmethodist.co.uk The Crescent, Redcar, TS10 3AX

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 103 September - October 2019

You are Invited to the Loftus Church Choir Open Evening!

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embers of the children’s church choir at Saint Leonard’s in Loftus are holding their autumn Opening Evening and Pizza Party on Friday 11th October 2019 from 5:00pm, and you are all invited!

This special recruitment event is designed for children and young people aged seven and above, who may be interested in joining the successful church choir at Saint Leonard’s Church of England Parish in Loftus.

Everyone from complete novices to experienced singers are welcome to come along and to find out more about the opportunities available through joining the choir at Saint Leonard’s Church Loftus.

Father Adam Gaunt, Rector of Loftus, Carlin How and Skinningrove said, “Over the past three years we have been successful in establishing and growing a new church choir in East Cleveland here at Saint Leonard’s

Loftus. All of our singers have the opportunity to grow in musicianship as they follow the Royal School of Church Music’s programme of medals and awards. Our choir is genuinely inclusive and is open to any children aged seven or above who may be interested in giving singing in a church choir a go! If you are interested, then please come along to our Open Evening and Pizza Party, everyone is welcome!"

The event on Friday 11th October 2019 begins at Saint Leonard’s Church Loftus at 5:30pm and concludes with a free Pizza Party in Loftus Town Hall. Children, parents, guardians and other family members are all welcome.

For further information about the excellent church choir at Saint Leonard’s Loftus, please visit our website www.loftusparish.co.uk or for an informal conversation speak to our Director of Music, Richard Bendelow on 01287 634429

Charity Night in aid of Macmillan Nurses

Saturday 14th December At Guisborough Quoit Club

AC/DC U.K.

Probably the Best Tribute Band in Europe plus

The Rogues The top Rock and Blues band

Tickets £10.00 Non members welcome Ring Dave 01287 638161 Club 01287 632947

LOFTUS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENT Join the festive fun on Friday 22nd November VENUE: Loftus Market Place from 4.30pm SANTA SWITCHING ON AT 5.30PM

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY - OUTDOOR KIDDIES RIDES, HARRY’S MUSICAL ORGAN PLAYING FOOT TAPPING TUNES NEW FOR 2019 – A MAGICIAN FROM 4.30 IN THE MARKET PLACE, PLUS FACE PAINTING TOO HOTDOGS, HOT ROAST CHESTNUTS AND MULLED WINE TO BE ENJOYED OUTSIDE

ALL

ENJOY A MINCE PIE IN THE TOWN HALL, OR WARM UP WITH HOMEMADE SOUP AND A ROLL! BEER AND WINE & MULLED WINE ON SALE TOO WHILE ENJOYING CHRISTMAS TUNES FROM THE UKULELE BAND

COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES!

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Redcar Phoenix Community Juvenile Marching Band

Has moved to United Reformed Church Station Road Redcar. We train twice a week Friday and Sunday. We have Drums and Glocks and other instruments that need someone to play them so why not try your hand. You may have a hidden talent there waiting to get out so come along, you have nothing to lose. We will be parading for the community in the summer we have events booked already.

For more info email judithmcardle@live.co.uk See you soon

Guisborough & District Friends of Cancer Research UK

Wednesday 23 October - Stand up to Cancer Quiz at Guisborough Football Club Tickets for any of our events (or if you would like to help) can be obtained by contacting Wendy on 01287 634571, or Viv on 01642 472134 or Guisborough Bookshop.

Skelton History Group Heritage Walks 2019 Several of this year’s walks mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Cleveland Way National Trail by using or crossing stretches of that route.

The pace of the walks is leisurely, with regular stops to admire the view (especially when going uphill!) and to hear about the heritage around us. The values given for Distance, Ascent and Duration are estimates only. The duration is based on two miles per hour walking speed, adjusted to be slower when ascending, plus 30 minutes for a lunch stop on the longer walks, and an allowance for the heritage stops.

A 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 the longer walks, it is suggested that you bring food and drink as we usually stop between midday and 1:00pm for a lunch break.

Tuesday 15th October – (10) Biggles and the Zeppelins Distance: 3 miles; Ascent 65ft; Duration: about 2-2½ hours Meet at 10:30am in the Stray car park near Green Lane, Redcar (NZ 624 237). This easy-paced walk takes place on mostly level ground. There are two ladder styles to negotiate to cross the rail line. The heritage interest includes: the 1913 summer camp of the Northumberland & Durham Brigade of the Territorial Force, the WW1 RFC/RAF airfield, and the Sound Mirror for detecting incoming Zeppelins.

Wednesday 20th November – (01) Skelton - 900 years of history Distance: 1½ miles; Ascent 120ft; Duration: 2-2½ hours Meet at 10:30am outside the Wharton Arms on the High Street. This walk will be based around the Mosaic Trail which runs through the village. The walk’s full title is “900 years of history in 900 yards” Further details can be had from: skeltonhistorygroup@gmail.com or by contacting Peter Appleton (Tel: 01287 281752)

Priory Art Society

Autumn Exhibition Saturday 23rd November 10.00 am to 4.30 pm at Sunnyfield House Westgate Guisborough Enquires to: Jean on 01287 204553

The Friends of Redcar Cemetery

are holding their Autumn Fair on Friday 11th October 10-1 pm celebrating National Book Week at Laburnum Road Library. refreshments, cake stall, jewellery, plants, tombola, fruit and nut raffle Please support us if you can.

Parkinson’s UK Redcar & District Support Group Do you suffer or care for someone with Parkinson’s disease?

Come and join us at our monthly meetings Where you will be welcomed into our friendly atmosphere Our aim is to offer friendship, support and advice We have speakers at our meetings, we also organise social outings Support Group Meeting: Thursday 10th October 2019 – Hands & Oils Aromatherapy Chair Based Exercises for Parkinson’s sufferers – Tuesdays 1pm – 2pm These sessions are run by a qualified fitness instructor. £2 per session Exercise group: Classes 17th & 24th September 2019, 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd October 2019 Carers are welcome they can enjoy a coffee/ tea and a chat in the lounge area.

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

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 Tradesmans Reform Club. Est 1861 Meetings held 3rd Tues each month at 7:30pm at Grinkle Park Hotel.

New members and guests welcome. For further information contact:-Ltrc.honsec@ gmail.com Les Franks (Hon Sec) 01287 640959 / 07814436470

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

Dalesmen Singers

The Dalesmen Singers resume rehearsals after their summer break, in the Danby Methodist Chapel on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm.

Their next concert is joint venture with the Whitby based Tuesday Singers on September 28th in St Hilda’s Anglican Church West Cliff, Whitby commencing at 7pm admission is £7. and the proceeds are for the NSPCC. Come along & sing, The Dalesmen are holding one of their regular Tuesday practices at The Stables in Whitby.

The event is part of an initiative to encourage both new members to the choir and also offer a better appreciation to the community of who the Dalesman are and how we function.

It is open to anyone who wishes to come along “ Join in and sing”, Listen and enjoy, meet up with choir members for a chat, just have an enjoyable evening in a very nice country pub.

Tuesday 8th October 7.30pm, The Stables, Guisborough Rd, Whitby.

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 £25.

Visitors are welcome, entrance £4.

For more information contact: Barbara Welford 01287 652197

The Cleveland Retired Men's Association Meets every Wednesday morning at 25k Ayton Drive behind Asda Roseberry Rd Redcar. Guest speakers and films arranged. Meet from 0945 for tea/coffee.

Speaker 1030-1130. All welcome. Plenty car parking space. .Give us a visit.

