Coastal View Issue 104 by Coastal View and Moor News

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Dubai Students visit Guisborough Town Hall Gateway and North Yorkshire A

group of international students who are studying for their MBAs in the United Arab Emirates are pictured on their visit to Guisborough and other parts of North Yorkshire this summer. As part of a Project Management Module validated by York St John University the students have to complete a major task. For these students that means preparing a marketing strategy for Guisborough’s soon to be refurbished Town Hall Gateway under the guidance of their tutor and Gateway Project Treasurer Bill Suthers. The students are pictured enjoying a sunny, fact finding visit to Guisborough in preparation for their project. They are all mature students, who work for some of the leading finance and strategy businesses in the Middle East. They

will form three groups to compete in presenting the best proposal. Chair of the Gateway Project Andy Murray said: “I am looking forward to seeing the ideas. These people have never visited Guisborough before, so they come to the project with no preconceptions. And, if nothing else they will return to the UAE with appositive view of the area and hopefully spread the word that Guisborough is a great place for tourists.” The students were treated to a guided tour of Gisborough Priory, the de Brus Cenotaph and St Nicholas Church which they greatly appreciated. Although they were equally enthusiastic about their next tour stop in Great Ayton which included the Captain Cook Schoolroom and that local favourite, ice cream at Suggitts!

Clearly the James Cook legacy is an important piece in the intricate heritage jigsaw in this part of North Yorkshire which the Guisborough Gateway plans to promote. “Although the Old Town Hall is in the centre of Guisborough we propose to promote tourism throughout the whole area. It will be a Gateway to the heritage of East Cleveland and provide a gateway between the industrial areas of Teesside and the countryside in the North York Moors National Park,” commented Andy Murray. Following a picturesque drive through Bilsdale

and a brief visit to Rievaulx the students enjoyed an audience with Mr Colin Pyrah, the Gateway Project’s volunteer consultant. Colin has developed a number of the major leisure facilities in the UAE as well as the award winning Jorvik Centre in York. “It has been a great day and the students have enjoyed their trip to North Yorkshire. They will take a positive image of the area back home and spread the word to a potential international tourism market,” said Bill Suthers who organised the visit.

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104

his month we are proud to say we have increased the number of copies of Coastal View & Moor News to 27,000; this means more of you will get the paper through your door! This increase in delivery has been made possible due to Unique Leaflet Distribution now delivering the paper into some of our areas, but of course our own loyal team of distributors will still be battling the elements to do their normal rounds. Because of the changes made regarding delivery of the paper some areas will now get their paper at different times of the month than they are used to but rest assured you will get it eventually so please bear with us during this transition period. And always remember there is no such thing as a 'late' paper; it is FREE and if you want to receive it earlier you can always pay for it to be delivered to you sooner rather than later. This month we would like to thank George Featherston and the Cutty Wren Folk Club for their generous contributions. We would also like to thank Darrall, he knows why! We will continue to produce your very own local community newspaper for as long as we

can but due to the changes we have made, our costs are now almost ÂŁ400 more each month than they were a couple of months ago. We cannot ever run the paper at a loss as we have our own bills to pay but we will do our best to carry on, so long as we continue to get the support from our loyal advertisers who cover all our costs in full. For this we thank them. With six pages of events and five pages packed with local sport you will certainly be able to find something to do with your spare time. If you are not aware at the time of writing Christmas Day is only nine weeks away (Oh no we hear you say, oh yes it is) so many of the events are leading up to this festive time of year. Bonfire Night is just around the corner and it's a great time for family fun but spare a thought for household pets, who don't enjoy fireworks as much as the kids do. On page 18 you will find an article supplied to us by the British Vets Association about how to ensure your pets are kept safe at this time. The weather has been particularly unkind to us over the past few weeks with what appears to be endless rain and darker mornings and shorter days. Talking of the weather we were reading on Facebook earlier this morning that

unfortunately what was due to be the last Car Boot of the season at Tocketts Bridge was cancelled because of the weather. But not only was it to be the last of the year it turns out it is the last that David and Chris will be holding. The guys have sold the farm and will be moving on to pastures new and have been loyal advertisers over the last few years. Even though we never got the chance to get to go to one of their Car Boots we understand them to be great experiences. We are sad to see them leave but wish them all the best for their future, whatever that might be! Looking out of the window, we see the road is full of leaves so Autumn must be here and we know what that means. Next weekend (27 October) we have to put the clocks back one hour, which for a while means lighter mornings but darker, earlier on a night. No worries, just put on your lights, make yourself a hot drink, put your feet up and read this copy of your own local paper, packed full of news from your area. We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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Top marks for school expansion

Local business brings early Christmas to local boy

choolchildren are enjoying their newly refurbished and expanded school. The work at Belmont Primary in Guisborough involved creating a brand new classroom, developing space for a second classroom, a new main entrance, expanding office spaces and bringing the former caretaker’s bungalow into use for independent childcare providers. It means there is now more capacity for more children to attend the ‘Good’-rated school and it also improves the separation of the school and independent childcare providers. Work was completed in time for the return of the children earlier this month after the summer holidays. The expansion cost £740,000 in total with £640,000 coming from the Government’s Basic Need Grant. Headteacher of the school, Chris Gibson, said: “We are pleased with the refurbishment and expansion of the school which not only provides us with an additional classroom but also an enhanced learning environment for our Key Stage One children.” Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Children, Councillor Alison Barnes, said: “This is an good example of how Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is investing in our children’s future by ensuring as many as possible can attend this excellent local school.” Moody Construction completed the construction work and the designs were created by Logic Architecture.

●● SCHOOL EXPANSION: Moody Construction’s Site Manager Harry Newburn talking to Belmont Primary schoolchildren about the extension and remodelling works at their school.

hen a local business found out that Brandon Smith who is Severely Sight Impaired wanted a new metal detector as this is one of his favourite pastimes, they decided to make that possible. Mike Cox of Skelton DIY told Coastal View: "After speaking to Brandon's parents about the one he wanted we decided to purchase one and donate it to him as Brandon has had a very difficult time over the years.

"He loves being outdoors and metal detecting is something that he gets a great deal of pleasure from. "Brandon's family say the excitement of seeing him when the detector finds something is amazing and he has wanted this “upgrade” for a while but he just could not wait until Christmas! "Happy treasure hunting Brandon, from all at Skelton DIY."

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Back Sirius Minerals, Prime Minister Johnson told

Government urged to support Sirius Minerals project

abour and Co-operative MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, has demanded the Prime Minister and his Treasury team get behind the Sirius Minerals Woodsmith Mine project, following their refusal to underwrite a financial package for the project. The £3.5 billion project will see polyhalite, mined outside of Whitby, transported to Teesside by the world’s longest underground conveyor system for processing and transport. Work has already started on the tunnel and jobs are being created, but stage 2 financing has now stalled following a government refusal to give a Treasury guarantee. The company tried to raise the financing through a £403 million bond sale but have now had to cancel plans. Anna said: “The Sirius project is a major global investment providing over 1200 jobs on Teesside and North Yorkshire and is one of the largest infrastructure project in Europe. That the government are refusing to step in and secure this enormous project is an absolute disgrace. This failure lays squarely at their feet. “It seems no finance was being sought from government immediately - just security in 18 months time for Sirius to be able to issue their bonds now. Other countries would bend over backwards to support this kind of global project on their doorstep. All projects of this scale need proper support and engagement from governments. “Boris Johnson’s government is completely clueless and dysfunctional right now. Brexit is damaging Britain’s competitiveness and reputation.

And yet again it is the workers of Teesside, and the industry and economy of the north which suffers. “What is the point of having Treasury ministers on Teesside when the Treasury not supported a project like this? Tory warm words about commitment to Teesside and a Northern Powerhouse are ringing hollow today. “This is not a government committed to an industrial strategy for Britain or with a vision for the north that includes investment, jobs and prosperity, or they would step in immediately. This government owes everyone involved an apology. It’s not too late to change their minds and step in to save this huge project and the jobs and livelihoods that rely on it.” Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland, Simon Clarke said: "The situation at Sirius is a difficult one that arouses strong feelings - my own among them but I refuse to play petty politics with such an important issue. We all passionately want this project to succeed and everyone is rightly excited about the potential Sirius brings to our area. "However, we have to recognise two things: first, that investors did not support the bond issue in August when Sirius brought this forward to the market. That was a major warning sign at a time when borrowing money is cheap. "Second, we have to recognise that the Government has a responsibility to protect taxpayers’ money. I fought hard for weeks to try to find a way whereby the Government could issue the guarantee Sirius was seeking. I spoke to the Prime Minister, the

Chancellor and other ministers on multiple occasions, as well as the civil service and I made it clear what this means to Teesside and North Yorkshire. "The Government commissioned independent advice and this was clear that to extend this guarantee to Sirius on the basis of their current plans would likely lead to the loss of hundreds of millions of taxpayers’ money. That is an uncomfortable truth but it is the reality of what we have been told. While it is easy for the Labour opposition to talk a good game on this, there are rightly rules in place to prevent spending that does not deliver proper protection for taxpayers. "It should not be forgotten that the Government has extended

very significant financial support to our region recently when the business case has been made out. This includes a major package of incentives to facilitate the ongoing sale of British Steel and the hundreds of millions allocated for the regeneration of the South Tees Development Corporation site. I fought hard to keep all options on the table for a similar intervention in the case of Sirius and it received long and detailed consideration. Just because the loan guarantees could not be issued on this occasion does not rule out other forms of support in the months ahead as the business restructures and works out next steps."

olitical leaders and businesses from North Yorkshire, Tees Valley and the wider region have joined forces to urge the Government to give its full support to the Sirius Minerals project. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Scarborough Borough Council, North Yorkshire County Council, Mayor of the Tees Valley, Northern Powerhouse Partnership, York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise Partnership and Sembcorp Energy UK, a key business in the Sirius Minerals’ project supply chain, have written a letter to the Prime Minister setting out how vital the success of the project is to the northern economy and prosperity of the area’s communities. In a joint statement, Cllr Steve Siddons Leader of Scarborough Borough Council, Cllr Mary Lanigan - Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Cllr Carl Les Leader of North Yorkshire County Council, Ben Houchen - Mayor of the Tees Valley, Henri Murison - Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, David Kerfoot – Chair of York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise Partnership and Nomi Ahmad Head of Sembcorp Energy UK, said: “We will do everything in our power to harness Government support for the Sirius Minerals project. The significant and once in a generation opportunity the projects presents to transform our communities and deliver economic benefits on a regional and national scale should not be underestimated. We urge the Government to continue to engage with Sirius, to continue to support this truly transformational project and to work towards a solution that sees it delivered on time.”

