Coastal View issue 69

Free Online at www.coastalviewandmoornews.co.uk The Community Newspaper for the Towns and Villages of East Cleveland, Redcar & North York Moors, telling the real news and views of the people of our region Issue 69 May - June 2016

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History made as Loftus elects youngest ever mayor The Town Council offers a small grants programme, as it has in previous years, so if any community group or organisation from within the Loftus Parish would like to find out more, please get in touch with the office on 01287 641000.

Traditionally, the Town Mayor names a charity or worthy cause and strives to raise money for them during their year in office.

Councillor Davies has named Ellie’s Wish Fund as his good cause for his year in office.

Kilton Thorpe School pupil, 12 year old Ellie Harris, who is from Liverton Mines, has a brain tumour. Councillor Davies said, “I have known Ellie and her parents Mo and Luke for quite a while and wanted to help with Ellie’s wish list

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istory has been made in Loftus as Town councillors recently elected its youngest ever mayor At the Town Council AGM held on Monday 9th May at Loftus Town Hall, the Town Councillors elected Councillor Wayne Davies, as Mayor and Chair of Loftus Town Council for the municipal year 2016/17.

Councillor Davies, who is 29 years old, represents the Loftus Parish on the Town Council and is also an Independent Councillor for the Loftus Ward on Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

After his appointment, Cllr Davies spoke exclusively to Coastal View and said: “I am honoured and filled with pride to now represent Loftus Town as its Mayor for the coming year.

“I know that we live in difficult times, but I will work very hard in order to promote all that is great about our area over the course of my year as Mayor.”

He added: “We have some of the best heritage sites in the country, we are a ‘walkers are welcome’ town and boast one of the best landscapes in our region, so we should be

selling ourselves to visitors and boosting our local economy at the same time.”

As the youngest elected Mayor in Loftus Town Council’s history, Cllr Davies takes over the accolade from Loftus resident and first ever Loftus Town Council Chair/Mayor, Mrs Mary Bielby, by about two years.

Cllr Davies commented: “I was very much surprised that this was the case, especially as Mrs Bielby did this back in 1974, so it’s been well over 40 years. But times are changing and younger people are becoming more engaged with local politics so that can only be a good thing. Hopefully it won’t be as long as 40 years before it happens again.”

Councillor Davies spoke of the sterling work that community groups do across the Parish and wants to work alongside them during the year, saying: “We are fortunate to have so many community groups and organisations within our town who do so much great work, often unsung, that help to put this area on the map. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their continued hard work and look forward to us working together throughout the year.”

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so every penny will help make some of her dreams come true. I know this would make Ellie, who has such a lovely, big smile, a very little happy girl.”

Councillor Greening was elected vice chair.

Loftus Town Council currently manage the Town Hall building, situated in the market place and have a number of allotment sites available to rent throughout the year. Town council meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 7pm in the Town Hall and are open to members of the public to attend.

The Town council also hosts a tea dance on the first Tuesday of every month from 2pm – 4pm.

Contact the office, or visit our website www.loftustc.co.uk for more details.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 69 May - June 2016

Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 69

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ell you something, these weeks just keep flying by and our weather just doesn’t know what to do with itself.

Living in Moorsholm we tend to always get the extremes in weather but four seasons in one day? Can’t believe sometimes just how changeable our weather can be and that we were sitting outside in the glorious sunshine just days ago only to wake up recently to frost on the ground!

Each issue, Coastal View is packed full of local information and events and this month is no exception. We have so much happening in our area over the next month or so we have had to spread the details throughout the whole paper, with fundraising activities, events for the Queen and various festivals, just to name a few, there is something for everyone.

Not forgetting of course, all the regular activities which you will find on the Around the Towns & Villages section, on page 65.

Some great news for The Junction, our chosen charity! Remember the Lingdale bird box man, Roy Ritchie? This lovely man builds bird boxes and gives them away; but he has received donations as a result of this, totalling almost £100 which he will donate to the Junction. Thank you Roy! Since the last issue of the newspaper

we have had a new Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected by the councillors as well as the re-election of Barry Coppinger a s C l e v e l a n d ’s P o l i c e & C r i m e Commissioner. Let’s hope that this may eventually result in a welcome return to policing on our streets again; something that has been sadly lacking as of late.

Then of course we have the European referendum coming up next month, to decide whether to stay in or come out of the European Union. This issue has lots of letters and articles on the subject of the EU trying to persuade you to vote one way or another but at the end of the day it’s your decision. Our only regret is that no-one as yet seems to have given us all what voting either way would mean for the future of our country. Many of the people who are trying to influence us are making it all about immigration but being in the EU goes far beyond this so we must think about the way we vote carefully as this decision, either way could have serious implications for our country The most important thing is that on June 23rd we cast our votes and make our voices heard.

This issue gives you the opportunity to win one of ten ‘Your Entertainer’ books worth £24, which includes massive savings for you and all the family.

Particularly useful with the school holidays coming up. You will find the easy to enter competition on page 51 and their advertisement on page 58 giving you full details of what you could win.

You can also find a great offer on local fish and chips in Brotton on page 47. Buy fish and chips at half price, now that’s an offer we can’t resist!

The Coastal View & Moor News Community Awards will be held again at the wonderful Freebrough Academy, but this year will be at the end of September.

In the June issue of the paper we will be giving you the chance to nominate your local community hero. Someone who you believe goes above and beyond the call of duty. So watch out next month for the nomination details.

Our next issue will also mark our SIXTH birthday! It doesn’t seem like that long ago since we were producing our very first issue which was 20 pages and 10,000 copies and we have stuck to our word that we would produce a truly community paper especially for our area full of local news.

Anyway more on that in the next paper, so for now we thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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Community group swings into action with new play park

Golf club captain runs marathon in aid of Ann Charlton Lodge

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ygnet Law has supported Saltburn Golf Club Captain Charlie Bell in his marathon endeavour to raise thousands of pounds for a Redcar charity.

Charlie and Anne Gollogly have chosen Ann Charlton Lodge, which cares for people with Multiple Sclerosis, as their official charity during their year-long tenure as Men and Women’s Captains at the club.

Charlie, a retired police officer, recently ran the Barcelona marathon wearing an Ann Charlton Lodge T-shirt, completing the course in four hours, 30 minutes and 21 seconds to raise more than £1,500.

Charlie and Anne have set themselves a target of attracting £5,000 in donations and sponsorship for the Lodge, in Eden Hall Grove. ● Marathon runner Charlie Bell with Cygnet Law Peter Medd, a Director at Cygnet staff Charlotte Brown and Sarah Hancocks Law, said: “Charlie and Anne, and the Golf Club to add to the Captains’ charity coffers. members of Saltburn Golf Club, deserve support and Ann Charlton Lodge, a purpose-built care home, recognition for the sterling efforts they are making to provides long-term care and short-term respite care raise funds for such a fantastic local cause. for people with Multiple Sclerosis and conditions of “Ann Charlton Lodge makes such a difference to the central nervous system. the lives of people, who have MS, and their families.

The home, a registered charity, relies on the “We hope others will follow us in making a generosity of firms and the general public to keep contribution towards the sponsorship that Charlie is its services running. receiving after completing the Barcelona marathon.”

Its care team comprises qualified nurses together Charlie, 57, said: “Saltburn Golf Club is very with care staff whose objectives are to promote grateful for the support we have received from independence, choice, dignity and privacy of the Cygnet Law. individual.

“It is donations such as this that will help Anne Anyone who would like to support Charlie and and me achieve our ambition of raising thousands Anne’s fundraising efforts should get in touch with of pounds for Ann Charlton Lodge, where incredible Saltburn Golf Club, which is based in the town’s staff provide excellent support and services.”

Hob Hill Road, and has the telephone number Regular fund-raising events are being held at the 01287 622812.

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local community group have been celebrating after securing major funding for a new play park for Guisborough. Friends of Belmont Park were delighted to hear that their application to a major funding foundation, Impetus Environmental Trust, had been a success.

Parent Graham Pugh, founder member of the group, said: “We still can’t believe it! From day one we never knew how long this project would take, simply due to the huge amount of money needed. But we kept positive, worked hard, and suddenly here we are, park plans being finalised and the diggers getting ready to move in!”

The group formed just over a year ago, when like minded parents decided that the out-dated play equipment and its crumbling surface was simply not good enough. Meetings with Redcar and Cleveland Council soon established that there simply was no money available to build a new park; but Group Secretary (and local mum) Sandra Jacob said: “It’s important for people to know that the local council have supported the group right from the start; even providing us with a Community Development Officer for R.C.C, whom we have been able to rely on for ongoing help and guidance.”

Work is due to begin on the new play park, situated behind Belmont Primary School in June, ready for the Summer school holidays.

The play park will have a fenced off toddler area, an area for older children, and will include equipment for children with special needs.

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Cllr Helen McLuckie, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “I am so pleased for Friends of Belmont Park. They have worked incredibly hard on this project and have secured this funding in only 12 months which is a fantastic achievement. I look forward to seeing the new play facility, suitable for children all ages and abilities, once it is complete.”

Cllr Carole Jeffery, ward member for Westworth, said: “I have been very impressed with the community spirit, enthusiasm, and determination of all those involved. The Friends group have worked long and hard for their vision. They should be incredibly proud of themselves.”

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 69 May - June 2016

Skelton Villages Environment Improvement Group retires

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By Linda Wilson

ur April meeting was very well attended despite the foul weather with members eager to relive their past with our speaker Colin Hart from Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum and his talk on the history of Skinningrove .

He certainly didn’t disappoint with his knowledge of the area and some fantastic photographs which had members pointing out relatives and neighbours from their own childhood memories .

Our competition, a beach pebble, was again very popular (I’m sure Skinningrove beach was missing a few pebbles on our run up to this competition).

A hard job for Colin to judge, but he chose a very well deserved 1st , 2nd and 3rd place . In true

W.I. style we wanted to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday so a visit to the newly opened Meadow View Tearooms , Easington saw 18 members enjoy a delicious two course lunch followed by Birthday cake complete with candles. We all sang Happy Birthday and an enjoyable time was had by all.

Our meeting on June 14th should be fun as our speaker Peter Sotheran intends to entertain us with a game of “Call My Bluff “, our competition is a parlour game .

Even though the June meeting will take us to halfway through the year we still have lots planned, so Ladies why not come along, keep watching for our banner and please give us a try, you will be made very welcome.

The Dalesmen Singers at the Sage

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fter nearly 15 years of working in and for the Community, Skelton Villages Environment Improvement Group (SVEIG) has decided to “call it a day”.

The Group was established in November 2001 and was made up of volunteers who lived in the Skelton area. These residents recognised that there were a number of projects they could embark upon which would enhance the area.

Eileen Goodenough, Secretary, said: “It was a massive learning curve but we had massive commitment.

“It was tentative steps at first; how to applying for funding, holding fund raising concerts to pay for, for example, seats in Skelton Green and Mucky Lane. Then Interpretation Boards on Cleveland Way and at the Library were installed. These explained the wonderful history and beauty of this area. We had installed the troughs and fountains in Skelton Green and over the years we have planted these up in spring and summer and Christmas motifs – subsequently taken over by the Council.

“When we won £1,000 in a Picture of Change competition for transforming a small derelict piece of land in Skelton Green we were able to use this money along with contributions from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Blooming Lights, Skelton and Brotton Parish Council, and New Skelton and Hollybush Residents Association along with the expert guidance from Groundwork, to embarked on our first major project – Layland Beck Community Park. This land was a derelict valley, unmanaged and used for dumping. It separated villages which had no local community park area.

Substantial funds had to be raised to create the network of paths into this valley to open it out for people to enjoy and which would link the villages.

T “Skelton Primary School students have played their part by planting trees. And, as you will see from the picture of them with the Mayor Olwyn Peters, they created the wonderful pictures which we had installed on lecterns in Layland Beck CP. These pictures gave the message STOP THE DROP and asked people to keep their local park clean and safe.

“The next major project was to crate the Skelton Green Wheely Playful site. When the youth of Skelton Green tried to create their own BMX track on a site on Manless Terrace it was initially seen as anti-social behaviour. In fact it was a clear demonstration of the lack of facilities for them, especially the older youth. Backed by the Parish Council, Borough Council, Funders, and with residents support, we worked with the youth and Groundwork to design and create what is a valuable asset and a fabulous facility for the village – a BMX track, 5-a-side pitch, trim track and picnic tables.”

The picture shows the Mayor Olwyn Peters and Dave Gray opening the BMX Park in June 2011).

Eileen said, “ I would like to place on record my thanks to Des Mowbray who was Chair of SVEIG for most of the 15 years seeing Layland Beck Community Park and Skelton Green Wheelie Area established. Our volunteers have reduced over the years but Ian Johnson, Mark and Tina Blinkhorn and Ron Goodenough have been steadfast in their support.

“It was with the partnership with the Council, the Parish Council, their Officers, and Groundwork, and Funders and local residents that has enabled us to do what we have done. But age and ill health have now caused us to take the decision to wind up SVEIG. We would only hope that we have made a difference.”

By John Watson

he well travelled Dalesmen S i n g e r s M a l e Vo i c e C h o i r from Danby were invited to take part in a performance, along with more than twenty other choirs, at that architectural masterpiece in Gateshead, The Sage, on Saturday, April 9th.

A fantastic evening of music and song began with the Ladies and Mixed Choirs, followed by the Male Voice choirs before all came on stage to join for a fantastic finish.

Presenter for the night was the incomparable Dr Alwyn Humphreys MBE who combines two busy careers of television presenter and choral/ orchestral conductor.

His experience shone through not only with his brilliant brand of Welsh humour, but also his

control and conducting of all the massed choirs, culminating in a fantastic finale, encompassing the capacity audience and all choirs joining to sing Jerusalem.

For more information on forthcoming concerts for the Dalesmen, please click on their website www.dalesmen.net or ring John Haywood for concert bookings on 01947 605135

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 69 May - June 2016

Saltburn War Memorial

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Cliff Lift welcomes new team in time for summer

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altburn residents are invited to choose the finish they would like to see when the town’s War Memorial is restored this summer.

The funds raised by the community – £19,381 – were recently topped up with two gifts, each of £3,000 from the Lt Col. Cohen Military Trust and the Les Bell Trust and the conservation work can now to go ahead. Specialist contractor Eura Conservation Ltd, will be appointed and work is expected to start in the summer.

A key feature of the War Memorial is the remarkable bas relief sculpture – shown above.

It depicts the crucified Christ in the sepulchre before the Resurrection being watched and prayed over by two angels. Sadly, over the last 90 years Saltburn’s maritime climate and air pollution have damaged and stained the memorial and it is the task of the conservators to clean and repair it.

There are two options for the final appearance of the sculpture once the conservation work has been undertaken. Its existing green/blue/black appearance can be kept, or, it can be restored to its pre-weathered appearance – a deep chestnut brown colour.

We are therefore asking residents to choose which finish they would prefer to see – green or brown - and throughout May 2016 a small display is to be held in Saltburn Library illustrating the options and a brief questionnaire will be available to record opinions.

The Saltburn War Memorial project is being led

by Tees Heritage Trust Ltd in partnership with the Friends of Saltburn War Memorial and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. The memorial is Grade II* listed and was designed in the Artsand-Crafts style by American born sculptor Sir

O William Reynolds-Stephens (1862-1943).

Saltburn Library is open daily between 10 am & 12:30 pm and 1:30 & 4:00 pm, except Sunday and Tuesday mornings when it is closed. Tel: 01287 623584 Opening times: Morning: Afternoon: Sunday: closed 12:00 - 16:00 Monday: 09:30 - 12:30 13:30 - 18:30 13:30 - 17:00 Tuesday: closed Wednesday: 09:30 - 12:30 13:30 - 17:00 Thursday: 09:30 - 12:30 13:30 - 17:00 Friday: 09:30 - 12:30 13:30 - 17:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 12:30 13:30 - 16:00

●●Andrew Savage, Joanna McCue, Alison Hall and Garry Savage.

ne of Redcar and Cleveland’s biggest tourist attractions, the Saltburn Cliff Lift, has welcomed a new team in time for the summer season.

The seven-strong team, who have all been taken on by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, are: Garry Savage, Clive Tomlinson, Alison Hall, Steven Linnecor, Jaqueline Cook, Joanna McCue and former SSI worker, Andrew Savage.

The Cliff Lift has extended its opening hours for the season, meaning it will be open from 11am until 6pm.

Andrew Savage, Team Leader at Saltburn Cliff Lift, said: “It’s an absolutely fantastic job and all the team are working well together. It has been busy since we opened at Easter and I’ve met so many people.”

Cllr Carl Quartermain, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Leisure at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “I am delighted the Cliff Lift is back open to the public for the summer season, and especially pleased that we have taken on seven team members.

“I wish them all the best and I’m sure they will do an amazing job welcoming many visitors to the beautiful town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea.” The water-balancing tramway, an iconic piece of engineering, officially opened back up to the public on Friday, March 25.

It has been in operation since 1884 and is believed to be one of the oldest working funicular tramways in the world.

For more information on the Cliff Lift, please visit: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/clifflift

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 69 May - June 2016

Lighting columns’ ID fiasco

By Councillor Steve Kay

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straight-to-the-point letter in Issue 68 of Coastal View has led me to try finally to knock some sense into Redcar & Cleveland Council on the matter of the numbering of the Borough’s lighting columns.

Under the heading ‘More money wasted’, Roy Ritchie of Lingdale points out that the metal number-plates are falling off lighting columns all over the Borough. He rightly highlights the present situation as a waste of public money and suggests simpler, permanent and cheaper alternatives, such as stencilling or sticky labels.

Of course, the purpose of numbering the columns is for easy identification but, once the plates go missing, it makes it far more difficult to find a localised fault, such as a street light that does not come on at night, or one that is burning throughout daylight hours.

The basic reason that the number-plates are falling off the columns is that the plastic cable ties, meant to hold them in place, degrade over time, allowing the plates to become detached.

If you carry out a quick inspection of the Borough’s roadsides, you’ll find fallen plates everywhere. I have personally picked up half a dozen from Lingdale and Moorsholm and submitted them as evidence to the Borough Engineer.

I have raised this problem many times at council meetings but there has been absolutely no improvement; with the passage of time and lack of consistent maintenance, things just get worse. There are other problems too, like poles with ●●Cllr Steve Kay and Mr Roy Ritchie at a Moorsholm two different identification lighting column numbers and some that have in his Coastal View letter and adds: “A sensible never borne number plates at all.

The council needs to review completely the numbering system would save so much time and street-light numbering system throughout the effort. What is more, the money saved could be Borough. The present situation is inefficient, used to repair some of the countless potholes in wasteful and a cause of frustration to our residents. the Borough.”

If you have a complaint about street lighting, I hope that with Roy and me ‘going public’ on this phone 01642 774774. Please have the lighting problem, the council will take it more seriously.

Roy is rightly sticking by the views expressed column number to hand. If the plate hasn’t fallen off, that is!

Post Office now add “insult to injury” in latest twist in Saltburn branch saga

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iddlesbrough South and East Cleveland labour MP, Tom Blenkinsop, recently said the privatised Post Office Counters had “added insult to injury” in the long running controversy about a move of the existing sub post office in Saltburn.

Tom said: “A short while ago, the Post Office told me that despite the fact ‘people with be inconvenienced’ they would be going ahead with the much disliked move from the existing Station Square post office to a new site on Windsor Road, which would be shared with the new Nisa minimarket store.

“Now, a further letter arrived which has added insult to injury. Originally, in their first letter the Post Office had promised a new pelican crossing on the busy Windsor Road as well as the relocation of bus stops, now the follow up letter merely reveals that this would be a ‘request’ to both Redcar and

New Patron for Mike Findley MND Fund

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By Mike Findley MBE

’m pleased to announce that Boro legend Bernie Slaven has agreed to be the new Patron of the Mike Findley MND Fund following the sad passing of Alastair Brownlee.

Bernie has been a great help and support in raising awareness and funds for MND; in 2006 along with Ali he helped with our successful charity football match against the cast of Emmerdale, which was played at Marske United FC’s GER Stadium for three years attracting over 2,000 supporters each year.

As well as Bernie as Patron, Hillary Maddren (wife of former Boro legend Willie who lost

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Since my fund was launched in September 2005 it has raised to date £166,570.35, towards research and helping local people suffering with motor neurone disease, plus buying equipment for the MND Care Centre at James Cook University Hospital. Also we like to help Teesside Hospice, who have given a lot of help and care to MND sufferers. I’m so grateful to our small band of volunteers plus, the tremendous support given by so many people over nearly 11 years.

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“This is an utter nonsense. The council is cash strapped and has announced a moratorium on new borrowing for capital works and already has a waiting list of road improvements across the Borough, hey just can’t ‘put in a new crossing’ as the Post Office assumes they can do. Likewise, we have enough problems holding Arriva to their promises of running buses already - I fail to see them responding to a request from the Post Office to carry out a move of stops which would only benefit one trader.

“If the Post Office and Nisa are serious, they would finance and carry out these road improvements at their own cost, putting their money where their mouth is. All this has been a tawdry exercise on a move already, I am certain, tacitly agreed even before the self-styled ‘consultation’ was underway.”

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Warning to prevent thefts from vehicles & insecure burglaries in the warm weather

ECCO `what we aim to do`

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By Bob Moodie

he East Cleveland Community Organisation (ECCO) group has now been in place for 10 months and was launched to provide a `bigger voice` to the 22 villages in East Cleveland (EC), having a combined population of over 62,000, which is 45% of the total population of the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland.

ECCO is chaired by Ralph Ferguson the ex Borough Engineer and is both resident led and a non-political group, prepared to challenge for the rights of residents and their communities, wherever it is needed on any major issues.

ECCO has representation from residents, Ward Councillors, Parish Councils and other community groups and will provide help and support, where individuals or communities are finding it difficult, or impossible to deal with major issues and resolve these on their own.

ECCO aim to make a difference by working with the East Cleveland communities, whereby residents also play their part in taking ownership and looking after the interests and wellbeing of their own villages. We all want to make a difference to their quality of life and maintain safer communities for them to live in and enjoy.

Feedback from people in EC is that there is the need for an ECCO

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group to represent and support them on major issues, as EC has frequently suffered over the years, their voice often being ignored and EC communities being perceived as being very much out on a limb.

ECCO does not compete or conflict with any of the many other groups, who do excellent work across and throughout EC and has

the ongoing support of Cllr. Sue Jeffrey the Council Leader and the Chief Constable Iain Spittal and his Deputy CC Simon Nickless.

On the 4th May 10 members of the ECCO Policing group met with Iain and Simon to discuss the needs for re-establishing Neighbourhood Policing (NP) in EC and were assured that they both value NP

and will be launching a new flexible NP model in the coming months to provide communities with specific resources and contact details, such that residents will be able to report crimes and ASB issues once again.

If you want more information please contact Bob Moodie of ECCO on 07554 052 934 or e mail to bob.moodie@ntlworld.com.

ith warmer weather on the way, police are issuing a reminder to people to keep their windows and doors secure in their homes and vehicles to prevent insecure burglaries and thefts from vehicles.

Officers are also reminding people to keep valuables in vehicles out of sight during hot weather as it provides the perfect opportunity for thieves to target your car.

Crime Prevention and Architectural Liaison Officer, Steve Cranston, said: “If doors are unlocked or windows are left open then thieves will take full advantage of this and will steal your possessions. This is why it is important to keep your house and car secure and to not to leave anything of value in sight.

“It only takes a few seconds for a criminal to steal from your car or property. Insurance companies could also deem insurance to be invalid where a vehicle or a home has been left insecure.

“We would recommend keeping windows and doors of homes locked at all times and to keep vehicles secure and to move items such as sat navs, mobile phones, tablets car keys and cash well out of sight.”

Officers have already issued advice around not leaving car keys close to front doors in order to deter burglars from trying to steal them through letter boxes.

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We asked Kerry how this all came about.

“I started modelling a little over a year ago and in such a short space of time my overall confidence has soared. I have also gained sponsors and free dresses, lingerie and many more to model for UK and International businesses. “ I applied for Miss Pin up UK as the next step in modelling career and hopefully this will open more doors for me. I have now got through to the quarterfinals and next will have to perform my talent in front of judges to get through to the semi finals in a few weeks.”

Pinup UK say: “Miss Pinup UK is a celebration of all women. It’s run as an all-inclusive competition for all women over the age of18 who have been a resident of the UK for at least three years.

“The Miss Pinup UK and Miss Pinup International competitions were created by Rio Wild in 2013 after an inspiring trip to Finland where she met a Pinup model called Ariel who ran an all-inclusive Pinup competition in Finland called Pin-up.fi.

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“Pinup UK believe in celebrating all women and that all women have a Special Talent. They say: “We aim to inspire, empower and support every entrant, friend and fan of the competition, by sharing the Pinup love and encouraging women to reach for the dreams and achieve their great goals in life.” As Reese Witherspoon recently said: “Women are infinitely capable of achieving great things,” and we concur!

“Quarterfinals take place in five locations around the country in Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Gateshead and Brighton where guest judges including the current reigning Miss Pinup UK Lulu Vesper will be looking to find the next Miss Pinup UK!” Kerry will be in her Quarterfinal group to be held in the Prohibition Bar in Gateshead on 19th June.

The Semi finals take place on 23rd September where 20 entrants compete to be chosen as the final eight, to go through to Finals on 24th September. A winner will be crowned Miss Pinup UK 2016 along with two Runners up. Semi finals and Finals take place on the Pinup Stage at the London Tattoo Convention. Let’s join together to wish Kerry lots of luck in not just this competition but also in her newly found career.

Be careful when giving to ex-service charities?

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By Eric Howden Chairman Redcar Branch RBL

ecently in Redcar town centre and shops a number of so called Armed Forces charities have been collecting. I am concerned about these people because of the tactics they are using towards the very generous members of the public who in this area really do support our armed forces.

These people are calling themselves by numerous charity names, we will not name them as they may well be genuine, some appear to be part of other groups, and some are really being a nuisance by literally asking for money for their respective charity. How much of the money collected actually goes to the cause it is supposed to go to remains to be seen, some of the collectors even if dressed in camouflage gear are being paid to collect or get a percentage of the collection.

In the Royal British Legion our collectors are instructed never to ask for money never to rattle a

tin, never to open the tin, this is only done in the presence of our registered Poppy Appeal Organiser.

All money given is placed into the tin not into a pocket or bag. These people have no tins, they ask for money very openly and loudly sometimes offering a wrist band but not always.

They have been known to have a peddler’s licence which they will sometimes show you if you demand it, but briefly a peddler’s licence is defined as, “travelling from door to door and/or town to town to sell his wares”. The wrist band I wouldn’t consider to be his “wares” also if he is collecting for an armed forces charity I wouldn’t say he is a peddler, he is either one or the other.

I am not saying that all these charities are bogus; I would just ask the public to be very careful. It is a shame that these people do this sort of thing knowing how the genuine ex service charities really work very hard to collect for our service and ex service community.

Please continue to support of Armed Forces Charities.

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One hell of a night!

Huntcliff oozes talent in Spring-time show

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altburn’s Huntcliff School captivated a sold out audience in the opening night of its annual production, ‘Disco Inferno’ – a lively and colourful musical set in the 1970s.

On Thursday 14th April, 250 people watched as talented youngsters from all year groups told the story of an ambitious and talented hopeful, Jack, and his ‘burning’ desire to be the next big musical sensation.

Jack, played by Year 11 student Finn ToshWilson, makes a pact with a devilish femme fatale, Lady Marmalade, trading in his soul to fulfil his dreams. Having everything he thought he ever wanted comes at the expense of all things meaningful, most importantly the love of his life Jane, portrayed by Year 11 Amber Beaty.

An electric performance of key characters, including Jack’s best friend, Tom, aka 16-year old Matthew Rayson, and his girlfriend, played by Year 10’s Kayla Pratt, was complimented by a supporting cast of performers; from those in Year 7 to those studying GCSE drama and music who have all been working tirelessly, including during school holidays, to perfect their roles. There was also the added complexity of double casting as a result of so many students wishing to take part – Lady Marmalade was superbly depicted by both Niamh McConnell in Year 10 and Year 9 student Megan Hill on the first and second night (Friday 15th April) respectively.

Audience participation was in full swing,

W helped by glow sticks, novelty headbands and glasses, and there were some 1970s themed party refreshments on offer, including pineapple and cheese sticks, ‘mocktails’ and sangria, as well as homemade fairy cakes.

Mrs Shevels, Music Teacher and Subject Leader of the Performing Arts Department, said, ‘I am so proud of all the students who took part, especially as we were working for the first time live with our student band’. She also went on to say ‘it’s quite fitting as a swan song for some fantastic Year 11 students who we will be sad to lose after they’ve sat their GCSE exams in the summer’.

Mr Eyre, Executive Headteacher of Saltburn Learning Campus, congratulated those who took part, including a particular mention to those working behind the scenes.

Huntcliff’s Head of School, Mrs Juckes said the show had been amazing, honouring the Department, which also comprises Drama

Teacher, Miss Peacock. Chair of Governors, Anne Asprey, who attended the second night, was wowed by the event, passing on special thanks and praise to everyone involved.

We are now eagerly waiting what will be in store for next year’s show!

By Pat Bolton (President)

e are a thriving and friendly group of ladies who meet once a month on the second Thursday in Sunnyfield House at 7pm.

Each month we have a speaker, refreshments and social time as well as the opportunity to sign up for a range of activities including coffee mornings, supper club, craft group, computer group, outings, theatre visits, scrabble school, strolling group and many others. Detailed information can be found on our website huttonlowcrosswi.co.uk or contact 01287 636065.

Last year was the well publicised Centenary of the WI and many events were held locally and nationally We had our own celebrations including a lunch and entertainment at Hunley Hall Hotel in July. On that day we had a group photograph taken. This can now be seen in Sunnyfield House along with the names of all of those who were present.

Our thanks is due to Alan Parker, a member of Guisborough Camera Club who not only took the photograph but also arranged its printing and presentation.

The photograph shows some our longest serving members admiring the print before being mounted on the wall. These include (from left )Angela Hibberd, Margaret Walker, Irene Stockton, Marion Jones, Ancia Ford and Joan Goldring (front) other long serving members include Sybil Saville and Margaret Makin.

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New life for the Lingdale Tavern

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local businessman is preparing to bring a hotel, closed for years, back to life.

Many of us thought that the Lingdale Tavern had finally been killed off, by home electronic entertainment, cheap supermarket booze, the breathalyser and the smoking ban. But, in defiance of all the odds, Lingdale entrepreneur, John Stonehouse, is in the process of bringing the historic hostelry back from the dead.

John is a Lingdale lad, whose family has lived in the village ever since his great grandfather arrived from Sandsend at the end of the 19th century. He already operates a garage, a fish and chip shop, a café and the small Lounge Bar, in the village.

John’s daughter and business partner, Sarah, as well as running two fish and chip shops in Redcar, is in charge of all the design and décor aspects of the Tavern refurbishment.

John, who recently purchased the dilapidated, boarded up hotel said: “I am gutting the building and restoring it completely. Hopefully, by the end of the year, the ground floor will be finished, giving us a public bar, family lounge, darts room and restaurant area. Then we’ll open, but work will continue on the large first floor restaurant and the roomy en suite guest rooms. For me it is a personal project, as well as a business venture, although I do believe we can meet the growing demand for holiday accommodation in and around the National Park and for all-the-year round B&B. We are also within easy reach of Whitby, by car and public transport. As far as the village is concerned, I hope to create, not only a pub, but a social centre

for everybody to enjoy.”

Sarah explained her design vision as “modern with an industrial twist”. She explained: “The emphasis will be on comfort but there will be plenty of reminders of the past, with some bare brick features and open fires as well as mining pictures and memorabilia. The building will be wired for music to suit customers’ tastes.”

Councillor Steve Kay, who represents Lingdale on Redcar & Cleveland Council, said: “The Tavern is the largest and most prominent building in Lingdale. When it was boarded up, it blighted the village. Now, thanks to John and Sarah, everything is changing and we all look forward to seeing the Tavern returned to its former glory. I don’t think anybody from outside the village would have taken on this gargantuan challenge. Were it not for the Stonehouse family, the Tavern would have ended up a ruin, a terrible eyesore and a danger to passers-by.”

Lockwood parish council chairman, Mike Jefferson, added: “We have tried, time and time again, to find a buyer for the Tavern. Even the Big Local, which is looking for investment opportunities in East Cleveland, could not help. I have a passionate interest in Lingdale’s history and am delighted that the mining theme is to be featured in the restored Tavern.”

In its heyday, the Tavern, built with buff engineering bricks, stood big and proud at the south west corner of Lingdale crossroads (Snowdon’s Corner, in earlier times). Then called the Lingdale Hotel, it was built, in the 1870s, not only to slake

Saltburn, Marske & New Marske Parish Council

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he Parish Council has recently relocated to the Conference Centre on Saltburn Learning Campus and on 11th April the first full Council meeting was held in the new Council Chamber.

At the end of the meeting the Chairman was asked to cut a cake and a toast was made to celebrate the successful move.