Contact-Frank Everett 07758813965 Email franciseverett@virginmedia.com

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Redcar's Visual Presentations

By Tony Crow

On Tuesday 8th October at 2.15 p.m. in the Redcar East Community Centre on Durham Road, Redcar, the 'Quilt Lady', Mrs. Nona Jenkins, will be returning to show us another collection of the exquisite Quilts she has amassed over the years.

This time the collection is called, 'Women and Children of the Prairies' and if it is anything like as good as the last collection she showed us back in April, then the hoped-for returning audience will certainly not be disappointed.

A fortnight later, on Tuesday 22nd October at the same time and venue, we welcome back Peter Morgan, well-known for his work at Tocketts Mill, and he will be taking us back in time to the days when anything Redcar did had to be up-staged by the Residents of the adjoining community of Coatham and viceversa! There was certainly no love lost by either with the other. The gloves were really 'off' with no holds barred! Peter's Presentation is entitled simply 'Redcar and Coatham'.

Admission to each Presentation is £2.50 and visitors are most welcome to come and join us.

Further details from Tony Crow on 01642 481544.

Charltons Community Centre

Our centre is available to hire for all occasions.

Low costs rates Large Hall £10 an hour, small hall £8 per hour , full centre including kitchen £15 an hour. Discount available for residents and block bookings. We also have a bouncy castle, projector and other equipment that can be hired out. Please contact Helen Dunning 01287 349693 with all enquiries and bookings.

Regular events include:- fortnightly bingo on a Sunday evening doors open at 6pm eyes down 6:30pm. Spiritual night first Friday of the month 7-9pm. Fitness classes on Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30. Yoga Monday 10:30-11:30 and Tuesday 6:30-7:30.

Ballroom dancing also available. Please see our Facebook page for up to date information.

Marske Brass Band Est 1875 The Ironstone Miners Band

To book the band for an event, bandstand performance, Civic occasion.

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By Kate Bramley

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The World of Theatre

t’s officially autumn and in the theatre world that means it’s peak touring season for the major producers.

It may well be worth your while to take a trip up to Newcastle at the end of October to take in a showing of Stephen Daldry’s Award-Winning adaptation of J B Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’.

Daldry is probably best known for the film version of Billy Elliot and is without a doubt one of the foremost directors of his generation.

“When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers.”

Comes to the Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne Tue 22 – Sat 26 Oct 2019.

Looking slightly further ahead to 5th-9th November at Sunderland Empire you’ll have a chance to catch Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’ with script by Patricia Resnik and music and lyrics by the Queen of Country herself.

“9 to 5 the Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss.

Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the women manage to reform their office - or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?”.

Dolly Parton is one of the best songwriters in the world and you’d be guaranteed a feel-good toe-tapping time at this musical.

But before all that there’s a chance to catch a performance of my latest Theatre On Your Doorstep Tour ‘The Frozen Roman’. Heading to the west of the moors region to Thornton le Beans Village Hall on the 16th October 2019 are the intrepid Badapple Theatre team with a tall tale about a group of hapless villagers trying to fight a local housing development. What a stroke of luck when they find a real-life Frozen Roman in the cellar of the old pub? Much chaos ensues with this comedy three-hander featuring Richard Kay (Emmerdale), Frances Tither (BBC, Making of a Militant) and Hadley Smith (8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown) www.badappletheatre.com for more details.

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pera Nova, the highly prestigious and much admired opera company, returns to Guisborough to present their double bill of comedy and tragedy: Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Trial by Jury” and Purcell’s “Dido & Aeneas”.

The performance will take place in Laurence Jackson School Theatre on Saturday 19th October at 7-30 pm.

This will be the fifth annual visit by Opera Nova promoted by Guisborough Town Council with Andy Murray and Dennis Teasdale acting as facilitators for the performance. “This is an excellent programme which will have tremendous appeal to our supportive audience,” explained Andy, who first introduced Opera Nova to Guisborough. Dennis Teasdale said, “We are aware that the programme has been very well received across the Tees Valley for its musical quality, comedy and very high standard of performance. Guisborough is in for a fantastic night of high-quality musical entertainment!! We are anticipating a high demand for tickets.”

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We are Kavern Klub Free Live Music & Community in Guisborough!

What’s on at the Cutty Wren Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club

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i, all! Two great guests for you this month!

First up on October 1st is Mike Silver. He’s a songwriter with fifty years on the folk scene and nearly a score of records to his credit, so we’ll be hearing something very good. He’s been all over the globe in his time, but it’s a long time since he’s been at the Cutty Wren, so I’m looking forward to this.

We then have Singers’ and Musicians’ Nights for the 8th and 15th. These are the nights when regular locals, visitors and returning exiles drop in to do a couple of numbers each. We don’t know what we’ll hear, except that it will be something “folky”, and that covers a very wide field. We’ve heard very old ballads from Jacobean times and modern, high-class American songs. We’ve some very talented musicians, and more than a few inventive song writers, so there’ll be something for everyone.

There’s always good humour and laughs, so come and enjoy yourselves.

We welcome Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner on the 22nd. They’ve been on the scene for a while as well, and do a fine mix of traditional and contemporary material. They’ve a sharp woman’s view of things as well as a wicked sense of humour, so don’t miss them. I’m really looking forward to hearing them!

And we‘ve a Theme Night on October 29th.

This is when we set an idea up to find some suitable song or tune to fit as it’s a good way for the performers to look at their repertoires again.

This time it will be “Songs for Dark Nights” and the interpretation is yours! We do have a “loose connection” rule as well....

Looking ahead, November 5th will be our annual “We Will Remember Them” night, and the 12th brings The John Ward Trio as guests.

Looking back, Mark Campbell and Linda Taylor gave us a lovely mix of old and new songs at the end of July. We’ve had a lot of Singers’ and Musicians’ nights through August, and these have been very good. Our stalwart couple Gordon and Alison Barnes put on a great set of songs and tunes on the 20th, while a Theme of “To Reap and Mow” was definitely a success.

But we keep looking forward. If you want to hear great live music, we’re at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. Turn off Redcar Lane at the big red Racecourse sign, and we’re down at the end to the left. There’s

A ●● Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner

●● Mike Silver plenty of parking space.

We meet every Tuesday evening, with doors opening about 7-30 p.m. Singing starts at 8 p.m. and we finish at 11 p.m. We’re a friendly lot, we’ve a comfortable room, and our best lady Gemma keeps a fine bar.

We’ve a website at www.cuttywrenfolkclub. com and contact email address is info@ cuttywrenfolkclub.com . Our able Secretary John Connolly is on 01287 659242, or you can ring me (chair) on 01642 471769. Thanks go to John and all who keep the club going and especially to Gemma and our kind hosts at the Bowling Club.

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great deal has changed since last month !! We are starting another very exciting chapter in our history .....moving to THE MONK in Guisborough, and ROUTE 1 Coffee Shop in Redcar !

Our beginning was based in Costa Coffee, in Guisborough, over four years ago. Inspired by the monthly Cafe Church (run by The Bridge, Guisborough), we set off on this adventure, to follow our vision and aim to put on free live music every week. .Our ethos is to be completely inclusive and affirming, whatever your beliefs or social background, disability, ethnicity, culture, gender or age. The entertainment will always be free, and usually free refreshments too ! We even now run the monthly Cafe Church!

