Coastal View Issue 96

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Issue 96 January February 2019

The proudest day of my life

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By Mike Findley MBE

very Dad who has a daughter looks forward to that one special day when he can walk her down the aisle at her wedding; however, in 2005, when I was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and told the average lifespan was two years, I realised there was a possibility that I would never have that opportunity, even when two years later after more tests, I was told that I have a slower type of MND, I still wasn’t confident that I would be at my daughter Rachel’s wedding.

However, when Rachel and her fiancé Ash told Judith and me that

Inside centre, 4 page supplement of the 2018 Coastal View Community Awards Event

they have set their wedding date for Saturday, 29 December 2018, in Gisborough Hall, at last, I could look forward to being by Rachel’s side on her wedding day. I started to put my father of the bride speech together in my head so that I could be word perfect and I also could look forward to wearing a suit, shirt and tie for first time in eight years.

On the morning of the wedding my carer Linda with help from Ash got me ready, I wasn’t nervous, but really excited that the day had arrived and I was actually going to be a part of it.

When we arrived it was great to see our family and friends all ready to celebrate on what I knew was going

to be a wonderful day.

At midday all the guests were seated and I was outside the room in my wheelchair with my brother-in-law Peter. I then saw the bridesmaids coming towards me and knew that the next person I would see would be Rachel in her wedding dress. It was difficult, but I was determined to hold my emotions in check and when she walked towards me, she looked absolutely beautiful.

I was the proudest dad alive as we entered the room and went down the aisle with all the guests looking our way. I just couldn’t stop smiling as I said to myself well done Mike, you made it.

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 96

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o here we are again with our first newspaper of 2019 and as always it's full of the news that matters from our local area!

Over the Christmas and New Year holiday period it was a great opportunity to have some rest and a good excuse for us to eat lots of chocolates and watch TV! Because it is the first issue since Christmas, you will find articles sent to us by the local communities about the events they held over the festive period, like the Marske Community Christmas Day meal which you can read about on page 5.

We are most grateful for all our contributors because without them we wouldn't be able to bring you such local news, so keep sending us your great stories from your area and remember we can only publish what we get so if you don't let us know what's happening then we can't pass on your stories to our 65,000 readers!

Good news that we have already had the shortest day which means every day that goes by, now gets a little longer and it gets even better when we put the clocks forward at the end of March.

Up until now, the weather has not been that kind to us with some snow fall already and more forecast to be on the way. This is

the most difficult time of year for our old and vulnerable residents when temperatures can plummet to below freezing. If you have a neighbour who could be at risk, why not pop in to see them from time to time to make sure they are OK. It doesn't take much time and your kindness costs nothing.

This time last year we had to say goodbye to our beautiful dog Layla. Layla was a rescue dog who we found wandering the streets of Cyprus whilst we were there on holiday 15 years ago. We took her to Greece, where we living at the time and then brought her back to the UK when we decided to return home. She was the most wonderful companion and such a good girl and we loved her very much. It may have been 12 months ago but our memories are still vivid and the pain is still raw so you can imagine what we are going through at the moment but we know she will always be with us and we have those wonderful memories from the 14 years we were lucky to have her in our lives.

So, what will you find in this issue?

In the centre of the paper you will find a four page pullout featuring details from our Community Awards Evening held in November. Unfortunately we didn't have room to include this in the Christmas paper,

so here it is now. Better late than never.

This year, as always we recognised some true community unsung heroes from our towns and villages. People who do the most amazing things and asking for nothing in return only the satisfaction they have made the area they live in a better place.

The 2019 East Cleveland Klondike bike race date has been set and you can read this exciting news on page 52 along with many pages featuring other great events to be held in the near future.

The size of the newspaper is determined by the amount of revenue we get from the advertising in it and we guarantee that editorial will always be at least 60% of the paper, ensuring you have lots to read. We would also like to point out that we receive NO form of funding and all costs must be covered by the advertising revenue. We are very lucky to have so many loyal advertisers who support us with every issue and for this we are most grateful.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

holls Lynne & Steve Nic

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Future of Durham Tees Valley Airport

ollowing the election promise of Conservative Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to buy back Durham Tees Valley Airport, an agreement has been reached with the airport owner Peel Airports.

The £40m deal now must be put to the five Labour council leaders in the Tees Valley for their approval, but they have warned of the danger of putting so much money into a venture that is currently losing around £2m a year.

As a result of this they have warned that it is inevitable that council tax would have to increase to cover the costs.

The chairman of Peel Airports has warned that if the sale does not go ahead the airport is unlikely to remain open after 2021.

Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland said: “The news that the owners of our airport are warning it’s likely to close after 2021 if the rescue plan developed by the Mayor is rejected shows why it is so essential our local council leaders support it at the crunch vote on 24 January.

"If they don’t, Labour will need to explain to the people of the Tees Valley why this vital piece of infrastructure for our area’s regeneration has been lost.”

Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Councillor Sue Jeffrey told Coastal View: "I am dismayed that Simon Clarke has only just discovered this information. The fact

MP raises Guisborough fly tipping issues in Parliament that the airport is likely to close in 2021 is old news. "Labour Leaders have been aware that investment was required to bring the airport back into profit since 2016 or it faced closure.

That is why we agreed an outline deal with Peel for joint investment before the Mayoral Election. This was blocked by the Mayor on his election in May 2017. Our attempt to reinstate the plan at the beginning of 2018 was also blocked as was our alternative proposal for investment.

"The fact that we have wasted two years

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imon Clarke MP (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) asked DEFRA minster, Therese Coffey MP, what measures are being taken to reduce fly tipping in Parliament recently.

Simon highlighted the problems residents in Guisborough and the surrounding area experience with both litter and fly tipping of larger items.

Simon was pleased to hear from the minister that this month has seen the introduction of new powers for local authorities which allow them to issue fines of up to £400 to households which have ignored their duty of care when choosing

a waste disposal provider.

“Whilst there are lots of fantastic individuals who give up their time to keep our community clean, it is great news that these new powers have been granted to local authorities to help crack down on irresponsible waste disposal,” said Simon.

Guisborough resident, Anthea Over, (pictured with Simon on a recent litter pick) said: “I love my area and will do all I can to keep it looking lovely but I do get really frustrated when you come across large amounts of rubbish that has so obviously been dumped by people who are just too lazy to dispose of it properly.”

because the Mayor refused to work with Peel to invest in the airport is why we now find ourselves with a gun to our heads - £40m or the airport closes.

"My position on the airport has not changed.

I believe strongly that the Tees Valley needs a successful airport, but I will not squander our hard earned devolution cash on high risk projects without seeing a full business plan and understanding what the wider impact will be on other important projects and ultimately the people of the Redcar and Cleveland."

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Five in a row for Marske Community Christmas

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ith guest numbers up to a record 55 at its fifth event the Marske Community Christmas continues to go from strength to strength.

Guests who required transport were collected from their homes by volunteers and taken to the Marske Leisure Centre, where they were met and welcomed by members of the local brass band A Touch of Brass, who played a number of well known Christmas Carols to get the special day off to a flying start.

After sitting down to a traditional three-course Christmas meal, with all ingredients provided by local businesses and cooked and served by the Marske Community Christmas volunteers, the post-lunch entertainment extravaganza began.

The first artistes were Hannah Whiley and Phoebe Hall who once again magnificently delivered a number of traditional sing-a-long Christmas songs.

The next artiste, fresh from his weekend turn in Blackpool, really did make an impact with the guests.

Locally-known Brian raised the temperature with his Whoopi Goldberg nun drag act, and had the audience shouting for more after his very, very, special…and popular.. finale.

Quality local singer-guitarist Brad Naughton entertained the guests with a number of popular numbers, and had guests and volunteers singing and waving their arms to the Neil Diamond favourite "Sweet Caroline".

Marske-based professional bingo caller Derek Whiley proceeded with the Christmas Day bingo. Two lucky guests had to enlist the help of Securicor to transport

their cash prizes home with them.

Much to the delight of all the guests there was an appearance from one very popular person – Mother Christmas - who had recovered enough from her rigours of the previous night to pay a visit to the Marske Leisure Centre and distribute goody bags to all the good people who were in attendance.

Guests once again returned home with smiles on their faces, and cherishing some very fond memories of their special day.

A collection for the charity End Youth Homelessness was taken and raised £115 on the day. Thanks to all the guests for contributing.

The Marske Community Christmas team would like to thank the following individuals and organisations for helping to make a difference in Marske on Christmas Day, 2018.

Sainsbury's Marske Store; Co-op Marske store; Jeff Smith at The Circuit Newspaper; John Hullah at Marske Leisure Centre; Ron and Pauline and the Mermaid Thursday night quiz goers; Karen at The Wynd Fruitiers, Marske; Lynne and Steve at the Coastal View; A Touch of Brass Band; Nettie at The Wynd Cafe, Marske; Ray Moult Poultry, Dewsbury; Lee at Longbeck Nurseries; St Mark's Church, Marske; Tim Blair; Mr White, of Morley, executive photographer; Cooplands Bakery, Marske; AAA Roofing, Marske; The Ship Inn at Marske; Signals Cafe, Saltburn; Mr and Mrs Cawthorne, Zetland Cafe, Redcar; Ian Shallow and Margaret Roberts (The Welsh lady).

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History in the making

University and Old Town Hall in joint venture

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group of second-year Film and Television Production students from Teesside University have been commissioned by Guisborough Town Hall Gateway Project to produce a documentary film recording the progress of the exciting scheme to bring the old and ancient building back to life, and are filming the current Heritage Lottery funded project from start to finish.

The University team consists of eight students who specialise in multiple production roles, including director and producer, camera operator, sound operator, researcher, script writer, editor and special effects make-up artist.

Molly Dobson who is the Director in the team said: “We all work so closely together, knowing that communication skills and good teamwork are key factors in our

work. "Together we are utilising our media skills to achieve successful production projects both inside and outside our course. We are now using the information and the techniques taught to us to contribute towards the Guisborough Town Hall Project.

"But each of us has our own future goals in our Film & Television course. Some of us wish to be film directors, others want to write

scripts for television and some aim to be the one behind the editing desk."

The students discovered this opportunity to produce the film as an important part of their course module requiring them to work voluntarily, and they have now decided to become completely involved in documenting the journey of the Gateway team. Once completed, the film will be used as an historical record of the next stage in the life of this iconic building, and will follow the progress from its current derelict state to final completion in some detail. It will chart the work of the project team and their consultants in their various tasks, following each stage of the re-build, including the reconstruction techniques employed and finally the completed building ready for the next stage in its history.

When complete, a copy of the film will be held by the Heritage Lottery fund in recognition of the vital role they have played in funding this project, and will be available for others involved in planning other similar projects. It will also be shown in the planned exhibition area of the new Town Hall.

Hopefully, it will also result in excellent degrees for the students.

Local charity donations

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he Coop Member Pioneer for Skelton and Brotton, Mark Laker, whose job is about engaging with the community and bringing it closer to the Coop Society such as helping with community events etc. recently contacted us about the work he is doing in the area.

Mark said: "In the past month I have organised a donation of unsold Pumpkins from Coop Petrol Guisborough to give to Guisborough Forest Walkway. My colleague Tim Myer (Coop Member Pioneer for Marske and Saltburn) helped me out here, "Other things I plan to do is donate 50 boxes of mince pies to the Shoe Box Appeal for troops and also donate 150 Selection boxes to the Skelton Civic Hall Children's Christmas party and there are a few other donations planned too."

It's really good to know that businesses locally are doing their bit!

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'Heritage lost' warning for Saltburn

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By Mike Morrissey

altburn is in danger of losing its Victorian architectural heritage, warns local councillor Philip Thomson.

Ever since being elected a councillor under the Conservative banner - he has battled to preserve the town's old-style look.

"We are losing our heritage month by month," he said.

Just over a dozen people attended a public consultation exercise in the Windsor Road community centre in mid-January when council conservation officer Tim Brown attended for two-and-a-half hours to take questions.

He listed examples of good and bad practice in a 62-page "appraisal" report,

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News from Ringrose Orchard, Skelton

which has been on display in the library.

Good things happening included the council replacing lampposts with replicas of traditional lamps in the jewel streets.

"Negatives" include painting over original yellow Pease bricks, again in a jewel street.

Mr Brown's report lists 45 buildings in Saltburn which have been "listed," meaning they have some planning protection.

The buildings include two main churches (Emmanuel and Methodist), both cliff-lift buildings and the Victoria pub.

The A3-sized report, which is lavishly illustrated, was well-thumbed by interested readers.

A group from SNAP Saltburn Neighbourhood Action Partnership, which meets at the library, is keen to save the town's heritage.

House raffle is off

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By Mike Morrissey

he raffle for a large detached house on the outskirts of Brotton - off the coast road from Saltburn - has been called off because of lower-than-

expected ticket sales.

Owner John Bennett said a draw would be made on 19th January with cash prizes instead of the house, Barns Farm, which is being offered for sale through Robson Carter, of Saltburn, for £1.3 million.

New Chorister of the Term at Saint Leonard's Church Loftus!

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ongratulation to all the members of our excellent church choir at the start of the new term, and especially to Daisy who has been announced as our new chorister of the term!

Daisy received the chorister of the term's golden ribbon and was presented with the Greensward cup in recognition of her achievements and success in becoming "Chorister of the Term" for the first term of 2019. The award was made during the main Sunday Service at Saint Leonard's Parish Church in Loftus on Sunday 13th January 2019.

Father Adam Gaunt, Rector of Loftus said: "Everyone here at Loftus Parish is so very proud of the wonderful achievements made by our excellent church choir, of our

new probationers who have just completed their first term with us, and of Daisy who has been crowned 'Chorister of the Term'!

Well done to you all!"

Loftus Parish Church Choir is open to any children aged seven years of age or above who would like to giving singing in a choir a try. All budding singers in the East Cleveland area should ask their parents or guardians to telephone Mr Richard Bendelow, our Director of Music, on 01287 634429 Alternatively come along and join us for one of our Sunday morning Services 10:30am at Saint Leonard's Parish Church Loftus. we look forward to meeting you!

Further information about the Church Choir can also be found here http:// loftusparish.co.uk/loftus-church-choir/

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By Stuart White

urning the clock back to 9th November 2018, we went along, by invitation, to Coastal View & Moor News’ Community Awards presentation at Freeborough Academy.

Thinking that we were just guests it came as a total, very pleasant surprise to find ourselves receiving a Community Award for our development of Ringrose Orchard. This was a much appreciated recognition of the hard work undertaken by our enthusiastic team of volunteers. Our thanks go to Steve and Lynne for their support and to Dave and Gill at Skelton Mill, who sponsored the award.

At the moment life in the orchard is quiet, with most of our volunteers taking a well-earned rest. However, Stuart is keeping our ‘Step Forward’ placement volunteers, Stephen and David, busy developing land bordering the Cleveland Way. So far, focus has been on exposing the remains of an old wall and building a rockery. In undertaking this work we have opened up the beginning of a path which previously led to the left off the Cleveland Way up to The Hills.

There is still plenty of colour around the orchard. In particular the primulas, cornus and cyclamen are looking good. The three Silver

Birch trees in the Cleveland Way border have shed their bark, thus exposing clean white trunks.

Before Christmas we met with Mr. Wharton at Skelton Castle who kindly agreed for this year’s ‘Daffodil Sunday’ to be on 31st March. Once again we hope to be blessed with similar weather to that enjoyed in 2017 and 2018.

We have secured funding from Tees Valley Community Foundation to support the Cleveland Klondike cycle race on 14th April. We are planning to have bunting and floral displays along Green Road, whilst in the village centre we hope to have exciting workshops, including circus skills, entertainment and craft sessions for children.

We are working towards reviving the ‘open gardens’ event, which last took place in 2016. This is ear marked for 22nd/23rd June. So far we have three new gardens plus two who have opened previously.

If you would like to open your garden then please phone Stuart on 654132.

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Beyond Housing brings flower power to Lingdale

East Cleveland cheerleaders winning start sets them on road to National Finals

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● Pictured with the newly completed planter at Meadow Dale Court, Lingdale are (from left).. Beyond Housing Charge Hand Alex Evans, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Councillor for Lingdale Steve Kay, Lockwood Parish Council Chairman Mike Jefferson, Beyond Housing Estate Operatives Chris Corley and Reece Frankland.

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eyond Housing has worked in partnership with local councillors to improve unsightly areas of open space in Lingdale.

Supported by Redcar & Cleveland Councillor, Steve Kay, and Chair of Lockwood Parish Council, Mike Jefferson, staff from Beyond Housing have cleared litter-strewn ground, grassing the area and planting a range of plants and flowers, including daffodil and crocuses to give a splash of spring colour.

The name Lingdale originates from the common heather, or Ling, which grows in the area and is a focal point of a wooden planter, designed by Beyond Housing Working Charge Hand Alex Evans.

Alex said: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this project and I’m pleased I’ve been able to take it from start to finish.

“The planter has really improved the area and I’m looking forward to seeing the flowers bloom in the spring.”

Councillor Steve Kay said: “We are delighted to work in partnership with Beyond Housing to improve the local environment for all residents of Lingdale. This formerly untidy area is now a grassy sward, with a floral planter as its centrepiece.

“This project bodes well for future consultation and cooperation between Beyond Housing and both our councils.”

Councillor Mike Jefferson said: “It was essential to tidy up this area in Meadow Dale Court, which is directly opposite Lingdale Village Hall and the parish council office.

“The use of heather in the floral display is particularly appropriate and shows the amount of thought that has gone into this project.”

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he highly successful Skelton-based ‘Puma Cheer and Dance’ group have returned from their first big competition of the season with a haul that has set them on the road to the National Finals next Spring.

They came back from the recent Winter Championships staged in Manchester by the United Kingdom Cheerleading Association (UKCA) with three first places, three seconds and two fourth places they are now well set to qualify for the European Championships for the third year running.

“We were delighted to put on such strong performances in various different categories of the competition,” said head coach Tara Bullock.

“Once again the competition was fierce and it pays tribute to the hard work and dedication of the girls to compete so successfully,” she added.

Now the teams have to prepare for the National Finals in March with the stunt teams and level 3 cheer team being under the watchful eye of professional coaches Paige Robinson, from the US, and Scott Thurlow who have been brought in to advise courtesy of a Community Grant from ICL Boulby “We’re taking nothing for granted and the hard work must continue,” went on Tara. “But we believe that such a strong showing at this stage of the season really does bode well for the future.”

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Care crisis putting vulnerable children at risk, warn MP and Council L

ocal Labour MP Anna Turley and Redcar & Cleveland’s Labour Cabinet warn that a funding crisis in children’s social care is leaving vulnerable children at risk and putting huge pressure on families who take in relatives.

The number of children in the care system is at the highest level in three decades and the Local Government Association estimates that Children’s Services will be facing a £3 billion funding gap by 2025. Cuts to local authorities and wider support services are putting vulnerable children at risk, including reductions in the Early Intervention Grant which has prevented the important preventative work which keeps families together. Redcar & Cleveland has seen £90 million cut from its budget, which has drastically reduced the level of service that can be offered.

Many children avoid the care system by going to live with friends or family, known as kinship care. These families often receive little support to take on these caring responsibilities, with nearly half having to leave their job when the child comes to live with them. It is also more than just an issue of financial support, with a need for emotional, therapeutic, educational and housing support too. Redcar MP Anna Turley has set up a cross party taskforce in Parliament to address the support available to these families and to help allow more children remain within family networks and out of the

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care system.

Anna said: “We are letting down a whole generation of vulnerable young people by failing to address this crisis. Austerity has undoubtedly had an impact on the help that is available to support families and that crucial early intervention to prevent problems before they snowball into bigger and more expensive challenges. Short sighted spending cuts have helped create this problem and its time the government looked again at its strategy for Children’s Services.

“We are also massively reliant on family carers who step in and do right by their child relatives, but who often don’t have the capacity to fully provide the quality of upbringing the child needs. Our taskforce is looking in depth at that area and how families can be better supported. If more children can be supported to remain within their family networks when living with their parents is no longer possible, then it’s better for the child and reduces the pressure on Children’s Services departments too.”

Cllr Craig Hannaway, Cabinet Member For Children’s Services, Education and Skills, said: “Too many families with the problems that attend on poverty are being sent over the edge by cuts to councils, health services, police and other services, and tighter benefit rules with unfair sanctions. One in every hundred children in Redcar and Cleveland is now in care, and the

Macmillan Cancer Support Event at the Quoit Club on 14th December

he latest event in what has become an annual event in the calendar was once again well supported and raised £1001.75 for this very worthwhile charity which always appreciates all the help it can get.

AC/DC UK were well received playing their usual ensemble of tracks and the line up included a new lead singer who has a superb voice for this type of music.

The Rogues who have supported this event for several years were again on top form with their mix of heavy rock music.

Following requests from the audience both band will appear again next year on Saturday 14th December to support the charity.

We would like to thank everyone who attend and contribute to the raffles and collections making the events a success.

cost of our fostering placements has gone up by £6 million in 5 years. We can’t sustain this and still meet all our other services to the public.

“We are currently bringing in a worldrenowned safeguarding model called Signs of Safety, which should help keep more families together, but this too has extra set-up costs. As well as recruiting more foster carers, we have also, where possible, approved a number of family carers, but again our ability to support them is made much harder by Austerity.

“It is also increasingly difficult for us to continue to fund the preventative work which can keep families out of the social care system in the first place. At the moment we simply cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland Conservative MP Simon Clarke said: “I am a huge admirer of the love and dedication shown

by kinship carers and I’ve held really positive meetings with them both in Guisborough and in Westminster. It of course makes sense to help young people stay with family members in difficult or tragic circumstances.

“In the Budget last autumn, the Government provided an additional £410 million in 2019/20 for adults and children’s social care.

Where necessary, local councils should use this funding to ensure that adult social care pressures do not create additional demand on the NHS. Local councils can also use it to improve their social care offer for older people, people with disabilities and children.

“There is no question that councils need to spend money wisely at a difficult time for our public finances as we recover from the great recession, but vulnerable children are rightly a priority.”

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y name is Janice Dunning (née Hutchinson) and I am trying to trace my second cousins, John and Christopher Ward, sons of Stan and Eileen (née Reed) Ward and grandsons of Joe and Nellie Reed (née Hutchinson) of Carlin How. I want to contact them as an American relative of ours, Pat, is coming to England in July 2019 and is very keen to re-establish a link with the family. Her grandparents and ours (the Hutchinson family) all met in 1957 and Stan and Eileen continued to correspond with them over the years but contact was lost when that generation died.

Pat sent me photographs, of the reunion and of the Reed/Ward family which she found amongst her grandparent’s memorabilia.

There are several references to the Ward family on the East Cleveland Archive website including photographs showing John and Christopher, but I have not been able to make contact through the website.

I would love to surprise Pat by being able to tell her I had found John and Christopher so if anyone has news of them or knows of them please get in contact with me at : jand.baldmoose@blueyonder. co.uk ● English cousins shows the Hutchinson brothers and sisters meeting in London with their ▲ American cousins. ● Nellie and Joe Reed, Eileen and Stan Ward with sons, John and Christopher

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Marske Fishermen's Choir 50th Anniversary

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By Bill Porritt

ho would have thought yet another 10 years would pass since we celebrated our 40th anniversary?

Indeed, who would have thought we would still be doing what we love, still singing, 50 years on from our first concert (on the 12th of December 1968) at the York Hotel Redcar for Coatham OAP's?

Our aim, all those years ago, was to bring a little entertainment & joy into the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

It was never Jim Madden's aim to raise money.

However, with, to use a nautical phrase, "a fair wind and a good man at the helm" we succeeded until Jim passed away in 1989.

After discussing the situation the choir took the decision to carry on. Using the same format, never charging for a concert, helping to raise funds for whichever charity or good causes that asked, The choir has embraced all types of songs, performing to the best of our abilities, always with the intention of entertaining our audiences.

Records, CD's & TV appearances followed, but as the years passed the list of those who've gone before has sadly grown. Since 1968 past

& present choir membership,(currently at 19) exceeds 100!! New members have been recruited, including old members re-joining, whilst others have moved on but always wishing the choir well.

There have been quite a few trips away, now not as frequent, but still memorable, in particular to the Barbican in London in 2006, to collect the group supporter of the year award from the RNLI. In 2008 the choir were granted the Freedom of the Borough by Redcar & Cleveland Council which is an extraordinary accolade. To be in the same company as the late Mo Mowlam, Dame Tanni Grey Thompson and Norman Evans, to mention just a few, was, and always will be, an unforgettable occasion and a tremendous honour in the choir's story.

Once again it's right and fitting to express our thanks to friends & members of the public who've attended our concerts over the years, whose money has helped (and continues to help) whichever charity or good causes we sing for.

And last, but by no means least our families, without their continued support none of the last 50 years would have been possible.

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By Tony Galuidi

any people reading this will know me as Tony Earthbeat, manager of the Earthbeat Centre and founder of the magnificent Earthbeat Theatre Company.

Others may know me as Tony Earthbeat, the vegan campaigner. Most, however, will not even have heard of me.

In recent months I launched a billboard campaign which suggested that people considered the benefits of ‘not’ eating animals.