Following the Annual meeting in May, meeting days for the full monthly meeting will change to Tuesday evenings at 6pm. Details of

●●Councillor Steve Kay, John Stonehouse, Sarah Stonehouse and Lockwood Chair, Mike Jefferson outside the Lingdale Tavern the thirst of the hard working miners, but as a place where visiting businessmen could stay, network and hold their meetings. It had rooms for functions, like dances, wedding breakfasts and funeral wakes, as well as stabling for patrons’ horses.

The first landlord, John Snowdon, hailed from County Durham and used his natural talent and business acumen to become a wealthy man.

Amongst his many achievements was the invention of the spring bottle top, which was manufactured in its millions.

The hotel, later known as the Lingdale Tavern,

survived the two World Wars, the Depression and the closure of the last mines, in the early 1960s, before succumbing to 21st century pressures.

After John Snowdon, there were other outstanding landlords (and ladies): Harold Myers, Fred & Betty Harker, Fred & Ann Robinson and, more recently, John & Violet Wood.

“Perhaps we’ll soon be able to add John Stonehouse and daughter Sarah to the Tavern’s prestigious honours list!” commented Councillor Kay.

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Everything under one roof as local business expands

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he Dales Farm family business in Easington, off the A174 Whitby Road, started back in 2006, as Farm Direct and selling pet food and animal feeds.

Family member Keith Dale told Coastal View: “We have always taken great pride in our home grown family business, that started out with a few cows and it just developed from there.”

Keith went on to say: “We have always practised mixed farming, with arable cropping and livestock and we sell as much produce as we can off our own farm.

“We aim to cut out the middle man and by diversifying the business we have shortened the chain by producing local products and selling them directly to the public.”

Recently, this community minded family have opened a great new building, which now houses so much more under one roof and it now combines a farm shop, country store and garden centre as well as the welcomed addition of the Meadow View Tea Rooms, named because customers can enjoy

scenic views across the nearby fields and woods and run by Keith’s daughter, Katrina along with her Mum, Beverley. The tea rooms also have an outdoor patio seating area.

Katrina said: “The local people have really supported us with the tea rooms and it has become a meeting place for some of the elderly people from the village as well as walking clubs and bikers and has resulted in bookings for the local over 60s club.

“We have recently started doing Sunday Roasts which have proved to be very popular.”

Keith admits that it wasn’t always easy to get the new business up and running, saying: “This is by far the biggest challenge we have had to face, with mountains to climb, but we got there in the end.”

As a result of the expansion of the business, eight new jobs have been created for local people increasing the staffing level from four to 12.

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For peace’s sake, let us stay in

By Councillor David Walsh

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ow summer is at last with us, I, like most of East Cleveland, enjoy a day out in Whitby - one of Britain’s finest towns.

Mind I’m a bus user, and so - a few pints and some fish and chips tucked away - I always end up on a bench in the Bus Station there, waiting for Arriva’s usually trusty X4 to get me home. At that time I always find myself looking at the facades of the buildings opposite the bus station and I always fall to the same musings.

One of those buildings (that now houses Boyes store) was obviously once a purpose built cinema. Above it is a plaque that simply says “1914” marking the age of the building.

Clearly, whoever the promoter was of what was then the rage of the age - the silver screen - he was going to get that cinema open for the Summer season to cater for the day trippers and for people staying in the town - perhaps at what was the old Station Hotel next door, now Rosie O’Grady’s.

Alas, for him it turned out to be a pretty short summer. By the end of that August Bank Holiday week, gone were the holidaymakers and the day trippers and in their place came armed guards on the waterfront and uniforms marching into the railway station and away to war.

Those long-gone weeks marked the beginning of bloodshed in Europe that lasted on and off for another 31 years, bloodshed followed by another near

40 years of “peace” which was peace only on a hairspring and which always threatened global oblivion.

East Cleveland suffered in those years.

In WW1 the Tees Bay was shelled by German battleships and Skinningrove was bombed by Zeppelins. And above all, those four years, left its mark in the stone and marble war memorials which mark every community in our area, no matter how big or how small. WW1 was followed by uneasy peace, marked by the rise of competing dictatorships and states regressing into beggar my neighbour protectionism as an answer to economic slump. And that slump morphed into WW2, a just war certainly, but still a war that saw yet more columns of names being added to those war memorials.

And after 1945? Cold War, where

our area, slap bang (and that’s a bad metaphor) between the golf balls of the Fylingdales missile tracking station and the strategic industry of Teesside, would have been an early target for Nuclear oblivion. (and I can remember during the Cuban Missile Crisis, going into a cinema for some matinee show, and wondering if I would ever see the end of that feature film).

Those days are now long gone and so they deserve to be.

And to ensure that this continues, I would urge every reader to vote to remain in Europe next month For what it is worth, the EU has been one of the greatest contributors of peace in the world in this century and the last.

In fact, the EU has been so successful at fostering peace that we forget how successful it’s been.

Here’s the crucial fact: Up until 1945, never in its history had Europe known peace. For literally millennia, Europe had always been at war, somewhere, somehow. This culminated, of course, in World War I and World War II, global conflicts that went beyond what anybody had imagined in terms of cruelty and violence, and global conflicts that were sparked in- and by -European nations.

Since 1945, several generations of Europeans, including myself, have known peace, and we now take it for granted, as our forebears took war for granted. There are many reasons for this but any honest observer has to recognise that the European Project is one of the main ones.

Starting off after its formation in 1951 the goal of what is now the European Community has been to bind European countries together in a community of interests, removing war as an option on the table to settle disputes. At this, it has unquestionably succeeded.

France and Germany, who once set the world ablaze with the most terrifying wars humanity had ever known–twice– are now each other’s biggest trading partners by far. And this is considered so normal that no one pauses to notice how abnormal it actually is, looking at the broad sweep of history. And it is the European Project of economic integration that achieved that.

More recently, after the Berlin Wall fell, it was the prospect of integration into the EU that ensured that the former

countries of the Warsaw Pact became and remained democracies, unlike so many other post-Soviet Republics.

Look at places like Byelorussia or the Ukraine and see the difference.

It was the process of integration in the EU, and its huge single market, that allowed East European countries to experience the economic growth which lifted their populations out of post Soviet poverty, and economic integration which now makes war in this region of the world all but unimaginable.

It doesn’t mean that the European Community isn’t flawed. It doesn’t mean that the Brussels bureaucracy’s edicts always makes sense. But flawed edicts can be remedied. Dead soldiers and ruined cities can’t.

The stark simple fact remains that in the 20th and 21st century, few institutions (perhaps none) have been so successful at fostering peace where there was war, at turning a continent of war into a continent of peace.

For Britain to quiet Europe in search of some dimly remembered - but ultimately false - dream of a golden past might be the desire of romantics and isolationists. But a British exit could begin to render apart the concept of a “People’s Europe” and in so doing allow the narrow nationalisms of the past - nationalisms bathed in blood - to again emerge from the dark deep cave where they had been - up to now - safely banished.

Let us keep that peace.

Charity walkers get marching boots ready Battle of Britain Memorial Flight over Redcar

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n army of dedicated walkers are getting ready for a May 29th hike across the Cleveland Hills and the North York Moors in aid of a vital life saving rescue service.

The long-established Boosbeck Station Hotel charity walk for the Great North Air Ambulance will be repeating its annual 18 mile circular walk across the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills, which for this year is scheduled for Sunday 29th May. It will leave the Station Hotel on Boosbeck’s High Street at 7.30 in the morning, and following a route taking in Gribdale, the Captain Cooks Monument at Easby, Commondale and Birk Brow, returning back to the start for a well earned rest, sandwiches and cool drinks.

The walk has, over the years. raised thousands for the Great North Air Ambulance last year, and is one of the largest single year by year

community contributions to the air ambulance service Peter Welcome, for the Walk Committee, said: “This walk is going from strength to strength, and we want to make this the biggest yet. The more walkers we get, the better the reward for the Air Ambulance. It’s not just a walk for local villagers, in the past we have welcomed walkers from across Teesside and the North East and North Yorkshire and hope to see them again this year.”

Station Hotel landlady, Barbara Holliday said: “I see the walk as one of the highlights of the pub year. Many pub regulars take part, and I am proud of the efforts they put in to see that the walk is a success.”

Anyone wanting to take part in the walk should contact Bernie Johns on 01287 653774, Mike Biondi on 01287 651044 or Peter Welcome on 01287 652988.

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By John Hilary

n our item last month the BBMF included reference to the flight having a Wellington bomber, in fact the bomber in the flight is a “Lancaster”.

Apologies for the error, and thanks to the readers who spotted the error.

We were hoping to have the time of the flyover for this month’s edition, but we still have not been advised of the time by the RAF. We have been assured that the flight will be over Redcar for Armed

Forces Day on the 25th June providing the weather is reasonable and there are no technical problems.

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Captain Cook’s Merchant Ships

Tom Blenkinsop MP meets The Royal British Legion

● Tom Blenkinsop MP with Marcus Hawthorn, Northern Area Manager for The Royal British Legion

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om Blenkinsop recently met with The Royal British Legion’s local Area Manager, Marcus Hawthorn, to discuss support for the Armed Forces community and this year’s World War One commemorations.

The Royal British Legion is the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, providing welfare assistance to many thousands of veterans, serving personnel and their families.

It is also the national custodian of Remembrance, best known for its emblem the red poppy. Tom attended the Legion’s event in Parliament to show his support for the charity’s work, and to meet with local area

manager Marcus Hawthorn to discuss issues facing the Armed Forces community, as well as plans to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

Legion research has found that the biggest issues currently experienced by working-age veterans include hearing loss and difficulty finding employment, whilst among older veterans, physical health and social care are among the most common problems. To help address these issues, the Legion has successfully campaigned for a new £10m Veterans Hearing Fund, supports career transition through its Civvy Street website, and delivers practical

assistance through community outreach services and six care homes.

In advance of the summer’s centenary commemorations of the Battle of the Somme, the Legion has produced a comprehensive toolkit to help local communities organise their own commemorative events. Somme 100 provides an opportunity for us all to reflect on one of the bloodiest battles in human history, in which more than one million men were wounded or killed, from all walks of life and every part of the country. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the battle, or how they can get involved with the commemorations, should visit www.britishlegion.org.uk/Somme100, where toolkits can be mail-ordered and downloaded.

Marcus Hawthorn, the Legion’s Northern area manager, said: “I was delighted to see Tom and we were grateful that he took the time to drop in. The Royal British Legion offers a range of welfare support all year round, and last year we answered over 450,000 calls for help. This event offered a great opportunity to spread the word about the range of services that we provide, and discuss our plans for the centenary commemorations of the Battle of the Somme. It was a pleasure to meet with Tom and I look forward to working with him on Armed Forces issues”.

Tom Blenkinsop added: “I enjoyed meeting staff from The Royal British Legion and learning more about the work being done in my local area. Members of the Armed Forces community make huge sacrifices in the service of our country, and I am proud to support the work of the Legion in honouring the memory of the fallen and building a better future for the living.”

by Stephen Baines The History Press 2015 £16.99

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by John Roberts

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aptain James Cook (17281779) is a name that’s very familiar to readers of Coastal View & Moor News through buildings dedicated to him, his association with local villages and so on.

There are numerous biographies and other publications covering the life of James Cook but Stephen Baines has managed to add a further dimension by structuring his book around vessels associated with Cook’s time at sea.

This is a book for Cook completists, with content that widens the context of his life and influence so far that at some points the links to the man himself may appear very tenuous. However, as we navigate our way through Captain Cook’s Merchant Ships, it’s worth reminding ourselves that everything on this planet is connected in some way, both currently and historically. The generous supply of genealogy tables here represents that connectivity, both practically and symbolically; a bibliography that extends to five pages also testifies to how widely the author has cast his net for

sources of information. Stephen Baines has provided students of James Cook with a significant addition to the knowledge available around someone whose fame was established through his activities far from where he grew up and first caught sight of the sea.

The wider context of publications such as Captain Cook’s Merchant Ships concerns the very nature of history and its representation.

You may have seen recent media coverage about the University of New South Wales raising questions regarding the words used to describe James Cook: the received wisdom is that he was a ‘discoverer’ but other interpretations see him as an ‘invader’. Language is a political tool that’s used to create perceptions and we should be constantly on the watch for how seemingly neutral words can be employed to attribute a certain value. Just think of ‘stated’ versus ‘claimed’ when you’re listening to news, reading history or in conversation, the former word implying a greater authority that may or may not be actually justified.

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Amazing Space Youngsters chat to Saltburn born astronaut

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earners from Saltburn Learning Campus were recently given the opportunity to speak with a former NASA astronaut who has lived and worked on the International Space Station.

On 5th May Dr Nicholas Patrick, who has retired from NASA but continues his work in the USA space industry, carried out a live web chat with those in Years 2 to 7 from Saltburn Primary School and Huntcliff School. Primary School pupils asked him a series of questions through a web cam in which he gave inspiring answers and talked about his time spent in space; what he did and how it has changed his outlook on the world.

Elizabeth Axe, Year 6 Teacher and Science Coordinator said it was “a wonderful and exciting opportunity for our learners to speak to and ask questions of one of the few people who have been into space and was born in Saltburn.

Dr Patrick answered in great detail questions from, ‘what are the reactions of the human body when you hit zero gravity?’ to ‘how did you feel looking down on earth during your spacewalk?’

His answers were very thought provoking and many of the children said they had started to think about science and space careers after listening to him.

Mrs Axe was also joined by fellow Year 6 Teacher Mrs Wills; Heads of School, Caroline Chadwick and Catherine Juckes of Saltburn Primary School and Huntcliff School respectively; and Peter Eyre, Executive Headteacher at Saltburn Learning Campus.

Dr Patrick placed emphasis on wider aspects of his experiences, such as good teamwork, studying STEM subjects (Science Technology Engineering & Maths), the environment, and being able to learn from mistakes.

He also described a poignant moment of seeing the UK from space; describing it as “beautiful”, saying how he felt appreciative

Hillside Surgery, Skelton Patient Participation Group

By Stuart White

and how it brought back memories of his childhood. He said that his vision of the world has definitely changed, telling his audience, “I now see it as a fragile place”.

Learners were enthralled by Dr Patrick’s portrayal of returning to earth, especially his recollection of barely being able to lift a pair of what he considered to be “heavy” boots after his acclimatisation of zero gravity.

When asked if he would like to return to space, he said he “would love to”, joking that he would arm wrestle other astronauts for the chance to go!

Primary School Pupils, Natalya Miller and Iris Reamswood, took the chance to show Dr Patrick the space seeds that they have been growing as part of a project led by the Royal Horticultural Society. They explained how, although the plants have started to grow, they are unaware of which were taken from space and which started on earth. Dr Patrick thought it was a great idea, telling the children that he never got the chance to grow plants in space himself. He encouraged the young people to transfer their scientific knowledge to think of a hypothesis.

Being able to speak with youngsters from his birthplace will no doubt have been an experience very close to Dr Patrick’s heart. He ended the chat by suggesting a possible visit to the campus when he pays a visit to the UK in the autumn.

What is a Patient Participation Group? n the main Patient Participation Groups are about improving communication between patients, medical practitioners and administrators, with a view to improving services, raising concerns about services and providing the Practice with a patients perspective on services. It is not a forum for complaints, these should be addressed to the Complaints Manager at Hillside.

Patient Participation Groups are not new, having been established since 1972. At present over 40% of Practices in England and Wales have Patient Participation Groups. Despite this most people are unaware of their existence History of the Hillside Patient Participation Group The Patient Participation Group at the Hillside Practice was previously known as the Hillside Patients Forum. Under this title it had been in existence for a lengthy period, and, in conjunction with administrators and doctors, had done much to support the Practice. This support was particularly evident during the time following the move from New Skelton to Windermere Drive.

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Representations led to an improvement in access for wheelchair users and pushchairs, better signage to the treatment rooms, opening of a footpath from the village, introduction of a bus service etc.

In more recent times membership of the Forum has diminished so we are seeking to revitalise the committee, and our activities, by becoming a Patient Participation Group and appealing for new members.

Getting involved The Patient Participation Group will seek to encourage patients to give their views and opinions about the services provided by the Practice. It is an open meeting which any patient is welcome to attend, either regularly or as a ‘one off’ to raise a particular issue. Meetings are generally held at Hillside every 2nd Tuesday in the month at 2.00pm, are informal and last for an hour. The specific date is displayed on the notice board in the patients waiting area. So, why not join us— bring a friend if you like—and help us to make a difference!

Too busy for a meeting then communicate your views via the website @ www.hillsidepractice. co.uk or write your views on a piece of paper and drop it into our Suggestion Box by our table in the waiting area.

Marske Hall is all set for Summer Fair

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he final preparations are being made for Marske Halls Summer Fair, an event which attracts hundreds of visitors each year and raises much needed funds to help enhance the lives of the residents of Marske Hall.

This year the Fair is taking place on Saturday 18th June 11am – 3pm.

The event starts at 11am. Alongside the fancy dress parade, other highlights include children’s games, bouncy castles, fire engine, donkey rides, craft stalls, cake stalls, jumble, bric-a-brac, plant stalls and many more small business stalls.

Marske Hall is delighted that so many small local businesses continue to choose to support us.

Entertainment is being provided by a host of local musicians and singers as well as having demonstrations and activities on the central display area. Once again there is a free fancy dress parade for children, and adults, with prizes for the best dressed being awarded at 1pm.

Refreshments will be on sale and ice creams, served from a traditional handmade ice cream cart, will also be on offer.

The Fair is organised by Marske Halls’ team of amazing volunteers alongside the dedicated staff and service users. Marske Hall, run by the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability, supports residents to be more independent and do things that are

important to them.

Ruth Hebden, Volunteer Co-ordinator said: “This is always our biggest fundraising event of the year and is always well supported by the wonderful local people of Marske, New Marske, Saltburn, Redcar and beyond. Once again it has been organised by our fabulous team of volunteers, staff and service users and we are all really hoping that this year’s event is going to be bigger and better with lots going on for all the family to enjoy. We want to smash our target and, more importantly, we want everyone to come along and have some fun – hopefully in the sunshine.”

There are a limited number of stalls available for hire on the day at a cost of £15. Anyone interested can call Sally on 01642 482672.

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Champion of Champions

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ast month, the Northumbria in Bloom (NIB) judges visited Moorsholm for the Spring judging.

This year for the first time NIB have introduced a new category of ‘Champion of Champions’ and Moorsholm was invited to enter in that category.

Moorsholm in Bloom Chairman, Ken Gillance told Coastal View: “Being invited into this new category was a real honour for us and it meant that we would not compete in the ‘Village’ Category, as in the past.

“We chose to accept that invitation and our three Judges are Eileen Burn NIB Chair, Val Giles NIB Secretary and Ron McParlin.

They are all particularly senior Judges and have taken responsibility for judging this new Class.”

The other four contestants are - Durham City (who are entered this year in the National Brit in Bloom ‘Champion of Champions’ Class). Corbridge, Morpeth and Sedgefield. These five contestants have been chosen for their consistently high scores in NIB over the past few years.

Ken added: “You will recall we were the top scorer last year and in 2014, of all the NIB entries for which we were twice awarded the Percy Boydell Silver Cup. In

2015 Durham and Corbridge were close runners up we were told - so there is some very keen competition for us this year. But that for us is a good challenge and one we will take on with enthusiasm.”

The weather was particularly kind on the day of the judging and we had the pleasure of speaking to two of the judges, Eileen and Ron, whilst sitting out in the beautiful sunshine.

We asked Eileen to explain more about the new ‘Champion of Champions’ category and why NIB had decided to introduce it.

She said: “It’s very exciting and we felt that the competition in the North East is doing very well and is still a popular competition, whereas in other parts of the country they are struggling to keep the numbers up. In the North East there have been some areas that have consistently kept up a very high standard over the last few years.

“Britain in Bloom hold a similar competition where they take winners from different classes and put them head to head so we thought we would try it out in NIB. “Each of the areas are being judged or their own individual merit. Here in Moorsholm you have such a remarkable strong community who take responsibility

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Ron has visited Moorsholm before in 2011, in their early NIB days and we asked him what changes he has seen over the years.

“It’s nice to see that some of the proposals we put forward back then have come into fruition and it’s really exciting and fantastic and I have thoroughly enjoyed it again.”

Eileen has visited the village a couple of times before and said: “Basically any excuse to come to Moorsholm and I’ll come, but of course I don’t need an excuse to come here it’s just lovely.

“What we like about here is that you don’t try to do anything contrived in a village setting, it’s all very much sympathetic to a farming village with a lot of wild meadows, but it’s beautifully organised. You make a lot of it look natural but it’s obviously just been put back in place.”

The summer judging will take place on Friday 15th July, two days before Moorsholm take part in the National Garden Scheme for the second year running.

Eileen smiles when she said: “In July, we will see you at your even ‘better best’. How can you better what you are already doing?”

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Cenotaph to Cenotaph -Poppy Appeal Cycle Ride Sat/Sun 18th/19th June 2016

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By Eric Howden

ndy McLeod is an ex RAF man having served for 10 years; he is a member of Redcar Branch (North & East Yorkshire).

He is a keen cyclist and proposes to raise funds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal by cycling, unsupported from the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London, to the Cenotaph at Coatham Road, Redcar in under 24 hours.

At midnight on Saturday 18th June, as Big Ben strikes, he will cycle out of London and head North with a Poppy Wreath on his back. He is not permitted on motorways or similar roads so his route is approximately 283 miles. We are requesting that members from the many branches he will pass near to support him not just financially by raising

funds in his name, (he is on the web site and will have GPS so he can be followed by going onto to the site once we have the details), in the main though we ask the members and the public give him the support to encourage him, even cycle with him for a while to set the pace or just keep him company.

Members may wish to pass him a drink or a bar of chocolate or similar. Below is his route with his stop off points and approximate miles which will help with planning his times. All donations can be sent to Redcar Branch RBL at 92/94 Coatham Road, Redcar TS101RY made out to Poppy Appeal. He is staying at the Union Jack Club on Friday Night so members from the London Area may wish to support him during the day on Saturday and see him on his way.

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Saltburn Beachwatch Plastic Challenge 2016

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By Roy Smith

ince the plastic challenge was introduced by the Marine Conservation Society [MCS] in June 2015 we have seen the introduction of a 5p charge for single use plastic bags.

This has seen a reduction of the consumption of these items by approx 75%. It remains to be seen if this has led to a reduction of plastic bags on our beach. However this is not the time for complacency as the overall amount of litter on British beaches has increased to record amounts in 2014-2015 with plastic at 70% of the total still the major polluter of our seas and beaches. So the MCS is again encouraging people to take up the Plastic Challenge between the 1st and 30th June 2016.

The Challenge aims to change people’s perspectives and highlights how much we rely on single use plastics. Challengers will try to reduce their plastic usage in various ways, like giving up single use plastic bottles, bags and wrapped readymeals. People can reduce their plastic consumption by shopping locally at the butchers, bakers, greengrocers and fishmongers who sell their goods “loose” and you can take your own reusable bag! More retailers are selling micro-plastic free bathroom products {check the labels} e.g shampoos,

body scrubs and toothpastes. Ditch the plastic razor and go for the longer lasting metal handle instead.

Some challengers have decided to do more home cooking like making their own yoghurt, hummus, custard, bread etc. In these days of pre-packed ready- made meals, cooking your own food will make a noticeable difference to the plastic in your bin.

We use single- use plastics for lots of things from brushing our teeth and showering to buying and storing our food. It is durable and lightweight but it’s these properties that allow it to exist in the environment for hundreds and sometimes thousands of years. Many types of plastic can be re-cycled but unfortunately most of it isn’t. The MCS and Saltburn Beachwatch want people to stop taking plastic for granted and to take more responsibility for the resources they are using.

Plastic Challengers are wanted to spread the message of “reduce, re-use and re-cycle” to reduce the amount of plastic entering the environment.

People are being challenged to give up their lifestyle of convenience for a day? a week? or a month- giving up pre- packed sandwiches, readymeals and drinks-on-the-go and buying just what they need. It’s about changing people’s attitudes towards single- use plastics.

We in our household did not find

the challenge easy in 2015 but it did change our awareness of just how reliant our society has become to using plastic, including ourselves.

Was it worth it? On one hand we had to make more of an effort to find certain items and to resist the

convenience of plastic containers/ wrappings. On the other hand we got a feeling of satisfaction for reducing our plastic footprint and we will continue to look for ways in which we can further reduce our plastic consumption in this years’ plastic

challenge and beyond.

The next Saltburn Beachwatch litterpick and survey will take place on Saturday 2nd July 2016 from 10am until 12noon. Meet at the pier car park where everything will be provided

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Guisborough Picnic in the Priory 2016

lans for this year’s Picnic in the Priory are almost complete and the organisers are hoping lots of people will come along to Gisborough Priory on Saturday 21 May, between 10am and 4pm, to enjoy the fun.

This is the ninth consecutive year that Gisborough Priory Project has held Picnic in the Priory. The event offers a free day out for all the family, with activities throughout the historic priory site and the adjacent woodland gardens.

For those who like animals, there will be plenty to enjoy. The North Yorkshire Moors Birds of Prey team will be on site with their magnificent

feathered friends providing a superb flying display. In the animal encounter session run by staff from Kirkleatham Owl Centre visitors will be able to get close to some small and scary creatures such as rats and a tarantula.

In the woodland gardens there will be a demonstration of green woodworking by Gisborough Priory Project volunteers, Bruce and Peter. The age-old skills on display include hand carving and pole lathe turning, transforming small pieces of wood into useful and beautiful objects. A selection of these unique items will be available to buy alongside some exclusive pottery produced by

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Simple beliefs, such as – believing if we don’t look both ways when crossing the road, there is a strong possibility of being hit by a car.

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Guisborough potter, Dick Graves. Dick will also be demonstrating the technique of raku pottery.

Throughout the day there will be an array of circus skills equipment available for everyone to use. Get some tips on how to improve your juggling or see how long you can keep a plate spinning. Afterwards you could try archery with the Whitby Company of Archers or just sit back and listen to sweet melodies from the Gypsy Swing Band and the lively rhythms of the Cleveland Ukulele Band.

Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic.

Alternatively, several stalls will supply a range of tempting refreshments, from hog roast to homemade cakes and ice-cream. Alongside there will be a variety of other stalls selling crafts and plants complementing the regular market in the town.

Entrance is free to the event, with a small charge applying for some activities, such as the archery and miniature train ride. Visitors must come in through the Gisborough Priory gate on Church

Street next to St Nicholas’ Church.

Generous funding to support the day has come from Westworth and Guisborough ward members of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and the Brethren of the Old Guisborian Mason’s Lodge.

In addition, a new marquee has been purchased with funds kindly donated by the trustees of the Bow Street Centre.

Gisborough Priory Project volunteer, Carol Robinson, said, “This is our biggest event of the year with something for everyone to enjoy.”

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Hard-hitting 999 campaign urges public to only use ambulances for emergencies

●● Rapid response paramedic Sarah Ulph supporting the new campaign

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new campaign has been launched by North East Ambulance Service urging people to think before dialling 999.

The public plea is being made following an unprecedented period of severe pressure lasting 19 weeks, in which responses to potentially lifethreatening calls fell below the national standard of eight minutes or faster to 75% of Red incidents.

Mark Cotton, Assistant Director of Communications, said: “We know the majority of callers don’t abuse our service and we don’t want to deter anybody who needs emergency help.

However, this is targeted at those people who call us and expect us to send an ambulance when there are other alternatives.

“The aim is to make people think about whether they really need an ambulance before they dial 999. Breathing difficulties, chest pains or unconsciousness all need a fast response, but there are alternatives when it’s not life-threatening and less urgent than 999.”

The campaign features three hard-hitting messages aimed at making people stop and think before dialling 999 for an emergency ambulance.

These are: • You wouldn’t call the fire service to blow out a candle; • You wouldn’t call the coastguard if you fell in a puddle; and

• We risk our lives to save yours.

Accompanying all three messages is a reminder to call 111 when an incident is less urgent than 999. The 111 number is a Freephone number that is staffed 24 hour a day, seven days a week.

The last message also features 29-year-old Durham city centre rapid response paramedic Sarah Ulph.

She said: “One of the hardest parts of this job is attending to a patient who needs an ambulance, but they have had to wait for hours because there hasn’t been an ambulance available for them. Sometimes this is because a crew are with a patient who either didn’t need to go to hospital or who could have made their own way there.

“I think it’s important for us to try and educate the public that our ambulances are emergency vehicles and that there are other ways of accessing help without calling 999. I go to a lot of calls for people that don’t necessarily need an ambulance but who called 999 because they didn’t know who to call. I think publicising the 111 number on the side of an ambulance, alongside these messages, will help do that.”

As well as 111, members of the public are asked to try and use alternative services, such as their local GP, pharmacist or walk-in centre where possible.

Advice on health conditions, as well as where to access help, is also available via www.nhs.uk

Clean up for war memorial

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By Mike Morrissey

altburn’s war memorial, which is nearly 100 years old, is to get a “facial” clean up.

Copies of proposals appear in the library for the whole of May. “We shall consult about the cleaning work,” said Stuart Ramsdale, former conservation officer with Redcar and Cleveland Council and currently helping Tees Heritage Trust to improve the Glenside memorial.

He was speaking at a public seminar attended by about 30 people at the community theatre on 14th April.

Mr Ramsdale showed “before and after” photographs from similar work done in other parts of the country. An exhibition starts at the beginning of May. He said it was hoped the work would be completed by mid-July after consultation comments had been analysed.

The seminar heard how the valley gardens area - from the “donkey field” to viaduct - had been improved in recent years. Alterations include a few seats in the donkey field, another

seat, paving and safety rail at the spa fountain, near the brick and main bridge.

Reports were given by members of the miniature railway association, which marks its 70th anniversary next year. Chairman Bob Proctor said the 15 members, aged from 18 upwards, did all the work of running it as volunteers.

He thanked the probation service’s reoffending team for putting in a lot of work to relay the track after a flood.

Darren Edmends, who runs a valley gardens master plan for the council, spoke about it and Chris Mayes, a Heritage at Risk landscape architect, talked about Historic England’s work in planning improvements to the valley, which is also called The Glen. He suggested a 25 year plan was better for the landscape than the present five-year plan It was suggested that a properly-constituted committee be set up to form a local group to take forward ideas. A further public meeting is planned for later in the year, said Councillor Philip Thomson, who chaired the seminar.

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UNISON and RCBC celebrate award of “Ethical Care Charter”

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o c a l A u t h o r i t y Tr a d e U n i o n , UNISON, and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, are jointly celebrating the council gaining the coveted UNISON “Ethical Care Charter”.

This is in recognition of the council’s work in improving the quality of care provided to the borough’s 1,700 residents who receive care at home from care companies contracted to the council.

The Ethical Care Charter calls for local councils to promote good terms and conditions of work for care staff, good wages and working conditions, and improvements, which the council have incorporated, in the latest contract to the care companies.

John Cafferty, UNISON Interim Regional Secretary says: “The Charter is a key component in UNISON’s Save Care Now campaign, which was developed to create standards for safety, quality and dignity of care by ensuring good employment conditions and a stable workforce through sustainable pay, conditions and training.

“In implementing the provisions of the Charter in its procurement strategy for Elderly Care Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is sending out a clear message that quality services depend on quality pay and conditions for workers and on properly funded client focussed services.

“UNISON Northern Region welcomes their commitment to improving standards in care and to ensuring that hard working staff

get the investment they deserve.”

Councillor David Walsh, the Cabinet Member for Adult Services at Redcar & Cleveland Council said: “One of the 100 day challenges the new council administration was pledged to make last year was to gain charter status. To this end, we have worked in partnership with the care companies who carry out our home care work to ensure that they comply with best practice in terms of wages and working conditions, as well as performing a top class service for those elderly or vulnerable people who require care and attention to help their quality of life.

“The new contract that has been agreed with by the local care industry and provides for an annual uplift in recognition of the new National Living Wage, provide for the payment for staff in between home calls and is so structured that all staff regardless of age will be paid at least the National Living Wage.

“For its part, the council has tried to reduce excessive bureaucracy in its day to day to day dealings with care companies and has pledged to co-operate and collaborate in areas like the provision or training and in joint procurement of goods and services.

“We are pleased that this charter has been awarded and see it as a mark of good practice involving the whole care community - the council, the staff undertaking the day in, day out work, Trade Unions like UNISON and the care companies.”

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Tees Valley Combined Authority

●● Paul Booth, Sue Jeffrey and Andrew Lewis, the new Managing Director of Tees Valley Combined Authority

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ndrew Lewis has been announced as the Managing Director of recentlylaunched Tees Valley Combined Authority.

Andrew joins from Newcastle City Council where he was Assistant Chief Executive, and played an important role in securing deals with government on funding and devolution.

A former senior HM Treasury economist, and Director of the Northern Way, he is an experienced leader within central, regional and local government. He brings considerable experience working on economic strategy, transport, inward investment and the delivery of complex projects.

The Combined Authority cements and formalises the partnership between the five local authorities and Tees Valley Unlimited (the private sector led Local Enterprise Partnership for Tees Valley), creating a new

and even more effective approach to driving economic prosperity and growth in the Tees Valley Councillor Sue Jeffrey, Chair of Tees Valley Combined Authority and Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “Andrew has the knowledge and understanding of business and partnerships to be able to work closely and effectively with all sectors to develop and seize opportunities to diversify and grow the Tees Valley economy.

