Coastal View Issue 81 by Coastal View and Moor News

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Free Online at www.coastalviewandmoornews.co.uk The Community Newspaper for the Towns and Villages of East Cleveland, Redcar & North York Moors, telling the real news and views of the people of our region Issue 81 July - August 2017

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It's bin a growing concern home. Mrs. Mogg doesn't steal her neighbour's bin if she can't find hers. Bin crews are not at fault here either. The whole Neighbourhoods department have had to adapt to huge chunks of funding being cut from their budget reducing their fleets and cutting the jobs needed to ensure bins are emptied across the borough. Efficiencies have to be made to ensure the rounds get done. Time saving? Yes. Efficient in theory? Yes. Efficient in practice? Not really. This process is failing many residents and now many no longer have a bin or are willing to request a replacement. Once bitten by the fine..., I mean replacement cost, many don't bother again. The net result brings added costs to recycling, added costs of clearing up loose bags and the overspill from 'bin sharing', added costs of increased fly tipping, and of course added costs from the increases in bin theft. These social issues are a direct consequence of

By Cllr Carl Quartermain (Coatham Ward)

eet Mrs Hogg from the Coatham Ward in Redcar; she has been hit time and time again by bin theft and thereafter expected to pay for a replacement. This lovely lady in her 80's rang me desperately upset as her last hope not to be hit yet again by this unjust payment that feels as much a fine as it is a costing exercise. Is it right that elderly residents like Mrs. Mogg who are less mobile have to simply hope for the best? What about those who work all day only to come home to find their bin gone! Is it fair they then have to pay for a replacement? Is it right

that our residents are continually being penalised by having to pay for these replacements for a problem that is completely not their fault? This has become a big issue for residents right across the borough and is particularly more common within hotspots that are built up or along terraced streets that back onto alleyways where bin collections occur. Changes to the collection process sees bins wheeled out ahead of the wagon so emptying is quicker but thereafter are not put back. All of the bins are left at the end of alleys for residents to retrieve themselves. Specifically the problem Mrs. Mogg faces weekly as she is expected to take the long walk down the alley, search for hers amongst the many others and wheel it all the way

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the Tories hitting the poorest to protect the richest through their unnecessary austerity programme. This borough will have lost almost £100m of central government funding by 2020 and the community are clearly paying for it through ineffective efficiencies. My suggestion for all homes backing onto alleys that have felt this problem (along with the many other antisocial issues) - request being considered for an alley gating programme. This initiative is working effectively in one of Coatham's streets and can be seen as the model for everywhere suffering these injustices. Fast tracking this programme across all qualifying alleys will save a fortune in the long run while creating a safer, kinder environment. Mrs. Hogg agrees. Bins are property. I have reported a resident to the police on suspicion of stealing bins to aide their business. If you know or suspect anyone of stealing other residents' property please call 101.

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81

t's early Sunday morning and the sun is just about peeping through after the early morning rain, so looks like it's going to be another fine day. The kids have finished school and now have six weeks off before they go back again. Do you remember what that was like to have six whole weeks doing nothing except playing? Somewhere in my distant memory I recollect this but believe it or not before the holidays had come to an end, I was ready to go back and see all my friends again. Talking of holidays, after the last issue of the newspaper came out we had a sneaky few days away at our favourite place, Crimdon Dene Holiday Park. We love caravan holidays and so does Layla, our dog. This year was really quite special as the caravan we rented was in a quiet corner of the site, with no-one in front or at the side so we had a beautiful view looking out to sea. When we arrived we were met by the owner Tom who showed us where everything was and how stuff worked. We had a really lovely time and even a few days of very pleasant weather so for sure sometime in the future we will be returning to Jackie and Tom's caravan. Writing this has reminded us of the sad death of little Bradley Lowery, the six year old from Blackhall Rocks, down the road

from Crimdon Dene. Bradley captured the hearts of a whole nation with his lovely smile and cheeky personality. The memory of Bradley will live on forever in the form of the Foundation which has been set up in his name. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. We have managed to get out and about a bit recently and we joined the other visitors walking round Moorsholm (even though we do live there) on a beautiful sunny day, on the annual National Garden Scheme event held for the third year running. The weather was beautiful, unlike on the day of the judging for the Northumbria in Bloom, Summer inspection when it really did chuck it down! Read more about these two events on pages 7 and 38. So, what else have we got for you in this issue? We have EIGHT pages of events, all happening in our lovely area to keep you occupied during the next few weeks. We have the launch of the Scarecrow Festival in Liverton Village on July 29th, followed by displays in many of the surrounding villages. We have many organised charity events going on, so if there are any in the area you live then try to support them. Volunteers in local communities work very hard to do their best for their area and make them better places to live. It's getting

near that time of year when we recognise some of these unsung heroes living amongst us at our annual Coastal View Community Awards Night. The invitations have gone out and the preparations have begun for what is always such an inspirational evening. This will be our sixth year for the awards which is held at Freebrough Academy at the beginning of October. We ask that you take part by nominating your Community Champion by filling in the form on this page, below or sending us an online nomination. Your nomination could be an individual or a group who you feel have contributed 'above and beyond' to their local community. If your nomination is chosen you could be invited along on the night to see them presented with their award. In the middle of next month we will be going along to the amazing Saltburn Folk Weekend (see page 55) where artists and visitors come from far and wide to attend this annual feast of music, dance and fun. We hope to see you there. We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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his year will see the sixth of our Coastal View Community Awards Events, when it is our chance to thank the people who do great things in their own communities and in turn provide us with some great stories. This year the event will take place at the beginning of October and we want you to nominate your community champion, a person who you feel deserves to be acknowledged and thanked for the work they do. Start nominating now and the person we

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No High Street bank safe says Barclays

● RCBC Councillor Steve Kay and Lockwood PC Chair Sandra Young at the resurfaced bend on Birk Brow

Safety first on Birk Brow

long campaign, initiated by the Vice Chair of Lockwood Parish Council, Sandra Young, came to fruition recently when Redcar & Cleveland Council spent in the region of £80,000 on the notorious Birk Brow Bank, in the interests of road safety. Birk Brow is a dual carriageway of almost alpine proportions, carrying every kind of traffic along the Whitby Moor Road (A171) as it rises almost 400ft on to the North York Moors. Often, in the holiday season, vehicles are nose to tail in both directions. On each of the ‘up’ and ‘down’ carriageways, drivers have to negotiate two difficult bends. In winter, Birk Brow is a priority for ‘gritting’ and snow clearance, but even then has to be closed from time to time as the result of heavy snow. Councillor Steve Kay said: “There are 25mph bend warning signs, but some drivers take no notice. And, it does not take freezing weather to make this road dangerous. “Last year, Sandra drew my attention to the fact that there had been many cases of vehicles leaving the road at the first bend of the ‘down’ carriageway, causing considerable damage, not only to vehicles, but to the verge and the barrier

of the central reservation. By the end of the year, three accidents had resulted in injuries. The accidents mainly occurred when the carriageway was wet and drivers did not adjust their driving sufficiently to road conditions. “As Sandra pointed out, anti-skid surfacing, like that already existing on the second bend of the same carriageway and on the bends of the ‘up’ carriageway could well improve safety. Sandra had an excellent case and I took the matter up with Redcar & Cleveland Council.” Both Lockwood Parish Council and Lockwood Ward Neighbourhood Action Partnership added their weight to the campaign and anti-skid surfacing is now in place on the black-spot bend. Sandra commented: “I am delighted that Redcar & Cleveland Council agreed to go for the anti-skid surfacing. I feared, with all the accidents, there would eventually be a fatality. I would like to thank Councillor Steve Kay for pursuing this matter with Redcar & Cleveland Council and for persuading them to take the necessary action.”

o reprieve for Loftus as Barclays executives refuse to reverse their decision on Closure of the high street counter services on the 6th of October 2017. Following a meeting recently at Loftus between Barclay Bank officials, MP Simon Clarke, Cabinet member Bob Norton and Independent Borough Councillors Mary Lanigan and Wayne Davies no concessions were given by the executive's of the bank to consider alternatives to keeping the bank open in Loftus. The Bank Executives added that NO HIGH STREET BANK IS SAFE When pressed on this issue they were asked if their Saltburn branch which is the nearest alternative for Loftus residents would remain open, no reassurance was given. Thousands of local residents had signed a petition on line and by written representation these were handed to the officials. Despite the fact that this area has attracted mayor investment from Sirius mining and substantial

capital investment in the town nothing would persuaded Barclays to reverse this disastrous decision When asked if they were aware of these investments the answer was simply NO. When Barclays were pushed to further attend another meeting to consider further alternatives the offer was declined. Borough councillors along with the MP Simon Clarke will explore what can be done to maintain a counter service banking facility in the town recognising that this will involve working with other financial institutions and trading companies in a way that ensures the residents and businesses of this area have access to over the counter traditional banking available to them. Cllr Lanigan said: "From a personal point of view I am absolutely appalled that a global banking organisation can make a decision that will affect hundreds of residents without first implementation of robust consultation and meaningful dialogue with representatives of the town."

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"One Man & His Dog & a Tent"... £1,880 raised in just over a week!

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ilm-maker and environmental campaigner Craig Hornby turned 50 in February and decided to mark it by doing the 180-mile Coast to Coast walk with his border collie dog Meg... "I'll be starting at the Irish sea at St. Bees in Cumbria, heading through the lakes and dales. I will hit the Cleveland hills and deviate to Roseberry Topping and Eston Nab before reaching the coast at Saltburn where I live. To make it more of a challenge, I'm going to wild camp all the way - no B&Bs!" Craig's chosen charity is Zoe's Place baby hospice and he has raised an incredible £1,880 in just a week! Craig said on his Just Giving Page: "I have wanted to do this hike for years but life kept getting in the way... I turned 50

in February and decided THIS MUST BE THE YEAR! "So Half-century-have-a-go-hero-Me plus my faithful Border Collie Meg will start ankle deep in the Irish Sea at St. Bees in Cumbria on Saturday Sept 9th. All being well, we will hike Wainwright's Coast to Coast all the way to The Cleveland Way. We will then walk that to Roseberry Topping and then head North to Eston Nab, East to Errington woods and home to Saltburn. There we will sooth our aching feet in the North Sea and raise a jar at The Ship! And we will do it camping all the way - No B&Bs! " It was a no brainer to do it for charity. Why Zoe's Place? Because it is a hospice for under 5's with life shortening and life threatening conditions and here I

am, made it to 50 and with a bit of effort can hike across England; and raise some cash for them doing it. The specialist care that these kids need cannot be provided by our chronically underfunded NHS so Zoe's Place is vital. If you can help, please do and Me and Meg will do the legwork...180+ miles of it!" "Me and Meg have done the Cleveland Way in stages and been to the top of Ben Nevis but this will be a bigger challenge. Wild camping for 180 miles over 2 weeks. I have most of the kit but would like to get hold of a Ridge Raider bivvy because they are very lightweight and long enough for me at 6'7". So if any mountaineering shops can sponsor me one and a solar panel charger for me phone that would be appreciated!"

Primary school children, schools and parents celebrate test results well above the national average

rimary schoolchildren, teachers and parents across Redcar and Cleveland are celebrating test results and education standards well above the national average. Provisional Key Stage 2 (KS2) results for primary school students aged seven to 11 showed 68.8% of Redcar and Cleveland children achieved expected or above expected levels in reading, writing and maths. That compares to 61% of children nationally. The success in maths continued to be a particular strength. A total of 83.5% of pupils were at expected standard compared to 75% nationally. Councillor Craig Hannaway, Cabinet Member for Children praised the commitment of parents, the partnerships teachers have forged between schools, school volunteers, supportive businesses and the hard-working children themselves for the continuing success.

He said: “Despite the raising of the bar in terms of standards in the new school curriculum our schools have ensured that children meet, and in many cases exceeded expectations. “Redcar and Cleveland children are receiving some of the best education in the country. Their standards compare favourably with many London boroughs. Our children and families should

rightly be proud of the results, and their hard work and commitment in working with schools to ensure our young people are best prepared for the challenges of the secondary school curriculum.” Barbara Shaw, Director of Children and Families, also highlighted schools partnerships as a key reason for the good results. She said: “The whole community has

worked together to help ensure these children have the best start in life. From the parents, teachers, volunteers who help with reading and support, the businesses who support the schools and the council teams who provide expertise and additional capacity, it is evident that their combined efforts have driven this continued improvement in standards.”

By Emma Rose - Beanstalk North East

uring this year in the North East alone Beanstalk volunteers have supported just over 400 children. The dedicated one to one support on a regular basis to each child makes such a big difference to the children both in confidence and academically and I would just like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to our Trained Reading Helpers for their dedication, time and their commitment to inspiring local children to read. Reading is essential in today's world and unfortunately, many children struggle to learn to read for all sorts of reasons. Beanstalk is a national charity that gives one-to-one literacy support to children in primary schools and we are looking for volunteers from local communities to work with children who have fallen behind with their reading. By becoming a reading helper, you’ll give a child the one-to-one attention they need to build their confidence and help them catch up with their reading. You’ll give them a chance to learn at their own pace and adapt the sessions to suit them. Volunteers work with three children and see each child for two 30 minute sessions a week, during term-time, for a whole year. Together, they will read, play and talk. With their support, the child's approach to learning and enjoying reading will be transformed. We now have ambitious plans to double the number of children supported during 2017/2018 and in order to do that we need more volunteers. If you would like to find out about the opportunities in your area please give us a call on 01325 315040 or emaildurham@ beanstalkcharity.org.uk. More information can also be found on our website www. beanstalkcharity.org.uk

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"Loving It" in Guisborough

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By Quita Owen

ocal families turned out in force to celebrate "Love Your Local Park" day, with a special "Love It" event organised by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, aided by Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. This was a real partnership event, involving the Council, our local Police and Fire Service, the Wildlife Trust, volunteers from the Friends of the KGV and the Guisborough Community Litterpick group, led by Pam Hodson and local residents. "Love Your Local Park Day" is a nationwide campaign promoted by Fields in Trust, and events of all kinds were held

on 8 July right across the country, on parks and playing fields which are under the protection of Fields in Trust. The truly inspiring motto of "Love It" is "we can all do one small thing to make a big difference", and it was great to see how communities can work together to help our environment and hopefully make things better for us all. The Council brought along its Countryside, Volunteering, and Health advice service staff, while its "Streetz" service provided music, games and helpful information for the many children and young people present. Tees Valley Wildlife Trust were kept busy all morning with children's crafts, and the wonderful Community Litterpick volunteers did a

splendid job tidying up the Field and the Nature Area. Grateful thanks to all involved especially Claire Bognar from RCBC for all her hard work organising the event, and to all the Council staff, members of the Police and Fire Services, and volunteers involved. A special "thank-you" to Morrisons Store, Guisborough, for their generous gift of gloves and bags to the Litterpick group - much appreciated. And our Pledge to the Love It campaign? "The Friends of the KGV promise to do all we can to preserve and enhance the KGV Playing Field for future generations to enjoy". That's certainly our hope for the future!

harities, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to apply for grants from the Sirius Minerals Foundation, ahead of the approaching deadline for applications on Monday 31st July. The Foundation is a community fund and independent charity set up to spend a share of the revenue from Sirius Minerals’ Woodsmith Mine near Whitby, which began construction earlier this year. The Foundation has been deliberately designed to put money back into the community and ensure that local people benefit directly from the success of the mine. “The Foundation is an integral part of our approach,” said Chris Fraser, Managing Director and CEO at Sirius Minerals. “It has always been important to us that the local area benefits as much as possible. The Foundation is an important means to help us achieve that and to provide a lasting legacy for the local community.” The Foundation will fund a range of community projects: from bursaries, scholarships or skills training for local people; to improving public spaces and facilities, health and wellbeing or environmental initiatives, and community building schemes. During the first round of funding of £100,000, grants of between £500

and £5000 are available for projects throughout the area. Bids from those located in the immediate vicinity of the mine infrastructure (within ten miles of Woodsmith Mine and five miles of the mineral transport system access points or the material handling facility at Teesside) are to be prioritised in the initial round. Future funding, made up of an annual royalty of 0.5% of sales from the mine, could be as much as £10 million, and will be open to applicants or projects throughout a wide area. “The Foundation represents a unique opportunity,” said David Archer, chair of the Foundation. “So, if you’ve been wanting to purchase new equipment for your community group, make improvements to your local community buildings or facilities, or undertake an environmental project, for example, then we want you to submit a bid. We’re very keen to understand where the community demand is, so we want to see lots of well thought through submissions.” Applications should be made via the Sirius Minerals Foundation website by Monday 31st July. Successful applicants must demonstrate their project will directly improve the lives of local people. Further details and application forms are available at www.siriusmineralsfoundation. co.uk.

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The day the sun shone on Moorsholm

or the third year running, the village of Moorsholm were invited to take part in the National Garden Scheme, that helps raise money for nursing and caring charities. This year the NGS event was on Sunday, 16th July when more than 400 people came to look at the lovely gardens and with the sun shining down all day it made everywhere look even more beautiful than ever! The total raised for charity last year was £2400, but this year that figure has increased to £3920 (less expenses) which is an amazing amount raised, with the help of 90 volunteers, who worked hard all day! The volunteers ranged from car park and traffic attendants to the people who served the refreshments and the ladies who had been up half the night making them! We spoke to two ladies who were in the village

representing the National Garden Scheme, Dot Matthews and Gill Naisby. It was Dot's first visit to the village and she said: "It's so beautiful here, all the gardens are lovely." Gill added: "I can't get over the generosity of the people and the community spirit is amazing." The visitors had a range of gardens to view including woodland gardens, cottage gardens large and small, and up to 16 allotments in a moorland setting. A shuttle bus took visitors to the edge of the village to visit Throstle Nest Farm which was a new addition for this year. As well as open gardens the village has a range of heritage features, including the Moorsholm Heritage Trail and cultivated public areas. Delicious home-made refreshments were available at a couple of locations as well as a variety of plants for sale.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Fly-tippers blight passing place project

New from Friends of Redcar Cemetery T

he Friends of Redcar Cemetery would like to thank Jonathan, Jackie and the staff of Redcar’s Tesco store for the work carried out in the cemetery. They are pictured with the ‘Friends’ taking a well earned break and lovely cream tea which was a surprise treat for us all from Tesco. Thanks we hope they will come again soon. The history walks continue with two dates left for this season August the 10th and September the 14th. The walks give an insight into the history of Redcar told through the lives of a few of those buried in the cemetery. They take place on a Thursday evening starting at 6pm lasting

●● Cllr Steve Kay at the site of the dumped builder's rubbish on the wayside between Moorsholm and Liverton

By Councillor Steve Kay

pportunist fly-tippers have taken advantage of Redcar & Cleveland Council’s good works by dumping builder’s rubbish in passing places only recently installed along the lane linking Moorsholm and Liverton. In last month’s Coastal View, it was reported that the Council had taken up the request of Liverton resident, Barrie Pell, by agreeing to build three passing places, to improve road safety, along this narrow, winding, hilly lane. But, I am sorry to report that, almost as soon as the passing places were completed, the two nearest to Liverton were used as illicit rubbish dumps. This incident of fly-tipping is one of the worst I’ve ever seen. It was a blatant case of individuals illegally dumping commercial waste whilst, at the same time, negating the safety measures provided by the Council, as well as marring our beautiful countryside. To my untrained eye, it looked as if the perpetrators had replaced a whole roof and dumped the old one in the Lane. To add insult to injury, there was what looked like potentially dangerous asbestos sheeting among the pile of debris. Redcar & Cleveland Council is certainly not complacent when it comes to fly-tipping. In the case I’ve described, our men were on site clearing up the mess within a few hours of the incident first being reported. Furthermore, the Council has recently introduced a new policy to

hit all offenders with £400 fixed penalty notices. In future, anybody illegally dumping, to avoid commercial waste tip charges, could very well discover that their anti-social habit just does not pay. Of course, for most people, waste disposal is provided completely free of charge. As far as household refuse is concerned, the Council provides a completely free service with separate receptacles for recyclables, clean paper, garden waste and non-recyclables. Bulky waste can be taken to Dunsdale Recycling Centre, where the general public can deposit most items absolutely free. The few exceptions, like rubble, plasterboard and asbestos, attract a reasonable charge to defray the cost to the council of responsible disposal. Despite this excellent service, no doubt certain misguided and anti-social individuals will persevere with their fly-tipping habits. Such miscreants should be warned that our council is turning to modern technology, as well as to our public-minded citizenry, to catch offenders in the act. Anybody thinking of fly-tipping should ask themselves this question: Isn’t it rather ridiculous for me to despoil the environment and risk a hefty fine when, in most cases, I can dispose of my rubbish free of charge? Fly-tipping in Redcar & Cleveland could cost you dearly! Anyone witnessing fly-tipping should phone Redcar & Cleveland Council on 01642 774 774

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an hour. Please meet under the arch in the old cemetery. The ground is uneven, strong footwear is advisable. The Friends are having a stall on Redcar High Street market for Pirate days Friday 4th and Saturday 5th August. Many bargains to be had selling vinyl, books, jigsaws, games, antiques, bric a brac, jewellery, old postcards and a tombola. Please bring any prizes for the tombola or items for sale to the stall. All the money raised will be put towards the ‘Paving the Way’ campaign to improve the paths in the cemetery. We would like to thank everyone who so generously gives their support for our work.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

New shop for Saltburn

altburn is getting a brand new card and gift shop which will open for the first time on Saturday 29th July. Situated on Milton Street, 'Holly Blue' will stock a fantastic range of greetings cards for every occasion, together with gifts, social stationary, calendars, diaries, jigsaws, Orchard toys, balloonss and much more. Popular children's author Frank English will be signing his books and cutting the ribbon at 11.00. There will be give-aways, children's colouring competition, quarterly prize draw and Loyalty Card system. The shop is situated in the revamped gym, opposite Sainsbury's car park and is owned by Michael Hampson who is no stranger to selling such products, having worked in the Guisborough Bookshop for nearly 30 years. Michael said: "I felt the time was right to put my enthusiasm and energies into a new challenge and to put my vast knowledge and experience into something for myself." Michael feels that working in the bookshop and managing it for the past five years will stand him in good stead for the future. He has developed good relationships with authors, schools, business contacts and of course, customers. All such attributes he will bring to this new business venture. When asked why he had chosen Saltburn, Michael said: "Saltburn is a very vibrant town and has a lovely charm about it. It has friendly residents and whilst it already has a good variety of shops I believe it can be enhanced by my new shop." Michael added: "Saltburn is a really attractive

place to live or visit and attracts people to the town from far and wide, especially as it promoted frequent events such as the farmers market." The name 'Holly Blue' came about because of Michael’s interest in butterflies and moths which he has had since he was ‘knee high to a grasshopper’. Therefore the name became an obvious choice. The Holly Blue butterfly has been spotted in Saltburn although it is not a common sight. Holly Blue is a great addition to Saltburn for all shoppers and residents and this new independent business will provide everyone with an opportunity to flavour something new and exciting, bringing quality greetings cards, gifts and other merchandise to Saltburn and it has been designed to enhance the variety of shops and goods available locally. It is so important to support local businesses and Michael is looking forward to meeting you on 29 July!

Brotton Carnival

n Saturday 8th July St. Peter’s C of E Primary School hosted Brotton Carnival. A parade began from the Village Hall led by St. Peter’s Drummers and supported by ‘EE by Drum’. Ten girls' and 16 boys' teams participated

in a football tournament and there were lots of activities throughout the day for the community of East Cleveland to enjoy. Many thanks to Skelton and Brotton Parish Council for supporting this wonderful event.

A Call for Help – Royal British Legion (RBL) Boosbeck & District

By Ken Gillance - Vice President

ounded in the wake of the First World War (WW1) by British veterans, the RBL has played a significant national role since in offering help and support to armed forces personnel, serving and veterans, and their families affected by bereavement, disability, unemployment, financial need and welfare generally. In addition the RBL members have earned the reputation as the ‘Custodians of Remembrance’ through their unfailing endeavour to hold high the “torch of commemoration” in memory of ‘the fallen’ from WW1 to the present day. The annual ‘Poppy Appeal’ and the ‘Festival of Remembrance’ in November are living proof of that. There are many RBL branches across the UK supported by volunteer membership from the local community, some large and some small, who contribute to the success and continued aims of the Legion. There is no requirement for members to have served in the armed forces, just a modest annual subscription of £17. There is also a Junior Branch for those who are 16-18 years old. The membership role is to organise, promote and participate in the fund raising and other activities associated with the provision of welfare support. The Boosbeck and District Branch has been in existence for very many years, serving the communities of Skelton in Cleveland, Lingdale and Boosbeck, Margrove Park and Charltons, Stanghow and Moorsholm. It is one of the smallest in the North East and in significant danger of extinction through falling membership. Many readers will remember the familiar figure of the late Malcolm Winspear (Chair) carrying

the standard on Remembrance Day accompanied by his late wife Hazel (Branch Sec) and late sister Marjorie (Poppy Organiser). The recent loss of all three has had a severe impact on this small Branch, which now needs reinforcements to boost the management committee and ensure the Branch stays alive to continue its sterling work in support of the wider ‘armed forces family’ – who so badly need that support. The amount collected by Branch Poppy Collectors has been in the region of £1600 and upwards and there have been additional donations through special events. So the local communities are generous in their donations – we need some enthusiastic volunteers to carry the good work of the past into the future. November 11th next year will mark the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1 on Armistice Day 1918. The loss of life during that terrible war on land, in the air and on the sea, touched and afflicted every community and majority of families across the nation. That was the horror which gave birth to the RBL and the reason why WW1 is symbolic of the ‘Remembrance’ campaign. But wars did not cease and armed forces personnel continue to be injured and lost in countless conflicts and the work of the RBL is as significant and worthy now as it ever was. If you possibly can, please step up now and help the Boosbeck & District Branch of RBL to survive and thrive, recalling the motto of the RBL – “Service not Self” and poignant message in Laurence Binyon’s poem ‘For the Fallen’ – ‘….At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.’ [Further information and details of where and how to apply to be a Member can be obtained from Dave Miller (Chair) 01287 654029; Kath Jackson (Treasurer) 01287 654218.]

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Guisbrough library welcomes new friends

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uisborough Library has not moved although it does seem to have disappeared from view behind the new Wetherspoons pub and restaurant on Westgate; but we are still here and want you to come and join us as we celebrate the launch of the Friends of Guisborough Library Group. In the last Coastal View there were several articles about libraries and how the residents in this area are doing everything possible to keep them open. Guisborough Library is no exception and the Friends of Guisborough Library Group was initiated earlier this year when everyone using the library was asked to complete a form asking what they wanted from the service. The aim of the Friends of Guisborough Library is to encourage local people to use the library, not just to borrow books and use the computers, but to see how many other activities can be incorporated into the library – the more people who visit the better. After a few planning meetings and surveys, we are pleased to announce that the Official Launch of the Friends of Guisborough Library will be on WEDNESDAY 16TH AUGUST

between 12 noon and 2 pm in the Library. Refreshments will be available and there will be a tombola stall and raffle, together with information and taster sessions on our planned future activities. One of the activities being organised is monthly talks from a guest speaker on the last Friday of each month starting on 29 September at 2pm, so come along and find out who it will be. The Library already hosts a Reading Group on the third Thursday of each month, with another one starting in September on Tuesdays, a Knit and Natter group on alternate Wednesday mornings and, for children, Rhymetime for under 5s on Wednesday mornings and there are craft sessions in the school holidays. We want to add to these activities and would love to have your suggestions. Would you like to attend or help out with events ? We really hope you will be able to come and support the Friends Launch and look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, 16th August between 12 noon and 2pm where a warm welcome awaits. If you would like more information, please contact Guisborough Library. You can telephone, 01287 632668, or better still, drop in and chat with the staff.