Our performing artists cover all styles and levels of experience, from those taking their first faltering steps to perform in public for the first time, to those of the highest professional quality, who write and compose their own songs and music and perform all over the North East of England and beyond, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The music, though central to our events, is a catalyst to encourage the building of community, to help people develop friendships, and give people of all ages and social groups a place to relax, be entertained, and always welcomed with a smile ! We include all types of creativity, including poetry and displays of drawings, paintings and pottery from local artists too.

Reflecting our inclusive ethos, we showcase all musical styles, from classical piano and guitar to thoroughly head banging heavy metal ! And we are always looking for new artists to perform for us, from one track to a whole set ! We normally have between 35 and 60+ people each week, with our artists and audience reflecting our inclusive nature. We have at least one artist booked every week until Christmas, and have two Kavern Klub Christmas Parties planned !

Please NOTE that we are going through some icredible changes with our KAVERN KLUB live music ..... and read carefully !

We have now MOVED VENUES for ALL our live music, and are now doing alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays at our two new, fabulous locations !!!

And we are in GUISBOROUGH at an amazing, and pretty much perfect location - THE MONK, 25 Church Street, TS14 6HG - EVERY TWO WEEKS beginning on TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER ......with THE HOUNDCATS & NEPHILIM ...... 3.30PM -7PM, with our live music from approximately 5-7pm as usual !! This is another great opportunity to widen our vision, experience a new great venue, share the KAVERN KLUB ethos of inclusion, affirmation, compassion and kindness (with the bar being alcohol free for our opening times here too !)......alongside free live music, often performed to exceptional quality...... and expand our horizons and our community !

Dates and times for our events at our new The Monk venue are listed below....

For each KAVERN KLUB event, THE MONK venue will open its doors at 3.30pm, playing music and giving us a great atmosphere to relax and prepare for the regular LIVE MUSIC, which will be

scheduled to begin about 5pm, with opportunity to start performances a little earlier when required .....

October 1st, 15th & 29th November 12th & 26th December 10th - our Guisborough Christmas Party !!

We already have amazing acts (including The Planets, The Houndcats, Nephilim, Rayven Skye, Flare, Scott Johnstone, Kelsey Rutherford, Ee By Drum, Emily Wilton, Stef Evans, Abby Bennison, Yasmine Nugent, Decca and Ged Kyle) booked at all these dates, and are working to give our wonderful KAVERN KLUB community the very best experience that we can, every week .....and must give our heartfelt thanks and great appreciation to the owners and staff of The Monk for inviting us to work alongside them, to bring music, joy and inclusion to the wider community of our town!

We are now also in REDCAR, and our events at our new wonderful venue in Redcar, the ROUTE 1 COFFEE SHOP, 3 Queen Street, TS10 1DY are now in place ......opening EVERY TWO WEEKS, on alternate THURSDAYS, from the end of September, from 3.30pm !! Live music to begin at 5pm or earlier .......and finishing about 7pm (6pm in October)....

September 26th October 10th & 24th November 7th & 21st December 5th & 19th - our Redcar Christmas Party !!

Come to join us in REDCAR at ROUTE 1 COFFEE SHOP, and at THE MONK in GUISBOROUGH ...... at these fantastic venues!

Please watch our for all updates on social media - our KAVERN KLUB FACEBOOK PAGE - to keep you informed, and go to our Events pages to see the artists already booked !! Thank you for your patience during all our changes, and these very blessed and exciting times in our KAVERN KLUB history !!

Events and artists booked ..... OCTOBER ....1st @ The Monk - The Houndcats & Nephilim 10th @ Route 1 - Scott Johnstone & Rayven Skye.

15th @ The Monk - The Planets, Kelsey Rutherford and Cafe Church with Ged Kyle 24th @ Route 1 - The Planets, Stef Evans & Abby Bennison. 29th @ The Monk - Rayven Skye, Ee By Drum & Emily Wilton Events and artists booked .....NOVEMBER ...

7th @ Route 1- Flare, The Planets & Rayven Skye. 12th @ The Monk - Scott Johnstone, Kelsey Rutherford & The Planets. 21st @ Route 1 - Rayven Skye and Cafe Church. 26th @ The Monk - Kelsey Rutherford, Rayven Skye & Emily Wilton. Events and artists booked .....DECEMBER ...5th @ Route 1- Ee By Drum 10th @ The Monk - Christmas Party with a host of our great performers and plenty of Christmas joy !!

19th @ Route 1 - Christmas Party with a host of our great performers and plenty of Christmas joy !!

We are continuing to book extra acts for each Kavern Klub event, and we are always ready to be surprised with what can happen every week!

Everyone is always very welcome to come along, enjoy the music, atmosphere and community every week.

Contact details - please text or phone ..... Andrew 07806 794680 ....or come along to meet us!

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Saltburn Golf Club – September 2019 Competitions

● Stephen Henderson - Club Champion 2019

Men’s Competitions The main event during the month of August was the Club Championship, a summary of results is as follows:Club Champion – Stephen Henderson [71, 76 = 147]; Runner Up – James Pearson [77, 71 = 148] Senior Club Champion – Jim Kane [75, 76 = 151] Vice President’s Trophy (6 – 10 h/cap) – Keith Prytherch [76, 78 = 154] Mug Winner – Ian Lovatt [78 count back]; Runner Up – Sam Hodgson [78] Wooden Spoon Winner – Mike Johnson [88 count back]; Runner Up – P. Hide [88]

● Pearl Crossen

Ladies Competitions Ladies Club Championship final round was played in good weather and resulted in the following winners:Roberts Trophy - (best gross 36 holes) Pearl Crossen Kirby Trophy - (runner-up to Roberts) Anne Gollogly Lambert Trophy - (best gross bronze division 18 holes) Sylvia Glendinning after play-off with Kath Armstrong Graham Trophy - (best nett 36 holes) Rebecca Maylard Kirby Trophy - (runner-up to Graham trophy) Beverley Flockton

● Rebecca Maylard

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espite the weather during August the course maintenance was eventually completed and competitions scores continue to be excellent. Well done ladies.

O’ Neill qualifier was won by Kim Blythe.

Baggott qualifier was won by Annette Agar.

Challenge qualifier was won by Liz Tucker on countback over back 9 holes from Katie Clark and Anne Gollogly.

Shaw Plate qualifier was won by Di Flemons.

Victoria Cup (for past captains) was won by Anne Gollogly.

Shaw Plate (July) was won by Pearl Crossen.

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Skelton Bowls Club September News Letter North Yorkshire Bowls League (EBA)

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he 2019 season came to a disappointing end resulting in Skelton finishing 6th after a very good first half of the season when Skelton were 3rd in the league.

All the players would like to thank Robert Walker who captained the team and thanks to all the players who represented Skelton Robert Walker has stood down as captain after four years in charge and all the players would like to thank Robert for all the hard work he has put in to get a team out on the rink every week.

The team will be captained next season by Sam Oliver and Dave Wood

Green of Lingdale 3 Bowl Pairs

The 2019 competition took place on the

31st August with a chilly wind but sunny day with a full entry of 24 teams from Skelton, Guisbrough Priory, Seaham, Borough Park, Ellmtree Cochranes , Hartlepool. Smith Dock , Sunderland and Port Mulgrave competition format was a round robin with all teams playing four games and the four teams with the highest scores playing the semi final with the two winners contesting the final .

