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Cabinet agreed next steps on spending cuts time to feed back to us their views about our services and what they want to see happen in the future. “The scale of this is unprecedented – the council will have made spending cuts of nearly £90 million by the end of this decade and we have already lost over 1,000 staff. “The smaller the organisation gets, the harder it is to cut and difficult decisions have to be made. But we will do our best to protect the services that are important to people. “This means we will be asking more of our residents and communities and putting a new emphasis on driving out social value

e d c a r a n d C l e v e l a n d B o ro u g h Council’s cabinet has taken the next steps to identify government spending cuts of £26.3 million by 2020. These come on top of the £62.43 million of reductions since 2010/11, which has seen over 1,000 job losses and reductions in Council services. The programme of cuts known as ‘Shaping our Future 3’ will make recommendations on how to deliver services more efficiently and how changes might be made to the way services are provided. Additionally, there are proposals to increase council tax for the first time in two years, on top of the annual increase to fees and charges and the adult social care levy charged for the first time last year. A series of community co-production workshops were held across the borough alongside an online survey for people to have their say on the initial proposals. Over 60 people attended the workshops and almost 300 responses were received from the online survey. Service areas for review are: Services for 0-25 year olds, which will look at bringing together all early years services across the borough;

Care and health integration, which will explore further working with our care and health partners to deliver reduced costs by providing a more joined-up service; Community based public health, which will see less services directed at individuals and more support to communities; Waste and recycling, which will explore how the council can turn waste into a resource and generate income from it; Street scene, which will look at improving joint working with partners to reduce costs as well asking in house teams to tackle a broader range of tasks; Customer engagement, which will look at community hubs as a ‘one stop shops’ for a range of services to make better use of our buildings and asking people to do more business with the council online; Fleet and vehicle procurement, which will look at how many vehicles we need and explore how we can work more closely with partners when using and buying vehicles; and Sustainable growth strategy which will look at opportunities to grow the local economy as well as attract more visitors through tourism. Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Councillor Sue Jeffrey, said: “I’d like to thank everyone who has taken the

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to benefit everyone. Making the most of our talent and ambition, using local businesses wherever we can, and working with our partners in the public sector to make everything we do as cost effective as possible. “I am determined that we will continue provide the best possible services to the residents of Redcar and Cleveland despite the difficulties we face.” The proposals will be developed further before returning to Cabinet in autumn 2016 for approval for implementation as part of the overall budget setting process.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71

t’s been a bit of a strange month weather-wise so far, with torrential rain, storms and ﬂoods one day and then sunny, hot, sticky and humid days the next. Anyway, let’s not complain; we need the sun to make us feel better. I always say, if it’s sunny outside, it makes me feel sunny inside and I think that’s true of a lot of people. Plus we need the rain to help with the gardens and make things grow. Talking of gardens, ours has been sadly neglected this year due to work and other pressures. We didn’t even have time to put new seeds into our ‘wildflower area’ but are thankful that at least some wildflowers appear every year anyway. It has given the thistles a great chance to spread and grow, which we of course encourage; the goldfinches love them! Even our greenhouse hasn’t produced the tomato crop we expected but we have had it on the very best authority that it’s due to the lack of pollination, so basically we needed more bees. Oh well, there’s always next year. So, the kids have broken up from school now for their long summer break. Some of you will have some sort of holiday plans already booked and from what I’ve been reading and hearing recently, more people are staying in the UK these days. In this issue you will find six pages of events with something for everyone.

Worth mentioning this before we go any further. Recently a couple of people have told us that their newspaper was ‘late’. Each newspaper runs over two months, like this one is July/August because of the date we start to distribute it. Yes, some events will have maybe taken place by the time you get the paper through your letterbox but there will still be plenty more. We can’t please everybody all the time and when someone tells me their paper was ‘late’ my reply is always the same: “There is no such thing as a late paper, it’s free and at least you get one.” Our team of distributors are extremely hard working people (it’s not easy to walk the streets with a bag full of heavy papers). And it’s not so easy for us to get such a loyal and trustworthy team of people as we have working with us at the moment. We also have some people who volunteer to distribute Coastal View and help to spread the word just because they want to help us and for no financial reward, just a simple “Thank You” is always enough. If you are one of these people who think your paper is late, we can offer you a personal delivery service, direct to your home within 48 hours of the newspaper being printed for a cost of £1. This helps to cover the cost of someone’s expenses in order to get the paper to you. Should you wish to take up this service you can give us

a call on the number on this page and we can make the necessary arrangements. To put this all into perspective, we are two people who simply do our best in order to get the local news to you. So, what’s been happening since our last issue? Freebrough says ‘Goodbye’ to an inspirational member of staff. More on page 11. The country has voted to leave the EU, the PM resigned and another one has been appointed, a female one at that! One of the leading Brexiteers and leader of a political party also resigned and a local man is putting himself up for election. You can read about this on page 26. The majority of Labour MPs are up in arms about their leader, saying they don’t think he is up to the job and a leadership challenge is underway. Meanwhile in our local area Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are putting together their vision for the future in the form of the Local Plan and are looking to save more money because of the cuts made by central government. Phew, where’s it all going to end? More next month. We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Blacklock steam train unveiled at Saltburn Miniature Railway

altburn Miniature Railway is celebrating a new addition after three years of painstaking restoration. Blacklock R, the steam locomotive, has been named after the former Chairman of Saltburn Miniature Railway Association (SMRA), Reg Blacklock, who passed away in 2012. Saltburn Miniature Railway was founded in 1947 and ran for many years but eventually fell into disrepair. It was rescued in 1985 by the founders of SMRA and has carried on successfully ever since. The attraction is based in one of Redcar and Cleveland’s country parks, Saltburn Valley Gardens. Bob Proctor, Chairman of the SMRA, said: “We have always wanted our own steam locomotive. Previously we had visiting locomotives but we finally managed to buy a part built one which took three years to complete. “The new addition brings the locomotive stock to four at the Saltburn Miniature Railway, with the Prince Charles 4-6-2 diesel electric, George Outhwaite diesel electric, Saltburn 150 diesel hydraulic and now Blacklock R. “Without the fantastic work from our volunteers we would not have the railway, which is such an important attraction for the Valley Gardens and Saltburn.” The Saltburn Miniature Railway is open from 1pm to 5pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays. During school summer holidays the attraction is open daily (excluding Mondays). For more information, please visit: www. saltburn-miniature-railway.org.uk

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Yorkshire Day in Redcar

orkshire Day at Redcar in the North Riding of Yorkshire, takes place at the town clock on the High Street on Monday, 1st August from 10 am to 4pm. Actor Chris Foote-Wood (brother of the late much loved comedienne Victoria Wood), will once again be leading the proceedings. Chris, who comes as a different character each year, will read the Yorkshire Declaration of Integrity at 11.41 am as Henry Bolckow

a Victorian industrialist and Member of Parliament, acknowledged as being one of the founders of modern Middlesbrough. The Declaration will be read in the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Redcar and Cleveland, Councillor Barry Hunt and Mrs Olwyn Peters. There will be stalls and other attractions, including a local dance group. Latex white roses are sold, price £1, for people to wear on Yorkshire Day and all proceeds are to be shared between Redcar Lifeboat and Zetland Lifeboat Museum. Yorkshire Ridings Society’s North Riding Group, who organise the event, will have a stall selling YRS Products and a Tombola to raise funds to send pupils of local schools on the Yorkshire border for cricket coaching at Headingley.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

WASPI - Women Against State Pensions Inequality

omen Against State Pension Inequality held a demonstration at Westminster on Wednesday, 30 June and ladies from Redcar’s Older Women’s Lobby were in attendance supported by local MP’s Anna Turley & Tom Blenkinsop. The crowd of around 2,500 gathered on College Green, nine out of 10 ladies had never been on a demonstration before and Police said they were the best behaved demonstrators they had witnessed in many a long day! They sang & chanted “We paid in, you pay out”. Dame Joan Bakewell said a few

words of support and encouragement. Women from all over the UK came along, from Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales & down to the south coast of England. WASPI are a campaign group which started with five ordinary women back in 2015 getting together to fight the injustice which has been done to women born on or after 06 April 1951 regarding the changes to their state pension age. The 1995 Conservative Government’s Pension Act included plans to increase women’s State Pension Age to 65, the same as men’s. WASPI agrees with

New official figures show rise in pensioner poverty in the North East

he Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the proportion of pensioners living in poverty in the North East has increased. The latest official figures show that the increases in pensioners living in low income households are the highest of any region of England. This confirmation followed a question to the minister from Tom Blenkinsop, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland. Tom Blenkinsop said: “While the percentage increases we are talking about here are small, they represent thousands of individuals in the North East and many in my constituency. “The overall national picture shows poverty amongst pensioners hasn’t changed, yet the North East has seen an increase. As with so many issues, it seems as though the Tories are

neglecting our region. “Pensioners are some of the most vulnerable people in our society and this data shows that this government’s policies are failing them in the North East and in my constituency.” The figures, released at the end of June, measure poverty in terms of those living in low income households. They show that the proportion of pensioners living in relative poverty has increased by two percentage points - the highest increase of any region in England. During the same period in some regions of England, like the East of England, the percentage actually fell. The same figures also show there was a one percentage point rise in the number of pensioners living in absolute poverty – the joint highest of any English region.

equalisation, but does not agree with the unfair way the changes were implemented - with little/ no personal notice (1995-2011 Pensions Acts), faster than promised (2011 Pension Act), with no time to make alternative retirement plans - many women from all over the UK - now have shattered retirement plans, many with devastating consequences. The aim of the campaign is to achieve fair Transitional State Pensions arrangements for women born on or after 06 April 1951. We do not ask for the pension age to revert back to age 60. Are you or do you know of a friend of family member who will be affected by this? If so please join local WASPI women on 16

September when a national day of awareness is to take place. Further details will follow, but if you would like to become involved why not come along to the next Older Women’s Lobby which is to be held at 6pm on Wednesday, 10 August at Coatham Lodge, Coatham Road, Redcar TS10 1SS. All enquiries via e-mail to redcarowls@outlook.com or by phone to Jane Tombling on 07980 154 321. We look forward to meeting you - we a are stronger together! We received this information from reader of Coastal View, Steph Pew, a Youth Employment Initiative Advisor who said: “I sent this letter to the Sunday Times in response to an article published July 3rd re the WASPI - Women Against State Pension Inequalities -London March. “I have joined WASPI‎ and like the thousands of women effected by the changes am planning to take part in a day of local action on September 16. “I agree with pension equality ‎for men and women but they did not give us sufficient notice of the changes to be able to plan for them. “Born in 1957, started work in 1973 and still working I have paid full National Insurance contributions‎ throughout yet will not get my SP until 2023. “The pension changes‎ also have an impact on younger people looking for work, surely it is better to pay an older person a SP - for those who want to retire -than pay a young person Job Seekers Allowance, Housing Benefit, Tax Credits? “It’s not just about the money it’s about giving young people an opportunity to learn skills, build confidence and contribute to society. And giving older people whatever the gender a chance to enjoy retirement.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

SNAP audience stunned

Saltburn in Bloom

By Lynda Parkes (Chair Saltburn in Bloom)

he large raised beds near Sainsbury’s have been a problem area in Saltburn for a while. The gardens here are not the responsibility of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Sainsbury’s or any other business in that part of town. Saltburn in Bloom have been gardening here for a number of years, providing plants at their own expense and, along with residents, have become frustrated with people throwing litter on the gardens, trampling the plants and spoiling the whole area for all the community. Litter bins are provided and the RCBC Neighbourhood team, Sainsbury’s cleaner and In-Bloomers have regularly litter picked and tidied there. During June, the 2nd Saltburn Rainbows and Brownies responded to a request from

Saltburn in Bloom to help plant flowers, kindly donated by Sainsbury’s, and also to make some paper flowers with messages to the general public about looking after our town - by not dropping litter, using the litter bins provided in the area, not trampling on the plants and the need to recycle or reuse. The children were so enthusiastic about this and our volunteers loved them being involved. There was a competition for the best flower, which was judged by Molly Griffin and on Tuesday, 5th July the winners were presented with their prizes kindly donated by Sainsbury’s. Of course this is a gimmick but with a serious message. Saltburn in Bloom and the Brownies are trying to make a difference. Saltburn is the real winner however, as it is great to know that young people care about this lovely place where we live. We are hoping the message spreads to everyone who uses that area.

By Mike Morrissey

n awkward silence from a dozen residents greeted a question at the end of the July SNAP (Saltburn Neighbourhood Action Partnership) meeting when they were asked their opinion on newly-installed “good and bad” features of Victorian houses photographed for a display in the library. The borough council’s new conservation officer Tim Brown had finished a presentation on the start of an audit of properties in the town’s conservation area. Then he asked, in an unofficial vote, if people would be happy with planning controls in the area to be tightened up. One of the audience commented on the hesitant way fellow-residents responded to the call to indicate their preference: “It looks like Yes if they (restrictions) don’t include my house.” A consultation exercise on the audit has started with photographs of some of the hundreds of houses in the conservation area being on display in the library. Lune Street and the Alexandra House area were two parts of the town spotlighted. Mr Brown said the photos showed “good and bad” examples of houses being altered compared with the original 19th century style. He particularly mentioned UPVC windows and modern chimneys. Mr Brown, who admitted the council currently had no power to enforce bans on most unsightly changes, said feedback from owner-occupiers had been “supportive.” But he had not talked with landlords yet. Speaking of TV satellite dishes, he said planning permission was needed, He suggested communal dishes in, say, an attic, would help. SNAP’S Councillor Philip Thomson, chairman of the partnership between the council and community group, said a one-year consultation exercise would now take place. He said he had suggested to the

council that a reminder about planning permission could be included in the annual rates demands, but no action had resulted. Lydia Scarth, of the council’s regeneration team, said grants were available to people or groups interested in putting forward a “townscape heritage” scheme to coordinate and improve shop fronts and iron canopies in the town centre. Bids to prepare developments could be included in grant applications, she said. Similar exercises at Skelton and Loftus were currently underway. Other points which arose during the meeting, which lasted just over an hour, included: Black bridge pavement: A scheme to widen this for people with buggies was planned, said Cllr Thomson. Saltburn Gill cleanup: Nearly £5 million in Government-backed grants has resulted in a near 100per cent improvement in the quality of water from the “red river” beck near the Ship Inn. A plaque to commemorate the late Bernard Storey, one of the architects of the scheme, is planned. Flooding: Floods at Princes Road’s enterprise zone are to be checked with a camera along the culvert to Hazelgrove. Police: Two new Police Community Support Officers, Lauren Clements and Georgia Borrow were introduced. They cover the area between Loftus, Saltburn and Guisborough with a team of four other PCSOs and police. Their reports will be published quarterly on the police website and will be available in printed form at the library. Officers: Cllr Thomson was re-elected chairman, Jim Wingham elected vice chairman and Tracee Hall-Young, of the council’s office at the library, will continue to provide admin support until a secretary is found. Next meeting: Meetings are to be held every quarter in future. They are usually held at the library at 6pm and are open to the public.

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Mine approval to give area jobs boost

overnment approval for a new potash mine, with shipping facilities to be built in the borough, will see a major jobs boost for Redcar and Cleveland. The mine, run by Sirius Minerals, will be based in Whitby and potash will be transported via conveyor through the borough to a processing facility at Teesport where it will be delivered around the world. With consent already secured from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and other authorities, the last major hurdle the mine’s owners had to

overcome was the approval of a Development Consent Order (DCO) from central Government. The DCO covers the route from the mine to Teesport, a distance of 36 kilometres, and with work soon to begin local people are being invited to keep their eyes open for jobs constructing and running the mine. Sirius Minerals aim to see at least 80% of the eventual workforce come from the local area, and would aim to increase this percentage in the future. Demand for potash is high around the globe with countries like China using the mineral as a fertiliser,

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East Cleveland Co-operative Learning Trust Summer Concert 2016

Working together

What a sensational singing spectacular it was!

tudents from 13 primary and two secondary schools in the East Cleveland Co-operative Learning Trust joined together in partnership. This year’s choir was made up of 350 students who had all been rehearsing within their schools in preparation for the event. Filling Eston Sports Academy with a beautiful uplifting atmosphere, the Trust Choir showcased their fabulous singing voices. Thank you to Tees Valley Music Service for all of their help and support prior to the event and in particular on the day of the event. Also thanks to all

of the choir leads from each school, students who took part and everyone who attended to support the wonderful children in our area. It was estimated that over 730 family members and school staff made up the audience. We hope that all of the students who took part really enjoyed themselves and felt proud of their achievement. It’s fair to say that the students left with beaming smiles on their faces. We hope to continue this tradition with more Trust events so keep an eye out for the next. “We absolutely loved the event, as did the parents so thank you so much for all

your hard work to make it so smooth. We can’t wait till the next one!” – St Paulinus If you would like to learn more about the East Cleveland Co-Operative Learning Trust (ECCLT) including how to become a member, please contact Caroline Leng, Partnerships Assistant at Freebrough Academy on 01287 670002 or via e-mail eccltadmin@ freebroughacademy.org. We believe that through positive partnership working, the Trust will improve the life chances of our children and young people across East Cleveland.

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he Gardening Club of Chaloner Primary School in Guisborough is very involved with the community while learning new horticultural skills. The Club is open to Key Stage 2 children throughout the whole of the year. They meet on a Wednesday after school for an hour and decide where they are going to garden and are very enthusiastic and willing to help. The School harvests the fruit to make jams to sell at the School Christmas Fayre. With Guisborough Town Pride providing geraniums, June 15th saw the children planting the two stone planters on the corner of Wilton Lane and Church Lane. They had to weed the beds before they were able to plant but nothing deters them from concentrating on making the area more attractive. They have been involved with planting at King George V Playing Fields too within the town.

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Redcar MP tables bill to crack down on social media threats and abuse

abour MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, recently tabled a Private Members Bill to crack down on the increasing number of cases of threats and abuse made over the internet. As social media has become a more prominent means of communication, so too has the amount of offensive and vitriolic content, particularly directed at people who work in politics, journalism and broader public life. For example, last year Paula Sheriff MP was sent a threatening Facebook message from a man who said: “Dead girl walking. Hope you get raped. We got your phone number and details.” Luciana Berger MP has been subjected to an organised campaign of anti-semitic abuse on social media. More recently, Middlesbrough South MP Tom Blenkinsop received a tweet threatening to have his teeth kicked in. BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg has faced sexist and hateful abuse online, whilst comedian Sue Perkins quit twitter because of bullying and threats including someone suggesting they would like to see her burn to death. In a survey conducted by teaching union NASUWT, half of the teachers who responded said they had been targeted on social media in relation to their work. Abusive, sexist, racist, homophobic and highly offensive language were shown to be common. One male teacher said a parent had ‘threatened to smash his face’ in a post on Facebook. At present, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) guidelines set out four categories of content

on offensive social media content that warrant investigation and prosecution. 1. Credible threats (to a person’s life or safety or property) 2. Communications targeting specific individuals (including persistent harassment and ongoing abuse) 3. Breach of court orders (for example identifying people protected by law) 4. Communications which are grossly offensive, indecent, obscene or false In the case of the first and fourth categories particularly, there is a high threshold for prosecution which means many people using social media to send abusive messages and threats are not investigated if they do not present a clear and imminent threat to their victim. Only communications judged to be ‘grossly offensive’ and ‘beyond the pale of what is tolerable in our society’ are subject to criminal law. The notion of a ‘credible’ threat is also vague and threats of violence are not being taken up by the police because they are not specific. Anna has now used a parliamentary mechanism called the 10 Minute Rule which gives backbenchers an opportunity to bring forward draft legislation for debate. It is often so popular that MPs have to sleep out to reserve a place in the queue outside the Public Bill Office. Anna said: “Social media is a hugely useful tool to keep in touch with people and share information more quickly and easily than ever before. Yet the anonymity and physical detachment allows people to say things to others which they would not dream of saying to someone’s face. “Everyone, including those who work in public life, should be free to use the internet and social media without having to deal with a torrent of abuse or distressing threats. “For politics particularly, it is absolutely important that people are free to debate and disagree and that as elected representatives we are open to scrutiny. However the line between criticism or differences of opinion and vile abuse is repeatedly being crossed. “Colleagues from many different parties, as well as organisations and businesses including social networking sites have come together to start a national conversation through ‘Reclaim the Internet’ which is a really great campaign. “Following conversations with other colleagues who have had to put up with some of the vilest comments online, I have put forward this bill so we can also look at the guidelines around behaviour on social media to ensure the law discourages such activity.”

By Cllr Eric Jackson - Loftus Ward

n just over 40 years, Local Government has had two major reorganizations in our area. The first in 1973/4 involved the creation of Cleveland County Council made up of four boroughs - ours was called Langbaurgh. The second change was in 1996 when Langbaurgh(on-Tees) became a unitary authority called Redcar & Cleveland. The county council(Cleveland) was abolished. Loftus Ward has had two borough mayors one in each authority. The late Councillor Norman Lantsbery was Mayor of Langbaurgh in 1981-2. Councillor

Eric Jackson was Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland in 2002-3 and is still a Borough councillor. The two photographs (along with images of all the former mayors of the two authorities) used to hang on the walls of the council chamber in the old Town Hall on Fabian Road. When the old Town Hall was declared surplus to requirements the said pictures were returned to the individuals or their families. For a while the Council used to meet at the City Learning Centre, on Normanby Road, until the new premises opened in Redcar. Today, the wall is in the new Civic Heart, first floor, albeit, only of Redcar & Cleveland. This year, believe it, or not, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is 20 years of age!

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Exclusive newspaper tour at Trinity Mirror Printing

By Hannah Clayton

reebrough’s Ink reporters had the amazing opportunity to find out how the Coastal View and Moor News is printed at the Trinity Mirror Printing Teesside site. They witnessed the June 2016 issue being printed, which contained the reporting team’s very first articles. The students were amazed by the scale of the operation and all of the processes involved. Each section was explained to us and we were all shocked that they could print 70,000 copies in an hour! Isaac was lucky enough to press the button to start the printing operation and each student took home a newspaper, hot off the press. The history behind the old printing process compared to the new, showed the students how technology has advanced and we even brought back to the Academy the printing plates for our section. We would like to say a big thank you to Steve for allowing us to look around the site and Dave who was our wonderful tour guide for the day, answering all of the students’ questions. The students were a credit to the Academy and asked interesting questions. Thanks also to Lynne and Steve, at Coastal View for their cooperation and support with Freebrough’s Ink and for helping to arrange the trip for us. The students who were part of this experience wrote letters to say thank you… Aaron said: “I would like to thank you for the amazing tour of your printing

facilities; in my opinion it was one of the best experiences I have has whilst at school: magnificent! I couldn’t believe that your machine could produce a staggering 70,000 copies in an astonishing hour!” Harvey said: “Thank you for the breathtaking experience of watching our very own Coastal View being printed.” Danielle said: “I am extremely grateful to the gang for letting us come and visit your work area. I had a prodigious day full of joy and interesting facts and I am still unable to believe that you produce 70,000 papers per hour and the rolls are over 10 miles long!” Sally said: “Thank you for our visit, my favourite part was seeing you print the papers. Overall I found it thrilling.” Tom said: “I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Also it was so interesting to see how newspapers were printed, fantastic!” Andrew said: It was so kind of you to spare some of your valuable time with us on this trip. I really enjoyed learning about the technology that you use to print the newspapers. It was really interesting and educational.” Katelyn said: “We had an amazing time. WOW! I absolutely loved it. Isaac said: “If I could sum it up in three words it would be paper filled adventure.” A summary of the printing process is shown in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xd6gX-ZbUvc&feature=youtu. be

Wanted - Fearless Teddy Bears!

By Peter Sotheran

s your Teddy Bear brave enough to zoom down a 120ft zip line from the top of Marske Parish Church tower? Fearless, intrepid, adventure-seeking Teddy Bears, dolls and other soft toys and are invited to make a sponsored ‘Death Slide’ on Sunday afternoon, 4th September from 2.30 p.m. To take part, collect a minimum of £5 sponsorship and hand it in on the day - there are prizes for the brave bears and

dolls with the highest sponsorship. Sponsorship forms available from Marske Church and from Marske Library (or make your own). Afternoon Tea will be served on the church lawns from 2.30 pm. (Please note only soft toys on the zip line, no metal or hard plastic toys.) Proceeds in aid of repairs to the church tower. Full details from Sue & Peter Sotheran (01642 471662) or visit www.stmarks-marske.co.uk

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

New sponsor for Academy

high-profile academy school in Stocktonon-Tees has announced a new sponsor for the next academic year. From September, Thornaby Academy on Baysdale Road in Thornaby is to be governed by a newly-formed Multi Academy Trust (MAT) which has been created with Freebrough Academy, in Brotton in Redcar as the lead sponsor. This MAT, which will be called the Teesside Learning Trust, has received approval from the Regional Schools Commissioner as the new Sponsor for Thornaby Academy. Freebrough was graded as Good by Ofsted in 2015 and the Regional Schools Commissioner has advised that they no longer need to be a sponsored Academy but can form a MAT to build upon the strong relationships and partnerships already in place between the two Academies and to share expertise and resources across both schools. Teesside University has been the lead sponsor for both Thornaby and Freebrough since 2010, with Thornaby also supported by co-sponsors; Stockton Borough Council, Stockton Riverside College and Stockton Sixth Form College. Last year, Teesside University announced its intention to step away from the sponsorship of both Academies although will continue working with both schools, as it does with feeder schools and colleges across the region to ensure that pupils have access to opportunities and experiences at the University. Thornaby Academy Acting Principal Clare Mason said: “We are excited by this new development and the opportunity, as part of the Teesside Learning Trust, to work even more closely with colleagues at Freebrough Academy and to ensure that all of the governance and support is in place to help us to succeed. “We have been immensely grateful to the leadership and support from Teesside University and our co-sponsors since our foundation, and will continue to work with them to enrich the education and opportunities we deliver to the young people we serve.” Freebrough’s Principal, Linda Halbert has been appointed CEO of MAT and she told Coastal View: “Six years ago Freebrough was identified as a school that needed to be a sponsored Academy. The quality of provision and outcomes for young people weren’t good enough. “It is a huge testament to the hard work of staff and students, with the support of the whole East Cleveland community that six years later we are a strong and successful school and the Regional Schools Commissioner has the confidence in us to be a sponsor for Thornaby Academy. “The formation of this Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) puts East Cleveland right at the heart of the school improvement agenda in Teesside and across the North East. “As CEO of the new MAT I will continue to

●● Freebrough’s Principal, Linda Halbert has been appointed CEO of MAT represent Redcar and Cleveland on important Teesside and North East Partnerships such as the Transforming Tees Board and Schools North East Board. “It is amazing to think that East Cleveland is playing such a major part in the future developments and improvements in Teesside and beyond. “East Cleveland is an important part of the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland and an important partner within the Teesside community. It is now well and truly on the map and taking the lead. “We now have an opportunity to work in partnership with Thornaby Academy to support them to be successful in their school improvement journey. The staff and students at Freebrough are well placed to do this based on the knowledge, skills and experiences gathered over the last six years.” And in a letter to all parents, Linda wrote: “I am delighted to be able to tell you that governors have appointed Mrs Rachel Prentice, currently Deputy Principal at Freebrough, as the new Academy Principal for Freebrough. They are confident that the ambition for Freebrough to be an outstanding school, with the highest expectations of our young people, will continue under the strong and effective leadership of Mrs Prentice. “I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge personal thank you to the governors, staff, students and the local community for their support for me over the last six years as Principal. It has been a privilege to be the Principal at Freebrough and work with such talented, passionate and committed adults and young people. I will miss so much about my current role but I’m delighted to still be in a position to continue to support Freebrough and the East Cleveland community. I am sure I will see you again in the future in my new role.”

Solution found to Faith School Transport

edcar and Cleveland Borough Council has approved plans to withdraw discretionary transport to faith schools, after working with the schools to find a solution. The decision was made in 2012 to remove the free element of travel to faith schools and move towards a more cost-effective service. Due to the council having to cut its budget by £26.3 million by 2020, a review was undertaken of this service which identified there were more cost-effective and sustainable alternative options available. A six week consultation was carried out with parents of service users who attend St Joseph’s Primary School in Loftus and Sacred Heart Secondary Catholic Voluntary Academy, and parents and carers. Primary schools whose pupils also feed into Sacred Heart were also consulted. The council understands that Sacred Heart has written to parents saying it will continue with a similar arrangement via a coach provider, and St Joseph’s has agreed to add a second minibus to its fleet and the council has agreed to assist with the costs of a vehicle in the first year. If the council was to continue with the service, it would have had to increase the costs to service users. It currently costs the council £687.00 per pupil. The withdrawal of this service does not impact on students who are entitled to free transport under relevant legislation. Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Councillor Sue Jeffrey, said: “I am pleased that a solution has been found and that transport services will continue. “If the council had carried on providing the service, we would have had to increase costs

so this solution is much better value for money than what we could have offered.” Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Labour MP, Tom Blenkinsop, welcomed the news that a long running controversy on who funded school transport for students at Catholic schools in Redcar and Cleveland has ended – but argued that national Government have a duty to underpin school transport. Tom said: “This is an honourable end to an issue that has been rumbling on since a previous administration in Redcar and Cleveland felt that this service would be unable to be supported given the sheer scale of budget cuts to be made. The new solution actually keeps the present levels of service broadly alive and is, in fact, more cost effective than the previous scheme. “Having said that, it isn’t a decision any council or school should have forced into making, and it had upset many parents who felt they could be left out on a limb in terms of their decision to pursue faith schooling for their children. “Given that the self-same issues have now come to the fore in neighbouring Middlesbrough, it is clear that this is not the actions of one vindictive council, but a reflection of the impact the cuts to local authority spending are having on local communities. Put simply, if the government are sincere in saying that they want parents to choose the form of education they deem fit for their children, then they should be prepared to support this aim financially by helping both councils and schools run transport schemes that fit the needs of pupils and parents. The fact that they don’t is evidence that for them a cuts agenda comes above else.”

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Guisborough Floral Art Club celebrates 50 years

It’s buzzing in Moorsholm Village

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By Paula Dickinson

flower club in Guisborough is enjoying the sweet smell of success as it celebrates its 50th anniversary in October 2016. Guisborough Floral Art Club was formed in 1966 and one of the founding members, Joyce Barlow, is still part of the club today. The club has over 50 members and always welcomes new members or visitors. Over the years, members have enjoyed various activities, including visits from national and local demonstrators, workshops, day trips and holidays abroad.

Karen Riddiough, chairman of the club said: “We are a forward looking club and we meet on an evening so people who work can pop along. We welcome children to the club as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Anyone can come along to a meeting for a one off charge of £4 – membership is £25 for the year. “As part of our celebrations we are having national demonstrator, Nick Grounds on the 9th November 2016 the title of his Christmas demonstration is ‘Bah Humbug’ and to close our celebrations we have national demonstrator and TV personality, Jonathan Moseley on the 12th July 2017.

“We are an enthusiastic bunch and we are always looking at introducing more events to our calendar. Hopefully there will be something for everyone.” Guisborough Floral Art Club is affiliated to the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies of Great Britain (NAFAS). The club meets once a month on the second Wednesday at St Nicholas Parish Hall, Bow Street, Guisborough from 7.30pm-9.30pm. We aim to provide a warm, welcoming environment and promote friendship through flowers. For the latest information check out our facebook page, search ‘Guisborough Flower Club’.