News from Ringrose Community Orchard

n our previous news we referred to the ‘eco-warriors’ of Skelton Primary School spreading this year’s wildflower seeds; those seeds are now in full bloom under the apple trees. The flowers have passed through a pinkpurple-cream stage and are now dominated by bright red poppies and blue cornflower. The bees and butterflies are loving it!! In the centre the bedding plants donated by staff at the Co-op provide colour at the top of the plot whilst lower down there is a range of wildflowers, including red campion, ox-eye daisy and different coloured poppies, with lavender along the bottom path. In addition to the bees and butterflies we have a wide range of birds visiting the site varying from Blue Tits, Great Tits,

Chaffinches to Collard Doves, Jackdaw and Barn Owl. Also observed have been rabbits and hedgehogs. The apple trees produced a good crop but, as this is only their second year, we had to pick them early. Next year we’ll be able to let them ripen—can’t wait. Away from the wildlife we have opened a working relationship with Cleveland Country Store, Brotton, and are indebted to Linda, who has agreed to supply our bird food. In June we were pleased to add Ian Walker and Joyce Basham to our volunteers—very welcome they are too!! If there are any more ‘Ians and Joyces’ out there then please come along on any Monday or Thursday morning—that’s what Joyce did—or phone Stuart on 01287 654132.

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Marske Brass Band

By Philip Chisholm - Secretary

of Marske Brass Band

otification to all the businesses and people who have helped in donating £11.500 to the building fund for Marske Brass Band The Band has been gifted in perpetuity a band room by Marske football Club within the confines of a new 25 Year lease signed between Saltburn Parish Council and the Marske Sports Recreational Partnership. The new rehearsal room has already been refurbished as a gift from Helen Chisholm. The band with immense thanks will be using part of these donated £11,500 fund to build and refit

a new Library room, a new roof and to rewire the whole before using voluntary members of the partnership to knock down our old band room which the band has used since 1955. The band established since 1875 would like to thank all past members and families for their support, especially Huntcliffe Lodge and the community of Saltburn & Marske for your generosity. Friends of Marske Brass Band have an opportunity to build a Band Stand in Marske for performances by all Brass Bands national and local and also groups like that of the Marske Fishermans choir. (Not rock concerts) We have submitted the idea to RCBC for their consideration, however, we

need to know if there is a public agreement within the town, and indeed, whether anyone would like to get involved with the fund raising aspect of the project. Coffee mornings, Tea Parties, sponsored activities. The Band Stand will be situated beside the Brass Band HQ at the Sports and Recreational Grounds, Mount Pleasant Marske TS11 7BW It will be closed with shutters when not in use. Appeal. If anyone has a brass band instrument they would like to donate to the band we now have a thriving learner band, a junior band and a Contesting performance Band. We need your BRASS!

Alun Prest retires after 60 years of music and 38 years of conducting Brass Bands

By Philip Chisholm

aestro Alun Prest has announced his retirement with his last concert conducting Marske Brass Band on Sunday Sept 24th at Saltburn Bandstand. The Band invites as many old players and former pupils of Alun’s to attend. If you would like to play at the concert, contact Philip Chisholm on 07802 936 414 Alun was given a cornet at the age of 13 by his Uncle George who played for South Band Brass Band, it was something to keep him occupied being house bound as a child and on crutches and unable to attend school and while in his may long periods in hospital when a teacher would attend his bedside. A year later he was asked to join Cargo Fleet

band by the conductor Billy Dennis. When Alun was 16 he was given a job at Cargo Fleet steel works, while he worked his job was to play in the Band where he practiced under the wing of Billy Pearce the Bands Solo cornet. These lessons saw Alun win a scholarship to Cardiff College of Music at the age of 18. Back in his mother Country of Wales he joined Ynysybwl Brass Band which was conducted by his Uncle. Upon his return to Teesside he returned to Cargo Fleet Band earning his living as a Peripatetic music teacher form where today, many of these pupils are key player within the brass band fraternity. Alun further supported his family along with his wife Carol and their three children by playing trumpet in local dance bands. Alun became Principal cornet player for Marske and was appointed conductor of the Teesside Youth Brass Band and later Conductor of Marske Band. One of Alun's major achievements was that of conducting the Middlesbrough, Northallerton and York Gang Shows over 30 years for which he achieved the Scout Associations highest award. The Gold Medal not once, but twice. Alun has written and arranged many works, one of his most noted was the Zetland Lifeboat Musical Celebration. His latest piece written for Orchestra and Choir musically tells the story of the 14 stations of the Cross. One of the badges of pride which Marske Band wears on behalf of Alun is, no matter how many times he was in hospital being fitted with new hips, shoulders, elbows, he never complained, took pain in his stride and along with his red hair was a disciplined energetic leader and teacher who never let down the band or his friends throughout a lifetime of devotion.

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RCVDA Volunteer Award The RCVDA Volunteer Awards were held at Westfield Farm, Dormanstown on Friday, 14 July

Youth Award (Under 21) Sponsored by – Darlington Building Society Presented by Nicola Donaghue Winner – Harry Hall Marske Hall Leonard Cheshire Home

Community Champion Sponsored by – Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland Presented by: Barry Coppinger Winner: Vera Rider – The community of New Marske

Health & Wellbeing Champion Sponsored by NHS South Tees CCG Presented by Julie Bailey Winner - Barbara Wilkinson Loftus Dolphins Swimming Club

Enterprise Award Sponsored by Uk Steel Enterprise Presented By Sarah Thorpe Winner Denise Nesbitt – Liverton Village pictured with Karen Ward Liverton Village

Love Your Neighbour Sponsored in Partnership By Together Middlesbrough & Cleveland And Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. Winner Miriam Tilley Age Uk – Presented By The Mayor Of Redcar & Cleveland Cllr Karen King

Volunteer Of The Year Sponsored By Sabic Presented By Claire Wordsworth Special Commendation Helen Burton Friends of Westfield Farm

Volunteer Of The Year Sponsored By Sabic Presented By Claire Wordsworth Special Commendation Paul Kidd – East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust

Volunteer Of The Year Sponsored By Sabic Presented By Claire Wordsworth Winner : Harold Peggs Marske Hall Leonard Cheshire Home

RCVDA Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored By RCVDA Presented By Lawrence McAnelly Chair RCVDA Special Commendation Hilary Greenwell Ladies Of Steel Dormanstown

RCVDA Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored By RCVDA Presented By Lawrence McAnelly Chair RCVDA Winner: Jean Wilson Kidney Research UK Charity Shop

Outstanding Community Group Sponsored By Redcar & Cleveland Adult Education Service Presented By Denise Bollands Special Commendation Winkies Castle Marske

Outstanding Community Group Sponsored By Redcar & Cleveland Adult Education Service Presented By Denise Bollands Winner Footprints Community Cafe Winkies Castle Marske

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Des Mowbray

By Eileen Goodenough Former Secretary, SVEIG.

es Mowbray died on the 27th June 2017; he had been ill for some time. He was born in Brotton and moved to Skelton 50 years ago. He leaves a wife, Chris and between them Tracy, John, David and Andrew and grandchildren. But Des also leaves behind significant achievements in the Skelton Villages Area. These achievements will stand to testify to the commitment, work and effort he put into benefiting the community in which he lived. In 2001 Des joined the newly formed Skelton Villages Environment Improvement Group (SVEIG) subsequently being elected as Chair. I was Secretary of SVEIG. On behalf of the members of SVEIG who worked with DES, I would like to put on record, in memory of Des, some of those achievements. With his leadership, SVEIG set about identifying areas which required improvement. There were many. In addition to raising funds for seating, Christmas lights, floral planters and displays, concerts and fundraising events, 3 major projects stand out. A small derelict piece of land in Skelton Green was an eyesore. With the help of local youth the old derelict building was dismantled, the area cleared of bricks and rubble, levelled, seeded, fencing erected, planters, shrubs and daffodils all put in place. This effort won first regional prize in a competition run from the Office of the then Deputy Prime Minister. SVEIG was awarded £1,000.

This money, together with funds from other local community groups in Skelton Villages, was put towards installing some steps and paths in Layland Beck which was inaccessible, unmanaged and unusable. It separated the villages of New Skelton and North Skelton. It was a waste of a natural resource and was a dumping area. After filling three council wagons with dumped rubbish and a good clean up, we had steps and paths installed to assess if there was local approval for developing this area. There was. The Council granted SVEIG £18,000 to carry out a survey and from there, with various Funders and Groundwork, tens of thousands was spent to create 3 separate access points, steps, paths and maintenance works to create what is now Layland Beck Community Park. The area now links the villages and local primary school children have been able to use this area for tree planting and outdoor learning. Unfortunately, due to age and ill health SVEIG wound up as a Community Group in 2016 and have been unable to continue to help with this area. Then the youth of Skelton Green clearly drew another project to our attention. At that time the play facilities consisted of a traditional play area for younger children, a five a side pitch and shelter for older youth. The local youth wanted a cycle track and tried to create it themselves. However, this amounted to digging holes and using sandstone from a perimeter wall to create ramps. Recognising the need and after consultation with Council, residents and youth the current Skelton Green Wheelie area

●● Des Mowbray (front right) leads Ashok Kumar former MP and delegation at the official opening of Layland Beck Community Park in 2009. was designed and built. The newspaper’s headlines at the time were “THIS WILL GIVE OUR KIDS A PLACE TO PLAY”. This quality facility is well used by local youth and youngsters from outside the village. We were grateful to Coastal View and Moor News for recognising the work carried out by Community Groups and with others, SVEIG was presented with an award from them in 2012. There is no doubt that Des’s commitment and leadership over nearly 15 years has played a significant part in achieving these successful facilities, a lasting legacy which will continue to be of benefit to local residents. On behalf of Des’s family, members of SVEIG and those who value the facilities provided, thank you.

Seven local apprentices help East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust turn pub into flats with £20k donation from The DPS

●● Ben Toms, TDP Account Manager at Computershare (right), presents a cheque to Andy Pettersen, Social Business Manager at East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust, in Brotton.

ocally-recruited apprentices have helped East Cleveland Youth Housing (ECYHT) convert a former pub in Brotton into high-quality flats for young people following a £20,000 donation from The Deposit Protection Service, the company has announced. The seven worked for six months on the project that has seen the former Crown on Brotton High Street turned into affordable supported accommodation for four vulnerable 18-25 year olds within the ex-mining villages of East Cleveland. Daren King, Head of Tenancy Deposit Protection at The DPS, said: “The Deposit Protection Service has given over £200,000 to good causes since we established our charity fund in 2014. “ECYHT is a fantastic charity and this project will do so much to support local people and create a better environment for everyone to enjoy.” Craig Gainford, one of the apprentices, said: “It’s been hard work but great fun and amazing experience that has given me the skills and experience to start building a career. “The flats look fantastic and I’m sure will make great homes for many young people and give them a helping hand.” Andy Pettersen, Social Business Manager at ECYHT, said: “What an amazing contribution. “Every penny has moved us closer to completing the largest housing project we've ever taken on." Every tenant of the new building will receive regular one-on-one support from ECYHT’s staff to develop their financial knowledge, reduce their sense of isolation, guide them emotionally and help them succeed in their tenancy and take control of their lives. Alongside the apprentices, a team of over 17 volunteers supported the work, with one, Paul Kidd, impressing the charity so much that he was given a parttime paid role. Charities focused on the housing sector can apply for funds via The DPS’ website at www.depositprotection.com/charity.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Armed Forces Day in Redcar By John Fellows

rmed Forces Day, now an annual event, took place on Saturday 24th June and was accordingly commemorated in Redcar High Street. The Town Clock area was taken over by the British Legion organising the event with the Rotary Club of Redcar. The opening ceremony at 10.20am featured a parade from Moore Street to the Town Clock parade area and was introduced by Mr Eric Howden BEM, Royal British Legion who also acted as M.C. throughout the day. Colours were raised by Cadets from the T.S. Zetland and the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Councillor Karen King gave a welcome address. Events throughout the day included a Service of Remembrance conducted by Rev. Rachel Harrison, a blessing, the Last Post and the hymn “I vow to thee my country”. During the day, events included a performance by One Voice Choir and a Standard Bearers individual drill competition; the highlight of the show was a fly past by a Hurricane aircraft. The afternoon included a performance by the Topline Youth Choir and the drill display and competition between the Army and Sea Cadet forces for the Rotary Club trophy. This was judged

Apprenticeships up for grabs at the North York Moors National Park

he North York Moors National Park Authority has a number of apprenticeships up for grabs this summer for those looking to kickstart their career. The two-year apprenticeships are available in Business Administration at the National Park’s headquarters in Helmsley, in Countryside Working at Castleton and Danby, and Tourism also based in Danby. This latest tranche of places builds on the National Park’s successful 15-year apprenticeship programme which has seen many trainees learn new skills, both practical and administrative, before going on to secure full-time jobs. As part of the training, the apprentices work alongside experienced staff while studying for their Level Two and Three qualifications. Help can also be given with transport to, and from, work. Current National Park apprentices include Countryside Worker George Green from Newton on Rawcliffe who comments: “I chose to be an apprentice as it gives you the hands-on experience whilst learning and getting paid. It also gives you the real world experience and means you’re not stuck in a classroom. “I like the people I work with and love being outdoors in all weathers. I’m getting paid to work in beautiful scenery and I’m gaining wide experience through the sheer variety of different tasks.” Ian Nicholls, Assistant Director of Corporate Services for the National Park adds: “Many people are surprised at the range of jobs within the National Park and our current apprenticeship places reflect this. Currently around 14% of our staff are apprentices and it is very rewarding to see young people fresh from college or school as well as those looking to kickstart a new career, gaining valuable experience and confidence during their time with us.” For more information go to www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/jobs or contact Ian Nicholls on 01439 772700

Funding available for Local Groups

ockwood Parish Council has a small amount of money available in the current financial year for local groups to apply for through the grant funding scheme. For any local group based in the Lockwood Parish Council area, looking for a small grant of £100 or less, there is a simple one page small grant application form to complete. Larger projects will need to complete the full grant application form. Both forms are available on the Parish Council website (www.lockwoodpc.co.uk) or from the Parish Council office. Completed forms should be sent to the Parish Clerk at Lingdale Village Hall, Meadowdale Court, Lingdale TS12 3HF

by Rotarians Keith Burniston and John Fellows, drawing on experience of many years ago, and the trophy was presented to the winner, the Army, by John Fellows. As always it was a most interesting day in lovely weather this year and the young people from the service

branches were an absolute credit to their officers. Other features included an exhibition of military vehicles, a climbing wall by the Army Cadets, a paintball range and a motor cycle display. Redcar British Legion and the Rotary Club of Redcar planned and supported

Police Cadets in Action

n the 5th of June a group of Redcar and Cleveland Police Cadets helped in a social action that transformed the weed ridden flowerbeds of South Banks’s Millennium Green. This involved a group of 20 young adults ranging from 13-17 who braved the rain and nettle stings and took to the strangled plants. In total over 10 bags were collected and the flowerbeds were freed allowing the maintenance and upkeep of the Green ready for the community to enjoy.

the event together with First Light Trust, Redcar Beacons, the Market Traders Association who provided stalls, Medic UK, Cleveland Police and Redcar and Cleveland Council who supported the event including funding additional street cleaning and CCTV coverage. Thank you to all.

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Partnership working helps Lingdale parking problem

partnership project between Redcar & Cleveland Council and Coast & Country Housing has alleviated a vexed parking issue in Lingdale. Two years ago, Coast & Country residents living in Meadowdale Court, near Lingdale crossroads, complained that there was insufficient parking behind their properties to accommodate their cars. They pointed to the fact that a number of spaces were often occupied by vehicles belonging to a nearby business. The problem was made more serious because aged and infirm tenants, at times, could not park near their homes. What made matters worse was that some of the parking areas are unadopted, and therefore outside the jurisdiction of the Council’s enforcement officers.

Councillor Steve Kay, who represents Lingdale on Redcar & Cleveland Council, said: “I began by requesting the Council to introduce ‘Residents Parking Only’ but this was turned down on the grounds that the highways authority only approves such schemes in urban areas. Then, Lockwood Neighbourhood Action Partnership, of which I am chairman, asked for the introduction of ‘Authorised Access Only’ but, unfortunately, the police said they could not sanction it. “As a last resort, I requested Borough Engineer, Andy Mollon, to ask Coast & Country Housing if they would allow Redcar & Cleveland Council to tarmac a piece of redundant housing land to create extra spaces for up to six additional vehicles. To help both the Council and their tenants, thankfully,

Coast & Country agreed. “Although the scheme was delayed a couple of times for technical reasons, the work has now been accomplished.” Chairman of Lockwood Parish Council, Mike Jefferson, said: “As the Parish Council is based in the nearby Village Hall, we are well aware of the parking difficulties behind Meadowdale Court. The extra spaces will help, but until Redcar & Cleveland Council obtains control of the whole area, the problem will not go away. “For this reason, Lockwood Parish Council has written to Redcar & Cleveland Council asking that the whole area be designated adopted highway.” “On this one, I support the Parish Council one hundred per cent,” ●● RCBC Councillor Steve Kay and Lockwood PC chair Mike Jefferson at the new Meadowdale Court parking area commented Councillor Kay.

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e are a small community group set up in January this year comprising Loftus residents who live and work in the town, a Loftus business owner and a councillor; our aim has been to “Light up Loftus” for Christmas 2017 and beyond. Working in partnership with Loftus Town Council and with help from Loftus Community Forum we are looking forward to a brighter and more colourful Loftus this year for the festive season! We have all worked hard this year in applying for funding to various organisations and the outcomes of these bids are due in the next few weeks so we are keeping everything crossed! A crowdfunding page has been set up to raise

●● Janette with children from Abingdon Rd, Middlesbrough.

ear on year it seems that increasing visitor figures continue to make the Museum one of the town's major attractions. With some new display and information boards for 2017 attracting many of our local regulars we are always amazed that our visitor book shows addresses from around the globe. School visits and groups are always welcome and this month is beginning to look like a record breaker. In the first twelve days of July we have had almost 300 pupils and staff pay us a visit and when added to our normal figures, make things

very encouraging indeed. Janette Picknett our resident 'story teller' entertains the groups assisted by a number of other volunteers to make sure the visits are enjoyable as well as educational. The Museum is open every day until mid October and can accommodate school and adult groups by appointment. The museum adopts a 'free to enter' policy but are very appreciative of any donations to help keep the attraction open. For further information please ring 01642 494311

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further funds and the link is as follows: https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/ lightuploftus We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has already donated to this fund and should anyone else wish to support this then all donations are appreciated, you can donate any amount from £2. At the Loftus Produce Show on Saturday 19th August Loftus WI have very kindly agreed to donate the funds raised from Tea and Coffee sales to our fund and we will also be running a raffle. Your support at this event will make a huge difference so please come along and have a cuppa and buy a few raffle tickets! Together we can work towards a brighter Loftus!

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Composting toilet installation in Gisborough Priory Woodland Gardens

hanks to a grant of £9,038 from the Big Lottery Fund, a composting toilet is now being installed in Gisborough Priory Woodland Gardens. The provision of toilet facilities for both volunteers and visitors has long been one of the aims of Gisborough Priory Project. By installing a toilet that is accessible to everyone as well as environmentally friendly it is hoped that more people will be able to enjoy the gardens that the volunteers have now worked on for almost ten years. The grant from the Big Lottery Fund under their Awards for All programme is paying for the contractors to prepare the ground and install the toilet as well as the full cost of the Natsol composting toilet and building.

The work started on 27 June when the contractors, Groundwork Northeast, prepared the site. Next day, in pouring rain, all the building materials were delivered to the site and manoeuvred into position. The persistent wet weather has meant that the work is taking more time than planned but it is now nearing completion. The toilet is located in the woodland gardens, close to the existing composting area. With no requirement for power, water or drainage the toilet is an ideal solution for the gardens. By collecting the rainwater from the gutters of the building it will even provide a useful source of water to keep the plants looking at their best. And after a year or so, there should be odourless compost ready

to remove and use. Once the toilet is fully installed and in use, planting will be added nearby to help to screen the toilet building from the rest of the garden. Gisborough Priory Project treasurer, Judith Arber, said: “It’s great that we will now have on-site toilet facilities that everyone can use. It will make school visits much easier to arrange as well as providing our volunteers and visitors with a much needed convenient convenience!” Thanks go to all the local people and organisations that have supported this project and helped to secure the grant from the Big Lottery Fund. The official opening of the toilet is planned for Sunday 30 July. This will form part of the Annual General Meeting of Gisborough Priory Project to which everyone is invited. The AGM will start at 12 noon in the picnic area in the woodland gardens. The Big Lottery Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK. It puts people in the lead to improve their lives and communities, often through small, local projects. It is responsible for giving out 40% of the money raised by National Lottery players for good causes. Every year it invests over £650 million and awards around 12,000 grants across the UK for health, education, environment and charitable purposes. Since June 2004 it has awarded over £8 billion to projects that change the lives of millions of people. More information is available at the Big Lottery Fund website.

Festival of Thrift shows how to save the planet in style with packed programme for 2017

he hugely popular, award-winning Festival of Thrift is returning to Kirkleatham in Redcar for the fifth national celebration of stylish and sustainable living on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September 2017. This year’s Festival focuses on growing and the power of nature and how people can be empowered by sharing differing points of view of the world as well as ideas, thoughts, experiences and skills. Visitors can enjoy a hands-on weekend packed with creativity, making, fixing and learning together, discovering how to save money, be environmentally savvy and live a rich and fulfilling life. The Festival programme has something for everyone young and old alike - including inventive and inspiring artworks and performances, lots of live music, stalls selling one-off items not found on the high street, thoughtprovoking talks, a range of workshops passing on skills and thrifty tips and tricks and a wide range of innovative tasty food and drink including the chance to dine in a camper van or in the wild meadow of the walled garden. Regular favourites Fix It Café, Bistros du Van and national upcycling treasure Max McMurdo return. New highlights for the 2017 event include a magical immersive mystery tour in a specially converted double decker bus, ideas for creating your own thrifty ceremonies, the creation of a den-built island and the chance to become a citizen of Cardboardia, talking rubbish tips, campfire cooking, guerrilla gardening and a potting shed on wheels. Keep up to date at www.festivalofthrift.co.uk

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Cabinets keep volunteers stocked up

Council Cabinet member for Children outlines major progress in Annual Report

number of newly installed seafront cabinets will be giving volunteers a welcome boost in their beach cleaning activities. Installed in the Majuba Road car park and at the Dundas slipway, the cabinets will be filled with everything community groups need to run their own litter picks and do their bit to support the Redcar & Cleveland ‘Love It’ campaign, which asks people to do one small thing to make a big difference to the environment. Filled with litter pickers, hi-vis jackets, gloves and rubbish sacks & hoops, the units will reduce costs for any groups wanting to take part in the ‘Love It’ campaign by organising their own beach clean-up events. Sponsored by SABIC and the Friends of Redcar, the cabinets will allow businesses, schools and community groups to run their own litterpicks as they won’t need to buy their own equipment. Plans are also in place to install the cabinets in other locations across the borough in the coming months. Cllr Alec Brown, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “The new cabinets really assist with one of the key points of the ‘Love It’ campaign, letting community groups, businesses and schools organise their own environmental events without having to pay out for equipment and having everything they need easily at hand.” Daren Smith, Site Director SABIC, said: “We take corporate and social responsibility and environmental issues very seriously at SABIC so are delighted to support the ‘Love It’ campaign by sponsoring these cabinets. Volunteering is also very close to our heart so we’ll be encouraging our own employees to take part in litter picking activities over the coming months too. SABIC are very proud to support this worthwhile

community initiative.” Cllr Carl Quartermain, Chair of the Friends of Redcar, said: "I would like to thank SABIC for supporting our idea and for their active involvement throughout the project to help us install these cabinets. Equally I wish to thank the council's 'Love It' team for all their support bringing this vision into reality. I would very much encourage other businesses to sponsor more cabinets on our sea front and in our parks across the borough to help us all tackle the increasing problem we experience with discarded disposable materials. "It became clear to me over the years organising litter picks for FRED that volunteers enjoyed doing their own adhoc action. Many residents are seen coming off the beach clutching handfuls of rubbish during their leisurely walks. Others wish to take part but haven't the availability to make our litter picks or equipment. As well as this many companies and schools contact me as they wish to carry out their own community actions on Redcar beach during week days but FRED can really only function effectively on weekends. "The bin cabinets are the perfect solution for those actively engaged with their community. Whether you're an individual on an adhoc litter pick or a group, school or business organising your own session, contact FRED or RCBC to gain access to these stocked cabinets full of litter picking equipment and help us to keep Redcar clean, tidy and family friendly." To find out more about the ‘Love It’ scheme, and how you can do one small thing to make a big difference to the environment, go to www. redcar-clevelandloveit.co.uk. To find out how to use the cabinets for a litterpick of your own, contact the council on 01642 774774.

