Coastal View Issue 111 by Coastal View and Moor News

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Council buys Loftus church as plans progress on High Street A

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n historic church in Loftus has been brought into public ownership. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council have recently completed the purchase of the Congregational Church, located on the high street, at a cost of £47,500. The council’s intention is to renovate it into a ● Councillor Wayne business and cultural Davies, Cabinet event space which could Member for Economic stream cinema films Development and host community performances. The church, which in its later years was known as Loftus United Reformed Church, was built in 1906 by Charles Hebditch who later married there. The building closed its doors in the 1990s and has stood empty ever since. It is considered a key building in the area, with its tower marking the west end of Loftus and the entrance to the historic heart of the town. It was announced by Central Government last year that Loftus was to benefit from the Future High Streets Fund - a £1 billion pot dedicated for high streets up and down the country. This purchase will support the council's bid to reenergise and transform Loftus High Street. Earlier this year, the council also bought the Grade II-listed former Barclays Bank building, located at the heart of the Market Place, to transform it into highquality tourist accommodation and to reintroduce a form of banking or post office service to the area. Councillor Wayne Davies, Cabinet Member for

Economic Development at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “Loftus High Street is at the heart of the local community and our vision is to transform the area into a modern market town to offer new opportunities for residents and visitors. “We want to bring the church building back into use to support the local economy. We aim to renovate it to improve its appearance and turn it into a vibrant space where people want to go and spend their time. “This is another real positive step demonstrating our commitment to Loftus and East Cleveland. We want to make sure people come and visit and stay here, we want to create jobs for local people, and for our businesses to thrive.” The next steps for the council are to make the building safe, improve the outward appearance and refurbish the inside. More concrete plans for the building will be publicised in due course. To see the council’s ambitious plans for Loftus High Street, please visit: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk The church was built in 1906 by Charles Hebditch who later married there. It was noted for its unusual external pulpit. In earlier years outdoor sermons could be performed, but unfortunately had to be removed a number of years ago due to it becoming dangerous. In later years it was known as Loftus United Reformed Church. The building closed its doors in the 1990s and has stood empty ever since. It was sold to a private developer who wanted to develop apartments on the site, but the property has stood empty since. The bricks of the church still bear the initials of those who contributed to its construction, showing it to be truly a community building which still has a valuable role to play.

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 111

elcome back to our first printed issue of Coastal View since March! Regular eaders of the paper will have seen that for the last three months we have been publishing an online copy only. The reasons for this are because it has been impossible for many of our advertisers, who pay to advertise and therefore cover the costs have been unable to open and we didn’t want to put our distribution team’s health at risk. We are delighted to say that most businesses have reopened which must be a great relief for them, but also has made this issue possible. In these strange times and as we get used to the new normal we have come to realise many things. Firstly the importance of true friends and we have certainly found out who they are but disappointingly we have discovered that some of those who we thought were friends, really aren’t. The second thing we have learnt is to never take anything for granted. Those simple things in life which in the past didn’t seem so important or difficult suddenly became like mountains to climb. One example of this was trying to get a delivery slot from a supermarket and with living in a remote place with no shops was important to us. But with patience and persistence we overcame this, along with the help of friends like Mario from Elmora Nurseries keeping us supplied with fresh fruit, potatoes and eggs we have survived. We must also mention Dawn from the village, Peter, Russ and Wayne who have come to our rescue in times of need. We thank them all for their kindness. The biggest thing we have realised is that doing work in the garden, watching TV and reading a few books can never make up for the satisfaction we get from producing Coastal View! We may have talked in the past about retiring but believe me now that is the last thing on our minds. We didn’t realise how much we would miss the paper but now we know, so you are stuck with us and we will continue to give our local communities their own newspaper so long as we are able. Because many public buildings, libraries, etc are still not open or the public aren’t allowed in, we have been unable to leave the paper in as

many outlets as usual. We apologise for this but these are circumstances that are out of our control. Hopefully by the August issue we will be able to go back to how we were before lockdown, or as close to it as we can. The work our distributors do is even more important now as they are the ones responsible for walking the streets and delivering the paper directly through your letterbox. We would like to thank them all, along with Unique Distribution for carrying out this very important work. The content of the newspaper is down to you! We can only include in it what we get so please keep sending us your stories. We continue to be grateful to all our regular contributors and thank them for their continuous support. It goes without saying how very important the advertising in the paper is as mentioned before it’s the advertisers who pay for the printing and distribution costs. We wish to publically thank them all for their loyal support over the months and years and we look forward to continuing to work together in the future months and years! In June it was the newspapers 10th Birthday and even though our diary has never been so empty each week that goes by more and more businesses are opening, grassroots sports has been able to restart, pubs, cafes and restaurants have opened their doors to welcome their customers back and playgrounds, nurseries and schools are starting to come alive again. Let’s all embrace this new normal, make the most of and be thankful for what we have but most importantly be sensible, take care and above all else stay safe. Oh and by the way if you didn’t already know Leeds United are Champions! We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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Jobs boost: 4.5million sq ft development at former steelworks to create 9,000 jobs • 1,000 construction jobs for eightyear build programme • 9,000 permanent jobs to be created when operational • State-of-the-art manufacturing space to be delivered

n 10 July,the South Tees Development Corporation has today submitted gamechanging plans for a 4.5million sq ft of stateof-the-art manufacturing space on the site of the former SSI steelworks in Redcar, which will create 9,000 jobs. The huge scheme, led by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, would see more than 430 acres of land alongside the River Tees remediated and developed into a world-class manufacturing zone that could welcome its first tenants as soon as 2022. The construction phase of the development would create 1,000 construction jobs during its eight-year build, with 9,000 more in permanent roles when complete, significantly boosting the regional economy for the long-term. The transformational plans come just three months after Mayor Houchen succeeded in his bid to secure the former SSI steelworks through a successful Compulsory purchase Order. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “This is the biggest planning application in the North of England. We have worked tirelessly to take ownership of this site to allow us to get on with my plan for jobs, creating good quality high skilled local jobs for local workers. “When I started CPO proceedings against SSI and the three Thai banks, I was clear that we owed it to the former steelworkers and their

families to secure the site for the people of Teesside so that we could redevelop it and see jobs return to the side. “This planning application represents a huge step forward in reaching this goal and represents a modest portion of the site, while creating many thousands of jobs, which shows why this site is so important – not just to Redcar and Cleveland but to the future success of our whole region. “This game changing proposal represents by far the largest development announced to date for the former steelworks and will see a key part of the site brought back into meaningful use. To give this some scale, it is more than three times the size of the new Amazon fulfilment centre that opened in Darlington earlier this year. “This application is another crucial step forward for my plan for jobs by delivering on the overall Masterplan, which we are now motoring ahead with. We’ve got the land, we’ve got the cash, the diggers are getting to work and we’re creating local jobs for local workers.” Jacob Young, MP for Redcar and South Tees Development Corporation Board Member, said: "The sheer scale and ambition of this application is testament to the confidence and forward thinking of the Tees Valley Mayor and the South Tees Development Corporation. "The fact this is coming so soon following the successful compulsory purchase order of the final parcels of land at the site just goes to show that not a second has been wasted in moving forward with these plans for the site. "Ultimately this application means thousands of real jobs for local people. This isn't just talk, this is happening - and at pace. “And when you consider that this application, large as it is, only represents around a tenth of the

Possible removal of payphones

are proposing to remove three payphones from the area, as they have low numbers of calls made from them. They are; Guisborough - Outside NO 25/35 WESTGATE GUISBOROUGH TS14 6BG (01287 632038) near Costa Coffee, as the average number of calls per month is 15 Brotton - LINDEN ROAD BROTTON SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA TS12 2RU (01287 676217) as the average number of calls per

month is 5 Loftus - HIGH STREET LOFTUS SALTBURNBY-THE-SEA TS13 4HA (01287 643984) as the average number of calls per month is 32 If you have any comments or feedback about any of these proposals please contact: Guisborough - Claire.Bognar@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk Loftus/Brotton - Jo.Mead@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk Please respond by 5th October

●● Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and Cllr Mary Lanigan visiting the site works total space available on the former steel works. It just goes to show the depth of our ambitions beyond this parcel of land.” Councillor Mary Lanigan, Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Council and South Tees Development Corporation Board member, said: “This planning application has the potential to create over 9,000 highly skilled jobs for local people and achieve

significant inward investment on the STDC site, which is vital for the future prosperity of the area and the region. “The progress being made on site is great to see and especially important as we slowly emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic. There is still a long road ahead however this news is definitely another step in the right direction.”

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Flights Return as Teesside International Opens Doors to Passengers Once Again

Stars Coming Out for Airport Drive-In Fun

Teesside International Airport is once again open to passengers following its temporary closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. As well as daily Monday to Friday routes to Aberdeen and Belfast with Eastern Airways, the airport welcomed both a brand new route and the return of a much-loved air connection to the capital. The flights to London City Airport will run daily Monday and Friday, and increase to twice-daily routes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays as soon as the market allows. People from across Tees Valley can now also fly direct to Newquay with Eastern Airways, which is operating a once-a-day flight on Mondays and Fridays to the hugely popular holiday destination. This means that people looking for a summer staycation now that lockdown restrictions

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have eased can have the choice of jetting off for a weekend, a week, or even longer to take in the beaches and the surf of the South West. KLM has also revealed that daily flights to Amsterdam Schiphol will return on 3 August, increasing back to three-times daily as soon as possible. The health, wellbeing and safety of passengers and staff is a priority as the airport reopens. A new six-step health and safety procedure, including hand sanitisers and the wearing of face masks, has been put in place. For more information on our new six steps for staying safe at Teesside International, visit www.teessideinternational.com

It’s not just passengers that the airport is welcoming now it has reopened - it is currently playing host to some of the UK’s top music stars for six weeks of entertainment. Utilita Live From The Drive In is the latest fantastic event we have attracted to the region and it’s the only venue of its type across the North East. The event will run from mid-July until the start of September, with acts like Dizzee Rascal, Sigala, Gary Numan, The Zutons and KT Tunstall set to perform throughout August. The shows will take place on a specially constructed stage with the backdrop of the airport’s main runway. The programme also includes hit London stage shows like Six: The Musical, blockbuster films, interactive science shows and familiar faces from children’s TV. There will be morning, afternoon, early evening and late evening performances. Events will be capped to around 300 cars with social distancing spacing in between and bars and concessions available. For more information and to book your tickets, visit LiveNation.co.uk

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Playgrounds reopen as lockdown eases

●● Cllr Steve Kay at the unsafe play equipment at Charltons

Charltons’ play equipment saved

●● Councillor Barry Hunt, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Environment

●● Locke Park, Redcar.

ozens of playgrounds across the borough reopened on Saturday 4 July, as Covid-19 lockdown eases. More litter collection patrols will also be operational in coastal areas including Saltburn and Redcar and more bins have been installed right across the borough. However, residents and visitors are being urged to continue to follow social distancing guidelines and plan ahead before leaving home. Signs are being erected at all the playgrounds with clear guidance for parents and guardians including explaining that social distancing rules should be followed. It is also suggested that parents bring hand sanitiser or wipes to clean children’s hands and they may wish to wipe play equipment. Meanwhile, teams of refuse collectors will be in operation in across the borough including coastal areas at pre-lockdown levels. Sweepers will be operational from 6am on both Saturday and Sunday and an additional 30 bins will be installed in coastal areas to ensure capacity is sufficient. Extra bins have already been installed in

other areas of the borough over the previous week. The changes come as lockdown rules ease across the country with some pubs, cafes and restaurants reopening as long as guidance is followed. Councillor Barry Hunt, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Environment, said: “We’re very pleased to be reopening playgrounds which are there for the enjoyment of all our children and families. However, while we appreciate it can be difficult

with small children, we strongly urge everyone to stick to social distancing rules in playgrounds and elsewhere across the whole borough. We also have more bins and refuse collector patrols in place to prevent littering and we ask the public to act responsibly. This awful disease must be contained and we all need to continue do our bit.” The playground at Kirkleatham Museum, near Redcar will not be open but will be available when the museum reopens in the coming weeks.

By Councillor Steve Kay

edcar & Cleveland Council has decided to save a large piece of play equipment, at Charltons, formerly earmarked for the scrapyard. A couple of months ago, I was informed that, on safety grounds, the council intended to remove an item from Charltons’ play area because some of its supporting timbers were rotten. This was disappointing news because play equipment is extremely expensive, and therefore hard to replace. And, the apparatus in question included a cargo net and other climbing equipment so loved by children. After taking a look myself, I arranged a site meeting with officials to see if it were possible to save the condemned piece of equipment. Having been joined by a couple of residents, we all agreed there was a problem with the timbers, but that the pieces of climbing apparatus themselves were in good repair. After much discussion, we decided to obtain prices to see if it were economic to save the equipment which, meanwhile, would be cordoned off. I’m delighted to report that, late in June, the council decided to replace all the supporting timbers, whilst re-using the existing climbing apparatus. Total cost £4,100. That sounds a lot, but to replace completely a piece of equipment of this size could run up a bill of around £20,000. At time of writing, play areas have been re-opened and we’re waiting for work to start, so that Charltons’ youngsters can enjoy using this piece of equipment again.

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Latest Covid-19 guidance from Cleveland Local Resilience Forum What am I allowed to do now?

The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as possible, for as many people as it can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that continues to protect our communities and the NHS. It is important to remember that a number of restrictions are still very much in place and people should continue to follow government guidelines. The government have advised that you are now allowed to meet in groups of up to two households (one household would include anyone that is in their support bubble) in any location - public or private, indoors or outdoors. You do not always have to meet with the same household, however you should continue to socially distance from anyone not in your household or bubble. You are permitted to invite people from one household into your home or visiting the home of someone else with members of your own household. It is important to remember that the risk of transmission is also higher indoors, so you should take extra care to stay as safe as possible. When you are outside you can continue to meet in groups of up to six people from different households, following social distancing guidelines. Guidelines also permit people to stay

overnight away from their home either with their own household or support bubble, or with members of one other household. Large gatherings are still not permitted and it is against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes (including gardens and other outdoor spaces). Businesses and managed/organised venues are allowed to host gatherings of over 30 people complying with the appropriate laws.

What am I not allowed to do?

Whilst the government has eased a number of restrictions to allow more people to meet, it is extremely important to recognise that many restrictions are still in place. As pubs and restaurants are now allowed to open people must remember to not socialise indoors in groups of more than two households. Furthermore it is not advised to socialise outdoors in a group of more than six people from different households; gatherings larger than six should only take place if everyone is from exclusively from two households or support bubbles. People should be conscious to try not to interact socially with anyone outside the group you are attending a place with, even if you see other people they know, for example, in a restaurant, community centre or place of worship. If people are attending a place or event that is following COVID-19 Secure guidelines,

they should take care to limit their interactions with anyone outside of their group and should continue to maintain social distancing from those that they do not live with. It is critical that they follow these guidelines to keep both themselves and others safe.

Are there restrictions on how far I can travel?

No. You can travel irrespective of distance, but you should take hygiene and safety precautions if using any services on the way. You should continue to avoid using public transport and should cycle, walk or drive wherever possible. If visiting other parts of the UK – Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – you must adhere to the laws and guidance of the countries in question at all times. If you wish to travel internationally, you should follow the laws of other countries and follow Foreign and Commonwealth Office international travel guidance. If you are abroad, you should follow the rules of the country you are in. You should also follow the same principles to keep you and your loved ones safe. It is essential to maintain social distancing wherever possible from those you don’t live with and wash your hands regularly. These rules are important wherever you are in the world.

Face coverings

It is a legal requirement to wear a face covering

on public transport. Transport operators will enforce this requirement, and the police can also do so. This will mean you can be refused travel if you don’t comply and could be fined. You should also be prepared to remove your face covering if asked to do so by police officers and staff for the purposes of identification. A recent announcement has stated that from Friday 24th July it is now compulsory to wear a face covering in ALL shops. Failure to do this could result in a fine of £100. More generally, if you can, you are advised to wear face coverings in enclosed public spaces where social distancing is not possible and where you are more likely to come into contact with people you do not normally meet. Evidence suggests that face coverings can help us protect each other and reduce the spread of the disease from someone who is suffering from coronavirus, but not showing symptoms. That is why it is important to wear a face covering on public transport and it is required by law. A face covering is not the same as the surgical masks or respirators used as part of personal protective equipment by healthcare and other workers; these should continue to be reserved for those who need them to protect against risks in their workplace such as health and care workers and those in industrial settings like those exposed to dust hazards.

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New Opening Hours for Dunsdale Recycling Centre

esidents visiting the Dunsdale Recycling Centre are being advised of new operating hours on site. On Monday 13 July, Dunsdale Recycling Centre opened to residents of the borough from 8am until 5pm daily - with vehicles requiring tipping permits only able to enter the site from 8am until 10am. The tip will also be accepting asbestos. The recycling centre was previously open from 7am until 6pm to allow residents to dispose of the extra waste that may have built up during lockdown. All previous social distancing measures remain in place and those entering the recycling centre will still require proof

of residency in the borough. Councillor Barry Hunt, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Environment, said: “Our teams have worked extremely hard to help residents dispose of their excess waste safely during a period where lockdown restrictions meant that we had a significantly reduced workforce. Our staffing levels have now increased and our waste collections are operating normally. “We’d like to thank residents for their patience whilst making use of the recycling centre over the previous weeks and months and for the many compliments they have given the team on site.” For more information, please visit www. redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

Re-opening of libraries in Redcar and Cleveland

phased re-opening of libraries in Redcar and Cleveland will begin later this month. The libraries in Redcar, Guisborough, South Bank and Loftus will open their doors once again on July 20, with new health and safety measures in place at each of the buildings. Plans are also being developed for other libraries in the borough. During the Covid-19 lockdown, a reduced low-contact service has been offered to library users. This has included use of Borrowbox – a digital service allowing users to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks – and a book delivery service for vulnerable users who have been housebound or shielding. Now, the re-opened facilities will add a Select and Collect service for users. Residents will be able to call and request books based on their preference. These will be selected by staff and the user will be allocated a one-hour time slot within opening hours to collect and return their books. Returned books will be placed in quarantine for 72 hours to prevent the spread of the virus. In addition, the Council’s Libraries and Customer Services will continue to offer a delivery service for housebound and shielding users, based on this same principle. To ensure the safety of visitors and staff, there will unfortunately be no provision for customer browsing, face-to-face appointments or the use of public computer equipment or

printing and photocopying facilities during the initial opening period. There will also be no provision for group meetings. The opening times from July 20 will be: • Redcar Library and Community Hub – Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm; • Guisborough Library and Community Hub – Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm; • South Bank Library and Community Hub – Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm; • Loftus Library and customer Service Point – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am-2pm. Cllr Steve Kay, Cabinet member for Health, Housing and Welfare, said: “Our priorities throughout the Covid-19 outbreak have been to keep our residents and visitors as safe as possible and to limit the spread of the virus. “Our libraries are at the heart of our communities and we are keen to re-open them, and our other facilities, when it is safe to do so. A great deal of work has gone into the ensuring our libraries are safe to use and we hope they will use the Select and Collect service, along with the digital and delivery services which have been available throughout lockdown.” Residents with Council Tax or Housing Benefits queries can access Council Tax and Housing Benefits forms via the council website, speak to an advisor via Live Chat, speak to an advisor over the telephone by calling the council on 01642 774774, or can contact via email.

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Flights to Spain to take off from Teesside this summer

●● Ben Houchen at Teesside International Airport

eesside International Airport has confirmed that flights to Alicante, Spain, will be taking off this summer for the first time in nine years. The airport and long-standing airline partner

Eastern Airways have committed to a seat sale to start the weekly return flights from Friday 14 August through until 7 September, meaning that holidaymakers can once again get some summer sun from their local airport following the lifting of certain travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fares start at £69.99 per person one way and are now on sale and includes both hold and hand on baggage. It will mean that a family of four could fly from Teesside to the Mediterranean coast for less than £300. The news follows the airport’s first-ever flights to London City and the start of a new route to Newquay which took off earlier this month. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “I’m delighted to be able to confirm people from Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool will be able to fly to Alicante from their local airport once again and notably at such an unbelievable price. It’s been a long-time coming and my thanks go to Eastern Airways for working tirelessly in getting these flights back on following what has been a difficult time for everyone.

