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Labour Council plans for growth and jobs but more austerity means bigger council tax bills ● 2% increase in Council Tax and a 2% increase in the Adult Social Care Levy cash spent in local shops and businesses, making the situation even worse. “It hasn’t stopped there. Last year we had to cut £6 million and this coming year we have to find a large part of the further £25.6 million the Tory Government are demanding we cut

nvestment in our towns and industrial estates and a new programme of major events are the investment highlights of the budget proposals announced by the ruling Labour Group on Redcar and Cleveland Council. Following a year when Labour banned borrowing to reduce debt, this new three year plan focuses on delivering jobs and growth and attracting more visitors to the Borough. Outline proposals include a £5 million pot to speed up the revival of centres including Guisborough, Loftus, Saltburn, Eston and Redcar. £2 million to support Industrial Estates; £1 million for local improvements across the Borough and £250,000 a year to attract large scale events to the area, such as the Tour de Yorkshire. Alongside the investment proposals the budget sets out spending plans to 2020. These take into account £25 million of government austerity cuts, and the increasing costs of providing for the growing population of older people and the greater number of children who need support. To plug the gap between what needs to be spent day-to-day and the income available the budget proposes a 2% increase in Council Tax and a 2% increase in the Adult Social Care Levy (which is only used to fund care for older people) and a 2% increase in fees and charges. Other plans to boost business rate and council tax income by growing the numbers of new homes and business in the Borough have also been identified. Cuts in spending will affect everything that the

Council does, with changes being proposed to many services. Council Leader Sue Jeffrey said: “It has been hard to make the changes that are needed to save money and even with the Council Tax and Adult Social Care Levy increases residents will see differences to what the council does day-to-day. But because we worked hard to reduce our debt last year we are able to introduce a modest programme of investment to be funded by borrowing at record low interest rates. This means that despite the cuts we hope that everyone will see some benefit in their area – importantly this investment is not just for now but it will help us deliver a stronger more resilient economy in the future.” Councillor Chris Massey, cabinet member for resources explains the financial position further: “Redcar and Cleveland - like all other councils in the North East of England - has disproportionately suffered extreme cuts in central government support. The cuts in grant fall across many areas of council services - from libraries to roads and from children’s services to your waste bin collection. The reductions will inevitably impact on our quality of life - but we have to put the blame where it lies - and that is with Government. “Over the last six years we have been forced to cut £56 million from the Council’s budget, leading to a loss of over 1,100 jobs - and these were filled by dedicated people who were all local men and women. Not only did they suffer the blow of losing their income, but their loss also cut the amount of

Freebrough Flyer 12 page supplement inside

● Switching off all non-residential street lights 1am - 5am. Switching off one-third of urban residential lights 1am - 5am between now and 2020.” Councillor Alec Brown Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said: “Despite the cuts, we are committed to improvement and to making sure core services essential to our communities are Continued on page 6 ►►►

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75

his year seems to have flown by so quickly and it doesn’t seem like 12 months since we were preparing for Christmas. In this 88 page issue, our front page story is about the inevitable cuts that Redcar & Cleveland Council say they must make in order to ‘balance the books’ and included in the centre of this issue you will find the amazing 12 page Freebrough Flyer supplement, keeping you up to date with what’s happening at the Academy. We are so proud of the partnership we have with Freebrough Academy, which will hopefully continue for a long time to come. We recently attended their Daring Greatly Awards evening and it was great to see so many young people being recognised for their achievements at the Academy as well as being supported by their families, friends and teachers on the night. The new Principal of Freebrough is Rachel Prentice

and we look forward to working with her in the future. This issue is packed full of events in and around the area but please bear in mind, some will have already happened by the time you get your copy of the newspaper and for this we apologise but as we have said before, we have to make a decision as to whether to include them in the chance that some will be able to support. And as usual we have lots of wonderful stories from our local towns and villages, showing what a great area we live in. Christmas in our house is a family affair and a chance to spend some quality time together with our dog Layla and canary Tweetie. There are some who are less fortunate than us and have to spend Christmas alone. There are some who are old and vulnerable who will be lonely this Christmas too. There are some who have recently lost their jobs who may not be able to ‘splash out’ as they would like so they may be feeling

miserable and sad. Spare a thought for all of these people and if you can, spread a little cheer and remember Christmas doesn’t have to be about how many presents you give or receive, it’s about love and goodwill, that costs absolutely nothing! On page 60 you will see what Marske Community Christmas is doing for their local residents. This is an amazing act of kindness and we applaud John McVeigh of Bede Financial and all the volunteers who will make this fantastic event possible. Thanks must also be given to one of our great supporters who has given over their page to help promote the event. This is also a time to support your local high streets. Millions of £s will be spent over the next month or so, so please buy locally and help your local shops and businesses to survive. We would like to take this opportunity to give season’s greetings and thanks to all who

make Coastal View possible. Our loyal advertisers who, by advertising, cover all the distribution and printing costs; our extremely hard working distributors who go out in all weathers to make sure the paper gets to you. We must also mention the outlets who allow us to leave Coastal View in areas that we don’t cover 100% and the contributors who send us the stories from our communities. But our biggest thanks must go to you our readers, because without you there would be no point. Thank you all for the support and encouragement you have given us for the last six and a half years and we would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and healthy New Year. Stay warm and look after one another and we hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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N.C.S Transform Marske Hall into Wonderland!

he amazing young people who are taking part in the Imagine You Can National Citizen Service truly transformed Marske Hall into a Wonderland over the weekend of 19th – 20th November. The 30 young people spent the whole weekend volunteering for the Leonard Cheshire Disability home in Marske. Over the weekend some of the team spent the Saturday transforming the homes amazing grounds, sweeping leaves, edging flowerbeds, weeding and generally tidying the garden and getting it ready for the winter months. The youngsters even managed to enjoy themselves, despite the less than glamourous task and the never ending wind and rain. At the same time half of the team was facing the cold and damp, the other half were cooking up a storm in a hot and busy kitchen. Hours of hard work and preparation went into baking all of the delicious treats

that they were using for the fundraising event on the Sunday. Having transformed the gardens on the Saturday, Sunday saw the youngsters transforming the main activity hall at the home into a fantastic ‘Wonderland’ complete with Alice and the Mad Hatter! During the afternoon the residents and the general public really enjoyed the amazing array of sandwiches, cakes and bakes, as well as taking part in the Hook a Duck, Tombola, Bric-abrac and Face painting. Possibly the highlight of the afternoon was the all prize fun Bingo! Despite all the laughter and merriment you really could tell people were taking the Bingo seriously, and with the amazing prizes we are not surprised. The Young people raised a staggering £414 which they are donating to Marske Hall for the benefit of the residents who live at the home. Ruth Hebden, Volunteer Coordinator, attended the weekend and says she was blown away

by the youngsters’ attitude and commitment. “The young people were amazing. They really committed to their roles and got stuck in with whatever they were asked to do. The residents absolutely loved having so many bright, young and enthusiastic young people around. The laughter and energy that they brought really lifted the spirits on an otherwise damp and dark weekend. The residents have decided that they would like to revamp and improve the activity hall and the funds they have raised will go a long way towards making a huge difference.” All in all the weekend was a huge success. Leonard Cheshire Disability, Marske Hall, was delighted to work alongside such a fantastic scheme. Some of the young people have also signed up to volunteer in the home after their scheme finishes. The home is really hoping to be able to work with the NCS again, as from start to finish it was a real pleasure.

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ree afternoon parking is on offer for Christmas shoppers in council-run Pay & Display car parks across the borough and on-street parking in Redcar. Running until Tuesday 10 January, car parks across Redcar and Cleveland will be free for motorists after 1pm every day with normal charges still applying between 8am and 1pm. Cllr Dale Quigley, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, said: “We are pleased to support high streets across the borough by putting in place free afternoon parking for people to do their Christmas shopping. “Hopefully this initiative will allow a lot more people to make use of the opportunity to take advantage of the wide range of shopping choices available across Redcar and Cleveland.” For more information on the free parking scheme, which also covers on-street parking, motorists should refer to notices in each council car park or go to www.redcar-cleveland.gov. uk/parking.

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‘Scott Trial’ for Earthbeat

Out of this World!

Green fingered learners meet EESA astronaut at exclusive event

peaking to Tim Peake was the highlight of an extraordinary few months for a group of Year 7 students from Saltburn Learning Campus; after two months of space study started in Year 6 with the announcement they were successful in being chosen to grow his space seeds! The seeds were a part of an experiment in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society to see if those that had been into space could be successfully grown on their return. If they could, then this would help, for example, in the colonisation of Mars. There were two packets of seeds; one of which had been into space, and the children had to find out which grew best. When the seeds arrived on campus, the then Year 6 pupils from Saltburn Primary School organised for all age groups within the campus to plant seeds and take part in watching them grow. Everyone was surprised to see they were ‘Rocket seeds’. Interested in the experiment and how the learners approached it was Saltburn-born NASA astronaut Dr. Nicholas Patrick, who in a Skype conference during the summer spoke about the importance to space travel was this type of study. The learners also worked with cosmologist Dr. Pete Edwards, from Durham University who enthralled them with information about space. The children also built and launched into flight, rockets with STEM Coordinator Jim Penketh of

Redcar & Cleveland College. After the experiment was over, the results of the seeds growth were sent to the RHS. Now in Year 7, Phoebe Collins, who had been in charge of measuring the plants, said at the end of the experiment that there wasn’t a difference in the growth but just had a feeling one set of seeds had been into space – and she was right. Then came the opportunity to apply to meet Tim Peake in person. The campus was lucky to be chosen and went to York University to the Principia Space Conference on 12th November meeting with other schools from all over the country. A group of six students and two members of staff – Elizabeth Axe, Year 6 teacher and organiser of the space project, and Huntcliff Science Technician, Ferrari McArdle - presented a poster at the conference. The highlight was to hear a talk and to meet Tim Peake in person. Connor Higgins, also in Year 7, was thrilled to meet his hero and spoke about how Tim took the time to meet everyone there and shake their hands and talk about his work on the International Space Station. He said it was the chance of a lifetime. Mrs Axe said: “Tim Peake’s experiment led the way for a wonderful study of the world of astronauts, space and the possibility of jobs in the Space Industry. It was marvelous and inspiring to meet Tim Peake and others from the European Space Agency.”

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n Saturday 22nd October 2016, Karl entered the hardest one day trial in the world called ‘Scott Trial’ to raise funds for a life saving piece of equipment for the Earthbeat Centre in Saltburn. He completed the trial in 7 hours 10 minutes covering over 80 miles in total. Karl came 74th out of 200 riders that started and only 88 riders actually finished the trial. We raised an amazing sum of money, £3052.55 which has been presented to Earthbeat to purchase a life saving piece of equipment - a defibrillator - and first aid training. We would like to thank everyone who

supported us, family, friends and the general public and of course the Coastal View & Moor News newspaper in helping to raise this amazing amount of money. Karl said: “Also we would like to thank our brother Peter from Car Care of Marske who helped set up our campaign, Andy Metcalfe from Andy Metcalfe Motorcycles for taking the time to prep my bike to ensure I got round with no problems and Guisborough Motor Club for their contributions.” We have been overwhelmed with the generosity and kindness that we have received in helping us to raise these funds and want to thank everyone once again for their support. Big, big thank-you from Karl and Sarah, “The Dodders Family”.

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Labour Council plans for growth and jobs

●● Changes to library services, with the mobile service ending protected as far as is possible. Some people have taken to scaremongering, but the facts are we won’t be charging for waste collection, nor will we be closing libraries. We will in a small number of cases be moving the library facilities to new locations and reducing opening hours and we will be asking community volunteers to help out. “We are also taking a critically look at costs like street lighting and we will asking all Councillors to help us work out how any changes should happen for example in areas where concerns over things like road safety or crime are raised.” The most people sensitive area of the council’s work is where we care for our children and schools, and vulnerable adults. Councillor Craig Hannaway, Cabinet Member for children said: “We intend to target more resources on improving our child care service through improving terms and conditions for our dedicated foster parents and the further recruitment of new fosterers.” Councillor David Walsh, Cabinet Member for Adult Services said: “Again, despite the cash curbs, we are determined to make sure that no vulnerable

adult, their family and their carers are neglected. We will, in partnership with the NHS, be setting up new ways of delivering social care to older people.” The proposals have been developed following public consultation throughout the spring and summer. The council will be seeking views in the run up to Christmas. Information will be available on the council website at www.redcar-cleveland.gov. uk/haveyoursay and in council buildings. The final budget will be set in February next year. Key Service changes at a glance Children & young people - Introducing a new integrated service for younger children. Providing an enhanced scheme to recruit and keep more foster carers. Care for older and disabled people - Offering day-care services from fewer locations. Providing more services to help older people leaving hospital return home rather than go into care. Public health - Targeting services only to those who need them most. Waste & recycling - Asking people to recycle much more. Reviewing the routes for the bin wagons. (Note – there is no change to the frequency of collections or any additional charge) Raising income by providing a business waste service. Street-scene - Increasing wildflower & wildlife areas to reduce grass cutting. Switching off all non-residential street lights 1am - 5am. Switching off one-third of urban residential lights 1am - 5am (Note - not in locations where road or community safety are affected) Libraries & customer access - Changing library opening hours & the location of some. (Note - none are closing) Ending the mobile library service. Council Vehicles - Reducing the number of council vehicles. Investing in more multi- purpose vehicles. Reducing fuel use through more efficient driving.

Wunderbar!

t the end of October a group of 23 members from the Redcar and Cleveland Twinning Association travelled to Troisdorf in Germany for a wonderful stay there with host families. Enjoying beautiful Autumn weather and scenery, we visited Bonn and Cologne as well as each of the 12 Districts of our twin town Troisdorf; we also went to Rhöndorf and Oberdollendorf on the Rhine. For seven of our new members it was their first time in Troisdorf where they were delighted to experience typical German hospitality. We had an excellent programme of visits and events that included a Civic Reception on our arrival at the Troisdorf

Rathaus (Town Hall) and an official dinner hosted by the Troisdorf Partnership Association. We are now looking forward to our Troisdorf friends coming to visit us here in Redcar and Cleveland in September 2017. If you would like more information about the Redcar and Cleveland Twinning Association please see our website (www,redcarandclevelandtwinningassociation. org.uk) or visit our Facebook page. Alternatively contact our secretary Emma on 07429 718223. Pamela Stenson chairman@ redcarandclevelandtwinningassociation.org.uk

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Teesside MPs lead steel debate in parliament

eesside MPs Tom Blenkinsop and Anna Turley, recently led a debate on the future of the UK steel industry in parliament. During the debate, which they secured, Tom and Anna raised a number of issues from the challenge of Chinese steel dumping to future of the former SSI site in Redcar. The debate was well attended by members from a variety of different parties. Tom, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: “I am glad members from across the house were given the opportunity to push the government again on this issue. “Just because steel has fallen down the news agenda doesn’t mean the industry has overcome the challenges it was facing only a few months ago. The government needs to act on Chinese steel dumping, access to European markets, energy costs and to support innovation in the sector.” Specifically, several MPs called for the creation of a Materials Catapult to boost research and development in the sector. Chris McDonald, Chief Executive of the Materials Processing Institute, said: “The steel debate has highlighted the importance of continued innovationsupport for the future of the UK steel industry, through the development of a Materials Catapult in the region, to keep UK manufactures on the front foot in responding to the international market.

“The North East has a proud and prestigious history of steelmaking and has built extensive expertise in production and processes. The Materials Processing Institute continues to develop and share this expertise with international steelmakers, which would be bolstered by the creation of a Materials Catapult.” Anna’s speech focused on the inaction of the government during the SSI closure and the fact the site was now currently in limbo. Anna, MP for Redcar, said: “I took the opportunity again to raise the deadlock around the future of the former SSI site with the Minister. The site is stuck in faraway wrangles between the official receiver and faceless banks in South East Asia and there are no signs of progress. I have met with serious potential investors who are looking very closely at Teesside and are attracted by the key strengths we have but we need the site to be liberated. The businesses of Teesside are ready to rebuild, invest, regenerate and bring much needed jobs to our area but not being able to redevelop the steelworks site is a big stumbling block.” In response to the debate, Nick Hurd, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry, denied the government was not acting to solve the crisis which continues to embroil the steel industry and reiterated their commitment to securing the future of UK steel.

Guisborough Town Pride’s Community Magazine: Guisborough Life

uisborough Life Magazine which is produced by volunteers from Guisborough Town Pride will be available in all the outlets within the town from end of November. Please support our magazine which is full of interesting articles by local residents, people who have lived in the town and people who have links to the town. The magazine goes all over the world to ex pats and makes interesting, fascinating reading. In 2016 we are celebrating 20 years in existence since Doreen Myers set up the charity in 1996. Over that period many volunteers have been involved in looking after the town,

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Loftus Man is Redcar and Cleveland Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator of the Year

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College, Loftus resident Mike Barnes was given an award as Redcar and Cleveland Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator of the Year. The awards recognise the contribution of Police, Housing Associations, and the private and voluntary sectors to the safety of the community, across Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton. Mike’s Citation, which can be seen on the Website of the Police and Crime Commissioner, along with that of all the other winners in the various categories, states that: “Mike is a dedicated and conscientious Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator, who gives his time freely in order to promote the safety of his community. He attends numerous community events to provide crime prevention equipment and neighbourhood watch information to local residents and can always be relied upon to spread the word regarding crime prevention in the local community. He has recently taken on the role of Chair of the Cleveland Neighbourhood Watch Committee and works tirelessly to promote neighbourhood watch across the local area. “ He was only pipped to the award of area winner of Cleveland Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator of the year by the constituted team at North Ormesby Residents Against Crime. At the same event, a joint award was made to Sgt James Brown, PC David Alcock, PCSO Claire Vodden and PCSO David Lynas for Outstanding support to a Victim. Many residents of the Coastal View area will be familiar with at least one of these officers.

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Local man has eye test that saves his life

r Garton from Liverton Mines decided one morning to have an eye test with his local Optician at Loftus. This turned out to be one of the most important decisions of his life. Here Mr Garton tells his story in his own words. “I came for a routine eye test in early January 2015. My Optician, Mr Prouse took pictures of the back of my eyes with his new machine. Unfortunately this showed a black mass on my right eye. “Mr Prouse made urgent arrangements for me to go and get it checked out. I ended up at James Cook Hospital where the specialist said I needed to be referred to a specialist eye oncology unit. “I attended this appointment and it was

confirmed that the lesion was in fact an ocular tumour, a choroidal melanoma in the right eye. “I had to attend a special appointment on the 19th of February at The National Centre For Proton Therapy at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre on The Wirral, where I now have to attend for checks to make sure the treatment is working. “I truly believe that it was only the swift action of Mr Prouse after seeing the image on his machine that saved my life. If left untreated, the tumour in the eye could have spread to my kidneys, liver, blood etc. It is worth paying the extra money to have a photograph taken of the back of your eye. Take my word for it - it could save your life.”

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oftus and District Flower Club had their Christmas Demonstration in Skelton Civic Centre in which members and guests enjoyed watching National Demonstrator, Diane Fair make up a beautiful display.

Diane comes from Cheshire and does some work for Country houses in which these large arrangements would look fantastic. Diane makes two or three smaller arrangements to look like one large one, which is lucky for the guests and members who get to take them home by winning them in the raffl

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Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Council, Sue Jeffrey, to stand for Tees Valley Metro Mayor

eader of Redcar and Cleveland Council, Councillor Sue Jeffrey, has announced her intention to seek nomination as Labour’s candidate for the upcoming Metro Mayoral election for the Tees Valley next May. Sue, who has lived and worked in the Tees Valley for 35 years, has been leader of Redcar and Cleveland Council since May 2015 and was Chair of the Combined Authority in 20152016. Prior to her election as a councillor for South Bank ward in 2009, she held a number of senior public sector roles working on regional development, economic growth, housing and jobs. In her current role, Sue has helped shape the Tees Valley response to the closure of SSI and other recent job losses and has played a central role in discussions with national government to bring more powers to the region. If selected, Sue will be the first woman in the UK to be picked by the Labour Party to contest a Metro Mayor election. Sue spoke to Coastal View saying: “On 4 May next year we will all be heading to the polls again. Possibly to vote in a snap general election, but definitely to vote for the first elected Mayor of the Tees Valley. “The idea of a mayor is not one that everyone likes. The proposal that we should all be lumped together as the Tees Valley is rejected by some who would rather see us part of more familiar brands like Yorkshire or Teesside. “But if we want to build a strong economy that view ignores the facts. The Tees Valley (Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool and Darlington) is a single economic area. Just look at the SSI closure for example. Of the 2,000 plus people who tragically lost their jobs just over one thousand were from Redcar and Cleveland but 850 were from other parts of the Tees Valley. The closure in Redcar affected many, many people, supply companies, shops and businesses right across the region. “And what about our families? My son was born in South Bank, worked in Middlesbrough for a while and now lives in Stockton – I’m sure it’s the same for many of you too. “The job of Mayor is about making the economy of the whole Tees Valley deliver better for us all. Working alongside the five local authorities the Mayor has the chance to help secure sustained long-term recovery and growth in all parts of the Tees Valley. “If selected by Labour I am going to fight the election on a promise to create and keep more

high quality well paid jobs. These need to be jobs that come from local investment reducing our dependency on foreign firms who have no long-term commitment to this area. I will also pledge to tackle the shameful levels of low pay and poor job security that blight so many families - a particular problem for women and our young people. I will fight for more investment in our existing industry, new skills and better transport systems - roads, buses, trains and the airport. “But most importantly my core purpose will be to rebuild our power, pride and passion. These things only come when we all have a decent standard of living, opportunities for our children and security in old age. “We live in a region of 660,000 people, we have one economy and one chance to work together. We need a strong voice to speak up for the Tees Valley, challenge austerity and improve life chances for everyone. That’s why I want to be the Labour candidate for Tees Valley Mayor at the election in May next year. “The result is announced in January – I’ll let you know how I get on.” Anna Turley, Labour MP for Redcar, has given her support to Sue. Anna said: “I am pleased to see Sue has thrown her hat into the ring to be Labour’s candidate in the Mayoral election next year and I have no hesitation in giving her my support.

Work of the safeguarding children board detailed in annual report

he work of the Redcar and Cleveland Safeguarding Children Board (RCSCB) has been highlighted in a report to cabinet. Detailed in the annual report are the steps being taken by the board to provide the best help they can for the children and families in the care system in Redcar and Cleveland. One of the biggest developments in the last year is the continuing work of the junior safeguarding board Safe4Us, a panel made up of young people across the borough that has a key role in ensuring the views of young people and children are taken into account by the RCSCB. A main objective for Safe4Us in the last year has been raising awareness of the dangers of the internet and how to stay safe online. To promote this, the panel has created a screensaver, leaflets and posters to be distributed to all secondary

schools, youth centres and other public places to educate young people to be safe browsers. As well as reviewing the last year, the report also features an action plan running until 2019 with future objectives for the RCSCB including maintaining awareness of issues surrounding safety online and Child Sexual Exploitation through their monthly newsletter and campaigns like those done by Safe4Us. Cllr Craig Hannaway, Cabinet Member for Children, said: “It is always very reassuring to read of the work being done by the Redcar and Cleveland Safeguarding Children Board to make sure children and young people in the borough are kept safe. “I am also pleased to read about the success of the junior safeguarding board in working on tackling issues that could affect them or people they know.”

“Working with Sue, I have seen her passion and determination in fighting for Teesside and her skill and tact in dealing with Ministers and government officials in Whitehall. “As a member of the South Tees Mayoral Development Corporation driving the regeneration of Teesside after the loss of SSI, and as a member of the Taskforce, Sue understands the challenges we face. Sue has been at the forefront of the work being done across the Combined Authorities of the Tees Valley to support industry, manufacturing and

businesses to create the decent, well paid jobs we desperately need. “People understandably have doubts about having a Tees Valley Mayor, which was a government requirement of the devolution deal, but the role gives us the chance to take control of our own fortunes and be competing on a national and international level alongside the likes of Liverpool and Greater Manchester. I know that from Day One in the job, Sue would roll up her sleeves and get stuck into improving Teesside for all of our people.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Lingdale scoops up awards again

By Gloria Robinson

he RHS “It’s Your Neighbourhood” award ceremony took place in Gateshead on the 2 November 2016 and Lingdale came away again with a host of accolades. The entries included the Lingdale Lift Off Community Allotment, the newly established ‘Street Eats Project”’site, St. Chad’s Church, Prospect Sheltered Housing and the Lingdale Wildlife Meadow. The Street Eats Project was awarded “Outstanding”

for its very first entry which is highly unusual and a great achievement for a site which has only just been established. A big Thank You to everybody who has helped to make this a success. “Outstanding” also for the Lingdale Lift Off Community Allotment - its sixth in a row. Earlier in 2016, the RHS reinstated their Britain in Bloom competition for schools after disbanding it the previous year and Lingdale’s Primary School made it straight to the top again by achieving “Runners Up” in the resurrected “Growing Together” scheme.

Don’t let your pets feel the chill this winter

espite a warm start to autumn, colder days are now upon us leading to potentially difficult conditions for pets and their owners. Some pets may have already experienced freezing conditions recently, but with winter approaching most will feel the chill in the upcoming months. There a few simple and effective techniques you can adopt to ensure fog, ice, cold temperatures and other winter conditions don’t affect your pets. “Seasonal weather provides pets and their owners with different challenges, but following simple pieces of advice can help provide both with a comfortable life,” said Dr Huw Stacey, director of clinical services at Vets4Pets. “Changes in the outside temperature are commonly linked to health problems in pets, but simply moving pets to the warmth of our houses when it’s cold isn’t always the answer. “Dogs love going for a walk no matter what the season, but it’s important to keep them in sight during foggy weather with high visibility jackets as well as keeping them warm with winter coats, especially smaller breeds. “As the dark nights draw in, cats can become dazzled by bright headlights despite their good eye sight. It’s best to keep them indoors at night to limit the risk. “Small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as some reptiles such as tortoises also enjoy being outside, however during the winter months they will need to be moved to a warmer and sheltered part of the home or garden.”

When walking a dog during periods of colder weather it’s advised to towel dry them as soon as you get home, paying particular attention between toes. Wash them down if they have any mud on their coat and stay away from any ponds or lakes that may be iced over as thin ice may break under a dog’s weight. Reflective collars are advised for cats, as well as ensuring they are microchipped and where possible, keeping them indoors at night will also help to reduce the risk of road traffic accidents. For small furries it is advised to, if possible, raise their beds and hutches off the ground to prevent the base from becoming too cold. Providing extra bedding and ensuring their hutch is sheltered from any wind is important, as well as making sure their water supply doesn’t become frozen. Dr Stacey continued: “Although bringing pets indoors keeps them warm, it’s important to remember not to place them too close to heaters or radiators, as they can suffer from heat stress and can become ill if they overheat. “Hibernating pets, such as tortoises will need preparation. If you need any advice it’s best to speak with your local vet. “Most animals like to be warm during the winter particularly cats, and they often seek hot spots such as car bonnets, tumble dryers and open fires. To prevent any accidents, always check before turning appliances on or driving away in your car.” For more information on how to keep your pet safe during cold weather please contact your local vet.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Woman of steel S

By Lucy Richardson

he’s had to cope with the loss of more than 2,000 jobs after the collapse of the SSI steel plant on her turf as well as the death of Jo Cox MP, a close friend. Redcar MP, Anna Turley explains why she’ll never stop fighting for her constituents and how Teesside could be on the brink of a new industrial revolution. A scribbled drawing, a coastal map and a framed collage of bewildered faces are all that decorates Anna’s small office near the seaside town’s railway station, but it’s the only view she wants to focus on right now. The penned scrawl and the Ordnance Survey refer to exciting longterm plans which may help secure the future of a corner of the North-East which is still hurting after a vicious punch to its side. And the medley of photos say a thousand words – the shattered men and women captured in a click on their last shifts at the blast furnace – their job hopes going up in smoke as the coke ovens cooled down. It’s a year on but emotions are still raw. Anna had been an MP less than six months when the crisis happened and even now feels personally responsible for every family affected. “If there’s going to be another industrial revolution here we have to make people aware of these opportunities right here that they don’t have to leave the area to find.” “I don’t think I’ve ever stopped to process what happened because we’ve never stopped fighting. At the time it was all about how can we win the argument, how can we make them realise what a disaster closing the plant is going to be? How can we provide solutions? Then the SSI Task Force came along to give people much-needed help and it was a steep learning curve for me finding out how I could best use Parliament to argue for my constituents. “These people were my neighbours and my friends. One told me he’d given up his place at university to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and now he’d lost his job,” she explained shaking her head. “I cried all the time during that period – people would send me pictures of their last shifts at the SSI blast furnace, tell me about the bills they couldn’t pay – it was awful but you shouldn’t be in this job if you can’t empathise.” She suffered another devastating loss just months later when Jo Cox, MP for Batley and Spen in West Yorkshire, was brutally murdered just before she was due to hold a constituency surgery. “You never expect to lose a friend in that way but she wasn’t just a friend she was my colleague and she was the same age as me. We were determined to ensure our constituency office was still accessible and not stop what we were doing but I did get added security both for work and home,” she explained. The reasons why Anna stood for election are compelling – after a distinguished career as a top civil servant advising government ministers she saw firsthand that the way to make a difference was to do it herself. Although not from a political family, Anna was interested in criminal justice from being young and studied History at university with thoughts of joining the police. She had to cut short a year abroad in Ghana after being accepted onto the Whitehall fast track graduate programme – other jobs very early on in her career included office cleaner and call centre operator. “I learned what bad management looks like and what it was like to be at the bottom of the food

chain, I also learned about the frontline culture of hating management and about hierarchy,” she said. “I voted for the first time in 1997 when Labour came to power which felt like a new dawn and a breaking of the shackles, but I felt frustrated that as a civil servant we were not trying to change things enough.” After four years at the Home Office she joined Cabinet Minister David Blunkett’s team and went on to lead his 2005 General Election campaign covering 55 constituencies in five weeks which opened her eyes to the importance of politics in communities. Anna was an adviser to Blunkett and Hilary Armstrong on child poverty and social exclusion and was Deputy Director of the New Local Government Network. Other worthy mentions on her CV include editing the blog Progressive Localism, being a driving force behind the Co-op Council initiative and a senior research fellow at IPPR North. “I always thought I was a backroom person – I liked writing speeches and advising but when I was shortlisted for the North-West Durham seat for the 2010 General Election (losing to Pat Glass), I really found my voice and, when the Redcar seat came up in 2012, I decided to throw my hat into the ring,” she said. Anna Turley was elected Labour MP for Redcar in 2015 with a majority of 10,388 votes representing 25.4 per cent. “The travelling to London takes a lot of getting used to and sometimes you are working 16 hour days, I’m not saying that for sympathy but some people think of MPs as being lazy. I don’t understand how MPs can take a second job or have the time to write a book – if there’s one person out of work in your constituency you have a job to do. Her constituency officer with its small, dedicated team has won back a staggering £106,000 for people who’ve had their benefits wrongly assessed – the Westminster letterhead does make a difference when clout is needed and Anna knows it. “I went into public service as an MP because that’s where I thought I could have the most impact. Rather than being stuck in an office shuffling paper around, this is all about people and solving problems,” said Anna who recently married her partner Joe, who works for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP, Tom Blenkinsop, and enjoys a karaoke on a rare night off (her speciality is 80s power ballads). The daily struggles faced by people living in Redcar is one Anna knows all to well as they reach out to her for help in person and on her social media pages. “Redcar faces lots of issues, one is that of the redundant SSI employees who have now found work many are now in substantially lower paid jobs and another is that Redcar food bank has run out of stock in recent weeks. We give out food bank vouchers in this office but we are seeing more and more people in work poverty.” “It’s frustrating that the area always seem to be at the bottom of the league tables – they do not help us – but the reality is that we have has one of the highest rates of child poverty, we’ve had 30 years of industrial decline and we’ve been disproportionately hit by Government spending cuts – added to that fewer than half the working women in Redcar are earning the living wage.” “I cried all the time during that period – people would send me pictures of their last shifts at the SSI blast furnace, tell me about the bills they couldn’t pay – it was awful but you shouldn’t be in this job if you can’t empathise.”

● Anna Turley was elected Labour MP for Redcar in 2015 with a majority of 10,388 votes representing 25.4 per cent.

● Redcar MP Anna Turley alongside a painting of her predecessor Mo Mowlam, Labour MP for Redcar between 1987 to 2001. ● More than 2,000 people lost their jobs when the SSI steel plant in Redcar was shutdown last year. Her constituency officer with its small, dedicated team has won back a staggering £106,000 for people who’ve had their benefits wrongly assessed – the Westminster letterhead does make a difference when clout is needed, and Anna knows it. “I went to Parliament to ask for more resources for my office but there’s very much a view that MPs should not be social workers, yet the job is not just about going down to parliament to make speeches it’s about helping people who’ve been let down by other agencies and the headed paper helps.” The three pictures dotted around her walls are a poignant reminder of Redcar’s past and cryptically illustrate its future. “The answer to how do we recover is not just through industry and jobs but through civic renewal by encouraging people to set up small enterprises which would give us a much more diverse economy as well as

showing our ambition and commitment to social investment,” she said. “If there’s going to be another industrial revolution here we have to make people aware of these opportunities right here that they don’t have to leave the area to find. I want everyone here to have the highest of aspirations but we have to improve our secondary education. One of the things that will keep young people here is giving them a stake in their community and I’ve seen this work through National Citizen Service. “There are lots of exciting opportunities for Teesside. I want us to diversify and show off our leisure and tourism industries so we can make the most of them.” “From the major developments at Teesport to the Wilton site, I am determined to use Brexit as a positive force for the area – we have a huge potential for jobs from steel recycling to carbon capture. When I think about Redcar, I’m excited about its recovery.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Lingdale Youth Centre’s future secured

●● Lockwood Parish Council chair Mike Jefferson and RCBC councillor Steve Kay outside Lingdale Youth Centre

edcar & Cleveland Council is spending a further £55,000 on the fabric of Lingdale Youth Centre, formerly the miners’ institute, in High Street. At the time of writing, youth activities are temporarily suspended whilst work is in progress. Considering that, exactly a century after the building opened, the Council was proposing to shut it down, the current investment underlines a welcome change of policy in recent years. In 2011 (shortly after installing an £18,000 kitchen!), the Labour-controlled council planned to close the Centre on the grounds that it was unaffordable and did not have adequate disabled access. However, a determined campaign, comprising young people, local councillors, youth leaders and village residents, forced the ruling group to think again. The first real evidence of a change-of-heart was a £40,000 project, implemented in 2012/13, providing disabled access and improvements to the immediate surroundings of the Centre. The latest scheme is aimed at securing the future of the building itself. It is to having a new roof, together with extensive internal improvements. The Council’s contractor is Roofix of South Bank and it is anticipated that the work should be completed, with the Centre fully operational again, before Christmas. The re-roofing has also given the Council the opportunity to resurrect a piece of Lingdale’s heritage, by cleaning up the embossed inscription “Lingdale Institute 1911”on the front of the building. It is believed that the words were cemented over by Dad’s Army, in 1940, in accordance with government policy to remove signs and place-names when a German invasion was expected. Now, at long last, all the remnants of cement have been removed and the wording is, once again, as clear as day. Redcar & Cleveland councillor, Steve Kay, commented: “Having spent all this money, over a number of years, I think we can now safely say that the Council is committed to keeping Lingdale Youth Centre open. There is not a lot for young people in Lingdale, so to lose the centre would be catastrophic. We are trying

to widen the use of the Centre and book it for our regular Neighbourhood Action Partnership meetings. With its ironstone mining connections, the building is of historical importance and I am delighted I have managed to persuade the Council to restore the original name to its former glory.” Chairman of Lockwood Parish Council, Mike Jefferson, said: “We have turned a corner in Lingdale, with most of our public buildings getting a new lease of life. Thanks to local businessman, John Stonehouse, the Lingdale Tavern has been saved; the former Workingmen’s Club is to become a church; the Parish Council has stepped in to save the Village Hall. We can now also be confident that the Youth Centre has a viable future.” “The change of council policy, backed by sustained investment over the last four years, has secured the long term-future of Lingdale Youth Centre. It just shows what people-power can achieve,” added Councillor Kay.