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Redcar Great British Beach Clean Success

he recent Great British Beach Clean in Redcar was hailed a resounding success with over 100 volunteers showing up on a Sunday morning at Majuba to bring awareness to the environmental impact of litter and single use plastics. Organised by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and Friends of Redcar (FRED) volunteers carried out a litter pick the length of the beach, sieved for micro-beads and recorded the litter for analysis. The recorded data is then sent to the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) and used to lobby government and industry to make changes

to legislation and processes. Successes have included the 5p charge on plastic bags and have influenced businesses to swap plastic for biodegradable alternatives. Cllr Carl Quartermain, organiser of Friends of Redcar who have been part of the annual event for the past six years said: “The Marine Conservation Society has been an inspiration to me over the course and I believe this to be their 25th year. Our efforts in Redcar are a small piece of the puzzle that go towards a big national picture with the data also shared globally with the International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC), reporting on worldwide litter levels. “I would like to say thank you so much to the

130+ volunteers, our largest gathering yet, from Redcar, Marske, Saltburn, Eston, Guisborough, Stockton, Ingleby Barwick, Skinningrove, Kirklevington, Darlington, Newcastle, and across the North East who transcended onto Majuba beach to bring awareness to the scourge of litter, single use plastics and micro beads (nurdles). “We saw employees from Barclays Bank, Darlington Building Society, Quorn and a number of schools including St. Benedict’s come too. Thank you also to Councillors Shelagh Holyoake, Barry Hunt and Carrie Marie for attending. “It was really great to hear volunteers tell me

how clean the beach was. How different it is from six years ago when we would clear a small section to clear the masses of rubble amongst the litter. I was really pleased with the number of parents bringing their children as part of their education and awareness. “One thing that really impressed me was a couple of teenagers who had travelled first thing in the morning by train from Ingleby Barwick just to be with us. They had a deep understanding of the environmental and the global impacts that single use plastics are having on our planet. They told me they were studying the environment and marine life at college and wanted to show their support. Fantastic, the future is bright.”

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New hub to support adults with learning disabilities opens its doors

community hub for adults with learning disabilities has opened its doors. The Council has developed the Guisborough Central Activity & Wellbeing Hub, which provides everyone who attends with an individually catered wellbeing and activities plan and supports them to take part in indoor and outdoor activities including coffee mornings, swimming, shopping and going out for lunch. The hub also acts as a meeting place,

encouraging attendees to socialise with each other and the wider community. The building features a wide range of facilities, including a kitchen, sensory room, a ‘changing places’ toilet (spacious and safe, with room for lifting equipment and carers) and two breakout rooms for people to relax in when they need some peace and quiet. The hub also includes a wide-open garden area containing an allotment, summer house,

●● OVERJOYED: Councillors, staff and attendees stand outside their new summerhouse

Popular Christmas Tree recycling scheme returns for third year

eesside Hospice is offering a Christmas tree collection service, for the third year running, to raise funds to support local people and families who’ve been affected by a terminal illness. Households across the Teesside area are being encouraged to go green this Christmas and help to support their local hospice with the fundraising initiative, which proved to be a huge success last year with 1300 Christmas trees collected and over £12,400 raised for the local charity. The scheme, supported by Northgate Vehicle Hire, will see 6 vans covering Teesside postcodes from TS1 to TS23 collecting real Christmas trees in return for a donation to the hospice. John Saint, Territory Operations Manager at Northgate Vehicle Hire said: “We are delighted to be supporting the Teesside Hospice Christmas tree recycling scheme for the third year. The scheme continues to be a fantastic community initiative, with our vehicles being used to help load and dispose of the trees. We are looking forward to being involved again this year. We wish the scheme lots of success and hope the community get behind it again.” The collection, which is run entirely by volunteers will take place during the 5th – 7th January 2020. The collected Christmas trees will then be chipped by Oakdale NE Ltd Tree Surgeons and recycled to be in used in local areas, including Stewart Park. Iain Graham, Director at Oakdale NE Ltd “Tree Surgeons” said: “We are really looking forward to being involved with the Teesside Hospice Christmas tree recycling scheme this year. We are proud to be supporting a well-loved local charity who do such important work in our community. It’s also great that the collected real

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●● Kim Bradley, Fundraising Manager at Teesside Hospice from last year’s appeal. Christmas trees will be recycled, this is great for the environment and it’s great that local areas will benefit from this scheme too.” Kim Bradley, Fundraising Manager at Teesside Hospice said: “Our Christmas tree recycling scheme is the simplest, greenest and most charitable way to get rid of your Christmas tree after the festive period. “Let us take away the stress of disposing of your Christmas tree and help us to raise vital funds for Teesside Hospice. Donations are crucial to the success of this event and to ensuring that we can continue to provide our vital care.” To register a collection you can book online from 15th November at www. charityxmastreecollection.com. All trees must be registered by 2nd January 2020 at midday. For further information call Teesside Hospice Fundraising on 01642 811145.

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a potting shed and raised beds for the service users to grow flowers and plants. Inside, there is space for group activities as well as for groups to socialise and meet. Councillor Mary Ovens, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, said: “We’re delighted to open the new Guisborough Central Activity & Wellbeing Hub. The people who attend this hub enjoy every minute of being here, and that’s a testament to its brand new facilities and its loving and patient staff. The Council is committed to supporting people to live longer and healthier lives, and this new activity and wellbeing hub

●● The inside of the hub’s potting shed is another step in the right direction.” The Hub comes as part of a wider programme to modernise day service provision for people with learning disabilities. Services were previously offered at both the High Hill and North Skelton wellbeing centres, but after extensive consultation it was found that activities which could be offered from these locations were limited. The new hub is located right in the centre of Guisborough, a location which allows the people who visit to easily go on days out and interact with the local community.

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Pick up after your pooch! T

Lighting up Town Clock for Christmas in Redcar

rganiser of the Primrose Bell Market in Redcar, Councillor Carl Quartermain tells of Christmas plans for Redcar. “This Christmas in Redcar our Primrose Bell Market has been invited to support the Christmas Light Switch On, Saturday the 7th December at 5:30pm. We are raising funds to light up the town clock for this event and for future Christmases, just as they did in past years. It would be amazing to see the town clock lit up when the Christmas Lights are switched on. Any support is gratefully received and to donate please check the Primrose Bell Facebook page or search Redcar on the GoFundMe page. “We are theming our Christmas on 1919, the first proper Xmas after peace treaties were signed in Europe following the end of the Great War, 100 years ago. This is an era dramatised in

many productions including Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey leading into the roaring 20’s and visitors are invited to dress accordingly for this fancy dress festive occasion. “We also want visitors from out of town to come and enjoy the day & night with us in Redcar. There are many excellent places to stay overnight and so much choice of hospitality. Our market will be on from 11am to 8pm with music, performance, food, drink and crafts. “This will be our biggest market yet, stretching across three streets - East Queen St, Station Road and Cleveland Street plus there will be the Redcar Street Market on the High Street. Beyond 8pm participating bars and restaurants will continue with the retro themes into the early hours so get togged up for a very special Christmas night out in Redcar.”

By Councillor Steve Kay

hrough a placard campaign, Redcar & Cleveland Council is making it clear to irresponsible dog walkers that, if they do not pick up after their dog, they will be hit with a minimum £100 fine. And, the same ‘fixed penalty’ will apply if they do not have a bag, or other receptacle, in their possession when out with their pooch. Following complaints about dog fouling at a recent meeting of the Lockwood ward Neighbourhood Action Partnership, I’ve had warning placards erected at the entrance of Quarry Park children’s play area, Lingdale and on the Old Green Lane, Moorsholm. That people should allow their dogs to foul where children play, in Lingdale, is unforgivable: dog dirt is not only disgusting but can transmit disease. It’s my opinion that, in cases like this, fines should be much heavier. In Moorsholm, resident Dawn Froom has been fighting a long campaign, recorded in Coastal View, to reduce dog fouling, especially on the beautiful grassy sward, parallel to High Street, known as the Old Green Lane. The problem has been particularly bad near where the Lane joins the public footpath to Stanghow and Lingdale. A few years ago, I installed a ‘wrap-around’ polystyrene warning sign at the spot but it recently succumbed to a combination of high winds and heavy wheels. The new placard is more durable. Lockwood Parish Council has placed bag dispensers here, and elsewhere in Moorsholm, which Dawn replenishes. So, there can be no excuse! Dawn said: “The placard has had an effect

●● Cllr Steve Kay and resident Dawn Froom on the Old Green Lane, Moorsholm but some dog walkers are extremely arrogant. We provide bags but these irresponsible people expect us to use them to pick up after their dogs. By law, they should leave their homes with at least one bag in their pocket. The bags in the dispensers are intended only as back-up, in case a dog is caught short more than once. Those who ignore the warnings are extremely foolish. There may be no witnesses when they don’t pick up, but haven’t they heard of CCTV?” After everything Moorsholm in Bloom has done to improve the village, the small minority who fail to pick up after their dog should be ashamed of their anti-social behaviour. Don’t wait to be caught. JUST DO THE DECENT THING!

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Co-op - Member Pioneer - Update Update from your Member Pioneer Coop to work with Mind

By Denise Nesbitt

he past few weeks have been typical in my role as Member Pioneer for Loftus Foodstore. For over a hundred years the Co-op has maintained strong links in the community and their huge investment in the Member Pioneer Programme is hard evidence of their passion and commitment. Loftus and surrounding villages have many active community and interest groups which the Co-op are keen to support. Throughout the summer holidays the Co-op provided supper and ingredients for the project ran on a Wednesday night in the Cleveland Ironstone Museum. We provided tea and coffee for the groups meeting at the Luke Senior Hall, Supper ingredients for the Liverton Mines Church family evenings, refreshments for Friends of Loftus Library craft sessions, the Big Beach Clean in Skinningrove and raffle prizes for various events. We have a food share project which ensures food does not end up in landfill and our latest addition is our flower share. This year the chosen causes, Cleveland Ironstone Museum, Friends of Loftus Library and Light Up Loftus have benefitted immensely from the money donated by the Co-op. Every time a member uses their card a % goes to these good causes. Shortly these groups will receive their final payment and three new causes will be announced. We look forward in working together and seeing more examples of the good work happening throughout our many active community and interest groups. If you know of anything happening where the Co-op could help please get in touch. denise.

By Mark Laker - Member Pioneer

for Skelton and Brotton

ur lives at times can be full of challenges which can sometimes leave us feeling unable to cope. However, if you have the right support around you, the ups and downs of life can be made to appear manageable. On Thursday 10th October as part of World Mental Health Day, Mind and Co-op joined together to announce a new charity partnership that will see them working side by side to empower communities and help individuals who are struggling day to day with life. Their main aim to provide much needed support and guidance when things feel like they are getting too much. One in four of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year, yet it is unseen and unheard. You may not even recognise somebody close to you struggling with their mental health.

nesbitt@coopmembers.co.uk Keep your eyes peeled for a new competition in Loftus Store - you could win a bottle of Fairtrade wine - which I know many will find rather enjoyable.