“In a matter of weeks, we’ve announced the restart of crucial flights for the oil, gas and renewables community to Aberdeen, the new daily links to the capital and KLM will have our international connectivity back up and running in just a few weeks. Now we can bring back these hugely popular holiday flights to Spain, and we will continue to add more routes when it is safe to do so. “The coronavirus has presented unprecedented challenges for our airport, as it has for all airports around the UK, but because we put the building blocks in place for a brighter future beforehand, I always knew we would be able to come back stronger. We are making great progress on our 10-year plan and the fact we have been able to bring these flights back so soon shows the massive strides we have taken. “It feels so good to get these Alicante summer flights back on for the people of this region and look forward to an even bigger summer schedule in 2021.” Roger Hage, General Manager Commercial & Operations for Eastern Airways, said: “It

Wilderness tamed at Lingdale Youth Centre

fter a two-year wait, an essential piece of work has been accomplished at Lingdale Youth and Community Centre,aimed at enhancing its appearance and extending its potential for both youth and community use. The fenced-in, formerly overgrown area to the rear of the centre has now been tarmacked by Redcar & Cleveland Council under the authority’s ‘Public Realm’ scheme. Councillor Steve Kay, who represents Lingdale, said: “We’ve come a long way since 2011, when the then Labour-controlled Redcar & Cleveland Council wanted to close the Youth Centre and move it into Lingdale Village Hall. Thankfully, as the result of mass protests by local people of all ages, the council had a change of heart and decided to invest in the building and its surroundings: to the benefit of the youth of Lingdale and the neighbouring villages. “The result was that, in 2013, we saw the completion of an impressive £40,000 building scheme at the Centre, including disabled access, a patio and a fenced-off enclosure to the rear. “Unfortunately, however, although the wooden fencing was of high quality, the ‘garden’ it surrounded was never cultivated and, over the years, became a veritable wilderness, completely overgrown with long grass, brambles, weeds and small trees. “After prolonged lobbying by the then chairman of Lockwood Parish Council Mike Jefferson and me, in 2018 Redcar & Cleveland Council decided to convert the wilderness into hard standing. But, the scheme had to wait its turn and the objective has only now been accomplished. Redcar & Cleveland wants toexpand the range of activities on offer to young people, as well as to the wider community. It’s already been suggested that decorative artwork could be incorporated to

allow the youngsters to put their own stamp on the area. Then there’s the potential for games, barbecues, planters and construction projects.” On Lingdale High Street, the Youth Centre (formerly the miners’ institute) is also of historic interest. “Another reason for keeping the Centreand its surroundingsin good condition is that it’s part of Lingdale’shistory. The taming of ‘the wilderness’, in effect, completes the work done in 2013, by respecting the site and putting it all into productive mode. Once, following lockdown, the Youth Service swings back into action, the Centre’s full potential can at last be realised,” added Councillor Kay.

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is such great news to be able to announce that we get to start our first ever flights to Spain from Teesside International. We’re delighted to be working with the airport and the Mayor to finally fly local people safely on their summer sun holidays from their local airport. “The last few months have been very difficult for the aviation industry but I’m thrilled that we’ve confirmed all of our flights are once again cleared for take-off. Not only that but our brand new routes to London City and Newquay are performing well and we’re working hard in developing an even bigger and better programme for 2021.” Teesside International has also recently confirmed that KLM will be reintroducing their multiple daily flights to Amsterdam from 3 August which coincided with them agreeing a major new five-year deal to provide international connectivity through Schiphol Airport. Tickets are on sale now at www. EasternAirways.com and flight information and more details on safety measures can be found at www.teessideinternational.com

Freemason Lodges step in to help The Samaritans

●● BEFORE and AFTER The work behind Lingdale Youth Centre

reat Ayton freemason, John Duffey was approached by the regional fundraiser for The Samaritans, Mrs. Elsa Taylor who explained the current financial situation The Samaritans find themselves in. There has been a general increase in the number of phone calls for their services due to enforced isolation, the poverty factor from job losses, and the fear of Covid 19, whilst, at the same time, they have been asked by the Government to supply extra resources for NHS front line workers; all this without ●● David Kirkham, Mrs. Elsa Taylor, Andrew any extra funding. Watson, John Woolway and Malcolm Tonkiss John Duffy duly contacted the two Lodges of which he is a The presentation of a cheque for £1,000 was member, Cleveland 543 and Ayton 9595. Each responded with donations of £250 made by Malcolm Tonkiss, Master of Ayton and a further £500 was contributed from the Lodge, David Kirkham representing Cleveland Freemasons Charity, Yorkshire North & East Lodge, along with the Charity Stewards of the two lodges: Andrew Watson and John Woolway. Ridings “Covid 19 grant scheme”,

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Redcar MP given assurances from Tees Valley Mayor that iconic South Gare huts won’t be demolished

edcar MP Jacob Young has received assurances from Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen that the iconic fishermen’s huts at South Gare will remain untouched as part of his plans to redevelop the former SSI steelworks and surrounding land. The dozens of huts are among Redcar’s most iconic and loved symbols and Jacob has spoken to Mayor Houchen to seek confirmation that the huts would remain, given their importance to the local community. In response, Mayor Houchen has promised Jacob and owners of the huts that although they form part of the South Tees Development Corporation site, they will not be demolished and his focus remains on redeveloping other

parts of the site to create good quality local jobs for local people. Mayor Houchen has also vowed to work with Jacob and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to improve the fishermen’s huts and safeguard their long-term future. Jacob Young, Redcar MP said: “I am delighted that Ben has confirmed to me that he has no plans to touch any of the fishermen’s huts. This will be of huge relief to the owners and the people of Redcar who find them such an iconic part of our landscape. “Some of my constituents in Redcar and Cleveland have come to me with concerns that these huts would be lost with all the exciting plans there is to develop the site, but it should

come as no surprise to anyone that Ben is putting the interests of local people first and has vowed to protect them. “The sheer scale and ambition of the workon the South Tees Development Corporation is a testament to Ben and his vision for the Tees Valley. It will be fantastic to see thousands of workers on the site again, which is a step closer following the latest plans for a world class manufacturing zone.” Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “I am pleased Jacob approached me with these concerns. Let me make it categorically clear, these iconic fishermen’s huts won’t be touched as part of my plans for the site. “People shouldn’t be alarmed. The huts at South Gare are such an important part of the community in Redcar and I wouldn’t want to take that away from them. Not only can I promise they will be kept, but I will also be working with Jacob and the council to improve and update them. “My focus is purely on redeveloping the former steelworks site and other developable areas across the near 4,500 acres of land. In doing this, we can protect the areas people want to be protected, and create the good quality, high skilled local jobs for local people as part of my plan for jobs for Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool. “We are making great progress on the site. With the plans I have announced for state-ofthe-art manufacturing space, creating 9,000 permanent jobs as well as 1,000 construction jobs, the overall masterplan is taking shape which we owe to the former steelworkers and their families.”

How could £25 million transform Redcar? Give your ideas

edcar and Cleveland residents and businesses are being invited to give their ideas on how they would like to see Redcar transformed if the town receives millions of pounds worth of investment. Redcar is among 101 towns selected by Government to agree a deal for up to £25 million from the Government’s £3.6 billion Towns Fund. As part of the bid, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has helped establish the Redcar Town Board, made up of representatives from across the public and private sector, with a passion for wanting to make Redcar a vibrant, sustainable town. Before proposals can be drawn up, the board needs to prepare a Town Investment Plan for the area – identifying a vision and key priorities – to transform Redcar. The plan has to be focused on boosting the local economy and investments under the scheme can cover local transport, digital connectivity, urban regeneration, planning and land use, and arts, culture and heritage. The board would like the views of those who live and work in Redcar as well visitors from outside of the area, on what they think will help regenerate the town if the board receives the £25 million investment. To give your ideas on the future of Redcar, please visit www.redcartowndeal.com

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Mayor secures first UK E-Scooter Trial for Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool

he first trial of e-scooters anywhere in the UK will take place across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool thanks to a successful campaign by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen - with the pilot rolling out later this month. The announcement by Mayor Houchen comes just days after Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps MP changed the legal status of e-scooters which are currently banned on roads and pavements in the UK under existing traffic laws. The Mayor has teamed up with Ginger, a UK based e-scooter company who have great experience of working with local communities to deliver innovative, clean transport solutions to deliver the trial. The change in legislation means e-scooters which are part of the trial will be permitted where bikes are allowed, on roads, cycle lanes and tracks where possible. Draft legislation implies that riders must be over 16 years old, have at least a provisional driving licence and that helmets are highly recommended with details of the local pilot currently being finalised. Mayor Houchen had previously called on the Government to make the region a trial area to determine whether the battery-powered vehicles could be used more widely, as a clean energy, socially distanced alternative to other forms of transport following the coronavirus outbreak. Plans are now well advanced on where the

e-scooters will be located across every Local Authority area with 100 e-scooters initially involved in the trial. At the start of the trial each parking location will be strictly geo-fenced so users must leave their e-scooters in these locations at the end of the ride, with Ginger responsible for the charging of scooters. As the trial progresses Ginger will look at introducing on-street charging and docking locations. Mayor Houchen said: “Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool are leading the UK in new, clean and innovate technologies. E-scooters are a part of that. I have been a big fan of e-scooters for a very long time, and when the Government announced their plans to fast track their introduction, it was obvious that our region should be the first trial area. So, I am thrilled that the UKs first trail on e-scooters on UK roads will take place across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool. “Today’s move shows that Government is just as passionate as I am about clean innovative forms of travel and making e-scooters widely available as a clean energy, socially distant mode of transport which will help get our workers moving safely again and give our businesses a boost following the coronavirus pandemic. “It has been fantastic working with a forwardthinking company like Ginger to make this trial a reality, and to be able to do it in such a short period of time shows just how committed they are to making e-scooters more widely used. I am

Reminder that Ginger Hire E-Scooters are classed as Motor Vehicles

olice are reminding members of the public that e-scooters are classed as motor vehicles and their driving licences can be endorsed if they commit any traffic offences. Receently, two teenage boys were located by officers at Teesside Retail Park, having hired e-scooters and ridden them along the busy A19. Neither of the boys were wearing any protective equipment, such as helmets or high visibility clothing. Temporary Superintendent Graham Milne, from Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit, said: “Hiring e-scooters may seem like a bit of fun for some, but they’re not toys. They can only be hired and ridden by holders of a valid driving licence and anyone found to be driving irresponsibly can have their driving licence endorsed, face a fine or criminal prosecution. “Anyone hiring a Ginger e-scooter must be over 18 and they obey the law in respect of

motor vehicles exactly as they would a car or motorcycle or other vehicle. “Hired Ginger e-scooters are lawful with a driving licence but any privately owned e-scooters can only be ridden on private land with the land owner’s permission. “It’s also important to remind people that helmets and protective clothing are advisable to keep people as safe as possible.” Paul Hodgins, CEO of Ginger, added: “The guidelines for using the scooters are clear both prior to, and throughout, the hire of the scooters. “The trial is performing well and we'll continue to work closely with all regional partners during this test phase to ensure riders are aware of their responsibilities to themselves and other road users.” For further guidance on e-scooters, please visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/e-scooter-trials-guidancefor-users

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●● Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen with Paul Hodgins CEO of Ginger with an e-scooter also pleased that by working together we have been able to make using e-scooters cost effective with the price of a ride competitive with other forms of public transport.” “We are already a forward-thinking region, at the forefront of clean energy and developing the technologies of the future with the Net Zero Teesside carbon capture, storage and utilisation scheme. Thanks to this decision, we’ve been rightly recognised for our innovation and in how we can lead the UK in doing things differently.”

Paul Hodgins, CEO of Ginger, said “I am delighted to be introducing Ginger e-scooters to the Tees Valley as part of the pioneering Government scheme to trial this exciting new form of transport. I strongly believe micro e-mobility offers unique solutions to today’s transport challenges. It is great that the Tees Valley Mayor and the Transport Secretary are making this public pilot the first in the UK, choosing to work with Ginger, a British innovator and transport provider.”

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England’s Green, Pleasant and Disappearing Land

By Adrian Beadnell

t school, my best mate’s Dad was a farmer at Marske; his land was protected by ‘Green Belt’ legislation. Move on half a century and that same land’s just about to have 1000 new houses built upon it. It might be just me, longing for my idyllic youth, but did you know? 1. The UK now imports 80% of its food 2. Wildlife species have fallen by 60% since 1970 3. Brownfield sites are available for one million homes in England but not used HSBC have undertaken detailed research to show "Any slowdown (for example a no-deal Brexit) would lead to shortages of lorries, drivers and food”. Greenfield development destroys prime agricultural land. The Wildlife Trust has linked wildlife decimation

and Greenfield development. They confirm the UK is going through the biggest increase in house building for 70 years. This infrastructure needed to support this new-wave of building, e.g. sewerage and road systems, also has a massive effect on wildlife. People, cut off from the natural world, also suffer as this can be detrimental to their health and wellbeing. Sir David Attenborough reckons “We are among the most nature-depleted countries in the world.” The Campaign to Protect Rural England states that the redevelopment of Brownfield land has the potential to deliver one million new homes in the UK but developers sit on purchased sites and concentrate their efforts on picking-off more lucrative Greenfield plots. So, is it just nostalgia getting the better of me or do my concerns deserve greater scrutiny by those responsible for decimating our green, pleasant and disappearing land?

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Crime reduction initiatives help young people in Cleveland make more positive choices • PCC doubles investment in youth outreach schemes • 11,000 children contacted and supported by services • 15% reduction in antisocial behaviour in areas where outreach provision was enhanced • Low re-offending rates for participants on the Divert scheme

nitiatives to prevent young people in Cleveland from engaging in criminal behaviour have achieved reduced levels of antisocial behaviour and reoffending in just 12 months. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner secured a 12-month investment of £546,000 from the Home Office’s Early Intervention Youth Fund to develop schemes to deter young people from turning to offending. The additional funding allowed the Police and Crime Commissioner to double investment in youth outreach programmes across Cleveland and strengthen support for those at-risk. More than 11,000 young people were contacted and supported by these programmes from April 2019 to March 2020. Specific attention was given to youth outreach provision in hotspot areas, where antisocial behaviour committed by young people has dropped by 15%. For 18-24-year-olds accessing Cleveland DIVERT – a diversion scheme designed to help first-time offenders address their

behaviour and avoid a lasting criminal record – re-offending rates stand at just 3%, compared to a national average of 12-13% Funding also helped raise awareness of underlying issues that cause young people to offend and to equip professionals with the tools to address them. More than 500 frontline practitioners and professionals attended workshops by Banardos and CEL&T Training, to learn how to spot the signs of Adverse Childhood Experiences and County Lines. Young people accessing Youth Offending Services also had access to specialist workshops on emotional wellbeing, speech and language and building healthy relationships for the first time. PCC Barry Coppinger said: “It’s staggering the difference this one-off investment has made to the lives of so many young people living in Cleveland, who found themselves on a path to criminality and offending. “If we stand a chance of reducing levels of crime in Cleveland, it starts with better understanding and supporting the young people most at-risk of becoming offending adults – sometimes through circumstances out of their control. “Funding for these brilliant initiatives ended in March. Through clever financial management, we have been able to sustain some of this activity, but it’s essential the Government intervene and ensure we have the investment we need to help young people in Cleveland to make positive life choices.”

Police cadets ‘roaring’ to start charity challenge

●● Cadet Kaitlyn McGoldrick in dinosaur costume

dinosaur roaming the corridors of the police HQ recently was not a cause for alarm but part of a challenge local cadets are undertaking for the Chief Constable’s chosen charity. In total 13 members of Middlesbrough’s Police Cadets will take part in this month’s ‘Samarathon’ to raise funds for the Samaritans. Between them they will complete a marathon each day in July, documenting their efforts on Facebook, Twitter and Tik Tok. To keep it interesting followers can expect to enjoy seeing a movie theme, including of course Jurassic Park, as the teenagers rack up the miles. James McLeary, who leads the Middlesbrough Cadets, said: “There has been a lot of thought and planning on how they are going to complete this challenge, working as a team. “We’ve chosen 13 cadets to take part as a reminder that sadly 13 people lose their lives because of suicide every day. “We’ve already raised more than £600 for the Samaritans to help their life-saving work but we’d welcome any support.” Chief Constable Richard Lewis made Teesside Samaritans his nominated charity in July 2019 to raise awareness for their work and encourage people to support them locally. He said: “I’m very proud of the commitment of our police cadets. These young people volunteer their time to benefit their local community. “I’m impressed by their efforts to raise awareness and support a very worthwhile cause. I wish them the best of luck in their challenge.” To support the cadets visit: https://samarathon2020. everydayhero.com/uk/middlesbrough-police-cadets You can also follow @PoliceCadetBoro on Twitter to see the challenge in action.

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Middlesbrough College announces £12 million Investment Plans Plans to create a new multi-million pound digital skills centre on Teesside will open doors to jobs in one of the world’s fastest growing sectors. New academy energises wind power trainees In another major investment in skills for the future – TTE, the international technical skills training arm of Middlesbrough College Group, is launching an Offshore Wind Manufacturing Academy. Middlesbrough College is proposing to build a three storey learning centre at its thriving Middlehaven campus. This complements the £3m Institute of Technology development which is already starting on site. A bid has been submitted to the Department for Education to fund the build, which will support the College’s delivery of T-Levels – the new two-year qualifications that are technicallyfocused, and give learners extended work experience.

Learners will benefit from specialist IT and computing equipment worth more than £500,000.

receive top-class teaching driven by employers needs, which the college is known for.”

The facilities will complement Middlesbrough College’s existing digital strengths which include the NextGen Academy – a ground breaking industry partnership that links classes with experts from the games design, visual effects and animation industries.

We have successfully placed a number of students in a variety of roles across games development (Double Eleven, Silver Lining) software development (Bradbourne Digital, Mabo Media, 360Fusion, Infinity Digital, Autumn Leaf Digital) and networking (Thirteen Housing Group, Eclipse IT, HFC Systems, Tascomp Ltd), with a number of these employers having offered students an apprenticeship or employment on the completion of their qualification.

Zoe Lewis, principal and chief executive of Middlesbrough College, explained: “We’ve already successfully trialled T-Levels in subject areas including Digital, Construction, Education and Childcare and Health. These are all sectors that continue to create jobs on Teesside. “The T-Levels format includes a 45day industrial placement and exam assessment. Following the successful trial Middlesbrough College – as one of only a small number of chosen providers – will launch courses in September 2021.

Zoe added: “T-Levels provide more choice for students who want qualifications on a par with A Levels, but also want to focus on technical skills, perhaps because they’ve got ambitions to get a job in a particular industry.

“Our plans to create the digital centre are a key part of making that T-Level learning first class.”

“The new digital centre will be located adjacent to our sixth form building MC6. We want students and parents to understand that T-Levels are a high quality route into further study, apprenticeships or employment.

Once completed in 2021, the building will create room for an additional 450 students across more than 2,000 sq m of learning space, as well as newly adapted café space.

“Those studying T-Levels will be able to mix with our A Level students, and

Middlesbrough College’s plans also include the creation of a construction skills workshop where learners will get hands-on experience with tools and systems they’d expect to find in the workplace. The new workshop is specifically designed to accommodate classes for the T-Level heating and ventilation pathways – a significant part of the construction industry. A partnership with national building firm Wilmott Dixon will give students the chance to take work placements on high profile sites.

The Academy will build on TTE’s existing course offering for full-time study programme 16-18 students, including the internationallyrecognised Global Wind Organisation Basic Technical Training (BTT) course which is seen as an entry point for people pursuing a career in the sector. Through apprenticeships in electrical and mechanical engineering, mechatronics and fabrication, as well as employee training courses and retraining programmes, the Academy will be the place for future and current wind turbine technicians to get the knowledge and experience they need to support well paid jobs. Using high quality kit, trainees will get to grips with the engineering of wind turbines including fluid power systems, circuits, and testing. Those at the foot of the career ladder can expect to find a healthy jobs market once they’ve completed their studies. A study by trade body Energy & Utility Skills showed there would be a need for more than 36,000 direct jobs in offshore wind, in the next 12 years.

The college has made significant adaptations to ensure it’s campus is Covid-secure and students can study safely.