Loftus Trades Reform Club (Founded 1861)

t the recently held annual dinner at the Grinkle Park Hotel, President, John Owens presented a cheque of £1000 to Lee Jackson of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Staithes Lifeboat Station, being the amount raised by the Loftus Trades Reform Club during John’s year in office. John said: “I chose the RNLI and in particular the Staithes Station for their sterling voluntary work; at times risking their own lives to ensure

the lives and safety of the public along the coast, local fishermen and leisure craft at sea.” On a personal note John was also presenting the cheque in the memory of James Wright, whose eldest daughter Nicola is John’s daughter in law. John added: “James had been a long serving crew member and second coxswain at Staithes, receiving his long service medal just before he died.”

●● Outgoing President Mr John Owens presenting the chains of office to new President, Mr Barry Hunt and wishing him a successful year in office

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Wildlife staff jumping for joy at TV ad Advert highlights the joy of wildlife in our region

Green waste collection stopping for winter

esidents are reminded to put out any green waste they want disposing of in time for their next collection as the service is stopping over the winter. The last pick-ups for green waste across the borough will begin from Monday 21 November with people asked to check their address on www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/resident for their last collection date. If anyone needs to get rid of green waste after the service has ended, Dunsdale Household Waste Recycling Centre will be available for residents. It is open 10am – 5pm during the

t’s not just the foxes, badger and hedgehog w h i c h a re j u m p i n g f o r joy in the new John Lewis Christmas television advert, staff at Tees Valley Wildlife Trust are jumping for joy… and that’s without the use of a trampoline. John Lewis has chosen The Wildlife Trusts (TWT) as its charity partner for this year’s advert which highlights the joy of wildlife in this country today. As part of the partnership, John Lewis, which has stores in Newcastle’s and York will donate 10% of the retail price of a selection of cuddly toys to the ad sold in their stores and online to TWT. Many Tees Valley Wildlife

Trust staff were really excited when they saw the television ad for the first time as it reinforces the message its staff and supporters have been tirelessly championing for almost 45 years - namely that nature is a joy and that everybody, if they keep their eyes peeled at the right time, can have an animal encounter - either in the countryside or a suburban garden as in the advert. The 10% donation from toy sales to The Wildlife Trusts, of which Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is a member, is such an added bonus at a time when conservation funding is becoming much more difficult to secure. These funds will go towards The Wildlife Trusts’

work engaging children with nature – including wildlife action packs for schoolchildren, activity booklets, and wildlife resources for teachers to use in lessons. Steve Ashton, Tees Valley Wildlife Trust’s People and Wildlife manager said: “Talk about ending the year on a high! It couldn’t get much better than this - the most anticipated Christmas television advert showcasing the magic of wildlife in the UK. “With the support of John Lewis Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, together with the other 46 UK wildlife trusts will enable us to inspire thousands more people of all ages to the wonders of the natural world.”

week and 8am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Cllr Alec Brown, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “Residents need to make sure they are aware of their last green waste collection, as we know many people like to do that one last tidy up of the garden before winter. However, the Dunsdale Recycling Centre will be open every day except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day if people do need to dispose of extra waste.” For more information go to: www.redcarcleveland.gov.uk/resident.

Friends of Guisborough Cemetery

he Friends of Guisborough Cemetery and volunteers have been working very hard throughout the summer months on the large roundabout within the Cemetery, beside the derelict chapel. Beds of roses near the Church Lane entrance have been established. If you visit the Cemetery you could not avoid noticing the beautiful display of flowers and shrubs which is a huge improvement for those who visit their loved ones’ graves. Work has also been carried out on the many War Graves within the area, planting out geraniums in the summer and poppies for Remembrance Day on November 11th. Friends of the Cemetery Group are very grateful for the support of annual plants from Guisborough Allotment Society and the supply

of bulbs which were planted in Autumn of 2015. Also the local garden centre has been very co-operative when we purchased garden equipment. Only recently volunteers have planted more bulbs in the many planters, the bulbs supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Kilby and R & CBC. The refuse bins and many seats were all stained last year by volunteers and will be treated again early 2017. This year we have repainted the notice boards. So as you can see there are always jobs to be done. Like all the voluntary organisations within Guisborough we are always looking for volunteers to assist with planting, weeding and general maintenance. If you are able to spare an hour or two we would welcome you. Contact details are Alma Thrower 07980969580

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

FRED’s South Gare litterpick

he South Gare in Redcar was looking horrific until a social action with support from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council cleared over a tonne of dropped, blown and fly tipped rubbish this Hallows Eve. Some volunteers even took bags of the ghastly collected waste away in the back of their own vehicles direct to the Warrenby waste depot, in an attempt to brighten up what is an environmental beauty spot where visitors come from all over the North East to fish, walk and generally relax away from it all. Carl Quartermain, Founder and organiser of FRED and RCBC Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Leisure said: “Moving forward it is clear that more needs to be done to protect this area from the criminality of fly tipping and discarding litter and therefore I shall be writing to the landowner to discuss how best we go about this historic problem. One thing is clear this is private property and if RCBC are to continue providing crews to clean up fly tipping out of necessity, we as an authority should also be providing an invoice to pay for the collection service too.” Speaking about FRED and the community action he added: “I’d like to thank the 30+ FRED Volunteers, Surfers Against Sewage Volunteers and the RCBC crew for clearing

up. We also received sausage rolls courtesy of Greggs in Whitley Bay. “I’m very proud to say that since FRED was formed we have been joined by over 250 individuals from Redcar and beyond many who continually return and have worked in various locations with numerous authorities, social enterprises, businesses and other community groups who care about where and how they live. “There is great community spirit in Redcar that have vocalised for years, the need for direction in regard to these concerns. Groups like FRED can provide that direction and the enablement to act wherever there is a need to. Today’s litter pick was called in by James Gilbert working in collaboration with Surfers Against Sewage. He asked for support and we provided it. “While we do have our set litter picks monthly on the beach, ANYONE can call in a community enhancement action and we’ll help by promoting it and providing the equipment if needs be. This is the beauty of having a ‘Friends of Redcar’ group - It collaborates, belongs to all of us and is not exclusive to doing its own thing or even simply litter picks.” If you wish to get involved with FRED contact friendsofredcar@gmail.com or call Carl at 07966 985 444.

1st Marske & New Marske (Barn Owls) Scout Christmas Post 2016 Saturday 26th November to Saturday 17th December (midday) Throughout the communities of East Cleveland, Scout Groups are getting organised for Scout Post 2016. Collecting boxes in every community will be available from 26th November to 17th December for Scout Christmas Post. At a cost of 25p per item, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts (with the assistance of Leaders, parents or other supporters) will deliver your Christmas cards throughout the East Cleveland Area before Christmas Eve. Watch out for the post boxes in Marske and New Marske located in the following places:Cooper’s Chemist, The Wynd, Marske The Library Windy Hill Lane, Marske McColl’s, New Marske Vicarage News, Vicarage Drive,Marske S&J General Store’s, New Marske The boxes list delivery areas and date of final close down (Saturday 17th December at noon) to ensure delivery before Christmas Eve. Areas Covered by the Scout Groups are: 1st BROTTON, Brotton GUISBOROUGH, Guisborough 1st LOFTUS Loftus, Carlin How, Liverton, Skinningrove 1st Marske & New Marske, Marske & New Marske 1st SALTBURN, Saltburn 1st SKELTON, Skelton NO OTHER AREAS ARE COVERED 1ST Marske and New Marske (Barn Owls) Scout Group for instance collects and delivers to Marske and New Marske. Post collected in Marske and New Marske for other communities in East Cleveland will be delivered by their respective Scout Groups. This ensures a stress free and inexpensive way to send your local Christmas Cards. On behalf of 1st Marske & New Marske ‘ Barn Owls’ Scout Group, as well as other local Scout Groups we would like to wish you a ‘Happy Christmas’ and thank you for supporting Scouting in the communities of East Cleveland.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Skinningrove Bonfire 2016 A

By John Roberts

very strong northerly wind along our coast on Saturday 5th November led to postponement - for safety reasons - of the celebrated Skinningrove Bonfire until the following Monday. The weather on 7th wasn’t hospitable either, with heavy showers and hailstones raining down on the spectators who braved the conditions to witness another spectacular fireworks display, followed by lighting of the bonfire. This annual event has become a very popular local institution since the first bonfire in 1982. It’s been cancelled just twice since then: in 2000 when the village was devastated by floods and in 2013 when Mill Lane was closed after

1st Loftus Scout Group Scout Post 2016 26th November - 16th December We deliver to the following areas only; *Loftus, Carlin How, Easington, Liverton, Liverton Mines, Skinningrove * Brotton *Guisborough, Charltons, Margrove Park, Upleatham * Marske and New Marske * Saltburn * Skelton, New Skelton, North Skelton, Skelton Green, Boosbeck 25p per card POST BOXES LOCATED AT; Harrop’s Pharmacy - Arnies - Barclays - Carlin How Mini Market - Clark’s Hardware- Farm Direct Country Store - Liverton Mines Fish & Chips - Loftus Library - Sheila’s Please note we can deliver to the above areas only. Correctly addressed cards will be delivered before Christmas, however delivery speeds in different areas may vary. The last post box available will be Harrop’s, which will be taken off at midday 17th December. www.facebook.com/1stloftus - 1stloftusscouts@ gmail.com 07791 249348

flooding damaged a bridge. The theme for 2016 was The Alum Industry, which was a major employer in our area for about 200 years until the 1870s. The bonfire represented a Whitby Collier sailing ship of the type used to transport goods to the local alum works at Hummersea and, as ever, it seemed a pity to set fire to such a well-built structure. Once again, the team of volunteers who work hard all year to put this event together are to be praised and thanked for their dedication; everyone who donated money and materials must also be acknowledged. Skinningrove Bonfire is a true community event that brings out the best in all who take part and the people of East Cleveland are very thankful for its continuing success. To find out more, visit Skinningrove Bonfire Facebook page.

●● Picture by Bryan Lofthouse

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Showtime for Saltburn! S

altburn Learning Campus was delighted to welcome touring theatre group ‘The Young Americans’ recently for a signature workshop. From 7th to 9th November, the company worked with over 100 young people from across both Huntcliff School and Saltburn Primary School, schools from the East Cleveland Cooperative Learning Trust and also a local dance troupe in their ‘Turn Up the Music!’ programme. The organisation, which comprises 40 members of cast and crew, delivered highly-skilled and exciting sessions throughout the three days, encompassing everything from vocal techniques, dance and comedy improvisations, to stage movement, sound and lighting. Everything the children learnt culminated in a final show, which took place during the evening of the third and final day. The performance was stunning. It included numbers from musicals such as Annie, The Lion King and Shrek, as well as distinctive and popular eras and trends, such as rock ‘n

roll, swing, and gospel, plus a vibrant Disney montage. The show was a sell-out to over 250 people, who were blown away by the standard of skill and level of confidence and talent displayed by everyone, not just the professionals. The Young Americans is dedicated to encouraging young people around the world to accomplish self-confidence, self-esteem and respect for others through music, dance and performance. Alex Peacock, Head of Performing Arts at Huntcliff School, along with other key members of staff, played a pivotal part in bringing the programme together. Mrs Peacock said: “I am really proud of what our students and staff have achieved and think it has been a fantastic way to bring the community together.” Learning a show in three days helps young people to learn and work together, respect one another’s strengths as well as to discover their own potential. It was, for most, an opportunity of a lifetime, and every single child thoroughly engaged in the experience.

Produce support for Co-op café

ike Jefferson of Lingdale Lift Off and Tony Gatehouse, Manager of the Co-Op Café in Loftus, are again gathering the produce from the Lingdale “Street Eats Project” and the Community Allotment for Tony’s establishment which provides home cooked meals at affordable prices.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Recruitment begins for police staff to join Cleveland Police

leveland Police is inviting members of the public to attend a recruitment event after 15 exciting police staff roles have become available thanks to funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner, Barry Coppinger. 1.5 million pounds has been funded in total to recruit police staff and officers and representatives will be on hand to discuss the available roles at the recruitment event at Teesside University on Tuesday 6th December 2016. Seven stalls will be set up between 1:30-8pm in the foyer and landing of the Social Science area in the Clarendon Building at the University. A Human Resources expert will be one of those in attendance to guide attendees through the various recruitment and selection stages providing a general overview including hints and tips on how to get the best from preparation for each stage of the application process. And a current PCSO will also provide a personal overview of their experiences of the recruitment and selection process and what they think, so far, of embarking upon a career in Cleveland Police. The posts available to apply for include: Crime Prevention Co-ordinator – Five Positions Community Cohesion Co-ordinator – One Position RAS (Refugee and Asylum Seeker) Co-ordinator – One Position

Police Staff Investigators – Hate Crime – Two Positions Early Intervention Co-Ordinator – Four Positions Integrated Offender Management Officer – Two Positions Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: “The funding has been created through strong financial management and through delivering a range of savings and efficiencies and I am delighted to be able to invest in the new exciting police roles on offer. I think the recruitment event is a great way to boost community spirit and to offer people a fantastic career opportunity. “I am looking forward to attending the event and to meeting the people who are interested in applying for the available positions.” Acting Superintendent Jason Dickson said: “We are really looking forward to the recruitment event as it is a fantastic opportunity for people to come along to find out about the police staff roles on offer and also how to become a PCSO, Special Constable or Volunteer in the Force. “The job roles available are really exciting roles and they present a great opportunity for people to further their careers. I look forward to meeting everyone at the event. I’d also like to thank the University of Teesside for hosting the event.” Applications will open on Tuesday 6th December on the Cleveland Police website, www.cleveland.police.uk.

Join the fight against cybercrime

olice and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger has urged the public to protect themselves from cybercrime this Christmas. “Many people across Cleveland will be getting new computers, mobile phones, tablets or other devices this Christmas or buying them in the New Year sales so now is a good time to check you are protected on all fronts” said Mr Coppinger. “A priority of the Police and Crime Plan is working together to make Cleveland safer and tackling the growing threat of cybercrime is an important part of that.” The rapid increase in internet crime has led to Cleveland Police setting up a dedicated cybercrime unit to investigate all areas of internet offending – including fraud, trolling, harassment, indecent images and grooming. Head of the cybercrime unit, Insp Steve Bell, joined the Commissioner in urging the public to be cyber savvy. “Cybercrime is like many other forms of crime – there are simple steps the public can take to help protect themselves” said Insp Bell. “Even if we uncover internet crime it can be very difficult to prosecute as the criminals may be based in another country and outside our jurisdiction, so the best advice is to do what you can to help avoid becoming a victim in the first place.” Follow the ten top tips below to avoid becoming a cybercrime victim and visit https://www.getsafeonline.org/ for more extensive advice about safe business

and personal use of the internet. Topics covered include protecting children, safe shopping, social networking and public wi fi safeguards, gambling online and protecting your devices. 1. Choose, use and protect your passwords carefully. Use a different one for every online account. 2. Protect mobile devices with a PIN or password. Don’t leave them unattended in public places. 3. Regularly update, and keep switched on, internet security software on all your devices. 4. Don’t reveal anything confidential such as passwords or bank details on public wi-fi. 5. Avoid revealing personal or financial information in emails, social networking and dating sites. 6. Be suspicious, fake emails and phone calls are a favourite way for fraudsters to find victims. 7 . D o n ’t c l i c k l i n k s o r o p e n attachments in emails, posts, tweets of texts if the source isn’t known. 8. Never pay by direct bank transfer

unless the recipient is trustworthy. Use a credit/debit card. 9. Take your time and think twice, because everything may not be as it seems. 10. Remember that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Have your say on policing Police Commissioners are required to produce a Police and Crime Plan which outlines the strategic direction for the force. Chief Constables are responsible for implementing the plan with Police and Crime Commissioners holding them to account. In setting out the priorities for the force, the Cleveland Police and Crime Plan for 2016-2020 draws heavily on feedback from the 400 public meetings the Commissioner has attended across the force area as well as feedback to consultation through the web and media, public contact via the PCC office and meetings with partner organisations, businesses and the voluntary sector. The plan has at its core five key objectives: • Investing in our police • A better deal for victims • Tackling reoffending • Working together to make Cleveland safer • Securing the future of our communities The plan is regularly updated to reflect the changing policing priorities of the public. To view the plan and to have your say on policing priorities visit http://www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Learn to stay safe online

Guisborough DMC’s driving force

● George and Mr Asif Al-Rawi ● Dave Marshall, Pam Marley, George Jaqueline Murrant.

By Paul Davies

s Christmas is just around the corner many of us are thinking of buying our loved ones some special gifts online; it’s a great idea and there are some fabulous choices and savings to be had. However it’s also the time of year that we get asked one question over almost all others…..just how safe is it to buy online? Scams, cons, tricks whatever term you use they’ve been around for an awfully long time. From insurance frauds to the selling nonexistent paradise island properties, to the first Ponzi schemes in 1920’s USA, fraud has taken place all over the world in many different forms. As we’re doing more shopping, banking and generally living online, it’s no surprise that the con men and scam artists have followed suit. Some scams seem too obvious to work, if I had a pound for every email saying I’ve won a lottery that I didn’t enter…well, I’d never need to enter a lottery! Others tricks are very involved, like the stories of false online dating profiles, where victims are tricked into sending money in the hope of finding love. With so many different ways for criminals to target us, and the internet making it easier for them to get their tricks into our lives how can we stay safe in our online world? Well, some of the ways are actually a little old fashioned. 1 Apply some common sense - is this too good to be true, are they definitely who they say they

are? I recently had a call that claimed to be from my internet service provider, when I asked which company that was they put the phone down, which goes to show you don’t have to be really clever to put these people off. 2 Talking to someone - sometimes scammers will tell you something is wrong and you need to act now. But even a million pound quiz show can wait for you to phone a friend so make sure you always check with someone you trust, be that a friend, neighbour or family member. 3 Take precautions - some scams work by getting you to install problem software often by saying its going to help you stay safe. The opposite is far more likely. Just by adding security software, checking it is running and up to date is like locking your front door to keep out thieves. 4 Learning more about scams and how to beat them - There are great services online like getsafeonline, Beat the Scammers, if your familiar with searching the internet give these a try, if you’re not too sure just pop along to us and we can help demonstrate. We all do our best to stay safe, but sometimes we are caught out. If that happens to you, don’t panic and don’t stay silent, contact services like ‘Actionfraud’ for help and support if you need it. Remember, criminals try to get the better of us in all parts of life, you’re just as safe online as on the High Street, as long as you remain careful and informed about the risks. Enjoy the bargains to be had online, and from all of us at Destinations have a wonderful, magical, peaceful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

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uisborough`s George McGee, the driving force behind the youth side of trials for Guisborough DMC, who collapsed at home in August and broke two vertebrae in his neck, is fighting his way back to good health. Currently in the James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough, George says: “I owe a huge debt of thanks to my surgeon, Mr Asif Al-Rawi who did the operation, and my Consultant Mr Mecci. Plus, I am also receiving tremendous amount of help from the physio team, who are working me very hard, both in the pool and with walking

exercises. But they all realise how much I want to walk out of here.” Although still terrorising the ward with his go faster wheelchair at present, he is also inspiring other patients with his work ethic and the hard work is now paying dividends, as when I left after visiting on Friday, the team were walking him along the corridor, unaided, and were also trying him up and down stairs. Confidence growing by the day now, he is even planning the coming season`s social events for the youth side. Guisborough DMC are sending a donation to the Spinal injuries Unit at the James Cook Hospital.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Rickshaw Challenge comes through East Cleveland T

By John Roberts

he BBC Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge is a cycling event, now in its sixth year, that helps to boost fund raising during the annual campaign; to date the Challenge has raised more than £12million. This year the route focussed on the east coast as it covered 470 miles in eight days, from Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders to BBC Broadcasting House in London. On day three, Sunday 13 November the Rickshaw Challenge made its way through East Cleveland, en route from Hartlepool to Scarborough. The weather was fine as the cyclists and their support vehicles rose to the particular

challenges of this hilly district, cheered on by spectators who gave generously to the cause. Television presenter Matt Baker (The One Show, Countryfile) was accompanied by other cyclists including six young riders, all of whom have been supported by BBC Children in Need funded projects. The route through East Cleveland included a climb up Loftus Bank and a ride along the minor road through Street Houses (site of recent archaeological excavations) and up Upton Hill to Boulby. Let’s hope the riders - and those in the support vehicles - had time to appreciate the spectacular views, especially the one from the top of Boulby Bank.

●● Approaching Marske : picture by David Sanderson

●● Climbing Loftus Bank : picture by John Roberts

Mayor to sleep out two nights B

By Mike Morrissey

arry Hunt, 68-year-old Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, is to spend both Christmas Eve night and Christmas Day night on the High Street, at Redcar, for his toughest ever charity challenge. A former manager of night clubs and pubs, he has done the ordeal in previous years, but always with friends. “This time I’m doing it alone. I have to see it through,” he told Coastal View. “Every year I do this challenge in January always with others. This time I’m happy for well-wishers to drop by to say hello, but I want to do it alone. I want to raise the profile of how lonely it is to sleep out and be homeless.” All money raised will go to the Mayor’s chosen charities. The Mayor’s two charities are Saltburn-based Earthbeat, a theatre group for adults with learning disabilities and Coatham House, which helps disadvantaged young people particularly with safe housing, from its base in Queen Street, Redcar. Earthbeat specialises in putting on musical shows with the 80 users of the centre in the former primary school at Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn,. Barry said: “I’m passionate about both organisations. I stood by Earthbeat when they were trying to take over the former register office at Guisborough a few years ago (just before finding the Saltburn property).” A grandfather, the Mayor, who lives at Skinningrove, has been an Independent councillor for Brotton since 2011. For his Christmas challenge, he will be based near Redcar’s clock next to Coatham House’s Reloved cafe from 9pm to 8am. Next day he starts the annual Boxing Day dip at Redcar - and taking part on one brief swim. To make a donation visit: www.gofundme. com/mayors-christmas-sleep-out or email jane. holmes@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

●● Street Houses : picture by John Roberts

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Redcar’s newest bookstore

f you’ve wandered down Redcar High Street recently, you may have chanced upon a new arrival: The Global Educational Trust Bookshop. It’s a new charity shop but with an interesting twist. None of the books are priced, meaning you get to decide how much you’d like to give for a book. The bookstore is part of the Global Educational Trust, a charity whose aim is to improve literacy levels both here in

the UK and across the world. Eight such bookstores have been set up across the country, with Redcar being the newest. The hope is to eventually have a store in every city across the UK, providing access to books for everyone. The Redcar branch has only been open since August but already it has fast become one of the most successful stores in the country. It is run solely by seven dedicated volunteers, who helped to set up the store from scratch. Originally they were given 60 boxes of books and a completely empty shop unit. Four months on, and the difference is staggering. These volunteers work on every aspect of the shop: from sorting and tidying the books, to creating eye-catching window displays, updating social media pages and providing a friendly and helpful welcome. The original stock was saved from landfill while all the rest of the books have been generously donated by members of the public. Each week they are inundated with books – the record being 357 in one day! – so there is always something new to be found. If you’re looking for something in particular, you can always ask one of the knowledgeable volunteers who are sure to point you in the right direction. They’ll even keep an eye out for it in new stock, and let you know if it comes in. Lots of people use the bookstore in different ways. Some use it as a conventional bookstore, while others use it as an extension of the library: taking a book and returning it again when they’ve finished. However you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that all your donations will go back to the charity to

provide literacy support across the globe. In this way, the joy of reading is made available to everyone. As the store is a charity, absolutely everything in it has been donated, including all the shelving units and the comfy sofas in the Reading Corner. They are always on the lookout for more bookcases or similar shelving. Some of the books are still stacked on top of the fruit boxes they came in! Although this is definitely different, new shelving would help make the store look more professional, enable more stock to be put out, and most importantly improve accessibility. But what really makes this bookshop unique is that the community is at the heart of it. Take the window display for Armistice Day for instance. The volunteers built their very own cenotaph as a special tribute to the fallen. Written on it were the names of all the people from Redcar who have given their lives in conflict. They have also given tribute to the brilliant work of the local Redcar RNLI with an eye-catching boat display. Both of these displays have been highly praised by charities and members of the public alike. If you’re having a bit of a clear out, or just want to donate some books, then bring them down to the store. They will never turn a book away! If they can’t sell it, the books are sent to be pulped - a process which the charity also get money from. Books are never wasted here. If you’d like more information, or even wish to volunteer your time, you can drop into the store (108 High Street, Redcar) Monday-Friday 10-2, or find them on facebook and twitter @getbooksredcar.

Labour Council sides with local residents on Belmangate Field site

edcar and Cleveland Borough Council recently voted overwhelming to remove the Belmangate Field site in Guisborough from its proposed housing development plans after questions were raised by residents and Tom Blenkinsop MP about the site’s suitability. Under legislation passed by the Conservative and Liberal Democrat Coalition and the current government, failure to produce such a development plan would have allowed national government to make planning decisions in the borough. The original draft plan, which defined the long term strategy for development in the borough, earmarked Belmangate Field as ‘housing allocation’. However, before finalising their strategy the Council consulted local residents. During the consultation on the original draft plan the Council received over 60 letters and emails with concerns about the use of the Belmangate site. Most of these responses related to the effect new housing would have on the conservation area of Guisborough – the area of the town deemed to have ‘special architectural or historic qualities’. So, despite the keen interest of Persimmon Homes in the site, the Labour council decided to halt plans to build houses on Belmangate Field. In their official response to the consultation the Council said: “Having further considered the

potential impact the development of the site would have on Guisborough Conservation Area, the Council has concluded that it no longer wishes to include the site within the Local Plan as a housing allocation.” Tom Blenkinsop welcomed the news: “This is a textbook example of Labour councillors listening to residents and protecting what they recognise to be an area with a unique character. Myself and the people of Guisborough raised our concerns and Labour councillors acted. “If it’s up to Labour there will be no housing development on the Belmangate Field site. “The Tories and Lib Dems on the council have behaved completely irresponsibly during the development of the plan, knowing full well that because of laws passed by their parties at a national level, the choice was our local plan or developers making deals with the Tory government hundreds of miles away in Westminster. UKIP and the independents on the council haven’t been any help and some Lib Dems even shirked on the final vote by abstaining! It’s been left to Labour to make decisions and take responsibility. “Credit should go not only to local residents who took part in the consultation but also to local Labour councillors, like Dale Quigley, Shelagh Holyoake and Sue Jeffrey, who acted for residents and have guaranteed protection for the Belmangate site.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

East Cleveland Village Pumpkin Festival

By Denise Nesbitt

ollowing on from the success of the Scarecrow Festival the villages of East Cleveland came together for the very first East Cleveland Village Pumpkin Festival. Saturday 22nd Co-op Loftus Market Place saw the launch, with children receiving a ghoulish bag of fun, details of the festival and the first 12 received a kiddie’s lunch voucher for the Finale held in Liverton Village. Skinningrove was the first village to hold a workshop at Cleveland Ironstone Museum, where children enjoyed a day of fun and creating their own frightening monster friend. Nearby Kaskane café and Bistro prepared a Halloween themed menu featuring pumpkin recipes. Tuesday saw a story reading session and pumpkin bingo in Loftus Library. Quite a few families attended this, both parents and hildren joining in with the fun. Action moved over to East Cleveland Childrens’ Centre between 1pm – 2.30pm with Family Activities. Liverton Village was the venue on Wednesday – an arty crafty messy morning with children working with their parents to produce a range of colourful decorations to take home. Kidz Konnect joined in with the fun and stayed for home made soup and trifle.

Little Sprouts/Groundwork laid on an incredible cooking afternoon where we made ghost biscuits, mummy pizza slices and stuffed pepper faces. Thursday was a busy day 9.30 -11.00 for more fun, with action in the Old Co-op Building for Family Session with Pumpkin arts and crafts proving so popular the session soon filled up. Friday was the turn of Easington who provided a pumpkin carving workshop, crafts and lunch. 10 – 2pm Saturday was the grand finale of the Festival in Liverton Village. 10-4pm. Games, Competitions, Prizes. A magician thrilled the visitors and secured a place at future events. Home cooked refreshments and lunches were available at reasonable prices. The Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Councillor Barry Hunt and Mayoress, Olwyn Peters were special guests and presented prizes to all who had taken part, carved a pumpkin or came along in fancy dress – needless to say they were kept busy. To wind up in appropriate style, Easington village hall hosted a spooky disco with refreshments. A real success for all involved, to be repeated next year. Another example of East Cleveland villages working together once again with future events planned – watch this space – you will not be disappointed!

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Local MP’s reaction to Autumn Statement

nna Turley’s response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 2016: “Today the Chancellor admitted what Labour have been saying for the past six years – austerity has deprived our country of the investment it vitally needs, dragging down productivity, wages and growth. Ordinary working people on Teesside have paid a heavy price for the Tories’ slow recovery. I hear from too many people, at my surgeries and on the doorstep, struggling in low paid jobs and insecure work and there was very little to help them today. “Labour have repeatedly called for more investment in infrastructure and for investment in new technology and innovation in industry so the change of tack on that is welcome. It is just a shame that the Government did not hold this view last year when the steel industry vitally needed support and protection. The Government can find money to invest in grand houses, like Wentworth Woodhouse and Buckingham Palace, but were not willing to invest in one of Europe’s most efficient and productive steelworks, SSI’s plant in Redcar. Now, too many of the men and women who worked at the plant in Redcar are still looking for work or have taken significant reductions in wages. “I hope Teesside will see some of the investment promised today to help create the new, decent jobs we need. A good start would be to back MPI’s bid for a materials catapult. On Teesside we are already attracting international

interest in our work on new industrial materials technology and there is great potential for us to become a world leader in this, bringing new investment and jobs here. The proof on the Chancellor’s support for industry and local growth will be in the detail. “I also hoped to see some real support for low and middle income families who need a boost. Any rise in the minimum wage is welcome but £7.50 is well short of the £8.45 the independent Living Wage Commission calculates people need to cover the cost of living. Changes to the taper rate of Universal Credit also fall well short of reversing the cuts announced by George Osborne which penalise people striving to work. “After a tough six years of austerity and job losses, there wasn’t enough in today’s statement to give Teesside’s economy the boost it needs.” Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Statement ‘not good news for anyone’ In the Autumn Statement today the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, performed an about turn on the government’s economic strategy, loosening fiscal rules to allow the government to borrow more. In what has been seen as a drastic change from George Osborne’s economic priorities Philip Hammond today confirmed the government will be borrowing more than ever before, increasing the national debt to nearly £2 trillion (£1,945,000,000,000) by 2020. The Chancellor also altered his fiscal targets and rules. Mr Hammond’s predecessor promised to clear the national debt by 2015 and pushed that

back to 2020, Mr Hammond today changed the deadline to the notable vague ‘as soon as possible’ after the year 2020. While the Autumn Statement was trailed as a budget for those ‘just about managing’ it appears that the increases in the national living wage and changes in tax will be outweighed by freezes in wages and benefits and increases in costs of living due to inflation. Mr Hammond also confirmed corporation tax would be cut to 17% the lowest in the Western world, despite the fact business investment in the UK will be ‘permanently lower’ than previously anticipated. To m B l e n k i n s o p , M P f o r Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: “Many of my constituents who voted Conservative at the last election told me they did so because they believed the Tories had a ‘long term economic plan’. Today’s statement has completed blown the Tories’ ‘long term economic plan’ out of the water. The Chancellor hasn’t even tried to meet Osborne’s targets – he’s just removed them. “As inflation increases after the post-Brexit crash in the pound the cost of living will become higher for my constituents. The government’s feeble measures to support working families will be outweighed by changes in the economy, falling business investment and reduced in-work-support. “The public finances face a new crisis and working people will feel the hurt. Today’s forecast and statement don’t seem to be good news for anyone.”

Fight to protect Laburnum Road Library

osh Mason, a Liberal Democrat Councillor in East Redcar, has launched a petition to protect services at Redcar’s Laburnum Road Library. As part of its “Shaping Our Future” programme, Labour-run Redcar and Cleveland Council has released the prospect of closing Laburnum Road Library, switching library services elsewhere and the use of the building to childcare. But the possible closure of the library has been branded “unacceptable” by Lib Dem Councillor Josh Mason, who represents Zetland ward, and is Leader of the council’s Liberal Democrat Group. A petition has been started which has already received more than 400 signatures. Josh said: “It is a regrettable reality that the council must make considerable savings in the coming years, which will ultimately result in a reduction of service provision. However, the closure of a vital, much-used and highly-valued community asset such as Laburnum Road Library is not acceptable. “I have already begun negotiations with the council leadership team and launched a petition against the proposals. We already have over 400 signatures showing the strength of feeling on the proposal, which I hope will lead the administration to reconsider.” Other measures being considered by councillors under the council’s “Shaping Our Future” programme include switching off all street lights between 1am and 5am (except for dangerous junctions and bends) and renegotiation and reconfiguration” of the borough’s CCTV system.