The Co-op charity partnership will work with charities; Mind, SAMH in Scotland and Inspire in Northern Ireland to bring communities across the U.K. together and build resilience around mental wellbeing. Working together, they will speak out through national campaigning and influencing to make a real difference to people's lives, helping to reach more people than ever before and creating lasting change in communities for better mental health. The partnership aims to raise ÂŁ6m by engaging staff, members and customers in a range of national and local fundraising initiatives. This will enable the Coop to deliver innovative new services to support better mental health wellbeing and awareness in communities through the local Mind network which has offices in Redcar, Middlesbrough and Stockton in our region. #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay @MarkCoopMP Mark.laker@coopmembers.co.uk

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104 October - November 2019

Simon Clarke MP celebrates NHS investment with visit to North East Ambulance Service

imon Clarke MP (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) recently visited the headquarters of the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) on to learn how the service’s recent £6.5 million funding boost is helping improve ambulance response times across Teesside. Simon said: “We owe our ambulance crews and paramedics an enormous debt for their lifesaving work. I visited North East Ambulance Service Headquarters in Newcastle to say thank you and to meet the dispatch teams and clinicians who provide vital coordination. This was also a great chance to celebrate the good news that our Service is halfway through a recruitment drive that’s delivering an extra ten double-crewed ambulances for Teesside.” As well as meeting NEAS Chief Executive Helen Ray and Chief Operation ●● Simon Clarke MP with NEAS Chief Executive Helen Officer Paul Liversidge to Ray and Chief Operation Officer Paul Liversidge. hear about plans to ensure the investment provides the supporting our NHS. The Prime Minister set maximum possible benefit to patients Simon had the opportunity to see the out on Wednesday the vision that “in the next technology used by 999 and 111 call operatives ten years we will build 40 new hospitals in the and ambulance dispatch teams to ensure that help biggest investment in hospital infrastructure for a generation.” As a step towards this, seed funding reaches patients in need as rapidly as possible. Simon said: “I emphasised the importance of has been made available to support the initial stage keeping a strong focus on quick response times of these building projects. The wider package of funding includes: for rural East Cleveland. With sophisticated •£2.7bn for 6 new hospital projects to be software allowing controllers to make the best choices about which ambulances to dispatch and delivered in our first phase of major hospital the quickest routes to take, I am hugely impressed rebuilds (HIP1) •£100m to support for 21 major projects (so £5m by the dedication and focus of the whole team - but we need to ensure rural areas get the right service each) comprising 34 hospital sites go to the next stage of developing their plans to be delivered and there is more work to do. "I was pleased to hear that the team are committed in the second phase of major hospital rebuilds, to a multi-faceted approach to dealing with the subject to business case development and future challenges of East Cleveland’s rural geography spending reviews. Other projects will be able to and that they are constantly striving to ensure bid into this and other future waves too. (HIP2) •£200m investment for state-of-the-art MRI, CT those in the most desperate medical situations are and breast cancer screening machines, to update or helped as quickly as possible.” The investment in additional ambulances is replace our most out of date diagnostic equipment, just one part of Government’s wider vision for across over 80 Trusts.

●● The Council’s previous intake of apprentices

Council’s exciting new apprenticeship opportunities go live

he Council’s award-winning apprenticeship team is once again offering exciting new opportunities for young people across Redcar and Cleveland. Over 20 apprenticeships are available for people aged 16 and over, with positions ranging from working in Business Administration to Neighbourhoods, Libraries and the Older Peoples Mental Health Team. Cllr Wayne Davies, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is delighted to offer these new apprenticeships. “Apprenticeships are a great way to earn a decent wage whilst gaining a qualification at the same time, and we’re proud to provide opportunities for young people to take their

crucial first steps into the world of work.” Earlier this year, the Council’s apprenticeships team won the national MJ Award for ‘Transforming the Lives of Young People’. The awards’ judges recognised many of the team’s achievements, including doubling the number of apprentices within 12 months, providing work for young people with learning disabilities and helping reduce the number of young people not in employment and education. The apprenticeships are open for applications now, with the intake set to take place in January 2020. To apply for an apprenticeship or to find out more, visit: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/ apprenticeships or call the apprentice team on 01642 444464.

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Facilities For Young People R edcar MP, Anna Turley, calls for investment in our young people to be made a priority: “A lack of provision for young people and youth services is a big issue in our area. Many people have raised this with me and it’s important that we push it up the political agenda so that it gets the attention it deserves. We need a joined up approach that develops our young people and helps prevent them from falling by the wayside. “£90 million of cuts to Redcar and Cleveland funding from central government has had a huge impact on local services. The inevitable consequence is that quality and quantity of service provision is reduced. This needs to be a priority and a Labour government would focus on delivering for young people and target more resources at a local level. “The Tories have cut £1 billion from youth services in Britain since 2010. This has left gaping holes where there used to be clubs and support for young people. They have closed 750 youth centres and cut more than 14,000 youth and community jobs. “Too many young people have nowhere to go, nothing to do and no one to help them with their problems. At the same time, crime is soaring and young people are affected by mental illhealth, loneliness and homelessness. Our young people deserve better than this. Our young people deserve a government that will invest in them and their future.

“Labour has committed to do things differently. “Only Young Once” is our bold new vision for rebuilding youth services across the country. A Labour government will match the ambition of our young people with the money and resources needed to put support back into our communities. Our commitment is to invest in new youth services built for and by young people. We will recruit and train the skilled and caring youth workers we need. Locally, I’m also working to bring investment in new youth facilities like skate facilities, which are few and far between. “The next Labour Government will invest in young people, because you’re only young once. We have one chance to get this right. For the sake of our young people we need to end this Tory government and prioritise support for our future.” Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland Conservative MP Simon Clarke said: “The real threat to young people’s future would come from a Labour government under Jeremy Corbyn. Since the 2010 election, the Conservatives have halved youth unemployment and have increased the number of children in schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted by 2 million, transforming the life prospects of a generation. “Former Prime Minister David Cameron set up the brilliant National Citizens Service and it’s been my pleasure to meet with hundreds of local young people across Redcar and Cleveland over the last three summers who are benefiting from participating in this fantastic project.”

●● Redcar Mind's Nick Murray and Veronica Harnett with Cygnet Law's Stacey Phoenix

Redcar solicitors to brave the sea for mental health charity

ygnet Law in Redcar is swapping the courtroom for the coast as its solicitors brave the icy North Sea to raise money for Redar & Cleveland Mind on National Stress Awareness Day. The team, which has previously raised money for the mental health charity, as well as other community-based charities including The Junction and EVA Women’s Aid, will be taking part in a sponsored ‘dip’ in the sea on Wednesday 6 November at 4pm. National Stress Awareness Day falls on the first Wednesday of November each year and provides an opportunity for individuals to look at their stress levels and consider how to reduce them. Recent research published in the Journal of Physiology suggests that spending short periods of time in extremely cold water can raise adrenaline levels and reduce mental stress, which is why the firm has chosen a November dip as its fundraiser.

Stacey Phoenix, director and head of Public Law Department at Cygnet Law, said: “At Cygnet Law, we frequently deal with cases that have a mental health element to them, so it’s an issue close to our hearts. “The team is going to be braving a twilight dip in Redcar’s freezing-cold section of the North Sea to raise funds for Redcar & Cleveland Mind and give focus to National Stress Awareness Day. “Approximately three quarters of people in the UK experience stress during their adult lives and it affects suffers physically as well as mentally. “I’m certain the dip is going to be a lot of fun, so it will reduce our own stress as well as raising money for a very worthy cause.” The Cygnet Law dip to raise money for Redcar and Cleveland Mind will take place at Majuba beach, Redcar on Wednesday 6 November at 4pm. To sponsor the team, visit: https://www. justgiving.com/fundraising/cygnetlawdip

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Kitchen Therapy Project coming to East Cleveland

he success of a cooking course to promote mental well-being and self-confidence proved so popular in Middlesbrough that the initiative is being rolled out into East Cleveland by MFC Foundation. Over 12 weeks, television MasterChef quarter-finalist chef Matei Baran, known as the Big Chef - taught the trainees, all of whom had suffered from a challenging mental illness condition, how to cook and work together and found the motivation to tackle his own weight problem too, while novice chef John Elliott from Hartlepool said Kitchen Therapy has changed his life. “I was isolating myself from everybody, I wouldn’t go out, I wouldn’t go anywhere,” said John. “Since being on the course I’ve met some lovely people – lovely friends – and I don’t know where I would have been without it. I might have still been at home or in a hospital,” added the 62-year-old. “Kitchen Therapy gave me a lot of help and support. Chef Matei has been brilliant. He’s helped me all the way.” Alan Geddes, MFC Foundation’s events and fund-raising co-ordinator, said: “All the people on the project are superstars and heroes because the change in them has been unbelievable. “The first time we met, everybody sat in their own corners in their own world and didn’t speak to each other.

“Kitchen Therapy is a fantastic idea which has instilled and inspired hope and confidence in everybody who took part. “We think this is a real opportunity for the people of East Cleveland to get involved is something that has a reach far beyond the kitchen. It has proven to help people come together and overcome their problems. At the same time they are learning a new skill too from a top chef.” At the launch of the project Chef Matei revealed how his struggles with his own mental health had led to a suicide attempt when he was 20 and that working in a kitchen had been his salvation. The 41-year-old, who weighed more than 28 stones when he appeared on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2016, is now determined to address his physical health. Since the start of Kitchen Therapy he has lost four stones through exercise and cutting down on sugary drinks. His Type 2 diabetes is under control, his blood pressure is normal, he feels the healthiest he has been in years and is determined to rid himself of the Big Chef label. “Mental and physical health are obviously intertwined. You’re not going to feel great about yourself when you’re nearly 30 stones,” said Matei. For more details on the Kitchen Therapy Project and where and when it will take

●● Adam Clayton meets Chef Matei Baran and course workers on the Kitchen Therapy Project 5

●● Chef Matei Baran place, ring Marc McPhillips in MFC Foundation’s East Cleveland office in Loftus, or go in and see him. The office is next to the Community Hub in the old Co-

●● Chef Matei Baran with pupils from the Kitchen Therapy project Op building on Loftus High Street. The telephone number is 01287 640079 and e-mail address marc.mcphillips@ mfcfoundation.co.uk

Team Talk programme picks up pace

FC Foundation’s Team Talk programme is beginning to attract plenty interest in Skinningrove. The community support group meet in the Riverside Building on New Company Row every Tuesday from 10-12. Participants aged over 25 meet and share experiences that may help others. There are no formalities. The agenda is set by those who attend. Some need help, some offer help,

all share the experiences they want to in an informal setting. If nothing else, pop along for a cup of team and some company. You might have lost your job, you may not have had one since the steelworks wound down, or Boulby Potash laid people off. There is every reason to come along and talk and not many reasons not to if you want a helping hand. For more details, ring 01287 640079 or e-mail lee.harding@mfcfoundation.co.uk

Move and Learn with MFC Foundation

FC Foundation’s Move and Learn programme is soon to move into Redcar. The programme is designed to encourage schoolchildren to lead a more active lifestyle and understand the importance of eating healthy food. The six week programme, which is aimed at Year 5 and 6 pupils, delivers a combination of classroom based activities alongside physical activity sessions. Over the weeks the children

learn about various different topics such as The Importance of Exercise, The Human Body, The Food Groups and Hydration. The physical activity sessions cover a range of different sports including football, dodgeball and handball. In addition to this the children are set weekly challenges to reinforce the learning from the sessions and to encourage parental engagement. For more information on the Move and Learn programme e-mail paul.south@ mfcfoundation.co.uk

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104 October - November 2019

Saltburn Tramway back on track for second accolade

ne of Redcar and Cleveland’s most popular tourist attraction has been nominated for a prestigious, national accolade for the second year in a row. Saltburn Tramway was last year awarded a VisitEngland Welcome Accolade by national assessors after receiving an 86% quality score. Now the Grade II-listed structure been nominated for the Accolade once again after the inspectors from the national tourism body increased the Victorian tramway’s score to 91%. Members of staff were singled out for special praise and received a 100% rating and there were also a maximum rating for cleanliness. The attraction itself received an 89% rating and high praise but it was recommended the Tramway could improve its online presence and that more displays about

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personal standards and a willingness to take responsibility. At an earlier stage in their cadet careers are Cdts Meehan, Hodgson, Papple, Varey, Sievert and Saul who have achieved advancement to First Class Cadet, a first step in their academic studies of Cadet and RAF subjects which will eventually see them achieve a BTech in Aviation Studies at the end of their course. Cliff Foggo Civilian Instructor 2394 Sqn (East Cleveland)

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2009: The underneath plates of the carriage overlooking Saltburn were taken off and refurbished. 2010/11: Restoration work was carried out to the Tramway at a cost of £30,000. 2015: The bottom station docking area was restored. 2017/18: The tramway closed for major refurbishment. Work included new railway sleepers and rails, scotch timbers, lifelines and escape route, carriages refurbishments, band brake, and safer access to winding chamber, water pipe and new fence at the top station. 2018: The Tramway re opened August.