The two finalist were father and son team Bob and Danny Watchman from Smith Dock against brothers John / Ian Dickinson from Cochranes The final was very close with both teams level going into the final end and the Watchman family came out on top to win. 8-7

●● Bob and Danny Watchman receiving the John Green Memorial Trophy from Skelton Bowls Club President Alan Richards

Skelton Bowls Club would like to thank Sponsors Green & Sons of Lingdale for their valued support in making this competition possible over the last five years and all the players who took part in this years event

All the members of Skelton Bowls club would like to congratulate Colin Walker in winning the Champion of Champion bowls competition for the first time; he beat England International Bowler Vinney ONeil in a very close final

The three competitions where contested over the season on a knock out basis resulting in the finals day and Stuart Treloar completed a clean sweep winning all three finals Malcolm Poulter Plate S Treloar beat S Verrel 4 Wood Singles S Treloar Beat S Verrel 2 Wood Singles S Treloar Beat Colin Walker

Skelton Bowls Club would like to thank the Skelton Branch of the Coop Funeralcare for the kind donation of a full set of bowling mats Picture shows Steve Verrel David Wood Holding the mat, Sam Oliver of Skelton bowling club supported by players from the Skelton Open with the Area Manager of COOP Funeralcare (Far Left) During the presentation of the mats

Skelton Bowls Club Finals Day COOP Funeralcare Bowls Mat 2019 Donation

North Yorks Bowls League ( EBA)

●● Show Alan Richardson Skelton President Presenting the finalists with their trophy’

●● Colin Walker winning the Champion of Champion bowls competition for the first time

King George V Bowls Club, Guisborough Club round up for 2019

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resident of the Cleveland League this year was Maxine Flanary from KGVBC; her President’s Day was held on Sunday 11 August.

The President’s Team, which included members from most of the clubs in the League, played against last season’s league winners Skelton BC. On this occasion Skelton came out on top.

The raffle raised £101 for the Presidents chosen charity, Parkinson’s. The game was followed by a lovely tea. Thank you to everyone who bowled or helped.

As part of Maxine Flanary’s Presidency, we hosted the Cleveland League Singles Competition on 2 June, which was won by Tom Entwistle from Guisborough Priory BC, runner up was Richard Flanary from KGVBC. Thank you to everyone who entered or helped with the catering.

Our club competition finals were held over the weekend of 17/18 August. The results were as follows: Mens 4 wood singles winner Tom Stevenson, runner up George Pawlett Mens 2 wood singles winner George Pawlett, runner up Chris Robson.

Ladies 4 wood singles winner Anne Bowcock, runner up Barbara Bonas.

Ladies 2 wood singles winner Anne Bowcock, runner up Maureen Swallow.

Mens pairs winners Rob Pattison and Mike Mellor, runners up Tom Stevenson and Richard Flanary.

Ladies Pairs winners Barbara Bonas and Anne Bowcock, runners up Brenda Pawlett and Maureen Swallow.

Mixed pairs winners Barbara Bonas and Tom Stevenson, runners up Deanie Yeomans and Richard Flanary.

Mixed triples winners Pam Willis, Robert Drew and Les Oakley, runners up Maureen Swallow, John Cooper and George Pawlett.

Well done to all finalists and members who took part in the knockout stages throughout the season.

Saturday 31 August Club Captain Alan Wood and Ladies Captain Hilary Moore and Ladies Vice Captain Jennifer Scrutton hosted our Captains Day. This years ‘Spider’ was a charity fund raiser for Maxine Flanary’s chosen charity, Parkinson’s, which raised £45. It was good to see 40 members taking part in the round robin rinks competition, followed by a playoff where the winners were Pat Walker, Heather Drew, Chris Winspear and Tom Stevenson, runners up Dave Cox Gerry Breckon, Mike Mellor and Anne Bowcock. This was followed by pie and peas plus scrummy desserts. The winners of the club competitions were then presented with their trophies by our Club President Les Oakley.

Sunday 1 September, saw us playing an annual friendly match at Sleights BC. Another hard fought but fun, friendly afternoon, only marginally disrupted by the downpour just before the end. KGV retained the trophy by a slightly bigger margin than last year. This was followed by a lovely tea provided by Sleights members.

Thank you all for a lovely afternoon.

The outdoor season has now finished until mid-April next year, but if you would like more information about the club and our activities please contact Club Secretary Les Oakley on 07731 695207 or Ladies Secretary Anne Bowcock on 01287 638921.

●● Steve Verrel David Wood Holding the mat, Sam Oliver of Skelton bowling club supported by players from the Skelton Open with the Area Manager of COOP Funeralcare (Far Left) During the presentation of the mats

Guisborough & District Domino League

By Danny Jones - League Secretary Hi. We welcome Top House, Boosbeck into the league as associate members.

The league got underway on the 5th September and in the A league TA Club got off to a great start, winning 7-2 at Marske CC, Ship A beat the football club 6-3.

In the B league, Bowls Club now playing as the Globe won 6-3 at Shipp B, Abbey

B also won 6-3 against North Skelton and Abbey A beat the Wharton 5-4.

In the matches played on 12th September, TA Club came down to earth losing 5-4 to football club, Marske CC won 5-4 against Ship Brotton and in the B league, Globe won 6-3 again beating North Skelton.

Ship B won 6-3 against Wharton and Guisborough CC won 7-2 beating Abbey A.

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Under 19 final 15th August

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ongratulations to Drew Kemp, who won the British U19 Championship at the Media Prima Arena with a perfect 15 point maximum in front of a healthy crowd.

The Kent and Sheffield rider was untouchable on a night of excellent racing at the MPA. He sealed his win with a heat 17 win over Kyle Bickley, Charlie Brookes and Leon Flint. HE actually hit the deck in the first running of the heat, after coming together with Kyle Bickley in a classic first bend bunching incident. He made no mistake in the re-run though, gating in front and looking comfortable for all four laps.

Heat 15 was arguably the race that decided the meeting, as three unbeaten riders came head-to-head in Drew Kemp, Jason Edwards and Anders Rowe who were all superb on the night. Drew came out on top in that heat, with Jason Edwards finishing second and Anders Rowe third. That was the order the riders finished at the end of the night, with both Jason and Anders winning their other four rides.

Whilst congratulations go to the top three, congratulations must also go to all 18 riders who put on a superb show.

The future of British Speedway is bright based on this showing!

Bears 50 - Eastbourne Eagles 40. 1st leg Knock out cup. 6th September.

Redcar Agilia Bears continued their good form, with a hard fought 50-40 win over a strong Eastbourne team at the Media Prima Arena.

In front of a good crowd, the Eagles started off well with Edward Kennett winning heat 1 and guest Danny Phillips winning heat 2. The Bears packed the minor placers in those heats however, and the scores were tied going into heat 3. The Bears took a big 5-1 in heat 3, with the excellent Jordan Stewart and Michael Palm Toft leading the way over Kyle Newman and Lewis Kerr.

The Bears followed that up with a 4-2 in the next heat, with Erik Riss taking the win and Nathan Greaves slotting in for third place.

The Eagles then stopped the Bears getting further ahead, with wins from Edward Kennett, Richard Lawson and Kyle Newman reducing the gap to 4 after 8 heats. Heat 9 saw a terrific race between Jason Stewart, Richard Lawson and Michael Palm Toft with Jason Stewart getting the better of Richard Lawson after a great battle with Michael Palm Toft coming third. Guest Jake Allen then produced a wall of death ride to get the better of Kyle Newman in heat 10, before Tom Woolley brought the house down with a battling third in heat 11, getting the better of Eddie Kennett until bend 3 lap 1.