As planned, the campaign attracted a lot of publicity. There was a great deal of support for the campaign but, in truth, it also attracted a lot of negative comments. The first billboard was erected on Borough Road in Middlesbrough and made a strong and thought provoking statement. ‘The Greatest thing you can do to end animal suffering is to just eat something else’.

Whilst this is true, a lot of people responded in a negative manner. ‘Stop preaching,’ they cried. ‘What a waste of money’, ‘Stop telling us what to do’, and ‘Mmm bacon.’ These are a selection of some of the more polite responses –and there were over a thousand on Facebook alone. Of course, vegans are used to this kind of backlash from our carnivorous cousins and vegans, who can be pushy and quite aggressive at times, sometimes deserve this.

Following the success of the first billboard, which I paid for out of my own savings, I decided to erect two more. This time I set up a Gofundme page and raised almost £1000 in a week. One of the billboards, which showed a little girl kissing a sheep, went up on Portrack Lane and asked the question ‘At what point did we stop loving them and start eating them?’ The other went up near the A19 and told people about the link

between heart disease and consuming animal products. Of course, there was the anticipated barrage of negativity but there was also a very strong response from the media. Look North featured an interview, beside the billboards, and then The One Show got in touch and asked if they could do a story. Their piece ran for five minutes on prime time national television and reached an audience of five million. If you want to watch it, I’ve uploaded the clip to my ‘Tony Earthbeat’ Facebook page.

So what’s next? Like everyone reading this, I

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Tories in denial over Universal Credit

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niversal Credit is causing real poverty and hardship in our communities. There is a huge body of evidence which points to a failing and flawed social security system which is driving hard-pressed families into debt.

The Trussell Trust (UK’s largest food bank network) reports that on average there is a 52% increase in the use of foodbanks when UC goes live in an area. Local charity Footsteps in the Community has seen a marked increase in the use of food banks, and families in Teesside consistently suffer from lower average wages and higher levels of child poverty.

Redcar and Cleveland Council wrote three separate letters in October asking for a delay in roll out until after the Christmas holidays. Anna Turley MP also expressed similar concerns and has called for the roll-out to be stopped until flaws in the system are corrected.

We believe the Tories are in denial about the hardship Universal Credit will cause in our area. Rather than supporting constituents by joining calls for Universal Credit roll-out to be paused, Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Simon Clarke published a video on 22 October extolling it’s virtues.

Labour MP Anna Turley, Council Leader Sue Jeffrey, Parliamentary Candidate Lauren Dingsdale, and the Northern Public Services Alliance of trade unions including Unison, Unite

and PCS held a march and rally in December against the reform.

Cllr Sue Jeffrey, Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Council said: “I am dismayed at the callous approach being taken by this Government.

We know that there is likely to be difficulties for many people who are forced to move onto Universal Credit in the month before Christmas. The Council has put arrangements in place to provide emergency support if needed, but we should not be in this position – Government needs to have an urgent re think of the whole system.”

Lauren Dingsdale, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland said: “The botched rollout of Universal Credit has placed thousands of working people across the country into poverty and into debt. Despite pleas from Redcar and Cleveland Council to delay local roll-out until at least after Christmas, the Tory Government has gone ahead anyway and Simon Clarke has not uttered a single word of objection. His callous disregard for his constituents cannot continue” Work and Pensions Secretary, Amber Rudd, has now indicated that the full rollout will be paused in favour of a ‘test and learn’ approach. MPs were due to be voting on the starting to process of migrating 3 million people on to the new system but that has now been pushed back. A trial scheme of

Local Conservative leader welcomes decision to postpone roll out of Universal Credit

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ouncillor Philip Thomson, Leader of the Conservative Group on Redcar & Cleveland borough Council has written to The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Rt. Hon. Amber Rudd M.P. to support her action in postponing the roll out of Universal Credit.

The proposal to postpone the vote in the House to transfer all relevant existing claimants into the new all inclusive system was welcomed by Councillor Thomson.

In supporting the request for approval for a pilot scheme in the short term, Councillor Thomson reflected on previous requests made by him to undertake a thorough review of the Department's policies.

Councillor Thomson highlighted several elements of the proposed scheme with which he did not have full confidence. These included concerns that, all traditional beneficiaries would be able to financially manage a whole month's payment in a lump sum; that claimants entitled to housing support should be able to have their rent payable direct to a landlord; that

payments are only to be made to one nominated person within a family unit; the apparent losing of benefit by those who are seeking support in their disablement should be fully addressed.

He requested consideration be given to a number of options including that traditional payments be continued until such time as a reassessment is objectively agreed.

Councillor Thomson made it clear that he had been given an insight into the local DWP service provision, and was very impressed with the standard.

His concerns were with policy and not local delivery.

In wishing Amber Rudd success with the pilot success he welcomed feedback on his concerns, adding that there were still some fundamentals in policy that he felt needed to be addressed.

Councillor Thomson can take enquiries via the Conservative Group Office Councillor Thomson can take enquiries via his email or land line philip.thomson@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk 01287 624883

●● Photos from: Sam Forster and Luke Henman 10,000 individuals will be undertaken in the summer, but the process has already started in Redcar & Cleveland.

Labour MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, said: “This sudden change of heart beggars belief. The Government are finally facing up to the fact that their plans for Universal Credit have severe flaws yet they still pushed ahead with the rollout in Redcar & Cleveland just weeks before Christmas.

The Prime Minister has called this delay ‘learning through the process’ but this was not some New Year revelation. Tory Ministers have been well aware of the problems, not least because we have warned them repeatedly, but they pushed on regardless.

“Vulnerable people in our area are already feeling the pain of this reform and it’s only through extra support put in place by our local council and our food banks that some families have been able to get through Christmas. If they genuinely accept their system is flawed they must not just delay the rollout but scrap it altogether, including for those who have already been

moved over.”

Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland Conservative MP Simon Clarke said: “Universal Credit is a vital reform to deliver a welfare system that’s fair for both claimants and taxpayers alike. Crucially, it ends the scandal we inherited from Labour where for too many people, it made little or no financial sense to move from welfare into work. You had cliff edges at 16, 24 and 30 hours/week where you were actively disincentivised from working more hours.

“When I met the team at the Loftus Job Centre in October, they were extremely positive about Universal Credit and clear it helps people move into work and stay in work for longer. Moreover, they were sick and tired of Labour trying to make vulnerable people afraid about it.

“Across the country, 1.4 million claimants are now receiving the benefit, which is now in every jobcentre.

“To date, only a change in the claimant’s circumstances requiring them to make

a new claim to benefit would have seen them switch over to the new system. This year the Government is delivering the next phase of the roll out – the managed migration of existing claimants to UC – and it’s this that Labour are getting confused about when they start trumpeting about there having been some kind of delay.

“The reality is there has been no delay.

In order to ensure the managed migration proceeds smoothly, the Government has simply said it’s going to conduct a pilot of 10,000 people first. Managed migration will begin, as planned, from July 2019 and end, as planned, in 2023 - and we will uphold our commitments to protect claimants receiving the Severe Disability Premium. We will plan this process in conjunction with charities, experts and claimants.”

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Luke Senior Hall returns to community management

uke Senior Hall in Loftus has been handed over to a determined group of residents who will manage the hall on a short term three year lease from Beyond Housing Ltd. The hall was originally built and opened in 1966

by Loftus Urban District Council and named in honour of Alderman Luke Senior who also served on the North Riding of Yorkshire County Council.

With episodes of local government reorganisation involving Teesside (1968) and Cleveland (1974) ownership of the hall passed successively to Langbaurgh and to Redcar & Cleveland councils.

When council houses and estates were handed to housing associations in 2002 the hall was part of the transfer package.

Coast & Country Housing (C&CH) had to maintain and manage the hall for the benefit of residents. Much of the organisation in the early days was by a local woman, Olwyn Stiff and members of the now defunct Over 60’s group.

Almost four years ago in 2015 C&CH aired concerns that the hall was no longer viable for them and submitted plans to Redcar & Cleveland Council to convert the building to a bungalow with disabled access.

The closure was vehemently opposed by local people as photographed and reported at the time in Coastal View & Moor News.

At a planning meeting in Redcar in November 2015 local residents, supported by Loftus ward councillors and mayor, argued that the withdrawal of community facilities in an area suffering deprivation was a significant loss of amenity.

Eileen Found, Chair of the Mars Estate Residents' Group and Marjorie Magor, Chair of Loftus Community Forum outlined the sense of frustration at the abandonment being experienced by the local community who felt this closure would impact on many vulnerable people. The planning committee agreed and unanimously rejected the application.

Local residents then formed a committee to negotiate the future of the hall with C&CH and a series of meetings began to explore the potential of the hall. An event in the hall in December 2015 attracted over 80 children, who each received a selection box from Santa This Xmas event has been repeated in succeeding years when increased numbers attended with support by various funders including East Cleveland Villages BIG Local.

The Klondike GP Cycle Race was also celebrated by several groups in 2017 and 2018.

Regular meetings were established by local groups which will add stability in the future.

In 2016 on the 50th anniversary of the hall an exhibition and celebration of the hall and of Alderman Luke Senior was attended by civic dignitaries and the then MP for the area, Tom Blenkinsop, who was invited by Councillor Eric Jackson to cut a celebratory cake.

The residents became members of 'Luke Senior Hall Community Group' (LSHCG) and appointed officers under the Chairmanship of Ian Cornes. The constitution was drawn up by the then Secretary, John Stockwell and agreed by the committee and membership. Solicitors were engaged to establish a pathway for the transfer of the hall back to the community. Meetings continued with Coast & Country Housing representatives and a thorough examination of ongoing costs of management and maintenance was compiled. To continue under C&CH income from hiring of the hall at £8 per hour would require bookings 40 hours per week / 1000 hours per annum to achieve £8000. Based merely on room hire this made even limited upkeep of the hall unviable in the long term for C&CH. The LSHCG argued a takeover by the community would significantly reduce costs; enable fundraising activities for the hall and allow grant funding awards to make improvements. In 2018 Heather Temple as treasurer was able to achieve

●● Luke Senior Hall 50th Anniversary April 2016

●● Luke Senior Hall Save Our Hall campaign Oct 2015 ●● Ian Cornes, founding Chairman of Luke Senior Hall Community Group, who died in Aug 2018. charitable status as a CIO for the new Luke Senior Hall Community Group. Membership of the group had steadily grown with the efforts of Eileen Found who then became secretary. Ward Councillors indicated their continued support by committing to hold surgeries in the Luke Senior Hall, which will continue to be used as a Polling Station whenever it becomes necessary.

Sadly Ian Cornes died in August 2018 after he had established several enterprises including his highly successful Mindful Group, which showed that LSHCG could manage the hall effectively.

Potential users of the hall were identified and the prospect of family occasions being an integral part of the community ethos were evolved to ensure the hall would be the Centre of the Community.

Existing and potential users include MERGE, Loftus CHAT Club, Mindful Group, Slimming World, Loftus Community Forum, as well as the LSHCG itself, who all offer a range of events and activities with ideas of extending these in future.

Kath Cornes, Ian's wife, was elected as the succeeding Chair of the management group.

Negotiations for the lease of the hall reached a conclusion after years of prolonged discussion longer in fact than Brexit! Beyond Housing finally offered a 3-year lease in the first instance to form the basis of the agreement with a peppercorn rent being paid. The uncomplicated business plan is initially for three years as required and will evolve as the group develops. LSHCG and Beyond believe that during the three year period the degree of success of the venture will influence what happens next.

The hall remains the property of Beyond Housing, who continue to maintain the outer fabric of the building. LSHCG will pay for utilities; be able to timetable the use of the hall; manage bookings and maintain the internal facilities more efficiently through voluntary efforts.

The founding Chair's ambition was realised on 6th December 2019 when the keys of the hall were handed over to the three officers of the management group of LSHCG: Kath Cornes (Chair); Heather Temple (Treasurer) and Eileen Found (Secretary)

by Tanya Spedding of Beyond Housing (formerly Coast & Country Housing Ltd)..

Those present heard speeches from Eileen, Kath and Tanya Spedding of Beyond Housing Ltd, who presented a plaque naming the main room as The Ian Cornes Room.

Kath Cornes, Community Management Group Chairperson and widow of Ian Cornes said: “This should have been Ian’s day, he would have loved this. It’s been a lot of hard work, and a long time coming, but eventually worth it!

“It sometimes felt like we were taking six steps forward and three steps back but with the help of

●● Planning meeting in Nov 2015 Wayne Davies, Mary Lanigan, John Stockwell, Maria Carr, Mike Hodgson, Marjorie Magor and Kath Cornes

●● Handing over the keys Dec 2018 Kath Cornes, Heather Temple and Eileen Found, the officers of Luke Senior Hall Community Group.

our community group members, funders and all our supporters the centre will remain in our community for young people and old.”

Tanya Spedding, Beyond Housing Programme Manager, said: “Having grown up in this area, I have fond memories and a long-standing connection with this centre and the surrounding community.

“It’s taken a great deal of work and long hours for everyone involved with the group, but I’m happy to say that it’s all paid off and the centre will continue to be a vital resource for the residents of Loftus.”

Heather Temple, Community Management Group member, said: “It’s good that we can now actively promote the centre’s use for the community. A new range of activities and events will hopefully alleviate some of the problems that affect local people such as social isolation and lack of transport.

“We’ll also be introducing some new educational activities including first aid classes for young parents along with trips and spills awareness for some of our elderly residents.”

Eileen Found, Community Management Group member, said: “The centre has been a treasure at the very heart of our community for many elderly and disabled residents.

“It is absolutely ideal for anyone who wants to come along and join in our events and activities. It’s an essential part of the estate and we just couldn’t do without it!”

Twenty people attended the handing over of the keys ceremony during the afternoon. Beyond Housing also presented a hamper to long serving key holder Philip Robinson who will continue in this role for the LSHCG. Key holders will be appointed by the committee.

The new non slip floor was much admired. The furniture, fittings and kitchen equipment remain in the building. Any equipment for extra activities will be purchased by LSHCG. All the legalities of the transfer are now in place and the so the hall has returned to being the local 'Centre of the Community'. The first event held under LSHCG management was when the hall was hired for a children’s party. The future community is already engaged.

A celebration in the New Year on Friday 25th January 2019 will launch an exciting new period of opportunity for the community. More information of this event can be found on the ‘Luke Senior Hall Loftus’ Facebook page which promotes LSH activities.

Membership will be available to over 18's but children will be welcomed to events and celebrations organised by members or visiting groups, who support the hall.

Beyond Housing Ltd (formerly Coast & Country Housing Ltd) is no longer handling bookings which can now be made by telephone or email to LSHCG management group.

The hall is now available for activities such as children's parties, family occasions etc.

Please telephone or email for terms and conditions and details of room hire charges.

Enquiries are welcome. Please note these contact details for future use.

Te l e p h o n e : 0 7 5 6 5 1 3 3 2 3 2 e m a i l : lukeseniorbookings@aol.com Facebook: ‘Luke Senior Hall Loftus’ Congratulations to all who enabled the transfer of Luke Senior Hall to the community.

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Saltburn Photographic Society

Reunion Christmas Concert

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or the last 28 years Philip Chisholm has judged the Saltburn Photographic Society photographic portrait competition, this being an exciting occasion with a full hall of enthusiasts, all energised in the craft of being portrait artists in camera.

This year the Society excelled itself, providing Philip with the most difficult of tasks in judging and awarding the winners. I think that the Coastal View and Moor News readers will enjoy the winning three entries and perhaps take themselves to a club meeting which is held every Wednesday night above Saltburn Methodist chapel in Milton Street.

Never be intimidated by the quality of these images, for the Society is rich in its ability to help you develop you skill and photographic ability.

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●● Runner up Jeannie Moore with a delightful image called ‘Winning Smiles’.

●● 2nd David Sanderson The Station Master

●● Winner Philip Dove with a portrait for Toni

By Tony Crow

n Saturday 29th December in the United Reformed Church, Redcar, the 15-strong Clare Singers Reunion Choir presented its Christmas Concert to a very appreciative packed audience.

The group had chosen and practised a programme of Christmas Songs, all of which had featured ●● Picture by Alex Crow sometime in Christmas Concerts from 1978. The final result was a beautifully polished evening of mostly 3-part choral music unique to the Clare Singers which was enthusiastically received from start to finish. The programme began with 'The Christmas Alphabet' to let the audience know that they were in for an evening of entertainment.

They were not disappointed. The items following came quick and fast, thanks to the clear and concise introductions given by Lisa and in the second half equally so

by Nicola. The planned programme was designed with items contrasting in tempo, mood and dynamics throughout, to such an extent that no fewer than three times the audience were caught out applauding too early...the first time as early as the third song.

'The Christmas Bells'! This happened again at the end of the first half when the Choir sang, 'When a Child is Born'. The added Choral ending had a 'surprise' change of key.

The second half began with a visit from a scary Ebenezer Scrooge accompanied by his three ghosts who added a piece of apt Musical Theatre to the evening. Interspersed were solos ranging from 'Star of God' to 'Santa Baby', a Glockenspiel Group who had only practised together on the day due to their home locations and the excellent storytelling of a Christmas legend.

Perhaps the musical highlight of the night was the Choir's rendition of 'Silent Night' designed to echo the original singing of the carol nearly 200 years ago with close harmony, vocalisation and even a verse sung in German. You could have heard a pin drop!

The audience played their part too by singing a selection of traditional Carols and the event was rounded off with Ebenezer, ghosts and all joining in with 'Celebrations'.

Margaret Reed was our excellent Accompanist giving real support when needed.

The proceeds, donated to the 'Friends of Redcar Cemetery', who served refreshments and assisted with the Raffle, were £544.

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Small business awards celebrate Redcar success stories

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he Redcar Constituency Small Business of the Year Awards, launched by local Labour MP Anna Turley, have recognised the ‘fantastic contribution of local businesses to our communities’.

The competition was launched as part of Small Business Saturday, the annual celebration of small businesses aimed at encouraging people to support independent businesses in their area.

Local people nominated 65 businesses for the Redcar competition, and almost 4000 votes were cast.

The Cleveland Bay pub won the Pubs, Bars and Nightlife category. Publicans Russ and Sarah Clark said, “It is great to see so much interest in small businesses. We need all the help and support we can get. Thank you to all who voted.”

Other winners included Blink Eye Wear who saw off the competition for Health and Wellbeing, Cygnet Law who won the award for Services. Peter Medd, Managing Director, said “I am absolutely delighted to receive this award on behalf of Cygnet Law. All the team have client care and service to the community at heart and thoroughly deserve this recognition.”

Save Our Strays, based on Marske High Street, won the Pets category. They also received the most votes, securing the overall Small Business of the Year Award.

●● Small Business Competition Blink Eyewear - Owner John Chapman “We were both surprised and delighted to receive this nomination and award. Our little shop is the prime source of income to pay for kennelling and veterinary treatment for our rescue dogs and the “golden oldies” we support by providing Pension Plans. Without our dedicated volunteers giving up their time to man it and all the good people who both donate goods to us and those who shop with us it wouldn’t be possible and we just can’t thank them all enough.

A big thank you to whoever nominated us for this award and those who voted for us, it really means a lot and makes such a difference.”

The awards were kindly supported by MGT Teesside.

Speaking after the announcement of the results, Anna said: “It has been brilliant to see so many people getting involved with the competition, nominating their favourite businesses, and casting their votes. A massive congratulations to all of our winners this year, who all make a fantastic contribution to our community.

“I hope the competition has helped raised awareness of the many great small businesses we have in our borough. Whether you're shopping on our high streets, meeting up with friends in our cafes and bars, or making use of a local service, please support local traders with your business and give our local economy a boost.”

Dedicated social worker awarded MBE

edcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Head of Social Work & Professional Standards has been awarded the MBE for her work across adults and children’s social care.

Louise Walker, who was also gold winner at the national Social Worker of the Year Awards in 2017, said she was; “overwhelmed…but very proud.”

Louise, who has more than 26 years’ experience in both adults’ and children’s services, has not only won praise for her work but also raising the profile of social work and engaging with frontline staff.

The highly-dedicated social worker has also organised events designed to celebrate social work with people who have been supported and gone on to achieve success in life.

“It was a shock when I was told and I was overwhelmed, but very proud,” said Louise. “It’s not all about me but recognition of the contribution our profession makes to people’s lives and the dedicated team we have here. Being a Principal Social Worker

is a wonderful job because it means I can influence the strategic development of social work while still having close contact with frontline practice.”

Amanda Skelton, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Chief Executive, said: “We are immensely proud of Louise. It is wonderful to see her recognised for the skill and dedication she has shown in helping others throughout her career.

“Louise makes a huge difference to people’s lives every day and she thoroughly deserves this honour for both this and the way she has championed her profession.”

Barbara Shaw, Corporate Director for Children and Families at the council, said: “Louise has raised the profile of social work right across the country and she does fantastic work ensuring our social workers are valued and that the impact of their work is recognised.

“We’re all really proud of Louise and she thoroughly deserves this recognition.”

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Moorsholm play area: netted at last!

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●● Emily Beadnall and the new cargo net in Moorsholm's play area

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MP slams rail fare rise

abour MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, has criticised the government’s New Year increase in rail fares, calling it a kick in the teeth for commuters who are paying more for poorer services.

Under the Conservative Government, regulated fares (which include peak fares and season tickets) have risen by 36% since 2010. That is two and half times faster than wages have grown. Under Labour’s plans, above inflation fare rises would be prevented, saving over £500 for the average commuter over the course of the next three years.

At the same time as fares have risen, the quality of services has declined. Train punctuality is at a 13 year low, electrification upgrades to rail lines in our area have been repeatedly delayed, and the hated Pacer trains are still trundling along our tracks.

Labour’s plans for the railways include bringing lines back into public ownership as franchises expire, using savings to cap fares, and upgrading and expanding the rail network.

Commenting on the latest round of fare increases, Anna said: “This is more bad news for commuters in our region who continue to suffer some of the worst quality services in the country. Ministers are expecting people to pay more for their daily commute every year, with absolutely nothing to show for it. Privatisation of the railways has failed ordinary people who have been deprived of modern services at an affordable price. Learning from the success of the East Coast mainline when under public ownership, a Labour Government would do the same across the country. It’s time to take back control of our railways.”

Simon Clarke, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: “Our railways are seeing record passenger numbers. Over the next five years, £48 billion is being invested in our railways as part of the biggest modernisation since Victorian times – and 98p in every £1 spent by passengers is being reinvested in improvements.

“Labour’s plans to nationalise the railway would mean it ended up in competition with schools and hospitals for resources – a battle it would lose and which would lead to a return to the terrible conditions we used to have under British Rail.

“Here on Teesside, my focus is on delivering the great Middlesbrough station upgrade, the upcoming direct service to London King’s Cross and extending the Manchester-LeedsYork TransPennine Express service into East Cleveland. Those are the battles that need fighting, rather than a stale ideological war about national ownership.”

By Councillor Steve Kay

ack in August, Moorsholm residents with small children drew my attention to the fact that some repairs were long overdue in the well-used play area, in the corner of the Recreation Field.

After a site visit, parents concluded that the broken, though popular, cargo net needed to be replaced at the earliest possible moment. In one place, the rope had broken and, in another, it looked as if the few remaining strands were about to part company. We feared the situation could lead to a nasty fall, or a child dangerously getting their legs entangled in the netting.

I immediately report the situation, and am assured we will have a new net as a matter of urgency. September passes. No replacement.

Parents wonder why. More reminders to the council from me. October passes. No replacement. Parents want an explanation.

More frustrated reminders to the council from me. November passes. No replacement. Parents getting really worried. Further pressure on the council from me.

Then, without any warning, there’s an unexpected Christmas present from the council to the children of Moorsholm. The holey green net is replaced with a beautiful blue one. More important, it’s completely intact.

At last both parents and I can breathe a sigh of relief. A long battle with a good conclusion and the kids love it!

A Council spokesperson said: “We welcome and encourage all information about potential safety issues provided by councillors and members of the public and thank Cllr Kay for alerting us to this issue.

●● Cllr Steve Kay and the broken cargo net in Moorsholm's play area "Our Neighbourhood Safety Officers who inspect the play area at Moorsholm every week as a minimum had also identified damage to the net but it was not defined being unsafe. It was also inspected by an independent external engineering inspector in September and that independent engineer agreed that it there were no serious defects.

"However, temporary repairs were nonetheless undertaken and a new replacement cargo net was ordered. There was a delay with the provision of the net by the supplier but, once the net was supplied, it was installed at the first opportunity.”

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Twice the fun at Guisborough Pool!

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anta literally "dropped in" at Guisborough Pool this year for our usual Christmas Aquafit celebrations!

To everyone's amazement and delight, a traditional red-robed figure complete with long white beard, emerged from the changing room, got into the pool, and proceeded to swim up and down using a stately backstroke. Truly a first for Guisborough, and we think probably the only sighting of Santa in a swimming pool for this Christmas at least. We hope he returns next year!

Our traditional Father Christmas, represented

by Angela Brewer, then appeared (to loud cheers) carrying a sackful of presents for our wonderful team of Guisborough staff, and our top-class and very popular instructors.

Every year, Angela, with her willing team of

●● Angela Brewer as Santa with Victoria Hayton as the Elf (aka Team Leader at Guisborough Pool one of our instructors) helpers, organises a collection for the staff from among the Aquafit customers. It's just our way of showing our appreciation for all the staff here who make Guisborough such a happy and welcoming place to come, and Angela says that this year Aquafit customers have been even more generous than usual.