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Why Teessiders should know about T Levels Not many Teessiders know about T Levels – but they’re set to have a big impact on careers. The new qualifications will launch in 2020 with Middlesbrough College being the only provider in the Tees Valley for T Levels in 2021. However according to a new survey commissioned by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), less than a third of parents are aware of them.

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T Levels, which will be equivalent to three A Levels, include work placements of at least 45 days – allowing students to get essential hands-on experience in their chosen industry. Placements will feature sector-specific learning programmes, so students can hit the ground running once they start full-time roles. 18-year-old Callum Myers from Darlington studied a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment at Middlesbrough College and secured a hotly contested work experience placement with Mitie Property Services – as part of the College’s T Levels pilot programme. He said: “My course was great and opened lots of doors for me but there’s only so much you can learn in the classroom. “I don’t think you can truly understand what’s expected of you until you experience a real work environment. Callum now works for Mitie full time as a trainee surveyor, splitting his time between the office and construction sites. Shaun Denham, who helped mentor Callum during his placement, started off as an apprentice with Mitie 18 years ago and is now a contracts manager. He said: “Work experience brings young people into our industry – many of them with huge potential like Callum. “The great thing with T Levels is that students already have a solid knowledge and understanding of the industry when they come from College. Callum was already training to

Middlesbrough College will be the only provider of T Levels in the Tees Valley be a surveyor and we’ve been able to build on his education and shape his skills to suit our needs.” After taking part in a successful T Level pilot with Middlesbrough College, Mitie is looking forward to continuing this relationship and exploring further opportunities to support T Level training. With courses in industries as wide-ranging as computing, engineering, health and social care and construction, businesses can tap into specialist training and engage their future workforce from an early stage in their career. Katharine Hawking, industry placement manager at Middlesbrough College, explained: “T Levels address the pain points that employers report as a barrier to recruiting young people - including lack of hands on experience.

“We’re already working with a number of employers to provide extended industry placements which gives students the opportunity to put into practice what they’re learning in the classroom.” Katharine added: “It doesn’t cost the business anything other than some of their time, and we’re finding that students then go on to do apprenticeships or join the company as an employee, so it’s a really great way of building that pipeline of talent for the future of a business.”

Are you a student or business interested in finding out more about T Levels? Then get in touch with Katharine Hawking on 01642 333455.

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Concern for state of Redcar railway building

British Steel Update C

ollowing a recent British Steel Support Group conference call with the Business Secretary, Labour and Co-operative MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, said: “The government and the Official Receiver continue to work at pace and exclusive talks with Ataer are progressing well. Confidence for a successful agreement remains high and the intention is for this to be confirmed in November, subject to all approvals being reached. “There has been some media coverage suggesting that a Chinese company is trying to re-enter talks. Whilst the Official Receiver is in exclusivity with Ataer, the government continue to talk to anyone with interest. “Ataer are speaking to all relevant parties and

are continuing close engagement with special managers EY and the government. They have also invited the trade unions to Turkey to visit other sites that Ataer have turned around. It is reassuring to see Ataer’s credentials as long term investors looking at a generational business and not just short term return. “I raised the issue of the Turkish military incursion in northern Syria and any impact of the British government halting arms sales to Turkey. The Minister made clear that this is a separate issue around an economic transaction and a long term investment commitment. “Once again, I want to thank the workforce for their fantastic efforts to support this process and improve the chances of a successful deal. The company continues to trade as normal with full support from suppliers and customers.”

Tees Valley Mayor to invest £35m in local businesses

ees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has delivered on a key manifesto pledge to launch a new business growth programme. The new £35 million investment will help businesses across the Tees Valley and includes the largest investment fund of its kind in the region. It includes a £20 million Tees Valley Business Fund which has been specifically designed to support businesses with grants and repayable finance to help local businesses secure crucial investment to help grow their business and create local jobs. On top of this it will fund Tees Valley Business, an enhanced service which will make it easier for local companies to access the support they need to grow and create jobs. It also builds on support currently available to local businesses through Tees Valley Business Compass, regardless of sector or industry. Since 2017 Business Compass has advised and signposted 1,400 businesses with 535 of these accessing a £7 million pot. Mayor Houchen made the announcement while speaking at the VentureFest conference at the Riverside Stadium. The new fund will go before the Tees Valley Combined Authority Cabinet in October for agreement and will become operational in January 2020. Mayor Houchen said: “Small and medium sized businesses are the lifeblood of our economy; they account for more than 99% of

all businesses in the Tees Valley and support tens of thousands of jobs. “I speak with great Tees Valley businesses every day and I’m blown away by the entrepreneurialism, the innovation and great ideas we have in our area. We’ve done a good job of supporting businesses through Business Compass, now I want to take things to a whole new level with our new Mayoral Business Investment Fund. “Business need to be able to crack-on and do what they’re good at. The new fund will be as quick, easy and responsive to use as possible. It will be user-friendly and will be the one stop shop for business support we’ve been aiming for over the last two years. This will allow us to get more money to more businesses as quickly as possible so that they can invest, grow and create the good quality well-paid jobs the people of the Tees Valley deserve. “When I was elected in 2017, I promised to be a pro-business mayor, to support our entrepreneurs and risk-takers and to setup an easy to access fund to support our businesses. A promise now delivered.” Simon Green, CEO of ed/ge who organise VentureFest Tees Valley said “It was great to have Ben address our audience here at VentureFest Tees Valley and deliver the fantastic news for the region that we’re to expect a new £30m investment fund in the new year. The announcement is positive news for local businesses, which will provide the support they need to grow.”

ouncillor Philip Thomson, Leader of the Conservative Group has addressed the Cabinet of Redcar & Cleveland to raise the matter of the condition of the old railway station building at Redcar main station. Councillor Thomson expressed his concern that despite highlighting the condition of the building over the last four years little appeared to be being ●● Redcar Station building done by the previous (geograph-6071417-by-JThomas) administration to bring the building into a good which would be an hourly service to and from condition and to reopen it for use. Manchester Airport. He claimed that over this period a considerable Travellers would not welcome having to alight amount of lead had been removed from the roof at or embark from a derelict site. and no repair work had been carried out. Councillor Thomson who is founder member He understood that the building had previously of the Saltburn Line User Group requested that been owned by Network Rail and therefore some celebrations be organised during the first Redcar & Cleveland Council did not have a day to receive the first train to arrive when the direct responsibility for it, but it did have a responsibility to ensure that this building, which new service starts on December the 15th. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Councillor was the face of Redcar & Cleveland visitors Wayne Davies, Cabinet Member for Economic would see when arriving at the Borough's main Development told Coastal View: "The Council town, was maintained. have developed proposals to bring Redcar Councillor Thomson understood that a Central Station back to life and have produced large amount of property, which included the old station building, had been sold to a new designs to explore how the building could company called The Arch Co. and he urged that accommodate retail and other businesses. the new administration at Redcar & Cleveland Development funding has been drawn down liaise with this company to make every effort from TVCA and utilised by the Council to to have the building repaired and brought back develop the project, and the Council is now at a stage where a planning application could be into use at the earliest opportunity. It was understood that grant support was submitted. "However, ArchCo now have a long lease available from Tees Valley Combined Authority on the Station and, despite many attempts, but there was no evidence that this was being the Council have been unable to progress drawn down. Councillor Thomson was particularly concern negotiations to take on a long lease themselves. about the image of Redcar & Cleveland, trying We are hopeful this can be achieved in order to as it is to attract new investment and build up give a fantastic gateway in to Redcar. "The Council are also using the powers it has the number of tourists visiting the area. He reminded members that Trans Pennine available to ensure ArchCo make the necessary were introducing a new service in December repairs to the building and keep it secure."

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Fireworks season sparks vet calls for pet safety

ith the fireworks season fast approaching, vets are encouraging pet owners and animal keepers to start preparing now to prevent possible injury and distress to their pets and livestock during traditional dates such as Bonfire Night, Diwali or New Year’s Eve. At up to 150 decibels, fireworks can be as loud as a jet engine and, with many animals particularly sensitive to noise, this can be a traumatic and upsetting time of the year for them. Around 1 in 14 vets across the country reported seeing animals with firework-related injuries over 2018, in a survey carried out by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) last December. Equine vets were significantly more likely to report such cases, with almost one in five (19%) seeing firework injuries last year. By far the most commonly reported cases were self injuries caused by fireworksrelated anxiety: for example, a dog who tried to escape from its kennel and in the process pulled out all of its front teeth, including the canines, and a horse that suffered a fractured splint bone as it bolted from its field. BVA is encouraging pet owners and livestock keepers to consult with their vet as far in advance as possible to discuss management and treatment options if their animals get severely distressed by fireworks or other noises. A phobia of fireworks can be effectively treated with appropriate behaviour-modification techniques,

which can achieve long-term success with professional input and owner commitment and patience. BVA is offering simple evidencebased advice to help owners make informed decisions about their pets’ health and welfare this fireworks season. Top tips to keep animals safe ahead of fireworks season: • If your pet gets distressed by fireworks or other noises, contact your local vet to discuss treatment options. This may include drugs to help dogs with noise phobias or pheromone products to apply next to your pets’ den and around the house to keep them calm. • Create a well-padded den for your pet to access ahead of fireworks season so they have a safe place to hide when fireworks start. • Ensure your pet is microchipped

and your details are up to date on the database, in case it runs away from home. • Move small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs to a quiet place indoors. • Close windows and curtains and provide background noise to help mask the fireworks. • If your pet is distressed, remain calm yourself – trying to reassure your pet can inadvertently reinforce anxious behaviour. Restlessness or toileting in the house can be signs of stress, so don’t punish them. • Keep livestock housed at times when fireworks are likely to be set off locally and remove any firework debris from grazing pasture before letting them out. • Horses may be better turned out in a field than stabled, as in a stable they may feel enclosed and unable to move. Owners should consult a

qualified equine behaviourist if they have significant concerns about their horse’s response to fireworks. • If you’re hosting a fireworks display, avoid setting them off near horses, livestock or companion animals. Dispose of any debris and remnants of fireworks responsibly. • Before lighting a bonfire, remember to check for any wild animals that may be hiding in it. BVA President Daniella Dos Santos said: “Fireworks season can be a fun time for many people, but the loud noises and bright flashes can be extremely traumatic for many animals, who have no way of understanding what is happening. "Preparing ahead is key to keeping pets and livestock calm and safe, from discussing noise desensitisation techniques with your vet and preparing a ‘safe place’ for pets, to microchipping and investing in pheromone products. “Even if you don’t expect your pet to be anxious please consider staying close at hand on the noisiest evenings, providing background noise when fireworks are going off and, most importantly, staying calm yourself so your animal is reassured. “If your pet gets significantly distressed by fireworks, we’d encourage you to speak to your local vet as early as possible to discuss treatment options, which can achieve long-term success with professional input and owner commitment and patience.”