Heat 13 saw some more great racing, with the impressive Richard Lawson just getting the better of Erik Riss with Eddie Kennett getting the third to reduce the deficit to 8 points. Going into the last heat, the Bears were looking for a heat advantage to increase the lead they would defend at Eastbourne the

following night. Championship Riders winner Erik Riss flew from the gate to win, with Richard Lawson holding off the fast charging Michael Palm Toft, who himself held off the challenge of Eddie Kennett.

Eastbourne Eagles 48 - Bears 42. 2nd leg Knock out cup. 7th September.

Redcar Agilia Bears lost out 48-42 to Eastbourne, but it was good enough for them to go through to the KO Cup Final winning 92-88 on aggregate!

It was a superb all round effort from the Bears, who started with a superb 5-1 in the first race with guest Adam Ellis and Kasper Andersen to help settle any nerves.

Indeed, instead of just hoping to hang on to their 10 point lead the Bears came out to win the meeting.

The scores were close throughout the night, with the Bears falling behind on the night for the first time in heat 12. And until the final heat, the Bears were never two more behind a strong Eastbourne side. A 3-3 in heat 14, with Jordan Stewart second and Nathan Greaves third secured the overall victory.

Guest Adam Ellis proved a shrewd choice, and top scored for the Bears with 10, but it was a solid effort throughout. Erik Riss scored 9+1, with Kasper Andersen and Nathan Greaves both scoring 8+1.

Richard Lawson top scored for the hosts with 14. The only slight concern for the Bears was Michael Palm Toft withdrawing from the meeting after 2 rides.

Bears promoter Jitendra Duffill was delighted with his sides performance: "Very proud of our Bears tonight who fought for every point and raced with passion and determination. To do it without Charles Wright and also losing Michael Palm Toft in the 2nd leg was even more impressive to me. It's massive for Redcar to reach the KO Cup Final, especially as it will be an all North East final against Newcastle.

Jitendra also had words of praise for Eastbourne after what has been an excellent two meetings: "It takes two teams to make a great meeting and I have a lot of respect for the Eastbourne team and their promotion who were excellent opposition and were nothing but gracious and complimentary in their defeat. We

witnessed true sportsmanship this evening and I can't thank them and their supporters enough for that.

The Bears will now face Newcastle in an all North East Knock out Cup Final.

Scunthorpe Scorpions 47 - Bears 43.

8th September.

Redcar Agilia Bears staged a superb comeback to snatch a league point at Scunthorpe, losing 47- 43.

The Bears, missing Michael Palm Toft through injury, actually started off the meeting well with a heat one 5-1, with Kasper Andersen and guest Ryan Douglas defeating Simon Lambert after Josh Auty had been excluded. The Scorpions took control from that point though with four straight heat advantages to hold a eight point lead.

Bears German star Erik Riss then won the next two heats to steady the ship, before another three heat advantages for the impressive Scorpions to give them a 18 point lead with only four heats remaining.

At that point, the chances of the Bears getting anything from the meeting looked remote. The Bears had different ideas though!

First, the impressive Erik Riss and Jordan Stewart combined for a heat 12 5-1, before Ryan Douglas and Erik Riss then combined for another maximum.

Jordan Stewart and Nathan Greaves then combined for a third straight 5-1 for the visitors to put them six behind with one race left. Erik Riss again took the chequered flag, and with Ryan Douglas taking third meant the final score was 47-43 and the Bears took another league point! A superb battling comeback from the lads.

Bears 44 - Glasgow Tigers 46. 13th September.

Redcar Agilia Bears lost a hotly contested and eventful meeting 46-44 against Glasgow Tigers on Friday (the 13th) at the Media Prima Arena.

It was a tough night all around for the Bears, with only four heat wins all night against a strong Glasgow team. Indeed, it took until Charles Wright's win in heat 10 before the Bears recorded their first win. Glasgow started the better of the two teams on the night, and after eight heats

led the Bears by six points.

There were a number of big incidents on the meeting, with Tom Woolley and Mikkel B Andersen crashing heavily in heat 7. Mikkel was treated by the paramedics on track and in the pits before being forced to withdraw from the meeting. There was more drama in heat 8, with Kasper Andersen falling whilst leading and being excluded, with Kyle Bickley also being treated on the track after being left with nowhere to go. Thankfully, Kyle was ok and fit to continue for the rest of the meeting.

Claus Vissing also took a heavy tumble in 10, and whilst he was excluded from the re-run he walked back to the pits under his own steam. Charles Wright and Kasper Andersen however did combine for a 5-1 in the re-run, bringing the Bears to within 2 points. The Tigers ht back however with two 4-2s over the next three heats to restore their six point advantage on the night. A heat 14 5-1 for the Bears, with Charles Wright and Jordan Stewart beating the Tigers duo gave the Bears hope of snatching something from the meeting.

And whilst Charles Wright duly won heat 15, despite his best efforts Jordan Stewart finished last to ensure the Tigers took the 3 points from the meeting.

Newcastle Diamonds 49 - Bears 40.

15th September.

A disappointing trip up the road to Newcastle for the Bears losing 49-40 to the Diamonds. The Bears gained a slim two point lead in heat 4 only to drop back to 18-18 in heat 6. The Diamonds added to the Bears demise in heat 10 with a 5-1 but heat 11 saw a 4-2 result for the Bears offering some hope. Heat 12 and things literally came crashing down with Michael Palm Toft rearing up and coming off the back of his bike leaving Nathan Greaves nowhere to go and sent MPT "cartwheeling" down the track, both riders taken off to hospital. Heat 12 was awarded 5 - 1 to the Diamonds.

Heats 13 and 14 were 3-3 draws with Diamonds ending the night with a 4-2 in head 15. Top scorers for the Bears, Erik Riss 14, Charles Wright 10. For the Diamonds, Ulrich Ostergaard 15 Steve Worrall 14.

Speedway: Riss wins Championship Riders title

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any congratulations to Redcar Agilia Bears German Star Erik Riss, who won the Championship Riders title at SheďŹƒeld this afternoon in fine style!

In a meeting which had a very strong looking line up, Riss won his first outing beating Todd Kurtz, Jake Allen and Zaine Kennedy. After suffering some bike problems in his second ride he ended up finishing third, but then went on to win his next two including vital wins over

Adam Ellis and Chris Harris.

His fifth ride was probably the best race of the night. Up against Rasmus Jensen, Nick Morris and Ryan Douglas our German star ended up finishing second, but not before some great laps of speedway with all four riders making numerous passes. Riss ended up with 12 points from his rides, joint top scoring with Ryan Douglas and Sam Masters.

As only two progressed straight to the final, and with all riders having identical records, lots were drawn and Riss was the unfortunate man to have to go into the Semi Finals.

Up against Danny King, Jake Allen and Adam Ellis, Riss made a superb gate and led from the front to book his place in the final, with King joining him in second place. In the grand final, Riss rode a superb opening two bends to hit the front, and despite a late challenge from Sheffield man King, the German held on for the win and bring the Bears some silverware!

Massive congratulations to Erik, and massive thanks to all the Bears supporters who made the trip to Sheffield to cheer on Erik!

1st Erik Riss (Redcar) 2nd Danny King (Sheffield) 3rd Ryan Douglas (Leicester) 4th Sam Masters (Edinburgh)

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Marske Cricket Club What a difference a year makes… to the Marske Cricket Club

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By Man at the Wicket

hichever way you put it, Marske Cricket Club First team have had a season to remember; 280 points compared to 206 last season, 4th place compared to 13th.