By Barbara Cartwright

s part of National Insect Week,the Moorsholm in Bloom team hosted their own “bee friendly” event on Saturday 25th June. Local bee keeping expert Jim Turnbull gave an interesting talk on the plight of the beautiful bumble bee and gave some insight into how we can all help to halt their decline by reinstating habitat and growing “pollinator friendly” plants in our gardens. He also urged us to contact our Local Council to urge them to implement National environmental strategies. We were all fascinated by our surprise “live guests” who arrived in a special hive with a viewing panel through which we could see them at work! Our Young Planters were kept entertained with insect based craft activities whilst the adults made short work of the complimentary refreshments. We would like to thank Jim for such an informative and enjoyable morning. Further information can be found at www.foe.co.uk/go/buzz

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Supporting Victoria’s Wish F

or several years now Russ and Sarah of the Cleveland Bay in Redcar have been supporting Victoria’s Wish, not only raising money but trying to raise awareness for this small local charity. Ian and Lynne Lawrence and their family have been helping and giving support to families who have children with life threatening illnesses . The charity named in honour of their daughter Victoria, who sadly passed away in 2008 just as her dreams were coming true, has helped countless families in the local area with respite breaks, holidays, travel back and forward to hospital and in worst case funeral costs, amongst numerous other things. Tragedy hit again with the family suffering the loss of their rock who kept them going as sadly Lynne Lawrence passed away after an illness. It was a very sad time but Ian and his family found the strength to carry on. Amazingly Ian and his team of dedicated family and friends keep Lynne and Victoria’s memories alive by supporting others in need whenever and wherever they can. Over the last few years Russ has completed a coast to coast bike ride, a 24 hour exercise bike challenge, (part of which dressed as Santa), built a one metre tall 10p tower, a one metre tall 20p

and £1 tower and with help from the Royal Pioneer Nostalgia group have raised money with raffles and auctions. Russ was presented with a brass artillery shell by the pioneers which he placed behind the bar with pride and managed to collect £2000 in £1’s inside it, all from the regular customers including the pool and darts teams at the Cleveland Bay This year he fancied a bit of a challenge so with one of his regulars Andrew Rennard he jumped in feet first and took the Total Warrior Challenge. The challenge was set and the training began with visits to the gym several times a week, out running on a night and even running in the cold North sea. All this on top of running a pub and looking after his two small children, although I’m sure his wife Sarah does most of that! So, on 25th June at Bramham Park, Leeds, arriving at around 7.30am for the registration at 8am. Russ and Andy were in the first wave setting off at 10am and waited in

Danby Chapel Anniversary

By John Watson

he well travelled Dalesmen Singers Male Voice Choir returned to their roots on Saturday, July 16th performing a very entertaining evening of music and song to an appreciative audience for Danby Methodist Chapel`s 115th Anniversary. With almost a full turn out of singers, Musical Director Stephen Maltby and Accompanist Ann Hartley brought the best from the choir with a much more light hearted, humorous and lively repertoire of songs and the special talents of Colin Grout, Harold Jones, Harry Collett and Colin Easterby were enjoyed with beautiful solos and Frank Templeton and Harry Collett joined forces in an amusing version of “The Gendarme`s Duet.` The instrumental side, covered by Norman Green (Tuba), Stephen Maltby (Organ) and Ann Hartley (Piano) added variety to the evening and Lyndsay Barber on Drums made the hit record of the sixties the `Sloop John B,` the outstanding number of the night.

The inimitable Reverend Alan Coates introduced the evening, his humour also hitting all the right notes with the audience, thanking the choir at the finale for a wonderful evening. He also gave a huge thank you to all who provided the fantastic supper in Danby Village Hall afterwards and to everyone who helped in making the night such a success. Amount raised for chapel funds was £552 For more information on the Dalesmen Singers and future dates, click on www. dalesmensingers.net or ring John Haywood on 01947 605135

anticipation, excitement and I dare say fear! The challenge consisted of a 12 kilometers course with 30 obstacles through mud and ice cold water, across ropes and fire. Russ said: “The atmosphere was incredible and seeing all the different charities people were running for was amazing.” The pair managed to raise and amazing £1200 between them. Steven Arnold ( Coronation Street’s Ashley Peacock, the butcher)and Rachael Wood (Emmerdale) came to the Cleveland Bay with the cast from Chaplin which is playing around the country, to accept cheques on behalf of Victoria’s Wish. Steven is patron for the charity and holds it close to his heart. He took time out for photos and cuddles with Redcar Education and Development clients and the Cleveland Bay’s Young at Heart club ran by Judith McArdle. Russ said: “It was an absolute pleasure having Steven and the cast here, taking time out from

their busy schedule” and he added: “Steven is a perfect gentleman and all round nice guy.” Russ and Sarah handed over cheques for over £3000 and are going to carry on raising awareness and funds for this fantastic local charity. When asked what next Russ said: “Something bigger, better and in the immortal words of Freddie Mercury - Don’t Stop Me Now!” Staff from Sainsburys Roseberry Square shop. Kasia Paterson and Yvonne Tucker handed over to Steven a cheque for £1126.81, money raised on tills, tombola and raffles. Well done to all concerned in helping to raise money for this very worthwhile charity.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Loftus Welcomes Walkers

By John Roberts

oftus ACCORD Walking Group started out in 2013 aiming to improve walking opportunities for local residents and visitors to the area. With strong support from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Loftus Town Council and North York Moors National Park Authority, the group has: • organised a series of guided walks; • led weekly health walks; • participated in borough council walking festivals; • undertaken repairs and improvements to footpaths and bridges; • gained Walkers are Welcome status for the parish; • secured funding from Awards for All England to produce leaflets of local walks; • developed a website. Paul Turner, Chair of the group, says: “There’s been a real team effort by our volunteers, working with the local authorities to develop a better service for walkers around the parish. It’s still relatively early days but we’re seeing differences already as we work together to enhance visitor numbers. This is a beautiful area with

a rich history and an extensive network of footpaths connecting it together and we want people from near and far to be able to appreciate it.” To find out more, visit http://loftusaccordwalkin.wix. com/walkingloftus

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Marske in Bloom Coffee Morning ● The Cleveland Way near Skinningrove

Lingdale goes wild

By Sheila Argument

n Saturday 16th June volunteers from Marske Bloom held a coffee morning in Marske Leisure Centre to raise funds.

The morning was sunny and busy with lots of local people calling in for a coffee and to enjoy the various stalls that included, cakes, tombola and as you would expect - plants. Many people commented that they

appreciated the chance to support a coffee morning where any proceeds would be spent on making their village look better. The local volunteers had a successful day and would like to thank all who called in for their support.

By Gloria Robinson

great time was had by all at the “Family Nature Explorer Event” hosted by the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust in partnership with the new Village Hall Committee, Lingdale Lift Off Community Group and The Big Local. The evening event took place at the Lingdale Village Hall on Friday the 15th July 2016. As part of the event, botanist Martin Allen, explored the nearby Lingdale Wildlife Meadow (former shale heap site) with the children, their parents and other residents and introduced them to some of the wild flowers on the site. Having surveyed this particular area ten years ago, Martin highly praised the management of the meadow which has enabled new

species of orchid and other plants to establish themselves. A few years ago Lingdale Lift Off arranged with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the site to be managed as a traditional meadow. The flowers and grasses are allowed to grow, with paths cut to provide access. At the end of the summer the entire meadow is mown and the hay is used for animal feed. The meadow was also used for lots of nature activities and games for the youngsters. The efforts of those children who came in fancy dress were well rewarded. Even the bat expert, Sarah Barry, returned to Lingdale complete with wings. The buffet, provided by the Big Local, went down a treat and everybody went home enriched with new found knowledge about the local wildlife.

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Sunny Saltburn’s `palm’ tree blooms

A vision for Guisborough Town Hall By Councillor Andy Murray M.A.

n drafting this article my aim is simply to get the people of Guisborough to put on their thinking caps, use their considerable creative intelligences to think in a very ambitious manner and consider how we, as the Guisborough Community, can become involved in shaping how the Guisborough Town Hall building can be redeveloped to become a major asset for our town in the 21st century. In what follows I am outlining my personal views. Nothing of what I am suggesting is Labour Party Policy or indeed Guisborough Town Council Policy. My aim in writing this article is to promote discussion and raise awareness in the pubs, clubs, coffee bars and homes of Guisborough as to the fantastic opportunity we have, to say how we think it may be possible to develop this asset into something quite outstanding for our town. In late summer 2015 Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council purchased the town hall building. From the outset Sue Jeffrey the Labour Leader of R.C.B.C. indicated that the residents of Guisborough would be given the opportunity to air their views in a series of open and informal meetings, organised by the Borough Council, as to which direction residents would like to see this development proceed. When Sue Jeffrey met Guisborough Town Council she highlighted the role taken by Tom Blenkinsop M.P. in ensuring the purchase of the building took place. I think it also reasonable to suggest that since this was one of the first decisions taken by R.C.B.C. under the leadership of Sue Jeffrey this was an important supportive statement regarding a changed relationship from the Borough Council to the people of Guisborough. Subsequent to consultation it is likely that a steering committee would be organised to move the project forward and to write a bid to secure funding for over £2.5 million. Before talking about possible funding sources allow me to share my personal vision of a Guisborough Town Hall of the future. This is a grade two listed building outside and inside. The walls are not elastic, but this should not prevent us thinking about highly

imaginative ideas. The outside structural appearance will need to be retained with the grime and dirt removed. Any defects to the sandstone and brickwork on the outside will need to be repaired. A new roof with new timbers will need to be built. The outside of the building should look highly attractive and make a very positive, impressive statement about the historical architecture of our town. This building should act as a beacon, look fantastic, making a statement about our town. This revamping of the outside could make this building look as good as cleaned buildings in some major European Cities, Paris springs to mind. There are three floors inside the building and taking cognisance of the listed status of the interior of this building I would put forward the following for consideration. On the ground floor I would like to see the following features; a tourist information facility, some sort of technology hub having the best features of an internet café with tablet and I-Pad technology. This could foreshadow libraries of the future. The café area could have a dual function and become a small performing arts venue when required. An area set aside for God I would consider essential. This would not need to be a large area ,but would be available for use by our local churches and charity groups such as “Help the Aged” for our senior citizens and “Talk to Frank for our younger people. Anyone who lives in Guisborough will know of the ecumenical work completed by local churches. This needs to built on and we need to find a place for God in the revamped building. On the second floor I would like to see this being “purpose restored” to house the Guisborough Museum. I don’t think anyone in Guisborough can have failed to notice, or be unimpressed by the work of Roger Darnton and his team of wonderful volunteers on behalf of our local town museum. I think that a purpose designed facility which celebrated the history of our town and citizens would be very attractive. On the third floor I would like to see a number of accommodation units created. This would create an income stream, enhance security and could house working artists who specialise in areas such as wool products, jewellery or similar arts. Their products could be made available for purchase. These are simply my personal views which I put into the public domain for consideration. As stated my aim is to stimulate discussion and debate within our community as to how we can turn this building into something which can be truly magnificent for our town and in which we can all take a collective sense of pride. Recently I arranged for Adrian Harris, External Funding Lead Officer for R.C.B.C. to speak to local town councillors about how funding in excess of £2.5m could be achieved to fund this venture. Raising funding will be a challenge as we seek to blend heritage with a commercial aspect. This is a challenge we should embrace to enhance the communal life of this great town. I can see this as being a project that will take time to bring to fruition, but the challenges we face can be met by our collective aspirations and determination to enhance our town in a way which celebrates our history and provides us with a communal and spiritual facility of which we can all be proud. What do you think? Please write to the editor to explain your view.

●● Blossoming: Eric Jackson proudly shows off the first-ever white blooms from his cordyline plant at Black Bridge, Guisborough Road, Saltburn.

By Mike Morrissey

mateur gardener Eric Jackson is chuffed that his cordyline bush at Black Bridge, Guisborough Road, Saltburn, is blooming for the first time since he planted it 10 years ago. “The white flowers were more profuse in June, but are still here in early July,” he said as he weeded round the plant at the entrance

of his house. “The only other similar plant I’ve noticed from the hundreds in bloom in this area this year is at the roundabout in Marske town centre. It’s great!” Cordylines are believed to have been imported to Britain from New Zealand and are described in gardening books as a “palmlike” shrub, sometimes known as a cabbage tree. They bloom from spring to summer.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Skelton Open Gardens

By Stuart White

uring the weekend 25/26 June Skelton Open Gardens enjoyed a second successful year when £5450 was raised for the Great North Air Ambulance. We were blessed with warm, sunny days with visitors starting to arrive as early as 10.15, catching one garden opener in her pjs! Over the two days nearly 700 people attended the event, which, in addition to supporting a worth-while charity, benefitted businesses in the village. Visitors came from as far afield as Durham, Darlington, Tyneside and North Yorkshire, thus continuing the establishment of Skelton as an interesting place to visit. On Wednesday 29th June all the garden openers and members of the management team, who over saw car parking, programme sales and entry to the Castle grounds, gathered at Skelton Mill for the presentation of the cheque to Janet Hume from the Great North Air Ambulance before their own garden tour On accepting this money Janet said: “This is a tremendous amount of money for such a small group to raise. Each helicopter flight costs £2500 so this money could potentially save two lives.” Our thanks go to My Insurance Broker, who sponsored the programmes, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Farmfoods, Skelton Co-op, who donated food or vouchers and RES Scaffold, for sponsoring the porta-loo, Frontline Taxis, for courtesy transport, along with Skelton Mill, who raised £936 by selling raffle tickets and donating prizes, running a cupcake and drinks stall with all proceeds going to the charity as well as staff donating all their tips for the week. We would also like to thank Hair Expressions, Deli @ 85, Kingston Pharmacy, Gisborough

Hall, Play Factory, The Ivories, Glam & Glow and The Royal George who also donated raffle prizes. Sale of raffle tickets raised £967 of the final total, winning tickets being as follows 1st Brown 531(AV7T NL57). 2nd Green 739. 3rd Pink 139. 4th Yellow 664 5th Orange 468 6th Yellow 318. 7th Yellow 579. 8th Yellow 610 9th Yellow 859

Fundraising for Zoe’s Place Bespoke Hairdressing Training Academy & Education Centre

By Yvonne Couhig

early in June, we carry out our sponsored walk, ‘Danny’s Memorial Walk’ in memory of my son Danny Couhig who we lost in August 2012; he was my inspiration to open our Academy. It was in the process of being launched for September 2012. After Danny died, plans were put on hold for a year and Bespoke Academy went live in September 2013. To date we have had many successful L2 & L3 Apprentice Hairdressers who have completed their qualifications, progressed and successfully gained employment. We currently work with employers and salons across our area with a range covering, Skelton, Guisborough, Redcar, Eston, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton and Durham, delivering education, L2 & L3 Hairdressing Qualifications, also VTCT L3 Award In Education & VTCT Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (QCF). Our groups consist of both funded and private learners so age is no restriction. Please enquire for further advice on courses and funding/learner loans. Contact Yvonne on 07956307422. We hold our annual hair showcase event in the first week of July each year, at Tuned In, Redcar. This is an opportunity for our learners to showcase their achievements and creativity to their employers, family and friends. It

promotes great team building skills, diversity & equality and encourages leadership. It is also our award night for progression, achievement and learners that have gone that extra mile!!! If you would like to join our great team of talented individuals, we have only three hairdressing apprenticeship vacancies left this year for September start. Please feel free to contact Yvonne for a chat on 07956307422. All funds raised from both events along with donations/sponsors from work colleagues, family and friends go toward the charity which is an amazing cause. We chose Zoe’s Place as it a local cause to us and some of our friends and colleagues have been involved with them. We have arranged a pamper night for the Zoe’s Place mums as a treat, it was a great night and they really appreciated it. Our learners have also been to visit Zoe’s Place so they could see what we are working towards and how our help with raising funds helps to buy much needed resources. 2014 – Raised £1053.63 paid by cheque. 2015 – Raised £1482 + £350 Gift Aid 2016 – Raised £1494.02 + £373.50 Gift Aid – to – date. There are still funds coming in!!! If you would like to donate to our cause, please visit our Just Giving Page ‘Danny’s Walk’

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Red Barns must be saved!

By Councillor Steve Kay

am pleased Coastal View has given publicity to Redcar & Cleveland Council’s celebration of the life and achievements of Gertrude Bell, 1868-1926. (Life of famed explorer to be exhibited at Kirkleatham Museum, Issue 70). Gertrude spent her formative years at Red Barns, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar; a large house of red brick, the home of her father, Sir Hugh Bell. Sir Hugh was a steel and railway magnate but also a social reformer, genuinely caring for the welfare of his employees. He served three times as Mayor of Middlesbrough. Red Barns is at the side of the Redcar - Middlesbrough railway line and Sir Hugh had a private platform built at the bottom of his garden so he could commute easily from home to work. The equivalent of a private jet today! After his wife Mary’s death, unlike many rich Victorians, Sir Hugh took a close interest in his daughter, which may explain her enterprise and successes in later life. Of course, it was essential to have money behind you if you wanted to progress in 19th century Britain. But it was still practically unheard of if you were a single woman!

●● Cllr Steve Kay points out Gertrude Bell’s plaque on the wall of Red Barns Given its strong associations with local and national history, I have been delighted to learn that Anna Turley MP and Councillor Neil Baldwin are leading a campaign to save Red Barns, a Grade 2 listed building, and, at present, in a parlous state.

I suppose I have a soft spot for Red Barns because, in the 50s and 60s, I was a pupil at Sir William Turner’s School (aka Coatham Grammar School) and visited Red Barns daily for school dinners. At that time, the building also housed the headmaster’s home and boarders’ accommodation. I once had the privilege of playing tennis on the magnificent grass court in the gardens and, much later, visited Red Barns several times when it was a welcoming hotel. With such good memories, I cannot bear to look when I pass by today. The boarded-up building is in a state of disrepair, there is rubbish everywhere and the once beautiful gardens are completely overgrown. Incredibly, the blue plaque, reminding us that Gertrude Bell once lived in Red Barns, is still clearly legible, having survived the years of neglect and disuse. It reads: “Gertrude Lowthian Bell at one time lived in this house. Scholar, traveller, administrator and peace maker. A friend of the Arabs.” It is an insult to the memory of our area’s greatest daughter that her former splendid home is in such a dilapidated state. May the campaign to save Red Barns succeed, and quickly!

Friends of Guisborough Cemetery

By Alma Thrower (honorary secretary)

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Champion community growing together

s winner of the Village class in the Britain in Bloom competition run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in 2014 and four times winner of Northumbria in Bloom (NIB) best village, Moorsholm was this year, invited to compete in a new RHS category, Champion of Champions. This means that Moorsholm will not be judged alongside other villages but judged with other consistently high scorers in NIB over the past few years. The other four contestants are - Durham City, Corbridge, Morpeth and Sedgefield. Chairman of Moorsholm in Bloom, Ken Gillance told Coastal View: “Whatever the result of what is going to be a very tricky class to win, it is a great honour to be included in this new category.” The spring judging took place in April, when the sun shone beautifully and the judges spent a lovely few hours walking round the village. However the summer judging day was not so kind but at least it didn’t rain. The weather didn’t put off the volunteers who were out early doors making last minute checks and adjustments before the three senior judges returned to do their final marking before the winner is announced in September. Eileen Burn who is the NIB Chair took some time out to speak to us about this year’s competition and the judges’ impressions of the village. Eileen said: “The village is looking amazing, we’ve seen new things happening and we are so pleased to hear there are more people joining in as well, which is really encouraging. “We have had a wonderful time seeing gardens we haven’t seen before and met lots of people who are just happy with what they are doing and who love their village and are very proud of it. “Everything looks so well cared for. You don’t see any rubbish anywhere or weeds in the gutters and it’s all these things that really matter. “It’s not a very nice day but it’s not raining and it doesn’t stop you seeing all the variety of colour and the planting in the village is very much in keeping with it and what you would expect to see in a farming village, it’s gorgeous.” I asked Eileen the question, “What happens next?” and she said: “Just keep doing what you’re doing and never going over the top but just keep going at this extraordinary high level of high standards that you have in the village and keep including more people although I can’t imagine there’s many people in the village that already aren’t involved. It’s great.” Having walked round the village for almost three hours the judges together with around 50 volunteers and residents were treated to the refreshments and drinks supplied by the lovely

ladies of the village. “They never let us down, said one resident. They always put on a beautiful spread.” Ken thanked the villagers for their all year round physical and moral support and said: “In the six years we have been taking part in NIB this is our biggest challenge yet and we are extremely grateful to have been invited into this new category. “The theme for this year is ‘Communities growing together’ and I think it’s fair to say, Moorsholm has definitely done that.” Ken went on to say: “Behind every tour, Spring & Summer a portfolio is put together for the judges to look at and we would like to thank Tom Cartwright for his hard work in putting these together.” Eileen added: “It’s wonderful to see how the village has developed and grown since 2011 and to see how many more volunteers are involved and how you work together with the local authority. “Every time we come here it’s an absolute pleasure and you always greet us with fabulous hospitality and friendship.” All the Northumbria in Bloom winners will be announced on 14 September at Gateshead. The Summer judging took place on July 17th, two days before the village took part, for the second year running in the National Garden Scheme, that helps raise money for nursing and caring charities. This year the NGS event was on Sunday, 17th July when almost 400 people came to look at the lovely gardens that were on display topping last year’s figure by almost 100 people! The total raised for charity last year was £2400 so it’s fair to say that figure will be significantly increased this year due to the extra people who came. The visitors had a range of gardens to view including woodland gardens, cottage gardens large and small, and up to 16 allotments in a moorland setting. As well as open gardens the village has a range of heritage features and cultivated public areas. Home-made refreshments were on sale at a couple of locations. Local MP Tom Blenkinsop visited on the day and having looked around the village and spoken to some of the volunteers said: “The village gets more beautiful every year and it’s amazing what a community working together can achieve.” We spoke to Austin Cartwright, Treasurer of the ‘In Bloom’ committee who said: “At least 74 people volunteered to help on the day and this doesn’t include the people who spent hours baking and preparing for the event. “This would possibly make the total number of volunteers exceed 100! Not bad for a village with 300 people is it?”

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Saltburn War Memorial

The aftermath of the EU Referendum By Councillor Mike Findley MBE

●● Steve Orme of Eura Conservation Ltd re-mortaring the eroded joints between the granite cross and pedestal.

By Stewart Ramsdale Tees Heritage Trust Ltd

n May a small display was mounted in Saltburn Library and residents were invited to indicate their preferred finish for the final appearance of the memorial’s unique sculpture depicting the crucified Christ in the sepulchre before the Resurrection. The options were to retain its weathered green/blue/ black appearance or to restore it to its pre-weathered appearance – a deep chestnut brown. Of the 80 people completing questionnaires, 26 preferred the weathered appearance while 54 chose the original chestnut brown. The conservators have sensitively repaired and stabilised the weathered and decayed sculpture, restoring it as close as possible to its original appearance. They have also been careful not to destroy the patina of age developed on the surface of the granite cross over the last 96 years. The Saltburn War Memorial project is led by Tees Heritage Trust Ltd in partnership with the Friends

of Saltburn War Memorial and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. The memorial was designed in the Arts-and-Crafts style by American born sculptor Sir William Reynolds-Stephens (1862-1943). Funds for the conservation work were raised by the local community – £19,381 – topped up with two gifts, each of £3,000 from the Lt Col. N.L. Cohen Charitable Trust and the Les Bell Family Fund. Conservation specialists Eura Conservation Ltd were the successful tenderers for the work. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council recently installed new wooden benches, a flagpole, wreath rail and other improvements under their Public Realm capital programme while Carillion Plc re-laid freeof-charge the stone paving around the War Memorial. The partnership is planning a special unveiling ceremony to be held later this summer.

ow can any of us have any faith in our politicians when they act as they have done since the EU Referendum result. We have a Prime Minister who took the cowards way out and resigned, when it was his decision to have a referendum to boost the Conservatives chances of getting an overall majority at the general election last year; also he was so arrogant to believe that people would vote to remain that he didn’t even have a plan B in case they didn’t, what kind of leadership is that? Because of his decision to resign and not stay to sort the situation out puts the Government in turmoil with a leadership contest. Then we have the Labour Party. Instead of being a strong opposition it is turning in on itself and making it a laughing stock. No matter what people think of Jeremy Corbyn he was elected overwhelmingly by Labour Party Members, if, as I suspect there will be a leadership contest there is a real possibility he will get elected again, so where will that leave those Parliamentary Labour MPs who wanted him to resign? I believe the situation in the Labour Party was engineered by Blairites who never wanted Jeremy Corbyn as leader in the first place. Over the years thanks mainly to Tony Blair, the Labour Party has lost its way and Jeremy Corbyn is the nearest you

will get for the Party to get back to its socialist roots. People need political parties with fundamental differences to give the people of Britain a choice but the problem with Tony Blair and New Labour was that it became the Conservatives Mark 2. His supporters will say that he won three general elections and he did; I suppose he was quite clever because he saw that the Tories were in turmoil under John Major, so by moving to the middle ground, he knew he could secure many of the disillusioned Tory voters, and that’s what happened. There is no doubt that the EU Referendum has split the country and caused a lot of bad feeling and it’s times like this that you need strong leadership, but instead we have a Prime Minister who took the easy option of running away, leaving his friends and colleagues stabbing each other in the back. All we can hope is that once the dust settles that those who are elected to represent us will forget all the petty squabbling, act like grown-ups and start doing what they are elected for !! Editor’s comment: Since this article was sent to us, Theresa May has become the Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the country and Owen Smith MP is to stand against Jeremy Corbyn in a Labour leadership battle in which the result will be known in September.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

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unning a successful business, expanding, or starting up a new venture can be a stressful time with so many things to think about, jobs to do, people and organisations to inform and to keep updated. With all that’s needed it can sometimes feel that the actual business of being in business gets left behind. Certainly you wonder when you might get a little ‘me’ time back. Its at times like that that technology can help. At Destinations we are going to be working with Internet search giant Google to see how using digital skills can help businesses thrive and we are really proud to be involved. Google have developed there Digital Garage as part of its aim of increasing digital skills across the nation particularly helping out businesses to get the most out of the Internet, Social Media and technology, and we will be here to help you out too. As part of the scheme local business owners will be given training and advice on how to use the internet and technology effectively as an avenue for growth, reducing costs, saving time and reaching a wider audience, with free one-to-one support as and when they need it. Topics that could be covered include using social media to reach more people, finding

tools to help with budgeting or cashflow, getting in touch with customers more easily and saving time by banking online. A report by Lloyds Banking Group revealed that more than 50 per cent of SMEs reported an increase in sales when they use the internet, and 78 per cent said it helps them save time. There are loads of digital tools out there for businesses, but many organisations simply aren’t aware of them or don’t know where to start when they want to access them. We want to work with all kinds of business, even if you are just staring out to provide support and advice helping all SMEs to improve their digital literacy. Martha Lane Fox, chair of Go ON UK, has said: “It is important that business professionals get to grips with social media and other online tools if they are to compete in an increasingly global world. SMEs are the foundation of the UK economy, so it is vital that they are able to access.” So if any part of the digital world is still leaving you confused and you think that getting to grips with it could really help your business, just give Destinations a ring, 01287 626432, ask for Paul and let’s start to make those differences.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

River Festival comes to National Park

n Sunday 28 August, 11:00am – 4:00pm visitors will be able to experience the delights of the river in an exciting River Festival being hosted by the North York Moors National Park Authority and the Yorkshire Esk Rivers Trust. The festival is a celebration of our wonderful and captivating waterways and is a free day, full of family fun, children’s crafts and passionate river lovers! Everyone is welcome and visitors can learn about river wildlife, go on a river walk, watch fishing demonstrations, have a go at fly casting - led by professional fisherman Olly Shepherd from Fly Fishing Yorkshire - and get up-close and personal with river bugs! The event, taking place at The Moors National Park Centre in Danby, is part of the ‘Discovering the Esk project’, which has received a funding boost from the Postcode Local Trust, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The project increases opportunities for people of all ages in the Esk Valley and wider area to participate in environmentally focused activities and community monitoring schemes such as Riverfly Monitoring, Adopt a Stream, Young Angler Initiative and Salmon in the Classroom. The River Festival will help to advance local people’s knowledge, and provide them with the opportunity and support to learn about and care for their local river. Alex Cripps, Catchment Partnership Officer said: “The River Festival is a fantastic way to showcase ‘Discovering the Esk’, highlighting the great work our Young Angler’s fishing club and community monitoring volunteers undertake throughout the year, including carrying out Riverfly Monitoring and Adopt a Stream surveys. I’m so excited to be able to host this fun and educational event thanks to the funding from the Postcode Local Trust, everyone is welcome and I look forward to seeing you there!”

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Student helps to grow awareness of thrifty living festival

n enthusiastic marketing undergraduate who helps to run a family farm alongside her studies is working to spread the word about the Festival of Thrift. Jo Martin, a final year student at Teesside University, has joined the team behind the award-winning event that is being held in and around the grounds of Kirkleatham Museum and Village on September 17 and 18. Having just completed the second year of the BA (Hons) Marketing course, Jo put herself forward as one of the students to join the marketing team when the Festival approached the University for volunteers for the 2016 event. Before embarking on her degree Jo spent almost 20 years helping to run her family farm near Sedgefield and being involved in organising a number of local events. She explained that she is keen to get some experience of working on a large festival to add to her CV which she is also aiming to boost with her degree qualification. “I have always enjoyed working on events. I’ve worked at Race for Life events and organised competitions and social events for County Durham Federation of Young Farmers Clubs when I was secretary. “For 4 years from 2010 to 2013 I was the Hon. General Secretary of Sedgefield Show and worked alongside the Chairman and committee to develop the event and attract families and new audiences with a range of marketing initiatives. “It was a volunteer position so I stepped down thinking I would be able to secure a job but, at that time, employers were looking for candidates who had a degree. “This made me decide to enrol on the course at Teesside University. So, in 2014 even though I was busy renovating two houses we had just bought, I started my studies and I haven’t looked back.” Jo, who is working alongside two other fellow Teesside University marketing undergraduate

volunteers Kamila Churchrowska and Sarah Ingram, is assisting with volunteer recruitment and locating sites for thrifty outdoor advertising opportunities for the Festival. The event, which is a unique, family focussed festival, is a celebration of thrifty, common sense living and has become the pre-eminent national festival on how to achieve a stylish, sustainable lifestyle as well as offering a fun, engaging weekend to a broad spectrum of visitors. Jo has her own experience of living thriftily adding: “Being a farmer’s daughter, wife and mum, and often cash poor, I am careful with the food I buy and we eat what is in season. “We reuse wherever possible. One example is when my parents were replacing their bath with a shower we took the bath and dug it in to the garden and it’s now used as a splash pool for the dogs.” Stella Hall, Festival of Thrift Director, said: “It’s wonderful to have Jo and her fellow marketing student colleagues working as part of our team. “Providing opportunities to share out the experience of being involved with the event is part and parcel of the event’s ethos. It’s a great chance to develop skills.” Chris Walker, Assistant Director of External Relations at Teesside University, added: “The University has supported the Festival of Thrift for a number of years and is delighted to work in partnership again to allow our students to gain valuable marketing experience. “It is vital that students across all of our programmes are given first-hand industry experience and this is a fantastic opportunity for our marketing students to contribute to a large scale event which makes a positive contribution to the community and the region as a whole.” The Festival is looking for volunteers to be involved in a range of roles at the 2016 event. For details and to apply visit http://www. festivalofthrift.co.uk/volunteer/

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Saltburn Beachwatch Gyres and Barriers

By Roy Smith

ue to the movement of planet Earth through space large rotating ocean currents, “gyres”, are formed. There are five major gyres throughout the Oceans, the nearest one to our shores being in the North Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf Stream being part of it. Over recent decades there has been a massive increase in the amount of man- made rubbish -especially plastic -floating in these ocean currents. Marine scientists calculate that about 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean every year. Part of this accumulates in the 5 main gyres where currents converge. At least 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic are currently in the ocean and it is estimated that at least 1 million sea birds and 100,000 marine mammals die each year due to this plastic pollution. The UN reported in 2014 that plastic pollution in the ocean causes at least 13 billion US dollars in damage every year to industries that include Fishing, Shipping and Tourism. The cost of removing debris from beaches has continued to escalate in times where resources are scarcer. Because of the action of sunlight, waves and microorganisms plastic can attract and accumulate toxins already present in

the ocean and little is known what the long term consequences are for human health as plastics degrade and become micro- plastics that are taken up in the food chain to us. One idea is to remove these floating islands [the one in the North Atlantic gyre is reputed to be the size of Wales!] by creating a floating barrier which would act like a beach and passively collect floating rubbish over a period of time. It is estimated that half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be removed in ten years. This idea was put forward by Boyen Stat the head of the Ocean Cleanup organisation who proposed that a 100km [67 miles] passive V shaped barrier be deployed in the Pacific Ocean and the collected plastic to be removed and recycled. In order to test this idea Ocean Cleanup, with the help of the Dutch government, will be deploying a 100mtr long barrier segment in the North Sea 23 kilometres from the coast

of the Netherlands in June 2016. The main objective of the test is to monitor the effects of real life sea conditions with a focus on waves and currents. Despite enthusiasm for the project some oceanographers, biologists and engineers are voicing concerns about whether the design will work and how it will affect sea life and whether this is the best way to tackle the problem of ocean plastic or a distraction from the bigger problem of pollution prevention. We know that rubbish in the ocean and on beaches compromises the health of humans and wildlife and affects peoples’ livelihoods; it threatens tourism and recreation, complicates shipping and transport by causing navigational hazards and generates steep bills for retrieval and removal. My view is that there is a need to remove the existing plastic waste that is in gyres and throughout the seas of the world but ultimately the solution starts on land.