“Tees Valley has bold ambitions and aspirations and Andrew’s qualities and excellent track record made him the ideal candidate to take the helm of the Combined Authority.”

Paul Booth, Tees Valley Unlimited Chair and Combined Authority member, said “The calibre and enthusiasm of the

Combined Authority’s new Managing Director will be great assets in helping Tees Valley successfully meet the challenges and opportunities ahead, particularly in the key growth sectors of digital and creative, low carbon technology, logistics, advanced manufacturing and engineering. “ Andrew said: “I am delighted to be joining the Combined Authority at the start of an exciting process of devolution, with the opportunity to deliver a real step-change in economic growth and new jobs for the Tees Valley”.

“Tees Valley has a reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking area, with huge potential, and a great track record in partnership working.”

Andrew will be leading work to establish the role of the Combined Authority making sure that it functions effectively, prepares to deliver new devolved responsibilities, and that it works in an open and democratically accountable way that is accessible and understood by the people of the Tees Valley.

Tees Valley Combined Authority has negotiated the first phase of an ambitious devolution deal with Government and also will build on the firm economic foundations that have been established by TVU, which now is an integral part of the new statutory body.

The LEP, a successful collaboration between the private sector and local government, aims to create 25,000 jobs and £1bn extra GVA by 2022. The combined forces of the Combined Authority and the LEP will drive and accelerate growth and opportunities for the area’s businesses and residents.

Andrew Lewis is expected to join Tees Valley Combined Authority in July.

Dalesmen Singers at St Peters Church, Redcar

By John Watson

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he Dalesmen Singers from Danby were in fine voice, holding their first concert of the year at St Peters Church, Redcar on April 23rd. and were rewarded with a marvellous, appreciative audience for the evening.

Musical Director Stephen Maltby from Hinderwell and Accompanist, Danby`s Ann Hartley, led the choir through a lively and entertaining programme, with beautiful solo performances by Harold Jones and Harry Collet.

With refreshments at the interval, plus a raffle, proceeds amounted to over £500 and were for church funds.

The choir is a registered charity and if you need to raise money in aid of good causes, please contact Concert Secretary John Haywood on 01947 605135 or click on www.dalesmensingers.net for more information.

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Loftus to Celebrate Queen’s 90th Birthday in Style

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n the morning of Saturday 11th June 2016 the town of Loftus will host a Parade and a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday.

Civic and community leaders will gather in Loftus Town Centre to witness cadets and members of uniformed organisations, from across Teesside, parade through Loftus at eleven o’clock in the morning.

Following the parade, a muster and a formal inspection will take place outside of Loftus Town Hall, which will then be followed by a special Service of Thanksgiving in Saint Leonard’s Parish Church Loftus, where the Bishop of Whitby will deliver the sermon.

The Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Mr David Kerfoot MBE DL will be attending these events in Loftus to formally represent HM The Queen.

Father Adam Gaunt, Rector of Loftus said: “Following the highly successful Parade and Service of Thanksgiving held in Loftus to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in 2012, there was a real desire to see something equally special take place within our community to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday. The Parade and Service of Thanksgiving will be open to everyone and I look forward to sharing this special day with our community and with cadets and uniformed organisations from across Teesside.”

Further information about the Parade and the Service of Thanksgiving can be obtained on the following websites www.loftusparish. co.uk and http://www.loftustc.co.uk Any further enquiries should initially be directed via the Town Clerk of Loftus, Mrs. Alison Atkinson, on 01287 641000 or by email on alison@loftustc.co.uk

Donation is ‘wheelie’ good news for local organisation

●●Barry McBride, Westfield Farm Coordinator for Coast & Country Housing with Colin Howes, Business Manager at Route One

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estfield Farm, Coast & Country’s flagship community training and resource centre, has donated four unloved bicycles to a Redcar organisation that works with people with learning disabilities.

Westfield Farm has donated the bicycles to Route One Coffee House and Bicycle shop, an organisation that gives local people with learning disabilities the chance to gain skills and independence by working as mechanics servicing, repairing and building bicycles, which are then sold locally at reasonable prices.

Route One is run as a cooperative, with all profits from the bicycle shop invested back into the workshop to pay for trips, materials and training for its members. It also runs a bikefriendly coffee shop below the workshop offering cyclists a chance grab a bite to eat whilst they wait for a repair.

Barry McBride, Westfield Farm Coordinator for Coast & Country Housing, said: “We had the bikes for a while and they weren’t being used as much as we would have liked. We had to store them outside and it seemed a shame for them to go rusty when someone else could be enjoying them.

“Route One do great work and the fact that they invest profits back into services and training chimed with our values as an organisation, so we are only too pleased to pass on the bicycles.”

Colin Howes, Business Manager at Route One, said: “We’re always grateful for donations and accept bikes in almost any condition as our team can restore and repair most damage.

Even if they can’t be restored, the guys in the workshop can use the parts to make a new bike, or repair another.

“These bikes will be spruced up and either sold, or used by our clients for rides along the beach front, either way, this is not the end of their use.

“It’s important that we have a steady stream of bicycles to work on so that our clients can continue to hone their skills and fund the services that they love. We would encourage anyone with a bike rusting in the back garden or sitting unused in the garage, to get in touch with us and we’ll do our best to give it a new lease of life.”

Route One is based at 3 Queen Street, Redcar, near the Clock Tower.

Alternately, you can call 01642 913433 to discuss your donation.

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New local business set to clean up competition

ew town centre business, UK Dry Cleaners is bringing a much needed service to Redcar.

Located on West Terrace near the Clock in Redcar Town centre, they offer dry cleaning, wash-fold and pressing services to residents and commercial clients in Redcar and surrounding areas.

The shop offers timely service, including pick-up and drop-off and provides quality care for clothing, linens and uniforms. UK Dry Cleaners has the expertise and equipment to handle over sized items such as comforters, duvets and curtains. You can rely on their delicate touch too, with precious garments such as wedding dresses. The shop is open six days a week from 08.30-18.00 with a flexible, customer orientated collection and delivery service.

Owner/manager Zamir Khan created the business in 2015, continuing a tradition of quality service at reasonable prices.

Originally from Accrington, Zamir came to visit Redcar in 2014 with his partner and fell in love with it. It is the perfect antidote to London life where he learned all about dry cleaning and the friendliness of the local people made Redcar the ideal location for his investment.

Zamir has become actively involved in various volunteer roles in Redcar, namely Zetland Lifeboat Museum, Coast-watch and litter picking with FRED. He said: “I believe we should all support our local community in whatever way we can.”

Operating each day with a commitment to outstanding customer service and hard work is UK Dry Cleaners’ strategy for success.

Zamir says: “Client satisfaction is the measure of our success.”

One day at a time, he lives the dream of a real Redcar entrepreneur. Using environmentally friendly and safe cleaning methods, UK Dry Cleaners provide a

great service for the people of Redcar and Cleveland.

Zamir added: “Every time a client smiles and says, ‘that looks great, thank you’, that for me, is a proud moment.”

UK DRY CLEANERS is a new business venture bringing jobs and commerce to Redcar and deserves the support of our community, tell your friends and come along to say Hello!

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Redcar & Cleveland U11s District Football Team

edcar & Cleveland Primary Schools District Football Team consisting of boys from across the Local Authority are having a great season.

Managed by Richard Unthank and coached by Cliffy Wright, the boys have been rewarded for their hard work in training and currently sit in third place in the North East League ahead of teams such as Newcastle and South Tyneside.

Their biggest victory to date was against Chester-le-Street Schools who are recent North East Champions. The team won 7-0.

They have also enjoyed a narrow 1-0 victory against Leeds.

St. Peter’s Community Gymnastic Club

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t. Peter’s Gym Club has been held in the Sports Hall at the school in Brotton for seven years under guidance of Head Coach Liz Dinning, assisted by coaches Louise Jackson and Micha Ditchburn.

The club currently has 50 gymnasts from local villages but also from the Whitby area and one child travels from Catterick! There are 3 sessions per week on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings and boys and girls from 5 years upwards train on bars, beam, vault and floor.

We have a group of 10 girls that compete in competitions across the North East at both recreational and club level. In their most recent competition they all performed amazingly well and earned scores to reflect this. Most of our gymnasts just come for fun therefore we welcome all abilities. For more information please contact Liz Dinning on 07813 405562.

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Clean cooking is safe way to reduce fire

leveland Fire Brigade is urging people to come clean with their cooking.

It follows a spate of recent kitchen fires being sparked by a build-up of grease and fat on cookers.

John Feeney, District a for Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland at Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “Cleaning surfaces can only take a few seconds but can be vital in reducing the chances of fat bursting into flames and causing serious damage, injury or even death.

“The message is quite stark and simple. Take extra care when cooking and don’t put yourself or your family at risk.

“We have been called out to an increase in kitchen fires in the past few days where fat and grease have been a catalyst for fire. Fortunately no one was seriously injured however these are a timely reminder that the kitchen is the most hazardous room in the home.”

More than half of all accidental fires at home start in the kitchen.

Safety tips: • Keep your oven, hob, grill and microwave clean – a build-up of fat and grease can easily catch fire.

• Keep your toaster clean, free of

crumbs and away from curtains, kitchen rolls and anything else that could catch fire.

• Stand by your pan – take pans off the heat and turn off the hob and/or grill if you have to leave the kitchen while cooking.

• Chuck out your chip pan – it could save your life. Every year they cause over 8,000 fires, 3,000 injuries and 30 deaths nationally – there is simply no need for it.

• Don’t drink and fry – fires start when you fall asleep while cooking food.

• Ensure pan handles don’t stick out – so they don’t get knocked off the stove.

• Make sure the oven, hob and grill is turned off when you have finished cooking.

• In the case of a fire ….get out, stay out and call 999.

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EU exit would be bad for Teesside, insist business leaders

Rapid Relief Team

By Gary Napthine Team Leader - North Yorkshire

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he main aim of the rapid response team is to assist in emergencies or disasters and supporting the community with pre-planned events such as the above.

Rapid Relief Team volunteered and helped with “clean for The Queen campaign” recently in Middlesbrough We were asked to clean the Nunthorpe Bypass and A171 fast road from Nunthorpe to Guisborough and we had

●●Andy Preston, Jessie Jacobs and Ian Stark at the EU business breakfast meeting.

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usiness leaders heard why their counterparts and local politicians believe leaving the EU would be a blow for Teesside as the debate heats up ahead of the EU Referendum on June 23.

Nearly 60 representatives of Teesside businesses and charities attended an early morning breakfast meeting to hear the views of businessmen Ian Stark and Andy Preston, together with Jessie Joe Jacobs, North East field director of the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign.

Stark, chief executive officer of Middlesbroughbased Chemoxy International, said: “I firmly believe Teesside businesses of all sizes are much stronger in Europe.

“My company exports £20 million of goods per year to the EU. Leaving the EU would put this at risk, with the uncertainty of trade agreements that could take years to agree?

“The North East benefits tremendously from foreign direct investment such as international car manufacturers. We provide a gateway to Europe for these companies.

“Would foreign companies still invest in the UK at the same rate as they do now if we left the EU? I doubt it. My feeling is that there are

plenty of other EU countries that would attract this investment instead.”

The meeting was hosted by businessman and charity leader Preston, the campaign’s business ambassador for the Tees region, who said: “For once, business owners, trade unions and most politicians are united on this issue.

“They all agree that, all things considered, Teesside and the whole of Britain is better off as part of the EU. “I have friends on both sides of the argument and I’m not falling out with anyone but, personally, I think that leaving the EU at this time would be bad news for Teesside – for the reasons of prosperity, security and certainty.”

Jessie Joe Jacob, said: “The number of small businesses wanting to stay in the EU shows that this is not a big business debate, this is an everybody debate.

“The people campaigning to stay are community groups, charities, young people, students, teachers, nurses and small, medium and large size businesses. We all benefit from the investment, jobs and security that the EU provides and it’s vital to our small businesses that we vote to Remain on June 23.”

Local sixth form colleges finalise merger

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wo of the region’s most successful post-16 providers have merged.

Governors at Prior Pursglove College and Stockton Sixth Form College have announced their merger to create Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College, which was established on 1st May 2016.

The newly incorporated college will maintain its current and distinct sites in Guisborough and Stockton and will be led by Principal Joanna Bailey.

Joanna told Coastal View: “It is with great pleasure that I, on behalf of my Governing Body, announce Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College’s historic merger into a single entity.

“Our merger as two equal partners is the first of its kind in the sixth form college sector for some eighteen years.

“This innovative and forward thinking approach will allow us to continue to fulfil our vision of providing high-quality education and life-changing experiences to young people and adults across the Tees Valley. Sixth form colleges are renowned for their personable nature and inclusive, welcoming environment. We are determined to maintain and strengthen these characteristics in both boroughs.

“The government’s Area Based Review of Post16 Education in the Tees Valley is demonstrating

the value of colleges working together region-wide against a backdrop of reduced funding. We firmly believe in the benefits our merged college will produce for current and prospective students, staff, local employers and other stakeholders within our communities.

“This is a unique and exciting opportunity to continue to develop our reputation as one of the region’s most successful colleges.”

a strong team of 15 members, with an excellent result of 43 sacks of rubbish collected!

Rapid Relief Team get involved in many events across the country, from preplanned events supporting the community such as the Adrenaline Rush, World Homeless Day and Clean for the Queen etc, and have done much work with the emergency services supporting then in large events like fires and floods with sideline support, food & drinks etc.

Please look at our website www. rapidreliefteam.org

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Your Voice In Parliament

Tom Blenkinsop MP Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Pharmacies

Tackling the problem of abandoned buildings

O ● Tom at the opening of Skelton Pharmacy hen next you go into a local chemists, you will most likely find a petition on the counter, my advice is sign it and ask your family and friends to do the same.

Our local high street chemists are protesting at government plans to cut funding to community pharmacies and to try and create back room ‘mega centres’ to make up proscriptions for local shops instead of the shops themselves doing this.

Local pharmacies are an important cornerstone of society, patients are able to walk in at any time and gain professional advice or treatment at a time when it is becoming more and more difficult to get a GP appointment.

These government cuts, estimated to be up to £170 million could result in one in four pharmacies having to shut down, depriving communities of yet another valuable service. This goes against the

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principle of duty of care that the NHS stands for.

Pharmacies are an undervalued asset to the NHS and are already providing services such as minor ailment schemes, NHS flu vaccinations, travel clinics and much more. We should be investing in pharmacies and redirecting more services to them in a cost effective manner rather than hitting them with cuts.

All this leaves pharmacists feeling overworked, undervalued and underpaid. They also have genuine fears that if prescriptions are sent straight to “Amazon style warehouses for making up - changes to a patient’s condition might go unnoticed with possible disastrous results.

If these Tory cuts go through unchallenged, it will affect everyone in the local community. We need to get together and make a stand against these cuts.

ne interesting piece of casework I am dealing with from Loftus is on behalf of local residents living near to the old Methodist Chapel on Arlington Street.

Many readers will know that the Church sold off this building some years ago, and from what we know the building has gone through the hands of various owners. The building is slowly becoming derelict and is causing problems of dampness along the adjoining terrace as well as posing a hazard to passers-by via pieces of falling masonry. I am taking this up

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Saltburn Post Office moving despite objections

oastal View readers will remember I have crossed swords with the privatised Post Office bosses over their high handed behaviour in relocating their sub post office branches, most recently in Brotton and now Saltburn.

It looks as if the Post Office will be prepared to trample over public opinion in Saltburn - just as they did in Brotton.

The issue there, as you may know was their proposal to move the town’s sub-post office, presently sited in the town’s Station Square, to a new alternative location well distant of the shopping centre.

The Post Office have now informed me in a letter that they recognise that the move to

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with Redcar and Cleveland Council who are already doing their best to start effective enforcement action.

Sadly this problem is not a one off. We have had, and still have, a number of derelict buildings- from Loftus Bus Depot and the neighbouring Royal Pub in East Loftus, the congregational church on the junction with Westfield Terrace through to the old Skinningrove Co-op building.

Luckily in that case of

Skinningrove’s Co-op building, the council were able to get the offshore owner to allow the building to go for a - literally in this case - “knock down price” to allow for demolition and the creation of open space.

The real issue here is that the powers of local councils are limited as to what they can do.

They can put orders requiring improvement or demolition, but these can be contested by the owners in court and sometimes the owners themselves are impossible to find.

Often they are based overseas and not easily covered by the powers of UK Law. This is something that needs urgent attention by a change in the law to allow councils to take more effective action without having to go through endless legal hoops, I will be pushing for this change in parliament.

co-location with convenience store Nisa, sited on the town’s Windsor Road “will cause inconvenience” but that the move will go ahead, breaking a post office link in the town centre after more than a 120 years.

Over the past couple of months, the Post Office have been carrying out a so-called consultation on this possible move. In that time, apart from NISA themselves, I have not met a single person from the town or any user of the town as a shopping centre who was in favour of this move. Others - local traders, Borough and Parish Councillors and local voluntary groups - have all objected or made their views

known. Yet despite that, the move will go ahead.

This will inconvenience many local people, not least the elderly who could be faced with having to combine their shopping trip with an unwanted trek down Windsor Road. It will damage trade for the rest of the town’s shops and it will put back local regeneration efforts.

I would challenge the Post Office to give a full break down of the results and to ask what was the balance of views received. I can guess what they were. Are the Post office embarrassed to give the results?

At the end of the day, this is how privatisation works, with the few dominating the many.

Boosbeck charity walk

nce again I will be putting on my walking boots to join the 20 mile hike around the Cleveland Hills to help the Great North Air Ambulance by completing the annual Boosbeck Station walk.

The ambulance service is a life line, just the other week they were called out to help a local cyclist who came off his bike

in the hills above Guisborough.

Luckily he was rescued by the joint efforts of the Cleveland Search and rescue team who helped the man to stabilise his condition before organising his evacuation to James Cook Hospital by the Great North Air Ambulance.

The Station Pub walk has raised thousands over the years

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for the Air Ambulance which - and I have to stress this - is primarily dependent on public donations for its existence.

The walk is a bit of a killer but the views are great and a cold pint when you get back to Boosbeck is really welcome.

Anyone wanting to join us should ring Pete on 01287 652988.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions or concerns.

I aim to reply to all enquiries as quickly as I can.

Write: Tom Blenkinsop MP, Harry Tout House, 8 Wilson St. Guisborough TS14 6NA. email: info@tomblenkinsop.com / Phone 01287 610878 / Fax 01287 631894.

Twitter:http://twitter.com/tomblenkinsop

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Celebrating East Cleveland’s Ancient Woodlands

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he Tees Valley Wildlife Trust has recently launched a new project in the East Cleveland area to capture the changing seasons of its ancient woodlands.

Funded by National Lottery, through the Heritage Lottery F u n d , t h e Tr u s t h o p e s t o encourage local people to visit three ancient woodlands over a twelve month period and to quietly sense the sights, sounds, smells and textures of these remarkable ecosystems.

The woodlands being used for the project are the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust Reserve at Saltburn Gill, Hagg Wood near Moorsholm owned by the Woodland Trust and Clarkson’s Wood at Loftus.

“We are seeking help from local people, children, naturalists, bird watchers, dog walkers, photographers, artists, and poets to create a collective digital nature diary that reflects the

changing moods and appearance of the woods through the year and captures their beauty for others to see” said Kate Bartram, East Cleveland Heritage Officer of the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust.

The Trust will be running a programme of free workshops in botanical photography and botanical field sketching at the start of the project to encourage people to upload their photographs and sketches as diary entries to the project websitehttp://woodlanddiaries. teeswildlife.org Short poems and observations that help portray the woods are also welcomed. “You don’t have to be an expert. We are interested in anything from the tiniest minutiae of a fern frond to a landscape picture of the woodlands. What we are trying to create is a unique montage of images, observations and sounds that capture the essence

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of our local woods.” Botanists and wildlife experts will be able to identify the images uploaded for you. A visit to the Archives of the Natural History Society of Northumbria in Newcastle to examine early nature diaries and journals, the inspiration for the project, will also be organised.

A key part of the project will be the programme of woodland walks, led by local botanist Martin Allen, through each of the three woods as the seasons’ progress. Participants will be encouraged to look at different aspects of woodland ecology, mans influence on the woodlands and to take photographs and sketches to upload to the website.

The project will culminate in a woodland exhibition at Loftus Town Hall next summer. To find out more about the workshops and walks, visit the project website at http://woodlanddiaries. teeswildlife.org

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Awards for explorer families

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n 9 April, the North York Moors National Park Authority hosted an awards ceremony at The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, to recognise the fantastic work undertaken by members of the Explorer Club.

The club is attended by families with children aged between 4 – 14, who undertake a number of conservational activities, such as tree planting and footpath restoration within the National Park, learning about habitats and how to care for them.

Families taking part in the Explorer Club are given the opportunity to gain the John Muir Discovery Award, which encourages people of all backgrounds to connect, enjoy and care for wild places.

Four families received their John Muir Trust Explorer Level Award with the Beaumont family receiving their Conserver Level Award, a first for the National Park! Jacquie Beaumont, mother of Richard, Philip, Charles and Lucy said: “I can’t begin to express how surprised and delighted I was that we

had achieved the Conserver Level Award!

We thoroughly enjoyed doing the Explorer Level and found that it enabled the children to explore such a broad and rich experience of interests, which they would never have encountered otherwise. And more importantly it has enabled me to spend time with my children doing things that will shape them for the rest of their lives.”

Richard Beaumont commented: “It’s a great achievement and I will definitely be framing the certificate’’.

Graham Stubbs, Head of Volunteer Services at the North York Moors National Park added: “I’m very proud of all the families involved in the Explorer Club and the excellent work they undertake. Today is a great example of what can be achieved and a wonderful recognition of the hard work and dedication these families have put into the club.”

If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Explorer Club please contact Tammy Andrews on 01439 772700 or email t.andrews@northyorkmoors.org.uk.

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Photo: Brian Nicholson

Want to go a little batty?

The batty season is upon us

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Photo: Brian Nicholson

Public Notice Licensing Act 2003 NOTICE Name of Applicant Address of the Premises:

Gillian DUNN Skelton Mill Tea Room, Marske Lane, Skelton, Saltburn by the sea TS12 2HE

Licensable activities applied for: The supply of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises named above between the hours of 0800 and 2300 daily Address and website where the Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, application may be inspected Parking and Licensing, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, REDCAR TS10 1RT web; www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Any interested party or responsible authority, may make representations to the licensing authority named above regarding this application no later than 10th June 2016 . Please note that such representations have to be in writing.

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine on summary conviction of such an offence is £5,000.00 (level 5) A G Eastwood LLB Goodswens solicitors, 118 High Street, Redcar, TS10 3DH ( solicitors for the applicant named above)

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he Tees Valley Wildlife Trusts Bat Officer (Bat Lady, Bat women, Bat Girl, take your pick) will be running FREE events near to you over the next few months. Come along to these unique FREE wildlife events that will give you the chance to listen to bats hunting for food.

We will share specialist bat detectors so you can hear the bats.

19th May. 8:30 – 10pm. Bat walk.

Errington woods. Meet at Main car park top of Grew Grass Lane.

27th May. 8:45 – 10pm. Bat walk. Carlin How. Jubilee Hall, Muriel Street.

Ground on walks will be uneven with inclines. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a torch. All end times are approximate.

We would love to hear from you if you have ever seen bats in your area and particularly if you would like to www.clevelandbats.org Sarah Barry, Bat Officer on 01287 636382 sbarry@teeswildlife.org

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 69 May - June 2016

Let your garden grow

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he RSPB asks gardeners to give nature a home this summer and enjoy the benefits it brings Did you know that cutting back trees and plants at this time of year could harm nesting birds or cause them to abandon their nest?

Wildlife advisors at the RSPB are entering one of their busiest times of year as phone calls flood in from concerned supporters about people starting their garden clearance during the breeding season (March to August).

With the sun shining and temperatures on the rise, everyone’s keen to get back out into the garden and it’s not unusual to hear or see people enthusiastically trimming back garden foliage, ready for a summer of barbeques and family parties.

But instead of rushing to cut back bushes, shrubs and trees, which often causes harm to active bird’s nests and wildlife such as hedgehogs and slowworms, the RSPB is asking people to put down the shears, let their gardens grow and embrace the benefits it can bring.

Ben Andrew, Wildlife Advisor at the RSPB, said: “A little bit of untidiness is good for all sorts of bugs and birds and there are many other benefits to delaying your garden clearance, you’ll not only save yourself time and effort but you’ll also protect nature whilst doing so.

“You can provide a home for many fascinating creatures if you leave your garden

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to grow a little wild. Hedgehogs, bumblebees, frogs, bats and butterflies are amongst those that might be likely to pay you a visit.

Having lots of birds in your garden means experiencing amazing spectacles such as the dawn chorus- a morning choir of songbirds at sunrise.

“You’ll also be offering a safe haven for nesting birds, valuable food for insects and a home for other wildlife such as mammals and reptiles. It’s so rewarding and exciting to see nature arriving and thriving in your garden.”

For those that can’t wait to get out into the garden, there are many other simple ways to help wildlife whilst spending time outside.

Keeping a shallow bowl topped up with fresh water will attract birds and provide them with a constant source of fresh drinking and bathing water. With the school half term approaching, making a ‘bug-hotel’ is a fun project for all the family to get involved in.

You can expect lots of insects to pay a visit, including leaf-cutter bees over summer and hibernating ladybirds during winter.

Even smaller gardens can be home to some amazing British wildlife, making it an exciting place for children and adults alike to discover and enjoy nature. From window boxes to log piles and meadow areas, all outside spaces are important for wildlife.

For more hints, tips and advice on how to build a wildlife friendly garden or open space, visit: rspb.org.uk/homes.

Tom backs the ban on bee harming pesticides

om Blenkinsop MP has added his name to a growing list of MPs who are opposed to lifting of the ban on bee harming pesticides.

Neonicotinoids have been restricted across Europe since 2013 due to mounting evidence that they pose a risk to bees. Ministers are currently considering an application to allow their use again.

Tom said: “We should be in no doubt about the importance of pollinators to our food supply, biodiversity and the economy. The decline in bee numbers should worry us all.

“The European Commission announced in 2013 that it would restrict the use of neonicotinoids to crops that are not attractive to bees after the European Food Safety Authority concluded that three commonly used neonicotinoid pesticides pose an unacceptable danger to bees.

“The Government initially opposed the ban in 2013, has approved an application for the ban to be lifted in autumn 2015 and are now considering lifting it again, going against a growing body of scientific data.

“Government statistics, published in December, show that the average yield of UK oilseed rape actually increased in 2015 – the second harvest without neonicotinoids. It is vital to take a science-led approach to pesticide use and to consider how best to support farmers, protect wildlife and reverse the decline of pollinators.

“There are, of course, many reasons for the decline of pollinators, including habitat loss, climate change and pests and diseases. The government cannot continue to ignore the threat to bees from neonicotinoids, the European-wide ban represents a proportionate response to the evidence. I will continue to lobby the government to keep the ban on neonicotinoids.”

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Overlooked – an exhibition of the North York Moors

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orkshire based ceramicist Charlotte Morrison and textile artist Agnis Smallwood are proud to present ‘Overlooked’, an exhibition focusing on the North York Moors, at the Inspired by... gallery at The Moors National Park Centre in Danby, from Thursday 30 June – Tuesday 19 July 2016.

Charlotte is a ceramic designer/maker from the Yorkshire Dales, who predominantly works by handbuilding her individual ceramics. She uses porcelain and stoneware clays to create both functional and decorative items. Her work constantly reflects the past in some form; she is an avid collector of vintage items and has a fascination with researching times past. Her most recent ceramics echo the ancient roads, places and landscapes of the North York Moors, which were once used by drovers, packhorses and monks.

Agnis is a designer, maker, educator, specialising in hand woven textiles. Her inspiration derives from looking closely in unlikely places, seeking out the

beauty to be found in plants and grasses that flourish despite – and often because of – a lack of human intervention. She has used the enormous diversity and vitality from across the Yorkshire Moors as inspiration for this exhibition, extracting both colour and form found within the diversity of the region.

Agnis and Charlotte met at Cumbria Institute of the Arts whilst studying for their degree in Contemporary Applied Arts. They have remained good friends since their graduation in 2009 and meet regularly to discuss their work and give each other guidance and support; invaluable as working as makers can sometimes be a lonely process! They have spoken for some time about a joint venture and felt that as they are both currently working on projects reflecting the landscape, that the time was right for this exhibition, ‘Overlooked’.For more information about the exhibition, visit the Inspired by... gallery page of The Moors National Park Centre in Danby: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/inspiredby

Why the long face?

TV & Radio favourite Marcus Brigstocke confirms Stockton date

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eesside’s comedy fans have a huge autumn treat coming up later this year, with TV & radio favourite Marcus Brigstocke bringing a brand new show to Stockton’s ARC on Wednesday 5 October.

Why the Long Face? sees Marcus flex his sharply observational stand-up muscles on a heady mix of the current political climate, being single, terrorism, the media, tax dodging corporations – and did he mention being single?

Marcus first made the comedy world sit up and take notice in 1996, when he won the BBC New Comedian Award at the Edinburgh Festival.

He’s since firmly established himself as one of the country’s finest comedians and broadcasters, with a string of sold-out UK stand-up tours and international comedy festivals under his belt.

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For every £1 we put in to the EU, we get £10 back because the EU ...

1. Creates jobs and growth

The EU single market allows North East businesses to trade and grow.

2. Invests in our region

The EU invests in major projects across the North East such as Teesside Advanced Manufacturing Park.

Being part of the single market is a real boost for business in our region and helps create growth. Currently almost half of our exports go to the EU, which supports an estimated 150,000 jobs. Being a member of the EU also allows the UK to be a world leader in education. UK universities accessed more than £1 billion of funding in 2013, much of which goes to the sciences.

3. Protects our rights

The EU keeps us safe at work and protects our consumer rights.

The North East has received billions of pounds of investment over the decades from the EU and over the next five years the North East will get £664m in EU funds. We are a net recipient of EU funds and the North East is entitled to more European funds than any other English region. The European Social Fund has paid £157 million and the European Regional Development Fund guaranteed £255 million.

4. Keeps us safe

The EU keeps people safe at work and protects your rights as a consumer. The EU protects paid leave, maternity rights and equal rights for agency workers. The EU has banned excessive credit and debit card surcharges and expensive customer phone lines.

The EU helps bring criminals to justice and creates peace and stability.

Peace has not come about by accident and it should not be taken for granted. The EU is helping to tackle international threats in a way the UK couldn’t do if it was acting alone.

5. Improves our environment The EU leads on tackling climate change and caring for our environment.

Environmental issues don’t stop at borders and only by working together can we protect our environment. North East beaches and air quality have improved because of Europe. Environmental protection can also bring jobs to the region through new technology such as carbon capture and storage. EU regulations have made our air quality the highest it had been in hundreds of years.

Tories are killing the UK steel industry not the EU The Steel industry has been decimated in recent months and it looks like several other sites could be facing the same fate as the Redcar blast furnace.

As the new stage of the steel crisis deepens the Conservative Government have said that ‘all options’ are on the table, including temporary renationalisation. Yet they ruled out renationalisation for Redcar and claimed at the time that such action was blocked by the EU, a claim which has been discounted as false by the European Commission.

Jude Kirton-Darling MEP said “The Government stood by and let Redcar close. They have been forced into action by the announcement from Tata but it’s too little too late. My question to the European Commission proves that the Government weren’t telling the truth when they said they couldn’t act because of EU state aid rules. They didn’t act because they didn’t want to. It’s too late for Redcar now but hopefully it’s not too late for other steelworkers elsewhere.”

Paul Brannen MEP said “The loss of the steelworks in Redcar is devastating. It is more than just jobs, it’s about history and pride. The Government must now act to save steelworks elsewhere. They must also start telling the truth when it comes to the EU and the fact it is blocking action to tackle cheap Chinese steel.”

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

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Resilience Rocks!

mproving the mental health and building resilience of children and young people in our communities is one of The Junctions key aims. Through our engage@thejunction service The Junction provides: 1 to 1 support, children’s and young people’s counselling and a range of group activities.

This is what one young person said about the help they had had from The Junction “ The Junction is..........the best service I have been to and I’ve been there longer than I’ve been with any other service!”-Young person.

What young people tell us is important is that they are not judged, services are accessible and confidential and they are about them and their families. ●● Registered charity number 1125578

Having good mental health is not unique to children and young people, all of us have mental health!

Rethink Mental Illness clearly explains “what is mental health” on it’s website.

“There is often a lot of confusion about what we mean when we talk about mental health. Many people immediately start thinking about mental health problems or mental illness – but this is only one part of the picture...

Everyone has ‘mental health’ and this can be thought of in terms of: • how we feel about ourselves and the people around us • our ability to make and keep friends and relationships • our ability to learn from others and to develop psychologically and emotionally.

Being mentally healthy is also about having the strength to overcome the difficulties and challenges we can all face at times in our lives – to have confidence and self-esteem, to be able to take decisions and to believe in ourselves.”