A great way to round off the year, and a big thank you to all concerned, especially Angela, for keeping this Guisborough tradition going so successfully!

North East Ambulance Service rated ‘Good’ by the CQC

ngland's Chief Inspector of Hospitals has rated North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) as “Good” following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of its services in October 2018.

The CQC rated NEAS as “Good” in all its categories - safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

During this most recent inspection, the CQC team looked specifically at management and leadership of NEAS in addition to inspecting core services of NHS111 service and the emergency operations centre (EOC). The CQC rated these core services as good, which means NEAS maintains its track record of being highly rated by the healthcare regulator.

The ambulance service was rated “good” at its last CQC inspection in April 2016.

NEAS chief executive Yvonne Ormston, MBE, said: “I am delighted that our service has been rated as ‘good’ overall. This is fabulous news and testament to the care and professionalism that all of our staff dedicate to our patients and service.

Our workforce is committed to providing the best possible patient care, often in incredibly difficult circumstances and I am pleased on their behalf that this has been recognised.

“More than 2.7 million people across the North East rely on our services and the CQC has recognised the pivotal role we are playing in the development of urgent and emergency care services in our community.”

Inspectors’ comprehensive assessment of NEAS took place between 16-18 October April. The CQC found: • Staff were caring and provided compassionate care. Accurate, timely and clear information was provided to patients and callers about their condition and followed the clinical pathways.

• Staff understood the patients’ personal, cultural, social and religious needs. They displayed an understanding and non-judgemental attitude to all patients.

• Managers across the trust promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.

• NEAS staff understood how to protect patients from abuse and the trust worked well with other agencies to do so.

• NEAS used a demand forecasting tool to identify which resources would be required on which shifts to meet demand.

• Managers monitored the effectiveness of care and treatment and used the findings to improve them.

They compared local results with those of other services to learn from them.

•NEAS had performed above average against other NHS ambulance trusts in five of the seven measures on the new Ambulance Response Programme.

The CQC report also highlighted that NEAS won the ‘enhancing patient dignity’ category for its end of life services in the Nursing Times Awards 2017.

The end of life service provided a responsive and timely patient transport across the north-east region for patients with palliative/end of life care needs, enabling them to be cared for and die in the place of their choice.

Professor Ted Baker, CQC, chief inspector of hospitals, said: “Since their last inspection, the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has worked hard to maintain its rating. I do congratulate them on their overall good rating.

“When inspectors monitored calls in the emergency operations centres, they found that all the staff involved were calm, professional and considerate of patient’s needs. I applaud the steps the trust has taken to deal with instances of high demand.”

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Cygnet Law duo take a giant leap to raise funds for mental health charity

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ygnet Law employees have taken the plunge by abseiling from the iconic Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough to raise £500 for Redcar and Cleveland Mind.

Amy Drinkhall and Nancy McHugh, who are employees at the Redcar-based solicitors firm, braved the near freezing temperatures and the end of Storm Deirdre, and made the 165ft descent down the bridge, which is the tallest structures to abseil from in the North East.

The challenge forms part of the firm’s ongoing fundraising support for UK mental health charity Mind, which included a charity dog walk, and raising more than £7,000 with its Free Will Month in 2017, where staff produced wills for clients in return for donations to the charity.

Cygnet Law has supported many local charities through fundraising events, including EVA Women's Aid and Rape Crisis, Saltburn Animal Rescue Association, and The Junction Foundation.

Amy Drinkhall said: “It was tough braving the

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●● Nancy McHugh cold to abseil down from the Transporter Bridge, but luckily the worst of Storm Deirdre had passed over by the time we got up there, which was a huge relief. Nancy and I had to wrap up warm before the big leap, but we both felt amazing after we’d done it.

“Most people are affected by mental health issues at some time in their lives, whether it is themselves or someone they know, and this can be particularly tough at Christmas. We’re thrilled to have raised such a significant amount of money for such a worthy cause.”

Peter Medd, Managing Director and Solicitor at Cygnet Law, said: “The whole team is incredibly proud of Amy and Nancy for undertaking such a challenging task to raise money for a brilliant charity. Thank you to everyone who donated, and we look forward to our next fundraising events next year.”

Cygnet Law’s donation page for the abseil is still available here: https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/ abseilamynancy

Law firm hands over cheque to The Link Charitable Trust

acksons Law Firm recently caught up with Redcar based charity, The Link Charitable Trust to hand over a cheque for over £3,000.00 following a year of fundraising activities organised by the charity committee at the firm.

All members of staff at the law firm took part in a number of events during the year, including dress down days, a pumpkin carving competition, quiz night, raffles and a golf day in order to raise awareness for the charity.

Ian Swales, Chair, Link Charitable Trust said: “The staff at Jacksons have given us fantastic support this year. I'm glad that we were able to inspire the staff and their efforts on our behalf have inspired us to work even harder in supporting local children and their families. On behalf of the Link I want to say a massive thank you to everyone involved.”

Stephen Wiles, Partner and Head of Corporate Recovery at Jacksons said: “Every year our staff are invited to put charities forward and whichever has the popular vote, becomes our charity for that year. We would love to support all of the charities, as each and every one of them are a great cause in their own right. We were delighted to support The Link Charitable Trust this year and have had a lot of fun raising awareness of the great work they are doing. We’ve had fantastic support from our staff, clients and contacts, who took part in our fundraising activities, and would like to thank them

for their efforts. ” The Link, Redcar is a Community Interest Company or a CIC for short. Established in 2010 when founder and managing director Tina Jackson identified a gap for supporting children and young adults with mental health issues.

The Charity provides therapeutic services to children, young people and families across the North East including Teesside and the boroughs of Redcar and Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees and Darlington. Their services include a wide range of emotional resilience workshops and training, therapeutic assessments, one to one therapeutic intervention, including specialist therapies.

To find out more about the charity and how you can get involved, visit their website www. redcarlink.co.uk.

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Students receive sound advice from James Bay’s tour manager

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oung people dreaming of making it in the music business were given a rare look behind the scenes by two stalwarts of sound engineering.

North East-based Nitelites – which provides sound, lighting, and staging equipment used by stars such as Ben Howard and Catfish & The Bottlemen – invited a handful of Middlesbrough College students to its Tyneside base.

With equipment that would typically be found gracing the stage of Leeds Festival or the BBC Proms, Nitelites manager Andy Murray and freelance tour manager Ross Lewis gave students ●● Ross Lewis (front, glasses) and Andy Murray (front a taste of life in the music industry. right) with Middlesbrough College students Drawing on his years of experience international stars. working with performers – most recently “The live music industry is as healthy as it’s ever as global tour manager for pop star James Bay – been and even with the significant challenges that Ross gave the students his top tips on forging a Brexit raises, there are plenty of opportunities for career in music.

Ross explained: “Our aim was to get the students people with the skills and right approach.”

The Nitelites experience is just one of a number thinking about what they need to do if they’re of opportunities afforded to Middlesbrough College serious about a career in the music industry – and Audiovisual Technology students who get to work that means building a strong network, knowing your with established bands and artists on a regular basis. craft and saying yes to opportunities.

The College’s 156-seat commercial theatre and “The most important takeaway is that with the state-of-the-art music studios also give students right attitude and skills anyone can do it.

“I’m an ordinary guy from Ashington and in the chance to hone their skills in a real industry the past five years working with James Bay environment.

Jack Laidlaw, higher education lecturer and course I’ve travelled the world having some fantastic coordinator at Middlesbrough College, said: “This experiences.

“It’s important not to judge people by appearances. type of experience is invaluable to our students and I’ve worked with all sorts of people and you can the chance to get pointers from highly respected get so much more out of your career by keeping professionals like Andy and Ross is rare. an open mind.”

“When we were writing the programme it was Students on Middlesbrough College’s BSc (Hons) extremely important to us that their expertise Audiovisual Technology degree got the chance to informed the course content, and we’re delighted build a typical stage setup using real equipment that that they continue to be involved with the degree. would normally be on the road.

“There are great opportunities in the music industry Under Andy and Ross’ guidance and instruction, but it requires commitment and resourcefulness to students applied classroom theory to real life and build a career. picked up wisdom about getting breaks in the “Our students are not only given the practical industry. skills and knowledge they need to succeed but also Ross added: “It was great to show the students this the crucial industry insights from people who have side of the international music industry is happening been there before them.” only 30 or so miles up the road from home.

Students can apply for Middlesbrough College “There is absolutely no reason these students Audiovisual Technology courses directly or via shouldn’t be the ones setting up the gear for UCAS.

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Visit England acclaim for Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds

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irkleatham Museum & Grounds has retained the Visit England accreditation of a Quality Visitor Attraction.

Scoring an impressive 85% on its assessment, Visit England noted: • The quality of customer service encountered in all areas and the retail experience; • TripAdvisor continues to be a useful platform for visitor feedback. Of the 244 reviews a positive 93% were rated as either 'Excellent' of 'Very Good'; • The car park is to an excellent standard overall; • The area enhanced first impressions due to the high level of maintenance, variety of trees and greenery, and attractive lighting; • The range of content in the Museum was broad and relevant to the local area.

• Standards of cleanliness continue to remain high in all areas demonstrating good cleaning routines in operation; • The retail area was a highlight of the visit.

Professional fixtures and fittings were installed to a high standard and enhanced the overall quality of display of merchandise. The range of stock was relevant and of a high quality.

Councillor Carl Quartermain, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture,

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Tourism and Communications, said: “Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds is a real jewel in our crown here in Redcar and Cleveland. I’m thrilled that Visit England has recognised its strengths and reaccredited the Quality Visitor Attraction award.

“It’s hugely popular with locals and visitors from outside the area. The staff work really hard to maintain their high standards and I know they won’t be resting on their laurels. They’ll already be hard at work looking to not only maintain but improve the museum’s offer.

“Congratulations to them all. They’ve certainly earned this early Christmas gift.”

Kirkleatham Museum is home to several permanent displays, hosts regular special exhibitions such as this year’s popular Brick Dinos and a display explaining the Sirius Minerals polyhalite project and is a superb location for large scale events including the Festival of Thrift and the annual Puppet Festival.

The museum attracted a record 112,000 visitors in 2017/18, with more than 10,000 guests welcomed in just one weekend (Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 December) for a Victorian-themed Christmas event.

The museum team is confident that next year’s Steel Stories, a celebration of the region’s steel history, will see yet more people visit and enjoy this historic attraction.

Council to hold sessions for prospective Councillors

edcar & Cleveland Borough Council will be holding sessions for prospective borough and parish councillors in the coming weeks, aimed at giving advice and information for future candidates.

With 59 seats at the borough council and 77 parish council seats across Redcar and Cleveland all up for grabs on Election Day, there is a good opportunity for a first-time candidate to make their mark on the election.

The two sessions ‘Do you want to be a Parish Councillor?’ and ‘Do you want to be a Borough Councillor?’ will be held in the Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart with the hope that any frequently asked questions can be answered.

The sessions will be held on: • 28 January 2019 – 11am for prospective Parish Candidates and 2pm for prospective Borough Candidates; and, • 5 February 2019 – 11am for prospective Parish Candidates and 2pm for prospective Borough Candidates.

Attendees will be able to learn more about the nomination and electoral processes as well as specifics about both roles, including a walkthrough of the decision-making process and support available to them if they do get elected into office.

Councillor Christopher Massey, Cabinet

●● Councillor Christopher Massey Member for Resources, said: “This is a brilliant opportunity for prospective Councillors, both within a parish and across the borough, to find out more about the difference they can make as a Councillor and the advice and information available to them.”

If you would like any further information, please contacting Sue Fenwick by emailingsue. fenwick@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk or by telephoning 01642 444413.

otorists in Redcar and Cleveland can now plan their winter travel more effectively thanks to a new, online gritting tracker.

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has introduced the new live ‘grit wagon’ tracking system in response to public interest in where and when the gritters are in action.

The new tracking system, https:// www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/ gritting-map, shows the locations of gritters whenever they are out treating the roads. A record of the roads they have treated within the previous five hours is also displayed.

Councillor Alec Brown, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “We know from social media and calls to our contact centre that people are always interested in the routes and locations of our gritting teams.

“We’ve introduced this new tracking system so people to see where our gritters are operating so they can be sure the roads they are about to use are as clear of snow and ice as possible.

“We’d like to remind people though that no amount of grit can make winter roads as easy to drive on as dry, summer roads. Please drive carefully and add extra travel time as snow and ice will always cause some disruption on the roads no matter how often they are ploughed and gritted.”

The gritting teams consist of six vehicles, covering more than 300km of roads throughout the Borough. Often working at night, many of the roads are in rural areas, taking three to four hours

to complete each route.

Acknowledging the gritting crews, Councillor Brown added: “I’d like to thank our gritting crews for their hard work. They’re out at all hours, often driving in dangerous conditions to keep our roads safe.

“While we’re all enjoying ourselves on Christmas and New Year’s Day, there’ll be crews on standby ready to leave their families and hit the streets if the weather turns.

“They do a terrific job in some pretty horrendous conditions and I thank them for that commitment.”

For facts on gritting, visit: https://www.redcarcleveland.gov.uk/gritting-faq

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YEARS OF SUCCESS ON TEESSIDE

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In 10 years, Middlesbrough College has transformed its offer through improving its links with employers. Since the College’s move to the purpose-built £68m Middlehaven campus in 2008, continual investment in specialist learning environments that replicate work places and first-class staff from industry backgrounds have created a brilliant student experience and attracted students from the Tees Valley and beyond.

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Staff employed Student positive destinations

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The Middlesbrough College development story Sept-2008 Migrated from Marton, Acklam Longlands and Kirby to a new £68m campus at Middlehaven.

Sept-2013

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Opened extension to the main college building, engineering workshops and external construction skills area.

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MIDDLESBROUGH IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR JOBS Kick-start your career and training in this thriving town! There are amazing investment opportunities in Middlesbrough and we are working in partnership with Middlesbrough Council with their investment programme of £700M which is bringing 5,000 jobs to Middlesbrough over the next five years.

These jobs will supplement the thriving town centre businesses and are all located minutes away from our campus- providing both part time opportunities to fit around your studies as well as long term careers with strong and growing businesses.

Key projects include: • Subzero, a regional ski and snow centre

Opened the new STEM Centre as Phase II of a £20m investment including external recreation areas and sports facilities.

Sept-2012 Opened new £6m sixth form centre on the site of the old rope works on Dock Street, including state of the art 4G pitches for MC Sport Academies.

Sept-2014 Opened £3m extension to the sixth form centre due to increased demand for science and maths.

Sept-2016 Acquired NECC Training to expand apprenticeships provision across the North East.

Sept-2017 Launched new partnership with The Open University Opened new specialist English and maths facility.

• Centre Square grade A office development will generate additional business and professional jobs • TeesAMP advanced manufacturing park- bringing the next generation of engineering and manufacturing companies to the area

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Plans for former steelworks site move a step closer after land deal reached

ocal plans to create 20,000 jobs on the former steelworks site and adjacent sites have taken a positive step forward.

The South Tees Development Corporation – made up of the council leaders from Redcar and Cleveland and Middlesbrough, business leaders, other experts and chaired by the Tees Valley Mayor – has reached a deal with Tata Steel Europe to buy 1,420 acres of land on the South bank of the Tees of which about half is usable. It includes some of the most readily developable land, but does not include the former SSI steelworks site.

The Northern Powerhouse Minister, Jake Berry MP, was also in the area this month to confirm that Government will now release £14m of cash earmarked in the budget. This potentially will unlock two metalworks projects on some of this land, meaning the first construction jobs on the site could be created this year. Local leaders have welcomed this positive progress but have also urged caution that the wider steelworks land still remains out of reach.

Local Labour MP Anna Turley praised the work of the Development Corporation team in securing this success, but warned against complacency: “I am pleased the team at the Development Corporation have been able to secure this land from Tata and that the Government have followed through on their Budget promise of £14 million to prepare these two sites. But to claim that we now have everything we need is very premature when the SSI site is still out of reach and the current funding is a drop in the ocean compared with what is needed to get the site cleaned up.

"After more than three years since the closure and still not a single job, we need 2019 to be the year that decent jobs for local people are finally created here again. That means resolving the SSI land ownership issues and securing the much larger sum of money needed from the Comprehensive Spending Review in the Spring to give investors’ confidence in the site and our ambitions through the masterplan. That can deliver the real progress we all want.”

Cllr Sue Jeffrey, Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and Vice Chair of the Development Corporation, said: “Whilst I welcome the fact that the business case for the £14 million has now been accepted by Government, this is only just one small part of the cash needed to bring new businesses and jobs to the South Tees Development Corporation site. A further, much larger bid is being made to the Comprehensive Spending Review. It is only when this cash is secured that we will be able to move forward with confidence. In relation to the TATA land deal, this will be funded locally by the Combined Authority and not only involves the purchase of land but also taking responsibility for ongoing maintenance and environmental liabilities.

The final decision on funding will be taken at the end of January as part of the decision on the overall TVCA investment plan when other propositions that also have high capital costs and on-going liabilities will also need to be considered - including buying the airport.”

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, who is also Chairman of the Development Corporation, said: “It has taken 18 months of blood, sweat and tears, but I’m pleased to say we have reached a historic deal to secure half of all developable land at the South Tees Development Corporation site. Today is a day that will be remembered as the dawn of a new economic era for our area. We have the investors, we have the money to clean up the site, and now we have the land – there’s nothing stopping us now.”

Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Conservative MP Simon Clarke said: “This announcement marks the moment where Teesside gets to take back control of our future. Ben has done a phenomenal job to secure control of such a large part of the site and now the redevelopment can begin - and our local economy can be transformed.”

Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry MP said: “Our investment of £14 million into this site will help transform this derelict piece of land into a burgeoning new industrial quarter, which is expected to create hundreds of new jobs and attract an extra half a billion pounds of private investment. It’s a further demonstration of how we’re helping to build a new golden era for the North East as part of our Industrial Strategy, and ensuring the Tees Valley is truly open for business as we are set to leave the European Union.”

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or two afternoons in December, Saltburn Library was transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland of lights and snow.

Visitors entered through an ice tunnel and were greeted by Elsa, Anna and Olaf who delighted youngsters who visited the free ‘Frozen’ themed Grotto. However, the main visitor of course, was Santa with his helper Elfie who took a special sleigh ride to visit the library for the event. As a real treat, Santa brought with him his special Elf Cam which streamed live from the North Pole, so children could watch the elves making the presents back at the workshop. Surrounded by reindeer, penguins, trees and much more, the children visited Santa in his log cabin and received a book, I’ve Been Good certificate and a gingerbread man.

The grotto was created by library staff member, Sharon Bell, who made all the characters and props and set up the display in her own time and was kindly supported by The Friends of Saltburn Library.

The catalyst for this, been the very high entry fees that some grottos were charging that just made them too expensive for some families.

Sharon wanted to create a magical experience that everyone could enjoy, which they certainly did with 30+ plus children visiting the frozen wonderland.

Santa and Elfie will be flying in again this December and the event along with many others that the library hosts throughout the year, are advertised in the library on The Friends face book page, Talk of the Town and many others so check for further details.

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Lingdale’s wildlife seat ● Cllr Steve Kay and Lockwood Parish Chair Mike Jefferson admire the new seat on Lingdale's Wildlife Meadow

● Here is Margaret and the team having a break before all that washing up. Left to right Tina, Margaret, Kay, Dot, Soo and Kath. Thanks to all who supported the event.

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his new year, gain a new interest, meet new friends, and enjoy new experiences whilst helping others.

Join the Friends of Redcar Cemetery who are a group of volunteers who have been working together to improve the cemetery for the benefit of all those who visit this special place.

Please ring Dot 01642 478349 if you would like to discuss the work.

We would like to thank Tony Crow and his family and the Claire singers for putting on a brilliant Christmas concert. This show saw past members of the choir return to the stage for the 40th anniversary of the choir.

The money made was donated to the Friends who served the refreshments.

The audience enjoyed the community singing and listening to solos and lovely items chosen

by Tony and group members.

The AGM of the Friends will take place in the Zetland rooms St Peter's Church, Redcar Lane on Wednesday 30th January at 2pm. A short

presentation of the work of the group in 2018 will be shown and plans for 2019 discussed.

There will be refreshments. All welcome.

We would like to thank everyone who helped with the Christmas carol service it was lovely and the weather kept dry. Many people used the tree to place their message there.

We are using the Christmas tree in the middle section this year for alternative events, the first will be for Valentine’s Day from the 1st of February, message tags will be available from Laburnum Road Library (opening times 9.305pm Tuesday and Wednesday) and the Victorian Cafe on West Terrace. Please place them on the tree. A message to a loved one is important to many. “Grief is the price we pay for love” QE11 The tree will also be used at Easter and Mothers' and Fathers' Day. At present we are writing the next newsletter which will be published in March please look for this in the newsletter holders in the cemetery and in various venues around the town.

By Councillor Steve Kay

ou can now combine exercise with relaxation when you take a stroll on Lingdale’s Wildlife Meadow (also known as the Shale Heap Field).

Until the mid-1980s, when the land was reclaimed, the area was a mountain of spoil, originating from the nearby ironstone mine, which had ceased production in 1962. It’s at the north-east corner of Lingdale and extends to approximately 10 acres.

The reclamation work, managed by Cleveland County Council, was 100% funded by a government reclamation grant. Following the removal of the shale, the exposed land was grassed and there was considerable tree planting.

The area, designated ‘public open space’, has become, over the years, a sight to behold; a beautiful landscape, where local people can walk, and enjoy nature. It’s the home of all kinds of wildlife: insects, birds, grasses and flowers, including orchids. This explains why it was, more recently, successfully recommended for designation as a Wildlife Meadow by the Cleveland Wildlife Trust.

About three years ago, I met Little Moorsholm resident John Cummings (93) on the Field.

John suggested that a seat would be a useful addition; a place where people could sit, relax and enjoy the view. I decide to see if I could make John’s dream a reality.

Now, at Redcar & Cleveland

Why Hire a Cleaner?

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here has been a long association that it's only the wealthy who hire a cleaner when in reality one in three households hire domestic help of some kind.

Free Up Your Time..

Most working families are really busy these days. What most people value most is more free time for themselves and their family. Also, the joy of coming home to a clean home after a busy day always makes you feel that it's one task less you have to do.

What If You Can't Clean Your Home Some people who require a cleaner are sometimes elderly or maybe in respite. People who are house-proud and can't bear the thought of an untidy house. Not being able to keep on top of things can lead to people feeling unhappy. You can see those little annoyances that you just can't do anymore and it usually leads to frustration or feeling slightly down with yourself.

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A good cleaning company will be able to meet your needs. Most cleaning companies

or agencies have already checked and vetted your cleaner before being allowed in your home. Most cleaning companies have liability insurance if the cleaner has an accident in your home, or if something was accidentally damaged.

Asking a cleaner to vacuum with a poorly wired vacuum cleaner, leaving toys on stairs or leaving the bar of soap on the shower floor causing an accident, will probably not be covered by an insurance company. Once a cleaner enters your home to do work, then your home becomes their place of work. It is essential that you do a quick check before the cleaner arrives.

Work Away One of the significant advantages if you work away, is that not only is your home lovely and clean when you arrive back, but you are also getting someone to check your home as well.

Fixing Problems.

Do you have areas in your home that you just can't get clean? Professional cleaning companies have seen it all and usually have professional

cleaning products that may solve a problem like taps and shower screens covered in limescale, or mould and mildew build up in bathrooms and en-suites. A task like this can usually take a few hours of your time, but professional cleaners will know professional cleaning products that can solve these problems for you.

What Should I Do Next?

Most cleaning companies usually offer a minimum of two hours a week or a fortnight.

You can request that only specific areas are cleaned, and you can ask that some rooms are out of bounds like a home office for example.

If you decide on getting a cleaner for your home, ultimately the decision is yours whether you choose to interview a local cleaner yourself or allow a local agency who have done the interviewing for you. Local agency and franchises have the appropriate accident and liability insurance. Lastly, if your cleaner decides on a different career direction and leaves the agency, a domestic cleaning company, franchise or agency will arrange another cleaner on your behalf which saves you a lot of time.

Council, we have a fund for ‘public realm’ works, aimed at improving the environment.

The only problem is that it can take years for a plan to be carried through. Nevertheless, I proposed John’s idea and, eventually, at the end of last year, the finances became available to proceed.

The Council had the ornamental seat fabricated in steel by blacksmith James Godbold at his Egton forge. It’s about eight feet long on a concrete plinth. Its serpentine shape is decorated with grasses, flowers, butterflies and woodland animals, reflecting the flora and fauna of the Meadow it overlooks.

The seat is situated high up, facing in a northwesterly direction, making it possible to view, not only the Meadow and its woodland but, across the countryside, towards Redcar and then over the sea to Hartlepool and beyond. A sight to behold!

Chairman of Lockwood Parish Council, Mike Jefferson explained: “You don’t have to walk miles, or up hills, to see the seat. It is just a short walk along the grassy footpath behind Lingdale Village Hall. I hope people from all over the area will visit, not only to relax and enjoy the view, but to admire the fantastic workmanship of the seat itself.”