Marske in Bloom Judgment Day By Sheila Argument

judges and volunteers met together for a welcome coffee in the village. Now all involved must wait until the final results to see if the village has been awarded the coveted gold status. The results will be announced on September 14th and in the meantime the work goes on. Volunteers meet at 1.00 p.m. every Wednesday in the Village Square. All are welcome. Who knows, if by any chance we do not win gold this year you could help us achieve it next year. Either way keeping our village looking good puts a smile on everyone’s face.

eeks of hard work were given the once over on Wednesday July 13th when the judges for Northumbria In Bloom visited Marske. They followed an organised route in order to see the work being done throughout the village and meet many of the volunteers and groups involved. The sun shone all day and can only have helped add to the positive impression created by the year round efforts of all those involved. Once the route was completed the

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Loftus Wool Fayre 2016 was “Best yet!”

n Saturday 18th June 2016 Loftus Town Centre once again hosted the Annual Community Wool Fayre. This year almost three hundred people attend the event, which has been widely heralded as being, “the best yet!” During the Fayre, four local North York Moors sheep were publicly sheered in Saint Leonard’s Churchyard. Spectators of all ages watched as the four sheep were sheered by

hand, using traditional shears and sheering techniques. Meanwhile summer fayre stalls, wool working demonstrations, children’s workshops and refreshments were available to the community in Loftus Town Hall. The Community Wool Fayre also welcomed exhibitions by the children of Hummersea Primary School Loftus, from Loftus Scouts, Cleveland Crimestoppers and Neighbourhood Watch and the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust.

Woolly Jumpers

big well done to all the businesses and families who joined in with the competition to find “Woolly Jumpers” in shop windows over the Loftus Wool Fayre weekend - hope you enjoyed it. Let us know which of the other events you enjoyed (Sheep Drive, Barn Dance, Cobweb Orchestra) so we can plan for next year. An especially big thank you to the 11 people and locations who made or hosted sheep “scarecrows” over the week - fortunately only one got vandalised - and to everyone who made the 200-odd sheep pompoms which were up around the town.

Furthermore, the event also successfully raised funds for various organisations and charities including Loftus Community Special Events Group, Saint Leonard’s Church Loftus, Saint Helen’s Church Carlin How, and Cancer Research UK. The event was also attended by the Town Mayor of Loftus Cllr Mr Wayne Davies and by the Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Mr Barry Coppinger.

Father Adam Gaunt, Rector of of Loftus said, “There is no doubt in my mind that this year’s Community Wool Fayre has been the best yet! It has been a genuine community occasion and it has been particularly pleasing to see community members of all ages sharing together in this wonderful fayre. It was great to welcome four local sheep into St Leonard’s Churchyard and like many others, I am already looking forward to next year’s event.”

Opinions sought by National Park

he North York Moors National Park Authority is asking all ‘People in the Park’ for their views on topics such as planning, services and communications in its latest Residents’ Survey. The survey, available in both electronic and hard copy, will be issued to residents in July. The Authority is keen to gain residents feedback and will be using the findings from the survey to develop a Business Plan which will form how the National Park Authority spends its money and the work it does over the next four years. Andy Wilson, CEO at the North York Moors National Park Authority said: “It’s really important for us to understand the views and feelings of our residents. They help to shape the work we do. I’d like to encourage everyone who receives the survey to take a few minutes to provide us with their views, to ensure we are making the right decisions in the future.” The survey asks residents to rate the Authority’s services from being ‘very satisfied’ to ‘very dissatisfied‘ and gives the National Park real data and feedback on areas such as, ‘how helpful its staff are’ and ‘how easy information is to access’. The last residents’ survey was carried out in 2012, and

the Authority is committed to running these surveys every few years to understand latest thinking. The National Park Authority’s work is guided by two purposes: conservation and promoting opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Park’s special qualities. It also has an important duty to look after the economic and social well-being of local communities.

Your Entertainer Competition winners Andrew Johnson Rebecca Grayson Marion Smith Joanne Parker Chris Kitchen Bev Gamble – Thompson

Natasha Lethbridge Helen Dempsey Kenny Lowe Debbie Robinson Laura Wales All winners have been notified.

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Announcing bid for leadership of UKIP

KIP’s Jonathan Arnott has announced his candidacy to be the party’s leader following the resignation of Nigel Farage. Mr Arnott, 35, MEP for the North East, aims to reach out to the 13.6 million people who voted to leave the European Union on June 23 but who did not feel able to support UKIP at last year’s general election. A former mathematics teacher, Mr Arnott is keen to develop a more unified UKIP with a wider appeal to all British citizens. Speaking about his intention to speak directly to the millions who voted for Brexit but not necessarily for UKIP, he said: “These people voted for Brexit in a democratic election and our government must be held to account, to ensure that ‘no’ really does mean ‘no’ and that Brexit really does mean Brexit. “It is increasingly clear, following

Andrea Leadsom’s abandoning the race to become Prime Minister, that the establishment is organising itself for ‘business as usual’. “Worryingly, under the new Prime Minister Theresa May, negotiations for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU will be in hands of those who do not actually want us to leave. “The Labour Party is of course in complete disarray, so quite frankly UKIP represents the only alternative to the establishment and will be the only unifying force for Brexit. “Since June 23, the entire DNA of UKIP has changed. We are no longer a party of protest, but a party of the future. “There are many challenges that lie ahead but first we must hold the government’s feet to the fire to enact the will of the 17.4 million people who voted for Brexit in the referendum. “I envision a party which will use the opportunity provided by Brexit to create jobs for working people, to protect our steel industry and manufacturing, to rebuild our fisheries and deregulate our small businesses. “We will stand up for the working people who Labour ignore and the Conservatives despise. And we will be the party that stands up for our small businesses, helping them to create jobs and become the big businesses of tomorrow. “We are not anti-immigrant or anti-immigration, but we are fiercely

opposed to uncontrolled mass net immigration, which drives down wages and ultimately costs jobs. “We’re finally moving power back from Brussels to Westminster, but now we must campaign further to devolve that power from Westminster to the people. “I do not fear taking on the rudderless Labour Party in its heartlands. In my region, the North East of England, I led the UKIP fight at the 2015 general election. “We went from having belowaverage UKIP results in 2010 to gaining the highest UKIP share of the vote of any region in the country and we stand poised to gain Westminster seats. “My two years as local elections co-ordinator, and six as the party’s general secretary, have given me an intimate understanding of the internal workings of UKIP and I propose constitutional reform that will achieve a dynamic, democratic party where the views of grassroots members and branches have greater input. “Standing for leader has not been an easy decision for me to make, as I know the level of hard work and commitment that will be required. “I have nothing but praise for the way that Nigel Farage, the greatest orator in modern politics, was able to devote so much time and energy to UKIP.” And it appears that former UKIP Leader backs Jonathan Arnott’s for

leader as his leadership campaign has received a huge boost when he secured the endorsement of a former leader of the Party to add to a growing list of endorsements. Jeffrey Titford, who is now the Party President, said: “When I look for leadership by example, dedication to the job, ability to succeed and inspiration for the future, I look to Jonathan Arnott.” His campaign endorsers now include MEPs, the leaders of UKIP council groups in Hartlepool and Bolton, a former Party Leader, former Party Chairman John Whittaker and the Regional Chairmen in the North East and North West - with more MEP and Assembly Members expected to endorse in the coming days. Jonathan Arnott welcomed the news, saying: “Whilst other candidates have simply sought the headlines, behind the scenes large chunks of the Party are quietly uniting behind my campaign. What we’re seeing is that the Party’s traditional grandees, the stalwarts who know this Party inside and out,

are backing my campaign. “They know I am genuinely committed to UKIP and its members. They know I would never sell the party to an individual donor just to secure their backing for my leadership campaign, however much money they have in the bank. Jonathan has been MEP for the North East since 2014. Prior to being elected he was the party’s general secretary for six years. He enrolled at the University of Sheffield aged just 15, having gained his ‘A’ levels three years early, leaving after having attained a Masters in Mathematics. He went on to become head of mathematics at a school in Sheffield before entering politics. A skilful chess player, and former Yorkshire chess captain, Jonathan has also played for Britain at the board game Stratego. He is married and lives near Middlesbrough. Mr Arnott has written a book about chess and more recently authored: “The Blueprint: Our Future After Brexit.”

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Your Voice In Parliament

Tom Blenkinsop MP Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

New role for East Cleveland Hospital welcomed but there’s a sting in the tail

was pleased to hear the news which came out this week that the South Tees NHS Clinical Commissioning Group has now agreed to extend NHS access at the East Cleveland Hospital in Brotton. They CCG have said that the hospital will one of the four bases in the South Teesside area where, from 1 April 2017, people across the whole East Cleveland area will be able to access GP and nurse services until 9.30 pm on weekdays and from 8.00 am to 9.30 pm on weekends and bank holidays. This is welcome news and gives a new lease of life to the Hospital complex which, as anyone

who has used it recently will know, looks a bit like the decks of the Marie Celeste after a past closure of a ward. We are seeing population expansion in the area with new housing in Skelton and this centre will supplement existing GP provision. But for me, there’s a sting in the tail and a feeling that we have all been here before, We had an identical form of extended “walk in” provision up and running only a mile away at the Bylands Road Medical Centre at New Skelton. This was opened under a Labour Government and - along with other similar centres - promptly closed when we lost power at Westminster. And again, we have only just seen the closure of the minor Accident and Emergency Unit at the self-same East Cleveland hospital. So some people may say we are just replacing facilities which had been closed at much cost and - in the case of New Skelton Medical Centre - the loss of jobs. Quite rightly we should welcome the news that this new service will be on line from next year, but it all seems to underline the organisation confusion and chaos that followed the Tory re-ordering of NHS structures by Tory Health Ministers back in 2011.

Sad loss of a Labour Party veteran and Guisborough legend

’d like to pay tribute to the life of 95 year old party veteran and local organiser, Harry Tout, who died on Sunday 3rd July. Harry, who was born in February 1921, had been a member of the Labour Party since the dark days of the 1930’s slump when as a lad working ‘in service’ for members of wealthy landowning families in his native County of East Sussex, he rebelled at the huge and growing gap in wealth and opportunity between the ‘haves and the have nots’ in his boyhood town of Lewes. He served with distinction in the Second World War, fighting Nazism in the Western Desert and later whilst slogging up hundreds of miles along the spine of Italy, in a campaign famous for its ferocity. Harry often recalled how one incident in that campaign – the description of his Eight Army comrades by Tory MP, Nancy Astor as ‘D-Day Dodgers’ – probably added 500,000 votes overnight for Labour in the 1945 General Election. After the war Harry moved to Grangemouth in Scotland where he met his wife, Cissie. Later he transferred from the Grangemouth chemical works to ICI at Wilton and moved to Guisborough where he lived, latterly as a civil servant with the then DHSS, until a recent move into a nursing home. Harry Tout embodied the soul and ethos in one man. Born into depression, only to end up fighting Fascism and Nazism, he came back from the battle field to rebuild a new Britain. It was the spirit of people like Harry that built the NHS, a welfare state and a fairer nation. His work over the decades for the Labour Party in Guisborough and East Cleveland will be remembered by everyone who worked with him or met him. The true sadness is that many of the social conditions that moulded his beliefs are now with us again afresh. Harry, I know, would cheer on all those now battling these

new social evils. Harry had a special place in the hearts of local labour Party members and supporters. That is why my office Building in Guisborough’s Wilson Street is called Harry Tout House. Harry had since the 1950’s been a leading member of the local party. A former Mayor of Guisborough and a town magistrate he embodied the civic virtues of his adopted town. Throughout those years he worked tirelessly to keep the Labour Party banner flying high, acting as an unpaid Constituency Secretary for many years and as a branch officer in the Guisborough Ward Party. The news of his passing will be met with sadness by a whole generation of Guisborough folk – regardless of party or vote. Our job now is to live up to Harry’s history and Harry’s values.

Trident is much more than a deterrent

n Monday 18th I voted along with the majority of my fellow labour Members of Parliament to renew Trident, the UK’s nuclear deterrent. Not only does a strong nuclear deterrent protect us from attack by another nation, after all a government’s main task is to keep its citizens safe, it also provides thousands of jobs directly and in the supply chain. The steel industry is one of those who can benefit from the renewal as large amounts of high quality steel will be required in the building of new missiles and delivery systems,

I will be pushing the government to have the use of British Steel written in to any contract. However the reduction of the worldwide stock of nuclear arm is still a priority, this cannot be achieved by the UK giving up its deterrent without any other country doing the same. We must work towards a multilateral solution to the world’s nuclear weapons. The last Labour government, in the 1998 strategic defence review, reduced the number of operational warheads by a third to around 200 and completely scraped aircraft delivered weapons.

Contact Tom

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

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Redcar Armed Forces Day

By Eric Howden

his day is very special, being a day dedicated to remembering and giving thanks to our troops past, present and future. This year the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Mr David Kerfoot honoured us by attending and officiating along with our Mayor, Cllr Barry Hunt. It had been hard work planning the day with the help of Redcar Rotary and the council. The day started for us at 8.30 am setting things up and we had help from Mr Denney and his son getting the PA equipment set up ready for the day ahead. Stall holders from the service and local charities were soon on site plus the cadets and reserve units plus a vast display of motorcycles from the Armed Forces Riders. The sun was shining and it was getting really warm. We at Redcar Branch of the Royal British Legion had planned for this and with the help of Zetland FM radio station we had over a 100 bottles of water donated by the organisers of Redcar Locke park Run. This we distributed to the three cadet units. Later this was really needed as by 10-30 it was about 20 degrees. The parade formed up near the blue clock on the High Street and we had the band of the Army cadets to lead us; then the Standard Bearers followed by the veterans who were there in their numbers, with medals shining in the sunlight; one I know was 93 years of age. Some who couldn’t march joined us at the old clock for the service of Remembrance conducted by Rev. Canon Rachel Harrison. Behind the veterans marched the cadet forces from the three branches of the services. They looked really smart and proud to be involved and on parade making it a special occasion. We marched along the pedestrianised

●● Pictures courtesy of Matthew Dark

area of the High Street to applause from the large crowd and people from the local shops who came out to see us. Once at the old clock the parade formed up for the welcome speeches and service, the crowd gathered around those on parade. Everyone joined in and the voices echoed around the streets as the hymn Jerusalem was sung. It was so hot that some were overcome by the heat and occasion but soon recovered. It was decided though that everyone had stood around long enough so the inspection was cancelled. The

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parade re-formed ready for the march off and this was done very professionally, the veterans so very smart and proud. The parade marched off to return to the starting point and the crowd really showed their support and appreciation. The day continued with many displays and stalls collecting for the various charities, all very colourful and varied. Everyone was happy, smiling and enjoying the day. The sea cadets from TS Zetland had started the day with morning colours, then we had sea cadets and a Royal Marine cadet doing a

demonstration of Standard Bearers drill. A short demonstration by the drum corps was new to our event. But one thing that really held the crowd was the singing of old time war time songs by the One Voice children’s choir who were brilliant and one thing I noticed was that most did it from memory, magnificent! Such a good show from such young people After a short break for lunch and I mean a short break and we were off again, this was time for our annual drill competition between the three cadet force detachments from around the town area. This is always judged by Redcar Rotary members, sometimes with a little guidance from me. We were about to make the draw for which unit was to go first when we were told that the Air Training Corps had pulled out of the competition. The army cadets were to go first and they marched on to the sound of music and they really did look good, so smart and confident with their colours (standard) flying at the front of the team. It was an excellent display of drill and good ideas, obviously a lot of work had been put in to make such a polished display, okay one or two mistakes, but these are only young people aged from 11 to 18 years. It really was well thought out and executed. I thought the sea cadets can’t beat that as they aren’t really a marching unit. Then the sea cadets marched on to a little music, they looked rather tiny in comparison and I noticed one or two cadets were not marching but were stood in a number of spots around the parade square. Soon though these, as part of the display joined in and did many moves totally unexpected but well thought out, and from normal drill movements. Then all of a sudden they were marching in a circular move into Catherine wheel style finally ending their display in the

shape of an anchor. Quite unique and unexpected, those watching showing their appreciation. Now it was up to the judges and I was pleased I didn’t have to be part of it this time. Two tremendous displays, perfect drill at times but very different in presentation. Half an hour later the announcement was made and the sea cadets had won but it had been very close. Both teams had really excelled. We were now all looking up at the skies, eagerly awaiting the fly past of a Lancaster bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight but it was overdue, had they forgotten about us? Then we heard that it wasn’t flying because of technical problem but another aircraft had been seen at a similar event elsewhere but we didn’t know. Then to the delight and relief of us the organisers something appeared with such a distinctive roar of engine noise a Spitfire flew over us and what a tremendous sight and the pilot really made up for being late. What a lovely sight and sound and he dipped his wings as it flew out of sight, the crowd roared in appreciation. The day was coming to a close, the troops and public gathered again near the clock as the Sea Cadets performed “Evening colours”, a fitting end to a wonderful day in so many ways. No serious mishaps, everyone enjoying themselves, showing respect to our Armed Forces, past, present and future. All the charities had been well supported, our troops, young and old honoured, what a great day. Time now to pack everything away and go home for a well earned rest. Everyone had worked together to make the area proud and I thank everyone for the time and work they put in to make the day a success. Thank you all, young and old. Another good day.

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Summer Fair opened by a special lady

Travel Agents across Cleveland again help to spread crime prevention message

ocal travel agents across Cleveland are again helping to spread the message that if you advertise your break on social media, then you invite burglars to break-in. A social media survey conducted by Cleveland Police last summer found that 58% of 100 people questioned had posted status updates or photographs of themselves out of their house. 59% of people also said that they did not know everyone who had access to their profile. Alarmingly, 38% of those that were surveyed said that they had been a victim of burglary, however, 18% of these said they would still be likely or highly likely to post

on social media about when they are out of the house. 59% also said that they did not personally know everyone with access to their profiles. Branches of Dawson & Sanderson, Thomas Cook and Thomson across Cleveland are getting involved in distributing crime prevention postcards to their customers to raise awareness of the dangers of posting on social media when they are going away on holiday. Detective Inspector Glen Westmoreland said: “We are again working in partnership with local travel agents to help spread the message that advertising that your home is empty could result in it being targeted by a burglar.

“Whilst not all burglaries occur as a result of victims being targeted through social media, it is important that people are vigilant about their security in every way possible to help prevent them from becoming a victim. “The results of the survey that we have carried out last year clearly show that some people are unaware of the risk that they are taking when posting on social media. In distributing these postcards, we are hoping to highlight that risk to those who may be booking holidays or going abroad or even just going out for the night. “We would like to remind those people not to post on social media about being out of their home, especially if there are people who have access to their profile that they do not know personally.” Gail Smithson, Thomson’s Regional Sales Manager, said: “Thomson and First Choice take thousands of people in the region on holiday every year so we are happy to support Cleveland Police, we hope the initiative makes a positive difference and helps people enjoy their holidays.” Cleveland Police crime

prevention advice to protect your home includes: • Always lock your doors and windows. • Make your home look occupied with use of plugin timers to illuminate your home during hours of darkness. • Keep the rear of your premises secure and ensure that side rear gates are locked. Do not provide easy access to the rear of your property. • Use of dusk to dawn lighting, particularly to the rear of the property, will help to deter burglars. • Remove keys from locks and away from doors where they are out of sight. • Use an alarm. • Do not leave tools and ladders lying about and keep your shed and garage secure. • Make sure your items are traceable by post-coding your property with your house number using a UV pen. For further crime prevention advice visit the Crime Prevention section on the Cleveland Police website at: www.cleveland. police.uk

●● ‘The Queen’ with ladies in waiting

●● Waiting to be judged t Peter’s Church, Redcar, Summer Fair, held this year on 18th June, was opened by our very own Queen Brenda, accompanied by her ladies in waiting, the Revd Canon Rachel Harrison and the Revd Nicola Penn-Allison. Along with a variety of stalls with many a bargain, there were bacon and sausage buns and gorgeous gateaux to enjoy. Rose Periotto, the proprietor of

Cacau Brazilian Patisserie came to judge the baking competition of four cheese scones. As well as all this excitement we held our first dog show, judged by ladies from Save our Strays, to find the dog with the waggiest tail, the dog most like it’s owner and other similar classes. The whole morning was great fun, so remember to look out for our next fair in November.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Top Deck 60s & 70s Reunion

By Ally Miles

n this Olympic year Margrove Park is part of The East Cleveland Villages Scarecrow Festival throughout August – so think of your favourite sporting hero or favourite sporting activity and let your imagination run riot because the scarecrows are coming! Many of you will know Denise Nesbitt who started off this project as she taught many of you or your children at Lockwood Primary school. At Margrove Park we are following in her footsteps as we join the Scarecrow Festival together with Loftus and Easington we are the East Cleveland Villages Scarecrow Festival 2016. There are lots of ways you can join in our Scarecrow Festival and be part of this fantastic family fun activity: You can make a scarecrow at one of the workshops throughout July and August. It’s open to young people and adults alike and everyone’s welcome – but spaces are limited so please book your place to make sure you can join in the fun and games. At Margrove Park you can join in on Wednesdays from 1 till 3pm and it’s only £3 including a refreshing drink but this is FREE for anyone who lives in Margrove Park thanks to sponsorship from the East Cleveland Villages Big Local. Everything you need will be on hand to make a fantastic full size scarecrow for you to dress yourselves at home but please feel free to bring along cling film, sellotape, scissors, straw, tights, string and paper decorating suits, or hooded baby grows! What else can you do? You can “give a home” to a scarecrow – in a chair or space in your garden or in front of your house? If you can bring it in at night it will help keep our treasures safe from roaming straw eating beasts. We don’t want horses nibbling scarecrow heads do we! You can help support this fantastic fun filled day

and bake goods for our pop up café, donate baking ingredients, raffle or Tombola prizes, sponsor a race, sell raffle tickets, run a stall, help manage traffic, clear up or put tables and chairs out, wash up, help canvas local business and residents, put posters up, man the kitchen, make tea but most importantly join in and just have fun! You can follow the Scarecrow Trail throughout the four villages and join in with the activities, book a place on our table top sale, run a race, take part in our scarecrow trail and enjoy the refreshments in our village halls. You can also find out what’s going on with the Magra Park for All Tesco Bags of Help £10,000 funding which we are using to improve our lovely park and provide improved sports facilities. There will be a display of all the ideas we have worked on so everyone can get an idea of what it will look like. The East Cleveland Villages Scarecrow Festival is coming to Margrove Park on Saturday August 13th – so get ready to put up the scarecrows on Friday 12th. The Saturday is a fun day for all the family and visitors with a fantastic Sports Day on The Green starting with the awesome 24 foot Climbing Wall from 10 till 12 followed by races, stalls, sports taster sessions, refreshments with home baking on sale and more! Please contact Ally Miles on (01287 650266) or Denise Nesbitt on (01287 644932) if you need a fact sheet, a colour in poster for your window, a space on a workshop or if you have any ideas for the festival please call into our sessions on Wednesday afternoons at Margrove Park. You don’t have to do a scarecrow, but it would be nice to see you there, we look forward to seeing you all on the Scarecrow Trail throughout August and we thank you all for your support.

Walking to raise money for good causes

uring his last season, the recently retired Chairman of the Northern league, Mike Amos took on a series of walks, raising money for the Sir Bobby Robson foundation and for various charities chosen by the teams in each of the Northern League’s two divisions. The Mike Findley MND Fund, was nominated by Marske United FC Chairman Peter Collinson, and received a cheque for £1000. Mike Findley MBE said: “I really appreciated Peter nominating my MND Fund on behalf of Marske United FC. “I wanted to thank Mike Amos personally and so I invited him to attend the MND Fund Family Fun Day that was recently held in Marske. “Mike has worked tirelessly for the Northern league and I wish him a happy retirement.”

By John Davies

his is a reunion for staff and customers who attended the Top Deck nightclub in Redcar during the 60s and 70s. The club first opened in 1967 and became the “In” place to be around the Teesside area, with people travelling to it from many miles away on a regular basis, including celebrities and professional footballers. The idea for a reunion came about when I created a Facebook page for people to reminisce about the old days in the Top Deck and to promote a regular Friday night event that I have just recently started, playing the classic soul and disco tunes from the 60s/70s and early 80s. This weekly event is called “Soul Train”. An ex doorman, Howard Moody, then joined this Facebook group and suggested that we also hold a one-off reunion. We then formed a committee with a view to arranging this reunion – consisting of myself (DJ John Davies), Howard Moody and Mayor Barry Hunt (who had previously been on the management side of the TAZ Leisure group which owned the Top Deck, Redcar and also the Madison in Middlesbrough ). It was decided that the proceeds from the Reunion would be donated to the Mayor’s chosen charities – Coatham House in Redcar and Earthbeat in Saltburn. The Reunion (with 60s and 70s music from myself) will be held at The Deck, Redcar (the same venue but a different name) on Monday 1st August 2016 . (8pm until midnight ). Entry will be £5 (donated to the charities) either on the door, or by purchasing advance tickets from the venue or by bank transfer in advance. Details can be found on the Facebook event page Top Deck 60s & 70s Reunion 2016. Ex customers are also welcome to join our Facebook group “I Went To The Deck When It

● Howard Moody, Mayor Barry Hunt, myself DJ John Davies and Dan Harrison The Deck manager, taken at The Deck during one of our meetings about the reunion Was The Top Deck” – a great place to chat to fellow ex-customers, hear the old tunes that were played years ago in the club and view (or even add) photos of staff and customers that were taken in the Top Deck during the 60s/70s/80s.

● The Deck early 80s

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Love Nursing open days welcome new recruits to Trust

ove Nursing open days at The James Cook university Hospital in Middlesbrough and The Friarage in Northallerton have proved such a success, they are set to return in the early autumn. A total of seven nurses were offered jobs with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a result of the July open days – including five at James Cook and two at The Friarage. Four of these were offered positions through on-the-day interviews. And in addition to these seven appointments, three more nurses have been offered work and are considering their options. Dozens more, from return to practice nurses, to students who will soon be graduating took the opportunity to come along and find out more about full and part-time nursing opportunities at South Tees. Many of these could be recruited in the very near future. Eileen Aylott, assistant director of nursing, workforce, said: “Our Love Nursing open days have been a great success, not only in directly recruiting nurses, but also in establishing an interest amongst our local nurses for the future. “Those interested in volunteering, apprenticeships and working in a healthcare assistant role also benefitted from the open days, which provided a great opportunity for the general public to discover South Tees Hospitals as a major employer across Teesside and North Yorkshire.” Eileen explained a number of the trust’s Return to Practice Nursing Students are due to qualify in September and will be in talks with ward managers about filling a number of vacant posts. Eileen said: “Due to the success of these open

●● Eileen Aylott conjunction with Teesside University, although graduates from other universities are welcome to apply. The two-year “General Management” and “Human Resources” programmes will offer seven graduates the opportunity to fast track a career into healthcare management. Both run parallel to the national NHS Graduate Scheme, offering those with a 2:2 or higher the opportunity to gain exposure to key areas of business including financial management, human resources and analytics. Graduates taking the general management route will actively support centre managers

●● Jodie Foster trying her hand at keyhole surgery simulation at the James Cook Event days, further events are planned at James Cook on October 14 and The Friarage on October 17 and we look forward to welcoming more potential nursing recruits.” Two local graduate management trainee schemes are also due to start at the beginning of October. The brand new scheme, which is exclusive to South Tees Hospitals, is being held in

Is a career in radiotherapy for you?

Local NHS more rewarding. trust is The day-to-day holding an open interaction with day to encourage patients, knowing both younger and you’re playing a mature students to role in their cancer consider a career treatment is a big ‘at the cutting responsibility but edge of cancer we always make treatment’ in the time to get to know challenging but e a c h o t h e r. Yo u rewarding field of enjoy the rapport radiotherapy. and I believe that Keith Harland, helps in their longRadiotherapist term treatment.” and Professional Former patient ●● Former radiotherapy patient Nic Mitchell with Development Nic Mitchell, 63, F a c i l i t a t o r , i s the radiotherapy laser sighting target on his hand. a higher education organising the open communications day at The James Cook University Hospital. He consultant from Acklam, echoed Keith’s said: “Radiotherapy is an exciting, ever-changing comments. Nic said: “Thanks to the radiographers profession. We’re at the cutting edge of cancer my bowel cancer treatment got off to a successful treatment. As a specialist cancer centre, we’re a real start at The James Cook University Hospital. They leader in radiotherapy with the newest equipment put me and others at ease for what is fairly daunting and the most up-to-date methods. We’re hoping treatment with all the high tech equipment. our open day will attract both young, college-age “I saw the radiographers every day for five weeks people considering their career options and mature in January and February last year and the team were students with science backgrounds looking to genuinely interested in my health and wellbeing. I retrain.” had radiotherapy treatment at 9am each day while Keith explained that he himself re-trained in also taking chemo tablets to shrink the cancerous later life: “After nearly 30 years in the chemical area in my bowel prior to an operation in April industry I chose to retrain. Of course, it was a 2015 and the radiographers made the whole little daunting at first but I find this career so much experience as stress-free as possible.”

●● Joanne Jackson at The Friarage event with the trust’s transformational agenda and a number of centre-specific projects. Graduates going into human resources will gain experience across different functions including employee relations, business partner team, HR operations, resourcing, shared services and organisational development. The roles are currently being advertised on nhsjobs.nhs.uk or call 01642 854811 for more details. For more information on nursing vacancies, please visit http://southtees.nhs.uk/jobs/lovenursing/ and follow #LoveNursing on Twitter @SouthTees

NHS approves plans for seven day GP services across South Tees

lans to introduce seven day access to GP services have been rubber stamped by the local NHS. From 1 April 2017, people across Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland will be able to access GP services until 9.30pm on weekdays and from 8am-9.30pm on weekends and bank holidays from four extended access GP centres across South Tees. The extended centres will replace existing walk in centres in North Ormesby and Eston Grange. They will be sited at: • Redcar Primary Care Hospital; • One Life Centre, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough; • East Cleveland Primary Care Hospital, Brotton; • North Ormesby Health Village. In addition, having listened to the feedback from the public and professional bodies, the CCG will continue to refine and develop its proposal to enhance A&E at James Cook University Hospital with GP services; in particular, exploring the development of a combined GP model in A&E to enhance the care for frail, older people and support the management of primary care conditions. The new arrangements follow a 12-week public consultation held from January to April 2016. The CCG consulted the public on three options, all of which offered extended access to GP services that replaced the area’s two walk in centres. The CCG’s preferred option (Option Two) was backed by nearly 54% of people who responded to the public consultation. Nearly 2000 questionnaire responses were received during a comprehensive consultation programme that included 10 public meetings across Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland and a clear focus on gathering the views of minority, marginalised and disadvantaged groups. On Wednesday, the CCG’s Governing Body, made up from local GPs, NHS managers and lay members rubber stamped the new arrangements, which will come into effect on 1 April 2017. What happens next? The new arrangements will come into place on 1 April 2017. Until then, patients will be able to access services in exactly the same way as they do now. The CCG is planning a comprehensive communications and engagement campaign to highlight to local people when the changes will take place and how it will affect them. Further details will be publicised in the coming weeks.

Dr Janet Walker, chair of the CCG said: “One of the main themes from speaking to people throughout our engagement work and then in the public consultation was how much people valued access to GP services. “For the majority of people, visiting their GP practice in primary care is their entry point into the NHS and it makes a great deal of sense to strengthen our primary care services with the introduction of extended access GP centres across the South Tees area. “We named our public consultation ‘Making Health Simple: Right Place, First Time’ in response to feedback from local people, who told us loud and clear during our pre-engagement and consultation that they found the way health services are set up really confusing. “We have listened to that feedback and believe that our new urgent care services will offer people a much more straightforward journey to get the service they need. During the day, patients will still be able to contact their GP practice in the same way as they do now. “After 6pm, by calling the NHS 111 service, which is available 24/7 and free to call from landlines and mobile phones, people will be signposted to the most appropriate service for their needs, which could be an appointment at one of the new extended hours GP centres at Redcar Primary Care Hospital, North Ormesby Health Village, the One Life Centre or East Cleveland Primary Care Hospital. “For life threatening emergencies or serious injuries, people should of course continue to dial 999. “I’d like to thank everyone who took part in our engagement work and contributed to the public consultation by attending one of our meetings or completing a questionnaire. That feedback has been vital in helping us to design services that meet the changing needs of our local population now and in the future.” As part of the changes, the CCG is planning a comprehensive programme of communications and engagement activity to highlight the new services and how people will be affected. This will include local media advertising, and information sent to every household in the South Tees area. Further information will be available at www.makinghealthsimple.org as well as social media.