Mental health problems are increasing and affect many more young people than you probably.

Children and young people have told us about their concerns about finding employment, uncertainty about their future, bullying at school, pressures to achieve, breakdown of family relationships.

Around 1 in 10 of all young people may experience a mental health problem or disorder where they may need help from a mental health specialist.

What does resilience mean?

The term resilience seems to be used for all manner of things, it seems to often come up from football managers and “pundits” about bouncing back from defeat. Pretty simple that one.

A quick search for a definition of resilience on the world wide web presents a zillion definitions, some make some sense, some are incredibly academic.

What do mean by Resilience? For The Junction building resilience is about empowering children and young people to rise above life’s challenges. Life throws many issues and problems for us all, children and young people are no exception.

“Many aspects of today’s society can be bad news for the mental health of children and young people in the UK. As they grow and develop, children have to navigate a complex and ever changing world, facing challenges and pressures in numerous aspects of their lives.” Young Minds In our recent study young people have told us that they are concerned about the impact of unemployment, financial uncertainty, having low self esteem, family and peer relationships. For children under 16 there is the impact of bullying, living with social media in this technological age.

Why is building resilience and improving mental health in children and young people so important.

“With good mental health, children and young people do better in every way. They enjoy their childhoods, are able to deal with stress and difficult times, are able to learn better, do better at

school, navigate the online world they grew up in so they benefit from it and enjoy friendships and new experiences.

Childhood and teenage years are when mental health is developed and patterns are set for the future. So a child with good mental health is much more likely to have good mental health as an adult, and to be able to take on adult responsibilities and fulfil their potential.” Young Minds “The Junction is an outstanding organisation who go over and above their call of duty,” School Feedback What can you do to if you’re concerned about children’s or young people’s mental health?

What to look out for If someone is experiencing worries, anxieties and difficult feelings to the extent that they are seriously interfering with their everyday life, for instance: • being able to study and go to school • being able to eat or sleep as they normally do • to go out with their friends or take part in their favourite hobby and these feelings are becoming persistent, that is lasting for a few weeks or more, then it might be that they have a mental health problem or disorder and need to get some advice and help.

The top tip is to get help early, speak to somebody you trust and rely. Young people tell us that speaking with a trusted adult is incredibly valuable and important. This is where we are proud of the award winning team at The Junction. We work in our communities, in schools and colleges making a difference.

As Young Minds put it; “There is the old saying ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’ and sometimes you can feel better just talking to somebody about a problem. It may be that you are just having a bad day or it could be an ongoing mental health problem that you need support with, but the important thing is to not try and cope with everything on your own.”

The Junction-Improving mental health building the resilience of children and young people. For more information about oour we support children and young people or if you work in a school or college and would like to commission our services in please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on 01642 756000 or referrals@thejunctionfoundation.com Like us on facebook www.facebook. com/thejunctionfoundation.

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New SABIC site director points way to secure future ●●New SABIC Site Director John Bruijnooge says upgrade work to the firm’s Olefins Cracker at Wilton will secure the company’s future on Teesside

●●Major work to upgrade SABIC’s Olefins Cracker at Wilton will safeguard thousands of local jobs.

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major SABIC project will secure the long-term future of the firm’s Teesside business and will safeguard thousands of local jobs, says new Teesside Site Director John Bruijnooge.

Bruijnooge says the major work to upgrade SABIC’s Olefins Cracker at Wilton has created hundreds of construction jobs and will safeguard thousands more across Teesside, and secure the long-term future of the Teesside business.

SABIC is converting its massive Olefins plant to take US shale gas, which is far cheaper than naphtha, the raw material that is currently used by the firm to produce the chemical building blocks for everyday items.

Work is also underway to complete the build of a cryogenic tank at the company’s North Tees site, between Port Clarence and Seaton Carew, as part of an import terminal for the project. Phase one of the Gas Cracking Project will be completed in 2016.

Bruijnooge, who is based at SABIC’s UK manufacturing HQ in the Wilton Centre, said: “After a series of years of restructuring and downsizing, SABIC is now reinvesting to secure the long term life of its assets.

“With our new shale gas feedstock, we will be well positioned to face competition when the oil price rises

again.”SABIC employs in the region of 600 staff and an additional 400 contractors at its Wilton and North Tees sites, bringing a total of about £400 million into the local economy from payroll, goods and services, and utilities.

SABIC also underpins the Teesside logistics economy as it is a key customer of a number of significant and internationally owned utility, logistical and infrastructure companies who support the local chemical industry.

Bruijnooge, 49, who is originally from Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands, added: “SABIC is recognised as a leading employer in the Teesside area. I am delighted to be heading up a team that has a reputation for innovation and industrial excellence.”

He joined SABIC in 1996 as a maintenance productivity engineer, before moving on to other positions, including maintenance leader, PPO Plant Manager, Technical Department Leader and Chemical Operations Leader.

He was appointed to the role of Director Polycarbonate and Pacific Core Assets, based at SABIC’s Beijing site, in China in 2013. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration, while also holding a Masters degree in Maintenance and Safety Management.

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he latest Tees Society Forum focussed on the housing situation within Redcar and Cleveland, asking what can be done to ensure that there are affordable and sufficient homes to meet the current and future demands, and how they can support the economic and demographic needs of the area.

The Forum, chaired by Stacey Phoenix of Cygnet Law, provides leading community figures from a range of sectors with an opportunity to share their opinion and observations on key social issues affecting the Tees Valley.

Stacey Phoenix said: “The Tees Valley, like all areas, has unique housing requirements and every development must be considered carefully to ensure that homes aren’t just being built for the sake of profit, rather they need to meet a specific need, whether that’s social housing, supported living, first or forever homes.

“The Tees Valley needs a mixture of homes, so that there is something for everyone, regardless of their income or situation. It is also important to build homes within the area which attract affluent people who will have the benefit of a disposable income which provides a welcome boost to the local economy, at a time when it is needed.”

Iain Sim, Chief Executive of Coast & Country Housing, said: “To meet the current and future demands for affordable and sufficient homes, the current housing policy is, I believe, too skewed towards short-term gains rather than long-term stability. There needs to be a shift away from the current obsession with home ownership and a move towards developing a mixture of tenures so that there is a suitable mix for all needs, whether that’s owning a home outright, part-ownership, supported living, social housing, and market renting.

“One of the major issues in the North East is the need to regenerate areas and communities, dealing with unpopular and obsolete housing, creating a stronger and more diverse economy, and improving living conditions across all tenure types.”

David Walsh, of Redcar & Cleveland Council said: “To bring back genuine affordability into local housing we need a national change in housing policy. There needs to be ceilings for the definition of affordability which has to be adhered to as a condition of planning permission for the volume housebuilder, together with a change to the current fiscal arrangements governing the operation of large Registered Social Landlords so that they can begin again to invest with confidence and with a

long term horizon.

“We need no more top-down projects like the failed Pathfinder schemes, and instead replace them with local, small scale and incremental improvements to older housing stock, leaving clearance as an absolute last alternative.”

Carla Keegans, Director of social enterprise The Ethical Lettings Agency CIC, said: “To ensure that there are suitable and affordable homes to meet the current and future needs of the area’s economy and people, we need to ensure there are suitable and decent properties for people from all walks of life across home ownership and rented housing. At the most basic but fundamental level, without a home, people struggle to get or retain a job.

“There is a Government obsession with home ownership at the moment at a time when our economy is unstable and lots of people aren’t on permanent contracts. The world of secure and well-paid working has gone for many, yet home ownership requires a steady and stable income.

“Currently we are seeing a huge demand for one and two bedroom rental properties in the area across all kinds of demographics. For someone who, for whatever reason, is unable to enter social housing and can’t afford to buy, privately renting is their only choice. Whilst there are many good landlords with good properties, poorer tenants are often forced to live in unsuitable or unfit properties and rogue landlords and agents flourish.

“Our agency aims to tackle some of these problems by offering fairer fees and services that support tenants and landlords. We are open to everyone, because so any more people now rent, and by reducing risks and problems for landlords and tenants, we help to reduce local homelessness.”

Darren Ditchburn, General Manager Customer Experience and Distribution at Darlington Building Society, said: “To ensure there is affordable homes for all demographics in the Tees Valley, we need to strike a balance in terms of the range, size and price of properties. There are currently some very good Government initiatives, such as the help to buy scheme and first time buyer ISAs. These can certainly help people with ownership aspirations enter the market more easily, cutting down the deposit from 10 per cent to 5 per cent, which makes a huge difference when it comes to property.

“We need more similar schemes, which will help people to get a leg up onto the property ladder.”

Lawrence McAnelly, Chief Executive of Junction Foundation, a Redcar-based charity

●●Left to right Lawrence McAnelly, Darren Ditchburn, Carla Keegans, Iain Simm, Stacey Phoenix which helps vulnerable children, young people and their families, said: “We really need to be considering what the housing market looks like for young people. Renting is not always an affordable option when you take into account the fact that wages in our area for young people are likely to be relatively low.

“If young people are unable to afford a rental property, how are they ever meant to save for a deposit on house, never mind pay a mortgage?

“For some young people leaving home is linked to attending university, but again this is becoming less affordable and can place a heavy burden on parents, some of whom are required

to subsidise their children’s rent – even in university provided halls.

“More importantly, we need to find a way to prevent vulnerable young people becoming homeless. Apart from the obvious moral obligation, these young people increase pressures on supported housing and other services. With the housing benefit caps that have been introduced, young people’s options are ever-decreasing, leaving them more vulnerable, worsening health outcomes and making it more difficult for them to find and keep work, or build a foundation of training or education to better their prospects.”

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Government backtracks on forced academisation

arents and teachers will be relieved that the Government has backed down on its plans to force all schools to become academies.

The plans faced a barrage of opposition from school leaders and teachers, parents, local councils, and MPs from all parties including the Conservative Government’s own MPs. Redcar & Cleveland Council also launched a community campaign against the proposals.

There is no evidence that turning a school into an academy alone leads to improvements in standards. There are some excellent

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recently visited two brilliant community projects, led by Ruth Fox of Footprints in the Community, which in their own ways are supporting people to build confidence, independence and self esteem.

The Next Step Shop is a membership based service helping local people who are struggling financially to access good quality, subsidised food for themselves and their families. The shop is the ‘next step’ up from

foodbanks and by paying a contribution towards the items, the service helps give people more independence and encourages budgeting. Ruth, and one of her volunteers Sarah, told me that on some days members are queuing up outside the door to visit the shop – whilst this shows how the shop is making a real difference to people’s lives, it is a worrying sign of the level of need in our community.

Animal cruelty sentencing must be toughened up

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am disgusted by the actions of the Frankish brothers from Redcar who commitment a horrific attack on their bulldog ‘Baby’. I couldn’t bring myself to watch the video of the incident that has been circulating around the Internet because the description was awful enough.

Lots of people have contacted me expressing their horror at this cruel attack and the disbelief that the perpetrators have avoided

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jail. Hundreds of thousands have also signed a petition calling for tougher action. My fear is that the leniency of their sentencing will send a message to the brothers and other animal abusers that law enforcement is indifference to animal welfare.

I have written to the Justice Minister asking for sentencing practises to be reviewed and am awaiting a response. We cannot allow other animals to suffer in the way Baby did.

Men’s Shed

Parliament debates North East Ambulance Service

a b o u r M P s s e c u re d a d e b a t e o n the performance of the North East Ambulance Service, following increasingly poor waiting times and some incidences where frail and elderly patients have been left waiting in pain for a number of hours for an ambulance to arrive.

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academies and some failing ones, just as there are excellent and failing LEA schools.

To force all schools down the academy route would have been hugely disruptive to the education of our pupils, and would have used up resources on legal bills that are better channelled into our classrooms. There are few things more important than the education of our children and I will support any measures which will improve the life chances of our children and young people. The Tory plan was just an ideological attack on our school system and, like many people, I am pleased they have backed down.

Community projects building self esteem

spoke about a number of local cases that have come to my attention, including a 72 year old woman in Marske with a broken hip left lying on a cold pavement for three hours.

There was lots of support for staff in the service who are doing their best to cope with the immense pressure of funding cut backs. We urged the Government to act.

Redcar OWL - Older Women’s Lobby

n April we held the first meeting of Redcar Older Women’s lobby at Coatham Memorial Hall, a group which I have helped to establish to give middle aged and older women a voice in politics.

Too often our political system overlooks older women and their issues and concerns go unheard. The WASPI campaign on pension inequality has motivated many of these women to get involved and speak up, letting Westminster hear their voice. I hope Redcar OWL, which is

modelled on similar groups across the country, will ensure this happens more often.

At the first meeting we had a really good discussion on a whole range of issues including pensions, caring responsibilities and the challenges it poses, and a desire to get more involved in volunteering opportunities. Earlier this month we held the second meeting to discuss formalising the group and taking it forward. The group is open to all women over 50 so if you want to get involved please get in touch.

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he second project was Men’s Shed, based in the same building at 17 Queen Street, Redcar.

This is essentially what it says on the tin – a place full of tools and equipment for men to go along and work on their hobbies and interests in the company of others. They had an impressive amount of kit and it was great to see and hear about how the men who drop

Contact Anna Write: Anna Turley MP, 10 Milbank Terrace, Redcar, TS10 1ED Email: anna.turley.mp@parliament.uk / Phone: 01642 4851398 www.anna4redcar.org.uk / Twitter: @annaturley / Facebook.com/Anna4Redcar

by share skills and work on a whole range of things from building picture frames and bird boxes to garden gates and work benches.

Men’s Shed recently won £50,000 from The People’s Projects to support and expand the service with the establishment of a new shed in Skelton.

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HomeCall and North Star join forces to help elderly stay independent

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omeCall Independent Living Service has teamed up with local housing association, North Star, to provide much needed support to elderly and vulnerable people across Tees Valley and County Durham.

HomeCall, part of the Coast & Country Housing Group, provides quality independent living services for more than 5,000 elderly and vulnerable customers.

The independent living service has recently shown just how responsive and flexible its service can be, by offering its support to tenants of housing provider North Star.

HomeCall’s one-stop-shop approach offers a range of flexible services, enabling the Redcar based company to reach customers across the North East, including the tenants of North Star, who are primarily based across the Tees Valley and County Durham.

North Star is a ‘not for profit’ organisation, providing affordable housing with a strong commitment to investing in its communities.

By adding additional independent living services to its offer, this partnership shows that North Star is working hard to enable people to live independently in their own homes, in their own local community.

Claire Teasdale, Supported Housing Services Manager at North Star, said: “This partnership will help North Star to support people who want to remain independent and safe and we’re delighted, thanks to the variety of fantastic services HomeCall provide, to offer further peace of mind and improved independence for as many people as possible.”

Jason Lowe, Head of Independent Living at Coast & Country Housing, said: “This partnership is an example of everything we

A new school for Guisborough

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s part of a series of events planned to say goodbye to the old Laurence Jackson School and celebrate the coming of the new, we will be staging what promises to be a unique evening, the LJS Summer Extravaganza ‘Make a New Tomorrow’ which will celebrate and showcase the talents of students of Laurence Jackson both past and present.

Actors, singers and dancers from the school’s alumni will join the school’s current crop of performing arts talent in a production which will feature excerpts from past productions, concerts and dance shows.

Star guests featuring will include Faye Marsay (BBC White Queen, Doctor Who and Vera), Tom Mackay (touring in Billy Elliot), and Sarah Sweeting (Mezzo soprano with the Sydney Opera House).

Make a New Tomorrow will be performed on the evenings of 22nd, 23rd and 24th June 2016 and tickets (£7) are available from the Finance office at school, by calling 01287 636361 or via makeanewtomorrow@ laurencejackson.org.

Please join us to see our many talented students and staff, whilst reliving memories of LJS!

●●Claire Teasdale, Supported Housing Services Manager at North Star and Jason Lowe, Head of Independent Living at Coast & Country Housing try to achieve here at HomeCall. The fact that North Star tenants can now access services that will keep them independent in their own home, gives support to the individual customer, and reassurance to their family that should an emergency situation occur,

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Students scale the heights for spinal injuries patients

dventourous students from Teesside University are taking on a mammoth challenge for The Golden Jubilee spinal cord injuries centre at The James Cook University Hospital.

The enthusiastic group of second year physiotherapy students - who have been on a 10-week work placement at the centre at the Middlesbrough hospital - were so inspired by the caring and inspirational staff and the patients and their journeys they wanted to do something to help.

The intrepid students, aged between 20 and 35, are tackling the National Three Peaks Challenge - climbing the three highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland - Ben Nevis (4,409 feet) Scafell Pike (3,209 feet) and Snowdon (3,560 feet) - in 24 hours on 24 to 25 May 2016.

They are aiming to raise £3,000 to buy a Sara Stedy TM - an enhanced standing aid used to assist patient transfers - as well as other medical equipment which will benefit patients on the unit.

The Sara Stedy encourages more mobile patients to stand up independently improving strength in their legs and at the same time

●●Some of the students taking part: (left to right) Jack Fenwick, John McWhirter, Teri Ellis, Jason Marsh, Matthew Hall, Patrick Traylor, Demi Johnston reducing the physical demand on centre together with interventional specialist team working across many physiotherapists. radiology and complete range of specialties.

The spinal injuries centre looks other specialities.

Student Patrick Traylor, 28, after patients with new and existing It has its own high dependency said: “As physiotherapists we are spinal cord injuries from the day of unit (HDU) where spinal cord encouraged to promote health. This their injury with life-long follow up. injured patients requiring ventilation challenge will push us to our physical It is supported by the spinal surgical can be supported. Rehabilitation as well as mental limits. We chose service and a level-one trauma is also carried out in centre by a to do a very physically demanding

challenge as we want to be able to practice what we preach.

“On a day to day basis we come in contact with patients fighting a mental battle of recovery, a lot of the time against the unknown.

As students we have to be able to communicate and help patients through this battle. This challenge will rely on us sticking together as a group and motivating and encouraging each other when we hit the inevitable low moments.’’

Patrick added: “We wanted to raise money for the hospital and the spinal injuries centre in particular, as they provide students with so much support. Learning from great practitioners in various departments definitely allows us to leave university confident we can do the job of a physiotherapist.”

Patrick is hoping their efforts will inspire future students to carry on fundraising for the centre and to pass down the baton to the next year 2 students on placement.

If anyone would like to sponsor the student physio team you can make a donation via their Just Giving site h t t p s : / / w w w. j u s t g i v i n g . c o m / TeessidePhysioStudents

EU Directives give UK bathers a cleaner swim at the seaside

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ithout forty years of European legislation we could still be swimming in sewage says marine charity A tragedy that ripped through an average family in the late 1950’s changed what beachgoers felt was acceptable when it came to swimming in UK seas.

The death of six year old Caroline Wakefield from polio, contracted after swimming in sewagecontaminated sea off Gosport in 1957, raised the profile of bathing water pollution and led to changes in monitoring bathing water cleanliness culminating in the European Bathing Water Directive which was introduced in 1976.

However, when the Directive first came out, the UK claimed it only had 27 bathing waters ignoring many resorts, and declaring fewer than land-locked Luxembourg - much to the derision of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution.

This year, forty years down the line, the UK has over 600 designated bathing waters and a now revised Directive will ensure that information about water quality and pollution events is obvious to beach goers. At beaches with consistently poor water quality, warnings will be posted advising

against swimming. Signs must be displayed by the start of the bathing season in England and Wales.

“European Directives for bathing waters and sewage treatment have been instrumental in cleaning up water quality at UK beaches,” says Rachel Wyatt, MCS Water Quality Programme Manager. “Before the European Bathing Water Directive was introduced, many UK beaches were impacted by continuous untreated sewage discharges – we were literally swimming in poo. In 1988 just over a third of those beaches monitored failed to meet even the minimum standard

considered fit for bathing – often unbeknown to beach visitors.

After Caroline Wakefield’s death, her parents and brother created the Golden List of Beaches, identifying sewage outflows near to beaches. In 1988, the Wakefield family handed the guide to MCS, and today it has evolved into the charity’s online Good Beach Guide.

In 2006 the Bathing Water Directive was revised with new requirements for member states - the standards were improved and there was a new emphasis on informing the public about bathing water quality through bathing water profiles. These detail the kind of pollution affecting the quality of the bathing water and risks to bathers’ health.

“Thanks to the European standards set by the Directive massive investment has been made to improve sewage treatment,” says Dr Foster. “Over 600 UK beaches are now monitored during the summer with 95% meeting the new minimum standards in 2015. As well as setting better standards for water quality the revised Directive now requires that this information is made available to beach visitors, along with information about the effects of short term pollution. Although

more investment is still needed, the Directive has provided a framework to ensure that water quality at our beaches is regularly monitored, and that this investment continues to be made.”

From all its work with volunteers, other conservationists and coastal communities, MCS knows that beach visitors value clean beaches.

Investing in water quality not only protects public health and the environment, but also delivers for tourism and businesses, supporting a seaside economy worth, according to research by Sheffield Hallam University, £3.6bn a year.

“Leaving the EU would mean the loss of the Bathing Water Directive. Hopefully we would retain the requirements and associated regulations, but we’re concerned about what alternative arrangements with the EU might mean and this should be of real concern to all beach goers,” says Dr Foster.

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Skelton Neighbourhood Action Partnership Wednesday 9th March 2016 6p.m

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e hope you find the report below of interest. Residents are welcome to attend these meetings.

Supporting The Local Community 8 Funding Applications have been agreed to by the Partnership to date, including one from the Hollybush Activity Centre and one from Skelton Library.

Police Report 22 Anti Social Behaviour incidents occurred in December, 19 in January and 22 in February. While the police will continue to work with Coast and Country and the Local Authority ASB Officer, the public are encouraged to continue to report incidents so that positive action can be taken. An example of this is the issues at Yeoman Street have now been resolved.

Remember the thefts from ASDA? Arrests have been made.

There continues to be problems at Parker’s Pit. Further investigations are to take place. Again, your local knowledge is important, so please keep reporting incidents.

The Big Local The Big Local is a £1million funding pot which is to be spent over 10 years. It has now been running for 2 years but very little has been spent to date. The money is to be used to support community events, but NOT properties or for Council work.

The areas eligible to apply to this

funding pot in East Cleveland are:Boosbeck, Carlin How, Charltons, Dunsdale, Easington, Lingdale, Liverton Mines, Loftus, Margrove Park, New Skelton and Skinningrove.

For further information on this contact:bmclean.ecbl@teesvalleyrcc.org.uk.

Skelton Townscape Heritage Project The Project Officer confirmed that the funding application had been submitted.

They are expecting a decision to be made on 16th June 2016. In addition, other funding opportunities are being sought, including whether or not the East Cleveland Community funding, which will be available from 2017 onwards, could be considered.

The Project Office will now be staffed by volunteers so there will be a lower level of opening times.

The Institute Car Park.

It was confirmed that this site is not included in the project but the landowners, who are on the Board of the Heritage Project, are aware of the feeling in the village in relation to this site. Cllr McLuckie pointed out that there is a housing planning application for this site and the Council has made a stipulation in respect of the type of housing (Known as a 106 agreement). She said that an alternative location for the housing could be proposed but the provision of this housing could not be removed from the (106) agreement.

The Old Scout Hut. This hut is not included in the project.

It was noted that a telegraph pole needs removing; there may be potential changes at Wharton Arms in the future and another organisation may be interested in the Scout Hut. General Questions To The Partnership Safer Streets – In response to a question about the Safer Streets Pack completion for North Skelton and Action North Skelton’s success in obtaining 30mph signs, Cllr. McLuckie set out the process which is, residents obtaining a pack, carrying out consultations with other residents. The residents’ submission is then channelled through the Council’s process. Cllr. McLuckie undertook to ascertain whether this particular application had been successful.

War Memorials – The block paving at North Skelton is to be cleaned. In response to an enquiry about when repair works to the plinth at Cross Green were to be carried out and if the work to these memorials would be funded from SNAP funding, it was confirmed that a quotation for the work was due to be received in April. The stonemason who undertook the previous work, has given advice on the work which is now required.

The Council’s engineers have been informed about the lighting at Cross Green War Memorial being off.

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Surplus Resurfacing Material Councillors agreed that this surplus surfacing material, located on the Skelton Green Wheelie area could be used for Cleveland Way ruts, Station Road MUGA entrance and any other suitable areas identified within the Skelton Ward.

Future Meetings It is planned to invite The Deputy Chief Constable, Cleveland Police and a representative from LIFELINE to a future meeting.

Look out for notices confirming the dates when they will be able to attend.

They are bound to be very informative as well as allowing local residents to ask questions.

The Next Skelton Neighbourhood Action Partnership Will Be Held On: Thursday 9th June 2016 at 2pm Skelton Civic Hall Ward Councillors: Cllr. Cliff Foggo – cliff.foggo@redcarcleveland.gov.uk.

C l l r. H e l e n M c L u c k i e – h e l e n . mcluckie@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk (Chair) Cllr. David Walsh – dave.walsh@ redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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Spring cleaning holds surprising hidden dangers for pets

pring is now upon us and families across the UK are ready to give their house a good clear out and enjoy more time in the garden, many with their pets.

However, vets are urging pet owners to be careful when spring cleaning, as there are many hidden dangers lurking around the house which could harm pets.

From marbles falling out of a child’s toy box, toxic cleaning products not put back in the kitchen cupboard or sharp gardening tools left lying in the garden, pets may just see a ‘new toy’ and not a danger.

Dr Huw Stacey, director of clinical services at Vet4Pets, said: “Spring is a great time to give the house a clean and have a clear out, from the wardrobe to the garden shed.

“But pet owners need to be aware of the risks these activities can pose to their pets.

“No pet is immune to these dangers; cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters can all be affected.”

To help keep pets safe, Dr Stacey has produced a guide on common issues associated with spring.

Clearing out

It is always advisable to keep an eye on your pet whilst clearing out drawers, wardrobes, garages and sheds. Avoid leaving objects lying around as pets may be tempted to play with new items they see on the floor. Even the smallest and seemingly innocent household objects can cause harm.

In Aberdeen the Vets4Pets practice treated a cat called Humph, who had an elastic band wrapped around his paw, after it was dropped during a house clear out. The paw was very swollen and painful, but the team carefully removed the band and Humph recovered well.

Cleaning

Be careful with cleaning products, paints, and solvents, as they can be toxic to pets and may result in poisoning if digested.

When using any cleaning products, pets should be kept in another room away from the potentially harmful chemicals.

Opening windows and doors can help disperse any fumes, but remember these can also be a danger, as cats or dogs may be tempted to jump (or could fall) through an open window.

Household hazards

As the nights get lighter and warmer, pet owners may want to spend their evenings completing household tasks and DIY projects.

However, these tasks can bring risks to pets with them.

Cats in particular, are very inquisitive creatures, and sadly this can lead to serious problems. Two cats in Maidstone and Blackpool both recently swallowed a sewing needle. Vets4Pets Maidstone had to surgically remove 12 inches of thread and a needle from the cat’s stomach (see attached images), whilst Vets4Pets in Blackpool eased a needle out of the cat’s throat.

Owners may think that their pets will stay away from sharp objects like needles, but if the object is new and foreign to them they may be tempted to play with it and risk accidentally eating it.

The safest option is to make sure that there are never any small objects on show and they should be kept somewhere safe that pets can’t get to.

Eating outside

Alfresco dining becomes popular as the sun comes out, however leaving food near pets could lead to potential risks, including poisoning.

If any food is dropped on the ground or is left unwrapped or open within a pet’s reach, there

● Needle and thread were removed from this cat at Maidstone Vets4Pets practice is a very high chance they will attempt to eat it. This can lead to serious medical problems, as there are a large number of foods that are poisonous to pets.

Many owners will be aware that chocolate is toxic to dogs, but may not realise sultanas are even more toxic and can cause death even in small doses. A dog in Macclesfield recently needed intensive treatment after eating sultanas, luckily the local Vets4Pets practice managed to save him and now he is recovering well.

Other foods, which can be poisonous to pets, include onions, raisins, raw fish, grapes, nuts and garlic.

Garden

The warmer weather and the smell of freshly cut grass and flowers blooming means spending time in the garden becomes more appealing in spring. But more time outdoors brings pets into contact with sharp tools and toxic materials.

All gardening tools should be returned to the shed or garage once they have finished being used, so that a pet doesn’t accidentally injure itself on their sharp points and edges.

Fertilisers, herbicides, insecticides and slug and snail pellets (metaldehyde) are very harmful to pets if accidentally consumed, and therefore should be used very carefully.

Owners should adhere to the recommended waiting period before letting their pet back into the garden after using gardening products.

Flowers and plants can be poisonous too.

Rhododendron, azaleas, lilies, daffodils and spring bulbs are among those flowers which are most toxic to pets and should be avoided where possible.

In warmer weather families and pets are likely to spend more time playing in the garden.

All children’s toys are fair game for pets, but playing with them can lead to serious issues.

Simba a young kitten from Buckingham was rushed to the Vets4Pets practice after falling very ill. Unknown to his owner he had eaten a Nerf Gun dart and, while he digested most of it, the plastic top had blocked his intestine.

Luckily a quick scan revealed the problem and a small operation removed the dart. Simba has now fully recovered.

Children’s toys are bright and appealing to pets. Small toys such as Lego and marbles should be put away so pets aren’t tempted to eat them.

“Spring is a wonderful time of year to spruce up our houses and gardens and enjoy

the warmer outdoors with our pets, families and friends,” added Dr Huw Stacey.

“If pet owners follow our guide to pet safety this spring, then it will help them enjoy this season and summer beyond with a happy, safe and healthy pet.”

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A £20,000 cash pot is being made available to Teesside community groups, charities and schools

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he £20,000 Golden Giveaway will give 15 not-for-profit organisations a chance to share the cash, which is being made available by the patrons of Middlesbrough and Teesside Philanthropic Foundation.

The 15 finalists will each receive at least £500 – but they could win up to £5,000 if they receive more votes than their fellow charities in a public poll.

While the community group receiving most votes will receive £5,000, the second-placed charity will receive £2,500, there’s £2,000 for third place, fourth and fifth get £1,500, sixth to eighth will receive £1,000, there’s £750 for ninth to 12th, and the final three will receive £500 each.

Foundation trustee Emily Bentley, of Wynyard-based Evolution Business and Tax Advisors, said: “This is an amazing opportunity for Teesside community groups to win significant sums of cash to fund their organization.

“We’re always amazed by the range of very special groups there are out there, most of them reliant on the ●●Sue Theobald of Barclays and Emily Bentley of Evolution, both patrons incredible volunteers who dedicate of Teesside Philanthropic Foundation, with Riding for Disabled facility, their spare time to helping others. These the Unicorn Centre, who received £5,000 in the charity’s last Golden groups are the fabric of Teesside’s Giveaway. society so it’s great to be able to support based First Choice Labels, The Keys Yarm, Middlesbrough’s them in this way.”

The Unicorn Centre, a Riding for the Disabled facility in AV Dawson and Unasys, and Stockton’s Castlegate Shopping Middlesbrough, received £5,000 after topping the poll in the Centre.

• To apply for the £20,000 Golden Giveaway, last Golden Giveaway.

The Golden Giveaway is supported by more than 40 Teesside organisations should visit the ‘Request Funding’ page on companies and individuals who are patrons of the Philanthropic www.teessidecharity.org.uk – the deadline for applications Foundation, which has raised more than £1.7 million for local is May 27. Foundation patrons will then meet to select 15 to go forward to the public vote worthy causes over the past five years.

The companies include Erimus Insurance Brokers, logistics that will decide how much each firm InBond, Cleveland Cable Company, Bulkhaul, Redcar- finalist receives.

Polywhatsit or giant thingy’?

Not heard of them?

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olymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) (Polywhatsit) poly = many, myalgia = painful, rheumatica = to do with muscles.

It is an auto-immune illness causing severe debilitating pain & fatigue and is three times more likely to affect women than men.

Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) (Giant Thingy) is a condition which causes inflammation of the temporal arteries. People with GCA symptoms suffer from painful stiff jaws, headache and disturbed vision. Urgent diagnosis and treatment is required to prevent blindness and other eye problems.

Patients with ether or both of these conditions struggle to cope and often feel isolated and alone.

PMR-GCA UK North East Support is a registered charity set up 8 years ago by four ladies who suffered from these conditions when they realized there was little information available and like many others today felt confused, isolated and alone. The Charity has gone from strength to strength and now has over 200 members across the North East of England as well as Europe and beyond. It provides support from first diagnosis and on the journey to recovery.

They have taken part in valuable research,

as patient representatives setting the BSR guidelines for PMR and GCA over the years, talking to medical students at various training hospitals across the North East, and have links to other support groups across the country raising the profile of these conditions. It has many volunteers who help by raising funds and organizing events.

PMR-GCAuk North East Support hold 8 group meetings a year, 4 in Middlesboro and 4 in Gateshead Tyne and Wear. You can attend either or all of these meetings. There are relevant guest speakers at most meetings and you will meet other sufferers who understand what you are experiencing and are pleased to listen, learn, chat and exchange information and tips.

The next meeting at Middlesbrough is on Wednesday 29th June at Marton Country Club commencing at 1.30pm. Guest speakers from Diabetes UK (Contact 01287 623334 for more info) The next meeting at Gateshead is on Monday 27th June at Gateshead Library, Prince Consort Road.