Signs of fireworks-related distress can vary from animal to animal. While some pets show obvious signs of fireworks-related anxiety, such as panting, drooling and attempts to escape, there are also more subtle signs that owners should be aware of, including restlessness and toileting in the house. Cats often hide, while rabbits may keep very still and thump the ground with their back feet. Livestock who are startled by the loud noises from fireworks are at risk of injuring themselves on fencing, farm equipment or fixtures and fittings within their housing. Poultry are especially at risk of ‘smother’, where in a fear response birds huddle together, which can result in death for some. Horses are prey animals and so exhibit ‘flight’ responses in response to any threat, which can result in running away or trying to escape their enclosures. As part of its updated fireworks policy, BVA is supporting calls for a reduction in the maximum permitted noise of fireworks to 97 decibels – roughly equal to the noise made by a power lawn mower - as well as further restrictions on the use and sale of fireworks, clear labelling, and a duty of care on users to properly dispose of debris and remnants of fireworks. BVA’s fireworks policy can be viewed at: https://www.bva.co.uk/ news-campaigns-and-policy/policy/ ethics-and-welfare/fireworks-andanimal-welfare/

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104 October - November 2019

Opera Nova

double bill delights Guisborough audience

pera Nova gave its final performance of the 2019 season at Laurence Jackson School Theatre in Guisborough on Saturday 19 October. This year’s double bill of tragedy and comedy has delighted audiences all around the region and the Guisborough performance was no exception. Throughout the season Opera Nova’s high quality singing and acting have been much

●● Dido & Aeneas

appreciated. The melancholy beauty of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas thrilled audiences and one regular supporter described the production as “magical”. In complete contrast, Gilbert and Sullivan’s highly entertaining Trial by Jury, with its comical satire on the legal system, sent the audience home with a smile on their faces after a wonderful evening. Sue Grogan, Chair of Opera Nova, said: “We are very grateful to Guisborough Town Council for their support over the last few years. Thanks to them, Guisborough residents have had the opportunity to experience opera that is accessible and affordable. It’s also fantastic that the Town Council is able to support local charities with the proceeds from our performances.” Andy Murray and Dennis Teasdale, the main organisers of Opera Nova’s performances in Guisborough, commented: “Opera Nova have built up such a good reputation locally that a large number of tickets for this year’s performance were sold well in advance. We must thank Sainsbury’s for their support with interval refreshments. We’re looking forward to welcoming Opera Nova to Guisborough again in 2020.”

Green Gates Primary pupils put MP in the hotseat

upils at Green Gates Primary in Redcar recently invited local MP Anna Turley to their school to discuss parliament, politics, being an MP, and how government works.

Anna said: “I absolutely loved my visit to Green Gates Primary. The pupils had fantastic questions and they are such bright and polite young people. A credit to staff and parents.”

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he NSPCC were the beneficiaries of a Concert of Vocal Music at the Anglican Church of St Hilda’s, West Cliff, Whitby. The joint concert with the Whitby based Tuesday Singers, a mixed choir and the Dalesmen Singers, Male Voice Choir, based in Danby entertained an audience of supporters and friends. Singers from the two choirs performed a wide range of tunes and songs which had the audience foot tapping along. The rendition of the final joint pieces “With a voice of Singing” by Martin Shaw and “ Morte Criste" by Emrys Hughes better known as “When I survey the wondrous Cross” brought enthusiastic response from the appreciative audience.

Mrs Janet Peake of the Whitby & District branch of the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children gave heartfelt thanks to both the Tuesday Singers and their accompanist Roger Hall and special thanks to Tony Mason for rehearsal and preparation of the Tuesday Singers and to Angela Hunnaford and Ann Hartley for similar duties with the Dalesmen Singers. Mr. Steve Maltby played a dual role during the course of the concert when he conducted certain pieces for both choirs and then played the organ to add additional musical accompaniment for the final number. Mrs Peake was delighted to announce that proceeds from the Concert had raised over £400. The 100 + Club October draw run by the Dalesmen Singers £75 to Debra Windass £25 to Mrs A Hargreaves.

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Call for communities to bid for £1.4million clean energy fund

Beach clean at Skinningrove

n Monday 23rd September a true community spirit was in the air when many individuals, community groups and agencies met in Skinningrove for a beach clean. These included North York Moors National Park Apprentices , Volunteers and Senior Ranger' Botton Village Volunteer Group, Willow Cake Shop personnel, Loftus ACCORD Walking Group, Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation, Lockwood View, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council staff, Skinningrove residents, Loftus Ambassador team with support from Loftus Co-op Food store, Cleveland Way volunteers and Love Loftus Community Group. The group spent the a good couple of hours litter-picking and finished off the session with refreshments in The Riverside Building provided by Loftus Co-op Foodstore.

ees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has urged community groups across the region to take advantage of a £1.35million pot to help deliver clean energy projects in their area. The Rural Community Energy Fund is being delivered by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority and provides grant funding to rural community groups that want to develop their own renewable energy projects. The cash will help support groups across Tees Valley along with the North East, Yorkshire and Humber establish projects that will benefit the local community, such as anaerobic digestion, heat networks, heat pumps, hydropower, solar PV and solar thermal, and wind turbines. The funding is available in two stages – the first stage grants are up to a maximum of £40,000 to develop feasibility studies to determine if a renewable energy project could work. No match funding is required. The second stage of funding is up to a maximum of £100,000 and is available for advanced project development for projects with a clear business case. Mayor Houchen said: “We have huge clean energy projects in the pipeline in the Tees Valley that will help us become the clean growth capital of Europe, bringing with them jobs and inward investment. “This funding will make it easier than ever for community groups to become involved in the clean energy revolution and improve their areas with small-scale but no less important projects. “I’d urge anyone to check whether they are eligible and get in touch to see how they could benefit.” If you would like to find out more about the Rural Community Energy Fund, including the deadlines for applying for funding please go to www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/rural-energy for more information or email rcef@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

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Visit to the National Memorial Arboretum

Saltburn and District British Legion By Emma-Kate Young

Flying the Flag!

n the 5th October, in Loftus Town Hall, Saltburn and District Royal British Legion had their second Standard Bearing Training of the year. This was to ensure that all their flag fliers were ready for remembrance parade and also that their affiliated youth group-Loftus Army Cadets were ready for attending the County Standard Bearer Competition, in York. The Green Howards Association and Royal Engineers Association also attended the training, to ensure they were ready for remembrance and other duties throughout the year. John Courtley (County Parade Marshall, Ripon) was trainer for the day. The youths that have been entered for the

competition have already attended the first training course at the beginning of the year, yet are now competition ready. Harry Lowe and Kurtis Stringer both NCO’S in Loftus Army Cadets have been entered in to the County Standard Bearer Competition on 12th October, and this will be a first for Saltburn & District Branch and Loftus Army Cadet Force! John Courtley commented “The lads have worked extremely hard to get to where they have this year and wish them the best of luck at the competition next week!” The Chair and some representatives of the branch will be travelling to support Harry and Kurtis in York to wish them luck-they really do deserve it!

Setting The Standard

altburn & District Royal British Legion attended York on 12th October, to attend their Youth County Standard Bearer Competition. They entered two of their affiliated Army Cadets from Loftus: Harry Lowe and Kurtis Stringer. Harry Lowe is one of their Branch Standard Bearers and both of the lads have attended intense training from the County Parade Marshall, John Courtley, to ensure they were ready for the competition. They were put through their paces and inspected after each command. Both lads did exceptionally well, and Harry came first in the competition with Kurtis coming closely behind him with second place. The branch and the cadet staff were elated! Harry has now become Youth County Standard Bearer for North & East Yorkshire Royal British Legion and can now compete at Regionals then go to London, for Nationals.

altburn and District Royal British Legion attended yet another affiliation ceremony on the 6th October in The Old Coop Buildings, Loftus, to affiliate yet another youth group. The Loftus Martial Arts welcomed Saltburn & District Royal British Legion, acknowledging

●● The competitors both getting the Saltburn & District Standard inspected. The Chairperson of the branch, Emma-Kate Young, commented that it was a first for their branch to compete, and certainly to win and get a second too! She was very proud and will support Harry to compete at the next stages. She was beaming with pride for both of the lads.

that this will be their busiest time of year. The youths and staff attending, will help sell poppies in Loftus, for The Poppy Appeal in the end of October and beginning of November. The youths began with a demonstration, showing their skills of their art, impressing the committee members that attended. The afternoon was enjoyed by all, with Emma-Kate Young (Chairperson of the Branch) commenting that, “The children were fantastic, they are going to Spain to compete soon, and need support in fundraising. They hold a bingo every Wednesday here to fund this, and we will help in any way we can. Our affiliation is now in place, and we look forward to working alongside this amazing group!”

Tommy’s Travels

bear has been causing a stir and has been enjoyed by quite a few on Facebook recently! YES, A BEAR! Tommy, a British Legion bear, began by Saltburn and District British Legion, Poppy Appeal has begun his travels in Loftus and has now been followed on Facebook all over the region and further… The list is endless of what Tommy is getting up to! Tommy is definitely putting smiles on people’s faces and with the donate pages linked to him, people are donating to The Poppy Appeal to ‘fund’ his travels. Emma-Kate Young (Chairperson of the Branch) began the Tommy the Bear to raise money for The Poppy Appeal at this time of year, and to make people smile, also. There are

●● Eric Howden and Dave Miller pay their respects at one of many Arboretum memorials

British Legion Affiliates 6th Youth Group in District

●● Tommy at Coxhoe many supporters of Tommy’s Travels and we don’t know who is ‘behind all of his travels’. Yet, children and adults love to follow Tommy and see what he’s been up to. Check out their Facebook page to follow Tommy and please donate to The Poppy Appeal to keep his travels going.

By Councillor Steve Kay

s a member of the Royal British Legion, I’m proud to report on a recent visit by the Boosbeck and Redcar branches to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The beautiful Arboretum was the idea of director David Childs who identified 150 acres of old gravel workings, at Alrewas, near Lichfield as the site. An important reason for choosing this location was its accessibility, in the centre of England. The Arboretum was opened in 2001 and today contains 30,000 trees and 350 memorials. The major of these is The Armed Forces Memorial, bearing the names of more than 16,000 servicemen and women killed on duty, or by

terrorist action, since the Second World War. It was dedicated, on 12th October 2007, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen. The National Arboretum is a spiritually uplifting place, which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in the British armed forces, as well as the civilian community. The day excursion, by coach, was organised by Boosbeck branch Chairman, Dave Miller, supported by Alan Frankland and Eric Howden, President and Chairman respectively of Redcar branch. Alrewas British Legion hosted the visit and provided a great meal. Said Dave: “We had an interesting and moving outing. It’s an incredible place. I’d recommend it to anyone.”

