Coastal View Issue 93 by Coastal View and Moor News

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Issue 93 September - October 2018

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Slap in the face to businesses and employees on Longbeck Industrial Estate I

● Peter Collinson of Car Care of Marske showing just one of the many pot holes, this one is 5 inches deep. You can also see a leaning lamppost in the background!

t has recently been announced that there is to be a £4.9 million boost for industrial estates across our Borough from the SSI Task Force, Council and TVCA funding pots. The Proposals are fantastic for Skelton and Skippers Lane Industrial Estates but once again Longbeck Industrial Estate is short changed and we ask WHY? As the news filters through that Longbeck Industrial Estate is to be awarded £200k in order to repair the much needed roads on this busy industrial estate, it brings mixed feelings when looking at the bigger picture. One disillusioned business owner and long time campaigner for Longbeck Industrial Estate, Peter Collinson of Car Care of Marske, spoke to Coastal View: "Along with Coastal View and Moor News we have campaigned tirelessly for at least eight years trying to have a voice heard and notice taken. At last it is recognised by the Council that the road, drainage and lighting infrastructure on Longbeck Industrial Estate is in a very poor state of repair, to a point that it does directly affect the businesses and their customers who are on it and use it daily. £200k would resurface the roads with a 10 year guarantee - brilliant news you would think - but then look at the bigger picture. "What about talking with the businesses and bringing the lighting and drainage up to an acceptable standard? Encouraging development and improvement in order to make sure the estate doesn't stand still as it has done for the past 25 years. To propose £3.5 million to Skippers Lane, £1.2 million to Skelton and £200k to Longbeck is nothing more than a slap in the face to the businesses and employees, as well as the residents of Marske and its surrounding area, which beggars belief on what the future holds

for the estate long term and its 300 + workers. "Longbeck Industrial Estate is crying out for basic infrastructure investment, we don’t need coffee chains, fast food outlets or supermarkets, just roads, drains and lighting to survive!" Councillor Bob Norton, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, said: “These industrial estates are vital to our economy, both locally and nationally. "We’ve worked with the businesses in the estates and this investment will help them remain competitive and attract future business to our region. "Improving access helps all the businesses in the estates and crucially also helps their supply chain partners, who may not be based on those estates, but play a major part in our local business network. "The Council’s growth plan and the South Tees Development Corporation’s Master Plan both place a large emphasis on business development and ensuring the continued development and suitability of our industrial estates is key to this ambition. "The Skippers Lane investment alone will allow for the creation of around 140 permanent jobs, plus a further 46 jobs during the construction of the new units. "If the proposals are agreed upon, work on the three projects will begin immediately." Peter continued: "As far as I'm aware no talks happened with local councillors or businesses in the Longbeck Ward, so I must disagree with Councillor Bob Norton, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth's comments."

Redcar MP Anna Turley said: “Local businesses, supported by Coastal View, have long been pushing for investment to improve conditions on the trading estate in Longbeck. During that time the roads in particular have continued to deteriorate to a dreadful state and only the entrances to the estate have recently been resurfaced. “This new money is welcome but there is a massive imbalance between what Longbeck will receive compared to several £million in Skelton and at Skippers Lane. £200,000 will only scratch the surface of the problems with road surfacing, drainage and lighting in Longbeck. The businesses are right to feel let down and I urge the council to look again at their investment plans for Longbeck.” However, RCBC Skelton Councillor, David Walsh is understandably delighted at this recent news and said: "A really good Skelton £1.2 million development from Redcar and Cleveland Council. We are going to override the legal hurdles and improve the Skelton Industrial Estate. "This Estate is a potential supply chain base for new anchor businesses that exist at Boulby, Skinningrove and Whitby and offers supply chain potential to small and medium-sized businesses looking for long-term contracts with these anchor businesses. I reckon Sirius mine might also be interested after all, its a site midway between their shaft near Whitby, and their processing centre at Wilton. Recent growth has been around retailing, so this investment gives the opportunity to accentuate industry - the original reason the estate was set up Continued on page 6 ►►►

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93

ell, it's that time of the month again and the kids are now back at school after the Summer holiday break! These months fly by so quickly and it doesn't seem two minutes ago since it was the beginning of September and now the month has almost gone. The scariest thing is not the fact that it's now Autumn or indeed the days are getting shorter and the clocks will go back next month, or even because we lit our log burner for the first time yesterday, it's because we worked out that at the time of writing this, it's only 92 days to Christmas. Now that's scary! And to add to that fact we only have two more papers after this one before the big day arrives! Talking about Christmas, our good friends at The Cleveland Bay in Redcar, Russ and Sarah, have just announced their Christmas Fayre Menu is now available. Every year we always make a point of treating ourselves to a meal out around Christmastime, this year will be no exception, and we go no further than The Cleveland Bay. You will find some details in their advertisement on page 50. There are lots of amazing events coming up in our area and you can find them on seven pages inside. One of those fantastic events is the Skinningrove Bonfire and Fireworks night. This year the theme is Wintergrove

and we have no doubts this event will be as spectacular as ever. Every year, so much work goes into putting on this amazing show, with so many volunteers and even the local schoolchildren getting involved. A couple of weeks ago we spent a very pleasant morning down in Skinningrove, chatting with three of the Bonfire Committee, Tina, Mandy and Kirby about this and if you turn to page 45 you can read all about it for yourselves and then we hope you show your support for one of the best events in the North East of England on November 5th! So what else can be found inside this issue? We have four pages full of local sports news as well as our regular columnists who never let us down and always send us, free of charge, interesting articles for you to read. These include Holly Bush, Wayfarer's Travels, The Reader, Secret Chef, Smart Therapies, Rural Crime report and The Junction as well as all the articles from our communities telling of the great things that are happening in our area. For this, we thank them all! Thanking our community heroes is very important to us, as well as raising money for those very inspirational young people from The Junction Foundation, the Young Carers. This is the reason why, every year we hold the Coastal View Community Awards at

Freebrough Academy in Brotton. It's getting very close to our seventh Awards' Evening; the invitations have been sent and the sponsors have been as generous as ever. It's not too late to nominate your own Community Champion as well as having the chance to come along on the evening, for what is always a most inspirational event. Turn to page 33 for more information. We have managed to get out and about again since our last newspaper and this time we went to London, where amongst other things, thanks to Redcar MP Anna Turley, were able to not only visit Parliament, but also go into the gallery to watch Prime Minister's Questions. This was an amazing experience and you can read more about our trip down South if you turn to page 11. Lastly we would like to apologise if this month you received your paper a little later than normal. This is due to illness of one of our team, but the rest of the team have stepped up to the mark to work even harder to get this paper to you. We are so lucky to work with such great people. More next time and we hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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FRED celebrates five active years

s FRED turns five years old and marks the occasion by holding a celebratory barbecue on Redcar seafront preceded by their customary litter and rubble pick on the beach - Did you know...? • FRED started life as Friends of Redcar in 2013 to campaign against masses of broken masonry on Redcar beach following the building of new sea defences and the breakup of the old. Following nine months of letters, meetings, events and media attention they saw the consequential return of the Environment Agency and Birse Civil and supported by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) worked together to clean up the detritus. Redcar beach has since been cleared of over 300 tonnes of debris and is now cleaned regularly during the Summer season by the council and cleaned all year round by volunteers. • FRED came of age with one mindset and one mission - to make Redcar a better place to live. They are made up of young and old, residents and visitors, families and businesses who draw attention to and lead on environmental issues and their motto is “Our beach, Our town, Our home - Redcar.” • FRED has carried out over 100 litter picks and fly-tipped clearances across Redcar’s marshes, woodlands, streets and at the South Gare on the Teesmouth and have worked with over 800 volunteers and numerous other environmental groups. • In 2013 FRED helped in the development of the council’s Visitor Destination Plan used to drive and improve visitor economy and tourism in Redcar. • FRED helped inspire RCBCs Love It campaign by prompting the Redcar High Street Clean Up in 2016 which saw the paving pressure washed, gullies cleaned, public gardens revitalised and street furniture painted. “Love It” has subsequently encouraged many environmental and aesthetic initiatives across Redcar and Cleveland. • FRED have campaigned to restore and protect Coatham Dunes which saw a demonstration in 2015, clean ups and a conservation project in 2017 using Christmas trees to build up depleted sands and to protect grasses. Work continues to bring resolve to a large breach following Strong Spring tides that has left Redcar golf course vulnerable to further high tides. • FRED created the Kick Off The Summer sand sculpture event for Redcar in 2014 to increase visitor numbers, inspire more events and boost the local economy. The event sees world class sand art created by international artists as part of the community and family friendly festival. Each year the event is themed and purposefully does not host food stalls to encourage visitors to not only visit the event but to visit Redcar.

•Currently FRED are actively lobbying to bring the South Gare into public ownership to provide stronger management over fly tipping and to be recognised as a visitor destination focussing on wildlife, marine life, environment and maritime. They are also working with the council and businesses to achieve the Plastic Free Coastline status set out by Surfers Against Sewage. Following the 5th year celebrations Carl Quartermain organiser and founder said: “I want to express my gratitude for five years of targeted action with the support of a loving community and neighbours, conscientious businesses and industries and a council that has listened and understands what we are trying to achieve. "It’s all about the environment, tourism and the economy. We are proud of where we live and when we work together we all succeed. “As a group we are very aware of our role in connection with the visitor economy. Along with putting on vibrant events, improving the aesthetic lifts the quality of life and therefore encourages footfall, investment and trade. There are plenty of signs that these efforts are resonating and there will always be so much more to do. “The celebration, a litter and rubble pick followed by a BBQ, was very much in keeping with our ethos to bring attention and interest to our seafront and could only have been successful because of the cooperation and support afforded to us. The trailer provided by RCBC was filled to the brim with rubble and masonry from our volunteers after only an hour. “The Council’s Clean and Green team helped our 70 volunteers made up of toddlers to 80+ year olds. I have received many compliments this season regarding the cleanliness of the beach and that has a lot to do with these voluntary efforts and the council’s higher standards. “We had an excellent afterparty celebration thanks to Goodswens the butcher supplying food, Cake Toppers creating a marvellous cake, The Scream Factory managing the BBQ, TESCO supplying buns and onions and Zetland FM providing the power. We were also joined by Council Leader Sue Jeffrey, and speeches from our Mayor Cllr. Dennis Teasdale and from Anna Turley MP who along with Cllr Shelagh Holyoake joined our litter picking efforts. I thank them all and everyone who has supported us over these past five years.” FREDs next litter pick is on the South Gare on the 7th October and on the 4th November they hope to finish off the year with a rubble pick from Majuba to the Beacon. If you would like to be involved with FREDs activities please seek them out on Facebook and Twitter @FriendsofRedcar or by email friendsofredcar@gmail.com or leave a message on 07966 985 444

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Redcar Legion members honour WW1 generation by recreating historic pilgrimage of 1928 M

More than 2,200 standard bearers and wreath layers paid tribute to the fallen

embers of the Redcar branch of The Royal British Legion joined thousands of Armed Forces veterans and supporters from across the UK and worldwide in a pilgrimage of remembrance to some of WW1’s most poignant sites. A spectacular two-mile march through Ypres to the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s Menin Gate Memorial, led by 1,100 Standard Bearers, was the culmination of the three day event which saw the 2,200 participants visit the WW1 trenches, battlefields and cemeteries of France and Belgium. Eric Howden BEM and Alan Frankland attended the Great Pilgrimage 90 as representatives of the Redcar Branch, as a Standard Bearer and wreath layer respectively. Chairman of the Redcar Branch, Eric Howden said: “Being part of such an historic event, representing our local branch in commemorating those that lost their lives in the First World War, was an honour and something I will never forget. "Our journey commenced on Sunday 5th August when we travelled by coach via Dover and the ferry to a hotel in France some 30 or so miles south of Lille. We then had two wonderful days touring battlefields and war graves which itself was very moving. "We also laid wooden crosses from members of

our branch and local schoolchildren from Zetland Primary in Redcar along with a selection of poems by the children which we attached to the gates of Tyne Cott Cemetery for all to see. "On Wednesday 8th we marched through Ypres as part of the parade of Standards and wreath layers to commemorate the last 100 days of the 100 anniversary of World War One. On parade were over 1100 Standards and 1100 wreath layers a sight which I doubt will ever be seen again. "At the Menin Gate a full service of remembrance was held with a fall of poppy petals bringing tears to most people eyes. Following the service and salute we marched back through the streets to where we started and towards the end most broke into song singing it’s a long way to Tipperary; a very memorable and moving day one I and Alan were proud to be part of." Bob Gamble, The Royal British Legion’s Head of Commemorative Events, said: “GP90, was the Legion’s biggest membership event in modern history and is a suitable tribute from the members of The Royal British Legion in honour of the First World War generation, echoing the way the British Legion community commemorated the 10th anniversary of the conflict in 1928.” For more information visit www.britishlegion. org.uk

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New Headteacher at Laurence Jackson School

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Slap in the face to businesses and employees on Longbeck Industrial Estate

T for in the 1960's. "The current condition of the Estate requires investment. This project involves infrastructure works to upgrade the roads to an adoptable standard, with signage and lighting and will lead to an estimated 2.74 acres of improved infrastructure at a total project cost of £1.2 million "Local people have already made some suggestions, such as improving the bottleneck into the estate on the Station Road rail bridge although we do not want to encourage through traffic along residential roads - and improving the hard standing areas around the Royal Mail pick up depot on Wanless Avenue - probably the single most visited building on the entire estate." A meeting has now been set up by Peter Collinson, representing the businesses of Longbeck, together with Councillor Bob Norton and officers involved to ask them directly four simple questions. 1] When has Councillor Bob Norton visited

Longbeck Industrial Estate? 2] Who represented the businesses of Longbeck Industrial Estate in these early talks when the funding pot was received and the figures shared out in his cabinet proposals? 3] Why not spend £1.2million on Longbeck to help secure over 300 existing jobs and encourage growth in our area of benefit rather than £3.5million on Skippers Lane to create 140 new jobs? 4] With the level of investment shown by the Councillors proposals towards Longbeck Industrial Estate, what long term future does he see for the Estate? Let's hope the relevant parties within the Cabinet can get together and discuss a fair and proportionate amount to all three industrial estates; showing equal support and commitment across our Borough to all businesses large and small.

he new school year began with Mrs Catherine Juckes assuming the role of Headteacher at Laurence Jackson School. Mrs Juckes brings an impressive array of talents, experience and an exciting educational vision to the job. "It is my intention to build on the considerable strengths the school already has to ensure that we have a highly successful school which stretches every student to ensure they are able to fulfil their potential. "Quite rightly parents want to see their children achieving and happy at school and I take the view that these aims will happen. At Laurence Jackson School we really do believe in the educational principle that,” every child matters." Mrs Juckes arrives from Huntcliff School in Saltburn where she has been Head of School for the last three years and before that a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team. She is described as being an "outstanding" member of the Leadership Team by colleagues there. As well as being operationally responsibility for the day to day running of the school she has also

led strategically on teaching and learning and progress outcomes and has line managed a team of Assistant Headteachers with responsibility for behaviour for learning, disadvantaged students and community and enrichment. As a former Head of English, Mrs Juckes brings a wealth of successful experience to her role both in terms of exam success and extra -curricular enrichment activities. She said: "I am aware that I am inheriting a highly motivated, talented staff and an important part of my job will be to lead them in areas of whole school development to ensure that Laurence Jackson School can continue its journey towards excellence. "The very good GCSE results recorded this year will be used as a launch pad for even better results in future years. I do have high expectations of students and staff. Standards in all areas of school life need be high to ensure that we can both deliver excellent outcomes and support our young people to develop into effective citizens and well-rounded individuals.” Chair of Governors, Alan Ankers said: "In appointing Catherine Juckes as Headteacher, Governors all agree that we have made an excellent choice and we have in place a Headteacher who will drive our school to the next stage of excellence." Mrs Juckes has already been very busy, holding meetings with staff teams, parents, governors and getting to know students. She has impressed everyone by her hard working approach and the school community is already becoming familiar with the high standards and high expectations Mrs Juckes insists upon.

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Community rallies in support of Marske ‘forever home’ A

community campaign has brought the people of Marske and the surrounding area together to show their support for Marske Hall after it has been put up for sale by disability charity Leonard Cheshire. The residential care home has cared for hundreds of residents over fifty five years, first opening in 1963 as part of a growing network of homes first started by former RAF pilot Leonard Cheshire. Residents have described it as their ‘forever home’ as they never planned to move elsewhere. The home is an integral part of the community in Marske, putting on events and fundraising throughout the year. Many people give their time voluntarily to support the home and its residents. In July the charity announced the sale of 17 homes across the country as part of a restructure. Marske Hall is to be sold as a ‘going concern’. On the decision, Hugh Fenn, the charity’s executive director UK Care, said: “We have taken the decision that a small minority of our properties are not well placed to reach significantly more disabled people and deliver new future services we believe are required across the UK. To achieve our ambition, we have had to make some difficult decisions about the homes we currently run.” A Leonard Cheshire spokesman said the charity "is looking for continuity of employment and care". The charity’s decision to put the Hall up for sale has sparked fears that the same ethos, standards and quality of care will be lost under a private operator chasing the bottom line. Relatives of home residents and supporters of the home have rallied round in support of the Save Marske Hall campaign. Almost 2000 people have signed a petition calling on Leonard Cheshire to make sure the home stays in charitable ownership. On 1st September local MP Anna Turley joined Marske residents and family and friends of home residents in Marske Square at the weekend for the public demonstration. Speaking at the rally, Anna said: “Marske Hall is integral to our community, not just because it puts on some fantastic afternoons like today, but because it is there for our most vulnerable when they need it. I was shocked when residents showed me the letters informing them of the closure in such a hard way. This is not just a statistic in a spreadsheet. This isn’t just a number on a piece of paper. This is a home. Residents have described this to me as their ‘forever home’. For parents and those people who live there, this is a place of safety, of sanctity, of care, love and support that they never thought they would have to leave. “We are seeing around society so many services being lost, so many things being cut, that we have to fight and defend this. We cannot see this handed over to anyone else. A charitable foundation like Leonard Cheshire must continue to run this so it stays true to the values we see today.” Redcar and Cleveland's Cabinet Member for Social Care, Councillor David Walsh also spoke at the rally. David said "I was deeply unhappy at the seemingly off hand way the Leonard Cheshire Foundation first announced their plans and the - to me - unprofessional way they have behaved since, causing distress and fear for residents and families alike, and casting a shadow over the future for both the Hall's staff and volunteers. They will have to climb down - and that's what I told the rally." Since the rally Anna has met with the Chief Executive of the charity at their headquarters in London. Following the meeting, she said: “We

had a constructive meeting about their plans and I stressed how loved and valued the home is as it plays a big role in the community. I told them it should be celebrated by the charity as an example of best practice.” Emily Hesse and Martyn Hudson, organisers of the Save Marske Hall campaign said: “We organised the rally for our community to come together and show Leonard Cheshire

Foundation just how much Marske Hall and its residents are an integral part of it. We disagree with LCF and believe they have the ability to grow their services from Marske Hall and urge them to reconsider and recognise the value of this home as a flagship site for disability care and integration.” A Leonard Cheshire spokesperson told Coastal View: “The meetings between both

relatives of Marske Hall residents and the local MP Anna Turley with representatives of Leonard Cheshire are indicative of a continuing open dialogue and reflect our determination to remain honest, informative and straightforward. "We‘re acutely aware that this is a difficult and worrying time for residents and their families, so we are keen to address any concerns and offer support in any way possible.”

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Kill the goose that laid the golden eggs S

By Adrian Beadnell

altburn-by-the-Sea; the place I was born and described on the Official Tourist Board Website as “One of Yorkshire’s gems. Once a centre of the thriving ironstone industry on this coast, it punches well above its weight in terms of Victorian architecture. The town has a thriving arts and food scene, gorgeous gardens, and a popular and recently renovated miniature railway. The jewel in Saltburn’s crown has to be the glorious Victorian pier, of which you can get fantastic views as you ascend or descend in the precipitous cliff lift – one of the world's oldest water-powered funiculars, and a must for any visitor to the town.” The place sounds wonderful, and it is, so why there’s an on-going, and apparently uncontrollable, quest by some to destroy this Yorkshire Victorian Gem? As a resident, I’ve been involved attempting to keep Saltburn a ‘special place’ that people want to visit and residents want to live in. I’ve been

involved with SATNAV, a voluntary group who successfully stopped a number 330 feet high turbines form over shadowing the town and, more recently, a group who, unsuccessfully, attempted to stop both speculative and uncoordinated new build housing on green fields that surround the town. I’ve also observed just about every square inch of green space within the town being built upon as part of this orgy of new build development. The latest threats are plans to build even more housing to the West on the Hills Riding School site, which is now being described as situated in Marske for planning permission purposes, and some sort of junk ‘theme park’ to the East. Actually, planning permission being applied for within Marske just about sums up what’s happening as, sooner or later, only the railway line will separate the two towns, like Marske and Redcar. Job completed, total urbanisation has been achieved by those in control of us. I just don’t get it, why are our Local Authority and private speculators trying to “Kill the goose that laid the golden eggs”?

There may be an alternative to this legalised vandalism Please read on

Saltaire, even the name even sounds familiar, but this town got it right the first time. Like Saltburn, Saltaire was the vision of one man, Titus Salt. As opposed to creating the first purpose-built seaside resort in the world (Saltburn), Salt wanted to create a fantastic town for his employees in which to live and work. Saltaire is about the same age as Saltburn and the town has a very similar feel. Its streets would feel familiar to any Saltburn resident. It also has its share of imposing buildings and a funicular railway, would you believe? What it hasn’t got is the first Railway Hotel built in the world, The Zetland Hotel, or the only

surviving iron pier left on the North East Coast. So what has Saltaire got that Saltburn hasn’t then? Total planning protection against its own destruction, that’s what! It’s a World Heritage Site. “World Heritage sites are provided with the highest level of national protection by Planning Policy Statement 5: Planning for the Historic Environment, which requires that development that would result in substantial harm to world heritage sites or their setting should be wholly exceptional and only be permitted where substantial public benefit outweighs the harm to the site.”

Wake up Saltburn, once it’s gone it’s gone

● The End (I hope not)

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Out And About

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Out and About in London By Lynne Nicholls

teve and I were lucky enough to be able to get away for a few days recently on our trip to the capital, and Steve's birthplace, London. As I'm fortunate to have my own personal tour guide we were able to get around lots of places in a relatively short space of time. We stayed at the Hampstead Britannia Hotel for three nights, which is not the best hotel; the mattress springs were coming through and the prices in the bar were extortionate but on the plus side the breakfast was OK depending on the time you got there. Cheapish and cheerful I suppose is the best way to describe it. While we were there we visited Notting Hill's Portobello Road, but somehow couldn't find the market! What we did find though was a cafe stuck in the middle of the road and primarily used for Taxi drivers. It was a wonderful, extraordinary experience, sitting in the middle of a dual carriageway drinking coffee, (which was the cheapest in the whole of London at ÂŁ1 per cup) while buses, lorries and cars drove passed us. We made our way to Downing Street where we saw the arrival of the Prime Minister returning to

number 10 and we strolled the length of The Mall towards Buckingham Palace and across Green Park, after we had walked across Horse Guards Parade ground. We spent all of our evenings in Camden Lock which was a short bus ride from where we were staying. The atmosphere of that place and the street food are simply amazing. We love it there and can't wait to go back. The highlight of the London visit was when we went to Parliament! Redcar MP Anna Turley arranged for us to go to Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) and together with Jordan Hall, Anna's Parliamentary Researcher, got a really interesting tour, plus a welcome cuppa in one of the tea rooms there. It was an exciting time at PMQs as it was the first one after the Summer recess and the Prime Minister made a statement to the House regarding the Salisbury Novichok incident and revealed the identity of the two men who carried out the serious attack on British soil. We would like to thank both Anna and Jordan for the brilliant time we had with them and look forward to our next visit! We could have spent a couple more days in London as there is still so much more to see, but that will have to wait until the next time.

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Stanghow Scarecrow Festival T

he sun shone brightly for the first day of the Stanghow Scarecrow Festival, Saturday 11th August but was rather dull on the following day. Residents had spent several weeks making scarecrows for this weekend and in excess of 50 scarecrows were on display throughout the entire

length of the village, with characters including policemen, dogwalkers, gardeners, witches and a chimney sweep to name but a few. It was delightful to see so many visitors wandering around the village and enjoying the displays. Never before have so many photographs been taken in one day in Stanghow!