Boasting the league's youngest side, we were tipped by many pre-season to be involved in a relegation battle. As things unfolded throughout the season it was actually a title challenge we were involved in until the final games of the season. Despite being very proud of the teams achievements, skipper Johnathon Pickard has been left wondering what might have been. He added ‘we have had 6 games lost to bad weather which is more than any other team in the league. Some of these we were in very strong positions so you can’t help but think with a bit more luck we could have sustained our title challenge for longer’.

When asked about the reasons behind the teams

dramatic improvement compared to last year Pickard was quick to point of the value of having two professionals in the countries toughest amateur league. Ryan Gibson has ended the season as the league's leading run scorer and is the only batsmen to make over 800 runs in a wet season. Nauman Anwar also finished 7th in the league run scorer charts and will be remembered for his sensational 160 not out match winning performance against Middlesbrough.

Pickard also championed the value of team spirit and having plenty of local lads making up the core of the team and contributing well. Leg spinner Sam Berry took 35 wickets finishing in the league's top ten wicket takers. Young seam duo Jamie Hood and Harry Peirson opened the bowling all season and with another years Premier league experience under their belts will come back stronger next year. The moment of the season goes to overseas amateur Michael Brokensha who took back to back league hat tricks which we believe to be

a first in the history of the NYSD. Mike has been an absolute credit to the club and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

The second and third teams have done well this season and have both concentrated on giving opportunities for the clubs juniors to progress. Both teams have maintained status in their respective divisions.

The juniors continue to flourish and next season we will have All stars cricket for 4-8 year olds, an u11’s and u13’s team and an u15’s team for the first time in 5 years. Recently the u13 made the semi final of the Goldsbrough Cup which Marske host as an annual event. Playing against Thornaby the game ended on a tie with both teams finishing on 104 runs.

Despite calls around the ground for a super over to replicate the world cup final, league representatives ruled Thornaby the winners due to the fact they lost 4 wickets to Marskes 5. No doubt the side will bounce back and look to go one better next season.

New Cricket Pavilion Clock To mark the clubs 150th Anniversary year, a new Pavilion clock was purchased to replace the previous one which had “Done its time” having lasted fifty years. The funds were raised by the spectators who contributed to an organised raffle at the recent Yorkshire Second XI game which was held at the Marske ground. Two significant donations towards the purchase were also given by two of the clubs members, which were gratefully received.

Norman Anderson Village Shield

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By The Man with the Numbers

n Sunday August 25th, the players, supporters and general public started to arrive at around 9.30 on a beautiful summer’s morning at Marske Cricket Club for the annual competition, hoping to secure bragging rights, between teams from pubs, clubs and businesses from the area.

The set of simple rules were designed to make the competition a fun and interesting occasion with only two real differences to ‘proper cricket’ and those being that a wide counts as three runs and each team bowls ten overs (if any reader doesn’t understand that bit then I suggest you read the local news as you won’t have a clue about the rest of this article) At 10 o’clock the teams from the Zetland and Caremore Services awaited the captains to toss a coin to decide on who was going to field or bat first.

On this occasion, The Zetland won and decided to bat first and after a spirited start scored 72 for 6 after their 10 overs. Caremore then started the defence of last year’s competition victory with a strong attacking style and eventually finished their innings on 74 for 3 after 6 overs.

It was then the turn of The Ship Inn and Marske United FC to enter the fray with MUFC winning the toss and fielding first. The Ship scored 59 for 4 after their 10 overs with MUFC passing that target by scoring 62 for 4 after only 6 overs.

By now it was almost 1 o’clock and drinks were taken. Or better to say that the bar had been open for three hours, it was a very hot day and the spectators were enjoying themselves.

The Clarendon and The Zetland then locked horns with the Zetland, who again won the toss and decided to bat first. They went on to score the highest total of the day scoring 95 for 4 after their 10 overs. Their opponents tried in vain to reach their target by only

achieving 64 for 5 after their allotted 10 overs.

It was then the appearance of last year’s beaten finalists, The Mermaid, or the Mermaid Minions as they preferred to be called, resplendent in bright pink and black shirts to face MUFC. The Minions won the toss and decided to field. This was no doubt due to the insistence and world-travelled cricket knowledge of their Captain Jamie ‘Bucko’ Buckton. This tactic nearly failed as their opponents scored 62 for 5 on completion of their 10 overs but, following a minor collapse, the Minions scraped home with 67 for 8 after 9 overs.

By 3.30 refreshments were now being taken by most people on the ground - umpires, spectators, players, friends, children and dogs.

And so it was that Caremore Services faced The Clarendon in their respective last group matches.

Caremore decided to field and quickly asserted themselves by bowling The Clarendon out for 23 runs after their 10 overs and responded by scoring 25 without loss after only 1 over.

The Mermaid Minions along with the Ship Inn then came together to play their last group matches with the MM’s deciding to bat first. They produced a sterling batting display by scoring 90 for 3 after 10 overs and completed victory by bowling out their opponents for 24 for 5.

It was now just after 6 o’clock and, with the heat taking its toll, a management decision was made to allow further time for refreshments and commence the final between the group winners of The Mermaid Minions and Caremore Services at 6:30. This promised to be battle royal as this was going to a repeat of the 2018 final.

So the scene was set with friendly insults exchanged, 22 players taking the forthcoming match with great seriousness, unlike many of the spectators, and the umpires strolling out to the middle to welcome the gladiators in their final match of the day.

Caremore batted first and after a couple of early scares managed to accrue 74 for 5 in their innings.

Now the big test for the MM’s. Could they hold their nerve, could they gain revenge for last year’s defeat, could their Captain inspire them, could he be the Sherpa that led them to the top of the mountain?

Well to be honest he nearly made the proverbial pig’s ear of it as they collapsed to 39 for 4 after 8 overs.

Then it became 41 for 5 as the Caremore supporters smelt another victory in the air as their opponent’s supporters were feeling vanquished, defeated and

desolate. It was at this point that, by some divine intervention or something else, the runs started to flow and, with one over left and 36 runs required, somehow they scraped together the runs required for victory and finished on 77 for 5.

Euphoria, jubilation (and even tears) greeted the Mermaid Minions revengeful victory and sorrow and disbelief was written all over the Caremore Services players’ faces.

Just for those that like their statistics there were 983 runs scored (of which 210 were via the 3 for a wide

rule) and 68 wicket fell.

It was a great day for all concerned and everyone’s thanks and appreciation must go to: Vic Jefferies for umpiring and doing a tremendous job in very hot weather all day (we were all sure he missed a few wides though lol), Charlie Helm for helping Vic over the last 3/4 matches, Peter Moore who stood in for a match and finally John Hodgson who organised the event before going AWOL for the day at Headingley!!

Marske Cricket Club looks forward to welcoming everyone- teams and spectators alike in 2020.

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Encouraging start for Guisborough Town but some disappointments as injury worries mount once again G

By Bill Perfitt

uisborough Town have made a very encouraging start to the new season – but yet again they have been beset by injuries which have taken the gloss of their mostly positive beginning.

There was disappointment when their Emirates Cup campaign came to a shock end when, after their heroics in knocking out North Shields after a memorable replay, they were beaten 3-1 by struggling Seaham Red Star in the Preliminary Qualifying Round.

That result was a bit of a wake-up call for the Priorymen who then went on to record two impressive league victories on the trot against Northallerton Town (3-0) and Whitley Bay (1-0).

However, injuries and some inconsistent form then contributed to a league defeat against Billingham Town (1-0) and another reverse at Shildon (2-1) in the group stage of the re-styled Northern League Cup competition.