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Mayor launches back to business fund in latest coronavirus recovery boost for Tees Valley visitor sector

he £250,000 Back to Business Fund will allow firms to get direct professional support, advice and guidance in areas such as HR, accountancy, legal, financial, health and safety, IT and digital to aid their recovery and future growth. This will support businesses within the visitor sector to develop new business strategies, cashflow planning, new HR policies and changes to digital methods including shifts to online trading. Grants between £1,000 and £3,000 will be available and Mayor Houchen is encouraging businesses operating in the hospitality and visitor economy across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool to get in touch and apply. Mayor Houchen also wants to hear from professional advisors who are interested in offering their services. Their details and a brief description will be published on the Tees Valley Business website so those businesses in need can be pointed in the right direction. Speaking to an online meeting of the Tees Valley Business Club at which he first announced the fund, Mayor Houchen said: “As the next stage in my coronavirus recovery plan to welcome back businesses across the Tees Valley, I am pleased to announce the launch of a new fund to provide support through

professional advice and services. “Across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool, we know that we have a wealth of professional advisors that can provide the advice, support and guidance that many of our businesses require at this difficult time. “It is crucially important that we work together and support our businesses to drive forward our economy during the recovery from coronavirus and to shape a better future for our region. Our hospitality and visitor businesses are hugely important. Not only do they play a key role in supporting thousands of local jobs in our economy, they also bring so much joy to local people. That’s why I’ve made supporting them a priority in my jobs plan for the economic recovery of Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool. This is why I launched a £1million Welcome Back Fund to support the pubs, restaurants, cafes and venues which promote our visitor economy and help them to reopen. “In delivering this new programme, I’m keen for our amazing small and medium sized hospitality, tourism and events businesses to benefit from the experience we have in the region so they can get the support they need. “Whilst Government has introduced a number of unprecedented financial measures to support businesses, it is equally important that locally I

Simon Clarke MP says a huge thank you to the teachers and staff helping children safely return to school

●● Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland with Lingdale Primary School Assistant Head, Sarah Norris

s children adapt to school life after lockdown an MP has thanked the teachers and staff across Teesside who are doing everything they can to make it safe. On a sweltering Friday morning, Simon Clarke MP enjoyed a visit to Lingdale Primary School. And the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP was suitably impressed with the school's approach to dealing with Covid-19. New measures include daily temperature checks, clear social distancing markings throughout the school as well as regular cleaning and disinfecting. After speaking to staff and seeing how well the children have adapted to new measures, Simon was full of praise for the work done by Lingdale Primary. "Our teachers are doing an amazing job making our schools both safe and happy places for children to go back to," he said. "I’m really grateful to Deputy Head Mrs

Sarah Norris and staff members including Miss Stonehouse and Mr Fairbridge for showing me how their school has risen to the challenge of welcoming more children back to the classroom. "The whole staff are devoted to making sure best practice is followed, from a quick temperature check when you come in, to regular cleaning and desks being clearly spaced out, with circles drawn around them. "Breakfast club is continuing, with food being delivered to the homes of children not yet back at school. "What was so striking, and I see this with my own little boy, is how much children just love being around each other, and the Lingdale children were clearly thriving. "Thank you to the teachers not just at Lingdale, but in all our schools, for helping to make the return so positive in difficult circumstances. By September, we intend that all children should be back in school."

do my bit to help. We know what the support the businesses need in our area and I will continue to do everything I can to help.” Chair of Tees Valley Business Club, Jane Reynolds MBE said: “Despite the challenging times, our members have continued to utilise the strong business network we have in the Tees Valley, sharing best practice to help us move forward as a region. The Mayor has remained close to those members, attending our monthly virtual events to understand specific challenges and provide updates as to his plans. This announcement is another example of the positive steps implemented by Ben and the Combined Authority to support businesses to help them gather momentum as lockdown restrictions begin to be lifted.” Mayor Houchen has already outlined a £1million package of support for front-line hospitality and tourism businesses across the region to help them reopen in time for summer. Visitor economy businesses interested in

applying for funding should initially submit an expression on interest through the online form available on the Tees Valley Business website at www.teesvalleybusiness.com. The project is receiving £301,197 of funding from the England European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 20142020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department for Work and Pensions (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) are the Managing Authorities for European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund funding through the Growth Programme, funds established by the European Union to help local areas stimulate their economic development. By investing in projects the funds will help to support innovation, businesses, skills and employment to improve local growth and create jobs. For more information visit https://www. gov.uk/european-growth-funding.

Tees Valley Mayor welcomes cash to protect villages from development

ees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed funding from the Government that will protect villages and greenfield sites in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool while delivering affordable new homes on brownfield sites across the region. The £19million funding is part of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Brownfield Fund, which aims to create homes on brownfield land while protecting greenfield sites from development. The announcement came following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech in which he outlined a £5 billion infrastructure investment package to help drive the UK’s postcoronavirus recovery. The funding boost will deliver upgrades to vial local infrastructure, improve skills and create new homes in a

move to fuel economic recovery in the Tees Valley and across the UK. Mayor Houchen will work with Local Authorities to help them deliver good quality housing while protecting much loved open space. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “I have always fought development on our greenfield areas. This funding means we can now deliver the high-quality housing we need in the right way. We can protect our villages from attack, make sure our greenfield areas are defended and bring derelict and previously developed land back into productive us. It will also help the construction sector and support local workers at this most difficult of times. “Over the coming months I will work with our councils to develop plans that will put the right homes in the right places so that we can make our region an even better place to live.”

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Redcar's first Tory MP delivers a barnstorming pro-Brexit speech

acob Young, Conservative MP for Redcar, has delivered a barnstorming pro-Brexit speech as he rallied against a plot by the Scottish National Party to extend the transition period. Ultimately the SNP motion was defeated by a margin of 321 to 57, with all Labour MPs abstaining - but Mr Young wasn't going to let the moment pass without comment. Speaking in the Commons, Mr Young slammed his Labour counterparts for their failure to represent the views of the British people who voted to leave the EU. Mr Young told Parliament that he was under no illusion that the primary reason for his election was to "Get Brexit Done" for the people of Redcar and Cleveland. And having finally left the EU in January, Mr Young said there was a feeling of huge relief in Redcar. Mr Young said: "On the 31st of January, the UK left the EU nearly three years after article 50 was

triggered and the people of Redcar and Cleveland celebrated. "And we had a great party at the Citz Club in Redcar, but they celebrated this passage into this new era with a deep sense of relief. "Relief because during those three years, time and time again, their choice had been questioned, their will ignored, and their views belittled. They were told “they didn’t know what they were voting for” or “older people shouldn’t have had a say” or “a decision this big, shouldn’t have been left to the public”. "So they were asked again. And in December last year, the public backed the Conservatives with their biggest majority since 1987, on a promise that we would deliver on the mandate from the 2016 referendum." Mr Young continued, pointing to the empty benches of the Labour Party following their decision to abstain from the vote and called on Labour's Andy Macdonald and Alex Cunningham to explain why they abstained. Only one Labour MP spoke in the debate which lasted more than six hours Mr Young said: "Until now Redcar has never had a Tory MP... "But myself, and many of my colleagues on this side are all here because people trusted us to make their voice heard. "They put their faith in the Prime Minister and a Conservative government for the first time ever in our constituencies because they felt let down by a Labour Party who has ignored them for so long." Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer in particular was in the firing line as Mr Young mocked him for ignoring the "people who used to vote for his party".

Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August

Mandatory MOT tests for car, motorcycle and van owners in England, Scotland and Wales to be reintroduced to keep roads safe Drivers encouraged to book a test in advance to ensure vehicles are in a roadworthy condition

Vehicle owners with an MOT due date before 1 August will still receive a 6-month exemption

andatory MOT testing is to be reintroduced from 1 August 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted, Roads Minister Baroness Vere has announced today (Monday 29th June). Due to the coronavirus outbreak, drivers were granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing in March to help slow the spread of the virus. However, as restrictions are eased when safe to do so, all drivers whose car, motorcycle or van is due for an MOT test from 1 August will be required to get a test certificate to continue driving their vehicle. MOT tests are important for road safety and ensure that vehicle parts, including tyres, seat belts, brakes, lights and exhausts, are in proper working order. Drivers with an MOT due date before 1 August will still receive a 6-month exemption from testing. However, all vehicles must continue to be properly maintained and kept in a roadworthy condition, and people are able to voluntarily get their MOT sooner should they wish, even if they are exempt from the legal requirement. Motorists can be prosecuted for driving an unsafe vehicle. ...Roads Minister Baroness Vere said: “As people return to our roads, it is vital that motorists are able to keep their vehicles safe. That’s why as restrictions are eased, from 1 August MOT testing will again become mandatory. “Garages across the country are open and I urge drivers who are due for the… Only some garages remained open to conduct essential services during the coronavirus outbreak, but now over 90% are open across the country. Testing capacity has already reached 70% of normal levels and is steadily increasing. While exemptions are still available for vehicle owners with an MOT due date before 1 August, it is vital that drivers still take their vehicle to be checked if they notice something is wrong in the same way that they usually would. If drivers are vulnerable or self-isolating they should contact their local garage as many are offering pick-up and drop-off services, so drivers can get their car checked without having to visit a garage. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has also issued guidance to all MOT testers about safely conducting tests in line with the latest Government advice.

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Big Les loses cancer battle A

larger than life character who was well known in the North East from his time working on the local pub and club scene has died aged 71. ‘Big Les’ Allen, whose last job before retiring in September 2016 was as steward at Marske Cricket Club, had been so impressed with the work of Macmillan Cancer Support since being diagnosed with lung cancer, that he was planning a charity event to thank the nurses. Speaking to the Coastal View & Moor News on July 10, Les said: “Macmillan’s nurses have been fantastic to me and I have had such brilliant, unbelievable support I wanted to try and help them.” Les and his wife Mary were planning to hold a coffee and cakes afternoon at their home in Bishop Auckland before Les had to be admitted to hospital. He died last Saturday morning (July 18). Hull-born Les was a familiar figure on the local social scene. He first came to the Middlesbrough area to study for a computer science degree at the then Teesside Polytechnic where he also worked as a DJ and booked bands for the student union. He took his first job at the legendary Club Fiesta in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, in February 1975. After a year there he set up Middlesbrough’s famous Rock Garden in a disused bierkeller. There he booked dozens of acts that went on to be world famous – including the Sex Pistols, The Damned, The Police, and The Stranglers. “Motorhead was the first band I booked,” said Les. “I had a reputation for never paying more than £100 for a band, although the most

expensive booking I ever made was The Clash which cost us £400. “I knew a lot of famous people before they were famous – because we gained such a good reputation very quickly bands would ring us to ask if they could play at the Rock Garden. After rubbing shoulders with stars of the future for a year Les set out on a career that would see him run no fewer than 10 pubs and clubs, all but one of them in the North East. They included: the Gatsby nightclub at Seaton Carew, the Miner’s Arms in Bishop Auckland, the Peacock in Peterborough; and The Old Vic, The Masham, the Central, the Normanby, The Smoggy Scholar (all Middlesbrough); and the Ship Inn at Eston. Finally, after three years of retirement, he joined Marske CC as steward in 2012. Les remarried his first wife, Mary, in June. It was the first wedding the registrar had conducted since the Covid-19 restrictions were imposed in March and was conducted at the couple’s home. Three Marske businesses, supported by Les’s many friends at Marske CC, have donated prizes for a raffle to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support in Les’s name. The companies, Bede Financial Group; Car Care Of Marske; and Fastlink Services, have donated prizes of a 32-inch Toshiba Smart HD TV, a Huawei Media Pad, and £100 worth of Amazon Vouchers. Tickets (£1 a book) are available from Marske Cricket Club, the Yorkshire Building Society agency in Redcar Road, Marske, and Car Care Of Marske, The Green, Longbeck Industrial Estate, Marske. More details via email at biglesmacmillanappeal@hotmail.com

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Footprints in the Community’s Summer Community Patchwork Project

‘Welcome back’ - National Park Centres open doors for the first time in over 14 weeks

t’s back to business for Sutton Bank National Park Centre and The Moors National Park Centre as they look to open their doorsfor the first time since a national lockdown was put in place. The two centres, run by the North York Moors National Park Authority, offer a perfect starting point to explore the North York Moors, with plenty of walks, cycle routes and other opportunities to enjoy the countryside safely. Both Sutton Bank National Park Centre and The Moors National Park Centre are already welcoming visitors back including its wonderful Inspired by… gallery. .All have changed their opening times to 10am – 3pm daily initially, including all car parks and toilets. Chris Pye, manager at Sutton Bank National Park Centre, said: “We are so pleased to welcome visitors back. Nature and access to the countryside is vital for wellbeing and never has this been more relevant. Despite many of our events, guided walks and other activities remaining cancelled until 31 August, there are still plenty of things to do and ways to enjoy the natural world with your family, social bubble or on your own.”

This includes brand new family trails at each National Park Centre, stunning art exhibitions and plenty of fun educational activities for children. Both National Park Centres have taken measures to help aid social distancing and have also received VisitEngland's 'We're Good To Go' kitemark, an accreditation that shows all facilities are following the latest Government and industry Covid-19 safety guidelines. Rita Rudsdale, manager at The Moors National Park Centre, said: “We know these measures and restrictions will have an impact on your visit, but please be kind and considerate to our amazing staff who are looking after the site to keep it safe for you.” The two Park Life Cafés, one at each National Park centre, are currently open, operating a limited takeaway service with plans to open fully soon. Sutton Bank Bikes also reopened from 6 July. Please see their website for more information: www. suttonbankbikes.co.uk For further details on what you can expect on your visit please go to northyorkmoors.org.uk/ suttonbankfor Sutton Bank National Park Centre and northyorkmoors.org.uk/themoorscentre for The Moors National Park Centre.

edcar charity Footprints in the Community are asking local people to get involved with their summer community patchwork project and share their experiences of the Coronavirus pandemic. Footprints are creating a large patchwork wall hanging to display in their Footprints Community Café on Redcar High Street, when it reopens. Supporters, donors, volunteers and local people are all getting involved at home, by designing and making their own patchwork squares to commemorate their individual experience or thoughts about this time. Patchwork squares have already started to arrive, with examples paying tribute to key workers and loved ones affected by the virus, as well as personal memories, experiences and new hobbies. Some squares have even been based on Footprints in the Community projects. People have until 31 August to get their patchwork square included. Footprints in the Community runs a number of projects in Redcar and the surrounding area to support people struggling with poverty and isolation, including Redcar Area Foodbank, Next Step Shop and First Steps, which have continued through the current pandemic. They also run a number of other projects, including craft-based groups like the Men’s and Women’s Shed and ArtSpace, which have all been temporarily paused. Footprints are hoping that as well as bringing people together, this patchwork project may also raise some funds for the charity, if people consider making a small donation when they submit their completed square. Pictured working on the patchwork, CEO Ruth Fox said: “We know that for many of our supporters and volunteers, crafting will have helped them

through this difficult time, especially if they’re isolated at home. We’re hoping that local people will join us in making what we hope will be a creative and poignant piece of artwork, that we hope may also raise some funds for our charity.” And you don’t need to be an expert to get involved. Material squares need to be 100% cotton and 7x7inches in overall size (including a half inch seam allowance, making the final square 6x6inches). They can be decorated in a variety of techniques including embroidery, cross-stitch, appliqué or using embellishments. You just need to have a go! You can find more information on how to get involved by visiting the website www. footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk, Facebook/ footprintsredcar or telephoning 01642 484842.

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Post-16 phonics? Sounds like a bright idea!

●● left to right, Redcar and Cleveland College's learning support co-ordinator, Gillian Greenwood, construction tutor and learning support assistant, Lee Johnson, and special educational needs co-ordinator, Philippa Hambley

taff at Redcar and Cleveland College are leading the way when it comes to helping students develop their literacy skills. And, when it comes to students’ progress, the innovative approach is having an impact, even in some of the most unlikely subject areas. “Phonics is something most commonly recognised as an approach for teaching reading and writing in primary schools,” said the college’s programme area leader for English and maths, Natalie Chapman. “But we have found by adapting the techniques, teenagers and adults are able to reap the benefits too.” It’s good news for students and not just when it comes to their English lessons. Natalie said: “We have found it can have a real impact in other subjects. For example I discovered improving spelling can actually improve mathematical skills, as students have a better understanding of the language being used.” Perhaps most importantly, she said, they have also found having a better grasp of reading, writing and spelling can have much wider repercussions on students’ confidence in the classroom.

She said: “If a student struggles with their spelling that can affect their confidence massively and this is something that we have seen. “There must be nothing worse than being asked to write something down and not knowing where to start. If you can engage these students, then you can see their confidence grow. “Being able to spell is like having a tool for everyday life - it has the potential to improve everything.” A pilot centre for the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) and the Outstanding Teaching Learning and Assessment (OTLA) collaborative project into post-16 phonics approaches, Redcar and Cleveland College has seen teachers and student support assistants using a phonics toolkit to enhance learning. Now with the study extended for an additional year, their work is attracting national attention, with the team having presented their findings at a national ETF conference and sharing effective methods with colleges across the country. Natalie said: “Our aim is to now embed phonics in all subjects right across the college.”

Pearson National Teaching Award recognition for Lee

or construction tutor Lee Johnson, there’s little that gives more job satisfaction than seeing a student grasp something they never thought they could. To know he has played his part is what makes the hard work worthwhile. Now his dedication and commitment to students at Redcar and Cleveland College has been recognised with a certificate of achievement from the 2020 Pearson National Teaching Awards. “I feel quite honoured and a bit humbled,” said Lee, who was nominated for the Excellence in Special Needs Education title. While he might have missed out on the top spot, the award organisers wanted to recognise his contribution. Receiving a letter and certificate of excellence, Lee, who is also a learning support assistant at the college, said: “I was gobsmacked to be quite honest. I didn’t expect anything like this at all.” Nominating him for the award, the College’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, Philippa Hambley, said: “Lee has taken on a challenging role this year of teaching a new bespoke construction group, made up of a small

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cohort of learners who needed a small group provision to meet their needs.” Despite the youngsters having previously been disengaged from education for a variety of reasons, Philippa explained that Lee has managed to reach the young people, inspiring their learning, even in the midst of the lockdown. “His approach to their learning was flexible, relaxed and responsive to the students’ needs. It has been a huge success,” she said. Lee said: “I love my job and to see the students’ succeed is the best feeling in the world. To be able to give them that bit more information to help them feel like they can do this and feel good about themselves, is just amazing.” Of the bespoke construction group, he said: “They are such a nice group of students, they have been fantastic. To see them continue to engage during the lockdown is quite extraordinary really.” Proud to have his efforts recognised both by his colleagues and the Pearson National Teaching Awards, he said: “I always try to do my best anyway, but it gives you that extra boost and makes you that bit more determined.”

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MFC Foundation Bringing the powe ‘THANK YOU’ LUNCHES BRING SMILES TO WORKERS IN EAST CLEVELAND Throughout the challenges we have all faced during the Covid-19 outbreak, MFC Foundation has been working with MasterChef: The Professionals quarter-ﬁnalist Chef Matei Baran. Deliveries of school breakfasts are made three times a week and recently 180 free lunches were distributed to school workers in the region. Each Friday hot lunches are delivered to NHS staff and key workers in care homes, GP surgeries and hospitals as a way of saying ‘Thank You’ for what they have done and continue to do. Underneath the masks these ladies from East Cleveland Primary Care Hospital in Brotton were sporting big smiles after receiving a free lunch, it’s a scene that has been replicated throughout the area. “It’s just a little something to say thank you, an appreciation for what everyone is doing,” says the Foundation’s operational support ofﬁcer Charlie Bell. “They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, well yes there is, and these are well deserved.”

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PRIMARY SCHOOL MURAL TAKES PRIDE OF PLACE IN THE RIVERSIDE

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With just a little help from the staff, pupils at Skelton Primary School have produced a tile montage that will take pride of place in the Generation Red Family Zone at Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium. The pupils were asked to create something that would be a lasting memento of memories of a summer that generations will never forget. The concept was the brainchild of MFC Foundation Boro Bus coordinator Lee Harding who said: “I am really pleased with how it’s turned out, as were the children who helped. We wanted to keep it simple and left the ideas to them. “When we can all get back into the stadium we’d encourage as many as possible to go and have look.” The centre montage features Captain Tom Moore, or to give him his new title, Captain Sir Thomas Moore, so titled under MOD protocol. He entered the Guinness Book of Records after raising an estimated £33m for the NHS days before his 100th birthday. “The pupils and teachers worked with great enthusiasm and this will be a lasting tribute to the NHS, and Captain Tom of course, and a reminder of how everyone pulled together to help each other.” The feature will be formally unveiled when it is safe to get back into the Riverside, but a framed copy, together with photo of the children who helped, was presented to the Head and Deputy Head teacher at Skelton Primary by Lee Harding.