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leading councillor has highlighted major progress being made in our schools and in supporting vulnerable children and young people. Councillor Craig Hannaway, Cabinet Member for Children at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, outlined the improvements and challenges in his recent Annual Report to the Borough Council. He explained that there were positive results in the borough’s primary schools, every one of which has been rated ‘good’ or better by OFSTED. There was also progress in helping our most vulnerable children and young people, including securing funding to provide more support for students with social, emotional or mental health needs. The council is also providing better training for social workers in order to support troubled families and the number of council foster carers is increasing. However, Cllr Hannaway, who has been lead member for Children’s Services for two years and is also ward councillor for Saltburn, stated he understood there were challenges before the council which he and dedicated staff within the authority and in schools were determined to focus on in the year ahead. He said that performances were not improving quickly enough in secondary schools but the authority was responding by focusing on encouraging further cooperation and partnerships between schools and recruiting the best teachers. Cllr Hannaway also explained that the number of children who require child protection services has been increasing at the same time as the overall Government funding to the council had been reduced. For example, the number of children and young people supported by a Child Protection

Plan in the borough in 2015 was 120 but is 199 at the current time. Cllr Hannaway said: “There has been good news in the past year and not many authorities can claim that 100% of its children attend a primary school graded good or better. I’d also like to point out so many of the highlights of the year which illustrate the fantastic work of our staff, teachers, parents and of course, some of our amazing young people and children. It was very moving to attend our Looked After Children Achievement Awards where we had 145 nominations outlining their amazing achievements. We also had 275 of our young people receive their Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Youth Parliament Elections and we had so many other events celebrating our children who never cease to amaze me with their resilience, aspirations and achievements.” Cllr Hannaway explained strategic thinking was continuing and clear action plans being formulated to ensure improvements continue in other areas. He said: “Of particular significance is the strength of partnerships between the council and other agencies, including the Safeguarding Children Board and the Health and Wellbeing Board. Strategic planning is also crucial in order to continue progress made so far and our priorities for the future. This will be in the form of a relaunched Children and Young People’s Plan which will be designed to capture the breadth of services and the support available across the borough.” The full annual report and video to full council can be found on Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s website at www.redcar-cleveland.gov. uk and on YouTube. Cllr Hannaway can be contacted at craig. hannaway@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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Saltburn Beachwatch Polystyrene foam O

By Roy Smith

ver the last 50 years plastic has become the material of choice for many of the goods we consume; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s durable, lightweight, easily moulded into different shapes and applications and it seals out oxygen and other contaminants. Plastic is cheap, it dominates single serve food and beverage packaging in the form of polystyrene known as Styrofoam or EPS [expanded polystyrene], used in cups and takeaway containers. The finished product is 95% air. Re-cycling rates for Styrofoam are very poor throughout the world with only 1% re-cycled in the USA. In the USA it is estimated that 25 billion Styrofoam coffee cups are thrown away every year. Of the 3 million tons of polystyrene produced in America each year over two thirds ends up in landfill with much of the remainder ending up in waterways and the ocean. The fact that Styrofoam is nonbiodegradable adds to the biological impact whilst in law EPS, being plastic, is deemed inert and currently meets all the food contact standards. Because of the air content EPS is

bulky and expensive to transport. The industry has set up some re-cycling points but it is only economically viable if all the air is removed before transporting and re-using. Manufacturers boast that as EPS does not decompose in landfill it does not contribute to the production of methane! The pieces and fragments that we pick up on our beach could come from packaging or food and drink containers, the majority of which are so small it is virtually impossible to say where they originated. The problem is that from the tiniest plankton to the largest whale plastics impact on hundreds of species in the ocean. We now know that all plastics have the ability to attract and concentrate pollutants from the surrounding seawater posing a risk to those species that eat it. Scientists are studying the impacts of that contamination on fish and shellfish and are increasingly concerned about the potential threat of plastics to species at the top of the food chain: humans. Exposure to these chemicals has been suggested to contribute to some cancers and infertility, as well

as immune, metabolic, cognitive and behavioural disorders. Costa Coffee has introduced a scheme to recycle any cup deposited by customers and to encourage the use of re-usable coffee cups. This follows on from broadcaster Hugh Fearnley Whittingstallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s War on Waste campaign which revealed that 2.5 billion cups are sent to landfill in the UK each year and Starbucks

has trialled a recycle-able cup which could potentially divert huge numbers from landfill. While Styrofoam is set to continue for some forms of packaging the fact is that there are alternatives to EPS in food and coffee cup containers and the way that supermarket and shop produce is packaged. People are being asked to encourage local cafes and fast food outlets to consider using

a fully recycle-able or biodegradable product alternative. I will report on these alternative products in future issues. The next Saltburn Beachwatch litter pick and survey will take place on Saturday 16th September 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.

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Marking centenary of Dormanstown

series of events to mark the centenary of Dormanstown has started with an exhibition and displays celebrating the area’s history and community spirit. Marking the official launch of various events planned throughout this year, the inaugural celebrations comprised a heritage exhibition with a display of historic photographs and entertainment including the Time Bandits with a wartime-themed performance, a juggler, a magician, a fancy dress competition, and the Royal Sapphires Jazz band. The two days of activities were held at Westfield Farm, Dormanstown’s oldest building, which has been transformed into a community resource centre by social housing provider Coast & Country. Dormanstown came into being due to Dorman Long, the company famous for the Sydney Harbour Bridge, being in urgent need of extra workers and it decided to build homes on its doorstep to house them. Construction started in 1917 and three years later the area had grown from having a single building – Westfield House – to featuring more than 300 homes with the new town named after Sir Arthur Dorman – the joint founder of Dorman Long. John Duffill, who chairs Friends of Westfield Farm, which is spearheading the celebrations, said: “It is important to celebrate something like this. A lot of villages have died off and Dormanstown is still going.”

Redcar and Cleveland Mayor Councillor Karen King with Friends of Westfield Farm Redcar and Cleveland Mayor Councillor Karen King said: “What makes Dormanstown special is the people and the community spirit. Everybody coming together to create an event like this; the volunteers, beating adversity to make things special especially after the closure of the steel works and the difficult times they have had.” Iain Sim, Coast & Country chief

executive, said: “2017 marks 100 years since work began to build the place we know as Dormanstown and as the oldest building in Dormanstown, where better to celebrate the history than here at Westfield Farm. “To many, Dormanstown represents the area’s heritage of the steel industry. It was built to provide homes to hundreds of workers at the Dorman Long iron and steel works a short distance away.

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leveland Fire Brigade has made it easier for the hard of hearing and deaf to raise the alarm in the event of an emergency. An upgraded app service means they can get in touch immediately without having to get anyone else to speak to a fire control operator on their behalf. The live Texmee app can be downloaded to provide a rapid response. As soon someone clicks on the Cleveland Fire Brigade logo it will start to dial and all they have to do is start typing. It is all instant and in real time as there is no send button. Typing GA or ‘go ahead’ at the end of the message will let the operator know the message has finished and will respond with further questions to enable the Brigade to obtain the address and type of incident The app is available for emergency 999 calls only.

Phil Lancaster, Director of Community Protection for Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “Those affected by any form of deafness can rest assured they still have exactly the same service as everyone else and will get a rapid response to any emergency. The app is especially easy to use and quick and we would recommend this is downloaded in advance so in the unfortunate event that you may need us then it is ready to go.” Full details are available at www.clevelandfire. gov.uk The hard of hearing can also raise the alarm by texting a message to 07718 999999 Anyone making malicious or nuisance 999 calls using any system, can be traced back to their network provider and reported to the police and prosecuted.

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They built the Sydney Harbour Bridge, elevating its reputation at the time to be one of the best steelworks in the world. “Dormanstown 100 years on is still true to its roots - providing homes to people who have a strong sense of community.” Councillor Alec Brown, who represents Dormanstown on Redcar and Cleveland Council, said: “As you can see today by all the photos and heritage,

people are exceptionally proud to be from Dormanstown.” A range of organisations joined forces to organise the Westfield Farm celebratory activities, which were sponsored by the Big Lottery Fund, including Coast & Country, Redcar and Cleveland Council, Redcar and Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency and the Friends of Westfield Farm.

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Learn how to Love Your Neighbour in Redcar & Cleveland

●● Denise Nesbitt, founder of the East Cleveland Scarecrow Festival

ore than 100 individuals and community groups have come together to celebrate the diversity of the borough and all that is neighbourly and kind in our communities. Love Your Neighbour first began in Birmingham with the simple idea that small, everyday acts of kindness can bring people and communities together building harmony, mutual respect and care. The campaign, led by Terry Doyle, Development Officer for Together Middlesbrough & Cleveland, (a joint venture between the Diocese of York and Church Urban

Fund) was launched at an inspirational event. The launch saw 142 individuals from the public, private and voluntary sectors tell their stories of kindness, sometimes in song, and explained how they contribute on a daily basis to making our communities happier places to live. Terry Doyle said: “This event has been a culmination of months’ worth of planning, and I am so grateful for the council’s support. I truly believe this will inspire people to celebrate their community, friendships and the area, at a time when we really need people to come together.” Among the projects outlined: • East Cleveland Scarecrow Festival - a fun and engaging initiative bringing together families, groups and individuals. • The Link – a Redcar based professional mental health and emotional well-being provider that provides therapeutic services to children, young people and families across the area gave details on their “it’s cool to be kind project.” • The Methodist asylum project which offers a warm welcome, emotional and practical support to newly arriving asylum seekers into our area • Zetland Pride Alley Gates Project. For communities to grow, communities must connect. This is a project that has turned around the whole culture of a community. Fly tipping and graffiti have become a thing of the past replacing these with a community that sees people coming together to grow plants and friendships. A symbolic pledge banner was also signed by attendees and will appear at community events across the borough to encourage more organisations to get on board, including the Redcar Triathlon and September’s Festival of Thrift. Love Your Neighbour is also being supported by all of the borough’s schools with a pledge card campaign, some of which were on display

on the day. Sue Jeffrey, Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “It has been an absolutely brilliant morning. It was great to hear all the things that people do to make a difference to people’s lives, and you can really see the community working together. I believe this event is so important and will be a catalyst to encourage more and more activity going forward.” Amanda Skelton, Chief Executive of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “Love Your Neighbour has been an inspirational, moving and positive event. We heard stories of people who have been helping their community for years, unsung heroes who are determined to continue their work and encourage more

people to get involved. As a council we pledge to support this.” The Love Your Neighbour launch is not a one off event but a movement which aspires to encourage community groups and leaders to champion and celebrate all that is good in their own communities. Anyone who wants to get in involved with Love Your Neighbour can simply make a pledge, or take a picture of them doing their act of kindness, and post it onto the campaign’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/lynrandc/) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/LynRandc) accounts. For more information, search for Love Your Neighbour Redcar and Cleveland on Facebook or visit: www.redcar-cleveland.gov. uk/loveyourneighbour

Clare Singers celebrate 50 years of music

●● Original Clare Singers 1966

n June 24th current and former members of The Clare Singers of Redcar travelled from far and wide (including Canada) to meet at Saltburn Community Theatre for an afternoon’s entertainment and buffet to celebrate more than 50 years of successful music making. The founder, Tony Crow, 77 of Redcar, was not aware of the reunion that had been planned over the past year by his youngest son Alex Crow, 23 with a team of volunteers. Tony was lured to the theatre expecting an afternoon of entertainment by local variety acts. On being called up on to the stage he said: “What a wonderful surprise, how my family and friends managed to keep this celebration a secret right till the day I’ll never know. This has given me lots of fabulous memories and it was great to see friends who had lost touch are in contact again.” The Clare Singers were founded in September 1966 after an advert was placed in the Evening Gazette and shortly afterwards 24 youngsters gathered in the dining room of Tony’s parents’ house. The choir’s very first performance at the Durham Road Community Centre in October 1966 included songs from Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. From that, the group went from strength to strength, performing alongside the Teesside Apollo Choir, the Middleton Singers and Chancel Singers, and won 125 first prizes at Music Festival competitions (namely Stockton, Eston, Saltburn, Stanley, Hartlepool, Whitby, York and the Isle of Man) across vocal, musical theatre and instrumental categories. From the

80s onwards the group performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat more than 30 times (with its amazing coat growing longer as the show went on), mini musicals and pantomimes Snow White, Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty. Through six decades the group has raised more than £40,000 for charities and charitable organisations. At one time, it even had its own boys' football team and later on a girls' 5-a-side team. In recent years its own girl band Incandescence hosted Young Talent shows with specialist Judges to ensure fairness. For more than 35 years, the group held a Christmas Entertainment at the U.R.C. in Redcar in aid of the R.N.L.I. raising many thousands of pounds. Latterly, Proms’ Nights have become a favourite in its musical repertoire featuring a flag to fly for everyone! A sight to behold. Middlesbrough-born actress Elizabeth Carling has been President of the group for many years. She still keeps in touch and sent a special video message for Tony to see at the occasion. Tony’s efforts were recognised in 2006 when he was awarded ‘Children’s Champion’ in the ‘Evening Gazette Community Champions’ awards. At the reunion, entertainment was given by Clare Singers along with tributes, video recordings and photographs of past performances were screened and guest magician Steve Ashcroft performed. It was compered by Alex Crow. To celebrate the formation of the choir everyone sang Mary Poppins songs. The reunion also raised £161 in donations for the R.N.L.I. The reunion was a celebration of all the years of success under the leadership of its founder Tony.

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Redcar business celebrates two years in current premises

Ukes `serenade' retired men

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n 2014 Dave Stones was operating his business, Daves-Tees from the kitchen of his family home in Redcar after being asked to supply a large quantity of printed T-shirts for a local Charity Walk. Now, three years on, Dave is celebrating two years in his current premises on Station Road in Redcar, having opened on 6th July 2015! Dave told Coastal View: "We are an independent business, surrounded by many other great independent shops on both Station Road and Coatham Road in the town. "We specialise mainly in T-shirt printing and personalized gifts, to your requirements with your text, image, slogan or logo printed to a very high standard." Daves-Tees is unique in the area and lots of the business comes from personal recommendations giving testimony to the quality of his work. Dave added: "I've been doing the photo-gifts such as mugs, mousemats, jigsaws, keyrings and fridge-magnets on behalf of Newsprints photo sales for a number of National and Local Newspapers and Newspaper groups for a number of years and still do the occasional gift

for them, even though the business is now run by ColorBox." The shop has an attractive looking window display which shows the full range of products that can be printed as well as a large work area in the middle of the shop where customers and even passersby can see Dave busy working away, cutting and weeding out fabric vinyl or printing transfers to go onto the clothing. Dave said: "We hold a stock of T-shirts, polo shirts and hoodies in various sizes and in a range of colours and if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have what you want in stock, we can usually order it in for you, but this may take a few days. Or you can bring in your own items (which must be either cotton, polyester or a cotton/polyester blend) and we can print onto them for you." You can pop along and visit Daves-Tees to see just what's on offer at: Daves-Tees, 68 Station Road, Redcar, North Yorkshire. TS10 1DU Visit the website at: www.daves-tees.co.uk Email: info@daves-tees.co.uk Telephone 01642 758176 or text/mobile 07982 808816.

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ore than 20 retired men spent a morning tapping their toes to music from a dozen ukulele players. Instead of spending the usual Monday morning listening to a talk, Saltburn and District Retired Men's Forum invited ukulele players from the local U3A (University of the Third Age) to entertain them. Anne Thompson, relating the history of the instrument, said the style was "massively" popular in the area south to Whitby. Her group was formed three years ago and was developing its concert format. Two sets of seven pieces were played with a five-minute

interval when the history of the instrument was given. "Primary schools are learning to play the ukulele instead of the recorder. A Skelton school runs a band and others are at Marske, Redcar, Middlesbrough and Stokesley. We find it good fun," said Anne. Items were introduced by Bob Price. Bill Leaver acted as band leader. The U3A band will play at Saltburn's food market on 30th July. The U3A group holds open meetings at Saltburn's community hall, Windsor Road, on the first Friday of each month starting at 9.45am. It is open to those of retirement age not in fulltime work.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Battling space invaders in the National Park W

ith support from Yorkshire Water, the North York Moors National Park Authority is preparing to tackle two non-native invasive plant species on four key rivers and their catchments – the rivers Esk, Rye, Seph and Seven. Yorkshire Water has provided £40,000 of funding over four years for an invasive plant control programme that targets Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam, both of which pose a threat to our native plants and animals. The work to tackle Himalayan balsam is already underway, and the Japanese knotweed programme will start in September 2017. The plants are escapees from domestic gardens, capable of spreading rapidly along watercourses. These vigorous species smother native plants during the summer, before dying back in the winter, leaving river banks without any stabilising vegetation. The river banks are therefore more vulnerable to erosion. Roy McGhie, Conservation Projects Assistant at the North York Moors National Park, said: “Although these invasive plants look attractive, they pose a serious risk to the river catchments in the National Park and beyond. It’s fantastic that Yorkshire Water

is able to help us carry out this programme of works.” National Park Authority staff and volunteers will co-ordinate the survey and control programmes and carry out any necessary work. Roy added: “We also encourage people to pull up any Himalayan balsam they discover on their land, where it is safe to do so, before the plants set seed. Local efforts such as this, as well as the help from landowners, volunteers and companies such as Yorkshire Water, means that we can make a real impact on the amount of non-native invasive plant species in the National Park.” To report any sightings of Himalayan balsam or Japanese knotweed along the Esk, Seph, Seven or Rye river catchments, please call 01439 772700 or email r.mcghie@northyorkmoors.org.uk Himalayan balsam has a sickly, sweet smell, pink flowers and a bright green hollow stem. It can grow up to two meters tall and has explosive seed pods capable of firing seeds up to seven metres. Japanese knotweed grows to around three metres tall and has large alternate heart-shaped leaves and a characteristic zigzag stem covered in purple speckles. Its flowers, which appear in late summer, consist of clusters of tiny creamy-white flowers.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Mini Glastonbury Charity event in Marske

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n Mediterranean-style weather conditions local music legends Fat Medicine, led by Tim Colling, were the headline act at a charity BBQ event held in Marske. The group, along with other volunteers, donated their time and effort to help boost the funds of the national charity End Youth Homelessness. The event, which raised £1,500, was organised by the staff of the Marske-based Bede Financial Group. The event, held in a Marske garden, and was attended by local people who enjoyed a wonderful entertainment and food in glorious sunshine. The Big Les Allen Karaoke Disco followed Fat Medicine into the night, and concluded the day’s proceedings with a spectacular big bang finale. End Youth Homelessness is a new organisation

made up of charities and businesses that have joined forces to raise awareness, gather support and influence government to eradicate youth homelessness in the UK. Its mission is to get young people into a home and a job, ensuring a positive future for them. It also aims to increase opportunities for young people, with businesses offering training, placements and apprenticeships. Bede Financial Group would like to thank Tim and the lads from Fat Medicine, Big Les Allen, Peter Collinson (Car Care Marske), Stephen Larkin Sealpump Engineering Ltd Redcar, Brockley Hall Hotel, Saltburn; DV Townend Clothing, Saltburn; and the Derek Whiley mobile bar and staff for their contribution to a successful event.

●● Linthorpe WI members (l to r) Gill Hodgson, Rita Brown, Alison Brownlee-Parker and Val Cunningham hand over the Trauma Teddies to Firefighter Stuart Knox , Watch Manager Paul Thompson and Firefighters Dave Elliot and Andy Smith from Middlesbrough station.

t is ready, teddy go for Cleveland Fire Brigade’s latest recruits as they line-up to help children affected by fire or road accidents. The Trauma Teddies, pioneered by the Australian Red Cross in the 1990’s, have been knitted by ladies at the Linthorpe Women’s Institute and handed over to crews at Middlesbrough Fire Station. WI member Val Cunningham said: “We heard about these being used by other fire services in the country and decided we would like to do something to help. They are great fun to make, come complete with their own little bags and we hope they make a difference to any young person traumatised by fire or other incidents. “We have handed over 14 so far but our members are very enthusiastic and there could be even more on the way soon. Trauma Teddies are known to be a source of great comfort when they are given to a child affected by fire or a road accident. Dave Turton, Head of Community Safety, Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “We are hugely indebted to the hard work of all those involved at Linthorpe WI. It is a wonderful gesture. “When we attend emergency incidents, we see children who are upset and who cannot understand what is happening and why we are there. “We understand how upsetting and scary

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

New survey reveals the mysterious creatures living in North Yorkshire gardens

new survey has revealed the continued decline in sightings of some of our most familiar and favourite garden wildlife, with the RSPB calling on people across North Yorkshire to take up the Wild Challenge this summer to uncover the mysterious creatures living in their garden. More than 100,000 wildlife enthusiasts around the UK, including over 4700 in North Yorkshire took part in the survey. Results from the county showed that hedgehogs were seen in almost 80 per cent of gardens or outdoor spaces. Moles spend most of their lives alone, digging tunnels and hunting for food only occasionally coming to the surface. In North Yorkshire gardens, both the creatures themselves and their more familiar molehills went unseen in around a third of outdoor spaces. Great crested newts also went unseen to the majority of people throughout the county, as the secretive reptile wasn’t spotted in around two-thirds of gardens. For the second year running participants were asked to keep an eye out for foxes and stoats. The results showed that foxes were a less common garden visitor in North Yorkshire than other parts of the country with around 45 per cent of gardens seeing one throughout the year, compared to 70 per cent nationally. Daniel Hayhow, RSPB Conservation Scientists, said: “Often the wildlife we see in our garden is the first experience we have with nature – whether it’s a robin perched on the fence or a hedgehog snuffling around looking for its next meal. Unfortunately, the sights and sounds of wildlife that was once common to us are sadly becoming more mysterious to people.

“There are simple things we can all do to make our gardens perfect of wildlife. From creating a feeding station for birds or hedgehogs to digging a small pond to help amphibians, these easy activities can help turn your garden into a wildlife haven.” With the wildlife on people’s doorsteps becoming increasingly mysterious to them, the RSPB is calling on North Yorkshire families to spend more time outside this summer and reconnect with the nature that surrounds them by taking on the Wild Challenge. By completing fun and engaging activities ranging from minibeast safaris and rock pooling to creating a hedgehog cafe and planting for wildlife, families can take their first steps on their own wild adventure. There are 24 activities to choose from that will take you from your own back garden to exploring towns, cities, woodlands and even the coast. Emma Reed, RSPB Education, Families and Youth Manager in Northern England, said: “Studies have shown how getting outside and discovering nature is really important for children’s mental and physical well being and it also provides memorable, fun family time. Every child should have the opportunity to connect with nature so the RSPB’s Wild Challenge is a great way to take your family on a wild adventure.” The RSPB’s ambition is for the Wild Challenge to help more families across the country reap the benefits of spending time outside in nature. Research has shown that children who have a healthy connection to nature are more likely to benefit from higher achievement at school,

●● Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com) better mental and physical health, and develop stronger social skills. To learn more about the RSPB Wild Challenge

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Council and Coast & Country join forces to establish new team to clamp down on fly-tippers

new specialist team to clamp down on the crime of fly-tipping has been created to support those who love our borough – and get tough on those who don’t. The Action Team has been established thanks to a collaboration between the council and housing association Coast & Country and is made up of both trained enforcement officers and specialist street cleaners so that this crime can be investigated at the same time as rubbish is taken off the streets. Earlier this year the council set up three new Action Teams to operate across the borough. The teams have also supported the authority’s successful ‘Love it’ campaign which backs residents who work to improve and maintain their local environment as well as clamping down on the fly-tippers. Now the council and Coast & Country Housing have agreed to jointly launch a new, fourth flytipping Action Team after deciding to join forces in order to more effectively deal with fly-tipping. “This is a really good example of how innovative thinking can help us make best use of resources and we are delighted to be working with our close partners at Coast & Country,” said Councillor Alec Brown, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods. “It also fits in with our highly successful ‘Love it’ project which taps into the great pride our residents have in our borough and has led to the community being involved in litter picks and many more environmental improvements.” The new trial arrangements will enable more efficient use of resources to deal with fly-tipping. Previously the council Streetscene workers and Coast & County operatives would collect rubbish on different streets but in the same area. Now the entire area will be dealt with by just one team under the direction of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. The trial collaboration started on Saturday 1 July but will continue until March 31, 2018. A decision will then be taken on whether to continue with the arrangement. The new, fourth Action Team operatives will continue to be employed by the housing authority

but will wear council uniform and use councilbranded equipment. The three existing fly-tipping Action Teams operate in specific areas: Greater Eston, Coastal (including Redcar) and East Cleveland. The new team will operate across the entire borough. One member of each Action Team has the power to issue Fixed Penalty Notices and investigate the crime which costs the borough’s tax-payers about £100,000 a year just in clearance costs. Now a member of the Coast & Country Action Team will also receive training under Police and Criminal Evidence Action legislation. New powers now in force enable authorities to take action against people who do not dispose of their household waste properly. Two fly-tippers in the borough have already received £400 fixed penalty notices. Cllr Brown said: “Fly-tipping is a crime that can blight our neighbourhoods and we will not tolerate it. Offenders who do not pay their fixed penalty notice or are uncooperative when approached by an enforcement officer can be taken to court where magistrates can impose an unlimited fine and imprisonment of up to five years as well as award costs to the council.” Iain Sim, chief executive of Coast & Country, said: “So many people work hard to keep their local neighbourhoods clean, tidy and pleasant places to live and we are pleased to be supporting Redcar & Cleveland Council in this important initiative. Fly-tipping is an unpleasant form of anti-social behaviour and it is important that as much as possible is done to clamp down on it and keep our communities nice places to live.” Fly-tipping can quickly and easily be reported online at: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk. Alternatively call 01642 774774. The public is advised not to approach anyone they witness fly-tipping, but if possible to record any details such as car licence plates to aid with the issuing of a penalty notice. The new fly-tipping fixed penalty notice is issued for £400 but if paid within 10 working days it will be reduced to £300.

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Housing providers collaborate for more homes

oast & Country has started discussions with Scarborough-based Yorkshire Coast Homes to create a new organisation with an increased potential for tackling the urgent need for more affordable local housing. Coast & Country has a current rental stock of more than 10,500 homes, the majority in Redcar and Cleveland while Yorkshire Coast Homes has around 4,500 properties along the North Yorkshire Coast. Both organisations have built reputations for providing high quality affordable homes within safe, secure and thriving communities. They have also developed wide-reaching support networks to ensure that their tenants have every possible opportunity to improve

their lives and reach their goals. Iain Sim, chief executive of Coast & Country, said: “Discussions are due to take place between the two organisations. It is too soon to give any further details at this very early stage but our tenants will not be affected on a day to day basis and a stronger organisation will bring further opportunities." Owen Ingram, Interim Chief Executive for Yorkshire Coast Homes, said: “We believe that by working together to create a larger, stronger organisation the potential for directing resources to essential areas such as new-build development will be increased, making us better equipped to address the region’s urgent need for more affordable housing.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

News from the Local WI’s Moorsholm WI By Mary Heathcote

he June meeting of the above was held at The Spa in Saltburn for a change to enjoy a meal with a view together with dealing with the usual correspondence and business of the last month and forthcoming events; 15 members attended. One of our members, Lily, was proud to show everyone her silver plate she won for a seasonal posy at the group rally evening held in Redcar. Organisation was dealt with for a

trip to Beamish, a lunch at Hunley Hall, a vintage tea in Guisborough which includes a fashion show and tombola stall which always attracts plenty of support. We are busy coordinating our July meeting when we welcome The Seatones to entertain us with songs throughout the 40's and upwards, we also will be having various stalls plus catering made by our members. It's the time for the ever popular afternoon tea and there seem to be several being arranged throughout the villages with their WI's.