Councillor Alec Brown, cabinet member for neighbourhoods said: “We are not proposing to close down any libraries although, in a very small number, we will be moving the library facilities to new locations and reducing opening hours. We considered this was preferable to any full closure which would be seen as an unfair cut in the community that would be affected. “In the case of Laburnum Road, closure or relocation is not part of the proposals as this administration does understand what a valuable resource the library is. In this context I would also like to thank Councillor Neil O’Brian for his engagement with the community too. “In terms of street lighting we are looking to try and make annual savings of £170,000 street lighting costs, which would incur a one-off outlay of £320,980, but this will not be a once and for all switch off all lights in residential areas “Our councillors are taking that discussion very seriously and are trying to find the best ways through for all. I would like to reassure the residents that decisions about the budget will be taken only after careful consideration of the facts and the evidence.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Redcar and Cleveland project wins Heritage Lottery Fund support

edcar & Cleveland Borough Council has received £69,990 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting conservation project. The “Our Industrial Heartland” project is being led by the council’s Environmental Protection Team, in partnership with volunteer groups from the local community, academics, Guisborough Angling Club, Forestry Enterprise and the Tees Wildlife Trust. It will start in November 2016 and run until November 2018. The HLF grant will help the team discover, catalogue, promote and conserve the industrial heritage between Skelton and Guisborough, whilst enhancing the natural environment surrounding Guisborough Woods, Waterfall Beck and Skelton Beck to Skelton Mill. The area contains a wealth of industrial heritage originating from extensive mining and quarrying but many of these sites have never been fully surveyed or recorded and a great number are in serious states of decline. The funding will help carry out a survey of the condition of mining heritage, with some of the workings dating back to the Roman period, and give a better understanding to the conservation needs along the Skelton Beck. The project will also support two student research projects to analyse the water quality of several becks and study the ecology of mining site habitats. An online blog will be organised to allow people access to information on local heritage, and promote events for anyone looking to participate. Councillor Philip Thomson, ward member for Saltburn at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “This is marvellous news for Redcar and Cleveland. The HLF grant will

● Matthew Standeven of Gisborough Estate, Simon Chapman of Cleveland Mining Heritage, Jeremy Garside of Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, Allan Spanner of Guisborough Angling Club, Carl Thomas - Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council Scientific Officer, Ian Blair of Forest Enterprise, Tracy Hilton - Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council Principal Environmental Protection Officer, Councillor Philip Thomson, Charles Morris of Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society and Councillor David Walsh at Skelton Park Pit. The council has received a £69,990 heritage lottery fund grant for its ‘Our Industrial Heartland’ Project. help us to better understand and conserve these sites for the community, saving them for future generations and helping the environment in the process. “These studies will provide some answers

SARA’s future in danger

h e c u r re n t p ro p o s a l f o r h o u s i n g development at Kirkleatham Lane has severe implications for SARA. From the very beginning of this process SARA has not been consulted and in the planning proposal no mention was made of SARA. We only discovered what was happening when a notice was pinned on our gate. After taking advice we have found that the noise assessment in the report highlighted areas of concern and that crucially SARA could potentially be closed down if complaints were made by the residents of the proposed housing. We know that Highways England has highlighted inadequacies with the traffic application and will not approve it on the current information. Redcar &

Cleveland Natural Heritage Manager is concerned for the impact on the community woodland. Natural England objects to the proposal because of the adverse impact on wildlife particularly birds. SARA has been at Foxrush Farm for nine years and has provided a haven for stray, unwanted and abandoned animals. We have developed the facilities to offer the best care for our animals. Our future is in jeopardy and we need support by making objections to David Pedlow, Planning Officer, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Development Manager, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar TS10 1RT. Alternatively by email by going to planning.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk and search for Application Ref R/2016/0663/OOM

about the state of our water quality and ecology. We are confident that the online blog will generate a real knowledge base for future generations to access, add to and enjoy. “We are hoping that the whole community

can become involved in the wider project and work with the many voluntary groups already engaged. Our aspiration is for this initial start to become far reaching across East Cleveland and the wider borough.” Cllr David Walsh, deputy leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and Skelton ward member said: “This is a really encouraging start to draw up a fully-fledged submission for the preservation and protection of valuable industrial archaeology in the project area - and most importantly the protection and interpretation of surviving ironstone mine buildings in East Cleveland. “We identified last year through the council’s “Public Realm Programme” the need to see a project like this as a long term partnership ambition, and hopefully this grant will help with developing this ambition.” Councillor Carl Quartermain, cabinet member for jobs, skills and leisure at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “This is fantastic news for the borough, which has such a strong industrial heritage. I send my congratulations to everyone who has bid for this funding, which provides us with a great opportunity to explore and protect the rich history we have right on our doorstep.” Ivor Crowther, Head of HLF North East, said: “From enhancing landscapes to saving remnants of the industries that shaped them, volunteers and communities will be at the heart of securing the future of some diverse heritage. Redcar and Cleveland is currently a priority area for our investment of money raised by National Lottery players, so we are especially delighted to support this project which will take the first step towards building a lasting legacy of the area’s past and open it up for even more people to enjoy.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Exciting plans for Kirkleatham Estate move forward

Dangerous encounter

ur series of “Wayfarer`s Travels” has always been popular and generates many comments and queries; not least of these has recently been about the experiences of Wayfarer (aka Ken Bibby) in Ethiopia. One that stands out was his encounter with the Gelada baboons up in the remote Simien mountains. Ken had been given two words of advice from his doctor, firstly, do not venture above 12,000 ft (because of his heart condition) and secondly to keep away from any wild animals (as Ken had chosen not to have the anti-rabies injection). Of course he did both. But what was remarkable was that on venturing up into the Simien mountains ( 13,000 ft ) he came across a troop of the rare Gelada baboons, only found in this part of the world.

From here it enters the region of farce and an embarrassed Ken picks up the story, telling Coastal View: “I went up into the mountains with a few fellow travellers, an Ethiopian native guide and two hired “guns” (as the country is notorious for armed bandits, known as Shiftas ). “We were incredibly fortunate to come upon a troop of 350 - 400 Gelada baboons. Our native guide told us that these were very intelligent animals but they were racist, and although they would attack black men they would accept ‘whites’ no problem. Of course he and his fellow Ethiopians could therefore not leave the jeep but it would be perfectly OK for us ‘whites’ to go close, and if we weren`t afraid of wild animals to mingle with them. “So muggings here cautiously crept forward, sought out the big leader of the troop and carefully edged up next to him. Every time he gave me a

sideways glance I pulled out shoots of grass and sucked on the roots - just as he was doing. “A member of our group took the picture with a telephoto lens.” So far so good. Ken went on to say: “However, a few weeks later my long suffering wife switched on the TV and happened upon some remote channel - I think it was BBC3, and just starting was a programme entitled ‘The World`s Most Dangerous Animals’. That episode featured, would you believe, the Gelada baboons of Ethiopia? “I still have sleepless nights and I can imagine my native guide going home – his wife saying “Had a good day Darling?” and him replying, “No. I was hoping to see a stupid Englishman being eaten by a Gelada baboon!” Footnote : From henceforth Ken will restrict his adventures to Seaton Carew or Saltburn!

Promoted by Joe Keenan on behalf of Tom Blenkinsop MP both at Harry Tout House, 8 Wilson Street, Guisborough, TS14 6NA

edcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s cabinet has discussed the progress of plans for Kirkleatham Estate at a recent cabinet meeting. The council is set to build a new Catering Academy and Walled Garden as part of an ongoing restoration programme on the estate, which is anticipated to create 40 direct jobs, 40 indirect jobs and over 100 apprenticeships. To fund the project, the council has secured £1.1 million from the Coastal Communities Fund and is currently in the process of securing £2.4 million from the Local Growth Fund. This will be used to develop a quality attraction and training centre which would incorporate a restaurant, potentially with a retail unit and events space within three and a half acres of restored gardens. Councillor Dale Quigley, cabinet member for economic growth at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “The regeneration of the Kirkleatham Estate is a huge priority for the council. The success of the Festival of Thrift, which attracted 35,000 visitors to the site, only highlights what an asset the estate is to our borough. “It is a unique setting with rich heritage, which we see as a major opportunity for development to help create employment and training opportunities, while building a major visitor attraction.” The estate contains the highly successful Kirkleatham Museum with a nearby pavilion and play area, which attracts over 100,000 visitors per year. It also houses Kirkleatham Hall School, the popular owl centre, private businesses, residences, and numerous heritage gems such as St. Cuthbert’s Church and mausoleum, the former stables and the Almshouses.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Your Voice In Parliament

Tom Blenkinsop MP Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Laurence Jackson school new build opened

Remembering Ashok

was honoured to speak at the official opening of the new build of Laurence Jackson School in Guisborough. The school was scheduled to be rebuilt in 2010 under Labour ’s Building Schools for the Future program, but this was scrapped when the Conservative led coalition came into power. There were further delays when the government had trouble in finding funding for the build, but it was eventually found and nearly five years later the new school has been opened. I joined Baroness Tanni GreyThompson and the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland to help pupils officially open the new building.

On your bike for the Royal British Legion

joined with 80 other Members of Parliament and the Director General of The Royal British to race against the clock on an exercise bike to raise money for The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal. The 12 hour bike ride was held in Parliament and aimed to raise money for the Legion’s national Poppy Appeal bicycling as far as I could in five minutes, with the hope of topping the leaderboard. I managed to cycle 2.12 miles in five minutes.

Remembrance Day

y annual November attendance at a Remembrance Day ceremony and service in my constituency always reminds me that, in so doing, I and the others there on the day are not just remembering those who fell in conflict in bygone wars but all those members of the armed forces who, up to the present day, are there to put their lives on the line in defence of our community and our civilised values. And, sadly, too many ex-servicemen bear the inner scars of conflict, war and what, euphemistically is called “peace keeping” to the present day. Many, who have suffered from disability or the after effects of PTSD, struggle through their later life. And nothing is more tragic that the death of an ex serviceman with no family or support. Too many servicemen have to suffer the final indignity of what is called a “public burial” - what in olden days was called a pauper grave. Thankfully I have been reminded that there is a group out there who can help this indignity occurring. The Veterans Bereavement Support Service works with Veterans and their families across the UK to help when they lose someone special and we also work closely with Councils who have Ex-Service men and women who live within their local area. They are a Community Organisation who work with the service and ex-service communities to supply a diverse range of support services

Among the diversity of their services that are available across the UK are: • Access to affordable funeral care at the time of need • The Veterans Pre-Paid Funeral Plan (for those who serve, served and their spouses) • The Veterans Funeral Fund (access to small grants to help with funeral costs) • Bereavement care and support • Ceremonial Funerals for those who have served • Assistance with benefits and social care • Advice and information helpline (Freephone) • Free Wills for Veterans One of the main worries that they have is the increasing number of ex-service men and women who are passing away with no family to cover the cost of the funeral and the number of veterans who are now having non-attendance public health funerals without those who may have known them during their time in the services having the chance to mourn and mark their service to Queen and Country. I now have the details of this group, and Redcar and Cleveland Council ave been alerted tot their existence, together with contact details. So, if you know of such cases occurring in your community, let me or the council know, and we can take action for those veterans in their finals days

The bike ride was organised by the Industry and Parliament Trust ( in association with The Royal British Legion and follows on from the successful bike ride held in 2015 where MPs and Peers cycled a total of 128.8 miles in 12 hours I would like to thank The Royal British Legion for arranging this event, they provides invaluable support to the Armed Forces community and I am pleased to have been able to support such a worthy cause.

his past month marked the 25th anniversary of a ground breaking political event that happened right here in East Cleveland. It was in November 1991 that the late and much loved Dr Ashok Kumar won a high profile by-election for Labour following the death of the sitting MP for what was then called the Langbaurgh constituency. The by-election was a total surprise as the then MP, Tory Richard Holt had the constitution of an Ox and was on his feet making speeches in the house only days before his death The by-election was important for the then Major Government. They had to go to the country in 1992 at the latest and up to then had been losing most of the by-elections that had occurred. It was therefore crucial for the Government to retain the seat. The year before Labour had selected Ashok as their candidate for that general election. This was controversial. It was only 25 years ago, but it was still in many ways a different society and the selection of a British Asian in what was an overwhelmingly white seat was seen by many as very risky for Labour. The by-election was probably the single biggest political campaign this area had ever seen. Every day saw a Minister or a shadow minister pounding the streets and it seemed a whole rain forest had been sacrificed to produce the mountains of printed leaflets and news sheets going through the doors. Up to the end, the bookies favourite was Tory candidate Michael (now Lord) Bates, but on the day Labour triumphed to everyone’s surprise with a majority of 1975 votes - a narrow win, but one highly deserved. Ashok’s reign as an MP in that parliament was brief. The next general election was called for April `1992, and so Ashok had only four months to get his feet under the desk and to begin the job of being an MP, At that election Michael Bates regained the seat, but the experience of that by-election campaign mean that Labour regained the seat in 1997, and we hold still. Ashok had made his name, and he built on that from 1997 until his untimely death in 2010. But he had delivered something even more important. He had proved that when it came to it, the electorate were colour blind when it came to choosing their MP, preferring instead to focus on a candidates quality and his or her message to the community. A whole swathe of Black and Asian MP’s now sitting alongside and opposite me in today’s Commons are there very much thanks to Ashok’s pioneering election a generation ago this month.

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 75 December - January 2016/17

Moorsholm St Mary’s Parish Church

Centre of Excellence for Sensory Impairment

By John Whitehead

n Autumn 2015 the Parish Church had its quinquennial inspection by an architect approved by the diocese. This five yearly inspection is to identify any remedial work needed to the building. The maintenance identified was in excess of £33000. The major findings were that wind rain and frost had taken its toll over the years on the pointing, especially the tower and a large stone, called a kneeler, had slipped near the roof of the chancel along with several coping stones. The Parochial Church Council set about identifying a source of funding to meet this bill which was beyond the scope of a small village. We were lucky to be given a grant by the Landfill Communities Fund to cover some of the cost but as the grant is partially match funded the parish still needed to raise several thousand pounds. Thanks to the generosity of members of the community, the hard work by members of the parish in organising fund raising events, and the support given to these events by residents of the village, a substantial part of this money has been raised. The contract for the work was awarded to Repair and Restoration Ltd of Malton. Scaffolding was erected late September and the contractors are well on their way to completing the work. The current schedule of work will make St Mary’s secure and watertight for the immediate future but close inspection from the scaffolding has identified further work that will be needed over the next few years.

COESI

New Social Sensory Book Club

he Centre of Excellence for Sensory Impairment (COESI) is a new charity which develops and provides integrated services for people with sensory and physical impairments where there are gaps in provision. Its aim is to enable and support people of all ages with a hearing, visual, dual sensory loss or physical mobility impairment and their families and carers, providing a central source of information and assisting businesses with improving sensory loss disability awareness. The Charity is developing new activities and integrated services, networking with local and national organisations in the voluntary, third and statutory sectors around the UK.

The COESI charity has been successful in securing Big Lottery funding to run a Sensory Book Club and over the next 12 months we will be holding these sessions in the Tees Valley Region, including Redcar library and Saltburn. Know someone who may be interested? Come and join us for some social, informal sessions with refreshments and experience a Touch to See tactile and audio resource created by Living Paintings. To find out more about the monthly sessions being held in Saltburn and Redcar contact Sophie Bishop at 01287 204204 or email to info@coesi. org.uk to book a place. www.coesi.org.uk

Could you be the one to inspire a child to read?

re you looking for a new challenge in 2017? Do you want to play an active part in your local community? Do you enjoy reading with and talking to children? Would you like to help children have a better start in life? Then help give our children a brighter future by becoming a volunteer reading helper in a local primary school. Local literacy charity Beanstalk is looking for volunteers in Guisborough who want to help local children as one of their New Year’s resolutions. By starting the New Year as a Beanstalk reading helper you will provide a child with the gift of reading, having a life-changing impact on their ability, confidence, and self-esteem. Each Beanstalk reading helper supports three children and sees each child for two 30 minute

sessions a week, during term-time, for three terms. With Beanstalk’s support the child’s approach to learning and enjoying reading is transformed. To become a volunteer reading helper you must be patient and encouraging, a good listener and communicator, able to work one-to one with children at the child’s pace, have a passion for literacy and dedicated to inspiring the next generation of readers. We also ask that you can commit to 90 minutes twice a week in a local primary school for three school terms. You can sign up at any time during the school year. We will provide full training, on-going support and access to a wide range of exciting resources to support you in your role. For more information have a look at our website on www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk or give us a call on 01325 315040

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Frank Wild statue unveile d in Ringros e Orchard

By Stuart White

hroughout the summer and autumn we have aimed to keep Ringrose Community Orchard at the forefront of life in Skelton. The biggest event was the erection, and unveiling, of a statue, cast in resin, of Skelton born Frank Wild who, on seven occasions, sailed to Antarctica with Ernest Shackleton. Wild was well respected and became Shackleton’s second-in-command. His greatest role followed their ship ‘Endeavour’ being crushed in the Antarctic ice. Wild was seen as the right man to maintain the moral of the crew whilst Shackleton went off to seek rescue. The statue was sculpted by Skelton resident William Harling Dip. AD, MRBS, whilst the plinth was built in conjunction with another local man, Mike Haley. The whole project, which included an information panel detailing Frank Wild’s exploits produced by Sign Art Studios of Stokesley, was sponsored by Skelton & Brotton Parish Council and Skelton’s Elected Members. It was unveiled before a gathering of approximately 50 residents and visitors by Mr. Anthony Wharton— with assistance from pupils of Skelton Junior School—on the 29th September. On the 25th August and 27th October we held children’s craft days attended by two to ten year olds. In August, led by Joyce White, they constructed miniature rock gardens,

whilst in October Liz Hendry guided the group through model making, painting and creating a plaster of Paris plaque with a floral imprint. We hope to hold similar activities during school holidays throughout 2017. At present we are busy planting spring bulbs and with general maintenance work. We have been supported with the latter by people undertaking Community Service Orders; they have also been involved in clearance work alongside the Cleveland Way path leading to/from the village via ‘The Hills’ On the 14th November we were guided through the correct method of pruning our young fruit trees and in the period 28th November—2nd December Paul Murphy, Countryside Ranger, and his team, will complete the willow arch. Our major task during the winter will be to renovate the wooden fence running parallel to the Cleveland Way then continue preparation of the ground between it and the wall ready for planting trees and shrubs in the spring. As always we would welcome volunteers to join our small, hardworking, team. There is always a variety of tasks, ranging from general maintenance to fencing to landscaping—plus good chat to be had during the tea break!! If you are interested please contact Stuart White, or any other volunteer, on a Monday or Thursday morning, at the orchard, located between the Co-op and the Fire Station.

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major project has now been completed in the grounds of St Mary’s Church, Moorsholm. After managing to secure funds from the Postcode Lottery, the Moorsholm in Bloom team have created a ‘Nine months for Nature’ floral border incorporating 200 new perennial wildflower plants together with 1200 mixed season bulbs. Team member, Barbara Cartwright said: “Our aim was to create a border which would provide a food source for bees and other pollinators over a sustained period. The border should come into its own from early spring

and continue well into the Autumn giving an attractive display of flowers throughout. “In addition to work in St Mary’s grounds, there will be a new annual wildflower bed sown on Uxto Lane, a crocus display on the Recreation Field and a bank of bluebells at Back Lane conservation area. Residents should also look out for new insect hotels, hedgehog boxes and bird feeders dotted around the village. “Whilst the project has been named ‘Nine months for Nature’, the aim is to provide food, shelter and interest throughout the year.”

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Rural Crime Update

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Agencies given training to help spot the signs of costly scams

gencies, police officers and charities have been given training to prevent vulnerable people falling victim to scams. Over 60 people from a range of agencies including Cleveland Police, Victim Care and Advice Service and the Alzheimer’s Society received specialist training at Cleveland Police HQ today. Friends Against Scams is an initiative by National Trading Standards Scams Team and aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams. Led by Project Assistant Beki Salmon, session participants were taught about different types of scams and how to spot them. Each year scams cause between £5bn and £10bn worth of detriment to UK consumers. Those who participate in the training will become a Friend Against Scams and will be encouraged to put their knowledge to use in their local communities. Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland Barry Coppinger, said: “Scams are worrying for all of us, as often the most vulnerable in our society fall victim to the fraudsters. “By taking part in the Friends Against Scams training, officers and people in the community can spread the message about what signs to look out for.” Louise Baxter, Team Manager at the National

Trading Standards Scams Team, said: “I am really pleased that people in Cleveland are getting involved in the Friends Against Scams campaign and helping to take a stand against scams. “This campaign is about protecting our communities, particularly people in vulnerable situations who are deliberately targeted by criminals, and it is great to see that people in Cleveland want to do exactly that.” F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t : w w w. friendsagainstscams.org.uk/ or call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06.

ello and welcome to this month’s Rural Policing Page. Over the past month we have been working closely with landowners who are having problems with off road vehicles causing criminal damage to their property, crops and livestock, and have been putting several things in place including crime prevention advice and increased Police presence when possible to tackle this persistent issue. We are also working closely with Redcar and Cleveland Council who are helping us with natural barriers and installing new gates to deter these vehicles from entering land that is both theirs and private, and which can result in ASB, Criminal damage and a nuisance to walkers, horses riders and mountain bike riders. The horse issue is a concern as those responsible for causing the nuisance are spooking the horses which could lead to serious injury if the rider was to be thrown. This is why any information relating to those responsible would be greatly appreciated by the Police and those who are trying to enjoy the great countryside that we have available to us. I’ve also been working with the Tees Valley Rural Community Council (TVRCC) lately and looking to set up more rural meetings and events in your areas, and hope you’ll support me by coming along when they are in your area. I’m sure I can offer you a cuppa and biscuits and at this time of year somewhere warm to have a chat. This would also help to highlight our efforts to increase our ‘Rural Watch’ membership, which again helps to spread the word in what we are all doing to help our rural communities. Working with TVRCC who work tirelessly for you in the rural communities can only benefit us all and I look forward to their support in the coming months. I’ll keep you updated on everything we arrange. If you are free on Wednesday the 14th December from 2 - 3pm and live in the Skelton area then why

not get yourself along to the Hollybush Activity Centre, Skelton, for the local Neighbourhood Action Partnership (NAP) forum where various agencies will be attending to support you on any community concerns you may have, I’ll also be giving an update on Rural Crime and crime prevention advice for anyone who needs it. To end with I’d like to draw your attention to the poster below, as between now and Christmas we see a rise in reports of poaching. If anyone has any information about this illegal activity please contact us at ruralcrime.webmail@ cleveland.pnn.police.uk to help us tackle, disrupt and prosecute those involved. As you will be aware Poaching is not some old pastime that involves ‘one for the pot’ this can be organised gangs who go on to commit burglaries of Farming Equipment, Quads and the slaughter of Livestock etc in ‘YOUR’ communities, and needs to be stopped. Please help us stop these CRIMINALS as part of our Rural Watch and help make your communities a safer place to live and work. Just before I go, and seeing how this is the last issue for 2016 (where has the year gone!) I’d like to personally thank Lynne and Steve for their continued support when it comes to rural matters and the support they give to me personally. I’d also like to thank you all for taking the time to read this page, and I hope it comes across in a way that shows that me and Cleveland Police are making serious efforts to support you all the our rural communities A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all, and I look forward to seeing and working with you all next year. Kind Regards, Paul Payne Rural Crime Reduction Coordinator Cleveland Police

Prickly plants rip burglar’s pants!

’m no Alan Titchmarsh, however, I do know a thing or two about prickly plants, and that’s my theme for my 4th outing of the Cleveland Police crime prevention blog. Prickly plants, or defensive planting are your first line of defence against crime, in and around your

garden. The term ‘Defensive Planting’ is used to describe the way you can use certain prickly plants, bushes and shrubs to deter burglars. Think about using defensive planting around vulnerable areas such as windows, fences, boundary walls and drainpipes. This green leafed security measure, which can add colour and texture to any garden, can also provide shelter and food to a variety of wildlife. Defensive planting isn’t meant to replace, but to complement other security measures, such as lighting, locks and alarms. Plants to consider for your garden are: Pyracantha – which looks attractive, berries come in a range of colours and it can be trained along walls and fences. Berberis – which come in a number of varieties, generally easy to cultivate, tough, and many of the species produce good autumn colour. Holly – Slow growing, it has the ability to adapt to a wide variety of different conditions. Rose bushes – This traditional shrub brings beauty to any garden, they will generally thrive in the sun or in partial shade. If you have any contenders for our prickly plant gallery please get in touch You can plant these now! Ask for further advice at your local garden centre. I use the term Burglaris Disembowelis plants, which is my Latin name for this prickly range of shrubs. See you next month! Regards Gerry McBride – Crime Prevention / ALO Officer

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

News from the Local WI’s Saltburn WI Moorsholm WI

By Mary Heathcote

he November meeting of the Moorsholm Women’s Institute was held as usual in the Memorial Hall and commenced at 7.15 p.m. The speaker for the evening was Ruth Thompson on the subject of Pyrography, an artistry affect of burning shapes, patterns and writing on most types of wood. Many members had a chance to try their hand at it and it was extremely interesting. Sue also showed photographs and gave a talk on the Iron Lady challenges. She has done as well as walking up Mount Kilamanjaro, an incredible feat as we all agreed but Sue said: “Anyone can do these things, it’s all about your mind set.” Amongst our forthcoming events is a Carol Service in Guisborough Methodist church on the 7th December, the ballet of The Nutcracker on the 1st December, a Christmas event in Middlesbrough which begins with the ‘Confessions of an Edwardian Shopaholic at Christmas’ and our lunch/supper club which is proving to be quite popular. Just a few of the many outing and events Moorsholm WI has to offer. Our next meeting is on Monday 12th December with a faith supper, games and a quiz. No competition that evening. So once again if anyone would like to come along with a view to joining just call either of the two ladies on the numbers below: Mrs. Enid McCabe-01287-660808 Mrs Sheena Smith-01287-660839

By Diane Falla

he ladies of Saltburn WI had a very busy meeting on November 10th. At the start of the meeting there were reports on the craft session when we had made Christmas gift boxes and the Christmas craft day when we made chocolate decorations. We were also given advance notice of the many activities happening in December. Once the business part of the meeting was over, we had an enjoyable and informative demonstration by our speaker Sue Balderton who showed us different potions we could make from simple everyday kitchen ingredients.

Who knew that porridge oats and yoghurt made an effective face mask or that sore throats could be soothed with a mixture of honey and onion. Just two examples of the many things she demonstrated. Please support our cake stall at the Christmas gift fair in the community centre on Saturday December 10th. If you like to join us you can be sure of a warm and friendly greeting at our meetings, held in the Methodist Church hall in MiltonStreet, on the second Thursday of each month. Full details of all our activities can be found on our website www. saltburnwi.org.uk

Loftus.W.I.

By Linda Wilson

ur November Meeting was held at 7pm on Tuesday the 8th in Loftus Town Hall. Federation Adviser, Margaret Watson was welcomed and thanked by our President Cynthia White for joining us at this our A.G.M. Reports were given by our Treasurer and Secretary and our President thanked members and committee for their continuing support throughout the year. Our President was re-elected and our committee remains the same. Our competition this month, a motto for 2017 attracted lots of entries and Margaret did a great job choosing an overall winner, the motto will be used on our 2017 programme. There

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was great excitement as the winner of the competition cup was announced and we then had a reminder of forthcoming events with venues and pickup times from our Treasurer. A final workshop is being held in a member’s home for decorations to be made to hang upon the W.I. Christmas Tree for the St Leonards Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival, being held over the weekend of Friday 16th until Monday 19th December. We still have lots to look forward to for the remainder year and lots already planned for 2017, so if any of what we do appeals to you why not come along to one of our meetings held on the second Tuesday of the month 7pm in Loftus Town Hall, you will be very welcome.

Motion commits council to back local women

“whose state pension has been sabotaged”

t a recent full Council meeting of Redcar and Cleveland Council, the authority’s Labour Group proposed a council motion asking the council to back thousands of local women who - because of their age bracket - have lost out on boosting their state pension. The motion, which was carried unanimously by all the councillors across all parties at last Thursday’s meeting backed the local “WASPI” (Women against state pension inequality”) Group which campaigns to defend the rights of women born on or after 6 April 1951, The proposer of the successful motion,. Guisborough Labour Councillor, Shelagh Holyoake said: “This motion support local women in the borough - and there are thousands - who expected to retire at age 60, but whose state pension age was pushed back – in some cases to age 66 – by two pieces of government legislation. “The first, enacted in 1995 by John Major’s Conservatives, meant that women’s state pension age would rise from 60 to 65 between 2010 and 2020, to bring it in line with men’s on gender equality grounds. The second, enacted in 2011, by David Cameron’s and Nick Clegg’s Conservative / Liberal Democrat administration, decided that the age should in fact rise to 66 by the end of this decade so as to follow the rise in men’s pension age from 65 to 66 between 2018 and 2020. “The central core of the WASPI argument is that although this was agreed in Parliament, next to no announcements were made to women

in this age bracket by the Pensions Agency (an arm of Government) so that they could plan adequately for their retirement. “WASPI is campaigning for the Government to look at again at these issues and to bring on to the statute book a new “bridging” pension entitlement to provide a top income until the current state pension age is reached. WASPI is also launching a judicial review of the decision and this is expected in the High Court early in the new year. “We estimate that thousands of women in Redcar and Cleveland and across Teesside have been disadvantaged by this ruling, and there are groups - divorcees, widows and single women - who will be particularly hard hit. Added to the flagrant wage inequality which still exists despite equal pay legislation, this maladministration of the state pension scheme is yet another burden placed on middle aged working women already unfairly bearing the weight of today’s Government austerity onslaught. “I am pleased our Council has now joined this fight.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

“Stop discrimination against disabled people” says Anna Turley MP

Quill presents over £6k to charity at lunchtime social event

●● Lucy, Julian and the rest of our Redcar team.

●● Anna with Sally and her guide dog Yoko.

edcar MP, Anna Turley, has shown her support for taxi and minicab drivers receiving disability equality training when getting their licence. A Private Member’s Bill that sought to introduce such training was debated on 18th November but was not voted on due to a lack of time. Anna spoke to guide dog owners at an event in Parliament recently, who told her how taxi and minicab drivers refused to carry them because they had their guide dog with them. They explained that they had missed important appointments due to the refusals and how it had left them anxious and reluctant to use taxis and minicabs again. Although the Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal for a taxi or minicab driver to refuse to carry an assistance dog, Guide Dogs research found that 42% of people living with sight loss were turned away by a taxi or minicab in the last year because of their guide dog. The research also uncovered that 38% of assistance dog owners have illegally been asked to pay an extra fare for carrying their dog. Guide Dogs is calling for disability equality training to be made a requirement for all taxi and minicab drivers to help them understand the rights and needs of disabled people and how to welcome assistance dog owners. Anna said: “It is shameful to hear from so many people who are illegally turned away from taxis and minicabs because they travel with an assistance dog. I’m asking the Government to act to ensure all taxi and minicab drivers receive disability equality training so they are aware of the law and how to assist their disabled customers in the right way.”

James White, Senior Campaigns Manager at Guide Dogs, commented: “Imagine you were turned away by a taxi driver or asked to pay an extra fare, for no good reason. Despite legal protection, this regularly happens to people living with sight loss because they are travelling with a guide dog. This discrimination is not only illegal, it knocks people’s confidence and can stop them doing everyday things that most people take for granted.” The Disability Equality Training (Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers) Bill, introduced by Andrew Gwynne MP, was not voted on due to a lack of time. Transport Minister John Hayes indicated support for ending the discrimination and promised the issue would not be dropped.

edcar-based payroll and bookkeeping bureau, Quill Pinpoint, presented a cheque for £6,145 to the Alzheimer’s Society from donations generated from its recent Hadrian’s Wall fundraiser to an official Alzheimer’s Society regional representative. At Quill’s midday gathering on 5th October in the Wilton Centre, the Alzheimer’s Society expressed heartfelt gratitude for donated monies. Lucy King, Alzheimer’s Society Community Fundraiser for the North East, said: “We’re so grateful to all the staff at Quill Pinpoint for their generosity and support while completing the Hadrian’s Wall challenge. There are 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK alone with numbers predicted to rise to over two million by 2051. Alzheimer’s Society provides information and support for people with all forms of dementia as well as those who care for them. We run quality care services, fund research, advise professionals, and campaign for improved health and social care, and greater public understanding of dementia. Support from companies like Quill Pinpoint helps ensure that this valuable work continues and we’re delighted they’ve chosen us to receive their fundraised monies”.

Julian Bryan, Quill’s Managing Director, commented: “The staff at Quill are dedicated to giving back to the community whichever way possible. We’re also firm believers in supporting staff with disabilities. The former has seen us donate thousands of pounds to various charities over recent years; the latter has earned us the title ‘Employer of the Year 2016’ by the Multiple Sclerosis Society. “We chose the Alzheimer’s Society as this year’s main beneficiary because it’s a charity close to our hearts. Although Quill’s a young company - in terms of the average age of our employees - our workforce can relate to the cause because many of us have parents and grandparents with the disease which means we see for ourselves the devastating impact of this debilitating condition first hand. We’re so pleased to have raised over £6k, and we’re thankful to our employees for their impressive fundraising efforts and everyone who sponsored us on our Hadrian’s Wall walk.”

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Council caps off great year for tourism K

irkleatham Museum and Grounds has been accredited as a Quality Assured Visitor Attraction by VisitEngland capping off a successful year for tourism in Redcar and Cleveland. By hosting the likes of the Festival of Thrift and esteemed exhibitions such as Lego’s Brick Planet and The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell, the grounds have welcomed a recordbreaking 150,000 visitors in 2016. Earlier this year, VisitEngland accredited another of the borough’s most popular attractions, the Saltburn Cliff Tramway, which has seen almost 180,000 visitors ride the water-balancing lifts. Councillor Carl Quartermain, cabinet member for jobs, skills and leisure at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has hailed this a huge success for tourism in the borough. He said: “Over 200 exhibitions and events will have been held in the borough by the end of the year, including Get Loose on the Beach featuring star BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong, and the annual Redcar Half Marathon. “These, on top of the VisitEngland accreditations, have showcased what Redcar and Cleveland has to offer. “Last year, 3.29 million visitors came to the borough contributing £130 million into our local economy, which highlights how important it is to host a wide variety of top quality events. I’m delighted that this year will be no exception. “I am committed to growing these numbers by supporting the events which make a positive impact on our economy. We will continue to work closely with event organisers and partners, making sure the borough remains a great place to work, live and play.” For more information on upcoming events in Redcar and Cleveland, please visit: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/ events

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

In the Frame

pprenticeships are a great way to improve and develop any size of business workforce, that’s why Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are putting apprenticeships ‘In The Frame’. Following the excellent 50/50 campaign we ran in partnership with Coastal View and Moor News ‘In The Frame’ is the latest local initiative to promote the benefits of employing an apprentice in any size business. Over the coming months we will be bringing you interviews from business owners with first-hand experience of recruiting and employing apprentices, the challenges they faced and the impact the apprenticeship has on their business.

Did you know as an employer you are able to apply for grant funding of upto £3500.00* for each apprentice you employ? (The grant funding money is given directly to you the employer). If you’re an employer considering taking on an apprentice or would simply like to know more we’ll give you recruitment support, access to the right candidates, training schemes AND grant funding as appropriate.

recently met up with Keith Auckland owner of Premier Body Works. Keith has had two apprentices over the last two years and is in the process of recruiting his third so I wanted to take this opportunity to ask him his thoughts on the processes and the support he had available to him. What made you decide to employ your first apprentice? I wanted to bring a new person into the business that I could train; in this industry people sometimes pick up a lot of bad habits and cut corners. I wanted to train someone to do the job how I wanted it to be done. I think it’s easier to train a young person rather than retrain someone with bad habits. How did you hear about Apprenticeships and the support available? I was working in the shop and two people from the council were calling on business in the area; it was an idea I was toying with but I didn’t know where to start looking, it was just good timing I guess. How did you find the process, recruitment, information available etc.? It was the first time I’d recruited an apprentice so I had a lot of questions I wanted answering before I committed; the support I was given was great. I was given an info pack but Gavin (Redcar and Cleveland Council) spent time with me going through the forms and made sure I understood the commitment required from the business. Gavin also helped me come up with a job spec, advertised the role, set me up with a relevant training provider and helped me access grant funding. Once I had interviewed the candidates I picked James Goodman as he was bright and enthusiastic and although he hadn’t done this type of job before I could tell he had looked into this line of work and he asked some really good questions at interview. He also has a real passion for cars

This is a great opportunity for local businesses to find out more about Apprenticeship, recruitment and financial support available. • Apprenticeships are enthusiastic, loyal and bring new ideas to your business • 89% of employers reported that apprenticeships improved the quality of their business • Apprentices adopt company values more easily, are more likely to remain with the employer than non-apprentices, and become part of a wider pool of talent that can be drawn upon by all employers in the sector • Apprenticeships last for a minimum of a year and must be new employees to the company Funding is limited so will be given on a first come, first served basis. Call us now for more information or to take on an apprentice: 01642 444666 *The apprentice must be aged between 16-24, it must be their first apprenticeship and they must be following an apprenticeship framework. The employer must have less than 250 employers in order to qualify to apply for the grant. Applies from August to December 2016. Other terms and conditions apply.

and in this business that helps. I’ve also got a young lady, Megan May, who has started with me as an apprentice in Business Administration and things are working out great with her also. I might have been lucky with the apprentices I have, but as I don’t have a comparison, I can only say I’ve had a really positive experience. I still receive calls from Gavin and he calls in whenever he’s passing just to see how things are going with the apprentices. How have the apprentices contributed to your business? James has been with me for two years now and is fully qualified. At first it was a case of spending time with him and constantly assessing his work and reworking parts with him, but now he is able to be left alone with a task and I know it’s going to be completed to the standard I want. He’s a ball of energy, funny and he’s always asking for work or what he can do to help in the quieter times. It’s a pleasure to have him around. He still makes the odd mistake, but we make sure it never makes it out of the shop before it’s corrected. Megan May is our latest apprentice and has been here six months, in that time she has implemented new procedures, booking sheets and has even started to keep me in order as well as the lads on the shop floor. She has really fitted in and it would be strange now not to have her around. Would you recruit an apprentice again? Yes, I’m currently waiting for my new body shop apprentice to start; I’m hoping to recruit one each time my last Apprentice becomes qualified; I want to build a strong team with the skills I need. Keith is the owner and director of Premier Body Works and is happy to chat to any other business owners who are interested in apprenticeship and want to know more about how they have helped and supported his business. Keith can be contacted on 01642 462303.