Ladies of the village, dressed as scarecrows, sold refreshments in the village hall on both days. Much of the food was home baked and donated by villagers. The refreshments were so popular that the Resident’s Group Treasurer managed to bank over £600, much of which will be used to continue to keep the village tidy, litter free and colourful, The Residents Group wish to thank Lockwood Parish Council and Lockwood Ward Councillor, Steve Kay, for their financial support preparing for the festival.

Lingdale Youth Centre: taming the wilderness

●● RCBC Cllr Steve Kay and Lockwood Parish Council chair Mike Jefferson in 'the wilderness' behind Lingdale Youth Centre

By Councillor Steve Kay

ingdale Youth Centre is to receive some important finishing touches to improve its appearance, as well as extending its activitypotential for both young people and the community. We have come a long way since 2011, when Redcar & Cleveland Council wanted to close the Centre, in High Street, and move the youth club into Lingdale Village Hall. Thankfully, as the result of mass protests by local people of all ages, the council had a change of heart and decided to invest in the building and its surroundings: to the benefit of the youth of Lingdale and the neighbouring villages. 2013 saw the completion of an impressive £40,000 building scheme at the Centre, including disabled access, a patio and a fenced-off garden area to the rear. Unfortunately, however, although the wooden fencing is of high quality, the ‘garden’ it surrounds has never been cultivated and, over

the years, has become a wilderness, completely overgrown with long grass, brambles, weeds and small trees. At last, after much lobbying by the chairman of Lockwood Parish Council, Mike Jefferson, and myself, Redcar & Cleveland Council is considering transforming this extremely untidy area, in order to expand the range of things on offer for young people. The members of the Youth Club will be fully consulted, but it has already been suggested that the area could be flagged to accommodate an outdoor activities’ area and that mosaics could be incorporated, using local experts to train young people and the community in the creation of this decorative artwork. Apart from the school, the Youth Centre (formerly the miners’ institute), is the only substantial RCBC property in Lingdale. As such, it is essential that it flourishes and the land round it is properly maintained for the benefit of all. The taming of ‘the wilderness’ will be a big step in the right direction.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Grant money received to support PE activities at Laurence Jackson School

News in brief

Guisborough Life

he next issue of Guisborough Life magazine is in the outlets now. Members of Guisborough Town Pride receive a free copy as part of their annual subscription. Their latest issue will be pushed through their

doors by our volunteers as always. Please do pick up a copy from the Library and other shops and supermarkets to read all the interesting articles provided by our readers within the area and all over the world.

Volunteers for Saltburn Miniature Railway

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By Marc Tyzack

ver the summer, Laurence Jackson School has secured two separate grants to help support them with purchasing PE equipment and coaching to enhance PE lessons and increase extra curricular opportunities for students at the school. The first grant received was from the Tees Valley Community Foundation and that money will be used to pay for expert cheerleading coaching for their extremely popular afterschool cheerleading club. This money will also go towards paying for competition entries throughout the year, where the school team the ‘Lozzie Lions’ has been highly successful over the past four years. The second grant received was from the Blue Spark Foundation which will be used to purchase new netball posts, balls and bibs to enhance netball activities both during lessons and extracurricular clubs. The school has recently had their outdoor netball courts re-surfaced and re-lined and hope to host a variety of after school fixtures and primary school festivals on there too. The school is very grateful for the support from these two foundations as it will significantly contribute to students at Laurence Jackson School getting high quality PE lessons and many positive out of hours experiences.

his well known and popular attraction is looking for volunteers to join our operating team and learn to drive steam and diesel locomotives as well as acting as guards and ticket collectors.

We run from Easter to end September. Visit us any Wednesday or Sunday morning (10am-12am) throughout the year to learn more or ring Gordon om 01287 622531.

Eric Yarker

By Mike Morrissey

funeral service was held at Kirkleatham crematorium on 14th September for Eric Yarker, of Beechwood Avenue, Saltburn, who

died aged 87. He was a draughtsman, an active sportsman and choral singer. Brotton-born, he was married to Jill and was a member of Saltburn and District Retired Men's Forum.

Vacancy Voluntary online communications role at Moorland Waldorf We are seeking to recruit a volunteer to assist with all aspects of our online communications. Moorland Waldorf is an Early Years/ flexi-learning provision for children from age 3 which is run on Steiner-Waldorf principles and managed by the Eskdale Community Trust for Education, a registered charity. It is based in Botton Village near Danby and operates out of Botton Village College. This role will be available from September 2018 for one academic year in the first instance. There is no remuneration for this role but reasonable out-ofpocket expenses (e.g. travel expenses) would be paid by agreement with the Trustees. Most of the work can be done from home if preferred, although attendance at occasional meetings at school would be necessary. Tasks include: • Updating the Moorland Waldorf website www. moorlandwaldorf.org.uk and blog • Maintaining the Moorland Waldorf social media pages • Assisting with the online promotion of a new fundraising campaign marking 60 years of Botton School We envisage that the role would require a minimum of six hours per week and the volunteer will be linemanaged by a member of staff based at the Village College. It would suit a volunteer of any age with the appropriate IT skills, a computer and internet access. It could be useful experience for a someone wishing to work in a communications role or in charity work in the future. For more information or to arrange an informal chat please contact the Chair of Trustees linda.parker@ecte.org.uk

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The sun shone all day and families turned out in their hundreds for a fantastic fun filled afternoon at Marske Cricket Club O

By Cllr Karen King

n 9th September, a great day was had by all at Marske Cricket Club in aid of providing a lasting and fitting legacy to previous Coastal View Correspondent Dave Beach and his commitment to the game and club over 50 years. Dave a keen cricket historian and statistician devoted much of his life to his great love of cricket and we are pleased to say that with the hard work of a few volunteers and the community getting behind them, the new Dave Beach scoreboard will soon take pride of place. The initial idea came from friends of Dave and fellow cricket fans, who set up a fundraising page, added to this were the kind donations of family and friends and to help reach the target needed a fun afternoon was organised. This was kick-started by local children’s entertainer Silly Steve, who gave up his Sunday afternoon and had the children spellbound with his trickery, and brilliant sense of humour and Mickey Mouse even paid the event a visit all the way from Florida The main attraction was local legendary Folk Rock band Fat Medicine, led by Tim Colling, who also generously gave up their Sunday afternoon providing two great sets which had people of all ages up dancing. Volunteers manned stalls, including a barbeque from award winning specialists JE Smith Butchers and manned by Peter Smith, Mark Dobbing and Steve White. Sweets, drinks, crisps,

bubbles and balloons were on offer from Sue Beach and Karen King and there was a raffle, tombola and games for the children by Debi Large and Derek and Ruth Whiley, an inflatable bowling alley courtesy of Hollywood Bowl, fairground rides by Sean from Boosbeck, candy floss and popcorn by Silly Steve Events, and bouncy castles and face painting by Sarah of Fun Time Leisure in Marske. The event raised £1600 and the organising committee would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone who attended the event and make it such a resounding success, and special thanks go to the lads of Fat Medicine, Silly Steve Entertainment, PC Marquee hire, and all the Volunteers and stall holders who worked hard to make the event, a “Day to remember”. The Dave Beach legacy scoreboard fund has now raised over £4,500, and has nearly reached the target of £5,000, thanks to local people’s generosity. And hot off the press is the fantastic news that H. Jarvis are donating the new door for the scorebox as the existing one is rotten. If anyone would still like to make a donation, you can transfer funds into the designated building society account that has been set up. Or call into the Yorkshire BS Agency, Marske By The Sea. Yorkshire Building Society Sort Code 60-92-04 Account Number 33079044 Reference/Roll No 3307904407

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Guisborough Town Hall Gateway Project Town Hall plans go public

fter months of planning, consulting the public and successfully bidding for National Lottery funding, a Project Manager and team have been appointed to take this £1.6 million project from design to build. The potential is huge, and the team will be looking at ways of making the best use of the Old Town Hall. One possible design is shown in the cut away artist’s impression of what may be possible, which could include modern starter offices, flexible work spaces, exhibition areas, a tourist information and North York Moors centre, including heritage interpretation and accommodation bureau, all bringing this wonderful building back to life as a gateway to the future for Guisborough and beyond. Now it's time for you to get involved with this exciting project. The Project Manager and the development team want to hear your views, and to give them the opportunity of explaining the possible uses to which the building can be put and the next stages of this development. In order to do this they are holding a public meeting in Sunnyfield House at 7pm on Tuesday 23 October, to which the public are invited to attend and take part in this historic venture.

News from Friends of Redcar Cemetery T

By Dot Ahmed

he Friends of Redcar Cemetery are holding a Celebration and Fundraising event on Friday 12th October 10-3pm to mark National Libraries Week; the event will take place at Laburnum Road Library. There will be a cake stall, refreshments, tombola, silver jewellery and bric a brac table top sale. Phil Philo historian and author will give a talk on Redcar:"A Pictorial History" from 11-1145am At 2pm Janet and Phil Philo will give a performance "Redcar in Poetry and Music" Part of the money raised will be given as a donation towards library books. All welcome. The Friends would like to thank Impetus Waste Management for the funding of £10,000 for the wood sculptures in the new section,.The 'love' sculpture is already in place and the faith and hope will be completed soon. The safe pathways to the sculptures has been funded by Sirius Minerals £5,000 and the 'Friends' fundraising efforts. Thanks to people in the community who have given prizes, goods to sell and donations; much appreciated. The 'Friends' are helping parents and grandparents to put in a path in the Precious garden in the cemetery where 60 babies and children are buried This is with the help of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and SABIC. Work should start shortly and will give an easier access to visitors to the garden especially in winter weather. .

If you have a story to tell please contact us as we are looking for material for our next newsletter. which will be published in November. We are wanting your support please with tombola prizes, games, jigsaws and small items to sell. The picture shows Kay waiting for customers on one of our fundraising days, behind her is the new promotional banners to recruit new members. So far it is working so why don't you give it a go nothing to lose. Please contact Dot 01642 478349

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Loch Ness Relay Swim W

By John Short

e (four local lads) completed The Loch Ness Relay Swim on Sunday 26th August in 14 hours and 35 minutes verified by Ipowerboats. A brave Paul Hutchinson got the swim underway by entering a very cold Loch Ness at 05.00am in total darkness. One of the bravest feats I have ever seen!!. The weather was generally good throughout apart from a few choppy periods about half way up the lock, again, when paul was in the water !!. With a well organised support vessel and crew, the task was made that much easier. Each member of the team (Stephen Healey from Normanby, Mark Dale from Redcar, Paul Hutchinson from Acklam and John Short from Brotton) swam for one hour periods until the task was accomplished at 19.30pm by landing on the beach at Loch End. The experience was truly amazing, whilst in the water it was reassuring to see the support boat along your side, everyone said it was a strange feeling having 260 metres of water below you virtually all the way from beginning to end. The team swam the last mile together and were greeted by Simon Tullock, who works with three of the swim team, and his wife Sam, on the beach. Simon lost his dad earlier this year to the Lewy Body Syndrome disease. The swim also managed to raise over £800 towards fighting Alzheimer's disease called Lewy Body Syndrome. Finally and perhaps most disappointing, absolutely no sign of Nessie, not even a tiddler crossed our path to say a wee “hello” !!!.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

A touch of nostalgia comes to Moorsholm Village

Redcar MP welcomes ban on sale of energy drinks to children

nna Turley, Labour MP for Redcar, has said the government’s decision to support a ban on energy drink sales to children is ‘the right move to protect the health of the next generation’. Health campaigners, including celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, teaching unions, researchers, and others have been pushing for a complete ban for a while. In April this year, in Parliament, Anna warned of the health dangers of energy drinks on our young people. These drinks often contain a high level of sugar and caffeine, with some brands containing the equivalent of 5 espressos of caffeine in a single can. They are proven to affect children’s blood pressure, cause sleep disturbance and headaches, and increase problem behaviour. Research led by North East universities – Teesside, Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, and Sunderland, as part the FUSE network on public health – found that consumption of energy drinks in the UK has increased by 185% between 2006 and 2015, and that they are very easily available to children. Whilst many major supermarkets have now voluntarily introduced a policy to not sell to

under 16s, they can still be bought in many smaller shops and convenience stores, often for less than the price of soft drinks. The government have launched a consultation on how the ban should be implemented, including whether the purchasing restrictions will apply at the age of 16 or 18. Responding to the news, Anna said: “I am really pleased the government have listened to the overwhelming strength of opinion and evidence on the dangers of sugar and caffeine in energy drinks, and will now introduce the ban we have been calling for. “When I secured the debate in Parliament earlier in the year, I wanted ministers to take this issue seriously and they have. This is the right decision to protect the health of the next generation and we now look forward to seeing it being brought in to force. “I encourage everyone to contribute to the consultation so that we can get the most effective ban in place.” The consultation can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/ consultations/ending-the-sale-of-energydrinks-to-children

Joint Safari Supper a great success!

n the evening of Friday 31st August 2018 members from Saint Margaret’s Parish Church in Brotton, Saint Helen’s Parish Church in Carlin How, and Saint Leonard’s Church in Loftus hosted a joint Safari Supper. Guests began with a sherry course and a starter in Brotton before being treated to a home-cooked main course in Loftus; the evening then concluded with pudding and cheese at the Jubilee Hall in Carlin How Village. At the Jubilee Hall guests were also treated to music entertainment, a raffle and a quiz. A good time was had by all. At the end of the evening the event had made a remarkable £459 which following expenses became a profit of £143 for each of the three East Cleveland parishes churches! Father Adam Gaunt, Rector of

Loftus, Carlin How and Skinningrove said: “This evening’s joint social and fundraising event between the three parishes has been a significant success, not just in terms of fundraising, but perhaps more importantly in terms of bringing together our three parish communities in a joint endeavour and in a social activity. "A lot of hard work has gone into making this event such a success and I want to thank my colleague Father Jonathan Rhodes and everyone who has worked so hard to make this event such an amazing success!” It is envisaged that there will be another joint Safari Supper in August next year. Keep up to date with events in Loftus Parish on our excellent website www.loftusparish. co.uk and find us on Facebook https://www. facebook.com/loftusparish/

oorsholm in Bloom team celebrated a lovely summer's day by transporting the village Church Hall into a bygone era with its annual 1940’s vintage tea party. Rene’s Cafe opened its doors in August for one day only. The transformation was made possible by supporter Eric, who decorated the hall with flags, banners, posters, ration books and other assorted memorabilia. The outside of the hall was resplendent with flags, sandbags, replica mortar bombs, a vintage bike and even “barbed wire”! Many of our visitors had dressed for the occasion with authentic 40’s fashion including

high society costumes and hats and colourful “land girls”. Meanwhile the food certainly wasn’t rationed and guests tucked into a three course high tea of delicious savouries and cakes washed down with copious cups of tea whilst music of the era played on in the background. A very enjoyable afternoon for everyone concerned. The Moorsholm in Bloom group would like to extend their thanks to everyone who contributed so generously to the event as, without this support, we wouldn’t be able to continue making our village such an attractive place to live.

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New data shows smokers are getting message on e-cigarettes L

indings from a new survey for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) recently published show that GB smokers are getting the message that switching to vaping can improve their health. YouGov surveyed over 12,000 adults for ASH, with a further analysis by King’s College London, estimating that there are now 3.2 million vapers in Great Britain. This compares with an estimated 7.4 million smokers in the UK. Of current GB vapers, over half have quit smoking and 40% are current smokers who are trying to quit. The number of vapers has grown rapidly over the last few years. In 2012 there were 700,000 vapers and in 2018 there are now more than four times that number. However, there remain a group of smokers who appear to be resistant to giving e-cigarettes a go. Around a third of smokers say they have never even tried an e-cigarette, with concerns about addiction topping the list of reasons why they haven’t tried one. The proportion of smokers who have tried e-cigarettes has been relatively stable since 2015, prior to this it increased rapidly. In 2015 there was also an increase in smokers’ perceptions of harms from e-cigarettes, with 16% of smokers wrongly believing they were as or more harmful as smoking compared with 10% in the year before. False perceptions of harm have increased since then, with the percentage of smokers who now believe vaping is as harmful or more harmful as smoking now at 22%. However, in 2018 there has been an increase in the percentage of smokers who correctly believe vaping to be less harmful than smoking, at 27% in 2018 compared with 22% in 2017. Deborah Arnott, Chief Executive of ASH said: “UK policy is on the right track with thousands of smokers making the switch to vaping and improving their health and little sign of non-smokers taking up vaping. But even more smokers could benefit if e-cigarettes were licenced as medicines and available on prescription.” Dr Leonie Brose, King’s College London, said: “The continued false belief among some smokers that vaping is as bad as smoking is worrying. Campaigns from Public Health England and others to challenge these views are important and must continue.”

Shadow Housing Secretary visits East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust

abour’s spokesman on Housing praised an East Cleveland charity for their role in tackling the housing crisis and helping young people into affordable homes. Labour’s candidate for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, Lauren Dingsdale, hosted Shadow Secretary of State for Housing John Healey, MP, on a visit to the area on Thursday 6th September. There’s a national housing crisis and Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland lacks good quality, affordable homes. Young people find it especially difficult to find decent places to live. As a charity, East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust has stepped in to plug a significant gap – by offering good quality affordable homes to young people, as well as providing training and apprenticeships to others. John Healey paid tribute to the Trust, whose Empty Homes to Happy Homes scheme buys long-unoccupied dilapidated properties and renovates them with the aid of local people aged 16-25. The charity improves their skills and qualifications – as well as providing good quality homes for young people, enabling them to live more independently. Figures released by Labour in July showed that there are 22,452 ‘unfit’ private-rented homes in the North East: 11% of all the private-rented housing stock. The work of East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust stops these properties falling into the hands of unscrupulous landlords. The East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust

was set up in 2000 and works provide local solutions to some of the training and housing issues that face young people. Their work is supported by Labour’s Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council. Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland’s parliamentary candidate for Labour in the next General Election, Lauren Dingsdale, said: “The work done by the East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust is phenomenal. Empty, run-down properties aren’t just eyesores – they are a disgraceful waste of resources when so many young people are unable to find a good quality, affordable home of their own. “Too often, these houses stay empty or are snapped up by rogue landlords in the private sector. It is great to see an organisation like East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust, with the support of Redcar & Cleveland’s Labour-led Council, stepping in to provide the high-quality homes that local people badly need. Other areas of the country should be following the great example demonstrated here in East Cleveland. It was really good to introduce John to the team today.” Should they win the next General Election, Labour promises to address the housing crisis by building 100,000 genuinely affordable homes a year. John Healey, Labour’s Shadow Housing Secretary, said: “After eight years, the government still have no plan to fix the housing crisis in the North East and across the country. That’s why it’s so important to have Lauren as a champion in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland to

fight for investment in housing after years of government cuts. “Above all, we need to tackle the housing pressures people face, by building the lowcost homes to rent and buy that people need, giving private renters stronger rights and ending the scandal of rising rough sleeping.” Simon Clarke, the Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland said: “I am fully aware of the fantastic work undertaken by the East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust and have nothing but praise for all that they do. "I was disappointed however to see that Jeremy Corbyn’s potential candidate and his shadow housing secretary chose to use this visit to manufacture another negative story without considering the facts that are readily available from Redcar & Cleveland Council. In the three years from April 2015 to April 2018 RCBC have built a total of 1151 home against its target of 702 (+61%) of those 1151 homes 373 (32%) are classed as affordable housing which is more than double the 15% target and higher than the target set out in Labour’s most recent manifesto. "Nationally we have nearly 350,000 more affordable houses than we did when the Conservatives came to power in 2010 and the Government continues to prioritise this issue at a national level. "Locally, my priority is ensuring that we have the right type and number of homes for our residents. To this end, I will continue to support my colleagues on the local planning committee and the Council officers who are working diligently to deliver what the Borough needs.”

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Smarties' help roof problem

Success for North Skelton Band

By Josie Coupland - Band Secretary

orth Skelton Band are proud to announce their 3rd place position in the Second section National Brass Band Finals in Cheltenham on Saturday 15th September. The band competed against 18 other bands from all over Great Britain. Their soprano cornet player Jo Robinson also picked up the award for best instrumentalist. It was a great achievement for the band who have had a hat trick of competition wins this year under the baton of their talented M.D Mr Lewis Wilkinson. North Skelton Band would also like to thank everyone in the area for their support and good wishes for their trip to the contest and hope they have put East Cleveland and Teesside firmly on the map in doing so They are now looking forward to competing again at Dewsbury early November followed by one of their popular concerts at Saltburn Community Theatre on Sunday 25th November. Tickets will be on sale shortly

By Mike Morrissey

altburn Methodist Church is using Smartie boxes to solve a problem with its roof in Milton Street, which was damaged by a freak accident. Organiser Graham Cottam is offering (filled-with-chocolates) Smartie boxes to fund-raisers asking them to fill them with either 20p or £1 coins. The church has raised more than £2,000 towards the £7,000 cost of repairing the roof. It was damaged by an old gutter falling on it from the main roof. Because the building is a Grade Two listed one the church has to replace like-with-like. Mr Cottam said Smartie boxes were being given away in the church vestibule/porch every day. One empty box would save 60p and if filled with £1 coins £38 would result. A "buy a tile" at £5 each scheme is proving successful, but more money needs to be raised. Emmanuel church, Saltburn, is also having a roof repaired. It is the roof over the north aisle, which is the original section built 130 years ago. The work, which includes replacing four windows and masonary above the porch, is costing a total of £57,000. An appeal for funds has been launched. The work is being done by AAA Roofing, of Marske.

●● ROOF APPEAL: Graham Cottam holds a piece of old guttering in front of the newly-repaired roof at Saltburn Methodist church, Milton Street. He hopes people will respond to a £7,000 appeal to pay for it. The old guttering has to be replaced like-for-like because the building is Grade Two listed.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Telling your elf cups from your earth stars

Peggy loved children

oin Alan Simkins, local fungus expert, to discover the many types and forms of fungus to be found in the various ecosystems around Lockwood Beck Reservoir. The 2km walk will encourage people to search for different fungi from tiny toadstools to giant bracket fungus. Alan will help identify the fungi from the over 15,000 species of fungi to be found in Britain. Many have fascinating names: razorstrop; jelly ears; and chicken in the woods to name a few. During the walk we will also look for other wildlife to be found. The fungus discovery event is run by the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. Northumbrian

Water has kindly granted permission to access the Lockwood Reservoir site for this event. Date: Thursday 11th October 2018. 11.00am to approximately 2.30pm. Meet at the car park at Lockwood Beck Reservoir. Extreme caution is required entering and exiting the site due to the speed of the traffic on the Whitby Road. Places are limited so booking is essential. To reserve a place please call 01287 636382 or email info@teeswildlife.org You must wear warm clothes and bring waterproofs. Stout shoes are required and places may be muddy or wet. Bring a snack, a hot drink donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your camera.

By Mike Morrissey

hough wheelchair-bound, Margaret (Peggy) Costello, who has died aged 93, always had a smile and word for children. "They seemed to warm to her presence even in cafes, shops or just those passing-by when she said: `Hello, what you got there?" This was a comment by Monsignor Ricardo Morgan, of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Saltburn, at her funeral Mass on 30th August. Peggy was office manager of Saltburn laundry, which closed in Randolph Street in the late 20th century. She lived a few yards from the laundry, which is now Hazelgrove care home, looking after her husband Gerard for 37 years. She was invited in the early 60s to join Scottish country dancing classes and gained a place in the Caledonian Society dance team. She had two sons Richard and Bernard, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mgr Morgan said: "Her family are greatly appreciative for the kindness of carers and neighbours, particularly Emma, Kirsty, Carina, Debbie, Jane and Rosemary." The family also thanked the priest for his ministry - and listening to her opinions about current issues. Her philosophy was a matter-of-fact statement: "What you can't change, learn to live with!"

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Loftus Choristers sing in Durham Cathedral!

Redcar Lily Park improvements

â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? Above is Ken (chairman) and Geraldine Pattinson (secretary) taking a breather from planting the last of the new shrubs.

ocal resident Ken Bibby and The Friends of the Lily Park have developed and improved the park beyond recognition over the last 14 years after it was flattened for the installation of water tanks in 2004 . Now a generous grant from Sirius Minerals has enabled them to improve the park still

further with the planting of a further 150 shrubs and 30 small trees. N.B. Ken is also chairman of The Friends of The Paddling Pool, which is also in the throes of improvement. Anyone wishing to help with either, contact Ken at :- wayfarer@ ntlworld.com

Marske in Bloom

arske residents have enjoyed the colourful flower display provided by the volunteers from Marske In Bloom. If anyone would like to join the group they meet up Wednesdays at 1pm on the Wynd in the centre of the village. Marilyn Marshall.

n Saturday 8th September 2018 nine members of Saint Leonard's Church Choir in Loftus sang in Durham Cathedral for the very first time! The Loftus choristers took their place in a large choir gathered from across the parishes of the North East England and sang musical settings by a variety of composers, as well as leading the hymns, at the annual Saint Cuthbert's Pilgrimage Mass and Procession held in Durham Cathedral every September. This year the service was led by the Bishop of Beverley, The Right Reverend Glyn Webster.