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Coastal View & Moor News Community Awards 2018

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he seventh Coastal View Community Awards’ event took place at the beginning of November in Freebrough Academy, Brotton, with over 100 people attending.

All the recipients of the Awards are chosen

by Steve and Lynne except for the Community Champion Award, and are given to people and organisations who contribute so much of their time and really do make a difference in our communities, asking for nothing in return and just wanting to help make our area great. Without these unsung heroes there would be no Coastal View & Moor News and the night was all about them and about raising money for our chosen charity, The Junction Foundation Young Carers.

Each award was sponsored and together with the money from the bar, the auction and the raffles, all the proceeds go to the charity.

The Community Champion Award is given to someone who readers of the newspaper, website and social media can nominate their own community champion, a person who you feel deserves to be acknowledged and thanked for the work they do.

This year, as always, produced a really high standard of nominations, but the winner was a very worthy one, being Ann Robinson of Redcar.

(More about Ann later) We always have many people to thank for their help in bringing this event together and always making it a great occasion so here we go; We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Freebrough Academy for allowing us to again use their great venue and for their help, guidance and patience throughout.

A massive thanks to Russell & Sarah Clark from the Cleveland Bay in Redcar who provided the lovely refreshments which were served to the tables during the interval.

We thank Ailsa Parks from Car Care of Marske, who helped on the door, Liz Sutcliffe and Liz

Hill for running the raffle together with Kelsey Sutcliffe and members of the Marske Brass Band who entertained all the guests during the interval - they were amazing!

More thanks to James McGill who always does an expert job, taking all the photographs, and everyone who donated raffle prizes, including Tees Components, Statik Hairdressers, Lingdale and Coopers Chemist Marske as well as all who bought tickets and gave cash donations. People have been so generous.

We must also thank our sponsors for their contribution on the night and the Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation for donating to us amazing auction items and not forgetting our good friend Charlie Bell who conducted the auction on their behalf.

Special thanks go to our lovely friends, Gilly and Dave Dunn from Skelton Mill who ran their own raffle, starting before the event and also during the night, singlehandedly raising almost £1800!

Dave also ran the bar!! Dave King who loaned us equipment and Wayne Davies for his help fetching and carrying earlier in the day. Thank you also to Julie Craig from AFE Solutions in Skelton who ran a blind card to win a ‘Teddy’ she had donated.

On the night, together with the sponsorship money and donations we all helped to raise the amazing total of £4270, our highest amount to date and which really will make a difference to The Junction Foundation young carers and their families.

In June we will be entering into our tenth year and our 100th issue and the Coastal View ‘family’ is growing daily and without you all, none of this would be possible. We thank our advertisers, distributors, outlets, contributors and the great people who live in our area for providing us with the brilliant stories you find in the newspaper every issue and thank you to everyone who supports us, you know who you are!

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Barry Coppinger

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Cleveland's Police and Crime Commissioner, Barry Coppinger sponsored an award which he presented to John McVeigh, one of the Marske Community Christmas volunteers who provide free of charge a dinner, entertainment and presents to people who would otherwise be on their own on Christmas Day.

Cllr Carl Quartermain presented an award on behalf of Redcar's Labour MP Anna Turley to Jim and Hilary Taylor of Guisborough Tool & Trophy Centre, who supply and engrave all the awards for the event and have been Coastal View supporters since the early days

The Community Champion Award is nominated by Coastal View readers and was presented by its sponsors, Jim & Hilary Taylor of Guisborough Tool and Trophy Centre to Mrs Ann Robinson of Redcar. After Ann lost her husband, 22 years ago she set up a friendship group for widows and widowers. Ann's actions have impacted greatly on many people's lives making them face living again.

Our very own Steve presented awards to two of our very loyal and hardworking distributors, Jean and Sheila, who help to make Coastal View a success. They have never let us down and have taken on extra work when we have needed them to.

The Community Enterprise Award is sponsored by Chris & Anne Nicholls who not only sponsored this award but each year give a generous donation to the Young Carers. The award was presented on their behalf by Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen and presented to Peter Gibson on behalf of Carla Keegans of the Ethical Lettings/Housing for her work in helping vulnerable people within our communities into housing.

Inspirational young person – Maddi, Mackenzie and Danica from The Junction’s Young Carers Service for their dedication and ongoing contribution to raising awareness and giving young carers a voice. The girls are active members of the Young Carers Focus group and The Junction’s focus group ‘The Junction Heart’.

They have delivered presentations to various stakeholders and met with funders. They have organised and ran events, including an open day for the public. In September 2018 they ran the 5k in green tutus at Redcar running festival to raise awareness of young people, especially young carers and to raise funds.

Thanks go to Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation for donating to us amazing auction items and not forgetting our good friend Charlie Bell who conducted the auction on their behalf.

‘Going the extra mile’ – Lee Thirkellson of Lee Thirkellson Photography for volunteering his time, photography skills and resources in supporting The Junction and local children and young people. Lee has provided various photo shoots, one enabled the development of a photo exhibition and production of a booklet to highlight young carers issues.

The brilliant Marske Brass Band who entertained the guests during the interval, giving up their time and fitting us in to their very busy schedule.

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Loftus Town Council wishes all residents of Loftus Parish a Happy New Year J

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ust before Christmas Cllr Barry Hunt was delighted to attend the Christmas Tree Festival at St Leonard's Church and announce the winners of the Christmas Decorated Window Competition.

Well done to:The Old Coop Building - Most Traditional, Wold Pottery - Most Creative, Bramwell's - Most Inspirational Flexi Training and Clark Hardware - Most Twinkly Loftus Library - People's Choice

number of staff attended Dementia Training in the Autumn of 2018 and the Town Council is committed to making the Town Hall as Dementia Friendly as possible. We were therefore pleased to welcome Brian from Cleveland Alzheimer's' Society when he called in to Loftus Town Hall to present the Clerk, Alison Atkinson and Cllr Cornes, our Dementia Friendly Councillor, with a working towards Dementia Friendly Certificate for Loftus Town Hall

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llr Hunt was also honoured to present Harry and Kath Waring with the Loftus Town Council Annual Citizen Award for 2018. Harry and Kath are instrumental in Loftus' recognition as a Walkers are Welcome town, and their dedication to improving opportunities for walkers in the local area is truly impressive (and very practical!). Grant Cheques were also handed out to local good causes.

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Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

Amazing Aysdalegate I

n some news that may have passed you by over Christmas, Historic England “listed” amongst buildings of architectural or historic interest, a London cattle trough, a west country bus shelter and Britain’s last ever operating ironstone mine.

Now our last pit in East Cleveland, North Skelton, closed in 1964, but one survivor in Cumbria, the Florence Mine, in Egremont, West Cumbria was still working up until 2007, producing what I’m told was the famous “Egremont Red’” hematite ore - no longer for blast furnaces, but as a pigment for paints and chemicals - including lipstick.

Historic England say it is “the bestsurviving example of an iron mining pit head in England, dating from the mid-19th century and retaining a full suite of buildings complete with nearly all of its machinery and equipment.” To me it looks like a symphony in rusting corrugated iron, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and its significance hasn’t gone unmarked.

It is just a shame that the two most complete sets of ironstone mines' buildings in East Cleveland (Park Pit, Skelton and South Skelton Pit, Margrove Park) are, for all intents and purposes closed to the public, being as they are, on private land. However all blessings are mixed, and this has at least saved them from too much mindless vandalism.

However, there is a third set of mine buildings still very much in situ - but it is just that probably nine out of 10 local people don’t know that this is what they once were.

I’m referring to the small Aysdalegate

Mine nestling in the western lee of Birk Brow on a side lane alongside the thundering A171 Moor Road linking Teesside with Whitby and Scarborough.

The shaft at Aysdalegate was sunk sometime around 1868, with the mine operating into the 1890’s. A branch of the mineral railway from Lingdale ran at the rear of the buildings to allow loading. It was never a vast undertaking and even at its height employed less than 70 miners.

What makes this mine unique that somehow, and by someone - they were not pulled down when the mine closed at the turn of the century, but were just converted into residential houses. Today, you need to know what you are looking for, although the small central window in the last house to the East End of the row shows this was once a winding house.

One resident, John Tombs, a resident at number six said: “Number one was almost naturally for the one mine manager, numbers two - eight were stores, stables and a farrier's shop.

Number nine - the biggest dwelling - was the winding house and still has the elongated brick cavities in the wall through which the cables drove the pithead wheels. They are all solid stone buildings - so the developer clearly expected mine to last. The bottom of my garden is now a public footpath - but it, was the railway line 23 years ago.

"I moved in around 1995 from Margrove Park, but Debbie, my partner, moved here in the 1970’s with her parents and brothers and sisters. Despite the fact we have to rely on spring water for our water supply and we all have septic

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tanks which have to be emptied, life here is good. We love the house and the place and we have no intention of moving out whatsoever.”

The water supply issue is a live one for the locals. Despite supplying what is essentially a god given product, Northumbrian Water take an accountants logis to laying on a pipe connection from nearby Charltons. Mind, in another life when I came up against this in South Loftus, a council engineer - who had to sample the water regularly - said often the spring water was of a higher standard than what came out of the tap!

Other past and present residents also chipped in on the glorious Hidden Teesside blog when it visited Aysdalegate, One said: “I was just five years old when the trucks arrived and knocked down the high walls to the circular walls to the vent shaft that now looks like a roundabout. Gosh that's 40 years ago.

“One of my bedrooms faced the shaft. I watched the council knock the walls down, the bricks falling inside and wow was it deep, it took for ages to hear the bricks reach the bottom.

"I remember we jumped and threw stones and branches over the top, after they put plywood and steel mesh and then mixed concrete and covered the hole. It was a long time before any of us were brave to walk across it in fear that it may collapse and we would fall inside. Has it ever been renovated and or restored?

I read in a book somewhere that before the shaft was permanently capped and sealed, someone took the opportunity to dump an old caravan down it!”

So who was the man behind the development of a mine in this probably the most remote spot in East Cleveland?

Well, putting a neutral face on him he was a character. (I thank Chris Lloyd for the biography which I’m reproducing here) “William Barningham was the youngest of 14 children born to a grocer in Arkengarthdale in 1826. To show he was someone, in later life he paid a researcher

● Old winding house with slots for cables on end

who “discovered” his 12th Century ancestors had been the landowners of “Barningham-on-the-Greta”, the village on the edge of Teesdale.

His first job was delivering letters, at 1d a time, to remote parts of the upper dales.

By walking miles and miles each day, Barningham was earning so many shillings that the jealous postmaster sacked him. So he went to Middlesbrough, became a blacksmith and acquired a reputation for ingenuity. In September 1843, he left for France and found work in an iron foundry, in Rouen. His ingenuity raised enough money for him to set up a business in Pendleton, Manchester, where he had noticed lots of old rails lying around. He bought them cheaply, re-rolled them and sold them back to the railway as good as new. Then he spotted that ironworks were opening in Darlington’s Albert Hill, an isolated rise above the Skerne and beside the new mainline on the eastern edge of the town.

With the encouragement of the Pease family, in 1858 he bought some land there. He then acquired the vast iron and glass crystal palace which had just hosted the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition. He dismantled it, transported it to Darlington, and re-erected it as a 800ft by 50ft iron foundry. It was, he said, “palatial”.

It worked. In 1859, his Darlington Iron Company received its first order for rails from the Eastern Bengal Railway Company. Within a decade, all India ran on his rails, as did trains in Russia and America.

By 1872, he was producing 80,000 tons of finished iron a year, and he was employing 2,000 men and boys (Darlington’s male population was about 15,000) in the largest ironworks in the north of England.)

Most of his employees were Irish, who came searching for work after the potato famine.

He was a confrontational boss: he prosecuted strikers for nonattendance and he fined workers for misdemeanours. In September 1867,iron puddler John Hopkins was so incensed at having his wages docked that when he saw

Barningham in the street, he threw a brick at him. Sensing danger, Barningham turned round and was struck with some force in the stomach. At court, Hopkins was sentenced to a month in prison. “Thank you sir,” he told the magistrate. “I can do it on my head.”

So unpopular was Barningham that at a meeting of the Iron and Steel Dressers Union in the Dolphin Hotel in Darlington’s Market Place, straws were drawn to see who would shoot him.

Rumours shot round town of a “Fenian plot”, but the man with the short straw didn’t have the courage to pull the trigger.

Instead, Barningham made a killing himself and in 1872. he sold shares in his foundry for £275,000 (£23m in today’s values according to the Bank of England’s inflation calculator). The following year it made £80,000 profit but then recession hit and it collapsed, never to make money again. It didn’t harm Barningham. He had the share money in his pocket which was invested in the Aysdalegate Mine He owned Low Burton Hall, near Masham, an estate at Colton, near Tamworth, in Staffordshire, plus 600 acres at Provins, 60 miles east of Paris, which he had bought from a French general.

But it didn’t buy him happiness.

Estranged from his wife and daughter, he spent the last two years of his life travelling alone around France and the health spas of Britain desperate for relief from his liver malady. He blamed the condition on his past abuse of alcohol, although for his last five years he was teetotal and a “fanatical supporter” of a movement to ban the drinks trade completely. He died alone in Pendleton on October 1, 1882, having rewritten his will three times in his dying days – the last time, he was too weak to sign his name.

His administrators carried on with the management of the mine, but it suffered from its small size and the fact that the only customer for its output was Barningham’s own undertakings, which meant everything depended on their

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Social Media Today ●● The capped mine shaft

●● William Barningham health. They say all mines come to their end the moment the first shovel loads a tub, and Aysdalegate lasted to just before the end of the century, although it seems to have been “mothballed” for part of that time. Amazingly, it was nearly totally accident free - this marred by one death in 1877. This was of a fitter, one George Smith, a fitter, who on when being told of problems with the underground pumps went down, only to be caught in a gas explosion at the bottom of the shaft.

It could be said that the buildings and the capped shaft could be seen as a memorial to George Bell and ll the men who laboured in the ground below our feet. I don’t think some kind of marker on the spot would be inappropriate.

Over to Redcar and Cleveland Council, I feel.

Finally an update on my piece from the last issue - "Blood in Bennison Street" which dwelt on the gruesome murder of 12 year old Elizabeth Lynas. Since then I have had people contacting me, and two comments are below.

The first from Trevor Kime.

"Thank you, I really enjoyed reading your story in this issue of Coastal View.

This story has been retold many times in our family, since the witness Lily Weallans (married name Kime), was my paternal grandmother. The family ran the shop on the corner of Bennison Street and Auckland Street.

It was quite a thing for such a young girl back then to have to attend Northallerton Assizes to give evidence. She had a tragic time, later losing a brother, Harry Weallans in 1919 to the Great War." Warmest Regards Trevor Kime And also from Ann Kellet, now living on Coach Road, Brotton, but who as a child lived in what was once the Lynas family home. She told me: "I always recall the back bedroom where family legend was that Elizabeth was laid out after the murder, so the coroner and police surgeon could do their grisly, but necessary work. As a child I could always remember that despite all the modern heating we had in the house, that room was always icy - and you could feel it the moment you came in off the landings. In addition I always thought there was a "presence" in the room, although I couldn't describe it. I'm not superstitious, but this always stuck with me."

Hollie Bush Hollie Bush can be contacted directly if readers want to comment on articles, or to suggest topics (the odder, the better) that help to define the East Cleveland we all live in. Email: holliebush@gmx.com

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f you were asked what social media was, what would you say?

Would you give examples of social media platforms; would you give a description of social media or would you not know what to say?

Social media has sky rocketed over the past few years and grown in so many ways. In fact, between September 2017 and October 2018, social media users grew by 320 million which works out to a new social media user every 10 seconds. The worldwide population, as of January 2019, is a total of 7.7 billion people, 4.2 billion of these people use the internet and 3.397 billion of these are active social media users. As shocking these statistics may be, social media is a forever growing and changing platform and can be used for so many different things. Knowing all these facts and figures, do we really know what social media is? Social media is defined as websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

Social media is not only for personal/social use; a lot of businesses use social media to boost their online presence. Around 91% of retail brands use 2 or more social media channels and around 81% of all small and medium businesses use some kind of social platform. This helps them to become more known within the local and wider community and allows them to make themselves known and build a positive online reputation.

As positive as social media can be, for business or for social networking, there is also a lot of stigma around it and whether it is good for young people. Does social media have an impact of young people’s mental health; this has become a very debated topic over the past few years. When using social media there is always a worry of cyber bullying, and with the increase of young people who self-harm; social media has become a public concern for young people’s mental health.

Cyber-bulling has become much more common in today’s generation, with young people expressing concerns of cyber-bullying, in fact 87% of today’s youths have witnessed cyber bullying and almost 34% of students acknowledge that they have experienced cyber bullying. Talking about cyber bullying, what can you as a young person or you as a parent/ carer do? If you are a young person who may be experiencing cyber bullying, here are some things to think about. Firstly, tell an adult that you trust, don’t respond of retaliate to these messages as this could make things worse, block any users who are sending you nasty messages.

Also think about saving any abusive messages that you receive, make a note of the dates and times you received any bullying messages as well as details, for example the user’s ID and url. Don’t pass on any cyber bullying messages or videos because this is also cyber bullying.

Lastly, if you are being bullied repeatedly then think about changing your user ID or profile, and use a name that doesn’t give any information away about you.

If you are a parent/ carer and you suspected that your child may be being cyber bullied, then here are some things to think about. Keeping the computer in a common area of your home, not allowing your child to have a computer in their bedrooms, this allows you to monitor their online use more easily. Regularly check your child’s social media profiles, ensuring you

check who they talk to online and ensuring your children do not have any information on about themselves that they shouldn’t have online. Talk regularly and specifically with your child about online issues, ensuing they know that they can come to you for help if they find anything that is inappropriate, upsetting or dangerous. Build trust with your child and set limits, explain reasons for these limits and discuss rules for online safety and internet use. Tell your child not to respond to any cyber bullying messages, but do not delete these; instead print them out, including the email addresses or online screen names of the cyber bully. Ensure you do not overreact and blame your child, if they are being bullied, being supportive and understanding and finding out how long the bullying has gone on for, ensuring they know that together you will find a solution. Also, try not to threaten your child of taking away their computers if they come to you with a problem about it, this only forces children to become more secretive.

Lastly, if there are threats of physical violence or the bullying continues to escalate, think about getting law enforcement involved.

This is a young person’s experience of cyber bulling, how it made them feel and how they managed to overcome this.

“During my time at secondary school I unfortunately became a victim of cyber bullying.

I felt scared, isolated and alone. I had no idea who was doing it to me as the social media platform it was on allowed you to post anonymously or why they victimised me. When you’re thirteen years old and are already feeling scared as you’re in a relatively new school and you don’t have any friends to talk to about what’s happening and you’re too afraid to tell an adult or your own parents its terrifying, I had nothing. I was dehumanised publically about things that weren’t true, I had no control over any of it, people would

shout at me in the corridors, they gave me nasty looks at lunch and in classes and it all made me feel lost, hurt, angry and embarrassed. People believed the lies about me for months on end, and then one day all the lies and abuse stopped but the backlash of it all was still affecting me, I was referred to The Junction Foundation, and received 1-1 support and had weekly counselling sessions to help me process everything that had happened to me and how to cope and manage if anything similar was to happen to me again, the Junction are real saviours.”

When looking at this, we need to consider both the positives and possible negatives of social media. Social media can allow a young person to express themselves, social media can promote stronger friendships and can be a way to enhance our connectivity. As well as it being a concern that social media can have a negative impact upon mental health, it can also benefit mental health by allowing communication to support networks and allows young people to relieve social isolation.

Saying this, how does social media negatively affect young people and their mental health?

Social media can have a massive impact on a young person’s self-esteem, it can also cause young people and adults alike to lose sleep, it can cause anxiety and depression and it is also much more addictive than you may think. Seriously though, is social media really addictive? Well, social media addiction can be defined as excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat, even when using these platforms may be having a negative effect on a young person’s “real life” and/or relationships.

Is this evidenced? Research has been carried out in to this by Cornell Information Science and found that people do struggle to stop using social medias even when they intend to do so, this even has a name; “social media reversion”. They also found that 61% of Facebook users feel they have to check their Facebook feed at least once a day minimum which is a sign of compulsion.

Social media can be a weird and wonderful place, but ensuring online safety is top priority for anyone who accesses and uses social media. I hope that this has given you an insight into social media and given you the information you may need in order to keep yourself and your children safe online.

Hannah Kay @The Junction Foundation

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2018 was a busy year for The Ethical Lettings Agency (TELA)! As a social enterprise letting agency, we go above and beyond what a standard agency does, which helps our customers and also our community. Below is a snapshot

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We are able to deliver such high performance because we are trained, qualified and experienced housing professionals - we know how to properly and consistently managetenancies and properties. By controlling the above, we save landlords money on an on-going basis.

Tackling homelessness in our community In 2018 we helped almost 100 people and families in our community affected by homelessness. Many had never experienced it before and it is a daunting experience. We gave free housing advice, helped rehouse people, and supported our tenants to keep the roof over their heads through difficult times.

Snapshot:

The Ethical Housing Company (EHC)

Numbers of people facing Almost 100 homelessness that we helped in 2018 Female / Male split

60% / 40%

Younger people (adults aged under 35) 55%

Households with children / pregnant

36%

People in work

25%

Where people were living when they came to us

79% in temporary accommodation (between friends or family / B&Bs / hostels etc.)

Main reason for homelessness

Evictions from a private tenancy, of which there were two main causes: Landlord having to sell, and rent arrears due to benefit problems.

We were delighted to help launch our sister company, EHC, in February 2018, in partnership with Bridges Evergreen Holdings Ltd. Bridges raised an initial ÂŁ5m to enable EHC buy properties in the local area and then let them out over the long-term at affordable rents. We were able to do this on the strength of what we do as a social enterprise letting agency (efficiently managing properties and helping people in need).

IF YOU ARE A LANDLORD NEEDING TO SELL YOUR PROPERTIES, PLEASE CONTACT EHC ON 01642 484845. WE HAVE A FAIR, SIMPLE AND QUICK PROCESS.

Looking ahead to 2019‌ We are excited to grow both The Ethical Lettings Agency, and The Ethical Housing Company over the next year. The more properties we can buy, let and manage - the more people we can help in our community. So, if you are a tenant looking for property, or a landlord looking for assistance with letting or managing your properties, or looking to sell, then why not get in touch today?

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Update from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland D

ear all, I hope all readers, and our editors Lynne and Steve, have had a good Christmas and new year and am updating you on events since the last edition.

Our Police continue their ongoing work locally, and some areas of recent activity include: • A Criminal Behaviour Order was obtained after excellent work by our partners at Redcar & Cleveland council and was served on a male in the Skelton area, after a series of incidents across the ward.

• We continue to listen to our community in Lingdale and have made arrests for theft, disqualified driving, and breaching an anti-social behaviour injunction.

• Brotton ward has had the lowest recorded anti-social behaviour in November and December than any time in the previous 12 months.

• Having had a series of burglaries in Loftus, one male was arrested, charged and immediately sentenced and imprisoned at Court for committing two of the offences. A different male has now also been charged with two different burglary offences, and will be attending court in the near future for trial.

I’ve observed a community speedwatch in action recently near where I live, where local residents and police came together to tackle concerns. I’m aware there have been a number across East Cleveland. Your local Inspectors advise that police are keen to work with residents in areas they are concerned about, so please get in touch if you want to get involved.

Trustee Notices In the estate of EDWARD RONALD OWSTON deceased Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 27 of the Trustee Act, 1925, that any person having a claim against or an interest in the estate of Edward Ronald Owston deceased late of 6 Park Lane, Guisborough TS14 6LD who died on 22nd July 2018 is hereby required to send particulars in writing of his claim or interest to the undersigned the Solicitors for the Executors before the 26th March 2019 after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the persons entitled thereto having regard only to the claims and interest of which they have had notice and will not as respects the property so distributed, be liable to any person of whose claim or interest they shall not then have notice.

Dated this 23rd November 2018 Newbys 64 Westgate Guisborough TS14 6AY

●● PCC with police & garage staff re Op Endurance

●● PCC being questioned by MiniPolice

We received notice of our next year’s budget allocation from Government mid-December. I am in the process of preparing a policing and community safety budget for next financial year, which has to be done by beginning of February. I have been consulting with all four local authorities in Cleveland; with all our six local MPs, including Anna Turley and Simon Clarke; and with the public, via an on-line survey and a telephone survey. I also have a very good idea of your views from the 600+ community meetings attended over recent years.

We all want more police, and more resources investing here, and I hope we will all continue to make the case to government until we get them. As well as the budget, the Chief Constable is restructuring the force, to focus more resources on areas of policing need, and I will report further on this over the coming months.

I am committed to doing all I can to prevent offending – or reoffending.

Working in partnership with police, probation, youth offending, we have introduced a Cleveland Divert scheme, where for first-time offenders we work with them to challenge their behaviour and encourage and assist them away from that behaviour. An agreement is reached - if they don’t re-offend and refocus in a positive way, we won’t proceed with prosecution. It has worked successfully elsewhere, and we now have a small team

committed to making it work here. I will update further in due course.

Rural crime is an area of continuing interest and action. Earlier this month I met with 20 farmers from all the areas around the Cleveland rural fringe, our Rural police officers, and the National Farmers Union, for a 2-way exchange to discuss issues and concerns, which will be followed up. I also chair the Tees Rural Crime forum and our last quarterly meeting took place on 21st January.