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In the Frame

ack Fenton- Hames is a local resident who is currently In the Frame for an apprenticeship. If you feel you may be able to help Jack or would like to know more about apprenticeships we would be happy to talk to about the support available from Redcar Council to facilitate it. Jack Fenton-Hames “I have achieved Qualifications i n I T, a n d a m looking for Employment in an IT Technician role. I have developed a strong sense of problem solving and patience along with programming. I work well with teams and by myself and am capable of learning new skills quickly. You would find me reliable and committed with excellent time keeping skills. “I have completed an apprenticeship as a Software Developer at Profound Mining, where I completed a variety of tasks, including the replacement of an internal system that was used to store data on potential clients. This required me to build a software package.” Jack is able to undertake a work trial and welcomes the opportunity to meet with any potential employers. If you would like to know more about In the Frame please contact Gavin Smith at Redcar and Cleveland Council ON Tel 01642 444666.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

New mums relaunch ‘Welcome to Breastfeeding’ campaign

ew mums met up in cafes and takeaways yesterday to relaunch a successful campaign to encourage breastfeeding. Backed by both Middlesbrough Council and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, the Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme encourages cafes, restaurants, takeaways and other businesses to put up signs and notices explaining that breastfeeding mothers are welcome. About half of all new mums in the South Tees area breastfeed and the Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme has been relaunched to encourage even more mothers to give it a go. In Middlesbrough new mothers met at the Muffin Break Café in the Hillstreet Shopping Centre and at the same time other breastfeeding mums met for fish and chips at Beach Road Fisheries in Skinningrove, East Cleveland. Redcar and Cleveland Mayor, Barry Hunt, popped in to the Skinningrove venue to support the relaunch. The Skinningrove fish and chip venue was chosen because the shop has also attended a ‘healthy takeaway masterclass’ to make the takeaway’s offerings healthier. Claire Wakeling, of Brotton, a mother-of-three, was at the Skinningrove fish and chip shop but explained she regularly shops in Middlesbrough. She said: “I go to a Costa in Middlesbrough and they’re great there. I’ve actually had some positive experiences. But I was talking to someone the other day and she said, ‘I didn’t think I could breastfeed in public.”

Her friend, Lesley Reed, of Loftus, a motherof-three, added: “When it’s your first, you can get all stressed about it. I think this is a great idea.” In the Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council area more than 60 cafés, restaurants and business and all public council facilities have so far signed up and in Middlesbrough a total of 41 businesses have agreed to take part. Councillor Mick Thompson, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive Member for Supporting Communities and Public Health, said: “Improving access to breastfeeding facilities across the area and enabling women to feel comfortable is very important to us all so we are very pleased to be renewing this scheme. “This launch is all about raising awareness for mums, so they know to look out for places that are part of the Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme and also to encourage more businesses to sign up so we can work towards making all of Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland breastfeeding friendly.” Councillor Lynn Pallister, Redcar and Cleveland Cabinet Member for Health and Housing, said: “This has been a very successful project with more than 60 businesses coming on board and we’re hoping this relaunch will give it a boost and enable us to extend it still further. We know that many shops, cafes and restaurants always had a friendly policy towards new mums but it was about letting our mothers actually know they were welcome. We’re delighted that our partners at Middlesbrough Council are on board.”

Lead thieves cost town £4,000

●● MR MOP: Trustee Drexal Parker busy mopping up the Saltburn community centre’s floor following rain getting in after lead was stolen from the roof. The cost of the vandalism is around £4,000 for the hard-hit community association.

By Mike Morrissey

oncert goers were greeted by large buckets holding dripping water when they queued for tea at Saltburn’s community hall on Sunday 23rd October. Drexal Parker, a trustee of the community and arts association, said lead on the roof had been stolen in early September and was now being replaced by fibre glass. “It will cost us £2,000 to replace. Unfortunately, the building’s insurance is done through Redcar and Cleveland Council’s overall insurance scheme and does not cover lead theft. “We intend to put `no lead here’ poster to alert would-be thieves. Police have so far

not caught anyone.” In addition the community association expects repairs to the floor to total £2,000. It is made of Polish wood and was laid a dozen years ago. A concert by the Nunthorpe-based Silverwood band, which plays during the summer at the bandstand, raised £500 for association funds. The conductor Stuart Shields wore a white jacket and led about 40 players. An oboe soloist had a narrow escape from injury when walking down steps from the stage. She stumbled and had to walk quickly down the steps to retain her balance. Cllr Philip Thomson thanked volunteers who collect donations from the public at the bandstand for their work.

●● Mothers and babies at the breastfeeding friendly Skinningrove Chip Shop. Picture: Stuart Boulton Statistics from 2014/15 show that that more than half of new mothers in Redcar and Cleveland choose to breastfeed and in Middlesbrough the last available figures indicate 47% of mothers breastfeed. However, nationally more than 74% of mothers breastfeed, according to NHS statistics. The Equality Act 2010 has specifically clarified that it is unlawful for a business to discriminate against a woman because she is

breastfeeding a child. F o r m o r e d e t a i l s v i s i t w w w. breastfeedingwelcomescheme.org.uk To register in the Redcar and Cleveland council area email breastfeedingwelcome@redcarcleveland.gov.uk To register in the Middlesbrough council area email breastfeedingwelcome@middlesbrough. gov.uk

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Sunset Be Glory by Chris Scott Wilson By John Roberts

he Cleveland coast has a history of smuggling, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars (1798-1815) when trade with France was banned and it became a very lucrative activity. Government Customs officers, dragoons and armed vessels were deployed along the coast to repel the smugglers who often had ships with weaponry on board. The coastline, with its inlets and narrow valleys, was conducive to smuggling and there are records of activity in places such as Robin Hood’s Bay and Saltburn. Walter White states in his A Month In Yorkshire (1858) that, in Skinningrove ...the village gossips can still talk on occasion about the golden age of smugglers, and a certain parishclerk of the neighbourhood, who used to make the church steeple a hiding place for his contraband goods.Local author Chris Scott Wilson makes extensive use of history - and his knowledge of the area - for Sunset Be Glory, a novel that’s set along the Cleveland coast around the time of the Napoleonic Wars. One of the main characters in the novel, Richard John, is largely based on John Andrew who was landlord of the Ship Inn, Saltburn at the height of the smuggling boom. (A 1993 publication by Langbaurgh on Tees Borough Council, A Guinea for the Brandy: Smuggling and the Saltburn ‘freetraders’, refers to John Andrew as ‘The Smuggler King’.) Richard John is the catalyst for the book’s title when he says: Well, sunset be glory...something my father used to say. It means that the end should be as a man should end. He should die with his boots on. A key thread in the story is Richard John’s relationship with his children and with Valentine Rudd, to whom John is a mentor. Richard John perceives Rudd as his natural heir, whereas Tom, his son...has a tendency to sulk...how can he look so much like me thirty years ago, and yet be nothing like me? As the conflict between government forces and smugglers unfolds, so the violence escalates and the hypocrisy of the ruling class is laid bare by Richard John as he rides along the coast with Valentine Rudd: Lord Dundas? He was never short of spirits or tobacco. Even tea and chocolate to tease his wife’s palate... Aristocracy, bah. Dunderheads mostly, with the manners of pigs and the morals of

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alleycats. In Sunset Be Glory Chris Scott Wilson conveys a strong sense of time and place and this novel should appeal to readers of historical fiction and to anyone with a close interest in the local area. Lovers of maritime tales are also well treated here, with vivid descriptions of the various vessels and a host of terms such as helm, lanyard, warp, scupper and transom.Smuggling, of course, isn’t something consigned to history; it’s with us today and attempts to confront it seem to meet with limited success. Despite the sometimes romantic connotations of the word, smuggling is often born out of desperation and can lead to much misery and exploitation. Sunset Be Glory is available from Book Corner in Saltburn and Guisborough, Whitby and Grosmont Bookshops.

Dogs in Distress

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Saltburn Beachwatch A

By Roy Smith

nother year of fluctuating fortunes for our beach and beaches throughout the UK. On the good news front the 5p charge for carrier bags has now consolidated and more and more people have taken to using their own bags when shopping. Beachwatch survey results are starting to show a reduction in plastic carrier bags found on our beaches. Although small stores are exempt the Association of Convenience Stores has said that thousands of their members have voluntarily introduced the charge with monies raised going to local charities. In September we were joined by Dr Laura Foster head of pollution at the Marine Conservation Society [MCS] who is helping with other marine scientists to persuade governments to introduce legislation to ban manufacturers from advertising products such as wet wipes as flushable when they are patently not. Water companies spend ÂŁ 88 million per year removing wet wipes and other hygiene products from sewerage systems. The pressure from environmental organisations and the public has been instrumental in leading to the banning of microplastic beads in

some grooming products in the USA with our government proposing to do the same. The bad news is that this legislation will only apply to a minority of products that contain microbeads and so the majority of this pollution will continue to reach the ocean with the potentially devastating consequences that this could entail. We need to continue to voice our opinions and modern technology makes this easier by being able to go to websites or use apps to make our views known. If you are interested in marine environmental issues a good place to start is mcs.org which has a good depth of content and accessible information with links to campaigns and other environmental groups. As part of the Have You Got The Bottle scheme in Scotland and other parts of the UK the MCS would like members of the public to report sightings of discarded plastic bottles wherever they are seen to #wildbottlesighting. This will help to create a map of bottle hotspots which will help with the promotion of the need for a Deposit Return System throughout the UK. You can post your pics on the MCS facebook page or tweet them @mcsuk. In September I collected a Coastal View and Moor News

community award on behalf of Saltburn Beachwatch [SBW] for the work we have done over the last twenty years. I would like to thank Earthbeat Theatre for sponsoring SBW for this award and also all the volunteers who have helped at our events over the years. Also special thanks to my wife Pam

and Sophie for organising the refreshments, Mike and Rachael Gosnay for sponsoring them, Rob , Jane, Leslie, Anne and Miranda for help at registration. Many thanks to Tracee from the council for permissions and litterpicking essentials and Andy for organising the removal of the rubbish. Last but not least the 500

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club for their continued support. If you feel you would like to help, the next SBW litterpick and survey will take place on Saturday 14th January 2017 from 10am until 12 noon. Meet at the pier car park where grabs, gloves and bags will be provided. Mid- session free refreshments will be available

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Friends of St Germains

Nailed it! Derick’s Charity Nail Challenge

By Christine Alwood

his has been a very busy year for our small group of dedicated volunteers who have worked very hard to maintain and improve our much loved old churchyard. This has been made possible by the help of St Mark’s and several independent donations. There have been further repairs to the Grade II listed surrounding wall; this has been carried out thanks to the generous donations of our local councillors, Madge Moses, Margaret Wilson and Karen King. Yorkshire Stone has also been donated and laid in the entrance, making it much safer for visitors entering the churchyard. We have had numerous donations of money which enabled us to purchase more pots and planters and we have had a lovely display of dahlias which were donated by a local resident. The tower door has been repaired and varnished by St Mark’s and it now looks lovely, it opens and closes easily and is ready for whatever our winter throws at it! We now have a record of all the graves, thanks to the hard work of Joan Russell. These records can be viewed in the Library and in Winkie’s Castle. We hope they will be of interest and help to relatives researching family history. It is our intention to erect a notice board in the churchyard so that we can display a plan of the graves. We have already helped many visitors find graves and all have been delighted by the dedication of our volunteers. On 11 November on a very bright and sunny day, we held ‘Armistice Day’ service in the churchyard. This was attended by many local residents, relatives of those who lost their lives fighting for their Country and the children and staff of Errington School. The opening address was given by Parade Marshall, Alan Maggs and the bugle played by Tony Longstaff. Wreaths were laid by Edith

Alderson and David Goodwill. The children called the Roll of Honour and then placed crosses and scattered petals on our 27 war graves, remembering the brave service men from England, Ireland, Canada and Australia, all now resting in our churchyard. Councillor Madge Moses read ‘In Flanders Fields,’ and Address and Prayers were given by the Vicar of St Marks Church, The Rev David Tembey. This was a solemn day made special by the coming together of young and ‘not so young’ to remember the sacrifices that were made for us all. Friends of St Germains would like to thank all the people that took part, making this a great success. On a more serious note; at a meeting held earlier this year the Vicar expressed his concern regarding the number of items being left on the small plots around the walls. He brought to our attention that the Diocese of York considers this to be unacceptable and that family and friends were not following the regulations laid down by the church. The Vicar has now placed a notice inside the churchyard stating what is not acceptable. Briefly it states that all photographs, ornaments, solar lights, imitation flowers, cards, messages on sticks and balloons must be removed. A copy of this notice can be seen on our Facebook page and any queries should be addressed to the Vicar. To end the year we will, once again be hosting a Festive evening of Carols by candlelight with the Marske Fisherman’s Choir. This will be held on Tuesday 13th December at 7.00pm. Please come along and bring your torches and lanterns to enjoy this magical evening. The Mayor is going to be in attendance and we can all join together in a good old fashioned festive sing-along. There will be a collection and all proceeds will go to the Tower Restoration Fund; we will be very grateful for any contributions

erick Walker a Volunteer at Winkies Castle Folk Museum in Marske by the Sea and the Zetland Lifeboat Museum in Redcar has raised an amazing amount this year for both Museums with his fascinating nail puzzle. Visitors from all over the world, both adults and children have been captivated by the challenge of trying to balance the nails. Derick,

who stood out in all weathers, was determined to reach the fund raising target he had set for himself. He surpassed all his expectations by reaching totals of £547.31, 2 Dollars and 3 Euros for Winkies Castle and £1,218, 10 Dollars and 2 Euros for the Zetland Lifeboat Museum. A fantastic achievement. (Derick also raised £40 for the RNLI and £40 for Service Veterans at other venues).

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Fighting back for Redcar - Anna Turley MP Marske Housing Inquiry

● Community rallies against overdevelopment in Marske e s i d e n t s w i l l , l i k e rejection two years ago. The me, be wondering development would mean 821 whether local democracy homes and facilities including in the planning system a neighbourhood centre, is anything more than a petrol station, drive-thru, token gesture, given how public house and 60 bed hotel. the battles over unsuitable Every housing application housing developments seem has to be taken on its merits to rumble on after the local as our population grows, but planning committee makes this development is wholly it decision. inappropriate for the village A public inquiry on the and residents have very real proposed development south concerns about a number of of the Longbeck rail line in issues including the flooding Marske was held recently tendency in the area, pressure after the developer appealed on public services, and loss against the committee’s of the Strategic Gap between

Marske, New Marske, Saltburn and Redcar. I spoke at the inquiry and heard many residents give their own time to attend and put their views forward too. Congratulations to all of those who spoke so powerfully and articulately. We are now in the hands of the Secretary of State as we await the national planning inspectorate’s report. I have written to the Secretary of State to ask that when he receives the report he uphold the local decision made two years ago.

Brexit will happen

● Anna speaking up for Redcar & Cleveland in the Brexit debate h e r e h a s b e e n many voted for in action! As s p e c u l a t i o n i n t h e someone who campaigned national media that MPs for Remain but completely in Parliament could still respects the verdict of the vote to block Brexit; I want people, I’ll be voting to invoke to reassure you that this Article 50 when it comes is highly unlikely and I before Parliament. I know certainly will not be doing so. most of my colleagues in the The recent Court judgment Parliamentary Labour Party simply meant that Parliament are in the same position. The must play a role in debating country made its views known the terms of Brexit, and not and although the country just leave it to unelected was divided on the issue, we civil servants - this is the must respect the democratic democratic sovereignty so outcome and work together

– Leave and Remain, Labour and Conservative, and all other political parties – to secure a deal that works for Britain. Whilst the verdict for Leave was clear, the terms of Brexit were not on the ballot paper. So it is absolutely right that MPs should have a role in scrutinising the Government’s negotiations. Every MP has the opportunity to speak up for the needs of their own area. My focus has been on protecting jobs and investment and creating an environment that will attract more to our area. I also want to see levels of regional development funding protected by the Government so we do not lose out. I welcome the views of residents in Redcar constituency, which includes Marske and New Marske, so please do get in touch with your opinion of what my priorities should be. If you are online, there is a survey on my website to fill in: http://www.anna4redcar. org.uk/eu_survey

Sports Direct and the scourge of zero hours contracts

ports Direct have made the news recently, including a visit I made to their warehouse in Shirebrook. MPs have been keeping a close eye on them because of evidence of poor working conditions. Evidence emerged of workers on zero hours contracts being paid below the minimum wage, and of mistreatment including staff being penalised for matters such as taking a short break to drink water and for taking time off work when ill – the ‘six strikes and you’re out’ policy. As part of the Business Committee’s investigation, we recently conducted a surprise visit, as we were invited to do by founder Mike Ashley, to see what progress had been made. Sports Direct are

one of the most high profile cases of businesses generating profits on the back of low pay, zero hours contracts, and other poor working conditions. The incident of our meeting at the site being bugged made the national press but the fundamental issue is about how appallingly this company treats its predominantly Eastern European workforce. My worry is, that fits in with other incidents of companies in this country using Eastern European labour to undercut terms and conditions. We will continue to keep an eye on Sports Direct and companies operating similar arrangements. In today’s modern economy, everyone should have at least a basic standard of working conditions and pay.

Tougher animal cruelty sentencing

ollowing the case of horrific abuse against Baby the Bulldog in Redcar by the Frankish Brothers, I secured a Private Members Bill to try to toughen up sentencing for animal cruelty cases. At present the harshest punishment is six months in prison but this can be suspended or reduced for early pleas. There have been a number of horrific attacks on animals that have emerged, including the recent case where a terrier was buried alive in Kirkleatham Woods. The current legislation is clearly not a deterrent to people committing awful acts like this. My Bill is due for its second reading in February. Ahead of that date I’ve been working with various charities including the RSPCA and the Dogs Trust on the campaign to build support behind the issue. I recently led a debate in Parliament and made the case for increasing the maximum sentence from six months to five years in prison for the most serious cases.

● Anna leading her animal cruelty debate in Westminster Hall To build up support behind the campaign ahead of the Bill I have launched a petition. You can support it online at the link below or send me your name and address and I will add you name. https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/tougheranimal-cruelty-sentencing

Brilliant year supporting Teenage Cancer Trust

have been really proud to support Teenage Cancer Trust as my Charity of the Year, in memory of Marske teenager Georgina Anderson. It has been a great year of fundraising events and challenges to support the brilliant work the Trust do to help young cancer patients. I am really pleased to support Georgina’s amazing, inspiring family Helen, Paul and Joe who do so much in her memory. We finished with a fantastic evening at Redcar Bowling Club including music, a hog roast and even a bit of karaoke. On the night we raised £427.74 which was kindly matched by the Redcar branch of Barclays, taking the total to £855.48! A special thanks to Redcar Bowling Club and their staff for hosting the event and to Forrest Foods and Country Valley Foods for providing the catering free of charge. It was also brilliant to have the support of new local band The Retrospektaz who

Contact Anna Write: Anna Turley MP, 10 Milbank Terrace, Redcar, TS10 1ED Email: anna.turley.mp@parliament.uk / Phone: 01642 485138 www.anna4redcar.org.uk / Twitter: @annaturley / Facebook.com/Anna4Redcar

● Anna Turley MP, Sonia Graham (Regional Fundraiser NE & Cumbria, Teenage Cancer Trust), Helen Anderson, Paul Anderson. played a great set. Throughout the year we have raised a grand total of £2717.48 which will make a big difference, helping to get the best care and support for all young people battling with cancer. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this total.

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Warning to motorists after almost two thirds of cars checked in winter safety campaign found to have faults

leveland Fire Brigade is warning motorists to ensure their car is prepared for winter after almost two thirds of vehicles checked during a winter safety campaign were found to have one or more faults. The Brigade teamed up with garages National Tyres and Autocare, Middlesbrough Tyre & Autocentre and Derek Campbell Exhaust & Tyre Centre to give free two-minute drive-thru checks including tyres, lights, wipers, fluid levels and washer bottle at Coulby Newham Fire Station. Of the 72 vehicles that were put through the five point safety check by our partner garages, 45 (62.5%) had one or more faults identified and 20 vehicles (28%) had multiple faults identified. Seventeen vehicles had one or more tyres under the legal 1.6mm which brings an increased danger of a blow-out and taking longer to pull up to a stop in an emergency. Sixteen vehicles had low engine oil levels

Buster

meaning there is an increased risk of overheating, break-down or the engine seizing. Nine cars had bulbs blown and 10 needed wiper blades replacing. In addition, quite a few drivers didn’t know where their bonnet catch was located - another indication that vehicles are not being regularly checked by their owners. Twenty seven vehicles (37.5%) had a clean bill of health. Andrew Bright, Learn and Live Co-ordinator with Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “A two minute check is a vital investment to prevent getting into difficulty on the road - and could even save a life. Don’t wait till your car is next in the garage for MOT or service - it might be too late. “Most reputable garages offer a similar free winter safety check to the one we conducted and would encourage motorists to take the opportunity and make sure they don’t get caught out as the weather becomes more challenging.”

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Saint Leonard’s Day celebrated with style in Loftus

congregation of over one hundred people from Teesside and North Yorkshire joined the Mayor and Mayoress of Redcar and Cleveland, the Mayor of Loftus and a choir of over forty singers for Choral Evensong at Saint Leonard’s Parish Church Loftus on Saint Leonard’s Day - Sunday 6th November 2016. The Roseberry Church Music Singers sang musical settings of Evensong by Stanford, Smith and Bruckner. A sermon, reflecting on the life and times of Saint Leonard, was delivered by the Rector of Loftus-in-Cleveland, Father Adam Gaunt, who challenged the congregation to follow the example of Saint Leonard by putting God and Jesus first in their lives. Following the service a traditional Sunday Tea was served in Loftus Town Hall and two celebration cakes were cut, one to celebrate the

Baptism of Archie Robinson at an earlier service and, a Saint Leonard’s Day Cake which, was cut jointly by the Rector of Loftus-in-Cleveland and the Mayor of the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland, Cllr Barry Hunt. Reflecting on the occasion, Father Adam Gaunt said: “It has been almost fifty years since a choir of this size and stature has sung Choral Evensong in Saint Leonard’s Parish Church Loftus. It was a real musical treat to have our worship embellished with such first class music on the occasion of our Patronal Festival. I wish to congratulate and thank Mr Richard Bendelow, our Director of Music, and all who worked so hard to contribute to such a wonderful and uplifting act of worship.” Further details about the life and work of Loftus Parish can be found on our excellent website www.loftusparish.co.uk

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File your return now so Christmas doesn’t become a taxing time, warns local tax specialist L

ocal small businesses are being urged to complete their online tax returns ahead of the Christmas festivities to avoid being landed with hefty fines. With December and January often being one of the busiest periods for businesses in the leisure and retail industries local tax specialist, Mike Turnbull, is warning small businesses across the region to ensure they file well before the 31st January deadline to avoid getting fined by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Mike Turnbull, owns TaxAssist Accountants in Stockton, Darlington, Yarm and Redcar, said: “However good intentions can be, with Christmas and January sales in between, the 31st January tax deadline still sneaks up on many small businesses, resulting in nearly a million UK taxpayers receiving immediate £100 penalties for missing the deadline each year*.

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“This penalty applies even if they have no tax to pay, or have, in fact, already paid the tax they owe. Returns which are three months late face an additional £10 a day penalty up to a maximum of £900 and even harsher penalties are applied if the delay is over six months. The future of tax collection, including replacing the annual tax return with quarterly reporting and a new points-based penalty system, are currently being debated, however in the meantime we’re urging the local business community not to make Christmas a taxing time by leaving it too late.” TaxAssist Accountants in Stockton on Tees, Darlington, Yarm and Redcar provides tax and accountancy advice and services purely to individuals and small businesses in the North of England. *based on January 2015 and January 2016 filing deadlines

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New lung surgery service to benefit patients

NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group is one of five CCGs in the country to be selected to receive a share of £1.75m investment

S ●● Jonathan Ferguson (back left) and the Thoracic Surgery team in their new home at The Friarage.

n initial 150 patients per year are set to benefit from a new £95,000 investment in new lung surgery services at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. New specialist imaging equipment, increased theatre capacity for lung surgery and outpatient clinics will now be provided at the North Yorkshire hospital, benefitting patients from across Hambleton and Richmondshire and further afield, who currently face a long journey to The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Jonathan Ferguson, consultant in cardiothoracic services who is leading the development, said the new service would be “more local and more responsive” - and would be greatly welcomed by patients across the North Yorkshire area, including Harrogate and Thirsk. Dr Ferguson said: “This will greatly benefit

patients now and in the long term. “It will result in reduced waiting times across the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust patch – and possibly further afield – as the service we now offer at The Friarage was traditionally provided in other, larger centres like The James Cook University Hospital. “This investment also further cements the Trust’s commitment to developing services at The Friarage Hospital and providing care closer to people’s homes.” The development has benefitted from a £14,000 donation from Friends of the Friarage, which will contribute to funding new specialist equipment needed to provide the service. It will also help to ensure theatre space available at The Friarage can be transformed, not only to become fit for

purpose, but to provide the highest possible standards in patient care and comfort. Mr Ferguson has also acknowledged the role of military anaesthetic colleagues in enabling this service to be provided at The Friarage. Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Bartels said: “We are delighted to be involved with bringing such a key service to The Friarage to enable a high level of care and vital surgical services to be provided closer to people’s homes in Hambleton and Richmond.” Upendra Somasundram, Chairman of the Friends of the Friarage, said: “We’re delighted to support this investment and contribute towards what is an important service at the Friarage. “It is great to see new developments happening on the hospital site.”

Physios are a step ahead in Redcar

●● Team members Allison Sudran and Ann Marsay from Redcar Primary Hospital along with Peter Haigh from Local Motion.

taff at Redcar Primary Hospital have been competing with each other throughout September to be become Step Challenge Champions and improve their fitness. As part of the Tees Valley Personalised Travel Planning programme run by Local Motion and Connect Tees Valley, the four week challenge recruited 38 members of staff within seven teams from right across the hospital. The winning team, made up of three members of staff from the Physiotherapy department managed to clock up almost 900,000 steps across the 4 week period. Their prize is £200 which they may well invest in an activity tracker each. Colleagues Allison Sudran and Ann Marsay were joined by a third colleague who has since moved to another hospital and is planning to set up a step challenge

there too. Alison commented “Taking part in the challenge helped me realise how much I don’t move when I’m sat at my desk all day. I had to make a concerted effort to go for a walk every evening.” “I’ve become so obsessed with increasing my daily steps that I’ve set up a challenge with my sister who lives in Portsmouth. We keep each other updated on how many steps we’ve logged each day and it’s fun to see where she’s walked!” Team member Ann added “I’m on my feet all day at work so I used to do 10,000 steps anyway but I wanted to walk more so decided to take the dog out every evening for a long trek. He loved it! The hospital step challenge was part of a wider programme to promote sustainable transport within workplaces across the Tees Valley. Travel Advisors have been working

within hospitals and job centres in Redcar and Hartlepool to provide information on bus services, rail schedules, walking and cycling routes and car share schemes. The programme moved to Stockton on 18th October then will move onto Middlesbrough in December, finally finishing the programme in Darlington in February and March. Look out for more step challenges in North Tees Hospital in October and November and at James Cook Hospital from December. Councillor Lynn Pallister, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Health and Housing commented “Walking or cycling regularly has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and some cancers, so the travel advice delivered through the Personalised Travel Planning Project will deliver health benefits along with environmental and money saving benefits.” To keep up to date with where the travel advisors are follow Local Motion on Facebook and visit www.dothelocalmotion. co.uk or call 01325 40 50 40. The Personalised Travel Planning project (PTP) is part of a wider PTP project covering the five Tees Valley local authorities. PTP makes up a large part of the work of the Tees Valley’s Sustainable Transport Transition Year Fund Bid which is funded by the Department for Transport. For more information on Local Motion visit www.dothelocalmotion.co.uk.

hared Lives Plus and NHS England have joined forces to help more people be cared for in a family home, instead of a hospital. Shared Lives Plus, the UK network for Shared Lives and Homeshare has today announced which local areas have been chosen to receive a share of the £1.75m investment from NHS England to take forward an innovative family-based initiative to help more people to be cared for in a home, not a hospital. The successful bidders were formally confirmed at the House of Commons on 19th October alongside MPs and other key figures. Shared Lives Plus is a unique approach which brings together the NHS, social care, people, communities and families. Rachel Lucas, Development Manager for NHS South Tees CCG attended the reception and commented: “It was a fantastic day. The money the area has been awarded will greatly benefit local people.” NHS South Tees CCG will be working in partnership with local charity, The Avalon Group, who themselves have over 20 years’ experience delivering and developing Shared Lives schemes. In Shared Lives a trained and approved Shared Lives carer shares their home and family life with an adult who needs care or support to help them live well. This is part of NHS England’s commitment to transforming health so that people can keep well and live independently in the community. The Shared Lives model will support people who have needs which make it hard for them to live on their own, by carefully matching them with a carer to share their family and lives, giving care and support in the community. The schemes will focus on people with a learning disability and/or autism, those with mental health problems, people with dementia and patients in acute hospital settings with physical health needs. By working directly with the NHS, it is expected that the many benefits of the Shared Lives approach to a person’s health and to health services can be developed even further. These include a reduction in how long people need to stay in hospital, improvements in hospital discharge and reduced unplanned admissions and/or trips to A&E in addition to improved outcomes for people using the services. Projected savings are expected to be more than £130m over the five year life of the project. Mark Burdon, Commissioning Manager for Mental Health, NHS South Tees CCG added: “The national match funding will help set up the scheme, including recruitment and training costs for carers. CCG and local authority partners will then be able to offer Shared Lives placements as an optional alternative to traditional ‘packages of care’ where a more family-style arrangement would be beneficial for the individual needing support. This is particularly welcome as the North East area has historically had a lower availability of this kind of scheme than most other areas. There is also the potential for Shared Lives carers to offer short ‘respite’ placements to allow other full-time carers and parents to have a break overnight.” Alex Fox, CEO of Shared Lives Plus said: “We are delighted to be working with five local health organisations and their partners to bring Shared Lives to hundreds of people. In the future, this could enable health services to offer community-based alternatives to traditional health provision much more widely. “By partnering with NHS England we are able to build on the fantastic foundations laid by the 150 existing schemes which provide regulated social care. People living in Shared Lives households or visiting them regularly for short breaks say that they live happier, healthier lives. Councils also save significant sums and this initiative will bring these savings to the NHS for the first time.” Simon Stevens, NHS England Chief Executive, said: “The five Shared Lives areas announced today have the chance to be at the forefront of delivering the kind of community and people-centred approach that will be a key part of NHS services in the future. “It is vital that people with complex needs, including those with a learning disability and/or autism have the opportunity to benefit from the care, comfort and sense of independence that comes from living in a real family home.” Shared Lives has grown nationally by 27% over the last two years, and has received praise from NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Following confirmation of their success, the five new schemes will be match funding a new approach to Shared Lives either in partnership with an existing scheme or in some cases setting up a brand new one. It is expected that the first matches will take place in 2017.