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Redcar MP says,

“I want streets that work for blind and partially sighted people”

Shared space streets, where vital safety features such as kerbs and controlled crossings are removed, can also be dangerous and disorientating for people with sight loss. To illustrate these risks, Guide Dogs asked the MP for Redcar to take a trip down memory lane and play their ‘Navigation Game’ – a take on the classic final challenge of the Generation Game – memorising the hazards that a guide dog owner might encounter on a typical journey. Guide Dogs are calling for action on the most common dangers for people with sight loss, including a new law limiting pavement parking to areas determined by the local council, action from local authorities on street clutter and a safety review of existing shared space schemes. Anna said: “As fully sighted people, we often take it for granted that we can move around obstacles on the pavement without giving it any

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ocal MP, Anna Turley, has been in discussions with the charity Guide Dogs about the challenges that blind and partially sighted people face when walking the streets, including pavement parking, street clutter

and shared spaces. Pavements blocked by parked cars or street clutter such as wheelie bins and overhanging branches can force pedestrians to walk into the road, putting them in danger of oncoming traffic.

Cygnet Law launches Family Law Clinic in Redcar Community Heart Centre

ygnet Law, a family law specialist in Redcar, is launching a Thursday evening clinic to allow people to access its services after office hours at the town’s Community Heart centre. The evening sessions, which will be free but by appointment only, will provide out-of-hours consultations to those who may find it difficult to visit during conventional office times. They will focus on family law cases, such as divorce, separation or child access. The clinic will be run by Janet Ford, a solicitor at Cygnet Law, who is a member of the Children’s Panel. The firm has been a key part of the Redcar and Cleveland community since it was established in 2001 and is regularly praised for its support of local charities, such as Mind and EVA Women’s Aid, and the work it does with survivors of domestic violence. Janet Ford said: “At Cygnet Law, we understand that it is sometimes difficult to attend appointments during normal office hours. If you’re normally at work 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, it can be tricky to see your solicitor outside of these times. “When you’re engaging in a legal proceeding, particularly one that would be classed as family law, this can be an extremely stressful time, without the additional worry of being unable to get the legal support you need without missing work. We wanted to address this for the Redcar and Cleveland community. “We welcome anyone, who is in need of an initial consultation about a family law concern, to make an appointment through the Cygnet Law office, and I or one of the team will be happy to assist at the Thursday evening clinic.” The clinic will be held every Thursday from 16:00 to 19.30 in the Community Heart centre in Redcar from 10 October.

23 thought. But for those with sight difficulties, these obstacles can make walking out alone extremely difficult and sometimes impossible. We can all be more thoughtful about where we park or where we leave our wheelie bin. Public spaces need to be better designed too so that they are inclusive to everyone.” Helen Honstvet, Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager at Guide Dogs, commented: “The street environment has a huge impact on people with sight loss. When a street is blocked with obstacles or lacks vital safety features, it can make the difference between getting out and about with confidence or feeling forced to stay at home. We’re calling for action to tackle the most common hazards that affect blind and partially sighted people on their local streets: pavement parking, street clutter and shared spaces.”

Severely disabled local Labour Politician welcomes new Labour Care Proposals

he proposal made recently by the Labour Party Conference to make personal care for the elderly free under a Labour Government is “a £6 billion-a-year pledge to end the “national scandal” of vulnerable older people denied help washing, dressing and eating.” Speaking as both Labour’s last Cabinet member for Adult Care at Redcar and Cleveland Council and as a severely disabled person confined to a wheelchair, Redcar resident David Walsh, went on to say “This could mean over a quarter of a million more older people getting state-funded help with everyday tasks by a new “national care

service” that would extend the principles of the NHS to home care and care homes. Elderly people would get an average of £10,000 worth of care each in a pledge that has been widely welcomed by policy experts in an area left to fester by successive governments. Around 1.4 million older people now go without the help they need with tasks such as washing and dressing as our councils struggle to keep up with an ageing population. This is a significant step towards the fair, simple and effective social care system that all older people deserve and could pay for itself by eliminating unwanted hospital admissions caused by insufficient personal care”

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Better support for women With endometriosis

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very year American Tribal Style (ATS) dancers throughout the world dance on the same day to the same music. They do this in groups or even alone, and anywhere possible including the kitchen! Most such events are videoed and put on Youtube. Tribal Marsquers were delighted to dance this year at Brockley Hall, Saltburn. We incorporated some new skirt moves whilst dancing to the music Gil Gaya (Radio version) by Omnia. Later we enjoyed tea and scones in the comfortable cafe area. And also had a photo taken in the garden beside the colourful gypsy caravans. Tribal Marsquers dance for many organisations in East Cleveland and in Middlesbrough, and looking forward to a lot more events coming up before Xmas. We are friendly group who welcome new members. Tribal Marsquers dance Sunday 10noon at Earthbeat Cente Saltburn. If interested just pop along to try it out for two weeks free of charge. For more info please ring 01287 626232.

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●● Anna speaking to the Victoria Derbyshire show on the BBC about endometriosis

abour and Co-operative MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, has welcomed a new report by the BBC into endometriosis and it’s impact on thousands of women who suffer from it. She said it is time to condition is given the attention it needs. In the largest study of its kind, more than 13,500 women from across the UK have shared their experience of endometriosis with the BBC – a condition often described as a ‘hidden epidemic’ involving menstruation and painful periods. Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, that’s around 1.5 million women in the UK, making it as common as diabetes. And yet for generations it’s been hidden from view, a secret problem to do with menstruation and painful periods that rarely gets mentioned in public. To understand the wider impact, the BBC gathered the experiences of more than 13,500 women with endometriosis, making it the largest study of its kind in the UK. Of those who took part: • Nearly all said it had badly affected their career, sex life and mental health • Most said it had impacted on their education

• Most said they rely on prescription painkillers every month, including highly additive opioids • Around half said they’ve had suicidal thoughts In Parliament, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis will soon be launching an inquiry into what the government can do to help. Commenting on the report, Anna said: “This condition affects millions of women but it wasn’t until I was hospitalised and had the diagnosis that I realised how little attention it receives, how limited research funding is, and how many women are misdiagnosed. Since speaking about my experience, I’ve heard from so many other women who have suffered in silence and it is beyond time now that diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis receive much more attention. “This landmark study from the BBC is hugely welcome in shining a light on this, giving millions of affected women a voice, and raising public awareness. I’m proud to be part of the all party group to raise awareness of this condition in Parliament and our inquiry will be putting the case for action to government.”

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leveland Model Railway Club’s Exhibition Manager, Martin Smith presented a cheque for £400 to Ian Lawrence of Victoria’s Wish charity, at the club’s annual Autumn Open Day on Sat 21st September in the clubhouse at Skelton. This money was raised from proceeds of the club’s successful, annual Redcar Model Rail 2019 show (in Redcar & Cleveland College on 3rd and 4th August), programme sales and private donations. A further £210 was raised by the raffle of a train set donated by Hornby. Visitors to the clubhouse were able to see eleven model railways in various scales and themes (including local ones) operating or under construction. Displays and demonstrations to show just how it is all done, stalls for tombola, club sales, Triangman and GH Books enhanced

the experience. We hope that talking to members, enjoying the hospitality and refreshments available has inspired others in the hobby and to join our club. In a live BBC Radio Tees interview, member Brian Spencer was asked what had inspired him to start modelling. He replied that on a childhood holiday to Weymouth and seeing the harbour tramway in 1956 was his earliest memory. When asked for a request, he chose the 1956 hit by Rusty Draper, ‘The railroad runs through the middle of the house! The Club would like to express thanks to all the members and helpers for making the day such a success. Visitors and new members can always find a welcome at our clubhouse at Unit 2, The B-Hive, Skelton Industrial Estate, Skelton, Cleveland, TS12 2LQ, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5 to 8pm.

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Mental Health Awareness Day at Loftus Town Hall

By Denise Nesbitt

n a wet and cold Thursday morning a ray of sunshine was emerging in Loftus Town Hall as people came together to mark World mental Health Awareness Day. The event was well supported and promoted by multi agencies and businesses including Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Loftus Town Council, Loftus Co-op Foodstore, ICL Potash, Jon Nesbitt Engineering, Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation, Friends of Loftus Library, Loftus Martial Arts and the British Legion. Writing for Wellbeing and Dementia Awareness workshops took place and taster martial art sessions ran throughout the day. A walk of contentment was organised by Loftus ACCORD group and the soup lunch ingredients were provided by Loftus Co-op Foodstore. Local crafters were given the opportunity to share their items and entertainment was provided by David Baines, Alan Chape and Paula Odell brought along her singers. Karen Winspear led some gentle exercises bringing much laughter and fun in her own unique way. The whole day was enjoyable, and uplifting. We will certainly be doing something similar in the New Year to chase away and winter blues.

Mental Health Awareness Day 2019 Walk of Contentment

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s part of the excellent day of activities bringing many groups and community members together at Loftus Town Hall, Loftus ACCORD Walking Group in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council Staff led a Walk of Contentment . Committee member Kate Barber led a group of ten walkers plus one dog from the Library down to Gaskell Bridge pausing to reflect on the history of Loftus Mill and the landscape of the area when the Mill was operational. We then continued up Rosecroft Lane into Rosecroft Woods which was displaying at its autumnal best. The sound of the flowing water over rocks communicating no beginning , no end just being - as we journey through time . We reached the junction at Way Tail Gate and pondered on the history of this major route into Loftus long before the days of Ironstone Mining . Our final leg of the journey was across the bridge near Middle Gill and Slaters Bank which stimulated memories of Easter day celebrations when children

rolled their decorated eggs down the hill. We arrived back at the Town Hall to welcoming refreshments and a real buzz of event activity

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Remembrance Sunday services planned across the borough

emembrance Sunday parades, services and wreath-laying ceremonies are planned across Redcar and Cleveland. Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Councillor Billy Wells, said: “This a chance to remember all those who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it is one of the most important weekends of the year. I would urge everyone to take the time to show their respect.” One of the largest events will be held at Redcar where the Royal British Legion has organised a Parade and Service. List of Remembrance services and ceremonies in Redcar and Cleveland to be held on Sunday 10 November (unless otherwise stated): • BOOSBECK: Act of Remembrance at 2.30pm at the War Memorial, Boosbeck Cemetery, followed by Service at St Aidan’s Parish Church at 3pm. Another service, on Monday 11 November, will also be held at Lockwood Primary School Cenotaph, Boosbeck at 10.45am. • BROTTON: Service begins at 9.45am in St Margaret’s Church, Brotton, followed by procession to the war memorial for Act of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at approx. 10.50am. • CARLIN HOW: Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony will take place at the War Memorial at 11.45am. • DORMANSTOWN: Remembrance Service

in All Saints Church at 10.30am followed by wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial. Also an Evening Service will take place at Ennis Square Social Club at 6.30pm, followed by a Social Evening.

• LOFTUS: Service at St Leonard’s Parish Church at 9am, followed by a Parade from Loftus Town Hall at 10.50am to the War Memorial for a Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony.

• EASINGTON: Service at All Saints Church at 9 am, followed by Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial at 9.45am.

• MARSKE: Parade led by Marske Brass Band, meets at Meadow Road at 9.30am, to parade to St Mark’s Church for the 10am Service, followed by a wreath laying ceremony and Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial.