Our members are also putting together photographs and notes of 70 acts of kindness which will feature in a scrapbook to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Moorsholm Women's Institute, something that will be lovely to look back on in the coming years. Until next month, don't forget anyone wishing to join our friendly and welcoming group just contact either of the ladies on the numbers below. Enid McCabe---01287-660808 Sheena Smith---01287-660839

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Fly-tippers warned: Get your bank card ready, there’s a penalty notice on its way

et your bank card out because you’ve got a £400 penalty coming your way’ is the tough message to fly-tippers from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council New powers are now in force granting authorities more power to take action against people who do not dispose of their household waste properly. And two offenders in the borough have already felt the impact of this tough regime. One offender fly-tipped her fridge freezer in the alleyway of her property, while another dumped an incredible 19 black bin liners of household refuse in the alley way near his home. Both were hit with a massive £400 fixed penalty notice. Councillor Alec Brown, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “There is absolutely no excuse for fly-tipping. None at all. “Fly-tipping is a blight on neighbourhoods and we won’t tolerate it. Our enforcement team will tackle any fly-tipped waste and we encourage the public to report fly-tipping as soon as they see it, or even better, witness it being dumped. “My message to those who fly-tip is simple: Get your bank card out because you’ve got a £400 penalty coming your way.” Fly-tipping can quickly and easily be reported online at: www.redcarcleveland.gov.uk. The public is advised not to approach anyone they witness fly-tipping, but if possible to record any details such as car licence plates to aid with the issuing of a penalty notice. As well as providing a waste collection and kerbside recycling service for all households, the council also operates the Dunsdale Household Waste Recycling Centre. Most household waste and recyclable items are accepted free of charge, although there is a charge for some building related waste such as rubble or plasterboard. The centre, on Redcar Road, Dunsdale, is open seven days a week, 10am – 5pm weekdays and 8am – 7pm Saturday and Sunday until Saturday 30 September. For more information: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/dunsdale Commercial waste carriers are also subject to strict guidelines if they do not possess the correct licence or do not dispose of their customer’s waste in the correct manner. If using a commercial waste carrier, perhaps after having building work done at home, the public are advised to ask to see their Waste Carrier’s Licence and make a note of the company name and registration plate of the vehicle used. This way, if the carrier does not dispose of the waste correctly and a council investigation leads back to the householder, they can provide the evidence they did not personally fly-tip the waste. The new fly-tipping fixed penalty notice is issued for £400 but if paid within 10 working days it will be reduced to £300. Offenders who do not pay their fixed penalty or are uncooperative when approached by an enforcement officer can be taken to court where magistrates can impose an unlimited fine and/or up to five years imprisonment, as well as award costs to the council.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

South Tees’ team ‘highly commended’ in patient safety awards for reducing the risk of harm from kidney failure

Staff at Friary Hospital say ‘thank you’ to generous friends

● Rishi Sunak, Margaret Clayson and Radiology Staff including Fiona Harker, second from right

new-look radiology unit at The Friary Community Hospital in Richmond has been officially opened – and has already benefited 81 patients in its first week. The Friends of The Friary Community Hospital donated £170,000 to fund new, state-of-the-art X-ray equipment at the community hospital, which provides instant digital results, and will ensure thousands of patients per year can continue to benefit from this crucial diagnostic service closer to their homes. During a special celebration event, Margaret Clayson, chairman of the Friends of the Friary Community Hospital, cut the ribbon to declare the new facility officially open, alongside Rishi Sunak, Conservative MP for Richmond. She said: “This has been a wonderful event enjoyed by many members of the committee. “We had a very generous legacy left to us last year and decided to use the funds to replace the second hand machine that was transferred from the Friarage Hospital in 1999. “We now have a state of the art machine which is absolutely wonderful. Using this equipment, X-Ray results can be seen by the Radiographer straight away and it’s so good that people in Richmond and the Dales can get this service at their local hospital, which is second to none.”

Rishi Sunak, Conservative MP for Richmond, said it was “fantastic” to see an investment of £170,000 going into community healthcare services in his constituency. He said: “I’m immensely proud and grateful to The Friends of the Friary Community Hospital for the work they have done and the opening of this new facility is testament to that. I’m very lucky to represent a part of the world where we have tremendous community spirit. “Accessibility to healthcare services is so important to local people. This is one of the most rural parts of the country and anything we can do to bring services closer to people’s homes is a really positive step and will improve the quality of people’s lives.” Margaret also said a special “thank you” to the Friends’ treasurer Roy Cross and his wife Pamela, for their tireless work for the charity, as they were unable to attend the event. Roy turns 90 next week, and it was his ambition to see the new facility open before this landmark birthday. Fiona Harker, radiology manager at The Friary, said: “We are pleased to have taken this opportunity to thank The Friends of The Friary Community Hospital for this generous donation, which will benefit a large number of patients for years to come.”

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ospital staff were urged to pedal to the beach as part of a virtual relay ride for Workout at Work Day 2017! The Occupational Health Physiotherapy Team at The James Cook University Hospital challenged colleagues to hop on an exercise bike in the staff restaurant and help clock up 57km during their breaks – the equivalent of cycling from the Middlesbrough hospital to Whitby! Today’s event marked the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s annual Workout at Work Day with staff invited to jump on the bike from 8am to 3pm. A total of 19 staff at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust took part, successfully recording 65 kilometres with the amputee rehabilitation team clocking up the longest distance between them of 17 kilometres. Physiotherapist John Hatfield said: “Our job is to keep staff healthy both in and out of work. The aim of the Workout at Work Day was to promote the role of physiotherapy in

● Occupational health physiotherapy team David Makepeace, Marie Martin, John Hatfield and Kathryn Langman. improving workplace wellbeing as well as the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regular physical activity. “Throughout the day we offered free musculoskeletal health checks and advice on how to keep fit and healthy.”

t e a m ’s ro l e i n reducing the risk of patient harm from acute kidney injury (AKI) has been ‘highly commended’ at The National Patient Safety Awards. AKI, which means a sudden reduction in kidney function, usually occurs when a patient is unwell with another medical problem, such as infection, and often means their condition is worsened resulting in a longer hospital stay. Because AKI often begins without symptoms, it can develop unnoticed by patients and staff and national studies suggest this limited awareness often means detection and treatment is delayed. Across South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a small team – led by Consultant Nephrologist Dr Jon Murray – have been working hard to raise awareness and encourage all staff to look out for the condition in order to understand how to combat AKI promptly on their own wards. A total of 54 dedicated AKI

workshops were run by Dr Murray’s team over six months with staff from all roles and specialties receiving training to use an AKI alerting system and new guidelines they had developed. Areas deemed to be of higher risk also received additional support from Sister Claire Allinson, a specialist renal nurse at the Trust. Results from an independent clinical informatics company (CRAB Clinical Informatics Limited) who monitored patient outcomes before, during and after the team’s concerted efforts, found the organisation’s AKI rates fell dramatically during their programme,

particularly on high risk surgical wards where they fell by over a third (36%). Prior to this, rates were similar to those found in other UK hospitals. “AKI rates continue to run at these reduced rates, some nine months after their AKI programme finished,” said Dr Mark Ratnarajah, Managing Director (UK) of CRAB Clinical Informatics. “This may reflect a sustained change in AKI culture following the AKI Programme at South Tees.” Now the team has been highly commended in the ‘Patient Safety in Surgical Care’ category in the HSJ’s National Patient Safety Awards which recognise and reward outstanding practice in the NHS. Dr Murray said: “AKI is considered a patient safety thermometer – because its presence usually indicates a patient’s condition is deteriorating. Timely AKI detection helps to promptly identify deteriorating patients. A common misconception is that AKI is a complex ‘kidney problem’ needing

Celebrating our best year in R&D, thanks to 3,457 patients

eesside’s biggest hospital trust is issuing a massive “thank you” to 3,457 patients and more than 200 staff, following a record year in Research & Development. The year 2016 to 2017 became South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s most successful in R&D to date, as the Trust boasted a 17% increase in the number of patients taking part in clinical trials compared with the previous year. The recruitment of 3,457 across 195 different research studies the Trust is currently involved with also put it at the leading edge of research compared with other hospital trusts across England, as it smashed the national average increase in patients accessing clinical trials. The South Tees Trust, which boasts an Institute for Learning, Research and Innovation (LRI) on its James Cook University Hospital site, also recruited the very first patient to one global study and the first patient in five separate UK studies. Dr Caroline Wroe, the Trust’s director of Research and Innovation, said: “In 2016/17 we increased the number of patients involved in Research by 17%, compared to a National Average of 10%. “So we’d like to say a massive thank you to the thousands of patients and over 200 staff involved in clinical trials in 2016 to 2017. “We’re grateful for the hard work and dedication of all our staff involved in Research and Development as well as the thousands of patients who took part in clinical trials last year. “Without them, our participation in research into new treatments that could benefit future patients for years to come would not be possible.” The 195 trials South Tees took part in during the last financial year include the Mini Mitral trial, comparing the gold standard sternotomy (or open heart)

procedure for treating a leaky heart valve with a keyhole technique, and the STAMPEDE Trial, which is investigating different drug treatments to prevent prostate tumour regrowth. The trust has also recruited 44 women to the PRE-EMPT trial, looking at treatments for women with potentially debilitating and fertility-threatening endometriosis, while the Checkmate 227 trial, led by James Cook oncologists Dr Talal Mansy and Dr Louise Li is looking into new lung cancer treatments. James Cook is one of just 10 centres in the world taking part in the global Checkmate 227 study, investigating the potential benefits of combining two immunotherapy drugs or immunotherapy with chemotherapy for lung cancer patients.

Another highlight for the year included the cardiothoracic team at James Cook, led by Dr Mark de Belder, being commended by the New York Universitybased leaders of the ISCHEMIA trial, set up to determine the best way to manage stable ischemic heart disease, for the high quality of its data and for being of the top recruiting teams in the UK. R&D staff from across South Tees joined the National Institute of Health Research’s (NIHR) #IAmResearch campaign, celebrating their year of success as part of International Clinical Trials Day. Staff shared the unique reasons they find research so rewarding on Twitter @ SouthTees. For more information on R&D at South Tees, visit https://www.southteeslri.co.uk/ research-and-development

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Rural Crime Update

By Paul Payne Rural Crime Reduction Coordinator

ello everyone and welcome to this month’s rural policing page. It’s been another busy month whereby I’ve been out and about promoting rural crime at events and giving talks to all you lovely people who are interested in what we are all trying to achieve, along with visiting victims of crime and offering my help. I’ve also been in Leeds for two weeks on an accredited crime prevention course which has enhanced my knowledge greatly, and which I’ll now be able to pass on in my daily role. Going back to the last issue I raised the problems around the Eston Hills and the work we were doing with our various partners. Well this is still on going and everyone is busy in the background putting processes in to place and developing new

ideas to tackle the issues. This is in addition to our Off Road unit being deployed regular and the local Neighbourhood Officers getting in to the schools to talk with the young people who may be involved or know who is responsible in relation to the off road vehicles and the fire setting. I’ve also been looking in to using other possible deterrents and funding which

Loftus Wool Fayre

ne of the highlights of the last month has to be the Loftus Wool Fayre. The event was a great success with a large number of people coming along to take a look at the sheep shearing as well as all the stalls that where available for people to take a look at. We had our own Crime Prevention stall there in partnership with Mike Barnes from Neighbourhood Watch, which was very popular and had people asking a lot of questions as well as taking away crime prevention leaflets and goodies that should prove useful in keeping their homes and property safe and secure. It was also a great opportunity to sign up new members to Rural Watch, which is going from strength to strength with support being gained every month.

should help in the long-term in reducing some of the problems experienced by you all who live or work in the areas affected. One of these deterrents is the possible use of drones, which I’ve been involved with testing and maybe a means of tackling things, but I’ll let you know more about the ideas and work already done hopefully in the next issue

Asda Crime Prevention Event

nother event we’ve attended in the past month involved our crime prevention table at Asda in Skelton. We had various crime prevention advice and leaflets to give away and with the help of PCSO Laura Collins we managed to make it an informative day for all. We also took along our Dotpeen marking machine to show people what it is and how it can help reduce the threat of crime by marking your property, and people were very interested in this and were told to look out on Cleveland Connected and their local neighbourhood teams Facebook sites for events near to them in the coming months so they can take their valuable items along to be marked. Just on this, if you are holding an event or can get a group of people together who would be interested in having their property marked free of charge then please contact me and I’ll do my best to have a member of your local policing team get in touch and arrange dates and times that suit, and then come along and help out on the day. I have been using the Dotpeen myself at a farm in East Cleveland recently and marked up various horse tack and saddles along with other machinery to help reduce to risk of items being stolen. This again is something I’m more than happy to come along and do again free of

charge, and can include saddles, horse tack, tractors, quads, and all other farm personal related items that are of value

Just on a lighter note

s most of you will be aware I cover the whole of Cleveland and get along to other events in the force. One of these included a great day at the Leven Valley Alpaca farm near to Stockton who held an open day for members of the public to come along and meet and walk the Alpacas. A great day was had by all and I’ve now been invited back again which I’ve

gladly accepted and would recommend anyone who can to get along if you get the opportunity. I’m still looking to get along to more rural related events in the coming months so if you would like me to come along then please get in touch on the email below, as I would love to introduce myself and the work I’m doing on your behalf .

As usual if you have any questions or need any advice then please feel free to get in touch at: ruralcrime.webmail@cleveland.pnn. police.uk or via 101 asking for me Kind Regards Paul Payne Rural Crime Reduction Officer

his month I’m focussing on ‘walk in burglaries’, which, as the name suggests, means that the burglar has simply got into your home through an unlocked door or window. A staggering one in three burglaries or 33% are via this method! In my day job, visiting victims of crime, something that people still aren’t doing, is ensuring that their front doors are locked. I know this because I listen for a chain to be taken off, or the noise of a key turning in the lock, whilst waiting for the door to be answered. We often see a spike in walk in burglaries as the sun gets out, and we’ve had some of that lovely weather recently, the smell of barbecues filling the air, householders making the most of the sunshine and eating outdoors. I’m no different, I like a barbecue, and can often be found in the back garden on a warm summer’s day, firing up ‘Old Smokey’, Old Smokey, because there is generally lots of smoke when I’m trying to get it up and running. I’ve had very few complaints about my prowess with the barbecue though, but rather than cordon bleu cooking, its more ‘cordoned off’! If you’re out back make sure that you are locked up at the front. If you can’t see the door, lock it! So, this month the advice is simple, lock it or lose it! Get into the habit of locking your doors and removing keys and keeping these keys in a safe but handy place, should you need to grab them in a hurry. Tell your friends and neighbours too, and listen for the tell-tale sounds when visiting them, then point this out if they aren’t locking up. They should be happy that you care and are looking out for them. A lot of car keys are also stolen using the walk in method; this is often termed a 2 in 1 burglary. Car keys are often ‘fished’ through a letter box, or, on one occasion recently, a cat flap! Advice: • Get into the habit of locking your doors and windows, as soon as you get in or are outside. Don’t leave keys in the door, or by the door keep them out of sight in a safe place. • Secure windows • Many burglar alarms have a ‘chime’ feature. If there is a contact on your front door, this can generally be programmed to make a sound when the door is opened, however, don’t rely on this method alone, because you may not always hear the sound it makes. • Set your alarm overnight Burglary can have a devastating effect on the victim. Follow these simple steps to keep you, your family and belongings safe. If you have any information about a crime contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 Gerry McBride Crime Prevention Officer

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Student Officers raise cash for Redcar Lifeboat Station

tudent officers are raising money for a local charity whilst completing their probationary period on their way to becoming fully-fledged police officers. Cohort 5, comprising 16 officers, is raising cash for a local cause – the RNLI in Redcar. They are currently into week 15 of their 19 week training period and hope to hand over a cheque to the RNLI at their passing out service to be held on 4th August at Police Headquarters. The officers completed the Alistair Brownlee 5k Riverside Run held in Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Sunday the 2nd July to raise funds for the cause. A spokesperson for the officers said: “At the start of our Police Constable training back in March, we set ourselves the objective of raising money for a local charity. We couldn't think of many more

£420,000 grant to transform sexual violence services T in Cleveland

exual violence services in Cleveland are set to receive a £420,000 boost from the Home Office after a successful bid led by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Home Secretary Amber Rudd awarded over £17m to 40 projects across the country from the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Service Transformation Fund, and announced the increased funding for Teesside. Working with partners across Cleveland, the funding will be used to make innovative improvements to current services, by enhancing the work of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). This will improve support for vulnerable victims with complex needs, including those from hard to reach, marginalised groups and communities, for example, BME, LGBT and people with learning difficulties. The new enhancements include: • Additional training to allow specialist organisations to take the lead on particular aspects of VAWG work, including support for BME victims, older women and under 18s. • New ‘VAWG worker roles will be introduced and will be dually qualified to provide support for both sexual and domestic violence victims. These workers will be deployed in our two hospital A&E departments, whilst others will provide specialist support for BME victims. • Further investment in the specialised electronic tagging of registered sex offenders, so larger numbers of offenders can be tracked. This will include covert alerts, which will activate if offenders arrive at high risk locations. PCC Barry Coppinger said: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to work with partners to secure this essential funding to further develop work to support women and girls subjected to violence. “We will use the VAWG Transformation Fund as a catalyst to build on a more coordinated and sustainable approach to support victims’ needs, by reducing waiting times and a consistent approach across the area that focuses on hard to reach, marginalised groups.”

all absolutely delighted when the trainees contacted us to say they had adopted us as their chosen charity. "We are always keen to build links with the other blue light services. They visited the lifeboat station recently and we were able to pass on what will hopefully be some useful information for the rest of their careers in the police service about the maritime rescue set-up in the force’s area." Dave added: "It’s the first time we’ve received a donation from police trainees, and it is a credit to each and every one of those who has taken part in the fundraising that we are receiving such a generous contribution towards our efforts to save lives at sea." Anyone wishing to support the officers’ efforts can do so via the JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ Cohort-5

Nominations open for Cleveland’s Community Safety Superheroes

he Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland is searching for excellent examples of community safety action to be recognised in his annual awards. Nominations are open for the fifth Cleveland Community Safety Awards, which will take place at Middlesbrough College on Wednesday 22nd November 2017. The awards were created four years ago by PCC Barry Coppinger and are held annually to celebrate those who make a difference in their communities. Barry Coppinger said: “A central part of my role as PCC is to promote good examples of community safety action that help make Cleveland a safer place to live, work and visit. “That’s why I created these awards - to highlight the fantastic work going on in our communities on a daily basis and to recognise the difference these people make. “I look forward to reading through the nominations this year and encourage anyone who has witnessed examples of good community work to make a nomination.” The awards recognise achievements of those in the police, housing organisations, community safety partnerships, and the private and voluntary sectors. There are twelve categories: • Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year • Neighbourhood Police Community Support

deserving than our local Redcar Lifeboat. “We value the work of the RNLI and recognise the importance of maintaining a positive working relationship with the Redcar volunteers. “There have been some recent incidents where the Redcar Lifeboat team have assisted Cleveland Police and we are proud of the RNLI and just wanted to say thank you and do something positive in the community. “We also have some other fundraising events taking place at our police station in Kirkleatham, including cake sales once a week and a few of the recruits have a charity boxing match lined up for the 15th July. “We were hoping to raise between £500 and £1000 but so far we have exceeded all expectations.” Dave Cocks, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Redcar RNLI, said: "We were

Officer of the Year • Neighbourhood Special Constable of the Year • Neighbourhood Team of the Year • Neighbourhood Officer Best at Tackling Antisocial Behaviour • Neighbourhood Watch Co-Ordinator of the Year • Housing Provider Contribution to Tackling Antisocial Behaviour • Community Volunteer Champion • Young Community Volunteer • Community Minded Business • Outstanding Support to a Victim Hartlepool PC Geoff Coggin won Neighbourhood Officer of the Year at the 2016 awards for his work with schools and youth groups to help turn young men away from crime. He said: “It was an honour to be recognised in the Community Safety Awards last year. It means a lot to know that the work I’m doing to make Cleveland safer is being recognised. “If you know someone who makes a difference to their community and helps make people feel safer, then you should definitely nominate them for an award.” Nominations for the awards will close on Friday 29th September 2017. Nominations can be made via the PCC website at: http://www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk/

Take-Part/Cleveland-Community-SafetyAwards-2017.aspx , via email at: pcc@ cleveland.pnn.police.uk or telephone on 01642 301653. Nominations can also be sent via mail to: Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland Police Headquarters, Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough, TS8 9EH

PCC calls for feedback on Cleveland's sexual violence services

wo surveys have been launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland and NHS England to find out how our area’s sexual violence services are helping victims. People who have accessed specialist services after experiencing sexual violence are invited to take part, as are professionals working within the sexual violence arena. The questionnaires are part of a joint commissioning process by the PCC and NHS England for the Sexual Assault Referral

Centre (SARC) and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) provision for victims of sexual abuse across the Cleveland area. PCC Barry Coppinger said: “I’d like to hear from people who have first-hand experience of the sexual violence services in Cleveland and those who are somehow involved in this area of work. “It’s important we listen to victims when making decisions about future provision, to ensure services continue to effectively meet

their needs.” If you are have accessed sexual violence services in Cleveland, you can fill out our short survey here: https://www.surveymonkey. co.uk/r/NRFZ8HL If you are a professional working within the sexual violence arena, you can fill out our short survey here: https://www. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NBQTP8W All survey responses will be treated in the strictest confidence and are completely anonymous.

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Summer judging in Moorsholm

Hollie Bush Writes T

he weather for the Northumbria in Bloom summer judging day in Moorsholm was not so kind and the heavens opened more than once as the judges made their way around the village, but when they had finished and returned to the Church Hall for a welcome cup of tea, they were all smiles. The weather didn't put off the volunteers who were out early doors making last minute checks and adjustments before the two judges, Marjorie Holt and Tony Smith arrived to do their final marking before the winners are announced later in the year. Marjorie, who had visited Moorsholm before in 2011 said: "The village is looking amazing, it just gets better and better and so much care and detail goes into its appearance and not just with the planting but on the conservation side as well. "The wild flowers, the nature borders,

perennials and the orchard areas all really work well and are not over the top. Just the right amount of care is taken in every part of the village. "Success breeds success and that's certainly true of Moorsholm." When speaking to the residents and volunteers, Marjorie thanked them for the lovely tour round and said: "You go from strength to strength here, it's wonderful and thank you for the lovely refreshments, they really are special and now I feel quite revived." Chairman of Moorsholm in Bloom, Ken Gillance said: "Thank you to all that have contributed to today, the volunteers who turn out week in week out and the people who contributed to the lovely afternoon tea that we have all just enjoyed." "They never let us down, said one resident. They always put on a beautiful spread."

A Tees Bay sinking

his column must seem to some to be a bit besotted about recent wars in the last century and how they impacted on East Cleveland. That's not down to some warlike predilections on the part of your writer - just an offshoot of how strategically important this area was in the century of war - hot or cold. That importance has been reflected n WW1 where I told of Zeppelin raids on Skinningrove and Carlin How, the bombardment of Hartlepool by the German WW1 fleet, life in the old mining catacombs of the Skinningrove Valley in WW2 and the decision to have one of the key defences of the Cold War located near to us in the shape of the Early Warning Station at Fylingdale Moor. Now another story, and one with a mystery. On June 22, 1940,literally a few hundred yards into the North Sea off of the South Gare and into the mouth of the Tees, a newly-built warship was sunk by a German mine. This ship was one of a series of four "Flower" class Corvettes built by Smiths Dock at South Bank for the French Navy. This order, placed in 1939, was for one of the most common class of allied warships that saw action in the five years of war, with 294 built in shipyards across the UK and Canada. Designed for convoy protection and U Boat hunting, they were based on an original Smith Dock design for a whaling vessel and in consequence did not look like a typical Navy "Greyhound of Seas". With a curved hull, they were notorious for rolling in heavy seas, but they could turn "on a sixpence" - a capacity needed for taking on a dived U Boat. It was a fictitious corvette (the "Compass Rose") that was the ship that the most famous book - and later film - of the war at sea, Nicholas Montserrat's "The Cruel Sea" was set on. They served in all the navies of the Allies - most in the RN, but with a large number serving with the Canadian Navy and the US Navy. They also served in the navies of the "free" elements of the occupied countries Greece, Norway, Belgium, The Netherlands and France. And it is a French vessel that lies at the heart of our mystery. In 1939 Smiths Docks received a wartime order from the French Navy - the National Marine - for four of the Corvettes. Only the first two were named The first was named La Malouine, after the French Port of St Malo. The second was called La Bastiaise, named after a Corsican seaside resort, and that ship is the subject of this column. In the early summer of 1940, La Malouine had been finished, underwent sea trials off of the Cleveland Coast which were successful, leading to the formal handover to the French authorities At that time, La Bastiaise had been launched, was finishing being fitted out and was due for her initial sea trials with a date set for the 22nd June. However the Gods of fate had dealt a deadly hand in the early hours of that day. In an exhaustive report on the sinking of La Bastiaise, Chris Lloyd of the Northern Echo (and who I am indebted to for this article and a lot of which here comes from him) reported, "the night before the trial run, there had been a German air raid over the North-East coast, sending most of the population into their

underground bunkers for three hours. The Northern Echo reported that “incendiary bombs were dropped on the cliffs but they rolled into the sea...at a North-East coast resort, 36 wooden bungalows near the beach were badly damaged. Miss M Jarvis, a holidaymaker, was sleeping in one of the bungalows. She received foot injuries and was taken to hospital”. The reports were compiled under wartime restrictions which prevented any information that might have been useful to the enemy from being published, although it is clear that the town referred to was probably either Redcar or Saltburn. In the same edition the Echo said only that in “a North-East town a baby was born in a public shelter during the raid... three people died from shock”– the shock of hearing the bombs falling above them rather than of the sight of the birth. Again, I think this was Saltburn. I have heard stories of a fatal bombing raid there - and perhaps readers might be able to help here. There is no hint in the report that these were anything other than incendiary bombs. But they were not. Perhaps, with hindsight, someone might have questioned why the Luftwaffe were targeting beach huts and seafront chalets with expensive ordnance.. Because, as Chris Lloyd out it, 'really the Germans had more deadly intent: they were dropping mines into the shallow coastal waters. But these were not floating mines like the ones you see in the movies, covered in spikes and bobbing about in the waves. These were “magnetic mines” which sank out of sight to the seabed. When a metal ship passed above it, the ship altered the natural magnetic field of the sea, triggering the mine. Despite the authorities, the Navy, the Coastguards and the Tees Pilotage surely being aware of Luftwaffe activity in the Tees Bay that previous night, La Bastisaise was allowed to slip moorings on the Tees off of Smiths Dock and proceed to open sea. It was probably only thirty minutes after the anchor chains were raised that tragedy struck. As the low grey ship passed the narrow neck of the River Tees described by the North and South Gares and headed into the choppy waters of Tees Bay, men working on the wharves of the Warrenby Steelworks saw the ship simply blown out of the water Given the shallow depth of the water at that point, which charts show as only 40 feet, the ship obviously took the full force of the mine, split open and sank in minutes. Forty three of the French crew died, along with 18 to 23 (doubt still remains) of civilian staff from Smith Docks, principal sub contractors and the Senior Tees Pilot who would have been on the bridge of the ship. There was a rescue operation mounted, and a few lucky souls were plucked from the water. The French commandant, 33 year old Capitaine Du Corvette Georges Lacombe was one of them and he and his surviving crew were found accommodation in the Zetland Hotel in Saltburn, before being taken home to their billets where Capitaine Lacombe later died of his injuries. This is when the mystery started. Not a word of the sinking appears to have been reported in the newspapers of the day,

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A whimsical look at our area

● La Bastiaise anchored off of Smiths Dock with the La Malouine behind (identified by the K number) which put the picture in probably late May 1940. The photo shows La Bastiaise still needing fitting out work on its bridge structures ● Capitaine Du Corvette Georges Lacombe

and the death notices placed by the families of the dead local men did not hint that they had been involved in a military disaster. The men who died were all civilians – the Tees Pilot excepted were all shipbuilders – and so their names are not recorded on any official war memorial of the time. The French authorities believe 43 of the sailors perished in the incident and it is believed that of the civilian employees on board, only six made it alive to the shore. However, because of the uncertainty surrounding which civilians were on board, the shipyard may have lost as many as 22 men, which would take the total deaths on La Bastiaise to 65. In the days after the sinking, cryptic death notices appeared in the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette stating that the deceased had died “suddenly at sea”. There was just one reported funeral, of Alex Henderson, an engineer of South Bank who was laid to rest in Eston Cemetery. Mr Henderson, 64, was known to have survived the explosion and was seen alive in the water by one of the survivors before the rescuers could arrive. His body was washed up on the shore the following day. So why the secrecy? For what it was worth, the authorities and the censors generally acknowledged sinkings, even if delayed. There were exceptions if it was felt that an announcement would help the enemy, such as with the sinking of the Battleship HMS Barham in1941, where it was clear the enemy did not know for sure that it had gone to the bottom, and as such it was expedient to allow the Germans to assume it was

possibly still at large. However, in the case of the La Bastiaise there were other considerations closer to home. Consider the date of the sinking. It was also the day when France finally threw in the towel. In the same location in a French Forest and in the same railway carriage in which beaten Germany had agreed an armistice with victorious France at the end of the First World War, an armistice was agreed between beaten France and victorious Germany, and the French, including their navy, fell under the ultimate control of Adolf Hitler. It has been argued that the La Bastiaise was a "Free French Navy" vessel and therefore crewed by willing French volunteers. At the date this was incorrect. The announcement of the formation of the Free French Forces was made by General De Gaulle only a few days after the sinking and that was simply a call to come to arms. The agreement reached in that railway carriage contained an armistice between the French Vichy Government and the Germans in return of occupation of Paris, France's northern industrial belt and the Atlantic coast. An armistice meant that French servicemen could lay down their arms and return home (which many did - including some who had crossed to Britain from Dunkirk). A particular concern for the new Churchill Government was the future of the French navy. The third biggest in the world at that time, the thought of it coming under German control gave Whitehall goose pimples. On that basis, punitive measures were ordered by Churchill. The

first corvette from Smith's Dock, La Malouine, was at the time berthed at Portsmouth. The week after the Tees Bay sinking, the La Malouine was rushed by a boarding party of RN and Royal Marine personnel who assumed temporary command of the ship to prevent it sailing for occupied France. It is said that one French crewman died in the melee. (the ship was later handed back to the Free French Navy and sailed under their colours for the rest of the war including taking part in the bloodbath that was the PQ17 Russian Convoy). In the second week of July things took an even darker turn when the Royal Navy blockaded the French North African navy ports of Oran and Mers-el-Kebir and issued an ultimatum to the French fleet commanders to either switch to British command or face sinking, No answer came and at the end of a hour long bombardment, 1,300 French sailors were dead. Churchill said of this: “This was a hateful decision, the most unnatural and painful in which I have ever been concerned. It was a Greek tragedy. But no act was ever more necessary for the life of Britain and for all that depended upon it." Whilst necessary, it was a propaganda coup for Germany who argued that Britain was untrustworthy and was the mortal enemy of every French man or woman. This was expected but could not be avoided. For what it was worth, my guess is that the British censors, the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Information looked at the propaganda spin that Germany would use if the news

of the sinking of the La Bastiaise had become public. My guess is that the Germans would have argued that the sinking was not due to any action of their own, but was down to the British authorities trying to take control of the vessel from honest pro-armistice French mariners who died in what they would describe as the resulting battle and scuttling of the ship. Impossible to prove of course, but also impossible in the fog of war, to refute. Other little mysteries persist too. If papers knew of the previous night's air activity over Tees Bay, so too would have been the RAF, the Royal Navy and the civil authorities like the Tees Pilotage. So why then, did they not delay the sea trials for some days? This would have allowed for both mine sweeping to be done, but also for the Royal Navy to test the ultimate loyalty of Captain Georges Lacombe and his crew, and to seize the ship in port if this was suspect. All of this, of course, was little comfort for the families and loved ones of those lost in the sinkings, many of whom were told not to speak of the incident or indeed to know the exact details of the sinking. But happily, 77 years after this tragedy, steps are being taken to finally bring closure. Since 2008, the Friends of Smith’s Dock Park War Memorial have been fund-raising and hope to have a monument and memorial walk ready for this year in the park. Funding has been obtained from Entrust, who handle monies raised from the landfill levy and design for the plinth is now underway.