But in between Guisborough have started to put together another exciting cup run in The Buildbase FA Vase, with a 1-0 victory at Penrith – which was more convincing than the scoreline suggests – and then a thumping 5-1 win at Leeds-based club Albion Sports.

The cup wins are crucial to Guisborough not just for the glory and the delight of their fans but from a financial point of view too, with prize money of over £2,000 banked for the FA Cup and Vase competitions already.

Apart from this very welcome income for the KGV coffers home crowds have seen a significant increase with three successive home attendances recently of over 300 spectators.

Following their emphatic victory at Albion Sports, with Man of the Match Mason McNeill

Redcar Town Ladies Team forthcoming fixtures include

September 29th League Away v Farsley Celtic Ladies October 6th League Home v Harrogate Town Ladies 13th League Away v Hartlepool United Women 20th League Home v Ossett United Ladies Come and support us at the Mo Mowlam Stadium Trunk Road Kick off 2pm.

●● Guisborough’s Charlie Marshall (second from left) about to lash the ball into the roof of the Consett goal to mark his 20th birthday by scoring.

Picture by DAN CLARK netting twice, Guisborough have been drawn away again at Chadderton, near Oldham. The tie will take place on Saturday, 12 October (KO 3pm) and Guisborough will once again be taking a coach-load of supporters to the game.

Chadderton play in the North West Counties League at a step below Guisborough in the nonleague pyramid, so although they will be away from home again the match will be a great opportunity for the Priorymen to progress further in the Vase and pocket another £900 in prize money.

After the Albion Sports win a delighted Guisborough Town Manager Gary Forster commented: “It was a very complete performance overall. We seemed in control right from the first minute with some really good performances from the likes of Josh Rowbotham, Tommy Marron and Mark Robinson.

“But Mason McNeill’s performance, particularly in the first half, was on another level and he fully

●● He flies through the air…Guisborough goalkeeper Ryan Catterick makes a superb one-handed save during his side’s match at Consett. Picture by DAN CLARK

deserved the Man of the Match Award,” added Gary.

Much-depleted side Back in the league, however, Guisborough slipped out of the top four for the first time in several weeks when they suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat at Consett.

The result saw the ‘Steelmen’ of Consett leapfrog the Priorymen into second place while Guisborough slipped down to sixth – with other results going against them.

Against Consett Guisborough had to field a muchdepleted side with injuries once again taking their toll. There was a completely new back four with the likes of Dylan McAvoy, Tommy Marron and Matthew Crust all injured.

And worse was to follow on the field of play with Consett sprinting into a 2-0 lead in less than 10 minutes and although Guisborough pulled it back to 2-1 with a goal from 20-year-old birthday boy

Charlie Marshall Consett proved just too good on their all-weather 3G pitch for the Priorymen.

Once point of note from the game for Guisborough was skipper Mark Robinson scored his 15th penalty in succession – a fine record by any standards.

After the Consett game Guisborough boss Gary Forster commented: “We had to make do with a very patched up side with so many players unavailable due to injury. I thought we were awful in the first half – we seemed to have no energy whatsoever and were fortunate to be only 3-1 behind at half-time.

“In the second half we got a positive reaction from the players but we had left ourselves too much to do - and as we pushed forward we were always going to be susceptible on the break. Despite the defeat I thought on the plus side our young midfielder Harry Thompson was excellent. So it’s a case of onwards and upwards for our upcoming games,” added Gary.

New Marske FC

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byJosh Lucas

fter a summer of rebuilding New Marske FC ended their pre-season campaign on August 31st with an in house friendly that ended 1-1 and featured 24 players all fighting for a place in the team for the opening game of the season.

It was a well contested game that was tight and no doubt gave manager Craig Hill a selection headache in the lead up to the start of their season on September 7th as they took on Redcar Athletic Reserves.

The first game of the season at home to Redcar Athletic Reserves was a less than ideal start to the season as the result was overshadowed by the injury to goalkeeper Scott-Liam WilsonEdge who had to be carried off the pitch and into the changing rooms 90 seconds into the second half.

Already trailing 1-0 at half time the injury was the start of an uphill battle for the boys in blue and yellow as there was no reserve goalkeeper on the bench leading to captain Rhys Tapner finding himself between the sticks for the second half. The change almost brought an equaliser

when a pass back was launched up the field and almost played striker Michael Connolly into a one on one situation, but he was beaten to it by a recovering defender.

Despite their best efforts New Marske couldn't keep Redcar Athletic Reserves from testing the makeshift keeper’s resolve and eventually ran out 4-0 winners on an unfortunate afternoon at Gurney Street.

Next up for New Marske is a visit from Stokesley Athletic FC on September 14th before away trips to Tees Valley Tigers on the 21st and Bedale in the cup on the 28th to round off the opening month of the season.

October starts with more cup action as New Marske visit Tees Valley Tigers on the 12th followed by a return to home in the league with the visit of Whitby Fisherman on the 19th and a trip to Boro Rangers Reserves on the 26th.

Despite the result on the pitch in the season’s first game there were results of the club's new start off the pitch as the sponsorship of the stand at Gurney Street was unveiled before the match.

Gemma Staines from Staines Safety Services And Fire Solutions came down to the season opener where she was presented with a team shirt, and posed with the manager Craig Hill, next to the newly fitted sign on the main stand at the Gurney Street stadium.

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Marske make great start to season M

By Mark Hathaway

arske United have had an excellent start to their second season in the Northern Premier League with three wins and two draws from their first five games, though the Seasiders unfortunately exited the FA Cup in the 1st Qualifying Round following a replay against their arch nemesis Scarborough Athletic.

The League campaign started with a visit from league new boys City of Liverpool FC and in front of an excellent crowd of 304 Marske ran out 1-0 winners in a tight game, thanks to a superb finish, on five minutes, from Curtis Round. There was no rest as the next game was away to Brighouse the following Monday and again, there was another superb defensive performance by the Seasiders, who ran out 1-0 winners for the second game in succession, thanks to a first half header from Andrew Stephenson.

Marske entered the FA Cup in the Preliminary Round with a visit to Ashington’s smart Woodhorn Lane ground. Marske took the game to their Northern League Division 1 hosts and were 3-0 up at half time thanks to a double from Louis Johnson and a further goal from Round. However, Ashington fought back in the second half and reduced the arrears thanks to a penalty but Marske ran out 3-1 winners. The draw for the next round was made the following Monday and Marske were drawn away to Scarborough in what would be the 6th meeting between the clubs in 3 seasons.

It was back to the League on the Bank Holiday Monday with another visit from league newcomers; in this case former Northern League

●● Adam Wheatley celebrating his goal vs Dunston side Dunston. In front of another good crowd of 366, with plenty of supporters making the short journey down from Tyneside, Marske took the lead on 13 minutes with a close-range striker from captain Adam Wheatley.

The game looked as if it would end in yet another 1-0 Marske victory but the visitors were awarded a controversial penalty on 77 minutes which was converted by Cedwyn Scott. However, Marske showed great character to grab a 90th minute equaliser when a Craig Gott free kick was met by the head of Andrew May who saw his looping header sail over Karl Dryden in the Dunston goal and into the back of the net to spark scenes of jubilation both on and off the pitch. Saturday 31st saw Widnes visit Mount Pleasant in a game that was switched from the North West due to the unavailability of the ground in Widnes. In what was another tight game, against arguably the best team Marske had faced so far, Marske took the lead on 71 minutes thanks to a low shot from Andrew Stephenson but the lead lasted only 90 seconds before Josh Klein-Davies equalised from close range.