Anyone including medical professionals are welcome to come to a meeting free of charge to see what is on offer, family, friends and carers are also welcome.

Further information can be found on our web site: http://www.pmr-gca-ortheast.org.uk/ Or email pmrgcafightersne@googlemail.com

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Patients welcome to ostomy open day

he Friarage Hospital’s stoma care department is holding an open day for ostomy patients at The Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton.

An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the stomach (stoma) that allows waste or urine to leave the body. Coming to terms with having a stoma and looking after it properly can be a difficult and life changing task for patients but there are an increasing number of products and services now available for patients to help make life easier.

To be held on Tuesday 24 May 2016 from 11am to 2pm in the Yorkshire Suite, Golden Lion Hotel, High Street, Northallerton, the open day is a great opportunity for patients to meet with representatives from stoma manufacturers and view the most up to date products including support garments and underwear suitable for ostomy patients.

Colorectal/stoma nurses from the department will be on hand to give help and advice and chat to patients. There will be tea, coffee and refreshments and parking is available at the back of the hotel Proceeds from a raffle to be held on the day will go to the Friarage MRI scanner appeal which is aiming to raise £2million for an MRI (scanner - an essential piece of medical equipment used to investigate

almost any part of the body) – at the Friarage Hospital.

Judith Smith, colorectal/stoma specialist nurse, said: “We hold our open day every two years. It has always been well attended and beneficial for ostomists in Hambleton and Richmondshire as the event provides an opportunity to see new products, talk to representatives from the manufacturers and meet with ourselves.

“We look forward to welcoming patients past and present and their carers and family for an update and to see how things have progressed in stoma care.”

Patient Dave Rooney, 31, from Bedale said: ‘Living with a stoma can at first feel like an isolating and potentially embarrassing condition.

The open day is a great opportunity to realise that you are not alone and that there are lots of people just like you who live happy and successful lives.

“The products and services on offer to support stoma care make life after surgery not only normal, but happy and enjoyable. We should be proud of the courage we have shown on the road to recovery, and embrace who we are with pride and dignity.”

For further information on the open day please contact the Friarage stoma care department at the Friarage Hospital on 01609 764620.

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Your Points Of View

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

The Editor wishes to point out that this page only contains the views of readers and are not necessarily the views of Coastal View.

Important May we remind readers that in order for their letters to be considered we must have names and contact details even if they want to remain anonymous. A first name and the town/village in which they live is not sufficient. Thank You

Keep up the good work I am writing to thank you for the articles you have in your newspaper.

I recently moved to Redcar to be near the sea once again and have found your publication to be very useful.

I arrived here in February and since then I have attended many groups and organisation’s meetings here. I have been to the non contact boxing for seniors, i have been to the pantomime, attended a knitting group and a craft fair and have had quite a number of lunches at pubs (even award winning ones) and centres and have found the people in Redcar to be friendly and informative.

I do however feel that the council could promote events like the land yacht racing I came across accidentally and also perhaps find a use for the units inside the Beacon. I love that iconic building and have brought a number of friends from Australia to see it. I also found the cinema which I will go to again.

I have managed to discover a number of other groups to join from chatting to ladies at the bus stop, whilst waiting for my bus home on occasions.

I only need to find where a few more events are happening and I shall have an option for every day of the week. I’ve been to Bingo and found the shops to be enough for most of my needs.

I am still looking for a community project to volunteer at.

I am so looking forward to spending the summer here and exploring the beautiful area around. I look forward to going to the races.

Keep up the good work and thank you.

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Done deal?

With reference to Brian Lees’ letter re the new Wetherspoons pub to be located in the registry office in Guisborough; the reason why the 4000 signatories on the petition against it did not send in letters of opposition was that we realised quite early on that we were wasting our time.

It became increasingly obvious that this was a ‘done deal’ right from the start. Let’s face it , Wetherspoons would not have invested £240,000 in a property in such a contentious residential area if they had not been given assurances that planning permission would be given. Opposition within the council was stymied and despite our vociferous campaign, number of signatories and reasoned arguments, in agreement with everything that Mr Lee outlined in his letter, the council took not one bit of notice. How long before the library goes the same way do you think?

Julie Todd Guisborough

It’s a load of rubbish!

I was shocked when I took some bags of broken floor tiles to Carlin Howe recycling centre to be told I would have to pay £3 for each bag!

Needless to say I took them home again and will wait until I have completed the job before arranging for their disposal. How many people have dumped their rubble on the way home? If there is a need to generate money, Would it not be more practical to charge everyone £2 to use the centre? I thought we were encouraging the public to recycle and to dispose of their rubbish in a thoughtful and considerate way?

Wendy Cartlidge Redcar

Political correctness denies history Recently, I learned that an Australian university is teaching its students that, in the 18th century, Captain James Cook, Yorkshire’s greatest son, invaded their country. I thought the Aussies had more sense than to deny the facts of history in their quest for political correctness.

It is amazing that a reputable seat of higher education, like the University of New South Wales, should distort both history and the English language in a pathetic attempt to make the Aborigines feel good and to depict us Brits as the baddies.

The UNSW is right to point out that, strictly speaking, Captain Cook did not “discover” Australia but he certainly did not “invade” it.

Without an army, how could he? Nor did he command a man o’ war, but a converted collier, HMS Endeavour.

Cook’s voyages were primarily scientific, with botanists and astronomers on board, whist Cook himself is famed, not as a conqueror, but as an explorer, navigator, surveyor and cartographer.

Yes, he did name New South Wales and claim it for the Crown, but it was virtually a wilderness and he did not take it by force of arms.

Cook’s arrival in Australia was peaceful and, ultimately, beneficial to both the British and the indigenous population. It should be celebrated, by all Aussies and Brits alike, not vilified by the politically correct brigade.

Steve Kay Lockwood Ward Councillor

Congratulations

I want to congratulate my good friend Vic Jeffries, who after years of representing members in British Steel, and in retirement representing retired members in the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners, for being elected to their executive with the highest number of votes at their recent conference.

I’m pleased that the membership and other officials recognise the work and dedication that Vic gives to the people he represents. I’ve known him as a friend for over 35 years, he has always been a decent and honest person who loves to help others, and since I got elected onto the Council a year ago, he has been very kind and helpful to me and Judith by acting as my carer at Council meetings and Council events. As a family we are pleased and over the moon that Vic has achieved a position on the Executive. It’s well deserved.

Councillor Mike Findley MBE Marske

Google’s ghost street in East Cleveland - Hollie Bush I think Addison Langhorne Steavenson (18351913) would be much put out to be referred to as a “long gone local builder.”

He was a mining engineer who started working for Messrs. Bell Brothers Ltd and was instrumental in the company developing its activities into East Cleveland to exploit ironstone where a royalty to mine beneath was leased in 1868 from J. T. Wharton of Skelton Castle. This covered an area stretching to the south of Brotton as far as Kilton and to the east as far as Skinningrove. Mining commenced in 1873 with Carlin How Mine (known as “Duckhole”) having two shafts each 150 feet deep.

The railway had arrived in the remote and empty countryside in 1866 and soon cottages for the railway workers were soon built.

Naturally more houses needed building for the influx of miners so two terraces were built on the land leased from Mr Wharton for the men of Messrs. Bell Brothers and were named after the two gentlemen most influential in the company’s mining activities, A. L. Steavenson, the company’s chief mining engineer, and David Watson Dixon, manager of the new mine.

We want to hear Your Points of View - Send your letters to us or email to: editor@coastalviewandmoornews.co.uk Inspection of a Google map of Carlin How, as the settlement came to be known, reveals Steavenson and Dixon Streets to be on the south side of the village, almost detached from it. This is because they were built on what was at the time Wharton land; the remainder of the village was built on land owned by Anthony Lax Maynard and others.

Just interrogating Google produced another Steavenson Street, this time in Bowburn, County Durham, no doubt named after the same gentleman as Bell Brothers had colliery interests in that area and A.L.S. himself lived for many years nearby at Holywell Hall.

Simon Chapman

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Having had a brief overview of the last issue, one article I take exception to is on Pg.23 Title: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight coming to Redcar.

Not being willing to ‘kill the messenger’ i.e. you, (but part of an editors remit is to check facts!!)

I would have, at least, expected your contributor to have checked their facts, easy enough, just go to the B.B.M.F. or R.A.F. web site(s) or even, God forbid, Wikipedia!

As a ‘bit’ of an aviation ‘nerd’ I, along with thousands of others would LOVE a Wellington to be flying, sadly, there are at the moment, none flying anywhere in the world, though a number are in museums.

According to the official site, the fly past by the B.B.M.F. will be the Lancaster, a Hurricane and a Spitfire.

The current ‘line-up’ for the B.B.M.F. being:Hawker Hurricane X 2, Supermarine Spitfire X 6, AVRO Lancaster X 1 (The other flying Lancaster is ‘Vera’ [Canadian Warplanes Heritage] the one that did a rapid return to Middleton St. George in 2014 with an engine fire) Douglas Dakota / DC-3 / C-47 X 2 (The only twin being flown by the B.B.M.F. and if he’s mixed up the C-47 with the Vickers Wellington, he should be shot at dawn) De Havilland Canada Chipmunk X 2.

While appreciating a great number of the public won’t care, as long as they see three aeroplanes on the 25th June 2016, it’s VERY important to the (very) few surviving veterans that you GET IT RIGHT. 57,573 men FAILED TO RETURN during World War II, out of 125,000 volunteers, who came from every corner of the planet to fight the Nazi menace.

It costs a few seconds to CHECK THE FACTS! The computer makes things very easy, don’t make the mistake of many others.

I trust this will be one of many letters of censure on this matter, many, I trust, from members of the R.B.L. Paul J. Brown, Lingdale

Brussels red tape News that the government is willing to take a 25% stake in a rescue bid for Tata Steel’s UK operations may eventually led to thousands of much needed jobs in Wales being saved.

That can only be good, though it may prove tricky to arrange thanks to the EU’s strict competition laws. But I am saddened that the government did not act to save the steel jobs that were lost in the North East last year.

The region has the worst unemployment figures in the country and every single job loss hurts the local economy.

The demise of the British steel industry is devastating but it is possible that much heart break could have been avoided if our hands had not been tied behind our backs by EU legislation.

Brussels red tape has handicapped many different types of businesses in the country, large and small, and voting out on June 23 is the only sensible option.

Jonathan Arnott, UKIP North East MEP Hartlepool.

Message from PCC Barry Coppinger I thank very much the 41,337 residents who voted for me in the PCC elections on May 5th; also the other three candidates and those who voted for them, for their commitment to the democratic process. I shall continue to work for all residents in Cleveland, whether you voted for me or not.

I view the PCC role as a ‘work in progress’ and am encouraged by the increase in voter turnout; in winning a clear majority in all 4 boroughs; and in my overall majority increasing.

Among my early priorities will be to draw up and consult on a new Police & Crime Plan.

Also, to appoint a permanent Chief Constable, who I will hold to account on your behalf for the force tackling crime and disorder, and work with in taking forward planned changes and improvements. My local meetings related to community engagement will continue. I will also develop further collaboration, as well as my support for local safety projects.

Crime is rising across the country and Cleveland is seen as a relatively high crime area. Recent changes in crime recording processes; increased confidence by victims in coming forward; greater resources committed to tackling domestic and sexual abuse, and supporting other vulnerable people; all relate to this. Increases in some acquisitive crime have inevitable links to austerity and welfare reforms impacting locally.

Cleveland police officers and staff are dedicated and committed people, with considerable community support. Your readers will be aware, re major crime, officers are currently investigating three recent homicides and a shooting. As a further example, on 3rd May amongst other things over 24hours, police responding to 261 ‘999’ calls; 852 non-999 calls - and within that 67 concerns for safety calls, and 23 missing persons reported.

I look forward to continue working with Cleveland police; other partner organisations; residents and community groups, over the next four years - and working together in helping make the Cleveland area safer.

Barry Coppinger Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

Fantasy Campaign As normally I read the CVMN from cover to cover and was shocked to see the In Campaign advert purporting that the EU was not to blame for the closure of the SSI plant and the resulting jobs and devastation to the people of Teesside.

What medication are they on, and what fantasy land do they live on? Also who promotes this rubbish? Whoever supports it is no friend of the working man in this area.

Of course they are to blame, not totally, but they and their policies have contributed in a very large part to the demise of steel making on Teesside.

They have protected German, French, Italian and Dutch steel production at the cost of our industry and jobs. For decades they have bent over backwards in overt and covert support by the state of this strategic industry, as they with ship building before.

Their carbon taxes, our subordinate acceptance of green levies with expensive energy costs that resulted made our steel uncompetitive which added to the Chinese dumping; which was allowed to happen, killed our chances of saving this industry.

Britain having a steel industry does not fit into the EU industrial plan and Cameron and his minions are happy to see it go. I sadly expect the Port Talbot deal to fail just after the next set of elections.

Where was our state aid?

Chris Gallacher TD VR Chairman UKIP Redcar

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Your Points Of View A vested interest to remain in

Far be it for me to suggest George has a vested interest and is in no position at all to tell us how to vote, but may I recommend you take a look at his family business, Osborne & Little Ltd. In particular where his family business is flogging his wallpaper. Look at the Osborne & Little website and scroll through the Stockists, in particular the EU countries. If you zoom out from the map of France and Germany as well as others, the country disappears under the wealth of black flags. http://www.osborneandlittle.com/ stockists Malcolm Watson Loftus

Cameron and Corbyn – out!

The Referendum isn’t about political parties; it’s too important to become entangled with the ambitious MPs climbing the greasy pole to please their Leader and further their careers.

I have never blindly voted for the same Party I check out what policies they offer. I changed my voting from Labour and joined the Lib Dems to get arrogant, idle Vera Baird out of her cosy seat in Redcar. Unfortunately, despite their other virtues, the Lib Dems are pro- EU. Leaving the EU is the single most important issue for me, so my only course was to join UKIP. UKIP is a genuine voice of ordinary people calling for Britain to get us out of Merkel’s empire. In fact, Nigel Farage’s voice was so loud Cameron spent £9.3 million of our taxpayer’s money to try to shut him up! I will work with everyone opposed to the EU whatever political party they support.

I’m not ignorant about the EU and its operations.

I was Redcar College’s European Funding Manager for 10 years. I had no choice if I wanted keep a job. The one positive aspect of this job was that I discovered first- hand what a cesspit of corruption and waste it is! We all know we get hit for £55 million a day to pay for our membership

of the Euro-Club . The people who run the show from Brussels are not even elected by us!

Philip Rose is the multi-millionaire who launched the Stay campaign. Not the brightest spark. He gave the game away in his first speech.

He announced “wages will go up” if we leave the EU. This guy - who ran the M & S empire forgot that wage increases are BAD if you’re a big businessman like him. But it’s GOOD if you’re an ordinary worker. In other words he revealed that if we stay in the EU British workers will earn LESS. That’s quite obvious really. East Europeans are already used by employers – especially by multinationals to undercut British wages. What do you think will happen when hundreds of thousands of Poles and Hungarians, understandably, flood into this country for a minimum wage. What will happen when Turkey is admitted to the EU, I wonder? No prizes for the answer!

If the Labour Party had served the interests of ordinary British working people they would have attacked Cameron and been the voice of the Leave campaign. They would have had my support. Instead, soon as Corbyn became Leader, he totally reversed his lifelong opposition to European integration and betrayed us all. I am thankful Labour has some MPs with integrity; look at Gisela Stuart, ironically a German, who has had the courage to warn us of the disaster we face unless we seize this last chance to get out of EU. To be fair, I also take off my hat to Michael Gove and Boris Johnson who have been brave enough to challenge the Prime Minister’s and Chancellor’s“ Project Fear” with nutty predictions about what might go wrong for Britain in 2030 if we are not part of Europe. Isn’t that all a bit of a “leap into the dark”? The only 100% prediction we can make is that Cameron will be out of a job straight after the Referendum as the result of all his cock-ups!

I am doing all I can to tell my mates why it is so important to get out of Europe. If common sense prevails, voters will be checking out which party is most capable of taking advantage of the UK’s new world-wide trade opportunities and who will protect the interests of British workers. It will be

a bit of a change to vote for a Prime Minister and Cabinet who do the job for which they were elected and are paid for – making laws in the UK’s interest . I don’t want this country run by someone who is a tea boy to Brussels!

Glenn Preedy - Redcar

Full marks From Coastal View and Moor News No. 68, full marks to Bill Danby and Pamela Preedy for telling the truth about the EU. Note the following. “All usurped and foreign power and authority may forever be clearly extinguished, and never used or obeyed in this realm. No foreign prince, person, prelate, state, or potentate shall at any time after the last day of this session of Parliament, use, enjoy or exercise any manner of power, jurisdiction, superiority, authority, preeminence or privilege within this realm, but that henceforth the same shall be clearly abolished out of this realm forever” Declaration of Rights 1688. The Declaration of Rights of 1688 is a settlement treaty, and not an Act of Parliament. It cannot be repealed by Parliament i.e. vote Brexit* on June 23rd 2016 or emigrate. *Not Wrecksit e.g. steel making on Teesside, which is all EU membership i.e. enslavement does for Britain.

It has rightly been said concerning Britain that Europe wouldn’t hold your coat in a fight.

Full marks also to Barry Cleaver for giving the facts about dog mess in Guisborough.

Another case in point is the grass verge of the walkway behind Ilkley Grove, Guisborough.

It has to be cleaned once a week or in a short time it would be end to end dog mess.

Guisborough clean-up notwithstanding, issue No. 68 p 27, much more needs to be done.

Alan O’Reilly Guisborough

What’s on in Saltburn Spiritualist church Toc H,Coach House, Saltburn (For further information please contact the booking secretary Jean on 07776331333)

May:

Monday services: Healing 6.30 (free) Open circle 7pm (collection) Classes 8.45pm (costs vary please ask for details) Please note we are closed Monday 30th due to Bank Holiday Please note once a month specials replace these services as above Saturday Divine services all begin at 7pm (A free will collection is taken at the close of our Divine services) 21st Monty Havelock (from Co.Durham) 28th Paul Maull (from Middlesbrough)

June:

Specials Saltburn spiritualist church are proud to host an evening of mediumship with demonstrator Sharon Hall & Lisa Ellis from Middlesbrough. Monday 13th £3 on the door. 7pm Please note this service replaces our usual Monday services, there are no classes after this service due to a committee meeting.

Monday services: Healing 6.30pm (free) Open Circle 7pm (collection) Classes 8.45pm (costs vary please ask for details) Please note that once a month specials replace these services as above.

Saturday Divine services all begin at 7pm (A free will collection is taken at the close of our Divine services) 4th Mrs Yvonne Chapman csnu (from Saltburn) 11th TBA 18th Dawn Stevenson csnu (from Huddersfield) All are welcome to all our services We welcome applications for membership please ask for details.

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Nurses and midwives celebrated A at Nightingale Awards

●●Ann Marie Pryde, left, with director of nursing Gill Hunt.

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community nursing team who helped fulfil a patient’s wish to die at home, a nurse who organised a wedding for a terminally ill patient and another who wrote a book for siblings about their little brother or sister’s stay in the neonatal unit.

These are just a few examples of care and compassion above and beyond the call of duty recognised at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s annual Nightingale Awards.

Winners from the Riverside Stadium event, which has been a highlight of the nursing calendar at the trust since 2004, are released today, as nurses and midwives around the world celebrate International Nurses Day. They include this year’s overall Nightingale Award winner Ann Marie Pryde, an assistant practitioner on the neonatal unit at The James Cook University Hospital, who was nominated by colleagues Sue Thompson and Jane Hall.

Modest Ann Marie, who also picked up the award for best Healthcare Assistant at the event, said: “I’m shocked. We have heard lots of lovely stories throughout the day who are all more than deserving winners.

“Good nursing is all down to teamwork – it’s not just one individual. If it wasn’t for the whole team effort that sees everyone pulling together, none of our wards or hospitals would be able to exist.”

But Sue, who nominated her, insisted it is Ann Marie who ensures the team sees projects through.

She said: “With Ann Marie, you have a conversation and a spark of an idea suddenly changes into a project – a lot of which she works on in her own time.

“Within a few months, she has it completed and it is being implemented on the unit.

“Ann Marie is always looking at how she can improve things for families and everything she has done has had a really positive impact on them.”

Her work in the past year has included developing a stoma care plan for babies who have returned to the unit after undergoing bowel surgery in Newcastle.

The plan, co-written with a colleague and tailored to every individual baby, means families can now feel confident caring for their son or daughter both on the unit and after they have been discharged.

Ann Marie has also put together a Family Guide, as well as a booklet for siblings of poorly babies on the unit, who, like mum and dad, usually go through a stressful time.

Sue explained the book includes puzzles, photos of equipment on the unit with explanations and a section for children to write down their feelings and any questions they might have.

“This also becomes a tool parents can use, as the children might put things down on paper that they aren’t vocalising,” said Sue. Other Nightingale Award winners included Kim Barstow, who helped to organise the wedding of a terminally ill patient. She was named winner of the Staff Nursing award.

Student nurse Samuel Woodhouse and Jo Tye, paediatric nurse were also recognised for their outstanding work over the past year, alongside midwife Emily Williams, military nurse Corporal Natasha Sinclair and nurse mentor Sue Beech.

Beverley Rodgers was named Matron Award winner and Naomi Biggs won the Friends of the Friarage award.

Lydia Bussey picked up the Sister’s award, while Lynne Young was the Senior nursing award winner.

Ward Five at The James Cook University Hospital scooped two gongs, the Teams award and the McCormack award.

Meanwhile, the Northallerton Community Nursing Team received the Community award for their outstanding care of a patient in her own home in her final days.

Nicky Hand, lead cancer nurse who organised the awards alongside Lynne Paterson, neonatal nurse consultant, said: “The patient stories are always phenomenal – those are the ones that nurses, midwives and health visitors find the most inspiring.

“But this is an educational as well as a celebratory event and with this year’s theme of research and evidence-based practice, we wanted to try to dispel the myths that research is boring and means sitting in a classroom.

“It’s about exploring a question on how to help patients and families during the course of your everyday work and nurses, who tend to be research shy, can have a tremendous part to play.”

Gill Hunt, Director of Nursing, said: “It was a huge honour and a privilege to hear the many stories demonstrating how our nurses and midwives go above and beyond the call of duty for our patients every day.

“I am pleased to be able to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate them for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.”

Grandma feeling fitter thanks to world-first pacemaker

Middlesbrough Grandma who was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy 21 years ago is the first woman in the world outside of a clinical trial to benefit from a new type of wireless pacemaker.

Joan Smith, 71, from Marton, has never let her illness get in the way of living life to the full, with husband Alan, 75, five grandchildren and former jobs as a laboratory worker and council receptionist to keep her busy.

However, she admits that now, she “feels like a new woman” since her operation in February, which came after two attempts ●● Dr Simon James, consultant at fitting a conventional cardiac cardiologist, Joan Smith and resynchronisation pacemaker were Dr Andrew Turley, consultant cardiologist. unsuccessful.

“I felt a lot fitter straight away,” her third pacemaker said Joan, after her operation to fit the new pacemaker, procedure and still finds it difficult to attend hospital which is the size of a grain of rice, at The James Cook appointments with her as he is so anxious about her University Hospital. condition.

“I didn’t feel any fatigue at all and it had been fatigue But Joan said: “In my eyes, I could only gain from it that I had been feeling previously – not breathlessness and that’s why I took the decision to go ahead. like some people experience.

“I’m pleased I did because I feel a lot brighter and have “I feel as if I’m a new woman!” a lot more energy.

Joan was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy - a “Before I had this operation, one of the doctors took disease of the heart muscle - 21 years ago when she me for a walk up the corridor and I walked for about six experienced “pressure and tightness” in her chest after minutes. I could always walk on the flat, but I would a bout of flu. get tired.”

For two decades, Joan’s cardiomyopathy was stabilised After the surgery, Joan found that when she did the through medication. same walk again, she could walk for longer - and talk But last year, following an echocardiogram - a type at the same time. of ultrasound scan on the heart - she was referred to It was then that she realised she’d “adapted to the Professor Nick Linker and his team for a pacemaker. condition” and had been living with it rather than getting Following the two unsuccessful attempts at fitting a it resolved. conventional pacemaker, Joan was referred to consultant “I used to sit down for breaks in between doing things cardiologist Dr Simon James to find out more about the and wasn’t even conscious I was doing it whereas, new WiSE pacemaker, manufactured by EBR Systems when you’re fit, you don’t need to, you just get on with Inc. things,” she said.

Thankfully, Joan is now recovering well after having “I used to have to push myself to do things like go this fitted - and her days of exhaustion caused by her down to London to visit family and look after the condition appear to be behind her. grandchildren, or make arrangements for them coming “I feel very privileged, very lucky,” said Joan, who will here, but now, I look forward to it.” continue to be monitored regularly by the team.

Simon James, consultant cardiologist at The James “I knew it was a new type of pacemaker and a new Cook University Hospital, said: “For Joan, as soon as the procedure, but I trusted the doctors implicitly and knew device was switched on there was a huge change in the they wouldn’t have sent me down that road if they didn’t pumping of the heart. Her blood pressure went up from think it was going to be beneficial.” the moment it was switched on so we felt confident she Surgeons and cardiologists conventionally treat heart would begin to feel better quickly.” failure with a Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) “The technology enables us to fit the device exactly device, known as a biventricular pacemaker. where an individual patient needs it, which could This sits below the collar bone and relies on wires that increase the number of patients who respond to this feed into the right chambers of the heart, which perform therapy, helping them to live a longer, more active life.” the vital function of pumping deoxygenated blood into During recent clinical trials of the device, patients the lungs. whose conventional CRT pacemaker treatment had failed A third wire is required to maintain a steady heartbeat benefited from an 81% improvement in their condition. by “pacing” the left ventricle, where blood is pumped out This led to the device being approved for use in through the aortic valve into the aortic arch and onward hospitals – with The James Cook University Hospital to the rest of the body. being the first to take advantage of the new type of But it is thought that, just like Joan, up to 30% treatment on behalf of three patients, including Joan, of patients fail to respond to treatment with these outside of a research study. pacemakers - with lead or wire failures being the main Andrew Shute, Vice President Europe for EBR complication.

Systems, said because WiSE Technology delivers In addition, the conventional device is located on the stimulation directly to the inside of the left ventricle, it right side of the body – which is not the best location is seen as being “more consistent with the functioning for stimulating the heart. of a healthy heart”.

In contrast, EBR Systems’ new tiny wireless pacemaker “This may explain why it benefits patients who is implanted directly into the innermost layer of tissue previously failed treatment,” he said. that lines the left chamber of the heart, where it is most EBR Systems Inc is confident the technology provides beneficial. a significant treatment option to many of the 900,000 This can then perform the same job as a traditional CRT people in England & Wales who have heart failure - and pacemaker - controlling abnormal heart rhythms using hundreds of thousands more around the world. low-energy electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat More information and animation showing the new at a normal rate - but without the need for wires and the device in action at http://southtees.nhs.uk/news/trust/ risk of complications that come with them. middlesbrough-gran-first-woman-world-receive-newJoan admits her husband, Alan, was worried about wireless-pacemaker/

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J

eremy Hardy has been performing standup for the last 32 years and reckons that, without a lottery win, he has another 32 year‎s ahead of him.

Not that he minds. Which is good news, as he’s about to play Stockton’s ARC on Saturday 28 May as part of his major nationwide tour.

The comedian, whose show, Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation, has run for ten series on Radio 4, ‎is chatting to me in the run-up to the tour. He makes for entertaining and acerbic company.

Hardy possesses an appealingly downbeat attitude. For example, he sighs that he can’t be doing with the current fad for box-sets: “Is my life going to change forever because I’ve watched Breaking Wind?

“I find humans endlessly disappointing,” he carries on. “Audiences don’t have to laugh - they just have to turn up and pay. I’m not demanding money from them on Just Giving so I can take a two-week holiday to Barbados in aid of Indigestion Awareness. I just want them to come to the show.”

Hitting his miserablist stride now, Hardy adds that he has no time, “For ‎this awful vogue for false cheeriness in comedians. That’s all a bit CBeebies. I don’t go with this perkiness that’s around at the moment. I appeal to people’s chipper sense of resignation and stoical determination to keep going. I should have been around in the Second World War. I was born after my time.”

For all his grumbling, though, Hardy still loves stand-up. He proceeds to explain what he‎ enjoys so much about performing live. “I really like the fact that it’s not edited or recorded. It can’t be turned into anything else. I don’t want to produce DVDs. “I like the fact that my live stuff is there and then it’s gone, to be forever misquoted by the people who were there. I also love the fact that it c‎ an never be repeated. Each night is a unique experience, a complete one-off.”

The comedian, who is also a regular on The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue on Radio 4 - appearances that led Alan Bennett to remark recently that he likes Hardy, “but he’s only on the radio” - also relishes the fact that his act is never set in stone.

“The great thing about doing a live show is that it keeps evolving,” observes Hardy. “I keep changing and developing it. It won’t be the same at the end of the tour as it was at the beginning. Stand-up is not like other art-forms.

When you’ve done a painting and sold it to someone, you can’t keep going round to their

Jeremy Hardy set for Stockton Radio 4 favourite on his way to ARC mum and dad, it’s fine. But I think increasingly audiences think, ‘Why are you talking about that?’”

But, Hardy adds, “My material always has to be entertaining – and appropriate. I don’t want to be shrill or belittle serious things by doing jokes about them. When horrible things happen, I’m not going to feed off them like a carrion crow. I don’t want to see the world as fodder for my comedy.”

He would also hate his act to be seen as didactic. “Of course, I hope the show resonates and that people think about things in the coming days. But I don’t want people to bring along a notebook so they can jot down the salient points. I want them to be entertained!”

In fact, Hardy says, he is not unrelentingly political. “A lot of the things that I find funny are not political. People imagine I spend my evenings reading huge treatises about the economy, but actually I love Morecambe and Wise.”

For all that, the comedian will not be ignoring one area of current affairs that has been grabbing the headlines lately: migration.

“There has been this ridiculous idea that you can freeze the demographics of this country – ‘yes, that’s exactly the mixture we’ve always wanted. That’s it. It’s now going to stay like that forever’.”

He continues: “People say it’s a small country, but I travel a lot and it’s clearly not. If you’re trying to get from one side of Britain to the other on a Sunday, it’s absolutely enormous.

Everywhere you look, there are empty spaces

house and adding bits. That would be a bit strange. It would also be burglary, not to say criminal damage.”

So what might we expect from Hardy’s new show? He reveals that, “I talk about class, race, identity, Britishness, food, death, health. There are only seven or eight things I ever talk about!”

One thing you can be absolutely sure of is that Hardy will be discussing politics. The subject is as vital to him as breathing. “It would be very hard for me to do a set without mentioning anything about the news,” reflects the comedian. “But I feel it’s not forced coming from me. Politics is part of who I am.

“I actually think it’s weird for comedians not to be political. I think, ‘Why are you standing on stage and not talking about what’s happening in the world?’ When comedians do stuff about their flatmate or football or their

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and dilapidated buildings. What’s interesting is that there has been this huge change in people’s attitude to migration recently, which I hope will be ongoing. I’m hoping things will be more positive now.”

Finally, we cannot part without discussing the election of Hardy’s old friend, Jeremy Corbyn, as the new Labour leader. The comedian echoes the surprise – and delight - felt by many about Corbyn’s sudden rise. “I’ve known Jeremy for 25 years and never for a second did I imagine that he would become leader of the Labour Party – the very idea would have been dismissed as nonsense.

“But now it’s happened, there are a lot of jubilant people around. Even some non-Labour people seem pleased because Jeremy is clearly someone who means what he says and isn’t well-drilled in the art of self-preservation. He’s become a very popular figure. I think we’re in for a jolly time. Of course, there will an enormous backlash against him in the media.

But I hope people will just accept that he’s leader now and not try to derail him.”

Hardy goes on to say that, “This is the first time I’ve felt so positive about anything in a long time.” Unable to resist one last gag, he concludes that, “It could be a bloody nightmare for satirists, though. I’ll have to re-train.”

So what would he re-train as? “I’ll have to lecture on Comedy at the University of Mirth.”

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Local business owners urged to act soon on workplace pension schemes L

ocal business owners are being urged to act soon to set up a pension scheme for their staff or face potential hefty penalties.

Mike Turnbull who runs TaxAssist Accountants in Stockton, Darlington, Yarm , Stokesley and Redcar said: “For many local business owners, the new requirement to have a workplace pension scheme in place comes into force this year and they will have received notices from the Pensions Regulator giving their staging date. From that date, they must automatically enrol all eligible employees into the scheme and contribute to their pension pot.

“We’ve been advising local businesses since the pension changes were first introduced four years ago and many business owners have planned well in advance, but we’re urging those who haven’t yet put a scheme in place for their staff, to do so soon to avoid hefty penalties.

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“Business owners who fail to provide a qualifying pension scheme could face a £400 fixed penalty from the Pensions Regulator, escalating to daily fines set at a minimum of £50 per day, with the possibility of civil penalties and court action.