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Award for passionate team caring for the most vulnerable

●● Lucy Tulloch, second from left and Neil Archibald, second from right collecting the award from Jenni Middleton, far right.

passionate team who care for some of the most vulnerable patients across South Tees have been rewarded for successfully turning a pilot project into a vital service – in just 10 months. Dedicated professionals from the Parkinson’s Advanced Symptoms Unit (PASU) – the first of its kind in the UK - picked up the ‘Managing Long Term Conditions’ gong at the Patient Safety Awards 2016. Judges at the awards praised the “clear passion” of the team in supporting “a very vulnerable group” of patients, who are “often overlooked”. And the award is not the only reason PASU, based at Redcar Primary Care Hospital, has to celebrate. It has also been commissioned by South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to continue to provide multidisciplinary care for Parkinson’s sufferers, giving it a more permanent basis within South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s community services. Lucy Tulloch, Neurosciences Service Manager, said: “The PASU service is the first of its kind nationally and it’s a great accolade for the staff to receive this award. “The judges praised the “evident passion” of the team, demonstrating how they find their work so rewarding. “This is well-deserved recognition for a service which gives its caring staff the opportunity to go ‘above and beyond’ the call of duty to meet the needs of patients.” Lucy added the team is pleased the service, which began as a pilot project last September, has now

been commissioned by the CCG - and has caught the attention of other NHS trusts across the region. She said: “We hope to reach an agreement with other neighbouring CCGs so we can provide the service on a permanent basis. “Regionally, other trusts are looking to replicate PASU or learn from our model, which involves partnerships with the Health Foundation, Tees Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).” PASU provides patients with advanced Parkinson’s Disease - and their carers - with reassuring and quick access to assessments by a range of specialists. It also offers home visits for patients with complications arising from the condition, whether physical, such as impaired movement, or mental, such as dementia and psychosis. Dr Neil Archibald, project lead for PASU, said: “Since opening in September last year, we have seen improvements in quality of life for our patients, as well as a reduction in emergency admissions to the hospital and reduced length of stay for patients.” Commenting on their experiences of PASU, one patient said: “We came away from the clinic feeling much more positive and relieved to know that help was close to hand and that we were not alone. “As a patient it is so reassuring to know that such a well organised and much needed facility is available.” The Patient Safety Awards, in collaboration with the Health Service Journal (HSJ) and The Nursing Times, recognise healthcare organisations that are “constantly innovating” and overcoming challenges to put patients’ needs first. Winners were announced during a glittering awards ceremony at Manchester Central, on the first day of the Patient Safety Congress. More than 800 people from across the NHS gathered for the awards, which were sponsored by Healthcare at Home, Macmillan Cancer Support, Patient Safety Collaboratives AHSN Network and Ridouts. In a joint statement, Alistair McLellan, editor of Health Service Journal (HSJ) and Jenni Middleton, editor of Nursing Times said all winners “fought off strong competition to win” adding: “We salute their well-deserved success, which in most cases represents many years of dedication and hard work.”

Sue’s shortlisted for ‘Service Improvement Excellence’ Macmillan Award

HE James Cook University Hospital’s breast outreach nurse, Sue Warren, has been shortlisted for the ‘Service Improvement Excellence’ Macmillan Award. Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards recognise Macmillan professionals who, through their effort and leadership, have made a significant difference to the lives of people affected by cancer. Sue runs the Macmillan Breast Outreach Service which supports patients’ early discharge after breast cancer surgery, by ensuring they are appropriately and reliably supported. It provides hospital care within a home environment allowing drain management and other procedures traditionally performed in a hospital to be carried out in the comfort of the patient’s home. Since it was established, there have been major benefits to patient care including earlier post-operative discharge (often after 23 hours) continuity of nursing care, reduction of hospital acquired infections and early detection and treatment of wound issues, as well as psychological care and support, which is vital. Macmillan specialist nurse (breast and thyroid) Sarah Morter said: “We’re thrilled Sue has been nominated – it’s a fantastic achievement and it’s great this excellent service has been recognised. “The Macmillan Breast Outreach Service has direct links back to the specialist breast nurses and consultants should problems arise and it’s been really well received by patients and their families as it allows people to feel safe and supported through what is often a very stressful and difficult period in their life.” Sue is among a top ten shortlisted in this

●● Sue Warren, breast outreach nurse at The James Cook University Hospital category from nominations all over the UK and will meet a judging panel in London next month (July) with the awards ceremony being held in Birmingham in November. She said: “It’s a great honour to be shortlisted for this service improvement award. The breast team at South Tees strive to provide excellent care and support to our breast cancer patients, from diagnosis through to discharge home after surgery and beyond. I believe as a team we really make a difference to our patients’ quality of care, and to have the Macmillan Breast Outreach Service shortlisted for this award is exciting, rewarding and very humbling.

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ollowing the launch of its in-patient smokefree nicotine management policy in March this year a local NHS Trust is extending the policy to its community services. The smokefree policy that Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust launched across its Trust sites in March meant that staff, service users, visitors and contractors could no longer smoke in any of the Trust sites or grounds. The policy is now being implemented across the Trust community services too in order to support service users being discharged from Trust sites, as well as those being cared for in a community setting. The initial smokefree decision was taken in order to improve the physical health and life expectancy of service users, as on average people with a serious mental illness die 15-20 years earlier than the rest of the population and smoking is responsible for over half of this difference. It is hoped that as a result of the introduction of the smokefree policy into the community

services setting, more service users can be supported to stop smoking and the community teams will be better prepared to continue to support service users leaving in-patient care, as well as preparing those who may be admitted to Trust sites in future. Commenting on the move Dr Nick Land, TEWV medical director, said “We have a duty of care to our patients and our staff. The introduction of our new smokefree policy at all sites across the Trust in March was a significant step in improving the life expectancy and physical health of our service users, whilst also protecting our staff from secondhand smoke. By extending this to our community services we are ensuring that we are not only delivering a seamless pathway or care for our service users regardless of where they are cared for, but also that we are protecting the health of our patients and staff in the community.” For further information about the Trust smokefree policy visit http://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ site/about/smokefree-trust

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Leader speaks out on “post brexit fears for local council services” D

ouncillor Sue Jeffrey, Labour Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has spoken out on her fears for the continuation of council services following the EU referendum Sue said: “In a sense, the referendum result showed that the people of Redcar and Cleveland want change, that they are no longer prepared to put up with job losses, cost of living rises and public services that are being devastated by Government cuts. “These, I have to emphasis, are matters not controlled by Europe, but the referendum provided an opportunity to kick the government, and kicked it was. “The message to me, and to the new Prime Minister is simple; there needs to be a rethink on austerity policies that disadvantage our borough and our communities so badly. Austerity is not working - and many of the victims of austerity are also not working through the application of those policies. “This is a really crucial time for the Borough and the wider-Tees Valley. The danger now is that a new Conservative prime Minister

will get distracted by the fall-out of this momentous decision. We will not let that happen. There is really important work underway in the Tees Valley and in Redcar and Cleveland to secure a longterm future of the SSi site, create new jobs, build more homes and invest in new road and rail links. Government has made commitments to support the Tees Valley both through the devolution deal and the creation of the Mayoral Development Corporation for South Tees – they should make clear that there is no risk to these crucially important projects. “Finally, many of the “out” leaders made great play on their promises that cuts to the EU funds coming to the UK will be made up by domestic government grant. This borough, like all the boroughs on Teesside, is a big user of EU structural funds to regenerate the economy and deliver important infrastructure programmes, and Social Funds to assist education and training. These programmes are just too important to be simply wound down at the end of their lives replacement cash has to come from Whitehall.”

Innovative scheme will take patients to the place they want to die

ying patients across the North East now have access to a dedicated transport service, designed to take them to their preferred place to die anywhere in the region, thanks to a scheme by the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS). The NEAS End of Life Transport scheme, gives terminally ill patients the option to be transported by ambulance with a specially trained crew to the place they want to die. The initiative, which is the first in the North East, will help patients plan where they want to end their life and ensure they get there in the most caring and comfortable way possible - reducing stress levels at a difficult time. The service will run 7 days-a-week and dedicated ambulances have been allocated to the scheme, along with specialist technicians trained in end-of-life care who will cover the North East region. In a successful pilot scheme, which ran from October 2015 to March 2016, 1037 people used the service with over 80 per cent reaching their destination in less than two hours. Of this 1037, the majority (65 per cent) were picked up from hospital and almost half (42 per cent) were taken home to die with the remainder going to hospices (27 per cent), care homes (19 per cent), community hospitals or palliative care units. For those collected from home (30 per cent), almost half (49 per cent) chose to die in a hospice and 39 per cent wanted to end their life in hospital. NEAS Chief Executive, Yvonne Ormston, said: “Our pilot scheme was extremely

successful and well received by both patients and our NHS partners. Thanks to its success we hope to continue this service. “For those nearing the end of their life, it is incredibly important that they are in a place where they feel comfortable and cared for, surrounded by loved ones. Speed can be critical at this time and our scheme ensures patients are picked up within a timely manner to be taken to their chosen location. “As well as helping patients think about and plan where they want to end their life, we can ensure they receive compassionate and appropriate care, minimising stress for both the patient and their family at a very difficult time. “The impact of this service should not be underestimated and we have many stories showing what a positive difference it has made. In one particularly emotional case a very poorly teenage patient wanted to make the journey home from hospital so they could die in their own bed after saying goodbye to family and friends. Our crew ensured the patient was transported home safely

and comfortably where they died shortly afterwards surrounded by loved ones.” The service has also been well received by stakeholders. Macmillan clinical nurse specialist, Tony McCoy, said: “NEAS’s End of Life Transport Care Service is fantastic and has been a positive experience for everyone I know has used it. The response times have been much faster with discharge and admission to the preferred place of care and there have been several examples where the ambulance attendants have gone way beyond what would normally be expected. One example I know of was a patient discharged home to die who was taken to the beach one last time. This person had lived near the beach all his life and it was his dying wish to see it one last time. The crew in attendance made a journey home a special memory for him and his family.” Anyone who requires the End of Life Transport service should contact their own healthcare professional including GPs, hospitals or hospices.

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Support for the Royal British Legion’s ‘Count Them In’ Campaign

om Blenkinsop, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, declared his support for The Royal British Legion’s campaign after meeting with ex-service personnel on June 13. The ‘Count Them In’ campaign’s aim is to improve information about the Armed Forces community in the UK by including Armed Forces related questions in the 2021 UK Census. It is estimated that there are currently between 6.5 million and 6.7 million members of the Armed Forces community living in the UK. However, little is known about the exact numbers, location and needs of this significant group. Including new questions on the next census would provide public bodies, local authorities, and charities with valuable information to ensure they are able to deliver the best services they can for our Armed Forces community. Following the meeting Tom said: “It was an honour to meet with members of the Armed Forces community who, along with their families, make huge sacrifices for the freedoms we all enjoy. “If we as a country and as politicians want to offer a better deal to our Armed Forces community we need to know more about them and their needs. “It cannot be right that our Servicemen and women, veterans and their families are effectively hidden from official statistics, and that’s why I’m backing the call for new questions to be added to the next UK Census. We count on them – let’s count them in.”

Chris Simpkins, Director-General of The Royal British Legion, said: “As a nation we promise to provide lifelong care and support for those who serve our country. By adding questions to the 2021 UK Census, we can help public bodies and charities deliver the best services they can for our Armed Forces community, when and where it is needed most. “We thank Tom for adding his support to our campaign: together I’m confident that we can make the next census count for our Armed Forces community.” You can find out more about the campaign by visiting the campaign website, www. britishlegion.org.uk/census, or by posting your own pledge of support on social media using the #CountThemIn hashtag.

New community group planned for Skelton

By John Connolly

he pictures which are shown here are of Hatchments which were removed many years ago from Old St. Andrews Church at Upleatham. They are funerary memorials of the passing of local dignitaries and once adorned the walls of the tiny church, much loved by Teessiders as the smallest in the Land; though that title has been attached to quite a number of old church buildings across the UK. The two Hatchments shown in their frames were borrowed last year from Kirkleatham Museum and displayed in Old All Saints Church at Skelton during the Heritage Open Weekend. The other picture shows one of two other paintings, in the possession of that Museum, both of which are in need of much attention. This particular Hatchment

commemorates the death of Thomas Dundas in 1873. It has been taken to the studio of Annabelle Remnant, a conservator who is based in Humshaugh in Northumberland. The cost of restoration/conservation work needed is believed to be about £5200 and the Earl of Ronaldshay has offered to meet 50% of the cost. It is felt that we, as a community, have a duty to do what we can to preserve and display artefacts such as these which provide a direct link with our history in the region. To this end it is considered appropriate that a Community Group be formed to help secure funding to support that offered by the Earl and anyone interested in supporting a project of this nature is invited, in the first instance, to contact John Connolly of 1, Church Lane, Skelton (Tel. 01287 659242) who is presently drawing up a constitution for the Group.

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urning off the tumble dryer before the cycle has completed and leaving the door closed can spark a fire, warns Cleveland Fire Brigade. It comes after a build-up of heat was enough to result in clothes going up in flames and burn out a dryer causing severe smoke damage to a kitchen. Phil Lancaster, Director of Community Protection for Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “It can be tempting to save costs by turning off the machine before it has finished and walking away leaving the clothes or other items still inside. “This is extremely dangerous. When you go back to it later there could be nothing left but charred remains and you may have a potentially serious fire where your property or lives are at risk. “We are asking people to be sensible. Let the tumble dryer run for as long as you have set it and then open the door and empty it. There are no short cuts when safety is involved.” The recent fire was at a house in Hartlepool where the cycle was stopped after about an hour. The blaze was not linked to the faulty machine alert issued by some tumble dryer manufacturers. Other basic rules for tumble dryer safety are: • Always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions before using. • Never leave your appliance unattended or running overnight. • Never overload your dryer or put items in that have been used to soak up flammable liquids. • Keep your dryer well ventilated ensuring the vent pipe is kink free, not blocked or

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rimary school pupils f ro m a c ro s s R e d c a r and Cleveland were given important safety messages during a popular annual event. Nearly 1,000 youngsters took part in Crucial Crew, a wide-ranging initiative which offers advice and support on everything from fire safety and not playing with electricity as well as the risks posed by railway lines and rivers. Staff from various agencies, including Northern Powergrid and Cleveland Fire Brigade, put on practical demonstrations

of the risks young people can face on a daily basis including a demonstration of what to do if there is a fire in the home. As well as highlighting the risks of potential disasters, the event also had a section on maintaining healthy relationships and advice surrounding the often thorny issue of domestic abuse. Organised by the Redcar & Cleveland Community Safety Partnership, Crucial Crew has been helping youngsters for more than 20 years. Cllr Alec Brown, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods,

said: “Crucial Crew has been an important part of keeping our young people safe for more than two decades and I’m pleased to see that more pupils have been receiving important life lessons at the event. “It is great to see that partners including the emergency services and Northern Powergrid have continued to support Crucial Crew, offering their expert advice and support to the borough’s young people to ensure they stay safe when enjoying everything Redcar and Cleveland has to offer.”

o u n g p e o p l e a re o n the pathway to success after completing a nineweek course with Cleveland Fire Brigade designed to get them back into education, employment or training. Firefighting, first aid, raft building and canoeing activities were included in the first of several courses to be rolled out across Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar over the next two years with up to 200 young people expected to take part. The first course on the Tees Valley Pathways Inspire Project started in May and and has led to 10 participants gaining a BTEC qualification in Fire and Rescue Services in the Community. And the course has already proved a success with some of the participants being offered jobs and further education places. During a passing out ceremony at the Brigade’s Learning and Development Centre in Grangetown, the young people got a chance to show off their recently acquired skills to friends and family as well as Brigade management. Presenting the young people with their BTEC certificates, Phil Lancaster, Director of Community Protection, said: “This course has provided you

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

England Coast Path gives access to spectacular new vantage point showcasing beauty of Staithes

Longest section of England Coast Path opens in Middlesbrough

atural England recently opened the latest stretch of England Coast Path in Middlesbrough, bringing an economic boost to the region. Sixty eight miles of sign posted National Trail will give walkers new and improved access and connect the urban heartland of Teesside to its open coast. The continuous route starts at Filey Brigg and passes north through the popular resorts of Scarborough and Whitby, Saltburn and Redcar, providing stunning views of the North York Moors and coastline. It follows much of the well-known coastal section of Cleveland Way National Trail with improvements to the route. Natural England is currently establishing a 2,700-mile path around the entire English coastline by 2020 and work is already under way on 60 per cent of the route. When completed, it will be the longest continuous coastal walking route in the world. It will also become a National Trail – the nation’s finest and most popular long-distance paths. Natural England’s Chief Executive, James Cross, said: “It’s an honour to open this section of coast path near my home town in Teesside. This route showcases the diversity of our coastline, from the views over the expansive North York Moors and the winding streets of postcard-perfect villages to our industrial heritage, and diverse wildlife all year round. We want people to enjoy exploring all of this coast, using a high-quality, well-signposted route.” The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs also today confirmed that an additional 8 mile section between Newport Bridge and North Gare - which links the previously open 34 miles of Coast Path in Durham with the new section opening today – has also been approved and is expected to formally open next year. Walkers will then be able to enjoy 110 miles of continuous England Coast Path from Filey to South Bents. Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey said: “With none of us living further than 75 miles from the sea – many much closer – thousands of people are already exploring and enjoying our spectacular coastline thanks to new stretches of coastal path across the country. Middlesbrough’s old docklands and harbours represent an important and iconic part of the region’s history, and this picturesque stretch of coastline will allow the generations of our future to connect with the landscapes of our past.” This is the second stretch of England Coast Path to open in the north east of England and is the longest one in the country so far; the second longest – a 66 mile stretch - opened in Kent this week. A small section of new access has been created near Staithes, where the trail has been brought closer to the headland, and opened new and spectacular views down into the harbour. North of Saltburn, where the Cleveland Way turns inland, the route continues through Marske to Redcar along open coast, before turning west to follow The Teesdale Way. Walkers will enjoy the fascinating industrial heritage of the Tees Estuary before arriving in the historical centre of Middlesbrough. Thanks to funding from Tata Steel and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, a footbridge to the east of Lord McGowan Bridge has been restored in order to re-establish the “Black Path”, a previously blocked section of the Teesdale Way. Signposting along the entire route and some improvements to surfaces will enable walkers to navigate the route with confidence. Attending the event, Middlesbrough Mayor

Dave Budd, said: “We are delighted this route through Middlesbrough is the latest in the England Coast Path project to be opened up to the public. Around the various beauty spots of our town we have many marked walking routes which are very popular so to be able to add this new path, with its dramatic vistas and route past the Newport and Transporter Bridges, is fantastic. When we talk of the things which make Middlesbrough a great place to live we are always quick to highlight the places on our doorstep, such as the coast, the moors, the seaside villages, so we want to thank Natural England for making this path a reality.” Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “The North Yorkshire coastline boasts some of the finest scenery in the UK and includes the second most popular holiday destination outside London – Scarborough – so it is terrific to see new and improved access to attract even more visitors and boost the economy.” Latest Natural England research (2016 Coastal Analysis of Monitoring of Engagement with the Natural Environment) due to be published this summer, shows 313 million visits were made to the English coast between March 2014 and February 2015. Findings also show that between March 2009 and February 2015, there was a 138 per cent increase in visits to paths, cycleways and bridleways at coastal locations. On average, during the same period (2009 to 2015) £18 was spent on coastal visits, compared to £6 on a visit to the countryside. The creation of coastal paths in other parts of the country suggests the new path in North Yorkshire and Middlesbrough will bring clear benefits to the local economy. According to figures from the South West Coast Path report Unlocking Our Coastal Heritage, the National Trail is worth £400 million a year to the regional economy, equating to £630,000 per mile. According to counters on the previously opened South Bents to North Gare route, 10,000 people a year have enjoyed access to the coast and cliffs in a location which was previously inaccessible. In addition to Middlesbrough Borough Council, Natural England also worked closely with three other local authorities to plan and prepare the route. Malcolm Hodgson, National Trails Officer for the Cleveland Way based within the North York Moors National Park said: “Three of the top four views in Yorkshire are along the Cleveland Way National Trail according to a recent poll. Now that the trail is also part of the England Coast Path, and with a stunning new view of Staithes open to walkers, there’s a chance we could claim all top four spots!” North Yorkshire County Councillor Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Access to the Countryside said: “Walking is an extremely popular activity with tourists and locals in North Yorkshire, and this path will offer visitors and residents alike a new way to enjoy the county’s beautiful coastline and take in the wildlife and heritage along its length. Tourism is hugely important to North Yorkshire and this high-profile new route offers fresh opportunities for tourism businesses. In addition, the path provides a new way for locals to enjoy the health benefits of walking.” Cllr Carl Quartermain, cabinet member for jobs, skills and leisure at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said: “We are delighted to be supporting Natural England with the creation of its 2700 milelong coastal footpath, which is cutting through some of the most scenic areas of Redcar and Cleveland. Our borough has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside, and we hope this new right of access will encourage more visitors to come and enjoy it.”

he opening of the newest stretch of the England Coast Path has given first-time public access to a headland near Staithes, providing visitors with a spectacular new vantage point that showcases the beauty of the fishing village. The 68-mile stretch of path from Middlesbrough to Filey Brigg which was officially opened by Natural Englandrecently, enters the North York Moors National Park just north of Boulby. It follows the existing Cleveland Way National Trail for 50 miles along the coast from Saltburn to Filey. Just below Staithes, the Cleveland Way has been diverted to create a brand new one-mile stretch of the path which hugs the headland and cliff top, enabling visitors to see the village from an impressive angle.

The new section has been opened up with the help of the National Trust which has granted access and created a generous 10-metre wide, fence-lined path that will enable people to really enjoy the views. Malcolm Hodgson, National Trails Officer for the Cleveland Way based within the North York Moors National Park explains: “As the headland juts out just beyond Staithes, it offers visitors a more direct view back to the old harbour and the cottage-lined cobbled streets that before has only really been seen by those out at sea. “The opening of the England Coast Path not only showcases beauty spots like these but also gives greater prominence to the Cleveland Way’s route along the spectacular coastline within the national park.”

Sainsbury’s Greenstones Road raised £3916 for The Junction Foundation Redcar

olleagues at Sainsbury’s Greenstones Road have raised £3,916 to support their local charity, The Junction foundation Redcar with £1,500 of it coming through the use of the new carrier bag levy. The store have supported the charity over the last year and previously raised funds through store raffles, sleeping outside the front of the store overnight, various in store activities and collection tubs in the store. Lawrence McAnelly from The junction Foundation) said: “We’re very touched by the generosity of Sainsbury’s Greenstones Road colleagues. The money they’ve already raised has really made a difference to us and we look forward to future fundraising events.” Store Manager, Matt Cole, added: “It’s been fantastic to see the way everyone’s pulled together since we started working with The Junction Foundation We’ve

●● Cheque handover to the Junction Foundation from left Lesley, Matt, Lawrence, Margret & Kim enjoyed coming up with ways to support and volunteer for this very worthy cause and it’s great to think that we’re making a positive difference to so many people.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Fighting back for Redcar - Anna Turley MP Redcar WASPI women lobby Parliament

t was brilliant to welcome a delegation of Redcar & Cleveland women, campaigning against state pension inequality, to Parliament recently. I reaffirmed my support for the WASPI campaign (Women Against State Pension Inequality) which has inspired many women to stand up and speak out against the injustice on state pensions for women. In Parliament we continue to pressure the government on their behalf to put transitional arrangements in place to help those who have lost out the most. Now we have a new Prime Minister – a woman PM – I hope our case will receive a better hearing.

s you know, I campaigned to keep Britain in the EU as I believed it was the best for the future of our country and our economy. But people have spoken loud and clear. 66% of people in Redcar & Cleveland voted Leave and I totally respect that decision. I heard and understood the concerns, indeed the anger, people had throughout the campaign and the local result was not unexpected. Now my priority is focusing on helping to get best deal for Britain from Brexit. Now we have made this decision, we have got to try and stabilise the economy and build one that works for our region. We need to make sure that Brexit truly does liberate us in this region, as people have voted for, not do us further damage. Britain is a great country. Teesside and Yorkshire are great areas. We have to pull together now to get the best deal. In Parliament I am redoubling my efforts to make sure the decisions made work for us. Thank you everyone for voting.

Friends of Red Barns

have teamed up with campaigners, heritage organisations, and academics to launch a bid to save Red Barns from disrepair and to bring the building back to life as a community resource. It has huge significance to the local area and it is tragic that such a beautiful building with so much history has deteriorated into such a poor state. Our proposal to save it and turn it into a museum and learning resource would

allow a local venue for the display of exhibitions akin to the current Gertrude Bell display and Kirkleatham and help drive the growth of local culture and tourism. We are in talks with the private owners who, whilst having planning permission to convert the building into flats, are sympathetic to the building’s relevance to the community. If anyone is interested in getting involved with this project, please do get in touch. www.facebook.com/friendsofredbarns

100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

Getting the best deal from Brexit

he remembrance service at Redcar Cenotaph for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme was very poignant. I think it is hugely important for communities to come together to remember the enormous sacrifice made by Allied troops at the mid-point of the Great War. It was very emotional to read

out a letter sent from a soldier on the front line to his family. He was killed just days later. One of over 600,000 Allied soldiers who lost their life in that battle. Thank you to the Royal British Legion for once again doing a wonderful job arranging the service. ‘When you go home tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today.’

New Marske Primary celebrates Queen’s 90th Birthday

had a great visit to New Marske Primary School’s picnic celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday! The wet weather (and unscheduled visit from the fire brigade!) did nothing to dampen the fantastic events

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

that were going on. A special thank you to Headteacher John Dooris who gave me a very warm welcome, the dinner ladies who provided a lovely lunch, and most of all, young Honey Halliday who invited me to attend your amazing day of celebrations.

Animal Cruelty Sentencing Bill

ollowing the Frankish Brothers case where they avoided jail after committing horrific abuse of their pet bulldog in Redcar, I have been campaigning for tougher sentencing for animal cruelty. I queued up through the night to secure a 10 Minute Rule Bill to bring it before Parliament and will be working with the RSPCA and other campaigners because we cannot let other abusers get away with mistreating their animals as Baby was. All abuse of animals is completely unacceptable but there is widespread disbelief at the leniency of the sentencing in this case and I fear it will persuade other animal abusers that the law is on their side. Currently, people who commit animal cruelty can face up to six months in prison, a fine and be banned from keeping animals for life. However the fact the Frankish brothers escaped prison despite the severity of their crimes, it is clear the current sentencing guidelines are not strong enough.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

It’s your moors, your Moorsbus! New transport links to Yorkshire’s finest countryside Low fares and frequent buses to the heart of the North York Moors as expanded network takes to the road

he green and glorious calm amongst the ruins of one of England’s most powerful Cistercian monasteries, or a breathtaking view across the Vale of York to the Pennine hills - just two of the new destinations to be enjoyed as a bigger and better Sunday and Bank Holiday Moorsbus network recently took to the roads in North Yorkshire. Thanks to the backing of its passengers and local parish councils, and in association with Ryedale Community Transport, a new direct bus service will pick up train passengers from York or further afield at Malton railway station and take them on a day out to remember in the North York Moors National Park, returning them to Malton in good time for their train home. Also new is a frequent shuttle bus service between Helmsley and the impressive yet tranquil ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, hidden deep in the River Rye valley – and three new journeys between Helmsley

and Sutton Bank, where a view described by famous vet and author James Herriot as “the finest in England” can be savoured on a walk or cycle ride. Direct buses will link Darlington, Stockton and Middlesbrough to the heart of the Moors at Danby and Pickering, including an interchange facility at Guisborough providing access to the full range of Moorsbus destinations. Following a successful launch in 2015, Moorsbus will also link Saltburn, Redcar, Stokesley, Northallerton railway station and Thirsk with Byland Abbey, Helmsley and Bilsdale. An all new great value Moors Rover ticket allowing unlimited travel on all Moorsbus services for the day for just £8 will be available from bus drivers on the day of travel. Moors Rover tickets can also be bought and used on Arriva’s 5, 63, 81 and X93 services along the coast. Moors Rover tickets will also be valid on Scarborough and District’s hourly 128 bus between

Bargain family Moorsbus travel deal kicks off school holidays

p to four under 16s go free with mum or dad all summer long School’s out for summer as the holidays have arrived at last – and with them, the annual challenge of how to keep the whole family happy without breaking the bank! Fortunately, North Yorkshire’s Moorsbus network has the answer. Up to four under 16s can enjoy a fantastic day out completely free, so long as they travel with an adult holding a bargain £8 all day Moors Rover ticket. The offer applies every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday until the end of September, across the whole Moorsbus network. Buses run direct from Darlington, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Saltburn to popular Moors destinations, including the Moors National Park Centre at Danby, the Ryedale Folk Museum at Hutton-leHole, Helmsley and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering. And this year, there’s a brand new Moorsbus service which picks up York passengers as they arrive on the first morning train at Malton station, taking them to the heart of the North York Moors and returning them to Malton in good time for their train home. There’s also a frequent shuttle service between Helmsley and the beautiful, tranquil ruins of Rievaulx Abbey and three journeys to and from the Sutton Bank National Park Centre, where a view described by famous vet and author James Herriot as “the finest in England” can be enjoyed by the whole family. Three years ago a group of volunteers saved the Moorsbus service from withdrawal, with the aim of creating an affordable transport system around the North York Moors and surrounding areas to allow people to travel without a car. Thanks to support from regular passengers, charity grants including support from the North York Moors National Park Authority, and fundraising, the Moorsbus network has steadily grown to reach more communities, benefiting local people as well as those visiting the area. Bill Breakell, of the Moorsbus Community Interest Company, said: “Offering free travel for up to four under 16s when travelling with an adult

ticket holder is our way of encouraging families to come and enjoy some of England’s finest countryside and visitor attractions – and leave the driving to us. “Teaming up our free travel offer with a family walk and a picnic puts a full day out in the North York Moors within everyone’s reach, for a lot less than the cost of driving and parking a car. It’s also a great way to make sure everyone gets to enjoy the scenery, and not a view of the car in front!” Timetables, fares and routes are all available online at: www.moorsbus.org, while printed Moorsbus guides are also available from libraries, tourist information centres and transport information offices in areas served by Moorsbus. Helen Gundry of the Friends of Moorsbus said: “Only Moorsbus gives a family real freedom to explore and enjoy the National Park. Our new shuttle bus between Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey means the whole family can enjoy what we call a “buswalk” – a round trip to the Abbey by walking in one direction along the beautiful Cleveland Way footpath, and travelling by bus in the other direction. “This means walkers see twice as much of the countryside by not having to walk around in a circle from a parked car – while helping to keep traffic off narrow moorland roads, which is good news for the environment.” The free travel offer applies to up to four under 16s accompanying an adult Moors Rover ticket holder. The ticket allows unlimited travel on all Moorsbus services for the day for just £8, and is available from bus drivers at the start of the day’s travel. Moors Rover tickets can also be bought and used on Arriva’s 5, 63, 81 and X93 services along the coast. Moors Rover tickets are also valid on Scarborough and District’s hourly 128 bus between Thornton Dale, Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley, and on East Yorkshire’s ‘Moors Explorer’ bus between Thornton Dale, Pickering, Hutton-le-Hole and Danby on Sundays and Bank Holidays from 24 July to 29 August 2016. English concessionary travel passes are fully valid for travel on all Moorsbus and connecting services, except the ME1.