Father Adam Gaunt, Rector of Loftus, Carlin How and Skinningrove said: "I am so very proud of our choristers who sang in Durham Cathedral for the first time at this festival service! The choristers have represented Loftus church and community admirably, and we have been invited back to sing at next year's Pilgrimage Mass and Procession. Well done one and all." More information about the Loftus Church Choir can be found on our excellent Loftus Parish website here: http://loftusparish.co.uk/ loftus-church-choir/

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Moorsholm lane goes back to nature

etween mid-August and mid-September we were pleased to welcome six new volunteers to the orchard—five of them ladies! Recently retired Sue was first to arrive, along with friends Jan and Hazel. They are experienced gardeners who were previously involved in a community garden in Normanby. We have also welcomed local resident Jan and newcomers to Skelton, Christine and Michael, who moved here from Haworth—home of the Bronte family—to be nearer to the sea. On the debit side we are sorry to lose the support of John Chapman who has been a hard working member of the group from our inception.

●● Cllr Steve Kay at what once was the end of Swindale Lane, Moorsholm

By Councillor Steve Kay

hanks to good stewardship by a major company, an abandoned stretch of carriageway has returned to nature. For decades, if not centuries, Swindale Lane has provided a shortcut between the Whitby Moor Road, at Lockwood Beck, and the village of Moorsholm. But, in recent years, as traffic increased, exiting on to the main road (A171) became increasingly dangerous because of restricted site-lines and vehicles, from Castleton, emerging almost opposite the Swindale Lane junction. Then, a few years ago, Sirius Minerals came up with a plan to mine the super-fertiliser polyhalite at Sneaton, near Whitby, and to transport it via a 23 mile tunnel to Teesside, prior to export. Part of the project was an intermediary shaft, for tunnelling, ventilation and maintenance at Lockwood Beck (Work on this has just started). In order to accommodate the project, it proved

necessary to divert the entrance to Swindale Lane about 80m in a westerly direction. The spin-off was, without doubt, an improvement to road safety at this formerly difficult junction. Site lines were greatly improved and more room was provided to accommodate turning vehicles, including those visiting the Sirius site. My only concern was the fate of the redundant final 60m of the old Swindale route, which I believed should be returned to nature. I didn’t want it simply left to God and Providence, like the unsightly, abandoned stretches of the old A171 on the Jolly Sailor Bank and at Oven Close. It took me some time, but I eventually succeeded in persuading Sirius to remove the redundant tarmac and reveal a stretch of good top soil. And, to finish the job off, even more recently, the company has extended its magnificent dry stone wall across the former lane end. Well done Sirius! You’ve improved road safety and looked after our environment!

Thanks, Jack

News from Ringrose Orchard, Skelton

By Mike Morrissey

ack Noble has retired as "doorkeeper" at Saltburn and District Retired Men's Fourm meeting, when he collected the weekly £1.50 subscription for meetings. Another member stepped forward after the annual meeting on 3rd September to take over as assistant treasurer. Chairman Ron Elliott thanked Jack, of Liverton Mines, for his sterling work over several years. Jack offered to continue helping when needed. He spent most of his working life at Skinningrove works and later as an ambulance man. He is a keen cyclist.

Ron Elliott, a retired offshore engineer, was reelected chairman and gave notice that he would be stepping down in 2019 after three years. Other officers and helpers were thanked by Mr Elliott. Treasurer Gordon Turner said members were keen to return to Tocketts Mill for the annual Christmas lunch. Ken Bladen was re-elected secretary and promised his witty reports would continue. The forum welcomes visitors and new members. Meetings at held at the Methodist hall, Milton Street, Saltburn, on Mondays at 10am for 10.30am and usually take the form of an hour-long talk.

●●BROADCASTER: Retired BBC Tees broadcaster Graeme Aldous, of Moorsholm, spoke to the retired men's forum in Juiy about famous people he had interviewed. Picture by Ken Bladen.

On 10th September our volunteers enjoyed an excellent picnic donated by local caterer Julie Craig, who runs Café Creations on Skelton Industrial Estate, as a ‘thank you’ for our efforts in developing and maintaining Ringrose Orchard. On 22nd September we displayed flowers and fruit grown in the Orchard at All Saints Parish Church in their ‘Harvest of Talents’ festival. Several of our apple trees are now bearing fruit. Dessert varieties ‘Katy’ and ‘Red Devil’ are ready for picking now, whilst cooking apple ‘Bountiful’ and dessert apples ‘Egremont’ and ‘Jongold’ will be ripe by October. Please feel free to pick yourself an apple during your next visit to the Orchard.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Redcar MP urges break from London-centric economy

teel MP says it’s time to end thirty years of industrial decline in the North by investing outside of London In new book Anna Turley writes about building a better future for the Mighty Redcar Labour and Co-operative MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, has called for a break from an obsession with London which has seen the ‘same old winners win, whilst more and more are left behind’. Anna has co-written a chapter of a new book, ‘Spirit of Britain, Purpose of Labour’, which sets out a new role for the Labour Party in Brexit Britain. In her chapter, written jointly with Labour candidate for Plymouth Charlotte Holloway, Anna calls for a more active state which empowers and invests in areas like Teesside to bring an end to thirty years of industrial decline. In a chapter which celebrates the pioneering efforts of people on Teesside, the Redcar MP points to the South Tees Development Corporation, the Tees Collective clean industry project, and Teesside’s thriving digital industries as models for creating more jobs across the North with the right support. “We have to ensure that our regions are equipped to take advantage of these new industries and benefit from the new jobs that will be created in them. Industries on the banks of Tees already have aspirations, through the Tees Collective, to establish Europe’s first carbon capture and storage

zone, decarbonising local industry and creating at least 6,000 new green jobs. The South Tees Mayoral Development Corporation, the first of its kind outside of London, has a masterplan to regenerate the 4,500 acre site around the former steelworks, bringing new industries and creating 20,000 new jobs. The area is also becoming a hotbed for digital innovation, attracting new digital and creative businesses. But national policy must do much more to help the regions and local areas with the tools to develop their own tailored inclusive growth strategies that can take advantage of these.” Anna highlights the work of the SSI Taskforce and the support package for former steelworkers as a model for giving communities power to help themselves: “The experience in Redcar after the closure of the steelworks, when central government funding was devolved to be spent locally on reskilling those who had been made redundant, shows what can be achieved through devolution. In total £11.5 million was invested in 23,700 short and long term courses at local colleges, universities and training providers. Devolving skills budgets to local decision makers who understand the needs of local economies proved more effective than central dictation from Whitehall.” The book also calls for more support for small and medium sized businesses to take on public sector contracts and a reform of business rates to back independent stories

on our high streets: “Redcar High Street, like many across the country, has struggled with the loss of major retailers but independents are starting to fill some of the gaps. They need more support, especially on business rates where the national system is geared towards the days when high streets where the main retail centre and online shopping was uncommon.” Commenting after the launch of the book on Monday, Anna said: “For too long now the focus has been on London and success in the City, with an expectation that the wave of wealth will spread out across the country and lift up areas like Teesside. But instead, over the past thirty years, industries and manufacturing in the North have been allowed to decline. In Redcar we experienced the hands off approach most harshly when our steelworks was allowed to close. Just abandoned as if it were a sunset industry not worth saving. “I contributed to this book because I wanted to tell our story, the difficulties and the optimism. The Mighty Redcar documentary is giving a new generation a voice and we must listen and build them a better future. Teessiders are doing some great things to rebuild our area and our industrial renaissance is underway. But the old approaches won’t work and we need more support from active government to really make a success of it.”

Labour secures majority to tell Government to call a halt to Universal Credit in Redcar and Cleveland

abour Councillors on Redcar and Cleveland Council recently scored a victory by securing a majority vote to tell the Government to stop the introduction of the new state benefit, Universal Credit, in Redcar and Cleveland because of the harm it would inflict on the community South Bank Ward Councillor, Ian Jeffrey, moved that the Council write to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Esther McVey, telling her to halt the roll out of the new benefit which replaces Job Seekers Allowance and Housing Benefit, and will start in Redcar and Cleveland in November, until the Government carry out a full independent audit into the new benefits impact on local job seekers and poor households. He said: “Evidence from across the country, and locally from Hartlepool, where the benefit has already been operating, is that it is harmful. The five week “waiting period” between the first signing on and payment, the array of punitive “sanctions” and the insistence on claimants having to use complex computer based systems is leading to poverty, and in fuelling a rise in crimes of theft and shoplifting." He instanced evidence from the country biggest Food Bank operator, the Trussell Trust, that Universal Credit had led to a 56% rise in the use of such food banks. "It had to be stopped". he concluded The Council's Corporate Affairs Scrutiny Committee where Labour is in a minority voted to send a letter to Esther McVey asking her to stop the introduction of the benefit. Labour, the Liberal Democrats and an independent member voted in favour. Conservatives present voted against.

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Campaign to return Captain Cook tray to his birthplace

●● Simon Clarke MP and Jeremy Wright MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport

imon Clarke, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has taken the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum’s campaign to return a 1790s tea tray depicting Cook’s death to Marton to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Jeremy Wright MP. “The Museum does a brilliant job celebrating Cook’s legacy and his story underpins much of our local tourism business – securing this artwork would be a great way to attract more visitors” Simon explained, “with this in mind, I asked the Minister what support the Government or its agencies may be able to provide to help contribute to the £34,000 cost. His officials are

now looking into the issue and will report back.” The Captain Cook Birthplace Trust are hopeful that they will be able to raise the funds needed to return the tray to Teesside this year, to mark a big anniversary: “This is an important item of Cook memorabilia and to be able to bring it home again to his Birthplace in this 250th Anniversary year of his first epic voyage would be wonderful” said Trust member Robert Nichols, “we are absolutely delighted that Simon has taken our appeal to the Government Minister.” Anyone wanting to support the campaign to return the artefact to Stewart Park can follow fundraising progress and make a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/CaptainCook250

Local Vocals

e are a community singing group named Local Vocals from Whale Hill Community Centre. We have been established for one year and our ages range from 7 to 82. We sing all across the borough including East Cleveland and we recently sang for Mike Findley at the Fun Day

at Leonard Cheshire Homes in Marske. We also support the Royal British Legion in Redcar and many other charities such as Zoe’s place and the Teesside Philanthropic Society. Coastal View would like to apologise for the incorrect editorial in the last issue that accompanied the Local Vocals photograph.

Marske Bell Ringers celebrate 50 years

n the summer of 1968 Peter Sotheran and Theo Getty, then ringing at Saltburn visited the derelict tower of St. Mark's Church to find the bells and their fittings in serious decay. They spent their spare time during the summer holidays restoring the bells to running order, albeit with much additional work still to be done. Ringing on the old bells, a 6cwt six, restarted on 5th September 1968. The ringers celebrated the anniversary with a quarter peal on the Sunday, an outing to ring at churches across Cleveland and North Yorkshire on Bank Holiday Monday and a dinner on the Wednesday. Several former ringers joined the events. Theo Getty, now retired in Hampshire and several members of his family returned to the North for the events. Other ringers from the 1970s and 1980s and the new millennium joined in several of the activities. "It is a great pleasure to have so many former ringers with us tonight," said Peter Sotheran as he introduced the visitors to current band at the dinner. Almost 600 new recruits have been introduced to ringing at Marske and 125 have reached the standard of rounds and call-changes to join the Sunday service band. After establishing a new band in 1968, the ringers went on to recast and rehang the bells in a new frame in 1973 and augment them to a ring of eight bells in 1975. Since then, with very few omissions due to holidays, the band has maintained an impressive record of weekly Sunday service ringing. Ringing Remembers St. Mark's bell ringers are supporting the national campaign to recruit new ringers to

●●Marske Bell Ringers at their weekly practice replace those who gave their lives in WW1. John Thomas Vaughan a bell ringer at Marske died in the trenches in 1917, aged 26. A special Open Night will be held in the church belfry on Monday 1st October. Visitors will be able to watch demonstrations and to try their hand at bell ringing with a view to joining in the national celebration of the end of World War One on Sunday 11th November. Visitors are welcome to try a few pulls from 7:00pm to 8:00pm and are welcome to watch the regular practice night which continues to 9:00pm. Young people must be aged 12 years or over. The church insurance does not permit visitors under 12 when the bells are being rung. For more details visit:www. sotherans.wix.com/stmarks-bellringers

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Novel heart valve technique delivers fantastic results

ore patients can now have a heart valve fitted while they are awake thanks to experts at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. TAVI – or transcatheter aortic valve implantation – is a non-surgical alternative to open heart surgery which uses advanced imaging technology and a catheter (thin tube) to insert an artificial heart valve. For most patients the catheter is inserted through a small cut in their groin, but if their arteries are too small for this to work a surgical cut usually has to be made in the chest instead under general anaesthetic. But cardiologists at South Tees have now developed a novel way of implanting the valves while patients are still awake using an alternative access point. The TAVI valve is implanted via the axillary artery (a large blood vessel), using a tiny 0.5cm incision just under the left collarbone, which barely leaves a scar. This can be carried out using local anaesthetic so patients are awake throughout the procedure. This is particularly beneficial for older or very frail patients. As no surgery or general anaesthetic is required, the risk of complications is greatly reduced and less recovery time is required. Most patients are up and about within two hours of the procedure and able to go home the next day. One of the first patients to undergo the procedure was Robert Padget, 76, of Stokesley who was admitted to The James Cook University Hospital by his GP, after suffering from a heart

● Farooq Aziz and his theatre team who were first to use the VIPER PRIME™ System at James Cook

● Patient Robert Padget with TAVI specialist nurse Gemma McCalmont murmur and breathlessness, where he discovered he urgently needed a new heart valve. “The staff were absolutely first class,” he said. “I only got odd glances of what they were doing but they explained everything to me. I was home the next day and within three days I realised I was not getting breathless anymore. I only have a tiny scar which will disappear eventually. I was very impressed.” Cardiologist Paul Williams said: “We are fairly certain these are the first cases to be performed in the UK and this technique offers an excellent alternative treatment for patients who cannot undergo a TAVI procedure from the groin artery.” Cardiologist Douglas Muir added: “It makes it more challenging for us, but the first cases have gone fantastically well.”

New technique treats spinal fractures within an hour

he James Cook University Hospital’s Spinal Surgery Unit has become the first in the region to use a one-step technique to fix spinal fractures. The advanced procedure involves using a special instrument to insert multiple screws into the back through the skin with small stab incisions to stabilise the spine. This takes just one hour and most patients are then well enough to go home the next day. Traditionally patients had to undergo open surgery which involved a big cut in the lower back and moving the muscles on both sides to access the spine. This took up to four hours and caused a lot of trauma to the surrounding tissue, which often left people in a lot of pain throughout their recovery and prolonged their hospital stay. More recently minimally invasive techniques enabled the screws to be inserted through the skin under x-ray guidance using needles and guidewires to split the muscles. This reduced the procedure time to two to three hours while also reducing recovery times. But the new VIPER PRIME™ System now being

used at James Cook goes one step further, introducing a novel technique for inserting the screws which eliminates multiple steps and can be inserted within an hour, leaving most patients well enough to go home the next day. Utilizing a new unique design, the screw is mounted on a surgical wire that is fully controlled by the screw inserter, neurosurgeons can target pedicles (stubs of bone on the vertebra) and insert the screw in one single step. The quick process enables spinal neurosurgeons, such as Farooq Aziz, who was first to use the VIPER PRIME™ System at James Cook, to operate on more patients on any given day. “There are no big cuts, just tiny stab incisions so there is less trauma to the muscles and only one night’s hospital stay required,” he said. “The procedure can be completed in an hour and there are fewer instruments required so if I have a half day booked in theatre I now have time to add an extra patient to my list!”

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Heart team pledge to raise £30,000 for Medical Mission to Ghana

welve volunteers from cardiac surgery teams on Teesside are set to fly out to Ghana to perform a series of life-saving heart operations. Surgeons, cardiologists, intensive care practitioners, anaesthetists and a heart bypass technician are among those who have pledged to spend a week at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana’s second city, in February 2019. Their mission has received overwhelming support from colleagues at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust – even those who are not going on the trip are gearing

up to help raise £30,000 to fund equipment and medical supplies. Enoch Akowuah, clinical director and cardiothoracic surgeon at South Tees, was born in Ghana and has been instrumental in launching the initiative alongside fellow cardiothoracic surgeon Joel Dunning. He said: “The hospital has just appointed a cardiac surgeon but they have no kit and there are lots of patients who need operations. “We hope to complete at least five open heart procedures and implant 10 pacemakers while we are out there.” Mr Dunning said: “Ghana has only one functioning cardiothoracic centre in Accra in the far south of

the country. In central and northern Ghana, where we are heading, there is no access to cardiac surgery for the 15 million people who live there. “Acute rheumatic fever is very high in Ghana and there are a lot of young adults - average age 29 - with heart valve problems who cannot afford treatment. “We hope to fund all the equipment we need including artificial heart valves and cardiopulmonary bypass circuits so that those patients who are most in need can be treated for free.” Ghanaian intensive care staff will also receive training from James Cook’s critical care practitioners on how to provide post-operative care. Mr Akowuah added: “Being able to offer this opportunity to young adults who would otherwise not have access to life-saving heart surgery is a real privilege for all of us. “I’ve been blown away by the enthusiasm of the whole unit to help pull this mission together. Everyone wants to help or be involved in some way, not only those who are actually going on the trip, but by raising funds and providing support for the team. It’s just another reminder of what a privilege it is to work with such a great team of people.” And he says he hopes the trip could be the start of a long-term partnership: “If we could complete a mission a year for a few years, and support the hospital to establish

an ongoing programme of heart surgery, that would be really incredible.” The big fundraising drive includes an evening of entertainment at The Masonic Hall in Stockton on Saturday 17 November with live music from local band the VanBoy Squares and a disco, silent auction and pie and pea supper. Tickets are £15 from nichola.brown1@nhs.net or alison.clark1963@outlook.com. For those who prefer the great outdoors, a sponsored walk from Lealholm to Whitby is taking place on Saturday 29 September. To sign up for the 15-mile trek contact caroline.baldwin@nhs.net. Heading out to the West African country from South Tees are Mr Akowuah, Mr Dunning, Dr Andrew Turley (cardiologist), Dr Mike Foley (cardiac anaesthetist), Dr Jan Spegar (consultant anaesthetist), Kim Thompson (senior perfusionist), Fiona Laughland (specialist critical care practitioner), Alison Clark (specialist critical care practitioner), Caroline Baldwin (theatre scrub nurse), Puwalani Vidanapathirana (senior operating department practitioner) and Peter Hill (operating department assistant). They will also be joined by Dr Nicholas Child (cardiologist) from North Tees. Donations can be made directly to South Cleveland Heart Fund (clearly marked for Ghana mission) or go to justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ medicalmissiontoghana

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Defibrillator for Local Heart Group

● Left to Right Anne Newnam, Diane Broadrick, Ron Maude, Dave Proctor, Taff Cummins. Take Heart class members

hanks to the Yorkshire Building Society, the Take Heart Support Group haas been presented with a defibrillator machine. It is installed inside the White House, (St Mark's Church Hall) Redcar Road, Marske by the Sea and it is available for users of the building. We are most grateful to Take Heart member, Mr Dave Proctor for arranging to purchase the machine. It is hoped to buy a defibrillator for each venue where we hold classes for long term cardiac patients. Contact us on 07514 656130 website: www takeheartsupportgroupteesside. co.uk

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Chair’s Charity Ukulele Band Concert & Pie & Pea Supper

Featuring The Eskuleles

Bring your own bottle Tea and Coffee available

Saturday 13th October 2018 7.30pm - 10.00pm Skelton Civic Hall, Coniston Road, Skelton, TS12 2HP

Tickets £5.00 each (Available 28 August 2018, from the Parish Council Office, Skelton Civic Hall, Telephone 01287 348008)

All Proceeds to the Chair’s Charities -

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust and The Great North Air Ambulance

& the Eskulele’s Charity - The Great North Air Ambulance

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Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

“Mrs Endeavour”

Cook’s trusty vessel - Part 1 e are coming up to the 250th Anniversary of this area's most famous son - James

Cook. Mind I’m a bit cynical about him. Like too many following him, once he’d acquired the training needed to burnish his innate talents, he upped sticks to leave for London. I’m assuming that at times he returned to meet up with old friends and family - but there’s no evidence to support that, that I know of. Never mind, we’ve named a Hospital, at least two museums, a schoolhouse, a new rail halt and a bleak shopping centre after him. Nationally, we are going to get a set of new stamps and a new ‘collectors’ two pound coin. I guess Australia and New Zealand might get some new statues, as well as the traditional defacing of them by groups amongst the native peoples. But in a way, is this not all a bit unbalanced ? Sure, James Cook had tremendous navigational abilities, but he wouldn’t have been able to show them off if he didn’t have a halfway decent ship to carry him. But up to now, all most people know is that his first voyage around the world was in the Endeavour and most of us locals know roughly what she looked like, if only from the big model that used to hang from stout steel cables above Middlesbrough’s biggest shopping mall. And now the balance has been struck, with a book on her, and her alone.” Endeavour. The Ship that Changed the World” by a writer called Peter Moore - and it is on order for me for Christmas. At the heart of it all, there’s Endeavour, perhaps “the most significant ship in the history of British exploration” as Peter Moore styled her. She was not an obvious beauty, it was a stout little coal ship from Whitby, and Whitby colliers were so strongly built that they could sail the seas for 80 years. The timber for Endeavour (368 tons of English oak and 97ft from stem to stern) probably grew in or around Helmsley or the Vale of York, sprouting as acorns perhaps during the English Civil War: 120 years or so was the perfect age for an oak to be cut down for the shipyards. Her keel and her Rudder posts were of Elm and her masts were of Pine - and these were probably imported from Scandinavia. Endeavour was originally the merchant collier “Earl of Pembroke”, built by Thomas Fishburn of Whitby for local Whitby ship owner Thomas Millner, launched in June 1764 and of a type known locally as the Whitby Cat. It's interesting next time you are in Whitby to realise that the whole area now taken up by the Railway and bus stations and the big Coop supermarket were once a tangle of ship and ropeyards. The Fishburn yard was the biggest and stood beside the Esk about 300 yards up from the rail station portico. Millner’s offices were on Church Street, I gather. Importantly, Millner and the other owners did not order ships on his own - with a ship like the Earl of Pembroke costing about £475,000 pounds in today's prices, the costs were met by spreading ownership amongst a number of people on a share principle rather like today’s racehorses who have an “owner” but who is, in turn, buoyed up by other investors. Many were merchants (as was Millner - beside being a ship owner, he was also described as a ‘coal factor’ meaning he had interests both in his ship and in its normal cargo). A fascinating Doctoral thesis by Stephanie Jackson for the University of London and which looked at the Whitby maritime tradition, also showed how Quaker tradition diversified ownership. As she put it: “A large number of married ladies

widows and spinsters played a part in the ownership of vessels at Whitby; it was a feature of many of the Quaker families common at the port in this period that women held shares in ships and owned property equally with their menfolk.” This was reinforced by local banking, in which local banks based in the town took mortgages on individual ships. To do this with confidence, Stephanie showed, they were supported by regional banks - and here again, the ever present dominance of the various branches of the North East based Quaker Pease family banking dynasty played a key role. The remoteness of Whitby meant that these investors were often ‘local’ to the port. Many were the second and third generation of shipbuilders, and who had put their inherited wealth into land. A look at the spread of investors shows a large number from East Cleveland - Loftus, Skelton, Skinningrove and Redcar all feature on the accounts as does Staithes. In the case of their investment into the Earl of Pembroke, it was for the construction and fitting out of a typical ‘Whitby Cat’ familiar to Cook, and many other mariners beside. She was sturdily built with a broad, flat bow a square stern and a long box-like body with a deep hold. All of these features were not accidental - she was a case of form following function. The extra deep holds were used to cram her to the decks with coal on the outward journeys and with either dredged Thames shingle (used for road making in the North East) or special fine clay from quarries around Erith, further down river on the Thames, and which was used for furnace moulds on Tyneside. The flat bottomed design made her eminently suitable for both sailing in shallow waters, close inland and beaching on mud or shingle to either take on or discharge cargo (like the ships in the Alum trade who came ashore at weird spots under towering cliffs as at Lythe, Kettleness, Cowbar and Hummersea. There was another asset in her flat bottom. The same ability to come ashore on shingle meant she could be repaired and re-timbered easily, without having to go into a dry dock - something that became valuable in her circumnavigation So she had all the attributes needed for long exhaustive voyages as a survey ship - a huge hold for supplies, the ability to be repaired en voyage, huge strength in its hull, decking and masts and a type of hull and keel design that could deal with tight inshore observations for map making.purposes. So the heart of Cook's work was this little ship, one that must have been seen innumerable times in and off Whitby and sailing close inshore off the headlands of Huntcliff and Boulby. But the attributes listed above cut her out for more ambitious jobs than taking coals from the Tyne to the Thames For 14 eventful years (between 1764-78) Endeavour sailed the world, never much above six knots, although “with an even wind abaft the beam” might edge seven — but as Cook wryly put it in his journal, this was “no very usual thing with Mrs Endeavour”. The ship didn’t like to be hurried but would get there in one piece. After all, six knots is some 150 miles in a day and a night of sailing, and would get you the 2,000 miles from England to Newfoundland in a fortnight. Buffeted but not greatly troubled by the monstrous Atlantic storms, the Roaring Forties and the rounding of Cape Horn, Endeavour visited the Falklands, Tahiti, New Zealand and that hitherto legendary land known on maps as “Terra Australis incognita”. As if that weren’t enough, Endeavour