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er of the badge to local community CHALK YOUR STREET WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners of a competition that brought street art and community spirit to the people of East Cleveland have been announced. The Chalk Your Street campaign was supported by MFC Foundation,Youth Focus: North East, ICL Boulby and Beyond Housing UK. It helped to temporarily transform streets – and in the case of the winners a full estate – but the longer terms beneﬁts will be even more rewarding as this brought people together. Streets and communities throughout the area were invited to chalk messages and pictures on pavement, such was the lk Your Street - Winning Entry, Balmoral, Lingdale popularity of the competition there was a lack of chalk in shops for a little while! The results were announced on BBC Radio Tees and the top six will receive funding towards their street party when it is safe to get back enjoying such wonderful occasions. 1st Balmoral Road, Lingdale £700 2nd Coral Street, Saltburn £500 3rd Skelton Primary School £500 4th Lingdale Primary School £500 5th Britannia Terrace, Brotton £400 6th Hirds Drive, Loftus £400

● Chalk Your Street - 3rd place Skelton Primary School

Boro Bus coordinator Lee Harding said: “We had an unbelievable response and although there are winners of the coemption, the real winners are everyone who took part. We’ve heard so many stories of people saying that they have spoken to people in the street for the first time in years and have started new friendships. “In the case of the winners, I think around a mile of chalk was used around the estate. I think everyone has really enjoyed this and I’m pretty sure they will enjoy the street parties when it safe to do so.” Helen Kennedy, Development Officer with Youth Focus: North East, enthused: “Connected Against Covid-Chalk Your Street Campaign was launched to create a sense of good old-fashioned togetherness. “Personally, delivering intergenerational projects for Youth Focus: North East for the last two-and-a-half years I did not want to abandon the people I had spent time creating trusted relationships with in the East Cleveland area due to the pandemic and the unsure nature of how long we would all be able to return. “Like minded individuals, who have a genuine care for the people and communities they serve, saw the collaboration between Rachael Crooks from Beyond Housing and Lee at MFC Foundation, was an easy fit. “We were blown away by the responses and messages sent into us that highlighted thanks for something that managed to bring together streets and passing ‘nodding head’ neighbours became real friends. Stories how individuals were doing halk Your Street 4th place Lingdale Primary School whatever they could for one another and that our campaign had been in some circumstances a beginning for weekly bingo games, sing-alongs, quizzes and much more, was rewarding. “What I am personally really touched by is that this campaign has provided small rural communities the chance to link up and the sense of community has been lifted due to the strength of connecting. “Now the fun starts as soon as we are all able to.Youth Focus: North East along with Tees Valley Rural Action will be working in the Balmoral area of Lingdale and Britannia terrace in Brotton. We also have a project on hold in Loftus for a family who lost their son to leukaemia and want to celebrate his life through his group of friends in a community event that showcases wellbeing and mental health via a memorial inspired fun day.” Pictured entries are the winners, Balmoral, and second ● Chalk Your Street - 5th place Britannia Terrace, Brotton ● Chalk Your Street - 6th place Hirds Drive, Loftus

t - 2nd place Entry, Coral Street

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Hospital trust thanks community for their support during COVID-19

W ● Care in a Crisis gallery images featuring the extraordinary work carried out by The James Cook University Hospital’s critical care team

● Matthew Jones (left) and Alex Scott with The Wall of Hidden Love photo montage

Care in a Crisis

gallery of striking images showcasing some of the extraordinary work carried out by The James Cook University Hospital team during the coronavirus pandemic has been launched by photographer and teaching fellow Matthew Jones. Taken inside the Middlesbrough hospital’s critical care department, the project documents the pressure, the challenges, the camaraderie and the kindness shown by this incredible team in the most difficult times. Matthew said: “When I was working in South Sudan as a doctor in 2018 I found that photography was a powerful way to help me understand the experience as it unfolded at such speed. It gave a means to pause and reflect and find answers, and continues to do so even now. “I wanted to offer that simple resource to staff in intensive care at James Cook, so they could process events and move forward with a sense of what they had achieved. “The atmosphere in the intensive care unit was amazing. You sensed the strong bonds that existed between them all, a real spirit of care for each other’s welfare. “I think the photos do a little justice to the stresses and pressure of the environment, but also the immense humanity on display as staff made such an effort to build bonds with the patients despite the obstacles they faced. “To spend the time they did in personal

protective equipment and in such heightened stress and emotion was an incredible effort, and to do with humour, good spirit and such team spirit even more so.” Intensive care consultant Alex Scott has worked with Matthew to launch a website featuring many of the striking images. A selection of their favourites are also now on display in the hospital’s main atrium. The centre piece of the Care in a Crisis project is a stunning photo montage called The Wall of Hidden Love - because if you look closely there’s a heart hidden in there. Alex said: “Work took place by necessity behind closed doors, night and day, whilst wearing personal protective equipment in high heat and hard exertion, to deliver life-saving interventions to a group of patients on the edge between life and death. “Through all this time conditions in the units were too dangerous for relatives to be admitted to visit their loved ones, so whilst performing the most technical and complex care this team gave the kindness needed to both the patients and their loved ones. “This project stands in honour to all those staff who have committed their lives to caring, and had the courage to do so at personal risk in the worst crisis of modern times, and also in tribute to our patients.” Find out more at www.careinacrisis.org

Volunteers wanted at local NHS

local NHS Trust is looking for volunteers to help support service users and staff during the current pandemic. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health and learning disabilities services across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside and most of North Yorkshire, have a number of opportunities available for local people. These include transporting equipment, making calls to check in on vulnerable people and helping visitors at trust sites. Tech savvy volunteers are also needed to help patients’ access video appointments, while those with creative skills can share their talents and provide activities and entertainment for people staying in hospital. Lisa Cole, voluntary service manager at TEWV, said: “We are looking for kind, empathic and honest individuals, with a couple of hours each week to spare, to help us at this challenging time. “Whether it’s collecting someone’s medication, delivering personal protective equipment to trust sites or playing a tune from outside one of our hospitals, your skills, experience and time can make a huge difference to the trust and the people we support.

hat do 18,000 Easter eggs, a batch of scotch eggs and a staggering 20,000 bottles of water have in common? They’re just some of the items donated to South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust during the coronavirus pandemic. As well as receiving thousands of items, including food, PPE and scrubs, South Tees Hospitals Charity has also received close to £130,000. This includes money from Caption Tom Moore, NHS Charities Together and almost £35,000 which was donated locally. Suzi Campbell, from South Tees Hospitals Charity, said the donations had been a big boost to staff morale.

“It can also have a positive impact on your emotional wellbeing, as doing something kind or for the benefit of others has been shown to reduce stress levels. “Volunteering is a great way to get involved with your local NHS. It also gives you the opportunity to meet people, learn new skills and get connected with your local community.” All volunteers will be asked to undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and will receive full training and support. Social distancing and safe working practices are in place for all volunteers at the Trust and protective equipment will be supplied where needed. Dennis Bryan, volunteer at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham, said: “Volunteering at TEWV has been a really positive and rewarding experience. I’ve had some lovely conversations with people and it feels good to know that I’ve been able to contribute something to those who are struggling at the moment.” If you are interested in volunteering with the trust, please call 0191333 6328 or email TEAWVNT.voluntaryservices@nhs.net for more information.

She added: “Ahead of the 72nd NHS birthday, on Sunday, we wanted to thank everyone who has supported us recently. “We have been humbled by the outpouring of love not just here in Teesside but across the county. “It’s been an absolute honour and a privilege and although it has been a tough time our staff have really pulled together.” The trust has appealed for the community’s help once again and has asked if they can take part in a special clap to say thank you to everyone who has helped the NHS respond to coronavirus. The national applause will take place on Sunday 5 July at 5pm.

Care home support team provides enhanced level of care

● Community matron Bev Gunn (left) with the community matrons from the Care Home Support Service team

ommunity matrons have been working closely with care homes across Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland during COVID-19 to provide an enhanced level of care and support. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s community matrons are delivering a Care Home Support Service which involves rolling out a full training, advice and guidance package to the area’s 115 care homes. The training package covers everything from PPE and hand hygiene training to advice on isolating suspected cases and pressure ulcer management. Community matrons have been working with every care home that has accepted support on a one to one basis, to provide specialist advice and produce individual action plans. More than 100 care home staff have already completed the training, which focuses on a number of infection prevention and control techniques. This includes the correct procedure to follow when putting on and taking off personal protective

equipment and hand hygiene techniques to keep themselves and their residents safe. Staff are taught to identify coronavirus symptoms and if residents need to be swabbed the tests are processed at The James Cook University Hospital’s pathology labs and results are received back within 24 hours. Isolation advice and follow up visits can then be provided for any patients with positive results. Stainton Lodge manager Rachel Deakin said: “It’s nice to know that somebody’s there and you can ring if you have any concerns. “If someone has symptoms, they get tested and we get the results back within 24 hours. That’s paramount to our service as we have a unit with 15 people on and if one shows symptoms we have to lockdown everyone else. “Our staff put PPE on every day, but the training has ensured they are doing it the right way to keep themselves protected.” Community matron Bev Gunn added: “All of the care homes have been very welcoming and have really appreciated the support provided and have engaged well in the training sessions.”

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South Tees opens virtual ward for COVID-19 patients

● The respiratory nurses at South Tees with Dr Mahir Hamad (left) and Dr Ramamurthy Sathyamurthy (right)

virtual ward has been opened to give COVID-19 patients the opportunity to be discharged home early, where their oxygen levels can be monitored remotely. Through the use of a pulse oximeter, a small non-invasive clip-like device which clips on a finger; patients can monitor and report their oxygen levels to the respiratory team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust during regular telephone calls. Dr Ramamurthy Sathyamurthy, consultant in respiratory medicine at the trust, set up the virtual ward, which is based on a scheme used by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford. Dr Sathyamurthy said: “This is an innovative scheme with a number of benefits. It enables clinicians to discharge patients home early, allowing the patient to be at home with the confidence that they are being monitored remotely and supported by the respiratory nursing team. And often, allowing the patient to be at home and out of the hospital environment will improve their mental wellbeing. “COVID 19 infection can produce low oxygen without the usual breathlessness symptoms and this remote monitoring will pick up deterioration earlier, facilitating readmission and treatment at an earlier stage if needed. “It’s important to stress that it is not for

ith many services limited to urgent appointments during the coronavirus pandemic, therapy teams have found themselves taking on a range of different roles. A number of therapists at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been temporarily redeployed to support stroke and rehabilitation services in community hospitals, ensuring their skills are still put to good use. Podiatrist Sharon Young has been redeployed to the stroke therapy team at Redcar Primary Care Hospital where she works closely with the team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. “My redeployment role is to help with showering, washing, dressing, physiotherapy; basically help wherever it is needed,” said Sharon. “The physiotherapy and occupational therapy roles seem to all merge into one; working together to get the patients rehabilitated. I have learned so many new skills that I will take back

● Pulse oximeter

all patients with COVID-19, but those identified as suitable by clinicians will be referred to the virtual ward. “Respiratory nurses will teach the patient how to use the oximeter and how to record the readings. “Once we’re satisfied they are able to self-monitor, the patient is given an oximeter and re-sealable envelope with return address, along with an advice leaflet, when they are discharged from hospital.” The patients are then transferred home to isolate and begin self-monitoring. Dr Sathyamurthy said: “The nurses ring the patient on designated days to discuss their progress and advise on further actions. The patient is also given a telephone number call in between review days, in case of deterioration for support and advice.” The pulse oximeters were donated by Covid Crisis Rescue Foundation (CCR), a voluntary organisation founded as the extent of the COVID-19 crisis started to emerge. Since then, CCR has procured and delivered 40,000+ items of PPE and medical equipment to frontline workers free-of-charge using volunteer time and donated funds. CCR’s work is funded entirely by donations to its JustGiving page: https:// www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ coronavirus-fightback

Former patient donates ice cream to cardiothoracic ward

former patient has put a smile on hospital workers’ faces by donating thousands of ice creams during the coronavirus pandemic. Ibrahim Najafi, the CEO of Froneri Ice Cream, donated a freezer and filled it with delicious treats for the staff who cared for him on the cardiothoracic ward at The James Cook University Hospital. Mr Najafi was rushed to the Middlesbrough hospital, where he spent three days, after having a cycling accident on the 8 May. “I was blown away by how wonderful the team on ward 32 were and how they looked after me during these challenging times,” he said. “I wanted to say thank you by putting a smile on their faces so I donated the freezer and filled it with some of our ice cream.” Mr Najafi and his team plan to re-fill the freezer again in the future. Maria Stokes, ward 32 manager, said: “The ice creams have been amazing. The staff are so appreciative and it

● Ibrahim Najaﬁ, the CEO of Froneri, Ice Cream has really given them a boost.” Froneri is a global company with its headquarters in Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire. They have also donated ice cream to other hospitals and ambulance services around the country during COVID-19, including the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton and NHS Nightingale Hospital North West in Manchester.

MFC clothing range raises thousands of pounds for NHS

iddlesbrough Football Club has raised £2,500 for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s therapeutic care team through the sales of its new NHS clothing range. Middlesbrough fans have been showing their support by purchasing hoodies and t-shirts bearing the club’s badge and NHS logo, as well as the slogan ‘Love Middlesbrough, Love the NHS.’ The funds from the range have enabled the trust’s therapeutic care team to buy items for its hub as well as items for patients and their families. Jo-Ann Swinnerton, MFC’s head of retail, said: “During this pandemic the NHS has been the shining light in such a dark time. Middlesbrough is my home town and the football club is the centre of that community. “As a thank you I wanted to produce something that people could wear with pride whilst contributing to a really worthwhile cause. Donating the funds to our local hospital has been an honour. “I’ve recently been to see the therapeutic team at James Cook and it was very emotional and a proud day for

● Jo-Ann Swinnerton with the therapeutic care team

myself and the club to be able to see the difference the funds have made.” Debi Mckeown, lead therapeutic care nurse, said: “The donation from MFC will allow us to further improve our patients’ experience. “It’s wonderful to have such amazing community support. We all really appreciate it and it will make a huge difference for both our staff and patients.”

Therapists take on new challenges

● Podiatrists Emma Jackson and Jeanie Fong with the general therapy team with me.” Having worked in orthotics for 16 years, Fiona Roy was both excited and nervous at the thought of redeployment but the stroke team gave her a warm welcome. “Although they too had been uprooted and their normal work had changed due to COVID-19, they remained focused and patient orientated,” said Fiona. “I have learnt a great deal about neurorehabilitation and the pride I have

felt in helping each patient has been immense.” Podiatrist Emma Jackson said they were given training before being asked to assist with patients. “Having worked with the podiatry team for over 13 years the thought of having to integrate into another team doing a job I was not skilled at was nerve-racking,” said Emma. “But the teams were amazingly welcoming. “I was able to transfer my skills in

dealing with patients and have learned invaluable information on mobility. “In such unprecedented and uncertain times to have been made to feel like ‘part of the family’ and to have been given the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge; I cannot help but look on the bright side of the situation. “I have met a fantastic team of people who embody what the NHS stands for and whom the NHS should be proud to call its own. My only regret will be not being able to be part of two teams!” Podiatrist Tracey Wilkins said they were each given a therapist to follow and she was able to offer foot care skills if needed. “With the general therapy team I learned a lot about helping patients with mobility, getting them moving safely and enabling them to go home with any aids that they needed,” said Tracey. “I will now always have a better understanding of stroke patients and the complications they have and mobility

in older people which will enable me to advise them on exercises to keep them moving.” As a newly qualified podiatrist Jeanie Fong had recently undergone manual handling training and this was put to good use. “My podiatry skills and knowledge were always welcomed throughout patient assessment,” said Jeanie. “Everyone worked together as a team from different backgrounds with one main aim; to get patients as fit as possible ready for discharge. “Every time a patient was discharged; the sense of achievement was immense.” Service lead Kirsty Jones added: “Everyone has been very accommodating in trying different ways of working and has shared their own knowledge and skills within the team. “It has been a pleasure having them all in the service and I truly thank each and every one of them for their dedication.”

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A huge thank-you from all of us to all of you! NHS, Care Workers Key Workers & our fabulous Volunteers!

Redcar and Cleveland Labour are working in the community every day. To contact your local Labour Councillor or to find out what Labour are doing in your area visit: F: Redcar and Cleveland Labour or email E: RCLabour@gmail.com

WORKING TO PROVIDE THE BEST FOR THE PEOPLE OF REDCAR AND CLEVELAND Starmer ‘Councils need urgent help’

Redcar and Cleveland Labour were delighted when their newly elected Leader Sir Keir Starmer chose Teesside as one of the first places to speak to voters after his election, and whilst he hasn’t been able to get here in person since the Covid crisis struck he knows the about the impact locally. Middlesbrough MP

#Strongertogether

Carlin How resident Linda White has been working as a Key Worker and as a local volunteer supporting the community to come together during the Covid crisis. Linda Linda (right) & friend Gill out says that the campaigning May 2019 principles that led her stand as a Labour candidate in the 2019 Local Elections were the same ones that have led her take a leading role during the crisis wanting to help the people of the area. She has always felt that people are the best assets of any community and has been delighted at the way people have worked together during this difficult period and achieved fantastic community connections. The one thing that brings people together more than anything is food. Cooking for Linda is a great de-stresser and she always brings some homemade treats along to events. What makes it all worth-while she says is that although it can look like there is no community spirit in an area local groups grow and evolve into great community organisations, building bonds that will last and create a sustainable difference. All who know Linda know what a hard worker she is and how much she cares. It is her faith and her political conviction that drives her to work with everyone to secure a better future for the whole community – and what’s the tag she uses most? Of course, it has to be #strongertogether.

Andy McDonald is a key member of his Shadow Cabinet and regular virtual meetings between shadow Ministers and local Party members and councillors, have highlighted the policies for recovery we need on Teesside with ‘Jobs, .Jobs, Job’s being front and centre of discussions Speaking about the local response to the pandemic Keir said ‘I would like to thank everyone who has worked so hard during this crisis, NHS, care workers, key workers and volunteers they have done a tremendous job and the community response has been absolutely incredible. But he fears for the local council that has been working flat out to respond to the pandemic on top of the crisis brought about by a recent, devastating cyber.attack Government said it would support the work Councils are doing in response to coronavirus. “Local authorities took the government at its word and now it is breaking its promise and they need to make good on it. “Councils like Redcar and Cleveland are facing the prospect of either bankruptcy or having to cut back services. The government needs to address the “.situation urgently

Community action

As a newly elected Councillor, Carrie Cook wanted to help all she could during the covid crisis, but knew it could be difficult with two kids at home and not being able to get out. Working in procurement she had experience of writing funding applications and offered her services to local charities raising nearly £30,000 for T.E.E.S and the Chris Cave Foundation, money which has funded 1,000 hot meals and 1,447 food parcels. Redcar Labour Councillors also funded VE Day pamper packs made up for all the staff at Redcar hospital by the Little Soap House. During lockdown Carrie has also organised a VE day street party, formed a new Residents Association for Havelock Park and arranged a skip day. She describes her first year as a Labour Councillor as a ‘rollercoaster’, and although the virus has had a devastating effect it has also brought out the best in people. She says, ‘we decided that the grass on our green needed a cut, so we all got out our lawn mowers and did it ourselves!’ ‘That’s community spirit in action!’

Meet your Labour Councillors

Carl Quartermain Leader Coatham

Alec Brown Dep Leader Dormanstown

Ceri Cawley Dormanstown

Craig Hannaway Saltburn

Charlie Bradey Kirkleatham

Leah Quartermain Kirkleatham

Chris Foley McCormack Normanby

Billy Ayre Normanby

Geraldine Williams Eston

Christopher Massey Eston

“This has been an exceptionally challenging time, met by our exceptionally strong community. On behalf of the Labour Group, I give our heartfelt thanks to all our key workers, home carers, social care workers and NHS staff who risked their health and lives, to protect us and to keep vital services moving. We also give praise to the amazing contributions of our front-line workers, education workers, transport workers, businesses who volunteered and diversified and to YOU, the thousands of volunteers and residents, determined to support the vulnerable and the workers of Redcar & Cleveland, in any way you could. “You supported the council and NHS services by delivering humanitarian packages and by responding to needs; You gave comfort, company and care by phoning, visiting and looking after our most vulnerable residents; You created and provided PPE and sanitizers when the care sector was desperately short; You provided food and hot meals to our neighbours and health care shift workers; You offered shelter to those desperate for help; You cleaned, tidied and even litter picked your communities as part of your daily exercise. You showed our careworkers how much they matter every Thursday, and You gave us rainbows in windows, art on our walls and chalked messages of hope and happiness on our pavements. “You are all truly amazing and we are so very proud and grateful. Thank you.”