Thornton Dale, Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley, and on East Yorkshire’s ‘Moors Explorer’ bus between Thornton Dale, Pickering, Hutton-le-Hole and Danby on Sundays and Bank Holidays from 24 July to 29 August 2016. English concessionary travel passes are fully valid for travel on all Moorsbus and connecting services, except the ME1. Three years ago a group of volunteers saved the Moorsbus service from withdrawal, with the aim of creating an affordable transport system around the North York Moors and surrounding areas to allow people to travel without a car. Thanks to support from regular passengers, charity grants and fundraising, the Moorsbus network has steadily grown to reach more communities, benefiting local people as well as those visiting the area. Bill Breakell, of the Moorsbus Community Interest Company, said: “This summer’s Moorsbus network offers many exciting opportunities to enjoy some of England’s finest countryside and visitor attractions. “We’re especially delighted to launch a brand-new

frequent service between Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey, with 14 trips in each direction. “This will give visitors a chance to enjoy what we call a “buswalk” – a round trip to the Abbey by walking in one direction along the beautiful Cleveland Way footpath and travelling by bus in the other direction. This means walkers see twice as much of the countryside by not having to walk around in a circle from a parked car – while helping to keep traffic off narrow moorland roads, which is good news for the environment.” Timetables, fares and routes are all available online at: www.moorsbus.org, while printed Moorsbus guides are also available from libraries, tourist information centres and transport information offices in areas served by Moorsbus. Helen Gundry of the Friends of Moorsbus said: “These services bring hundreds of visitors into the area, many of whom either don’t have a car, or want to take a linear ‘buswalk’ in the Moors. Only Moorsbus can give that freedom to explore, while at the same time putting thousands of pounds in tourism spending into the local economy.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Rural Crime Update

ello everyone, my name’s Paul Payne and some of you may remember me as the PCSO for Lockwood and Westworth. I’m currently on restricted duties at Middlesbrough HQ due to Ill health acting as the forces Rural Crime Coordinator, but I hope to be back with you all at the latest by the end of this year. In the meantime I’m currently trying to recruit new members to our ‘Rural Watch’ on Cleveland Police’s new ‘Cleveland Connected’ service. We have found that trying to contact everyone in the rural community can be difficult, and when we want to send out updates on current rural crime trends, good news stories, invites to future meeting etc we struggle to reach you all. It’s my hope that if we can get more people to join our schemes then we can work more closely which will benefit us all. The service we offer is explained below in more detail, but basically it helps us talk to everyone on one platform and gives you the opportunity to get to know us better and if need be pass on information to us so we can pass it on to the appropriate units or agencies. We currently have over 500 members signed up to the rural watch scheme but I know there are potentially thousands out there who would benefit from the service. So if you live anywhere in Cleveland, or even in North Yorkshire then please take the time to register and help us all develop this scheme Cleveland Connected is a new web system which sends messages by email to homes on crimes happening in areas across Cleveland. It also allows people to reply back with intelligence to police and partners. Everyone who signs up to Cleveland Connected receives information on criminal activity taking place in their area at a time that suits them. It’s an extension of traditional neighbourhood watch methods, but uses modern technology to target a new audience and enhance the experience of established neighbourhood watch members. One of the reasons it was set up was because the key to unlocking most crimes lies in intelligence from our communities, so we wanted a system where people could feedback.

It allows us to hone in on identified groups such as retailers, people living in a certain street, or farmers for instance and give them messages most relevant to them. Detectives often say that it’s the slightest bit of information which can have the biggest impact in an investigation and Cleveland Connected is a brilliant portal for people to provide this information and intelligence It’s not all about crime and intelligence though, as we try to get messages out relating to seasonal advice, general good news stories, crime prevention and local events taking place. www.clevelandconnected.co.uk is led by Cleveland Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, with backing from national group Neighbourhood Alert and involvement from charity Neighbourhood Watch. It allows people who have busy lives to get the information they are interested in and for their particular areas, without having to attend meetings. The system also gives people the chance to reply to a message that has been sent to them, and helps them feel more in touch with their local officers and communities. This system has gone from strength to strength since it was launched with many good results coming from the public’s feedback and assistance, and now other partner agencies are working with us to get their important messages out. The process of signing up is very simple, and there is a choice of around 30 – 40 different watch schemes that you can sign up to which you can pick from and choose and many or as little as you want. Obviously I would like you to join the Rural Watch, but recommend the other watches. All your personal information is stored securely and will not be passed on to another organisation. These messages we send you are not confidential and we welcome you sharing them with others such as family and friends. To sign up to Cleveland Connected simply go to www.clevelandconnected.co.uk and press the button

o l l o w i n g o n f ro m t h e C l e v e l a n d Connected information, I have been asked to resurrect the rural piece I used to do when last based at Guisborough. I hope to bring you up to date with what Cleveland Police, and particularly East Cleveland’s neighbourhood teams are currently involved with. Over the past 2 – 3 years things have certainly improved when it comes to the rural side of Cleveland Police. Great efforts have been made by both officers on the ground and those at a higher level including the PCC, Barry Coppinger. The list is large at the moment of our activities, but would rather highlight a few particular subjects each month, and not bore you. I thought people would be interested this month in an Operation we have been working on for some time now, and is starting to make a difference. It’s called ‘Operation Traverse’ and involves among other agencies The Environment Agency, the Angling Trust and of course ourselves. Its aim is to encourage anglers and the wider angling community to report suspicious activity to the Environment Agency or police to increase information and intelligence about those fishing illegally or suspected of being involved in

offences. Co-ordinated by G iles Ev an s , th e A n g l i n g Tr u s t ’s North East Regional Enforcement Manager, in partnership with The Environment Agency, Operation Traverse comes soon after the recent launch of the region’s Voluntary Bailiff Service, a partnership between the Angling Trust and Environment Agency. These Bailiff volunteers have been trained to be the eyes and ears of the angling community, reporting and recording information and evidence to a high standard. They’ve already reported incidents concerning illegal fishing, wildlife and other crimes. Although the emphasis is specifically on fish crime it is recognised that anyone committing these offences is also often involved in organised crime, other anti-social behaviour, theft and wildlife crimes in rural locations and the cost to the owners and wider communities is high. By working together we hope to make a difference in this area, Operation Traverse will help to protect our rural towns, villages and farming communities and as we all take illegal fishing seriously and I’d urge people to help us protect our fisheries by reporting suspicious activity. As you will all be aware we have several lakes, ponds and reservoirs in the area of Redcar and Cleveland so anyone with information is asked to contact the Environment Agency’s 24-hour Incident Hotline on 0800 80 70 60, or the police on 101 (In an emergency always dial 999) You can also contact Giles Evans the volunteer bailiff manager at giles.evans@anglingtrust. net or on 07495 433619, but if you feel more comfortable you can report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. I hope this have proved useful to everyone, and I will be letting you know more about our efforts around rural crime in the coming months, but if in the meantime if you want to contact me, then I can be emailed at: ruralcrime.webmail@ cleveland.pnn.police.uk Also please don’t forget to sign up to Cleveland Connected … and particularly the Rural Watch Thanks for reading this month, and look forward to doing it all again next month Kind Regards Paul Payne

Nominations invited for Community Heroes Awards Ceremony

olice and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, is inviting people in Cleveland to nominate individuals who make a difference within their local community for the Cleveland Community Safety Award. The awards have been running since 2013 and have been created to recognise outstanding contributions to community safety by those working within the public, private and voluntary sector. Each year the award ceremony has been extremely successful and this year’s awards event will be taking place at Stockton Riverside College on Wednesday 9th November 2016. Nominations are now open and the categories include: • Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year • Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer of the Year • Neighbourhood Special Constable of the Year

• Neighbourhood Volunteer of the Year • Neighbourhood Team of the Year • Neighbourhood Officer Best at tackling Antisocial Behaviour • Neighbourhood Detective of the Year • Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator of the Year • Housing Provider Contribution to Tackling Antisocial Behaviour • Community Safety Team Contribution to Tackling Antisocial Behaviour • Community Volunteer Champion • Young Community Volunteer • Community Minded Business • Outstanding Support to a Victim Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “The awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise members of the public and officers who tirelessly work to bring local people together through community safety activities.

“Many people contribute to our local areas by offering support or by volunteering on a regular basis and I am proud to support them as they are the ones who make a difference to our communities. “I am really looking forward to the ceremony in November, where I get the chance to meet these outstanding individuals and show that we recognise our local heroes who go above and beyond to help make the Cleveland area a more positive and safe place to live.” Chief Constable Iain Spittal said: “I am extremely proud of our officers and those members of the public who dedicate their time and effort to assisting our local communities and trying to improve them. “It is really important to say thank you to these people and to acknowledge the positive work they do. I look forward to seeing the nominations come in and to meeting everyone

at the ceremony in November.” Phil Cook, Principal and Chief Executive of Stockton Riverside College, said: “We are delighted to be the host venue for this year’s Community Heroes Awards. It is a fantastic event giving us all the chance to recognise and say a big thank you to those making a real difference to our communities.” People can nominate by logging on to: http://www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk/Take-Part/ Cleveland-Community-Safety-Awards-2016.aspx By email: pcc@cleveland.pnn.police.uk Or by post: Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Police Headquarters, Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough, TS8 9EH. Please send in your name, contact details, name of the nominated person(s), and your reason for nominations. Nominations close on Wednesday 30th September 2016.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Coast & Country has announced its support for three new chosen charities

Mike Findley’s MND Fund

M ●● Sam Hussein and Dr Adrian Davies of South Cleveland Heart Fund, Iain Simm, Chief Executive at Coast & Country, Jill Campbell of MacMillan Cancer Support and Debbie Coulson of Teesside Hospice

he Redcar-based housing provider gave its staff the opportunity to nominate charities of their choice and that are close to their heart. The top three were Macmillan Cancer Support, Teesside Hospice and South Cleveland Heart Fund. The organisations will become Coast & Country’s corporate charities for 2016 to 2019. Fundraising has already started for the new charities – the first event being a quiz night which was held at The Vault Restaurant in Marske. The charities and Coast & Country staff are working in close partnership to plan future fundraisers to help raise as much money as possible. Coast & Country has donated more than £16,000 to its previous charity partners. Iain Sim, Chief Executive at Coast & Country, said: “Our staff have chosen three fantastic organisations to be our new corporate charities. All three charities have touched the lives of many members of the Coast & Country team and I cannot think of any more worthy of our support. “Over the next three years our team will work

extremely hard to support the charities and donate a substantial amount to each of them.” Liz Airey, Fundraising Manager, at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “It is fantastic news that Coast & Country has chosen to support Macmillan. The work we do provides invaluable support for so many people and it is able to continue with help from organisations such as Coast & Country.” Debbie Coulson, Marketing & Fundraising Manager, from Teesside Hospice, said: “We cannot thank the Coast & Country team enough for choosing to provide long-term support to the Teesside Hospice. We look forward to working with its fundraising team and continuing to raise money to enable us to continue our vital work.” Dr Adrian Davies, Chair of South Cleveland Heart Fund, said: “We are very grateful to Coast & Country for choosing us as one of its new charities. Their support will help us to raise funds for our World class Regional Heart Unit in Middlesbrough. It is fantastic to see that our efforts are recognised in this way.”

Tom Blenkinsop condemns John McDonnell’s ‘insult’ to MPs

om Blenkinsop, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has recently condemned John McDonnell for his comments at a pro-Jeremy Corbyn rally in London. The Shadow Chancellor accused his fellow Labour MPs of ‘plotting and conniving’ to remove Jeremy as leader and said the only good thing about them was that ‘as plotters they are f***ing useless’. Mr McDonnell has today stated that his comments were intended as a joke. Tom Blenkinsop MP said: “John McDonnell has said what he said last night was joke, if it was then it fits perfectly with Jeremy’s leadership. Unfortunately the Labour Party is the butt of that joke and everyone has stopped laughing. “Mr McDonnell and Mr Corbyn have claimed to be in favour of straight talking and honest politics. Well, MPs have made an honest assessment of Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, and have been straight in expressing their concerns. “John McDonnell should not be using the language he did to talk about colleagues or imply they are motivated by anything other than an honest assessment of Jeremy’s leadership. The fact he did so shows the contempt with which he views the majority of elected Labour MPs. That is not the attitude of a person who could ever help unite this party and I hope that Labour members will vote in the fresh leadership we need.” Mr McDonnell’s comments followed the decision by Labour’s National Executive

Committee (NEC) to allow Jeremy Corbyn on the Labour leadership ballot without the requirement to secure the support of any MPs. His challengers, including Angela Eagle, will be required to gain the support of 50 MPs. In the build up to the decision pro-Jeremy Corbyn activists were accused of engaging in harassment and threats against NEC members and MPs, including Angela Eagle who had a brick put through her constituency office window.

By Mike Findley MBE

y MND Fund has reached another milestone, having raised £170,049.21, over the last 11 years. The money has been raised by organising various events such as the annual sponsored walk over 10 years, charity football matches against the cast of Emmerdale, a team in the Redcar Half Marathon, an annual bake it for MND, various concerts and donations from many people, including a local pensioner who insisted giving us £5 from her pension every month; another used to give me £10 every now and again, People’s generosity has been amazing and I can’t thank everyone enough. From the money we raise we give regular donations to the MND Association’s central research fund, also we have bought equipment for the MND Care Centre at James Cook University Hospital, plus we give regular donations to theTeesside Hospice who do a lot of great work for people suffering with MND, and we have helped a few individuals living with MND. Last month we organised a Walk for Ali in memory of our Patron Alistair Brownlee who has been a great friend and supporter of my MND Fund; also we had a Family Fun Day at the Cheshire Home in Marske, which was a great success and we were blessed with wonderful weather, plus we had our Annual Bake It for MND. As for the future, we will no longer be organising large events, I’ve decided it’s too much work for the few, so we are scaling down our fundraising events from now on. However we will continue to do what we can to raise awareness and to do things in a smaller way. Finally, I’d like to thank my small band of volunteers (you know who you are), and to the many people throughout Redcar and Cleveland who have given their loyal support in helping us to reach this milestone. Last but not least, I want to thank my wife Judith because the amount of work and effort she puts in is incredible and nothing I wanted my MND Fund to achieve would have been possible without her.

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Skelton Neighbourhood Action Partnership Thursday 9th June 2016 at 2p.m.- Skelton Civic Hall. Councillor C. Foggo was elected as Chair of the Partnership and Eileen Goodenough was elected as Vice Chair for the forthcoming year. Actions Taken From The Previous Meeting. The police were requested to provide locations where incidents had occurred so these could be compared with local knowledge. The police replied that this would be time consuming but if they were provided with details i.e. area and dates they could give the feedback required. Following a call out to police to Station House because young people were accessing it, it was confirmed that a request has been made for this property to be secured. New Skelton does come within the BIG LOCAL (funding pot) area and a map showing the Skelton locations is being circulated. The Partnership is to follow up an enquiry into the outcome of the North Skelton Safer Streets application. A request has been made to ask National Citizenship Service to consider suggestions relating to community projects in Skelton. To date no suggestions have been received. Supporting The Community An application for funding from Friends of Skelton Community Orchard has been agreed to. Police Matters The Partnership were informed that

police officers are now part of the East Cleveland team – they are no longer ward based, they now work out of Guisborough Police Station working a three shift pattern consisting of a Sergeant, 3 PCs and 3 PCSOs (always a back shift). In April there were 56 Anti Social Behaviour reports and 32 crimes. In May there were 42 Anti Social Behaviour reports and 44 crimes. Arrests were made regarding thefts. Off road problems, Parkers Pit. This subject generated a wide ranging discussion including: • Actions take to date to alleviate the problem. • The off road Police team has attended and will continue to attend but stated that there is limitation for the police in relation to private property. • Improvements made by Northumbrian Water to access points have reduced incidences of fly tipping and access by 4x4s. It is hoped that the proposed future development of this area as an open space, involving management of it – has the potential to reduce the problem. Reports of aggressive behaviour of some riders confirm the need to report such incidents, although some residents have expressed disappointment about the lack of feedback when reports have been made. A feedback through Coastal View and Moor News may be a way of dealing with this, as well as ensuring that residents work together with agencies and the police not only to raise issues but to be prepared to give information which would support those teams who have to take action; the problems resolved in Yeoman Street were given as an example. The Skelton and Gilling Agent is being invited to attend a future meeting with the Partnership.

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Lifeline – A Presentation By Shane Wreford-Sinnott. Lifeline works with alcohol and drug addicts. People with alcohol problems are assessed and depending on their AUDIT score are referred for appropriate treatment. Lifeline manages a needle exchange/harm minimisation service in Redcar, providing sterile equipment to IV drug users and testing for blood borne viruses. Without needle exchanges, people share dirty needles and BBVs spread throughout communities. Lifelife tests for hepatitis C. A campaign is currently being run by Public Health England and NHS, as part of a European initiative, to eradicate Hep C by 2030. Care Co-ordinators work one-to-one with people in treatment to reduce their drug or alcohol dependency, help get their lives back on track; offering community detox to structured interventions looking at causes, providing support networks and building resilience through care and after care packages. Lifeline can support people on detox programmes and if they show commitment can be referred for rehab. People are referred to Lifeline by a number of agencies across the borough e.g. probation, mental health, GPs and NHS. Clients can self-refer. Homeless packs and food vouchers can be given to those with nothing and no income. If a mental health issue is identified, mental health teams tend not to want to work with individuals until they are drug and alcohol free. This is often a catch 22 situation as it is difficult to treat the addiction without addressing the mental health issue. L i f e l i n e c a n ’t c h a n g e p e o p l e ’s circumstances but they can provide support and refer individuals to the right

help whether it links to employment, training and education, housing advice and mental health. They offer structured activities group work which includes motivation, CBT, relapse prevention, music group, allotment and other activities. They also offer support to carers and parents of people with addiction through their FACES project. People often need help outside the normal working hours and although Lifeline offers a late night on Thursday till 7p.m. and Saturday morning 10a.m. to 2p.m. they are not a 24/7 service. They provided leaflets and referral forms and these have been placed in Skelton Civic Hall and Skelton Library. Lifelife are looking at locations for a mobile unit. General Questions To The Partnership And Updates Litter. A Skelton resident is interested in setting up an informal group to carry out litter picking in the Skelton area, taking place as agreed within that group. Equipment and support can be given by the Council. Anyone interested in this informal litter picking should initially contact Jo Fearey 01287 284271 for contact details. Discussion on this issue covered:people taking pride in their area; the ‘Love It’ campaign encouraging people to take their litter home; whether the proposed ‘drive through outlet’ for Skelton will impact on outlying villages; and incorrect recycling causing problems particularly in back streets. Issues Raised • The Partnership agreed to a request to have the patch of land at the top of Saltburn Lane where it meets the High Street (formerly a flower bed) to be grassed over. • Request for the Council to look at standard of grass cutting especially for the

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Open Gardens weekend (25th and 26th June) so that Skelton is looking its best. • Seat in the park at Hollybush where the toddler springers used to be, needs to be repaired or removed. Events • Skelton Open Gardens – Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 11a.m. – 4p.m. Tickets are £5 from various locations (see poster) and outside Skelton Civic Hall on the day. • Health Watch – Strengthening Voices event, Redcar Thursday 7th July. Book a place on 01642 688312 or jill. edmenson@pcp.uk.net. • Tees Valley Health Shared Service – health road shows to communities. Groups who would like to have a talk on health issues should contact Laura Woolley on lwoolley10@googlemail.com • Tees Valley Wildlife Trust are running a Woodland Dairies project with dates for various activities from now until May 2017. Copy will be displayed in Hillside Medical Centre. • Inter-village Scarecrow Festival: Saturday 6th August in Liverton Village, Saturday 13th August in Margrove Park, Saturday 20th August at Loftus and Saturday 27th August at Easington. The Next Skelton Neighbourhood Action Partnership:Wednesday 21st September 2016 at 10am Skelton Green Methodist Hall, Green Road, Skelton Green. Ts12 2Dn Residents and Community Groups are welcome to attend. Ward Councillors: Cllr. Cliff Foggo – cliff.foggo@redcarcleveland.gov.uk. (Chair) Cllr. Helen McLuckie – helen.mcluckie@redcarcleveland.gov.uk Cllr. David Walsh – dave.walsh@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Eileen Goodenough Vice Chair

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News from the Local WI’s WI Saltburn Craft and Produce Show

Saltburn WI July 2016

By Diane Falla

t the beginning of our July meeting we extended a warm welcome to several visitors and expressed the wish that we will see them again at future meetings. After singing Jerusalem and the business element of our meeting we welcomed our speaker Mr Mick McElvaney whose subject was Travels of a teacher.We hadn’t known what to expect so little did we realise the treat we were in for when he spoke with great enthusiasm about his two two trips to Antarctica as a mountain guide with the British Antarctic Survey. He had enjoyed these trips so much that he didn’t regard them as work. His talk was illustrated with a superb selection of beautiful

photos, of the stunning landscape where there was daylight 24 hours a day and of the animals from Chinstrap penguins to Elephant seals and whales. We loved his photo of a penguin and chick taken at midnight on Midsummer day. Although we don’t have a meeting in August we are looking forward to a visit to Wynyard Hall Rose garden later in July, a visit to Esk Valley theatre in mid August the De Brus Group Afternoon tea hosted by Loftus WI. Our next meeting will be a Social evening, held in the Methodist Church Hall in Milton Street, on 8th September, if you would like to join us you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome Further details of all our activities can be found on our website www.saltburnwi.org.uk

Loftus W.I.

By Linda Wilson

ur June meeting had members confused, deceived and hopefully amused as the whole group entered into the spirit of the old T.V. quiz show “ Call My Bluff “. Our speaker Peter Sotheran hosted the quiz and fun was had by all. The competition a “ board game “ saw lots of old family favourites appear. Peter did a great job and after long deliberation came up with worthy 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places . Our involvement with the “ East Cleveland Scarecrow Festival “ has gathered momentum, after some of our members attended a “how to make a scarecrow “ workshop in Liverton Village Hall .We now hold our own workshops for members to meet and make. We now have a group of partially completed scarecrows, some

work is still needed but as our week within the Festival month is August 15th until the 20th panic mode has yet to set in! . Keep Fit is also on our calendar and quite a few members enjoy the Fab At 50 class which is held in North Skelton Village Hall . If any of the above activities appeal to you, we are still looking for new members; the monthly meetings being held in Loftus Town Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm - 9pm . We don’t have a meeting in August, but it will be all systems go in September, when our speaker Trevor Taylor reveals all, with his talk “Confessions Of An Antique dealer “ . So ladies keep watching for our banner, and why not come along and give us a try , you will be made to feel very welcome .

Moorsholm WI

he July monthly meeting of the Moorsholm Women’s Institute was held in the Memorial Hall and started at 7.15pm. We were delighted to be joined by the Teesside Federation chairman, Mrs Sue Simpson. The evening was presided over by Mrs Sue Thompson in the absence of the president Mrs Enid McCabe. The room was set out in red, white and blue and an array of savoury and sweet dishes were provided by each member. Everybody had been asked to ‘dress up’ for the evening complete with some sort of headdress such as a tiara or a finery headgear piece. The minutes of the last meeting were duly read and matters arising discussed with new

and exciting outings in the planning. The evening’s talk was given by Mrs Sheila Crossman entitled ‘Snippets from the past’ which had lead to a huge amount of research from the 19th century done by Mrs Crossman; this was extremely enlightening and amusing. The competition for the evening was an item beginning with the letter T and Mrs Crossman and Mrs Simpson jointly judged this and it was won by Mrs Sheena Smith. The evening ended at 10pm and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. If anyone is interested in coming along on the second Tuesday of each month (not held in August) to join this very friendly group of ladies with numerous events in the offing please contact either of the following. Enid McCabe - President 01287 660808 or Sheena Smith - Secretary 01287 660839.

By Lynn Mitchell

he 2016 Saltburn Craft and Produce Show was a great success. We had some excellent entries in all classes, but, possibly due to the weather, the produce exhibits were slightly down in numbers. Mr John Lambert, Chair of the Parish Council presented the trophies to the excited winners. Congratulations to M Craven who took the

Best In Show trophy with a miniature scene of a children’s nursery. This year, we also included an inter-schools competition and received over 200 entries, everything from treasure maps to handwriting and some gingerbread men too. The trophy went to Errington Primary at Marske, well done. Can they win it next year? Thank you for your support - see you all again on Saturday, 8th July 2017.

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Head to the coast for summer holiday adventures with the National Trust

●● Rock pooling By Shaun Cook

here’s no excuse for boredom over the summer holidays with plenty of National Trust events and activities lined up on the Yorkshire coast. You can pull on your wellies and search for sea creatures galore. Sign up for a Ranger–led Rock Pool Rummage at Robin Hood’s Bay on 5 and 24 August and 2 September or at Saltburn on 8 and 18 August. Book your place on 01947 885900. £4 per child. Junior Ranger days at Ravenscar on 28 July, and 11 August, 12 noon-3pm, provide the perfect opportunity to tick a few challenges off the Trust’s ’50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ ‘ list. Kids aged 6 to 12 can get stuck in to creative and practical activities while helping rangers care for the local countryside and wildlife. £5 each. Please book on 01947 885900. National Trust rangers are joining the North York Moors National Park team to offer Geocaching Taster Days on Sunday 31 July at Robin Hood’s Bay and Sunday 28 August at Hayburn Wyke, 10.30am – 2pm. A drop-in event, families are invited to take up the treasure hunt challenge by hiring a GPS unit to search for hidden boxes and clues on a 1.5 – 2 mile trail. £5 per unit, £20 deposit plus proof of ID required. Head for the beach at Robin

RSPB Saltholme earns 2016 TripAdvisor certificate of excellence

SPB Saltholme recently announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience. David Braithwaite, RSPB Saltholme site manager, said: “We really value our visitors and want them to have a fantastic experience when they come to Saltholme, which is why we are over the moon to receive this award. One of our main priorities as a visitor attraction is to make sure that our visitors leave happy, having had a great day out. It’s a fabulous feeling knowing that our visitors are enjoying everything Saltholme has to offer – and wanting to tell others about it too.” RSPB Saltholme is one of the RSPB’s top sites recommended for families across the UK, and offers the chance to discover more and get wild on the reserve, with pond dipping,

wildlife explorer packs, trails and activities, as well as a playground and family friendly cafe. There are also regular family events throughout the year. “With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honours hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travellers”, said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travellers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travellers feel more confident in their booking decisions.” The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. To find out about news and events at Saltholme, visit www.rspb.org.uk/saltholme or like the Facebook page: search RSPB North East England & Cumbria.

●● Geocaching By John Millar Hood’s Bay on Tuesday 23 August, 12noon – 3pm for Buckets and Spades, a celebration of summer at the seaside. There’s a prize for building the best sandcastle on the Yorkshire coast, seaside games and lots more holiday fun. £5 per family/group. The Old Coastguard Station visitor centre in Robin Hood’s Bay is open daily from 10am till 5pm throughout the summer. Free to enter, it offers a colourful hands-on exhibition about life on the edge of the sea, from dinosaurs to smuggling.

A saltwater tank brings visitors face to face with creatures discovered in the rock pools just metres away – the perfect place for rock pooling beginners to pick up tips. The shop sells local guides, maps, National Trust gifts and souvenirs, plus there is a regular summer programme of exhibitions by local artists in the first floor gallery space. Further details about all the events and more ideas for summer holiday activities can be found at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ yorkshirecoast

Letters

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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

Brexit: who will keep the pressure on? Dear Leave Voter, I would like to congratulate and thank you for having the common sense and courage to vote LEAVE in the EU referendum. You were one of 17,410,742 people who voted for a lucky escape from an organisation that wants to rule us, but does not care about us. Seventeen and a half million votes: that’s more than any political party has ever received in the history of voting to elect a British government. It’s more people than voted ‘Yes’ (to Remain) in the last referendum, in 1975. The most astonishing reaction to the 2016 referendum result has been that of the “Shock, horror, we didn’t expect that, we don’t believe it!” brigade, especially among the professional politicians and media pundits who are supposed to be sensitive to the mood of the country. Were these ‘experts’ unaware that as soon as Cameron announced in January 2013 that there was to be a referendum (date tbc), every UKIP branch in the country was on high alert and preparing for the opportunity? Did they fail to notice the result of the 2014 EU Election in which UKIP, the ONLY political party that is 100% Brexit, swept the board and returned more MEPs to the so-called EU parliament than any other party? Perhaps it escaped their attention that in the 2015 General Election, there were nearly 4 million people who voted for UKIP. (The fact that these voters are represented by only one MP in the House of Commons highlights the urgent need for electoral reform.) Is it possible that after the referendum was set for 23rd June and Brexiteers swung into action, the “We don’t believe it” brigade managed to ignore the thousands of UKIP and other volunteers who campaigned nationwide with vigour and determination? Did they overlook the many anti-EU groups that made it their business to overcome Cameron’s ‘Project Fear’ and win a majority against the odds? Maybe they thought that these groups were divided and therefore ineffective. Not so: UKIP Redcar delivered leaflets and held stalls not only for UKIP, but also for ‘Better Off Out’, and ‘GO!’, as well as the officially designated ‘Vote Leave’ group. We travelled to the Sage, Gateshead where Nigel Farage shared a Brexit platform with Labour and Conservative MPs, as well as a prominent Trade Union leader. Nationally, we supported and applauded anyone of any political party who shared our aim of Brexit. Were the Remainers and the media, especially the BBC, so complacent and arrogant that they simply couldn’t believe that most voters disagreed with their elitist pro-EU views? If that is the case, they deserved their defeat. The Great British electorate turned out on a massive scale and we used our vote to show the political class who is boss. Who now can say that voting doesn’t change anything? We Leavers deserve our hard-won victory! Nonetheless, we need to keep the pressure on in order to achieve a clean and complete break from the EU. The new PM, Theresa May, has declared ‘Brexit means Brexit’, but what does she actually

mean - Brexit Lite or Brexit Max? Can we trust a Conservative from the Remain camp to follow through and deliver everything that we voted for when we put our cross in the ‘Leave’ box? Since she became the new PM, there has been an unprecedented surge in UKIP membership applications from people who realise that Theresa MAY, but only UKIP WILL. It is certainly true that without UKIP, there would have been no referendum; and it remains the one party that has always believed 100% in Britain’s ability to rule itself successfully. If you have concerns about Westminster backsliding on any Brexit issue, join UKIP and help us keep the pressure on. Yours sincerely, Pamela Preedy UKIP Redcar Branch Secretary

Women Against State Pension Equality As a woman of a certain age the news that my state pension would not reach my bank account for another six years was not music to my ears. Then I came upon the WASPI campaign – WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY – and I began to see some light at the end of the tunnel. It occurred to me that education was what was needed, so I put on my thinking cap and approached Independent Financial Adviser Robert Little who is based here in Redcar to see if he could help. Robert put together a presentation, I arranged the hire of a meeting room, publicised the free event and I’m delighted to say this took place at the end of June here in Redcar . It was attended by some 26 ladies who went away armed with knowledge and guidance, of what each (myself included) needed to do in order to establish their own particular entitlement with regard to state pension. I cannot thank Robert enough for giving up his time so generously. This was a non-political event and organized totally as a helpful tool. Also, to those ladies who attended, I would like to thank them for their support. Jane Tombling Redcar

Out of touch MPs

In a high Referendum turnout East Cleveland and virtually the entire North East of England has voted to leave the EU, by a large margin of two thirds to one third. In stark contrast, the majority of MPs, most of whom are Labour, strongly supported Remain. Surely now these Politicians can see that their highminded, international Socialist principles are out of touch with the Electorate and particularly on the subject of migration. The British people have voted Out, but I believe that, like myself, most really wanted a Europe that was together, at peace and run on entirely different and, most of all, Democratic lines. The fact is that they have been driven out by the same Socialist ideology of the Commissars of Brussels, who like the MPs, cannot see that their Policies of open Borders etc are out of tune with basic, tribal human nature. Now we have a massive problem in the House of Commons, where an all-Party, liberal/socialist, detached elite who favoured Remain have a large majority. Unravelling 43 years of EU instigated legislation, that no one ever voted for, and enacting new Laws to curb migration to acceptable levels is going to be the main business for the foreseeable future. Are our local MPs going to carry out those actions, which our people have clearly mandated them to do, or are they still going to follow their own vision of how a starry-eyed, multicultural World should be – whether ordinary folk like it or not ? I trust that everyone will keep a close eye on how they do vote and bear this in mind come General Election day. Bill Danby, Skelton.