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Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

We take up for the second instalment of the life of Bill Blaylock, East Cleveland’s “Honest Copper”. L

ast month’s Coastal View took us through Bill’s early life in depression Britain of the interwar years - working for a pittance after years of unemployment at Carlin How mine and then his succession of lucky breaks - finding a well paid and secure job with the United Bus Company, marrying a local girl, Margaret, who was also a shop manager and combining his savings with her acumen, opening a small grocer’s shop in their hometown of Skinningrove. We left at a crossroads. The shop was doing well, as were Bill and Margaret and then war intervened again in 1939. We pick up Bill’s accounts a year on. France had fallen, the British Army, or what was left of it, was evacuated from Dunkirk and the blitz from the air begun. As in the first world war, Skinningrove and the steel works were a prime target and Bill recalls the first big air raid in September 1940 when just one solitary German raider dropped a stick of bombs in broad daylight on the village. “One of the bombs dropped just below the row of houses where we lived. The roofs of 17 of these houses were blown off, but we were fortunate in that the ground floor of our house and shop were not damaged and it was still business as normal.” Business as normal, but the house was for a

time, uninhabitable, and so Bill and Margaret moved in with a friend and neighbour, a Mr Len Dresser. Their stay with the Dresser’s was for three months and this led to another twist in Bill’s life. Len Dresser was a local policeman, and after a gaining a lot of knowledge of police work from him, Bill applied to join the North Riding Constabulary as a Special Constable and was accepted. “I was sworn in by a senior magistrate and was now expected to go on duty and on every alert wherever possible. “There was usually two of us together when we were on beat duty and after a quiet night, after walking round the village testing shop doors and looking after things in general, we would go into the mine.” The Mine, now the North Drift owned and operated by the East Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, was also the villages’ communal air raid shelter. Going in the mine “was a strange experience. You could walk about three quarters of a mile down the mine knowing that there would be around two or three hundred people there and yet never often spoke to anyone. Everything was dead quiet except for the ticking of an alarm clock or an occasional snore from one of the recesses. It made one realise how people could adapt to adverse conditions.” As well as his police work, Bill was still bus

driving, but even this job was very different from peacetime. “My eye strain was beginning to tell, very often driving for eight hours in the blackout. My headlights were blacked out too. Later we had a new lamp with a slit across the front which allowed just a chink of light on to the road ahead. We relied on white road markings and any cats eyes there were.” Bill and Margaret saw out the war years in this fashion. He, working on the buses. (which as a “reserved” occupation meant the call up papers never came through his door) and combining this with his spare time as a working special constable, Margaret looking after a shop, and having to cope with serving a community who depended on rationing to see them through. Little wonder then at the jubilation with which the peace was greeted by everyone. However it was not the end of rationing - far from it, and the austerity of post war Britain showed in poor clothing, run down housing and the strain of finding jobs for the returned servicemen. But then came the great winter of 1947 - the worst winter Britain had ever experienced. “The snow fell for weeks and when it wasn’t snowing it was freezing. The buses were off the road as there were snow drifts ten feet deep. The bus service from Loftus to Whitby was stopped for about six weeks, and buses only ran from

Loftus through to Middlesbrough during the brief daylight hours.” Little wonder perhaps, that after that winter Bill decided to put in his notice at the United and go like many others, into the Skinningrove steelworks. As Bill said: “It was a lot more strenuous than bus driving but the wages were double.” This helped other life changes. Margaret needed a break from constant “open all hours” shop work, so they decided to shut up the shop and, using their savings, buy a private house in Loftus. But retailing was never going to leave their blood, and after seeing an advert for a furniture shop assistant at Eatons in Loftus, he was interviewed by the shop owner, a Mrs Knaggs and offered a position as a “jack of all trades” - “measuring floor coverings, carpet cutting and furniture delivery.” Later he moved up the promotion ladder, becoming the shop’s account agent dealing with cash customers who had purchased goods on the new hire purchase “never never”. As Bill put it: “I had a big round covering every village between Lingdale and Whitby and calls in nearly every street.....I took orders for carpets, rugs, floor coverings, bedding and any furniture. “The firm also bought a new Ford 8 van for me and I was also allowed to use it in my leisure

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●● Eatons, Loftus

●● Skinningrove 1922-1930

●● Bill Blaylock time. even using it to go on our holidays.” It was during that period that promotion in the police also occurred. “I was promoted to Sergeant, put under the local Inspector, a Mr Stan Pennock.” Police duties in that time included Bill organising a large corps of special and regular police on guard duty for the first visit of the new Queen Elizabeth to Teesside. Change was afoot at Bill’s civilian job too. In the late 1950’s, Mrs Knaggs died and the shop was sold to what was then a new thrusting up and coming Teesside chain, Uptons. Bill was kept on at what became Upton’s Loftus shop, and although he said he “had great respect for Mr John Upton, the managing director and Mr Sharp, the staff director,” the imposition of a rather remote set of managers was not something he could get used to. Britain was emerging into the “Swinging Sixties” and in 1964 Bill took on yet another entirely different role in the local community - that of a politician. He had been a long standing member of the Liberal party and “in that year I joined the local Liberal Committee, just after the then round of local Urban District Elections. About a month later one of the sitting Councillors resigned his seat, meaning a by-election for the Loftus ward. The Parliamentary election was pending and the local prospective candidate was very interested in the by-election. I had never thought of contesting the seat until our parliamentary candidate Mr John Stevens.... asked me to stand. I decided to have a go. “This implied a great deal of canvassing, although I was already well known in the Loftus area. With the great help of a colleague, Mr Andy McGingle, we covered most of the ward and must say we got quite a good reception. It was a three cornered fight - Labour, Independent and myself, a Liberal. “When the great day arrived in early June, the polling booths were open from 8.00am to 9.00 pm. I had a great band of helpers, the Congregational Schoolroom for the committee rooms, with a running buffet and a cup of tea whenever you wanted one. It was a long and tiring day, and ten, after polls closed, the nail biting experience of seeing your votes counted by the polling clerks. “At 11.00 pm, the result was announced by the Returning Officer. I had topped the poll and was therefore a Councillor. The Councillor whose place I was taking, having resigned in mid-term, meant I was only on for one year and then had to go to the poll again. This I did, and topped the poll with a bigger majority than the first time, in fact a bigger majority than there had been for some years.” Bill makes no real further reference to his time on the

●● Skinningrove Mine circa 1922

council, but those who have a good memory for such things, like Councillor Eric Jackson, to this day still a serving Councillor for Loftus, remembers him as a low key, but an assiduous and conscientious Councillor in the town, at a time when local government was basically about the then “Urban District Council” level, - streets, housing and the local environment in general, as against the more distant and rarefied world of the then North Riding County Council which dealt with the big planning matters and education. Bill alluded to his life now (now being the swinging sixties) as “always busy with council committee meetings, road safety meetings, meetings with school managers (I assume he meant school governing committees HB ) Police Lectures and training and constant police duty. Any spare time I had, I spent gardening, a hobby I have always liked).” Constant Police duty was now a duty far and above being a humble copper. He had worked up the ranks, although still a “special” and was now a Special Inspector, responsible for two sergeants and the rank and file constables. Age, as the writer well knows creeps up silently and inexorably. By this time Bill was looking to wind down. His wife was now poorly, a sufferer from arthritis and he needed more time for the house, given her infirmity. So, in early 1969 in advance of that year’s elections, he resigned from the UDC and after that, the constabulary. He kept his job with Upton’s however, putting in a further five years, finally retiring from the local branch in 1974. In the last part of his autobiography, he looked back at his life. As I said in the first instalment, his was not a life that set the world on fire, but it was a life which - as a Methodist, a police officer, a shopkeeper and a Councillor - was one where he served, not himself, but other people. Indeed this was also true of him when he was working on the buses from the local depot (and it is odd to recall how the United Depot was a place where a number of bus workers did their bit for the town and its people - Norman Lantsbery, Ray Tough, Gerry Dickinson and - still in the saddle years after the depot closed - Eric Jackson. (Apologies to any I may have missed) Bill summed his life up as follows: “I do realise as one gets older, one tends to look back and not forward, and I do believe that most of the older people around me have some wonderful memories to look back on, even though most of them were much poorer than they are today.

“After driving many tens of thousands of miles on very busy roads in the district, I am now on a very quiet road with no traffic or sign posts. This seems to be a very long road indeed. I will call it “Memory Lane” and, like the song says, I will keep on to the end of the road. Somewhere down there is a sharp bend in the road, and I am sure that after that bend I will see a sign saying “welcome home”. This is not quite the end of the story, for I am still travelling down that road and will keep right on to the end of my memory lane.” As we all do, he came to the end of that road in 1996. And I am sure when

he got to the end of the road, his wife Margaret, who predeceased him in 1989, was at the final house to welcome him over that new front door. 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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Anna Turley signs pledge to make education system better for children and young people with autism

P for Redcar, Anna Turley, has given her support to Ambitious about Autism’s four point pledge to improve the education system for children and young people with autism in Teesside so they don’t miss out at school. Anna signed the pledge at the launch of Ambitious about Autism’s new report, when will we learn?. The report looks at the impact of the education system when it fails children and young people with autism and their families. Many families are struggling to get the right support for their children and young people, who, as a result, are not receiving the education they are entitled to.

Anna has pledged to: • Ensure that the educational needs of children with autism are assessed promptly after diagnosis. • The needs of children with autism are met by having the right mix of services and support. • Ensure that everyone working in schools receives training to support children with autism so schools can offer them the very best education. • Ensure the rights of children with autism are respected by preventing illegal exclusions and supporting school governors to fulfil their legal responsibility to children with autism. The findings of the when will we learn? report, which surveyed parents, carers and young people, revealed: 8 in 10 children with autism find going to school so stressful that they experience anxiety and of those; 58% of children find this anxiety so debilitating that they miss days at school. Children with autism are four times more likely to be permanently excluded from school than any other child. 45% of the families surveyed said that their child had been illegally sent home from school, put on a reduced timetable, sent home early or asked not to come in to school when tests or school trips were happening, denying them a full education. 71% of parents of children with autism say that getting them the right support in school was so stressful it caused them to lose sleep. Anna said: “Children and young people with autism should get the education they are entitled to, without their families having to struggle. “I’m supporting Ambitious about Autism’s When will we learn? campaign and I’m signing the pledge because I believe that all children deserve access to an education that helps them make the best of themselves and their futures.” Jolanta Lasota, Chief Executive of Ambitious about Autism, said: “Every child has a fundamental right to an education. Education is the key to transforming the lives of children and young people with autism and early intervention, education and support are critical if children and young people with autism are to lead fulfilling lives and make a positive contribution to society. “We look forward to working closely with government and decision makers to ensure our recommendations are met.” A full copy of the when will we learn? report and details of how to support the campaign can be found www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/ whenwillwelearn

A voice for Disabled People in Redcar & Cleveland

An independent voice for local disabled people to promote issues and concerns as equal partners and citizens. Redcar ROC has received funding to establish a collective voice for disabled people. The third event will focus on ‘Health and Social Incusion’ Wednesday 11 January 2017 at Saltburn Sports Centre, Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 1HJ from 12:30–3pm. Light refreshments will be available. If you would like to book a place please contact Linda Dickinson on 07949 672610 Email: mdickinson@ntlworld.com, or Kerry Livermore (ROC) 01642 756801 Email: redcarroc@btconnect.com.

MP supports ‘lifesaving’ defibrillators campaign

om Blenkinsop MP has backed calls for more defibrillators in schools as part of a campaign to save lives. Recently in parliament Tom Blenkinsop, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, met with representatives of the Oliver King Foundation. The foundation, named after a school boy who suffered a fatal heart attack aged 12, campaigns for all schools in the United Kingdom to have access to a lifesaving defibrillator. Every year in the UK, 30,000 people suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. Currently just 1 in 10 survive. Easy access to defibrillator can be difference between life and death, as for every minute that passes chances of survival drop by 10%. Tom said: “I am proud to support this important organisation and campaign. It was humbling

to meet Mark and see how hard he is working to avoid other parents having to endure the tragedy he has. “It was great to hear the impact the campaign is already having – including saving the life of a caretaker at a school who had only received the defibrillator two weeks earlier. “I will be writing to schools in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland to raise awareness of this lifesaving campaign and ask them to consider investing in a defibrillator.” Mark King, Oliver’s father, said: “Five years ago when my son Oliver passed away from this hidden heart condition, we didn’t know that his legacy would reach this far. We are determined to save as many young lives as possible, so that no other family has to suffer a similar loss to that of ours.”

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Letters

As your readers are thinking about Christmas gifts for family and friends, they might like to think about one of the best presents ever, the gift of reading. Beanstalk is a national charity that recruits, vets, trains and supports volunteers to work in primary schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading. We are looking for volunteers who can spare 1.5 hours, two afternoons a week. Our Reading Helpers read one-to-one with three children for at least a year to give them a wonderful gift – the love of reading, a gift that keeps on giving. Helpers don’t need previous experience because we provide training; they just need to be reliable, enthusiastic and able to relate well to children. Why not make a New Year resolution to find out more at www.beanstalkcharity.org or by calling us on: 01325 315040 All good wishes for the season and happy Christmas reading! Emma Rose Recruitment & Training Executive, Beanstalk North-East

Grammar School debate The letter by Dr T Learoyd in issue 74 criticising Redcar MP Anna Turley for her opposition to the Tory plans for reinstating Grammar schools, is based on some strange arguments. The fact that Turley attended an independent school is an irrelevance to her opposition to

these plans. Anna Turley is supporting the views of the Labour Party and more importantly the majority of Education Professionals, whose opposition to selective education is based on evidence and not on political ideology. In the Tory heartland of Surrey, all 64 headteachers of the County’s state secondary schools wrote an open letter to Theresa May, expressing their “vehement opposition” to more grammar schools. They went on to point out that this Tory plan (which incidentally didn’t appear in their last manifesto) is based “on a nostalgic and unrealistic vision of society, the debate around which deflects attention from the real issues facing schools today.” These issues that the Tory party are addressing with their Grammar School policy, like so many other Tory policies, are about cuts in public spending. Quite simply, they want to spend less on education. They can achieve this by providing a reasonable level of funding to the proposed new Grammar Schools and then spend a pitifully small amount educating the majority of our children in a new generation of Secondary Modern Schools. Deciding the future trajectory of a child’s life by subjecting them to an IQ test at the age of 11 is based on warped thinking and is morally reprehensible. Children mature at hugely varying rates and making such fundamental decisions as to how much money and time will be invested in their teenage education would be laughable if it were not for the potential awful consequences. Philip Newton Saltburn by the Sea

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We want to hear Your Points of View - Send your letters to us or email to: editor@coastalviewandmoornews.co.uk

w Your Points Of Vieww 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

Remembering - Ashok Kumar 1956 – 2010 This month (November) marks the 25th Anniversary of Ashok Kumar’s election as M.P. for our area. In 1989 Ashok was adopted as the Labour Party Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the Langbaurgh Constituency and was fully expecting to be fighting, the sitting member, Richard Holt M.P. in the General Election. However, fate took a hand, with the sudden death of Richard Holt in September 1991. This triggered a by-election which would draw huge media interest, both locally and nationwide. Ashok was born in India, so the big question being asked by the press and others was, ‘would Ashok be the first Asian-born man to be elected in this area’? The by-election attracted the usual ‘unusual’ candidates from Yorkshire Ridings (Colin Holt), to Correction Party (Lindi St Claire) and all the mainstream party candidates. Party HQs were based in Guisborough but, in Loftus we had the Labour Party committee room in the High Street. When ‘Fleet Street’ was in the town they used to meet in Trillo’s Coffee Bar – Denis Healey was interviewed there. Many TV stars, of the day, came along to support Ashok including Bread and Emmerdale stars. John Smith (LP Leader), Marjorie Mowlam, Peter Mandelson, Dawn Primorilo and many more visited to lend support. There was a carnival atmosphere to it all – who can forget the battle wagon, or Frank Cook with a mobile phone in each hand, John Smith having lunch in Lingdale Tavern, unforgettable moments. I took a photographic record of the time and they are certainly interesting to look back on. The by-election was a triumph Ashok Kumar when the result was called at the Coatham Hotel in Redcar. It was only short-lived as he lost the seat six-months later to Michael Bates in the General Election. But Ashok came back in 1997 to win Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland and successfully held it until his death in 2010. This was a significant time, and event, worth remembering. Councillor Eric Jackson Loftus Ward

Judge for Yourself The papers are full of the anger being felt by the millions of people who voted to Leave and also a great many that also voted to Remain but understand that the majority vote carries the day and want to get on with our leaving of the EU. It is therefore quite understandable that there is a great groundswell of belief that a betrayal is in the offing and a campaign to undermine the result. If anybody wants to see how biased the Judiciary are you only need to spend a short amount of time on the Internet to see what our senior judge’s point of views are and how they stand on Brexit; and many have made it plain they wish to Remain. We also have seen Jeremy Corbyn trying to

blackmail the PM with his demands, again showing total disregard for the views of the people and only interested in undermining the process of exit. The people will not stand for it. So therefore I am more convinced we will have a General Election in the spring and a number of Labour seats have been highlighted in the press as vulnerable, Hartlepool and MS&EC, so do not be surprised to see Nigel Farage in Hartlepool and a UKIP win. The breakthrough for UKIP will happen in this area and many Labour MPs will be looking for new jobs in May. Would he get your vote? Of course he would. Chris Gallacher TD VR Chairman, UKIP Redcar

Which Local MPs Serve Their Constituents’ Wishes? A group of upper middle class EU citizens have twisted parliamentary procedure to railroad our exit from Europe. The voices of ordinary people have once more been disregarded , or worse, we have been dismissed with contempt. What are the people we elected as MPs going to do about it? In the North East there was a massive vote to leave the EU. The majority of us voted LEAVE and many of us expressed the opinion we should do so right away. Instead, we face a conflict between the will of the people and the vested interests of career politicians Will our local MPs act according to the will of the overwhelming majority of their constituents? As a Redcar voter, I want to hear a public clarification from my MP, Anna Turley. Although she was a Remainer as well as an advocate of bombing Syria, I do have some hope she will do the right thing. For example, she was prepared to quit Jeremy Corbyn’s Shadow Cabinet on moral grounds. I am concerned she might not be be equally as honourable in serving her constituents’ mandate to get us out of the EU. Do you serve us? Please speak, MPs! Glenn Preedy Redcar

Remembrance Parade

What a wonderful day to march with the many fellow veterans today in Redcar in terrific November sunshine in remembrance of the fallen of the many wars and conflicts. It has always been a duty I have undertaken over decades of service which has given me huge satisfaction and one I continue today with the laying of a wreath. Today there was a great turnout from the people of Redcar that was reflected in the many hundreds that turned out in Eston, Middlesbrough and many more ceremonies across this great country we live in. As this year marks the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme and Jutland and the huge loss of life these huge battles created many are starting to understand what the people of this land did to provide the life and freedoms we enjoy today. It is not a perfect world but our lives are so much better for the sacrifices made by our armed forces and we should remember that and commemorate what has been done for us. So today was more than an opportunity to meet former comrades and meet some new ones but to pay tribute and honour those that made the ultimate sacrifice and many who still bare the scares and damage of their service, a service made in our name. “Lest We Forget”. I will never forget. Chris Gallacher TD VR Chairman, UKIP Redcar

Anna Turley MP Reply I was surprised to see a bizarre personal attack on me in the letters page in the last edition. While the correspondent is right that I attended a private school, he is completely lazy and wrong in his assumptions. I was awarded an academic scholarship at the age of 11 which meant I did not pay fees. Indeed you might say that I am an example of exactly what he is trying to propose - that certain children from working class families get artificially selected, or ‘creamed off’ and their potential determined at the age of 11, while the rest are left to fight for their opportunities. I fundamentally disagree with that principle and that is why I have chosen in my adult life to try to fight for non-selective, universal education which means that every child matters, and every child gets to fulfil their potential. My educational experience, at school, at university, and indeed throughout my career, has taught me that selection at the age of eleven, or the ability of parents to pay for education are not indicators of a child’s ability or potential. Indeed they are often quite the opposite. They entrench privilege. I do not believe or support the principle of private schools nor of selective education and grammar schools. If I ever have children they will most certainly be sent to a local comprehensive, as I do not believe my children to be worthy of any greater opportunity that those of my neighbour. I believe that no child should be written off at any age. Both grammar schools and private schools deepen social division and hold other children back to enable the success of others. Back in the supposed ‘golden age’ of grammar schools, a third of children from deprived backgrounds attending grammar schools left without a single O level. And today areas that still have grammar schools show that disadvantaged children who are not in those grammars schools do less well. The suggestion that grammars are open to any working class kids with talent doesn’t stack up either. Nearly a fifth of all private tuition for children in England is for grammar school tests, and only 3% of children in grammar schools are on free school meals, as opposed to 15% in the wider state school population. I could never countenance the return to such a divisive and ineffective approach to educating our young people. The moment you introduce a grammar school in a community, you are re-

introducing the idea of rejection and a secondclass education for most children. I would suggest that if this individual feels so strongly about seeking to bring back out-dated, failed education policies that write off our children as failures at the age of 11 and widen our already gaping social inequality, then they should join either UKIP or the Conservatives to further their political ambition. Anna Turley MP Redcar

Accept the democratic decision! Remainers, including Tony Blair, Nick Clegg, Ken Clarke and Owen Smith (all has-beens), along with certain members of the judiciary and the unelected House of Lords, are acting against the national interest by seeking to delay and dilute Brexit. The nation has spoken and what is now needed is a swift and decisive break with the EU. Anything else would be a betrayal of democracy and an unnecessary protraction of the present period of economic uncertainty. If we Leavers had lost by just one vote, we would have been expected to shut up about Brexit. Instead of whinging and wailing about the allegedly disastrous consequences of quitting the EU, the Remainers should accept the democratic decision. In the short term, there could be some setbacks, but are we a nation of wimps who cannot take a small, temporary drop in living standards in order to win our independence from the European behemoth? If our forebears were willing to suffer the losses and deprivation of two world wars, in the cause of liberty, surely this generation can put up with a little short-term discomfort from Brexit? Once we regain our sovereignty, control our borders, and clinch world trade deals, we shall not only flourish but be far more at ease with ourselves as a nation. Great Britain is aptly named. We are a great country with a long history of promoting, practising and defending both political and economic freedoms. It was a terrible mistake for the UK to surrender its sovereignty to Europe, thereby handing control to those who do not share our traditions, values and aspirations. The EU has diminished our nationhood. Only good can come from freeing ourselves from the shackles of Brussels. And quickly! Steve Kay Lockwood Ward Councillor

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Making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families Registered charity number 1125578

“Knowing that I made friends here, I can make friends anywhere”

irmly rooted in our community, having been around in one shape or form for around 25 years and in its present form since 2008 we are passionate about changing lives, building on the fantastic talent and abilities of children and young people. The first six months of this financial year saw us directly support 842 individual children and young people; that’s a 25% increase of 212 children and young people from the same period in the previous year. That’s quite a number of children and young people. We provide one to one support including “resilience building” and counselling, enable young people to come together in small groups to build friendships, confidence, learn skills. The words of young people are by far the best way to describe the difference we make. “I want to come to The Junction because it makes me feel more confident with life. Also I like coming to The Junction because of the atmosphere and friendliness of the group.” “To meet with friends and stay confident without The Junction I would still have anxiety and loneliness.” With an amazing staff and volunteer team, our aim is make a difference and we aim to empower children and young people to achieve three life changing outcomes • Improving mental health and building the resilience – Supporting young people to confidently rise above life’s challenges, building resilience and a can do attitude. “More confidence in ability and in me and social stuff and don’t panic or worry or anything bad.”

works this year has supported 16 young people to get a job and one further to go to university. That’s 17 lives beginning to have the opportunities to change. As we move forward, soon into 2017, We are really pleased to be working in partnership with a number of local schools, ensuring that we can support more children and young people and as soon as possible. We will be reaching more children and young people and working from more locations in our community and to support our strive for sustainability we have now developed our Home to School Transport service, so we can support children to get to school. We are continuing to build the much needed support of our local community and every year we have to raise significant amounts of money to keep changing lives, but you know what, every penny helps and all that effort and hard work is worth it. Exciting times ahead.! Making a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families The Junction is a local based charity supporting children and young people across the South Tees area (Registered charity no. 1125578/ Company No. 6648312) The Junction, 19 Station Road. Redcar, TS10 1AN 01642 756000 www.thejunctionfoundation.com www.facebook.com/thejunctionfoundation Lawrence McAnelly, Chief Executive Officer. lawrence.mcanelly@thejunctionfoundation.com 07738422230

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• Making life better for young carers, young adult carers and their families Young carers are so important, not only to their families and loved ones, but to us all. They are often truly, truly inspirational but they can carry a lot of weight and responsibility. Making life better for young carers is a role that everyone can contribute to and be proud of. These young people must be able to fulfil their potential. • Transforming vulnerable young people’s lives - In this day and age, young people can face many challenges, especially those that don’t have the strongest family and friends support networks. Getting the confidence to apply and get a job can for some young people be daunting and they can even have a spiral of knock backs and lose self belief. Our job is to seek to build on their strengths, build their self belief and get them in front of future employers. One of our project

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Why Winnie binned the booster

ew laws are expected to come into force early next year banning new “booster seats” for younger children – but one Teesside mum has already binned her son’s booster. Winnie Cleasby, a Litigation Executive at Macks Solicitors, bought a booster seat three years ago for her son Joseph, who was then four, after he saw his friends using them and begged for one of his own. “I noticed a lot of parents were using booster seats for their children and Joseph starting asking if he could use one instead of sitting in the ‘baby seat’,” she said. “I thought it seemed okay so we bought a Graco booster for about £18.” However, she regretted the decision shortly afterwards when the family went away to the Lake District for a holiday. “On the way there Joseph fell asleep and I was horrified to see that instead of sitting upright he was actually just flopped across the centre of the back seat,” explained Winnie, who sees the result of road accidents in her role as a personal injury claims specialist.

“Obviously that’s not a great position to be in if you’re hit at speed. Then when he flopped the other way – towards the window – the seat belt was around his neck and his head was against the window!” She immediately went back to using the high-backed Britax seat she had bought from an independent family retailer. “The independent retailer took the time to explain the importance of making sure we had the right seat for our car and also stressed the importance of making sure Joseph’s car seat was rear-facing for as long as possible,” she said. “We bought a seat and the retailer checked it was suitable for our car, fitted it and explained how everything worked. He was extremely knowledgeable – far more so than some the staff we spoke to at some of the big national chains.” Even though she would still be able to buy a booster seat after the rules change because Joseph exceeds the minimum weight of 22kg, she has no intention of doing so. “Joseph will be eight in January but the Britax seat will give him head and side protection for at least a couple more years,” she said. Some experts believe children should continue to use a high-backed car seat until they are about 150cms tall (about 4ft 11ins). Many recommend buying an Isofix seat – which is firmly fixed to the vehicle – saying the £80 cost is a sound investment as it will last a child from the age of four to 11. Currently, all children under the age of 12 or less than 135cms (4ft 4ins) tall must sit in a child seat while travelling in a car. But those children weighing more than 15kg (about 2st 4lbs) can currently use a backless booster seat, also known as a booster cushion. That’s likely to change in early 2017, when such seats will only be allowed to be sold for children who are at least 135cms (4ft 1ins) and 22kg (just over 3st 6lbs). The change will only affect new seats, not those already on the market.

Redcar Bears Poster and Video Promotion Competition

o try and encourage the younger generation to take an interest in the sport of speedway it is hoped to invite secondary schools and colleges in the local area to take part in a competition to design a poster and or produce a short promotional video for the Bears 2017 season. The competition is being run by the supporters with the full backing of the Bears promotion. Still photos and video footage will be made available also access to the stadium, track and anyone in management that can be persuaded to stand in front of the cameras! There are very few rules, it’s all left to the imagination of the students. Prizes will include Bears season and individual meeting tickets. If the speedway authorities give their approval there are 46 secondary schools and colleges locally that are to be sent invitations to compete. If any readers have contact with a school or college, a word to encourage them to take part would be very helpful. Any questions please e-mail j47gallon@gmail.com

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Wayfarer’s Travels H

Pietrasanta -- Italy

aving spotted Jet2`s short cheap flights to Pisa, I`d been thinking of checking out the city for some time as Italy is one of my wife`s favourite countries (but not mine I might add). And so off we went a few weeks ago and we weren`t disappointed. Decent accommodation in Pisa itself is very expensive so it`s best to stay at one of the many pleasant towns nearby. We chose Marina di Piestrasanta. Pietrasanta itself lies near the coast of Tuscany. This pretty little medieval town dates back to the thirteenth century. Its narrow old streets are typical of this part of Italy and it makes an ideal base from which to explore the rest of Tuscany. The main railway runs through the edge of town and there`s a bus station near the centre. However, the town itself is about two miles from the coast so if you prefer to stay at the seaside, Marina di Pietrasanta is the ideal place. Food is generally good but very

S.A.R.A.

By John Fuller

he next monthly meeting of SARA will be held on Wednesday 7th December, at 7.30pm in the TocH premises, Albion Terrace, Saltburn. New members are very welcome.

Saturday 10th December –SARA will be holding a Christmas Fayre at Marske Hall, Redcar Road, Marske (Formerly Sir Leonard Cheshire Home). This will be held from 10am to 1pm.There will be a large variety of stalls, also a raffle. Refreshments will also be on sale. Come along and enjoy the festive event. All the proceeds will go towards giving the

● Pietrasanta Town Centre needs if only to leave the vast tracts of sandy beach behind. From the centre of the resort you can get to Pisa in half an hour, either by train from the old town or by bus to Viareggio station and the train to Pisa. A trip to the beautiful “Bay of Poets” is also a must. Best way to get there is train to La Spezia (three euros) and animals in our care a lovely Christmas. Sunday 11th December – Once again SARA will be enjoying Carols at Foxrush Farm. Kirkleatham Lane Redcar, from 2pm to 3.30pm. Coffee, mince pies and mulled wine will be available. Come along with family, friends and pets to join in this lovely Christmas event. We look forward to seeing you.

Cheque presentation

n the summer of 2016 Support Adoption for Pets (Pets at Home) held its annual summer fundraising drive. The total raised for the country was £464,013. A team from Saltburn Animal Rescue Association attended the Middlesbrough store to help with the fundraising. The Middlesbrough store raised £1164 of which £582 was passed onto SARA by Dave the deputy manager collected by Fern, Sam and Barney.

expensive and be prepared for the many extras added to the bill. It cost us four euros for a small dish containing a few bits of bread which we neither ordered nor wanted. Then there`s a two euro service charge and sometimes a further two euros for the pleasure of eating outside. As you would expect in Italy, most dishes are based on pasta. As for drinks, all the wines I sampled varied from good to very good. Sadly I can`t say the same for the beer. Most of the popular brews such as Moretti , Peroni, etc. I found rather bland and much the same as each other. However, there was a good choice of what they called “draught” beer but the best, such as Paulinger & HackerPschorr weisse were German. Marina di Pietrasanta is a pleasant little seaside resort with a lovely centre just off the sea front and one of the longest promenades I`ve ever seen. It also has a very long pier - which it

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et is a lovely seven year old lab cross collie who would love a home where she can chase a ball all day and get lots of TLC. She is very affectionate and well trained and will make a wonderful companion.

We recently had to demolish our Dog Lounge which was housed in a portakabin. We are now going to replace it with a purpose built building. This money will go some way to covering the cost. This provides a home like environment so that dogs that have been used to a home can retain that link and can also be used to assess dogs who we have no background for. In addition it can be used by volunteers to allow their charges to chill out.

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arvey is a six year old male terrier cross. He is looking for a home with a loving active family. He loves children but unfortunately cannot be re-homed with small animals.

from there it’s only a short bus ride to Portovenere. Last but by no means least is a visit to the magnificent city of Florence. You can get a train direct to Florence from Pietrasanta old town. One final tip – make sure you buy your bus or train tickets at a tobacconist or tourist information office. They

cost 50% more if you buy them on the journey. Wayfarer For any further information on this or any other destination, e-mail :Wayfarer@ntlworld.com In our next issue, Wayfarer returns to Croatia – this time to the lovely resort of Trojir .

Secret Santa Cheffy

Last one before Christmas. Easy as 1-2-3 1 part sugar, 2 parts butter, 3 parts flour This one is a great recipe to try and get the kids involved in a bit of basic baking.

Lemon Shortbread

Noodles

oodles is a lovely friendly female about two years old. She enjoys snuggling up on her bed with the radiator on and being fussed by our volunteers while eating Dreamies she is looking for a home.

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

100g sugar 200g Butter (small diced) 300g Sifted plain flour 3 drops vanilla extract zest of half a lemon Cream the butter and sugar by hand in a bowl or with a hand mixer. Add lemon zest and vanilla. Fold in the flour (careful not to over work) Form into a large bowl and rest in fridge for 20 mins Roll out dough to around 1cm thick and cut into discs or 6cm x 2cm rectangles (use a little flour for dusting) Place on to parchment on a tray or on a non stick tray. Return to fridge for a further 20 mins Pre heat oven to around 160c Place shortbread in oven middle shelf Bake 15- 20 mins or until lightly browned When baked remove tray from oven, leave for 5 mins and then place on a cooling tray. ef When fully cooled place in an air tight ret Ch e Sec h T container.

Merry Christmas

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Christmas & New Year Greetings

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Why bother cooking a Christmas Dinner just for one? Make some new friends, and have a great time

Come and join friends at the Marske Leisure Centre on Christmas Day from 12.00 until 3.30pm and help us eat our Christmas Dinner at no cost to yourself ! Interested? or do you know someone that may be interested? To book a place or for further information please contact:

Ruth - 0798 690 8671

Debi - 07733 322484

or call into the office at Bede Financial Group / Yorkshire Building Society Agency Marske Brilliant Entertainment Marvellous Christmas Lunch Transport (if required) Meet Father Christmas

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Not everyone has a warm bed at home at Christmas

By Natalie King

he Real High Street Sleepout in Redcar is returning for its fifth annual fundraising and homelessness awareness event to raise funds for local Redcar charity Coatham House Projects. This Redcar based charity has been providing supported accommodation to local young homeless people for the last 25 years. My name is Natalie King. In 1997 aged 16 I found myself homeless after fleeing abuse at home. Still at school studying for my GCSEs, it was one of the toughest situations any 15/16 year old should have to face. On 4th March 1997, Coatham House had a room available for me and over the next nine months provided me with emotional and practical support which was a vital lifeline to me when I needed it the most. I’ve always said this but without it my life could have gone a very different way. Now 18 years later, I’m here organising my fifth High Street sleepout fundraiser and my fourth year raising funds solely for the Coatham House. Last year I set a very ambitious target of raising £10,000 and with the amazing 70 people who got involved, all braving the elements with their cardboard and sleeping bags, together raised an astounding £11,960.99. What makes the Real High Street Sleepout so special is Redcar and its surrounding communities are full of such caring compassionate people who all pull together to help those in need. In times of growing hardship, job losses, government cuts and lack of housing, more and more young people are faced with difficult situations as a knock-on effect. Coatham House relies on donations and community support more than ever to help them. What’s always sad for me when I start the fundraising campaign is being very aware of the time of year…. It’s getting colder outside, winter is approaching and

it’s nearly Christmas. People are counting down the days until they see their families, get their presents, and that wonderful Christmas dinner. For the young people and others who are experiencing homelessness, it’s another cold lonely day without a home or a roof over their head. Sofa surfing, knocking on doors of family and friends, or even sleeping rough on the streets. Can you imagine not having a home at Christmas? Or in fact any time of year, to go a day and not know where you’re going to sleep that night. So, this year I’m asking you all ‘How much do you value your bed?’ Will you brave the cold for one night on Redcar High Street for charity? Bring a sleeping bag, wrap up warm and join us on Saturday 21st January to help Coatham House continue providing supported accommodation and its other services to young homeless people in the area to help get their life back on track. I know that without Coatham House 18 years ago I wouldn’t be here doing what I’m doing now. Thanks for reading. Natalie To take part contact Coatham House on 01642 486844, email enquiries@coathamhouseprojects.org. uk or get in touch via the facebook page ‘Real High Street Sleep Out’ WHEN Saturday 21st January at 8pm - Sunday, 22 January at 08am WHERE Redcar Clock / Reloved Shop - High Street, Redcar, Cleveland You can now raise money via Just Giving – search keywords Coatham House / Real High Street Sleepout / Redcar. Alternatively, if you can’t take part in the sleepout but would like to donate towards the campaign you can contact Coatham House on 01642 486844 or DONATE BY TEXT - COLD41 £amount to 70070

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Reunion fifty five years on

s the children start their new school year many will be going to their new senior schools with a little apprehension mixed with excitement as they move from a familiar environment towards new experiences and friends that will form and shape their futures. This experience was also felt fifty five years ago this September as the new pupils of St Thomas’s Secondary Modern made their way along Hutton Road towards what was a brand new school. To the first year pupils they were destined to be the original year and would join the other years that were made up of students from other existing schools. This was the second of three new Catholic schools to built post war the first being St Anthony’s and the third St Michael’s. Former pupils Paul Griffiths, 07710035448 and Chris Gallacher, 07710057424, are organising a reunion to mark the passage of more than half a century, in fact fifty five, since that inaugural year. They have compiled a list with some contact information for those that they can recall but would appreciate finding out more. So if you are a former pupil or a teacher from that period, please give them a call and try to come along and renew old acquaintances in great surroundings. Chris Gallacher said: “It is hard to believe that so many years have passed since I started at my senior school and cannot wait to find out what everyone has been doing since.” It is to be held at the Crathorne Arms, Crathorne village in the New Year and all first years are very welcome. Eugene McCoy who was among that first year has provided the venue and looks forward to welcoming some old friends and finding out what they

Are you on this or do you know anyone if so please contact: Paul or Chris have all being doing since we last enjoyed each other’s company. Former famous pupils include Paul Rodgers of Free and Bad Company fame along with Colin Bradley who played with him and many other big names in the rock world along with Mick Moody who played in the Roadrunners their first group and also with many famous names and was part of White Snake with another local lad David Coverdale. So if they are in the area, although they were part of the second year, I am told they would be very welcome. So get in touch and turn back the years, fill the gaps in your knowledge and have a great night out. Contact details: Chris Gallacher 07710057424 or chrisg@cgall526.plus.com Paul Griffiths 07710035448 or paul. griffiths1@imh-uk.com

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Redcar Boxing Day Dip

he 47th Boxing Day Dip organised this year by the Rotary Club of Redcar is fast approaching – Monday 26th December 2016 at 11.00am. There has been a change of starting venue for this coming Boxing Day – because of the state of the tide the dip will start from the HUB on the Esplanade and dippers will enter the water from the Dundas slipway instead of the Lifeboat slipway. Registration for the dip is now open, on line, so please help by preregistering at –

rotaryclubofredcar-dip.co.uk – to help cover the cost of staging the event there is a £10 registration fee for each dipper. Registration on the day is from 10.15 at the HUB. Last year the dippers raised around £20,000 for their chosen cause, a magnificent effort by the 200 dippers who took part. So this year come along join in and raise money for your charity, club or cause through sponsorship. If you are not “dipping” just come along and support those who are going in and blow the Christmas Day cobwebs away.