● In Whitby the whole area now taken up by the Railway and bus stations and the big Co-op supermarket were once a tangle of ship and ropeyards. was later also in the thick of things voyaging to the Falklands, Arctic and in the American War of Independence. Following the ship’s travels gives us a wonderful window onto an age now gone; the Age of Reason and the Age of Exploration. So how did these travels come about and where were they in detail? The Earl of Pembroke was plying her fortnightly trade run to and from London when the Royal Society was looking for a ship suitable for an expedition to the South Pacific. The specific purpose was to observe the transit of Venus across the face of the sun, an astronomical event that occurs in pairs (eight years apart) every 105 to 122 years. Precise measurements of the transit would provide valuable information on the size of the solar system and enable better calculations of longitude on Earth. This was just the sort of scientific adventure that appealed to ambitious British minds. The society commissioned three expeditions: one to the Arctic tip of Norway, a second to Hudson Bay and a third to Tahiti. George III, suitably intrigued, provided £4,000. The Earl of Pembroke was to land in Wapping, Accordingly, the Admiralty used their compulsory purchase powers, on Millner valuing her in March at £2,307. 5s. 6d. After some negotiation she was ultimately purchased for £2,840. 10s. 11d. and assigned for use in the Society's expedition Cook had been approached to lead one of the expeditions, and as a man who had cut his teeth on the Tyne to Thames coaling trade, knew the strengths and capabilities of the Whitby Barks. She was refitted at Deptford on the Thames for the sum of £2,294, almost the price of the ship itself. The hull was sheathed and caulked to protect against shipworm and a third internal deck installed to provide cabins, a powder magazine and storerooms. The new cabins provided around 22 square feet of floor space apiece and were allocated to Cook and the Royal Society representatives: the naturalist Joseph Banks and his two assistants, Daniel Solander and Herman Sporing, Astronomer Charles Green and artists and recorders Sydney Parkinson and Alexander Buchan. The normal great room at the bank doubled as a dining room for Cook and senior officers, but also as a working studio and on occasions as a dissecting theatre. On 27th May 1768, Cook took formal command of her and on the 21st July 1768, the now officially renamed Endeavour sailed to Woolwich Dockyard to take on armaments to protect her against potentially hostile Pacific island natives. Ten 4-pounder cannons were brought aboard, six of which were mounted on the upper deck and the remainder stowed in the hold. Twelve swivel guns were also supplied and fixed to posts along the quarterdeck, sides and bow. The ship departed for Plymouth on the 30th July, for provisioning and to board her crew of 85, including 12 Royal Marines. Cook also ordered that twelve tons of pig iron be brought on board as ballast. So to the voyage. For those wanting to follow the voyage on a day to day basis, I can only recommend Cook’s own diaries (available to read online), which read closely, gives acute observations of both his work and the

rules and conventions of that day’s Royal Navy. What was the actuality of the journey? Imagine a virgin ocean, teeming with strange creatures, free of oil slicks and plastic and almost totally devoid of any other ships. That is what the Endeavour encountered. The journey to Tahiti, Moore argues, was of an isolation more profound than that which the crew of Apollo 11 confronted on their mission to the moon two centuries later. Back in London, nothing was heard of the expedition for more than 18 months. With exquisite prose, Moore captures the atmosphere as that small container of Britishness headed south: “The Western civilisation they knew, the world of banks and commerce, theatres and courts, churches and monarchs, was . . . put astern. All traces of this would disappear henceforth, making a paradox of Endeavour herself. The further she sailed from Britain, the more British she became.” Her outward journey was via the Canary Islands and then by dead reckoning to the coast of Brazil and the Country's then only city and port of any significance - Rio de Janeiro. Here Cook received a cold response from the city’s governor who could not believe in any way that the Endeavour represented the acme of the famed British Royal Navy. The governor could see that this ship was no mighty leviathan like a ship of the line, or a fast and speedy greyhound like a Frigate. It was what it was, a dumpy merchantman. As Moore writes: “The very idea of the tawdry bows of a collier in the sparkling waters of the South Atlantic or the Pacific must have seemed horrifyingly incongruous — like a debutante arriving to a Piccadilly ball arm in arm with a Limehouse costermonger.” None the less, supplied and victualled, she set off for what everyone knew from the accounts of the handful of Europeans who had made the journey before was to be the most terrifying part of the trip - the rounding of Cape Horn. On the way, the crew made the acquaintance of one group of natives who were later to be wiped out by the impact of colonialism - the Patagonian Indians. The water around the cape was as bad as anyone said and for a least two days on the run, every other incoming wave crashed over the prow and decking of the ship - but Whitby craftsmanship held, the hull remained intact as did her 130 foot masts. Once round the Horn they were in Mare Incognita, as most voyagers before them, save for Magellan, and later Captain Wallace RN (who had found land in the shape of a number of islands, we now know as Tahiti) and the French explorer and polymath De Bougainville, had simply sailed north along the western coast of South America to seek out trade or to avail of wealth through privateering This was to be the great adventure Hollie Bush (to be continued) 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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War memorial gets clean up

North and East Yorkshire Legion Members honour WW1 generation By recreating historic pilgrimage of 1928

●● Cleaning up Saltburn's war memorial from left Maria Beevers, Jane Manners and Stewart Ramsdale. This work needs to be done every two years, said cleanup specialist Mrs Manners, of Telford, Shropshire.

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altburn's war memorial has had a cleanup in preparation for the annual Remembrance Day outdoor service on Sunday 11th November. Volunteers from a new community group called Saltburn Valleys CIC (Community Interest Company) spent a morning cleaning and applying a specialist wax to the structure, which is nearly 100 years old. Two years agp a Telford, Shropshire,

firm Eura carried out a major cleaning exercise and the appearance was vastly improved. On Monday 17th September the firm's specialist Jane Manners travelled to Saltburn to show volunteers Stewart Ramsdale and Maria Beevers how to clean it and apply the wax. The day before Remembrance Day a time capsule is to be placed in a special vault under the memorial to mark the centenary of World War One ending in 1918.

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Update from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

Rural Crime Update s you can see from your policing update, the last month has been a busy one regarding rural crime. Recent surveys conducted in rural communities have found residents don’t have confidence in the police to respond to their needs and have a perception that crime is increasing. That’s why I welcome Cleveland Police’s new Rural Crime Strategy, which sets out their commitments to tackling rural and wildlife crime in Cleveland’s rural areas. With a dedicated Rural Crime Prevention Officer and a new patrol guide for police officers visting rural areas, I have confidence that we can continue the good work already underway in engaging with rural communities. In regards to operational success this month, further Community Speedwatch action was carried out in Saltburn, Guisborough and Lingdale. Many thanks to all of the volunteers who have dedicated their time to keeping the roads in these areas safe. Joint patrols with North Yorkshire Police have focused on preventing rural crime along the border of the two counties and drugs operations in Loftus have resulted in a large quantity of cannabis plants seized at a property in the town. Positive policing results rely on community intelligence, so I would encourage anyone with information that would assist the police in bringing criminals to justice to contact them on 101. New Special Constables start training Later this month the first batch of new trainee Special Constables will begin their five-month training to become fully warranted officers.

●● Members of Cleveland’s emergency services and local authorities attend a flag-raising ceremony for Emergency Services Day Special Constables are volunteer police officers who work alongside regular police officers and police staff. They bring skills and experiences from their day jobs and are pivotal to rural policing in Cleveland. I would like to personally thank our new intake for the dedication they have shown during the recruitment process and we look forward to welcoming them to the Cleveland Police family. Chief Constable Mike Veale has pledged to build Cleveland Special Constabulary up to 200 officers – and recruitment is still on-going. If you can dedicate 16 hours a month to protecting the public and developing new skills, please visit Cleveland Police website to apply. Prescription drugs amnesty launched It’s important that we recognise the danger of prescription drugs in the hands of the wrong people. Cleveland Police are increasingly attending incidents where drugs such as Tramadol and Zoplicone are involved and we have recognised that work must be done to tackle the issue. I fully support the Force’s new

Legal Notices Notice of Application for the Grant of a Premises Licence I, Deborah Jane Healey do hereby give notice that I have applied to the Licensing Authority at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the Grant of a Premises Licence at Boosbeck Village Hall, 16 Oldham St, Boosbeck, Saltburn by the Sea.TS12 3AL The application proposes to permit sales of alcohol, live music and recorded music, on a Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 12.00hrs and 23.00hrs Any other person or responsible authorities may make representations to the application in writing to the Licensing Authority at the address below by 23rd October. The Licensing Register and a copy of the application may be viewed during normal office hours at the address below. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine payable on summary conviction of such offences is level 5 on the standard scale. Licensing Unit, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT Website: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

●● The PCC joins police officers and staff from Cohens Chemist for the launch of the prescription drugs amnesty.

amnesty scheme, where members of the public can safely donate any leftover prescription drugs to 24 chemists across Cleveland, to prevent them getting into the wrong hands. To assist the scheme, I have funded business card reminders to be placed inside prescription bags to inform the public how they can safely dispose of unused medication. Full information about the scheme can be found on my website. PCC attends summer events This summer has been packed with fantastic events across the Redcar and East Cleveland area. I had the chance to take in the beautiful scenery of the region on two charity walks – one in Bilsdale to support the Mary Thompson fund and one in Saltburn in support of the Alzheimers Society. They were both brilliant community events which I hope have raised substantial amounts for their respective charities. I also had the chance to visit Guisborough Forest Festival, which took place on 9 September. The event was attended by Cleveland Police’s Rural Policing team and it was great to meet some of you there.

Cleveland Police cadets rejuvenate Marske Gardens I would like to take the opportunity to recognise some of the fantastic work done by Cleveland Police Cadets in Marske this month. Members of Redcar and Cleveland Cadets have been working tirelessly in their free time to rejuvenate Marske Gardens and I had the pleasure of visiting them ahead of their opening. The cadets are wonderful young people dedicated to supporting their communities and I’m delighted that I am able to fund the cadet programme, which gives the youngsters the chance to develop new skills and make friends. The official opening of the newly refurbished Marske Gardens was a wonderful event – congratulations to all involved. Emergency Services Day Finally, while the emergency services put their lives on the line for us on a daily basis, they often do not get the recognition they deserve. I was delighted to hear about the introduction of the very first national #999Day to recognise the selfless work of services around the country. In Cleveland, I invited leaders from the area’s emergency services, as well as community safety colleagues from local authorities, to a flag raising ceremony at the new Community Safety Hub. The event was a fantastic success and I’m confident that #999Day will go from strength to strength as the years pass – and now like Armed Forces Day, we can stand shoulder to shoulder with emergency service workers and thank them for their dedication and commitment. A full list of all of my upcoming public engagements can be found on my website and if you would like me to attend a community meeting near you, please contact my office on pcc@cleveland.pnn.police.uk. Barry Coppinger Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

Photography Winners announced following competition

eventeen talented photographers have been chosen to display their breathtaking photographs in the flagship hub for Cleveland Police following a competition held by Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger. Over 150 images of Cleveland were submitted, based on the general theme of the area being a great place to live, work and visit. The chosen competition winners now have their photographs displayed throughout the Community Safety Hub to showcase the fascinating history and breathtaking beauty of the Cleveland area. Speaking of the winners Barry Coppinger said: “The competition was an excellent way to get members of the public involved in the finishing touches of the Community Safety Hub. “It’s very important that we display how talented the people in our communities are and why Cleveland is an amazing place to live and work. “I am delighted with the result of the competition and can’t wait to meet the photographers and to show them their photographs displayed in the Hub.” The inspirational photos include images of Hartlepool Marina, the Infinity Bridge and Saltburn Pier. The winning photographers are: Chris

●● Simon McCabe Infinity with thunder

●● Tom Collins Beast from the East

Perks, Rhiannon Foster, Tom Collins, Michael Merriot, Kathryn Waites, Sue Pitts, Alan Atkinson, Stuart Knox, Lee Summerson, Chris Combes, Simon McCabe, Mark Flounders and members of South Tees Youth Offending Service. The winners took their photographs on

professional cameras or mobile phones and the images have now been blown up to wall canvas size so they can be displayed appropriately for everyone to see. Each photographer will be invited to the Community Safety Hub to see their photos professionally displayed.

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Rural Ewe Crime Update H

ello and welcome to September’s edition on the rural policing page. As usual it’s been another proactive month, with those connected to rural crime being out and about serving our rural communities. I’d like to start this month by letting you all know that we now have our own Rural Policing Strategy which supports the national rural and

Key Challenges: Farm & Agricultural Crime: • Acquisitive and opportunist crimes continue to pose a threat to rural communities Serious & Organised Crime • Remote and isolated areas can be attractive to organised groups Rural Isolation & Vulnerability • Offences against the vulnerable are often under reported and hidden by the isolation and remoteness of rural areas Road Safety • Reducing road casualties and disturbing criminality are priorities Wildlife Crime • The illegal taking, disturbance, trade or movement of animals or birds can affect the overall environment for future generations. Heritage Crime • The preservation of our heritage sites is vital for our future generations to connect with the past The Strategy: We recognise that the impact of crime and incidents can be greater in rural communities and that people may feel particularly vulnerable, due to social or physical isolation and a lack of support and services.

wildlife strategies, and highlights the areas we are committed to covering here in the Cleveland force. I’ve taken parts of it to show you what we will be focusing on, but I can assure you that this list is not exhaustive, and only a guide so we can now measure ourselves to see if we are moving in the right direction, and be held accountable to our rural communities.

The focus of this strategy is to protect our rural communities through prevention, intervention and protection and it is based upon our policing priorities: • Prevent and reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and the wider demand • Protect the most vulnerable in society • Put victims, witnesses and communities at the heart of all we do • Secure a trusted, quality and efficient service Prevention – We Will: • Provide preventative visible policing in response to issues of concern • Train staff with enhanced rural specialist knowledge • Increase the number of Special Constables and Volunteers working in rural areas and ensure their work supports the strategy • Make advice and guidance on crime prevention readily available to our rural communities • Work with partners and communities to target harden the rural environment • Work with community safety partnerships to engage rural communities and promote crime reduction • Ensure officers are appropriately equipped to deal

with rural issues • Engage with and support rural watch schemes, volunteers and community groups • Look at new ways to improve the flow of information to police from communities about those committing rural crime Intervention – We Will: • Work in partnership with local authorities and other agencies to run joint rural crime and anti-social behaviours operations, including our regional rural crime initiative (Operation Checkpoint) • Develop stronger relationships with neighbouring forces to understand and combat cross border criminality • Actively disrupt Organised Crime Groups operating or residing in rural areas • Utilise the Automatic Number Plate Recognition infrastructure to disrupt travelling criminals, based on current intelligence • Identify those individuals and groups who cause the most harm to rural communities and ensure an effective response is delivered to tackling and deterring their activities • Implementing standards of investigation for dealing with rural crime and anti-social behaviour to ensure that the best evidence is secured Protection – We Will: • Provide an excellent service at the first point of contact by ensuring staff are familiar with policy and procedures, and understand the impact of rural crime on communities • Improve communication with rural communities to inform and update on current trends, activity and performance • Explore means of improving the way our rural communities can contact us • Conduct regular engagement activity at neighbourhood level to identify and address local rural policing priorities • Actively work with Tees Rural Crime Forum • Develop key individual networks in rural locations that reflect the diversity of our rural communities • Actively seek feedback from rural communities on our performance in delivering this strategy • Safeguard victims and ensure that we respond appropriately to their needs through partnership working Focus on Rural Crime in Cleveland A plan was launched week commencing the 10th September to combat crime and fear of crime in Cleveland Police’s rural areas as part of a ‘Rural Week of Action’. Cleveland’s Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger chaired the Tees Rural Crime Forum at Cleveland Police’s new Community Safety Hub, Hemlington yesterday. It was a chance to discuss with those representing Cleveland’s rural communities the new Rural Policing Strategy 2018-21. The strategy covers how police will focus on a range of issues from farm and agricultural crime to wildlife crime, road safety and even protecting sites of historical or special scientific interest, for example, Eston Hills. Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: “Shortly after I was elected I established the Tees Rural Crime Forum and as Chair, I have a clear understanding of the need to address issues that matter to those living and working in our rural areas. “I have attended many local meetings, talked to partners and organisations such as the NFU and other rural groups, and listened carefully to people’s concerns. I have also supported local safety projects working with partners and communities. “I support the Rural Policing Strategy as our response to the challenges faced by our rural communities. It sets out a clear plan of action to address them which we will build on in the future.” A covert police operation in partnership with neighbouring police forces launched the ‘Rural Week

of Action’ during the night of September 6. Operation Checkpoint is a long-running partnership event which sees police officers, PCSOs, Special Constables and volunteers working together as a visible presence to deter and disrupt criminality. In total, there were more than 100 Stop Checks conducted between Forces, resulting in 15 searches, three vehicles seized, and one arrest for theft in the Cleveland area. During the ‘Rural Week of Action’ people will be encouraged to sign up to Cleveland Connected’s ‘Rural Watch Scheme’. This is a messaging system used by Cleveland Police to alert people to suspicious activity or scams active in their area. The Force will also be offering free ‘Dot Peen’ property marking which makes high value items easy to identify in case of loss or theft – and less attractive to thieves. Inspector Fay Cole from Cleveland Police said: “This strategy is really important in focusing the right resources on rural crime. “We know rural communities have problems specific to them whether it’s as a result of isolation or being targeted by organised crime gang’s intent on stealing machinery or livestock. “We will use all the powers available to us to detect and disrupt this criminality. We will continue to work closely with neighbouring police forces and use the expertise of specialist volunteers who have a clear interest in protecting our wildlife and countryside.” Paul Payne is Cleveland Police’s Rural Crime Reduction Officer, he said: “My role has focused on engaging with rural communities and working out how we can reduce the likelihood of them being affected by crime. “We’re working to make people more confident about how to protect themselves and to understand the support the police can offer. “I’m grateful to the officers and volunteers who have assisted in Operation Checkpoint and our ‘Rural Week of Action’. Their passion for rural issues is an asset to us.” Rural Crime Prevention Visits As usual it’s been a busy month for carrying out rural crime prevention visits to all parts of Cleveland. Unfortunately this usually means that I’m visiting a victim of crime due to thefts or criminal damage, and as you can imagine is not always the best time for the victim. Because of this I would like to offer anyone in the rural communities the opportunity to have me visit your farm, business, home and carryout a full target hardening survey to see if I can prevent you becoming a victim of crime. None of us like to visit after the crime, so getting ahead of those who want to make your life a misery benefits us all and as I have said before, together we can make a real change in fighting rural crime. Rural Watch As always I’d encourage you all to look at joining our Rural Watch Scheme, so I can keep you up to date with what’s happening in you rural communities. To join simply go to www.clevelandconnected.co.uk and press the big green join button Rural Twitter Page We also now have our new Rural Twitter page, and would appreciate anyone wanting to follow us to do so at: @ClevelandRural If you would like to contact me then please do so at: ruralcrime.webmail@cleveland.pnn.police.uk Tel: 101 CrimeStoppers: 0800 555 111 Once again thank you for reading this month’s Rural Policing page, and I look forward to updating you all again next month via our great friends Lynne and Steve here at Coastal View. Kind Regards Paul Payne Rural Crime Officer

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oftus Flower Club and guests enjoyed their Annual Summer Luncheon at Grinkle Park Hotel, on the 20th of August. This beautiful arrangement, made by the clubs Chairperson, Ann Gullon, are the Welcoming Flowers, which a lucky person won in the raffle. The flower club’s next meeting is on Monday 15th October in Loftus Town Hall. Entrance is free for this Demonstration by Janine Gray, who’s title for the evening is “Happy and Glorious “. To begin at 19:15. Everyone welcome to come along.

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News from the Local WI’s

S.A.R.A.

Saving And Re-Homing Animals The Ann Prosser Foundation Registered Charity No. 1051037 / ww.s-a-r-a.org.uk

Loftus WI

By Linda Wilson

ur September meeting held on the 11th of the month was very well attended with lots to catch up on after our summer break. As usual the meeting began with a rousing rendition of Jerusalem followed by the July minutes being read and signed; our President then read out the current Chairman's letter. Our speaker for the evening, Sue Thompson, had us all busy making Christmas tree decorations and cards, a very proactive time was enjoyed by everyone. Our competition, a handmade item, was popular with Elaine Bingham winning first place Brenda Walker second and Cynthia White 3rd. Visits to various places during the summer break had been a great success, coffee at Ampleforth Abbey followed by a visit to the Breezy Knees gardens, The Tall Ships in Sunderland and a guided walk around Guisborough to list just a few. Nearer to home the 3rd annual Scarecrow

Festival was held in the town, which again concluded with the Loftus Produce Show where three of our members were judges for the home baking and preserve entries. We have a full diary for the remainder of the year with a visit to Beamish Museum, a tour around Middlesborough Town hall and a visit to the Hartlepool Recycle Centre and a very important date for the diary is our "Security Awareness"open day, being held in Loftus Library on the 15th of October. The day begin at 10am with "Home Crime Prevention Advice ", and at 1pm we have a talk on "First Aid Awareness "by the Red Cross. Refreshments will be available throughout the day at no cost, all are welcome. Please come along, it has all the promise of being a very interesting day. Our next meeting on the 9th October will see us celebrate Loftus Women's Institutes 95th Birthday, but, as always any prospective new members would be assured of a warm welcome.

Saltburn WI

By Diane Falla

fter our August break the ladies of Saltburn WI met on the 13th September for a social evening. The first part of the evening was taken up with arrangements for our many activities, which this month include a cookery master class, flower arranging, supper club and weekly walks. We are all busy making poppies for a display in early November - knitting, crochet, sewing and making use of the bottoms of plastic drinks bottles. We are looking forward to a visit to the

Piece Hall in Halifax later in the month and as with every month we end with supper club on the last Thursday. Always plenty to do. The second part of the evening was taken up with an enjoyable pie and pea supper while we chatted and caught up with friends. If you like to join us, new members are always welcome, we meet on the second Thursday of each month 7pm at the Saltburn learning campus. Full details of all our activities can be found on our website. www.saltburnbytheseawi. wordpress.com or you can follow us on facebook.

S.A.R.A. Open Day Event

rowds, crowds and more crowds just kept making their way to Foxrush Farm for Saving And Rehoming Animals Charity Open Day. Four new visitors graced S.A.R.A.’s open day on Saturday 08 September- namely Buster and Nala two of the cutest baby donkeys, plus Cliff a 13 year old and Eeyore 5 years old. Gabriella’s Traditional Donkeys proved a new star attraction at the event drawing much attention from all age groups. More stalls than ever, more attractions than ever, more supporters than ever – all made the event a huge success raising in excess of £3,500 plus Grand Raffle Money to boost the final total. Mixed weather did not dampen spirits as the schedule of the Fun Dog Show, Fly ball, Archery and Farm Tours still went ahead. Unfortunately the Redcar Gymnastics had to cancel their outdoor tumble performance but the ukulele band – Cleveland Ukes played on indoors. This local animal charity wishes to thank all those who made the day possible and hugely successful, including the police cadets who worked really hard all day.