"The memorial will include all shipmates and as it is on public display we don't want to get it wrong",” says Liz Chambers, chairman of the Friends. So if you have any information on La Bastiaise or the men who died, Liz would love to hear from you. Either contact her through Hollie's email (foot of the page) or direct: liz.chambers1@ hotmail.com or 01642 294349 or . 07759 107318 Among the men believed to have died and of whom more details are needed were (not all spellings are assumed to be exact): Johan Gustof Andersson, of Pym Street, South Bank, RM Balls, JM Broad, Charles Edwin Crowell, John William Dobson, Frank English, Robert E Fenwick, William Gent, V Hansson, Charles William Hall of Stokesley, Alec Henderson, 64, of South Bank, S Hickling, Thomas Hunter, 58, the Tees Pilot of Middlesbrough, FA Morton, Thomas Alfred Moremon, Herbert Pateman of Middlesbrough, Louis Stanley Powell of Normanby, William Pringle, 58, of Saltburn, Harry Rackshaw of Middlesbrough, Howard William Townshend of Eaglescliffe and a W Young. The more information, the better. 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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Living in Loftus

ear 2 have been extremely busy, visiting various places in Loftus. The children have visited Loftus Leisure Centre, the Library and the Town Hall to find out about the services they offer in order to help them when writing their Non-Chronological report in English. The children particularly enjoyed visiting the library and looking at the different types of books. I know some of the children have pestered their parents to register them as a member so that they can start to borrow books from the library especially Charlie Barnes who is desperate to loan a Harry Potter book! It was lovely to see all the children enjoying their reading and sharing their books with their friends. The children also enjoyed visiting the Town Hall and learning about its history. The children really enjoyed

wearing the Mayor's chain and having a dance in the function room and learnt lots of interesting facts. Daisy Hoskin certainly enjoyed dancing upstairs and even managed to have a waltz with the Mayor. Their excellent behavior was commented on by the Mayor he felt that they 'were a credit to our school and the Loftus Parish'. A fantastic week for Year 2!

Year 5's trip to Redcar Boating Lake

he children had a lovely morning boating around the lake, trampolining on the island in the middle and tested their walking on water skills, zorbing. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone and even managed to finish our trip with ice cream.

Looking after caterpillars

ver the past four weeks foundation stage have been looking after their own caterpillars. They watched as they made a cocoon and finally emerged as butterflies before releasing them. The children learnt about life cycles and how to look after animals. It was a fantastic ending to their mini beast topic

Healthy School Week

o celebrate the end of our healthy week, the children from Year 2 could try some delicious healthy food that the Year 3, 4, and 5 children had prepared for us with our visitor Chef Pye. The children were very keen to try the healthy food including roasted vegetable couscous, pitta breads with a delicious filling and some cruditĂŠs with a healthy dip. It was lovely to see all the children trying things they wouldn't usually try at home. The year 2's thought that the older children had done a brilliant job and enjoyed our healthy afternoon treat. To support our healthy school week in school, on Thursday 22nd June, the children in Year 2 had the opportunity to work with Peter Clifford to learn some football techniques the Brazilian way. The children tried hard to complete various activities in order to move the ball. Peter described the technique as 'dancing on the ball', just like the football superstar Messi. The children had to touch and tap the ball as quickly as they could to music and then moved on to using the technique to move forwards, backwards and sideward. It was lovely to see the children persevering with this activity as it was certainly a difficult skill to master. Isaac Collinson would give Messi a run for his money, he could show off his skills to the rest of his class, the children were very impressed with his talent. Isaac and Jacob Taylor explained that they complete these activity drills whilst training with their local football team. Peter Clifford has certainly encouraged more children to think about joining local football clubs and it was great to hear from Daisy Hoskin that football is

Sports Day

his year we had amazing weather for our sports day. In the morning our younger children in foundation stage 1 and little joey's (2 year old provision) had a lovely time enjoying the sack race and egg and spoon race amongst the races. Children from year 5 helped in the setup and during the activities. after dinner the foundation 2 class joined key stage 1 & 2 for a fun afternoon of sports activities including Javelin, obstacle course, running races and the sack race. winning teams were: FS 2 the red team and showed great sportsmanship by cheering each other on, year 1 the Blue team, Year 2 the Blue team. A big well done to Jake, Jaden, Kaydee, Isaac, Lexie, Erin and Luke. It was lovely to see how well you all worked as a team and supported each other whilst completing in the various activities. Year 3 Green team. Austin Hodgson

not just a male sport! We made fruit smoothies using grapes, strawberries and banana. They were very tasty! We also made strawberry flapjack. We enjoyed tasting Chef Pye's healthy food including pitta pockets, summer fruit desserts and roasted vegetable couscous. Year 3 made fajitas as part of healthy school week. They also made their own guacamole. The children were fantastic, tasting new ingredients and even saying they would make them again for their parents. Children led their own wake up shake up as part of healthy school week, dancing to Katy Perry's Roar and Taylor Swift's Shake it Off.

threw the javelin ridiculously far and Joey Tremain led his team brilliantly, year 4 the blue team, Jack Verrill did very well in all events. Year 5 the Red team won, Year 6 the Blue team. A big thank you to Miss Brown for all the organisation and the BBQ team for the refreshments.

Catholic Cup

ur Football team consisting of talented Year 5 and Year 6 went to compete in the Catholic Cup in Hull on Sunday 1st July. The children played exceptionally well, and showed good determination and sportsmanship. The team developed in confidence throughout the day and worked really well as a team. We had a few amazing goals from Johnathan Algie, Thomas Sivills, Jack Melbourne and shots that rattled that crossbar from Riley

Hodgson and Jacob Bailes. We had a very strong defence at the back with Bailey Sawdon, Bailey Smithies and some good saves from our stand in keeper Charlie Joe Tooth. All children received medals for competing in the tournament. The team would like to say a big thank you to John Hodgson for stepping in as coach for the day, they all appreciated his expert advice and support throughout the day.

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Bigger and better Moorsbus network all set for summer holidays Improvements offer better connections to see more of the Moors

oorsbus, the friendly bus network across the North York Moors National Park, is launching a series of improvements to services this month, in time for the school summer holidays. It’s hoped families visiting the area and locals alike will make the most of the new connections to reach more destinations using Moorsbus, which offers direct travel to the Moors from surrounding towns and cities as well as a network of services running to the heart of this beautiful region. Up to four under-16s go free with each adult ticket holder, making Moorsbus the ideal choice for a family summer day out that won’t break the bank. Bill Breakell of Moorsbus said: “The long school summer holidays are always a time when families are looking for a value for money way to get out and about, and that’s where we at Moorsbus can help. “Our newly improved Sunday timetable offers better connections between our services, as well as with Scarborough and District’s 128 service which links Helmsley, Pickering and Thornton Dale, with Moorsbus tickets valid on that section of the route. We also offer easy connections on Sundays with trains at Malton, Thirsk and Northallerton. “Our new Monday and Saturday Moorsbus Plus service from York, with support from TransPennine Express,

ritish Red Cross is offering fully-funded Everyday first aid sessions within the Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Redcar & Cleveland areas. Our sessions have had all of the technical/ clinical language removed to ensure that it is easy to learn and therefore easy to remember in an emergency situation. Each session is designed to meet learners' needs and is tailored to the environment the learner will be in. What can you expect from our first aid session? • Effective, easy to learn first aid education in a relaxed and informal style. • Provide relevant first aid skills tailored to the needs of the group. • Break down the barriers to helping others.

Marske Methodist Church Hummershill Lane July Services 30th 10-30am Rev J Henry 6-00pm At Zetland Park August Services 6th 10-00am Rev K Martin 6-00pm Mrs R Taylor / Mr B Stephenson 13th 10-00am Mr J Griffiths 6-00pm At Newcomen 20th 10-00am Mr J Patterson 6-00pm At Zetland Park 27th 10-00am Rev A Harbottle Holy Communion 6-00pm Rev A Coates

begins its journey from the city’s Youth Hostel in Clifton, and calls at York and Malton Railway Stations, making it easy to combine a short break in York with a day trip to the Moors. “The Moorsbus Plus service then runs to Danby via Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and Hutton-le-Hole. There are connections from the north of the region too, using the Esk Valley Railway to join Moorsbus at Danby station.” The Moorsbus network is put together by volunteers from the Community Interest Company which aims to improve access to and through the North York Moors National Park for local people and visitors alike. It charters buses from a number of quality bus operators in the region to provide its network of services linking surrounding towns and cities with the National Park. Mr Breakell added: “Moorsbus has grown this year and we’re already seeing more people travelling on our expanded network, including Saturday and Monday services as well as the established Sunday Moorsbus routes. We’re ready to welcome families on-board with us over the busy school summer holidays, and we look forward to continuing to grow the Moorsbus success story.” Full Summer 2017 Moorsbus timetable and fare information is now available online at http://www. moorsbus.org with services running every Saturday, Sunday and Monday until the end of September.

• Build the confidence and willingness to help in a first aid emergency. • Typically last 2 hours, but flexible depending on number of skills taught. • Suitable for groups of up to 15 people. • Participants will receive a pack that covers the skills learned and will be awarded a certificate of learning upon completion. • Delivered by experienced Red Cross trained educators. • Delivered at your venue. • Fully funded – there is no cost to you. For more information or to book a session for your group, please contact Jo Pollard on 07889647358 or email JPollard@redcross.org.uk

Services at St Mark’s Church Marske-by-the-Sea Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion (said) 9.30am Holy Communion (sung) Monday 7.00pm Holy Communion (said) Wednesday 10.00am Holy Communion (sung) All are welcome to attend our Services. Coffee is served after the 9.30 Service on Sundays and on Wednesdays. Sunday Club for 4 yr olds to 10yr olds is held in church at 9.30am every Sunday during term time. Messy Church This is held on the second Saturday of every month from 3.30 to 5.30pm. Families are welcome to come along to hear a story, try activities (some messy) and enjoy something to eat. Visit our web site www.stmarks-marske.co.uk

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

Summer Time! W

ell it really feels that summer has arrived, gorgeous hot and sunny weather in our part of the glorious North East. Those the children and young people The Junction supports through our Young Carers service and resilience building emotional wellbeing partnerships with local as schools have no doubt been counting down the days to the end of school, or at least that's what we all like to think. For some children and young people it can be a period of uncertainty, it can be the end of routine and structure and the very change can be distressing, for some autistic children the change can be very challenging. For others they will be glad to be moving on into a new year, or college, apprenticeship or employment. For others the immediate future can be uncertain.

Building Resilience and improving mental health The Junction this year has been working in partnership with a number of our local schools providing counselling and emotional well being support. It has been really rewarding working with children, young people, their families and school staff, all working together for a common aim. It is really excellent what can be achieved and what a difference for young people having someone to talk to confidentially who listens, is nonjudgemental and has the skills and experience to make a difference. Thank you to all those schools who have worked with us and we are looking forward already to the next academic year. However there was an extraordinarily worrying report released by the institute of Public Policy Research that identified with the headline that: “Half of pupils expelled from England's schools have a mental health issue, according to analysis of official data." The Institute of Public Policy Research suggests if excluded students with undiagnosed problems were included, the rate would be much higher. This figure compares with one in 50 pupils in the wider population who have a mental health condition This should concern us all and we need to keep working with and supporting young people to build resilience and working as a community to finally rid ourselves of the stigma of mental ill health. As a society we need to work out why this is a happening and do something about it.

Moving on...unlocking potential Making life better for Young Carers

The summer presents one of the busiest times of the year for The Junction’s dedicated young carers’ team. They work really hard to fundraise, plan and then deliver a whole range of opportunities for young carers to have a good break from their caring role, have fun and build friendships with some of their peers. No one wants to be alone. The Young Carers' team have put together a pretty impressive schedule including residential activities, visits and trips; we aim to give every young carer a really good opportunity. Why is it important? Well here a few words from Young Carers themselves

“I grew in confidence. I met new friends I never want to leave this place.” "I had a really good time and made new friends. I had a bad day and coming here made it better." “I tried things that I never thought I would and I had fun.” “It kept my mind of some things that have recently happened.”

Looking back it seemed a big step leaving school and going to college or getting the first job. I don’t think that has changed although I do worry about those young people who seem to get stuck, those whose circumstances can stop them realising their potential. there are so many reasons why this happens, every individual story is different. The Junction’s Youth Employment Service staff know this more than most. The work with young unemployed people to build relationships, build confidence and self belief, work in groups building communications skills and start to identify young people’s strengths. I met a young woman called Mollie this week who was absolutely beaming because she is going to College in September to do her Level 2 course in catering. Supported by The Junction YES team she has not only been improving her own cooking skills (Cake baking) but has been really good helping others and showing real leadership skills when working with others. These are the talents that employers are crying out for and through good work we are able to begin to help young people realise them and unlock their potential. Made my day and couldn’t have been prouder. The last thing before I check out for the summer; many of us would have heard a report this week which concluded that not one of young offender institutions could be described as safe!! Really!!! No matter what your view is on young people who commit crime surely we should still be keeping them safe-shocked. Hoping everyone has a really good summer, sun, smiles and relaxing times. Lawrence McAnelly CEO The Junction.

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Wayfarer’s Travels Rogoznica – Croatia

thought I`d exhausted Croatia, having holidayed there at eight different resorts along its coast; however, on checking every inch on Google Earth, I spotted Rogoznica and so off we went in mid-May. We didn`t regret it. It’s a beautiful resort with 54km of Adriatic coastline. It`s a walkers dream. We walked miles in each direction and still hadn`t explored the half of it by the end of the week. I can also thoroughly recommend the hotel I chose – The Frapa, or to give it its full title The Marina Hotel Resort FrapaOtok. It`s stunning in appearance and in an ideal location on its own island on the edge of town. When I first made contact, I was given help and advice by the receptionist Tina. She arranged for a local guy, Josip, to meet us at the airport and she continued to look after us throughout our stay. We`ve always found the Croatian people to be very friendly and helpful, so it came as no surprise when Josip stopped off at his home on the way to the hotel and showed me his winery & smoke house where he did the cooking. He invited me to sample

his wines from his own vines and when I commented on a particularly nice one (virtually all Croatian wines are superb by the way) he took an empty bottle and filled it for me from one of the old oak barrels. He refused to take any payment telling me that he only made wine for family and friends and never sold it. If you want a laid-back relaxing holiday the Rogoznica is the place for you. It has a lovely long promenade, one amazing feature being a long wall which isn`t really a wall at all but an aquarium housing the incredible variety of local fish. Another unusual feature, reached from one of the “Frapa Island`s” jetties, is an underwater restaurant. – the Dragon`s Cave. It`s literally built beneath the ocean and you can enjoy an evening meal beneath the water with all the local sea-life swimming around you! Rogoznica is also a cheap and easy place to get to from Teesside being a mere 25mins from Split airport. Food in Croatia is excellent – particularly the local fish landed every morning. I recommend the “Atrium” restaurant with its friendly waiters and good food. The

main draught beers, all at less than £2 a pint, are Ozujsko & Karlovacko, followed by Pan. My personal preference is the delicately flavoured Ozujsko. I`ve yet to come across a Croatian wine that wasn`t good. Even a £1.50 bottle is quite good and when you get up to £3 or £4 there are some superb ones. There`s plenty to do in Rogoznica. Just over the road from “Frapa Island” is The Dragon`s Eye Lake – a unique lake surrounded on all four sides by high cliffs. The lake features in Greek mythology. For a relatively small resort there are over a dozen good restaurants, two tourist information bureaus and four supermarkets. However, there`s also lots of nearby places to visit if you wish to explore

further afield by bus. Only 10 minutes away is the lovely resort of Primosten and then the same bus continues for a further 45 mins to the much larger town of Sibenik. From there you can catch a further local bus to Skradin and the amazing Krka National Park, where there`s seven lakes, all at different heights cascading into each other through the trees. It`s an unforgettable sight. Then there`s the pretty little resort of Trogir which I reviewed a couple of editions ago. It`s only half an hour away by bus. One final little tip for those who prefer to visit these hot countries in May or September when the temperature suits us, being just under 30C. If your room isn’t

cool enough, stick a thermometer in the air con vent and if it isn`t cool enough make sure that the air coming out of the air con vent is cold and if it isn`t get the hotel to start the cooling system. Many hotels that advertise air con have the air flow working but economise by leaving the cooling system off until “the season” – June to August. In our case the ever efficient Tina sorted this pronto and the air con temp dropped from 27C to 18C. Wayfarer For any further information on this or any other destination, e-mail :- Wayfarer@ ntlworld.com In our next issue, Wayfarer goes over to Belgium for the spectacular annual Ghent 10 day carnival.

S.A.R.A.

By John Fuller

he next monthly meeting of SARA will be held on August 2nd, at the TocH premises, Albion Terrace, Saltburn at 7.30pm. Please come along and meet members of SARA and we look forward to meeting more new members. Saturday 5th August – SARA will be holding their 10th Birthday Celebrations 11 - 4pm at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. Come and share our 9th birthday party and re-union

of SARA dogs rehomed over the years and view our cats and dogs awaiting new homes. There will be a flyball demonstration, doggy games and fun for all the family. Refreshments will be on sale with homemade food . There will also be a variety of stalls and a raffle. Come along with family, friends and pets to enjoy a fun packed day. There is plenty of parking on the Foxrush field. All funds raised will go to the ever increasing number of animals that so desperately need our help. Saturday 19th SARA will be

holding its Summer Bargain Sale, 10am-1pm at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. Load of items for sale. Come and snap a bargain. Funds we have raised recently On Saturday 1st July SARA held its annual Fun Dog Show. It was very well attended with everyone having a good time. Both dogs (and owners) were very well behaved. There was lots of home made food available and a variety of stalls. Everyone enjoyed the day. We collected £2500 on the day and had £500 in sponsorship

Strawberry and Chocolate Fayre

On Sunday 4th June 2017 SARA held their annual Strawberry and Chocolate Fayre at Foxrush Farm. There was a good attendance with everyone enjoying the strawberries and cream. The event also included a display of flyball by Middlesbrough Dog Club, a parade of dogs for rehoming and those who have been rehomed and had come back to see us. It gives the staff and volunteers a boost to see their former charges so healthy and happy. Our thanks to everyone who supported the event by attending, volunteering and the staff for the great work they do on a daily basis. SARA raised £765.

Max

Max is a six year old Staffie who came into our care after his owner could no longer care for him due to health problems. He is a lovely dog who walks well with other dogs and loves to play fetch. Max would benefit from some lead training as he pulls due to the fact his owner living near a field so never needed him a on a lead. Max would make someone a lovely dog as he is very friendly.

● Strawberry and Chocolate Fayre

● Fun Dog Show

Zumba Zumba is a lovely three and a half year old tabby male who came into us after his owner became too ill to look after him. He can be a quiet and shy little fella at first till he gets to know you. He is looking for a home where he can be a house cat as that is all he has ever known preferably with no other pets.

These are just some of the lovely animals looking for new homes at SARA. For more information call Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm 01642 488108 The Foxrush centre is open to the public from Tues to Sun closed Monday 1pm to 3pm. Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. Check out the website at http://s-a-r-a.org.uk

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Local small business accountancy specialist bucks the High Street trend s banks and building societies A close branches across the UK, one local business is bucking the trend and achieving High Street success.

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Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland Councils to join public health services

iddlesbrough Council and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council recently agreed to join their public health services into one. The decision has been passed by both councils’ cabinet and executive in a bid to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reduce health inequalities for the local population, and make the service more cost-effective. The Joint Public Health service will deliver the same functions and duties to its residents such as providing guidance on physical activity, nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight; supporting those with addictions to drugs, alcohol or tobacco; and improving emotional wellbeing. Other areas of public health which will be carried over include reducing social isolation and giving children the best start in life. Following engagement and consultation between staff and stakeholders, the new arrangement is expected to be implemented on 1 April, 2018. Although there are examples of joint public health services nationally, this will be the first joint public health service in the North East. Councillors Lynn Pallister and Julia Rostron have stressed that public health is a top priority.

Cllr Pallister, Cabinet Member for Health, Housing and Welfare at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “I am passionate about reducing health inequality and poverty in our boroughs and beyond, and I am pleased to be collaborating with our colleagues at Middlesbrough so we can achieve this aim together. “We will be working closely with our partners, such as the NHS across South Tees, Teesside University and our voluntary sector organisations. These partnerships will help us share knowledge and expertise on initiatives and services for the benefit of all our residents.” Councillor Julia Rostron, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, said: “We face many of the same challenges as our neighbours in Redcar & Cleveland, so it makes sense to join forces and strengthen the service we can deliver for all residents. “Public health is at the top of the agenda at the moment, and there is a great deal we can do to reduce health inequalities, help people live longer and improve their quality of life. This joint approach will ensure we maintain the focus on prevention and plan jointly for services reducing duplication, making effective use of limited public health expertise and improving outcomes.”

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

A local flavour

Saltburn Food Festival gets set for an amazing day

ocal food fans have more than 100 good reasons to look forward to the fifth annual Saltburn Food Festival on Sunday 30 July. Flagged up by The Sunday Times earlier this year as one of the reasons why Saltburn is ‘one of the best places to live in the UK,’ the hugely popular Festival looks set to be bigger & better than ever this year, featuring more than 100 stalls for the first time in its busy history. And the Festival’s bustling street market on Milton Street is also blossoming into the rest of the town centre for the first time – transforming the town into a buzzing Festival village for a day packed full of good local food for all the family to enjoy. Milton Street, Dundas Street East and the town’s Station Street will be closed to traffic, and alive with the sights and smells of great local produce – with buses simply dropping off & picking up passengers at the top of Station Street at temporary bus stops on Windsor Road. The Festival’s popular Live Cookery Theatre will also be bigger & better than ever this year, with an incredibly tasty line-up of TV and award-winning chefs including Debbie Raw from BBC2’s Further Back in Time for Dinner, and Steph Moon from BBC2’s Great British Menu. People can also enjoy a bustling street market with more than 100 of the best food producers from the North East & North Yorkshire, world street food, veggie & vegan specials, outdoor dining and picnic areas, street theatre, live music, and a busier than ever Festival Fringe. And, for people who fancy either giving the car a day off or otherwise beating the traffic, visitors can enjoy a big range of public transport and Park

& Ride options on the big day itself. • Arriva’s X4 express Sunday service between Whitby & Redcar has again been doubled for the summer, calling at Saltburn every half an hour in both directions, collecting passengers from Loftus, Skinningrove, Carlin Howe, Brotton, Marske and Redcar along the way. • Additionally, an hourly X4 service runs to and from Middlesbrough, and the X3 express service runs between Redcar & Lingdale – calling in at Saltburn via Marske & Skelton respectively. • There will also be Festival Park & Ride schemes at Guisborough’s Fountain Street car park, and also on the outskirts of Saltburn itself, with info available on the Festival website at www.saltburnfoodfestival.co.uk • And, with essential major railway improvement works meaning trains only running as far as Redcar between midnight on Thursday 27 July until midnight on Tuesday 1 August, Northern Rail have doubled the number of scheduled replacement buses running from both Middlesbrough and Redcar railway stations directly to and from the Festival on the day. Festival Director Lorna Jackson coowns Saltburn’s family-run Real Meals Deli & Bistro, and also manages the town’s popular monthly Farmers’ Market. Lorna said: “By the time this edition of Coastal View hits the streets we’ll only be days away from the Festival, and we are absolutely buzzing with anticipation here. “It’s exciting to have more than 100 great stalls for the first time, and absolutely fantastic to be able to blossom and grow naturally into the rest of the town centre for the day.