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Working future

You may have read the letter ‘living in the past’ from Councillor Andrew Murray in the June - July edition. This letter made some excellent points, however I did not agree that all young people will ever be able to achieve a ‘premium wage’. While there is vegetables to be picked and offices to be cleaned low skilled jobs will always exist. In recent times European immigrants have done this work while the lazy Brits sit on their backsides claiming job seekers. For Britain to prosper from these difficult times there must be a change in attitude from the lower skilled section of our working society. When the cheap labour returns to where they came from these jobless louts who probably voted out of the EU will no longer be able to blame immigrants and have to do some work! Alex Mitchell Loftus

Chilcot Whitewash The release of the Chilcot report going by trailing stories has all the hallmarks of a whitewash it will outrage many and in particular the families who have lost loved ones in a pointless and badly executed war; conducted at the behest of the US President with the complicity of Blair. Clearly with the blatant overt appearances of Blair during recent times is indicative of the report not laying much blame at his door or that of his henchmen. However it appears as though the military will come into some levels of blame which is typical of the politicians to shift the responsibility to the people charged with implementation of their orders. There were some errors in the execution of the plan but we must realise that the politicians hold the purse strings in all that thee military does. Therefore all the blame should be laid at their door. We all know much of what went on and have been subjected to disinformation and downright lies about all that transpired before during and after the conflict. What is undeniable is that many lives on both sides were wasted to appease the greed and desire for regime change in order to provide oil to the US. If there is any justice for the victims, and the list is being added to every day, Blair and his government should be facing criminal charges for connivance in this tragic war. Chris Gallacher TD VR Chairman UKIP Redcar

A word from Justice First I work for Justice First, a local charity which supports people seeking asylum in the Tees Valley. I was delighted to read your recent article featuring our Football Tournament which took place in May. The event brought together people from across Teesside in a spirit of optimism and co-operation and celebrated the contribution that refugees make to our communities. Now, just a few weeks later, a post-Brexit culture of intolerance has resulted in some of our clients being targeted for abuse. The perpetrators seem to think that it is ok to swear, spit and throw stones at anyone who looks ‘foreign’. The fear and bewilderment of my friends is palpable. I just cannot understand how human beings can express such frenzied hatred towards someone they have never even met; but what I do understand is how the political narrative of the EU referendum campaign has legitimised that hatred and emboldened those who harbour such feelings. The politicians who have generated this hostility in our communities now seem to have abdicated responsibility and walked away, leaving others to try to heal the emotional damage. It feels as though years of building relationships based on trust, respect and friendship have been destroyed in a matter of days. Kath Sainsbury Caseworker

When Brexit means Brexit I remain sceptical of our formerly Remain Prime Minister’s hymn sheet for the Tories with the lyric, “We’re all Brexiteers now”. May was a senior minister in a government who have finally admitted there was “no Plan B” if the majority of ordinary British people refused to be bullied by Project Fear. Today we must be wary that she is not an opportunist like turncoat George Osborne who abruptly assured us on 11th July that we have a “bright future” as traders in a “world market”. Not just Mrs. May, but nearly all the Cameron cabinet were of the “Remain” persuasion until the referendum. The same is true of the May cabinet. How can we trust them to serve the people’s wishes? All we can pray for in this direction is the integrity of Conservative “Brexiteers”. Sadly, although the majority of us in the North east were once Labour supporters, we can no longer trust them, as members of the Opposition, to ensure our democratic wishes are carried out. Chaos is their trademark. Redcar’s MP, Anna Turley - who also worsened the Refugee crisis by her support for the bombing of Syra - was a Remain careerist. She was more interested in following the Party line in order to secure her place on the Shadow Cabinet. She quit this so she could plot against a leader voted in by rank & file members of Labour. She has no time to waste on the concerns of working people who want Out of the EU asap with new Commonwealth trading partnerships to replace it.I am not aware of a single word being spoken by her as far as this matter goes. The only way to influence the May “mob” is to keep the spectre of UKIP in their minds. Who - other than Nigel Farage and the other UKIP MEPs is keeping an eye on back door deals? If the new PM betrays us, we have this one consistent voice to remind her that she is a public servant with a mandate to implement fully our Brexit. If she fails our sole alternative is an alliance of Brexit Conservatives and UKIP that will bring her crashing down! Perhaps by then Labour have had a rethink or the Conservatives arrange another coup for a genuine “Leave” Prime Minister. Glenn Preedy Redcar

Police Mismanagement It seems that apart from having a police force that spends as much time in court defending itself from former officers, and paying very handsomely for it with our money, they also seem to be incapable of managing the day to day finances involved. A recent newspaper report highlighted the high levels of overtime being worked by our officers to the tune of £ 6millon, I will say that again for effect £6million, this is in the context of a reduction in our operating budget. So why are we having to work so many hours? Clearly we do not have enough officers which we all are very aware of when we call for assistance but why should that be the case how many officers can you employ for £6millon? If you say that the capitation rate for an officer is £50,000 that works out to about 120 more trained and deployable so when are they going to do the sums and sort out the finances and recruit more. It is also reported that Cleveland Police has the highest number of officers with second jobs could that be a reason for absence and shortfalls in numbers. We are always being told there is no money for policing and yet we can find money for overtime and the building of a new headquarters, that the to my mind is not needed, but it is about time we had better management of this expensive and ineffective police force rather than expecting the tax payer to stump up endlessly. Chris Gallacher TD VR Chairman UKIP Redcar

Letters

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Your Points Of View What to do with the Town Hall? It was with great foresight that Redcar and Cleveland Council leader Sue Jeffrey sanctioned the purchase of Guisborough’s dilapidated town hall. And most local residents are pleased to see the building back under the control of the community even if it might take years to develop the community asset. Now it is time to consider a vision for its future use. I suggest such a vision should utilise the resource to create wealth and employment for other businesses in the town. With this in mind, the town hall would be an ideal base to promote tourism in Guisborough and the wider Borough. The downstairs could be a hub providing tourist information whilst operating an accommodation bureau to market the area and encourage increases in tourism spaces. The National Park should be invited to participate by providing an information station. It’s about time Redcar and Cleveland and Guisborough in particular, started to utilise the internationally renowned tourism brand on our Southern doorstep to entice tourist income and employment into our area, e.g. linking East Cleveland to the “This Exploited Land” project at Rosedale is a no brainer! Many people have expressed a desire to see the museum relocated to the town hall but I do not think that is feasible. An alternative would be to incorporate interpretations of the old Goal, a fascinating corner of the town hall, and use that as a pointer to the existing museum. Similarly displays could point tourists to the Priory, Cenotaph, eateries and other businesses in the town and Borough.

The bureau would earn some revenue through commission to support the running costs whilst encouraging external benefits to the wider community. The second and third floors should provide further income. On the second floor I propose incubator business units, preferably for small businesses which enhance the tourism theme. This could replace a facility once provided by the Bow Street Centre which now seems to be full. On the top floor plans have already been drafted for two flats. These could be rented as tourism accommodation providing further income for the building or to support enterprise in Guisborough. Of course others will have their own ideas so there needs to be a much longer consultation process than has so far taken place. If the building is to become a community hub which complements rather than competes with Sunnyfield House it will be a difficult, slow process requiring grants and local fund raising. It will certainly not be a quick fix. Which brings me to my primary concern: Officers of the council are now engaged in analysing commercial proposals for the building and may be considering selling the facility. They seem keen to liquidate what they perceive to be a liability. And any negotiations they hold with potential private buyers will be held under the veil of ‘commercial confidentiality’. I therefore encourage local Guisborough residents to lobby their county councillors to save the old town hall for the community rather than see it disposed of for a trifling short term gain. Bill Suthers Guisborough

Accountability

Who can we trust?

A short while ago I was copied into someone’s twitter page when they were making a comment regarding my good friend Vic Jeffries; Tom Blenkinsop MP was also copied in. I replied in defence of Vic and Tom Blenkinsop replied, however, when I replied to his message I received the following – You are blocked from following @TomBlenkinsop and viewing @TomBlenkinsop’s Tweets – I have since found out that many other people have been blocked by the MP. I find his actions extraordinary, I know he had a bad experience recently and I would never condone anyone who tries to bully someone on social media, but to block someone because they have a different opinion to you is unacceptable, especially for an MP. I spent nearly 30 years representing postal workers and on many occasions had differences of opinions with colleagues and friends, but I can honestly say that I never fell out with anyone or stopped speaking to them because I didn’t agree with them; I’ve always respected a person’s right to have a different opinion to myself. However I did reply to him via email and I suggested that maybe one day in the future we can discuss things face-to-face, call me old-fashioned, but I was representing people before mobile phones and social media !! Councillor Mike Findley MBE

As a local independent councillor I recently had the good fortune to be invited to speak to a group of young people attending an Imagine You Can NCS course. The meeting was a question and answer session about politics. I hope those in attendance enjoyed the session as much as I did. I learnt from this visit that lots of young people have an interest in politics but nowhere to learn, they want to ask but do not want to join groups, but most importantly they do not know who to trust. As a result of this I wonder how many adults feel the same. I hear all the criticism about councillors and how they are all the same and when a decision is made we are at fault. The Council is made up of different political groups and decisions are taken on a majority vote so lots of decisions are taken that independent councillors can do nothing about. Decisions are sometimes made on party lines and some of these decisions are not in the interest of our area. That is why I believe that politics should be removed from local government and those elected vote for our area and not follow national political guidelines. I could go on and on because I learned a lot from these young people, so thank you to Imagine You Can NCS for a very enjoyable morning. BillyWells (Independent Cllr Newcomen Ward )

Redcar and Cleveland draft Local Plan

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his year will see the fifth of our Coastal View Community Awards Events, when it is our chance to thank the people who do great things in their own communities and in turn provide us with some great stories. This year the event will take place at the end of September and we want you to nominate your community champion, a person who you feel deserves to be acknowledged and thanked for the work they do. Start nominating now and the person we feel is the most deserving ●● (Left to Right) Cllr Sue Jeffrey, Cllr Chris Abbott, Cllr David Walsh and Cllr Valerie Halton with copies of the Draft Local Plan

edcar & Cleveland Borough Council is asking for the public’s views on a draft document that sets out the proposed long-term strategy for the borough. The Draft Local Plan sets out a vision for how Redcar and Cleveland will be developed up to the year 2032. It explores proposals around housing, employment, retail and town centres, natural and built environment, and transport. The consultation on the Draft Local Plan will take place until Monday 8 August, and members of the public have been asked to give their views. Councillor Dale Quigley, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “The Local Plan will provide a blueprint for successful and thoroughly planned growth, to boost the economy in Redcar and Cleveland, create new training opportunities, skills and jobs, and deliver the new homes and employment land needed to support economic growth.

“We are inviting the public to come forward with their views on the new Local Plan to ensure it represents the views of the borough. This will help shape the document and how we move forward to the next stage.” Copies of the draft local plan are available to view at all libraries in the borough and online at www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/localplan To comment on the proposals either: • Visit the online planning consultation portal, which can be found at www.redcar-cleveland. gov.uk/localplan • Email: strategic.planning@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk • Write to Strategic Planning Team, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT • Attend a drop-in event where council officers will be available to discuss the plan. To see when and where these events take place, please visit www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/localplan

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t is good to have longer nights and some wonderful sunshine as we move into summertimeproviding a bit of an antidote to some of the world’s maddening moments. It’s a time at The Junction when we can get even busier, particularly supporting young carers in our communities. Since April to date, this year we have directly supported 510 children and young people, almost a 20% increase since the same time last year. It’s good to know that our work raising funds, the support from our community and partners really helps. It’s for these reasons children and young people can rely on us for support them and that we can continue to make a difference. For some children and young people finishing school for the summer holidays is a most exciting time, holidays, play, moving on and having fun. For others in our community perhaps it’s can be little less exciting, even more stressful, more anxieties and worry. One of the ways we can make a difference is to give children and young people time. For some young carers, supported by the Hebridean Development Trust and one very dedicated volunteer working with our staff, we will be running our fourth residential to the wonderful Isle of Tiree, part of the inner Hebrides.This gives young carers a chance to have a complete break from their caring role, an opportunity for several new experiences and a chance to learn new skills, gain accredited awards and build strong peer friendships. Our engage@thejunction (award winning!) team are also planning excellent partnerships with some of our local schools as we work to support children and young people to build resilience, keep healthy and rise above life’s challenges. Exciting times. Our Youth Employment Team are busily supporting young people who are facing barriers to get into work. Building their skills and confidence, removing and overcoming barriers and linking to employers in our communities who need to increase their workforce. We can only achieve what we do with the support of many funders, partners (Like the Hebridean Development Trust, local schools and indeed Coastal View) and our local community.

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How to keep your pet healthy and happy this summer

ummer is a great time for pets and their owners, but vets are warning about the hidden risks to pets during the warmest season of the year. Heatstroke, pesky parasites and open water can all pose dangers to pets. To help pet owners, vets have compiled a summer pet guide, full of information and top tips on how to enjoy the summer with a healthy and happy pet. Dr Huw Stacey, director of clinical services at Vets4Pets, said: “There is a lot that pet owners need to take into consideration throughout the summer months, which is why we’ve produced this summer guide. “High temperatures can be very dangerous for many pets, as hot weather can make roads and pavements too hot to walk on, particularly for pets’ sensitive paws and pads. So walking dogs at cooler times of the day can help avoid burnt feet. “Owners must also remember to never leave their pet in a car, conservatory or caravan on a warm day. Even if it feels mild outside, the temperature inside can reach up to 40 degrees in just 30 minutes. “To help keep smaller pets cool, including rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs, it is always best to move indoor cages out of direct sunlight and outdoor hutches into a shaded part of the garden or even inside the house. “All pets should also always have a supply of fresh water, whether that is in the garden, on holiday, or in the car. This will decrease their chances of becoming dehydrated or suffering from heatstroke.” Between January and June last year 55,733 pet passports were issued to pet owners who wanted to take their pets away with them on holiday abroad. “Before you travel anywhere, abroad or in the UK, you need to pack your pet’s essential documentation, have the local vet’s details for wherever you are staying, check your pet is microchipped and their vaccinations and treatments are up-to-date,” said Dr Stacey. “If you are travelling in a car with your

pet, putting them in a crate is usually the safest option, but owners need to make regular stops so their pet can stretch or go to the toilet. “When travelling abroad with your pet, talk to your local vet about pet passports. “If you are leaving your pet with family, friends or at a kennels or cattery, make sure they have all the correct food, equipment and medicines. “It is always best to drop in on a kennel or cattery to check it over first and ask the appropriate questions, before you book your pet in. “All reputable kennels are licensed by the local authority and insist on seeing proof of vaccinations against diseases like Kennel Cough.” Kennel Cough affected approximately 65,000 dogs last year and is passed between dogs that come in to close proximity with each other. As such it is commonly picked up when dogs are staying in kennels. “The vaccination lasts for around a year and should be administered at least two weeks before their stay at the kennels,” said Dr Stacey. The warmer weather throughout the summer acts as a breeding ground for pesky parasites like fleas, ticks and maggots. “Owners need to check their pets whenever they have been outdoors, particularly dogs and cats that have been wandering outside in longer grass,” added Dr Stacey. “Flystrike is an unpleasant condition for rabbits, so hutches should always be kept clean and their bedding must be fresh and dry, so flies aren’t attracted into their hutch. “Contracting ticks, fleas and flystrike can be easily prevented if owners keep their pet’s treatments up-to-date and their pet and its living area as clean as possible. “Summer is a great time to enjoy holidays and fun outdoor activities with pets. Our simple guide is designed to help pets and their owners enjoy the best summer possible with a happy and healthy pet.”

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I’ve recently been diagnosed with asbestosis. I worked for a number of companies over the years, some of which are no longer in business. I began my working life in shipbuilding and was then at ICI for a few years before working for some smaller companies. Does the fact that I’ve worked for different companies affect my chances of making a claim? A: Different asbestos-related illnesses are compensated in different ways, writes Macks Solicitors’ asbestos specialist ANTHONY M c C A RT H Y. A s b e s t o s i s a n d p l e u r a l thickening are what lawyers call “divisible” conditions. That means that the more you are exposed to asbestos, the worse the condition gets, so a successful claim should be pursued against all the employers who exposed you to asbestos if at all possible. If, for example, half of your exposure was in the shipyard and half was with ICI, then each would potentially pay half the compensation. It can become very complicated if there are lots of defendants, especially where some of them don’t have insurance in place, or if some employers deny liability while others admit it. Asbestosis is an incurable, progressive lung disease. It doesn’t get the same headlines as mesothelioma, but it’s an equally distressing condition. It damages the lungs and decreases their function. Being unable to breathe properly is a frightening and awful way to suffer.

Mesothelioma is an aggressive, incurable cancer. It’s different from asbestosis in that it is an “indivisible” condition which is not made worse by the amount of exposure. In cases of mesothelioma you only have to successful against one defendant and you can recover the full amount of compensation from them. A solicitor may initially involve all the employers and then suggest that one of them deals with it, especially if there’s an established defendant such as ICI, where there was widespread asbestos exposure resulting in thousands of successful claims. Another thing I’m often asked is whether you can still claim compensation if your former employer is no longer in business. The key here is whether the insurance company who covered them at the time of the exposure is still around. If it is, you can claim. Even if there was no insurance, it’s still possible to claim in cases of mesothelioma. Under The Mesothelioma Act, you can recover 75% of the full value of a claim from a pot of money funded by the insurance industry. Compensation for asbestos-related illnesses is a complicated issue and you need people on your side who know what they’re doing. Don’t assume you don’t have a claim, see someone who specialises in this area of the law. To talk to me about recovering compensation for any industrial disease, call me at Macks Solicitors on 0800 652 4321 or email me at anthony.mccarthy@macks.co.uk.

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100th birthday the highlight of National Care Home Open Day she used to go dancing in Brotton on a regular basis, but stopped aged 94 because her dance club closed down! Born in Middlesbrough, she worked in a wine merchants and Binns during the 1940s in addition to working in an ambulance transporting prisoners of war to Stewarts Park throughout World War Two. For her birthday, a telegram from Her Majesty the Queen was accompanied by flowers from the Mayor and Mayoress – Olwyn Peters – an experience Ethel said she loved. “It was very nice to meet them, ● Ethel gets her ﬂowers from the Mayor, Cllr Barry and they said it was very nice to meet Hunt, and the Mayoress Olwyn Peters me!” Ethel said. She added: “Don’t tell anyone this, but the Mayor also 100th birthday celebration was the kissed me twice!” highlight of National Care Home Open For anyone looking to emulate Ethel’s Day, which saw the Mayor attend events at centenary, her secrets are: eating chicken, fruit five different care homes on Friday 17 June. & veg, not smoking and dancing until you’re 94! A country-wide initiative, the Open Days create The Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Cllr Barry links between care homes and local communities through fun activities and events and the Mayor Hunt, said: “It was an absolute pleasure meeting of Redcar and Cleveland, Cllr Barry Hunt, took Ethel and being able to share in her milestone birthday, although I couldn’t believe that she was part in celebrations across the borough. Visits to care homes in Eston, Saltburn and 100-years-old, I thought there was a mistake! “It was also very good to be able to be involved Redcar were capped by a visit to St Germain’s in National Care Home Open Day. Care homes Grange Activity and Well-being service in Marske are a crucial part of the community and more and a visit to birthday girl Ethel ‘Billy’ Davidson. should be done to make sure they become a key Mrs Davidson, who actually celebrated the milestone a day later on Saturday 18 June, has player in local areas across Redcar and Cleveland, lived in Marske since 1955 and comes to St and hosting events like the ones care homes put on last week are a vital part of that. Germain’s Grange four days a week. “We were welcomed at all the homes visited Still living in her own home, Ethel doesn’t even have a stairlift because of her theory that if she throughout the day, and I can’t stress enough doesn’t use her legs, she’ll lose them. Indeed, how thankful I am for all the work carers put in on a daily basis.”

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Children’s author releases spooky new book set in Scarborough!

ustin Macauley Publishers are proud to present Zachery Grimm Investigates: The Ghost of Agapantha Claypole by C.D. Field. The tale follows Zachary Grimm, who is holidaying in a Victorian guesthouse in Scarborough with his family. Zak and his cousin Amelie are immediately captivated by the house, with its sweeping staircase, mirrors, old paintings of the Claypole family and a mysterious girl with copper coloured hair. Will Zak be brave enough to unlock the secrets of the Claypole family’s past and put the ghosts to rest once and for all? C.D. Field (real name Christine Duffield), spent her formative years in West Yorkshire, indulging her passion for horses, dogs and teaching. Following university, where she read law, management and education, she enjoyed a varied and senior academic career, teaching nationally and internationally for over twenty years. She now lives and writes in North Yorkshire. Zachary Grimm Investigates... is Christine’s second novel, following The Medicine Tree (Austin Macauley, 2015). She said, “I feel there is plenty of space in the market of children’s fiction for a ‘serious’ book about the supernatural. I have always been fascinated by tales of hauntings and all things ghostly and decided to write what will, hopefully, become a series of books which are based in folklore, myths and legends of actual places that people can visit. “Like many people, I have fond memories of childhood holidays in Scarborough and as I know the place well, thought it would provide the ideal backdrop to the first novel of this series. “I find writing easy. As an academic and English specialist, I can’t get the words down fast enough!

“Very excited; a new venture into the supernatural unknown and everyone loves a good ghost story! A very different genre from my first book released last November called The Medicine Tree, which is an adventure based in a comprehensive school.” Book review By Danielle, Year 7 reporter, Freebrough Ink C.D Field wrote the spine-chilling story about the ghosts of Scarborough. Zack, a young boy on holiday with his family, found out he had the power to talk to the dead and feel what they feel. He must guide Agapantha into the light so she can be with her husband and children. But how? This book is extremely superior and makes you see what is happening. On the other hand, it could be a bit longer and make it more suspenseful with a few twists and turns, causing us to be wanting to read more. But over all, it is very interesting. I would recommend this book to people who love books without pictures. Also, to people who love suspense and a bit of horror. Out of five, I would rate this book four. It could use more interesting adjectives and make suspense. Out of ten, eight and a half. For more information please visit: http:// www.austinmacauley.com/book/zackerygrimm-investigates-ghost-agapantha-claypole

Locals at Queen’s Birthday celebrations ● Right: Ben with mum, Jill Calvert and Aunty, Joy Ward who had the pleasure of walking down The Mall on the day of the Queen’s Birthday celebrations ● Below: Guisborough’s, Royal Navy Regulator Ben Bearpark on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral during the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations.

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Hollie Bush Writes A whimsical look at our area

Back to the Zeppelins over the Grove and “from the horse’s mouth”

ou may recall a couple of months ago I ran a piece about the First World War Zeppelin raids on Skinningrove steel works and the neighbouring village of Carlin How. This prompted retired former BBC Radio Cleveland (as it was then) presenter Graeme Aldous to get in touch to recall the time he interviewed one of the men intimately affected by the raid - and who got the reward of a new suit as a result of the bombing (not a result the Kaiser was looking for, I guess). Graeme, now living in Moorsholm, can tell the story far better than I, so for this airing of the column, I will put my feet up and my laptop down for the moment, and let Graeme take up the tale. “All the workers at the Ironworks managed to seek shelter, and the raid caused no casualties.” Well, yes... and no. Maybe no casualties, but there WAS someone in the works, who had a very lucky escape... and I met him. “Back in the summer of 1982, some mention must have been made about the raid on my BBC Radio Cleveland programme — I got a phone call from a gentleman in Leyburn (wonderfully) named Ralph Lozelu Robinson. He told me that he’d actually been in the works, a few yards from the Benzol House, when the bomb landed on its roof and failed to explode. Those were the days when BBC local radio

could afford the expenses to drive to Leyburn, so I arranged to interview him. “It turned out that he was a very new employee at the works — I suspect we would call him nowadays a ‘Management Trainee’, because he was more than a process worker. He was near the Skinningrove Gas Works, on his way home to his Loftus digs, when he heard the Zeppelin approaching. He thought he should warn the Works that there was the danger of an air raid, so he started off back up Primrose Hill, only to meet all the workers streaming home early — they clearly already knew the situation. However, with the eagerness of a ‘new boy’, he thought he’d better report for duty, so he carried on into the Works. “There was no-one there, but before he could leave the first bomb fell — if it had gone off, he (and half the Works) would have been obliterated! Once the raid was over, he ran to Carlin How Post Office to telephone the Works Manager in Saltburn, who came out to see for himself, and told him to report to his office at 9 o’clock sharp the next morning. “When he got there, he found senior managers and army officers, a major amongst them, he recalled, and they quizzed him about the height of the Zeppelin and other facts. They were pleased with his answers, especially when he estimated - as only an

engineer could - the probable height of the airship by raising a pencil in the air and then using simple maths and the science of perspective, and the Manager told him to report to the Cashier where he would receive a £5 bonus... and the Company would also buy him a new suit, as his trousers had been torn when he threw himself down to shelter between the railway lines. “The whole interview lasted 13.50, and I broadcast it on September 8th 1982 — I now find from your article that that was (coincidentally) the 67th anniversary of the raid. As a firsthand account of being bombed by a Zeppelin, the whole interview was accepted into the BBC Sound Archive “But the good news is that, spurred by the symmetry of the date, I have been in touch with my old employer and it looks very possible that the interview will be heard again on BBC Tees and possibly the BBC1 programme “Inside Out” - so watch this space. However, anyone with access to a PC or a laptop can hear the interview for themselves and in full.” G o t o w w w. t e e a f i t . c o . u k / skinningrovezeppelin/ . So there you go. You can leave this paper and move over to a laptop or a PC to get the rest of the story from the horse’s mouth of someone who was there on that day a century ago. And whilst we are on this thread Graeme also commented on another of my pieces - the one about the enigmatic Braygate, the mystery lane linking Kilton Lane to Carlin How. Like other correspondents, he also surmised it might be a corruption of Bridgegate, referring to the Bridge that would have to cross Kilton Beck from times immemorial. He also commented on the lifelessness of computer generated maps, and here I agree with him. Simple lines on an a lead oxide screen tell us nothing except the name. Compare that with the classic OS series or even some of the OS

Damaged mosaic plaque repaired

imitators like Bartholomew’s. To me, an OS map is more than a map. It is a gazetteer, a local history primer and a guide to the society which lives or lived within the confines of the folder paper of the Landranger sheets. None of this applies to a Google map. Not only does it make the skill – and, I have to say, pleasure – of reading a map redundant, it encourages us to be less curious, less attentive, less aware of our surroundings, and less connected to the rest of the human race. We don’t view the landscape against the host of information - social, geographic or historic - within a classic OS map, and neither do we notice landmarks on our journey. We simply type in an address, and slavishly follow the directions, which, if given aloud by a disembodied voice, always says “turn right in 100 yards”, rather than “turn right in 100 yards, opposite the town hall, and just before the Royal Lion”. And it means you don’t get to see the Victorian Gothic of the Town Hall, or see that the Royal Lion looks to be a decent place for a pint after our errand has been completed. It doesn’t show that the Royal Lion has a coaching arch which shows that the pub was once a hotel on a coaching road, and that therefore the town must

have been an important place for trade, which in turn would have meant it needed a early town council to regulate local matters - hence the Town Hall And that trade - well there is another pub, the St Crispin’s arms, and also of an age - so a fair bet would be that this was once a leather and shoe making town, St Crispin being the patron saint of saddlers and cobblers, All this is lost to the Google map follower. Moreover, going by these e-routers can’t be conducive to good driving habits and neither does it breed good habits for pedestrians. I have lost count of the number of times someone has bumped into me on the pavement, glued to their smartphone, following directions, and not caring to look up. Apart from the safety aspect, just what treasures they miss by keeping their gaze trained downwards! Hollie Bush Hollie Bush can be contacted directly if readers want to comment on articles, or to suggest topics (the odder, the better) that help to define the East Cleveland we all live in. Email: holliebush@gmx.com

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Wayfarer’s Travels Utrecht - Holland

n a previous issue I commented on the fact that just when we think we`ve run out of beautiful places to stay in Holland, we come across yet another; this time it was Utrecht. We like to explore and are on the move most of the time so, while most other holiday destinations are a bit too hot for us in mid summer, Holland is usually ideal with temperatures in the upper twenties. Utrecht is lovely with its maze of pretty canals and colourful flowers everywhere. Like most other destinations in Northern Holland, it`s also cheap and easy to get to. There`s lots of flights to Amsterdam from both Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle. Then from Amsterdam it`s only a 30 minute train journey to Utrecht. Again, as mentioned in previous reviews, food in Holland is quite varied and generally of good quality at reasonable prices. Specialties of the country include poffertjies, which are small, fluffy pancakes made with yeast and buckwheat flour. These tasty treats are prepared using a special pan

with several shallow indentations in the bottom to hold the batter and make perfectly puffed small pancakes. Then there`s frikandels - mincedmeat concoctions resembling hot dogs. They`re sold in the many open fronted hot food counters and make an excellent snack. Other specialities include bitterballen – balls of chopped beef in spices deep fried in breadcrumbs, Hollande nieuwe haring - raw herring with chopped onion. The choice of good beers in Holland is endless, but beware - always check the strength before ordering. Some are very strong and alcohol content can be as high as 9%. Fortunately many restaurants have a beer menu describing those on offer and their strengths. Utrecht’s ancient city centre features many buildings and structures several dating as far back as the Middle Ages. It has been the religious centre of the Netherlands since the 8th century. Utrecht was the most important city in the Netherlands until the Dutch

S.A.R.A.

he next monthly meeting of SARA will be held on August 3rd, at the TocH premises, Albion Terrace, Saltburn at 7.30pm. Please come along and meet members of SARA and we look forward to meeting more new members. Saturday 6th August – SARA will be holding their Birthday Celebrations 11 - 4pm at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. Come and share our 9th birthday party and re-union of SARA dogs rehomed over the years and view our cats and dogs awaiting new homes. There will be a flyball

● The Oudegracht Canal Golden Age, when it was surpassed by Amsterdam as the country’s cultural centre and most populous city. A boat tour around the canals is a must. Explore Utrecht from the water and you will be treated to an entirely different view. See the historic façades of lovely wharf side houses and all kinds of impressive trees along the canals, some of which are

demonstration, doggy games and fun for all the family. Refreshments will be on sale with homemade food . There will also be a variety of stalls and a raffle. Come along with family, friends and pets to enjoy a fun packed day. There is plenty of parking on the Foxrush field. All funds raised will go to the ever increasing number of animals that so desperately need our help. Saturday 13th August We will be holding a street collection in Saltburn If you would like to help collect please contact the centre on 01642 488108 Funds we have raised recently included The Neil Diamondo evening £470 and the Fun Dog Show £2347. Thanks to all the people who contributed to the success of these events.

Fun Dog Show 2016

By John Fuller

n Saturday 2nd July SARA held its annual Fun Dog Show. It was very well attended with everyone having a good time despite some showers. Dogs of all sizes brought their owners along and were very well behaved (both). There was lots of homemade food available and a variety of stalls. Everyone enjoyed the day. The amount raised was in excess of £2347. Thanks to all who contributed to the event. More photos can be seen by going to our website and following the link

Frank

rank is gorgeous six month old black and white male came into us as a stray. He is a very loving, playful and affectionate cat.

Holly

olly is a seven year old terrier cross. She came into us after his owner died. She would be an ideal companion to a family with older children but would prefer to be an only pet.

Frank

Holly

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

over 200 years old! You can choose between a round-trip with a canal cruise or set out on an exploratory expedition by pedal boat, rowing boat or canoe. A liitle further afield there`s lots of nearby places to visit such as Leiden, Rotterdam, The Hague and of course the beautilful town of Gouda with its

colourful cheese markets. Wayfarer For any further information on this or any other destination, e-mail :Wayfarer@ntlworld.com In our next issue, Wayfarer visits Simione on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy.

Pickled cucumber with chilli Well shiver me timbers, the old thermometer got above 20c this last weekend so I dragged out the barby, fought off the spiders and gave it a good rub down with a wire brush. The following is what we served to accompany grilled fish or chicken in Canada during the barby season. It’s basically pickled cucumbers kept in the fridge and served under anything off the barby. Nice and crispy. 1 large cucumber 1 tsp sugar 4 tsp teriyaki sauce 2 tsp salt 1/2 a small chilli finely diced (optional) 1 inch fresh ginger grated 50ml white vinegar Score the length of the cucumber with a fork Slice cucumber and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle on the salt and leave for 10 mins to draw out the liquid. Fill the bowl with cold water and leave for 5 mins, then drain cucumber. Whilst cucumber is draining add all the other ingredients to the bowl. Add cucumber then stir and empty into sealable container. Store in fridge until needed. Chef *Tip. Spoon the liquor over any grilled ecret The S items when serving. Bon appetito

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

All Aboard! Saltburn Food Festival gets set for big day

Shiver me timbers!

● Left: Festival Director Lorna Jackson, Richard Willis of Swine Dining & Liz Ramshaw of The Gingerbread Mam get set for a busy summer. Photo: by Stuart Boulton.

● Shiver Me Timbers! Gillian & Alan Robinson add to the fun of Marske Traders Day.

● Below: Isabelle Higgs (5) and Florence Hannaway (7) look forward to Salburn Food Festival’s Family Kitchen.