Our Operation Endurance work to tackle irresponsible motorcycling and off-road vehicle use continues, with a joint initiative with local garages. Police are keen to work with garage staff to control the supply of fuel to those doing damage to our local areas.

The policing family is growing and changing all the time. We are always open to interest from residents who want to join the Special Constabulary. We have a cohort of specials in training at the moment, and they will support and assist our police officers and PCSOs during the course of this year. We welcome interest via the police website. We are having a get-together with all current and new volunteers this month, to say thank you and discuss new potential areas of activity. We also are grateful for the fantastic work of our 4 police cadet units, and I attended a recent fundraiser to support their work in December.

We have supported a new initiative, in partnership with specials and a

●● PCC with residents and officers on community speedwatch paramedic deployed from NEAS, where we provide a police vehicle and communications support, and specials and paramedic will monitor events and intervene early at some accidents and incidents where emergency services are delayed and which could make all the difference. We have also installed a new defibrillator at our Community safety hub, and published details of all the 70+ defibrillator locations on my website: www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk/ Information/Cleveland-Defibrilators. aspx My thanks go out to the courage and commitment of all volunteers. We are revamping the outstanding community safety service and excellence awards, to have a new scheme where the great work of our police officers; community support officers; other staff; other partners; community groups and individuals can be recognised - and you can nominate people or groups. More details to follow next month.

Finally, there is hope for the future! I have faced many challenging audiences, but none as well informed and interested as the Mini-Police, part of our Schools Liaison officers work. The most recent young visitors showed a real interest and, as often happens, put the questions you don’t expect. They’ll make great detectives in the future, I’m sure!

Barry Coppinger Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

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Rural Ewe Crime Update H

appy New Year everyone, and welcome to another year of rural policing, and I hope you all had a great festive period and that Santa brought you everything you wanted Well we’ve hit the ground running in 2019 with a meeting held on the 7th January where Laurie Norris and Greg Proll from the National Farmers Union (NFU) were invited to our new community safety hub in Hemlington for a meeting to see how we can all work together more proactively with the resources both organisations have.

The NFU kindly invited some of their members with a total of 18 turning up, and I can tell you the room was very warm and cosy as we had only made provisions for 6 – 8, but welcomed everyone who turned up as they had made the effort and I know how busy everyone is in the rural communities and how passionate everyone is about policing in our rural communities.

Along with Laurie, Greg and the landowners we had me, Insp Fay Cole with both our ACC Jason Harwin and PCC Barry Coppinger chairing things. To add to this we had Insp Jon Grainge from the North Yorkshire rural task force lending his support and giving a worthwhile input.

Among the things discussed was the 101 policing number. This has been a bone of contention for several years now but things have improved greatly, although our control except

that improvements can and will still be made.

I am looking early this year to give an input to our control room staff on the unique challenges and cultures that you don’t find in your more urban locations where most of them are from.

Believe me they want to help, and I ask that when you do ring up that you make them aware that YOU are the experts and try to explain the geography, the isolation and what it means to you personally to have intruders on your land,

or the follow on cost of having a quad or piece of machinery stolen that makes it impossible for you to carry out work on your land or business.

Another issue raised was the lack of contact with your local neighbourhood officers, and the feeling that you are ignored. I can assure you as did the ACC and PCC that this truly is not the case, with engagement and positive action being taking increasing in our rural communities.

However off the back of this we are now looking at ways for everyone to have a point of contact with their local officers, so if you have any issues you can speak with an officer who will also know the areas and the challenges that this brings.

These will be supported by me through my crime prevention role and our special constabulary and rural volunteers.

Operations: We are looking to carry on with the increased patrols and operations in our rural communities, with the special constabulary being used to great effect visiting hotspots and areas of interest. I am in a position that intelligence is fed in to me via you, Police Officers, PCSO’s and other agencies which enables me to look at the bigger picture and see any trends developing and make everyone aware and target these areas with the resources we have.

Vulnerability: Another area we are looking at seriously in 2019 is the vulnerability in our rural communities, and I’m about to start a piece of work so we can support people who may find themselves in need for whatever reason and either assist them or point them in the right direction to the

agencies who can Business as usual: As usual we’ll be working with our colleagues from North Yorkshire on joint intelligence and operations. Still taking part in Operation Checkpoint with the other 7 Northern forces, working with all our partner agencies, using our volunteers, special constabulary, doing more events, visiting our rural businesses to name but a few things we will continue to do.

Rural Watch: Again I would encourage everyone to sign up to Rural Watch via Cleveland Connected at: www.clevelandconnected.co.uk so we can all work as one GPS: Another issue raised over the years is officers finding remote rural location when needed, and an answer to this maybe using GPS coordinates that can obtained from using the latest Apps.

This way our control room can pinpoint your location and if necessary guide officer in via our own system via radio, so please consider installing this on your mobile phones.

Twitter: Try looking at our Twitter page: @ ClevelandRural Thanks for reading this months page, and as usual if you have any questions or what to invite me along to an event for example then please contact me: ruralcrime@webmail@cleveland. pnn.police.uk Kind regards Paul Payne Rural Crime Prevention Officer

Public Notices Happy New Year!

Well, that’s it for another year! Christmas is over, the diet starts in earnest, and my New Year Resolutions have been made.

For my first crime prevention blog of 2019 I would like to set you a challenge, to ask you to consider making a New Year resolution, to get into the habit of locking your doors and securing windows, even when you are at home. It will be a challenge for some of you, it will involve changing the way you do things, getting into a habit, however, if you set a rule in your house that you always lock your doors and secure your windows, and reinforce the message, and encourage your family members to do the same, then you can help prevent yourself and your family from becoming victims of crime. 1 in 3 burglaries are via insecure doors and windows!

Whilst we have had mild weather over the festive period, we can expect a few frosty mornings in the months ahead, and we can also expect to see some thefts of vehicles, as some owners leave their cars on the drive or at the front of their homes with their engines running, in a bid to defrost and warm them up before they set out on their commute. Criminals are opportunist in nature so don’t give them that opportunity!

And finally, we’ll have likely received or given bikes, tablets, games consoles and lots of other gifts at Christmas, so consider getting these property marked at one of our many property marking events. Keep an eye on your local Neighbourhood Police Team (NPT) page on Facebook and take your items along to get them permanently marked.

If you have any information about a crime, contact the police on 101 or you can call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Gerry McBride Crime Prevention Officer Cleveland Police

Notice of Application for the Grant of a Premises Licence We, Daisy Distillery Limited, do hereby give notice that we have applied to the Licensing Authority at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the Grant of a Premises Licence at Unit 11, The Bhive Business Centre, Skelton Industrial Estate, Alum Way, Skelton, Saltburn, Redcar & Cleveland, TS12 2LQ and known as Daisy Distillery Limited.

The application proposes to permit – Retail sale of alcohol (off sales only) – 09:00 – 21:00 Monday to Sunday.

Any other person or responsible authorities may make representations to the application in writing to the Licensing Authority at the address below by 11th February 2019 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: Redcar & Cleveland Licensing Service, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT Website: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Applicant’s agent – Knight Training (UK) Limited – 0330 999 3199

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ack pain is costly. It was estimated by NICE in 2009 that treating back pain costs the NHS £1 billion a year, with lost production costs of at least £3.5 billion. There has been little advance in our understanding of the pathology of lower back pain in the last 25 years.

NICE guidelines for treating lower back pain usually suggest exercise supported by some kind of manual therapy, usually physiotherapy, osteopathy or acupuncture. Much of this is at the patient’s own expense, or available through the NHS after a lengthy wait, and may continue over a course of many treatments, with varying degrees of success.

Sometimes the problem is sorted out, often surgery is suggested. I was recently told that surgery was considered a success if after 6 months the patient was in no worse pain than beforehand – and I always naively thought the pain would be expected to have gone away!

Acute back pain is generally pretty straightforward to treat with Bowen therapy, especially if the patient can start treatment as soon as possible after injury, as this stops the body going into a protective or compensatory pattern. Bowen emphasises treating imbalances in posture, and changes can be dramatic after just a few sessions. Pelvic imbalances can often lead to leg length differences, lower back compensation and trapped nerves – this can often be changed dramatically after just one treatment.

Compensation patterns may have been going on for many years, but they can still be worked on effectively – however in cases like these it may be necessary for work to be done over a longer period, and overnight

“miracles” are less likely. Chronic problems take longer to address as it can be more difficult to discover the actual cause of the pain. While it may just feel like a bad back it is seldom that simple – unless the patient has actually damaged the back in the fast few days and can explain exactly what happened. More often, it will have gradually built up over a period of time. Part of the problem is that the longer pain persists, the more referred pain is possible, and compensation patterns are set up, and it will spread and become entrenched.

Where there is a level of inflammation in the tissues, which is usually the case, chronic pain will affect not only the surrounding nerves, making them more sensitive, but also the sympathetic nervous system.

This will then lead to an inability to sleep well, low or high level anxiety, a tendency to become quickly emotional or angry …

Bowen treatments help to calm the sympathetic nervous system, and often the initial response is that the patient feels and looks much better in themself, without necessarily being able to explain it, and their perception of pain will have lessened. At this stage, the actual area of pain can be addressed, with more likelihood of success.

So after a couple, or maybe three gentle, relaxing treatments the patient is starting to feel better in themselves perhaps for the first time in months, and their body is in a much better place for healing to begin. How much better than painful exercises and manipulation, which may continue for ten weeks or so?

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f it’s cold for you, it’s cold for your pet – that’s the key message from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) as it urges pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure their dogs, cats and other small pets are kept safe from hidden and potentially fatal hazards as temperatures plunge around the UK. As with humans, pets can fall ill upon exposure to extremely cold temperatures for extended periods.

To avoid this, vets advise that dogs are walked for shorter periods of time than usual, but more frequently if required, and to consider putting a coat on old dogs or those with thin fur to keep them warm. Keep older cats inside during an extremely cold spell and ensure that even healthy young cats have easy access to shelter and warmth.

When walking your dog in ice and snow, do not let it off the lead and avoid walking in areas where ponds or lakes may have frozen over - animals often don’t understand the difference between solid ground and ice and can fall through. In this situation, vets urge owners to call the emergency services for professional help rather than going in after their pet. Although distressing, it is never worth risking your own life as well as your dog’s.

It’s also important to wipe your dog’s paws and belly on returning home from a snowy walk to remove any ice or salt, and to regularly check for cracks in paw-pads or for redness between the toes.

Small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs that usually live outdoors are vulnerable to the cold and damp despite their furry coats. Owners with outdoor hutches and runs should be extra vigilant during the cold snap and make sure that their pets’ living space is well-protected from snow, frost and winter rain and kept dry. Give rabbits and guinea pigs extra bedding to keep warm and check their water bottle or bowl regularly, as these can freeze when the temperature drops.

British Veterinary Association President Simon Doherty said: “Extreme cold weather calls for extra precautions to keep our furry friends warm and safe. Even simple things like leaving your dog outside a shop in this weather whilst you pop in for a bit or putting your cat out all night can risk a range of avoidable illnesses.

“Domestic rabbits and guinea pigs are also vulnerable to hypothermia despite their warm coats, which is why owners need to be vigilant and take steps to ensure their hutches are protected from the snow, cold draughts and winter rain.

“If owners have any concerns about their pet in this cold weather, they should consult their local vet for advice.”

Here are some other top tips to keep pets safe this winter: • Provide a warm, draught-free shelter: Make sure your pet’s bed is in a draught-free, warm spot off the floor in the house. For outdoor pets, the hutch or run should be in a sheltered position, away from wind, rain and snow at least 10 cm off the ground.

• Take precautions during and after walks: Dogs need to be exercised; however, during the colder months, try to walk your dog for shorter periods.

Wipe your dog’s paws and belly on returning home from a snowy walk to remove any ice or salt, and to regularly check for cracks in paw-pads or for redness between the toes.

• Avoid antifreeze poisoning: Wiping your pets’ paws can also prevent them from ingesting toxins that they may have stood in whilst outside.

Antifreeze in particular is highly toxic, with almost one in four vets (23%) reporting having to treat cats for antifreeze poisoning last year.

• Temperature control for small pets: Keep the temperature of rabbit and guinea pig homes between 0⁰C - +20⁰C for rabbits (the lower temperature assumes rabbits are healthy and kept with other rabbits, with lots of bedding for warmth) and +5⁰C - +20⁰C for guinea pigs, avoiding too many fluctuations in temperature.

• Provide extra bedding for rabbits and guinea pigs: Make sure your rabbits and guinea pigs have extra bedding to keep warm during colder weather - line hutches with plenty of newspaper, provide lots of hay and cover with an old duvet/ blanket/tarpaulin. If the weather becomes very severe, consider moving outdoor pets inside to a well-ventilated space with light and room to exercise – but never place them inside a garage in use, as vehicle exhaust fumes are harmful to rabbits and guinea pigs.

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

Your Points Of View

Tragedy

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

Guisborough Green Areas !!

Where have all the green field gone in Guisborough?

Why is there traffic jams all over the town?

Why can’t you find a parking place on the High Street?

The answer to the above is (in my humble opinion) that the Town is bursting at the seams due to overpopulation, brought about by greedy house builders and a naïve Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council. What’s the point of having a Planning Department when they are always steam rolled over by these mega ‘fat cat’ building companies?

The road infrastructure, schools and doctors' surgeries cannot handle the current demand, let alone any new development currently being build or proposed for the future.

This is my Town of 66 years and I’ve always accepted change but enough is enough ; when are we and our Council representatives going to wake up and smell the coffee? To be honest I think it’s too late, the damage has been done and the Supermarkets and Council Tax coffers must be over laden with cash. The carbon footprint is a major concern to the Town with the dramatic increase from cars in carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, never mind the emissions from refrigerators - but do R&CBC care?

In the glory days of ICI when there were 25,000 people working at ICI Wilton (never mind British Steel) I can well understand the growth of Hunters Hill and other areas in the Town, but these Industries are sadly in demise, so why the big growth in housing now?

I have just looked on Rightmove and there are currently well over 200 houses for sale in the Town at a full range of prices which begs the question why do we need more, given the value at the lower end of the scale?

It also makes me wonder where all this will end, landowners selling off the family silver with no regard for the residents in order to make the most profit out of a government policy that encourages house building at any cost to satisfy demand for houses in other parts of the country.

Long after the mega house builders have gone, the current crop of Councillors and me and these are all but distant memories past, our grandchildren and great grandchildren will inherit the big housing estate called Guisborough. Not much of an inheritance is it?

Progress or Profit? You decide.

Dennis Minter Guisborough

You kindly printed my letter, written the day after the EU referendum 2016, pointing out the constitutional dilemma that the people voted to leave, but detached MPs and elite establishment wanted to remain. We now approach a dramatic conclusion, which will decide our nation's future.

Ordinary folk are, not surprisingly, confused and have been informed by a biased media, which always has an enormous influence on opinion. In the event of a possible second referendum, I would like ask your readers to consider. If we were not already members of the EU would you vote to join? We cannot vote to remove the EU Council and Commission, as we can our own Parliament.

Do you want to be governed by an unelected, unaccountable foreign dictatorship for evermore?

The free movement of people, which is an EU basic requirement of membership, has allowed some 300,000 foreigners each year to enter Britain until we have over three million plus to date. If we remain this can only continue.

The population problems of housing, hospitals, schools, etc and the resulting public resentment are obvious, and the basic cause of the original leave vote.

Do you want this influx to continue, until we have possible civil strife ? If you do, are you a remainer, who lives in an exclusive area and never expect immigrants and asylum seekers to live next door to you? Would you want it? If you say no, does that not make you a very selfish hypocrite?

Personally, I believe the entire EU project is a great tragedy. I was reared by two widows of the World Wars. What they suffered was nothing compared to the horrors on the Continent. The basic idea of a United Europe was to prevent any re-occurrence of constant National strife. Sadly the EU project was hi-jacked by Socialists, who saw it as a means of furthering their agenda of so-called equality.

The EU constitution could have been simply a permanent Cabinet of a Minister from each Nation, with each step approved by each national Government. That would have been democracy. Every proposed action should have been governed by the one vital criterion - is this step conducive to European Peace?

The EU Bible, the Acquis Communaute, consists of 1,700,000 pages of Socialist, undemocratic diktats, which looks like destroying the very European harmony that everyone wished for.A tragedy indeed!

Bill Danby Skelton.

Horizontal beats vertical for conjugals It’s official! Saltburn Pier is far more popular than Redcar Beacon (aka the Vertical Pier) for wedding celebrations.

I suppose it’s not surprising. After all, weddings still look to tradition, explaining why most couples prefer the horizontal to the vertical.

Steve Kay Redcar & Cleveland Councillor

News from the Local WI’s

News from the Local WI’s Hutton Lowcross WI

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By Pat Bolton

ur first meeting of 2019 saw us brushing up on our first aid with George Roberts.

He focussed particularly on the use of defibrillators, as these are now readily available in most towns and some buildings and businesses and managed to dispel the anxiety of some members who would previously have been reluctant to use them. Let's hope that we are never put in the position of having to use one but at least now we could do so with confidence.

After some welcome refreshments we continued with our business meeting focusing on the arrangements for our forthcoming post Christmas lunch and also taking time to vote on which one of the six resolutions on offer, members would like to support and ultimately be taken forward to

the national annual general meeting which this year will be held in Bournemouth in June.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of our Annual rewards to members who have made a significant contribution to our institute as chosen by the committee. The winners this year were Angela Hibberd, Jill Farndale, Moira Holdsworth, Elaine Wilkie and the overall competition winner was Ann Dexter.

At our next meeting Shona Joselin will be speaking to us about the work of “The Bridge” in Guisborough and we will be presenting her with a cheque, as this was our chosen local charity for 2018.

We are always pleased to see visitors and details of our programme can be found on our website www. huttonlowcross_wi.co.uk.

Loftus WI

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By Linda Wilson

ur January meeting held on the 8th of the month was, as usual a very busy meeting.

Subs were being paid and the 2019 programme given to members . We sang Jerusalem and after the previous months minutes were duly read and signed our President and Secretary announced the forthcoming events for 2019, all of which sounded very interesting; International Day in March, the Annual Quiz in April, Wynyard Hall again in May for the Annual Lunch and in July a trip to The Great Yorkshire Show.

Our speaker Sharron Chapel gave a talk on Health matters

which gave us the idea of a " Health Tip " for our competition and with lots of very interesting entries a well deserved first, second and third places were chosen by Sharron.

The Christmas Tree Festival held in St Leonard's Church in December was well supported with more people than the previous two years viewing the trees and enjoying the refreshments available.

With lots to look forward to in 2019 Loftus W.I. would like to remind ladies that we hold our meetings on the second Tuesday of the month in Loftus Town Hall between 7pm -9pm. Please come along, you are assured of a very warm welcome.

Saltburn WI

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By Diane Falla

he Hall was crowded and busy as the ladies of Saltburn WI met for their first meeting of 2019.

Our speaker this evening was Sue Lorrimer who gave a talk and demonstration on Thai massage. Sue was an interesting and lively speaker who soon had most of her audience participating in some basic exercises. A fun evening enjoyed by everyone.

We have a busy month ahead full of different activities everything from coffee and a chat to book club and weekly walks.

If anyone is interested in joining us please check out our website www. saltburnbytheseawi.wordpress.com where you can find full details of all our activities.

Our next meeting will be held at the Saltburn Learning centre at 7 pm on Thursday 14th February, Do please come along if you would like to join us, you can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome.

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Wayfarer’s Travels Florence – Italy

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lorence is the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region; it`s famous for its many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture.

One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered

by Brunelleschi and a bell tower

by Giotto. The Galleria dell' Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture, whilst he Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”

The city is easy to get to with plenty of cheap flights from Newcastle to Pisa. There are regular trains from Pisa to Florence and the journey takes less than an hour. Best month to go is probably June, when it`s not too hot and rainfall is near its minimum.

Accommodation and food are expensive as you would expect, so take plenty of euros. Again it`s no surprise that meals in most restaurants are pasta based. However, if you`re really desperate and running short of funds, there`s always McDonalds at Via Camillo Cavour. Italy is not my favourite country for beer and you have to make sure you check the strength before you order, as they can go up to a staggering 13.5%. La Baladin Isaac is quite nice and comes

● The Ponte Veccio Bridge at a more reasonable 4.8%.

I`ve not sampled many good Italian wines in the U.K. but they must keep the best for themselves as I`ve not really had a bad one in Italy.

Whilst there`s plenty to see and do in the city itself, if you wish

to venture further, the Tuscan countryside is worth a train journey or an organized bus tour. Pisa is also worth a day out. The leaning tower is more spectacular when you see it in real life than when you see it in pictures.

Sadly in my view this lovely old city has been spoilt by numerous modern sculptures dotted around in the most inappropriate places but I guess that`s a sign of the times.

For any further information on this or any other destination, e-mail :Wayfarer@ntlworld.com

Wayfarer

Church Services Marske Methodist Church Hummers Hill Lane

January Services 27th 10-30am Rev K Martin 6-00pm At Zetland Park February Services 3rd 10-30am Mr S Bee 6-00pm Rev A Harbottle 10th 10-30am Mrs A Anderson 6-00pm At Newcomen 17th 10-30am Rev A Harbottle Holy Communion 6-00pm At Zetland Park 24th 10-30am Mrs T Hobday 6-00pm Rev J Henry

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

What’s on in Saltburn Spiritualist Church Toc H, Coach House, Albion Terrace, Saltburn TS12 1JW For further information contact Jean on 07776 331333.

We would like to wish ALL our members, congregations, speakers & demonstrators, and Coastal view team a happy healthy and spiritual NEW YEAR. Do you want to help to raise morale for our deployed troops, you can by donating a tasty treat, toiletries, puzzle book, or canine treats toys etc. please drop them into church any of the days listed.

Or contact via facebook Sue Fawcett (admin) East Cleveland Operation Shoebox (part of the smile club). It’s amazing what a packet of biscuits, mints, lip balm or sun cream, or a pack of Yorkshire tea can do to cheer our lads and lasses up. THANK YOU in advance.

January Saturday Divine service’s all start 7pm 26th Hanna Awde Monday services

6.30pm Spiritual Healing (free) 7pm Open Circle (collection) February Saturday Divine Services all start 7pm 2nd Karen Wood 9th Paul Maull 16th Ryan Griffiths 23rdKelly Boden 1st Saturday of every month, weather permitting AWARENESS group resumes at 9pm with Wendy Dixon PAS. Anyone interested please see Wendy.

Monday services 6.30pm Spiritual Healing (free) 7pm Open Circle (collection) 8.45pm Development Group With Wendy Dixon PAS (please ask in church for information) 25th AGM 7pm (This replaces our normal Monday services) Special: We are proud to host an evening

of mediumship with 4th Danielle Smith, Danielle is very popular and seating limited. £3 on the door, 7pm start. (please note this service replaces normal Monday services) Please note that weather permitting the Development group will resume after the service.

March 6th Saturday Divine services all start at 7pm 2nd Danielle Smith Monday Services 6.30pm Spiritual Healing (free) 7pm Open Circle (collection) 8.45pm Development group Special: We are proud to host an evening of mediumship with 4th Alan Skerritt, Alan is a popular medium and seating is limited. £3 on the Door, 7pm start. (please note that this service replaces normal Monday services) All are welcome to all our services.

Butternut Squash and sweet pepper Zuppa

Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year. My wife is from Eastern Europe.

I have visited many times and to be honest folks you don't see many fatties waddling about, but what I did notice was that most meals start with a small bowl of soup followed by a break of 10 minutes or so, before the main course. For the next couple of months I will do soup recipes. I think the key is to make the soup tasty and filling so it is not seen as a punishment. The recipes I will give have all been tried and tested from my restaurant days and were all popular. I have featured this one before and it is simple.

1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and diced, 1cm 2 carrots peeled and diced 2 small onions peeled and chopped 2 sweet red peppers seeded and diced 2 cloves of garlic whole 1 -2 litres of vegetable stock (double the amount to volume on packet) cornflour for thickening & oil Heat oven to 220oc In a bowl mix veg and coat with a little oil.

Place a roasting pan in oven When hot add vegetable mix, toss a little.

Roast for 15-20 minutes until veg brown and the natural sugars start to caramelise. stir a couple of times every 5 minutes or so.

Heat stock in a large saucepan.

Add vegetables when carrots are tender.

Simmer for 5 minutes and add a couple of teaspoons of cornflour mixed with a little cold water (this will give a nicer texture to the soup) Take pan off stove and blend well until smooth.

Add more hot water if you want it thinner or a little more Chef ecret cornflour if you want it thicker.

S e h T Season at end with a little sea salt and black pepper.

Will keep refrigerated for 4 days or freeze when cooled.

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New exhibition looks at Whitby’s groundbreaking role in our understanding of the universe

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major new exhibition will examine the groundbreaking role of one of North Yorkshire’s favourite coastal towns in our understanding of the universe.

Whitby and the Cosmos: the Search for Dark Matter will open at Whitby Museum on Saturday 16 February

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and can be seen until Saturday 20 July. The exhibition celebrates the donation of the ZEPLIN III Dark Matter Detector to the museum by Imperial College London and is supported by the Royal Society.