Councillor praise for charities

Daniel Rees Eston

Lynn Pallister Grangetown

Carrie Cook Newcomen

Shelagh Holyoake Guisborough

Working for You! VE day pamper packs

Leader of the Labour Group says thank-you

Sue Jeffrey South Bank

Guisborough councillor Shelagh Holyoake and her husband Paul are well known for the work they do, but as for many, the Covid Crisis has meant they have stepped-up-a-gear . They have been volunteering for The Bridge, a joint churches charity who run the local foodbank and have also supported a local environmental charity, collecting donated food from Lidl for redistribution through their centre in Redcar. Shelagh is full of praise for the work that local charities and voluntary groups have done. She says ‘they have helped literally hundreds of residents with food parcels, hot food and prescriptions and many, many people have made donations to support their work from cash to books and food and most importantly time.’ The community spirit has been great – we have all been supporting each other. Guisborough is a lovely, supportive place and we are proud to be part of this brilliant community.’

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Nation of insect champions needed to reverse insect decline T he Wildlife Trusts have published a new report ‘Reversing the Decline of Insects’ which shows how people, in every part of society, wherever they live, can take action to bring back insects. Everyone, everywhere, is being asked to become an insect champion. The report cites examples of farmers, communities, councils and charities that are boosting insect populations and proving that it can be done. The report comes at a critical time for insects. There is ongoing evidence for insect declines and the future of insects – and all life that depends on them – hangs in the balance as trade deals threaten to increase the use of insect-harming pesticides. Furthermore, the Agriculture Bill is progressing through Parliament presenting a unique opportunity to ensure farmers pursue insect-friendly farming methods. The publication follows the ‘Insect declines and why they matter’ report, launched last year, which examined mounting evidence that insect populations are close to collapse and concluded that “the consequences are clear; if insect declines are not halted, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems will collapse, with profound consequences for human wellbeing.” The Wildlife Trusts are calling on the Government to reverse the decline of insects by: • Setting an ambitious pesticide reduction target, as good as, if not better than, the EU’s target to reduce by 50% the overall use of – and risk from – chemical pesticides by 2030 • No weakening of UK pesticide standards through future trade deals

• Support for farmers to adopt insect-friendly farming practices The Wildlife Trusts believe that reversing the decline of insects is possible if: • A network of nature-rich areas is created covering at least 30% of the UK, and legally binding targets are set for nature’s recovery which are monitored and enforced • Local councils prioritise green recovery and create more nature-rich places where insects can thrive and make cities, towns and parishes pesticide-free • Everyone steps up to become an insect champion Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts says: “In my lifetime 41% of wildlife species in UK have suffered strong or moderate decreases in their numbers and insects have suffered most. This has had a huge effect on the rest of the natural world. The vital role that insects perform is undermined and everything that depends on them suffers, from hedgehogs to nightingales, wildflowers to wetlands. “Current trade deals threaten to make a bad situation worse. It’s up to the Government to ensure we maintain our current environmental standards, not let them slip and jeopardise the wildlife we have left. The Agriculture Bill is a golden opportunity to set high standards in law and make sure insect-friendly farming practices are rewarded. “We want to see an ambitious pesticide reduction target and at least 30% of land being managed for nature so that insects can become abundant once more. We’re calling on everyone to take action for insects and become an insect

champion.” Lead author of the report, Professor Dave Goulson of the University of Sussex says: “If we get it right for insects we get it right for everything else. Insects are the canaries in the coal mine – their collapse is an alarm bell that we must not ignore. Action is needed from every section of society – we all need to change this together.” ‘Reversing the Decline of Insects’ focuses on several examples of what can be done by everyone to halt and reverse this crisis. From the road verges of Stirling and Kent, to farms in Northern Ireland and Devon, the chalk streams of Wiltshire, and the urban greenspaces of Lambeth and Manchester, it highlights some of the many people and projects that are making a real difference for insects. A new survey of over a thousand people who have already signed-up to take Action for Insects with The Wildlife Trusts, reveals the most popular actions people have been taking: • 84% have left some of their gardens to go wild • 83% have planted things that insects like • 74% have built homes for insects such as log piles or bug hotel Reversing the Decline of Insects report can be downloaded here. Download a free guide! Your Community Guide to taking Action for Insects and Your Guide to Taking Action for Insects are available at www.wildlifetrusts.org/take-action-insects. You’ll receive information and tips on insectfriendly gardening, going chemical-free and the small actions you can take that will really make a difference for insects.

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Helping people during lockdown and responding to rising homelessness

n the run up to the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lockdown announcement, The Ethical Lettings Agency team were telephoning tenants to prepare them and identify any support needs. Over 400 people live in the properties managed by the Agency across Redcar and Clevleand, Middlesbrough and Stockton, many of whom have support needs. During the period of lockdown April and May, the team worked from home and were able to stay in regular contact with tenants, helping some to deal

with benefit claims as people lost their jobs. We also ensured the legal safety checks were still carried out in properties, given tenants and landlords peace of mind. It is a testament to our good working relationships with tenants that we have not seen any major problems during lockdown. Tenants have kept us updated when they have had problems and we have been there to help them resolve things. As such, we have not seen any major increase in rent arrears and have not served

any eviction notices. This is in contrast to many other letting agents across the country who are not experienced in providing tenant advice or support in usual times and so are struggling during the pandemic. We have also been working with local councils to offer our help in rehousing the many people who were placed into emergency accommodation at the start of lockdown; people with nowhere else to go. As such, we have been in talks nationally to lever in additional funding into Teesside to help

us purchase extra homes. This helps homeless people move into decent and affordable rented homes where we work hard to prevent any future homelessness. IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL IN TEESSIDE, PLEASE CONTACT US. It is our view that the increased levels of homelessness will not go down and are likely to increase over the coming years. This is as we face a national deep recession with unemployment predicted to rise to 11% in 2021.

Landlords! We save you money ... Our performance results

April - June 2020 LOCKDOWN

April - 2019 - March 2020

Average Rent Arrears (as a % of gross rent)

1.5%

1.25%

Average time to let a property

21 days

42 days (solely due to lockdown restrictions on lettings)

Average spend on repairs (as a % of gross rent)

2.3%

1.2% (Emergency and legal safety repairs only in lockdown)

Home visits and tenancy interventions actions carried out

174

No home visits due to lockdown but telephone and video calls carried out.

Number of housing benefit / UC problems resolved by us

Proportion of tenants in receipt of benefits to help pay rent

64%

70%

Evictions (We evict as a last resort and work to prevent court action and help people find more suitable accommodation).

0 (No eviction notices served)

Numbers of homeless people rehoused by us

33 (up from 13 in previous year)

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Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tips Control your portions!

By Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK

If you need to lose weight, it is important to think about the quantity of food you are eating as well as the types of food and drink you choose. Food portions tend to be larger today than they were thirty years ago and this is contributing to weight gain. Controlling your portion sizes doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean you have to go hungry. We provide you with some tips to control your portion sizes and achieve a healthy weight. Weigh your portions Check food labels for recommended portion sizes and make sure you weigh out the correct amount. If you are following a recipe, weigh out the ingredients correctly and take note of how many people the recipe serves. You can adapt recipes according to the number of people you are cooking to avoid having too much food. You can access more information

about portion sizes from the British Nutrition Foundation: https://www.nutrition. org.uk/healthyliving/find-yourbalance/portionwise.html Eat more slowly If you eat quickly, it is easy to overeat. By eating more slowly, you allow time for your brain to recognise when you are full. If you still feel hungry after eating a meal, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be tempted to reach for the snacks.

Wait twenty minutes after a meal for your food to settle. If you are still hungry after that time, try eating some fruit. Use smaller plates or bowls If you serve meals onto a large plate or bowl, you may find that you are serving portions that are too large. Try using a smaller plate or bowl for your meals and you should still feel satisfied. Avoid supersize portions When buying food, avoid being tempted by offers of supersize portions or discounts for buying in bulk on less healthy food and drinks. These offers can tempt you into buying more than you need, which can lead to you eating more than you need. Turn off the TV Try eating your meals and snacks away from the TV as this can lead to overeating because you are not thinking about your food.

Keep an eye on your weight

The best way to know if you are eating too much or too little is to monitor your weight over time and check if your weight is stable. If you are losing weight without trying, you should speak to your GP.

Stay hydrated

Healthy Eating in Older Age

It is sometimes believed that older adults (65 years or over) do not need to eat as much because they may be less physically active than younger adults. However, eating a healthy and wellbalanced diet is important for maintaining good health at all ages. Older adults are vulnerable to malnutrition and it is recommended that they eat the same amount as younger adults. We have some tips for eating well and looking after your heart in older age.

Dehydration can occur when you lose more fluid through sweating and urination than you consume. Dehydration is a common problem in older adults. Try to drink 6 to 8 glasses or cups of nonalcoholic fluid every day, such as water, tea and coffee. Keeping hydrated can reduce your risk of a heart attack, while helping you to maintain your cognitive ability.

Get enough fibre

Constipation is a problem for many people in later life. Try to prevent constipation by staying physically active, keeping hydrated and eating foods that are high in fibre. Foods that are high in fibre, such as fruit and vegetables, wholemeal bread, wholemeal

Measure your waistline

try to eat two portions each week, one of which should be an oily fish, such as salmon, sardines or mackerel.

Eating adequate amounts of foods that are high in protein, as well as getting plenty of physical activity, can help to prevent muscle loss in older age. Good sources of protein include chicken or turkey, canned tuna, soybeans, tofu, eggs and dairy products. If you eat fish,

Aim to have at least five portions of fruit and veg every day. Fruit and veg are packed with nutrients and fibre to help keep your heart healthy. Fresh, tinned, frozen and dried fruit and veg all count towards your five a day and you can count one glass of fresh juice as a portion.

Include good sources of protein every day

origin, a healthy waist circumference is anything below 90cm (35.4 inches).

Your waist circumference is an indicator of your risk of developing some serious health conditions, including heart disease. People who carry too much fat around their middle have a higher risk of developing heart disease, however, this risk can be reduced by losing weight. We explain how to measure your waist as well as providing tips for maintaining a healthy waistline.

How to measure your waist circumference

What is a healthy waistline?

A healthy waistline for men is anything below 94cm (37 inches) and anything below 80cm (31.5 inches) for women. You are at a high risk if your waist circumference is 102cm (40 inches) or over for men or 88cm (34.6 inches) or

breakfast cereals and brown rice, play an important role in reducing your cholesterol and keeping your heart healthy.

over for women. If you are a man from African Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese or Japanese

Checking your waist circumference will help you to identify whether you are carrying too much fat around your middle. To measure your waist, you first need to find the bone at the top of your hip and your bottom rib. You need to wrap a tape measure around your middle at the centre of these two points. You need to relax and breathe out when the measurement is taken. Ensure the tape measure is touching your skin, but not pulled too tightly. You can repeat the measure two more times and take the average.

Include plenty of fruit and veg

Maintain a healthy waistline If your waist circumference is within the healthy range, this is great news. You should keep an eye on your waist circumference by measuring it from time to time. If your waist circumference is above the healthy range, you should try to lose weight. We gain weight when we eat more calories than we use up. By eating less and getting more physical activity, you should see your weight and your waistline reduce. You can get help to lose weight by following the NHS 12week weight loss plan: https://www.nhs.uk/livewell/healthy-weight/start-the-nhsweight-loss-plan/

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Jack-up vessel off Redcar coast for Sofia wind farm work • Final phase of six-month pre-construction site investigation for innogy’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm • Jack-up vessel to carry out borehole surveys off the coast near Redcar, Teesside • Surveys to collect data prior to the start of construction of the project located 195 kilometres from shore on Dogger Bank, central North Sea

29 metre long jack-up vessel is currently at work in the nearshore area between Redcar and Marske-bythe-Sea to conclude a six-month offshore site investigation by service provider Fugro for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm. The jack-up vessel Haven Seariser 2 will be visible to local residents and coast visitors for approximately a month while it carries out a series of boreholes. The boreholes together with earlier surveys will gather data that will feed into the planning of the final design and installation methodology for the main transmission cable where it reaches landfall. The vessel has four legs that will be lowered to the seabed, enabling it to lift up above the water and create a steady

platform for each borehole to be safely carried out. It will be towed between borehole sites by a towing vessel and is due to leave the area by the end of July. Sofia, the largest project in innogy’s development portfolio and one of the world’s biggest offshore wind farms, will be located on Dogger Bank, in the North Sea. The power generated by the wind farm will travel via a 220 kilometre long electricity export cable from the offshore converter platform to shore, at its landfall between Redcar and Marske-by-the-Sea. Sofia’s Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Andy Barwise said: “The information gathered during these borehole surveys will be used to fine tune the design of the export cable and also how it will be installed. “A technique called horizontal directional drilling is likely to be used to install the cable underneath the intertidal area and the beach, and these surveys will help us refine that planned methodology.” From landfall, onshore cables will transport the power to a new onshore converter station to be built near the village of Lazenby, adjacent to the Wilton Complex. Construction is due to start onshore in early 2021. As well as the towing vessel, the jack-up will be supported by a local guard vessel and a rigid inflatable boat to allow crew changes. Sofia Offshore Wind Farm is 100% owned by innogy SE. For more information: www.sofiawindfarm.com

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The Junction Foundation

19 Station Road Redcar, TS10 1AN 01642 756000 Charity no: 1125578

he Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service have been working hard over the lockdown period to help reduce the negative effect of social isolation and the implications of COVID 19 to children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health over this period. This has been particularly challenging given one in six children and young people will struggle with their mental health at some point in their lives and rates go up during community crisis. We have maintained our support throughout this period and have been offering one to one and small therapeutic group work for a range of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people (or just those who have been struggling a little bit). These range from therapeutic interventions to work on specific issues such as anxiety, low mood and depression to emotional wellbeing sessions to give children and young people a safe space to talk about their feelings and worries and develop ways to cope. As we move towards schools reopening children and young people are more likely to start to see issues around anxieties they previously had return or for some children and young people, additional anxieties emerge due to the situation. Here at The Junction we would like to urge parents and carers whose children and young people are experiencing these issues to get in touch to prepare children and young people to go back to school in September happy and confident. Our Pathways to Wellness Project can provide children and young people aged 5 to 25 years with emotional wellbeing support, as well as help back into activities. A recent young person who has received support said: “Always take the help that you can get from those who care. There is always someone in the same situation and someone that understands you. “You have to open up and tell someone what's going on. People can help you reason with yourself and this can make the world of change. Thank you, for helping to build me into a stronger individual.” Jess Temple Coordinator of The Pathways to Wellness Project said: “The lockdown period has been an exciting time to work creatively with those who require our support. We look forward to continuing with this work to maintain emotional wellbeing and inner strength while we adjust to our new normal. “ Our children and young people’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies worker can work with children and young people from age 5 to 18 to enable children and young people to understand and cope with anxiety and low mood. A young person who recently accessed services commented: “It has helped me to cope better with things, I no longer feel anger all the time, I panic less and knows that I can now cope in situations I never thought I could, situations that used to make me stressed don't now bother me." Beth Major, CEO of The Junction said: “We anticipate that demand will be high for services from September and would like to support as many children and young people at the earliest point possible before more issues arise. “If you would like support with any of these issues or any other emotional wellbeing issue we would urge you to get in touch as soon as possible as we want to be able to meet everyone’s needs.” Both services are free to access to children and young people in Redcar and Cleveland and you can request a self-referral by ringing our main line on 01642 756000 or emailing referrals@ thejunctionfoundation.com.

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/reducingisolation CONTACT US – 01642 756000 – info@thejunctionfoundation.com – FACEBOOK – The Junction Foundation

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Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

Smuggling in 1700's East Cleveland - a rattler of a yarn! T

he wide sandy beaches and inlets on the East Cleveland coastline have a fascinating history and tales to tell. For those who saw the last online Coastal View you would have seen my column dealing with a Cromwellian civil war skirmish on Marske sands, one that could have, if things had gone the wrong way, been very bloody indeed. Thankfully, it didn’t come to pass. But our coastline continued to be linked to matters which again, could have led to the deaths of local men and women - either immediately by musket shot on the scene, or, later, by meeting the King’s executioner on the scaffold at the York Assizes. I’m talking of smuggling. And smuggling was big business in East Cleveland in the 1700’s. Let me explain why. In the 18th century illegal trade across England's coast grew at a prodigious rate. What had previously been simple smallscale evasion of duty turned into an industry of astonishing proportions, syphoning money abroad, and channelling huge volumes of contraband into eastern England. Even by modern standards, the quantities of imported goods were extraordinary. It was not unheard of for a smuggling trip to bring in 3,000 gallons of spirits; to picture this in your

mind's eye, imagine some 1,500 cases of brandy stacked in your garage. Illegally imported gin was sometimes so plentiful that the inhabitants of some Kentish villages were said to use it for cleaning their windows. And according to some contemporary estimates, 4/5 of all tea drunk in England had not paid duty. Statistics like this are even more extraordinary when seen in the light of the time. The first steam-powered ships appeared only in the early years of the 19th century, so sailing ships brought the goods from the continent, and kegs and bales were man-handled — often up sheer cliffs — to a waiting file of men. These carriers then transported the goods either in carts or caravans of donkeys or lashed the tubs to their own backs for a journey inland. This extraordinary situation was not the result of some plan or a plot hatched in a mythical smugglers' cellar. Rather, it was a natural and inevitable result of punitive taxation imposed by a succession of governments each more desperate than the last to pay for costly wars in Europe. 18th century taxation fell into two categories; each administered and collected by a separate government department. Customs duties had a

● A Lugger similar to the Morgan Rattler historical precedent in that the English Crown had for centuries claimed a proportion of all cargoes entering the country — or a financial levy in lieu of wine or bolts of fabric. In 1688, though, the customs duties were streamlined and restructured into a form that would — in theory at least — generate more revenue for the exchequer. The other type of duty had its origins in the Civil War: a tax on land took the place of two older taxes — wardship and the parliamentary subsidy — and a new tax, excise, was levied specially to pay for the war. Excise was a tax on domestic consumption, and during the years of the civil war it covered many different items, but its scope was reduced ten years later to cover just chocolate, coffee, tea, beer, cider and spirits. However, after 1688 it was progressively widened to include other essentials such as salt, leather, and soap. The separation of these two taxes mattered not a jot to the common man, who knew only that he had to pay more for what he bought. And as the 18th century progressed, the slice taken by the exchequer increased sometimes steadily and progressively, sometimes by leaps and bounds, as the conflicts with France ebbed and flowed. By the middle of the century, the tax on tea was nearly 70% of its initial level, and the double burden of customs and excise duties was widely resented by a rural population often close to starvation. Collection of the customs duties was haphazard and bureaucratic and was largely based on a system, established in the 13th century, of custom houses at ports around the coast. In the ensuing centuries a creaking and corrupt hierarchy had grown up around the custom houses. The collectors and comptrollers of customs and their multitude of functionaries were primarily concerned with taxation on the export of the wool that made England wealthy. However, when the dawn of the 18th century heralded heavy taxation on imports, the system was ill-fitted to combat the spirited efforts of large numbers of Englishmen determined to defraud the King. And there were plenty in East Cleveland, a largely agricultural area, where apart from the Alum industry or fishing, the only living was either by being a day cowhand or shepherd for one of the big estates, or by being a flax labourer in the fields for a local farmer. (Flax was a key local industry with the flax being dressed mainly into sailcloth for ships - again a link to the sea). The landless labourers of East Cleveland lived in a condition that we would today describe as grinding poverty. According to one estimate, a fifth of the population in the North occasionally received parish relief — the equivalent of today's

● Representations of smugglers of the 1700's social security benefit. Working hours were long — typically 12 or 13 hours a day, Saturdays included, and though wages may have been sufficient to buy food, they often didn't pay for cooking it: vast tracts of woodland had been cut to build ship, locally for the burgeoning shipyards of Whitby. As a result, firewood was scarce, and transport — except by water — was very costly, so coal was not yet an economical substitute for wood. The poor commonly ate food such as cheese, that did not require cooking. For these people, acting as load carriers and batsmen — the heavies who made sure that the King's men didn't interfere — this cash must have seemed like an easy way to cook the chicken. For those who could get it, a week's work on the fields paid seven or eight shillings (35-40p), but a successful 'run' of a smuggled cargo could bring between 5 shillings and 7/6 (20p-37.5p) for a night's sweat. For those turned out of work — for example by violent fluctuations in the local Alum trade - smuggling may have been the only source of income besides the parish. But smuggling required more than the brute strength of the people who loaded and unloaded the smuggling cobles that met the merchantmen anchored offshore, or the human mules who carried the landed goods inland for transfer to waiting carts drawn by horse teams - they needed men with daring, a criminals mind and cash to underwrite the system. East Cleveland had one such man - John Andrew. Andrew was born in Scotland in 1757. By 1780 he was in the North Riding – he married an Anne Harrison at Skelton-in-Cleveland that year. He was the licensee of the Ship Pub in what was then the hamlet of Saltburn (a few houses on the foreshore) and the owner of the grander White House on the snaking causeway from Saltburn to Skelton. A brewer, one Thomas King of Kirkleatham became his partner. He was about ten years younger than John Andrew, and married his daughter. Together, the linked families dominated local smuggling links. They, in turn, reported upwards to often extremely wealthy men in regional trade. Smuggling was not one way. The ship that brought in gin or tea left loaded with English goods for the continent. Wool and woollen goods were a staple, as was regionally produced sailcloth. Indeed, such was the sophistication of smuggling that cash often did not cross hands directly - like the sharp suited City of London traders of today, hunched over their terminals in Canary Wharf skyscrapers “swap options” based on the market prices of commodities sufficed. The only coins that were used paid for the running costs - the payments to the mules and the seamen - and people like the Andrews and others received their share obliquely via the banking system of the day.