●● Local foodies get set for a busy day at Saltburn Food Festival. (Photo by Stuart Boulton ) “It gives us more space to play with, helping us create more dedicated streetfood and relaxed family outdoor dining areas, and will be great to see the whole town centre transformed into a buzzing Festival for the day. “People can look forward to an amazing day – lots of wonderful street food with influences from around the globe, plenty of fantastic artisan bread

and cakes, jams, honey & preserves, garden herbs and oils, veggie & vegan specials, gluten-free bakeries, locally produced sausages meat & game, Skinningrove Wines, locally brewed artisan ciders and craft beers, gin & prosecco, rum & whisky, art, craft & homewares, and lots more besides. “We also have a busier than ever Festival Fringe at various places around

the town, and the street theatre always looks amazing too. “All in all, the town is going to be alive with the sights and smells of great local food, and we’re looking forward to a fantastic day for all the family to enjoy.” • Saltburn Food Festival: Sunday 30 July. 10am-6pm. FREE Admission. For further info & updates, log onto www. saltburnfoodfestival.co.uk

Fantastic family events at Kirkleatham Museum this summer!

aintings, robots and singing Shakespeare characters are among the attractions Kirkleatham Museum is inviting people to enjoy throughout July. Alongside its regular treasure trove of exhibits, visitors to Kirkleatham Museum can enjoy: • Family arts & crafts Get creative at Kirkleatham! Fun family crafts sessions are available at just £2 per session. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Arts and crafts sessions are available on Tuesday 25 and Thursday 27 July and several dates in August. • Robot Already proving hugely popular, the collection of robots, cyborgs and androids from TV and the movies will keep up their invasion of the museum until Sunday 10 September. Ticket prices are £3.50 for adults and just £1.50 for children. • Only in England A selection of vintage photographs by Tony Ray-Jones will be display

at the museum until Tuesday 3 October. Part of the larger Only in England exhibition being held at Palace Arts on the Redcar Esplanade, the images are unique insight into the recent, but very different, world of 1960s England. Councillor Dale Quigley, Cabinet member for Culture, Tourism and Communications, said: “Kirkleatham Museum is full of amazing exhibitions to enjoy this summer, and we’d love to see as many people as possible come down and enjoy them with us. “It’s wonderful that we have the honour of hosting such incredible art in our museum and we’re thrilled by the amount of visitors we have attracted recently.” Kirkleatham museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm (closed Monday). For more information, people can call 01642 479500 or email: museumenquiries@ redcar-cleveland.gov.uk or visit: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/ kirkleathammuseum

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

FREE FITNESS IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS!

Eligibility: Residents of Skelton and Brotton Parish Council Area Children Aged between 5 and 11 Funded by: Skelton and Brotton Parish Council 12.30 – 3pm Mondays 31July, 7, 14 & 21 August 2017 @ Skelton Civic Hall 12.30 – 3pm Fridays 4, 11, 18 & 25 August 2017 @ St Peter’s School Hall, Brotton

Let It Glow!

A dance cardio fitness class to current chart hits and Disney hits (for the younger years) using battery operated glow stick

COMING TO

SALTBURN

STREET DANCE & HIP HOP SESSION THESE ARE SEN INCLUSIVE SESSIONS

NON SPORT BASED GROUP FITNESS FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 – 11 YEARS

MAX 26 CHILDREN PER SESSION (BOOKING REQUIRED) WWW.BOOKWHEN.COM/SKELTONBROTTONPARISH Bookings open Monday 22 May 2017 for the above sessions

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Skelton & Brotton Parish Council

Produce Show 2017 Saturday 26 August S kelton Civic Hall Coniston Road, Skelton, TS12 2HP P rize money : £5, £3, £2 Prize money for Class 1 (Tray of Vegetables) £10, £7.50, £5 Entry fee 25p per item

SUNDAY 30TH JULY 10AM-4PM

COMMUNITY HALL SALTBURN ARTS ASSOCIATION Albion Terrace, Saltburn TS12 1JW

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A CHARITY NIGHT IN SUPPORT OF

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Trophy to exhibitor with most points Prizes for best overall exhibits (Classes 1-26 & 28-36) Cups and Trophies to be presented at 2.00 pm Prize Money to be Paid at 2.30 pm Auction to follow

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 1.00PM EXHIBITS TO BE ENTERED BETWEEN 8.30AM - 10.00AM

AUCTION

Christmas Gala Dinner Christmas

Saturday 18Dinner November 2017 Gala th

Saturday 18 November 2017 A charity evening for Marske Hall at th

A charity evening for Marske Hall at

Rushpool Hall

 Fabulous Four Course Meal  Dress to impress.  Raffle  Photo booth  Table Magic

 Fabulous Four Course Meal  Dress to impress.  Raffle Entertainment courtesy of Steve Richardson  Photo booth us Magic for some amazing festive fun. Join Table Tickets are £35 Entertainment courtesy of Steve Richardson For more information or to reserve a ticket please contact

Join us for some amazing festive fun. Ruth Hebden 01642 482672

Tickets are £35 For more information or to reserve a ticket please contact

£30 or book a

Ruth Hebden

01642 482672

ON FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 FROM 6.30PM - 11.30PM

REFRESHMENTS

ORGANISED BY SKELTON AND BROTTON PARISH COUNCIL ENQUIRIES – Parish Office 01287 348008, or Barbara Stocker 01287 653880

Salute to the 1940’s September 2nd 2017 Marske Hall 10.30 – 4pm

Marske Hall is going back to the 1940’s. • • • • •

Singers and performers Afternoon cream tea Military Vehicles and Vintage Bus Military displays and historical talks A variety of 1940’s themed stalls and displays. • There will be a themed raffle and lots of family friendly entertainment.

Great Family Fun ~ Free Entry

For more information or to book a stall please contact Ruth on 01642 482672 or visit www.facebook/marskehall.com Raising Funds for Physio and Rehabilitation Equipment for Marske Hall Leonard Cheshire Disability supports thousands of disabled people in the UK and works in more than 50 countries. Our campaigns and services are geared towards improving opportunities for disabled people and supporting them to pursue their goals and to live full lives.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Arcadia: Festival brings classical music for all to the North York Moors

Laboratory of Dark Matters Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, Deepdale Mill Lane, Skinningrove, Cleveland TS13 4AP Exhibition 26th July – 02 September 2017 Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm; Saturday 1pm – 4pm; Closed Sundays Private View 26th July 6 - 8pm

Laboratory of Dark Matters is a response by artists to scientific investigations into the unknown nature of the universe. Through a programme of exhibitions, workshops, talks and events it invites everyone driven by curiosity to explore fundamental questions about matter and consciousness. “Everything that we can see, all the matter that we can detect in the entire Universe is less than 5% of what we believe to be present”

●● Festival founder and Artistic Director Jamie Walton at St Hilda’s Church, Danby, (photos by Tony Bartholomew)

festival celebrating the beauty of the North York Moors will bring soaring classical music to historic churches across the National Park next month. The North York Moors Chamber Music Festival, now in its ninth year, takes place from Sunday 13 to Saturday 26 August. It has been shortlisted this year for a Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Award. The festival will bring over 40 classical artists to perform 50 different works in ten churches at Danby, Egton Bridge, Fylingdales, Guisborough, Helmsley, Lastingham, Lythe, Pickering, Sneaton Castle and Whitby. The title of this year’s festival is Arcadia, and each themed concert celebrates different aspects of nature, with titles such as Prisms of Light, The Elements and Cosmos. Composers include Elgar, Schumann, Liszt, Beethoven, Fauré and Vivaldi. Masterworks will be performed by notable musicians and festival favourites including The Cremona Quartet, Katya Apekisheva, Rachel Kolly d’Alba, Matthew Wadsworth and local mezzosoprano Anna Huntley. The festival’s founder and Artistic Director is renowned cellist Jamie Walton, who lives in the North York Moors. Jamie’s mission is to bring music to more remote locations and make it accessible for all, bringing communities together – tickets for all the concerts are just £12.50, or

£5.00 for students and free for children under 16. He says: “Each year we take our audiences through a specific theme, exploring thrilling music within the context of the environment we are so privileged to be part of. August is when the moors are rampant with heather and the vast expanse of our National Park comes into its own. “As we approach our tenth year, the festival is going from strength to strength. Last year we launched our own record label – Ayriel Classical. The aim of this label is to capture the excitement and spirit of the festival, building upon a discography to showcase the talent it attracts. We are due to release our next recording in September but festival goers will enjoy access to exclusive limited edition copies before it’s internationally released digitally. Plans are also underway to equip and convert a barn into a recording studio upon the moors in time for our tenth anniversary, something we’re currently fundraising for. “We’re also delighted to have been nominated this year for a Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Award in the Tourism Event of the Year category – a real vindication of all our work over the last eight years.” For more information on the North York Moors Chamber Music Festival: https://www. northyorkmoorsfestival.com For more information on Ayriel Classical: http://www.ayrielclassical.com/

n Spring 2016, a group of artists visited Boulby Underground Laboratory to meet scientists working on dark matter detection. Hosted by Boulby lab. director Prof. Sean Paling and particle astrophysicist Dr Chamkaur Ghag the artists were transported 1100m below ground to a hidden environment located in the UK’s deepest working mine. In this extraordinary setting beyond the reach of cosmic rays and background radiation the artists gained a glimpse into the dedicated world that the scientists inhabit and found there was common ground they share between them as both seek to understand the mysteries of the universe. The visit to Boulby Mine was a catalyst for the artists to develop new work reflecting unique responses to dark matter research and the broader issues it touches upon. Coming together for a residency at Guest Projects London, sponsored by Yinka Shonibare Studios, the artists aimed to echo the ethos of the laboratory through research, experimental works, discussions and testing boundaries between the arts and sciences. The resulting artworks are being installed at Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum for Summer 2017. To complement the exhibition there will be a programme of free workshops and events including: 26th July Phosphorescence Workshops at 1pm and 3pm - Experiment with phosphorescence and laser light. Discover how phosphorescence works and where it can be found in the natural world.

27th July and 5th August Cloud Chamber Workshops at 11am and 2pm – Make a mini cloud chamber to witness beautiful trails made by cosmic particles that are constantly passing through us unseen. 19th August Dark Matters Open Day 11am – 5pm A dark matter themed day of activities at the mining museum with artists and scientists inviting you to explore the mysteries of the universe. Satellite Event Lab. Talks+ at Whitby Museum 4th August 1pm - 4.30pm – join us for an afternoon of talks, presentations and performance as part of The Institute of Physics Summer Sessions with particle astrophysicist and Chair of DMUK, Dr Cham Ghag, Senior Technician at Boulby Underground Laboratory, Emma Meehan; artist Sarah Gillett who will present a performative essay ‘The Case of The Gold Ring’, tracing the story of gold through personal and cosmic connections, and Lancaster University lecturer and artist Sarah Casey who will discuss her research practise which tests the limits of visibility and material existence through drawing, followed by an open panel discussion and Q&A. Workshops last 1 hour and are free; Booking essential Tel: 01287 642877 Further information at http://ironstonemuseum. co.uk/ and www.laboratoryofdarkmatters.com Follow @darkmatterslab on Twitter and Instagram; Like us on Facebook @ laboratoryofdarkmatters Follow @visitcimm on Twitter; Like us on Facebook @cimmuseum

Scarecrows of Carlin How

or the second year in a row there will be Scarecrows afoot throughout the borough during August when the 2017 harvest Scarecrow Festival events will be held in many local villages; Carlin How will participate the week beginning August 6. A community meeting to learn the art of scarecrow making will be held at 1pm on 26th July. Anyone with a hankering to make a scarecrow for the festival is welcome. On 8 August youngsters from Carlin How will celebrate with a trip through the Skinningrove Mining Museum beginning at 10am followed by lunch and then an afternoon crafting class in which miniature scarecrows will be made. Cost for the day will be £3 and that fee will also cover a woodland outing for those same children on 24 August.

A bring-your-own-food picnic will take place at 1pm Friday 11th August in the park adjacent to the Community Centre with games and other events for the children, weather permitting. (Should weather not permit, the events will be held indoors at the centre). The tiny scarecrows made by the children at the Skinningrove Mining Museum will be used in a “Find the Scarecrows” hunt at an Afternoon Tea and Picnic held at Carlin How’s Jubilee Hall on 12 August, from 2 till 4pm. Not only will scarecrows be hunted, there will be home baked goods on sale, a raffle, tombola, and a very special event when renowned local storyteller, Timothy Edwards, will present scarecrow tales for the delight of the young and the young at heart. Come one, come all, but whatever you do - don’t miss it!

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

What’s On - Music & Events

Every move begins with your chair!!

Charity event raising money for Myeloma

Chair Based Exercise Classes improving mobility

Saturday 14th October The Coatham Memorial Hall, 7 Coatham Road, Redcar TS10 1RH Door open 7.30pm

Support band starts at 7.45pm Tickets can be purchased in advance online for £12.00 plus booking fee http://yorkshireticketshop.co/myeloma-charity-gig.html There will be tickets available on the door for £15.00 Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1354957031208774/

etz Zep are critically acclaimed as the leading tribute to the music of Led Zeppelin, and Baby they aint foolin' Their World Tour started in January 2011, has seen the band perform in territories such as Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Holland, Belgium, Hungary, Russia, Slovenia, Romania, Eire, Luxembourg, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, India, Andorra and here in the UK. Making Letz Zep a truly global act. Letz Zep are rated as The Most Popular and Top Rated, Led Zeppelin tribute act

ome along to a Chair Based Exercise class in your area, running in Guisborough, Castleton, Glaisdale and Briggswath,Sleights. These classes target the consequences of inactivity as we age, increasing flexibility and mobility to improve everyday living. This training programme has been designed in partnership with the Centre for Healthy Aging Research at the Birmingham University and provides exercises that have proven to turn back the clock and help maintain independence. All movements are gentle and easy to follow and are adapted to meet your needs with less reps or lower resistance. Enjoy a chat and a cup of tea afterwards. Everyone welcome. Classes are available in the Bradbury Centre, Castleton, fortnightly Monday afternoons at 2pm. £2.50 The Robinson Institute, Glaisdale fortnightly Mondays at 10.30 am. £2.50 each session Contact Anne Wetherall at activities@eskmoorscaring.org for more info on these classes. The Eskdale Lounge,Briggswath and Sleights Methodist Church, every first and third Saturday of the month. First visit is free and Classes £3.00 each after. For more information contact Graham Storer on 01947 810776. Guisborough Cons Club, Guisborough, Fortnightly, Wednesdays at 10.30 am. Your first class is free and £2.50 thereafter. For more info contact Trish Booth at trish.booth@moveitorloseit.co.uk

in the UK today! Even legendary Zep frontman Robert Plant commented it was like watching himself on stage, after he came to a Letz Zep concert. His comment in Q Magazine in an interview was :- "I walked in, I saw me' Both Jimmy Page and Robert Plant have attended gigs by Letz Zep, and we're suitably impressed, so much so that they invited Letz Zep to perform at their prestigious official launch party for Led Zeppelin's 'Mothership' CD, In Soho, London.

Thusday Evening Tocketts Twilight Car Boot

uly 13th saw Tocketts Bridge Car Boot Guisborough recommence their popular THURSDAY TWILIGHT BOOTSALES . This early evening Car Boot attracts a very different & diverse group of Sellers...... Many of them first timers. It's a quickie booty, Sellers are only giving an hour to set up from 5pm till 6pm. The Buyers are allowed in at 6pm and the business of selling is brisk and lasts for about an hour and a half, so sellers are home or homeward bound for around 8pm. Many of Tocketts followers prefer the Thursday Evening Boot Sales and tell us they do better than on a weekend. They have a few Tables & Clothes Rails available to use at no cost. just allocated on a first come first come basis. Thursday Evening Car Boot runs generally from July till September, around 10 weeks and is geared

to the school holiday period Without doubt Tocketts is the best place if you are new to selling or nervous about doing a Boot Sale, it is very friendly, well managed, held in a lovely location and well established. There is no need to book just turn up junk in hand or boot and you will be made very welcome both by their helpful staff & fellow Booters, if you need any advice or reassurance please feel free to call David or Chris who will be happy to advise. Alternatively check out their popular Facebook Site which will keep you up to date and inform you of any cancellation due to poor weather. It is a lovely atmosphere on a Thursday Evening so why not take the plunge, have that clear out and rather than bin it or give it away take it along to Tocketts and turn it into cash...... it's the ultimate in recycling.... you are guaranteed to enjoy the experience and possibly catch the Booty bug like many others have.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

The Community Family Fun Day - FREE entry Saturday 26th August - Cheshire Homes, Marske

10.30am - 4.30pm

es lu a v y it n u m m co l ca lo g n ti or osphere & traditions supp

Community atm

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F n u F n u F & ts en m sh re ef R es Children's Rid Save the date 26th August and get involved in what is hoped to be an annual event involving local community groups, local charities and you, the local residents. The Community Family Fun Day in aid of MND is to be hosted at the picturesque Marske Cheshire Home grounds on the Bank holiday weekend, Saturday 26th August from 10.30am until 4.00pm. Come and enjoy a fun-filled day of live music and entertainment, children's activities including traditional stalls, rides and children's entertainers, as well as stalls from local businesses, local craft's and photographic competition. The fabulous line-up of free entertainment with taster sessions for the kids from Jolly Good Productions as well as our highlight for the afternoon the one and only 'Robbie Williams' tribute by Mike Andrews, arguable the best Robbie tribute around who will be performing in

Jolly Good Fun for Everyone! • • • • •

Punch & Judy Show Magic Show Circus Skills Workshop Bubble Making Workshop Balloon Modelling Workshop

Photo competition

Cass Castagnoli

the on-site marquee which offers something for all the family. There will also be home-made refreshments, teas and BBQ. Bring a picnic the choice is yours. Entry to the event is free with most of the proceeds going towards the Mike Findley MND fund. The Fun Day organisers are inviting local community organisations and local interest groups to become involved. Come join us, raise your own funds for your own organisations and be part of what is truly hoped to be a fantastic event. Are you a performer? a couple of slots are available so once again we'd love to hear from you. Any groups wishing to be involved can get in touch by calling 0773 697 3181 Any raffle or tombola prizes would be greatly appreciated so please get in touch. Look forward to see you on the day. Peter

MIke Andrew as

Robbie

The Highly Acclaimed Mike Andrew has quickly become one of, if not ‘the’ No 1 Robbie Williams impersonator in the world gaining recognition from Robbie Williams himself and Robbie’s father Pete Conway. ‘Mikes extremely unbelievable resemblance to Robbie including his mannerism’s, his look, even his cheekiness on stage, not to mention his vocal similarity, (it’s actually quite spooky!).

Local Charities & Groups are welcome to support their own ‘Good cause’ by being part of the day. Please Contact: Peter Collinson Tel: 0773 697 3181

Come join the fun

With local photographer Cass Castagnoli (open to all amateur photographers)

Categories:-

Theme:-

Print Size:-

All entries to:-

• 11 and under • 12 - 16 Years • Adult

• Landscape • Wildlife

Up to A4

Darby Glass High Street, Marske

Entry: 50p Per print

Learn more about Cass and his view his spectacular images at: www.fullspectrumimages.co.uk © The Circuit Media Company Please note: All artwork is copyright of the Circuit Media Company and should not be supplied to any other

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Saltburn Bandstand Concerts 2017

Saturday Concerts 2.30pm – 4pm July 29th Teesside Wind Band August 5th Platinum 12th Doc Noir & Friends 19th Goodfellas 26th Rockulele Sunday Concerts 2.30pm – 4pm July 30th Lockwood Brass Band August 6th North Skelton Brass Band 13th Northallerton Silver Band 20th Cleveland Constabulary Band 27th Teesside Wind Band

Rockulele - ukulele group

Modern music for the uke - Wednesday evenings, beginners 6.10pm, all abilities 7pm at the White House, Marske. £2 per session, all ages and abilities welcome, spare ukes available if you just want to give it a try. New members welcome! Redcar Road Rockulele on Facebook or email redcarroadrockulele@gmail.com.

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

Brotton Bowls Club

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

What’s on at the Gleneagles Centre, New Marske 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

Saltburn Table Top Sale

Saltburn table top sales will be held every Sunday until 29th October 2017 at the Station Portico Saltburn from 8 am until 2 pm The money raised from the Table Top sales is split between the Folk Festival and the Friends of Saltburn . The money raised for the Folk Festival is to pay for organisation and events and the money raised for the Friends of Saltburn goes towards the erection of Christmas lights in Saltburn.

Charltons community centre is

available to hire for private parties, functions, meeting etc. Low cost rates -Large hall is £10 per hour, Small hall £8 per hour, Full hall £15 an hour including kitchen. Discount available for residents. We also have our own bouncy castle, disco equipment and film projector all can be hired at low cost prices. Please contact Kath Nolan on 01287 638125 Bingo nights every second Sunday of the month, doors open at 6pm eyes down 6:30pm. Ballroom dancing every week on a Tuesday and Thursday. Spiritual night first Friday of the month. Visit our Facebook page for up to date information.

Coffee Morning Loftus Town Hall

10am – 12pm Saturday 19th August Proceeds in aid of “Light up Loftus” Christmas Decoration Fund.

St Helen's, Carlin How, St Leonard's, Loftus & St Margaret's, Brotton

SAFARI SUPPER

Friday 25 August - Start at The Rectory, Loftus Ring 01287 642041to book. Sittings 5.30pm, 6pm, 6.30pm and 7pm £12.50

Volunteers Wanted Volunteers wanted to encourage and motivate people with learning difficulties in various activities. Could you make a difference? We will look forward to meeting you. Please contact Julie Hatch Tel 07760343394 or email circlesoflifecic@gmail.com

Skelton Men’s Group Skelton History Group Heritage Walks 2017

A small charge of £2 per person will be made on each walk to offset the costs of Insurance. Please wear appropriate footwear and have clothing suitable for the likely weather conditions on that day. On walks of over two hour’s duration, it is suggested that you bring food and drink as we usually stop around halfway for a lunch break. Further details can be had from: skeltonhistorygroup@gmail.com or by contacting Peter Appleton (Tel: 01287 281752) Saturday: August 12th – Radar and a Royal Romance – Duration 1½-2 hours Meet at Danby Beacon at 10:30am (NZ 736 092). This short walk will give an opportunity to learn more about the development of radar, the role of radar during the early years of WW2, and the specific role played by RAF Danby Beacon in the bringing down of the first enemy aircraft to fall on English soil. Be aware that the paths on the moor can be waterlogged, even in summer. Friday: September 15th – Loftus alum quarry – Duration 4½-5 hours Meet on the north side of Loftus market-place at 10:30am (NZ 722 181). This walk will use quiet country lanes and field paths to make our way out onto the coastal path. From there we will venture into the quarries of the Loftus alum works, one of the more successful alum works in north-east Yorkshire. Here there will be opportunities to go looking for fossils of ammonites and belemnites. Our outward route will take us past the site of the dig which unearthed the Anglo-Saxon princess.

KTS plus Community Café Every Friday morning school term time only 10.00am- 11.30am You are invited by KTS+ Staff and students to join us at our community café to enjoy fresh made food and to play prize bingo in a clean, hygienic and friendly environment.

KTS+ St. Margaret’s Way, Brotton, Cleveland. TS12 2UE

Tuesday 15th August. Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, York A warm welcome will be extended to anyone who wishes to join the group. For further details please 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.

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 £23. Visitors are welcome, entrance, £3. For more information, contact: Ann Gullon 01947 825916 and Barbara Welford 01287 652197.

American Tribal Style Bellydance

A colourful mixture of Middle Eastern folk styles and flamenco. Tribal Marsquers dance group meet to practice 10.15am, Sundays at Gleneagles Centre, New Marske and 4.00pm on Fridays at Earthbeat Centre in Saltburn. It's such fun, so come and join us. Message Val on 07908 005850 or on Tribal Marsquers Facebook Page.

East Cleveland Arthritis Care Group Do you have Arthritis or another long term condition which affects your ability to socialise? East Cleveland Arthritis Care Group is a reformed group which used to meet in Redcar Community Hospital but now meet at Lingdale Village Hall 12noon until 2pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month We cordially invite new members to join us for the opportunity to socialise, enjoy the chance to explore “mindfulness” quizzes, crafts and activity ideas from members. Tea ,Coffee and biscuits available Come along and join us

Come to the monthly meeting of the Official Redcar Arthritis Care Group

The Cadet Hut, Armitage Rd, Redcar TS10 5PZ First Friday in the month @ 2pm Free entry The Redcar Arthritis Care Group provides support to people living with arthritis in the area. We will share our experiences and tips for living with the condition. By the way, we don’t play Bingo or games We fight Arthritis. Refreshments available For more information about the Group, please email redcararthritiscaregroup@outlook.com or call us on 0207 380 6522 Parkinson’s UK Redcar & District Support Group Meetings held in 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar TS10 4LR Exercise group ON 1st August 2017 1 - 2pm Exercise group OFF 8th August 2017 (Centre Closed). Exercise group resume 15th August 2017 1 – 2 pm. These exercise sessions are chair based for Parkinson’s Sufferers, while their carers enjoy a coffee/tea and a chat in the lounge area. Support Group was scheduled for 10th August 2017 but has been changed to 17th August 2017 2 – 4pm, this is a social meeting – no speaker. (Changed due to Centre being closed) The Support Group is open to anyone affected by Parkinson’s. For further details contact Doreen on 01642 471667 or 07900 348518

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Memories of Vin and the song that 'got away'

The world of theatre

ere at Badapple Theatre we’re looking at a summer of preparation for our newest tour of ‘Salsa Verde’ that takes to the highways and byways of England in September. It takes us a little while to reach the wider Coastal View area with performances at Fylingdales Village Hall on 24th October 2017, Potto Village Hall 12th October and Yarm Fellowship Hall 14th October. It’s a new comedy set at the turn of the Millennium that follows our eponymous hero Verde, who ends up embroiled in a hilarious love triangle with the local Salsa instructor. I’ll tell you more about it nearer the time but with one venue on the tour already sold out it’s worth having a look at www.badappletheatre.com now for advance tickets! Most theatres have a quiet summer season with the main bulk of programming resuming in the autumn but Stephen Joseph Scarborough always have a strong summer season for locals and tourists alike. This August 4-24 the Stephen Joseph Company have ‘Di

By Kate Bramley and Viv and Rose’ written by Amelia Bullmore. The story follows three women are thrown together in their late teens. “They are very different people but it isn’t long before they are living in each other’s pockets. Life is a blast and together they can do anything. But life also has unexpected plans for them…” This new show is described as a funny, moving and surprising story of three friends whose relationship spans 30 dramatic years. Di and Viv and Rose is written by actor-writer Amelia Bullmore, best known for her portrayal of Steph Barnes in Coronation Street and more recently appearances in in Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey. The original production transferred to the West End after a sell-out run at Hampstead Theatre. www.sjt. uk.com for more information.