The next monthly meeting of SARA will be held in the TocH premises, Albion Terrace Saltburn, on Wednesday 03 October at 7.30pm. There will be a raffle and light refreshments. Members of the public are most welcome. Our next event will be on Saturday 06 October which is our AUTUMN BARGAIN SALE 10:00 – 13:00hrs at Foxrush Farm. Selling a variety of goods including clothing, bric-a-brac, kitchenware, electric goods and toys – all at bargain prices. Come along and bag a bargain. The ANNUAL TWILIGHT STROLL at Foxrush Farm will be on Sunday 14 October 15:30 – 17:00hrs. Bring your dogs and family along to enjoy a gentle farm walk remembering animals past and present. Free light refreshments will be on offer including hot chocolate and mallows, and participating dogs will receive a goodie bag. A street collection in Guisborough will be held on Saturday 27 October 10:00 – 16:00hrs. Please look out for the Grand Opening date of our 4 new kennels, renovated main kennel block and new outdoor catio for our cats, towards the end of October posted on our website, w.w.w.s-a-r-a.org.uk

Hutton Lowcross WI

By Pat Bolton

ollowing our summer break ; although we were still really busy with our coffee morning, making a scarecrow for the Guisborough Scarecrow Festival and visiting the theatre at Glaisdale ; we began our September meeting with our speaker Jack Wood. His title was 'Excuse me, I dropped a Name'. This proved to be a fascinating evening; from Jack's relatively humble beginnings as an advertising designer for Sainsbury's he went on to work for The Lord's Taveners preparing promotional items during which time he brushed shoulders with Richard Attenborough, John Snagg and even Prince Philip as well as many others and was invited to many celebrity occasions. He worked for several advertising agencies

and later in his career moved on to designing record sleeves and so encountered a whole new raft of celebrities in the music industry including Status Quo, Dolly Parton and many others. We are hoping that he will return at a later stage to tell us more! The remainder of the evening was then spent enjoying a cuppa and dealing with our institute business. We are in the process of having a case made for the Guisborough WI Banner, which will be displayed in Sunnyfield House where we meet. There were lots of opportunities to attend groups and outings both within our group and also through Teesside Federation, who offer numerous interesting and varied activities throughout Teesside. Our next meeting on 11th. October will be our Annual General Meeting with Harvest Supper and we are always happy to welcome visitors.

Jimmy

Jimmy is a gorgeous eight month old Saluki cross who came to S.A.R.A. following a change in his owners circumstances. Jimmy is a very active young man. He loves to race around in the pen and enjoys his walks with our other dogs. Jimmy knows basic commands and will play fetch with our staff and volunteers. We feel Jimmy would be best homed with another dog as he loves to play. Jimmy could possibly live with older children and would need a home with no small animals.

Milo

Milo is a very handsome two year old who came to S.A.R.A. when his owner sadly passed away. He loves to snooze on his cat tree and will happily watch the world go by. Milo enjoys the company of our volunteers and has recently started going out in the catio where he is enjoying exploring and sniffing around. Milo would be looking for a home with no young children.

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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Wayfarer’s Travels

Riga – Latvia R

iga, Latvia’s capital, lies on the coast of the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the River Daugava; it’s a lovely old medieval city with many ancient wooden buildings, winding cobbled alleys and pretty squares. Running through the heart of the city a canal meanders its way, flanked by several parks and some interesting scenery. Boat trips run every quarter of an hour and take you on a circular tour through the city and into the Balric Sea`s Gulf of Riga. There`s an incredible choice of charming restaurants in the old town centre and prices are very reasonable. A good dinner for two is about 15 -20 euros and beer varies between 2 and 3 euros a pint. You wont find any Latvian wine, however, as the winters there are far too cold for vines to survive. There are lots of things to see and do in Riga and the House of The Blackheads is a must. I`m afraid we`re not normally lovers of museums but we found this one fascinating. The Brotherhood of Blackheads originated in the 14th century. They were very important merchants at the time and here you`ll learn the full story of their influence and see the beautiful interior of the house in which they met. If you feel like exploring further afield, it`s worth a trip to Tartu, the second largest city of neighbouring Estonia. The old town centres on the beautiful 17th century neoclassical university overlooking the huge but quaint Town Hall square with its array of outdoor restaurants. Wayfarer In our next issue Wayfarer visits Latvia`s neighbouring country, Estonia, and stays in the old city of Tallin. For any further information on this or any other destination, e-mail :- Wayfarer@ntlworld.com ●

The old town centre

Church Services What’s on in Saltburn Spiritualist Church Toc H, Coach House, Albion Terrace, Saltburn TS12 1JW For further information contact Jean on 07776 331333. Or find us on faceBook or on our website September Monday services 6.30pm Healing (free) 7pm Open Circle (free) 8.45pm Development group (Varies) Saturday Divine Services. All start at 7pm 29th Andrea Dunn DSNU October Monday services 6.30pm Healing (free) 7pm Open Circle (free) 8.45pm Development (Varies) Monday

We are proud to be hosting on 15th Oct an experimental evening of Spirit Art with Steven Veart. It is Steven’s first visit to take a service at our church, so please join us, you never know you just might receive a spirit drawing of your loved one. £3 on the door 7pm start (Please note that this service replaces our normal Monday services, and is followed by a committee meeting) Saturday Divine services. All start at 7pm 6th Sharon Hall 13th Alan Skerritt 20th Rodney Hewitt csnu On Saturday 6th Oct 10.30am – 4pm

Marske Methodist Church Hummers Hill Lane September Services 30th 10-30am Mr G Cottam 6-00pm At Newcomen October Services 7th 10-30am Rev A Harbottle Harvest Festival 6-00pm Songs of Praise Harvest Festival 14th 10-30am

Rev B Bell Holy Communion 6-00pm At Zetland Park 21st 10-30am Mrs J Peacock 6-00pm Rev H Harbottle 28th 10-30am Rev T Haigh Baptism 6-00pm Bible Society at St Peter’s Redcar

we are proud and privileged to be hosting a workshop on Mediumship with international teacher/speaker/ demonstrator and Minister Jackie Wright MSNU/TSNU. Jackie is well sort after and very popular, in all her fields of expertise. None members £25...Full Members £20 places are limited so attendees can get the most from the workshop. Friday 12th October we are hosting a fundraising event for the Zetland lifeboat museum. This will be a MEDLEY of MEDIUMS, 6 popular mediums from around Northern district. Starting at 7pm till 9pm £5 pp. All proceeds after expenses to go to the life boat museum.

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

Tony and Julie's Tuna with black beans and Mango salsa This was given to me by my good friends Tony and Julie. They sampled the dish on a trip to Monterey and then after a few tries have perfected it. Fresh tuna works best but frozen can be used, but allow to defrost. Tony tells me that it works with salmon as well. Serves 2 Salsa Ingredients 1/2 fresh mango small dice 1/2 red onion small dice 1 carrot peeled and small dice juice and zest 1 lime 1 tblsp sweet chilli sauce 1/4 bunch of chopped fresh coriander pinch sea salt Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate in a sealed container prior to use. Black beans Tony recommends Sainsbury's organic (which are sold in a carton Heat in a pan, season with a little salt and pepper Add a generous splash of Worcester sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes . Rice Cook enough boiled white rice for two and lightly season with salt and pepper. Fry or grill the fish then...……… On plates Rice on plate Drain beans and place on rice Chef ecret S e h T Add fish Spoon over Salsa The image is from the restaurant in Monterey

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Your Points Of View Note from the Editor

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

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

Ralph Dagleish I was very sorry to read of the passing of Ralph Dagleish. I never knew him as Headmaster of Bede School, as I only met him through my audio recording activities — him in retirement and me as a new freelance. To an extent we were rivals in providing location recording services to choirs and other music-makers, but Ralph was always keen to help with advice and the loan of his excellent microphones when mine were inadequate. He also came along to help me on a few ‘gigs’, where he always made sure that I was in charge — he would willingly give advice on microphone placing etc, but only if I asked for it. Two stories come to mind. He was an early adopter of a sophisticated computer editing system, which included a very large storage drive for the audio material. It was a whole gigabyte in capacity — four 250 megabyte drives linked together — and bearing in mind that this was at the time when the Amstrad PCW computer had recently (and proudly) doubled its floppy disc size to 250 kilobytes, Ralph’s storage was 4-thousand times as big. The local audio recording industry didn’t exactly run bus trips to his studio to see the anonymous humming box, but for a while it was the talk of the region. And there was also the time when I had been booked to record a local male voice choir, who had arranged the use of a posh theatre building which had superb acoustics. This had been built with money from benefactors, and no expense had been spared. At the reccee I was proudly shown the stage and the glass-fronted production booth at the back of the auditorium — perfect for audio recording, particularly as the two were linked by a number of built-in microphone cables. We would have no need to run cable drums through doors and down corridors… we would just plug in at each end. Unfortunately the cables had been installed by the electrician who had wired the building, and he’d got the unfamiliar wall sockets the wrong way round. The stage sockets were female when they should have been male, and vice versa at the booth end. Our cables from the mics wouldn’t plug in to the cable end, and neither would the links into our recording mixer at the top. We did have a couple of ‘gender changer’ adaptors, but nothing like enough to convert all the mics. With the choir already rehearsing on stage, we hastily had to find our emergency cable drums, and start reeling them out through the auditorium — thanks goodness we’d brought them! Ralph’s Huntcliff Recording Services helped many aspiring musicians in the North East to make a professional cassette or CD, either to sell as a fund-raiser or send as a performance demo to get bookings. Nowadays, when basic (if crude) recordings can be made on any mobile phone, there may not be so much call for services like Ralph’s, but he still leaves a legacy of great audio professionalism in the area. I’ll treasure his memory. Graeme Aldous - Moorsholm

Thank You for the tickets My Grandson, Jake was lucky to win a ticket to see the Redcar Bears race at the Speedway. A good time was had by all and the verdict was, when can we return? It was a thrilling experience and Jake recommends everyone to try it. Thank You Lynne Allinson - Redcar

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Why sell Marske Hall?

PC 'Madness'? There's method In It.

Why sell Marske Hall, Leonard Cheshire Home? The Leonard Cheshire Foundation is proposing to sell it because they say it’s not in the right place. Quote from the Leonard Cheshire web site: “Supporting individuals to live life as they decide whether independently, in a modern assisted living or residential care setting, with easy access to local shops and leisure activities, getting involved in their community however they wish, and being in control of the support they receive.” Marske Hall fits these criteria perfectly. (Incidentally It was a 21 year old, from Marske who, after seeing him on "This is your life" on television, contacted Leonard Cheshire personally and suggested the Hall would be good for one of his Homes. HE obviously thought it was in the ideal place). The Leonard Cheshire Home plays a huge part in the Marske Community and has done for over 50 years. Many of the Hall's Residents are known in the village and they join in with Community events. The Hall is their Home and Marske is their Community. The equipment and care they have there is second to none. As far as I know there is NO other place in our area that has the facilities they need. As for not being in the right place! The Hall is in the very centre of Marske being only a few yards away from the shops and all amenities. It is only a few minutes along the road to the sea front; all this being on the level. We often see Keith making his way towards the sea front and back in his wheelchair. During the year many any events take place inside the Hall and grounds. The Residents, who are able, join in along with people from Marske and the local area. These events help to raise funds for the Hall. There has always been support for Leonard Cheshire Foundation Disability from local people, who have raised thousands of pounds over the years with various fund raising events for the Hall. The Hall and it’s Residents play a major part in Marske’s Community and it’s extremely annoying that, after all these years, there is a possibility the Residents will lose their Home. Why? The Hall was gifted to the LCF by Lord Zetland. To propose to sell it can only be seen as a money making exercise and not at all for the benefit of people with disability that live there. Marske Hall encapsulates all that Leonard Cheshire set out to achieve. Proposing to sell it goes against the ethics of the Foundation he set up, he will be turning in his grave at the proposal to sell it. Ann Sidgwick Marske Resident

With reference to Cllr Steve Kay's letter, headed "Political Correctness has gone mad!" in the August/ September edition, this particular expression is now a dire cliche used to ridicule those who complain about the Orwellian censorship imposed by the Left on ordinary citizens. Actually, Steve did not use that expression at all; it was a regrettable and disappointing editorial decision to use it above his letter for reasons best known to the editors. Steve quotes an actor saying: "Everyone is in terror of saying the wrong thing about everything ...". Well, not 'Everyone'. There are still many English men and women who won't be terrorised by the bullies who use political correctness as a weapon to browbeat the citizens of what used to be a free country, one that used to enjoy free speech. Let us hope they are still in the majority. Political correctness is a form of Marxism. The Far Left couldn't win elections in Europe, so it employed a different approach: infiltrate the professions, politics, education, the civil service, the media, public services, all national institutions and drip feed their ideology little by little, year after year, decade after decade. It's summed up in the words of a German revolutionary, Rudy Dutschke, who advocated the "long march through the institutions of power". You can google that quote to find out more. The undemocratic 'hate speech' laws brought in under the last Labour government are a prime example of the success of the Far Left in muzzling public debate about controversial issues. Those sinister and subjective 'laws' have fostered an army of professional offence-takers and allowed minorities to be the tail that wags the dog. So there's method in the 'madness' of political correctness: it intimidates people, it divides them, it undermines tolerance of diverse opinions. The 'diversity' that is ever on the hypocritical lips of those who impose political correctness does not apply to thoughts, ideas, opinions; for political bullies there is only one 'correct' way of thinking. Their ultimate aim is to weaken our national identity, and sow chaos and confusion, all the better to destroy our nation, our culture and our way of life. We need to resist it with all our might. To Councillor Kay, I say, "You are not 'self-censoring'; you are being censored." Pamela Preedy Member of The For Britain Movement

Taichung Bridge article Unable to help with information on the bridge, sorry. However it may be of interest to Mr Banwell whose comment was that Skinningrove steel can be found on every continent except Antarctica! In 2013 an expedition set out to cross Antarctic in the winter. The expedition was due to be led by Sir Ranulf Fiennes who unfortunately had to withdraw due to health issues. Caterpillar (earth moving equipment manufacturers) and their distributor Finnings supplied 2 bulldozers type D6N to haul the massive sleds which carried supplies and accommodation etc. These machines were built in Grenoble, France. The bulldozer blades were supplied by TC Industries of Europe who are based on the Skinningrove site. The Track shoes fitted to the machines were supplied by Caterpillar track shoe plant, also based on the Skinningrove site. All of these components were manufactured from special section rolled on the Skinningrove mill. I am sure Mr Banwell will sleep easier knowing that the Skinningrove rolling mill product does reach every continent! Richard Flounders

It’s time to be Great again! Dear Editor Our European ‘friends’ don’t like Great Britain because they resent our history, achievements and traditions; and, of course, they’re smarting over Brexit. It’s true our government is having difficulty with the Chequers proposals. But, it makes little difference because any British suggestions, on the Irish border, the single market, the customs union, the joint space programme, intelligence-sharing and the European Court of Justice, are rejected outright by EU politicians and bureaucrats alike. The EU will only agree to a deal benefiting them, whilst, at the same time, punishing and humiliating the UK. Who wants to be associated with an international organisation like that? In the final analysis, Europe needs us just as much as we need them. Instead of scuttling over to Brussels, time after time, the government should demonstrate our selfconfidence and greatness by standing back and demanding Europe comes to London to negotiate. Alternatively, in a spirit of compromise, we could agree to meet them at Waterloo! Steve Kay, East Cleveland Independent Councillor

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

Who is The Junction? By Hannah Kay

@ The Junction Foundation

s a part of The Junction Foundation I am lucky to know how The Junction works, what works well, what needs improvement and most importantly, how much young people mean to us here at The Junction. Not only do I, but The Junction, pride themselves on the young people they work with, they show so much passion, so much talent and so much potential and it’s our job to ensure they fulfil their potential and achieve their dreams. Within this piece, I am going to outline The Junction's work and hopefully by the end, you at home will know maybe a little bit more about what we do, who we work with and why we do what we do. So where would be a good place to start? Firstly, why are we called The Junction? Well, when The Junction was first started out a group of young people were asked for name suggestions, the most common was The Junction. The reasoning behind this was a junction is like a fork in the road, one side leading you one way and the other, another. They thought that the work we do is almost like this fork in the road, helping young people down the right path and guiding them through hardships throughout their lives. And this is the name we are very proudly known by today. Within The Junction there are four main services. Young Carers, Youth Employment Services (YES), CREATE Youth Services and Emotional Wellbeing., as well as other services that support these such as our transport service. So what is a young carer? A young carer is a child/ young person under the age of 18 who cares for someone they live with, whether this be a parent, sibling or other close family members who may suffer with any type of disability, which could include mental or physical ill health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. To make things a little clearer, this is a definition of what a young carer is in the words of our young carers; “Someone (child under 18) who supports someone who needs help e.g. brother, sister, parent/ guardian. They help/support someone in their family home who may have mental health, illness or disability (physical or learning) and also substance misuse. Also child who also gives personal time to help support their family member(s)”. Some responsibilities that young carers carry can range from cooking and cleaning, shopping and household repairs, paying bills, working part time, interpreting, dressing and undressing and also emotional care. Emotional care could include listening, keeping an eye on someone and ensuring they are safe, talking and also taking people out. So how does this impact upon our young carers? According to some of our young carers, these are some of the impacts. Emotionally, it can be draining and frustrating, you can worry a lot and also be on edge all the time. Physically, you are always tired because you often don’t get enough sleep.

There are often the same routines, e.g. hospital appointments and you can also miss out on family events/ activities and also going out with friends. Within the young carers service there are various different systems that The Junction use to ensure needs are met and young people are always at the centre of everything we do. To put things into perspective, between the 1st of April 2017 and 31st of March 2018 the Redcar and Cleveland service had contact with 487 young people aged between 5 and 18, likewise the Middlesbrough service had contact with 327 young carers aged 5 to 18. So this service plays a big part in some young carers lives, support them in their caring role and ensuring they have the opportunities to thrive and succeed in their very special lives. We welcome all children and young people with a caring responsibility, so if this is you let us know. The next service is the Youth Employment Service (YES) which is, in a nutshell, a service to help support a young person into employment. This could be as they transition from school/ college into their adult working lives or it could be a young person who is struggling to gain employment. So how does this service support young people? Within the Youth Employment Service, they have different programme which have a slightly different type of support although they are provide dedicated project workers who offer one-to-one individual support in a confidential and nonjudgemental way. They offer information and guidance on various issues, these could include housing, benefits, substance misuse, anxiety, depression and confidence. They focus mainly on building confidence, increasing motivation, improving interview skills, promoting mental health and developing life and communication skills. They also focus on employability skills such as, CV building, interview skills, mental health awareness, life skill and communication building. Within this service they are able to offer unique things for their young people. These are free transport, funding for courses, financial support and also drop in facilities throughout Middlesbrough, Redcar and East Cleveland. During the previous contract that allowed The Junction to run a Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) service they worked with over 150 young people, 82% of which completed the programme and progressed into education, employment or training making The Junction one of the most successful providers of YEI. The newest service to join The Junction is the CREATE Youth Services. This service is essentially a 13-week programme that works with targeted groups of 12-15 people aged between 13 and 18 years old; this service works with eight cohorts throughout the year. The CREATE programme is divided into three clear phases. Phase 1, which is weeks 1-6, is based around building relationships, development of skills, support and help. Phase 2, which is weeks 7-13, is based on building on skills and talents, creative and

physical challenges and lastly phase 3, which is week 13 onwards, is based around next steps. Above all, the main aim of the CREATE project is to reduce barriers, provide new opportunities and life chances for children and young people within our local community. In terms of figures, there has been 211 CREATE sessions held this year, 2093 attendances to these sessions and from April of this year they have worked with a total of 86 young people. If you know young people who would like to be involved let us know. The Emotional Wellbeing (EWB) service is an important service which sets out to support young people to improve their mental health and build their resilience to be able to deal with life’s challenges. They do this by providing one-to-one emotional support, interventions focused specifically around improving mental health, building, resilience and achieving personal based outcomes, creative work and they also have a flexible approach, engaging young people in support in school and in the community. They also have qualified counsellors, they have a focus around child development and attachment, they also talk through challenges, thoughts processes and behaviour patterns as well as many other support mechanisms. The Emotional Wellbeing service also deliver family group conferencing, intensive family intervention and therapeutic activities and group support. Relating to facts and figures, the EWB service have support 240 young people through one-to-one support and held 1216 session from the 1st of August 2017 to the 24th August 2018, and through the counselling service/ intensive family support/ family group conferencing they have supported 137 young people and held 942 sessions from the 1st of July 2017 to the 3rd of August 2018. The EWB team’s outcomes showed that there is an 83%

positive change for young people. The Junction wouldn’t be able to provide these amazing services without an excellent support network behind them and supporting their work day in, day out. This support network is also known as The Junction’s core services. This include our administration team, our finance officer, our transport service and our governance and leadership. These services play a vital role within the work that the staff do because without these, there wouldn’t be The Junction. Without our admin team, we wouldn’t be able to process referrals so quickly ensuring young people are seen and support is put in place swiftly. Without our finance team we wouldn’t be able to put on activities for the young people and give them a break from their home lives. Without our transport service we wouldn’t be able to get our young people to groups and activities who may live a bit further away and are stuck for transport. This service, as well as doing transport for internal services and groups, they also provide private transport through local authority contracts. As far as support services go, The Junction is very versatile and will most likely have something for every young person that comes through the door. The staff at The Junction pride themselves on their work, their dedication and the difference they make to the lives of young people every day. The Junction have been going through a lot of growth recently and without our young people we wouldn’t be able to succeed and be a reputable organisation as we are today, for us this is worth everything and we would like to thank our young people for allowing us to support them and making this happen. If you feel like you or someone you may love could benefit from support from The Junction then please do not hesitate to call us on 01642 756000 or alternatively email us at info@thejunctionfoudnation.com, we will be happy to help.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

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Skinningrove Bonfire 2018 activities

By Members of the Bonfire Committee

Wintergrove

he theme Wintergrove is “Christmas comes early to Skinningrove” and is the creating lots of excitement within the village. The theme for this year’s bonfire has been selected by the children and mothers in the village as they want to bring the village alive with early festivities and make the village a place of a winter wonderland for the Bonfire night. Over the years the different themes have had lots to do with local history, however this year it has been given the chance for everyone to engage with the feel of Christmas magic. The theme has created quite a stir among the helpers; we have had lots of interesting ideas and hopefully we will be able to create as many as possible. This year’s bonfire will be a sleigh filled with presents. We also have a polar bear, an igloo, sparkly snowflakes and hopefully much more will be seen on the night. So watch this space! Skinningrove Bonfire started in 1982 and has provided a community bonfire event each year since then apart from when there has been floods in the village. The whole village gets involved with the bonfire as a giant sculptural constriction which is illuminated by fireworks before burning on Nov 5th at 7pm. Local people are involved in the fundraising events throughout which along with grant funds from local organisations, Loftus Town Council, East Cleveland Villages Big Local and Redcar

and Cleveland Council. Help in kind is given by companies and individuals including Dawson Robinson Haulage, Graham Hubbard and many more. We have a received a number of prizes from many different sources and this year they include.... "A three Course Sunday lunch with Prosecco with a night's stay at Ruswarp Hall on 9th December including an amazing breakfast. Fundraising efforts include sponsored walks, a regular bingo, raffles and a special evening at Carlin How Working Men’s Club with the very popular and energetic band “The Fallen“on Friday 5th October; doors open at 7pm. Tickets £7 available from Carling How Working Men’s Club or find us @SkinningroveBonfire Fundraising. If you are interested in buying raffle tickets you can get them from Tina Dowey or Skinningrove bonfire Facebook page. The raffle will be drawn on the night of the 5th October. Good luck and keep supporting our local event . For more details on the bonfire or any of our upcoming events see the Facebook page. The annual running cost of the bonfire is in excess of £11000. This a monumental amount of money and is only achievable through funding and fantastic fundraising. We also have a lucky number competition which is where on lucky winner will win....... the luxury experience at Ruswarp Hall. The money is spent on insurances, toilet facilities for the evening, Harris fencing, materials, fireworks and medical UK. There are a team of local people who work over two weeks in leading the workshops on the beach to build the construction and mothers and helpers

run activities in the village hall to let the children feel they have had a chance to make things to decorate and make the village very special. People come from far and wide and over 5,000 find a place to stand to watch the spectacle from 6.30pm where the fireworks start at 7pm followed by the burning of the structure. The roads into the village are closed from 5.30pm so that there is always access for emergency vehicles Skinningrove is a small village between Whitby and Saltburn. The postcode for the bonfire is TS13 4BJ and the fire/fireworks are all held on the sea front. On Monday 5th November, there will be a public address and music from 6.30. Fireworks will start at 7pm, then the bonfire is lit at 7.30. Parking in the village is very limited and there will be road closures from 5.30pm on Grove Rd. Due to the placement of some of the fireworks close to the road, Skinningrove Bank Road will be closed from lunchtime, so get there early if you have to drive. We have some disabled parking/viewing on the sea front, but this is limited so any Blue Badge holders wishing to make use of this facility should get here early to avoid disappointment. Viewing will again only be permitted from the village side of the beck bridge so, if you're coming down Skinningrove Bank Rd from Loftus please allow enough time

to reach the viewing area. We don't want to be in the position where we have to turn people away. The event is, and always has been, free to attend, but we do rely on public donations to keep going. Our collectors will be on hand so, please, dig deep. Hot food and drinks will be available from a number of outlets in the village. KasKane will be serving some very decent pub fare and, if you pre-book a table, will let you use their car park for the bonfire. See menu below. The fish and chip shop will be serving their usual bonfire treats. Shelly Shack will also be open for burgers, hotdogs, hot and cold drinks etc and Sheila's Post Office stays open late. The community centre will be serving soups, hot-dogs, tea, coffee etc with all proceeds going towards the bonfire. All of the above will have collection jars for any contributions you may wish to make. PLEASE NOTE: Alcohol is discouraged in the public areas and may be confiscated by the Police. The Skinningrove Bonfire relies on the good will and efforts of a dedicated team of volunteers. If you want to be involved in the bonfire in any capacity, please get in touch. If there are any specific additional details you require, just send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible

Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum starts exciting new build

he museum is now ready to enter its exciting re-development, which will see an extended exhibition space for visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. It will also house temporary exhibitions, art displays and host live performances and talks as well as increasing our capacity for our very popular family events. To

prepare and complete the new build the museum will be closing from 29th September 2018; the work is expected to be completed by winter 2019. Over the next year we will be touring with our new pop up museum across the region, so please watch out for us. For further details on this, please visit our website www.ironstonemuseum.co.uk or on facebook@cimmuseum

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Spirit of East Cleveland

Minerals Galore! Guided Walk

By Joyce White

n the last edition, Coastal View featured ‘Spirit of East Cleveland’ , and the fundraising efforts of myself, from Friends of Skelton Community Orchard to commission a statue of that name which will honour the Ironstone Miners of our area. Fundraising continues; Skelton Mill recently added £750 from their raffle of an overnight stay in their riverside lodge, £333 was raised through tombola's at the Coop and at the Minersfest. This sum includes the raffle of a meal for two with drinks donated by the Longacre Pub. Many thanks to all of you who supported Joyce by buying tickets, and to our sponsors. Now we announce a lovely evening out for you all to enjoy and continue your support

Tuesday October 9th from 7pm

Marston's Longacre Pub Fancy a flutter? And a lovely evening's entertainment? Come along and support our fundraising for the Statue of Miners to be sited adjacent to Cross Green, Skelton

Christmas is coming!

here’s nothing like planning ahead, RSPB Saltholme the popular nature reserve between Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool have tickets for its Christmas event ‘A Saltholme Christmas’ on sale now.. This year will see the arrival of Father Christmas and his elves, with your chance to meet the man himself and spend some time surrounded by some wonderful wildlife at

what is a truly magical time of year. The Christmas event is on Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 December and usual entry fees apply of £5 per car RSPB members FREE Tickets to meet Father Christmas must be booked in advance and cost £8 per child or £6.40 per child for RSPB Members. Tickets can purchased through RSPB Saltholme’s Facebook page: RSPB Saltholme & North East England or through

Eventbrite.com search for ‘Saltholme Christmas’. Saltholme is open from 9.30am - 5.00pm from 1 April – 31 October and 9.30am 4.00pm from 1 November – 31 March and is open every day apart from Christmas day. For further information on RSPB Saltholme, visit rspb.org.uk/saltholme or follow the reserve team on Facebook or Twitter.

American Tribal Style Bellydance Classes

●● Image (by John Roberts) shows entrance to former railway tunnel under Ridge Lane.

iscover evidence of mineral extraction past and present on a guided walk from Staithes on Sunday 7 October. You’ll go through an attractive hamlet and woodland to the former Grinkle ironstone mine then head towards the coast, passing near Boulby Mine on the way. This walk of about five miles and three hours involves stiles, steps and steep climbs so reasonable fitness is needed; the walk may be muddy in places. Meet at Staithes Bank Top car park TS13 5BB for a 1.15pm start; parking charge. The walk, led by John Roberts, is part of the North York Moors National Park programme of guided walks for 2018. Booking is essential: book at northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or phone 01439 772738.

With Tribe Tattva - 4 week course

Tribal Fundamentals Class • Using Fat Chance Bellydance format • Friendly, informal and supportive group • Each move will be broken down, drilled then danced information • By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in Level 1 & 2 moves • Open to everyone, whether you’ve danced before or you’re a complete beginner! For further details contact: 07504827131 or email tribetattva@icloud.com or check us out on facebook at Tribe Tattva Monday evenings at The Earth Beat Centre Saltburn by the Sea. October 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd.

Skelton History Group Heritage Walks

his season’s programme includes repeats of walks from previous years, but with new heritage information, and retries of walks from previous years that were abandoned because of bad weather. The pace of the walks is leisurely, with regular stops to admire the view (especially when going uphill!) and to hear about the heritage around us. The values given for Distance, Ascent and Duration are estimates only. The distance and total ascent are taken from O.S. 1:25,000 maps in conjunction with Memory-Map software. The duration is based on two miles per hour walking speed, plus 1 minute for every 30 feet of ascent, plus 30 minutes for a lunch stop and an allowance for the heritage stops. A 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. It is suggested that you bring food and drink as we usually stop between midday and 1:00pm for a lunch break. Further details can be had from: skeltonhistorygroup@ gmail.com or by contacting Peter Appleton (Tel: 01287 281752) Wednesday 3rd October – (23) Mulgrave Woods Distance: 4 miles; Ascent 620ft; Duration 4-4½ hours We meet at 10:30am in the car park at East Row, at the entrance to the Mulgrave estate. Alternative parking is available in the Sandsend car park at the foot of Lythe Bank. The sites visited on this walk include: Mulgrave Cement Works, Asholme alum quarry and old Mulgrave castle. Thursday 8th November – (13) Errington Woods & Upleatham Distance: 3¾ miles; Ascent 395ft; Duration 3½-4 hours We set off at 10:30am from the car park at Errington Woods (NZ 618201). The walk is a circular walk, done in a clockwise direction, mostly on or near a contour level. The heritage will cover the ironstone mine at Upleatham, its association with the mine at Hob Hill, Saltburn, and the village and Hall at Upleatham.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Light Up Loftus

ell it may have been the summer season but the Light Up Loftus Team have been busy bees throughout our warm season! We held a cake sale in June in Loftus Co-op, Cllr Cornes has continued with the Town Hall coffee mornings and Anne Middlemas has sold some beautiful cushions – all proceeds to Light up Loftus! Our friendly Co-op Manager Chris also secured £250 for us through the Co-op central funds and Loftus Spiritualist Church have kindly donated £300 to this year's fundraising. Local lass Linda Gunn from the band Big Sister auctioned herself to the highest bidder at our event at the Station Hotel last November raising £100 which was further added to when she performed at Micklow Lane in July for a friends and family event raising a further £356! Phil and Louise would like to thank Linda for a fantastic evening – enjoyed by all despite the rain! Huge thanks go out to all their family and friends for coming along and supporting us and raising these funds! August saw our Summer Raffle take place with all the prizes kindly donated to us. The raffle was drawn on Saturday 1st September in Loftus Market Place, all lucky winners have been notified. Thanks again to Willow cake shop for sharing their tips with us! We would like to say a big THANKYOU to all who continue to support us throughout the year, and who share with us all such lovely messages of support in what we are aiming to achieve. Let’s make 2018 even better than last year! Save the date – switch on this year is FRIDAY 23rd NOVEMBER!

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’m pleased to be able to share with you our Fund Raising Events for 2018. This is our 13th year of fundraising for

Light up Loftus Fundraiser FREE ENTRY Station Hotel Loftus

Friday 26th October From 7.30pm

Performing live for us are The Brand New Cadillacs and The Short and Curlies! Plus raffle with lovely prizes to be won! Please support us and help to light up our town!

Motor Neurone Disease (MND), raising awareness and funds for research and to help local people suffering with the disease. The support from our local community has been amazing and long may it continue. Please put these dates in your diary your support really would be appreciated. If anyone would like to be part of our MND Team for the Redcar Half Marathon, then you would be more than welcome, we will pay your registration fee if you can guarantee £50 sponsor money. For more information regarding our fundraising events, please contact Mike on (01642) 830220 – Judith on (07794) 612857.– Peter (07736) 973181

Friday 26th October An Evening with Marske Fishermen’s Choir. Marske Cricket Club. 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Entrance £3

Parkinson’s UK Redcar & District Support Group

Do you suffer or care for someone with Parkinson’s disease? Come and join us at our monthly meetings Where you will be welcomed into our friendly atmosphere Our aim is to offer friendship, support and advice We have speakers at our meetings, we also organise social outings Support Group Meetings and Exercise classes held in 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar TS10 4LR

Support Group Meeting: Thursday 11th October 2018

The speaker Tracey from Hands & Oils Aromatherapy, Redcar Chair Based Exercises for Parkinson’s sufferers – Tuesdays 1 – 2pm These sessions are run by a qualified fitness instructor. £2 per session Exercise group: 25th September, 2nd,9th, 16th & 23rd October 2018 Carers are welcome they can enjoy a coffee/ tea and a chat in the lounge area. Drop in café at Tuned-in, Majuba Road, Redcar TS10 5BJ Friday 28th September 2018, 12 – 1.30pm For further details contact Doreen on 01642 471667 or 07900 348518 We're the Parkinson's charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life. Charity No. 258197

Come and join Loftus Church Choir!

re you between seven and twelve years of age and enjoy singing? If so, then come and join Loftus Church Choir! Saint Leonard’s Church Loftus is holding a free Open Evening and Pizza Party on Friday 12th October 2018 in Saint Leonard’s Parish Church Loftus from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This special Open Evening will give children, parents, grandparents, carers and other family members the opportunity to visit Saint Leonard’s Church, to meet with our Director of Music Mr Richard Bendelow, to chat with our Rector Father Adam Gaunt, to see the wonderful church, hear the piano and the traditional pipe organ, while also learning about the many great opportunities provided to Proctor-in-Convocation those who become part of this new and successful Chaplain to the Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Redcar & church choir. Cleveland Since September 2016 the new Church Choir www.loftusparish.co.uk has gone from strength-to-strength and has quickly gained a reputation for its high quality music. Saint Leonard’s Church is formally affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music and all our singers have the opportunity to work toward the Royal School's Curriculum of standards, awards and medals. Alongside singing in Saint Leonard’s Church Loftus, our choristers also get the opportunity to sing in Saint Helen’s Church in Carlin How and in other church buildings across the North East of England including Selby Abbey and Durham Cathedral! Outside of church, our choristers also engage with members of the wider parish community in a number of exciting social and fundraising events, including: trips to the pantomime, parish picnics, pizza parties, summer barbecues, guided walks, bonfire night party, the parish Summer Fayre, Christmas Bazaar, and informal football. If you are interested in the possibility of joining Loftus Church Choir this year then please consider coming along to Saint Leonard’s Church in Loftus Town Centre on Friday 12th October 2018 or you can contact our Director of Music, Mr Richard Bendelow, directly on 01287 634429. Please also take the opportunity to visit our excellent website www.loftusparish.co.uk and find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loftusparish/ We look forward to seeing you on Friday 12th October! The Reverend Adam Gaunt MA Rector of Loftus-in-Cleveland and Carlin How with Skinningrove

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Friends of Loftus Library

riends of Loftus Library have held a series of coffee mornings, drop in sessions, endless raﬄes and tombola's in order to raise funds to allow activities and workshops to be available during school holidays. Throughout July and August various workshops were on offer and the library was buzzing with activity as parents and children worked together. Thanks to Big Village Local the activities

were brought to a close when Magician Andy Larmouth performed a Magic Show in the library where reading challenge certificates were also presented. Friends of Loftus Library are keen to organise activities for adults as well as children. On Wednesday 3rd October local writer/teacher Dahlian Kirby will be leading a “Writing for Wellbeing” workshop in the library 10.30 – 12.30. which will give you the opportunity to try several ways of expressing

Raising Funds for Marske Hall

yourself through the written word. Come along and join in with this “Feel Good” activity. No experience needed. All welcome. No charge. Please register at library as numbers are limited. Did you know Thursday 4th October is National Poetry Day? The Friends of Loftus Library are holding a poetry reading session in the library

10.30 – 12.30. Come along, share your favourite poem and have a cup of tea with friends. Watch this space for details of up and coming courses and workshops for adults and children alike. Denise Nesbitt Friends of Loftus Library (Chair)

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 12.50PM – 3PM TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2018

Saturday 20th October 2018

@ SKELTON CIVIC HALL 12.50PM – 3PM THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2018

@ ST PETER’S SCHOOL HALL, BROTTON

10am to 3pm

Raffle Raising funds to support residents activities and holidays. 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. Leonard Cheshire Disability. Marske Hall , Redcar Road, Marske by the Sea . TS11 6AA 01642 482672 www.leonardcheshire.org Registered charity no. 218186

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Christmas Tree Festival

Security Awareness Open Day

Following on from last year's successful event, Saltburn WI are getting ready to hold another Christmas Tree Festival in Emmanuel Church between 1st and 8th December. All you need is to supply your own tree and decorate it with a theme of your choice. If your organisation, group, business or family would like to be involved please get in touch at saltburnwi@outlook.com

Monday 15th October Loftus Library 10am - Home Crime Prevention Advice 1pm - First Aid Awareness Free Refreshments provided throughout the day All are welcome

Harvest time

By Mike Morrissey An exhibition of activities held at Saltburn's Methodist church will be held all day in the Milton Street chapel on Saturday 6th October and Sunday afternoon 7th October. The activities cover the work of groups like sections for children and women, all linked to the harvest.

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! £2.50

Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing Dance at Hinderwell village hall on Thursday 4th October and every two weeks thereafter, 2.00 pm till 4.30pm at £3.00 per person. Contact Jane 07971606360.

Marske Brass Band Est 1875 The Ironstone Miners Band To book the band for an event, bandstand performance, Civic occasion. Contact Band Secretary Philip Chisholm 01642 510223 or 07802 936 414 thechisholm@ mac.com or FaceBook Marske Brass Band

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

Charltons Community Centre

Our centre is available to hire for all occasions. Low costs rates Large Hall £10 an hour, small hall £8 per hour , full centre including kitchen £15 an hour. Discount available for residents and block bookings. We also have a bouncy castle, projector and other equipment that can be hired out. Please contact Claire Trenholme on 07958119112 with all enquiries and bookings. Regular events include:- fortnightly bingo on a Sunday evening doors open at 6pm eyes down 6:30pm. Spiritual night first Friday of the month 7-9pm. Fitness classes on Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30. Yoga Monday 10:30-11:30 and Thursday 6:30-7:30. Ballroom dancing also available. Please see our Facebook page for up to date information.

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.

Reunion Christmas Concert On Saturday December 29th in the United Reformed Church on Station Road, Redcar, there will be a Reunion Christmas Concert presented by ex-Members of The Clare Singers. It is 40 years since the Group held its first Christmas Concert there, in aid of Redcar Lifeboat and it is hoped that as many exmembers as possible will get in touch to meet to celebrate this special occasion. The programme will be full of Christmas Music and Songs which the Group have performed to appreciative audiences over the decades since 1978. Please contact Tony on 01642 481544 and he will be very happy to send you futher information of the day's celebrations.

Loftus Tradesmans Reform Club. Est 1861 Meetings held 3rd Tues each month at 7:30pm at Grinkle Park Hotel New members and guests welcome. For further information contact:Ltrc.honsec@gmail.com Les Franks (Hon Sec) 01287 640959 / 07814436470

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.

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 £24. Visitors are welcome, entrance, £3. For more information, contact: Ann Gullon 01947 825916 and Barbara Welford 01287 652197.

Friends of Saltburn Library

The October event, planned for Wednesday October 10th at 2.00pm, has unfortunately had to be postponed as Saltburn Fire Brigade are involved in a training course that day. They will be giving their talk some time in the New Year. However, Saltburn Creative Writing Group will now be presenting the October event. Some of their members will be giving a varied, light-hearted programme of their recent work. Refreshments will be served as usual.

East Cleveland Arts

A new and exciting arts project offering an inspirational programme including artistic events and creative learning courses East Cleveland Arts is a new project setup in the Loftus Old Co-Op building for the people in East Cleveland who want to explore the arts, offering a range of drop in groups and classes for residents of East Cleveland. Classes cover everything from ‘Experimental Arts’ to Landscape Painting and our drop-in groups include Clothes Recycling. You don’t need to be an expert; our classes and drop-in groups are made for people of all skill levels and all ages so there is no need to think that ‘I can’t do that’ because you may surprise yourself and find you can. East Cleveland Arts started on September 18th, with five groups these include Collage, Experimental Arts, Landscape Painting, Pencil Drawing and the Clothes Recycling group. Our groups run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and we have open dropin sessions all day Monday and Thursday afternoon. Classes cost £5 per week and run for 10 weeks and the drop-in sessions are £2.50 per session. For further information check out our website www.eastclevelandarts.org.uk or follow us on Facebook @EastClevelandArts.

What’s On - Music & Events

Redcar Visual Presentations By Tony Crow

Redcar's Visual Presentations is now meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 2.15 p.m. in the Redcar East Community Centre on Durham Road. On Tuesday 9th October, we shall welcome for the first time, Trevor Taylor, who will be taking us behind the scenes of selling Antiques. His Presentation is called, 'Confessions of an Antique Dealer'. A fortnight later on October 23rd, we will have a return visit from David Rodway who will be showing us the delights of Northumberland Gardens. Visitors are most welcome to come to any of our Meetings at a nominal charge of £2.50 per Presentation.

Guisborough & District Friends of Cancer Research UK

Soup & Dessert Lunch Wednesday 17 October at Guisborough Football Club. 12.30pm start. All food homemade and entertainment. Quiz Wednesday 14 November at Guisborough Football Club 7.45pm start. Ticket price includes supper. Raffle Tickets for any of the above events can be obtained from committee membere listed below or if you would like to help with any of the events please contact one of us on the following numbers. Any help much appreciated. 01287 634571 (Wendy) or 01642 472134 (Viv) or Guisborough Bookshop, 4 Chaloner Street, Guisborough TS14 6QD. Tel: 01287 610179 The money raised is automatically passed to Cancer Research UK and an extra 25% Gift Aid can be claimed on every eligible donation. All money raised stays in the North East.

The Cleveland Retired Men's Association

Volunteers Wanted

Meets every Wednesday morning at 25k Ayton Drive behind Asda Roseberry Rd Redcar. Guest speakers and films arranged. Meet from 0945 for tea/coffee. Speaker 10301130. All welcome. Plenty car parking space. .Give us a visit. Contact-Frank Everett 07758813965 Email franciseverett@virginmedia.com

American Tribal Style Bellydance

Brotton Bowls Club

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

A lovely style of dance with influences of Middle Eastern and Flamenco dance styles. And beautiful costumes. Its low impact and fun so come and join us . Tribal Marsquers dance group meet to practice Sundays 10.30am at the Earthbeat Centre, Saltburn. Message Val on 07908005850 or email tribalmarsquers@gmail.com

Marske Bowling Club.

Mount Pleasant Avenue Thought about giving the game of bowls a try? A Low Impact Sport, Friendly People, Free tuition with all equipment supplied. You will just need flat soled shoes or trainers. Please contact Club Chairman Peter Thomas. 01642 483487 Club Secretary Kevin Burks 07966864776 Tuesday morning is a social morning from 10 am If you are employed don’t be put off we play a lot of games in the evenings and at weekends

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 - Music & Events

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

The World T of Theatre By Kate Bramley

here’s a distinct autumnal feel in the air now and most theatre companies have their noses to the grindstone for the prime touring season. I head back into rehearsal mode this week with my own company for our upcoming tour of The Thankful Village that embarks on a national tour from October 2018. We pass by the wider Coastal View region on 13th October when we head to Yarm Fellowship Hall and Coore Memorial Hal in Scruton on 18th and 19th, and much later in the tour Husthwaite 31st October, Potto 2nd November and Sutton On The Forest 3rd November. Some of you may be familiar with the ‘Thankful’ or ‘Blessed’ villages of England and Wales- of which Scruton is one- who were lucky enough to finish WW1 without the death of any of the village men they had sent away to fight. It’s an extraordinary corner of history and inspired me to write this play some years ago. The original songs and music were composed by North-East songwriter Jez Lowe and we’re delighted that some of the songs from this play will feature on a BBC Radio2 ‘Friday Night is Music Night’ special with the BBC Philharmonic in November 2018. For more information visit our website www. badappletheatre.com

There’s still time to make a trip down to Scarborough to see Alan Ayckbourn’s brand new comedy ‘Better Off Dead’ which sees an ageing washed up author hitting the headlines when his obituary is published. It’s great publicity but the only problem is that he’s still very much alive! It’s a subtle comedy from this prolific writer but I enjoyed it thoroughly and Christopher Godwin is excellent in the lead role. Until 6th October at https://www.sjt.uk.com/. For those of you able to travel further afield this autumn keep an eye on www.reformtheatre.com for their upcoming tour of ‘This Might Hurt’ by John Godber. “When tough actor Jack Skipton returns from filming to care for his ageing aunt, he has no idea what he is letting himself in for. But this might be his most taxing role to date, as he begins an incredible odyssey through the N.H.S, from cancelled GP’s appointments, wrongly booked scans, frustrated Consultants, and abusive home Carers, who smoke on the door step!" This talented company featuring Whitby actress Fiona Organ alongside Sam Edwards and Kivan Dene are well worth a visit and have dates across the North and North-east from 4th October to 24th October at a diverse mix of venues. More next month!

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Halloween Holiday Fun in Gisborough Priory Woodland Gardens

he woodland gardens of Gisborough Priory will be full of fun and spooky activities on Sunday 28 October 2018, between 1pm and 3.30pm. Come along to explore the witch’s den and follow the potion trail before enjoying some tasty treats. Spend the afternoon enjoying the atmospheric, autumnal woodland gardens where Broomhilda the witch has set up her den. If you dare, explore the den and find out what’s lurking there. Follow the witch’s potion trail around the woods to discover what goes into the witch’s cauldron. Whisper your very own spell and see what happens. Alternatively, make a scary creepy crawly to take home or to add to the many creepy crawlies in the wood. Throughout the afternoon, stories will be told by the resident Halloween storyteller, so why not Gisborough Priory Woodland Gardens settle down for some scary, Sunday 28 October, 1pm to 3.30pm spooky stories with spells and magic galore. FREE entry through Gisborough Priory For adults and children alike there will be tasty treats available to buy, with a range of homemade cakes and warming drinks on offer. All funds raised will go towards the continuing restoration work in the woodland gardens. Visitors should enter through the Gisborough Priory entrance, next to St Nicholas’s Church, between Homemade cakes and teas available 1pm to 3.30pm. Then head for the woodland gardens. Entrance is FREE.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

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

i, all! We’re now back into “ordinary” time, but we’ve some performers this month who are anything but! And this includes our regular local singers and visitors for our “Singers and Musicians” night on October 2nd. These days we have many very gifted performers and writers at the Cutty Wren who stand up and give us a very wide variety of song and music. You’ll hear everything from the old traditional songs to Americana and then to daft songs to make you laugh out loud. Everybody is welcome, and we do like to meet new people, performers or listeners. Came and see – we’re a club, but one that welcomes all who love good live folk-based music. Steve Turner is our guest on October 9th. He’s one of the very best solo performers of the old and traditional-based songs on the scene. He has a clear and powerful voice and really brings out what the songs are about, while his concertina accompaniment is widely praised. I remember him in the ‘70’s in Manchester and he’s only got better, so come and listen! We welcome Tony Baylis for a Hot Spot on the 16th. A former local who still pops back regularly, he’s noted for his 12-string guitar work, and an amazingly wide repertoire of good songs. Not content with that, he’s taken to writing his own and very good they are. Just to explain, a Hot Spot night is when a performer gets some 40 minutes or so, instead of the usual two songs, so don’t miss this chance to hear some great stuff. Back to “Singers and Musicians” on 23rd October, and then on the 30th we welcome Fil Campbell and Tom McFarland from the Co. Down. Fil (Philomena) has been singing since she was very young, while her husband Tom is a noted percussionist, having backed David Knopfler, John Wright, Finbar Furey and Ben Sands amongst others. They do traditional material and their own as well. I’m especially looking forward to hearing them as they’re new to me. Looking ahead, we have our annual “We Will Remember Them Evening” on Nov.6th, and a Hot Spot with Ron and Jean Cable on the 13th, with Dave Gibb on the 23rd. Looking back, we’d some fine “Songs for Yorkshire” on the 9th August, a very full and excellent Pre-Festival Night at Saltburn the next Thursday. Our tongue-in-cheek “Festival Survivor’s Night” showed that Saltburn Folk

●● Steve Turner

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●● Fil Campbell and Tom McFarland

Festival had only given the performers more energy. It was great to hear Di Henderson in fine voice, for instance. The hot weather had ended when we had the Theme of “Singing Autumn In” at the end of August, but the songs still left us with a warm glow! And so did Maggie Camp’s Hot Spot, still vivid in my memory as I write the day after. Her performance, ably assisted by husband Alan, was on top form, with her typical mix of American and Lancashire influences. Her childhood memories in “Put You Coat On” brought back our own younger days.... So – come and hear for yourselves! We meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar, TS10 2FD. Turn off Redcar Lane at the big red Racecourse sign, and we’re down the bottom to the left, with plenty of parking space. Doors open about 7-30 p.m. singing starts about 8 p.m., and we finish about 11 p.m. We’ve a fine modern room and a fine bar ably run by the ever-efficient Gemma. Thanks go to her and our kind hosts at the Bowling Club, and, as ever, to our genial organiser John Taylor. You can get up-to-date info from him on 01287 622623 (useful if you plan to come from some distance.) We have a website at www.cuttywrenfolkclub.com. Our Paul, who knows these things, tells me it’s best to go through some other “provider than Google”. Right – see you soon! George F

Remembrance Concert

uisborough Choral Society's next concert, An Evening of Remembrance honours the Centenary Anniversary of Armistice Day with choral works, orchestral pieces and readings in keeping with national observances marking the end to the four year

commemorations of the centenary of the First World War. The programme features works for full choir and orchestra by Elgar, Faure, Guest, Mozart and Tippett. Musical Director: Rebecca Johnson, Accompanist: Helen Kirk.