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● The White House Saltburn Not content with simply receiving the smuggled goods through third parties - often Dutch or Low German seafarers, King and Andrew bought themselves a boat, the “Morgan Rattler”. She was a lugger out of the Dutch port of Flushing, and was commanded by a Captain Brown. This gave them greater control of the trade, cutting out middlemen, as well as for allowing them - I suspect - to meet their merchant counterparts in the Low Countries on occasion. They brought their cargoes primarily into Saltburn and ran the cargoes up into the clay quarries around what is now the Hob Hill estate, where they could be safely hidden awaiting distribution This spot was very handy for three other key smuggling entrepreneurs who farmed or had business in the in our area - a farmer, William Weatherill, who was the father of William Weatherill junior, a Guisborough solicitor and another son, Thomas a brewer. Andrew and King appeared to be perfectly respectable citizens. John Andrew was an officer in the local Volunteers and was Master of Foxhounds. It was an easy matter for them to distribute their run goods – they passed the word to the gentry of the neighbourhood when they were all assembled at the meets of the local hunt. John Andrew was buried in Skelton Old Church yard in 1835. In the 1841 Census, Thomas King was still farming at Kirkleatham at the age of 70, with his wife and children George (27), Mary (24), Elizabeth (18) and Robert (15). His Will was made in 1845 and was witnessed by William Weatherill, the solicitor; he died in 1848. So, whether or not there was a family connection between Thomas King and William Weatherill’s wife Ann Jackson, it is certainly clear that the families knew each other and

dominated the trade on the South Bank of the Tees and down to Whitby. There is little information surviving in written or recorded oral form from these gentlemen. Although literate, writing down such records would be evidence that would condemn you to the gallows. And the local gofers, recruited in the small villages like Skelton, Brotton, Skinningrove and Marske? Again, nothing. Very few could in any case read or write, and again the code of science haunted village life. This means that what we do know comes from reports from the authorities, the Royal Navy, the customs men and the “Riding Officers', lower ranking excise men who were tasked with patrolling coastlines on horseback - a poorly paid and highly dangerous job. Again many of their records do not survive. But some do, and form the back of well researched press articles. Here are some. (All are transcribed using the original spelling) Firstly, the Leeds Intelligencer, Tuesday of the 26th December 1769; “Accounts from Redcar, Saltburn, and several other places on the Yorkshire coast, mention that the smuggling trade never was carried to so great a height as at present. The great number of country people that daily attend the coast, (and who seem to have no other employ but to convey off the goods) is almost incredible. – The revenue officers are very active, and have made several considerable seizures; yet notwithstanding their vigilance, it does not appear possible to suppress this pernicious trade, which is highly detrimental to the revenue and fair trader unless the Honourable Commissioners of his Majesty’s customs please to order a sufficient number of cutters with experienced commanders to be stationed upon the coast at

proper distances: This would certainly have the desired effect, and also prevent wool and sheep being exported, which there is great reason to believe that those delinquents are frequently guilty of. – That our woollen manufactories have for several years past been upon the declension, is an alarming truth; and certain it is, that the French, thro’ the cheapness of labour, and (it’s to be feared) by getting materials from England, have been enabled to undersell us in foreign markets” Then again, the Leeds Intelligencer, of Tuesday 31st January 1775 “Thursday se’ennight Mr William Fenwick, of Marsk, and Mr Macdonald, of Skiningrave, ,riding officers, attacked a smuggler’s long boat, full mann’d, near Saltburn, and seized 58 casks of geneva, and four large bags of fine tea, which they brought off in defiance of the whole crew, and lodged it in the Custom-House warehouse.” We jump forward four years to the Newcastle Courant of Saturday 5th August 1780 “On the 20th July past a smuggling Lugger, under Dutch colours, carrying two six pounders, six fourpounders, a number of swivels, and 30 stout men, each armed with a long pistol and a cutlass, was taken by two of his Majesty’s cutters, as she was riding at anchor near Marsk and Saltburn, in Cleveland. When the cutters appeared, the Lugger sent off a coble with 80 tubs of gin, (the remainder of 1000) each tub containing from 17 to 20 quarts, towards Marsk, which being observed by the headmost cutter, she sent out her long boat, well manned, to seize it, which they did. During the chase the Smuggler fired two pieces of cannon at the long boat, without effect. On seeing the other cutter coming up, all the smugglers, except two men and a boy, escaped in their long boats to Saltburn. Had not the smuggler fired on the cutter’s men, she could not have been seized, as no uncustomed goods were found on board.” All of Andrew’s activities took place in the “high years'' of smuggling- the period of the Napoleonic wars where the levels of tax needed to sustain Nelson’s navy and Wellington’s army were such that smuggling moved from an economic activity to one where it was needed for the feeding or entire communities. With trained excise men and anti-smuggling patrols nonexistent due to their being press ganged into the navy, smuggling became almost an arrest free activity. But violence still continued, and often as much it was internecine warfare between different smuggling gangmasters trying to form or protect local monopolies. This meant the government had to take action. This took the form of the carrot and the stick. The stick was that smuggling immediately became a crime meriting only one sentence the noose. In addition, laws were passed that all cobles or longboats seized were to be broken up and burnt on the spot - thus killing both

37 smuggling and legitimate activities like fishing. The carrot took two forms; anyone voluntarily confessing to have been involved in smuggling was spared the hangman. Instead, he was allowed to join the navy, and could even receive a bounty if he recruited any of his accomplices. The other carrot? In response to this crisis, the government had set up yet another committee of enquiry in the early 1780s, which came up with the blindingly obvious conclusion that the prevalence of smuggling could be attributed to high duties. Prime Minister William Pitt took note of the committee's report, and in 1784 slashed the duty on tea from 129% to 12.5%, and thus, at a stroke, rendered tea an unprofitable cargo. As in the past, though, this simply caused a shift into other forms of contraband, and the trade went on largely unabated. But this precedent was noted, and after the end of the war with France, a gradual change in economic doctrine meant a shift from tariff control of trade in goods, and instead a looser “free-trade” policy that slashed import duties to realistic levels. Within ten years, by around 1830, large-scale smuggling was just a memory. Where then, did this leave the tightly knit extended families of the likes of the Andrews, the Kings and the Weatherills? They were still avid for accruing wealth, either legitimately or, if warranted, illegitimately. And in one link, almost certainly via an arm of the King dynasty of Kirkleatham, a Cleveland connection was made to one of the most lucrative British maritime activities of the time, and also one of the most shameful - Slaving. More on that in a future Hollie Bush. Hollie Bush For interested readers, I recommend heading to two online blogs which are far more detailed More on East Cleveland smuggling (including detail on the “Morgan Rattler” and her odd name, can be found on Alice Brannigan’s North Yorkshire History blog https:// northyorkshirehistory.blogspot.com/2013/03/ thomas-king-of-kirkleatham-brewer.html#more Whilst a more general portrait of smuggling activities and a trove of detail of the world of 18th century East Cleveland can be found on the History of Skelton-in-Cleveland blog, indexed by decades and subjects. (it stretches from 10,000 b.c. to 1945 a.d. !) http:// skeltonincleveland.com/

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

Local author’s new historical novel DISCOVERY - By Barbara Greig

iscovery is an epic tale of love, loss, and courage. “Set against a backdrop of European persecution and New World conflict. Discovery weaves together the moving stories of three generations of one family in the tumultuous early seventeenth century,” explains Barbara of her new novel. “Centred on the feisty Elizabeth Gharsia, the narrative sweeps from England and south west France to North America and depicts the power of love, the searing nature of loss and the tremendous courage that can be found in challenging circumstances.” When Elizabeth Gharsia’s headstrong nephew, Gabriel, joins Samuel Champlain’s 1608

expedition to establish a settlement at Quebec, he soon becomes embroiled in a complicated tribal conflict. As months turn into years, Gabriel appears lost to his family. Meanwhile at home in France the death of her father, Luis, adds to Elizabeth’s anguish. Devastated by her loss, she struggles to make sense of his final words. Could her mother’s journals, found hidden among Luis’s possessions, provide the key to the mystery? The arrival of Pedro Torres disrupts Elizabeth’s world even further. Rescued from starvation on the streets of Marseille by her brother, Pedro is a victim of the brutal expulsion of his people from

Spain. Initially antagonistic, will Elizabeth come to appreciate Pedro’s qualities and to understand the complexity of her family? Born in Sunderland, Barbara Greig spent twenty fulfilling years teaching History in sixth form colleges in the North East before leaving to concentrate on writing historical fiction. Her debut novel, Secret Lives, was published in 2016. Barbara lives in Guisborough, North Yorkshire. Discovery can be purchased from The Guisborough Bookshop, 4 Chaloner Street, Guisborough, TS14 6QD Tel: 01287 610179 - price £9.99.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 111 July - August 2020

Happy to be open again

fter a long three months with the doors closed at The Cleveland Bay, we were finally allowed to reopen again with new rules and systems in place; everything cleaned and double checked. We set up a booking system so we knew how many people would be coming and changed our opening hours to 12 till 3 and 5 till 10 and with social distancing reduced our number to accommodate our customers and staff safely. All our customers were very grateful that we had taken the guidelines seriously because they said it made them feel relaxed and able to socialise without worry. Everyone got table service and never had to move from their seats. The one way system took some getting used to and people commented on how many extra steps they would get in that day. Our one metre, Peter cardboard cut out helped ease the

strange situation a little. Every time a table cleared, the staff cleaned and sanitised ready for the next customers. We were very pleased to have nice comments left on our Facebook page and made to our staff about how pleased people were with what we had done. For us the weekend was successful; staff happy, customers happy and the bonus of the till ringing again. Now we are on the road to recovery business wise. Things are going to be slow but step by step hopefully we will get there. Safety for our staff and customers is at the forefront of our minds always and with our systems and guidelines adhered to we have had a positive start. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who continually supported us throughout lockdown and hope to see you all soon. Russ and Sarah The Cleveland Bay

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 111 July - August 2020

The show must go on(line)

lthough the Covid-19 crisis has caused the cancellation of our traditional summer gatherings, Moorsholm Show will be going ahead, but online. There will be a much-reduced list of classes, limited to those that can be emailed and judged remotely, but at least it will be possible to keep the day alive. The online event was inspired by a big Land-Rover rally planned for Cornwall in June. Moorsholm Show Co-ordinator, Graeme Aldous, said: “When the rally was cancelled, one of the members suggested an internet version in its place. “We all filled in the usual application form, and then over the weekend were given access to such traditional activities as judging the Best Working Land-Rover, based on photos we’d submitted. There were road runs planned using Google Street View, and the Friday Chip Shop Run with everyone using their own local chippie. “I was even able to arrange a drive-in cinema for those with WiFi that reached their gardens, watching my Land-Rover videos streamed to their own cars.”

Moorsholm Show on Saturday August 22nd will not be quite as adventurous. There will be 24 classes, with Photography forming eight of them, and Art another three. The rest will be Children’s classes, with pictures, caricatures, handwriting and photographs. “Unfortunately most of the favourite classes weren’t practical,” said Graeme. “You can’t submit a fruit cake or bale of hay by broadband, and even good photos of them wouldn’t be enough to allow the judges to award prizes. But I’m confident that we can still preserve a flavour of the Show. “Depending on current regulations, it may also be possible to hold a socially-distanced coffee morning or lunch to mark the day.” A simple schedule will be going round all Moorsholm houses in mid July inviting entries by email until August 10th. Then all entries will be available to view, together with the judges awards, on the website from 0900 on Saturday 22nd. The online Show will be available by clicking the ‘Moorsholm Show link on www. moorsholmmemorialhall.org.uk, where the schedule will also be available to download.

Tudor Croft Gardens, Guisborough

e had planned to open the gardens at the end of this month; however with great regret it is not presently possible to do this safely and in accordance with the present guidelines. We are all disappointed. We have been working hard during these difficult times to prepare the gardens for you, and we will continue to do so. We have also taken the opportunity to make many changes to the gardens which you will see when

you are next able to visit. We will review the situation regularly and we will contact you again if distancing restrictions ease sufficiently for us to welcome you back safely this summer. Meanwhile we hope you are getting a lot of pleasure from your own gardens. With best wishes, Gel and Mike Heagney

Arts centre launches reopening season

●● An Unprecented Pause Millie Dunning

ural Arts have announced almost 100 events and activities to take place at The Courthouse – North Yorkshire’s only professionally run cross-arts centre

– following its reopening on Tuesday 11th August 2020. The new season – titled ‘Following An Unprecedented Pause’ – is a blend of rescheduled activity from March – July 2020,plus brand visual arts workshops, exhibitions and screenings of live performance. The season’s title is inspired by local teenager Millie Dunning, whose winning entry to the Thirsk School and Sixth Form College Community Art and Photography Competition graces the front cover of the season’s brochure. The charity also confirms a new re-opening date – Tuesday 11th August 2020 – alongside a temporary reduction in opening hours (Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 3pm). “We were excited to use our publiclymandated closure to progress our redevelopment of the building.” Director and CEO Max May says.“A number of bumps along the way –huge demand for tradespeople, issues with supply chains etc. – has meant we haven’t completed our journey yet, but we felt it was more important to reopen and get back to providing creative opportunities in personto enrich people’s lives and connect communities.” In order to make re-opening possible, Rural Arts is introducing a raft of new safety measures, including sanitisation stations

Winkies Castle Folk Museum

162 High Street, Marske by the Sea Sadly, due to the confined space in the Museum and not being able to adhere to Covid regulations Winkies Castle will remain closed for this season.

and enhanced cleaning, reduced capacity in its activities, café and shop, a one-way system around the building, Perspex screens in all public areas and temperature checks on arrival for staff. Under current Government guidance, visitors to the arts centre will also have to give contact details for the lead member of their party (unless they are simply browsing the shop) and will have to wear face coverings, unless they are in one of the excepted categories. “We hope our new season – although about only half the usual size– has something for everyone”, continues May. “Even if you just come for a cup of coffee in the café, you can do so knowing you’re supporting a local charity. The coming months will

be a real challenge for Rural Arts, so we’re grateful of everyone’s patience and support as we navigate the ‘new normal’ together.” Since closing its doors, the Thirsk-based charity’s online initiative #RADISH – Rural Arts’ Daily Inspiration while Staying at Home – has reached over 60,000 people, with 6,000 of those engaging with free online visual arts workshops. Rural Arts is now working to reintroduce its outreach projectsand plan for the future of ON Tour – its programme that brings professional performance to village halls – whilst indoor live performance is not permitted. For more informationabout The Courthouse’s new season, visitwww.ruralarts.org

PARKINSON’S UK Redcar & District Support Group Unfortunately, due to the current restrictions we are still unable to hold exercises classes or support group. When restrictions are lifted and we get permission/guidance from Parkinson’s UK the activities will restart. Parkinson's UK have published a booklet 'Parkinson's and Coronavirus - your questions answered' This is free, and can be obtained either on-line (www.parkinsons.org.uk) or from Parkinson's UK Order line: phone: 0333 0030 523. Need more help ring: helpline (free phone) 0808 800 0303 or...email enquiries@ parkinsons.org.uk. Parkinson's helpline (free phone) 0808 800 0303 Email: enquiries@parkinsons.org.uk Website: http://parkinson.org.uk 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

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By Kate Bramley

s I write this column for the first time since ‘Lockdown Stops Play’ I am delighted that the government have announced £1.57billion in support for cultural institutions across the UK. Most theatre professionals believe this funding will be targeted at keeping venues ‘mothballed’ until a financially viable re-opening can beconsidered, but this will definitely assist in reducing redundancies and closures across the arts sector. The wider problem of how to allow groups to gather in larger numbers is still, of course, problematic for everyone in all businesses while we remain under the shadow of a worldwide pandemic. Here at Badapple Theatre we have of course been unable to head out into your community and others nationwide with our planned tour of ‘Elephant Rock’. However we have been keeping busy and employing a number of our wider creative team to lend their skills to a brand new project Thanks to support from Arts Council

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The World of Theatre

England we have been building our Theatre On Your Desktop collection of radio-play style performances online at Podbean.com. We’ve had a lovely response to the ‘relaxed reading from home’ performances of my own plays ‘Back to the Land Girls’ and ‘TheThankful Village’ and in July have launched two more shows with Colin Moncrieff reprising ‘The Daily Bread’ and also our football-fans favourite ‘The Carlton Colliers’. By the end of July we will also have two brand new commissions of new plays by Daniel Mellor- a family show about a court jester called ‘Suffer Fools Gladly’and Richard Kay with his new play about finding community and friends in later life entitled ‘Togetherness’. This Theatre On Your Desktop project runs until the end of September for please feel free to head to https:// badappletheatreonyourdesktop. podbean.com/ right now to listen to original theatre stories for free! More news next time… Stay safe everyone.

Postponement of Opera North’s Autumn / Winter Seasons

s a result of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and the latest guidance on live performances, Opera North has today announcedthe postponement of allmainstage productions due to tour in Autumn 2020 and Winter 2021. All productions previously planned for Autumn 2020(La traviata,Jack the Ripper,and Trouble in Tahiti/West Side Story Symphonic Dances, in association with Phoenix Dance Theatre)and Winter 2021(Carmen, Alcina, and The Girl of the Golden West)are postponed and will be rescheduled over the next two years. Ticket holders will be contacted directly by Opera North for all bookings at Leeds Grand Theatre, and by tour venues for all bookings at The Lowry in Salford Quays, Theatre Royal Newcastle and Theatre Royal Nottingham, to arrange refunds. A new season of artistic activity for the Autumn 2020 season is being curated and devised, including a range of live musical and operatic performances, respecting government guidelines, together with innovative digital events for audiences in Leeds and across the North. Detailswill be announced over the summer. The first of these new events to be announced is an interactive outdoor soundwalk for Opera North’s home city of Leeds.A new score will be commissioned for a journey through the city, which will be recorded with the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North. This follows the success of previous soundwalks The Height of the Reeds, created for the Humber Bridge as part of Hull 2017 City of Culture, and Aeons, commissioned for The Great Exhibition

of the North, 2018 and for which Martin Green received an Ivor Novello Award. Audiences for thesoundwalk will be given a set of headphones connected to a wireless receiver, triggering new musical chaptersat different points on the walk through Leeds, experiencing the cityscapethrough a new and transformative journey. The Company intends to mount a mainstage season in January 2021 together with a northern tour andis planning alternative repertoire in order to ensure a financially viable and agile Winter season, tailored to be responsive to the ongoing need for social distancing for audiences, performers and backstage staff. A further announcement regarding the Winter season is expected in September. Opera North’s new concert staging of Parsifal, scheduled to be performed at concert halls across the country in Spring 2021, remains on sale.