Marske shopkeepers team up to create fun-packed Yorkshire Day for all the family

clutch of community-spirited Marske shopkeepers are teaming up to celebrate all things Yorkshire as part of a fun-packed day for all the family on Saturday 30 July. And local swashbucklers are invited to raid their wardrobes and enjoy the day in fancy dress, with Pirates or Yorkshire themed costumes expected to loom large on the High Street. Shoppers of all ages can also look forward to meeting Mickey & Minnie Mouse, face painting, a prize raffle, cream teas and much more besides. It’s all part of the fourth Marske Traders Day, with the seaside town’s shopkeepers joining forces with local foodies and craftspeople in setting up stalls and bringing their own shops out into the open air for the day. The three previous days have proved so popular that the event has now more than doubled in size. Thirteen stalls tested the water at the first event last August, and now almost 30 stalls are set to bring their own festival buzz to the town. Computer and IT specialist Garry Stonehouse

of GbizIT, one of the event organisers, said: “Marske has a fantastic community spirit, and it’s been great to see so many people enjoying the Traders Days we’ve had so far. “So much so that we’ve more than doubled in size compared to our first event last August, and we’ll have almost 30 stalls bringing a real buzz to the town. “Previous days have been themed around summer, Halloween and spring, and this time we’re celebrating Yorkshire Day – proud of our Teesside heritage, but also proud to be part of the ancient North Riding of Yorkshire. “It’s been great to see so many people look so good in fancy dress on our previous days, so we can’t wait to see the costumes this time around. We’re looking forward to a fantastic day for all the family to enjoy.” • Marske Traders Day takes place in Marske town centre between 10am-4pm on Saturday 30 July. For further info, visit www.marsketraders. co.uk

ood lovers have a huge treat coming up at the end of this month, with Saltburn Food Festival set to transform the town’s Milton Street into a buzzing Festival village for a day packed full of fun for all the family on Sunday 31 July. 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. Special guest chefs including Mark Greenaway from BBC2’s Great British Menu and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch will be cooking up a treat at the Festival’s live Cookery Theatre. Foodies can also enjoy a family kitchen for children, world street food, veggie & vegan specials, outdoor dining and picnic areas, a Beer Festival at Saltburn House, a Wine Tasting event at The Spa Hotel, street theatre, a vintage bus as part of the festival’s park & ride scheme, and much more besides – all with good local food taking centre stage. Final planning for the big day was in full swing at the time of Coastal View going to print, but here’s just some of the highlights to watch out for on the day itself – including extra buses for foodies who fancy giving the car a day off. Family Kitchen: A big hit last year, the Festival’s Family Kitchen makes a popular return, when chefs from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts will be helping children become their own budding masterchefs. Chicken stir-fry, Vegetable Biryani, Macaroni Cheese and Pizza are all on the menu, all ingredients are provided, and all the young foodies will finish the workshops with a meal they’ve helped cook themselves plus a hat and an apron to take home. Great for kids aged from 5-15, workshop places need to be booked in advance at www. saltburnfoodfestival.co.uk Extra Buses: Foodies who fancy giving the car a day off are in luck, with extra bus services running to and from Saltburn on the big day itself. Festival organisers have arranged a special Food Festival Bus from Boots Chemists on Guisborough High Street to Saltburn, calling via Skelton Civic Hall, running approximately every half hour throughout the day from 9am onwards, with return tickets costing £3.00. And Arriva’s X4 Sunday service between Whitby & Redcar has been doubled for the summer, calling in at Saltburn every half hour in both directions. The extra buses add to the Festival’s popular Park & Ride scheme, with the Whitby Vintage Bus again on hand to carry foodies into the

heart of town after proving a big hit last year. The Park & Ride means cars will be able to avoid the town centre by parking free of charge on both the former council coach park opposite Saltburn Golf Club and the nearby car park of Saltburn Learning Campus (formerly Huntcliffe School) – with all day vintage bus tickets then costing just £2 or free for under 16’s. Cookery Theatre: Special guest chefs including Mark Greenaway from BBC2’s Great British Menu and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, and Richard Ingram from Middlesbrough College will be cooking up a treat at the Festival’s Live Cookery Theatre. Mark will be cooking and signing copies of his brand new cookbook at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Richard will be cooking at 11.30am and 1.30pm, and chefs from Hunley Hotel will cook up a treat at 3.30pm to end the day in style. Festival Fringe: There’ll be lots to see and do around the town on Festival day too. Look out for … • A Beer Festival and children’s’ climbing wall at Saltburn House. • A Wine Tasting & Canape event on the terrace of The Spa Hotel. • Zip wires in the woods at the Woodlands Centre in the Valley Gardens. • The Great Dragon Bake-Off at the Book Corner (Saltburn’s independent bookshop). • Festival Cocktails at Brockley Hall. • The Friends of Saltburn Valley are encouraging visitors to take a picnic into the gardens and enjoy the woodland. Festival Director Lorna Jackson said: “The Festival has been an incredible adventure over these last three years. I hesitate to say it’s taken us by surprise, but it’s become everything we thought it could be and plenty more besides. “So we’re looking to build again on the family festival buzz around the whole day this year, with some fantastic people, brilliant chefs and small independent food producers who all share our passion for good local food. “And then there’s the town itself. We’re lucky to have beautiful natural surroundings, the beach, the pier, the Valley Gardens, and there’s also chance to discover the town’s array of fantastic independent shops and cafes. “It all adds up to a great day out, and I hope everyone enjoys a fantastic day – all with good local food right at the heart of things.” • Saltburn Food Festival: Sunday 31 July. 10am-4pm. FREE Admission. For further info & updates, log onto www.saltburnfoodfestival. co.uk

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By Sean and Susan Halcrow.

altburn Station Gallery is a small family run art and craft gallery located in the centre of Saltburn by -the-sea. The gallery is run by resident artist Sean Halcrow-Cook with the help of his mum Sue. The gallery has grown over the two years and business is improving despite economic difficulties in the area. We aim to promote local artists / artisans and crafts people and try to be a ‘platform’ to showcase their fantastic works of art /craftsmanship. Since opening, the gallery has hosted exhibitions by artists including Robert Dutton titled ‘The Cliffs and the Coast’, with coastal art in pastels and multimedia, selling his work both locally and as far as London; Lita Conradie exhibition of fine art, delicate floral paintings, again selling locally. The gallery has many exhibitors at present ranging from photography, paintings, multimedia art, digital designs, landscapes/nature/wildlife, sculptures, bespoke wood mirrors, unique woodturned items, ceramics including hand-thrown pottery and jewellery, hand-decorated/painted items for decoration, original designer T-shirts and high-definition photo-mugs. The gallery also stocks handmade knitted crafts/photo-cards/unique art design cards/postcards and by- rail souvenirs/ mugs with many more gifts also in gallery. Seasonal gifts are also on offer-at present our handmade garden decoration lights are very popular. The gallery this year held a Spring/ Summer theme competition which was very popular and our customers/ visitors helped with judging to find the winners; 1st place’ Saltburn from Huntcliff’(Malcolm Murray) photo; 2nd ‘Night Moves’ (Cass) photo; 3rd ‘Saltburn’(Alix Gladders) screen-print. Prizes for winners from Saltburn Station Gallery and thank you John Taylor-Saltburn Folk Festival organiser. Saltburn Station Gallery is aiming to hold a competition with an Autumn theme with two categories, photography and Fine Art - so keep your eyes peeled all you budding artists! For more details get in touch with the gallery via Facebook page. The gallery has also helped with promoting a new digital artist Alan Tollinton and in donating a piece of his work to Zoe’s Place. The gallery held an Easter draw raising money for Children with Cancer UK (£100 raised), prize donations were from Mr Tollinton and the gallery; and the gallery continues to support local fundraisers, and special events , e.g. Remembrance Day paying tribute with art display depicting the world wars, being involved in the recent ‘Fish, Fillet, Feast’ festival displaying coastal art/gifts. The gallery will have just seen its third Food Festival and promoted its artists

Heritage Open Day 10 September 2016

n 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

Saltburn Photographic Society

n exhibition of photographs by members of Saltburn Photographic Society relating to the Iron and Steel Industry will be held in the main pavilion at Kirkleatham Museum until the end of August. The museum is closed on Mondays. Admission is free. ●● Photograph: by Dave Sanderson

and artisan works on the day with displays outside the gallery and we are looking forward to the forthcoming Saltburn Folk Festival weekend when the town will be a hive of activity once again. The gallery always exhibits new work from varied artists and therefore always has a fresh feel. The gallery has, we hope enhanced the centre of town and helped to promote local business by complimenting those around town. We hope to continue to promote our lovely seaside gem and to support and promote local artists and talent by providing them a platform for their work. The talent that is around us all is amazing and we should appreciate what is on offer on our doorstep.

What’s happening in Loftus?

Saltburn Station Gallery Celebrating its second birthday since opening in July 2014

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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 Visitorready? 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.

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Guisborough Town Council

Guisborough Town Council Annual Crafts & Produce Show Guisborough Town Council will be holding its annual Crafts & Produce Show on Saturday, 13th August at Sunnyfield House, 36 Westgate, Guisborough. The show is open for entries from residents of Guisborough, East Cleveland and Guisborough Community Groups. Sections include vegetables, soft fruits, flowers, home baking, children’s and crafts, amongst others. Winners of each class will receive a cash prize and Section Winners receive a cash prize and trophy. This is an event staged for the community to take part and show off their talents in all of the above sections. The show is open to the public for viewing at 11.30am so why not stop for the auction of entries at 2.00pm and grab yourself some bargain veg, flowers and home baking. We hope to attract a record number of entries, so why not take part? Show schedules with full information are available from Sunnyfield House, 36 Westgate, Guisborough, North Yorkshire TS14 6BA. Telephone 01287 610193

Story Telling And Performance Skills for children aged 8-14

Mondays, 4pm to 6pm, starting 12 Sept. Tel 01642-505580. Mobile 0775 956 7000. See article on The Link, page 38

Guisborough Town Council is facilitating a volunteer recruitment session in Sunnyfield House, 36 Westgate, Guisborough on Saturday 30th July from 10am to 12.30pm. Voluntary groups that operate in the Parish Boundary and that wish to recruit new volunteers can book a table at the event through Councillor Mrs Hazel Meynell. Please contact her on 01287 634383 or h.meynell@sky.com Anyone wishing to find out information on the wide range of activities available from the groups, please attend the event without obligation.

Skelton Methodist Community Church Harvest Festival

The Harvest Festival service, at 10:30am on Sunday 18th September, will be led by our new Minister, Rev. Helena Harbottle. The Harvest Supper takes place on Monday 19th September at 7:30pm. This will be a pie (or jacket potato) and peas supper with trifle to follow. Tickets will be £5. This includes the supper and entertainment provided by “Mes Amis”. Details of the availability of tickets will be displayed on the noticeboard outside the church, on Castle Grange, Skelton Green nearer the date, or can be had by contacting Peter Appleton on 01287-281752 from the end of August.

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Saltburn Bandstand Summer 2016 Concert Listings

Saturday Concerts 2.30pm-4pm July 30th –Aycliffe & Brancepath Brass Band Sunday Concerts 2.30pm-4pm July 31st – Bearpark & Esh Colliery Band August 7th - Billingham Silver Band 14th – North Skelton Brass Band 21st – Cleveland Constabulary Band 28th – Darlington Community Wind Band

Safari Supper

The benefice of St Leonards and St Helen’s churches at Loftus and Carlin How will be holding a Safari Supper on Friday August 26th. First sitting starting at 5.30pm and every half hour after early booking an advantage if you want a specific time as places are limited. Cost is £12.50 a ticket. Please ring Kath on 01287 642041 for further information and to book your place on our very popular yearly fund raiser.

Redcar and Cleveland Mind ‘One Night with Elvis’

Starring the fantastic Niall Southall at the Citz Priory Club, Lord Street, Redcar on Friday 14 October 2016 7pm till late. Tickets are £8 (including supper) available from Something in Mind 6-8 West Dyke Road Redcar Tel: 01642 296052

Parish of Boosbeck & Lingdale St Aidan Church Social Events 2016 Every Thursday – Church Open Day – visit us for a coffee/tea and a chat – all welcome 30th July 2016 St Chad’s Summer Fayre 13.00-15.00 hrs and an afternoon tea will be served / tombola / raffle and usual stalls – proceeds to go toward the running costs of the Church 6th August 2016 St Aidan’s Summer Fayre in the Boosbeck Community Centre – proceeds to go toward the running costs of the Church 14.00-16.00 hrs A strawberry tea will be served / tombola / grand raffle 4th September 2016 St Adian’s Day Patronal Festival 18.00 hrs – St Aidan’s – Refreshments after service 10th September 2016 Belated 90th Birthday Celebration for Her Majesty the Queen To be held in the Boosbeck Community Centre. There will be two sittings one at 14.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs. Cost of £10.00 per person. Two courses will be served. Kath Jackson has agreed to take the bookings (01287 654218) – proceeds to go toward the running costs of the Church

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

All Saints Church Skelton News & Summer Events By Dot Butcher

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

Skelton & Brotton Parish Council Produce Show 2016 Saturday 27 August Skelton Civic Hall Coniston Road, Skelton, TS12 2HP

Prize money : £5, £3, £2 Prize money for Class 1 (Tray of Vegetables) £10, £7.50, £5. Entry fee 25p per item Trophy to exhibitor with most points Prizes for best overall exhibits (Classes 125 & 2634) Cups and Trophies to be presented at 2.00 pm Prize Money to be Paid at 2.30pm Auction to follow Open to the public from 1.00 pm Exhibits To Be Entered Between 8.30Am 10.00Am Auction , Refreshments Organised By Skelton And Brotton Parish Council Enquiries – Parish Office 01287 348008, Bill Roe 01287 676853, Or Barbara Stocker 01287 653880

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

Skelton History Group Heritage Walks

S k e l t o n H i s t o r y G r o u p o rg a n i s e 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. Friday 16th September 2016 – Carlton and Kirkby This is a walk of two parts, starting from the car park at Lordstones café at 10:30am. The first part takes us west to the site of Carlton alum works. We then turn around and follow the Cleveland Way, over Cold Moor and towards the Wainstones. Before we get to the Wainstones, we turn back on ourselves and take a lower level path back to Lordstones, passing the site of Kirby alum works. The walk should take between 2½ and 3 hours.

Friends of Redcar Cemetery Events By Joyce Charlesworth

On the first Monday of the month, until October, members of the Friends of Redcar Cemetery will be waiting under the arch at 10.30 to meet people who would like to hear the fascinating stories of local people involved with WW1. No booking is necessary and it is suggested that strong footwear is worn especially in wet weather. Groups who would like to visit at a different time should contact 01642 478349

Brotton Bowls Club

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

What’s on at the Gleneagles Centre, New Marske Monday 10:30 -12:30 Carpet Bowls Monday 3-4 Tai Chi 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 1-3 Dog School 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 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, until 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 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.

What’s On - Music & Events

Winkies Castle Folk Museum

162 High Street, Marske by the Sea, TS11 7NB Tel: 01642 775086 Web site: www.winkiescastle.co.uk Facebook page: Open 11.00am – 4.30pm every Thurs, Sat, Sun + Bank Holiday Monday.

“HANDS ON” CRAFT DAYS

Thur 28th July, Sun 31st July and also Thur 25th, Sat 27th, Sun 28th and Mon 29th August. Come along and have a go. 11.00am - 4.30pm all days. Also 3 FOSSIL ROADSHOW days July 28th, 30th and 31st. Bring your own fossils along to be identified.

August Exhibition:

Thurs 4th August – End of Sept + School Oct half term week MARSKE METHODIST CHURCH GOLDEN JUBILEE

A celebration with images, stories and more

Tocketts Bridge Farm Carboot

ocketts Bridge Car Boot is well into its summer season after a very slow start due to our typical unpredictable English weather the idyllic green field site remained too wet for many weeks after their proposed Easter weekend opening. This extremely popular and long established boot sale has a huge Facebook following and has a reputation of being professionally organised and very friendly the management and staff work very hard to achieve this. Attracting a diverse variety of stalls mostly selling items of good quality and at prices which reflect an attitude of (everything must go). A true car boot in every sense which discourages dealers and has a no new goods policy. They encourage and see many first time sellers who are genuinely clearing out there homes, garages, lofts and the like. Tocketts Bridge offers concessions to charities and deserving good causes enabling them to increase their funds. The management and staff not only support many local charities by reducing their charges to sell but adopt a different charity each year to raise awareness and funds for. Previous years have seen thousands of pounds raised for many good causes, including the re building of a school in the Gambia for 2500 children which resulted in their twinning with Caedamon school in Whitby and continues to this very day, teachers and pupils adopting pen pals, sending pens & papers and the basic requirements to enable children to go to school. They have also taken medical supplies to central Africa & raising cash for starving children there. Closer to home they have fund raised for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Cancer & Breast Cancer research along with helping the parishes of Wilton, Lazenby, Coatham & Dormanstown. This year’s charity has still to be chosen, they would welcome any proposals of a needy charity/group and any ideas to help make them some cash. Saturday & Sunday afternoon boot sales are very popular, the gates open for buyers at 2-30pm the sellers have an hour and a half to set up their stalls without being pestered or stressed by the early entry of buyers & dealers. They operate a policy of no early buying by other sellers and the resale of any items bought there. The owner & organiser David Gray and good friend Terry Lancaster are on hand to offer loads of good advice and help in respect of setting up stalls, selling techniques and any items of value including antiques & collectables, helping some sellers make thousands of pounds at auction for things priced up for pennies on their stalls. Thursday 7th July saw the commencement of their early evening boot sales. Sellers have an hour to set up and the public gain entry at 6pm, over and done within a couple of hours, it has become popular with those who’s weekend

commitments make it impossible to do a boot sale, the site is child friendly & safe. Not only is Tocketts Car Boot Sale child friendly but it also welcomes dogs & other pets. However the management insists on all dog litter being cleaned up and that they are kept on a short leash as the resident chickens wander freely and are keen to steal your burgers.... BEWARE. The food sold there is good quality, tasty & reasonably priced, for those who sell tea & coffee is half price so long as they come with their own cup or mug. The public toilet facilities are always immaculate & receive high praise by all who have to use them. 12 Points to note if you are a first time seller at Tocketts. 1. Befriend “Tocketts Bridge Car Boot” on Facebook where important information is posted especially on days where due to the weather it has to be cancelled or call one of there telephone numbers prior to loading the car & setting off to avoid any disappointment. 2. You don’t always need a table people love a rummage through boxes & many sellers here chose to work off a blanket or tarpaulin. 3. Bring a float to avoid having to try to find some change & the possibility of losing a sale. 4. There are on occasion dodgy £20 notes in circulation, avoid being caught out, ask the staff how to recognise them or even refuse to take them & ask people to have them changed into coin at the gate. 5. Avoid putting price tags on all your items this encourages interaction between buyer & seller. 6. Have a good idea of an items value & what you are prepared to accept, as people do expect to barter. 7. I you are bringing a paste table ensure heavy items are not placed in the middle of your table, there’s many a crash heard during a booty due to table overload. 8. Small items of value should be kept insight towards the back of your stand, described & priced to avoid people touching & the

possibility of them being taken/stolen, not that they experience much of that there. 9. Test your electrical items prior to selling, encourage any prospective buyers to test before buying, facilities are provided free of charge there. 10. Knives/blades, Guns (including BB) or any form of offensive material is not allowed to be sold there, copied DVD’s & home made food stuffs (with no Health & Safety certificates) are not allowed & you will be asked to remove them from your stall. The selling of copied DVD’s results in heavy fines as other local boot sales can testify. 11. Try to have a good variety on your stall, the strangest things sell here said Mr Gray, popular items other than Antiques & Collectables are Tools & Farming implements, items of small furniture, Plants, Records & Home Made/Craft items. 12. Clothes & the like sell well but must be clean & ironed, there are rails & hangers available free of charge on a first come first served basis. Finally enjoy a stress free afternoon/evening in the beautiful peaceful surroundings at Tocketts Bridge Farm, meeting the friendly staff & people who attend & hopefully make some money in the process. A couple of words of warning however firstly avoid wearing bright yellow or orange during the harvest time it attracts the harvest flies & other insects. Secondly the site is a sun trap so bring cream, hats & plenty of liquids. Lastly avoid getting the bug for buying stuff you don’t really need/want or making so much money you fall into the higher tax bracket (if only). The staff & management at Tocketts Bridge Car Boot look forward to seeing old & new faces & promise to go out of their way to insure you enjoy your experience there. You can find them on the B1269 Redcar to Guisborough Road, TS14 6RG Sellers are charged £10 per car & entry is 60p children under 10yrs go free.

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What’s On - Music & Events

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 71 July - August 2016

The world of theatre

ummer seems to be here at last and it’s just the season for getting out to see some good family theatre shows. There are plenty of By Kate Bramley opportunities across the region but perhaps the first place to call in would be the annual Stockton International Riverside Festival (4-7 AUG) where the city centre is taken over by a flurry of street theatre, dance, circus and music events. The opening show of the programme is Furious Folly by Mark Anderson which, at Preston Park on 4th and 5th August, looks to be a spectacular piece taking WW1 as its theme. It is a free event but tickets must be booked in advance and it’s worth noting that under 12’s can’t be admitted for safety reasons. There are a mind boggling number of street events to follow that, from kids shows to dance and comedy, so I’m sure you’d find something for everyone. If you fancy a more sit down approach to your summer theatre then it is time to head to Stephen Joseph Scarborough for Alan Ayckbourn’s The Karaoke Theatre Company, though you might find yourself more involved in the action than you had first thought… Billed as a fast moving concoction of farce, comedy, drama and melodrama where the audience get to take part, it looks like flamboyant fun (and you don’t have to take part if you don’t want to!) In the mean time for the 6+ bracket at the same venue Vicky Ireland has adapted Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories. With the help of puppets and original music the three performers explore some of these age-old tales and give them a new spin. www.thesjt.uk.com

Summer Events at the Mining Museum

his year, summer comes to Skinningrove bringing with it a full and exciting programme of family events from the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum. Drop the children off at our kids-only club or bring the whole family down to discover our wide range of themed crafts events. Learn about our natural environment, go rock-pooling to uncover the marine life of the Cleveland coasts, compete in our horribly historical Olympic challenges then experience a Zeppelin raid as we shelter in the mine! Throughout the summer, Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum is running a wide variety of family and kids-only events in Skinningrove. Our family activity sessions are open to children of any age to come along with their parents to enjoy activities with crafts, games and exploring wildlife in the Skinningrove valley. Families can just turn up on the day and join in the history and wildlife activities, or drop in crafts sessions. Our kids-only club features woodland activities with local botanical illustrator Martin Allen, rock-pooling, Olympic games and historical recreations as we look back at the Somme and later film the history of Skinningrove. Children aged 8-12 years old are welcome to book onto these popular free activity Tuesdays, from 11am-3pm, in the safe hands of our experienced leaders. Visitors can also discover our vibrant new free exhibition, Wildflowers of the Cleveland Coast. This exhibition from Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, showcases a range of award-winning natural photography, expert information and advice for naturalists and photographers. Visitors can also join our award winning 1.5 hour fully guided tours with our excellent guides who bring to life the hard times of miners during the Victorian era.

01642 475757 THE CLEVELAND BAY

“We are really thrilled to be hosting such an exciting range of events and - whether you love dinosaurs, sports, crabs or just making things - we are sure you will find something to help you enjoy the long summer holidays” said Jean Banwell, Education Manager at Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum. With all the activity at the Museum, we are particularly keen to hear from people with life experience who feel they could use it to benefit the growing Museum. We are particularly looking for guides and retail/ reception volunteers. We offer a friendly environment and full training. Should you be wanting employment experience we have an excellent record of helping young, and not so young, people find work. Anyone wishing to volunteer at the Museum should contact the Education Manager, Jean Banwell, by email jean@ironstonemuseum.co.uk or call 01287 642877 (be prepared to leave a message). Summer Events 1 August. 10:30—1pm Interesting Insects; Inspirational insect crafty fun. Suggested Donation £1 1 August. 1:30—3pm Bug Hunt; Meet a giant millipede, giant African snails and explore for insects. Donations Welcome 2 August. 11—3pm Woodland Investigator; Kids Only! More woodland investigating with our leaders and artist Martin Allen. Free 5 August. 10:30—1pm Full Steam Ahead! Steam train inspired creative activity. Suggested donation 50p 8 August. 10:30—2pm Pesky Pirates: make your own pirate mask. Suggested donation £1 9 August. 11—3pm Horrid Historical Olympics. Kids Only! A day of fun and Olympic challenges; no talent necessary! Free 9 August. 1—3pm Family History Olympics. Families follow our horrible Olympic trail and

our local-themed Olympic challenges! Donations Welcome 16 August. 11—3pm The Somme: Kids Only! Discover the horrors of World War I as we recreate a Somme trench. Free 16 August. 1—3pm Family WWI. Families can join us as we make periscopes for our trench, and experience a Zeppelin raid as we take shelter in the mine! Craft £1 19 August. 10:30—2pm Dangerous Dinosaurs. Investigate our Jurassic fossils and create your own dinosaurs. Suggested Donation £1 22 August. 10:30—1pm Mini Miners. Create your own mine silhouettes or mini miners. Suggested Donation £1 23 August. 11—3pm Get Fishy! Kids Only. A day of fishy crafts and rock pooling. Free 23 August. 12:30—2:30pm Family Rock-pooling. Families bring wellies to explore the rock pools for crabs, fish or other creatures. Meet at the Museum to walk to the seafront. Donations Welcome 26 August. 10:30—1pm Lovely Lollipops. Crafty summer lollipops or ice cream! Suggested Donation 50p 30 August. 11—3pm Film a Journey through Time. Kids Only! A day of filming as we tell the tale of Skinningrove using costumes, props and imagination! Free

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What’s On - Music & Events

Hinderwell & Port Mulgrave Scarecrow Festival

What’s on at the Cutty Wren Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club

i, all! It’s the climax of the year for local folkies with the Saltburn Folk Festival on August 12th-14th, and hopefully you’ll get this in time for The Famous Pre-Festival Night Singaround on Thursday 11th.. We’ll be upstairs in the Marine Hotel, and singing from about 7 p.m. or so. This is a special occasion when members of local folk clubs and the Festival early birds get together to renew old friendships and enjoy singing together. All are welcome, but get along early! We wind down on Tuesday 16th with what we call, tongue in cheek, “Festival Survivors’ Night”! It’s a relaxing “Singers and Musicians” evening. This is a night when Club regulars and anyone else who can perform will get up and entertain us. We’ll hear almost anything you can call folk, and that’s a very varied genre! Never forget – we’re a club, but we’re open to anyone who likes folk music, and if you come regularly you’ll soon be part of a folk family. There’ll be a “Hot Spot” on August 23rd. Usually each performer gets two songs (or tune sets) unless we’re very busy, but on a Hot Spot night you get something over half an hour to forty minutes. It’s a good challenge for the singer (usually local, but not always) to put an “act” together and hone their stage performance. This time it’s our own John P. Connolly. John has a very varied repertoire, covering traditional as well as good modern songs, but he’s also known in the Club for his sharp and very funny up-to-the-minute original songs on recent news. Come and see! The next three Tuesdays will basically be “Singers and Musicians”, sometimes called “Singarounds”. Do make a special note of September 6th, though, as Club member Jan Blackett will celebrate a birthday on the same day and she’s organised pies & peas with cake to follow. We use a very good butcher, so don’t miss this one! Looking ahead, make a note also of Sept 13th, when our guest will be the very popular Lancashire singer and humorist Bernard Wrigley. Make sure you’re early for this one. Looking back, we had a lively Country-based evening from the Haley Sisters with Brian Smith on June 14th and they gave us the best of American music. Recent singers’ nights have been as good as ever, and a Theme of “Songs of Summer” was a welcome warm evening in a rather poor summer! Ailsa Mackenzie and Graham Walker’s Hot Spot on July 6th was a fine showcase of mostly contemporary but traditional-based songs, Graham’s excellent “Hair of the Dog” being notable. And Ailsa’s harp playing was exquisite. Finally, our 51st Birthday was a very busy night, with many

●● John P Connolly

inderwell and Port Mulgrave are two pretty villages on the North Yorkshire Coast, easily accessible along the A174 from Saltburn to Whitby, Every year the residents hold a Scarecrow Festival, where we decorate our gardens and businesses with home made Scarecrows along a wide ranging theme. They are a delight to see, just park your car, get out and take a stroll around the villages. You can spend half an hour or almost a day

●● Jan Blackett happy memories being shared. The pie and peas were first class, too. So – if you want to be part of a welcoming crowd who love live folk music, come along and see – and hear! We meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. Just go up or down Redcar Lane and turn in at the big red racecourse sign. We’re down at the end on the left. Doors open around 7-30 p.m., singing starts about 8 p.m., and we finish about 11 p.m. There’s a good bar, and plenty of good “crack”. For more information you can ring our organiser John Taylor on 01287 622623 and we do have a website. Thanks to John for all his hard work, and to our kind hosts at the Bowls Club. See you soon! George F

Railway Arms Brotton Sat 30 July........... Michael Stevens Fri 05 Aug........... Matrix Sat 06 Aug........... Flat Back 4 Fri 12 Aug........... Mark Howells Sat 13 Aug........... Highway Train Sun 14 Aug.......... Karaoke

Fri 19 Aug........... Mark Carter Sat 20 Aug........... James Walker Fri 26 Aug........... Buffalo Four Sat 27 Aug........... The Moonlighters Sun 28 Aug ......... Carl Briggs Robbie Williams Tribute

seeing the scarecrows, having delicious homemade snacks in the Scarecrow Cafe held in the Old School, or visit the Art Exhibition show and selling works by the local art group. There are various events held throughout the week, a Treasure Hunt around the houses, a Choir will sing one evening and even a Comedy Night - lots going on. The Scarecrow Festival runs until Sunday 31st July at 4pm raising money for the Great North Air Ambulance and Village Charities.

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Sunday Services for Marske Methodist Church AUGUST SERVICES 7th 10-30am Rev A Harbottle Holy Communion 6-00pm At Zetland Park 14th 10-30am Mrs A Anderson 6-00pm Mr B Stephenson and Mrs R Taylor 21st 10-30am Mrs S Dixon 6-00pm At Newcomen 28th 10-30am Rev J Hustler 6-00pm Rev J Hustler

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 4th August 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 Friday September 23rd - Ladies Evening. Beautician and various stalls at Guisborough Cricket Club. .For more details of times etc contact: Wendy 01287 634571 or Viv 01642 472134.

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

Guisborough Floral Arts meets once a month on the second Wednesday at St Nicholas Parish Hall, Bow Street, Guisborough from 7.30pm-9.30pm. We aim to provide a warm, welcoming environment and promote friendship through flowers. For the latest information check out our facebook page, search ‘Guisborough Flower Club’.

Footprints Community Cafe held every Wednesday at East Cleveland Baptist Church, Park Avenue, Redcar. Excellent food at good prices. All profits from the cafe are fed back into Footprints projects including Redcar Area Foodbank. Men’s Shed ... every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am - 1pm at 17 Queen Street Redcar. Parkinsons Friendship Group Social/Drop In. 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 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!

Easington All Saints Coffee Morning. Village Hall – 2nd Saturday in every month. 10am – 12pm. All welcome

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

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

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

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Skelton Methodist Community Church, on Castle Grange at Skelton Green, holds a coffee morning on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 11.30am. An Open Church Charity Coffee Morning is held on the 1st Friday every month from 10.00 am - 11.30 am at All Saints’ Church, Skelton. Pop in and enjoy homemade cakes, scones, etc. Skelton History Group meets on the second Friday of each month at 1:30 pm in Skelton Library. Anyone with an interest in the history of the Skelton villages, or in family history, will be warmly welcomed. 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! 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 Enid McCabe on 01287 660808 Church Hall activities Don’t sit alone at home come and join us at our Social afternoon for bingo, dominoes a good natter and some tea and biscuits. Alternate Thursdays. Craft Class Weaving, knitting, rag rugging, dye and crafts every Wednesday 7pm-9pm.

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 of month 3pm-4pm Coffee Morning on 1st Tues of month 5th August, 6th Sept 10am -11am. All are welcome.