• ESTON: The Parade will form up at the California Youth Centre at 10.15am, leaving at 10.30am to arrive at the War Memorial, Eston Square at approx.10.45 am for Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony. • GRANGETOWN: Service at St Hilda’s Church at 9.30am, followed by Act of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial. • GUISBOROUGH: Parade forms up in Westgate (starting between Westgate Road and New Road) at 10.30am, for march off at 10.45am to the War Memorial for dedication and wreath laying, followed by Service in St Nicholas Church, the parade will return to the starting point after the service. • LAZENBY: Service at 11am in St Cuthbert’s Parish Church, Wilton, followed by Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial at approx. 12pm. • LINGDALE: Act off Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony will take place at the War Memorial at 1.45pm.

• MOORSHOLM: An Act of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony will take place at the War Memorial at 8.45am. • NEW MARSKE: Remembrance Service at St. Thomas Church at 3pm, followed by wreath laying ceremony. • NORMANBY: The Parade will form up at the Bowling Club from 10.30am to parade at 10.50am to the War Memorial at Smiths Dock Park for Service and wreath laying ceremony on Saturday, 9th November. • NORTH SKELTON: Act of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony to take place at the War Memorial at 1pm. • ORMESBY: Service in St Cuthbert’s Church at 9.30am, followed by Act of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial in the churchyard at 10.45am.

• REDCAR: The Parade will form up on Peirson Street (behind the Coatham Social Club) and will march off at approx. 10.45am along Lobster Road, then onto Coatham Road for the Remembrance Service and wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph on Coatham Road. The Cleveland Police Band will be playing at the Cenotaph. After the Service the Parade will reform in Clifford Street for the march past and salute, which the Deputy Lieutenant, Mayor, Redcar British Legion President and any high ranking military officer will take the salute. • SALTBURN: Service starts at Saltburn Methodist Church at 9.30am, followed by a Parade to the War Memorial for Act of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at 10.50am. • SKELTON: Service at All Saints Parish Church at 9.45am followed by a parade to the war memorial at 10.40am for Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony. • SKINNINGROVE: Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial at 12.15pm. • SOUTH BANK: Service at St John’s Parish Church at 9.30am, followed by Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial, King George’s Square at 10.45am. • TEESVILLE: Service and wreath laying Ceremony in Eston Cemetery (next to the war graves) on Saturday, 9th November at 10am.

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“Skinningrove’s Greatest Showman” T

he theme for this years Skinningrove Bonfire has been decided: “Skinningrove’s Greatest Showman” is our tribute to Harry Cooper, who lived in North Skelton in the late 1880’s. As well as being a local miner, working many of the ironstone pits in the area, Harry was, at 8ft 6in tall, possibly the tallest man in the world. That must have made those low, narrow pits quite a challenge! It comes as no surprise, then, that when spotted by a visiting circus in Brotton, Harry leapt at the opportunity for a life away from the mines. He toured Britain for a number of years before his extraordinary height came to the attention of the acclaimed P T Barnum and he was tempted across the Atlantic to enjoy a successful career in America. Our 2019 Bonfire will have a very strong Circus theme. The main structure of the bonfire will be a huge circus tent with our own tribute to Harry Cooper featured prominently. During the lead up to the Bonfire the children will be working really hard in workshops creating some wonderful circus themed piece of art work which will be displayed around the village on the night for all visitors to enjoy. To add more atmosphere to the circus themed night there will be Children’s fairground rides on high street from 5pm. I would advise people to get into the village early as the village gets very busy!! Skinningrove Bonfire started in 1982 and has provided a community bonfire event each year since then. The whole village gets involved with the bonfire as a giant sculptural construction which is illuminated by fireworks before burning on Tuesday Nov 5th 2019 at 7pm. Local people are involved in the fundraising events throughout the year which, along with grant funds from local organisations such as Loftus Town Council, East Cleveland Villages Big Local and Redcar and Cleveland Council. Help in kind is given by companies and individuals including Dawson Robinson Haulage and many more. We have received prizes from many different sources and this year that includes a stay at a B&B in Ruswarp Hall in Ruswarp. Fundraising efforts include a regular bingo and raffles taking place throughout the year. This year, for the first time, the fundraising team also held a fantastic summer Carnival, which was very well received by all. The Carnival raised over £2200 which is a huge help towards the costs of putting on such a popular annual event as the Skinninghrove Bonfire. The Carnival itself was aided by funding from The Big Local, as well as the weather, which was on our side as we had an uncommonly HOT Bank holiday weekend which helped everyone to have a fantastic day !! We also have a lucky number competition, which is where one lucky winner will enjoy the stay at Ruswarp Hotel. The raffle and the lucky number competition will be drawn when it’s full. It is currently At Kaskane in Skimnningrove if anyone would like to pop in and buy a Lucky number its £2 a go. Good luck everyone and keep supporting our local event . For more details on the bonfire or any of our upcoming events see the Facebook page. The annual cost of the bonfire is at the running cost of the excess of £11000, this a monumental amount of money and is only achievable through funding and fantastic fundraising. The money is spent on insurances, toilet facilities for the evening, Harris fencing, materials, G2fireworks and medics UK as well as the many other aspects of arranging and putting on such a large event. Even the nails that hold the bonfire together have to be paid for!! There are a team of local people leading the workshops on the beach to build the construction and mothers and helpers run activities in the village hall so that the local children can contribute to the bonfire celebrations with festoons and decorations to make the village very special. Whilst the Bonfire and decorations are created by local volunteers, our fireworks display is provided by G2 Fireworks who we have worked closely with for many years. People come from far and wide and over 5,000 find a place to stand to watch the spectacle from 6.30pm where the fireworks start at 7pm followed by the burning of the structure. The roads into the village are closed from 5.30pm so that there is always access for emergency vehicles Skinningrove is a small village between Whitby and Saltburn. The postcode for the bonfire is TS13 4BJ and the fire/fireworks are all held on the sea front. On Tuesday 5th November, there will be a public address and music from 6.30. G2Fireworks will start at 7pm followed by the lighting of the bonfire at about 7.30pm. Parking in the village is very limited and there will be road closures from 5.30pm on Grove Rd. For safety reasons, Skinningrove Bank Road will be closed from lunchtime, so get there early if you have to drive. We have some disabled parking/viewing on the sea front, but this is limited so any Blue Badge holders wishing to make use of this facility should get here early to avoid disappointment. Viewing will again only be permitted from the village side of the beck bridge The event is, and always has been, free to attend, but we do rely on public donations to keep going. Our collectors will be on hand so, please, dig deep. Hot food and drinks will be available from a number of outlets in the village. KasKane will be serving some very decent pub fare and, if you pre-book a table, will let you use their car park for the bonfire. See menu below. The fish and chip shop will be serving their usual bonfire treats. Sheila's Post Office stays open late. The community centre will be serving soups, hot-dogs, tea, coffee etc with all proceeds going towards the bonfire. All of the above will have collection jars for any contributions you may wish to make. PLEASE NOTE: Alcohol is discouraged in the public areas and may be confiscated by the Police. The Skinningrove Bonfire relies on the good will and efforts of a dedicated team of volunteers. If you want to be involved in the bonfire in any capacity, please get in touch. If there are any specific additional details you require, just send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible

The bonfire will be lit after the fireworks

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

Is it important to be involved within your community?

o answer this question, we first must understand what a community is, what does a community look like and are you part of a community? A community can be defined as a group of people who share something in common. You can describe a community by the shared qualities of the people in it and/or by the strength of the connections among them. Communities are found everywhere, and most people may be part of multiple. In order to have a community, you have to have a group of people who are alike in some way, who feel some sense of belonging or interpersonal connection. This is according to (artofrelevance.org). When we say “community involvement”, what do we mean? According to (ccc.bc.edu), community involvement is the power to bring positive and measurable change to both the community in which you operate and to businesses within the community. Knowing this, why is community involvement so important? Community involvement can be important for many reasons as it can benefit both the members of the community and the businesses or non-profit organisations that run alongside. Communities are beneficial because they can lead to long-lasting partnerships, boost exposure and increase brand identity. Communities can also be beneficial for its members, community involvement can lead to selfprogression as it allows you to reflect on yourself and improve upon your self-confidence, self-esteem and also life satisfaction. Community involvement helps the community to grow and taking an active role in community development allows for the community members to succeed and gives them a deeper sense of unity. Community involvement also allows its members to broaden their knowledge and widen their horizons, learn about relevant topics and gain skills in communication, decision making and many others. Most importantly, community involvement shows that your opinions are important and valued.

Knowing why community involvement in important, we now need to know what this may look like. Community involvement can be seen as people’s participation and sharing ideas, seeing that all groups and responsibilities are divided up so that everyone can be equally involved, allowing everyone to contribute their strategies with the relevant organisations. Within The Junction Foundation, we aim to engage as much as possible within our local community. We do this by getting involved in many community projects and events, ensuring we have representatives at different events that occur throughout the year, this is good for The Junction and young people who wouldn’t otherwise get involved. We have had representatives at many things this year, including Redcar Running Festival, Steel Gala, Great North Run, Pirate Festival, Kirkleatham Fun Run, Armed Forces Day and the Festival of Thrift. These events were incredibly important for us as a charity, they allowed us to make connection with other charities and businesses and also gain a better relationship with our service users, family members and other members of the community. All these events gave us the opportunity to engage with the community, allowing us to get some of our young people involved in positive activities, pushing them out of their comfort zones and allowing them to take an active role within their community. Young people got the chance to raise money for their chosen charity by running in various running festivals, over the past year we have had almost 50 young people and over 30 staff and members of the public take part in three running events; as well as our runners, we have had 13 young people represent us at Armed Forces Day and the Festival of Thrift. Having the ability to provide these opportunities really helps us to continue to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and families that access The Junction for support. Hannah Kay @The Junction Foundation

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Redcar Minor Injury Unit changing to an Urgent Treatment Centre T

● Prof Viswanath YKS (third from right), Dr Anjan Dhar (second from right) and Dr Matt Banks (centre) with anaesthetic and endoscopy staff at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

Brian’s new lease of life thanks to pioneering doctors

Whitby man was given a new lease of life when The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough became the first in northern England to undertake a per-oral endoscopic myotomy procedure – or POEM for short. POEM is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of achalasia, a disorder of the oesophagus (gullet) that makes it hard for foods and liquids to pass into the stomach. Ten years ago, Whitby taxi driver Brian Murfield started to regularly have indigestion and occasional problems with swallowing, often regurgitating his food. Brian, 59 was diagnosed with achalasia and as the years went by his condition got worse until he collapsed at a football match and ended up at James Cook. Brian had collapsed because he had become badly dehydrated, the result of his achalasia getting worse. It was decided that Brian needed a myotomy sooner rather than later. He was given the option of having a POEM procedure. Brian said the procedure had changed his life. He said “I don’t regurgitate any more, I don’t get reflux. I’ve lost weight and I haven’t felt this well in ten years or more. I feel great.” The procedure was undertaken by Professor Viswanath YKS, consultant surgeon at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and his team, supported by Dr Anjan Dhar, consultant gastroenterologist at Darlington Memorial Hospital and Dr Matt Banks, consultant gastroenterologist at University College London Hospitals. Brian said: “I was given the option to which hospital to be sent to and I picked James Cook, because as a taxi driver I’ve taken a few people up there and they always talk about how good their treatment has been.” Professor Viswanath YKS, who led on the procedure for the Trust, said: “A myotomy is performed to alleviate symptoms of dysphagia due to achalasia. This is a surgical procedure in which the muscles

in the area of the stomach that directly receives contents from the oesophagus are cut, allowing food and liquids to pass to the stomach. This usually requires external incisions or cuts but the POEM procedure means this can be avoided, making it less invasive. We cut the muscle from inside, via the lining of the gullet using an endoscope.” Brian decided to go ahead with the procedure. He said: “The procedure is usually done under general anaesthetic and I would only have to stay in hospital for one to two days. I agreed at which point Dr Dhar told me that they were off to London to learn how to do it! I’ll admit, that threw me a bit but it was a no brainer - I had confidence in them.” Professor Viswanath YKS said: “As POEM is a less invasive procedure, the patient’s recovery period is quicker. It can change a person’s life from the point of being able to swallow and eat, which obviously benefits their social life too. It has proven to be a successful procedure in selected patients, but it’s not for everybody. “James Cook is the first hospital to undertake this procedure across the whole of northern England and Scotland. There are only another few hospitals that do POEM procedures and they are in London, Nottingham and Portsmouth. We started this in collaboration with other specialist endoscopy colleagues across the north east. It was a real team effort.” Brian was discharged two days after the operation and is already showing excellent recovery. He said: “I was put on a liquid diet for the next five weeks which I know sounds horrible but it was fine. In fact I discovered smoothies and now I love them. And I got used to blending some of the foods I love – like cottage pie. It looked awful, but when you closed your eyes it tasted great. And after that I started eating solid food again. “In many ways the work of Dr Viswanath and Dr Dhar changed my life.”