●● Pictures by Karen Harland

Next up was a trip down the coast to the Flamingo Land stadium to face Scarborough Athletic in the FA Cup. In an entertaining game, it was the home side who took the lead on 26 minutes thanks to a close-range volley from a corner from James Walshaw.

Marske had already missed two golden chances prior to the Scarborough goal and continued to battle throughout the second half, having a strong penalty appeal turned down for a foul on Callum Martin. In the fourth minute of five minutes injury time, May and Liam O’Sullivan combined on the left for O’Sullivan to pull the ball back to Matty Waters who composed himself and curled a lovely finish into the corner. So, a replay it was, and a seventh meeting between the clubs. In front of an excellent crowd of 550, including around 150 from Scarborough, Marske got off to the best possible start with Andrew Stephenson scoring from close range. They then had a further two chances to increase their lead in the first 10 minutes but hit the bar and saw a header cleared off the line. Marske were then punished as James Walshaw scored a free kick

●● Curtis Round in action vs Widnes

from 20 yards. The second half could have gone either way but, sadly for Marske, it was Scarborough who won the game with a towering header from centre back Isaac Assenso on 81 minutes.

Marske’s first Saturday away game of the season saw a trip on the M62 (which will be a regular occurrence this season) and a fight with the Manchester traffic to face Trafford FC. In yet another tight game, Marske took the lead on 67 minutes thanks to yet another Stephenson goal and looked set for victory until the referee sent off Leon Scott for what he deemed to be violent conduct with 7 minutes remaining. Down to 10 men and with a couple of first choice players missing, Marske couldn’t hold on and the home side equalised in the 90th minute.

All in all though, it has been an excellent start to the season for the Seasiders who sit in fifth place in the League with games in hand on every team ahead of them.

Upcoming games for the Seasiders are as follows:Saturday 28th September – Colne (A) FA Trophy

Saturday 5th October – Workington (H) Saturday 19th October – Marine (A) Further game may be added as the League rearrange games and if the club progress in the FA Trophy.

Off the field, there has been plenty of work done at Mount Pleasant over the last few months which include new dugouts, new turnstiles, toilets within the ground, the pitch itself being fully enclosed as per FA regulations and a new home changing room to come in the next few weeks. The club are hugely grateful to a band of willing volunteers who have made these improvements possible as the club looks to make strides both on and off the pitch.

Finally, a word of congratulations to Marske United defender Lee Brockbank, who completed a 62 miles Hardmoors run on Saturday 14th September, raising money for Cancer Research in the process, with over £1000 raised already.

As always, you can keep up to date with club news by visiting the Marske United Twitter and Facebook pages.

Marske United Supporters Club - We go again

By Dave Hodgson Treasurer Supporters Club

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e have just completed our first year (formed 16 August 2018) and made some good progress, the most important being a membership of 136 of which 29 were Junior members.

Our membership spreads far and wide, with the Real MUFC attracting members from far and wide in the UK including; Retford, Peterborough, Barrow, York, Lincoln, Motherwell, Chipping Campden, Brighouse, Stockport, Rotherham, Easingwold and Stoke plus even abroad in America, Dubai, Iraq and Spain!

So don't be too surprised if you see someone proudly wearing a Real MUFC logo on their shirt whilst on your travels!

We try to give members as much back as is possible during the season.

We hold regular open meetings for members, have had free draws and held a subsidised Christmas Social Night. Christmas being the special

occasion, all of our Junior members received a special gift from Santa. At only £4 for an adult and £1 for a Junior (Under 18), it is really good value.

In addition to the success of membership a further area of achievement was in raising funds to invest back into the Football Club. Through a combination of

our membership fees, a Race Night, car boot sale and Christmas Fayre; we contributed over £1,300 thus contributing to the essential ground improvements at Mount Pleasant, sponsored the man of the match award throughout the season and sponsoring 3 players (David Hillerby, Matthew Watters and Jack Blackford).

We also assisted the Football Club in arranging prizes and in selling tickets for their very successful Christmas and Easter raffles, some of our members undertook voluntary work at the ground and we produced posters for every home game for display at 40 premises in the Marske community.

Of course we are there to encourage support for Marske United both at home and away, the away matches enabling us to meet up with some of our far flung supporters. However, one of the really rewarding aspects of following a team at the grassroots level of football is engaging with visiting supporters and respecting them when they visit Mount Pleasant.

In terms of travelling there was some very long journeys in particular to Stamford, Wisbech and Spalding (all near to Peterborough) and a couple of late nights (early in the morning home) Cup matches at Atherton (near Bolton) and Buxton. Having made lots of friends on our travels we now find that there has been another League restructure and we reside now in

the North West Division, meaning less travel in mileage but the joy of travelling on the M62 to look forward to!

Our new season has already commenced and we have made a more than encouraging start (aware that Mark Hathaway regularly provides a full and honest account of the matches so won't repeat any of these). However a statement about the realities of football at the grassroots level, our Club has the honour of entering the prestigious FA Cup tournament whereby we commence in late August and would need to produce some shocks to get to the stage where we could get into real giant killing territory against the big clubs who can rest easy in their beds until early January!!

We are just a small village in Yorkshire but the Seasiders have a football team which is putting the village of Marske on the map.

Everyone is welcome at Mount Pleasant, so come along and see what all the fuss is about.

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Marshall Drive Parkrun, Brotton with runners, in particular the ‘Big Dipper’ which runners have to tackle four times. Reviews on Facebook praise the friendliness of the event, with one parkrun tourist commenting: "This is an example of a real community parkrun, but so friendly and welcoming to visitors too. The course is a hidden gem and the volunteers are absolutely amazing."

Brotton GP Surgery has signed up as a parkrun practice to support the UK-wide movement to scale up social prescribing activities. We are also able to offer a VI Guide.

For more information and to sign up please visit our website http://www. parkrun.org.uk/marshalldrive/ or find us on Facebook. www.coathamcoaches.co.uk

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ince Marshall Drive parkrun launched on the 23rd February, it’s been an exciting six months with 725 runners from the local community and ‘parkrun tourists’ attending the weekly event.

Whilst many runners already had the parkrun bug, we have welcomed a number of new runners and walkers.

It’s not a race and participants are encouraged to run, walk or jog the 5k, coming back each week to compete against their own time. The excitement of achieving a personal best, added to the benefits of exercise has seen many returning week after week.

A number of local residents, mostly non-runners, provide our core team

of volunteers. parkrun celebrates volunteering by rewarding those who have volunteered on 25 occasions to claim a free parkrun tshirt. At Marshall Drive parkrun we recently celebrated this achievement with Paul Waugh and Malcolm Peggs and over the coming weeks a number of our volunteers will reach this milestone. This is truly amazing and enables us to provide the weekly event.

Such is the parkrun following that on the 21st September we welcomed runners Lucy and Alan from Leeds, who ran on the morning of their wedding along with friends and family.

The course, which on paper looks very uninspiring, is proving popular

Sat 12th Oct

Leeds

£16.00

Wed 23rd Oct

Autumn Lakes Tour

£20.00

Sat 26th Oct

Bury World Famous Market

£18.00

Thurs 31st Oct

Holy Island & Seahouses

£20.00

November 2019 Sat 2nd Nov

York City

£15.00

Sat 9th Nov

Trafford Centre

£20.00

Thurs 28th Nov

Harrogate Knitting & Stitching

£15.00

December 2019 Sat 7th Dec

York St Nicholas Fair

£20.00

Sun 8th Dec

Skipton Xmas Market

£20.00

Sat 14th Dec

Leeds Xmas Market

£16.00