By Graeme Aldous

was very sorry to read in Coastal View of Vin Garbutt's death, following complications after heart surgery. I'd missed the news when it first came out on TV and in the papers and would have gone to his funeral had I'd known. I first met Vin in late 1970 - he and The Fettlers were very much involved in the opening festivities of the BBC's new local radio station for the area, BBC RadioTeesside (later BBC Radio Cleveland and now BBC Tees). We opened on New Year's Eve1970 and I'd spend the months before exploring this new area where I was going to live. I was pleased to find that there were still trolleybuses to the east of Middlesbrough - I'd ridden on the last London one and here was a system still surviving. But not for long - almost as soon as we came on the air it was announced that 'The Trackless' would close down on April 4th 1971. This would have to be the subject of my first radio documentary. And almost the first thing I learned was that Teessiders always got the name wrong - it was officially the 'TRTB'... the Teesside RAILLESS Traction Board, but somehow the name 'Trackless' had been applied to it and it had stuck for decades. Now it would all be pulled down and the green trolleybuses replaced by diesels. Within weeks I'd collected some

smashing radio material - I'd ridden round the system, from 'Doggy' through Eston and Whale Hill, in the cab of a bus, interviewing the driver. I'd spoken to passengers, and busspotters. I planned to record the closing ceremony on the Sunday afternoon and quickly edit it into a programme that would go out at 6pm, but there was something more I needed - some music to point up all the speech. I approached Vin and The Fettlers. Could they write and record something that I could put in the programme? Vin was enthusiastic and (armed with my research about the history of the TRTB) wrote me a song, which he came into the studio and recorded, with The Fettlers providing the harmonies. It was a great song, skilfully bringing in the historical milestones of the system and the places it served. And the chorus was the repeating lament: They tell us they're taking our Trackless away The best of them all since the old wagon train Will our children never see the like again In Eston, North Ormesby, or Grangetown? The song, and an instrumental version, admirably complemented the programme material and for BBC Radio Teesside's first major documentary it was a great success. But unfortunately 'They Tell Us They're Taking Our Trackless Away'

was a song with a limited life. Good though it was, it was written for a specific purpose, and never became part of the general repertoire of either Vin or The Fettlers. After 1971 it was rarely heard. But now that Vin's gone, I think it should come out into the open again, as my personal tribute to Teesside's Troubadour. You can hear it if you visit www.teeafit.co.uk/vingarbutt/. Thanks, Vin, for this... and all the other great songs.

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Have you ever thought about trying Morris Dancing?

y name is Alison Barnes and I am a Morris Dancer. Sounds a bit like someone standing up at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting doesn't it? Say the words 'Morris Dancer' and you immediately think of a fella, dressed in white, waving hankies, with bells wrapped around his calves, prancing around with a number of other fellas all dressed the same. Not all Morris dancing is like this. The only thing I and my fellow team members have in common with that picture in your mind is that we wear bells (although only around the tops of our boots!) I am a member of Jet Set Border Morris and we have re-written the rules of Morris dancing by getting rid of the embarrassing twee bits and concentrating on the fun and quirky aspects of traditional dance.

First of all - something about the history of Morris dancing. Starting with a quote from Alun Howkins Emeritus professor in social history University of Sussex "As with many folk customs, the origins are hidden in the mists of time and coloured by later perceptions, which may or may not have been correct." In other words – the origins of Morris dancing are far from clear. It is possible that the word Morris is derived from the word ‘Moorish' or ‘morisco' (a derogatory term meaning ‘little Moors'). In the 17th century there were suggestions of a connection with Moorish dancing and it was adopted as a convenient theory. It fitted, for example, because some dancers blackened their faces and attached bells to their legs, which was

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

What’s On - Music & Events

i, all! August is a busy month for us as many of us are involved with Saltburn Folk Festival; and despite it being peak holiday time those still here keep the Club going. So as August 1st is “Yorkshire Day” we’ll have a Theme of “Songs Sung in Yorkshire”. Theme Nights are when we challenge ourselves to find appropriate songs. The song doesn’t have to be about Yorkshire, but it certainly can be. And songs have been sung in Yorkshire about all sorts of people, places and things! The 8th of August will be an “ordinary” Singers’ and Musicians’ Night when local folks get up and sing a couple of folk-based songs. We have a wide variety of songs amongst our performers and with some very gifted song writers among them; you can never be sure what you’ll hear. But there’ll be plenty of laughs as well, and people who just want to listen are as welcome as anyone else. They keep us on our toes! It’s our very special Famous Pre-Festival Night on Thursday August 10th. This will be upstairs in the Marine Hotel on Saltburn’s top promenade. It’s a Singers’ night again, but with the early arrivals for Saltburn Folk Festival along as well. We meet old folk friends and have a great old sing, and there’s a very special atmosphere. We usually start not long after 7 p.m. and go on until well after 11 p.m., so if you want to hear folkies from around the country, don’t miss it. And if you haven’t already, don’t miss your Saltburn Festival ticket! We keep the following Tuesday, the 15th, as “Festival Survivors’ Night”. We relax a bit after the intense time at the Festival, and perhaps sing or play something inspired by what we’ve heard. But on the 22nd we’ve something different – a Cold Spot! “Our Ted” (Hardwick), an old friend of the club is going to perform. We tend to call these Hot Spot nights, when a local gets a longer time on the floor, but Ted didn’t want to be too bold, so Cold Spot it is. I’ve heard Ted do poetry, but what for else he might do we’ll just have to go along and see. Then it’s “Singers and Musicians” on August 29th. Looking ahead, John’s chosen a Theme of “My

September Song” for the 5th September, and the very popular “poet” Les Barker on the 12th. More on him next time! Looking back to June, Edwina Hayes gave us a lovely intimate night of song and reminiscence, bringing to life people, places and great songs. Edwina is one of the most effective writers of heartfelt songs, but she’s very good at other writers’ as well; it was good to hear Barbara Dixon’s “Caravan” again. And then – well, we’ve all been devastated by the loss of our own Vin Garbutt recently, but we did have a laugh at Edwina’s story of Vin’s pink pyjamas! Local lad Les Snaith has long been a favourite performer around the clubs so we very much enjoyed his Hot Spot on the 27th. Les does some great songs with passion in them, but has a very sly sense of humour. Anyone remember that ‘60’s song “Forty Shades of Green”? Well, Les did the update – “Fifty Shades of Grey”! It had to come.... Our Fourth of July Theme “Songs of the Americas” was very successful, the performers bringing out a lot of unusual material. And our regular Singers’ and Musicians’ nights have been good as well. Right – if you’re not a regular at a folk club, come and have a listen. We welcome anyone who likes folk-based songs and music, and that covers a very wide field. We meet on Tuesdays at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. Look for the big red racecourse sign on the west side of Redcar Lane, and turn in there. We’re at the end of that road to the left and there’s plenty of parking space. Doors open 7-30 p.m., singing starts at about 8 p.m., and ends about 11 p.m. There’s a fine bar, ably staffed by the ever-efficient Gemma, and, as ever, we thank her and the Bowls Club for being such kind hosts. And, of course, our organiser John Taylor and those other regulars who keep the show on the road. You can ring John for more information on 01287 622623, and we have a website at www. cuttywrenfolkclub@taltalk.net Right –see you soon! George F

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believed to be something to do with North Africa. In reality, the blacking of the face was probably used as a disguise as the dances were often performed in winter, by out of work labourers and builders, who combined dancing with begging. When the authorities intervened, the dancers would run off – turn their distinctive beribboned jackets inside out and wash their sooty faces in a convenient horse trough or stream. Similarly, there is little evidence that Morris dancing has any connection with pagan festivals other than that many societies across the world celebrate calendar events eg Midsummer Day or May Day with dance customs. Jet Set Border Morris Jet Set formed in 1999 with the intention of bringing traditional Border Morris to our area. We have retained the ideals and style of Border Morris, although Jet Set Border Morris is Morris dancing with a difference. We don't have hankies or silly costumes. We have big sticks and we dance with precision - in elegant Edwardian Gothic style costumes. This links in with Whitby’s Goth connections and dark glasses provide our disguise. Whitby is also famous for its jet jewellery, hence our name Jet Set. Our dances incorporate stories and legends from the local history of Whitby and North Yorkshire and are therefore, in most instances, unique to us. We dance mainly in the local area at festivals and other events. Highlights include Beningbrough Hall, Ormesby Hall, Whitby Goth Festival, the Grand Opera House York, Scarborough Spa Theatre, Durham Cathedral, Castle Howard, Ryedale Museum, the Sage and many more. We sometimes travel further afield, including Sidmouth (Devon), Woburn Abbey, Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum (Northampton), Ripley (Derbyshire),

the Lake District and numerous places in the Yorkshire Dales. We have also had an exchange visit with a French team. We entertained them here for a week and then went to stay at Ste-Fortunade, near Tulle. We had a great time. We are a mixed side and have a wide range of ages in our team. We want to recruit some new dancers as we are rather low on numbers at the moment. Why not come and have a go - it's very good exercise! No previous experience is necessary, if you can hop from one foot to the other in time - you can dance, and we are very friendly. Alternatively, if you are a musician and fancy playing in the Jet Set band, then give us a call. We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at the Earthbeat Centre, Marske Road, Saltburn by the Sea TS12 1QA If you are interested, please contact Alison Barnes 01642 480323 or 07843198974.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Skelton Neighbourhood Action Partnership (NAP)

ear Resident Your local NAP met on the 7th June 2017 in Skelton Library. Your three Ward Councillors, Cllr Foggo, Cllr McLuckie and Cllr Walsh previously agreed to rotate the Chairmanship. Cllr Walsh was due to take the Chair for 2017/2018 but due to his illness this was not possible. With his agreement, and that of those present, Cllr Foggo agreed to continue as Chair and Eileen Goodenough to continue as Vice Chair. Action taken on previous matters raised. • Traffic Lights and flashing speed signs, North Skelton. The request for traffic lights at the bridges on the approach to North Skelton from the Bypass and flashing speed signs was followed up. Cllr Foggo has been informed by the Council’s engineers that there are no plans to implement these requests, the last recorded incident being 2004. A raised platform would be created within the village. After discussion and expressions of dissatisfaction with the response from the Engineers it was agreed that the previously completed Safer Street Survey would be followed up and the Engineers requested to attend the next meeting. • Whether North Skelton Shale Tip has been discussed as a heritage site. This site falls outside our current Industrial Heartland Project boundary. Nevertheless, it is of interest to the Lead Officer Chris Twigg, personally, and other members of the Cleveland Mining Heritage Society. Applications for funding to skelton nap. 5 Projects, either from community groups or direct requests from Councillors, have been supported and letters of thanks have been received. An application from Skelton Old Church has since been received and supported. £1770 has been allocated during 2016/17. A report from Barry Coppinger, Police And Crime Commissioner. The Police and Crime Commissioner’s report to NAP dealt with the following matters: • Cleveland Connected. Leaflets giving information on Cleveland Connected were distributed. This is a text based website where people can be alerted to information (filters available) and issues can be reported. • Victim Care and Advice. This is a free comprehensive range of services which has supported 1700 residents. • There has been investment in extra policing with a recent cohort of over 20 officers joining the Neighbourhood Teams with more recruitment this year. New staff posts have been created such as Rural Crime Officer. • There is Volunteer Scheme enabling persons to assist office staff, become Special Constables or join the Cadets.

• Events have been supported by the police and crime prevention work is being carried out. • There is greater demand on police. The Service is making better use of resources through different shift patterns and more efficient use of buildings including the sale of the Ladgate Lane site. The new site at Hemlington is due for completion in summer 2018. • There is joint working with other Forces and this collaboration on joint operations has been successful. • The Force is lobbying Government for more funds for Cleveland. Questions to the Police And Crime Commissioner • Why don’t the Police attend Community meetings as before to give reports? It was pointed out that this question had been responded to by the police at the previous meeting when it was suggested that individual groups should contact the Police direct to arrange attendance at such meetings. • Would the volunteer scheme be a better option working with the police than residents policing? Barry pointed out volunteers do not replace posts; they assist with administrative work. Residents can sign up as a Special which requires them to go through a process but good opportunities are available. Young people can get involved through the Cadets. • Has the sale of Ladgate Lane gone through and how much has it raised? The sale raised £17million. £10million is for the new build. The remaining sum is contingency and capital receipt. This means there are strict rules on where this money can be spent. It cannot be used for Officers’ wages. Savings made elsewhere, through efficiencies can be reinvested in the Service. • Where does the Fire Authority come into the new building? Barry answered that the new building is not Police Headquarters. It is a community safety hub. There is space available for other partners to use and share facilities. The two control rooms will be retained to ensure backup – Police at Ladgate Lane and Fire at Hartlepool. • Can we have a police presence at Remembrance Sunday at Cross Green and North Skelton and encourage officers to attend the service? Barry confirmed that while Police are supportive of these services, there are 17 services across Redcar and Cleveland; sometimes the method of arranging attendance, with staff via groups, is not the best way. He encouraged early contact to get plans in place. It was also pointed out that it is not possible to parade up the High Street because there is no military presence. Officially people are supposed to walk on the pavement and Police would support the road crossings.

• In light of recent events, reference was made to a report to Police regarding a vehicle containing a reference to terrorism. This report is being followed up by Police and Barry emphasised the sensitive time and the need to be vigilant, reporting anything suspicious. Report from Neighbourhood Police Anti Social behaviour (ASB) in Loftus is a priority. Issues in Skelton are: theft, damage and ASB at allotments. Police dealt with ASB at Byland Road; an off road motor bike and community care have been taken off the road an crushed. A property making event at Skelton allotments is planned. Stranger danger presentations have taken place at primary schools across the area. Operation Checkpoint took place across 7 forces. No crime was detected but much intelligence was gathered. Cleveland Connected and the Police Facebook (search for Guisborough NPT) page were discussed. This provides good intelligence on what is happening in East Cleveland and residents are encouraged to sign up to it. Police again pointed out the importance of reporting any issue of concern. It is when issues are reported that they are recorded and monitored. This also applies to Council issues. For Police – ring 101 For Redcar and Cleveland – ring 01642 774774 There was acknowledgement to the Police for the support they give to activities. Matrix Neurological Nalia Arif, a Family Support Worker, gave a presentation on the work of Matrix Neurological. It is a charity which supports children and young people who have sustained an acquired brain injury before the age of 19, and until they are 25; and provides effective support to their families. Questions to Nalia • Is this service run by the NHS? Nalia replied that it is not run by the NHS; they are a Charity but are funded by South Cleveland Commissioning Group. • Do you have activities to raise money? Nalia confirmed fundraising is carried out and they also have an e-site. • How long has the service been running? The Service has been running since 2014 and has helped over 12 families including a boy from Oxford and a man in Wales both of whom who have had no access to this service where they live. • Do you offer or access respite care? This is not provided at the moment, the focus being hands on in peoples’ homes. Respite is offered via Zoe’s Place in Normanby. Questions and Updates

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• Parking outside the primary school. Traffic wardens have attended. There have been discussions with the school and while traffic wardens have attended this only works for a period. It was emphasised that drivers need to realise that this is a safety issue for children and the public were urged to report problems with as much detail as possible. • White line markings. Thanks to Action North Skelton the white line markings have been completed at East Pastures. Other areas , including Four Lane Ends, will be carried out during the programme for all lining within the borough and this is carried out on a priority basis. The Council has been asked to consider an internal facility for minor works rather than using a contractor. Report from the Fire Service Community Liaison Officer – Alec Johnson. Alec has been newly appointed to this post and he covers the whole of the Cleveland Area. He will try to attend all the Borough’s NAP meetings. • The whole County was affected by the Fires, including at Eston Hills, Guisborough Woods and within towns. Skelton area is good with a low number of fires. • The Teams carry out a lot of emergency response calls if they can attend faster than an ambulance. • Nationally the Service is promoting Terrorist prevention strategy: Run, Hide, Call – in an incident people should try to escape. If you can run, you should try to hide but turn phone off or put onto silent with no vibrate so you cannot be detected. If you get a safe opportunity, you should call the emergency services and describe the situation. Questions to the Fire Service Community Liaision Officer. • Does Co-responding work? Alec replied that if an ambulance cannot make it to the scene, the Fire Service will attend and lead until an ambulance arrives. Skelton’s retained service has done this for 11 years. Whole time stations have started to do the same. In July a decision will be made on whether all stations will do this. The importance of emergency medical response was highlighted with advice on maintaining the airway was given. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE AT 10A.M. 20TH SEPTEMBER 2017 IN SKELTON GREEN METHODIST HALL. Cllr. Cliff Foggo (Chair) cliff.foggo@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk Cllr. Helen McLuckie – helen.mcluckie@redcarcleveland.gov.uk Cllr. David Walsh – dave.walsh@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk Eileen Goodenough, Vice Chair.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 81 July - August 2017

Around The Towns & Villages Redcar

Skinningrove

Skelton

Guisborough

East Redcar Residents` Association. Our next meetings will be on Thursday 3rd August in the upstairs meeting room of St. Peter`s Church, Redcar Lane, Redcar. The meeting will start at 7pm and finish by 8.30pm. Everyone welcome to come along.

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

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.

Guisborough & District Friends of Cancer Research UK. Market stall Guisborugh - Weather permitting Sat 19 Aug. Ladies Evening Fri Sept 22 Back by popular demand - our new event, tried last year. Venue and time to be confirmed. For more details of times etc contact: Wendy 01287 634571 or Viv 01642 472134.

Footprints Community Cafe held every Wednesday at East Cleveland Baptist Church, Park Avenue, Redcar. Excellent food at good prices. All profits from the cafe are fed back into Footprints projects including Redcar Area Foodbank. Men’s Shed ... every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am - 1pm at 17 Queen Street Redcar. Parkinsons Friendship Group Social/Drop In. We meet on first Thursday of the month in the lounge of the Coatham Lodge, Redcar 2 - 4 pm. On the second Thursday of the month we meet up for lunch (usually in a pub) For both carers and the cared for. It’s a chance to relax with a cup of coffee/tea, piece of cake and to talk to people in the same position. Long term friendships can and do happen. For more information please contact Ann on 01642 482066 Redcar Area Foodbank. Donations can be made at Tesco Redcar and South Bank (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 ) Redcar & District WASPI Group.Full information from Jane 07980 154321 or e-mail redcarwaspi@gmail.com all 1950’s + women welcome.

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!

Loftus Loftus Flower Club meet the third Monday of month, upstairs in the Town Hall, starting at 19:15. If you like flowers come along and watch them made into beautiful arrangements. "Demonstration and Luncheon "is to be held at Grinkle Park Hotel, on Monday 21st, August. Tickets £25, which must be purchased before 7th August, from Ann Gullon 01947 825916 or Barbara Welford 01287 652197. 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

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

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.

Carlin How On 1 July a “Glorified Coffee Morning” will be held at the Carlin How Community Centre from 10 till noon. It will offer a children’s art exhibit around the theme “Not a Litter Bug, Me,” a cake stall, raffle, tombola, and - according to one organizer for the event - the threat of “someone perhaps bursting into song." Sounds like an event that shouldn’t be missed! Everyone welcome!

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

Skelton Library ‘Sharpen your mind’ cake and cuppa session every 4th Friday 10.30am - 12am with a short quiz, reminiscence information and a sing-song to finish. Come along, make new friends, have fun and exercise your brain. Everyone is welcome. ‘Knit & Natter’‘Crafts & Chatter’ every Monday 2pm-4pm.‘Come & Play’ Toddler Play time Monday 9.30am 12.00am. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Do you fancy getting out of the house on a Friday afternoon? Come along to the library and play our board games. We have Dominoes, Scrabble, Chess & more. All for fun! Adult colouring sheets are available if you prefer. Hope to see you soon! For more information: Tel: 01287 650487 Email: skelton_library@ redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Skelton Methodist Community Church, on Castle Grange at Skelton Green, holds a coffee morning on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 11.30am. An Open Church Charity Coffee Morning is held on the 1st Friday every month from 10.00 am - 11.30 am at All Saints’ Church, Skelton. Pop in and enjoy homemade cakes, scones, etc. Skelton History Group meets on the second Friday of each month at 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!

New Marske 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

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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Guisborough Museum is open every Thursday and Saturday, 10-4, till the end of October. Packed with fascinating objects and photos of Guisborough's past - new displays, extended Railway Model. Free entry, disabled access, and children very welcome with adults. Find us behind Sunnyfield House on Westgate, Guisborough. 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. £4 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

Easington All Saints Coffee Morning. Village Hall – 2nd Saturday in every month. 10am – 12pm. All welcome Easington Village Hall - organised by All Saints PCC, an annual programme of events and activities on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30 p.m., quizzes, games, suppers, and much more - all welcome.

Brotton Brotton Library ‘Knit & Natter’ every Thurs 2pm-4pm. All welcome to come and have a cuppa and a friendly natter.For more info:Tel: 01287 676342 or e-mail: Brotton_library@ redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Coffee morning Brotton Methodist Church every Tues & Sat 9.30 - 11.30 Thurs 10-12 Coffee Morning every Wed 10.00am - 11.30am in St. Margaret’s Church, High Street, Brotton. Prize Bingo in aid of Church funds held at KTS+ site, St. Margaret’s Way, Brotton every Tues at 7pm. Brotton Village Hall. Every Thursday Prize Bingo 1.15pm Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Tea Dance 2pm - 4pm

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moment in the life of our choir and of our choristers. The promotions recognise the hard work of many people and the choir ends July with all our probationers being "surpliced" and awarded light-blue status. The ceremony also marked the end of the summer term as the choir now enjoys a four week holiday before returning to Saint Leonard's Loftus on Sunday 20th August 2017. Anyone who may be interested in joining our church choir should contact Father Adam Gaunt, Rector of Loftus, or attend one of our regular Sunday morning services at 10:30am and introduce yourself to Father Adam or Richard Bendelow.

oby Found, current chorister of the term in Saint Leonard's Parish Church Choir in Loftus, and Head Boy of Whitecliffe Primary Academy in Carlin How, was baptised by Father Adam Gaunt, Rector of Loftus-in-Cleveland and Carlin How with Skinningrove, during a very special school assembly on Friday 30th June 2017. This unique school assembly was held at Whitecliffe Primary Academy in Carlin How at the request of Toby himself and went ahead with the kind

members of the wider community in attendance! We were also joined by members of Toby's family and of the church community for this very special and unique occasion. This is the first time I have conducted a baptism during a school assembly and I wish to thank everyone at Whitecliffe for making this day such a special occasion for Toby." Everyone at Loftus Parish now wishes Toby well as he now prepares for his Confirmation by the Bishop in September.

permission of the Head Teacher Mrs Sara McCallum. Father Adam said, "When Toby asked to be baptised, he told me that he wanted to share this very special occasion with all of friends as well as with his family. When thinking about it, it became clear that the best way to allow all of Toby's friends to attend his baptism was to hold the service in school! Mrs McCallum was fully supportive of the idea and the baptism took place during the weekly Friday Assembly, with the whole school and

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Cleveland Fire Brigade issues essential white goods safety advice following Grenfell Tower fire

leveland Fire Brigade is issuing essential advice to people about white goods safety following the Grenfell Tower fire which started in a fridge freezer and is backing London Fire Brigade’s ‘Total Recalls Campaign’. The Metropolitan Police have announced that the fire was not started deliberately and originated in a fridge freezer. The investigation has identified the make and model as a Hotpoint FF175BP and that this model has not been subject to any product recall. The Government is asking consumers who believe they may own a Hotpoint fridge freezer model number FF175BP (white) or FF175BG (grey) to call Whirlpool Corporation’s freephone hotline on 0800 316 3826 or visit www. hotpointservice.co.uk/fridgefreezer to register their details for further updates. What you can do: • Register your appliances directly with the manufacturer or via www.registermyappliance. org.uk/ which will alert you to any safety repairs or recalls • Please remember to follow standard safety advice, not overload plugs, ensure sockets are not damaged and check cables and leads are in good condition • Check products against recall lists at www. electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls/ or the Government’s portal at www.gov.uk/productrecall Immediate steps you can take to guard against fires in white goods • If you think there may be a problem with an electrical appliance that you own always unplug it and contact the manufacturer or a qualified appliance repair technician • Fit a minimum of one smoke alarm per floor and fit enough alarms to cover all areas where a fire could start, making sure they are tested

regularly • Plan how you would get out in the event of a fire in your home • If a fire does start, don’t try and fight the fire. Get Out, Stay Out and Call 999 • Make sure white goods are not positioned in escape routes so if they do catch fire they don’t block your way out of the property. Figures for January to June 2017 showed that in Cleveland a fifth of accidental house fires (21%) have been related to faulty electrical equipment. For more safety advice visit www.clevelandfire. gov.uk/electrical Total Recalls Campaign - London Fire Brigade The National Fire Chiefs Council and Cleveland Fire Brigade are backing London Fire Brigade’s ‘Total Recalls Campaign’ and are calling on the Government and manufacturers to implement a number of changes to make all white goods safer. In particular the campaign is calling for: • A single Government-backed product recall database. The Government has set up a portal to recall databases at www.gov.uk/productrecall • Requirement for companies to notify Government of recalled goods/goods subject to corrective action •Recall notices to be better publicised in order to reduce confusion. It is important to stress that these calls relate to all white goods and are not a comment on the circumstances around the Grenfell Tower fire. People with concerns about product safety can also call the Citizens Advice consumer service line on 03454 04 05 06 or the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy helpline on 0300 123 1016. The Government website on product recalls, which will be updated should further action on the product be necessary, can be found at www.gov.uk/productrecall

Loftus Neighbourhood Action Partnership AGM

he NAP met on 8th June at Loftus Youth Centre. Councillor Mary Lanigan was appointed the new Chair at the AGM. Funding update Eight projects were supported during the 2016-17 financial period. There has been one application since the last meeting. Sirius funding is currently available with grants of £500-£5000. The deadline for applications is 31st July. Police The Police newsletter was presented and reports given of the following; • 26 reported incidents of ASB in May which is down from 33 in April. • 3 incidents were youth related and the rest were neighbour issues or speeding vehicles. • Crime including burglaries (garage, shed & fishing lodge), criminal damage, violence and stolen goods were reported. • Police have been doing stranger danger presentations in primary schools. • Operation Checkpoint took place with information collected. Chair highlighted the need to be vigilant regarding terrorism in the current situation and the need to report anything suspicious. Questions and Updates • Concern was raised about the condition of the Congregational Church, the former bus depot and Royal pub. • There was a request for a camera at Bank Top Park regarding level of dog fouling. • Lifeline reported action taken by various

organisations around drug related issues. • The library consultation outcome went to cabinet and Loftus Library is to remain in the same building. There will be slightly reduced hours and there has been a request for alternative Saturday openings. • There was a request for the Neighbourhood Action Partnership to support the proposed Cleveland Street Play Park project which was agreed. • Two successful ‘Love it’ partnership activities were reported on with a litter pick at Hummersea Hills and weeding at Coronation Park. • Consultation was referenced for Boulby Potash, Liverton Mines Post Office and cabins at Grinkle. • Complaints of overgrown hedges obstructing footpaths within the town and flytipping are to be passed on to the appropriate team. • Luke Senior Hall paperwork was now prepared and treasurer is in place. • Plans for a community orchard are being developed for the newly acquired allotment site near the Leisure Centre. • There is a Lobster hatchery proposal for Skinningrove which appears a good idea but more information is required. Next Meeting – Thursday 3rd August 2017 10am at Luke Senior Hall, Rosedale Crescent, Loftus TS13 4SJ Cllr. Mary Lanigan (Chair): mary.lanigan@ redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Cllr. Wayne Davies: wayne.davies@redcarcleveland.gov.uk Cllr. Eric Jackson: eric.jackson@redcarcleveland.gov.uk