It will feature exhibits ranging from 18th-century scientific instruments

used by Captain Cook’s research team during their exploration of the South Seas to cutting-edge equipment from Boulby Underground Laboratory, just north of Whitby, where 21stcentury scientists are leading the search for Dark Matter.

The story begins with Captain Cook, whose 1768 voyage was commissioned by the Royal Society of London to map the transit of Venus. This marked a huge step forward in scientific knowledge by allowing astronomers to calculate the distance from the earth to the sun and to all the other planets.

The exhibition will also shine a light on the remarkable work underway at Boulby Underground Laboratory at the working polyhalite mine, ICL Boulby. Over a kilometre below the surface of the earth, it is the only deep underground science facility in the UK, where studies can be carried out almost entirely free of interference from natural background radiation.

Science projects at Boulby Underground Laboratory range from astrophysics (including the search for Dark Matter), to ultralow background material screening, studies of geology/geophysics, climate, the environment, and life in extreme environments on earth and beyond.

preview of the exhibition.

Henrique Araujo, Professor of Physics at Imperial College, is one of the world’s leading experts on Dark Matter. He leads the UK team developing the next generation of LUX-Zeplin experiments, as well as developing radiation detection instruments for spacecraft. Professor Araujo arranged for the donation of the magnificent ZEPLIN III to Whitby Museum.

Entry to the talk is free, but booking is essential. Booking will open second week of January 2019 via the museum website: www. whitbymuseum.org The exhibition runs from 16 February to 20 July. The museum is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm every day except Monday.

The opening weeks of Whitby and the Cosmos: the Search for Dark Matter are part of the North York Moors National Park’s Dark Skies Festival.

The exhibition is part of the Royal Society’s Places of Science scheme.

Whitby Museum is grateful for the support of Imperial College, London, Boulby Underground Laboratory and ICL, owners of Boulby Mine.

For further information on Boulby Underground Laboratory: https://stfc. ukri.org/about-us/where-we-work/ boulby-underground-laboratory/

North York Moors National Park’s art gallery becomes sole Northern England venue for The Lost Words exhibition

he North York Moors National Park’s art gallery is set to become the only venue in Northern England to host a touring nature exhibition which is a unique collaboration between an author and an artist.

The National Park’s Inspired by… gallery at Danby will this summer host The Lost Words exhibition which is on tour from Compton Verney Art Gallery and has been widely praised for helping reconnect adults and children with the natural world using the power of words and art.

The exhibition will run from 15 June to 29 July and will display the ‘spells’ by writer Robert Macfarlane and watercolour illustrations by artist Jackie Morris that were originally used to create The Lost Words book published in 2017.

The book itself has become, in the words of The Guardian, a ‘cultural phenomenon’ credited with inspiring the nation to look afresh at the wonders of nature. It is widely read in schools including many across North Yorkshire.

The exhibition will feature 20 of the spells written by Macfarlane, each

'Chatty cafe' idea starts in Saltburn

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The final part of the exhibition focuses on the ZEPLIN-III, until recently employed at Boulby and now installed as museum’s newest acquisition. ZEPLIN III contains a xenon chamber to detect WIMPS (Weakly Interactive Massive Particles), which are thought to constitute Dark Matter.

In between, visitors can learn how to get involved in astronomy through the annual Dark Skies Festival organised by the North York Moors National Park, and through local organisations like the Whitby & District Astronomical Society Curator Roger Osborne says: “We are thrilled to have ZEPLIN III as part of our museum. We aim to use ZEPLIN and the exhibition to tell visitors about the remarkable and internationally important work taking place at Boulby Underground Laboratory.

“It’s also a great opportunity to highlight Captain Cook’s role as an innovator in scientific exploration whose work contributed to our current understanding of the universe.”

There will be a talk on The Search for Dark Matter by Professor Henrique Araujo of Imperial College at the museum on 15 February. The talk will start at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm) and will include a sneak

By Mike Morrissey

"chatter and natter" table has been set aside at Saltburn library.

It's part of a nation-wide scheme to provide a dedicated spot - particularly in cafes - for people on their own who are happy to have a bit of conversation.

Organiser Alex Hoskyns, a 34-yearsocial worker in Oldham, Lancashire, said she started it "as a hobby" and already cafes all over the country were joining in.

"It's not about making friends, just

having good old-fashioned human interaction," said her flier, which is available at the library.

She said Sainsbury's were running the scheme, in a trial basis, at 20 of its stores.

A list of cafes with a chatter and natter table can be seen on the webside atwww.thechattycafescheme. co.uk Alex can be contacted via email onalexsandrahoskyn@gmail.com Saltburn library is also host to a regular drop-in cuppa scheme on Fridays at 2pm.

▲ ●●Bluebell © Jackie Morris ●●Otter © Jackie Morris ► based on a word such as conker, dandelion and wren; words that are increasingly being lost from everyday language.

Alongside the poems 50 watercolours by Jackie Morris will be displayed, some of which incorporate gold leaf as an expression of the artist’s desire to help viewers go on a journey

where the familiar suddenly appears magical once more.

A series of other activities related to the Lost Words exhibition are also being planned by the National Park including workshops and talks.

Sally-Ann Smith, curator of the Inspired by… gallery comments: “The Lost Words is a fantastic

exhibition that inspires visitors to stop and think about how magical nature is in today’s world.

“It really resonates with our own purpose of capturing the beauty and importance of our protected landscapes through art and so we’re delighted to be hosting the exhibition next summer.”

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Zetland Lifeboat Museum

●● The Zetland Lifeboat being towed out of the Museum for the first time since 1963

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onday 26th November was a big day in the history of Redcar's historic Zetland Lifeboat; for the first time in more than 50 years, she left her home at the Museum on Redcar's seafront and was taken to secure premises on Teesside, kindly provided by AV Dawson Ltd, where she will undergo sympathetic conservation work and repainting.

Zetland Museum's chairperson, Janette Picknett, said: “The Zetland Lifeboat is now 216 years old, served the people of Redcar for almost 80 years, and is now in need of some careful conservation work. It's needed to make sure she is in good, sound condition to be displayed for many future generations.

"The boat is of great national and international significance, being the oldest existing lifeboat in the world, having saved over 500 lives, and representing the very start of the lifeboats on our coasts.”

The work is expected to take approximately four months, in order that he Lifeboat can return to the Museum in time for re-opening at Easter 2019.

Janette continued: “We'd like to thank the hauliers, GCS Johnson of Richmond, for their very professional handling of the Lifeboat, AV Dawson Ltd for the secure premises and Redcar boatbuilder Tony Young for his help with the conservation work.

“We will be having some fundraising events during the year to help us cover the costs associated with our project. The first of these will be a concert by the Marske Fishermen's Choir on Friday 15th February. The concert will be in the Claxton Hotel, Redcar and will start at 7.00pm. It will cost £5 per person and we will have a raffle and tombola to help us raise funds.”

Zetland volunteer and concert organiser, Martyn Johnson, said: “I've got a foot in both camps as I'm also a member of Marske Fishermen's Choir. If anyone can donate a raffle or tombola prize, please give me a call on 07795 902524.

“We'll be advertising the event during the next few weeks – look out for the advertisements, posters and media announcements”

The 100k Challenge 2019

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anuary is the month we consider trying new things and making resolutions; this year we have a brand new challenge for people who would like to become more active.

More Than A Run and Redcar & Cleveland Mind have teamed up to encourage and support people to get out in the open air to improve both their physical and mental wellbeing. It’s well documented that being active in the open air will improve your mood. So, whether it’s walking or running we’ll

support you to complete 10 x 5k and 5 x 10k events in 10 months. These can be Park Runs, Trust 10’s, etc., as long as they are timed events. Although the challenge started at the beginning of the month, it’s not too late to join in and take part.

With this challenge you also have the option to raise money for Redcar & Cleveland Mind who are an independent local charity who provides support for people in the borough, with mental health issues. Most importantly all the

money raised stays in the area. R&C Mind rely on local people to fundraise, as they don't receive any core funding from national Mind.

Upon completion every participant will receive a bespoke medal and a goody bag containing promotional items from local businesses. We also have over £500 worth of food and drink vouchers provided by a local firms that we will be handing out as spot prizes.

If any other local companies would like to sponsor this challenge and provide additional prizes, please get in touch with Pamela at More Than A Run. For more information about The 100k Challenge ring Pamela on 07876 558405 or email morethanarun100k@ gmail.com. Alternatively speak to Nick at R&C Mind on 01642 296052 ext.213 or email n.murray@rcmind.org. *More Than A Run is a Community Interest Company which aims to provide opportunities for as many people as possible to become, or return to being physically active. This can be through walking, running or gentle exercise.

Money raised goes back into making these opportunities possible.

A year of art, mud and fun for children aged 3 to 5

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nder 5’s are invited to take part in a free yearlong arts project in Saltburn Woods.

Run by Saltburn-based Whippet Up,

the ‘Woodland Wonders’ programme is looking for children aged between 3 and 5 and their parents or carers who want to join in.

Whippet Up director and artist, Vicky Lax, explains who Woodland Wonders is for. “This arts project is for local pre-school children and their parents / carers, everyone is welcome. The great news is that grant support means that we can offer the activities free of charge. We hope this will encourage people from all backgrounds and in a variety of situations to take part – no one should feel left out. We are planning to give priority to children from single parent families and those who might be struggling to make ends meet.”

Woodland Wonders will be run one day a week throughout the year, starting in February 2019 at the Saltburn Valley Woodlands Centre.

Activities will take place inside and outside and children will help to shape what goes on. Vicky explained how the sessions will work: “We have created Reggie the puppet that will work with the children to develop

woodland stories and adventures.

Reggie the puppet will always be on the side of the children and will help them make decisions. We have a great workshop space as well as the gardens, woodlands, streams and the miniature railway that can all play a part in the children’s adventures.”

Woodland Wonders will start in February 2019 and run through to next Christmas. As well as the weekly sessions, children and their families will help to create exhibitions and events in and around the Woodland Centre. “We will have spring, summer, autumn and winter events. Having the children help to design these is an experiment in making the events as child friendly as possible,” explained Vicky.

Woodland Wonders is supported by the Ragdoll Foundation, a charity set up support the creation of imaginative projects that reflects the world from a child’s point of view.

There are still a few places on the Woodland Wonders project – we want everyone to be able to enjoy the activities and to be safe in the woodland environment. A parent or carer will need to be with their child / children during all activities, but there will be plenty of fun things for them to do as well. We hope to photograph or film some of the activities and put information online to spread the word about the project, this will only be done with the parent or carer’s permission.

Parents and carers can find out more about Woodland Wonders and apply for places on the programme by contacting Whippet Up by email whippetup4@gmail.com Further information and details about sessions where parents and carers can find out more about Woodland Wonders are on the Whippet Up Facebook page www.facebook.com/choosedays

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Light up Loftus

ight up Loftus would like to say THANKYOU to everyone who continues to support us! Just a little update on this year's fundraising events so far…..

We are one of the Loftus Co-ops fundraising causes this year, along with Friends of Loftus Library and the Mining Museum. 1% of Co-op branded shopping, along with the carrier bag sales are donated to the chosen charities with 5% given back to the member! It is worth joining if you haven’t already! Membership forms available in store or online. Members can then choose which cause they would like to support for the coming year.

We are now advertising for our Spring main

event, back by popular demand – Burden of Paradise featuring Snake Davis in Loftus Town Hall on Friday 5th April, tickets £10 from Wold Pottery Loftus. There will be a bar and a raffle, all proceeds for Light up Loftus.

We aim to have a cake sale in the Co-op during March – watch this space for further details!

Should anyone have any gifts they would like to donate as raffle prizes we would be really grateful, they can be left at Wold Pottery during the normal opening hours of Wednesday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.

2019 switch on date is being organised and we will announce it over the coming weeks!

Snowdrop Sunday in Gisborough Priory Woodland Gardens

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ith the Christmas decorations stored away and the elves down from their shelves it’s time to look ahead to the new year and a new season.

So why not wrap up warm and come along to the Gisborough Priory Woodland Gardens on Sunday 25 February, between 1pm and 3pm, when you can join the Gisborough Priory Project volunteers to welcome one of the first signs of spring.

Even though the thermometer is still saying winter the sight of hundreds of beautiful snowdrops flowering under old trees is enough to lift the spirits and make you realise spring is just around the corner.

After the dark days of winter it’s amazing to see the woodland floor transformed by the arrival of these delicate flowers.

Hopefully, as well as admiring the fabulous display of snowdrops, you can be tempted to try some of the homemade cakes and warming drinks that will be on offer. All funds raised will go towards the continuing restoration work in the woodland gardens.

To join us for Snowdrop Sunday come through the Gisborough Priory entrance, next to St Nicholas’ Church or via the Bow Street Centre car park, between 1pm and 3pm and head for the woodland gardens. Entrance is free.

Burden of Paradise Featuring the legendary Snake Davis!

Performing in Loftus Town Hall 7pm Friday 5th April 2019 Tickets are £10 each available from:

Wold Pottery during normal opening hours, or call 01287 640100 Doors open 6pm, Bar selling bottled beers and wine.

Raffle tickets on sale too Proceeds to Light up Loftus 2019!

Charity Night in aid of Macmillan Nurses

Saturday 16th February At Guisborough Quoit Club

Shake off the winter blues and join us to

welcome the first sign of spring Hundreds of Snowdrops bursting into flower

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Gisborough Priory Project, registered charity 1109285, company 4684000 (England)

ARE YOU EXPERIENCED The Jimi Hendrix tribute Plus Support Non-Members Welcome

Ring Dave 01287 638161 Club 01287 632947

Tickets £10.00

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East Cleveland rides the Klondike again!

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ollowing the spectacular success of previous two years of the East Cleveland Klondike in April 2017 & 2018, East Cleveland Villages Big Local thought - why not do it all again?

East Cleveland Villages Big Local is extremely excited to report that for 2019, the East Cleveland Klondike GP will be taking place on the 14th April 2019. Not only will Nation’s best Elite Men riders as part of the HSBC Spring Cup Series race but we will have a very exciting Ladies Elite Klondike race which will see ladies come and take on the opening series race for 2019.

East Cleveland Villages Big Local listened to YOU and working with Velo29 and because of the feedback we have received for 2017 and 2018 have made alterations to the route for 2019; we took in Dunsdale and New Marske and for 2019 we have re-configured the race to take in Skelton High Street. These are extremely exciting times allowing for the race to encapsulate as much of East Cleveland as possible to enjoy a full day of professional racing for all the family. We invite you to organise activities, celebrate and dress your village, street and houses in the Klondike legendary colours of yellow and green.

Racing starts at 9.00am, taking in the towns and villages of Dunsdale, New Marske, Skelton, Skelton Green, Boosbeck, Lingdale, Kilton, Carlin

How, Skinningrove, Loftus, Liverton Mines, Liverton Village, Grinkle, Easington, Brotton, Saltburn, Margrove Park, Charltons and finishing back in Guisborough for no later than 17:00.

Projected timings for the races will be released on the Klondike GP website and local press nearer the time with regards to the two races.

The route goes through and past East Cleveland towns and villages, to showcase the beautiful coast, woodland and moorland taking in the breath-taking scenery East Cleveland has to offer.

The race is part of fulfilling an ambitious vision from the board of East Cleveland Villages Big Local in their determination to place East Cleveland back on the map as a visitor destination. We wish to show the world the Community spirit and pride of the East Cleveland area and people.

Mary Lanigan, Chair of East Cleveland Villages Big Local said: "As Chair of East Cleveland Villages Big Local this is very exciting that we not only have our men's race but a ladies race making the Klondike even more spectacular.

"A huge thank you to the delegates and our very special communities of East Cleveland who without all their hard work the race would not be the huge success it is.

"The Klondike has certainly put East Cleveland firmly on the map."

The new webpage is currently under development and will be available early in the new year, www. eastclevelandklondikegp.co.uk ; why not take a look at our social media pages: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for updates.

Why not view the success and excitement of 2017’ race on the documentary commissioned by the Local Trust and Big Local on You Tube: type in “ride the klondike!”

For further details: Email: Jbarnard.ecbl@teesvalleyrcc.org.uk

Coming Soon!

East Cleveland Klondike Grand Prix 14th April 2019 WE NEED Race Ambassadors (Race Marshalls) • The Klondike has been designed to take in as many of our beautiful villages and the spectacular scenery we are so privileged to live within.

However, by passing through so many residential areas and by finishing with several circuits around Guisborough Town Centre, it presents a highly technical challenge with regards to closing the roads.

We are looking for support for the traffic management teams and ALSO for you to talk positively about the race to others to help make it happen.

• We need help from mature, responsible volunteers.

• Their roles will vary, from working with the traffic management Team out on the main course, to covering junctions in the Town Centre.

• CTM will provide input to all volunteers, to ensure that every volunteer fully understands (and is 100% comfortable with) their role.

• This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to get involved with a professional cycle race. You will be fully prepared and briefed to carry out the various roles, all of which will (effectively) consist of explaining to motorists what is occurring and how long for.

East Cleveland Klondike GP team cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH through your support and commitment on signing up and we ask that you attend the training session and attendance on the 14th April so we can put into place extra safety measures in which to support and make the race a safe and positive experience for all.

The dates for these briefing sessions are going to be in February and March 2019.

It is hoped the training sessions will be held at the Loftus Town Hall, Loftus and Sunnyfield House, Guisborough.

To register your interest please go to the www.EastClevelandKlondikegp.co.uk and register through the contact us.

14th April 2019

Further details will be published on our webpage soon

www.eastclevelandklondikegp.co.uk

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Friends of Guisborough Library

The next two speakers will be Rachel Booth about Suffragists and Suffragettes on Friday, 25 January.

Last year marked 100 years since the Representation Act was passed in Parliament, allowing all men and some women the right to vote for the first time. She will explore how deeds and words made this possible. There will be a speaker from the Great North Air Ambulance telling us about their activities on Friday. 22 February. All talks start at 2pm and there is an entry fee of £2 which includes refreshments.

A coffee morning is being held at Sunnyfield House in Guisborough on Saturday, 9 February between 10am and 12 noon. There will also be a tombola stall.

Everyone is very welcome to all these events and we look forward to welcoming you.

For details of all the Friends events, please see the notice in the Library or ask a member of staff.

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

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.

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.

Friends of Saltburn Library

We are delighted to have the Saltburn Ukulele band entertaining us for our next event on Wednesday, 13th February with their toe-tapping mix of much loved songs, old and new.

Just the thing to put a smile on our faces through the murky afternoons as we wait for signs of Spring! The performance starts at 2.00pm and, in a break from our usual routine, hot drinks and biscuits will be served half way through to give our energetic musicians and singers a chance to get their breath back.

Donations are appreciated and all funds raised go towards varied activities for children, new books, materials and equipment to enhance our library and your visits there.

Pink Ladies Fashion Show Pink Ladies bring you Charity Fashion, Hair and Beauty Show In aid of Cancer Research UK Friday 17th May 2019 6.30pm – 12.30pm PINK LADIES have partnered with: Grinkle Park Hotel, SAKS Hair and Beauty Guisborough, Betty Leigh Boutique and DandyThreads to host an exclusive Cat Walk Event So come along, get your GLAM on and enjoy a fun filled evening to include: Sparkling Prosecco and Canapé Reception, Goodie Bags with free gifts, Food, Luxury Raffle, Bar, Shopping Stalls, Competitions AND…. Party the night away with Live Music from “THE FALLEN” Tickets ON SALE NOW:- £29.00 - please get in touch ASAP ALL WELCOME If you want to make this evening even more special, Grinkle Park Hotel are offering Rooms for £90 per double including full English breakfast

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

The Cleveland Retired Men's Association 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 1030-1130. All welcome. Plenty car parking space. .Give us a visit.

Contact-Frank Everett 07758813965 Email franciseverett@virginmedia.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.

Guisborough Choral Society

Guisborough Choral Society is grateful to our patrons, sponsors, guest performers and concert attendees for a successful 2018 and wish everyone a happy 2019!

We’ve commenced rehearsals for our next concert, which will be held at St. Paulinus Church, The Avenue, Guisborough on April 7th at 3pm. We’re developing an ambitious programme which we hope will delight you with works by Tavener, Karl Jenkins, Britten, Chilcott, Finzi, Gardner, Rutter, Lauridsen and Gjeilo. You won’t want to miss our guest soloist, the brilliant young cellist Neil Peter Sild!

More info will follow in the next issue of the Coastal View. Meanwhile, you are invited to visit our facebook page at facebook.com/guischoir for a sneak preview of some of the works we’ll be performing.

The choir warmly welcomes new singers and invites you to our regular rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough.

Info: guisboroughchoralsociety.org. uk, facebook.com/guischoir, Twitter @ guischoral or phone/text the Publicity Officer at 07463 089288.

Registered charity: 508845

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: Next meeting 14th February 2019, Parkinson’s Power Project

Chair Based Exercises for Parkinson’s sufferers – Tuesdays 1 – 2pm These sessions are run by a qualified fitness instructor. £2 per session Exercise group: 29th January, 5th 12th 19th & 26th February and 5th March 2019 Carers are welcome they can enjoy a coffee/tea and a chat in the lounge area.

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.

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Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing Dance at Hinderwell village hall on Thursday 1st November and every two weeks thereafter, 2.00 pm till 4.30pm at £3.00 per person. Contact Jane 07971606360.

Volunteers Wanted

Volunteers wanted to encourage and motivate people with learning difficulties in various activities.

Could you make a difference? We will look forward to meeting you.

Please contact Julie Hatch Tel 07760343394 or email circlesoflifecic@gmail.com

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Redcar Visual Presentations

By Tony Crow

On Tuesday 12th February in the Redcar East Community Centre on Durham Road at 2.15pm Peter Howe B.E.M. will be taking us across the Pond to the United States showing and telling us of his many experiences and cycling expertise when he took on a mammoth challenge.

His Presentation is entitled 'Across the U.S.A. Cycle Challenge'.

A fortnight later on Tuesday 26th February at the same time and at the same venue we welcome back Chris Nettleton who specialises in Presentations especially suited to Railway Buffs. This time he will be taking us back 50 years in time to one of the favourite haunts of yesteryear for Train Spotters as the title of his Presentation is 'Steam in and Around York'.

Two weeks later on Tuesday 12th March, we welcome back another of our favourite presenters, Lynn Lamport, who this time will be taking us back in time to let us in on the Theatre scene of many years past which, according to records, was quite an exciting place to visit. Her Presentation is called 'Scandals of an 18th Century Audience'! By all accounts not all the acting was on stage!

Admission to each presentation is £2.50 and Visitors are very welcome.

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.

American Tribal Style Bellydance 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

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What does future hold for our small businesses?

Russ Clark of The Cleveland Bay, Redcar, talks of his plans for 2019

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hese days more than ever the future is hard to plan for and throughout 2018, we have found that it is getting harder, especially for small businesses.

Russ Clark, landlord of The Cleveland Bay said: "We are working with E.I group (previously Enterprise Inns) on a new deal for the next five years. We have worked closely with the brewery on improving the pub in the right way and hopefully we will have a long lasting relationship in the future."

Changes in society and the way people socialise affects a lot of small businesses, but on a more positive note, Redcar MP Anna Turley

recently launched her small business award and the response was fantastic.

Shared all over social media and voted for by the public The Cleveland Bay were very proud to be the winners of the pubs, bars and nightlife category.

"We have always aimed high and the climb is hard but worth it and we have taken a lot of time investing in the community hoping they will invest in us," said Russ.

He added: "As in any business you can't afford to stand still and you need to keep things fresh and bring in new ideas; the latest being The Cleveland Bay Folk club on the first Friday of every month.

Run by Anne Smith, the club already has 40 members and the evenings are relaxed and easy listening.

Russ said: "I am new to the folk music scene and have found the people really friendly and supportive of each other."

The Cleveland Bay, set in the heart of the Redcar east community, serving food and drink seven days a week, is dog friendly and open to all sorts of functions and groups for meetings, Russ added: "We would like to thank all our customers and wish everyone a prosperous and happy new year."

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

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i, all! Welcome to a New Year and New Era for the Cutty Wren. It’s still very difficult not to have John Taylor’s alwayssteady presence behind us, but we’re keeping going as he’d want, and we now have a committee. It’s early days yet for we’re still finding our feet, and filling John’s shoes is more than a big ask, but this is what the programme looks like: January 29th will be a Hot Spot with our own local John P. Connolly. This is one of those nights when a performer has some 40 minutes to put over an act rather than the usual two songs, tunes or whatever. It’s a good opportunity for an up-an-coming singer to put an act together – not an obvious matter! – Or for a busy song writer like John to showcase both old and new material.

His repertoire is pretty wide, covering traditional songs, modern songs with humour and wry comment, and his own biting songs on modern politics. You’ll be entertained – come along!

February 5th will be “Singers and Musicians”.

This is our bedrock night, for it’s when the Club regulars and occasional visitors have a couple of songs etc each. It’s also when new singers can have a go and learn how to perform, and when the old hands can show how it’s done. We have every sort of ancient and modern folk song and no shortage of good song writers in the Club, so we never know quite what we’ll get. But we’ll always get plenty of good humour and great music, so some along and see if you’ve not been before.