Loftus Christmas Tree Festival Saint Leonard’s Parish Church LoftusDec 16th-19th 2016 Friday 16th Dec 6pm - 7.30 pm Formal preview with mince pies and mulled wine 7.30 pm- 8pm outside carol singing with Marske Brass Band 8 -8.30pm Church open to view trees Saturday Dec 17th Church open to view trees 10am - 4pm Mince pies and hot drinks available Sunday Dec 18th Normal Sunday morning Services and Christingle service at 3pm 6pm Evensong for 4th Sunday of Advent Monday Dec 19th 10 am Prayer Book Mass.

Evening Mayor’s Carol service All are welcome to this The First Loftus Christmas Tree Festival

nyone looking to have a chat with Father Christmas to discuss their Christmas lists will have a number of opportunities to do so in the next few weeks at Grottos across Redcar and Cleveland. Santa will be dropping in to Redcar High Street, Saltburn Cliff Tramway and Kirkleatham Museum from late November until Christmas Eve to spread some holiday cheer and make note of some last minute present requests. His first Grotto will be Santa’s Seaside Grotto in Redcar which runs Friday and weekends until Christmas Eve, as well as the full week leading up to the 24th. Running from 10am to 4pm each day, the Grottos on the High Street cost £3 per child. On Saturday 3 December and Sunday 4 December, Santa will take a trip back in time as he attends the Victorian Christmas event at Kirkleatham Museum where kids will get to meet Santa and receive a gift. The Grotto will be open 10am to 3.30pm on both days with free admission to the Victorian Christmas event and entry to meet Santa costing £3.50. During December, Father Christmas will be

Skelton Civic Hall

Tuesday 21 February 2017 (2.00–4.00)

Admission by Ticket Only Tickets are Free, with a limited number available so collect early to avoid disappointment Eligibility: Tickets available to those 60 and over, living within Skelton and Brotton Parish Tickets available 19th Jan - 7th Feb from Skelton Civic Hall, Coniston Road, Skelton, TS12 2HP. Telephone (01287) 348008

making trips up and down Saltburn’s Victorian Cliff Tramway as one of the trams gets transformed into a moving Grotto for Santa and his elves. The Grotto is open between 10.30am and 4pm, the cost is £5 per child and adult supervision is required. With what is believed to be a record near180,000 people using the tramway so far in 2016, Santa’s arrival will extend what has been a busy year for the staff at the attraction. Cllr Carl Quartermain, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Leisure, said: “With Santa making so many appearances across the borough, there should be enough opportunities for kids to make some last minute requests before Christmas Day. “As well as the Grottos, make sure to check out all the other Christmas events taking place in Redcar and Cleveland including markets, light switch-ons and craft workshops which are detailed in our Christmas events guide.” To find out more about the Grottos and all the Christmas events taking place, download the Christmas events guide by going to www. redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/events.

Skelton Methodist Community Church (Castle Grange, Skelton Green) hristmas 2016 Programme Coffee Morning with Sponsored Carol Singing Saturday 3rd December from 10.00am. Proceeds for ‘Action for Children’ Services (all at 10.30am) Sunday December 4th - Toy Service Pam Stenton Gifts of toys received will be distributed locally by the Salvation Army. Members of the community wishing to donate gifts of toys may call in to the coffee morning on Saturday 3rd December to hand them in. Sunday December 11th James Carrolle Sunday December 18th Bob Brunger -

Senior Citizen’s Afternoon Tea

Santa to set up Grottos across the borough in time for Christmas

Skelton and Brotton Parish Council

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Traditional Carols Carols round Skelton Green Christmas Tree Thursday 15th December - weather permitting. Meeting at the chapel at 6.30pm Festival of Christmas Music featuring LOCKWOOD BRASS Saturday 17th December at 6.30pm. Concert repeated Sunday 18th December at 3.00pm Admission is free but by ticket only. Tickets can be obtained through Church members or from Skelton Library. There will be a retiring collection for ‘All We Can’ (formerly the Methodist Relief and Development Fund) Christmas Day Sunday 25th December at 10.00am - Rev Betty Bell

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Coffee Morning

At Marske Leisure Centre, Saturday 3rd December 10 – 12 in aid of Marske Hall. Raffle, stalls and crafts as well as refreshments.

WASPI - Redcar & District Group

next meeting at Anchor House, Coatham Road, Redcar TS10 1SS 6pm Wednesday, 7 December 2016. All ladies who are affected by State Pension Inequality are welcome. Contact Jane 07980 154 321 for further information.

Christmas Festival

Tuesday 6th December from 5pm in Guisborough Methodist Church hall Refreshments including mince pies will be served and there will be book and craft stalls, home-made cakes, charity stalls, bric-a-brac and a bran tub. All are welcome.

Skinningrove Knit ‘n’ Natter Christmas Fair

You’re most welcome at a Christmas Fair in Skinningrove Village Hall on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December. Organised by the village’s Knit ‘n’ Natter group, the fair will be open from 1.00 to 4.00pm on both days. Santa will be here on both days (cost £1); there’ll also be Bingo, Tombola, bric-a-brac, fancy goods, Christmas gifts and a raffle. Drinks and snacks will be available; a table top sale with a cake stall will also feature. Skinningrove Village Hall is located at the end of Chapel Street and behind the Post Office.

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

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

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

All Saints Church, Skelton The Christingle Service this year will take place on Sunday 4th December at 10.30am.

Christmas Carols in Skinningrove Skinningrove Methodist Chapel is hosting two Christmas events in December; everyone is welcome on both occasions. The first is a concert and singalong, titled Band & Buffet, at 7.00pm on Thursday 15 December, with Bilsdale Silver Band in attendance. There’s a buffet afterwards at Skinningrove Village Hall, round the corner from the chapel; this event costs £1.50. You can pay at the door on the evening or buy a ticket in advance from the Knit ‘n’ Natter group which meets from 1.00 to 3.00pm on Tuesdays at the village hall. The second event is a Carol Service at 3.00pm on Sunday 18 December, led by Reverend Helena Harbottle. For information about regular services at Skinningrove Chapel, please phone Reverend Helena Harbottle on 01287 651340 or visit www. clevelandanddanbymethodists.co.uk

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 16th December 2016 Community Christmas Carol Service At 18.30 hrs – St Aidan– proceeds to go toward the running costs of the Church

Fundraising Events for Redcar Cemetery Join the Friends of Redcar cemetery for their annual carol service in the cemetery at 3 pm on Sunday the 4th December. Waterproof message tags in the shape of a snowflake can be obtained from the Halifax in the High Street and from Roseberry Funeral Service in Coatham Road. They will be put on the tree in the cemetery and be blessed in the service which will be led by Revd. Rachel Harrison of St Peters Church and Father Derek Turnham of the Blessed Nicholas Postgate Parish. There will be refreshments in the Bowling Club afterwards. All welcome. On Friday December 9 from 9.30 am to 12.30 and 1.30 pm to 3 pm there will be Coffee and Cakes at Laburnum Road Library. As ever we will have assorted stalls including bric a brac and jewellery plus a tombola and raffle. Come and buy some Christmas presents. The 2017 calendar, ‘Images of Old Redcar’ will also be on sale for £3.50. The calendar, ‘Images of Old Redcar’ will also be on sale at Halifax Building Society, High Street, Redcar; Laburnum Road and Dormanstown Libraries; Hair by Sharon on Park Avenue, Redcar and Roseberry Funeral Services, 3 Coatham Road Redcar The money raised by these events goes towards helping make the cemetery a pleasant and relaxing place for the bereaved to visit.

Christmas Concert Sunday 11th, December 2-3 pm.

Friends of Skelton Old Church invite you to a concert of Christmas music and Carols. The venue is the beautiful Old Historic Church in Skelton and the music will be provided by North Skelton Band. Entrance Free. Please bring a torch, a cushion (optional) some mince pies and your singing voice. Entrance is on Church Lane - on the right of the Guisborough Road just as you leave Skelton.

Guisborough Choir Celebrates Christmas

Guisborough Choral Society’s everpopular Christmas Celebration takes place in Guisborough Methodist Church in Westgate on Saturday December 10th at 7.30pm. With a lively mix of traditional carols, readings and a selection of wonderful Christmas songs from around Europe, there’s sure to be something for everyone. The Guisborough Citadel Salvation Army Band will again be bringing their stirring and joyous sound to the evening. Tickets are £6 adults, £5 concessions, £1 under-19s and are available from Guisborough Bookshop and Greensleeves Music (both in Chaloner Street, Guisborough), www.wegottickets. com, or on the door. Further information from the Publicity Officer, Guisborough Choral Society, tel.07905522918.

Redcar Lecture Society By Tony Crow

There is just one more meeting in 2016 and on Tuesday 13th December at 2.15 p.m. in the Redcar East Community Centre on Durham Road; we are having a ‘Special’ for Railway Buffs when Chris Nettleton will be giving his Visual Presentation on ‘Nigel Gresley, the Engineer’. We will then take a four-week break before we resume our meetings on Tuesday 10th January 2017 at the usual time. To start us off in the New Year, we are delighted to welcome back Lynn Lamport, who will be Visually Presenting the Second Part of ‘Old Stockton’. Admission at the door for visitors remains at £2.50 for each Presentation but in January, any regular visitor who wishes can take out Membership for £12 for the second half of our Season.

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. 20th December Christmas Lunch—Royal Oak, Gt. Ayton 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.

Skelton Villages Civic Pride

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

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Winkies Castle Folk Museum

Come and join us for a truly Magical Experience. SANTA NIGHT: Thursday 15th December. 4.30pm-6.00pm. £1 per child (includes gift). Keep warm by the real coal fire whilst the children meet Santa in our parlour decorated in true traditional style with greenery and lit by candlelight. Exit via our garden which will be transformed into a Fairy garden.

Dalesmen concerts for December

The Dalesmen Singers Male Voice Choir enter a busy December up to Christmas with three concert bookings. December 3rd. Botton Village Advent Fair, at Botton Village, Danby Dale. Singing from 12.30pm until 1.30 pm. December 10th. St Mary`s RC Cathedral, Coulby Newham, from 12 noon until 4.30pm. This event will be recorded by BBC Tees and played on Christmas Day. December 14th. St Nicholas Church, Guisborough. A joint concert with Youth and School Choirs. For more information on the Dalesmen Singers and their fund raising efforts, please click on dalesmensingers.net or ring Peter Etwell on 01287 632852

Guisborough Town Mayor’s Community Carol Service

The Guisborough Town Mayor, Councillor Mrs Alma Thrower, will be holding the Community Carol Service in St. Nicholas Church Guisborough at 7pm on Monday 12th December 2016. Carols will be accompanied by the Salvation Army Band. A collection will take place and be split between the Town Mayor’s chosen charities Guisborough Museum, Friends of Guisborough Cemetery and St. Nicholas Church. All welcome.

New Year Parties for Senior Citizens Guisborough Town Council

will be holding two New Year Parties for Senior Citizens aged 70 and over who are residents of Guisborough Parish. The parties will be held at Sunnyfield House Community Centre, 36 Westgate, Guisborough on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th January 2017 at 2pm. An afternoon tea will be served and entertainment will be provided by Wilton Male Voice Choir. Entry to each party is free but by ticket only. Tickets will be available to collect from Sunnyfield House from Monday, 12th December.

Loftus And District Flower Club

Usually meet on the third Monday of each month, upstairs in Loftus Town Hall, 7.15pm. We have National, and Area Demonstrators from all over the country to come and demonstrate at the club. Members and guests can sit, and enjoy the results of what can be created with flowers and foliage. At the end of the demonstration, while having light refreshments, there is a raffle, with an opportunity to win one of the arrangements. Membership for the Flower Club is £22.50. Visitors are welcome, entrance, £3. For more information, contact Mrs Susan Hall, 01287 676269.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

The world of theatre

By Kate Bramley

t’s a lovely time of year for theatre as many of us find time to enjoy a drop of seasonal spirit and have a bit of festive fun. This year the ‘big’ pantomimes to choose from are Sleeping Beauty at the Sunderland Empire that runs from the 9th31st December . The timeless story tells the classic tale of Princess Briar Rose who has a spell cast over her by a wicked fairy sending her into a deep sleep – but can the spell be broken by a handsome Prince and will there be a happy ever after? Star of stage and screen Vicky Entwistle (Coronation Street, Les Misérables, The Vagina Monologues) is set to reveal a wicked side when she takes on the evil role of Carabosse, alongside actress and ‘Steps’ star Faye Tozer, who is set to sparkle as the Good Fairy and children’s TV favourite Andrew Agnew (CBeebies, Balamory), who returns to Sunderland following his triumphant panto performance in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 2014, in the role of Silly Billy and also as director of this year’s pantomime!

Joining them is Amy-Leigh Hickman as Princess Briar Rose, who is best known for playing Carmen in the popular CBBC series Tracy Beaker, plus spin off series The Dumping Ground and more recently as Linzi Bragg in Eastenders. The line-up is completed by special guest star and legend of radio, screen and stage, Bobby Crush (Opportunity Knocks, Benidorm, The Rocky Horror Show, Chicago) as Nurse Kelly. Packed full of hilarious jokes, showstopping song and dance, larger-than-life characters, colourful costumes, sparkling sets and amazing CGI special effects, Sleeping Beauty is set to be another spectacular pantomime that promises to add a fairy tale touch to your festive season. Travelling further afield the Theatre Royal Newcastle has Cinderella (The Greatest Pantomime of them all). This Christmas, Theatre Royal panto audiences are invited to join the comedy trio of Danny Adams, Clive Webb and Chris Hayward at Cinderella. It will be brought spectacularly to life in a sumptuous production packed with special effects, family-friendly comedy, stunning sets, outrageous costumes, and that most magical pantomime moment when Cinderella is transported to the Prince’s Ball with the help of a pumpkin, some mice and lots of Fairy Godmother magic! The Stephen Joseph Scarborough has Pinocchio in The Round. This classic story of the small boy with the nose that grows is retold by a local band of travelling players in a festive show that will capture the imagination of the whole family.

Join Pinocchio as he encounters all of your favourite, larger than life characters and gets into all kinds of silly scrapes. This exciting story comes to the famous in-the round stage in a show full of family fun, live music and original songs. From 8th-31st December. If you’re looking for comedy for all the family, ages 5-95 then you can do worse than stop in at my own seasonal show for Badapple Theatre On Your Doorstep, The Elves and the Carpenter. The Elves and the Carpenter is a magical mix of theatre, songs, clowning, puppetry, music and animation following the adventures of Mrs Claus who finds mischievous missing Elves hiding among the up-cycling at Mrs. Carpenter’s shop. Their attempt to help complete her special Christmas order has not worked as they had hoped, and Mrs. Claus must restore order and get them back to the Pole on time.... We pass by the area on 16th December to Knayton Village Hall YO7 4AZ 01845 537534 7pm and also 18th Newton le Willows Village Hall DL8 1SP 01677 450594 4pm. Other dates right across the Christmas break are 27th Hutton Rudby Village Hall TS15 0EJ 01642 701596 2.30pm 28th Dales Countryside Museum DL8 3NT 01969666210 2.30pm 29th Gilling West Village Hall DL10 5JJ 01423 339168 7pm 30th Yarm Fellowship Hall TS15 9BT 01642 888786 7pm And full details can be found as ever at www.badappletheatre.com All the very best to you and yours and see you in the New Year....

Guisborough Christmas Festival 2016

ots of Festive Fun will be enjoyed when the Christmas Festival takes place on Tuesday, 6th December 2016. The entertainment will commence at 4pm. Santa’s Grotto will be open in Sunnyfield House from 4.30pm onwards. Tickets to see Santa are only available to purchase in advance of the event and are available now at Sunnyfield House. Free tickets for Children’s Christmas Themed Craft Sessions are also now available at Sunnyfield House. Throughout the evening there will be a variety of entertainment in various locations, including Christmas themed Stilt Walker, musical performances, Christmas themed entertainers, face painters, a Balloon Modeller, roaming Magician, Circus Skills, Circus Stars on Tour Comedy Clown Show and mini fairground rides and side stalls. Many of the local shops will be open until late and shopkeepers will be taking part in a festive best dressed window competition. Snacks and treats will also be available throughout the event and at Sunnyfield House. Find the Christmas Elf in the numerous shops taking part throughout the Town. Children up to the age of 11 may enter this competition. Winners will receive vouchers which can be used in any of the shops taking part. Musical performances will be taking place during the evening at various locations. These will include the Salvation Army Band, and Ee by Drum Band. This year, children from all five Primary Schools will be singing Carols in St. Nicholas Church where a Christmas Tree Festival will also be taking place. Leaflets giving the full programme of events and information are now available to pick up from various shops within Guisborough and at Sunnyfield House. Please note that to make way for the wonderful entertainment Chaloner Street and Bakehouse Square will be closed to all traffic from 2.30pm to 8pm on the 6th December.

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● Marie Little will be Haggis, Tatties and Neaps as well! Looking ahead, we have the wonderful group “Backshift” on Feb. 14th, and a Hot Spot with wellrespected local duo Tony and Margaret Maughan on the 28th. Looking back briefly, we had a fine mix from Vince’s repertoire on the 4th October while Bill Adair gave us a cracking night on the 18th. And, most recently, two Themes – “Songs of Cyril Tawney” and “Ghosts and Mysteries” worked extremely well. So – if you like a wide range of folk and acoustic music, the Cutty Wren may be just the place for you. We’re a friendly crowd and you can soon be part of the folk family. We meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club. That’s at the bottom of Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. Just drive along Redcar Lane until you see the big red racecourse sign, and turn in. We’re at the bottom, on the left. There’s plenty of parking space. Doors open about 7-30 p.m., singing starts about 8 p.m., and we finish around 11 p.m. There’s a fine bar and a great atmosphere. Thanks as ever to our organiser John Taylor, and his team, and to our hosts at the club, especially Gemma the barmaid. We have a website – www.cuttywrenfolkclub@ talktalk.net or you can ring John on 01287 622623. See you soon George F

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Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club i, all! There’s a lot to tell you about since this issue covers the period to the end of January. Best have your diaries ready! December 6th brings one of the best, most experienced and most loved artists on the scene, Bob Fox. He’s been in many different groups and in recent years was “The Song Man” in the very successful stage version of “War Horse” in the West End. But he’s never lost his north-eastern roots and remains a fine singer and entertainer with a genial, welcoming manner. Don’t miss this chance to see him! We have one of our “normal” evenings for Singers and Musicians on Dec. 13th. This is when the “ordinary” regulars and any folkies dropping in will sing and play their songs and tunes. Some songs will be very old and traditional, some may have been composed in the recent past, and some that afternoon! But there’ll always be a high quality of material, a great atmosphere and plenty of fun. We’re a club – but anyone’s welcome, and if you have a song or a tune that’s “folky”, come and share it. “Folk” covers a wide field! Dec.20th will naturally be our Christmas Party, and fancy hats are welcome. We also bring some suitable food to share and the whole night has a very special atmosphere, with some suitable songs to suit the season. Dec. 27th will be a good chance to get away from the turkey sandwiches and the rubbish on the TV when we have a singaround, but with the Theme of “Singing out the Old Year”. It’s a chance to reflect, and perhaps sing or play something that struck you most in 2016. We begin the New Year on Jan. 3rd with a great Club friend, Marie Little. She’s a lively Lancashire lass, who has never lost her northern roots, but a love of powerful American song and concern for social justice have given her a wide repertoire of great songs. Add to that a great sense of humour, and you’ll see why we couldn’t have anyone better to start the year. We’ve a Hot Spot on Jan 10th. This is when a performer, usually local, has a chance to do more than the usual one or two songs they’d normally have and, in effect, to put an “act” together. It’s good practice! This time it’s popular club regular Ian Tyzack. He has a wide repertoire, some traditional, some more modern, and a few (very good) ones of his own. Add to that his distinctive style and guitar work, and you’ll find he’s a great entertainer. Jan. 17th will be Singers and Musicians, and the same basically on the 24th, only with a Theme of “The January Man”. On these nights John sets us the task of finding something in our repertoires to match the Theme. And there are plenty of songs to suit the winter! Jan 31st will be a very special occasion, in fact our Burns Night with an old friend, the inimitable Tich Frier. A little Scottish bloke with a fantastic voice and lots of experience of Burns Suppers, you couldn’t find anyone better for the evening. There

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Saltburn Farmers’ Market gets set for Christmas

ocal food fans have a tasty treat coming up, when Saltburn’s Christmas Farmers’ Market rounds off a busy year with a festive special on Saturday 10 December. More than 40 stalls will be bringing good local food, art and crafts right to heart of the popular monthly market, with the South Bank Brass Band adding to the Saturday morning buzz around the seaside town. And shoppers can also win one of three Farmers’ Market Hampers on the day itself, with all raffle proceeds going directly to the Redcar Area Foodbank – adding to the £329 already raised for the Foodbank at the Market in October and November. Market Manager Lorna Jackson said: “They say that time flies when you’re having fun, and this year has absolutely flown by. “The market has been busy and really enjoyable all year, and the Food Festival earlier this summer was just incredible. “There’s been too many highlights to mention this year, but the main thing that stands out for me is the fact that good local food is right at the heart ● Ian Coles of Skinningrove Country Wines and of everything we do. Saltburn Farmers’ Market Manager Lorna Jackson “And that brings a real sense get set for Christmas of community and a fantastic handmade cheese from North Yorkshire, or some family atmosphere to the Market, with the local food producers and amazing wines from just four miles along the coast shoppers all combining to add a real buzz in Skinningrove – how local is that? “But we’re looking forward to a fantastic day for to the town.” Looking forward to the Christmas everyone to enjoy, a great way to round off a really Market, Lorna said: “There’s going to be enjoyable year here at the Market in Saltburn.” • Saltburn Christmas Farmers’ Market: Saturday a real Festive tingle around the market, and it’s a perfect time to make sure that 10 December. 9am-2pm. Based near Saltburn good local food takes pride of place on the Railway Station. Over 40 stalls, bringing good local food right to the heart of town. More info at Christmas table. “That could be a 5-bird roast or traditional www.saltburnfarmersmarket.com

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What’s on in Saltburn Spiritualist church, Toc H Coach house, Albion Terrace, Saltburn (for more information please contact the booking secretary Jean on 07776331333) December Monday services Healing 6.30pm (free) Open circle 7pm (collection) Saturday Divine services all begin at 7pm (A free will collection is taken at the close of our Divine services) 3rd Mrs Penny Barber 10th Mrs Jackie Wright TSNU (from Wilton) (a festive service with carols) Please note that at the end of this service the church will be closed for the festive season & reopen on Saturday January the 7th at 7pm. We would like to wish all our members & congregations a very happy, peaceful & loving fun filled festive Christmas. We look forward to welcoming you all back in the New Year. A big thank you for all your kind support & donations

which helps towards the running of the church & our chosen charities throughout the year. A very big thank you to all those speakers & demonstrators who have served our church providing undoubted evidence of life eternal. January 2017 We return to normal services on Monday 9th Jan. we wish all our members & congregations a very happy, healthy & spiritual New Year. We look forward to once again being of service to you all. Monday services Healing 6.30pm (free) Open Circle 7pm (collection) Saturday Divine services all begin at 7pm. (A free will collection is taken at the close of our Divine services) 14th President Jean Rutter & Linda Finch csnu 21st Christina Jackson & Beverly Thomas All are welcome to attend all our services. We welcome applications for memberships. All details are correct at the time of printing.

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Around The Towns & Villages Redcar

Skinningrove

Skelton

East Redcar Residents` Association. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 5th January 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. 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.

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

Hillside Patients Participation Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2.00pm at Hillside Surgery. This is an informal, open meeting where patients have the opportunity to discuss any issues or ideas they may have regarding the Practice and it’s development. Everyone assured of a warm welcome. 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. 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 2pm4pm For more information: Tel: 01287 650487 Email: skelton_library@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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!

Charltons Community Centre available to hire for parties, functions, meetings etc. Large hall £10 ph, Small hall £8ph. Bouncy castle, disco and projector also available to hire. Contact Rachael 07746 660059 or follow us on fb for more details.

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

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

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

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

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

Skelton 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!

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The December meeting of Guisborough Floral Art Club is at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 14th December in St Nicholas’s Parish Hall, Guisborough. It is a practical and Christmas party night. For up to date information visit our Facebook page. Search “Guisborough Flower Club”. Redcar & Cleveland Twinning Association will be having a stall in Guisborough Methodist Church on Westgate as part of the Guisborough Christmas Festival evening on Tues 6th December from 5pm. 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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

Coffee morning Brotton Methodist Church every Tues & Sat 9.30 - 11.30 Thurs 10-12

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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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17

Major changes for UK speedway and Redcar Bears in 2017

ritish Speedway is ready to bounce back in 2017, after the biggest revamp of the sport in modern history, the Bears will take their place in the re branded Speedway GB Championship (old Premier League). Promoters from clubs nationwide have just spent three days voting through plans to restructure league racing in the UK which sees both Rye House and 2016 champions Somerset taking the plunge with promotion to the Speedway GB Premiership (old Elite League). And there’s good news for fans of troubled Leicester and Belle Vue with both clubs ready to come to the tapes again in 2017. Promotion and relegation has been introduced with the leagues coming closer together. The winners of the Championship play-offs will race the Premiership’s bottom club to decide who rides in the 2018 SGB Premiership. The British Speedway Promoters Association also intend to work with the new Gerhard engine after a visit to the Switzerland base of the GTR. This will reduce costs for riders with engines typically needing a fraction of the servicing of other engines. BSPA chairman Keith Chapman admits there is an element of cost cutting there is plenty for fans and sponsors to be excited about. He said: “This was probably the best AGM I’ve been to in all my time in the sport. “There was a genuine desire to try and change things and secure the future of league racing in the UK. I certainly think we have done that and I’m very excited about the months ahead. “Every promoter acknowledged something had to be done after some very difficult times for the sport, now we’ve done something and I’m looking forward to a bright future.” SGB PREMIERSHIP 2017: Belle Vue, Coventry, King’s Lynn, Leicester, Poole, Rye House, Somerset, Swindon, Wolverhampton. SGB CHAMPIONSHIP: Berwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ipswich, Newcastle, Peterborough, Redcar, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Workington* (*subject to confirmation). JBA happy to return to Redcar in 2017 Jonas B Andersen has said he is happy to return to Redcar next season but hopes that the new promoter contacts him as soon as the vacant promoters position is filled. Outgoing Bears boss Brian Havelock is understood to have agreed terms with the 24-year old Dane before announcing his (Brian Havelock’s) intended departure. And the always approachable Jonas, who has become incredibly

popular at the Media Prima Arena since arriving midway through the 2015 season, stressed: “Redcar is still a great club and I’d like to come back but I haven’t heard anything from them since Brian stood down and I’m expecting other clubs might make some offers. “They have to get a new promoter in as soon as possible or they could lose out on riders. It’s important that the new promoter puts together a good team and builds back the team spirit that we used to have.” Jonas was inadvertently drawn into a disruptive spat with teammate and fellow Dane, Lasse Bjerre, after the two clashed angrily on and off the track at Peterborough in mid-summer but with Lasse unlikely to figure in Bears plans again, Jonas foresees a return to the happy times. He continued: “Team manager Jitendra Duffill and the fans are great which makes it a shame what happened with the team during the season. “Maybe with a new person as promoter there will be a fresh feel and we can put together a winning team. 2016 was a good year for me in most ways as I improved my average in both the British and the Danish Leagues”. Brian Havelock pleased with AGM Outgoing Redcar promoter Brian Havelock believes that many of the problems that speedway faces in 2017 can only be helped by some radical moves brought in at the annual get together of club bosses which took place in Hertfordshire at the beginning of November. With a successor still to be appointed, Brian Havelock travelled to the three-day British Speedway Promoters Association Conference in Broxbourne as spokesperson for the Bears. Promotion and relegation between the two has been made possible by the introduction of an end of season shoot-out between the winners of the Championship and the track which finishes bottom of the Premiership. With further amendments to rules over averages and team strengths, an optimistic note was sounded by the BSPA hierarchy and Brian, who struggled to piece together a competitive team last season and saw his beloved Bears finish bottom of the table under the old regulations, acknowledged: “The leagues are very much closer now which is likely to be for the better of the sport. There should now be a surplus of riders in our league (the Championship) because two teams have gone up to the Premiership, so they won’t be using all their riders who contested last year’s Premier League, plus we have lost Plymouth which makes another seven available. The new 40-point team building limit (down from 42.5) should also free up a couple of riders as it forces the stronger teams to release a few. The ruling stating that we

now have to have two British riders in each team also increases the chances of home-grown youngsters getting chance.” Jitendra Duffill appointed permanent manager Jitendra Duffill has spoken of his enthusiasm to help Redcar Bears climb back towards the top of the SGB Championship table after being appointed permanent manager of the team. The Bears are currently arranging for a new promoter to replace former boss Brian Havelock but the other directors have met and decided that, whilst that process takes its course, it was vital to have someone putting together a competitive team for next year in order not to be left behind by their rivals. Former rider Jitendra has been involved with the club since before speedway returned to Teesside in 2006 and has acted as team manager for home meetings since 2009, allowing Brian Havelock to concentrate on other matters on race-nights at the South Tees Motorsports Park. It has now been confirmed that 35-year-old Optometrist, who runs his own business in Middlesbrough, will look after team affairs at all matches, home and away. He will also have a much greater input on who is signed and to that end has already been burning the midnight oil penciling in names to wear the red, white, blue and grey in 2017. Jitendra commented: “It seemed rather unfair on the supporters not to re-assure them that, while a new promoter is sorted out, things are moving forward with regard to team building next season. I’ll be stepping up to full-time team manager and will in charge of signing the team for next year and dealing with all rider contracts. I’ve known for some time that this was likely to happen and have been on the phone constantly since the new guidelines for team building were made known after the recent BSPA conference. “I can tell supporters that things are progressing quite nicely and that I have reached a verbal agreement with five riders. I hope to have the whole team signed up before Christmas. Ever since the BSPA’s AGM finished and the new guidelines were known, I have been on the phone every available hour of the day talking to and negotiating with riders. “We are having our first Xmas party for some time at Libertys in Town on Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough on Friday 2nd December. We will be introducing you all to our new Promoter on this evening and we hope to be in a position to announce our full 1-7 as well. Some riders will be in attendance and will be interviewed along with myself and our new Promoter, It promises to be an exciting and entertaining evening and we hope to see as many Bears fans there as possible.”

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ten lost on his final lap. Early Sunday morning saw a monumental effort from the Scarborough DMC team as Low North camp was awash. Torrential rain overnight saw blue and red flags washed away and many had to be re-routed. Results Expert: Jack Peace (JST Cloburn Gas Gas 15, Benoit Bicarz (Scorpa) 17, Dan Peace (JST Cloburn Gas Gas) 18. Intermediate: Olly Kendra (Cloburn Sherco) 15, Michael Todd (Cloburn Sherco) 25. Clubman: Paul Wheatley (Sherco) 8, Mark Taylor (Beta) 9, Mike Noble Montesa) 12, Alan Williams (Montesa) 13, Chris Jewell (Gas Gas) Best Scarborough expert: Andy Chilton (AM Birkett Scorpa) 22. Best Scarborough Inter: Tom Wood (Gas Gas) 29. Best Scarborough Clubman: Andy Lockwood (Montesa) 17

winning run 5-4. T.A. kept their momentum going by winning 6-3 at The Station. In the B League, Bowls Club are the only unbeaten team in both Leagues, beating local rivals G.T.F.C, 6-3. Globe got back to winning ways beating Guis CC 5-4. Week 7 In the A League,Ship (Brotton) beat Marske 5-4 to keep their interest alive, as did The Wharton, winning 7-2 against The Station. In the B League, the Bowls Club still unbeaten, won 5-4 at The Abbey. G.T.F.C. gained their first win of the season, winning 6-3 at The 3fiddles. G. May Mini League Week 1 Top score of the day was Abbey winning 7-2, over the

previously unbeaten Bowls Club. Globe beat Guis CC 6-3 and Ship (Guis) inflicted the same score over T.A. Club. In League 2 Station beat Ship (Brotton) 6-3 and 3fiddles won by the same score over Marske CC, Wharton won 5-4 At G.T.F.C. G. May Mini League Week 2 Ship (Guis ) beat their closest rivals Abbey 7-2, Globe went second defeating Bowls Club 6-3, T.A. won 5-4 at Guis CC keeping an outside chance of qualifying. In League 2 Wharton went top winning 7-2 over Ship (Brotton), G.T.F.C. won 6-3 at The 3fiddles to go second, Marske won 6-3 at The Station to go joint third on nine points with 3fiddles and The Station.

By David Beach

ork is underway on the new pavilion; thankfully the weather remained fine whilst the foundations were laid. Most of the brickwork is now completed and the woodwork for the new roof has arrived on site and it is hoped the roof will be on in the next couple of weeks. The Clubhouse lounge was full for the Junior presentation evening and the major award winners were: Under 11’s, Player of the Year and batsman of the Year, Charlie Peirson, bowler of the Year Sam Morrison. Under 13’s, Player of the Year and bowler of the Year, Ashley Woodcock, batsman of the Year Dan Wooloston. Under 15’s Player of the Year Charlie Amos, batsman of the Year Lewis Myers and the bowler of the Year Harry Peirson. The senior presentation evening was poorly

attended and a new format for this evening has to be found. The 3rd XI batsman of the Year was Richard Mains and the bowler Sam Harvey. The 2nd XI batsman of the Year was Richard Mains and his Brother John took the bowling award. The 1st XI batsman and fielder of the Year was awarded to Chris Lince whilst Johnathon Pickard won the bowling award. Special awards were made to Richard Mains and Sam Harvey for scoring centuries during the season and Club Captain Lee Hodgson was recognised for scoring nine centuries during the season with a record best score of 201 not out. The Club player of the year was awarded to Jozef Wing The NY & SD League presentation evening was held at The Marton Country Club and Marske C.C. had something to celebrate, Lee Hodgson won the Durham C.C.C. Tees Valley player of the year award and John Mains won the award for top bowler in division 3.