Saturday 3rd November 2018 at 7.30pm St Nicholas Parish Church, Guisborough Tickets: £10 Adults, £8 Concession, £1 Under-19s from Guisborough Bookshop, www.wegottickets.com or at the door. For more information see our facebook page, website www.guisboroughchoralsociety.org or contact our Publicity Officer, 016424 93499. Registered charity: 508845

What’s On - Music & Events

Esk Valley Theatre Autumn Tour

fter playing to packed houses for 28 performances of ‘Private Lives’ during August, the Esk Valley Theatre is now preparing for its Autumn tour of the classic American comedy ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ by Bill Manhoff. “This will be our most ambitious tour to date”, said producer Sheila Carter, “as we will not only be touring to local venues, but also going over to Richmondshire and Cumbria. It’s one thing going to venues where you are known, but when people don’t know you, it’s another challenge all together. Hopefully, with a growing reputation for the quality of our work and a strong marketing campaign we can generate a new audience in places new to EVT.” ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ was a comedy hit on Broadway in the 1960’s with Alan Alda and Diana Sands, and was also made in to a hugely successful film starring Barbra Streisand and George Segal. It will now be touring Yorkshire, Cleveland and Cumbria! Set in San Francisco, the play is about two unlikely neighbours. Doris wants everyone to think she is a talented model and actress and Felix wants everyone to think he is a talented writer, but that’s not quite the truth. Both have identity issues and through the course of the play they start to discover who they really are. ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ is a heart-warming comedy about unexpected love and the attraction of opposites. Joining the company for the production are actors Olivia Sloyan and Cornelius Geaney Jr. It’s a case of ‘The West End to Whitby’ and ‘The Movies to the Moors’! Olivia trained at the London School of Musical Theatre and also has a Diploma in Acting from Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. She has appeared on screen in the online soap Rylands and in the films Age of Kill and Habit. She has also been busy in the theatre and has played Linda in the UK Tour of Blood Brothers and Brenda in the West End production. Cornelius was born in Manhattan, New York

Esk Valley Theatre Presents

The Classic American Comedy

By Bill Manhoff Directed by Mark Stratton

TOURING YORKSHIRE, CLEVELAND & CUMBRIA FROM 13TH OCTOBER TO 10TH NOVEMBER 2018 Major sponsors:

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Age Guidance: 13+ See over for Tour Dates www.eskvalleytheatre.co.uk ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD.

and worked in regional theatre there before moving to the UK with his family. He has worked in commercials, television and films and his most recent theatre job was in Guild of Misrule’s immersive production of The Great Gatsby at Castle Howard. He has just finished shooting a very exciting major motion picture for Legendary Pictures that will be released worldwide in 2019, and he can also be seen in the Sony Pictures film The Maze, also coming in 2019. So that’s the line up for the Autumn...two great actors in a great American comedy, coming to a venue near you. We’d love to see you there! The play is not suitable for children and as a guide we are recommending it for adults and young people aged 13 and over. Box Office: 01947 897587 www.eskvalleytheatre.co.uk Coming to a venue near you!

OCTOBER VENUE KEY TICKETS Sat 13 Robinson Institute, Glaisdale 2.30pm & 7.30pm (LB) EVT & Glaisdale Village Shop Mon 15 Robinson Institute, Glaisdale (LB) EVT & Glaisdale Village Shop Tues 16 Coatham Memorial Hall, Redcar (LB) EVT & 01642 483263 Thurs 18 Hinderwell Village Hall (BOD) EVT & The Brown Cow, Hinderwell Fri 19 Fylingdales Hall, Robin Hoods Bay (LB) EVT & Station Rd. Stores Mon 22 Moorsholm Memorial Hall (LB) EVT & 01287 660683 Tues 23 Whitby Coliseum 2.30pm & 7.30pm (LB) EVT & Coliseum 01947 825000 Wed 31 The Hut, Goathland (LB) EVT & Goathland Post Office NOVEMBER VENUE KEY TICKETS Thurs 1 The Hut, Goathland 2.30pm & 7.30pm (LB) EVT & Goathland Post Office Sat 3 Danby Village Hall (BOD) EVT & Danby Health Shop Wed 7 Danby Village Hall 2.30pm (BOD/T&C) EVT & Danby Health Shop Fri 9 Helmsley Arts Centre (LB) Box Office: 01439 771700 boxoffice@helmsleyarts.co.uk Sat 10 Hutton Rudby Village Hall (LB) www.huttonrudbyvillagehall.org.uk or 01642 701586

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Million pound lorry-load of drugs goes up in flames

ore than one million pounds worth of seized drugs were safely burnt today to ensure they can never cause misery in communities. Hundreds of cannabis plants, Class A and prescription drugs were seized by officers in the last three months – as they disrupted the activities of those who produce and supply drugs. Assistant Chief Constable Jason Harwin, who also leads on the drugs portfolio for the National Police Chief’s Council, said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and destroying these

olice and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger has made the decision not to extend, beyond its 10 year term, a private sector contract to provide services to Cleveland Police. The contract, with Sopra Steria, is due to naturally end in 2020. Cleveland Police is now entering a period of due diligence as it assesses how it collaborates, operates and performs more effectively in the future and plans its operational delivery when the contract comes to an end in 2020.

items means they will no longer be at the centre of criminal activity. “Our Community Drug Enforcement Team (CDET) effectively acts on intelligence and information from the community to stop the production and supply of drugs.” Inspector Tony Cross from CDET said: “In the last three months we have stopped more than one million pounds of drugs from reaching the streets. “Burning these items today sends a clear message that if you’re involved in drug dealing we will track you down, we will seize your drugs and

we will destroy them so you cannot benefit from crime. “We’d encourage anyone concerned about drugs in their community to contact us on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers and we will take action.” Operations such as ‘Padstow’ in Central Middlesbrough and ‘Hydra’ in Stockton have acted on intelligence to locate and dismantle cannabis farms and confiscate suspected Heroin and Crack Cocaine. Anyone who sees drugs activity in their area is asked to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

PCC’s decision on contract

Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: “We began our partnership with Sopra Steria nearly a decade ago. Our partnership responded effectively to the prevailing financial environment at that time which focused on introducing private sector expertise within the public sector to drive down cost and attract investment. “Sopra Steria has been a good partner, adapting to change and assisting the force to meet its financial challenges.

Gerry’s Blog - CCTV Introduction The number of CCTV cameras installed in and on homes continues to grow apace, and for my September crime prevention blog, I’d like to provide you with some information, which you may find useful when choosing a CCTV system for your property. There is no doubt, that when CCTV is installed correctly, and used for the right purpose, it can be an effective deterrent. It can discourage anti-social behaviour and reduce crime, because offenders don’t want to be caught on camera. Some of the most common failings with a domestic CCTV system are: - Incorrect lens size chosen for the particular application, resulting in image sizes of suspects being too small to enable identification and recognition. - Camera positions are often too high, capturing tops of heads rather than facial features. - Camera positions are too low; this can result in the camera being easily tampered with. - Recording equipment (DVR, NVR) in an easily accessible location within the home. Choose a location that can’t be easily found by an intruder. - Cameras are sited where the image could be affected at night by nearby lighting. DIY or professional install? If you are a competent DIY enthusiast then you might want to consider installing a kit. You can buy these from a number of the well-known shopping sites, however, read the various reviews to ensure that the kit will meet your expectations. They are fairly simple to install, inexpensive to buy and the quality of the images obtained is mostly very good, much better than those grainy CCTV images you would see crop up on CrimeWatch of years gone by. The modern kits generally consist of a number of cameras, interconnecting cables and recording equipment. The cameras are often ‘plug and play’, meaning that they will work as soon as they are powered up and connected to the recording device. Many of these kits can be connected to the Internet, to allow you to view the cameras from anywhere in the World. There are some kits that connect to WiFi but still need a power supply cable, and others that are simply powered by a battery, meaning no wiring at all! If you go for the professional install then you should discuss, with your installer, the areas of coverage and features that the system brings, you may even be provided with a demonstration of the equipment that they intend to

“Nearly 10 years on, Cleveland Police has evolved as an organisation and the public sector climate has changed. The focus today is very much on collaboration between Blue Light and other public sector services wherever possible. “Having made the decision not to extend the contract, following extensive deliberation and in consultation with the Force, I will now be looking for the best solution for the future which supports the priorities within my Police and Crime Plan.”

The contract currently sees Sopra Steria providing Cleveland Police with a range of services including HR functions, Estates, Learning and Development, Control Room functions and ICT. Chief Constable Mike Veale said: “It will be business as usual during this period of due diligence. I will be working closely with the Police and Crime Commissioner to ensure that our enabling service functions continue to support operational policing as effectively as possible.”

fit for you. You should look for a company with the relevant accreditation; they should be a member of the NSI or SSAIB. Many of these systems allow alarms to be generated if a picture is lost, or movement occurs in a pre-defined area of view. The alarm might be audible or via an e-mail, which contains video clips or still images of the incident. Consider how you will monitor your CCTV, a dedicated monitor, through your TV, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or a combination of these. What do you want to see? This consideration should include exactly what you want to see and where. e.g. your rear garden, your front door, your driveway at the side of your house, etc. The smaller the lens size the wider the angle of view. Where should I install my cameras? As well as choosing the best location for the cameras, make sure that your cameras can be seen, this is an added visual deterrent. It is also important to consider the lens size, angle of view and lighting conditions. Additional lighting may need to be installed to achieve good quality images. Cameras should be fitted within robust tamper resistant housings, and connecting cabling should be out of easy reach. How long should I retain the images? A minimum of seven days should be your starting point. Recordings taken from the system should include any playback software needed. And finally If your home is rented, you will need permission from your landlord. Discuss the install with your neighbours too, it’s best to keep them onside with your plans and put aside any fears they may have with regard to their privacy. CCTV systems should be operated in a responsible way to respect the privacy of others.Ensure that your CCTV cameras don’t view into adjoining properties, gardens or areas outside of your property. Read the information in this link for more detailed information on the requirements for CCTV in domestic properties https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ domestic-cctv-using-cctv-systems-on-your-property/domestic-cctv-usingcctv-systems-on-your-property You may also want consider joining Cleveland Connected, to receive advice and information about crime in your area. www.clevelandconnected.co.uk. Anyone with information about crime, can contact Cleveland Police on 101 or CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Gerry McBride Crime Prevention Officer Cleveland Police

Police join forces in region-wide clampdown on rural crime

ive police forces covering 6,500 square miles of northern England came together recently in the largest rural policing operation of its kind. Dozens of officers and volunteers from Cleveland, Durham, Lancashire, Northumbria and North Yorkshire took part in Operation Checkpoint, targeting criminals who use road networks to offend in rural areas, and providing reassurance and crime prevention advice to residents. Operation Checkpoint aims to gather intelligence on cross-border offenders, as well as provide high-visibility reassurance to local communities, and prevent and disrupt criminal activity through intelligence-led patrols and the use of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) network. Officers conducted numerous reassurance patrols, and proactive crime prevention visits to farms and other rural businesses, in the run up to and during the enforcement phase of the operation. The NPCC Rural Affairs Strategy, launched at an event in Harrogate in July, identified that organised crime groups target rural communities across a range of crime types – including farm machinery, plant and vehicle (FMPV) theft; livestock theft; and poaching. Rural areas are perceived as ‘soft targets’, with criminals using minor roads and travelling long distances to reduce the chance of detection. The police operation ran throughout the day on Thursday 6 September into the early hours of Friday 7 September, with each force providing officers and specialist resources for their own areas. Officers and PCSOs from the Rural Taskforce worked alongside Road Policing Group officers, Neighbourhood Policing Teams and Special Constables. They were joined by Mobile Rural Watch volunteers, who worked alongside police to identify suspicious vehicles and potential offenders. In total, there were over a hundred stop checks conducted between Forces, resulting in 15 searches, three vehicles seized, and one arrest for theft in the Cleveland area. Numerous pieces of intelligence were submitted, gathered from interaction with rural communities, and more than 50 farms were visited to offer reassurance and crime prevention advice. Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: “Operation Checkpoint is a joined-up way to work together as a Force, with partners, volunteers and other Forces to tackle rural crime. It is important we send out a clear message to our local communities that we are supporting them and we are working hard to keep our rural areas safe. I attended the briefing last night before what was the 19th operation we have supported in Cleveland “Overall this shows criminals we will not tolerate offending and we will continue to make progress and make our rural areas safer for the future. Thank you to everyone who was involved in the operation and well done!” Crime Prevention Coordinator Paul Payne said: "I would like to thank all our rural communities who continue to help us tackle rural crime as without the joint effort we wouldn’t have made the progress we have in the past 18 months. We will continue to tackle the important issues that affect the rural communities and by working together we can and will make a difference".

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Around The Towns & Villages Redcar

The East Redcar Residents Association are holding their next meeting on Thursday 4th October at 7pm Zetland rooms St Peter's Church Redcar. If you have an issue you would like to talk about please come to this meeting. All welcome 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 Eston(South Bank) (they top up by 20% in cash) Any Redcar and Cleveland Library (except Laburnum Road Redcar branch). Halifax Bank on Redcar High Street. Coop at Marske. Circles of Life Queen Street Redcar. Any foodbank centre listed on www.redcararea. foodbank.org.uk Sainsbury's Ennis Square Dormanstown. St Augustine's Church Warwick Road Redcar (mornings except Mon and Sat which are evenings). Sacred Heart Church Lobster Road Redcar (mornings except Sat 6-7pm). Please note Footprints in the Community Charity which Foodbank is part of has now moved to new Offices along with the Men's Shed and Next Step Shop at 10 Queen Street Redcar TS10 1DY Tel:01642484842 Men's Shed - every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am till 12:30pm and 1pm till 5pm. At 10 Queen Street Redcar TS10 1DY 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.

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

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.

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.

Skinningrove Skinningrove Village Hall Weekly Events Mon – OAP Bingo 6pm-7pm Thur – Kid’s Craft Night 5pm-6.30pm Bingo 5pm-6pm. Tue, Sat, Sun - Free to hire Riverside Building New Company Row Skinningrove hosts the following each week. Keep Fit Club – Tue 12.00pm – 1.00pm. Choir – Wed 7.00pm – 9.00pm. 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. 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.

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 £2.00 1 session/£3 all day, (includes cuppa and biscuits per session). Ran by volunteers. 07833895501 Thefridayfriends@outlook.com Registered Charity 1177967 All welcome!

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

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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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 Floral Art Club. The October meeting will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday 10th October in St Nicholas's Parish Hall, Guisborough. Val Guest is the demonstrator and her title is "Autumn Odyssey". For up to date information visit our Facebook page. Search "Guisborough Flower Club". Afternoon Tea Dance St Nicholas Church Hall Bow Street Guisborough each Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm with interval for tea/coffee & biscuits. Sequence dancing with music provided by Kevin & Val with tuition when necessary. £4 per person. Friendly atmosphere with newcomers welcome. Enquiries: Rita & Tony Morris 01287 281737

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@redcarcleveland.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!

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

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

Friendship Group Are you lonely and want to make new friends? Come along to our Friendship Group which is held on the 1st Tuesday of the month 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

Come and join us at the TA Club, Rectory Lane, Guisborough every Tuesday evening 7.30pm - 10.30pm. Sequence dancing to organist & drummer. Bingo and raffle. Entrance fee £3 Guisborough Museum is open every Thursday and Saturday 10 to 4 until the end of October. New displays include Roman weaponry and unique photos of the priceless Guisborough Helmet from expert Dr David Sim. Extended railway model. Free entry, children most welcome with adults, disabled access. Find us behind Sunnyfield House on Westgate, Guisborough. We look forward to welcoming you!

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

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.

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Exhibition of work by Leeds Fine Artists at the Inspired by… gallery, Danby

The Inspired by… gallery at the North York Moors National Park Centre, Danby, is open from 10.30am to 4pm daily in October and November. The gallery hosts temporary exhibitions of work by contemporary artists and craftworkers who draw their inspiration from the landscape, life, light and colour of the North York Moors. For more information on the exhibition, go to: www.northyorkmoors. org.uk/visiting/see-and-do/inspired-bygallery/future For more on Leeds Fine Artists: www. leedsfineartists.co.uk

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plan to increase the amount of council spending kept within the borough has been approved by Cabinet. The authority already had a strategy to ensure as much spending as possible is kept in Redcar and Cleveland. However, councillors have now approved a plan to ensure more money is kept within the area. A report to Cabinet explained that in 2017/18 a total of 23.5% of council spend was invested with suppliers based within the borough and 44% within the Tees Valley. Proposals to increase those percentages include: • changing contract procedures rules to allow more flexibility in awarding smaller contracts up the European Union-agreed threshold to smaller and more local businesses; • developing a new database of local suppliers; • promoting a Forward Plan of contract opportunities to local businesses; • providing more active and tailored support to the borough’s enterprises. Councillor Sue Jeffrey, Leader of the Council, said: “We want to maximise spend in the local community and ensure money is retained within the local area. We already have an effective strategy – 23% of our spend is in the borough and 44% in the Tees Valley which compares favourably to many other councils - but we want to do better. “The changes will help small businesses to bid for our work. We will also improve information about suppliers so we know who is out there and we will tell people what we are buying. It is about redressing the balance and ensuring our economy is more sustainable in the future.” Cabinet approved a plan to redraft contract procurement procedure rules at Redcar Leisure and Community Heart in Redcar on Tuesday. Companies in Redcar and Cleveland can find out more about business support by contacting our Business Growth Team on 01642 444366 or email business.growth@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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Friends of Guisborough Cemetery By Alma Thrower (honorary secretary)

n Saturday 8th September, in Church Lane Cemetery, the Mayor of Guisborough, Cllr. Mrs Janice Skelton, officially unveiled a memorial stone to commemorate 100 years of the end of WW1. This has been installed by the Friends of Guisborough Cemetery on the central flowerbed in the cemetery. The ceremony was attended by members of the British Legion and Army cadets and Sea cadets. Also in attendance were members of the Friends Group, our patron Lord Gisborough, several Guisborough Town

Councillors and wives. A wreath was laid by me on behalf of the Friends Group. Our thanks go to Mr Brian Gent, Chairman of the Guisborough Branch of the British Legion, who helped in the organisation of the event, Mr Fergus Osborne standard bearer of the British Legion, Mr Les Mitchell of the Salvation Army who played the Last Post and the Reveille and all who attended. Thanks also to W Storey and Son for their assistance with the ordering of the Stone. The Group are continuing to work on the flowerbeds and welcome more assistance. As

Bible Classes for everyone in Saltburn

●● HELPER: Rev Geoff Bland, who will facilitate the Bible course this autumn, looks through a flier. He recommends the eight sessions "for everyone." The sessions take place at Emmanuel's ECHO hall.

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n eight-session course on the Bible is to be run "for everyone" in Saltburn every Thursday evening for eight weeks starting on 11th October. It’s being hosted by Emmanuel Church, on behalf of all the churches in Saltburn, but open to anyone who is interested in finding out more about the Bible, not just church-goers. Each session at Emmanuel's hall ECHO, off Windsor Road includes two 15-minute video talks with time for discussion and reflection. It is being facilitated by retired Baptist Minister Rev Geoff Bland, of Skelton. He said: "The course is a superb overview of the whole Bible. "It uses high-quality video accompanied by an excellent manual. It has been adopted by the Bible Society." Mr Bland first put on the course in South Wales and found it very popular. "Everyone who attended – whether young or old, new to the Bible or readers of it for years – thoroughly enjoyed it and went away saying that they had grasped its ‘big picture’ for the first time. "I’m not surprised that the course has now been

adopted by the Bible Society, because it's very good. They have relaunched it with new videos and a fresh design to the manual, but it’s still the same content, and just as stimulating and interesting. "If anyone from other local communities would be interested in seeing it run there on some other occasion, do get in touch with me.” Emmanuel vicar Rev Adam Reed said: "The course is for anyone who wants to know their Bible better. It shows how the story from Genesis to Revelations makes sense and reveals the God behind it all." Liam Gardiner, chair of Saltburn Churches Together, said: "This is an opportunity in our busy world for people to reflect on their lives' values. It gives us time to think and space to make the Bible part of our lives. "With other members of my church Our Lady of Lourdes, I'm looking forward to attending." To sample some of the video teaching and browse the course manual, see the Bible Society website:www.biblesociety.org.uk/explore-thebible/the-bible-course The sessions start with refreshments from 7pm and end at 8.45pm. There’s no charge, apart from the cost of the manual which is £5.

said before most of the hard work has been done, but the cemetery is looking good, although the old buildings which date back to 1873 still need work on them. Our next fundraising event is a coffee morning in Sunnyfield House,

Guisborough on 27th September. Details of the location of the 27(+) war graves, my contact details and other information are on the notice boards which we have had installed in the cemetery.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 93 September - October 2018

Redcar Bears Speedway

Meetings round up by John Gallon 23rd August. On a thrilling night at the Media Prima Arena, Redcar Ecco Finishing Supplies Bears got the 3-3 they needed in a last heat decider to beat a strong Workington side 45-44. Praise must go to the track staff, and all 14 riders for giving it a go after a heavy rain shower around 5pm gave the track a good soaking. The Bears started off like a house and fire, and were eight points up after 3 heats. The Comets fought back well, and going into heat 8 were just two points behind before a heat 8 which had a bit of everything. In the first staging, Jordan Stewart jumped at the start and was disqualified from the re-run and was replaced by Mikkel B Andersen. Then Rene Bach fell awkwardly on the first bend and was also excluded, and indeed had to withdraw from the meeting after aggravating a shoulder injury. In the third staging, Rasmus Jensen then fell after a tough first bend in which he could feel a touch unlucky to be excluded. This left just MBA and Nike Lunna in the heat giving the Bears an unusual 5-0 heat advantage. The Bears kept up the pressure, and after heat 10 had built up a commanding 13 point lead. Play-off chasing Workington had other ideas however, and fought back well to take the meeting into a last heat decider with just 1 point separating the sides. The very impressive Dan Bewley duly won the decider, but with Nike Lunna and skipper Ben Barker finishing second in third it ensured the Bears took the points! It was a great home debut for the Finn Lunna, who joint top scored with 9+2 alongside

Barker. Mikkel B Andersen also had a good night with 8+1. Wonderkid Dan Bewley top scored for the Comets with 14, with Proctor scoring 9. It was a thoroughly entertaining meeting by both sides, in front of a good sized crowd in Teesside. 30th August Redcar Ecco Finishing Bears continued their recent good form, with a fine 52-38 win over local rivals Newcastle at the Media Prima Arena on Thursday night. The Bears started slowly on the night, and were down 1 rider after Mikkel B Andersen took a nasty fall in heat 2. He spun round on bend 3 whilst leading, and great riding by both Matthew Wethers and Carl Wilkinson to lay their bikes down helped avoid any further injuries to the Dane. After 5 heats the Diamonds led by 4 points, although they themselves were down a rider after a controversial heat 6 clash between Barker and Tero Aarnio. The Bears man made a move up the inside and appeared to make contact with Aarnio, who hit the second bend airfence hard. The referee though adjudged the Newcastle man to be at fault and excluded him. From that point on the Bears took control of the meeting, and never looked like losing. Some great racing from Barker, Nike Lunna and the sponsors man of the match Thomas Jorgensen ensured the 3 points went to the Bears, despite some spirited performances from Stuart Robson and Matej Kus in particular. Bears manager Jade Mudgway was delighted with his teams performance:

"Well what a brilliant win after a shaky start. With the track in perfect condition, they all got to it. Newcastle gave us a good fight but our Bears wanted it more. I can't single out one rider for a stand out performance they all put there bit in. And there is nothing better than getting one over Newcastle. I would like to send a get well soon to both Tero Aarnio and Mikkel B Andersen both having heavy crashes tonight." 7th September Redcar Ecco Finishing Bears ensured they would not finish bottom of the league table, with a hard fought 47-42 win over Sheffield on Friday night. It was a good all round performance from the Bears, with Thomas Jorgensen top scoring with 10 points on his move to the number one position. There were valuable contributions by the while side once again though in what has been a good end to the season. Sheffield battled hard throughout, none more so than ex Bear Charles Wright who rattled off four straight wins on his way to 17+1. 8th September The Bears travelled to the home of the Workington Comets for their last league meeting and came away losing 47 - 43. Ben Barker top scored for the Bears with 14 followed closely by Thomas Jorgensen on 12. The last track action of the season is a national charity meeting organised by the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund on 7th October, 2pm start. There has been a lot of criticism of the way speedway is run in the U.K. The British Speedway Promoters Association (BSPA) is often the target of blame, We at Redcar are very lucky to have one of the few forward looking promoters in Kevin Keay. As the season comes to a close see Kevins thoughts on what is wrong at "head office" in the following article ►►►

Speedway in the future; Where are we going? By Kevin Keay

lot of you will be aware that meetings are taking place to discuss the future of speedway in the

UK. Ideas and proposals are being put forward and arguments are being had. The topics range from league formats, how many riders in a team to how many races in a match. We all know the sport is in trouble. Crowds are down all over the country and costs are on the up and up. Everyone has an opinion on the issues within the sport but no one, it appears, has the answers. Since I attended my first A.G.M. last November I've been astounded at the lack of unity, cohesion and clarity within the sport and nothing has changed since. Decision are made behind closed doors without explanation to the rest of the (promoters) association or the fans and conspiracy theories then abound as to what has happened and why. So what do we do? Meetings keep getting planned, arguments being had. The sport is crying out for a resolution, a new way forward, positive leadership with new ideas and energetic leadership, not more of the same, quick fix ideas without thinking of the future. Will it happen? Will someone step forward from the gloom and take the sport forward? I simply don't know. I dearly hope so for the sport I love but there are massive dark clouds around and there doesn't appear to be a change in the weather very soon. We need to listen to each other, the riders and the fans and formulate a framework for the good of the sport as a whole. Let's hope a storm is coming.