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Time to think about dying

t’s a subject very few of us want to think or talk about and yet death happens to us all.

To mark this month’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (May 9 to 15), Macks Solicitors suggest five things you can do to make life easier for your loved ones when you pass away and give you confidence you have made proper arrangements.

1. Write your Will

Making a Will should be at the heart of ensuring your loved ones receive your money, home and possessions. Only 36% of people have made their Will. If you don’t have a Will, your loved ones will have to rely on the rules of intestacy – which might mean your home and belongings do not go to the people you want them to. It would appear the pop star Prince has not left a Will and this is creating considerable problems for his sister.

“Very few families are straightforward these days, with second or third marriages and unmarried couples. It’s essential to make a Will,” says Lynda Monks, a Wills and Probate expert at Macks. “One of the main reasons people with small children should make a Will is to appoint guardians to look after your children. What would happen if something happened to both you and your spouse?

Who would you want to look after your children?”

2. Record your funeral wishes

Make sure your family and friends know what your wishes are. Only 29% of people have let someone know their funeral plans. What hymns and readings would you like? Do you want a religious or humanist service?

“These can be heartrending decisions for your executor or administrator if they don’t know what you would have wanted,” says Lynda. “Some people pre-pay their funeral, which makes it easier.

It may be painful and distressing, but if you talk things over with your family and explain your wishes or leave a letter, this will take a lot of stress away from them and give them the comfort of knowing they’re carrying out your final wishes.”

3. Plan your future care and support

This includes expressing your wishes for care during your lifetime, while in hospital and at the end of your life. It is not just a decision for the elderly. The Law Society suggests everyone aged over 50 should consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney, which appoints someone to look after your property and financial affairs, or your personal health and welfare if you are unable to do so.

“If you cannot get out and about to look after

your own financial affairs or make decisions about your health you have a problem if you do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place,” says Lynda.

“You would have to rely on someone applying to the Court of Protection to be your Deputy and this is a cumbersome, expensive and lengthy process.

People think you only need a Lasting Power of Attorney if you have Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, but that’s only part of it. You could have an accident or a stroke. The news has recently highlighted strokes affecting working-age people.

If you’re making a Will, it makes sense to consider also making a Lasting Power of Attorney. I always equate it to having an insurance policy. You don’t expect to have to claim, but it’s there if you need it.”

A recent audit published by the Royal College of Physicians highlighted that thousands of patients are having “do not resuscitate” orders placed on them without their families being told, even though the guidelines state medical staff have a duty to discuss this with relatives wherever possible. By having a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health & Welfare this could be avoided.

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“There was some research suggesting there would be more donors if being on the register was compulsory, unless you asked not to be on it,” says Lynda. “Everyone should carry a donor card – I do.”

If you register as an organ donor it is important you tell your family or doctor about your decision.

Talking and thinking about dying is a very difficult subject, but there are small steps you can take to make things easier for your family. You can make a list or a letter of wishes with your Will for family or friends, indicating who you want to have your personal effects, why you have made the Will in the manner you have and what funeral directions you want.

“We are living in the digital age,” says Lynda.

“Would your loved ones be able to access your online banking, investments, insurance and other accounts after you have died? Again, you can put this in a separate letter of wishes. It’s all about making things easier for those who are left behind. Death is a taboo subject and people don’t like talking about it. With most major events in your life, such as giving birth or marrying, we make plans and consider carefully what we need to do. When it comes to death, we don’t. Most of us have no control over when or how it will come, but it happens to everybody and everybody should take steps to make it easier for those they leave behind.”

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A whimsical look at our area

Germans over ‘the Grove’

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year or so back, I carried the tale of a forgotten but brave man from Carlin How, one Alf Myers, a local mines deputy, staunch Wesleyan Methodist and a founder of the local Independent Labour Party in East Cleveland, and a man who came literally - within minutes of losing his life to a World War One firing squad of fellow British soldiers due to his lifelong pacifism and refusal to be conscripted into the killing fields of Flanders.

We left the tale wondering what happened to Alf after the war and his subsequent imprisonment for defying king and Country and whether local family still existed.

And, lo and behold, family appeared in the shape of Stuart Myers (a great grand nephew) and his father Stan, a man who knew Alf in his later years. They still live in the area, with Stuart working for Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council. Both knew of forbear Alf’s life story and both remain fascinated by it. Indeed, they recently managed to view the cells in Richmond Caste where Alf was incarcerated before being shipped over for court martial in France.

They tell me that after the war Alf did return to Carlin How, but almost certainly as a broken man; it seems he never went back into the mines, and although he still retained his religious and political beliefs he never again put them centre stage of his life. They gather that he lived out the rest of his days until his death in November 1948, still living, with a brother, George, in the same cottage, 1 Steavanson Street. He is buried in Brotton Cemetery alongside George.

My guess, for what it is worth, is that given the general unpopularity of returned conscientious objectors in the wider community, a hostility probably heightened after the war and the downfall of the Kaiser’s Germany, Alf kept a low profile and his views to himself and his immediate circle of friends and family.

And there was another, very local, reason why he may have been shunned by his neighbours.

For run of the mill, otherwise unremarkable Carlin How, was one of the few communities in the UK literally touched by the war on the Home Front.

The village, you see, was the subject of a number of specific raids by German air power in the shape of the giant Zeppelin airships, vast creatures of the air, and bigger than even today’s biggest jumbo jets. This was covered in a short piece by Ian Wilson, from the Skinningrove Mining Museum in the last edition of Coastal View, and this builds on his article It was not the village itself that was the target, but the adjacent Skinningrove Iron Company’s steelworks and engineering shops. These works, easily spotted from the air even at night, were a prime target. These isolated works perched on the very edge of this stretch of east coastline were crucial to the war effort.

During the critical stages of the initial German onslaught of 1914, not only did Skinningrove add two more steel furnaces and a mixer to the plant, but it doubled the size of its rolling mill capacity to manufacture shell steel for the badly needed guns, battleships and fortifications on the war fronts. These works too, had rolling mills converted under wartime conditions to produce shells and artillery components. The by-products from the neighbouring coke ovens

were also used to make high explosives and so helped to overcome the shortage of TNT. Two and a half million pounds of high explosive was manufactured at Skinningrove which was sent to shell-filling factories throughout the country.

Additionally scientists at Skinningrove were researching the possibility of using the ethylene present in coke oven gas, to produce mustard gas, one of the later principal weapons of the first world war.

Little wonder then that Skinningrove Steel Works was a number one target for the German Zeppelins.

Problem was, was that Carlin How, then as now, was a mere stones’ throw from the mills and furnaces and the villagers, at a time when there was no such thing as precision bombing, were in the direct firing line and faced mortal danger.

There were three raids on the works and Carlin How. The first, on the night of 8th/9th September 1915, was one of the first air attacks on Britain itself. On that clear and frosty night, three Navy Zeppelins raided Britain; two were to attack London while the oldest of the three, L.9, set course for East Cleveland.

Zeppelin L.9, commanded by Kapitänleutnant Odo Loewe, targeted the Skinningrove Ironworks. Coming inland over Port Mulgrave at about 9.15pm, Loewe dropped a petrol tank fifteen minutes later, which landed in a field opposite Ings House, between Easington and Boulby. The first bomb, a high explosive (HE), dropped on a road at West Loftus bank top without causing damage. Four incendiary bombs quickly followed as L.9 approached Carlin How. All fell harmlessly, two in Scaife’s Field and two in ‘Watson’s Garden’, both sites near to where today is the Mars Inn. Then, directly over the Ironworks, Loewe released his main load of nine HE and 12 incendiary bombs.

One HE bomb landed on the railway tracks where it passed between two buildings. One, used for the manufacture of benzol fuel, held 45,000 gallons stored in tanks, whilst the other building stored TNT for the shell plant. The bomb damaged the railings around the TNT store, tore up the tracks and damaged water pipes and electric cables in the ground, but the benzol building suffered only a few smashed bricks. An incendiary also landed on the benzol building but made no impact on the concrete roof. It was a lucky escape. Another HE bomb caused limited damage to a blast furnace, while seven other bombs fell harmlessly on slag heaps. Two railway trucks suffered minor damage when an incendiary dropped in the sidings. The last bombs - three incendiary and three HE - fell on the beach, damaging the concrete slipway of the jetty. All the workers at the Ironworks managed to seek shelter and the raid caused no casualties.

However, as the saying goes, it was a “damned close run thing”, and I would have hoped that in the aftermath, someone would have questioned the wisdom of storing 45,000 gallons of highly inflammable benzol right next to a warehouse of TNT. Whether this happened, I don’t know. What did become apparent to British Intelligence in hindsight was that the raiders knew what was on the ground there, as by immense irony, the plant had been built just before the war by a German civil engineering contracting firm!

● Kapitänleutnant Odo Loewe circa 1915 Three aircraft took off from Royal Navy Air Services base at Redcar, eight miles away, but they were still slowly climbing to operational height by the time that Zeppelin L.9,, already over the North Sea, had turned for home.

The second raid was on April 5th and 6th the following year, 1916. By that time, defences had been improved around the works, with searchlights and artillery pieces improvised to have high elevation so as to hopefully reach any incoming airships. One large naval gun was mounted on a railway trailer and hitched to a Brotton shed based locomotive, which, if in steam, could mean a large length of the coastline being protected. A primitive warning operation was also in place. The basis of this was that, firstly, naval intelligence was “listening in” on radio frequencies used by the Zeppelins and if these showed intense activity, it was clear a raid was being launched. At that point local forces with sensitive earphones and sound mirror equipment were alerted to listen out for the steady drone of the heavy Maybach diesel engines used on the Zeppelins.

Local people, too, had enough sense to guess that the initial raid would be followed by others, and so began to make precautions. It was generally agreed that safety could be found near home and the search began for air raid shelters.

Some chose in advance the doubtful security of the hedgerows, whilst others preferred to seek shelter in culverts beneath the railway tracks which were planked out to make them safer under foot. Others sought refuge in the stone buildings and entrances of nearby drift mines. More enterprising, were the miners who tunnelled into the clay slopes opposite the East Cemetery, to create a horse-shoe shaped shelter.

This was shored up in normal pit mining fashion and even had some chambers running off it for a number of families. Tickets were issued to prove a family’s right to take shelter in these “rooms” and these allotted spaces were carpeted out and pictures were hung on the clay walls.

It was wise that these precautions had been taken, as on that April night, three Zeppelins, L.11, L.13 and L.16, took part in the final raid of what had been an intense burst of German activity starting on 31 March to take advantage of the dark skies of the new moon.

It was L11, commanded by Korvettenkapitän Victor Schütze, which was to hit Carlin How. The original target was to have been a raid on docks at Hull, followed by a second assault on Royal Navy berths at Hartlepool. Intense gunfire from batteries north of Hull drove the airship away and a course was set for Hartlepool. However, in rapid succession one of his rear engines failed, followed by a failure of a forward engine. Losing speed, he had decided to turn east and head for home, but - on the principle of “sods law” - a sudden burst of light from the tapping of one of Skinningrove’s blast furnaces showed through the gloom and he decided to drop his remaining bombs on it.

At 2.29am L.11 began circling the village and

the works, dropping the first of nine HE and 20 incendiaries (of which six failed to ignite) on the ironworks complex. Bombs destroyed the laboratory at the ironworks but the only other damage was to the school, a shop and a number of houses at the village of Carlin How. There were no casualties and L.11 passed out to sea near Hinderwell at 2.50am.

The press accounts of this raid the following day made contradictory reading. The official German Navy communiqué for the day (L11 was a German Navy Commanded Airship) said in exuberant terms “Naval Air Fleets on the night of April 5th and 6th destroyed large ironworks near Whitby, as well as extensive buildings and blast furnaces, after previously pelting and putting out of action enemy gun batteries.......very good effects were observed and whilst all our ships were heavily bombarded, all returned and landed undamaged.”

This was described by our war office as (in a lovely phrase we would not use now in our grey bureaucratic days) as a “taradiddle of imaginative inexactitude”.

Another set of eye witness accounts appeared two days later (presumably after the censor had had the opportunity of proofing them) in the Daily Gazette. This ran as follows; “A part of our coast which has had more than its fair share of excitement in a raid last year was visited again by two Zeppelins and some 40 bombs, many of them incendiaries, were dropped. But the only casualty was a young girl, 12 years old, who has been taken to hospital suffering from burns. A small incendiary bomb hit the house where she, her father and the family lived. The first airship was clearly visible as it swept in over the moors at about 10 o’clock passing over a number of small villages. Once it reached the more populous and industrial part of the district a bright searchlight picked it out, and immediately the raider dropped around 25 heavy explosive bombs. One of these fell on a railway embankment but only disorganised some signal wiring. leaving the rails undamaged. The second, however, demolished three cottages. The third dropped into an open space adjacent to three streets forming the village square. Here, scarcely a house escaped damage, but no one, strange to say, was hurt. Other bombs fell harmlessly on fields and gardens.

“Once the anti-airship gun came into action, the Zeppelin turned away across a steep valley dropping incendiary bombs on the way. It was here that the only injury occurred.

“A half hour later a second Zeppelin - the general belief at any rate was that it was not the airship that had been driven away by our guns - circled around the neighbourhood and dropped a large quantity of bombs. A joiner’s shop and a large number of outbuildings were destroyed and damage was done to a row of workmen’s cottages which the residents had left as soon as the first warning was given. Our

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A whimsical look at our area guns again gave fire, and in a few minutes this raider too, turned towards the sea and disappeared.

“Many of the onlookers were under the impression it was struck by one or more of our shells.

“During the raid, men women and children took advantage of shelter of a mine entrance were there was easy access.”

This account is, I feel pretty accurate. The press reports, as were normal in wartime, did not name the affected community, but there were enough obvious clues planted in the account for any Clevelander to know exactly where what was being reported was. Despite the report speculating it was an attack by two airships, the fact remained that there was only ever one Zeppelin, L31, as the other two airships that set out that night had far distant West Yorkshire as their target. The mine referred to was the entrance to what was Skinningrove Pit, a drift mine. Today that same space is still open to the public as part of the “mining experience” run by the East Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum in the village.

A third raid took place in early May of the same year as part of a assault by a number of airships on York and West Yorkshire. L.23 captained by Kapitänleutnant Otto von Schubert came inland over Robin Hood’s Bay at about 9.15pm and headed west over the North Yorkshire Moors. Over Danby High Moor, von Schubert released an incendiary bomb, presumably to check his ground speed and drift; he then followed a course to the north heading for Skinningrove. Von Schubert released seven HE bombs and four incendiaries at about 10.05pm, but the only damage was a partly wrecked and burnt storehouse. A 6-in gun at Brotton opened fire on L.23, getting off three rounds. Von Schubert turned away to the east and five minutes later released six incendiary bombs over Easington which caused injury to a child and damaged a house. L.23 then began her homeward journey. Another Zeppelin, L17, captained

by Kapitan Erlich also attacked the area, but missed the works, hitting six houses in Carlin How with incendiaries - thankfully with no loss of life.

That raid, although the villagers were not to know it, was the final attempt on Skinningrove steelworks and East Cleveland. Other air raids carried on throughout the Great War and towns like Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool all experienced raids from both airships and the new, giant “Gotha” bombers. One last raid over Teesside saw the downing of a giant Zeppelin which came down over Tees Bay. Oddly enough, despite the dredging that is

constantly carried out in these waters, the wreckage of this airship and its giant engines and airscrews (the biggest in the world at the time) have never been found by divers. A treasure trove still awaits, as no surviving artefacts from the home front air war now exist.

And what of the bombers themselves and their airships?

None were to last the war.

Odo Loewe, the first airship captain, later drowned in the North Sea, when his new airship, L19, was downed by mechanical failure in the summer of 1916. Such was the hatred for the Zeppelin crews that, although at least one nearby British trawler saw the airmen in the water, it refused to pick them up.

Korvettenkapitän Victor Schütze was also a victim of war.

By now overall Commander of the German Navy’s Airship Flotilla, he died when L48 - the newest and fastest Zeppelin in service - was pounced on by British fighters over Suffolk in June 1917, with the giant construction of steel and fabric falling to the ground in flames.

The raiding airships too, did not survive. L9 was burnt out on the ground at its base after an allied bombing raid, whilst the crew of L31 which had hit Carlin How village perished to a man when it was brought down over Hertfordshire in October 1916 after a heavy airship raid on London. L23 was also shot down by a British fighter plane at around the same time - and this was a pioneering flight launched from a ship converted to act as an aircraft carrier. L17, the last attacker, more prosaically was destroyed by a fire in its hanger in Belgium late in the war.

I suspect that local people had little pity or remorse for the dead German airmen. I guess that anyone who saw suddenly looming over their village, a huge cigar shaped object longer than any of the streets in the village, higher than a three story house and with the power to blast them to kingdom come, would have little sympathy for the men above him in that airship - no matter how scared they probably were too.

And that lack of pity or empathy was also, I guess, visited on perhaps the one person in Carlin How who lived through the first raid, but who probably saw it as yet another example of man’s inhumanity against man rather than a cue for immediate revenge - Alf Myers.

Hollie Bush Hollie Bush can be contacted directly if readers want to comment on articles, or to suggest topics (the odder, the better) that help to define the East Cleveland we all live in.

Email: holliebush@gmx.com

A bit of light relief from the Referendum How many cows?

By Donald Watson

A farmer named Sam was overseeing his herd in a remote hilly pasture in Hereford when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust.

The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the farmer, “If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, will you give me a calf?”

Sam looks at the man, who obviously is a yuppie, then looks at his peacefully grazing animals and calmly answers, “Sure, why not?”

The yuppie parks his car, whips out his Dell notebook computer, connects it to his Cingular RAZR V3 cell phone, and surfs to a NASA page on the Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite to get an exact fix on his location which he then feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo.

The young man then opens the digital photo in Adobe Photoshop and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg, Germany ...

Within seconds, he receives an email on his Palm Pilot that the image has been processed and the data stored.

He then accesses an MS-SQL database through an ODBC connected Excel spreadsheet with email on his Blackberry and, after a

few minutes, receives a response.

Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized HP LaserJet printer, turns to the Farmer and says: “You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves.”

“That’s right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves,” says Sam. He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on with amusement as the young man stuffs it into the boot of his car.

Then Sam says to the young man: “Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?”

The young man thinks about it for a second and then says, “Okay, why not?”

“You’re a Member of the European Parliament”, says Sam. “Wow! That’s correct,” says the yuppie, “but how did you guess that?”

“No guessing required.” answered Sam. “You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You used millions of pounds worth of equipment trying to show me how much smarter than me you are; and you don’t know a thing about how working people make a living - or about cows, for that matter. This is a herd of sheep.

Now give me back my dog.

AND THAT Friends IS WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EU

Common ground for local author

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n partnership with Ryedale Book Festival, the National Park is very excited to be welcoming award-winning local author, Rob Cowen, to The National Park Visitor Centre, Danby where he will be talking about his work at an event 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on 19 June.

Sally Smith, Events and Exhibition Coordinator at the National Park said:” With the spectacular backdrop of the countryside, the Visitor Centre provides the perfect place for Rob to share his work. We’re so pleased to be working with Ryedale Book Festival to bring this event to visitors and are really looking forward to working together on future projects.”

Blurring the boundaries of memoir, natural history and novel, Rob’s book, entitled Common Ground, offers nothing less than an enthralling new way of writing about nature and our experiences within it. We encounter the edge-land’s inhabitants in immersive, kaleidoscopic detail as their voices and visions rise from the fields and woods: beasts, insects, plants and people – the beggars, sages and lovers across the ages.

Book Festival Director, Sarah Tyson, added:” Anyone who marvels at the natural world is in for a treat and should not miss this opportunity to meet Rob and enjoy his stories in such a wonderful setting. We’re delighted to be working with the National Park as the North York Moors are the perfect place for Rob’s event – right in the heart of the nature.”

Sarah suggests, “Why not plan a midsummer ramble in the National Park on Sunday 19 June and aim to arrive at The Moors National Park Centre at 2:00 pm for refreshments, this unique chance to hear Nick and ask him to sign a copy of his book for you?”

Rob Cowen is an award-winning journalist and writer and an author of regular columns on nature and travel for the Independent, Independent on Sunday and the Telegraph. Described by the Guardian as ‘one of the UK’s most exciting nature writers’ he previously received the Roger Deakin Award from the Society of Authors for his first book Skimming Stones and Other Ways of Being in the Wild (2012).

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Fish. Fillet. Feast!

Taste of things to come Busy summer ahead for Saltburn’s foodies

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New festival celebrates fishing heritage of North York Moors Coast

(Saturday 18 June) new festival is set to celebrate the rich fishing heritage of the North York Moors coast.

Fish. Fillet. Feast! is being held on Saturday 18 June at five different venues along a stretch of coastline within the North York Moors, enabling visitors to enjoy samples of locally-caught fish and a host of maritime-related entertainment as they venture to some of the area’s beauty spots.

The seaside resort of Saltburn together with the villages of Staithes, Runswick Bay, Sandsend and Robin Hood’s Bay are all joining in the day-long celebration that is being organised by Scarborough-based arts development company Create on behalf of the North York Moors National Park Authority Local fishermen and chefs will be showing visitors how to catch and prepare freshly-caught fish such as mackerel and cod before barbecuing and serving tastings to visitors.

Fishermen will be going out to sea first thing in the morning from venues such as Saltburn, Staithes and Robin Hood’s Bay. The ‘catch of the day’ will then be prepared and barbecued at venues such as the Lower Promenade in Saltburn around mid-morning onwards for visitors to enjoy free tastings. Sandsend will be preparing and serving tasters of freshly-caught lobster and crab, and Runswick Bay will also be participating with

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freshly-prepared fish dishes.

A plethora of restaurants and cafés will also be creating and serving a special Fish. Fillet. Feast! dish to showcase the delicious bounty that is landed along North Yorkshire’s coastline.

The fish theme continues during the familyfriendly celebration with artists and photographers exhibiting a range of arts and crafts that have been inspired by the coast, and street performers and musicians adding to the entertainment.

A photography workshop is being planned at several schools with the themes of: The Fisherman, Fish and Feast. The images that pupils create will be displayed at the event on June 18th.

Catriona McLees North York Moors National Park Authority head of promotion and tourism says: “For centuries, fishing was at the heart of community life along the coast with the fishermen venturing out in coble boats and wives making nets and gansey sweaters for their menfolk.

“Today, the sea offers an abundant array of fish from mackerel through to lobsters and brown crabs, and fishing is undergoing a renaissance here particularly as more people are seeking out locally-caught, seasonal food.

“It’s therefore great to see so many local businesses coming together to celebrate their heritage and showcase the simple delights of eating freshly-caught and cooked fish.”

The day runs from 11am until 7pm and most of the events will be free of charge. Timings of events will vary and there will be different activities happening in each village.

More details can be found on the North York Moors National Park Authority’s website www. northyorkmoors.org.uk/fish

Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations

ees Valley Rural Community Council and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are working together to tackle social isolation and have decided to host four celebration events during the month of June in different areas of Redcar and Cleveland.

We are looking at innovative ways in which we can combat social isolation and hope through these four events, held on 2 June - Earthbeat Centre in Saltburn, 9 June - Riverside Building in Skinningrove, 21 June Lingdale Village Hall, 28 June - Margrove Park Village Hall will be able to address some people’s issues and stop them feeling lonely, afraid or even worse. Each event will run from 12.30 to 3pm and take the form of a celebratory lunch with the underlying aim of looking at individual needs and potentially looking at ways in which we may be able to help them to feel less isolated or lonely in their own homes. This may be through agencies/projects that already exist or it may be a case of finding the need then look to establish ways of addressing it.

Each event will also have some information stands at which attendees may gather information on issues

which affect them, in an environment which is not pushy or intrusive and is totally confidential. There will be the opportunity to have one to one chats with members of our staff should they wish to discuss anything that may be worrying them, no matter how small it may seem, TVRCC staff will be on hand to listen and hopefully help. But the main aim of the day is FUN, FUN, FUN. So come on what are you waiting for, if you (or you know of someone who is) 65 or over, live in the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland and have issues around feeling socially isolated for whatever reason, then please contact TVRCC on Tel: 01642 213852 (places are limited so book a place as soon as possible) in order to receive a personal invitation to one of the above events and to receive a lovely free gift in honour of the Queen’s 90th Birthday.

An extra special gift will be available for all those attending who are 90 this year. Transport issues, are not a problem we can help will transport to the event.

So please come and celebrate with us it’s going to be a great day, and perhaps you can have your picture taken with the Queen, who knows!!.

he region’s foodie fans can look forward to a busy few months ahead, with planning for Saltburn Food Festival on Sunday 31 July now well underway.

Organised by the team behind the town’s popular monthly Farmer’s Market, the 4th annual Food Festival will again see Milton Street transformed into a buzzing Festival village for a day packed full of fun for all the family.

A huge celebration of good local food, it’s all part of a busy day that includes a bustling street market featuring more than 80 of the best independent food producers from the North East and North Yorkshire.

Multi-award winning Scottish chef Mark Greenaway from BBC2’s Great British Menu ● A taste of things to come. Saltburn Food and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch is one of the Festival, pictured here in 2014 & 2015. special guests who will be cooking up a treat at Photo by Katie Lunn, the Festival’s Live Cookery Theatre.

The festival will also have a kitchen academy for children, world street food, outdoor dining and picnic areas, street theatre, a vintage bus as part of the festival’s park & ride scheme, and much more besides.

And many of the Festival’s new stalls will help set the scene for a busy day, by popping up as special guests at Saltburn Farmers’ Markets in June and July, with over 35 stalls brimming with ● Mark good locally produced food drink and art right in Greenaway, the heart of town. special Market Manager and Festival Director Lorna guest chef Jackson said: “We’ve had a great start to the year, with our Markets in March and April both being • Saltburn Farmers’ Market: Saturday 11 as enjoyable as ever. We’re looking forward to our Markets in June and July, planning for the food June, Saturday 9 July. 9am-2pm.

• Saltburn Food Festival: Sunday 31 July. festival is shaping up very nicely, so we’ve got 10am-4pm. a busy and exciting summer ahead of us here.”

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Wayfarer’s Travels

Nepal`s Chitwan Jungles In search of the One Horned Rhino

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he Chitwan Jungle, in southern Nepal, covers a vast area of almost 400 square miles.

The variety of wildlife is amazing.

There are 43 species of mammals ranging from the Bengal tiger to the rarer and elusive one-horned rhino.

It’s also a bird watcher`s paradise with 543 different species. Not so welcome however are the 90 different types of snake - but don’t worry, only 22 of them are venomous!

It might also be advisable to avoid some of the other 45 different species of reptiles such as the marsh mugger and the weird looking gharial crocodile with its repulsive long thin snout housing 110 teeth.

Don`t be put off though. You`ll be quite safe on an elephant or on a boat and the jungle really is fascinating and well worth a visit.

It’s not the easiest place to get to but if you fly via Delhi to Kathmandu, it’s a fascinating journey. Kathmandu is well worth a few days stay en route and the bus journey from Kathmandu down to the Chitwan Jungles is interesting to say the least!

I stayed at the Temple Tiger Jungle lodge and would thoroughly recommend it. Although the thatched huts were basic, they were clean and, being on stilts, safe from the abundant forms of wildlife roaming the area.

The main lodge held excellent barbeques and the Nepalese staff were superb. They can arrange safaris, hire of elephants, boats or guides.

The lodge also had a good stock of Everest & Gurka beer.

My most difficult but exciting day involved an early start, a three hour journey on an elephant, a trip down a crocodile infested river on an old wooden boat (no engine of course) a hike on foot through the jungle and then a journey by cart pulled by two oxen.

The elephants are amazing; nothing stops them. They just barge their way through the jungle stopping at nothing unless it’s something they fancy for breakfast. When confronted with a cluster of trees – they make no attempt to go round them. They simply wrap their trunks round, snap them off or rip them up!

It wasn`t long before we spotted (or

rather heard) the first of the elusive one-horned rhinos and followed it to a clearing where we got within a few metres and were able to take some remarkable photos. This one turned out to be the first of many and at the end of our stay our Sherpa guide couldn`t believe how fortunate our little group had been in coming across so many.

On the river journey to a different part of the jungle, we saw both mugger crocodiles and gharials as well as leopards basking on the bank sides and numerous exotic birds I`d never seen before.

Towards the end of one jungle trip we came across the mother & daughter pair you see below. This was the closest they’d been seen to our local native village. Unfortunately the natives were curious as well and approached far too close. One of the village girls was badly gored by the mother rhino and her injuries were so bad it was doubtful if she would survive.

Despite this tragedy, it had been a wonderful experience and I`d thoroughly recommend a visit.

Best go with an experienced Nepalese

The next monthly meeting of SARA will be held on Wednesday, 1st June, in the TocH premises, Albion Terrace, Saltburn at 7.30pm. We would love to welcome new members. The meeting gives a great opportunity to come along and find out more about our Charity.

Please come along. We look forward to

seeing you.

Sunday 22nd May SARA will be holding their Annual Sponsored Dog Walk at Foxrush Farm, , Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar, from 11am to 2pm. There are two walks 30 minutes or 1 hour.

The starting point is at Foxrush Farm, with a registration fee of £1.00. Even if you don’t have a dog we will lend you one. All dogs must be on a lead in the woodlands and on the farm.

There will be various stalls including tombola, pet stall, raffle and others.

Homemade refreshments will be on sale.

There will also be the opportunity to see the improvements that have been made during the past year. There is plenty of parking space on the field at Foxrush.

Come along with your family, friends and pets, have a good time and find out more about SARA. Sponsorship forms are available from Foxrush Farm, or our charity shop in Guisborough. You can also download and print one from our website at http.// www.s-a-r-a.org,uk

Sunday 5th June Chocolate and Strawberry Fayre 1 - 4pm Foxrush Farm SARA will be holding a Strawberry and Chocolate Fayre, at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar. Dogs, family and friends are very welcome. There is plenty of parking on Foxrush field.

This is always a lovely event with

homemade refreshments and stalls. Stalls include tombola, books, raffle, pet stalls and bric-a-brac.

Come along and enjoy a pleasant afternoon with members of SARA. Your support is very much appreciated and you will be helping the ever increasing numbers of animals that so desperately need our help.

Thursday 9th June

Street collection Guisborough Saturday 11th June Community Centre 10 - 4pm Saltburn.

SARA will be serving refreshments.

Saturday 18th June Neil Diamondo Saltburn Golf Club 7.30 - 11pm £7.00 incl. supper. Why not come and hear this excellent tribute to Neil Diamond.

Funds raised recently ur thanks to everyone who supported our spring stroll £41 was raised -The Spring Bargain Sale A grand total of £800 was raised - The Easter Fayre at Marske Hall. A grand

total of £730 was raised - The social evening at the Saltburn Golf Club on Friday 8th April where we were entertained by the Cleveland Ukes . A grand total of £300 was raised Our thanks also go to all the generous

people who contributed to the Sam fund, the puppy who needs his leg straightened, we exceeded our total.

Any spare money will go towards an operation on another dog who needs both knees operated on.

S.A.R.A.

By John Fuller

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Chester

hester is a lovely six year old cross breed, who came into us after he was found as a stray. He is a lovely dog who enjoys long walks. Chester could possibly live with another female dog and older kids from the age 10 +.

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Hera

era is a really lovely cat who is about two-three years old.

She enjoys a good brush (with her being semi-long haired) and plenty of attention. Hera could potentially live in a home with anther cat and children six years or over.

Chester

Hera

These are just some of the lovely animals looking for new homes at SARA. For more information call Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm 01642 488108 The Foxrush centre is open to the public from Tues to Sun closed Monday 1pm to 3pm.

Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. Check out the website at http://s-a-r-a.org.uk

● Bulldozing through the jungle

● The elusive one-horned rhino. Not one – but two! exploration company though. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Malla Trekking Company.

Wayfarer

wayfarer@ntlworld.com In our next issue Wayfarer travels much nearer home to Budapest, Hungary.

Pork Souvlaki

Hopefully by the time this goes to print the BBQ season will have started. Souvlaki is a Greek Cypriot dish in origin, but you will find variations throughout the Med. Six skewers pre soaked 1 lb diced pork shoulder 3cm cubes Marinade 1 lemon juice and zest 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 grated garlic cloves 1 tsp sea salt Mix together and marinade with pork for at least two hours or overnight Skewer meat and leave on kitchen roll for five minutes Grill on a BBQ for 10-15 minutes turning occasionally Tip In the highly unlikely event of inclement weather heat an oven to 220c, sear the cubes in a wok, then place on a tray for 15 minutes in oven turning occasionally. ef I like them served in a wrap with shredded lettuce, ret Ch e Sec h T garlic mayo and thinly sliced red onion.

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What’s happening in Loftus?

October in Troisdorf, Germany?

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ould you like to spend a few days during October half-term with a German family in our twin town of Troisdorf?