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Redcar Rugby Junior Sections

By Martin Skidmore RRUFC U13s

n Sunday 6th November, Redcar Rugby Club played host to nearly 300 players ranging in age from six to 16 in a whole series of age grade matches. All the matches were played in the spirit of the RFUs core TREDS values of, Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline & Sportsmanship. A very high standard of rugby was played by all the junior players, with a great day had by all the players, parents and supporters, many who turned out on the day to cheer on the players, and who just may have seen a future England star or two. The only age group missing on the day were the U10’s who were at a festival of rugby hosted by Newcastle Falcons and who enjoyed the opportunity to play at half time in front of 7000 people in an exhibition match, an experience that they will remember and talk about for years to come. Rugby is a game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages regardless of ability, as, unlike in many junior sports, in rugby, junior players do not play in competitive

leagues or cup competitions. Instead the focus is on developing the players and their abilities in a safe and structured environment, away from the pressure of clubs feeling that only their best players can be given game time as they must win at any cost. Redcar Rugby Union Football Club currently has well over 120 registered junior players ranging from U7 to U16, coming from all over the East Cleveland area, including Saltburn, Lingdale, Marske, Guisborough, Redcar and further afield. The expansion of the Junior Section over the last couple of seasons has been achieved through the drive and passion of Chairman Neil Young, Junior Chairman Neil Cook and a dedicated band of fully qualified and DBS cleared coaches (mostly former players) and volunteers. Under this stewardship, Redcar Rugby Union Football Clubs Junior & Mini Section continues to grow and thrive, and the future looks increasingly bright. If you would like for your child to join the ever-growing number of people playing rugby, full contact details for all our age grade coaches, as well as general contact details can be found on our website www. pitchero.com/clubs/redcar.

Eskvale and Cleveland League Review By Luke Hodgson League Secretary

he league has unfortunately lost it sponsor for this season and therefore is on the lookout for a potential sponsor for the rest of this season and hopefully beyond. A couple of the league’s Cup Competitions also need sponsors if at all possible and therefore the league would be very grateful if anyone interested in either sponsoring the league and / or any of the Cup Competitions could contact the League Secretary on 01642 287609. The League Committee would relish the chance to talk to any potential sponsors to enable the league to promote the sponsors through the various forms of media that the league uses. The league is beginning to take shape but as was stated at the start of the season the fight for placings is very competitive and at the present time Great Ayton United lead the way but the chasing pack have games in hand and six of the eight teams are very close to each other with one point separating the five chasing teams. Newcomers, Middlesbrough and Teesside Sports Academy are finding it hard but as they continue to play I am sure they will adjust to Saturday football while Hinderwell having lost several players are finding life difficult at the moment but to their credit are still playing their part and not just rolling over for teams. Recent results have seen the league tighten up in the top half and no side has an unbeaten record anymore. In the last round of fixtures the top three sides in the league all lost on the same day to see the teams all close up. Leaders Great Ayton United lost their unbeaten record at Boosbeck with the home side taking the lead before United roared back to take a 4-1 lead. At this stage one could be forgiven for thinking their unbeaten record would remain but Boosbeck hit back and grabbed a winning goal with ten minutes to go and move up to third in the process. Great Ayton United Royals failed to take advantage as they fell to Lakes United by the odd goal in three with Lakes moving up to fourth as they won for the third game in a row taking some notable scalps on the way. Loftus Athletic also failed to make the best of the slip ups of the Great Ayton teams as they lost a tight game at Redcar Athletic again by the odd goal in three.

The league’s domestic Cup Competitions started in October and in the Great Ayton derby the Royals needed extra time before overcoming United while Boosbeck had a comfortable win at Hinderwell to also take their place in the semi-finals. Redcar Athletic beat Middlesbrough and Teesside Sports Academy in a high scoring game while Lakes United overcame Loftus Athletic in extra time to complete the semi-final line up however due to qualification issues the line-up for the semi-finals may yet change once the League Committee have sorted out the inaccuracies. The unsponsored Knockout Cup also got underway with Great Ayton Royals winning at Boosbeck, Loftus beating Middlesbrough & Teesside Sports Academy heavily while a tight local derby saw Redcar Athletic need extra time and then penalties before beating Lakes United. The other game between Hinderwell and Great Ayton United was abandoned shortly before the end when a Great Ayton player encountered a serious injury and a melee ensued. This matter will need sorting out once the referee’s report is sent into the league. Over the next few weeks the other two Cup Competitions will start and this season they have been split into mini-leagues with the top four highest ranking teams from last season in one competition whilst the four lowest ranking teams or new teams will contest the other Competition. In external Cup Competitions, Loftus Athletic have made it into the quarter finals of the Scarborough & District FA Junior Cup where they will travel to Scarborough to play Edgehill Reserves on the last Saturday of November. In the North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup, Great Ayton United Royals, Loftus Athletic and Redcar Athletic Reserves have all made it into the third round while unfortunately Great Ayton United and Hinderwell bowed out of the Competition. Great Ayton United Royals entertained Kirkbymoorside Reserves and had a comfortable passage as they ran out comfortable 6-1 winners while Redcar Athletic Reserves travelled to York to play Easingwold Town and returned with a 4-2 victory. Loftus Athletic travelled to Leyburn where they played Carperby Rovers and after having leads of 3-0 and 4-1 the home side battled back to take the tie to penalties as the game ended all square with the teams sharing ten goals. The visitors held their

nerve in the shootout as they won 3-2 to move into the next round. Great Ayton United entertained holders West Pier and found the Scarborough outfit too fit and organised as they ran out easy winners and hitting double figures in the process. Hinderwell’s game at home to Huntington Rovers fell foul of the weather two weeks running and with Hinderwell unable to get enough players to travel to York they forfeited the game. In the third round of the North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup Great Ayton United Royals have a home tie against Huntington Rovers Reserves while Loftus Athletic and Redcar Athletic Reserves will both be travelling to the Dales to play Unicorn and Colburn Town respectively. Results October results; 22 nd October – D & G Trophies League Challenge Cup; Great Ayton United 2 Great Ayton United Royals 3 aet; Hinderwell 1 Boosbeck United 6; Lakes United 4 Loftus Athletic 3 aet; Redcar Athletic Reserves 5 Middlesbrough & Teesside Sports Academy 3. 29th October; Scarborough Junior Cup – Loftus Athletic v Thornton Dale. League fixtures; Boosbeck United 6 Middlesbrough & Teesside Sports Academy 1; Great Ayton United Royals v Hinderwell cancelled; Redcar Athletic Reserves 1 Lakes United 3. November results; 5 th November – North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup – 2nd Round; Great Ayton United 2 West Pier (Sat) 11; Great Ayton United Royals 6 Kirkbymoorside Reserves 1; Hinderwell v Huntington Town Reserves postponed; Easingwold Town 2 Redcar Athletic Reserves 4; Carperby Rovers 5 Loftus Athletic 5 (Loftus won 3-2 on penalties).

19th November 2016 Great Ayton United Great Ayton United Royals Boosbeck United Lakes United Redcar Athletic Loftus Athletic Middlesbrough & Teesside Sports Academy Hinderwell

12 th November - North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup – 2nd Round; Hinderwell v Huntington Town Reserves postponed. League fixtures; Boosbeck United 5 Great Ayton United 4; Great Ayton United Royals 1 Lakes United 2; Middlesbrough and Teesside Sports Academy v Hinderwell postponed; Redcar Athletic Reserves 2 Loftus Athletic 1. 19th November; Knockout Cup; Boosbeck United 1 Great Ayton United Royals 7; Hinderwell 1 Great Ayton United 2 abandoned;, Lakes United 3 Redcar Athletic Reserves 3 aet (Redcar Athletic won 3-2 on penalties); Loftus Athletic 11 Middlesbrough & Teesside Sports Academy 1. December fixtures; 3 rd December – North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup – 3rd Round; Great Ayton United Royals v Huntington Rovers Reserves, Colburn Town v Redcar Athletic Reserves, Unicorn v Loftus Athletic. League fixtures; Hinderwell v Boosbeck United, Middlesbrough & Teesside Sports Academy v Great Ayton United. 10th December; Eileen Hodgson Trophy; Great Ayton United Royals v Great Ayton United, Redcar Athletic Reserves v Loftus Athletic. Whitby Benevolent Trophy – sponsored by Whitby Advertiser; Hinderwell v Middlesbrough and Teesside Sports Academy, Lakes United v Boosbeck United. 17th December; Boosbeck United v Redcar Athletic Reserves, Lakes United v Great Ayton United, Loftus Athletic v Hinderwell, Middlesbrough & Teesside Sports Academy v Great Ayton United Royals.

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Priorymen plummet to bottom of league after an unprecedented injury run and loss of star players

By Bill Perfitt

damaging combination of the loss of an entire squad of quality players and an unprecedented run of serious injuries to the current team has conspired to send Guisborough Town plummeting to the bottom of the Northern League Division One. Since their last victory, a 3-1 win over Washington in early October, Guisborough have gone 11 games without a win in a depressing sequence which yielded 10 defeats, one draw and no fewer than 43 goals conceded and only nine scored. Consequently, a not-so-long ago highflying Guisborough are now propping up the rest of the table with just 10 points (which includes a 3-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player) from 21 league games and they are now seven points adrift of safety. Despite this desperate plight, there are in fact many genuine mitigating factors for Guisborough’s current slide and it is no real reflection on the huge amount of effort being put in by the club’s manager, coaching staff, players, chairman, committee and many other willing and hard-working volunteers. Over the past 12 months Guisborough have suffered the loss of the entire crucial spine of their team – right through from goalkeeper, centre half, central midfielder to centre forward – as well as excellent players in other positions and no team can sustain that kind of wholesale change without consequences. Key players lost include the following: Steve Snaith, Adam Gell, Callum Martin, Danny McWilliams, Andrew May, Curtis Round (all to Whitby Town and

Round subsequently to Marske), Nick Liversedge (Shildon), Mikey Roberts (Spennymoor then Whitby), Danny Johnson (Cardiff City then Gateshead), Danny Earl and Pete Bulmer (both to Marske), Luke Bythway (Marske then Whitby), James Risbrough (Spennymoor then Marske), Leon Carling (Bishop Auckland), Chay Liddle (Billingham Synthonia) and Jonny Helm (off to university to study). The situation is so hard on current Manager Steve Dowling and his team and also the Guisborough Town senior club officials, who have made Herculean efforts with many hours work and huge efforts trying to keep hold of their top players – but sadly mostly in vain. On top of all this upheaval the current season, which started brightly with a host of new faces in the Guisborough squad, has brought the most unprecedented injury crisis ever seen at the KGV, The unbelievably bad run of injuries has resulted in not just one or two selection crises but numerous of them which have seen manager ‘Dowlo’ having, by his own words, to “beg borrow and steal players” to make up the team and the subs’ bench. The disruption to the squad has been palpable and, inevitably, has compounded the alarming slide for Guisborough down to the very rock bottom of the league – and they are now seven points away from the safety of 19th place. It is a sobering thought when you consider that last season Guisborough had around 13 or 14 players who completed at least 40 games over the season whereas this year they will be

lucky if as many as two players manage that many games due to injury upon injury. Sense Of Sympathy Despite this very difficult situation, however, it is hard not to feel a sense of real sympathy for Dowlo and his team who in the face of such adversity have shown a largely admirable attitude as was the case in the recent heavy 6-0 defeat at second in the table South Shields on 19 November. Leaving aside the match action at Shields, to put things into perspective here is a snatch of touchline conversation between two knowledgeable South Shields supporters at that game with the Priorymen: “Whatever’s happened to Guisborough Town these days…they used to be such a good side and usually there or thereabouts around the top of the table.” After being told the extent to which Guisborough have lost top players to other teams, one of the Shields fans replied: “Ah yes, we’d heard quite a lot about Guisborough losing all their best players, particularly to their old manager at Whitby! We’ve been in a similar situation ourselves in the not too distant past, so there’s hope for Guisborough.” And the cost of the heavy defeat at South Shields was not only the loss of another three points - the ugly face of the Guisborough’s injury curse sadly reared its head yet again with three more players having to leave the field with bad injuries – Matty Pennal, Chris Youldon and Dave Onions. These latest casualties mean Guisborough have lost virtually the whole of their squad to injuries at various

Blues stay top but lose home league record By Andrew Snaith Whitby Town 0 Grantham Town 2 he Blues remain top of t h e N o r t h e r n P re m i e r League, but lost their unbeaten home league run as bogey side Grantham completed a double over Chris Hardy’s men. Hardy kept an unchanged team following Saturday’s 3-2 victory at Coalville. Defender Luke Bythway passed a pre-match fitness test to make the bench, while the Turnbull Ground passed a lunchtime pitch inspection, despite flooding in the area caused by Monday’s rain. The mid-table Lincolnshire outfit started well and rattled the crossbar, inside 12 minutes, from Rhys Lewis’ 18 yarder after Adam Gell was caught in possession. At the other end, Dale Hopson released Mikey Roberts but good defending forced him to fire wide. Visiting skipper Stefan Galinski brought a good low parry from Shane Bland point blank after heading down, at the far post, from a right-wing corner and Bland smothered the resulting low cross. Within seconds, Mikey Roberts broke at pace from Kieran Weledji’s

long ball and was taken out on the edge of the box. Last defender Tom Batchelor got away with a yellow card and the resulting Dan McWilliams free-kick was touched over by Grantham gloveman Kieran Preston. Lee Shaw was then gifted the game’s opening goal, on 26 minutes, after Grantham’s number ten charged down Bland who cleared against the striker, sending the ball spiralling into the empty net. Shaw then clipped wide from close range, while Danny Meadows forced Bland to fend away a piledriver and Hopson’s edge of the box snapshot brought a good save with his legs from Preston. Grantham almost made it two though in first-half injury time, after Lewis’ impressive run down the left resulted in a terrific low cross for Filipe Barcelos to see a shot cleared off the line by Andrew May. Just as they did in the defeat by the same scoreline, at Grantham, last month, Whitby struggled to break down a stubborn Gingerbreads backline. Roberts brought a parry from Preston after a lovely rightwing ball between centre half and

left back from Callum Martin, on the hour, before the introduction of Saturday’s hero Jack Blackford at the same time as Bythway. The pair went up front in a straight swap with Roberts and Matty Tymon. But it was the visitors who won it with a breakaway goal, 16 minutes from time. It was Shaw again who popped up in the six yard box to slide between Bland and his righthand post. Whitby Town: Bland, Martin, McWilliams, Weledji, Robinson (c), May, Gell, McTiernan (Smith 65), Roberts (Blackford 70), Tymon (Bythway 70), Hopson. Subs not used: Hume, Dixon (GK). G r a n t h a m To w n : P r e s t o n , Wildin, Storey, Batchelor, Galinski (c), Meadows, Clifton, Lewis (Hollingsworth 82), Barcelos (Dasaolu 76), Lee Shaw, Luke Shaw (Wright 85). Sub not used: Purcicoe. Attendance: 209 Co-operative Whitby WTFC Man of the Match: Adam GellComposed, aware display from the defensive midfielder. Match Sponsor: Coatham Coaches Matchball Sponsor: Tilly, Bailey & Irvine Solicitors

●● Guisborough midfielder Chris Youldon once again in the thick of the action against South Shields with ex-Sunderland and Boro star Julio Arca (right) looking on. Pictures kind courtesy of Yvonne Barker. times this season – sometimes twice over to some unfortunate players and the jinx shows no sign of letting up as the Christmas period approaches. After the Shields game Town Manager Dowlo commented: “All our plans for the game went out of the window as we conceded three early goals to a very good and mobile South Shields team. “Once again we were missing several first team players such as Bligh, Roberts, McPhillips and Hawkes but it was the start of the match that really killed us with three Shields goals inside the first 15 minutes. “Then we conceded a very dubious 35th minute penalty and although our keeper James Dawson made a great save from Shields’ ex-Sunderland and Boro star

Julio Arca’s spot kick, Arca then reacted quickest to put rebound away. “The second half was more of a match and after more injuries forced us into making three substitutions with Ardulean, McAvoy and Blake coming on - we showed more drive and mobility. “Despite the scoreline we had some good performances from defenders Harrison Scott and returning old boy Lee Bythway. I gave Chris Youldon my man of the match for his non-stop effort and running,” added Dowlo. The huge importance of Guisborough’s next few league games cannot be underestimated, with several of them against other struggling sides being ‘must-win’ games.

Redcar Town floodlights grand switch on

By Ian Enderwick

e started this momentous day in the history of Redcar Town Football Club with both Graham Todd and Craig Gibbin being interviewed on Radio Tees about the impact the new floodlights would make to our club. Craig whose hard work in applying for grants and seeing the process through from start to finish said: “It’s a massive step in getting our ground ready for what we hope is to reach our goal of making the Northern League in the not too distant future.” Our club would like to thank our special guests for helping us celebrate this occasion with the Mayor Barry Hunt cutting the ribbon to officially open the new floodlights, MP Anna Turley

showing her support yet again to our club, representatives from the North Riding and the Wearside League and local clubs and last but not least Middlesbrough FC for sending their u18s to take on our Teesside League team and provide an entertaining game of football for the 350 spectators who turned up. The three Match Officials, Richard Brine, Kev Beckett and Graeme Lewis were excellent on the night and oversaw an excellent game of football that finished in a creditable 1-1 draw for our lads. The floodlights did go out after 20 minutes but with some frantic behind the scenes work, order was restored and the second half was played without any problems. We would also like to thank our match ball boys and girls provided by our u10 Whites team and our u12 Warriors teams and both our u15 Royals and Whites teams who provided a very entertaining penalty shootout at the end of the game, with the Royals going home with the bragging rights. Also a big thank you to our match ball sponsor on the night, the Baby Gallery and our local Zetland Radio presenter Richard Dales-Coupland who interviewed the Mayor, Anna, Toddy and Craig for his evening show. Also must not forget our two club volunteers, Paula and Ryan who got dressed up on the night and massive improvement on what they normally wear.

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Goals galore for improving Seasider’s By Moss Holtby

f goals are what you crave, then Marske United is the place to be! The Seasider’s continued their goal scoring form into November and took their seasons tally to 69 in all competitions whilst climbing to fifth in the Northern League division one table. The month started with a midweek trip to Jarrow Roofing and with temperatures just above zero, Marske had much the better of the first half whilst playing some of their best football of the season. They took the lead on 19 minutes when Peter Bulmer found Andy Ramsbottom on the right and once again the stand-in right back delivered a pin-point cross to Nathan Mulligan who controlled the ball in an instant and turned and hit a low, first time shot past Hunter who stood no chance. The home side drew level on 81 minutes when a ball was played into the right hand channel and Paul Chow stood up a great cross to the back post which was met by the head of Dan Kirkup who could hardly miss from inside the six yard box. But the game was level for less than three minutes as Corey Nicholson picked up the ball 25 yards from goal, beat two men and was fouled by Adam Smith just inside the box with referee Mike Andrews pointing to the spot. Nathan Mulligan stepped up to take the kick and though Hunter got a hand to the ball, it was hit with too much pace and Marske were back in front. United made the game safe with three minutes left as Glen Butterworth’s delivery saw Aaron Ramsbottom’s flicked header beat Hunter via the crossbar to seal a 3-1 away win. Four days later the Seasider’s travelled to Sunderland RCA with the game kicking off in brutal weather conditions.

Marske who took the lead on 19 minutes when a near post corner from recent signing Curtis Round was headed in off the bar by Nathan Mulligan, the fifth game running in which the midfielder had found the back of the net. However, Marske’s lead lasted only five minutes after Round was penalised for a foul and the ensuing free kick from Colin Larkin was headed home by the unmarked Stephen Callen. With five minutes until half time, the visitors re-took the lead thanks to a horrific error from debutant Jonathan Carmichael. Butterworth tried his luck from 25 yards and the shot appeared to be easily covered by the keeper but the ball slipped under his body and squirmed into the goal. The second half got off to the worst possible start for Marske with the home side equalising on 46 minutes when a deep corner was headed home from 15 yards from Ross Preston, possibly with the aid of a slight deflection. The game was end to end and it was Marske who were next to try their luck when a low shot from Bulmer was pushed wide of the goal by Carmichael. From the ensuing corner a low, near post effort from Round was sliced past his own keeper by Larkin as Marske went 3-2 ahead. On 76 minutes, it was 4-2 as Marske made the game safe. A weak back pass from Greg Swansbury saw Carmichael race from his goal and get there just before Earl but the keeper only succeeded in playing the ball straight to Bulmer who stayed calm to curl the ball into an empty net from 30 yards. Following their impressive victory at Sunderland RCA, manager Carl Jarrett named an unchanged starting eleven for the long midweek trip to Ashington. The game had to pass a morning pitch inspection following heavy rain but the pitch was in excellent condition as

the game got underway, with Marske making the worst possible start. A simple inside pass bypassed two Marske players and Sean Henderson moved inside the box where referee Stu Kyle adjudged that he was fouled by Dan Newby. ExKent cricketer Ben Harmison stepped up to take the penalty and sent Robert Dean the wrong way to give the home side a 2nd minute lead. Marske were level in the 16th minute when Danny Earl went through on goal and saw his initial shot well saved by keeper Grant; the rebound fell to him and with Grant and a defender falling over each other, Earl kept calm to lift the ball past a defender on the line and into the roof of the net. But Ashington were soon back in front when a mistake in midfield by Lee Brockbank allowed the Colliers to build an attack and the dangerous Dan O’Reilly saw his curling shot from 20 yards crash off the bar but David Dormand was on hand to slot the rebound past Dean from 12 yards. Both teams has plenty of chances to score during the second half as the game swung from end to end, but it was Marske who were next to score and draw the game level with 15 minutes left on the clock, as Risbrough picked up the ball on the left and raced past Sean Henderson before driving a low angled shot into the bottom corner. Seven points out of nine away from home set the Seasider’s up nicely for the highly anticipated FA Vase match at competition favourites South Shields, but for once, no-one had their shooting boots on. Played in front of a 1,116 crowd, Marske were far too slow to get going a found themselves 2-0 down after just 20 minutes. Carl Finnigan headed Shields into the lead after 15 minutes with a header from Julio Arca’s corner, and five minutes later David Foley scored

Memorial bench for Georgina

By Ian Enderwick

t was mine and Toddy’s great pleasure to meet the Anderson family at our ground recently to unveil the Georgina Anderson memorial bench; let’s keep Georgina’s memory alive.

A big thank you to everyone who helped me raise the £300 to pay for the bench and Geoff Crust, Palsec and Laragh at Letting Angels who all made it possible to honour Georgina’s memory and a big thank you to Georgina’s mother for providing the inscription on the plaque. Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.

●● Recent signing Curtis Round in action v Sunderland RCA the second after David Carson’s shot was blocked. 2-0 was enough to end Marske’s Wembley hopes this season at the first hurdle, but United’s cup campaign continued the following Tuesday when they met local rivals Guisborough Town at the GER Stadium in the League Cup. The Priorymen looked like causing a big upset as they raced into a 2-0 lead inside the first 34 minutes but in a thrill-aminute clash the home side stormed back in the second half to finish 5-2 winners. Within minutes of the kick-off Guisborough surged into an early lead when Gary Wood volleyed home following a corner, then on 34 minutes the Priorymen were awarded a penalty for a Marske hand-ball and up stepped prolific striker David Onions to score from the spot against his former club. But Guisborough failed to hold on to their lead up to the interval when Peter Bulmer punished his old club with just one minute to go to half-time when he linked up with Curtis Round to beat Ben Escritt in goal, and Marske came out a

different side after the break and started to dominate proceedings. In the 54th minute, Marske’s pressure paid off as they drew level when Risborough set up Earl to net his 16th goal of the season. With the game still deadlocked at 2-2 and penalties just 10 minutes away, Marske scored an incredible three goals in the last eight minutes to progress to the last 16 of the competition. Substitiute Corey Nicholson fired home from 12 yards to put Marske in front, then with three minutes left Lee Brockbank scored his first goal for the club with an unstoppable 30-yard screamer. And there was still time left for Reece Kelly to play a neat one-two and beat Escritt with a shot that went in off the post. Marske enjoy two home fixtures over the festive period. On Saturday 17th December West Allotment Celtic are the visitors (3pm), then on Boxing Day the much anticipated local derby against Guisborough Town takes place at Mount Pleasant, 11am kick-off.

Sleights Football Club Appeal

●● Graham Todd our club chairman with the Anderson family

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leights Football Club are looking to, once again, to work with them for the good of everyone. This is find a home in the village. a close-knit area and I think people remember when However, they’ve found it tough going. Up until you help them and their family out.” the early 90s, the Scarborough Saturday League First The club was re-launched in 2011 by Snaith and Division side ground-shared with the cricket club former manager James Howard, with Howard stepping on Lowdale Lane, but with the pitch being liable to down, last summer, for Sam Leadley and Ed Turner flooding, due to the close proximity of the River Esk, to take over as joint player-managers. Any interested they moved to Helredale Road, Whitby and now play parties can email the club on sleightsfc@gmail.com. at Caedmon College. However, the current committee feel it is time the club returned to its natural home in the village, though want to find a ground of their own. “We’re aware that a lot of money has been spent and work done on the cricket ground, much of that is done in Autumn and the wicket runs along where the halfway ●● Graham Todd our club chairman with the Anderson family line used to be.” admitted chairman Andrew Snaith. “We don’t want to be on bad terms with local clubs, so we’ve been looking for our own separate pitch. People in the village have wished us well and I think many want us to come back but the combination of Sleights being on a large hill and in the National Park means level ground and the cost of change of use is making it impossible. “I’ve spoken to some good people who wanted to help but the logistics weren’t right. We’d need changing facilities and access for vehicles, as well as a level surface. It’s feeling like a hopeless task, but we’re very open to working with businesses and individuals. “It’s an opportunity for anyone who wants to create goodwill and help the community and we’d be happy

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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 75 December - January 2016/17

Laurence Jackson School’s new all-weather pitch Middlesbrough FC star Ben Gibson cut the ribbon alongside the club’s Academy Manager, Dave Parnaby, to oﬃcially open proceedings at the new 3G pitch.

iddlesbrough FC defender Ben Gibson, officially unveiled Laurence Jackson School’s third generation (3G) artificial grass pitch (AGP) in Guisborough recently (Thursday 3 November 2016) where he was joined by Boro’s Academy manager, Dave Parnaby. The new 3G pitch will be used all-year-round by Laurence Jackson School’s 1,200 pupils and is set to raise sports participation by 84%, with partner club Guisborough Town FC expected to grow their number of teams from 11 to 19. These outcomes are projected as part of the five-year Football Development Plan (FDP) – a long-term vision for how sport will be played at the new facility – developed by the school alongside the Football Foundation and North Riding FA. Laurence Jackson School have formed a strong partnership with Boro over the years with several of their students having progressed into the Teesside club’s Academy setup. The school’s alumni include Lewis Maloney and Mark Kitching who currently play for Boro’s Under-23 side, while former student James Coppinger, who previously played for Newcastle United FC, now enjoys first-team football for Championship side, Doncaster Rovers FC. The project was made possible thanks to a £335,283 grant from The Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund, which provides grants towards new or refurbished grassroots sports facilities. It is funded by the Premier League, The FA, and the Government, via Sport England, and is delivered by the Football Foundation, the country’s largest sports charity. Since it was launched in 2000, the Foundation has awarded around 15,000 grants worth nearly £580m towards improving grassroots sport, which it has used to attract additional partnership funding of just under £800m – over £1.4bn of investment into the grassroots game. Since 2000, the Football Foundation Funding Partners’ investment has provided 209 grants worth over £9m towards grassroots sports projects worth over £19m across the whole of North Riding. By providing more high-quality facilities, coupled with coaching at the appropriate age group, the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund aims to improve the experience for regular players as well as attracting new players to the game. Many of the new state-of-the-art facilities will serve to strengthen the connection between professional football clubs and their local communities, particularly in the most deprived areas of the country, through the professional clubs’ community trusts’ outreach work. Ben Gibson, who has already amassed over 100 appearances for Boro, said: “Today was a special day.

Special because it was absolutely fantastic seeing local kids enjoying themselves on the new 3G pitch. I know from speaking to people involved in making the project happen, just how much of a positive impact it will have on the wider Guisborough community. “Having come through the Boro Academy, like so many of Laurence Jackson’s former pupils, I know how vital facilities like this are to enjoying the game and potentially making a career out of it. I’d like to thank all those at the school for inviting me today and importantly, the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund, whose financial support enables projects like this one to take place all across the country.” Tony Gavin, Headteacher of Laurence Jackson School, said: “I would like to thank Middlesbrough FC for their impressive partnership work with us, which during my headship has always been first class. We are very fortunate in the North East that our professional football clubs have a genuine community focus. We are thrilled that both Ben and Dave have given up their time to support this event, it means a great deal to the school and locality. “It has always been our dream to add a top quality artificial pitch to our excellent portfolio of sports facilities. We are already witnessing the excitement generated and the benefits to the PE curriculum and wider active participation. None of this could have happened without the full support of the school, Guisborough Town FC, North Riding FA and importantly, the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund to whom we will be eternally grateful.” Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “I am delighted that a grant from the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund has enabled Laurence Jackson School to build a new 3G AGP. This development will provide a real boost to sport in the local area and a special thanks must go to Ben and Dave for opening the new facility. “Since 2000, the Football Foundation has supported grassroots projects worth more than £1.4bn, investing into areas where the need is greatest and where it will have the biggest impact in terms of getting more people playing football and a wide range of other sports. “With this funding, provided by the Premier League, The FA and the Government, through Sport England, we are helping to improve community sports facilities across the country and thereby the playing experience of those who take part. This latest project in Guisborough is the latest addition to the inventory of modern community sports sites we are developing that cater for the needs of local people who want to play sport purely for the love of it and to stay healthy.”

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Freebrough Academy Prom 2016

ear 11 students returned as a year group to celebrate the end of their time at Freebrough Academy at their Prom on Friday 1 July 2016. Arriving in style at Gisborough Hall, dressed in their beautiful ball gowns and smart suits, it was

a wonderful occasion, not only for the students but also for their proud families. We want to wish them all good luck and best wishes for the future. For more photos please see the prom photo gallery on our website.

Chocolaty learning experience

ear 9 & 10 catering students along with a group of Post 16 students had a fantastic opportunity to visit York’s Chocolate Story on Tuesday 11 October 2016; discovering the history of chocolate and learning the secrets of chocolate making. Students were involved in engaging activities all day including decorating truﬄes, chocolate tasting and creating a brand and logo for a new flavoured truﬄe. After taking over the upstairs of McDonalds the group swapped over activities and then headed back to Freebrough, full of chocolate. “It was different and a very interesting experience.” “I enjoyed the free chocolate and learning the history of chocolate.”

Inside this issue

A word from our principal...........page 2 Our Primaries ..............................pages 6-9 Superstar Students .....................page 12

Rich Cottell returns to educate through music

nce again, students were visited in assembly by Rich Cottell who has been travelling across the UK leading a ‘Discrimination, British Values and Radicalisation’ themed school tour, educating young people of today about these important topics. Rich proved a great success last time and some students even travelled to Newcastle to see him in concert afterwards. As a singer/ songwriter from Devon, who has had experience performing to large crowds and supporting well known artists, Rich again was brilliant. Students actively took part, joining in with the singing and performance, here are a few comments from students who were involved… “Awesome, I want him to come again he was really good!” – Harvey “A selfless guy who does a lot to help others, I particularly enjoyed singing with him.” – Ryan “He was really friendly and offered me great

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A word from our Principal

elcome to our Autumn 2016 edition of the Freebrough Flyer and my first as Freebrough Academy Principal. I am extremely proud to be the Principal of this fabulous Academy and am excited to be working with a team of dedicated staff, who are passionate in motivating and inspiring high aspirations in our students. I am delighted that I have been given this opportunity to work with our amazing students and families. We realise the importance of effective parental partnerships and the impact these positive relationships can have on promoting a positive learning environment. For this reason, we are appreciative of the support and commitment from our parents. I hope that we can continue to develop effective partnerships with our community to allow us to nurture such qualities as resilience, grit and pride in our young people to inspire success and excellence. This in turn, will provide our students with the necessary skills and attributes to fulfil their personal goals. We have had a fantastic start to the academic year. As the largest year group in the Academy, Year 7 students had a brilliant transition period prior to the summer holidays, which included events at Teesside University and working with humanutopia. This period of time also provided the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the building and their

new teachers. Since September they have settled in well and are demonstrating positive learner behaviours. The Open Evening held on 20 September 2016 was a great success, being well attended and receiving brilliant parental feedback. We were delighted with comments from parents which included, ‘the Academy and its staff are inspirational’. As always we were extremely proud of our students who supported this event; they were excellent ambassadors for the Academy. Although we were sad to say goodbye to our Year 11 students, we were delighted with their examination results. Yet again, English exceeded national averages. I look forward to

hearing of their future success stories Dan Watson – Apprenticeship, as they embark on post 16 courses and Freebrough Academy Shannon Mitchell - Fitness Instruction eventually thriving careers. Hosting the annual Coastal View and Exercise Therapies FdSc, Teesside Awards at Freebrough is always a University Beth Kemp - Access to Counselling, pleasure and this year the event returned on Friday 30 September 2016. It was a Redcar College It has been a busy term, whereby FRED memorable and inspirational occasion where members of our community ICE has had a makeover and we have were awarded and thanked for their developed our eighth value, PRIDE. PRIDE has been embedded contributions to East Cleveland. It gave a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the throughout Academy life via our amazing work and dedication of the focus on encouraging students to dare award winners and numerous sponsors greatly. PRIDE stands for presentation, of the event. It was a wonderful evening resilience, independent, drive and which would not have been made expectations; every week I will be possible had it not been for the devotion, rewarding a student with the Daring determination and commitment of Lynne Greatly Award for showing PRIDE. We and Steve Nicholls. They should be very want our students to develop a sense of proud of the community spirit they have PRIDE in themselves, our Academy developed through their publication, Coastal View & Moor News. We w e r e v e r y p r o u d o f t h e accomplishments of our post 16 students and the career pathways they have secured for themselves. To name a few… Adam Torka - BA Hons Film and TV Production, Ravensbourne University Ryan Wilks - BA Hons Media Management, Gloucester University Morgan Smith and Vicki Thorpe - Early Childhood Development and Learning HNC/HND/BA(Hons), CU Scarborough Hannah Green - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Foundation Degree, Redcar College Nina Bell – Apprenticeship, Chimney & Stoves Services

With pride, we welcomed potential students to our Academy

Time 4 You counselling service shares exciting news

t was fantastic to see so many parents and potential students at our Open Evening on Tuesday 20 September 2016. Parents and children were warmly welcomed by Freebrough staff and students as they arrived and were shown to their seat in the large atrium. Parents and students heard from both Mrs Prentice and Mrs Halbert as well as our Head Boy (Matthew) and Head Girl (Leona). Parents and students had the

opportunity to take part in our treasure hunt which allowed them full access to the Academy, giving them the chance to visit all subject areas. Each subject area also had lessons taking place for which parents could sign up and take part. The activities were wide and varied, for example 3D printing and trampolining. Parents and students also thoroughly enjoyed sampling Academy food which was prepared by our chef and his team.