Feb 12th brings a great duo as guests, Joy and John Rennie, who go by the name of “Dogwatch”.

They chose that name partly because they sing a lot of very good nautical songs and also because for many years they have been involved in fundraising for Guide Dogs for the Blind and indeed training the puppies. Their fee will help pay for another, they tell me. But apart from that they are very capable performers and inventive arrangers of great songs for voice, melodeon and concertina. Sometimes very funny, sometimes very moving, they’re never dull, and when you come along you’ll have a great time.

We have a Theme Night on Feb 19th of “As Me and My Love Sat Courting”, a line from an old folksong. Well, it’s only a bit after St. Valentine’s Day! On a these evenings we try to pick songs etc from our repertoires to fit the Theme. It’s a useful way of thinking about what we can do, and if it’s tricky we do have a “loose connection” clause. Feb. 26th will be “Singers and Musicians” again.

Club Regulars Marjorie Fortune and Mary Webb will take a Hot Spot on March 6th. They’ve played and sung together for a few years now, and have an interesting repertoire which they’ve assembled for the best reasons – they’re good songs and they like to sing them. They do so very well, too, and they’re Good Folks, so come and have a listen.

Looking ahead, we have the well-known John Wrightson Band on March 15th and a Theme of “A Song for Ireland” on the 19th.

Looking back, Jean and Ron Cable’s Hot Spot in November was very successful. Both are very effective songwriter and singers. It’s not easy to pick a favourite, but Jean’s “Horses Never Cry”

The World of Theatre Happy New Year!

award-winning show is arguably one of the finest pieces of theatre he show that really created in the last decade. The caught my eye this show is “about a young boy called month was Doctor Doolittle.

Albert and his horse Joey, is set The show stars Mark against the backdrop of the First Williams, possibly best known World War. It features groundfor playing Mr. Weasley in breaking puppetry work by South seven of the Harry Potter films Africa’s Handspring Puppet but also of The Fast Show, Company, which brings breathing,

By Kate Bramley Father Brown, The Borrowers, galloping horses to life on stage.”

Shakespeare in Love and many, http://www.warhorseonstage. many more.

The high profile touring production with com/tourdate/sunderland/ puppets galore was scheduled to come to Later in February the Stephen Joseph Newcastle in February but the producers Scarborough have a few shows as part of have announced the tour will now end the Coastival Festival. If you’d like to see a before the Newcastle run citing “lower than new show in a raw ‘scratch’ state then check anticipated advance ticket sales” as the reason out “Love, When It’s Brass” (a light-hearted for the cancellation. Knowing the amount look at the timelessness of love, money and of economic and emotional investment that the trials of running a wedding reception). goes into putting together a tour of this scale Or catch a double bill of performances by the it seems very unfortunate that it has collapsed inimitable comic magic duo Morgan and West and hopefully not indicative of the theatre “present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain scene as a whole.

However, we can look forward to some busting, opinion adjusting, death defying, fantastic puppetry in action at Sunderland mind frying, spirit lifting, paradigm shifting, Empire as Marianne Elliot/ Tom Morris outlook changing, furniture rearranging magic directed War Horse returns 6th-23rd February extravaganza!”. For audiences of all ages and 2019 as part of its tenth Anniversary tour. always entertaining. www.sjt.uk.com/whatson#theatre Based of course on the book by Michael Morpurgo and adapted by Nick Stafford this More next month

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was very poignant, while Ron’s “Carolina Wind” was as good a trucker-driver’s song as I’ve ever heard. And it was good to have Dick Miles, Dave Brunskill and Ian and Pauline Young with us.

Dreadful though it was to lose John Taylor, the Folk community gave him a fine farewell.

Saltburn Church was full and overflowing for the funeral and it’s a large building. And the Singaround at the Bowls Club in the evening was also a fitting tribute. We sang from about seven p.m. to just after eleven, the songs were great and the harmonies were spectacular. It was just what John devoted much of his life to encouraging.

Our annual Prostate Cancer Charity Evening, organised as ever by our own Ian Tyzack, was well-attended by regulars and occasionals, all giving fine performances. There was no shortage of good humour and we raised at least £640!

Dave Gibb was a newcomer to me, but a very entertaining performer. He’d plenty of good songs, mostly his own, and a good stage presence. He was intriguing and challenging, too, and something different. It was a Good Night.

The Theme of “Come Hand Me the Glass” brought a lot of good songs and singing, with

both serious and funny aspects of the juice of the grape and the grain. Great fun was had by all.

Finally, the great Christmas Party, and I suppose this year has made us realise that we’re very much a folk family. That was very much the feeling. But it’s a family anyone who likes good folk-based song and music can join, so why not come and see?

So – we meet each 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 at the end to the left. Doors open about 7-30 p.m., singing starts about 8 p.m., and we finish at 11 p.m. We’re in a comfortable modern room with a fine bar.

Thanks as ever to our bar lady Gemma and our hosts at the Bowling Club, and to the people who keep the Club going. We have a website at cuttywrenfolkclub.com, and your contact for more info is our brave Secretary John Connolly on connollyjp@hotmail.co.uk or phone 01287 659242. There’s also me (Chair) at george. featherston@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01642 471769.

Right – see you soon!

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Skelton Neighbourhood Action Partnership (SNAP)

ACTIONS TAKEN ON ISSUES RAISED AND UPDATES  POLICE BODY CAMS. The Partnership’s support for providing body cams to Neighbourhood Officers has been sent to the Police and Crime Commissioner. JAPANESE KNOTWEED. Acting on concerns about the need for spraying of the Japanese Knotweed around the Fire Station, Skelton, the Fire Service has responded that the Japanese Knotweed is inspected on a monthly basis and chemical applied, by a specialist, thus complying with the regulations. The specialist has pointed out that it usually takes around 4 years before any change starts to happen. As it has now been applied for 4 years, it is hoped that some changes may soon be seen.  REINSTATEMENT WORKS AT NORTH SKELTON. As requested, the Council’s Highways Department has been in touch with O’Connor’s and this work has now been completed.

SKELTON NAP FUNDING OF LOCAL PROJECTS There is over £6,000 remaining in this Fund and it needs to be allocated

REPLIES TO QUESTIONS RAISED WITH THE POLICE

Overgrown hedges and foliage.

This can cause problems for pedestrians and motorists. There was difficulty on Green Road with traffic being forced into the middle of the road, particularly on the bend. It was agreed to draw owners’ attention to this and remind them that the best time to prune back is between now and February 2019, thus avoiding when the bird nesting season begins.

Update on land at the Old Institute site. The land behind the pizza shop will come into the ownership of Redcar and Cleveland Council. Then there will be an investigation into any voids underneath the area now used as a car park. This will determine the price of the work needed and funding will then be sought to carry out the work.

The Skelton Neighbourhood Action Partnership would like to wish all residents a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.

2p.m. – 3p.m. with the North Skelton Band will be able to see the 1st of 2 hatchments which has now been restored.  Friends of Skelton Community Orchard. They have now reached their target to commission the Ironstone miner statue ‘Spirit of East Cleveland’. Further funding needed for the Information Panel. Skelton Primary School, led by Mr. Peter Appleton, will be holding sessions to give the pupils an insight into the life of an ironstone miner and hopefully the children will then provide input into the information panel through their artwork. There will be an ‘opening event’, possibly in Spring 2019, involving Craig Hornby unveiling the statue, North Skelton Band, CIMM popup museum, and refreshments. All other support and suggestions would be useful.  Skelton Townscape Heritage Project. 8 properties have now had their fascias replaced with snagging issues being dealt with. The before and after images of completed schemes has led to a number of owners now agreeing to have their properties included, some in Phase 1, others in Phase 2. There will be a follow up on the request for a bin at The Hills site.

The Group were congratulated on the excellence of the project and the attractiveness of Skelton High Street.

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 Regarding 9 burglaries in a 4 week period, and noting in the Police Newsletter that at the beginning of the year and at the end of the year, there were generally the same crime levels, the Police stated that the figure for burglaries is fairly level throughout the year, although there are some peaks and troughs.  CCTV – There were several issues raised regarding the location of CCTV, its coverage, usefulness, and whether it is working or not.

The Police response was: • CCTV can give extra evidence but not all forensics are available after the event, depending on weather conditions etc.

• To check if a crime has been recorded on CCTV, residents should ring 101 to report the crime, advise CCTV is in the vicinity. Police then check it and use it in a line of enquiry.  There will be a check to see if the Council’s CCTV covers Skelton Community Orchard.  A request will be made for the Council’s mobile camera to be located in the vicinity of the Church on Skelton High Street due to the theft of lead from the roof.  There will be a follow up to establish whether the camera on Bylands Road is working.

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POLICE REPORT Following representations to the police at the previous meeting, Officers gave feedback: the individual was in court that day. If a Criminal Behaviour Order was made, conditions would apply, which, if broken would result in arrest. There is another court appearance later in December.

Residents alerted Officers to the continuing issues, the fear which existed and the fear of reprisals.

In the general Police Report, the Partnership was informed that since September, there were 29 calls relating to antisocial behaviour; this includes Halloween and Bonfire Night. There were 9 burglaries in the previous 4 weeks – 6 being on the same night.

Males from Skelton were investigated and arrested. There has also been a spate of off road bike activity around Windermere Drive.

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Around The Towns & Villages Redcar

Skinningrove

Skelton

Guisborough

The East Redcar Residents Association are holding their next meeting on Thursday 7th February and 7th Marrch 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

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.

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

Guisborough Floral Art Club. The February meeting of Guisborough Floral Art Club will be at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 13th February in St Nicholas's Parish Hall, Guisborough.

Audrey Foster is the demonstrator and her title is "Around every corner". For up to date information visit out Facebook page. Search "Guisborough Flower Club"

Footprints Community Cafe held every Wednesday at East Cleveland Baptist Church, Park Avenue, Redcar. Excellent food at good prices. All profits from the cafe are fed back into Footprints projects including Redcar Area Foodbank.

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

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 01287 650485

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

Boosbeck

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

Hillside Patients Participation Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2.00pm at Hillside Surgery. This is an informal, open meeting where patients have the opportunity to discuss any issues or ideas they may have regarding the Practice and it’s development. Everyone assured of a warm welcome.

Coffee morning in Skelton Civic Hall every Mon 9.30am until 11.00. Come along and enjoy tea or coffee and some real home baking. All proceeds go to Skelton Villages Civic Pride towards environmental improvements and floral displays.

Skelton Library ‘Sharpen your mind’ cake and cuppa session every 4th Friday 10.30am - 12am with a short quiz, reminiscence information and a sing-song to finish. Come along, make new friends, have fun and exercise your brain. Everyone is welcome. ‘Knit & Natter’‘Crafts & Chatter’ every Monday 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!

Afternoon Tea Dance St Nicholas Church Hall Bow Street Guisborough each Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm with interval for tea/coffee & biscuits.

Sequence dancing with music provided by Kevin & Val with tuition when necessary. £4 per person.

Friendly atmosphere with newcomers welcome.

Enquiries: Rita & Tony Morris 01287 281737 Hutton Lowcross WI meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm in Sunnyfield House, Guisborough. We have a monthly guest speaker, crafts, computing, outings, and much more. Come along and see what we do.

Visit our web-site huttonlowcross-wi.co.uk 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

New Marske 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

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.

Liverton Village Liverton Village Hall on the first Tuesday of the month for St Michael’s Church Funds. Next dominoes and raffle December 4th from 7.30pm. £2 entry with supper

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Sleep Helps Healing

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●● The cardiac rhythm management team at the Friarage celebrate their award

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said: “We carefully considered all the patient feedback we received and we hope this new campaign will help encourage everyone to keep noise levels to a minimum after 11pm.

“We are reminding staff to consider everything from answering ward telephones quickly, to wearing soft soled shoes and ensuring all equipment is easily accessible and in good working order.

“Patients can do their bit as well by turning off TVs, radios and mobiles after 11pm or using headphones or switching devices to silent.”

Nicola Herraghty, one of the matrons at The James Cook University Hospital said: “If any patients are struggling to rest or get to sleep we always encourage them to let our nursing staff know as they may be able to help.

“Our patients are often very poorly and in need of a good night’s rest so we want to do as much as we possibly can to create a relaxing environment without any unnecessary disturbances. After all sleep helps healing!”

To find out more about the campaign visit www.southtees.nhs.uk

National recognition for outstanding contribution to patient care

he cardiac rhythm management service at the Friarage Hospital has been named Team of the Year at the Arrhythmia Alliance Excellence in Practice Awards.

Presented at the annual four day Heart Rhythm Congress in Birmingham, the award recognises the service developments that have taken place within cardiac rhythm management at the Friarage over the last five years.

These include the introduction of: • A rapid access arrhythmia service • Complex device patient repatriation and remote patient monitoring clinics

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outh Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new campaign to help reduce noise levels on its wards at night.

The Sleep Helps Healing campaign urges both staff and patients to dim the lights and keep noise to a minimum between the hours of 11pm and 6am.

Wards at The James Cook University Hospital, Friarage Hospital, Redcar Primary Care Hospital, East Cleveland Primary Care Hospital and the Friary Community Hospital have all signed up to the scheme.

Guidance for staff and patients is now displayed on each ward covering everything from switching mobile phones to silent and being mindful of speaking volume to ensuring bins are closed quietly and call bells are answered promptly.

The move follows feedback from the Trust’s 1,000 Voices patient survey which identified noise at night as the main area that could be improved to help make a patient’s hospital stay more comfortable.

Karen Harwood, Friarage Hospital matron

• Tertiary electrophysiology clinics • Cardiac rhythm management preadmission clinics • A blackout and implantable loop recorder service Consultant cardiologist Dr Andrew Turley said: “This is a tremendous accolade for everyone involved and is well-deserved national recognition for the hard work the team does day in and day out to make an outstanding contribution to patient care.

“As always I am grateful to Friends of Friarage in helping us complete the jigsaw with the introduction of the new blackout service.”

●● Allerton Ward staff at the Friarage Hospital support the Sleep Helps Healing campaign

Free NHS WiFi at James Cook and Friarage hospitals

ree NHS WiFi is now available for staff, patients and visitors at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton.

The new service has been set up in response to national patient feedback asking for free WiFi services to be made available in NHS locations.

NHS WiFi allows patients and the public to download health apps, browse the internet and access healthcare information.

It can be accessed in patient areas by selecting NHS WiFi from a mobile phone, tablet device or laptop and following the simple onscreen registration instructions.

Users are welcomed by an NHS landing page containing national healthcare information and easy links to healthcare advice and support, as well as a search facility for local health services.

Director of Estates, ICT and Health Care Records Kevin Oxley said: “We often have patients asking whether we have WiFi access, so it’s fantastic to be

able to provide this free service across both of our hospital sites.

“Not only will it help people keep in touch with their family, friends and loved ones, but it will also provide a quick and easy way for people to find directions, access healthcare information or check public transport times.”

The service is being funded by NHS Digital as part of a national programme to make sure that everyone can access free WiFi at NHS sites across the country.

Users can log in as follows: 1. Open your WiFi settings 2. Select “NHS WiFi” 3. Open your browser 4. Sign in (staff should use an NHS email address) 5. Surf away!

For technical support users should call WiFiSPARK on 0344 848 9555 and select option 1.

The free internet service allows for basic access only - no streaming media.

However, the Trust plans to introduce additional services in the near future.

●● Spinal injuries patient Gordon Johnson is impressed with the free NHS WiFi service at James Cook.

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Bears announce 2019 team

romoter Jitendra Duffill unveiled the 2019 team in front of a packed Christmas party at the Bears Bar; and it is a new look side for 2019, with only two of the septet from 2018 returning.

Jordan Stewart (whose team spot was leaked a couple of weeks earlier) is two-time Bear of the year and arguably one of the most entertaining riders around the Media Prima Arena.

Ben Barker returning for his third season as a Bear comes in on a 6.87 average and will take the third heat leader spot.

Michael Palm Toft comes in as Number 1 for next season. The popular Dane spent last season at Peterborough in the Championship. He is a rider who always goes well at Redcar, and scored 17 points in one meeting at Redcar for Peterborough last season.

He will come in on a 7.96 average, and is aiming to improve that: My aim for next season is stay at number 1, up my average and win some Silverware with Redcar!

Charles Wright, who spent the 2017 season with Redcar before moving to Sheffield last season.

Charles had a good season with Sheffield, winning the 2018 pairs, and will come in on a 7.88 average to form a powerful trio with Michael Palm Toft and Ben Barker.

Tom Bacon comes in as a second string is a rider who had a great year last season in both the Championship and National League, Tom finished top of the National League averages with a superb 10.20 average, and comes in on a 4.55 average this season. He is another rider who has had some impressive scores at Redcar, with a 9+2 score last season.

Nathan Greaves is the senior reserve and is another promising British rider and another who had a short spell at Redcar last season. He also spent last season riding for Wolverhampton in the Premiership, and comes in on a 3.99 average.

Jack Smith joins Nathen Greaves at reserve and is another young Britain making his way in the sport,

Jack rode for Swindon, Sheffield and Belle Vue in the 3 leagues last season, and will join on a 2.73 average. Jack finished top of the Belle Vue averages last season in the National League, and should be one of the stronger number 7s in the league.

Jade Mudgway is to return as Team Manager for Redcar Bears in 2019. Jade took over as team boss for the Bears towards the end of the 2018 season and was instrumental in lifting the team from the basement position of the SGB Championship League.

Jade made it very clear to Promoter Jitendra Duffill that he was very keen to continue in his role as Team Manager in 2019 and his enthusiasm and passion for the role made him popular with both riders and club supporters.

Promoter Jitendra added: "Jade did an excellent job for us this year and I had absolutely no hesitation in reinstalling him as team boss for next year. His enthusiasm is infectious and I have worked very closely with him during team building to ensure that he and our supporters have a team they can be proud of. I have no doubt he will do a brilliant job for us."

Bears fans will also be pleased to hear that track curator Terry Chrabaszcz, known as Terry the Track, has agreed to return as track curator at the Media Prima Arena for 2019. The race surface at the MPA has received praise from riders, SCB referees and supporters over the last two years and the quality of the racing during this time has been some of the best seen at Redcar. This was officially recognised in 2017 when Redcar were awarded the trophy for Championship Track Of The Year. Jitendra added: "I'm excited to have Terry back on board. He is an important part of our team and loves it here.

Everything is gradually falling into place as we prepare for the 2019 season."

Redcar Bears have appointed 1992 World Speedway Champion Gary Havelock as the clubs Rider Coach for 2019. Gary, who is based locally in Middlesbrough, has been a regular visitor to the Media Prima Arena since his racing career was ended through injury.

Guisborough & District Domino League

â—? Trophy Winning Team Abbey A

By Danny Jones - League Secretary

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s the G May mini League comes to its conclusion, in League 1, in a very tight finish, N. Skelton won the League with 30 Points, Ship A, also qualified, finishing on 29 points, T/ A. Club and Bowls Club missing out on 28 points.

In League 2, Ship Brotton won the League comfortably by 5 points, Wharton Arms beat The Ship B 7- 2, to pinch 2nd spot. .

The first trophy of the season was won by Abbey A, defeating N. Skelton in the T.

Swinburn Final, held at The Wharton Arms Skelton on Wednesday 16th Jan. On the League front, Ship Brotton, went top of A League with a10-0 win over Bowls Club, Wharton are picking up points winning 6-3 at The Station, but still remain bottom.

G.T.F.C. beat T.A. Club 5-4 in the B League, Marske went down 5- 4 to Ship B, and 3fiddles won 5-4 at N. Skelton. Abbey A picked up points winning 7-2 against Guis CC. Marske and 3fiddles are joint top of B League , but Marske have a game in hand.

Gary's appointment is expected to be a popular one with Bears supporters and riders alike and he is excited to be a part of the new set up at Redcar.

"It's great to be back at Redcar. It's no secret the passion and enthusiasm I have for my hometown club," he said when asked about his appointment with the Bears.

Gary will be present at most race meetings and will be making himself available to all seven Bears riders, but with an emphasis on sharing his knowledge and experience with the younger members of the side.

Promoter Jitendra Duffill added: "I approached Gary recently and asked him if he would be interested in a coaching position with us and he had no hesitation in accepting. I believe that he will be perfect in that role. He is a very close friend of mine and will fit perfectly into the set up we have planned for 2019.

Gary's knowledge and experience will be a valuable asset to the side and he is a very respected figure in Speedway. I think it's vital to bring in a new youth set-up and help new kids make the grade in the sport, It would be brilliant if we could eventually find another Tai Woffinden, Gary Havelock, Joe Screen or Mark Loram.

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title sponsor is urged to contact Jitendra Duffill by emailing duffill.redcarbears@gmail.com or calling on 01642040302. Alternatively, they can contact commercial manager Ian Drinkel at indrinkel@ msn.com or 07827293866.

Smythe's Speedway World

Smythe's Speedway World the popular speedway cartoon booklet containing cartoons drawn by Reg Smythe is on sale again with all income going to help injured riders through the the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund (SRBF).

Bears thank ECCO

Redcar Bears speedway would like to offer their sincere thanks and best wishes to Ecco Finishing Supplies and their director Keith Miller. Ecco Finishing Supplies, who were the Bears title sponsor in 2018, will be standing down as main sponsor in 2019. Promoter Jitendra Duffill said: "I'd like to express our gratitude to Keith and wish him well for the future. Redcar are now looking for a new title sponsor for the forthcoming season and are currently exploring all avenues. I am now working on finding a company to join the Bears as title sponsor in 2019 and have made this a priority. I see this as a very exciting opportunity for any company looking for additional exposure in both the local area and the UK, especially with the positive vibe and excitement surrounding our club at present."

Anybody interested in becoming the Bears new

The cartoons (over 70) were drawn by Reg in the early 1950's some seven years before he created the world famous Andy Capp. Many of the cartoons feature the speedway character Skid Sprocket and should appeal to speedway historians and todays fans as many cartoons apply to the sport today, or anyone interested in the early work of Reg Smythe.

The A5 size booklet costs ÂŁ7.70 inc. postage. For more info contact John at skidsprocket@gmail.com.

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Guisborough RUFC Reports by Ian Hewson Sat 5th Jan Guisborough began 2019 with an entertaining game away at Old Rishworthians. With a plethora of players unavailable, the omens did not appear good, especially when the hosts ran in two early scores and kicked a penalty to open up a 15 points lead.

The Priorymen put points on the board just before half-time when James Clark dived over to score after a spell of pressure on the hosts’ try-line.

The second half saw Guisborough dominate proceedings and, after a spell of play in the opposition 22, a penalty was awarded to the visitors. A quick-tap and excellent passing saw Phil Shields receive the ball. With a wall of defence in front of him, the full-back propelled himself forward, diving full length to score in the corner. Clark added the conversion and then landed a penalty to bring the scores level.

Unfortunately, Old Rishworthians restored their lead with a try of their own, before Guisborough hit back once more. Shields and PJ Finken-Hayes combined before an inside pass released Tony Conway who had the strength to touch down and score. However, it was the hosts who wrapped up proceedings with the final score of the game. This was cruel on Guisborough

●● Looking up as it meant that they came away without any bonus points with the scoreboard reading: Old Rishworthians 29 points, Guisborough 20 points.

Sat 15th Dec Guisbough v Old Crossleans Postponed / Rescheduled 2nd Feb Sat 8th Dec Guisborough suffered defeat on home turf, when entertaining Dinnington.

Despite scoring two well worked tries through Alex Ruff and Lewis Robson to take an early

●● Phil Shields lead, Dinnington responded with three scores of their own, manufactured by their dominant pack to take a half-time lead.

The second half saw the opposition stretch their lead with three more tries before Phil Shields crossed to give his team a consolation score.

Clark slotted two conversions but the game ended with the scoreboard reading: Guisborough 19 points, Dinnington 34 points.

Sat 1st Dec Guisborough were given a lesson in rugby,

when they travelled to Leeds to play Moortown.

The Priorymen had no answer to the hosts’ style of rugby and found themselves 33-0 in arrears before they troubled the scoreboard.

From a line-out 5 metres out, the Guisborough pack mauled forward before Will Kime crashed over to score.

The second half was one-way traffic as Moortown ran in seven further tries to win the game by the score of 78-5.

North Riding Football League Round up

By Andrew Snaith Saturday 12th January North Riding Football League Premier Division Boro Rangers 3-2 Bedale New Marske 1-5 BEADS Redcar Newmarket 4-1 Kader Stockton West End 2-1 St Marys 1947 North Riding County Cup Quarter Finals Grangetown Boys Club 0-2 Redcar Town Guisborough Town Reserves 4-0 Stokesley Sports Club Thornaby Dubliners 2-1 Richmond Town Yarm & Eaglescliffe 4-3 Fishburn Park North Riding Football League First Division Great Ayton United Royals 8-4 Loftus FC Lingdale Village 2-1 Stokesley AFC Redcar Athletic Reserves 7-3 Middlesbrough Rovers Stokesley Sports Club Reserves 4-2 Thirsk Falcons TS1 Tees Valley Tigers 2-2 Whitby Fishermans Society Sunday 13th January North Riding Football League Under 19 Division Nunthorpe Athletic 3-2 Guisborough Town Redcar Athletic 4-0 Coulby Newham Seaton Carew P-P T.I.B.S In the latest round of action, the top two in the North Riding League Premier Division were really made to battle, with leaders Stockton West End needing a last-gasp strike to see off St Marys 1947. The Saints went ahead 25 minutes from time through Paul Vaughan. Alex Jamieson levelled before a dramatic finale saw Michael McLaughlin win the match for West End right at the death.