King George V Bowls Club, Guisborough the round robin rinks competition, followed by a playoff where the winners were Anne Bowcock, Frieda West, Les Dowson and Ian Kinghorn, runners up Kath Smith, Barry Sigsworth, Pip Reah and Richard Flanary. This was followed by pie and pies plus delicious desserts. The winners of the club competitions were then presented with their trophies. Sunday 2 September, saw us playing a return friendly match against Sleights BC. Another hard

unday 15 July we hosted the Ian Lambert Pairs competition. This was well attended despite being the World Cup Final day. Congratulations go to the winners Sue and Tom Entwhistle from Priory BC. On Sunday 12 August, the Cleveland League Triples Competition was held at KGVBC. This was very well attended, and after some hard fought rounds and play offs, the winners were Ray Yeomans, Robert Drew and Les Dowson from KGVBC. Our club competition finals were held over the weekend of 18/19 August. The results were as follows: Men's 4 wood singles winner Tom Stevenson, runner up Alan Wood.

Men's 2 wood singles winner Les Oakley, runner up Robert Drew. Ladies' 4 wood singles winner Barbara Bonas, runner up Deanie Yeomans. Ladies' 2 wood singles winner Maureen Swallow, runner up Anne Bowcock. Men's pairs winners Les Oakley and Alan Wood, runners up Robert Drew and Ray Yeomans. Ladies' Pairs winners Maureen Swallow and Brenda Pawlett, runners up Barbara Bonas and Anne Bowcock. Mixed pairs winners Heather and Robert Drew, runners up Maxine and Richard Flanary. Mixed triples winners Tom Stevenson, Barbara Bonas and Richard Flanary, runners up Heather Drew, Robert Drew

and Les Oakley. Well done to all finalists and the members who took part in the knockout stages throughout the season. On Sunday 25 August we played a touring team from Kington in Herefordshire. The weather was a beautiful sunny afternoon and the games were played in the right spirit – hard fought but with some fun as well. KGV won by 106 shots to 103. Saturday 1 September Club Captain Alan Wood and Ladies' Captain Enid Brown hosted our Captains' Day. This years ‘Spider’ was a charity fund raiser for VIBE (Visually Impaired Bowls England) which raised £50. It was good to see 40 members taking part in

fought but fun, friendly afternoon, but this year KGV came out the winners by 122 shots to 118. This was followed by a lovely tea provided by KGV members. Thank you all for a lovely afternoon. The outdoor season has now finished until mid-April next year, but if you would like more information about the club and our activities please contact Club Secretary Les Oakley on 07731 695207 or Ladies Secretary Anne Bowcock on 01287 638921.

Guisborough & District Domino League By Danny Jones League Secretary

new season in the Guisborough & District Domino League gets under way. First of all congratulations to The Abbey A Team on winning The Guisborough Pride Trophy. In the A League Ship Brotton lead the way with 11 points, closely followed by T.A. Club on 10

Points. Bowls Club, G.T.F.C. and Wharton all have 8 points, Ship A Guis have 5 points and Station, Boosbeck have 4. The last two teams do have a game in hand. In the B League, Marske CC, hold pole position, with 12 points, N. Skelton Club have 11 points and 3 Fiddles have 10. Abbey A are on 8 points Ship B on 6, Guis CC on 4 and Abbey B have 3 points. Again the last two teams have a game in hand.

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Skelton Bowls Club September News Letter North Yorkshire Bowls League (EBA)

The 2018 season came to an end with Skelton having two very good results winning 8.0 against Nunthorpe and 7.1 against Brotton the 2017 league champion, the 15 points resulted in Skelton finishing 5th there highest position in the history of the league. All the players would like to thank Robert Walker who captained the team and thanks to all the players who took part in making this a successful season.

Green of Lingdale 3 Bowl Pairs

The 2018 competition took place on the 1st September on a very sunny warm day with a full entry of 24 teams from Skelton, Brotton, Guisborough Priory, Seaham, Borough Park, Ellmtree Cochranes and Hartlepool. The competition format was a round robin with all teams playing four games and the four teams with the highest scores playing the semi final with the two winners contesting the final . The two finalist where Mally Lynch and Dave Lyth (Borough Park) against brothers John / Ian Dickinson from Cochranes The final was a close contest with the Borough pair coming out winners. Skelton Bowls Club would like to thank Sponsors Green of Lingdale for their valued support in making this competition possible over the last 4 years and all the players who took part in this years event ●● The Finalists Ian Dickinson Mally Lynch Dave Lyth John Dickinson

●● Mally Lynch and Dave Lyth receiving the winner’s trophy from Skelton Bowls Club President Alan Richardson

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The three competitions were contested over the season on a knock out basis resulting in the finals day and the winners were Malcolm Poulter Plate S Treloar beat Des Hodgson 4 Wood Singles Colin Walker Beat Stuart Payne 2 Wood Singles Sam Oliver Beat Des Hodgson

●● Alan Richardson Skelton President Presenting the winners with their trophy’s ●● Stuart Treloar • C Walker • Sam Oliver

North Riding Football League Round up Saturday 15th September North Riding Football League Premier Division 2.00pm kick-off unless stated Fishburn Park 4-2 St Marys 1947 Kader 4-3 BEADS New Marske 0-3 Bedale Redcar Newmarket 6-1 Stockton West End Redcar Town 2-1 Stokesley Sports Club Staithes Athletic 0-3 Grangetown Boys Club Yarm & Eaglescliffe 1-2 Guisborough Town Reserves North Riding Football League First Division 2.00pm kick-off unless stated

Lingdale Village 2-3 Thirsk Falcons Loftus 3-4 Loftus Athletic Middlesbrough Rovers 0-5 Tees Valley Tigers Stokesley SC Reserves 5-2 Redcar Athletic Reserves Whitby Fishermens 5-0 Stokesley AFC Sunday 16th September North Riding Football League Under 19 Division 2.00pm kick-off unless stated Coulby Newham 2-6 Redcar Athletic Guisborough Town 5-2 Grangetown Boys Club T.I.B.S 6-2 Nunthorpe UEFA Regions Cup Group C West Slovakia 2-2 North Riding Football League None of the North Riding Football League Premier Division's top four gained points on Saturday. With the league's representative side competing in the UEFA Regions Cup in Romania, Boro Rangers and Thornaby Dubliners had their games postponed. However, their nearest rivals were unable to capitalise. Goals from Rangers duo Matty McQueeney and Stu Rose early in the second half saw the North Riding briefly lead West Slovakia in Group C of the Regions Cup before eventually having to settle for a 2-2 draw. Back home, in Premier

action, the big shock saw Redcar Newmarket continue their turnaround with a 6-1 thumping of second-placed Stockton West End. The prolific Michael Dowse blasted four goals for Newmarket with Jamie Graham and Lee Jefferson also on target. Chris Peacock replied for a stunned Stockton, who lost their unbeaten record. Yarm and Eaglescliffe suffered just their second reverse of the campaign, as Guisborough Town Reserves edged home, 2-1. Dion McGrother notched for the third-placed side, but Guisborough took the honours thanks to goals from Paul Young and Dean Wilson. Redcar Town squeezed past Stokesley Sports Club, by the same score, whose poor run continues. Steven Thompson and Elliott Clark found the net for Town. Shayne Ketley was Stokesley's scorer. A seven-goal thriller saw Kader pick up their first points of the campaign. Lee Mahon fired all three strikes for BEADS in this Middlesbrough derby. However a second half fightback saw Kader's win with goals from Carl Williams, Craig Hayward and Nathan Tidy, who netted twice. Bedale are up to sixth after maintaining their strong run with a 3-0 win at New Marske. The battle of the newly-promoted sides saw all goals netted in the second half. Within seconds of the restart, Dan Caisley's angled drive put the visitors ahead, after Col Anderson headed on Mikey Stevens' throw. Four minutes later,

Dale's lead was doubled as Anderson struck when Dom Yeates parried Callum Fletcher's 25 yarder. Ross Hodgson nodded in David Cooke's left-wing free-kick, for the third, 19 minutes from time. Grangetown returned to winning ways as Staithes Athletic were seen off 3-0, at Seaton Crescent. Lee Dooley, Ryan Emmerson and Ben Martin were the goalscorers, with the Boys Club now level on points with sixth-placed Bedale. Fishburn Park bounced back from last week's 7-2 thumping, with victory over fellow mid-table outfit St Marys 1947. Dan Brown bagged a brace, with teenagers Callum Halley and Adam Warrilow, with a superb solo effort, also netting. The visitors responded through a Paul Vaughan double. Thirsk Falcons and Stokesley Sports Club Reserves continue to lead the way in Division One with three wins from three. Falcons enjoyed back to back 3-2 victories, this time at Lingdale Village. Stokesley's second string went in 2-0 up at half-time, against Redcar Athletic's Reserves, thanks to Matty Lazenby's double on six and 39 minutes. Athletic levelled with a quickfire double early in the second half. McCorie Carmichael and Sam Raine did the damage as Steve Todd's men were pegged back. However, Harley Clark put Stokesley back ahead on the hour, with Lazenby completing his hat-trick from the penalty spot and Clark bagging his second late on.

A ferocious Loftus derby saw the more experienced Loftus Athletic race into a two-goal lead early on. However, newcomers Loftus FC battled back to 3-2. in front of more than sixty supporters. Dean Sanderson, Adam Thomas and an own goal turned things in FC's favour but Athletic rallied to edge home 4-3 in a real thriller. Sadly FC's Carl Harris sustained a broken leg in the clash, we wish him a speedy recovery. Tees Valley Tigers enjoyed a 5-0 win at fellow new boys Middlesbrough Rovers, with Whitby Fishermens defeating Stokesley AFC by the same score. Jord Purvis hit two, with Peter Scaife, Karl Storr and former Staithes marksman James Armstrong scoring for Mark Jones' men. The big surprise in the North Riding League Under 19 Division saw defending champions Guisborough Town go down 5-2 at home to Grangetown Boys Club. Kai Gingell and Nathan Walls notched for the Priorymen, but Williams' brace, with further strikes from Callum Harris, Sowerby and Jordan Crosby made all the difference. Another new side, Redcar Athletic, are second after their 6-2 victory at Coulby Newham. Lee Riley and Yousuf Bennett struck for Coulby, but McCorie Carmichael's hat-trick, Joe McGlade's brace and Joe Bennett's goal saw Redcar home. The day's other clash saw TIBS defeat Nunthorpe by the same scoreline.

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Successful start for Marske United M

By Mark Hathaway

arske’s first month in the Evo-Stik League has been a successful one, with the club lying in the top six and just a point off league leaders Ossett United. The new season started with the oldest club in the world, Sheffield FC, visiting Mount Pleasant and in front of a bumper crowd of nearly 300, Marske ran out comfortable 4-0 victors. Marske’s first goal at Step 4 came on 28 minutes and it was no surprise that it came from a stunning free kick from talisman Craig Gott, curling the ball around the wall and just inside the near post. The score stayed 1-0 until half time but it wasn’t long into the second half when Marske doubled their lead. Curtis Round was fouled by Kay on the right-hand side. Gott swung in the resulting free kick where Jamie Owens rose above the leaden footed Sheffield defence to head past Turton to double Marske’s lead. It went from bad to worse for the away side just two minutes later when skipper Andrew Gascoigne fouled Glen Butterworth just outside the area and was then dismissed for foul and abusive language aimed at referee Alex Clark. From then on there was only one winner as Marske added further goals through recent signing Andy May and another from Owens. Next up was Marske’s first away game, with a relatively short trip to Frickley Athletic, a game in which Marske saw first hand what will be required to challenge at the top of the Evo-Stik Division 1 East table. Despite taking an early lead through a Craig Gott free kick which was spilled into his own net by Frickley keeper Hugo Warhurst. However, that was as good as it got for Marske as the home side equalised just before half time through a Gavin Allott penalty following a foul by Leon Carling. It got worse for Marske in the second half as Chay Liddle was dismissed for a dangerous tackle and despite defending well they were undone by a Frickley corner which was headed home by substitute Jack Burton.

●● Callum Martin receiving his Player of the Month award, sponsored by Bowland Brewery, from Chairman Mark Harkin. Next up was an FA Cup game away to old foes Morpeth Town. In what can only be described as a poor game, with neither goalkeeper having a save to make, Marske were undone by a set piece again with Michael Turner heading home a corner with less than 15 minutes remaining. Despite a lot of huffing and puffing, Marske couldn’t find a way through a resolute Morpeth defence and exited the FA Cup at their first stage. Next up was a North Yorkshire derby as Pickering Town visited Mount Pleasant. In front of another crowd comfortably higher than last season of 225, Marske earned a comfortable 2-0 victory dominating for large periods of the game. Marske took the lead on 19 minutes with a second goal of the season from May who chested home a near post free kick. Despite Marske dominating the remainder of the first half, the Seasiders

were thankful to keeper Robert Dean who saved well from Ryan Blott. Despite losing Gott to injury at half time, Marske doubled their lead on 50 minutes when a pinpoint cross from Liam O’Sullivan was headed home by Glen Butterworth. Despite a few scares, Marske comfortably saw out the remainder of the game to seal their 2nd win in 3 league games. It became 3 wins from 4 the following Saturday when Marske made their second longest trip of the season to Spalding United. Marske were able to call on new signing Damien Stevens, signed from Ashington in the Northern League and he partnered Jamie Owens up front. Marske took the lead in the opening exchanges with a third goal of the season (all from outside of the area) from Craig Gott. The home side were reduced to 10 men just before half time with Leon Mettam

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given a straight red card for a poor challenge on Liam O’Sullivan who was stretchered off. Marske made the win safe on 74 minutes when Stevens did superbly to create a chance for Owens who made no mistake from 8 yards out. Following the early exit from the FA Cup the League re-arranged a league game for September 8th, with Marske travelling to Dronfield to play Sheffield FC, who they had played on the first day of the season. With the home side making a number of changes compared to the game at Mount Pleasant, the game was a completely different match to the home game. Marske made numerous mistakes as were punished, going 2-0 down within the first half hour. However, Stevens gave Marske a lifeline with a bullet header from a sublime cross from Callum Martin. However, it was 3-1 in the opening minutes of the 2nd half and the game looked to be beyond Marske. However, Butterworth scored a superb lob on 78 minutes to give Marske hope and chasing an equaliser Marske pushed centre back Adam Wheatley up front and they were rewarded in the 2nd minute of injury time when the skipper turned home a Round cross to give Marske a point they probably didn’t deserve. The following Tuesday, new club Ossett

United visited Mount Pleasant and it was a game where there was very little between the two teams, with little in the way of clear cut chances with Stevens spurning Marske’s bet opportunity in the second half as the game ended 0-0. The longest trip of the season – to Wisbech Town – was next as Marske clocked up over 1,000 miles in their first month in the Evo-Stik League. Despite taking the lead from a Craig Gott penalty, the home side scored three times without reply in the second half to run out 3-1 winners, leaving Marske in 6th place in the League. Upcoming fixtures for the club are as follows:Sat Sep 29 Belper Town A Wed Oct 3 Pontefract Collieries A Sat Oct 6 Cleethorpes Town H Sat Oct 13 Runcorn Linnets / Atherton Collieries (FA Trophy) Sat Oct 20 Stocksbridge Park Steels H The club have started a new Supporters Club and details about the Supporters Club can be found in the other Marske United article in the paper. The club also has a new website, which can be accessed at http://www. marskeunitedfc.org/ As usual, match updates and other important information can be found on the club’s Twitter account - https:// twitter.com/MarskeUnitedFC

Launch of Marske United Supporters Club

By Dave Hodgson

t is claimed that Middlesbrough formed their Football Club over a tripe supper, so to maintain a trend the Marske United Supporters Club Committee held their first meeting with a parmo night at The Zetland Hotel in Marske on 23rd August 2018. This followed the official launch of the Supporters Club at the Sports Club at Mount Pleasant on 16th August, where the club constitution and Committee were agreed. Although independent a key aim of the Supporters Club is to compliment the work of the Football Club Committee and aid in the activities to succeed in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Division 1 East. The challenges facing everyone involved in the Club are massive, with extensive travelling (as far South as Peterborough) and numerous ground improvements at Mount Pleasant, needless to say all of which comes at a significant cost! Everything got off to a great start on 18th August with a comprehensive win 4-0 at home against Sheffield (the world's oldest football club founded in 1857); excellent hospitality and our visitors supporters made very welcome; a raffle for a signed Marske shirt raising £121 and 39 members signed up. An immediate reinvestment was made back into the Football Club with a £100 player shirt sponsorship. Even a tough week on the road with a trip to Frickley Athletic (lost 1-2) on Tuesday 21st August and exit from the FA Cup at Morpeth (lost 0-1) on Saturday 25th didn't dampen the enthusiasm. Spirits were lifted on bank holiday Monday 27th a 2-0 win at home against Pickering and a further £65 raised from another shirt raffle. Membership continues to grow already at 50 and this club from a small village in Yorkshire has a wide supporters base with only a third of its members actually living in Marske; with members as far afield as Shildon, Barrow, Retford and Peterborough! The Supporters Club are arranging a Race Night to be held at the Sports Club on the evening following the home game against Stocksbridge Park Steels on Saturday 20th October. Visitors to Mount Pleasant are always made welcome and the standard of football at the grassroots level is often at a high level and importantly entertaining. Please come along and give it a go and new members of the Supporters Club would be more than welcome (annual membership £4 for adults and £1 for juniors).

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 93 September - October 2018

Sport

Mixed start for Guisborough but goalkeeper Jordan proves lightning DOES strike twice!! things we are doing well.” Guisborough’s glorious FA Cup run was brought to an end by Farsley Celtic, who play two leagues above the Priorymen in the football ladder system. Guisborough certainly put up a good fight against the Yorkshire side and the eventual 4-0 home defeat certainly flattered Farsley – even their own supporters and management admitted that. Despite the disappointment of not going further in the FA Cup, Guisborough are flying in the Buildbase FA Vase. They are through to the Third Qualifying Round after annihilating Stokesley SC 9-0 and then beating Barnoldswick 4-2 in a game they didn’t have all their own way. Guisborough had built up a commanding 3-0 first half lead against Barnoldswick but after the

● Guisborough striker Nathan Steel (centre of picture) gets up high to head in a great goal to complete a fine hat-trick against Barnoldswick in the FA Vase. (Pictures kind courtesy of Dan Clark)

By Bill Perfitt

uisborough Town have made a mixed start to the new season with five wins, four defeats and four draws from their first 13 matches played so far as Coastal View went to press. On the face of it, then, you’d think it’s been a fairly middle-of-the-road start to their campaign – but you’d be completely wrong for jumping to that conclusion. For it has been an extraordinary first few weeks in which Guisborough Town’s name has been reported right around the footballing globe – chiefly due to the amazing exploits of team captain and goalkeeper Jordan Nixon. As reported previously in Coastal View, Jordan first hit the headlines in mid-August in an FA Cup Qualifying game against Newton Aycliffe at the KGV Stadium when he came up to score a lastgasp equaliser to keep his side in the famous old cup competition. The dramatic goal sparked ecstatic scenes of celebration as Guisborough players mobbed their heroic keeper. News of Jordan’s amazing goal was reported far and wide including Chile and Spain, such is the reputation and fairy-tale history of the FA Cup. And no sooner had the excitement and media interest died down from that game than guess what…Jordan only went and did the same thing again, this time coming up to score a last-gasp equaliser to earn a 3-3 draw in the league against Hebburn Town in early September. Once again Jordan became the centre of a

worldwide media spotlight because for that kind of thing to happen once was quite unbelievable but for it to happen again within a month was utterly incredible. Jordan commented: “I like to get up in those kinds of situations where we have nothing to lose and once I got the nod from the gaffer there was no stopping me. “I’ve joked to the manager that he should put me on a goals bonus and maybe consider playing me up front in future,” said the hugely likeable Jordan. Outside of Jordan’s exploits, Guisborough have struggled to make their mark in the league but the Priorymen themselves have been unfortunate to lose games to last-minutes goals at Consett and North Shields. So instead of sitting comfortably in mid-table Guisborough sit a few points about the relegation zone as of mid-September. To be fair to the Priorymen they have been involved in so many midweek cup competition replays that they haven’t been able to hold a proper team training session since before the start of the season.

‘All the excitement’

Team Manager Gary Forster said: “Our involvement in so many cup replays has definitely been a handicap to us despite all the excitement we have had along the way. “Both myself, the players and my coaching staff are looking forward to getting in some proper midweek training sessions so that we can iron out some of the things we are not doing well and work on further improving some of the

interval they allowed the North West Counties side right back into the game as the score became 3-2. But Guisborough’s big, bustling centre forward Nathan Steel calmed the Priorymen’s nerves by completing a superb hat-trick in the 83rd minute to clinch a hard-fought 4-2 victory and a place in the next round of the FA Vase. Steel’s hat-trick brought his tally for the season to nine goals and he is enjoying a real purple patch in his third spell with Guisborough. Manager Forster said: “Nathan has been in excellent form so far this season. He has led the line well, his hold-up play has been great and he’s rediscovered his scoring form so we sincerely hope he can maintain that level for the rest of the season.”