If so, please contact the Redcar & Cleveland Twinning Association for further information and a booking-form, either e-mail our Secretary Emma at secretary@ redcarandclevelandtwinningassociation.org.uk or via our website: www.redcarandclevelandtwinnin gassociation,org.uk We will be setting off on Sunday 23rd October via the overnight ferry from Hull, arriving in Troisdorf on Monday 24th. We will stay there with our host families for four nights, with daily excursions around Troisdorf, Bonn and Cologne included, as well as a cabin and meals on board the return ferry crossings. We’ll leave Germany on Friday 28th and arrive back home on the morning of Saturday 29th. The total travel cost will not exceed £300 per person, plus a contribution in Euros to our German friends to cover some of the local excursion costs.

This is a great opportunity to get to know what life in modern-day Germany is like for ordinary families; don’t worry if you don’t speak German as most hosts will be able to speak English and there will always be German-speaking English travel companions from the Twinning Association available to help out as necessary.

Still interested? Please contact us as soon as possible as we need to confirm numbers by 30th June – a deposit of £100 will secure your place on the coach, with the maximum £200 balance payable in full by the end of August.

Pamela Stenson, Chair of the Redcar & Cleveland Twinning Association e-mail: chairman@ redcarandclevelandtwinningassociation.org.uk

LOFTUS WOOL FAYRE 2016 WOOLLIER THAN BEFORE? LCSEG are going ahead with plans to make Loftus Wool Fayre slightly bigger, better and woollier every year. Plans so far for 2016 include:Wednesday June 15, 6.30pm, Town Hall - Sheep Drive with Pie and Peas, £4 Thursday June 16, Barn Dance 7.30pm £4 at Loftus Town Hall with The Botton band Saturday June 18, 10am - Loftus Wool Fayre (stalls, activities and demonstrations) Sunday June 19, afternoon concert with the Cobweb Orchestra £4 Week before and after - look out for sheep competition in shop windows and sheep scarecrows throughout the town!

If you want to have a sheep scarecrow (on public buildings on in your garden) or sheep bunting (on public buildings) contact Alison on 01287 641000 for further details.

Co-ordinated by LCSEG, More details from Alison on 01287 641000 REPORT ON RECENT EVENT Loftus Town Assembly, 22 April 2016 The Annual Assembly of Loftus was held on Friday 22 April at 7pm in Loftus Town Hall. Many thanks to all the Community Groups who attended, and also to Kate Bartram who gave updates on current and soon to be started Tees Valley Wildlife Trust Projects.

Following the annual report of the Council, the

various committees and community groups, there was an Open Forum which discussed the provision of Local Link buses, and also talked about whether Loftus and the wider area is Visitor-ready.

Finally, the evening was rounded off by outgoing Town Mayor, Cllr Mike Hodgson, giving out Grant cheques FORTHCOMING EVENTS Some dates for your diaries Loftus Produce Show, Saturday 20 August 2016, Loftus Town Hall For the first time in many years, there will be a Produce Show in Loftus this year, organised by Loftus Town Council but with the help and cooperation of many individuals and community organisations.

If you have green fingers, why not join in? Draft Show schedule and further details are now available from the Town Council - from the Town Hall or on-line (www.loftustc.co.uk).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MA’AM (again!)

On Saturday 11 June there will be a Cadet Parade at 11am and Service of Thanksgiving at St Leonard’s at 11.30am. .

HERITAGE OPEN DAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2016 In further recognition of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday, Loftus Town Council has agreed that the theme for this year’s Heritage Open Day in the Town Hall will be “The Queen’s Ten Decades”.

There will be display material from each of the

decades 1920s to 2010s, and a special display on Street House Excavations, and we hope to have activities for all the family, even music and food - but we also need your help. Do you have any material that you would be prepared to loan to add a really local touch to the displays? Would you be prepared to fill in a “reminiscences” slip or even have a researcher visit your community group to chat to your members about what it was like being a child or bringing up children in the area, what difference it made when the Ironstone Mines closed or the Potash Mine opened etc.

Contact the Council on 01287 641000, e-mail: office @loftustowncouncil.co.uk.

IS EAST CLEVELAND VISITOR-READY? Everyone who lives in this lovely part of the country must be aware of the beauty of the area - so why don’t we get more visitors to Loftus and the surrounding villages?

Questions like these have been raised in community meetings and Council meetings, most recently in a meeting of the Coastal Communities Team and at Loftus Annual Assembly, and the questions were asked - Is East Cleveland Visitor-ready? If not, why not?

What more is needed?

All suggestions are welcome - these can be used to pull together to help form a strategy for the future, and to support funding applications etc. If you would like to contribute, pick up a “Visitor-ready?” questionnaire from the Council or the Library.

Choir holds open rehearsal

By Steve Duke

Would YOU like to Sing?

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ith the huge success of the BBC’s Gareth Malone and Choir of the Year on peak-time TV, thousands of people across the UK are discovering just how enjoyable it is to sing with a choir.

And here’s YOUR chance!

Popular local choir, the Guisborough Choral Society, is inviting anyone and everyone to find out what choral singing is all about and see what a positive, stress-busting experience it is.

The choir is holding an Open Rehearsal at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 8th June at 7.30pm in Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough all ages and abilities can be sure of a friendly

Leap into Action for

MARSKE HALL Sponsored Walks This year again we are inviting you to join us on our Sponsored Walk.

Again there will be two routes.

Route 1 – 8 miles approximately Route 2 – 3 ½ miles Individual walkers, families and dogs are welcome.

Saturday 28th May 2016.

Sponsor forms available call Ged on 07954783032 or Ruth on 01642 482672.

Last years amazing Walkers!

All proceeds are going to Marske Hall to provide amazing assistive technology for the people who live there Leonard Cheshire Disability supports thousands of disabled people in the UK and works in more than 50 countries. Our campaigns and services are geared towards improving opportunities for disabled people and supporting them to pursue their goals and to live full lives.

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welcome and a pressure-free chance to join in with the music.

There’ll also be plenty of time to chat with current members over refreshments. If you can’t make it on 8th June, just come along to a regular rehearsal – every Wednesday at 7.30 pm in Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough. Or contact the choir’s Publicity Officer on 0790 552 2918.

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Skelton History Group Heritage Walks

Skelton History Group organise a programme of Heritage Walks each year.

These are open to members of the public as well as members of the Group.

Anyone wishing to have details of this year’s programme of walks should send an e-mail to skeltonhistorygroup@gmail.com. Details of the next walk are given below. A small charge of £2 per person will be made on each walk. This is to help pay the costs of the Public Liability Insurance.

Monday 6th June 2016 – Ravenscar This walk starts at the National Trust information centre at Ravenscar, where we meet at 10:30am. Cars can be parked along the roadside in Ravenscar. This all-day walk takes us northwards along the old railway track, passing a brickworks and also some quarries associated with two alum works (Peak and Stow Brow). We will have a stop for a picnic lunch near Stow Brow quarries. After lunch we walk down the road to the Cleveland Way footpath and follow that back to Ravenscar, calling at the remains of the alum house at Peak. Our final port of call will be the tea rooms at Ravenscar, for some well-earned refreshment

Saltburn Bandstand

Summer 2016 Concert Listings Sunday Concerts 2.30pm-4pm May 22nd – Hurworth Concert Band May 29th – South Bank Band June 5th - Bilsdale Silver Band June 12th - Bearpark & Esh Colliery Band June 19th – The Silver wood Band June 26th – Cleveland Constabulary Band Saturday Concerts 2.30pm-4pm June 11th – Marske Junior Band June 25th – Guisborough Big Band

Tea Dance with George and Marie

Every Wednesday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm at Skelton Civic Hall, Coniston Road, Skelton.

Everyone welcome. Suitable for beginners - you don’t even have to dance, just come and listen to the music.

Refreshments served! £2.00

Coffee Morning in support of the Alzheimer’s Society

on Wednesday 1st June from 10am to 12 noon in the main hall of Skelton Methodist Community Church. All will be welcome

What’s on at the Gleneagles Centre, New Marske Monday 10:30 -12:30 Carpet Bowls Monday 3-4 Tai Chi Monday 6-9 Aikido Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 Quilting Tuesday (fortnightly) 2-4 Friendship Group Tuesday 7-8:30 Mens Self Defence Wednesday 9:30 -10:30 Healthy Living Wednesday 11-1 German (U.3.A.) Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 Pilates Thursday 10:30 12:30 Carpet Bowls First Thursday 7pm Yorkshire Countrywomen Second Thursday 7pm HIstory Group Friday 10-12 Social Bridge for beginners Friday 2-4 Carpet Bowls Third Friday 7pm Bingo with pie and pea supper First Saturday Craft fair and coffee morning 10am Third Saturday Table Top Sale 10am Sunday 10:30-12 Tribal Masquers Sunday 12:30 - 2 Dog Training Further details 01642 483234

Skelton Methodist Community Church (Skelton Green)

Is hosting its’ third:EXHIBITION OF LOCAL CRAFTS On Saturday 4th June @ 12noon – 4pm EXTRAORDINARY CRAFTS

BY ORDINARY PEOPLE Free entry: Cake Stall: Afternoon Tea (optional) £7 Come along and be amazed at the talent we have in Skelton.

Saltburn Craft and Produce Show

Get ready for the Saltburn Craft and Produce Show on Saturday, 9th July 2016 in Emmanuel Church Hall.

With 70 classes, there’s sure to be something you can enter! Schedules are available from local libraries or visit our web site at www.saltburncraftandproduceshow.org.uk

Brotton Bowls Club

St. Margaret’s Way Brotton Ladies and Gents are you no longer fit enough for high impact sports?

Why not come along and try Bowling?

It will give you gentle exercise Make some new Friends. Gets you out of the House Come and have a go you may like it Give us a ring at Brotton Bowls Club 677295 Or ring Dorothy 676994, Josie 676632, Judy 679001 or Pat 651440 STREET EATS - ALLOTMENT GARDENING ACTIVITIES We will be doing some sowing of seeds and ground preparation for this year’s growing season LOFTUS - Wednesday 25 May at 1pm.

Meet at the Loftus Youth & Community Centre, Duncan Place, Loftus This event is free and open to all. Tea and coffee is provided. Please remember to dress for the expected weather conditions, pathways will be muddy and slippery so sturdy footwear is recommended.

For further information please contact Laura Henry on 01642 815663 or email laura. henry@groundwork.org.uk

All Saints Church Skelton News & Summer Events

By Dot Butcher Summer Fayre on 18th June, in Skelton Civic Hall and runs from 10am till 2pm. There will be a variety of stalls, raffle, tombola and our high standard of snacks and lunches.

Faith picnic to celebrate the queen’s 90th birthday on 11th June 2pm to 4pm being held on the church lawn , weather permitting, or in church if it rains. There will be quizzes and games and all are welcome to enjoy the fellowship.

The faith is in the food people are asked to bring and share- we hope that we won’t all bring the same item and that there will be plenty to go around. Soft drinks and hot drinks will be provided.

The first Friday of every month we have a charity coffee morning in church. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided for a donation and there is always a warm welcome and a cake stall.

Our church has a wonderful set of tower bells and is seeking apprentice ringers . If anyone over the age of 12 would like to give it a try then they can come along on a Wednesday between 6.30 and 7.30 or contact the tower captain Geoff Scott on 01287 651104 or via the church office at allsaints.staidens@btconnect.com

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Skelton Open Gardens Weekend

Over the weekend of 25th/26th June Skelton will be hosting its second Open Gardens weekend, organised by residents in the local community.

We have a variety of interesting gardens for you to look around, some being terraced with outstanding views, whilst others are level with colourful borders and wild life areas. Eight gardens will be open, including the grounds of Skelton Castle, by kind invitation of Mr. Anthony Wharton. Four of the gardens are different to those opened in 2015.

Entrance will be by programme only, valid for all gardens on both days. Price is £5 per person (accompanied under 12’s free). Tickets are on sale at Skelton Library and various local High Street shops. On the open days tickets will be on sale in Skelton Civic Hall Car Park, Coniston Road, TS12 2HP. The gardens will be open 11am-4pm.

Refreshments will be available at two gardens; there will also be a raffle and garden books for sale.

Free return transport, kindly provided by Frontline Taxis, will be available between Skelton Castle and Skelton Mill.

This year’s proceeds will go to the Great North Air Ambulance.

So, come along and explore the gardens of Skelton whilst supporting a very worthwhile charity. We look forward to seeing you

If you stop and think and walk awhile remembrance will go on

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By Joyce Charlesworth

he Friends of Redcar Cemetery are continuing with walks around the headstones sharing stories about the men who died in the Great War. These are running on the first Monday of the month at 10.30 am and will last an hour. Please meet us under the arch in the old section of the cemetery where the buildings are. Footwear suitable for uneven ground is advised. No booking is required.

We will also try to accommodate residents for a walk at other times for a small group or family.

Please ring Dot 0164278349

Skelton and Brotton Parish Council

Senior Citizens’ Afternoon Tea Skelton Civic Hall Tuesday 21st June 2016 (2.00 – 4.00)

Admission by Ticket Only

Tickets are Free, with a limited number available so collect early to avoid disappointment Eligibility: Tickets available to those 60 and over, living within Skelton and Brotton Parish Tickets available 24th May - 10th June from Skelton Civic Hall, Coniston Road, Skelton, TS12 2HP. Telephone (01287) 348008

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Winkies Castle Folk Museum

162 High Street, Marske by the Sea, TS11 7NB Tel: 01642 775086 We b s i t e : w w w. w i n k i e s c a s t l e . c o . u k Facebook page: Winkies Castle Folk Museum Open 11.00am – 4.30pm every Thurs, Sat, Sun + Bank Holiday Monday.

JUNE – JULY Thursday 2nd June – Sunday 31st July (incl) A mainly static pictorial exhibition by Tees Valley RIGS Group Come and learn about our area’s intriguing geology.

The geology of our area has been both studied and exploited for hundreds of years by its human inhabitants. The local alum, ironstone, jet, anhydrite, potash and salt industries have all played a part in creating the landscape and heritage of the Tees Valley.

PLUS: SPECIAL EVENT: 3 ROADSHOW DAYS Thursday 28th, Saturday 30th + Sunday 31st July. During these days some unusual Fossils will be on show and you can bring your own fossils along to be identified by experts.

SKELTON VILLAGES CIVIC PRIDE Present IDOLIZE

Dance to the sounds of the 70`s,80`s, 90`s and current chart hits At Skelton Civic Hall On Saturday 21stMay 2016 Pie and Peas supper, Tombola/Raffle, Bring your own refreshments Tickets £8.50 available from Skelton Library, Bees and Bell, Park Newsagency All proceeds to Skelton Villages Civic Pride

Skelton Methodist Community Church

Join with us to Celebrate our 2nd Anniversary SUNDAY 5th June at 2.30pm Preacher; Rev Barrie Morris

Skelton Men’s Group

At present we meet in the Bull’s Head, North Skelton, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, September to April, starting at 7.30p.m.

During the summer, May to August, we enjoy various outdoor excursions. There is an annual membership fee of £5.00pp and subs of £1.00pp each time you attend a meeting. We round off indoor meetings with a cold buffet supper.

Some events are subsidised from our funds. Our outdoor programme for the next three months is as follows 21st June Durham—1 hour river cruise 19th July Newby Hall, near Ripon 16th August Walk—Skelton Green to Slapewath A warm welcome will be extended to anyone who wishes to join us. For further details contact the Group Secretary, Stuart White, Tel 01287 654132.

Cars £10

TOCKETTS BRIDGE Guisborough TS14 6RG

Vans £12

CAR BOOT Check us out on FACEBOOK

SATURDAY & SUNDAY SELLERS from 1pm

PUBLIC from 2.30pm

Tel: 01287 637307 / 07580 146224

No new goods, Idyllic, friendly, well run, Est 20 yrs, Ideal for the first time seller

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The Willows top final concert at Festival on the Moor

The world of theatre

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thought this month I’d say a few words about Victoria Wood, who of course has been a household name ‘on the telly’ for as long as most of us can remember.

A fantastic stand up comic and performer she – as Clive James would say- could fill the Albert Hall with people who just wanted to listen to her songs, but it is as a writer and developer of sketch shows that she really came into her own. No one doubts that she had the strongest of collaborators in actors like Celia Imrie and Julie Walters but by all accounts Victoria Wood had a real talent for bringing out the best in others as well as herself.

Her legacy, as we must call it now, is having used her unique voice, both Northern and female to create a distinctive comedy brand that friends quote in the pub when they spot a moment in life that reminds them of ‘Dinner Ladies’ or ‘Acorn Antiques’. She has been a true inspiration to generations following that you really can have a distinctive regional identity and still be a commercial success for the

By Kate Bramley

BBC and elsewhere.

In more recent times Wood wrote the one-off ITV serious drama Housewife, 49, based on the diaries of Nella Last, and the series was critically praised, and Wood won BAFTA’s for both her acting and writing for this drama – a rare double. Her career was studded with awards and in 1997 she was awarded the OBE. So for this month, and only this month, I’ll be letting you spend some time away from live events and letting you catch up on the Victoria Wood box set. Or, in the spirit of fine comedy, you could head to Forum Theatre on 25th May for the Return of Grumpy Old Women: Fifty Shades of Beige, or indeed Middlesbrough Theatre for Godber’s The Debt Collectors 25-28 May, and have a good laugh in the company of others. I think Victoria Wood would have approved of that.

ne of England’s finest young bands The Willows will headline the Sunday night concert at Festival on the Moor at Botton Village nr Whitby on 29th May, bringing the event to a close.

The weekend starts on May 27th with a festival Ceilidh and ‘Welcome Big Sing’ at the Joan Of Arc Hall . The Festivals 15th annual event features a a superb line up of musicians throughout the weekend.

Hailing from Cambridge, The Willows whose music has been described as ‘Nu - folk’ and

Americana, refuse to be pigeon holed, having developed their own unique sound, performing tuneful, rhythmic traditional and original songs.

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Hughie has been at the forefront of the maritime music scene since his earliest days in Liverpool where he popularised songs such as “ The Leaving Of Liverpool” and his own “ Ellen Vannin Disaster “. He has recorded many albums of traditional and self penned sea songs with his

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What’s on at the Cutty Wren Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club

What’s On - Music & Events

Summer Walking Festival

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etween Saturday 18 June and Sunday 3 July you can take part in a walking festival organised by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.

There are 32 guided walks, with a wide range of starting points and distances to choose from. Local libraries have copies of a free booklet about the festival; you can also phone 01642 496442/496428 to order a copy or go to www. redcar-cleveland.gov.uk then to Walking in the A-Z index to see the programme.

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e’ve had some really great nights lately, and there are more coming up!

First, June 7th brings a Hot Spot - an extended time “on stage”, as opposed to our normal twosong spots. This is a very special evening as we have Geordie Keith, a much-loved club regular whom we’ve not seen recently as his health has suffered. He’s well-known for his repertoire of traditional songs, tall stories and belly-laugh sense of humour. His family are coming to record this, and with Geordie’s many fans promising to turn up, we can’t fail to have a rollicking time.

The Haley Sisters and Brian Smith will be our guests on June 14th, when their American influences and guitar/bass backing should suit our many fans of contemporary folk. They’re well thought of on the Yorkshire folk scene, so I’m looking forward to hearing them.

We’ve one of our normal “Singers and Musicians” nights on June 21st. It’s a bit like an open mike night for local folkies and any passing by. “Folk” covers a very wide field, so you’ll hear an amazing variety of songs, tunes and styles and you’ll find yourself very welcome if you want to perform. There’s always a great atmosphere with plenty of humour, so get along if you haven’t tried a folk club before.

We’ve a variation on this on the 28th when we’ve a Theme Night. We pick a subject, and try to find a song to fit. This time it’s “Songs of Summer”. It’s a useful exercise as we sometimes have to dig in obscure corners of our repertoires, but we do have a “loose connection” get-out clause!

Finally this time, July 5th brings a Hot Spot with Ailsa McKenzie and Graham Walker. Ailsa is a superb harp player as well as a distinctive and compelling traditional style singer, while Graham is also a traditional-style singer and writer with a long record in Teesside folk clubs. This is going to be another very special night.

Looking ahead, we’ll celebrate 51 years of the club on July 12th with Pie & Peas, and cake to follow. There’ll be lots of singing as well!

Looking back, the great duo Dave Webber and

●●The Haley Sisters Annie Fentiman were on top form on March 29th, with songs both from the tradition and modern ones inspired by it. That those songs still work was shown by the tremendous chorus singing in the club, which I don’t think has been bettered since we came to the Bowls club. It was simply an awesome night.

We had a charity night in aid of the fight against Parkinson’s disease on April 12th, and this was a tribute night to Felicity Dobson, who has long battled the disease with the loving help of her husband Bill. It was a bitter-sweet occasion as Felicity will have to go into a care home, but it showed that the Cutty Wren is very much a family.

As expected, Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby gave us a spectacular but intimate night of singing and guitar playing, for with Cathryn being American the songs were honest and deeply-felt. It was good to have their friend Val Monteith-Towler join them on her husband Jimmy’s “One More Song to Sing”.

And the next week we had a further charity night in aid of the fight against Leukaemia and as a remembrance of Mike Gardiner, whom the disease took from us far too soon two years ago. But we shared so many happy memories, and we carried on the tradition of singing as he encouraged so many of us to do.

And if you want to share the joy and laughter we enjoy, get along to the club. We meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. Just turn in at the big red racecourse sign on the west side of Redcar Lane, and we’re at the end of Thwaites Lane to the left. There’s plenty of parking space. Doors open about 7.30 pm, singing starts about 8pm and ends about 11pm.

And there’s a good friendly bar.

Thanks as ever to our hosts at the Club, and to our organiser John Taylor. You can ring him on 01287 622623 for more information, and we do have a web-site.

Right - see you soon!

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Fri 10 June - The Valley Dogs

Sat 28 May - Big Sigh and the Yawns

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Sun 29 May - Leah Marie

Sat 18 June - The Ska Beats

Sat 04 June - Dirty Love

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n exhibition of images by members of Saltburn Photographic Society is being held in the Little Gallery at Kirkleatham Museum until the 26th June.

Free entry, opening times 10 - 5 closed Mondays except Bank Holidays.

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Services at St Mark’s Church, Marske-by-the-Sea Every Sunday: Holy Communion 8.00am Parish Communion 9.30am Every Wednesday: Holy Communion 10.00am All are welcome to attend our services.

Coffee is served after Parish Communion on Sundays and on Wednesdays.

Messy Church This is held every second Saturday of the month in St Mark’s Church. Families are welcome to come along to try activities (some messy) hear a story and enjoy something to eat. We start at 4.00pm and finish at 5.30pm. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Everyone welcome!

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Around The Towns & Villages Redcar

Skinningrove

Skelton

Guisborough

East Redcar Residents` Association. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 2nd June in the upstairs meeting room of St. Peter`s Church, Redcar Lane, Redcar. The meeting will start at 7pm and finish by 8.30pm. Everyone welcome to come along.

Skinningrove Village Hall Weekly Events Mon – OAP Bingo 6pm-7pm Tue - Free for hire Wed - Breakfast Club. Doors open 9am.

Served 9am-12pm Thur – Kid’s Craft Night 5pm-6.30pm Fri - Breakfasts 10am-12, Bingo 5pm-6pm Sat - Free to hire Sun - Free to hire

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

Guisborough & District Friends of Cancer Sunday 5 June. Circular walk along the cliff tops from Hunley Hall & Golf Club to Saltburn and back via Skinningrove. Short walk 4 1/2 miles, long walk 7 miles.For more details of times etc contact: Wendy 01287 634571 or Viv 01642 472134.

Footprints Community Cafe held every Wednesday at East Cleveland Baptist Church, Park Avenue, Redcar.

Excellent food at good prices. All profits from the cafe are fed back into Footprints projects including Redcar Area Foodbank.

Men’s Shed ... every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am - 1pm at 17 Queen Street Redcar.

Parkinsons Friendship Group Social/Drop In. Would you like to join us? Then come along. We meet on the first Thursday of the month in the lounge of the Coatham Lodge, Redcar 2 - 4 pm. On the second Thursday of the month we meet up for lunch (usually in a pub) For both carers and the cared for. It’s a chance to relax with a cup of coffee/tea, piece of cake and to talk to people in the same position. Long term friendships can and do happen. For more information please contact Ann on 01642 482066

Redcar Area Foodbank Donations can be made at Tesco Redcar and South Bank (and they top up by 30%).Any Redcar & Cleveland Library.

Co-op at Marske. Halifax Bank on Redcar High Street. Circles on Life, Queen Street, Redcar. Any Foodbank Centres i.e. St Hilda’s Church Redcar; Park Avenue Baptist Church, Redcar; South Bank Baptist Church; Old Co-op Building in Loftus.

St Peter’s Church, Redcar. St Georges Church, Normanby All Saints Church, Dormanstown.

Sainsbury’s Ennis Square Dormanstown and The Ings Redcar. St Augustine’s church, Warwick Rd (mornings except Mon and Sat which are evenings), Sacred Heart, Lobster Rd (mornings except Sat 6pm-7pm )

Saltburn

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

Healthy Eating Club – Mon 10.45am.

Keep Fit Club – Tue 12.00pm – 1.00pm.

Gardening Club – Wed 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Choir – Wed 7.00pm – 9.00pm.

Over 60’s Luncheon Club – Fri 12.00pm.

All newcomers welcome.

Monthly Film Club featuring a Big Screen, Surround Sound HD Experience. Check notice board for details. Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm and provide access to computers with internet and office applications free of charge. We also provide full colour Photocopying.

Garden Café – Teas and Coffees, cold drinks, light snacks and sandwiches. See us on Trip Advisor.

To find out more or book a room (£5 to £15 per hour) call in at the Riverside Building or call 01287 642508, e-mail at slu@btconnect.com or check us out on Facebook at Skinningrove Riverside.

Charltons Charltons Community Centre monthly table top sale, first Sunday of the month Sellers from 9am buyers 10am - 12pm tables £4.

Refreshments available. Please contact Rachael on 07746660059 for more details.

Stanghow Stanghow Community Centre Coffee morning 10am – 12noon First Saturday in each month – Bingo Fortnightly Wednesday evening 7:15 start.

For further details of any of the above please phone 01287 650098

Lingdale

Friday Friends is an inclusive friendship group open to all over 18, we welcome people with different abilities. We have activities inc bowling, drumming, keep fit, singing, bingo, quizzes and arts and crafts.

We meet Fridays 10-4, at Emmanuel Church Hall, Macnay Street, Saltburn. 1st session is free (Carers always free). Then £2.50 1 session/£4 all day. Ran by volunteers. 07833895501 Thefridayfriends@outlook. com All welcome!

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

Loftus

Easington

Loftus Flower Club are having an open meeting in Danby Village Hall, on Monday 20th June.

The demonstration is by Rachel Poole, entitled “ Natural Elegance”. There will be sales table, tombola, plant stall, summer punch and Raffle available. To begin at 19:15. Tickets £7, from Mrs S Hall, 01287 676269, or pay at the door.

All Saints Coffee Morning. Village Hall – 2nd Saturday in every month. 10am – 12pm. All welcome

British Legion outreach sessions held 3rd Tuesday of each month in Old Co-op Building. Sessions are run on a drop-in basis between 10am-12 and are open to any veteran and their family. The British Legion can also be contacted using our free helpline number 0808 802 8080 every day between 8am - 8pm or on our easy to use website at: www.britishlegion.org.uk.

Loftus Town Hall Is host to a Tea Dance on the first Tuesday of every month. Doors open at 1.30 for an informal practice session with dancing from 2.00-4.00. Entry is only £1 and this includes a raffle and light refreshments.

Loftus WI - Ladies, why not come along and make new friends. Meetings every second Tuesday of the month ( except August ) at 7pm in Loftus Town Hall. New members welcome.

For details telephone 01287 644661

Skelton Library ‘Sharpen your mind’ cake and cuppa session every 4th Friday 10.30am - 12am with a short quiz, reminiscence information and a sing-song to finish. Come along, make new friends, have fun and exercise your brain. Everyone is welcome. ‘Knit & Natter’‘Crafts & Chatter’ every Monday 2pm-4pm For more information: Tel: 01287 650487 Email: skelton_library@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Skelton Methodist Community Church, on Castle Grange at Skelton Green, holds a coffee morning on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 11.30am.

An Open Church Charity Coffee Morning is held on the 1st Friday every month from 10.00 am - 11.30 am at All Saints’ Church, Skelton. Pop in and enjoy homemade cakes, scones, etc.

Skelton History Group meets on the second Friday of each month at 9:30am in Skelton Library. Anyone with an interest in the history of the Skelton villages, or in family history, will be warmly welcomed.

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

A new Men’s Shed in Skelton. At Skelton Industrial Estate, opening times are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9 - 2pm. Watness Avenue, Unit 7 (27F) Skelton Industrial Estate TS12 2AR.Please feel free to pop along and have a chat about what Men’s Shed is all about and how you can be involved.

Marske Winkies Castle - 162 High Street, Marske by the Sea. Opening Hours: Until the end of Sept, plus the Oct half term. Every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 11.00am – 4.30pm.

Admission: Adults £1.50 Children 75p. Members of Friends of Winkies Castle: Free. Out of hours + Group visits can be arranged. Tel: 01642 775086

Moorsholm Moorsholm Memorial Hall Moorsholm WI, every 2nd Mon, 7.15pm. Guest speakers, crafts, outings, fun and friendship. All welcome. For more info call Lily on 01287 660641.

Church Hall activities Don’t sit alone at home come and join us at our Social afternoon for bingo, dominoes a good natter and some tea and biscuits.

Alternate Thursdays. Craft Class - Weaving, knitting, rag rugging, dye and crafts every Wednesday 7pm-9pm.

The June meeting of Guisborough Floral Art Club will be at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 8th June in St. Nicholas’s Parish Hall, Guisborough. Irene Parker is the demonstrator and her title is “Colour and Contrast”. For up to date information visit our Facebook page. Search “Guisborough Flower Club”.

Afternoon Tea Dance St Nicholas Church Hall Bow Street Guisborough each Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm with interval for tea/coffee & biscuits. Sequence dancing with music provided

by Kevin & Val with tuition when necessary. £5 per person. Friendly atmosphere with newcomers welcome. Enquiries: Rita & Tony Morris 01287 281737 Hutton Lowcross WI meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm in Sunnyfield House, Guisborough. We have a monthly guest speaker, crafts, computing, outings, and much more. Come along and see what we do.

Visit our web-site huttonlowcross-wi.co.uk Guisborough Museum is open every Thursday & Saturday 10 till 4, till end of October. Full of fascinating objects and photos of past times.

New exhibitions - railway - toys - flower artistry - children’s quiz. Free entry! Find us behind Sunnyfield House on Westgate, Guisborough.

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

Brotton Brotton Library ‘Knit & Natter’ every Thurs 2pm-4pm. All welcome to come and have a cuppa and a friendly natter.For more info:Tel: 01287 676342 or e-mail: Brotton_library@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Coffee morning Brotton Methodist Church every Tues & Sat 9.30 - 11.30 Thurs 10-12 Coffee Morning every Wed 10.00am - 11.30am in St. Margaret’s Church, High Street, Brotton.

Prize Bingo in aid of Church funds held at KTS+ site, St. Margaret’s Way, Brotton every Tues at 7pm.

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

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Saltburn students rank sixth in the country at National Championships S

Football Club takes a “Leap of Faith”

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n Sunday 3rd July 2016 at approximately 11 am three adventurous and very brave (or mad!) members of Marske United Football Club will select a jump chord, waist harness and ankle harnesses before being guided by the jumpmaster into launching themselves from the UK’s only Bridge Bungee Jumping venue……... the iconic Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge Fortunately they will be attached to a Bungee cord and are aiming to raise funds for ground developments at the G.E.R. Stadium in Marske which is the home of the EBAC Northern League Division 1 club.

All three jumpers are involved with the club, in various roles, and are “eager” to take on this thrilling challenge which should prove to be an unforgettable experience for them.

This fantastic experience takes place from the centre of the bridge, 160 feet above the river Tees, which is accessed by climbing the 210 steps to the top of the bridge, taking the long slow walk to the centre, whilst taking in the view, and then plummeting towards the river Tees where a waiting boat will then transport the jumpers back to terra firma.

Supporters are most welcome on the day, viewing is free and there is plenty of Car Parking To sponsor the team of “jumpers” please contact either of the following :Bungee Jump Team Leader : Ailsa Park 07712205935 Marske United FC Commercial Manager : Peter Collinson – 07736973181 Marske United FC Website: www.marskeunitedfc.com

altburn’s Huntcliff School is in extremely high spirits after a group of students represented the North East of England in a major sporting event on Saturday 16th April.

The school’s Key Stage 4 boys’ badminton team, made up of Year 11 students, Lachlan Kennedy, William Hill, Sam Campbell and William Arch Davies travelled to Milton Keynes to compete in the National Schools Championship Finals following success at previous rounds. The team trained after school and in their spare time, starting their journey last November; here they played other Redcar & Cleveland school teams, sailing through to the next round at Thornaby Pavilion in January where they beat Stockton, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough schools. On 1st March the boys represented the Tees Valley against Northumberland, North Tyneside and Durham as part of the North East round, with victory giving them a pass to the key stage 4 final where they battled it out in the hope of becoming national champions.