Brotton Brotton Library ‘Knit & Natter’ every Thurs 2pm4pm. 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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What’s on in Saltburn Spiritualist Church Toc H, Coach House, Saltburn (For further information please contact the booking secretary Jean on 07776331333)

July

Monday Services: Healing 6.30pm (free) Open Circle 7pm (collection) Classes 8.45pm (costs vary please ask for details) Saturday Divine services all begin at 7pm (A free will collection is taken at the close of our Divine Services) 30th Danielle Smith (from Ferryhill)

August

Saltburn spiritualist church are proud to host an evening of Mediumship with demonstrator Mr Les Henderson csnu from Darlington on Monday 1st. £3 on the door. 7pm start Please note that this service replaces our normal Monday services, and there’s no classes afterwards due to a committee meeting. Monday Services: Healing 6.30pm (free) Open Circle 7pm (collection) Classes 8.45pm (costs vary please ask for details) Saturday Divine services all begin at 7pm (A free will collection is taken at the close of our Divine services) 6th Donna Bell (from Scarborough) 13th Andrea Dunn CSNU (from Darlington) 20th Paull Maull (from Middlesbrough)

Blue Light Emergency Medical Responder Scheme extends

six-month trial scheme that has seen North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and the four regional Fire and Rescue Services work together to save more lives, has been extended. In January, fire services in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Darlington and Cleveland joined forces with NEAS to respond to patients with emergency life threatening symptoms. During the six month Emergency Medical Response trial, fire crews have attended a total of 2,904 patients across the patch as a result of 999 calls, of which 136 were in Northumberland, 395 were in Tyne and Wear, 1,811 were in Durham and Darlington and 562 were in Cleveland. The trial has been so successful it will continue up to February 2017, with an additional roll out in Cleveland to fire stations in Hartlepool, Thornaby and Stockton. NEAS operations manager Gareth Campbell said: “Demand on the Ambulance Service has increased by nearly 20 per cent since 2007 - we receive a new 999 call every 65 seconds. Over the last six months, fire crews have been able to reach the scene of many incidents and deliver lifesaving care in those first critical minutes until

an ambulance clinician has arrived – improving the survival rates of our patients. We will continue to monitor the programme and work closely with the fire services because in an emergency, seconds count.” As part of the scheme, Emergency Medical Response Units, in the form of fire appliances, deliver emergency medical services when requested by NEAS and are dispatched at the same time as an ambulance. The emergency medical services included may involve attending calls where people are suffering from chest pain, difficulty in breathing, cardiac arrest and unconsciousness not due to trauma. Chief Fire Officer Ian Hayton from Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “We are very pleased with the trial so far in Redcar and east Cleveland which has improved the survival chances of

patients. This extension will see the trial rolled out to three more stations in our area but we hope to eventually have all of our fire crews delivering this vital lifesaving work.” Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service Assistant Chief Fire Officer Mark McCarty said: “This trial has provided a great opportunity for us to use our skills and training to further benefit the whole community. We know that every second is crucial in a medical emergency and our crews have responded on numerous occasions to assist our colleagues in NEAS. It is a positive step the pilot programme is now being extended for a further six months.” Keith Wanley, area manager for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, said: “The EMR trial has been a great success so far. To have achieved so many positive outcomes for patients in our region has been extremely satisfying for the crews involved and we are pleased that this life-saving work will continue in the coming months.” County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service crew manager, Paul Hodgson, added: “As a crew we joined the fire and rescue service to help people so we have welcomed this new element of our role. Firefighters have adapted to EMR very quickly and we are working well with the ambulance crews. It’s been

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very satisfying to have helped so many people in the first six months and we’re pleased that the trial has been extended so that we can continue this important work.” Chris Lowther, Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Saving lives has always been at the core of what we do and our crews are used to providing lifesaving first aid at incidents. The trial has looked at how we can extend that work in partnership with NEAS, as a part of our clear purpose to create the safest community.” The Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) is not funded to provide response to medical emergencies, however it is keen to work more closely and collaboratively with the ambulance service. The trial is part of a review of the terms and conditions of firefighters by the National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services, looking at the current and future demands on the service and profession. Sixty-eight year old Linda Broxson of Seaham had just been dropped off at Deneside working men’s club for her weekly bingo night by partner John, when she collapsed unconscious and went into cardiac arrest. County Durham and Darlington FRS reached Linda first, followed by NEAS. She said, “I don’t remember everything that happened to me but I do know that they saved my life and I’m a very lucky person. I could never pay them back – they are worth their weight in gold!”

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Teesside-based SABIC named UK’s company of the year

eesside chemical company SABIC has been named Company of the Year by the Chemical Industries Association in recognition of its demonstrated business growth and sustained contribution to the economy. SABIC, which has its UK base at Wilton, near Redcar, has made a range of major, sustained investments including the current Gas Cracking Project to the Olefins plant at Wilton. The plant’s conversion to take US shale gas will safeguard thousands of Teesside jobs whilst securing the company’s long-term future in the region. SABIC employs 600 staff and an additional 400 contractors at its Wilton and North Tees sites, whilst thousands more Teesside jobs are reliant on the company within the wider supply chain, bringing some £400 million into the economy from payroll, utilities, goods and services. Awarded to the most outstanding CIA member demonstrating business growth and a sustained contribution to the national economy, the Company

praised for its commitment to the Chemistry Growth Partnership and the decarbonisation agenda, whilst the business has also demonstrated its commitment to its workforce, having previously received awards for Top Employer 2016 and Better Health at Work. The largest national celebration of the achievements of the UK’s chemical and pharmaceutical businesses, the CIA Awards event also saw SABIC receive the Special Responsible Care Award for Process Safety Leadership, presented for demonstrating excellence in process safety leadership and performance as well as leadership by senior management and engagement of ●● Receiving the CIA Company of the Year and Process Safety Leadership staff at all levels. awards are SABIC staff, from left: Kathryn Harper, Nicola Duffey, Lee J u d g e s p r a i s e d S A B I C ’s Allcock, John Harrison, Graeme Murtha, John Bruijnooge, Louis Malan, management team for Richard Hodges, Katherine Franklin, Joanna Bamlett, Amanda Garvey demonstrating excellent Kovac and Claire Wordsworth. process safety leadership and a commitment to engaging the whole of the Year award went to SABIC demonstrated commitment to the UK workforce, as well as innovative for the second time in five years in recent years. after judges praised the company’s Along with its investment in techniques for recording the condition support of the wider industry and Teesside industry, SABIC was of an ageing plant.

Coast & Country reach key milestone in new Redcare development

●● Keith Wright of Galliford Try Partnerships North, Patrick Rice of Redcar and Cleveland Council and Jason Lowe of Coast & Country

key milestone in the development of Coast & Country’s second Redcare project, The Dunes, has taken place. The contractors are preparing to fit the roof to the building meaning the internal fit-out can begin. The Redcare venture provides extra care housing for older and vulnerable people across Redcar and Cleveland. Coast & Country embarked upon the scheme earlier this year in partnership with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and developer Galliford Try Partnerships North. The Dunes development, in Redcar, will provide 64 one and two bedroom high-quality, modern apartments that will offer a secure and supportive environment for people aged 55 and over. The accommodation will offer 24/7 on-site care, for those who need it, including adaptable facilities for the evolving needs of the residents. Although round-the-clock care is available, The Dunes will provide a comfortable and caring environment so tenants can live as independently as they wish. The new development will provide residents with

a local community on their doorstep, with outlets such as a hairdressing salon and a bistro part of the extensive communal facilities. Members of the wider community will also be invited to use The Dunes’ amenities meaning residents will not feel isolated from the local area. Iain Sim, Chief Executive at Coast & Country, said: “At Coast & Country we understand the important role that extra care housing has for elderly and vulnerable members of the local community. The Redcare developments are committed to providing high specification supported housing for those who require it across Redcar and Cleveland. “Following the success of the first development, The Shore, we are delighted to launch our second development, which will deliver extra care housing for over 55’s. Although providing 24-hour onsite care we aim to allow our residents to live as independently as they desire, meaning our tenants can lead enjoyable and fulfilling lives. “The extensive amenities offered at The Dunes will be open to the public allowing residents to still feel part of the wider community.” Cllr David Walsh, Cabinet Member for Adults at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “We are very pleased to again be working with Coast & Country and Galliford Try to further develop Redcare. “The council is committed to providing suitable housing for older and vulnerable people to ensure they maintain the best quality of life they possibly can. The Dunes will complement The Shore perfectly and we are pleased that we can provide such high quality developments for Redcar and Cleveland’s residents.” Stephen McCoy, Managing Director with Galliford Try Partnerships North, added: “Throughout the North East we are working with partner housing providers to improve the quality and choice of homes available for all sections of the community. “We are delighted to have been selected to be the construction partner in the Redcare project which will mainly benefit the over 55’s in Redcar and Cleveland.” For more information about the Redcare scheme visit http://www.redcare-extracare.co.uk.

Judges were particularly impressed by the variety of techniques used to ensure a good process safety culture remains top of the agenda, including training based around layers of protection, hazard tables and a visible process safety dashboard. John Bruijnooge, Site Director Teesside, said: “It was a great honour to receive the top award on behalf of all the employees at SABIC on Teesside. I was delighted that we won not one but two awards at such a prestigious event. All our employees have contributed to this accolade and I am very proud of their continued commitment. “After a period of restructuring, we are now strengthening our UK operations with significant investment that will improve the competitiveness of the site for the future. “SABIC continues to demonstrate its commitment to the UK and its workforce, whilst working closely with our stakeholders and the community in which we operate.” SABIC was previously awarded CIA Company of the Year in 2011.

SABIC cyclists raise £7,000 inspired by brave Jack

five-strong team of cyclists from Tees chemical company SABIC has raised more than £7,000 for charity via a 500-mile bike ride – and all in the name of brave two-year-old Jack Miller. Colleagues Alan Ball, Andy Phelps, Simon Whitfield, Michael Fascia and Tom Robinson, who all work on SABIC’s LDPE plant at Wilton, cycled 475 miles from the company’s Teesside plant, near Redcar, to another in Geleen, in the Netherlands. The charity riders smashed their original £5,000 fundraising target with their epic return journey from Teesside to the Netherlands. They are now set to hand bumper-sized cheques to Teesside charities that support Jack and other children who suffer severe neurological conditions. Nunthorpe toddler Jack, whose dad Andrew is a colleague of the super-cyclists, is just one of 100 people born with ADSL (Adenylosuccinate lyase) deficiency, which means he is unable to speak or move around. Inspired by Jack’s bravery in facing such challenges Jack difficulties faced by Jack, the team of five –– spent four days cycling to Geleen and back, assisted by support drivers Sean Cunningham and Phil Berry driving a van supplied by Northgate. They will share the cash pot between Teesside charities Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice, Remembering

Rebecca and the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Remembering Rebecca supports children with neurological conditions by providing expensive specialist equipment such as supportive seating, sensory equipment and specialist car seats, while Zoe’s Place provides specialist respite care to Jack and other children with similar conditions. Jack, whose severe neurological condition that requires a huge amount of special care, recently spent two weeks in the PICU at James Cook Hospital. Alan Ball, Maintenance Engineer for LDPE and event organiser of the bike marathon, said: “Jack and his family are an inspiration to us all. The weather was challenging and we all had low moments whilst riding so far but the thought of letting Jack down soon motivated us to push on.” Dad Andrew, who is Manager Reliability and Integrity at SABIC’s LDPE plant, said he and wife Debbie would always be grateful for the support his colleague had shown. He said: “It’s just incredible what the guys did in Jack’s name. We can’t thank them enough. “We’re overwhelmed by the generous donations too. Having experienced first-hand the great work these local charities do for Jack and other children like him, we know every pound donated will really make a difference to them and their families.”

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Sport

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Speedway Redcar Bears Meetings round up By John Gallon 24th June Redcar Bears 45 - Sheffield Tigers 45 Redcar ‘SG Petch’ Bears again narrowly missed out on a home win the Premier League, securing a creditable draw against high flying Sheffield Tigers at the Media Prima Arena on Friday night. Sheffield started the better of the two side, and soon opened up a 6 point lead thanks to heat wins from Simon Stead and Nathan Greaves. The Bears fought back however, and by the heat 10 interval the scores were level. A David Bellego inspired 4-2 gave the Bears a 2 point lead, although a 4-2 for Sheffield in the penultimate heat left the scores level going into the decider. The on form Bellego took the lead coming out of turn two but, unfortunately for the Bears, captain Lasse Bjerre could not find a way past Stead and the impressive Kyle Howarth and the Bears had to settle for a draw. It was an entertaining meeting throughout, with debutante Tobias Busch scoring a very creditable 5+1 and indeed earning the sponsors man of the meeting award. He showed great speed especially in his last two rides to come from behind and score points. Flying Frenchman David Bellego kept his excellent form going with 12+1, with Lasse Bjerre scoring a solid 10 and Hugh Skidmore chipping in with 9.

A special mention for Kyle Howarth, who pulled off a magnificent ride in heat 13 to come from last to first round the boards. 30th June Redcar v Rye House Rockets Postponed due it waterlogged track. 7th July Redcar 48 - Scunthorpe Scorpions 41 Redcar ‘SG Petch’ Bears had to battle hard to beat the Scunthorpe Scorpions at the Media Prima Arena on tonight. The meeting started off frustratingly for the Bears suffering mechanical problems when leading he first two races. Firstly Lasse Bjerre pulled up whilst leading in heat 1, although new number 1 Tobias Busch was right behind him and won the race in style. Then in heat 2 guest Coty Garcia was leading before his clutch gave way, and then with Lee Payne falling on lap 4 the visitors snatched a rare 5-0. A 5-1 to the Bears in heat 3 reduced the deficit and from that point on the Bears looked the more likely winners. Scunthorpe made the Bears work hard for the victory though, with Ryan Douglas, Josh Auty and Michael Palm Toft impressing. For the Bears, Jonas B Andersen top scored with 10+1, with good support from Lasse Bjerre, David Bellego and guest Coty Garcia. Victory puts the Bears 3 points above the Scorpions in the league table, albeit the Bears have raced two more meetings.

Sporting weekend trial

Twin Shock award aboard his Fantic with a loss of four marks. It proved a fantastic weekend for the hundred odd riders who came from all parts of the country to compete and credit must go to Clerk of Course Frank Hildrick as section severity for the old bikes was flagged spot on, all helping to make it a successful weekend for the club. Results

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uisborough`s Mark Buckworth pulled off a hard fought win in Scarborough DMC`s Sporting Weekend trial at Harwood Dale on 2nd, 3rd July. Weather conditions proved fine and bright for both days and Buckworth, with a loss of just one mark over the two days, held off Whitby `s Neville Pybus by a couple of marks, with last years winner Colin Bailey letting it slip away on his last lap when losing five marks for taking a flag out at the start of his last lap on Sunday. Rick Jackson, also from Guisborough grabbed the

Pre Unit Class: Colin Bailey (Ariel) 5. Unit Class: Richard Hildrick BSA) 17. Twin Cyl: Kevin Chapman (Trifield) 11. Two stroke and Overall winner: Mark Buckworth (James) 1. Rigid: John Feather (Ariel) 8. C/man Pre 65: Peter Edwards (BSA Bantam) ), 1st Class awards: Barry Micklwaite, Francis Barnett) 3, Geoff Brooker (James) 6. Air Cooled: Mike Evans (Yamaha) 5, 1st Class awards: Richard Harrison (Yamaha) 10, Mark Jewell (Fantic) 12. Twin Shock: Rick Jackson (Fantic) 4, 1st Class awards: Andrew Keel (Fantic) 8, Jack Kostigan (Fantic) 12. C/man Twin Shock: Andrew Lockwood (Bultaco) 5, 1st Class awards: Jon Gamble (Fantic) 7, Paul Turner (Honda) 11, Mick Whitlow (Gas Gas) 12.

Domino Presentation Night

By Danny Jones

he domino league held its presentation night on Wednesday 22nd June at Guisborough TA club. Cheques were presented to Mrs Dorothy Hutton from Cancer Research UK for £1100 and Mrs Jennifer Kitching, James Cook children’s unit for £200.00. also doubles winners J. Atkinson & G. Grout with team captain T. Rutley of Globe b.

14th July Redcar 45 - Edinburgh Monarchs 48 Redcar ‘SG Petch’ Bears remained at the bottom of the Premier League, after falling to a narrow 48-45 defeat to the Edinburgh Monarchs at the Media Prima Arena on tonight. Unusually, the Bears started like a house on fire with 5-1’s in the first two heats and after six heats led by 10 points. Edinburgh then sent out Ryan Fisher in the Black and White helmet colour, who duly won to give Edinburgh an 8-1 and bring them right back into contention. The meeting remained close, with Edinburgh taking the lead after David Bellego fell in heat 11, and it was a lead they did not give up. Redcar went into the final heat needing a 5-1 for the win, but Aussie World Cup man Sam Masters won the race for the Monarchs to send them back up to Scotland with 3 points. German star Tobias Busch was the man

of the meeting for the Bears. Riding at the tricky number 1 spot after just a couple of meetings for the Bears, he scored an excellent 10+2 and certainly seems to have got to grips with his new home track. It was a solid effort throughout the side though, with every rider chipping in with at least a paid win. For the Monarchs, veteran American Ryan Fisher top scored with 14, with Sam Masters scoring 13. British Speedway Grand Prix 9th July The Principality (formally Millennium) Stadium, Cardiff hosted the British Speedway Grand Prix, round 5 earlier this month. 1st Antonio Lindback, 2nd Tai Woffinden, 3rd Bartosz Zmarzlik, 4th Greg Hancock. This still leaves American Greg Hancock in overall lead, 66 points, and our own Tai Woffinden close behind in second place with 63 points

Bear Cubs

By Kevin Keay.

he Stockton Van Centre Redcar Cubs heavy defeat against Halifax Dukes means the youngsters are currently at the wrong end of the Northern Junior League table and steps are in place to try and rectify this position. Whilst no pressure is being placed on the very inexperienced quartet the team realise that they need to be a touch more aggressive from the starts and extra training sessions are planned before the next match against Northside Stars later this month. Whilst captain William O’Keefe is doing very well in the Midland league, where he represents

Scunthorpe, he hasn’t managed to repeat this success at Redcar yet and Carl Basford is struggling to turn his enthusiasm into points. Elliot Kelly is finding the mechanical side of the sport a challenge and Alex Goldsbrough hasn’t found his gating touch just yet. The side was always being built as a future success story but a win would be nice for the teams confidence. It is hoped to announce a date for the annual NJL 4 Team Tournament shortly and with a round of the British Youth Championship also being held at the Media Prima Arena on the 27th of August there is plenty of youth action to be seen here at Redcar in the coming weeks.

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By David Beach

hampionship favourites Richmondshire arrived at Windy Hill Lane determined to take over the leadership of the Premier League. Josh Carroll took advantage of the overcast conditions with four wickets which shocked the visitors but like true Champions they fought back and managed to set a testing target of 173 for 8. Early in the innings we had lost our wicket keeper with a broken wrist which was a blow to our ambitions. With a mist beginning to roll in from over the hills we lost both professionals for ducks and after only seven overs we were reduced to 22 for the loss of four wickets. Jozef Wings defensive play upset the visitors and with the mist came dampness which did not suit the bowlers, Chris Lince decided to attack and scored a rapid 69 and with the mist changing to a very fine drizzle the visitors attitude changed. The bowlers refused to dry the ball, fielders beginning slipping over and balls that went into the hedge back proved difficult to find, regular appeals to the Umpires about the conditions fell on deaf ears and Johnathon Pickard rubbed salt into the wounds with 37 runs. With the scores level Jozef Wing played on having scored 40 runs off 119 balls and when young Fez Hussain edged the next ball for four the home supporters celebrated loudly as what had looked to be a heavy defeat was transformed into a four wicket win. Away to Hartlepool, Johnathon Pickard was playing his 150th consecutive Premier league game for Marske, a fine achievement. The bowlers took advantage of some poor batting, our total of 168 all out in 45 overs seemed well short of our expectations. The fall of Durhams Phil (Colonel) Mustard for 8 lifted our hopes and dented the confidence of our hosts, only Jon Rickard with 27 who was batting with a broken nose caused whilst fielding offered any real resistance as they were bowled out for 110. Away to Billingham Synthonia we gambled by bowling first and two stoppages for rain did us no favours reducing our innings to 43 overs to chase 171 runs. After a steady start wickets fell as we tried to increase the pace and their two slow bowlers proved to be virtually unplayable on a drying, worn pitch. We managed to hang on for the draw at 138 for 7 but

lost the leadership of the Premier league for the first time this season but have a game in hand of the new leaders. Rain delayed the start of the visit of Darlington and we showed no enthusiasm for the game, our depleted attack received a further set back when Brett Roberts arm injury returned after only four overs. Darlington’s openers gave them a steady start and their two professionals were never troubled with both players scoring 79 and during the final over our professional Saeed Bin Nasir took a blow to his upper arm and spent the tea break with an ice pack. The visitors total of 212 for 6 soon looked very formidable as we collapsed to 31 for 6 in only eleven overs. Dale Metcalfe with 7 for 46 finished our innings for a disappointing 103 all out. The weather had proved to be a problem for all the leading sides so no ground was lost by us. As usual we have struggled to get teams out mid week for cup ties and crashed out of the coloured clothing competitions. In the Kerridge cup we have managed to field our 1st XI and had an 8 wicket win away to Stokesley, for the visit of Richmond in the next round we had a nightmare in the field and was asked to chase 195 in 25 overs, The highest score by a Marske batsman was 76 set by Trevor Rowland over 40 years ago so few believed we had a chance. The two professional started well but losing Saeed Bin Nasir for 30 was a blow, Skipper Lee Hodgson took control and smashed the record with 109 off 65 balls and was well supported by Gary Lynch as the total was passed with four overs remaining. Our old problems of fielding our best team returned for the semi final at Middlesbrough and on a worn pitch we only managed to score 117 for 8, our bowlers bowled superbly and were well backed up by the fielders who chased every ball and held some good catches and we bowled out the ‘Boro’ for 81. We now play Barnard Castle in the final on the 31st July at a venue to be decided and have a chance to win the trophy for the first time. The 2nd XI had a fine 8 wicket win at Newton Aycliffe, a 39 run defeat at home to a strong Seaton Carew, a draw against Sedgefield and a 6 wicket win away to Yarm. The 3rd XI have had a high scoring draw against Rockliffe Park and Sam Harvey with 107 set up a 2wicket win against Billingham Synthonia.

rrington Primary School Marske and The Friends of Errington PTA would like to thank Roseberry Funeral Services for their sponsorship of a new sports strip and tracksuit for the school sports teams. We are all delighted with it and the children look a great team in it. We are very thankful and grateful for the support of Roseberry Funeral Services.

Redcar Town Redcar Town u16 2 v 1 Dakota Hawkes (USA)

By Ian Enderwick

edcar entertained the visiting Hawkes from the United States and against a very strong and organised team we just

edged the victory with two excellent goals. We went behind after Connor was out muscled and a fine finish from their striker which gave keeper Arran Newton no chance,

but after missing a penalty to equalise, up stepped Josh Lyth with a top drawer free kick hammered home off the underside of the bar. Arran pulled off a superb double

save to keep us level and then after a great advantage by the ref, Archie Smithson ran through, beat two players and fired home for the winner.

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Guisborough Town pull off a sensational transfer coup By Bill Perfitt

Promising young French World Cup winner signs on along with several other exciting prospects

uisborough Town have pulled off a sensational transfer coup with the signing of a French World Cup winner, as well as a strong crop of other outstanding young pros-pects! But before the expectations of fans of the KGV club go into overdrive, to quickly put things into perspective it was the 2006 Under-15 World Cup championships that new French signing Thibault Charmey (pictured above) actually took part in! Nevertheless, as a highly-promising young Paris St Germain Academy player, Thi-bault made a memorable mark on the tournament by playing in the final against Sweden on his 15th birthday and he scored a goal in a 3-0 France win. Since then 24-year-old Thibault (who is nicknamed simply ‘T’ for short) decided to concentrate on his university studies in the USA and subsequently a career as a teacher in Durham - while combining his undoubted footballing talents in non-league soccer circles both sides of the Atlantic in the USA and the UK. Guisborough are absolutely delighted to have clinched the capture of the highly-rated young attacking French midfielder. Since moving to the North East from the USA a year ago, Thibault has played for Whitby Town, a spell cut short by an ankle injury, Darlington and Norton, where he scored a hugely impressive 21 goals in only 28 games. Despite a whole host of Northern League clubs chasing his signature, Thibault opted to join Guisborough Town because, as he said, “they play football the way it should be played and on an excellent pitch with a superb playing surface at the KGV Stadium.” He added: “Although I was approached by a large number of clubs to sign on for them, I had no hesitation in accepting a contract offer from Guisborough Town be-cause I was well aware of their reputation for playing an attractive style of open, passing football on a great pitch which I experienced at first hand when I played against Guisborough at the KGV for Norton last season,” commented Thibault. “Stylish Football” He continued: “For me it was a fairly easy decision to sign for Guisborough because of their well-known brand of stylish football and that convinced me more than anything to join the Priorymen. I am looking forward very much to the new season and getting to know my Guisborough team-mates. So far everyone has made me feel very welcome indeed,” added ‘T’. Guisborough Manager Steve Dowling is absolutely cock-a-hoop to have signed Thi-bault and commented: “I was well aware that quite a number of clubs were after him and after speaking with him it became clear that he was already aware of Guisbor-ough Town and our reputation for playing a fine, passing brand of football. “It actually didn’t take us much time to persuade Thibault to sign on for us and we’re all excited about his arrival at the KGV and we can’t wait to see him in action for us in the new season. He is a really excellent and likeable young man,” added Dowlo, Born in the south of France but raised in Paris, Charmey, aged 24, is currently a French teacher at St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Lanchester, Durham. In his late teens he went to the USA to study at the University of West Alabama and played football in

●● New signing Thibault Chamery Picture: Yvonne Barker the National Premier Soccer League in the USA with Chattanooga FC in 2013/14. He earned a reputation as a tough-tackling but highly skilful attacking midfielder and was named in the All-American Top 11 players for two successive seasons. Since settling in the UK last year he resumed his football career with spells at Cur-zon Ashton, Whitby Town, Darlington and latterly Norton & Stockton Ancients, where he has earned a deserved reputation as a free-scoring, attacking midfielder. Guisborough Chairman Don Cowan welcomed the signing of Thibault and com-mented: “We are very heartened indeed that Thibault has come to our club because of the attractive style of football that we are well known for. It’s great to see a player of his calibre wanting to come to Guisborough Town. We are an ambitious club and bringing players like Thibault and a number of other proven players to the KGV un-derlines our aspirations.” Meanwhile, Guisborough boss Dowlo has been extremely busy over the past month strengthening his side and has made no fewer than six new signings in addition to Charmey to bolster his squad following the departure of several of last season’s regular players. Talented All-Rounder One player Dowlo is particularly pleased to have secured the services of is former Darlington Academy starlet Adam Cocks, another midfielder who Thibault knows well from when the pair were at Darlington together. Another exciting new face is attack-minded midfielder/forward Chris Youldon, who like Chamery is a teacher. Chris, aged 25, has played for Tadcaster and Staveley, featuring in some excellent cup runs, and has also featured for Sunderland RCA, Newcastle Benfield and Whitley Bay. Sunderland-born Chris is a very talented sporting all-rounder, as he also plays county cricket for Northumberland as a wicket-keeper/batsman. Like Thibault, the main driver for persuading Chris to join Guisborough is the style of football played by the Priorymen. He commented: “The way Guisborough play has impressed me massively and suits me literally down to the ground because I like to get the ball down on the deck. Youldon made his Northern League debut for Sunderland RCA at the young age of only 17 and has continued to impress ever since, averaging roughly 10 goals a sea-son from midfield. “I know one of Guisborough’s existing players, defender Jordan Galloway, very well so I’m looking

forward to playing alongside him as well as the rest of the team,” added Chris. Other Exciting New Signings Guisborough’s other exciting new signings so far also include: Steve Roberts, a wide midfielder, and a product of the Middlesbrough FC Football Academy followed by spells with both Billingham teams – Town and Synthonia – and Stokesley. Scott Oldfield, who became a favourite at the KGV when he played for Guisborough at left back the season before last. Scott has also had spells at West Auckland and Northallerton. Michael Thackeray, a goalkeeper formerly with Billingham Town, Northallerton and Norton. Michael replaces last season’s No 1 Nick Liversedge, who has moved to Northern League champions Shildon. Nick leaves with the club’s blessing as he lives near Durham and works on Tyneside and travel to Guisborough had become a serious issue for him. Matty Pennal, a forward with a lot of experience at the Sunderland FC Academy, Seaham, Darlington, Norton and Spennymoor. Lee Farrington, a former Guisborough favourite who has re-signed from West Auckland. In addition to the above list, existing players from last season who have also re-signed for Guisborough so far include: Paul Roddam, Anthony Snook, Gary Wood, Jordan Galloway, Robbie Bettson, Leon Carling, Pete Bulmer, Liam McPhillips, Max Rose, Paul Blake, Connor Smith, Jonnie Helm (part-time due to academic commitments), Ged Livingstone, Lewis Brown and James Dunn (ex-Hartlepool Academy). The new season officially starts on Tuesday, 9 August when Guisborough launch their 2016-17 Northern League with an away fixture at Whitley Bay followed by an-other trip to Sunderland RCA on Saturday, 13 August. The first home league fixture at the KGV Stadium is on Wednesday, 17 August against Dunston UTS (KO 7.45pm). Meanwhile, Guisborough Town have made a stirring start to their pre-season friend-lies programme with two scintillating six-goal winning performances in their opening matches. After convincingly beating Wolviston 6-1 in their first pre-season match on 9 July the Priorymen followed that up with an even more impressive performance in a 6-2 win at neighbouring Norton & Stockton Ancients on 16 July. Guisborough Town Manager Steve Dowling is highly delighted so far with how his new-look team

is gelling together so far, and commented: “As I said before these pre-season games are about building up match fitness and although I’m very com-petitive and want to win every game you can get some strange results in friendlies. “I thought the first half against Norton was quite even but we took our two chances well with a goal from Nathan Evans and a penalty from Thibault ‘T’ Charmey to put us in a good position to push on. “Pete Bulmer and Bythe were a constant threat from wide areas and Gary Wood and T kept things ticking over in midfield with forward Nathan Evans always looking a threat. “I also thought we were strong defensively and Michael Thackery enjoyed a good debut in goal. In the second half we dominated possession and with T going into a forward position we started to move the ball around very well and the subs who came on all produced good performances with Blake, Cocks, Helm and Bernini the pick. “Goals from Carling and Evans from two corners put us four up only to concede a sloppy goal but the fifth goal was well worth the wait following a number of passes a back heel from T set Pete Bulmer up to score after a wonderfully worked team move. Bulmer then got a second after more good work from T. Norton got a consolation goal back after more sloppy play. My Man of the Match was Jordon Galloway but good performances from T and Bulmer ran him close.

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The Community Newspaper for the Towns and Villages of East Cleveland, Redcar & North York Moors, telling the real news and views of the people of our region Issue 71 July - August 2016

Goal Power: Marske to host Mariners in FA Cup Norton and Stockton Ancients but Marske were pegged back in the final minute of the match when the visitors scored from the penalty spot. Marske’s first match of the season is against league champions Shildon in the Cleator Cup Final – the Northern League’s version of the Community Shield – played between the champions and league cup winners. The match takes place on Saturday 30th July at Shildon’s Dean Street ground, and the club are offering free transport for season tickets holders (£10 return for non-season ticket holders) leaving the village car park at 12 noon. Shildon are also very generously offering a free bar meal to any Marske supporters using the official club transport. Please contact Andy Rennard on 07791699967 to book a seat. United’s first home match of the 2016/17 season takes place at Mount Pleasant on Saturday 6th

August in the opening round of the FA Cup. Marske host big spending South Shields who coasted their way to the second division championship last season and are tipped to top the first division at the first time of asking this term. Backed by a multi-millionaire businessman, the Mariners boast an impressive squad that includes former Sunderland and Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca amongst other former Football League players. Their average attendance last year rose from 70 to just under 800 by the end of the season and a four figure crowd is anticipated when they travel to Marske. To try and ease congestion, the club have already issued fast-track tickets which can be purchased from Car Care on Marske Trading Estate. To order season tickets, and for a full list of the clubs 2016/17 fixtures, please visit the clubs newlook website at www.marskeunitedfc.com.

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● Goal-machine Danny Earl is back at Marske United

By Moss Holtby

arske United manager Carl Jarrett moved quickly in the summer transfer window to bolster what was an already impressive strike force by signing forward Danny Earl from local rivals Guisborough Town. The 29-year-old scored 42 goals in all competitions for the Priorymen last season, as well as receiving the clubs Player’s Player of the Year award and looks set to feature in a deadly partnership for Marske with Jamie Owens who has himself netted 67 goals in the past two seasons. Striker Andrew Ramsbottom has also joined the Seasiders from Northallerton, and the club have managed to keep hold of highly-rated youngsters Adam Preston and Reece Kelly, the latter penning a two year contract. Also joining the club are defenders Dale Mulligan and Matthew Bell from Norton and West Auckland respectively, and midfielder Aaron Ramsbottom from Northallerton Town. And the goals flowed in United’s first few friendly matches of the summer. Marske started by putting eight past Redcar Newmarket in wet conditions at the GER Stadium.

Preston gave United the lead after just 75 seconds when he converted a cross from Lee Brockbank, playing against his former club. The Teesside League outfit were soon level thanks to a penalty but four goals in the space of eight minutes before half-time put the game beyond reach. Preston scored his second before Nathan Mulligan’s volley made it 3-1 and a brace from Aaron Ramsbottom made it 5-1 at the break. Nathan’s brother Dale made it six midway through the second half before two late goals from Earl completed the scoring. Two nights later, Billingham Town took the lead inside five minutes with a well worked goal that was finished from close range. But Marske soon took control and levelled on 19 minutes when Andy Ramsbottom lobbed the keeper from 25 yards. The home side went ahead two minutes later thanks to Earl’s tidy finish and shortly before halftime it was 3-1 when Andy Ramsbottom scored from close range after an initial shot was parried. Chances were few and far between in the second half, but there was time for one more goal when Aaron Ramsbottom’s header looped over everyone and into the net. Aaron Ramsbottom was on target again against

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