A statement from Richard Mantle, General Director, Opera North: “We have continued to monitor the UK Government’s advice on social gatherings and the guidelines applicable to performing companies, theatres and public venues. It isnow evident that it is no longer possible for Opera North to produce, rehearse and tour these largescale productions as originally planned. “We have been in close discussion with Leeds Grand Theatre and our partnertouring venues, andit is increasingly unlikelythatany of these theatres can remainopen to enable large-scale productions to happen. While we are very disappointed to have to postpone these productions, the continued safety and wellbeing of our audience, performers and staff is our highest priority.We continue to work closely with our venues and colleagues within the theatre and music industry to see how we can rehearse and perform

with safety, so that we can return to live performance of great opera and music as soon as possible. “Rehearsals for our Autumn season were due to begin later this month, with technical deadlinesfor designing and building sets, costumes and other production elements for the Winter season also fast approaching.We do not believe it is prudent under current economic circumstances to continue production work on these titlesfor this year, given the unavoidable reduction in box office revenue, the uncertainty around theatres reopening, and the scale and cost of a production such as Carmen, which involves more than 100 performers, as well as creative and technical staff. “We remain committed to making live music and creating extraordinary experiences, every day, for and with the communities we serve.Live or digitally, in classrooms, theatres, concert halls,homes and public spaces; we will continue to share music with people of all ages and backgrounds.As part of this commitment, we are pleased today to announce a new soundwalk for Leeds, as one initial part of our new plan for this Autumn.” Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, Opera North has continued to share performances digitally, with a range of filmed productions including the complete Ring cycle and The Turn of the Screw available to watch online via operanorth.co.uk. Over the three months since lockdown began 0n 23 March, more than 130,000 people watched Opera North filmed performances online, Opera North’s YouTube channel

received 1.1 million views, and more than 413,000 engaged with new digital contentincluding 2020: An Isolation Odyssey, the opening section of Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra performed remotely by the Orchestra of Opera North from their homes and gardens. Five artists have also been commissioned by Opera North to compose and record new pieces of music under lockdown for BBC Arts and Arts Council England’s Culture in Quarantine season. Entitled Walking Home: Sound Journeys for Lockdown, and specifically designed to be listened to while walking, the finished piecesare avibrant cross-section of music-making in Britain today and will be available to download in Summer 2020.Crossing folk, jazz, Middle Eastern and African traditions, classical and contemporary music, the contributors are cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe; qanun virtuoso Maya Youssef; oud player and composer KhyamAllami, vocalist, violinist and songwriter Alice Zawadzki; and accordionist and experimentalist Martin Green of the folk trio Lau. The Company’s wide-ranging Education and Community Partnerships work also continues, with digital activities taking place during lockdown via live streaming and video conferencing platforms. A recently announced open access virtual choir for Summer 2020, From Couch to Chorus, begins on 20 July, with participants joining weekly Zoom sessions to learn to sing opera choruses in four parts, taught by Opera North Education artists with learning resources featuring the Chorus of Opera North.

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e have just been informed that holistic therapists doing close work are allowed to return to work. Luckily there has been lots of guidance from professional bodies about the hoops we will have to jump through, so we have spent the last few weeks getting prepared, so are just about ready to receive clients, old and new! Firstly, hygiene is of even more importance than usual; our treatment room has been stripped down to essentials, and all surfaces will be disinfected or washed before and after every appointment. I am glad to have found a very environmentally friendly disinfectant that is more effective than bleach but harmless to humans – good news all round! Blankets and towels have been removed, and disposable couch covers will be in use. We will ask clients to bring their own blanket if they feel they need one. Door handles, couch, chairs will all be sanitised. We will be able to eliminate the need for clients to come within close contact with each other as we only have one treatment room, with no waiting room facilities, and will make sure the gaps between appointments are long enough. If you normally bring someone with you, a driver for instance, they will no longer be able to wait in the conservatory and will need to wait in the car or return later to pick you up. Similarly it will no longer be possible to use the bathroom, to safeguard my family and home. Before entering the treatment room clients will be asked to sanitise their hands, and wear a mask if at all possible. Therapists will be wearing masks and face shields. We will be having longer gaps between treatments so that the room can be thoroughly cleaned. The windows will be open to allow plenty of ventilation – this may mean you want to bring a blanket on a cool day. Before the appointment wewill do a telephone consultation to minimise the amount of face-to-face conversation – which will be very difficult, I’m sure, when seeing returning clients for the first time in over three months! Obviously questions will be asked relating

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s lockdown starts to ease and we're getting out a little more and having to return back to work or our daily routines are changing, some dogs may start to suffer with separation anxiety especially puppies; separation anxiety shows itself in many ways not just in puppies but older dogs can suffer as well. Dogs like routine so they know where they stand and what is expected of them. When their routine is upset they start to show different behaviours such as barking, whining, jumping around, getting a little bit destructive even though they have never done this before. This can occur as the household was suddenly full and he didn't have that downtime so although you may have felt guilty going off to work leaving poor old Fido at home on his bed, in his world he was saying YES… I have the house to myself. You know that feeling you get when everyone's gone out and you've got peace and quiet and you can do what you want, when you want, this was the lives of our dogs prior to lockdown. So during lockdown we've all been squashed into one small space having to deal with situations and people that we generally don't see that often so tempers can become frayed and I think for many people boredom set in, so we've got to think that after three months of being in our little boxes we were getting cabin fever and itching to get out with many flocking to the beaches

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Italian Meatballs. Worked this one for four people, but feel free to double it and freeze some down or will keep in the fridge for a few days. Serves 4 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 lb sausage meat 1 tsp dried basil 2 crushed garlic cloves 1 egg 2 slices bread 50ml milk.. Sauce. 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 large onion diced 1 can passata 50 ml olive oil 3 garlic cloves crushed. In a bowl break up bread add milk and egg and mix to smooth paste. Add sausage meat. Beef and garlic. Mix gently and form into 12 balls. Place in fridge. For sauce lightly fry onions I oil. Add garlic stir thoroughly and add passata and chopped tomatoes. Bring to simmer. In a casserole dish add a little sauce. Place in meat balls. Cover with sauce. hef cret C e S e Cook covered for at least 2 hours. Th Tastes better if cooled and re heated the next day. Bon appetito

his is my latest update to local residents and communities. I hope you are keeping well and safe. The Covid pandemic has been a major challenge, but one the vast majority of our communities have risen to, in adhering to advice to keep us all safe. I was out on “Super Saturday” in the Cleveland Force Control Room and with police officers across all four boroughs. The vast majority of our communities enjoyed the changes in restrictions sensibly. I also pay tribute to licensees, who have behaved responsibly in serving their customers. We will get through this, if we all stick together and support each other, particularly those who are vulnerable. A really valuable part of this is the work that Lynne and Steve do at Coastal View. I will continue to support them, and work with them through the rest of my term of office, which now runs until May 2021. PCC calls to prioritise needs of rural communities POLICE and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger has called for the needs of Cleveland’s rural communities to be prioritised, as a survey reveals residents felt more at-risk and isolated during Covid-19. The survey on rural crime during the COVID-19 pandemic – and how Cleveland Police were tackling it – was undertaken by Mr Coppinger’s office at the height of the virus. Results were discussed at the most recent meeting of the Tees Rural Crime Forum Taskforce, which Mr Coppinger chairs. Mr Coppinger used results of the survey to find out about residents’ concerns and how they felt Cleveland Police had responded to what they perceived to be an increase in crime and antisocial behaviour during the pandemic. The survey received 169 responses with 61% of respondents saying concerns over community safety had increased during COVID-19. The main issues for rural communities are: • Fly tipping (highlighted as a problem by 58% of respondents) • Anti-social behaviour (47%) • Deliberate fire starting (38%) • Off-road vehicles (37%) • Theft of property (33%) Increased footfall in rural areas has also brought increased anxiety due to: • Lack of social distancing putting rural community members at risk • People feeding livestock which can be harmful to the animals • An increase in cyclists not keeping to paths and riding over fields • An increase in out of control dogs, bringing concern over safety of livestock • An increase in inexperienced walkers getting lost and entering private land • Use of barbeques in rural areas leading to fire safety concerns • Fears that higher numbers of the more heavily infected urban community are ‘bringing’ the virus into rural communities and transmitting it by touching gates and fences Respondents also felt there was a lack of visible policing and lack of action, where breaches of the law and social distancing did take place. They claimed the Government and police were unclear about what was acceptable behaviour under new guidelines brought in to combat the spread of the pandemic. These concerns were all against a backdrop of fear in reporting crime in small, rural

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A Word from Barry Coppinger…..

●● Rural communities to be prioritised, communities. Individuals fear repercussions, as they can be easily identified and feel vulnerable. PCC Barry Coppinger said: “It’s really important we listen to the concerns of rural residents and members of Tees Rural Crime Forum are taking a multi-agency approach to tackling these issues and keeping the countryside safe for all.” https://www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk/Newsand-Events/News-Archive/2020/Concernsvoiced-in-rural-crime-survey.aspx £400,000 for agencies supporting victims NINE domestic abuse and sexual violence services impacted by the Covid-19 crisis have shared a £400,000 boost secured by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland.The Commissioner’s Office submitted a bid to a Ministry of Justice fund to support organisations who have felt the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, either through additional costs or increased demand.Initially allocated a budget of £192,000, Cleveland’s funding was doubled to £403,000 by the Government, due to the area’s significant demand for domestic and sexual violence support agencies. Arch North East, Eva Women’s Aid, Foundation, The Halo Project, Harbour, My Sister’s Place, NACRO and Safer Communities will receive a financial boost to cover additional costs to 31 October 2020. Examples of how funding will be used include: • Purchase of digital equipment and technical support to allow staff to support vulnerable people remotely; • Welfare supplies for vulnerable victims including groceries, household goods and mobile phones to ease isolation; • Additional provision or staff to deal with an increase in demand or to replace work normally carried out by volunteers; • Additional support for young people affected by domestic abuse, including support workers and specialist counselling; • A remote evidence video link to support victims

●● Funding boost for river rescue boat in giving evidence without attending court; • Protecting the wellbeing of staff who have continued to work through the pandemic with increased supervision; • Cleaning supplies and PPE equipment. Barry Coppinger, Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “I’ve been impressed by the dedication and innovation demonstrated by staff working for these agencies, who have worked additional hours and grasped new technology to provide support at a time when victims are more isolated and vulnerable than ever. “Unfortunately some of the adjustments they’ve made have left them out of pocket. I’m pleased that we’ve been able to secure double our initial allocation by showing the Government how high the demand is for domestic abuse and sexual violence services in Cleveland.” https://www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk/Newsand-Events/News-Archive/2020/400000investment-for-agencies-supporting-victims.aspx Funding boost for river rescue boat A new charity committed to protecting life and preventing crime in and around the River Tees has received a financial boost from the Police and Crime Commissioner to purchase their first boat. Tees River Rescue was founded earlier this year by friends James Ruddock, Rob Lynas and Phill Brette to provide proactive public safety patrols along the 18-mile stretch of river. The team is still making final preparations, but plan to respond to emergency call-outs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year once up and running. As well as delivering a search and rescue provision, the charity will conduct routine river patrols to reduce anti-social behaviour, support river by-law compliance and challenge inappropriate behaviour on the river. Mr Coppinger said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to help the team establish themselves. It is reassuring for residents of Teesside to know that in a short while, their river will have the same protection as cities like York. “We are most effective in protecting communities and preventing crime when

agencies work together and I’m confident Tees River Rescue will become an invaluable asset in this endeavour.” Charity co-founder James Ruddock said: “At the moment, the River Tees is not proactively patrolled and we want to support existing services to increase visibility and provide an extra pair of hands in emergency situations.” Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust manage the stretch of water, on which the boat will operate. Its own resources cannot cover patrolling the river. https://www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk/Newsand-Events/News-Archive/2020/PCC-boatfunding-helps-new-river-rescue-charity-getafloat.aspx Don’t Forget………. Even though face-to-face public meetings are suspended, I still want to hear residents’ views on policing and community safety. Throughout COVID-19, I have held regular scrutiny meetings with Chief Constable Richard Lewis, allowing me to: • Scrutinise, support and challenge the force’s overall performance; • Hold the Chief Constable to account for the performance of his officers and staff; • Hold the Chief Constable and his staff to account on how they carry out their roles • Maintain an efficient and effective Police Force. I’d welcome questions from the public, which I will put to Cleveland Police's senior leaders at the next scrutiny meeting. You will be informed if your question is being asked and will receive a written response. Submitted questions must be focused on the theme being discussed at the next scrutiny meeting. For more information, please go to: https://www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk/TakePart/Put-your-questions-to-Cleveland-Police. aspx I look forward to receiving your submissions! Barry Coppinger Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

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Rural Ewe Crime Update H

ello everyone, and welcome to July’s edition of your Rural Policing page brought to you by me, Paul Payne your rural crime prevention officer. Well, it’s been another busy month, even though I’m still shielding and working from home. Lots of plans are still being put in place whether this is rural operations, rural forums, crime preventions work or getting ready for the forces Operation Phoenix. Hopefully in the coming months we’ll see a return to some sort of normality, and I’m really looking forward to getting back out and about carrying out visits (COVID guidance precautions being followed of course) and meeting you all face to face again. So get that kettle on and let’s catch up. Illegal Vehicles: Since the last edition numerous bikes and quads have been seized by our neighbourhood teams, both on our estates where they’re coming from when riding in our woodland and hills, and in the woods and hills themselves. This is all thanks to you the general public and rural communities who continue to report these incidents of illegal activity and Anti Social Behaviour. We are also working very closely with our neighbouring forces, particularly North Yorkshire Police who have a problem with quads being stolen, by our less reputable clients here in Cleveland in particular. This has over recent months let to several arrests including two men who have been arrested on suspicion of trying to steal quad bikes from a rural North Yorkshire farm. A vigilant farmer spotted suspicious activity on his land and, followed the two suspects into nearby fields, while another family member called police on 999, just before 7.20am. Officers, including a police dog, attended immediately – and arrested two men, aged 24 and 17. The 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and burglary. Gloves, a spanner and a knife were seized from the 17-year-old suspect. He was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, burglary, going equipped for theft and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. On examining the scene – a farm north of Northallerton – it was established that a secure garage had been broken into, and tools and two quad bikes removed. The quad bikes – both Honda vehicles with unique agricultural attachments – were located nearby. Unfortunately they had been damaged, and may cost hundreds of pounds to repair.Both suspects were taken into custody and interviewed. They were released on bail while police enquiries continue. Both have been given bail conditions not to enter North Yorkshire for any reason, other than answering bail. This of course is only one example, and we are seriously looking at disrupting these criminals, and bringing them to justice. Another case we ae looking at the moment involves a quad theft from the Guisborough area, with inquiries on-going. As you’ll know from previous articles, we run Operation Endurance throughout the year in partnership with the Cleveland Durham Special Operations Unit (CDSOU) bike section, and our Drone unit, and again this will continue, but as with most things if Intelligence led, which means we need you all to keep reporting it and letting us know. One particular point I’d like to raise is that these illegal vehicles are being stored in your neighbours back gardens, garages and sheds, in your streets and on your estates causing misery for you all. Can I please ask that any information be passed on to Police via 101 or to CrimeStoppers 0800 555 111 (Anonymously) as we desperately need this information in order to tackle these mindless individuals We have also in partnership with our bike section and Special Constabulary recently ran an operation

near to Margrove Park, where locals have reported on-going incidents of motorbikes illegally entering bridleways and woods. This area will continue to be patrolled and monitored with a view to seizing these bikes and taking appropriate actions against these individuals You’ll also be aware that in recent weeks, we have had a lot of activity in our hills and woods, with a rave recently being organised at Eston Hills. I’d like to personally thank the communities who made us aware of this, and the police officers who dealt with it immediately, dispersing the revellers in a safe and orderly manner. Tees Rural Crime Forum: We held our currently monthly forum on July 2nd via phone conference, with various key partners such as the PCC’s office, Local Neighbourhood Supervision, The Specials, Rural Volunteers, Fire Brigade, Friends of Eston Hills, Environment Agency, Redcar and Cleveland Council, Redcar & Cleveland Council, Countryside Rangers and our ANPR Unit. Among the things discussed were the issue of a large number of off road vehicles that came to Eston Hills as part of an ‘organised excursion’ from Bradford. Traffic, Response and Neighbourhood teams all attended. This has now been addressed and action taken with our partners in West Yorkshire. I gave an overview of the work I’m currently involved in, including • Operation Phoenix which focuses on vulnerability and starts on 6th July, with me looking at the rural issues • Operation Aidant is a national operation focusing on labour exploitation • NFU Crime Prevention booklets – paper and digital copies distributed • Rural Crime Prevention Twitter – 800 followers @ClevelandRural • Rural Crime Prevention Facebook being considered • Stewarts Park – a full survey of the park undertaken following a number of attacks on animals. The Park are to implement all the recommendations of the survey • Wildlife Conference hosted by the Wildlife Trust attended • Acquisitive Crime Forum: Heritage Crime Conference on the (8th July) • Regional Rural & Wildlife meeting (9th July) And of course my on-going daily crime prevention work Special Constabulary: Rob Lynas gave an update on Specials activity: • Operation Endurance – a targeted off road vehicles operation was conducted in Margrove

Park by Cleveland Specials • Boat patrols on the River Tees have taken place Rural Volunteers: Karel Simpson gave an update that the Rural Volunteers have been in lockdown since March, but have now started to undertake more activity They will resume engaging with farmers and other rural community members and will also be linking in with Specials activity, as well as feeding back to Paul Payne ay intelligence and concerns to be acted upon. Redcar and Cleveland Council: Paul Bamber said the Ranger Service are looking at further target hardening measures on Eston Hill and the surrounding areas through bids, and are looking to other partners to assist. Rural Crime Survey: Sarah Wilson gave an overview of the results of the Rural Crime Survey the OPCC ran online between 28th April and 21st June. 169 responses were received. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased community safety concerns in rural communities in Cleveland. There has been a perceived increase in a range of offences including: • Fly tipping • Antisocial behaviour • Deliberate fires • Off road vehicles • Theft of property Increased footfall in rural areas has also brought increased anxiety to rural residents, for a range of reasons including: • Lack of social distancing putting rural community members at risk • People feeding livestock which can be harmful to the animals • Increase in cyclists not sticking to paths and riding over fields • Increase in out of control dogs, bringing concern over safety of livestock • Increase in inexperienced walkers getting lost and entering private land • Use of barbeques in rural areas leading to fire safety concerns • Fear that more heavily infected urban community are ‘bringing’ the virus into rural communities • Fear that virus will be transmitted due to the high numbers of people touching gates and fences Operation Phoenix: An operation which ran throughout last summer re-launches today (Tuesday 7th July) as Cleveland Police focuses on crimes which traditionally increase at this time of year. Operation Phoenix is a summer long operation

to improve public service, prioritise vulnerability, tackle serious violence and prevent crime. Last year saw a reduction in front line demand after the force focused on improving its processes, and focused on key areas, and Operation Phoenix 2020 will utilise the same intelligence-led, proactive approach, to build on the successes. This summer’s operation will continue the positive work to reduce demand, by officers safeguarding vulnerable people, targeting dangerous and repeat offenders, and focussing on prevention and problemsolving. With the help of new software, support from our partner agencies and making efficient and effective use of police resources, the aim is to drive down overall crime and safeguard vulnerable victims. Launching Operation Phoenix, Chief Superintendent Thom McLoughlin explained: “We’re taking a pro-active, problem solving approach and will make the best and most efficient use of the resources we have – our people and our systems – to tackle increased demand over the summer, with victims’ wellbeing and welfare at the heart of everything we do.” He warned: “If you’re persistently committing crime and causing harm in our communities we will target you. If you’re wanted on warrant, for prison recall or breach of bail and don’t hand yourself in – we will arrest you.” He added: “Our proactive operations will continue over the course of the summer. We have allocated additional resources to disrupt organised crime, target criminals and raid homes and businesses we believe are connected to crime. Chief Supt McLoughlin stressed that vulnerable victims were at the heart of the operation: “Our focus will be on identifying and safeguarding victims of exploitation and trafficking, where again intelligence gathering and proactive operations will be key. “And for those suffering domestic abuse, our message remains the same – we can help you, we are here for you and we’re committed to working with specialist organisations to safeguard and protect you.” Thefts from Gardens: We still continue to get reports of thefts from gardens, particularly in the East Cleveland area at the moment. Can I please remind you to take the necessary crime prevention steps to keep you property safe and secure. We will be running property marking events throughout the summer, so please contact your local neighbour station / Facebook page for further details. Cyber Crime: In Cleveland Police we have our own Cyber Crime Unit, and Adele has put together a very comprehensive newsletter. I would highly recommend giving it a read as it’s full of helpful tips including on-line crime prevention advice, scams, fraud, and answers to just about any question you may have. https://www.cleveland.police.uk/news/cleveland/ news/2020/july/cyber-crime-newsletter/ Please remember to sign up to ‘Rural Watch’ via www.clevelandconnected.co.uk join me on Twitter @ClevelandRural or if you need advice (non emergency) on rural matter please contact me at: ruralcrime.webmail@cleveland.pnn.police.uk Stay safe everyone, and take care of yourself and your wonderful communities as this will be over soon and we can all get back to some normality and carry on with that special bond we all share in keeping our rural communities safe and secure. Kind Regards Paul Payne Rural Crime Prevention Officer Emergency No: 999 Non Emergency No: 101 CrimeStoppers: 0800 555 111