For the first time the championships were held at the National Badminton Centre - the training ground for Team GB and where the students stayed on their trip, accompanied by PE Subject Leader, Laura Whaley and PE Teacher, Pete Wright. Before all the action was an opportunity for the team to take part in a Q&A session with professional badminton player, Tom Wolfenden, and former Olympian, Anthony Clark, in which William Hill was highly commended for his excellent questions.

After a gruelling day of competing against eight schools from areas such as Nottingham, Sheffield and London, and following their success in playing against over 1800 other schools to arrive at the finals,

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the team came in sixth place overall.

Miss Whaley said: “We’re so proud of the students; it’s an unbelievable achievement to have finished sixth in the country. The boys worked hard and are a credit to the school, especially given the high standard of performance we saw at the event.”

The PE Department thanked the campus PTFA and also Redcar & Cleveland Sports Partnership for providing funding for the trip, helping to pay for personalised team t-shirts as well as transport and accommodation.

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Speedway Redcar Bears

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By John Gallon

his past month it’s the weather that’s not been playing the game; of eight meetings, home and away, only three were run and the one perfect evening for a meeting, 5th May, was reserved and no meeting scheduled.

9th April Workington Comets 57 - Redcar Bears 35 Redcar ‘SG Petch’ Bears fell to another away defeat at Workington on Saturday night, losing 57-35 in the League Cup. The Bears operated rider replacement for the concussed Jonas B Andersen, but that only scored 3 points which Jonas would surely have bettered.

Lasse Bjerre top scored for the Bears with 9, whilst David Bellego and Simon Nielsen both scored 8.

Claus Vissing almost scored maximum for the Comets, notching 14 in an impressive performance.

21st April Redcar Bears 40 - Peterborough 53 Redcar ‘SG Petch’ Bears suffered defeat at home in their first Premier League meeting of the season, falling 53-40 to Peterborough Panthers on a bitterly cold evening at the Media Prima Arena.

Peterborough are much fancied by the experts to do well, and showed why with points coming throughout the team. Ex-Bear Ulrich Ostergaard led the way with 12 points, supported well by Nicklas Porsing and Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen with 11 and 10.

Despite the defeat, it was not all doom and gloom for the Bears. Hugh Skidmore, captain for the night, continued his comeback from injury with an excellent 13, whilst reserve Lee Payne picked up the rider of the night award for his excellent 10 score.

24th April Glasgow Tigers 51- Redcar Bears 39 Redcar ‘SG Petch’ Bears put up a good fight

against the Glasgow Tigers this afternoon, before eventually falling to a 51-39 defeat.

The Bears started the meeting well, after 6 heats had a slender two point lead. The scores remained close until the latter stages, with exBears Richard Lawson and Aaron Summers combining for 5-1’s in Heats 13 and 15 to secure victory for the Tigers.

Simon Nielsen top scored for the Bears with an excellent 10, with Theo Pijper (guesting for Lasse Bjerre) scoring 9.

Kevin Keay, Redcar Cubs manager said: “The inclement weather has not only put a dampener on the Redcar Bears team so far this season but it is also badly affecting the junior side , the Redcar Cubs.

“The junior team, consisting mainly of locally based youngsters, have yet to get a league match completed with all three of their scheduled fixtures being postponed due to the unseasonal weather.

“The Cubs side has a new look to it in 2016 with a very young squad the eldest and most experienced rider being 17 year old Ben Basford who will be doubling up with Cradley Heathens in the National League.

He will be joined on the 500cc machines by his 15 year old brother Carl who makes the step up from the 150cc class and has made great strides during winter training sessions.

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The two brothers will be joined by another 15 year old in William O’Keefe who is based in Norwich but has a liking for the Redcar circuit and has finally got his wish to join the squad having been trying for two years to be included.

“In the 150 class we have three local juniors in Alex Golsbrough and Kyran Lyden who will be joined by Elliott Kelly , all from the Teesside area, who are all itching to justify a place in the Cubs side for their assault on the Northern Junior League title.

“Both Alex and Elliott have been attending training schools around the country and are eager to test themselves against the rest of the Northern Junior League teams.

“With five riders from the six rider squad having come through the hire bike school at Redcar Speedway it goes to prove what an excellent idea it was by Bears director Brian Gladders to get the school up and running.”

Cubs manager, Kevin Keay is soon to restart the hire bike scheme and looks forward to recruiting the next ‘Gary Havelock’ for the Bears side.

The Cubs would like to take the opportunity to thank their sponsors for the season, Stockton Van Centre, Crofton Court M/cycles, Hartburn garage and Pioneer M/cycles without whose assistance the Cubs could not survive.

Guisborough DMC`s Club Championship trials

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kelton`s Tom Affleck followed his successful British Championship weekend at the Lakes - a fine fourth and eighth place over the two days to hold sixth overall in the eleven round series – with a win in Guisborough DMC`s first round Club Championship trials.

Held at Slapewath, Charltons, on a bitterly cold night, it still picked up a good entry of over seventy riders.

Affleck grabbed the win, dropping just a mark each on the second and third hazards, levelling everything else. David Pye, still a force to be reckoned with in the trials game, slotted into runner up berth, keeping the younger Chris Barnfather in third, after Barnfather lost five on the relatively easy fourth.

Middlesbrough`s Chris Brown topped Intermediate class from Guisborough`s Luke Jackson, but it was age to the fore in Clubman B and Twinshock as Paul Nelson, Glaisdale, and Joe Buckworth from Guisborough edged the wins in these classes, although Joe Buckworth did admit “I was gifted the win after Mark`s (Buckworth) chain snapped, which lost him

five marks.”

A strong turn out of youngsters as Guisborough`s George McGee continues the work on building the youth side, and the Arbon siblings from Marske dominated with Matilda taking the hard course win and sister Eliza claiming the easy course laurels. Well done to all the young ones.

Guisborough & District 5s & 3s Domino League

By Danny Jones - League Secretary Singles Finals: On Thursday 14th April Guis CC hosted our singles finals.

In the first semi-final, Marian Carter of The Ship, saw off Ray Taylor T.A. Club, 2 - 0. Marian then had to wait over half an hour to see who she would play in the final. The second semi-final, turned out to be an epic between Jim Atkinson, Globe b and Dickie Davison of the bowls club. This game lasted approximately one hour, with the score at 1-1 and both players wanting one point to peg out, Jim Atkinson finally getting the winning point.

In the final Marian took the first leg, Jim winning the second leg, taking it to the final game. Neck and neck turning for home, Jim picked up an awful hand of doubles, allowing Marian to take the final leg.

Knockout Cup Final: This was hosted by the Wharton Arms on Thursday 21st April.

The first semi- final, was Guisborough bowls

club v The Station and resulted in a 6-3 win to the bowls club. In the second semi-final, Marske CC played The Abbey and this was also a 6-3 victory in favour of Marske CC. In the final the underdog had his day, when the bowls club currently bottom of the b league beat Marske CC, a league champions 6-3.

G. Armstrong Trophy Final:This was hosted

by The Station, Boosbeck on Thursday 28th April.

In the first semi-final Guis CC beat G.T.F.C. 5-4 and in the second semi-final T.A. club won 6-3 against The Fox. The final saw two teams gaining there first trophy of the season, albeit in the last match of the season.

T.A. gained the upper hand winning the trophy whilst Guis CC got the runners up.

Thanks to every for another great season.

Anyone interested in joining the league, please contact myself Danny Jones, League Secretary on 01287 637308.

Expert: Tom Affleck (Sherco) 2, David Pye (Gas Gas) 8, Chris Barnfather (Gas Gas) 13.

Intermediate: Chris Brown (Scorpa) 13, Luke Jackson (Beta) 40.

C/man A: Mike Noble (4RT) 13, Ray Foulkes (Sherco) 17, Lee McGee (Honda) 22.

Results C/man B: Paul Nelson (Beta) 1, Willy Wood (Gas Gas) 6, Roger Winspear (4RT) 7.

Twinshock: Joe Buckworth (SWM) 4, Mike Watson (BSA) 6, Mark Buckworth (Fantic) 7.

Youth B: Callum Worsey (Sherco) 109.

Youth C: Fletcher Brown (Beta) 75.

Youth D hard course: Matilda Arbon (Oset) 19, Conner Watson (Oset) 35. William Lishman (Oset) 57.

Youth D easy course: Eliza Arbon (Oset) 15, Louie McGee (Oset) 16, Alex Southall (Oset) 38.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 69 May - June 2016

Walk for Ali Sunday 19

th

June 2016 - 1pm

Marske Square, along the coast, to the Redcar bandstand Many people throughout Teesside will remember Ali for the time and effort he gave to various local charities. Due to Ali losing his short battle with cancer, we have decided to organise one more walk in his memory, we invitie you, your friends and family to come along and join Ali’s wife Wendy and family, his colleagues from Middlesbrough FC and BBC Tees, if Ali supported your charity then please come along and wear your charity T-shirts and Boro Colours.

In aid of

The good charities Ali supported Money raised will go to charities chosen

by Ali’s wife Wendy and their family

Bucket collection for donations Mike Findley email: mikefindley@ntlworld.com

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Guisborough Rugby final game of the season

By Jeff.Lillystone

Guisborough cracker!

Sunday 24 April saw Guisborough under 14s host Acklam at their Belmangate ground.

A dry bright and cold morning welcomed the crowd who braved the weather, and they were in for an absolute cracker of a game!

Acklam brought a full strong squad with substitutes a plenty whilst Guisborough numbers were depleted due to the Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Hot starter

Acklam won the toss and elected to kick, they punted the ball deep into Guisborough waiting lines, as Acklam chased the mid air ball, Guisborough’s Captain Nicky Taggart made a good catch and fed the ball to Jacob Best, who strode out breaking the Acklam defence and after veering right, beating a tackler, he cut back in to beat a scrambling Acklam line but ran straight under the posts, a try scored in the opening minutes of the game.

A well executed kick from Connor Robinson resulted in a successful conversion.

Main course

Acklam again kicked off with a more determined chase pressurising Guisboroughs waiting fullback Scott Armstrong who caught well and sprinted immediately forward gaining valuable ground. Again Acklam rallied and poured in to deny Guisborough any more ground, but the space was well covered by Will Weastell and Jem Stevenson who halted an attack and once again in an almost copycat try, Jacob Best ran in a try which was converted again by Connor Robinson. 14-0 in less than 5 minutes of play was a good start from the home team, and the crowd were appreciative of the display of pure rugby skills on display from both teams.

Pudding

Another Acklam kick to start and Guisborough had more work on their hands as forwards from Acklam steamed forward, a great break and the Guisborough defence were caught napping as Acklam dragged and mauled up the pitch, the attack was stopped by Quillam Crowhurst taking the helm and disrupting the advance, but Acklam couldn’t be denied as they fed the ball wide and ran a try in the corner, which was no easy kick.

14 -5 and things were getting spicy!

Guis’ fly half George Lillystone kicked to restart with a short dink into an unsuspecting Acklam forward who was overwhelmed by a Guisborough pack; with the ball fed out to Matthew Dingwall who gained good ground to Jacob Best who once again went scooting over the whitewash, but only to be denied by not putting the ball down correctly! The yells of frustration from the crowd were heard in Marske Valley Gardens!

A scrum ensued with both sides angling for advantage – loose play allowed Acklam to gain possession and despite efforts they were eventually brought to the sideline where Acklam were to take a lineout – possession to and fro’ed but eventually Acklam’s efforts paid off and a hard fought try was scored. 14-10 Acklam restarted and a deep kick was intercepted and well caught by full back Scott Armstrong, who whipped through the Acklam line, zipped into space and scored a scorching ‘one man army’ try, to put the icing on the cake, he then converted his own try – successfully!

The Guisborough crowd were being put through the wringer today! 21-10

Hat trick of ‘best’ tries!

The second half was a rallying call for Acklam who repeatedly tested Guisborough lines and made some good ground – their efforts paid off when they drove over the white wash to score again, but couldn’t convert the points from the kick. 21-15 As fly half George Lillystone kick started with a low ball, chased by a Guisborough pack, a fumbled pass from Acklam led to a tumbling ball, which was stolen by Adam Robinson and offloaded to George Barraclough making hard yards, he was dragged into a maul, a mid pitch battle of strength ensued, and as Acklam brought in reinforcements the ball was whipped out by Guis’ scrum half Ewen Cameron who fed it ‘text book’ style to Guis’ Findlay Sullivan who again steamed forward into a barrage of Acklam players, striding forward and being weighed down by a brutal defence Findlay offloaded to a waiting Guis’ Callum Holian; the power prop was immediately set upon by three Acklam players who he managed to carry with him for a few metres before being felled by sheer weight of numbers – Guisborough recycled the ball and Guis’ Luke Atkinson drove hard yards, tying up the Acklam pack - Luke pushed forward and with skill he fed the waiting hands of Jacob Best who crashed over another try, making a hat trick!

As the second half wore on, Acklam wouldn’t be denied more points, and neither would Guisborough as Jacob took another (fourth try!)

Soon followed by a powerful determined run by Quillam Crowhurst bursting through the Acklam defence, again converted by Scott Armstrong.

As the game drew to an end, fast thinking and fast feet from Matthew Dingwall saw him burst, like a hare breaking cover, into space pursued

by Acklam players at his shoulder like wild dogs, but Matthew accelerated into 40 metres of ‘no man’s land’ into the whitewash zone to score for Guis again, making the final score 45-20.

Guisborough are recruiting new players in all age groups, with details on their website www. pitcheroguisboroughrugby

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● George Lillystone being fed a pass from Connor Robinson then offloading to multi try scorer Jacob Best. .. in the pre-match warm up...

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By David Beach

he wet weather in early April left the majority of the grounds under water and the League management committee allowed Clubs to re arrange their opening fixture for a later date.

We welcomed back Saeed Bin Nasir as our overseas professional but visa problems had delayed the arrival of New Zealander Ullrich Boshoff.

The season finally opened at Feethams, Darlington on a bitterly cold day with the threat of more rain always evident. On losing the toss Marske struggled against the home sides opening attack and were relieved when the bowlers had bowled their full quota of overs with the score on 60 for 3. With 20 overs remaining skipper Lee Hodgson and Craig Gratton gave the Marske supporters something to cheer and kept the scorers busy. Lee was out on the penultimate ball of the innings for a brilliant 106 off 149 balls and Craig managed his best ever score in the Premier league with 63 not out and helped post a total of 204 for 4. Darlington started very well and it took the introduction of the spinners Johnathon Pickard and Faisan Hussain to restrict the run chase, the success of the spinners put the pressure back on to the home batsmen. Lee Hodgson joined the attack and brought back Brett Roberts and with the help of new wicket keeper Tom Urwin taking 4 catches seven wickets fell for 25 runs to bowl out Darlington for 139 runs. A great start to the season Two batting master classes were the feature of the visit of Normanby Hall to Windy Hill Lane, Aamer Sajjad guided Normanby to a great total of 239 for 8 wickets with an unbeaten 118 off 127 balls. Tom Urwin and Lee Hodgson gave Marske a great start but both fell to LBW decisions. Saeed Bin Nasir with his usual relaxed style wore down the Normanby pace bowlers and was helped by contributions from Gary Lynch and Johnathon Pickard. With 35 runs required off the final five overs Jozef Wing manage vital runs and allowed Saeed to step up the run rate, with 102 runs off 134 balls he paced his innings to perfection to win the game by four wickets with three balls remaining.

On arriving at Great Ayton for the Bank Holiday Monday fixture a mid day downpour was the last

● Marske C.C. Captain Lee Hodgson starts the season in fine style. thing we wanted. With water squelching underfoot all round the outfield the Umpires had doubts whether the game could go ahead, at 1.30 p.m. the Captains were told of their views and the decision was made to abandon the game as a draw.

The 2nd XI started their season with a 19 run defeat at Norton then at home to Bishop Auckland on the Bank Holiday John Mains took his 2nd five wicket haul of the season to bowl them out for 97.

At 31 for 5 another defeat seemed likely, until Billy Harvey & Dave Austin turned the game around to set up a 4 wicket win.

The 3rd XI have been the biggest losers with the weather with two games already lost, at Seaton Carew Richard Mains with 93 set up a 9 wicket win then suffered a 4 wkt defeat at home to Whitby despite a fine 93 form Scott Pearson.

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Redcar Rugby Club Junior Festival

By Martin Skidmore

RRUFC Under 12s

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n Sunday 24th April, Redcar Rugby Club hosted over 150 under 12 Rugby Players from nine clubs from across the county for a festival of Junior Rugby.

All the matches were played in the spirit of the RFUs core TREDS values of, Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline & Sportsmanship. A very high standard of rugby was played by all the junior players, with a great day had by all the players, parents and supporters who turned out on the day to cheer on the players, and who just may have seen a future England star or two.

That this event took place at all is even more impressive when you consider that over the

last three seasons Redcar Rugby Club’s Junior section has grown threefold and now has over 100 registered players representing the club in every age group from under 7s through to under 14’s. This has been achieved through the drive and passion of Chairman Neil Young

and a dedicated band of fully qualified coaches (mostly former players) and volunteers, several of whom were recently recognised by the RFU at an awards ceremony for their volunteer work with the club. Under this stewardship, Redcar Rugby Union Football Club continues to grow

and thrive and the future looks very bright.

For anyone wishing to join the club as either a player or volunteer, contact details can be found for all our age grade coaches as well as general contacts on our website at www.pitchero.com/ clubs/redcar

Carcare Marske Eskvale and Cleveland League Review

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By Luke Hodgson League Secretary

n the external Cup Competitions, Loftus Athletic beat Kirkbymoorside Reserves to lift the Scarborough Junior Cup following a goalless draw Loftus held their nerve to win 5-4 on penalties but unfortunately Stokesley Sports Club could not make it a double as their delayed game saw then fall to a strong West Pier side from Scarborough in the Final of the North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup. Three of the league domestic Cup Competitions have been completed at the time of writing with the Whitby Benevolent Trophy to be played by the time this review will be printed. In the D & G Trophies League Challenge Cup Redcar Athletic Reserves won a thrilling Final against Loftus Athletic but had to come from behind and also needed extra time before lifting the trophy by the odd goal in seven. Great Ayton United Royals lifted the UPVC Suppliers Knockout Cup with the unfortunate Loftus Athletic on the receiving end again as Ayton won 3-1 and Great Ayton Royals made it a cup double as they went on to beat Stokesley Sports Club in another tight and entertaining game in the Final of the Eileen Hodgson trophy with Ayton winning by the odd goal in three. The League would like to thank Guisborough Town, Redcar Athletic, Stokesley Sports Club and the North Riding County F.A. for the use of their facilities for the League’s Finals this year. The league and the players appreciate being able to play the finals at better grounds and on better pitches as this gives a much better atmosphere for the big games.

The weather has still had a part to play as a number of games have still been lost in recent weeks due to the state of the grounds and it has made for a very difficult season all round especially when games are called off in April due to poor ground conditions and waterlogging. That said the season should be completed by the middle of May before the league’s presentation night in conjunction with the Teesside League.

The race for the league title is now a straight fight between Great Ayton United Royals and Redcar Athletic Reserves and could all hinge on the final game of the season when the sides meet at Great Ayton and the title could even be decided on goal difference. Great Ayton United Royals still lead the way with their final game against Redcar Athletic, while Redcar have two

games to go and if they win both then the title will go down to goal difference. If Redcar fail to win both games then Great Ayton will lift the title and with it a notable treble with two cups already in the bag. Redcar Athletic could also get a treble if they beat Lakes United in the Whitby Benevolent Trophy Final and go on to win the league but they have it all to do.

Loftus Athletic have had a good season and have reached two domestic finals to go with the Scarborough Junior Cup they won and the chances are that if they beat Dormanstown they will take third place in the league. Stokesley Sports Club have four games to play and could join the shake up for third place but having four games in five days might go against them however they too have had a good season getting to two finals and finishing in the top half of the table in their first season back in the league. Great Ayton United put together a good run at the end of the season to finish in the mid table position while Boosbeck with games to play will hope to overall Brotton Railway Arms who fell away towards the back end of the season. Lealholm have had a difficult season as they were in a rebuilding phase but put in some good performances which bode well for next season and they will certainly benefit from the experience. Hinderwell and Lakes United have had difficult seasons and will look to improve for next season while Lakes United will take some comfort from making a Cup Final and could conceivably lift a trophy. As the season draws to a close there is still plenty to play for and as the season has shown already on the day any team seems capable of beating anyone else and I am convinced there will still be a few twists and turns before the end of the season.

The league is looking to expand again next season and would like to invite any new teams interested in joining a very competitive league to contact the League Secretary on 01642 287609 for details. The league is also looking for sponsorship of some of the league competitions so if anyone is interested in sponsoring the league or its competitions please contact the League Secretary on the number provided earlier and details can be discussed with any potential sponsors.

The league is also holding a Presentation Night in conjunction with the Teesside League at Guisborough Quoit Club on Friday 20th May and league members should contact the League Secretary or League President for details on this

event. The League A.G.M. will be in mid-June with a date to be finalised but details will be available on the League Website in due course.

April 2016 results;

11th April; Great Ayton United Royals 2 Boosbeck United 1.

13th April; North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup Final; Stokesley Sports Club v West Pier postponed.

League fixtures; Dormanstown v Loftus Athletic and Great Ayton United Royals v Lealholm postponed.

16th April; Eileen Hodgson Trophy Semi Final; Stokesley Sports Club v Brotton Railway Arms postponed.

E i l e e n H o d g s o n Tr o p h y ; L a k e s U n i t e d v Dormanstown postponed.

League fixtures; Boosbeck United v Great Ayton United and Redcar Athletic Reserves v Lealholm postponed.

18th April; Brotton Railway Arms 0 Great Ayton United Royals 10; Loftus Athletic 2 Lealholm 1.

20th April; Eileen Hodgson Trophy; Lakes United 4 Dormanstown 7.

Great Ayton United 0 Hinderwell 2; Redcar Athletic Reserves v Boosbeck United postponed.

22nd April; Scarborough Junior Cup Final; Kirkbymoorside Reserves 0 Loftus Athletic 0 (Loftus won 5-4 on penalties).

23rd April; Whitby Benevolent Trophy Semi-Finals; Lakes United 2 Great Ayton United 1; Brotton Railway Arms 3 Redcar Athletic Reserves 4.

Eileen Hodgson Semi-Final; Dormanstown 1 Great Ayton United Royals 5.

League; Lealholm v Boosbeck United postponed.

25th April; North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup Final; Stokesley Sports Club 0 West Pier 5.

League fixtures; Boosbeck United 5 Loftus Athletic 5; Lakes United 0 Great Ayton United Royals 5; Redcar Athletic Reserves 2 Lealholm 0.

27th April; UPVC Suppliers Knockout Cup Final; Great Ayton United Royals 3 Loftus Athletic 1.

Eileen Hodgson Semi-Final; Stokesley Sports Club 7 Brotton Railway Arms 4.

League fixtures; Boosbeck United 0 Great Ayton United 0; Hinderwell 0 Lealholm 1.

30th April; Dormanstown v Boosbeck United postponed; Great Ayton United 2 Lealholm 1; Lakes United 1 Redcar Athletic Reserves 10; Lealholm 0 Great Ayton United 1; Stokesley Sports Club 4 Loftus Athletic 1.

May 2016 results;

4th May; Eileen Hodgson Trophy Final; Great Ayton United Royals 3 Loftus Athletic 1.

League fixtures; Great Ayton United 4 Brotton Railway Arms 0; Lakes United 3 Dormanstown 4; Lealholm 0 Boosbeck United 2.

6th May: D & G Trophies League Challenge Cup Final Loftus Athletic 3 Redcar Athletic Reserves 4 a.e.t.

9th May: League fixtures; Great Ayton United Royals 9 Lealholm 2; Hinderwell 2 Dormanstown 7; Redcar Athletic Reserves 7 Boosbeck United 0.

Carcare Marske Eskvale & Cleveland League Table; Eskvale & Cleveland League 09 May 2016

Games

Goals

pld

w

d

l

f

a

gd

pts

Great Ayton United Royals

19

16

1

2

86

24

62

49

Redcar Athletic

18

14

1

3

79

21

58

43

Loftus Athletic

19

11

3

5

61

38

23

36

Dormanstown

18

10

4

4

53

37

16

34

Great Ayton United

20

9

1

10

52

39

13

28

*Stokesley Sports Club

16

10

0

6

49

39

10

27

Brotton Railway Arms

20

8

1

11

47

67

-20

25

Boosbeck United

17

7

2

8

36

44

-8

23

Lealholm

20

7

1

12

38

55

-17

22

Hinderwell

20

3

0

17

23

90

-67

9

19

1

0

18

23

93

-70

3

Lakes United * - 3 points deducted

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Boro’s sharp-shooting young guns too strong for brave Guisborough

●● The chase is on…! Guisborough’s Connor Smith and Danny Earl race for the ball with Boro defenders in hot pursuit. Picture: by Yvonne Barker

●●Guisborough Town’s side were disappointed but not downhearted after a bat-tling display against Middlesbrough U-21s in the Final of the North Riding Senior Cup. Picture: by Yvonne Barker

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By Bill Perfitt

allant and gutsy Guisborough Town’s hopes of crowning what has been an excel-lent season overall by winning the North Riding Senior Cup were dashed by an im-pressive young Middlesbrough Under-21 Reserves side at the KGV recently.

The plucky Priorymen never stopped running and trying all night but the very well-drilled Boro side’s superior fitness and all-round professional team display was just too much on the night for Guisborough.

Wi t h o u t m a k i n g e x c u s e s f o r Guisborough the final against Boro was their NINTH game in 19 days – almost one match every other day over a hectic two and a half week period – and such a punishing end-of-season schedule was bound to take its toll.

In front of a healthy crowd of 440, Boro almost scored in the opening

seconds when Guisborough ‘keeper Nick Liversedge had to be alert to keep out a long-range shot straight from the kick-off from Tinkler inside his own half.

Boro continued to call the shots – literally - with efforts from Arnel Jakupovic and Alex Pattison going close to giving the away team the lead.

Guisborough’s first worthy effort on goal came on the half hour when a low Ste Snaith shot that was heading for the corner of the net was palmed away by the div-ing Luke Coddington for a corner, which came to nothing.

Boro finally made their pressure on the Guisborough goal tell on 38 minutes when Pattison cut into the penalty area and hooked the ball over the advancing Liversedge and into the net for 1-0 to Boro.

Then almost on half-time Guisborough’s hopes were shattered when the dangerous Jakupovic smashed the ball home into the roof of the net

to double Boro’s lead going into the interval.

In the second half Guisborough weathered further Boro pressure well and started to mount their own attacks with a Curtis Round effort on 53 minutes producing a smart save from Coddington.

Then on 61 minutes Guisborough at last got the breakthrough they desperately wanted when Pete Bulmer – having one of his best games – lashed home from 12 yards to inspire hopes of a possible famous comeback among the KGV faithful.

Sadly just eight minutes later Jakupovic dashed Guisborough’s hopes with another stunning strike to restore Boro’s two-goal cushion and clinch the North Riding Senior Cup for the 55th time in Middlesbrough’s history – an incredible record in the competition.

Judging by the performance of the young Boro side last night, the future for newly-promoted Middlesbrough looks as

bright as their U-21 side’s yellow shirts, many of whom will surely be knocking on the first team door in the not too distant future.

As for Guisborough, they still have two league games to play against Morpeth on Wednesday, 11 May and then the return derby against Marske at the KGV on Friday, 13 May and victory in either one of those remaining matches will guarantee the Pri-orymen third place in the league, which would be a tremendous achievement.

After the final, Guisborough Manager Steve Dowling spoke glowingly of his great pride in his players. He commented: “Tonight we came up against a very good Boro side who were on top for most of the first half and scored a well worked goal.

“Unfortunately we then conceded a second goal just a minute before half time that made it difficult for us going into the second half.

“But we managed to regroup at half time and enjoyed a good spell of play for 20 mins after the break and we got back into the game with a very well worked goal fin-ished off by Pete Bulmer.

“After our goal though Boro came back into the game and scored with an excellent finish from the edge of the box to restore their two-goal lead and give them a plat-form to go on and win the match and the trophy, so our congratulations to them for that.

Thank You from Redcar Town

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By Ian Enderwick

edcar Town FC would like to thank Nicky and her lovely ladies at the Redcar Branch of Darlington Building Society for supporting our Club by selling our wristbands and supporting our projects.

On behalf of Redcar Town FC I would like to thank Ja Reed for his support to our club via his computer business Enter IT; it is much appreciated.

Redcar Town FC would also like to thank Andrew Pearson for donating Dog Fouling signs etc and our local councillors Alec Brown, Ceri Cawley and Ray Goddard who between them paid for two brand new boot scrapers. It is much appreciated by everyone at the football club.

●●local councillors Alec Brown, Ceri Cawley and Ray Goddard

●● Ja Reed

●●Our friends at The Darlington Building Society

‘Battled right to the end’ - Dowlo

“To be fair to my players they stuck at it and battled right up until the end and I can-not have anything but praise for my players who have played nine games in 19 days but kept trying right to the final whistle.

“I went for Peter Bulmer as man of the match but Paul Roddam also enjoyed an ex-cellent game at least we now have a two day break until our next league game!” added a proud Dowlo.

Despite the disappointment of the defeat against Boro, Guisborough’s players can hold their heads high after a hectic and eventful season which has brought the prospect of a top three finish to reality.

The dreadful wet winter has certainly had more of a damaging impact on Guisbor-ough’s season than most, with players who work full time most of the week having to turn out to play 90 minutes’ football sometimes on three occasions during their already full weeks, so the players and management deserve huge credit in such ad-versity.

Guisborough actually played a significant part in deciding who would be Northern League champions this season when their superb 2-0 win over Marske on May Day Bank Holiday Monday meant their seaside derby rivals had to relinquish the title they won last year to Shildon.

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Seasider’s secure runners-up spot Wheatley marshalled a defiant defensive display to keep the league’s top scorer’s at bay, Hood wrapped up the victory with his second of the match ten minutes from time after breaking from the half-way line to drill the ball home.

Goals by Reece Kelly, Glen Butterworth and Nathan Mulligan saw off Sunderland RCA 3-0 at home, then Hood and a Mulligan penalty saw the Seasiders come back from 1-0 down to win at Ashington, leaving Marske needing just three more points to clinch the runners-up spot.

A poor Easter Monday display against local rivals Guisborough Town resulted in a 2-0 defeat, then the following night Marske were held 4-4 in a pulsating game at Bedlington Terriers.

United then lost 2-1 at home to Newton Aycliffe, but finally secured second spot with a good 2-1 win in the final home game of the season against Consett.

Jamie Owens netted his 26th goal of the season midway through the first half, but Consett levelled from the spot on the stroke of half-time following a foul inside the box.

Just a the game looked to be heading for a draw, captain Adam Wheatley popped up to power home a header from Glen Butterworth’s corner.

Marske are now left with two away league games – Wembley-bound Morpeth Town and local rivals Guisborough Town – either side of the League Cup Final against champions Shildon at Billingham Synthonia on Wednesday 11th May.

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DAY TRIPS May 2016

● Connor Hood celebrates scoring against league champions Shildon

By Moss Holtby

D

espite a chaotic fixture backlog that has seen the club face 14 matches in 35 days, Marske United have managed to secure second position in the Northern League and have also reached the final of the Brooks Mileson League Cup. A six game winning streak during April pushed Carl Jarrett’s men into contention, and despite home losses to both Guisborough Town and Newton Aycliffe, the players still had enough in their tanks to beat the chasing pack to second spot behind already crowned champions Shildon.

On 19th April, Marske quickly found themselves two goals down at home to Bishop Auckland before Luke Bythway pulled a goal back. Priestley Griffiths gave the Two Blues a 3-1 half-time lead and United looked to end the game pointless until a spectacular final

eight minutes turned the game on its head.

Liam O’Sullivan netted from close range on 82 minutes, and a minute later the home side drew level following an own goal. Marske completed the thrilling victory with just two minutes remaining as Nathan Mulligan fired home to give the Seasider’s a 4-3 win and record what ten minutes earlier looked to be a very unlikely three points.

Two nights later local youngsters Reece Kelly and Connor Hood both scored to beat Washington 2-1 at the GER Stadium, then less than 48 hours later United met top of the league Shildon at Billingham Town.

An under strength Marske side produced the performance of the season to record a third win in five days by beating the Railwaymen 2-0.

Connor Hood cut inside his marker and fired a low shot past Kyle Hayes from the edge of the box on 16 minutes, and after Adam

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Sat 28th

South Lakes Zoo and Safari Park (includes entry)

£23 adults, £13 children

Sun 29th

Holy Island and Seahouses

£15.50

June 2016 Wed 1st

Lakes Tour

£16

Sat 4th

York and/or McArthurGlen

£14

Sat 11th

Scarborough & Filey

£14

Sat 18th

Edinburgh

£20

Sat 25th

Richmond, Leyburn & Reeth

£14

July 2016 Sat 2nd

York and/or McArthurGlen

£14

Sat 9th

Helmsley, Malton & Whitby

£13.50

Wed 13th

Great Yorkshire Show (Entry Not Included)

£14

Sat 16th

Leeds

£14

Sat 23rd

Sunderland Airshow

£14

Wed 27th

Ripon & Skipton

£15

Sat 30th

Scarborough Seaside Festival

£14