Boro Rangers clinched a five-goal home thriller with Bedale. Jamie Lee opened the scoring, For Rangers, on 15 minutes, only for Ross Hodgson to level, just after the half hour. Two goals in seven minutes, midway through the second half, from Dan Lockwood and man of the match Stu Rose made the difference for Ben Wheatley’s men. Matt Goodwin’s 90th minute goal proved

●● Boro Rangers a mere consolation for Dale.

At the other end of the table, the bottom two battled as BEADS beat New Marske 5-1, to open up a four-point cushion. Liam Robson struck for New Marske, but it wasn’t enough.

Redcar Newmarket also enjoyed a comfortable victory. The league’s top goalscorer Michael Dowse smashed in another hat-trick, with Jamie Graham also on target for Newmarket. Visitors Kader netted through Carl Williams.

Guisborough Town Reserves were also victorious in a one-sided encounter with Stokesley Sports Club. The Priorymen struck through Ross Gardner, John Howard, Jonathon Scotland-Peacock and Dominic Harrison in a 4-0 win.

There were three much closer ties in the North Riding County Cup. The pick of them saw Yarm & Eaglescliffe just about see off Fishburn Park.

Ian Danby and Jack Dalton put Yarm into an early 2-0 lead, only for the Whitby side to level before half-time, through Sam Richardson and Callum Halley. The hosts re-took the lead when Anthony Chisman fired home, only for Dan Brown to pull Park level once again, at 3-3.

Marshall Thorogood won it for Yarm late on, though there was still time for Fishburn to find the crossbar deep into stoppage time.

Thornaby Dubliners saw off Richmond Town, of the Wearside League, 2-1. Former Whitby Town midfielder Charlie Raby broke the deadlock for Dubs on 16 minutes. They doubled their advantage, within ten minutes of the second half’s arrival, through Anton Buchan. Buchan could have added his second and Thornaby’s third from the penalty spot, but missed and when Richmond netted late on, it was a nervous last five minutes plus, but Dubs held on.

Redcar Town also progressed as fellow NRFL Premier opponents Grangetown Boys Club were put to the sword. Visitors Town won it thanks to two Stu Poulter goals in eleven minutes, early in the second half.

Stokesley Sports Club Reserves remain on top in the First Division after seeing off rivals Thirsk Falcons 4-2. Falcons led, however, going into the interval. Steve Todd may have dished out some strong words at half-time as his side looked a different team after the restart. Within 12 minutes, Matty Lazenby levelled, five minutes later, Isaac Walker put them ahead and inside the next seven, James Brodie-Myers made it 3-1.

Danny Calvert added a fourth, thirteen minutes from time, with Falcons notching an injury-time consolation.

Great Ayton United Royals are second after

a bizarre game that yielded 12 goals. Visitors Loftus FC certainly played their part, despite finding themselves 3-0 down at half-time. Karl Wellard nodded home Ash Woodier’s cross, with Woodier himself making it 2-0 and Jake Thompson adding a third before the break.

Woodier and Wellard seemed to have made the points safe at 5-0, but Loftus smashed in four quickfire goals for 5-4. Woodier and Wellard complete their hat-tricks as Royals hit eight late on, 8-4 the final scoreline.

Tees Valley Tigers missed out on a great opportunity to make ground on the leaders. They wrre held 2-2 by a young Whitby Fishermends side, who led through James Armstrong, with Isam Benomran levelling two minutes later.

A header from Brogan Russel put Fishermens ahead again, with Benomran again equalising straight away. The second half saw three penalties missed, with the Whitby missing side missing out before their keeper Paul Cull blocked and an injury-time spot-kick was smashed against the bar by the Tigers.

Redcar Athletic Reserves are also on the fringes and hit Middlesbrough Rovers 7-3.

However, they had to do it the hard way as the bottom side flew into a shock three-goal lead, inside 25 minutes. Dan O’Brien fired two, with Jamie Flannigan hitting a third. Redcar roared back though and goals from Joel Callender, Jamie Ascough, Tom Eglinton, Joseph Mannion, Owen Clarkson, and McCorie Carmichael’s brace saw them to a 7-3 win.

Lingdale Village defeated Stokesley Athletic 2-1. Rob Bennett and Lewis Reeve struck for Lingdale, with Jack Severs pulling one back for the visitors.

In the Under 19 ranks, on Sunday, Redcar Athletic went back up to second after hitting Coulby Newham 4-0. Tom Eglington hit two, with McCorie Carmichael and Joe Bennett completing the scoring.

Elsewhere, Nunthorpe edged a closely-fought thriller with champions Guisborough Town. This despite Priorymen goals from Isaac Walker and Jake Ward.

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Spectre of another relegation battle for Guisborough looms large as Priorymen strive for some consistency

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By Bill Perfitt

uisborough Town have struggled to strike up any real consistency in the Northern League which has left them facing another relegation battle to preserve their Division One status.

With 11 league games to go as Coastal View went to press, Guisborough were hovering one place above the bottom three relegation zone.

The Priorymen had a five point cushion over third bottom Seaham Red Star, but the County Durham side have three games in hand so it’s all to play for.

Guisborough showed some welcome improvement over the Christmas fixtures with a 3-2 win at Stockton Town and a crushing 5-0 home victory over Penrith being the main highlights.

But defeats against Newcastle Benfield and Ashington have dealt a blow to Guisborough’s hopes of a significant revival.

The latest defeat by 3-5 at home to Ashington, who started the game one place below Guisborough, was an acute disappointment to Guisborough Manager Gary Forster and he didn’t hold back with his post-match comments.

He said: “We were very poor against Ashington – we had too many players who had off days. After going 1-0 up I felt very comfortable with the side as we were very dominant.

“But their equaliser followed by the injury to Steve Roberts knocked us completely out of our stride and unfortunately some of our big players just seemed to go missing.

“Our back three of Mathew Crust, Brian Close and Nathan Guru have looked like becoming a formidable defensive force in recent games but none of them had good games today so from that point of view it was a bad loss and another three points dropped.

‘NOT GOOD ENOUGH’ “I need to take stock now and look at our situation as a unit overall because we have

●● Members of the Guisborough Juniors’ Section pictured before the game against Ashington Pictures by Dan Clark just not been good enough by our club’s standards,” added Gary.

The Ashington defeat was doubly disappointing because it was in front of a bumper KGV crowd of 331 – double the average normal attendance at Guisborough games this season.

The reason for the big turnout was because the match had been designated one of Guisborough’s ‘Juniors Day’ events, where young players from Guisborough’s thriving junior section are invited in to warm up with the senior players on the pitch before the game.

Parents too are invited to come in free of charge to the KGV and they certainly turned out in force to watch their young loved ones training with the senior players and then forming a Guard of Honour on the pitch as the Guisborough and Ashington players took the field.

Members of the Guisborough ladies section who volunteer their services on the catering side also did a superb job providing hot dogs, drinks and sweet treats for the kids and since thanks are due to them as well.

Chris Wood, Head of the Guisborough Juniors section, commented: “It was a great day and I was very proud of the turn out and the enthusiasm shown by the young players themselves and their parents who came along in force.

“I would also like to thank the senior players

who helped make the day so special for all the youngsters and also my appreciation to everyone who helped in any way to make it such an

●● Some of Guisborough’s senior players enjoying the prematch warm-up session before the game against Ashington excellent experience for everyone.

“Who knows, hopefully we might have been watching some of the players of the future for Guisborough

Town, which is what it’s all about at the end of the day – improving their skills and knowledge of the game,” added Chris.

Redcar Town - Charity football game

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By Ian Enderwick

edcar Town over 40's football team held a charity football game on Boxing Day on behalf of Adam Kinnair aged 12, who sadly passed away on 11th September 2018.

Mike Kinnair, Adam's father, is a member of the over 40's team and agreed to raise money for the Butterwick Hospice, who did so much for his son. Mike grouped together his friends and family, to

organise a 'forever 12' select team to play the over 40's team.

The morning went well with Redcar taking an early lead, but Mike's team soon gelled and started playing some really good football. Unfortunately fitness and ability came to the fore and the Redcar side took a commanding lead into half time leading 5-0.

In the second half the 'forever 12' team came out stronger and more determined, creating chance after chance. The pressure told and they

scored three quick goals without a reply from the more experienced side.

In the last few minutes Mike Kinnair was fouled inside the box and he duly stepped up to slot the penalty home. It was a fitting tribute to end the game 5-4 to Redcar Town. The club would like to thank everyone involved in the Boxing Day match, the volunteers, the organisers and the fund raisers.

We raised a total of £738 which is a great effort by all. A big thank you.

Whitby Town Round up

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By Andrew Snaith

he Blues have had a mixed couple of months, but most supporters would be delighted to take that with a historic first-ever win over rivals Scarborough Athletic, on New Year's Day.

Yet another single-goal home defeat kicked off December as the Seasiders lost out 1-0 to titlechasing Nantwich Town, at the Turnbull Ground.

The following week, however, the Blues delivered one of their performances of the season to come from behind and see off Hednesford Town 2-1. The returning Callum Patton was the hero with both goals. Attacking midfielder Patton has returned from Northern League Bishop Auckland.

Town's up and down form returned a week later, as Matlock Town defeated them 3-1, at the Turnbull. But better was around the corner as Christmas came three days early for Chris Hardy's men. The North Yorkshiremen earned revenge for a 4-1 thumping from Gainsborough Trinity, with a 1-0 home victory. Patton smashed home from an indirect free-kick, after goalkeeper Jon Stewart was adjudged to have handled a backpass. The gloveman later picked up a second yellow card after trying to sneak a free-kick forward while the referee's back was turned.

Boxing Day brought a 3-1 reverse at another promotion-hunting side in Farsley Celtic. And three days later, Middlesbrough's Under 23s edged home 1-0, at the Turnbull, in a quicklyarranged North Riding Senior Cup Quarter Final.

All eyes then turned to the 2019 curtain-raising

Yorkshire Coast derby. Scarborough arrived in dismal form, with 6 defeats in 7 games and Town quickly took advantage. Ash Coffey's shot was deflected into Adam Gell and he clipped home from close range, to put Whitby ahead, midway through the first half. There was a roughly-even split of allegiances in the 1,318 crowd, but it was Whitby voices that were much the louder when Blues skipper Dale Hopson converted his penalty on the hour after a foul on himself.

The visitors, though, had a spot kick of their own, when Jassem Sukar was adjudged to have

handled point-blank at the near post. However, ex-Scarborough gloveman Jack Norton, saved low to his right from Michael Coulson. Hopson almost put icing on the cake with an audacious 40-yard chip over stranded Athletic keeper Tommy Taylor, only for Taylor's left-hand post to come to his rescue.

Sadly, the Seasiders lost out 2-0 at Buxton in their second encounter of the new year, days later. Town travel to league leaders South Shields on Saturday 26th January. With the following February fixtures: 02 Sat - 15:00 Stalybridge Celtic Vs Whitby Town 09 Sat - 15:00 Whitby Town Vs Lancaster City 16 Sat - 15:00 Whitby Town Vs Grantham Town 23 Sat - 15:00 Hyde United Vs Whitby Town Meanwhile Hardy has moved to sign centrehalf Leon Carling on joint forms with Northern League Thornaby and another central defender in 23-year-old Danny Rowe. Rowe was previously with Rotherham United and York City. He began the season at Frickley Athletic.

In a statement on Twitter, Rowe told fans: "Delighted to have signed for a great club in @ WhitbyTownFC can’t wait to get going." ' January continued on a positive note with Glen Durrant, pictured with a Whitby Town scarf, taking yet another BDO darts title.

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By Mark Hathaway

t’s fair to say that things haven’t really gone to plan since the last edition of Coastal View.

Marske’s interest in the FA Trophy ended with defeat at Conference North Blyth Spartans, who are two divisions higher than Marske. The game ended in a 4-1 defeat though the game was much closer than this and turned on a penalty decision in injury time in the first half that was bitterly contested by Marske. With the penalty scored, it became 3-1 and left Marske with a mountain to climb. The final score was 4-1 with the Marske goal coming from Chay Liddle, though credit must go to Blyth’s forward four players as their movement was too much for the Marske defence.

Next up was Gresley at home and an excellent first half performance secured the three points.

Curtis Round opening the scoring for the Seasiders before Jamie Owens took over scoring a hat-trick in 12 minutes as Marske led 4-0 at half time. Gresley scored a 2nd half consolation but Marske ran out comfortable winners.

Next up was a last 16 Integro Cup tie against last season’s Northern League rivals Morpeth Town. With both teams taking the opportunity to rest players and give some fringe players a chance, the game ended 0-0 but was an excellent, even game with plenty of chances at both ends.

With no extra time in the League Cup, the game went straight to penalties. Morpeth scored their first three penalties but Marske only scored two of theirs with Craig Gott scoring (before heading straight to work!!), Jamie Owens missing the target and keeper Robert Dean scoring. However, the shoot-out quickly turned on its head when Dean made two superb saves and Matty Waters

●● Luke Mewitt Picture: By Glen Bowman scored meaning Curtis Round stepped up to win it for Marske and to redeem himself for his miss in the Northern League Cup shoot-out against North Shields last season. In the quarter-finals, Marske have been drawn away to Buxton, who ply their trade in the Premier Division of the Evo-Stik league. The game will be played on Tuesday 29th January.

Next up was an away trip to Carlton Town and this game saw the start of a poor run for Marske, which currently stands at seven games without a win. In awful conditions, Marske led twice through Round but were twice pegged back and

the game ended 2-2. Frickley were the visitors to Mount Pleasant in the last home game before Christmas as Marske lost their near 13-month unbeaten home record. In freezing conditions, a very tight game was won by a single Frickley goal from Jacob Hazel.

It was three games without a win when Marske travelled to AFC Mansfield which finished 0-0.

Boxing Day saw the club’s “local derby” when Morpeth travelled to Mount Pleasant. In front of an excellent crowd of 322, thanks to the selling of early bird tickets for £5, Morpeth made it 1-0 early in the game but Marske equalised thanks to Glen Butterworth. However, that was as good as it got for Marske as Morpeth scored three unanswered goals, including a sublime volley from Jeff Henderson, who scored a hat-trick, as Marske were well beaten. The club would like to thanks Dave Masterman for organising the early bird tickets and also to Coastal Carpets, the Zetland Hotel, Longbeck Nurseries, Samuel Moore Roofing and The Book Corner in Saltburn for selling the tickets.

The New Year commenced with the relatively short journey to Pickering Town. Despite dominating possession, the Pikes ran out 1-0 winners thanks to a Ryan Blott penalty. The following Saturday, Loughborough Dynamo made the long journey to Mount Pleasant for what turned out to be an ill-tempered game.

Looking to find a winning formula, Marske reverted to four at the back with Craig Gott, Josh Rowbotham, Brad Plant, Jamie Owens and Callum Martin all relegated to the bench.

Despite opening the scoring through Matty Waters, Marske were beaten 2-1 and their day was made worse by the sending off of Chay Liddle, who was sent off for the second time

this season meaning a four game suspension.

The next game was a trip to Stocksbridge, near Sheffield, which ended 0-0 in a game completely ruined by a strong wind. On the playing front, keeper Robert Dean will be missing for up to four weeks following surgery. Manager Carl Jarrett moved quickly to secure not one, but two, replacements. Sam Naylor was signed up having played in Sweden for the last three months with GIF Sundsvall. Prior to that, Sam was on the books of Coventry City. Luke Mewitt (pictured) was also signed, on loan until the end of April from Premier League Huddersfield Town. Luke made his debut against Stocksbridge and, in very difficult conditions, did well to keep a clean sheet.

With the struggles on the field, it is good to see that the club have had some successes off the field. The Supporters’ Club held its first Social Night in the middle of December and the event was well attended with excellent music provided

by The Alternatives. The Christmas draw was a huge success and the club’s thanks go to Bob Ryan and the rest of the Supporters’ Club for organising it. Results can be found on the Marske United Twitter account.

The club’s forthcoming games are as follows:Saturday 26th January - Brighouse Town (A) Tuesday 29th January – Buxton (A) – Integro League Cup QF Saturday 2nd February – Cleethorpes Town (A) Saturday 9th February – Cleethorpes Town (H) Saturday 16th February – Pontefract Collieries (H) Saturday 23rd February – Tadcaster Albion (A) As always, fixtures are subject to change – please check the club’s website - http://www.pitchero. com/clubs/marskeunitedfc and Twitter - https:// twitter.com/MarskeUnitedFC for updates.

Sleights FC Round Up

Sleights had a mixed festive and New Year period, but will enter February still in three cups and in the Beckett League Division One's top three

By Andrew Snaith Sat 1st Dec, Unicorn 3 Sleights 1 Sleights’ 11-match winning run ended on Saturday as they tumbled out of the North Riding Challenge Cup. Ed Turner and Sam Leadley’s men lost to Wensleydale League leaders Unicorn FC despite taking the lead in the first half.

Man of the match Theo Clarke netted a towering header but it all went wrong from there with the Brompton side recovering in the second half, as they did to defeat Great Ayton. Turner saying his side: ‘just didn’t turn up.’

It was their first defeat since the opening day of the season and saw them unable to repeat last season’s feat of reaching the quarter finals.

Sleights FC Man of the Match: Theo Clarke Sat 8th Dec, Sleights 7 Thornton Dale 3 Sleights bounced straight back from last week's defeat in the North Riding Challenge Cup to extend their unbeaten league run from the opening day of the season.

Marc Kipling was the hero with a hat-trick, but it was the returning Will Cork-Dove, who took the man of the match honours and also netted himself in this demolition.

With Luke Jackson and skipper Charlie Smith, also on target, Ed Turner and Sam Leadley's men raced into a 6-1 lead. Dale netted twice more late on, but a spectacular James Fawcett overhead kick saw Sleights to seven as they move up to third in the table.

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●● Sleights v Thornton Dale photos (c) Brian Murfield SFC Man of the Match: Will Cork-Dove Sat 15 Dec, Sinnington 1 Sleights 2 Sleights edged past Sinnington to secure a league double and their fifth succcessive Beckett League victory.

Sam Leadley and Ed Turner's men remain third in the First Division and hot on the heels of champions and leaders Lealholm, who they visit next Saturday.

They fell behind, but rallied in a match Leadley admitted they made "hard work of". Two changes from the win over Thornton Dale saw Turner come in at centre-half and Joe Hugill on the right of midfield. Leadley pushed himself forward, to midfield, with Theo Clarke and Luke Jackson unavailable.

After going a goal down, on the banks of the River Derwent, Leadley and Turner's side levelled through young winger Will Cork-Dove. Prolific playmaker Charlie Smith then netted the winner.

The club skipper keeping up his tremendous record of scoring 11 goals in 12 appearances.

Sleights Man Of The Match: Adam Entwistle Sat 22 Dec, Lealholm 6 Sleights 1

Sleights were humbled by Esk Valley rivals Lealholm, in a one-sided encounter dominated by the league leaders.

However, Sleights led early on through former player Mark McCarthy's own goal.

Their advantage lasted mere moments as Lealholm quickly levelled and they surged into a 4-1 half-time lead.

They added two more after the interval as they showed the gap in quality at the top of the division and re-established their ambitions of lifting back to back titles.

Sat 5 Jan, Sleights 7 Snainton Res 0 Ed Turner and Sam Leadley's Sleights side returned to winning ways to kick off the new year in style.

Centre half Chris Hurworth was the unlikely figure who opened the scoring at Lowdale Lane, on Saturday. Fellow defender Leadley doubled their advantage, on his returned from injury.

Skipper Charlie Smith's quickfire brace put the result beyond doubt, with the returning Billy Graham making it five.

Midfielder James Fawcett added a sixth, with

Joe Hugill's late strike completing the rout.

Man of the Match: Theo Clarke.

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Sat 12 Jan, Sleights 7 Filey Res 1 Sleights made it 14 goals in two games to book a semi final trip to Heslerton in the Gordon Harrison Memorial Trophy.

It was the battle of the Beckett League new boys with visitors Filey Town Reserves playing their first season and Sleights midway through their second.

The hosts made one change from the side that defeated Snainton Reserves 7-0, seven days earlier, with Charlie Paterson replacing Billy Graham up front.

The recalled marksman grabbed the opportunity with both hands to cement a first team place.

Paterson smashed in five goals with Joe Hugill now up to ten for the season after bagging a brace.

The result was a useful boost for Sam Leadley and Ed Turner's men going into Saturday's league clash with champions and leaders Lealholm, at Lowdale Lane.

Sleights FC Man of the Match: Midfielder Theo Clarke was again in fine form.

Match Sponsor: Harry's Bar & Brasserie Matchball Sponsor: Eskdale Fisheries Fixtures: v Kirkbymoorside Res (A)- Sat 2 Feb- Hospital Cup v Rosedale (H)- Sat 9 Feb- Beckett League 1 v Kirkbymoorside Res (A)- Sat 16 Feb- Beckett League 1 v Rosedale (A)- Sat 23 Feb- Beckett League 1

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The Community Newspaper for the Towns and Villages of East Cleveland, Redcar & North York Moors, telling the real news and views of the people of our region Issue 96 January February 2019

The talented Peace brothers

By John Watson

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he talented Peace brothers, Dan and Jack from Kirkbymoorside, have been signed by the Sherco factory and will be mentored

by Lluis Gallach.

This is fantastic news – but not surprising - for the Peace family as all their commitment and hard work over the past years has finally reaped its reward.

The news from the Rathmell camp, reported in Trials and Motocross News recently, is as follows: “Sherco importers Malcolm Rathmell sport are absolutely delighted to announce the signing of the very talented duo Dan and Jack Peace. Dan will move up next year to compete Trial GP, while Jack will again contest Trial2. Both are under a two year contract.

In the UK they will ride under the MRS banner in the British Championship, The Scottish Six Days, The Scott, and as many other UK events as possible. They will have full facilities at Sherco factories in Spain and France, and as the youngest fastest growing off-road company in the world, Sherco are continuing to follow their philosophy of signing young talented riders.

Dan 20, and Jack 18, MRS are very excited to be able to help these two young Yorkshire lads and know that in the hands of Lluis they will be well looked after at world rounds.

Said Jack and Dan: Firstly we would like to take this opportunity to thank Gas Gas UK Importer John Shirt and all the staff at Gas Gas UK for

their support over the last five years.

Also a big thanks to Matt at Inch Perfect, Ian Brown Tyres from Malton and York Van Centre for their support this year and for continuing to help in 2019. Without people like this it would be impossible to compete at world level. We are really looking forward to riding Sherco in 2019 for Malcolm and Rhoda and working with the Sherco factory team.

Malcolm Rathmell – Sherco UK Team Manager added: “After a few years in the wilderness it`s great to return to having MRS riders in the world championship. It is with gret pleasure we welcome the Peace brothers to the Sherco family, two local young riders rapidly climbing the British and World Championship ladder.

"We were looking for a long term relationship where we can grow together. They will be involved in testing and development as the vision of Sherco is to work and improve young riders.

Our thoughts are that we couldn`t have found better and we got two not one. But certainly not at the price of one as they have just left here with half the warehouse and three pints of my blood!

"Seriously it`s great to have them on board and we all look forward to a long and successful future. Jack will be thrown in at the deep end with his first official outing the Sheffield Indoor Arena in January. It will be his first time there but it is all a learning curve and we have total faith in both these lads for the future. It takes time to achieve your ambitions but we`ll be there to guide them all the way.”

(01287) 652222 February 2019 Sat 2nd

York /McArthur Glen

£15.00

Sat 9th

Hull City Of Culture

£18.00

Sat 16th

Beverley

£16.00

Wed 20th

Boundary Mills & South Shields

£15.00

Sat 23rd

Lincoln City

£18.00

March 2019 Sat 2nd

York /McArthur Glen

£15.00

Get Fit – Play Badminton

Sat 9th

Bury World Famous Market

£18.00

Sat 16th

Helmsley-Malton-Whitby

£15.00

Guisborough Priory Badminton Club is looking for new members

Sat 23rd

Manchester Trafford Park

£18.00

Sat 30th

Skipton

£16.00

Sun 31st

Emmerdale Studio & Village Experience

£60.00

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he club is thought to be at least seventy years old having played badminton at various venues in the historic town of Guisborough. It is possible that the club is even older but there are no records to verify this. Perhaps readers may be able to supply details of an even earlier part of the clubs history.

Despite its age the club is anxious to attract new members. It meets each Thursday night at 8.00pm in the Sports

Hall of the Laurence Jackson School in Guisborough and new members will be made very welcome. Make new friends and have some fun. The club is more suited for those looking for enjoyment rather than competition Just turn up and give it a try.

Some experience is preferred but is not necessary.

For further details contact priorybadclub@ gmail.com, visitwww.priorybc.moonfruit. com or telephone 07910530148.

April 2019 Sat 6th

York /McArthur Glen

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Wed 10th

Holy Island & Seahouses

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Sat 13th

Leeds Shopper

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Wed 17th

Lakes Tour

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Sat 27th

Harrogate Flower Show

£14.00