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Wayfarer’s Travels: The River Gambia – Africa

had always wanted to explore Gambia and this was to be my most ambitious adventure ever. Gambia is a small West African country bounded by Senegal, with its westerly side on the Atlantic coast. It`s a country rich in wildlife and home to monkeys, chimpanzees, leopards, snakes, crocodiles, hippos, hyenas and a vast variety of tropical birds. The beaches on the Atlantic coast are second to none with beautiful palm trees, silver sands and a warm sea. The only other people we saw there were a few local fishermen up to their waists in water casting their nets. My travelling companion and I flew to the capital, Banjul, from where we set sail the following day in a small boat and headed inland. The boat was to be our home for the next few weeks. One of our plans was to retrace the footsteps of Kunta Kinte, whose story was told in the T.V. series – Roots. On the way we would drop anchor at regular intervals and explore the local villages. This proved to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. We met many lovely native villagers, some who had never seen white people before. They were fascinated with the hairs on my arms and after overcoming their first feelings of apprehension, surrounded me wanting to stroke my arms! The busy local markets were amazing and again we were the centre of attraction. Further up the river we came to Jufureh, the birthplace and home of Kunta Kinte. This was where he was abducted by slave traders and eventually shipped to America to work on a cotton plantation. After several days sailing up the river we came to the mangrove swamps. Progress here was slow and the stench not pleasant to say the least. The thick grey mud surrounding the mangrove roots were peppered with holes – small ones where crabs popped out, and

● The Village Harbour much bigger ones, the homes of crocodiles. The plus side was the incredible variety of huge colourful birds. We then carried on for a further few days, again stopping off at regular intervals to explore local villages, and eventually arrived at the slave “holding” island where the slaves were imprisoned until there were enough to fill the hold of a ship. The island was originally called James Island but has now been named Kunta Kinte island in his memory. After returning to Banjul to restock, we then set sail up the Atlantic to Senegal, but that will have to wait for a future issue. Wayfarer

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

The Reader

THE HOT ZONE by Richard Preston

● Typical Gambian Village

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The Market

his excellent book is not for the faint hearted; it’s the scariest book I`ve ever read – and it couldn`t be more appropriate than in the current pandemic. It’s the terrifying, true account of when a highly infectious virus spread from the rainforests of Africa to Washington, DC in 1989. The virus – Ebola. Since 1976 there have been 26 recorded outbreaks of Ebola. This was by far the worst. Had it not been for the dedicated and courageous work of Major Nancy Jaax and her S.W.A.T. team, the virus could easily have wiped out 50-90% of the world`s population. The words of Stephen King say it all :“The first chapter is one of the most horrifying things I`ve reading my entire life … And then it gets worse. What a remarkable piece of work. I devoured it in two or three sittings and have a feeling the memories will linger a long time.” The Reader

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Joint campaign launched to protect families from speeding vehicles

●● PCSO Clare Robinson and Councillor Bill Clarke

oads policing teams are closely with neighbourhood policing officers to crackdown on speeding motorists in villages and residential areas. As part of an intensive 12-week campaign across the Force, speed camera vans will be in areas that have been identified as causing concern for local communities – usually in outlying villages, busy residential roads where children and families are and locations of previous collisions. One of the areas that has focus in the campaign is Dunsdale in Redcar, where neighbourhood police officers

have been working with Councillor Bill Clarke after concerns from local people about speeding vehicles. Chief Inspector Neil Deluce said: “Local people have a right to feel safe where they live, and speeding vehicles are a huge concern, particularly when their children are out playing in residential areas. It’s important that we educate people about the dangers of speeding, going only a few miles over the speed limit can kill. “We’re here to listen to the concerns of residents and work with partners and our own teams to address them and problem solve over the longer

term. There has been a priority focus on Redcar and Cleveland over the last two weeks which I know local people will be pleased to hear.” Councillor Bill Clarke, Ward Councillor for Guisborough, said: "The safety of our communities and road users is of paramount importance to us, and residents of Dunsdale village have rightfully been concerned about the danger of speeding vehicles in the area. “Cleveland Police reacted within days to the complaints I received. In the unprecedented times we live in this shows tremendous cooperation on behalf of our residents between Cleveland police and the local authority. I would like to thank both organisations for their assistance in this matter especially when resources are stretched." Roads Policing Inspector Stephen Clyburn added: “Our main focus is to educate people about speeding, drivers are aware of the speed limits, but some may think only going a few mph over causes no problems. The reality is that speed limits have been set at a reason, to keep human lives safe, and going even a few miles over can have devastating consequences if they hit a person or another vehicle. “Our main focus is on education, through the speed awareness courses, and helping drivers to understand the dangers of breaking the speed limit.”

Volunteers sought to help support children and families of prisoners on Teesside

north east charity, supporting around125,000 visitors to north east prisons each year, is seeking new volunteers to help support families and children of prisoners at HMP Holme House and HMP Kirklevington Grange. Nepacs has worked across the north east region for over 135 years to help support a positive future for prisoners, their friends and families, and have a fantastic team of volunteers working across the region. The charity is currently seeking new volunteers to join their teams providing visits services at HMP Holme House near Stockton and HMP Kirklevington Grange near Yarm. Volunteers who join our visits teamscan get involved in a number of ways: helping to book people in for a visit, serving refreshments, offering listening support and information, and working with children and young people in the play and youth areas. Visits to all prisons have been cancelled since lockdown in March. The charity are looking for people who have a few hours to volunteer each week to help families when prison visits get up and running again. Holly Claydon, Nepacs’ volunteer coordinator, said: “The impact of imprisonment on children and families can be devastating and the past few months have been particularly difficult, with visits cancelled and families not able to see their loved ones in prison. When visits get up and running again, our teams will be on hand to support children and families once again - from the courts, during the time their loved one is in prison and prior to release. Our team of volunteers are dedicated to helping prisoners’ families and children across the north east, but we are looking for more volunteers to join our team and help us to offer the best support possible during what is an extremely difficult time for families. “Volunteering in a prison environment can be rewarding for all and is often a valuable experience for younger volunteers who may be considering a career in the justice system. If you think you could support children and families visiting a loved one in prisonby volunteering and would like to be part of a team who helps to make a difference to the lives of prisoners’ families please get in touch or find out more through our website.” Further details of all volunteer opportunities with Nepacs are on their website www.nepacs.co.uk or you can email volunteering@nepacs.co.uk

Sport

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North Riding Football League Update By Andrew Snaith

arm & Eaglescliffe are celebrating after teaming up with Orchard Roofing & Building and netting a smart new kit. ORB will cover the Premier Division club's home and away jerseys

Premier Division

for the new campaign. There is no definite start date for the NRFL but we do know who will make up their four divisions when things do kick off for 2020-21. Clubs are preparing for a possible August start for the top tier and September for the

other three levels. However, this is yet to be ratified in any way by the authorities-either the Government or Football Association. The NRFL have welcomed a number of new clubs, including Nunthorpe Athletic, Northallerton Town Reserves, Grangetown

Division One

Under 19 Division

Reserves, Teesdale & Ingleby Barwick (TIBS) and Cleveland FC who will all join Division One. Eaglescliffe Elementis, Cargo Fleet, two Redcar Athletic sides and Great Ayton have all boosted the Under 19 ranks.

Womens Division

Redcar Town FC Georgina Anderson Award By Ian Enderwick

uring our presentation it was an honour to continue our Georgina Anderson Award going on for the fifth year. It was an absolute honour to have Georgina’s Mum and brother, Helen and Joe in attendance to present the award and add a plaque commemorating husband and father Paul Anderson to the Georgina Anderson bench. We would also like to thank Lisa

and Darlington Building Society for their continued support with this award. The award this year went to a father and son double act Mick and Oli Lee for their outstanding service to the club season 19/20. Mick and Oli coach our u10 girls, Mick is a coach and Oli is a player with our u12 boys’ team, and they both give up their time to help run our Wildcats sessions, both great ambassadors for our club.

Presentation for Redcar Town u10 girls

Players Wanted for

Redcar Town Wildcats ●● Ian Monro from CM Flooring Services

●● Ella with folder

●● Jonathan from Oxley Building services

By Ian Enderwick

he u10 girls had a small presentation to say thank you for their efforts last season and each girl was presented with a folder of their highlights of the season. We also presented a framed shirt to thank Jonathan from Oxley Building services for sponsoring our away strips last season and Ian from CM Flooring Services also received a framed shirt to show our gratitude for sponsoring our home kit.

Our Redcar Town Wildcats is back for girls only age 5-11 on a Thursday Night outside on grass at our Trunk road ground. We are hoping to set up a younger team of either u10 or u8 or even both if we have the numbers. Only £2 a session and we are carrying out safe distancing and hand sanitizer protocols. We need to know numbers turning up beforehand so we can make sure we have enough space set aside and coaches available. Any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with Ian on 07522477928.

Sport

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Frantic activity at the KGV as Priorymen plan BIG for new season with BIG signings

By Bill Perfitt

everal months of lockdown restrictions have not deterred Guisborough Town’s dynamic management team from making big efforts to bolster its squad with quality signings ahead of the new season, whenever that finally starts. Firstly, manager Gary Forster has moved quickly to retain many of his star players from last season such as key defenders Josh Rowbotham and Dylan McAvoy, brilliant midfielders Harry Thompson and Mason McNeill and star strikers Sonni Coleman and Stevie Roberts. And former star defender and ex-Boro Academy player Nathan Guru has re-signed for the Guisborough from Thornaby. Commented Gary: “Nathan is a massive signing for us. He’s a fantastic player, having previously captained Middlesbrough FC in the EFL Trophy. “He already knows our club from his previous loan spell here from Middlesbrough and he will bring a lot to our defence. We beat a lot of clubs to sign him and I’d delighted to have him on board.” As if that wasn’t enough excitement on the new signings front, Guisborough have pulled off another terrific capture of former Stockton Town star Brad Marron and Gary added: “Brad will add a lot of depth to our already talented squad here at Guisborough. We’ve had our eye on him for some time and we look forward to developing him into an even better player.” And Guisborough have also announced the signing of promising youngster Joe Bartliff from near-neighbours Billingham Town. In addition, a quartet of hugely popular and play anywhere favourites Mark Robinson, Paul Young, Charlie Marshall and Joe Ferguson have also been retained for the new season

Guisborough are also delighted to have secured the services of midfield starlet Brandon (‘Donny’) Holdsworth, who is fit again after much of his season last campaign was blighted by serious injuries. Also signed up are reserve goalkeeper Jaan Yaqub and livewire midfielder Shawn Spozio and former Stockton midfielder Jimmy Ward. Manager Gary has also secured the ongoing services of his talented backroom and coaching staff including Assistant Manager Dave Onions and first team coaches Greg Booth and Lenny Reed. Also re-joining the coaching team is Chris Fairless, who has proved himself as an excellent technical coach who is currently studying towards a prestigious UEFA A Licence. Gary commented: “I’m over the moon that so many of our best players have agreed to stay on for the new season and I’m thrilled that we’ve got Donny Holdsworth back in the squad after recovering from a serious knee injury last season. “I know other teams would have loved to have him but he’s staying with us and apart from his technical ability he gives us plenty of flair in and around the box – all in all he’s a great lad to have on board again.” Meanwhile, Guisborough continue to build for the future by ramping up their already strong Junior Section. Two new under-7 teams are being launched for next season while higher up new players are being sought for the club’s Under-18s squad. Guisborough are also holding open training sessions for Year One children. It’s all about providing a pathway for talented young players hopefully leading to opportunities with the Guisborough Town first team in the future. For more information please see Guisborough Twitter feed or contact Chris Wood at: Chris.wood@guisboroughtown.co.uk

Brad Marton

Nathan Guru ●● Pictures by Dan Clarke

Sleights FC Update By Andrew Snaith

leights have used their Football Foundation Pitch Preparation Grant to completely re-seed the AC Building and Property Maintenance Sports Ground. The work was completed by local company H Noble and included adding nitrogen and fertiliser to the surface, as well as inserting grass seed into the pitch mechanically. The club have also applied to replace their line marker and to make their clubhouse ready for a return to action, which may be as soon as September/October depending on Football Association clarification. Training has started and has been well attended.

Left-back Ben Wilson looks set to return to the club and midfielder Richard Lane has also joined up. Both were formerly with North Riding Football League neighbours Fishburn Park.

The club are also looking for sponsors for their new black Puma training kit, there is more information on facebook.com/ sleightsfootballclub. SFC have run a number of Domino Cards, raising £200 for themselves as well as giving businesses a chance to sponsor the new teamwear. Sleights were also delighted to announce a £200 donation to Thirsk Falcons FC who suffered a horrific arson attack that caused £8,000 worth of damage to equipment used by their junior setup. Other kindly organisations have helped Falcons now all but be able to cover the losses with manager Gary Wood announcing his thanks. Sleights FC are still awaiting their official kickoff date from the FA.

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Sport

Putting plans in place at Marske United W

By Mark Hathaway

ith still news when the 2020/21 will commence, Marske United are slowly putting plans in place for when the season is given the go-ahead. The players have commenced training in small groups to adhere to government guidelines and the club are basing plans on the season starting in early to mid-September. Plans for pre-season friendlies, in what is likely to be a shorter pre-season are currently in the early stages of planning. On the playing front, there has only been one signing by Marske manager Carl Jarrett since the last edition of Coastal View, but it arguably the biggest signing in the club’s history with Lingdale-based Adam Boyes, who has only ever played at Steps 1 and 2 of the non-league pyramid, agreeing to join the Seasiders. Boyes started his career at York City, making his 1st team debut in 2008, aged 18 and appeared in the 2009 FA Trophy final for the Minstermen, where they lost 2-0 to Stevenage Borough. The 6-foot 2 inch striker also had a trial with Manchester United the same season before signing for then Championship side Scunthorpe United for a 6 figure fee. Boyes didn’t appear in the Scunthorpe first team and had loan spells at York and Kidderminster before signing for Boston United permanently in January 2011. Boyes made 19 appearance, scoring six goals in the 2010/11 season but was released at the end of the season and signed for Conference Premier side Barrow, where he was a huge success scoring 29 goals in 85 games before moving to Gateshead in May 2013 making 12 appearance before signing for Conference North Guiseley on loan in January 2014, where he was an instant success scoring 15 goals in

24 games, including a streak where he scored in 11 consecutive games. The move was made permanent in May 2014 and Boyes continued his scoring success ending with 31 goals in 115 appearances. At the end of his contract with Guiseley he made the move to fellow Conference North side Bradford Park Avenue where he continued his goal scoring feats grabbing an impressive 20 goals in 41 games. Boyes then moved to Spennymoor Town in 2018 on a 3 year deal but was released at the end of the 2019/20 season. Boyes will become the first Marske United player to have appeared for the England C (Non-League) team making three appearances between 2009 – 2012 against Malta Under 21s, Gibraltar and Italy. Of the signing, Marske manager Carl Jarrett commented: “I am absolutely over the moon to get a player like Adam to Marske. I am really looking forward to working with him. He’s a massive signing for the club and shows how serious we are of moving forward”. The “Marske United All Together” fundraising continues to see the fund rise to enable to club to pay for ground maintenance, utility bills, insurance etc while no football is taking place. As of July 1st, the fund stood at a superb £6,264.62. Hopefully, as lockdown restrictions continue to ease the club will receive news from both the FA and Northern Premier League as to when the season will start as well as what measures need to be put in place in order for football to re-start in the safest manner possible. Please keep checking the official club website – www. marskeunitedfc.org as well as the club Twitter and Facebook accounts for the most up to date news and we hope to be able to welcome fans, old and new, to Mount Pleasant once the season is allowed to commence.

●● Adam Boyes

Whitby Town Round Up By Andrew Snaith

Whitby Town continue to fundraise to get themselves through the extended break created by the Coronavirus crisis.

he Seasiders have followed on from a number of Premier and Football League clubs by allowing supporters to have their pictures displayed at the ground. The main stand at the Towbar Express Stadium will have up to 500 images of supporters. You can find out more on the club website whitbytownfc.com. You can get your hands on a cricket bat signed by the Yorkshire & Northamptonshire sides from 1982, with signatures including those of former England internationals Chris Old & Jim Love. Town are also selling their most valuable item of our off-season fundraising so far. It's a framed Newcastle United shirt signed by the legendary Kevin Keegan. This also includes a certificate of authenticity. The Blues have frozen season tickets for the new season at £175 Adults, Concessions £105 and 1618 year olds £50. There is also a new Flexi ticket which offers 12 games for the price of 10. These are on sale at the club website: www.whitbytownfc. com or via facebook.com/whitbytownfc.

Meanwhile, new signing, former Newcastle United and England Youth forward Mackenzie Heaney has gone on loan to an Icelandic Second Tier Club. Heaney will play for Grindavik FC until mid August when he will return to North Yorkshire. Goalkeeper Shane Bland has made it to the semifinals of the NPL's save of the season, for his dramatic tip over from a piledriver shot at rivals Scarborough back in November. Former defender Alex White has been shortlisted for the league's player of the season while at Town. This includes players from the NPL Premier Division and regional Divisions (North West and South Central). IF YOU CAN, please help Whitby Town financially during these difficult times. Our Just Giving page is the easiest way to donate to us. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ whitbytown-footballclub Or you can donate straight into the club's bank account. Sort code: 40-46-24 Account: 00854794

●● Mackenzie Heaney

The Community Newspaper for the Towns and Villages of East Cleveland, Redcar & North York Moors, telling the real news and views of the people of our region Coastal View & Moor News Issue 111 July - August 2020

Sport

£3,605 to help Locke Park Bowls Club during current COVID-19 pandemic

ocke Park Bowls Club in Redcar has been awarded £3,605 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund towards rent and maintenance during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of the virus and the consequent shutdown of businesses as of March 23 has left the sport and physical activity sector facing a period of uncertainty.

ocke Park Bowls Club is an outdoor Lawn Bowling Club in beautiful Locke Park, Corporation Road, Redcar. It was founded in 1930. We provide the community an opportunity to socialize, keep active, fit & healthy. Bowls is a sport for life and

In response, on March 31 Sport England announced a £195m package to help the sport and physical activity sector through covid-19. Within the package is a £20m Community Emergency Fund, of National Lottery money to deliver immediate funding to those who have a role in supporting the nation to be active but are experiencing short-term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations due to the impact of coronavirus. The grant will allow Locke Park Bowls Club to

it can be played by all ages, abilities and sexes. Bowls improves general health and helps to strengthen the immune system. Bowls is the ideal sport for meeting new people, socialising & meeting new challenges head-on.

cover rent and maintenance costs for the coming months. The grant will allow Locke Park Bowls Club continue to provide outdoor leisure facilities for the community opportunity to socialize, keep active, fit & healthy. Tim Hollingsworth, Sport England’s Chief Executive, said: “As the body responsible for the growth of sport and physical activity participation, we want the vital grassroots organisations that make sport and physical activity happen in this

country to not just to come through this crisis but to be in a position to thrive again in the future. The £20m Community Emergency fund, made possible by National Lottery players is part of a multimillion pound package of support we are providing to ease the pressure on a huge number of the organisations who are central to the nation’s health and wellbeing. “We are proud to be able to provide vital funding to Locke Park Bowls Club to help it through these extremely challenging times.”