Parents and students showed real enthusiasm throughout the evening which continued well past the 8.00 pm finish time. The feedback from parents was so positive and provided a fantastic end to a fantastic evening. Our lucky prize winner of the treasure hunt, Farrah from Lockwood Primary School was presented with her prize during one of her lessons, as Farrah correctly identified the winning phrase from the treasure hunt.

and the community. We realise that to achieve their ultimate goals, our students must be prepared to understand that to try and fail is only part of their journey. They must understand that it is the small mistakes we make and the determination to try again with 100% effort that allows us to be great. We aim to cultivate a daring greatly culture where students demonstrate pride, resilience, grit and ambition in order to fulfil their personal aspirations. As we approach the festive season, I would like to take the opportunity to wish you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. Best wishes Rachel Prentice Principal

ome exciting news from our health in young people who are Time 4 You Psychological experiencing recognised mental counselling services this month. health issues such as anxiety and We are delighted to announce that depression, but it has also been shown Sandra Bell, the Managing Director to positively influence the mental of Time 4 You, has been appointed well-being of all young people who as an Executive Member of BACP complete the programme. The World (British Association of Counselling Health Organisation defines mental and Psychotherapy), Children and health as ‘a state of well-being in Young People’s division which acts which every individual realises his as an expert consultative group for or her own potential, can cope with counselling young people and helps the normal stresses of life, can work increase political awareness around productively and fruitfully and is able the need for counselling children and to make a contribution to his or her young people. community’. More news Also the FRIENDS programme Many of the Time 4 You counselling promotes a young person’s resilience; team have also become trained resilience is ‘a person’s ability to facilitators for the evidence based ‘bounce back’ following a difficult FRIENDS resilience programme event’. High levels of resilience in which is endorsed by the World young people has been shown to H e a l t h O rg a n i s a t i o n a n d t h e have a positive effect on their mental Department of Education. health and well-being. More of this This programme was developed in training to follow! Australia by a clinical psychologist Dr If you want to know more about the Paula Barrett and it has been designed FRIENDS resilience programme or if to prevent and promote emotional you would like to speak to one of the well-being. counselling team then please get in The programme has been shown, touch or speak to one of the pastoral not only to promote positive mental team in the Academy.

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A trip of a lifetime around Europe

n July, 14 Freebrough students and two staff members travelled to France and Belgium for a trip of a lifetime. The B&E/MFL faculty have run a successful summer trip for several years and this year the faculty joined up with the Humanities faculty to offer a trip with a difference. The first part of the trip saw us up bright and early to travel to Ypres in Belgium, where we spent two days learning more about WW1, the effects that it has had on the commonwealth and finding personal links. The second half involved three days in Paris; sightseeing, learning about the culture and history of Paris and of course enjoying the rides at Disneyland.

Part 1: Reflections After an early morning departure from Freebrough Academy students set forth on the journey to the World War 1 battlefields of Europe. For one member of the group the visit had a very special significance. Ellie Matthews, from Year 9, had a relative who became missing in action on the battlefields of France and she was determined to make the pilgrimage to the Thiepval Memorial where Lewis, her great, great grandfather was named and remembered. First of all, students visited the Flanders Fields museum in Ypres. Students were able to study some of the artefacts and evidence from World War 1 that tell a story of bravery, honour, horror and loss. This provided the context for the next morning’s visit to Langemark German Cemetery and Tyne Cot British Cemetery. At Langemark, students saw how the Germans respected their war dead. A notable feature of the cemetery was a large mass grave containing

more than 32,000 soldiers and airmen. The All the students and staff from Freebrough placed scale of such loss in a concentrated area proved their own cross of remembrance, with a message profound for students. After this experience, at one of the sites they had visited. Some chose students moved on to Tyne Cot cemetery, the to leave theirs at Essex Farm Cemetery near largest British and Commonwealth cemetery in Ypres at the grave of V J Strudwick, a 15 year the world. Tyne Cot is situated in the area where old, who was killed on the 14th January 1916 the third battle of Ypres took place, known more by an exploding shell. Students of Freebrough Academy are commonly as ‘Passchendaele’. From the vantage point of the stone of sacrifice determined that they will remember the fallen of in the upper part of the cemetery, students were the Great War and other conflicts ‘in perpetuity’. able to look towards Ypres where soldiers would Each year, representatives from Y7 write have been advancing during some of the most personal messages to the unknown soldier and dangerous days of the First World War. All the our permanent school memorial created at the students from the Academy were moved by the centenary of the start of WW1 is located in our site of so many graves in one location at such Academy entrance. Lest We Forget. a well-kept site. Students then moved to a Lijssenthoek Part 2: On we go to Paris Cemetery; during the war there was a railway line After our morning of reflection and personal very close to the site so a large number of military findings at the Somme we headed a few hours hospitals were built there to accommodate on the European motorways towards Paris. soldiers injured at the front. This is reflected in As we travelled into Paris the difference the epitaphs which tell many a story of love, loss between our two destinations became very and grief. Many soldiers buried at Tyne Cot were apparent. Ypres was so quiet, peaceful and ‘Known Unto God’ as they were not identified although bustling had a very laid back feel. As at the time. A walk around Lijssenthoek would we approached the city centre, it not only looked likely bring a tear to the eye of any visitor. In different but sounded different. The noise of the the evening students attended the ceremony of city was loud, people rushing around on their the last post at the Menin Gate where senior daily commute, mopeds weaving in and out of students laid a wreath in memory of the fallen. the traffic – the students knew they were now The following day students made a final trip to in Paris. the Thiepval Memorial which commemorates Our first day in Paris was busy! We were the Battle of the Somme. It is just over 100 years dropped off straight away right in the heart of since the battle began but its impact on British the city at the Eiffel Tower. Standing underneath and local history remains significant. It was here the Tower we were able to see just how huge that Ellie Matthews reflected on the sacrifice a structure it really is. After fighting our way made by her great, great, grandfather 100 years through the crowds we opted for a more peaceful ago and who is commemorated on the memorial. activity, sailing down the River Seine on a

river cruise taking in the major sites of the city from the river. Students were excellent in their questioning, really wanting to understand the history of buildings, their significance and how it looked so different to anything they have seen in the UK. On we went to the Trocedero and then the Champs Elysees for a bit of shopping and some well deserved pizza. By the amount of shopping bags that went back on the bus I think the students definitely enjoyed this part of their day! Our second day was one that we had all been looking forward to – Disneyland! Mr Houlgate and Mrs Newton were not so impressed that they were dragged on all the big rollercoasters by the students. Mrs Newton screamed at the top of her lungs on the Tower of Terror and there was a definite battle of the staff on Buzz Lightyear’s laser game. Day 3; the day we were leaving but there was time left to squeeze in a visit to the Louvre. The students seemed more impressed with the building than its most famous piece of art, the Mona Lisa. We couldn’t possibly have seen everything in a few hours but we did see some amazing pieces of art. Before we knew it, it was time to go home. Although everyone was really looking forward to seeing friends and family we would miss our time together on the trip. Mrs Newton and Mr Houlgate would like to thank the students for being ambassadors for our country and Academy and also thank their parents for their support in funding the trip. The students were a fantastic example of how young people are interested and passionate about our history and learning more about the world.

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My time with humanutopia T

his summer I had the privilege of working with humanutopia for two weeks. Following my interview in January and the two training days I went to in Cheshunt, I was given the opportunity to go to London and work for two full weeks as part of the team and it was incredible. The whole team met in Brixton, London for three days to run a HARmony camp as a group. This was the first time I really had to go to a place far from home completely on my own and, for the most part, it went pretty smoothly. I arrived at Brixton station feeling pretty chuffed with myself (Anna, intrepid explorer) and that’s when I had the moment of terrifying realisation, I had absolutely no idea how to get to the hotel. One thing I’ve learnt whilst away, was that Londoners and Northerners are very different in the way that they approach this problem. I did what I thought any normal person would do – I went from person to person asking for directions. When I did meet up with everyone later I was the hero of the hour. They were incredulous I actually asked for directions, and I decided that, instead of just admitting that I didn’t know that was something you shouldn’t do, I’d let them believe I was tough for just a few days. The three days in the school were amazing. I was with the two others that got the other jobs and it was really nice to work together through it all. I went back home on the Friday night feeling very happy indeed. The following Sunday was when the job really started. I made my way back down to London (Croydon, this time.) I found the hotel with ease, settled in and the next day we went to the school. I loved working in Croydon. I think because I got two full weeks there I was really able to get

to know the kids, the heroes and the staff, and so it was really enjoyable to keep going back there. My accent was, apparently, hilarious and I was subjected to endless hours of imitation and repeating myself. It felt really nice to get to know everyone personally and be someone that the students knew they could trust if they had any problems, no matter how big or small. I enjoyed it so much that by the end of the second week I found it almost impossible to leave and, I must admit, I had a little bit of a cry when I got to Kings Cross because I missed everyone already. Overall, my time with humanutopia was the best thing that I’ve ever done in my life – I loved every single second of it, and it has completely changed my outlook on a lot of things. It gave me a lot more confidence, as it gave me the opportunity to talk in front of large number of students. I felt a lot more independent whilst I was away, which I know will set me up going into the rest of my life. The friends that I made whilst there are going to be my friends for life, and I know we’ll meet up again at some point in the next year (be it on the Isle of Wight, Croydon or Brotton.) It was a time of firsts – first job, first journey alone and, much to the shock of the rest of the team, first Nando’s. I thoroughly believe that humanutopia was the best thing I could have ever done between leaving school and starting college, as now I am entering the rest of my life with invaluable skills and the determination to go into teaching after seeing what it was like to work in a school. I can’t thank humanutopia enough for my time with them. Anna HARmony Camp Ambassador

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Performing and Creative Arts Faculty Art in the Heart

Many thanks to Y7 students for creating the wonderful bunting used at the first ever Art in the Heart Festival in Redcar on 01/02 October 2016. Over 150 students made heart shaped drawings based on their ideas of what they love about living in the North East. These were then strung together by artist in residence Meg Ashley and hung in the main hall at the Redcar and Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart. Event organiser Philip Boville was delighted by the bright and diverse nature of the images and received countless complimentary comments from artists and visitors alike. Over 700 visitors came to the art event, which it is hoped will become an annual event. As a reward for their beautiful work, Phil has offered to hold a painting workshop with students from the Art department.

he Year 10 Drama group visited the ARC Stockton Arts Centre in Stockton on Thursday 8 September 2016 to watch a production of Grow Up Grandad, directed by Gordon Steel. The performance was fantastic and took us all on a rollercoaster of emotions. The student’s behaviour was impeccable and they represented the Academy brilliantly. A much deserved and enjoyable trip for both staff and students!

Drama workshop with Theatre Alibi

Year 8 drama students are changing their faces

heatre Alibi who are contemporary storytellers, creating work for all ages, from Exeter travelled to Freebrough Academy to run a twohour practical workshop on Thursday 13 October 2016 for Year 10 students.

The students explored story-telling, music, relationships and created short performances about surveillance. The workshop was fantastic and students learnt new and effective ways to devise scenes.

New faces in our Freebrough family

ll students in Year 8 are taking part in a series of mask lessons. They will learn how to use their body language and gestures to fit the emotion

of the mask that they have chosen. Some students were a bit scared of the masks to begin with but now they love using them.

Inspired to look at the world in a new way

n 1 5 S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 6 , Ye a r 1 0 photography students visited the MIMA art gallery in Middlesbrough to learn from a variety of exhibitions on show. An exhibition entitled ‘extra{ordinary}’ comprised of photographs which showed extraordinary things to be found in the ‘reality and surreality of everyday life’. They also gained insights from art, featuring local history and the experience of refugees caught up in the current refugee crisis. This inspired the students with new ideas for their own projects, based around places and environments helping them, as one student said, to: “Look at the world in a new way”.

Upcoming event Christmas Extravaganza

he Performing and Creative Arts faculty will be holding their own Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday 8 December 2016.

There will be music and drama performances, arts and craft stalls, food and drink, Christmas festive games and a special visit from the man

himself…Santa. Entrance is £2. Music and drama performances 6.00pm – 7.00 pm & arts crafts, stalls and games 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm.

his year we have welcomed a number of new faces to the teaching team at Freebrough Academy. We are all excited for them and wish them every success in their new Academy roles. They have settled in well and are already making a positive contribution to the life of the school. Welcome… Miss Bell – Science Ms Bose – Business & Enterprise Miss Gardner – SEND Mr Parker – DICE Mrs Longhorn – SEND Mrs Holmes – DICE Miss Wray – DICE

Mr O’Donnell – Humanities Mr Clements – English Miss Hart – Maths We also welcome four trainee teachers to the team: Mr Bruce – Humanities Ms Lyons – English Mr O’Rourke – Maths Ms Hubbard – Science The new staff have commented on how delighted they are to join Freebrough Academy, a school that: “Puts students’ best interests first”, said Mrs Longhorn. She added: “Staff are warm and welcoming and make you feel part of the Freebrough family.”

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FS2 Healthy eating

St Joseph’s News I

am delighted that our summer term results for Reading, Writing and Maths were so good. Well done to our children and teachers for working so hard. We were one of the top

performing schools in Redcar and Cleveland, a great achievement! For updates about what has been happening at St Joseph’s please see below. Alison Toward Headteacher

Little Joeys nature walk

ur 2-year-old provision, Little Joeys, have been taking part in exciting adventures. Using magnifying glasses to look

for clues they have been on nature walks to find the Gruffalo. Sadly they never found the elusive Gruffalo!

Y2 Outdoor adventure

oundation Stage 2 had a healthy eating talk from our school nurse and discovered what our bodies do with each type of food. Learning how to wash our hands properly they also used special gel to see the germs, then washing them again to check they had washed them all away.

ssault courses, treasure trails and lots more, Y2 children took part in an outdoor adventure challenge in Brotton. The children completed an assault course, working together to make sure they didn’t drop ‘the egg’ on their way around the course and also completed a sawdust trail in and around a woodland area searching for different clues to get to the finish line.

Y3 Archaeological dig

Skelton Primary News

hat has been happening at Skelton Primary? East Cleveland Children’s Council - Ethan and Ellie attended their first meeting at Handale Primary School. We have lots of things that we are going to address as part of this group and we hope to share some of the issues during school assemblies. FS1 outdoor Space - We love our new space! This was a big investment from our Governors and so treasured and appreciated by our children. Harvest service - A big well done to our children and choir for a wonderful harvest service. All of our full time pupils took part and All Saints Church was packed! Special shout out for our choir in their new uniform with their new folders.... VERY smart! Also a big thank you for all of the harvest donations which have been given to our local foodbank to benefit our local community. School Council - Our School Council went on a visit to Normanby Primary School. The purpose of the trip was to share ideas and best practice. We look forward to them visiting us in the near future once we have both put our plans into action. On a separate note, Abbie was voted as Head chairperson of the School Council by her peers. Well done Abbie. Online Safety Extravaganza - On

ear 3 took part in an archaeological dig on the school grounds as part of their Stone Age topic. Marking out excavation site with pegs and string, they used trowels, hand forks and spades to investigate the area. They found lots of exciting artefacts which they dusted down with special brushes.

Y5/Y6 Bikeability

Wednesday 12 October, KS2 watched a thrilling performance all about online safety. Although it gave us a very important message, we also had lots of fun learning how to keep safe online. The very knowledgeable ‘Online Guardian Fairy’ gave us

some top tips. Sporting Success - On Thursday 13 October, 12 Year 6 children attended a Rugby Tournament at Lingdale Primary School. They performed magnificently, winning four of their seven games. A huge well done!

group of Y5 and Y6 children completed their bikeability course in September and they are now safe to cycle on the streets of Loftus!

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St Peter’s C of E News

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Tag Rugby at St Peter’s

Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum

s part of this term’s topic, Year 5 & 6 children visited the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum in Skinningrove, where they were fascinated learning about the amazing heritage we have on our doorstep. They enjoyed finding out about the Ironstone legacy of East Cleveland and, in some cases, their own families. The staff at the museum were, as always, fantastic with the children; answering their questions and instilling a real enthusiasm for the topic. Most of what they discovered was entirely new to the children and they came away hungry to find out more. The resounding favourite activity was their ‘Trappy Boy Experience’, sitting in the pitch black, listening to how hard life would have been for children not much older than them.

Thought-provoking stuff! We could not have asked for a better hook to engage the children in their learning.

Sword Dancing

number of Year 6 children and a former pupil, represented St Peter’s at a local sword dancing competition in Goathland on Saturday 8 October. We have been learning to sword dance with the help of the Goathland Plough Stots, who have been coming into school to teach the Y5 & 6 children. The competition was well attended, with a team from Flamborough, one from Maltby along with three teams from St Peter’s. St Peter’s A team came third behind the winners Flamborough and second place Maltby. It was a wonderful day for the children and their parents, in beautiful surroundings.

Year 6 Visit to St. John’s in the Vale, Keswick

hanks to the fantastic work put in years ago by parent and volunteer B.Bourne, St Peter’s have adopted and taken up tag, delivering it during curriculum timetabled PE and providing it as an opportunity for pupils to be physically active as one of our after school clubs. The hard work by children and staff has clearly paid off, as shown when taking part in the Freebrough and Huntcliff Cluster tag rugby festival on 13 October at Lingdale Primary led by Mrs Bell. St Peter’s entered two teams who were excited for the competition and eager to show the skills they had been taught over the last half term. Fourteen teams entered the competition in total with three leagues. The winners of each league would then go onto play each other in a triangular final to be given first, second and third place. The festival was a good display of talent from children and schools from the area. Both St Peter’s teams performed very well and showed a great amount of confidence winning all their group games. Both St Peter’s teams finished

first in their leagues, with Whitecliffe finishing first in their group. The three teams played each other to decide the places; St Peter’s 1 (first), St Peter’s 2 (second) and Whitecliffe (third). A special mention to team captains George S and Jessica M who were superb representatives of St Peter’s. Due to their huge success in the festival, both teams were through to the CSSP Tag festival held at Guisborough Rugby Club. Winning most of their league games, they were very impressive. After playing Chandlers Ridge from Middlesbrough in the semi-final St Peter’s played Galley Hill from Guisborough in the finals which resulted in a draw 8-8. Both teams now go onto represent the partnership at the Tees Valley Tag Rugby Festival. The competition was run superbly by Les Thomson of Laurence Jackson and their Y9 leaders. In preparation for the festival, St Peter’s played friendly games with Wheatlands Primary School, giving all children a chance to practice and prepare for the competitions.

Batty experience

n 14 September, once again we had the pleasure of taking the Year 6 children to St. John’s in the Vale. The children enjoyed three days of activities supported by Hartlepool LA Outdoor and Adventurous Team and used Carlisle Diocese Youth Centre accommodation situated a couple of miles outside of Keswick. They experienced archery, canoeing on Derwent Water, gorge walking in Newlands and climbing and abseiling on St. Peter’s Crag. The 30 children who attended were exceptional as recognised by the instructors. The team working skills, support for one another and positive attitude was clearly evident during the visit. Mrs Boag, Mrs Hogarth and Mr Unthank were very proud of the children and enjoyed the activities too.

t Peters Eco team have been working closely with Sarah Barry from the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust to learn about bats. The children were taught about the living habits of bats before setting to work with hammers and nails to build some new homes for the bats. The bat boxes are perfectly placed outside high on the tree trunks thanks to the help of caretaker Martyn and Korben who also

helped to tap in the nails on the ground. All the children need to do now is watch and wait and hopefully some bats will enjoy the fruits of their labour. Following this we held a Bat Night for the children and parents, accessing activities in the classroom before going out into the school grounds and on to Marshall Drive playing field to count the bats.

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Handale Primary News Young Writers competition

Remembrance assembly

n 11 November, Year 6 children from Handale held a special Remembrance assembly for fellow pupils, friends and families. Also attending were local councillors and members of the Royal British Legion. At Handale, it is extremely important to us that we mark this occasion with respect and dignity and our pupils did so very well. The service included readings written specially by the children and was delivered in its entirety by them.

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ongratulations to Paige, Madyson, ‘mini sagas’ for a competition organised Skye, Saiorse and Marley, who will by Young Writers. They honed their story soon become published authors! writing skills over a series of weeks and we During the summer term of 2016, our are delighted to announce that out of over group of talented young writers at Handale 4,500 entries nationwide, all five girls will Primary School took part in a national writing be having their work published. Well done competition. The girls developed special girls, we’re proud of you!

Handale Primary A Rights Respecting School

n July, Handale Primary School was awarded its UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools Status Level 1. Everyone has worked hard to achieve this status and it has come as a result of a lot of hard work by the children, parents, governors and staff alike. We are now already working towards

the next level, which we hope to achieve within the next two years. Of course, these awards have to be worked at and maintained but we are very proud of where we are and where we are heading and we will continue to prove our commitment to children’s rights and the work that UNICEF does around the world.

Handale out and about

ear 3 children visited the local woods on Thursday 29 September, having a super morning, starting with thinking about their senses (what they could see, hear, touch and smell) linking to their English work. Designed to challenge the pupils they then took part in team building activities, completing them brilliantly. They finished their outing sketching and doing tree rubbings; the children really enjoyed this and were all eager to collect leaves to bring back to school which they then used back at school to create artwork. Overall, they had a fantastic day!

he East Cleveland Children’s Council met at Handale Primary School on Wednesday 5 October 2016. The council is a meeting of children and staff from a number of primary and secondary schools in the cluster, where the children get a chance to have their voice heard, to make a difference for the people of East Cleveland and campaign to make improvements for all. The council, which is the first ever children’s council of its kind in the UK, has been running for two years now and this is the first time that we have held it here at Handale. It was a fantastic morning with new faces introduced, targets set and goals for another successful year put in place.

Choir goes for gold at concert!

ston Sports Academy was the venue on Wednesday 22 June for an evening of music on an Olympic scale! Handale choir joined the East Cleveland Cooperative Learning Trust Choir for performances of ‘Hold my Hand’, ‘Eye of the Tiger’ and ‘Adiemus’, to name a few. Our choir also sang beautifully for a solo section, performing ‘The Grumpy Song’ accompanied by Mrs Ryan and conducted by Mrs Oakley. It was wonderful to hear Handale singers working in harmony with so many other schools. Thank you, as always, to staff and parents who attended the event and thanks are also due to Mrs Ryan and Mrs Oakley for their hard work throughout the year. Finally, a huge thanks to the pupils involved, for their commitment and dedication during rehearsals

and their excellent performances on the night: Zoe, Paige, Yuxin, Hayley, Erin, Skye, Tia, Alivia, Saoirse, Abi, Grace, Harry, Amelia, Lacey, Leon and Molly.

Fantastic start for Reception

GB athlete visits Handale

andale children were so excited when Chris Tomlinson, a two-time Olympic long jump finalist, visited our school on Wednesday 12 October. The afternoon started with all year groups completing a fun fitness circuit lead by Chris which was then followed by an inspirational assembly. The athlete spoke about his sporting experiences, the challenges he has overcome and held a question and answer session. Some children took part in a standing long jump competition to see who Handale’s best jumper was! It was a fantastic afternoon and it was a pleasure to meet and work with such a motivating GB athlete.

eception children at Handale have had a fantastic start to their reception year. They have lots of new and exciting activities to explore and lots of new friends to discover along the way. Outdoors is very exciting in our new school. We have a fantastic outdoor kitchen that supports the children to make new and wonderful creations. Rose petal perfume is very popular at the moment!

The children love our construction area as they can work together to make extremely large models! We also have a wonderful range of transient art materials to encourage the children’s creative flair! The children have a brilliant time in school and have settled in really well. Lots of good things to come over the next term all while having fun and learning.

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eeing off at Hunley Hotel & Golf Club, U4 took part in the Skelton & Brotton Parish Council mini golf tournament,. Learning putting and chipping skills alongside five other local schools. It was a great day as they came third in the team event with Brad winning overall putting champion. Well done U4!

U1 class travelled to the Theatre Royal in Newcastle to see Mary Poppins and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They thought it was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

KTS+ Dance Workshop

very Wednesday and Thursday Alex White, Media Technician and Daniel Watson, Apprentice (former Post 16@Freebrough student) are working closely with the staff and students from KTS Academy. The students and staff are transported to Post 16@Freebrough, where they have the chance to use some of the newest and best equipment for creating media i.e. film, animation and a multi-camera equipment setup. The students are learning to use Adobe Photoshop at the moment and they will then experiment with Adobe Flash and Premiere Pro. One of their projects will involve creating media based on stop motion and chroma key. By the end of the year the students will be able to showcase their work in a movie created by themselves. “This is a great opportunity to help others from outside the Academy and I can’t wait to see the end results. The students are really keen to learn the different software we have available and can’t wait to start doing animation using flash and stop motion.” – Alex White.

very Friday afternoon a group of our older students at KTS+ dance as part of their vocational curriculum. Karen Winspear (Motivate Kids Fitness) gave up her time to come and do a free Zumba gold/ glow sticks session. Karen is working so hard in our local community to raise awareness of how dance and exercise improves health and emotional wellbeing and is an inspiration to our young people. They absolutely loved the session and we are now looking for funding to make this a regular event as the students really benefited from the sensory dance session.

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he energetic Year 5 and 6 classes journeyed “I really enjoyed Hut 3 because of the way that to Eden Camp on Thursday 6 October, to the mannequins were dressed and the realistic add more knowledge to what they had already way it looked and sounded like an underwater learned about the two World Wars. submarine.” - Thomas. “As we walked to Hut 1, we saw some brilliant “I especially liked Hut 8 as it was really interesting tanks and Spitfire planes.” - Harrison. to see the amazing jobs that the brave women had “My favourite part was Hut 5. It was all about to do whilst the men were at war.” - Millie-Mae. The Blitz, (it certainly wasn’t scary or creepy!)” “Hut 11 was all about World War One - It showed – Ethan. you all of the rats and injured soldiers in the “Hut 5 was the most realistic experience in the horrible trenches.” - Violet. whole camp. The pitch black corridor in the Blitz “My favourite hut was Hut 11, lots of German Room meant that you had to give your eyes a POWs were actually held captive at Eden Camp.” chance to get used to the dark!” - Kristian. - Daniel.

hat a sensational singing spectacular it was! Students 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 already have our next event scheduled, ECCLT Christmas Concert ‘Snappy Christmas’ which we are busy organising. “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!”

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Post 16 Journeys – Adam’s Journey to Uni…

t’s been almost a month since I At the moment, we’re still learning moved to London which seems the basics: health and safety, lighting so crazy to me. and sound etc, but the lecturers and It honestly feels like I’ve been other people on my course are all here for a few days, it has absolutely lovely and friendly. I was amazed at flown by. how easy it is to make friends with I moved here so that I could study new people at uni! If you’re thinking Digital Television Production, a course about uni in the future, don’t worry I found out about two years ago and about making friends like I did. You’ll instantly fell in love with. I’m studying be fine, I promise. at Ravensbourne which is a small Obviously, going to a university in university just outside the O2 Arena London means I had to move into that specialises in digital media and student accommodation, something I design. Most people I’ve spoken to was very eager to do. have never heard of it (I hadn’t, until I I’d always wanted to live the typical started researching) however, it’s a big ‘student lifestyle’ and it’s so weird that name in the media industry and is well now I am and I’m absolutely loving known amongst industry professionals. it. My accommodation is incredible; I’m midway through my second week I have my own private room that of the course and I absolutely love it. includes an en-suite, kitchen, living

area and bed. It’s pretty expensive but the wonderful view of Canary Wharf and being 10 minutes walk away from university makes it all worth it. I’ve also got myself a job selling merchandise at the O2 Arena which is so exciting. Just last night I was selling programmes at one of Justin Bieber’s four London tour dates, it was so much fun. I’ve settled in here so well. I have a close-knit group of friends who I feel like I’ve known my entire life. We do all the grown-up things together like, food shops, laundry, hoovering etc, I’m a proper adult now and life is weird. It honestly feels like yesterday when I was in the Post 16 building setting up my UCAS account and discussing which uni would be best for me. I

remember saying to my teachers that I would “never get into Ravensbourne”, but they all kept me motivated and enthusiastic the entire time. I’m genuinely so glad I chose to go to Post 16. I know that I wouldn’t be here in London if I had chosen to go elsewhere. People tried to mock me in Year 11 for not choosing to go to one of the bigger colleges in the area, which at the time made me a bit doubtful, but looking back I would still make the exact same decision. I feel like the staff at Post 16 really care about their students and will do everything in their power to ensure you get exactly where you want to be. The staff were always there if I needed help; preparing for an interview, constructing a showreel/ portfolio and applying for student

finance. They went above and beyond to make sure I could be where I am today and I am very grateful for that. If you’re considering university in the future, have a look around online. You’ll go through hundreds of different courses/locations before you find the one that’s perfect for you. The earlier you start the better, as it allows you to attend open days and taster sessions before making the final decision. Most importantly, don’t stress. I stressed about uni so much during my time at college and I wish I hadn’t. Uni is such a fantastic opportunity to move away from home, become a proper adult, learn things, and meet a bunch of new people. It’s great and I love it. Adam Torka (Former Post 16@Freebrough student)

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Post 16 students return from Tall Ships Adventureto Uni…

uring May half term, Post 16 students Keren and Morgan spent a week living and working on the Stavros S Niarchos. In partnership with KTS Academy, they travelled to Portsmouth where they boarded the tall ship. They were both scared but excited about this adventure; however they both really enjoyed it and said they would recommend it to anyone, even though they were slightly sea sick. They were provided with training and had to complete a number of different duties including: delivering food, washing pots, climbing up the

sails and letting them down, bracing stations and helming the boat. Keren and Morgan told us their favourite parts… “Climbing up the masts.” – Morgan “Meeting new people.” – Keren … and their worst… “The food – one day I had beans on toast and rice.” – Morgan “On watch, on the bridge, as it was so cold and raining.” – Keren They summed up their experiences in one word… “Excellent!” – Keren “Brilliant!” – Morgan

Great North Run – 13.1 miles from start to finish

Students return from Duke of Edinburgh expedition

number of Post 16 and Year 11 students completed their expedition over the period of two days, July 7 & 8, for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. The students had to plan a route to the campsite which involved walking across the moors and navigating using a map and compass. Once at the campsite they had to pitch their tents

and cook a meal for themselves on trangia before walking again the following day to complete the expedition. Students have developed skills in map reading and teamwork as part of the expedition, as well as building their resilience and determination. They have also completed a period of volunteering and physical activities over the past six months which contribute to the award.

Post 16s graduate at Freemasons’ Hall

wo members of our Freebrough staff, Kelly and Lauren based at Post 16, undertook one of the biggest challenges of their lives so far on Sunday 11 September 2016 – The Great North Run! Here’s what Kelly Dillon, Director of Post 16 @ Freebrough had to say: “We ran in aid of the High Tide Foundation which aims to inspire the young people of our region to increase their aspirations and make them more aware of the opportunities available to them in Teesside. They provide amazing experiences such as the tall ships and work experience. “We started the run positively, even with the heat, from the pink block at the back and managed three miles before we had to slow down. Over the next few miles we ran as much as we could and made good time for the first half of the race then mile nine hit! “Mile nine saw us really struggle; we supported

each other through the pain that was starting to creep into our legs and just willed ourselves to get to the next mile markers, spurred on by supporters with jelly babies, ice pops and a hose pipe. “All the time we knew that we had the hardest part, mile eleven and the hill, still to complete but we remained determined and once we saw the sea we knew we were on the final stretch and that we could make it. “The last mile is when you run on the flat along the sea front and can see the finish, this part was amazing there were so many people cheering and supporting you that you knew there was no way you would not complete. “We finished in style and ran the last 200m to complete in 2 hours and 53 minutes, under our target time of 3 – 3.5 hours! “It was an amazing, inspiring experience that I would recommend everyone to have a go at, just be prepared for a lot of aching joints afterwards!”

tudents from Post 16 @ Freebrough took a trip down to the Freemasons’ Hall in London for the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy 2016 Graduation. Held on Monday 4 July, the students went on stage to meet Peter Jones and accept their certificates. Special guest, the Patron of the Peter Jones Foundation, HRH Duke of York, presented students with their scrolls. During the trip they also had chance to sightsee and be in the audience of Celebrity Tipping Point live. The students found this experience interesting, seeing how the television production was filmed. Kelly Dillon, Director of Post 16, told us that she would miss: “The fun that the students brought to my lessons.” Kelly also expressed how they had done really well to get to where they are now and wishes them the best for the future. Tom, Work Experience Student

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Superstar Students English – Tegan Y10

Tegan has produced some outstanding revision aids for An Inspector Calls; she has also worked really hard to respond to feedback and improve the level of detail in her PEE paragraphs.

Maths – Bailey Y7 Bailey has shown outstanding effort in maths and he is always willing to challenge himself.

Science – Amy Y7 Amy made an outstanding effort during opening evening in Science. Her enthusiasm was a pleasure to see and she was so confident in discussing with parents and Year 5s alike.

Business and Enterprise – Katie Y9 Katie has shown a fantastic amount of pride in her work so far and has written distinction quality in preparation for her first assignment.

Modern Foreign Languages – Ashley Y9 Ashley has started his GCSE languages course with a great deal of grit and resilience.

Geography – Lucie Y10 Lucie always gives full effort to her work and she is making outstanding progress.

History – Tiegan Y7

Tiegan has shown pride in her history work. She has improved her presentation and resilience as well as working independently with a drive to do better then what was expected. Fabulous Tiegan, Well Done!

History – Abbey Y11

Abbey attends all Period 6 sessions and has a real passion for History. Abbey conducts her own research and enjoys the challenge and understanding of the world that comes from History. She has the study skills to become an expert in History!

Philosophy & Ethics – Leona Y11 Leona is outstanding in her approach to learning. Leona constantly reads about new research and likes to find things out for herself. Leona sets the standard high for independent learning,.sons and also in what she writes in her GCSE answers.

Psychology – Holly Y11

Holly has consistently shown grit and resilience within Psychology allowing her to achieve outstanding results in recent assessments.

Engineering – Ben Y11

Ben is an extremely gifted engineer. He approaches his engineering with a quiet confidence and enquiring mind that allows him to tackle any number of diverse engineering problems. He has accuracy worthy of a Rolls Royce technician.

Resistant Materials – Kay Y11 Kay has produced outstanding work in resistant materials since starting the course in Year 11.

Catering – Danni Y8 Danni has a positive attitude, shows enthusiasm in every cooking club and is always willing to help others.

Health and Social Care – Tireney Y11 Tireney has been working really hard in lessons and achieved a merit in her Health and Social Care exam.

Health and Social Care – Latisha Y9 Latisha has had continued positive attitude and has shown good effort in her lessons.

PE – Lauren & Sophie Y10 Lauren and Sophie have both got through to the district netball team. The girls play for the school team and club outside of school and this is an amazing achievement!

Art – Danielle Y10 Danielle has shown resilience, grit, determination and real pride in her work. She is a true star in art!

Post 16 – Deanna Y12 Deanna has settled in well to Post 16 life, applying herself fully to her studies! Well done!

Computer Science – Ashley Y9

Dance – Danielle Y8

Ashley is consistently hard working and very inquisitive in Computer Science. He was also a massive help at the Year 5/6 open evening, talking to parents and answering their questions.

Danielle always has a positive attitude to learning and works incredibly hard every lesson. She is a natural leader who never gives up and demonstrates real grit and resilience.

ICT – Keith Y9 Keith is very hard working in ICT and always gives 100%. Keith also helped out at the open evening and was a massive help too!

Drama – Joe Y7

Joe has displayed fantastic acting skills in the lessons that he has had so far. His performances are always full of comedy and his acting is so engaging and entertaining. Keep up the good work Joe!

Congratulations to all our superstar students