Inspiring disabled young people to try sport

● Liam Readle

s the recent World Para Athletics Championships started in London we hope they have inspired local young disabled people to find a sport which will ignite their passion. Supported by two of our rising young stars, Amy Carr (Athletics) and Liam Readle (Wheelchair Basketball), Discover your Ability is a new multi-sport summer camp to take place at Teesside University from Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 August. Young disabled people with physical and sensory impairments and who currently enjoy playing or competing in sport can look forward to an action packed, inspirational few days at the camp. They will have an opportunity to try a number of sports working with our experienced team of coaches and physiotherapists. In a varied programme participants will have the opportunity to meet some inspirational sportsmen and women who have benefitted from participating in sport at all levels, from local club sport to the world stage. Discover Your Ability is supported by Tees Valley Sport, Teesside University and Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation. To find out more including how to join the camp contact Catherine Woods, Tees Valley Sport tel. 01642 342287 or click onto the Tees Valley Sport website

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Skelton Bowls Club News Letter July 2017 The Hollybush Trophy 2017 The competition is a long standing event in the Skelton Bowls club calendar and was well supported by 24 club members . The competition is played in two groups of six teams each playing five games of 10 ends and the winners of each group contest the final . The final was contested by Peter Curry and Lilly Hart, against RED HOT favorites Paul Bostock and Stuart Trelore and against all the odds Peter and Lilly won a close fought final after an extra end as the scores where level after 10 ends. Congratulations to the winners and thanks for all the support from the members. Thanks to all the ladies who prepared and assisted in the wonderful lunch EBA Team The EBA Season have now completed 21 of the 34 games and Skelton now have 97 points and are 8th in the league after a run of games that they performed well in but the results did not reflect the closeness of some of the games . To show the standard of the league Vinnie O Neill played for the Middlesbrough A team and his rink lost to Paul Bostock , Mick Hodgson, Stewart Payne and Nathal Bostock on the Thursday night and at the weekend represented England against Scotland , Ireland and Wales in the home county championship in which England won the trophy . The results for this month where : Guisbrough Priory v Skelton Won 7-1 Skelton V Marske Won 8-0 Cochranes V Skelton Lost 6-2 Skelton V Nunthorpe Won 8-0 Brotton v Skelton Lost 6-2 Skelton v Northallerton Lost 7-1 Middlesbrough A v Skelton Lost 7-1 Skelton v Hutton Rugby Won 8-0 Jack Hatfields V Skelton Lost 7-1 The Cleveland League 3 Bowl Afternoon Triples Team The team have won 30 more points during the month and are just above the middle of the league table with a total of 63 points our two new skips are settling well so our future looks promising

●● Celebration cake for 1000 games. ●● Winners Lilly Hart and Peter Curry receiving the trophy from Jim Clay President (Centre) and Robert Walker (EBA President 2017) (Left) the results for this month are Wins Against Brotton , KGV A, Brotton Badgers, KGV B, and Guisbrough Priory Losses Against Great Ayton, Marske Blues, Mask Gold and Smith Dock The Cleveland League Evening 2 Ball Triples The team are making a strong defence of their title but this has been hindered by the cancelation of 4 fixtures to the heavy rain and these will need to be rescheduled before the end of the season after 16 games Skelton are 2nd in the league with a game in hand on Guisbrough Priory. The team have played the following fixtures this month and the results are Skelton v Great Ayton Won 8-2 Borough Park v Skelton Won 8-2 Skelton v Smith Dock Won 8-2 Castleton v Borough Park Won 8-2 Skelton v Carlin How Won 8-2 Guisbrough KGV Won 8-2 Saltburn V Skelton Won 10-0 Cleveland County Team Representatives (English Bowls Federation) EBF

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n common with all other clubs, we have had a number of cancellations due to the weather in the last month or so. Anecdotally, it has been the worst year for a long time. On Saturday 8 July, we hosted a Yorkshire (white/multi kit) v Northumbria (green top) county match. The weather was perfect for bowlers and spectators – blue sky and sunshine, and Yorkshire won, 127 shots to 107, 18 points to 4.

Congratulations to Richard Flanary who won the Cleveland League Singles Competition against fellow club member George Pawlett. Well done to both. If you would like to try your hand at bowls, please contact our Club Secretary Les Oakley on 07731 695207, or Ladies Secretary Anne Bowcock on 01287 638921 to make arrangements. We have 2 social bowling sessions on Tuesday mornings 10am till 12 noon and Sunday 6-8pm until early September.

●● Graham Clarke Colin Walker receiving there runners up trophy from the President of the Cleveland County EBF Bowls Association Sam Oliver and Dave Wood have been selected to represented Cleveland County away to Humberside. Cleveland County Competitions (English Bowls Federation) EBF

The Skelton club had a very good season in this years County Competitions Stuart Payne, Dennis Galvin, and Mick Hodgson reached the semi finals of the 3 bowl triples and Graham Clarke and Colin Walker reached the finals of the 2 ball pairs loosing to John and Ian Dickinson of Cochrans Bowling Club Middlesbrough Brotton Open Mixed Pairs 2017 Steve Verrel of Skelton and M Eccelston of Brotton won the Mixed pairs competition at Brotton Bowls club beating Yorkshire County player John Tyerman and his partner Josie Harvey Skelton Bowling Club Open Pairs 3 Wood Competition 2017 Sponsored By Greens and Son Lingdale 2nd September 2017 We now have a full entry of 24 and would like to thank all the bowlers who have entered and look forward to a great competition. EBA Competition Finals Day 5th August 2017 at Skelton The final day will be held a Skelton Bowls Club this will see the finals of the singles pairs triples and fours and the trophy’s will be presented by Robert Walker EBA President 2017 . The order of play will be available nearer to the date on the North Yorks Bowls League web site

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By David Beach

he new Pavilion had its new tea room ready for use before the County game, the new kitchen had all its appliances in working order and was deemed usable despite all the finishing touches to be completed. A miserable wet day greeted the Northumberland in Bloom judges to the ground but despite the conditions they seemed duly impressed with our efforts in brightening up the area and gave us some advice on how to improve our efforts. Away to Marton the match was reduced to 90 overs due to the wet conditions, Lee Hodgson with 70 and Tom Urwin 54 batted well in the conditions in our total of 151 for 8. Johnathon Pickard 4 for 21 and Sam Berry 4 for 38 bowled well but we ran out of overs as Marton closed on 97 for 9. Home to Guisborough, Saeed Bin Nasir scored our first century of the season with an unbeaten 112 off 127 balls in our total of 218 for 5. Martin Hood defended well for 74 for Guisborough but his team mates fell to Sam Berry with 4 for 26 and Johnathon Pickard 4 for 42 as they were bowled out for 127. Away to Hartlepool 50’s by Saeed Bin Nasir, Tom Urwin and Lewis Harper gave us a fine total of 262 for 6. Hartlepool started cautiously and seemed to be in a winning position with all their wickets intact. In search for runs they began to lose wickets and their confidence faded as they hung on at 213 for 7. After a week of heavy rain, a difficult pitch was expected for the visit of Richmondshire. Winning the toss was vital and we had the opposition in trouble at 34 for 4, dropped catches cost us dearly as the visitors

recovered to 193 for 6 thanks to an unbeaten innings of 82 by Rob Carr. Our batsmen all played themselves in before letting themselves down with poor shots and we succumbed to 153 all out. Home to Seaton Carew our South African amateur Ben van Renburg bowled superbly taking 6 for 34 off 12.4 overs but we failed to find another bowler in form and the visitors were allowed to reach 230 all out. Again our batsmen failed to find any consistency and shot selections left a lot to be desired as we collapsed to 127 all out. The 2nd XI won by 8 wickets away to Northallerton. At home to Thornaby Gary Lynch returned to form with an unbeaten 127 and with Sam Harvey adding 71 we closed on 250 for 6. Rob Walker and John Mains with 4 wickets each set up a 144 run win. Away to Yarm Rob Walker with 5 for 13 helps bowl them out for 30 to give us an early finish in a 10 wicket win. Away to League leaders Rockliffe Park we managed to bowl them out for 205 but we could only manage 129 in reply. The 3rd XI continue to struggle fielding 11 players every game, defeats away to Darlington, Billingham Synthonia and home to Guisborough. Our only victory in the Month coming at Saltburn who were bowled out for 186, Stuart Pearson with 85 not out set up a 5 wicket win.

Yorkshire II V Durham II.

Thunderstorms were forecast during the day for the two T20 matches to be played on the Windy Hill Lane ground. A heavy shower before 9 a.m. left the outfield wet, with the forecast and both teams wanting fitness

● Club Secretary Jozef Wing doubles up as burger chef at County game.

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tests before their 1st XI T20 Blast matches the team managers were keen to abandon the day rather than risk any injuries to their players. With the sun trying to break through the Umpires decided to wait and would make a decision at 11.00 a.m. With the temperature rising, the ground soon dried out and would have been passed fit for any Club game, the Umpires thought differently and would make a decision later as to whether it would be possible to play one game later in the day! With many spectators in the ground it was a frustrating decision and the lack of news added to the frustration. Eventually the Umpires decided to take an early lunch with a view to inspect the conditions at 2.00 p.m. and play one game starting at 4.00 p.m.! A perfect day for cricket with supporters in short sleeves and sun hats adorned the decision seemed strange. The pitch was passed at 2.00 p.m. but why it took two hours to start the game did not help the situation. Batting first Yorkshire entertained with local lad Ryan Gibson scoring 103 off 63 balls hitting 10 4’s and 5 6’s, with his skipper Jack Leaning hitting 5 4’s

New Pavilion almost complete. and 6 6’s in an undefeated 85 they set a new 2nd XI T20 record stand of 157. The innings closed on a very creditable 210 for 3. With Yorkshire about to bowl their first ball a huge clap of thunder left the Umpires with no alternative but to take the players off the field for their own safety under new guidelines laid down by the M.C.C. With only a few drops of rain falling the storm bypassed the ground and moved out to sea. Five overs were deemed to be lost and Durham faced a revised target of 168 under the Duckworth & Lewis system. Durham started superbly helped by a fast outfield and with their skipper, ex Yorkshire player Usman Arshad smashing 70 off 33 balls they were always ahead of the run rate. Gareth Harte with 41 off 21 balls hit the winning runs with four balls remaining. The Bede Financial Group man of the match award proved to be a difficult decision to make, Ryan Gibson was considered unlucky to miss out but Usman Arshad with his match winning effort along with taking the three Yorkshire wickets to fall was deemed a worthy winner.

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Redcar Bears Meetings round up by John Gallon

June 15th Redcar Bears 55 - Newcastle Diamonds 37 Injury hit Redcar SG Petch Bears ran out comfortable winners against the Newcastle Diamonds. The Bears went into the meeting without four of their normal starting lineup, but the 3 Bears and 3 guests put on a superb performance to give Redcar the 3 points on the night. After an opening heat 3-3. the Bears took a 5-1 in heat two thanks to Coty Garcia and guest Liam Carr and never looked back. June 22nd Redcar Bears 52 - Edinburgh Monarchs 40 Redcar SG Petch Bears closed the gap to the top 4 in the league, with a win over the Edinburgh Monarchs at the Media Prima Arena on Thursday. The Monarchs started the faster with a 4-2 in heat 1 thanks to Sam Masters and the returning Theo Pijper. That was as good as it got for the Monarchs however, with Coty Garcia and Danny Ayres getting a 5-1 to give the Bears a lead which they never relinquished. With the Monarchs 10 points adrift going into heat 10, Erik Riss was sent out in the black and white helmet for double points, but he could only manage second as the excellent Jonas B Andersen powered home for the win and hopes of a Monarchs comeback never recovered. Bears promoter Kevin Keay was delighted with the performance of his side: "A great result for the club with all the team pulling together and getting points at vital times. We managed to nullify their tactical ride move and went on to win more comfortable they expected." June 25th Berwick Bandits 40 - Redcar Bears 52 Redcar SG Petch Bears kept their good run of form going by beating Berwick at Shielfield Park last in front of a good number of travelling Bears fans.

Charles Wright top scored for the Bears with 12, but it was a solid effort throughout the side with only 3 last places out of the 15 heats. Ben Barker was his spectacular self, with a great pass of Dany Gappmaier, on his way to 10+1. Jonas B Andersen also kept his good form up with a solid 9+1, although this did include a horror crash in heat 11 with Berwicks Jye Etheridge. Jonas and Jye clashed going into the first bend, with both riders coming off hard and into the safety fence. Both ambulances were soon on track to treat the riders, with Jonas luckily being able to walk away after some treatment. Jye was not so lucky, and had to take a trip to hospital in the County ambulance. We are pleased to report though, that Jye has escaped any serious injury and has suffered only severe bruising. 2nd July Scunthorpe Scorpians 39 - Redcar Bears 50 Redcar SG Petch Bears continued their fine run of form with a win over the Scunthorpe Scorpions on Sunday, giving the Bears the full 4 league points on offer. It was another solid team performance, with 6 of the 7 Bears recording at least a paid win. Ben Barker top scored for the Bears with 11+2, with Ellis Perks scoring an excellent 9+1 from the number 4 position. The Bears actually started the meeting off fairly slowly, and found themselves four points behind after three heats to the fast starting Scorpions. A 5-1 in heat 4 leveled the scores, but it was not until three 5-1s in four heats from heats 7 to 10 that the Bears hit the front. It was a tough night for the Scorpions, with Tero Aarnio withdrawing from the meeting after a crash with Charles Wright in heat 6. The win means the Bears tighten their grip on a top four place in the league, and was the third full

4 point haul away from home this season. 6th July Redcar Bears 40 - Peterborough Panthers 52 Redcar SG Petch Bears quest for a play off place suffered a blow as the lost 52-40 to the Peterborough Panthers at the Media Prima Arena. With the track being damp after a pre-meeting downpour, gating was always going to be at a premium and it was the Panthers who had their gating gloves on all night. The Bears only registered 4 heat wins all evening on what was a disappointing night for the play off chasing team. To make matters worse, a heat 7 crash between Charles Wright and Danny Ayres left both riders injured and having to withdraw from the meeting. It was a nasty looking incident, in which Wright was briefly left unconscious and Ayres suffering what appeared to be an arm injury. Our best wishes go to both riders for a speedy recovery. 13th July Redcar Bears 61 - Scunthorpe Scorpions 32 Redcar SG Petch Bears returned to winning ways on Thursday night, with a convincing victory over the Scunthorpe Scorpions at the Media Prima Arena. After last weeks defeat to the Peterborough Panthers, the Bears needed a win to get their play off chances back on track and they started off tonight in electric fashion. Four 5-1s and a 4-2 in the opening 5 races saw the Bears take a 24-6 lead and they never looked back. It was a dominating performance by the Bears, and although Lewis Kerr took the chequered flag whilst wearing the black and white helmet, Scunthorpe never looked like getting back into the meeting. All 7 Bears recorded at least a paid win on the night, with only 1 last place all meeting. Ben Barker was the star of the show, recording a paid 18 point maximum and earning himself the rider of the night

award. It was another impressive night from Jonas B Andersen, with the popular Dane scoring 14 and Ellis Perks continued his good form with 9+4. 16th July Peterborough Panthers 51 - Redcar Bears 42 Redcar SG Petch Bears fell to a heavy defeat at Peterborough on Sunday afternoon in Championship action. With Jason Garrity returning to action, and Charles Wright being deemed fit to ride the Bears fielded a full strength 1-7 for the first time in a good while. It was not enough to help them avoid defeat however, with Chris Harris and Jack Holder leading the Panthers to victory. Ben Barker top scored for the Bears with 15+1 with good support from Charles Wright with 8. June 19th Big congratulations to SG Petch Bears rider Ben Barker for finishing 4th in the British Final. Barker was one of the stars of the show, and arguably the most entertaining rider on the night. The meeting was won by Craig Cook, who after 3 second places finally becomes British Champion. He will now also take his place at the British GP in Cardiff as a wildcard. Steve Worrall and Rory Schlein completed the top 3. 9th August Simon Cain, Comedy Vocalist. Redcar Speedway are trying something different with a singer/ comedian making an appearance in the Bears Bar on Wednesday 9th August. It will be strictly over 18's only at £5 per ticket on sale from the bar. Kevin Keay on BBC Tees For the latest news straight from the "Bears Mouth" tune in to BBC Tees every Wednesday evening between 6.45 and 7pm to hear Bears promoter Kevin.

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Great pre-season start for Marske Utd

By Mark Hathaway

arske United started preseason among the goals with four wins from four games and 18 goals scored. First up was Northern League Division 2 side Blyth AFC, in a game that switched to the 4g surface at Northfield School. As expected, Blyth proved to be tough opposition with the only goal of the game arriving on 79 minutes courtesy of a lovely curling free kick from 25 yards from Craig Gott. Next up was a local derby a visit from our friends from Redcar Athletic. What proved to be an entertaining game on an unpleasant night, weather wise, Marske ran out 5-1 winners with goals from Curtis Round (2), the goal of the night from Glen Butterworth, Danny Earl and Peter Bulmer with the away side replying through Marcus Wood. Next up was another derby, with Guisborough Town visiting the GER Stadium. It was the away side who took the lead through Steve Roberts

before Marske stepped up a notch and scored 5 unanswered goals through Earl, Round, Josh Rowbotham, Leon Carling and Reece Kelly and it didn’t go unnoticed among the Priorymen supporters that 4 of the scorers were ex-Guisborough Town players. The most recent friendly saw the Seasiders make the journey to play Chester le Street Town with only 13 players due to a number of unavailable players and that number included Head Coach Ian Clark, who had to play 75 minutes, and assistant manager Nicky Ward. In a goal-fest, Marske ran out 7-4 winners with the goals coming from Round (2), Earl (3), Connor Short and Bulmer. On the signings front, manager Carl Jarrett has made two new additions with Chay Liddle joining from Billingham Synthonia and defender Paul Roddam has joined from Guisborough Town. Of Liddle, Jarrett commented: “I am delighted to sign Chay who in my opinion is one of the best midfielders in the league. Along with Craig Gott and Glen Butterworth, I believe that this

gives us a superb trio of midfielders who are a match from any team in the division.” On the signing of Roddam, Jarrett said: “I was looking to sign another defender who could provide cover in a number of positions and Paul is an experienced Northern League player who adds to my options in defence.” Off the field, the club has redeveloped the popular “Tin Shed” stand and this was only made possible thanks to the help and support of the apprentices at British Steel who worked tremendously hard in wet conditions. The club also knows who their opponents are for their first game of the season on Saturday 5th August, the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, and it is an all-Northern League clash with North Shields visiting the GER Stadium. In what is sure to be an excellent game with a large following of away fans and Middlesbrough starting the season with an away trip to Wolves, it would be great to see as many local football fans visiting the GER Stadium. Admission for all

●● Glen Butterworth in our recent friendly against Redcar Athletic Picture:Jaime Grace Photography games this season is £6 for adults, £3 for senior citizens and £2 for juniors. The club is also offering player and match sponsorship this season. If any individuals or companies are interest in sponsoring a match or a player this season, please contact the club for further details – admin@ marskeunitedfc.com – or visit our website www.marskeunitedfc.com for details of the games and players

that are available. Season tickets are also available with an adult season ticket costing £102, a senior citizen or under 18 season ticket costs £51 and an under 16 season ticket costs £34. There are other season ticket options available which are detailed on the club’s website. Any season ticket queries should be directed to the club’s Vice Chair Janet Pippen on 01642 474985.

New-look Priorymen on their mettle after superb Steel hat-trick earns emphatic win over Garforth

By Bill Perfitt

uisborough Town have made a promising start to their pre-season campaign, so far winning three games and losing one - albeit a disappointing defeat at arch rivals Marske United. Guisborough kick off their preseason campaign in earnest with a hard-earned 2-0 victory over Nunthorpe, Ben Hugill netting both goals. The Priorymen then scored an emphatic 7-2 victory in their firstever Guisborough hometown derby against the recentlyformed Guisborough United side. Scorers for the Priorymen were Nathan Steel (2), Steve Roberts, Joe Ferguson, Tom Bligh, Jake

Matthews and Louis Goldsack, with Wilson netting twice for Guisborough United. Then on Thursday, 13 July came the first real test for Guisborough with a tough away friendly at neighbouring Marske United. After a bright start by the Priorymen with Steve Roberts scoring an early goal for Guisborough, Marske went on to score five times including a goal apiece from former Guisborough favourites Danny Earl and Leon Carling. Smarting somewhat from that defeat, Guisborough looked determined to make amends on Saturday when they faced Northern Counties East League side Garforth Town at the KGV Stadium.

New signing from Billingham Synthonia Nathan Steel scored an impressive first-half hat-trick on his return to his beloved Guisborough. He opened the scoring following neat interplay between Mills and Roberts by tapping home Roberts’ pinpoint final pass across goal. Then in the 17th minute Steel doubled Guisborough’s lead from the penalty spot and five minutes before half-time he completed his hat-trick with a deft flick following great work out on the left wing. On the stroke of half-time Joe Ferguson cut in and aimed a low ground shot perfectly into the far right corner of the net to make it 4-0 and that’s how the scoreline stayed to the final whistle. Guisborough Town have

launched the new-look ‘Priorymen TV’ channel via YouTube with match action and post-match interviews filmed by Ian Rose. A search for ‘Guisborough Town’ on YouTube will bring up the recent matches which have been filmed. Meanwhile, Guisborough’s next game is the annual Peter Morris Memorial Trophy match at Thornaby on Tuesday, 18 July (KO 7.30pm) followed by the mouth-watering annual Mickey Skinner Memorial Trophy match against Whitby Town at the KGV on Saturday, 22 July (KO 3pm). Guisborough Town’s remaining pre-season friendly fixtures: Wednesday 26th July Stokesley (h) KO 7.30pm Saturday 29th July Darlington Reserves (h) KO 3pm

Monday 31st July Shildon (a) KO 7.30pm Guisborough kick off their new Northern League Division One season with two tough away matches at West Auckland Town on Tuesday, 8 August and then at Newton Aycliffe on Saturday, 12 August. Their first home game at the KGV Stadium is against Consett on Wednesday, 16 August followed by another home match on Saturday, 19 August versus Whitley Bay. Before the league season starts Guisborough host Stockton Town on Saturday, 5 August in an Extra Preliminary Round Tie of the Emirates FA Cup. Guisborough Town have also launched a new website on: www.guisboroughtown.co.uk

Emma qualifies for National Horse Trial Championship

●● Emma and Harleyquinn competing earlier this year.

By Steve Coverdale

ollowing recent success with Darlington Riding Club in The British Riding Clubs (BRC) Horslyx Festival of Horse Senior 100 Challenge Championships, local rider Emma Louise Coverdale has qualified for BRC NAF Five Star National Horse Trials Championships at Swalcliffe Equestrian, Banbury, Oxfordshire in August this year. Emma and her ride Harleyquinn were riding as an individual for Darlington Riding Club in the Area 2 qualifier held at Alnwick Ford on 9th July. Corbridge RC were the winning team but Emma came fourth overall and qualified as the highest ranked individual in the Open HT 100+ class. The BRC NAF Five Star National Horse

Trials Championships is a competition for both senior and junior teams and individuals. The event consists of dressage, show jumping and cross country phases. ●● Graham ToddHT100, our club chairman with the Anderson family At the championships the Senior Junior HT100 and the Open HT100+ take place over three days, with roads and tracks and steeplechase phases, in addition to the cross country on the second day. The Open HT100+ cross country is at the same height as the HT100, but with slightly more challenging and technical obstacles and the show jumping will be 110cm and will take place on the third day. The Darlington HT100 team won their qualifier at Alnwick Ford so will join Emma at Swalcliffe. All are looking forward to this three day event (a rarity at amateur level) and a successful weekend in Oxfordshire.

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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 81 July - August 2017

Meet Scary Mary Mary-Jane becomes new British Champion

North Riding League Friendlies - Sat 15 July

By Andrew Snaith

orth Riding Football League Premier Division promotion hopefuls Redcar Town lost out 2-0, at home to Wearside League Sunderland West End, on Saturday. Brad Forster and Mark Catchaside's penalty made the difference. Another of the pre-season favourites, Boro Rangers kicked on from their Teesside League title with a 1-0 friendly win over Wolviston, on Saturday. Rangers secured a single goal success when Coy Blake struck, at Dormans Club. North Riding Premier defeated First Division when Guisborough Utd took

out Lingdale FC by four goals, at the Middlesbrough FC Foundation. United, formerly Guisborough Three Fiddles struck through Paul Young, Lewis Reeve, Scott Matthewman and a Jay Walker hattrick. Redcar Newmarket fought out a 2-2 draw with fellow top tier team Yarm & Eaglescliffe. MIchael Dowse and Ryan Hodgson notched for Newmarket, but Yarm ensured parity with an own goal and a Tom Atkinson strike. Chris Onyedinma's goal wasn't enough to prevent a 3-1 home defeat for First Division Billingham Town Reserves against Coundon and Leeholme of the Northern Alliance.

To Book (01287) 652222 Day Trips in 2017

ary -Jane Corbyn age 13 took the North East area kick Boxing title in November2016 Mary-Jane who is a pupil at Redcar Academy passed her 2nd Dan Black belt in April 2017. On July 1st 2017 she travelled three hours to Tamworth, Staffs to challenge Kayliegh Goodwin the then current British Champion for the title. After completing five, one and half minute rounds, Mary-Jane won by a unanimous

decision and became the new British Champion. Mary-Jane started kick boxing at the age of seven at the Scorpio Gym, but now fights out of Impact Martial Arts under the watchful eye of trainers Caitlin and Alan Chapman and she is now training for the World championships in September. Her training schedule is three days a week plus she is also a member of New Marske Junior football team.

Wed 2nd Aug

Beverley

£15

Sat 5th Aug

Eden Camp (coach only) (£5 kids)

£12

Wed 9th Aug

Alnwick (£5 kids)

£15

Sat 12th Aug

Flamingo Land (coach only) (£5 kids)

£12

Wed 16th Aug

Ripon and Skipton

£15

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Leeds Armories and Shopper (£5 kids)

£14

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Beamish (100 years Durham Womens WI)

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Whitby Folk Weekend

£10

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Chester Zoo (coach only) (kids £10)

£20

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Scarborough and Filey

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Sun 27th Aug

Holy Island

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Haverthwaite Railway and Lakes Cruise

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York

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Richmond and Leyburn

£14

Sat 16th Sep

Harrogate Flower Show (coach only)

£14

Sat 23rd Sep

Doncaster Market

£15

Sat 30th Sep

Lincoln City

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Sun 1st Oct

Skirlington and Springs Garden Centre

£15

Sat 7th Oct

Beverley

£15

Sat 14th Oct

Helmsley, Malton and Whitby

£14

Sat 21st Oct

Dalton Park and Metrocentre

£14