HE Minor Injury Unit at Redcar Primary Care Hospital is changing to an Urgent Treatment Centre from Monday 28 October. Currently Redcar Minor Injury Unit (MIU) only sees patients with minor injuries, but the new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) will also treat minor illnesses. Opening times will remain as 8am to 9.30pm, 365 days a year – including bank holidays, with access to x-ray facilities. Pre-bookable appointments will be available via NHS 111. The change is part of a national drive to introduce UTCs across the country by December 2019 to ensure patients have the same experience of urgent services regardless of where they are in the country. Urgent and emergency care service manager Julie Suckling said: “We know that patients generally understand when something is serious enough to go to the emergency department or call 999, however when they have a less serious condition they are not aware of where they can access the care they need closer to home. “The new standard ensures these urgent services are standardised and provide a clear and comprehensive service to patients.”

It is hoped this new standard will reduce any confusion around which part of the NHS offers which service, in turn reducing the number of people who attend emergency departments when they could be treated more appropriately - and faster - elsewhere. Redcar UTC will be able to treat adults and children for: • Strains and sprains • Suspected broken limbs • Minor head injuries • Cuts and grazes • Bites and stings • Minor scalds and burns • Ear and throat infections • Skin infections and rashes • Eye problems • Coughs and colds • Feverish illness * Abdominal pain * Vomiting and diarrhoea New signage will be installed at the site to demonstrate that the service has changed in line with national UTC standards. For more information visit www.southtees.nhs.uk/ hospitals/Redcar

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Minor Injury Unit Update From the 28th October 2019, the Minor Injury Unit at Redcar Primary Care Hospital is changing to an Urgent Treatment Centre The Redcar Urgent Treatment Centre will be able to treat adults and children for: Strains and sprains ✓ Suspected broken limbs ✓ Minor head injuries ✓ Cuts and grazes ✓ Bites and stings ✓ Minor scalds and burns ✓ Ear and throat infections ✓ Skin infections and rashes ✓ Eye problems ✓ Coughs and colds ✓ Feverish illness ✓ Abdominal pain ✓ Vomiting and diarrhoea ✓

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Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

Another bridge too far? We hope not! L

ong time Hollie Bush readers will remember a number of posts on one of Cleveland's leading Chartists, George Tweddell and his wife, Elizabeth. Great Ayton's Trev Teasdel, who has made a life's work on bringing back Tweddell and his written work to today's world, has now published a rather interesting essay (in the style of a Aesopian fable) by Elizabeth (who wrote under the name Florence Cleveland) on Victorian cross boundary politics and parochialism in 1870's Teesside.- and which has a lot of resonances in today's Teesside (I am not, repeat not, using the name "Tees Valley") This was over differing attitudes to a new Bridge over the Tees, projected to be built near to where the Transporter now stands. It was being pushed for by Middlesbrough's Ironmasters, including the Bell family, residents in Saltburn and Redcar) but bitterly opposed by Stockton's port interests (and in a time when what did exist of local administration was normally in the hands of local commercial bigwigs). The Tweddell's were assiduous commentators on the need for the development of the Cleveland area, and in this piece showed their displeasure at what they saw as the backward looking stance

of the Stockton business camp over something that would be to the common good for Teesside, It is, perhaps, still pertinent to today, with the creation of the Tees Combined Authority and a 'Metro Mayor" whose one key project will be a new Strategic River Crossing to relieve pressure on the A19. Past editions of this paper show that crossing the Tees is still a live issue whether by way of a new cycle tunnel as proposed by Phil Chisholm of Redcar, or by picking up memories of an abortive 1960’s hovercraft service across Tees Bay, as recalled by David Walsh. We can only hope that the new crossing for the 2020’s don't meet the objections of the 1870’s! Below, giving me a writing break, is Elizabeth Tweddell's piece prefaced by Trev. The moral of the story still holds true for Teesside, and I hope some of our new political masters study and reflect. Hollie Bush This wonderful story by Elizabeth Tweddell in 1871 shows that the idea of a Middlesbrough Tees Bridge in the early 1870’’s hit violent opposition from Stockton and from local ship owners and industrialists at a Parliamentary Committee. It was forty years before the argument was settled with the Transporter Bridge being finally built in 1910.

● The Transporter Bridge being built 1911

Elizabeth Tweddell, also known as the famous dialect poet “Florence Cleveland” was the wife of poet, Chartist, printer, author George Markham Tweddell who, although from Stokesley, lived in Middlesbrough in the 1860's to about 1872 when they returned to Stokesley. They lived in Commercial Street, St. Hilda's and George ran his print shop Tweddell and Sons at 87, Linthorpe Rd. Middlesbrough (now part of the new Maplin store near MacDonald's). Trev STOCKTON AND MIDDLESBROUGH A Story for Boys - Anent the proposed Tees Bridge Florence Cleveland Published by Tweddell and Sons Cleveland Printing and Publishing Offices No 87 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough Price One Penny (1871) "There once lived on the banks of the river Tees (and does yet) an old fashioned petted boy called STOCKTON. "He was the biggest and most favoured son of old Father Tees ; and he had been allowed so much of his own way for so many years, that he could not bear to be contradicted in anything. He always thought his will ought to be law. And sorely grieved he was when a younger brother was born unto him. He was afraid that old Father Tees might favour his younger son more than he did him., and this made him more unhappy and discontented than ever. "Meanwhile, the young stranger (whom we will call Middy, by way of a pet name) grew beyond the expectations of anyone, and STOCKTON said, that he was sure his brother Middy was going to be a great rival to him and he determined to try and keep him back as much as ever he could. "Now some of the friends who were well acquainted with STOCKTON, and wished to show him some mark of their favour, presented him with a very large top, which gave him a great deal of pleasure and profit too. And the top used to spin away daily, to the great delight of

STOCKTON ; who felt very proud of being the possessor of such an article as very few had got. But his brother Middy had seen it, and thought that he was big enough to have one too and the gentlemen who had given the top to STOCKTON were of the same opinion. "But oh had you seen the rage of STOCKTON, when they proposed to give Middy one too. He stormed no little. And then showed his selfish nature. he said, that if Middy had a top, there would be no room for him to spin his, that the top which they had given him had been of very great service to him ; but if they gave one to his brother, he and all his belongings would be quite ruined. "Middy and the gentlemen tried to convince him that it could not possibly do him any harm , but would be a great benefit to them both. But STOCKTON could not see it and he wrote a letter to the Big House in London where they gave the orders who should have tops and who should not ; and he set his grievance forth in the most abject manner, - he and his belongings would be ruined forever (the same story he had told Middy and his friends). "But they of the Big House could not see it in the same light, and they agreed that Middy should have one also. And Middy got it and was thankful. And didn't he learn to spin it too! And how the fellow grew and prospered! And still had a kindly feeling for his brother, although he had used him so unkindly! "A few years after this happened, a great friend and benefactor of Middy's made a wonderful discovery. One day, when he was out on the moors, he found a great mass of stone contained iron, and he and another benevolent gentleman, who was a connection by marriage, set to work in good earnest, and erected blast furnaces and made iron in such large quantities, that it would have made teeth for all the peg tops in the world. "And now Middy grew apace, and spun his top so valiantly that the buzzing of it could be heard for miles. When STOCKTON saw all this, he set to work and built some furnaces too, and derived a great deal of good by the discovery

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of Middy's friends. And Middy was delighted to see his brother flourishing so much, and hoped that STOCKTON had quite got over all the angry feeling he had shown towards him. But in this Middy was mistaken. "In the course of a few years, when Middy had got to be a great deal bigger and stronger than his brother, some gentlemen proposed to make a Bridge over the river Tees, so that the two could visit each other more easily ; and they thought it would confer a great benefit on all the people on both sides of the river : And Middy was quite pleased at the thoughts of it. "Not so, however, with STOCKTON. He began to grumble the old way again. MIDDLESBROUGH, as he chose just to call him (giving him his name in full because he was vexed), would get all the good of it. It would do him no amount of harm. He didn't see why his younger brother should be favoured more than him. However for his own part, he should do all in his power to oppose the Bridge! "Middy tried to reason with him ; but it was all of no use. he had got into the his old stupid ways again, and there was no getting him out of it. Middy told him, that they ought to consider themselves Siamese Twins. That whatever materially affected one, must of necessity affect the other. That he thought they could walk better both together than either of them

could do alone. That he had no wish to sever the connection ; but that if it really had to be done, why, as he was strongest, he would have the least to fear about it. That if they got the Bridge, he should be very glad. he did already spend a great deal of money every week on STOCKTON, and he had no doubt that he would spend a very great deal more if the way between them was shortened. But it was like casting pearls before swine talking to STOCKTON on the matter. "I suppose, after a while, there will be a great fuss made by STOCKTON about sending another letter to the Big House, begging of them not to let Middy have the Bridge. How it will end remains to be seen. meanwhile, STOCKTON has gone back in his corner again, to have his sulk out : and there stands, a warning to all selfish naughty boys. "Middy says, that he will certainly go in for the Bridge, and would very much like to get it ; but if he should not be successful, he will not fret about it as he has so far got along without one. As however, he always likes to encourage all improvements for the general good, he hopes the Bridge will be built whatever STOCKTON may say to the contrary. And he thinks that in the end STOCKTON find unity is strength." Elizabeth Tweddell (Mrs G.M. Twedell) Middlesbrough 1871.

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

News from the Local WI’s Hutton Lowcross WI

By Pat Bolton

ur October meeting was our AGM and one member of our committee stepped down and another member was co-opted onto the committee taking our number back to 10. Pat Bolton was re-elected as President and after hearing from each of the members of the committee about our successes during the year and receiving the financial statement members enjoyed a Harvest Supper. We are now heavily into our plans for Christmas with a festive afternoon at The Chase on 13th. December and our post Christmas Lunch booked at Brockley Hall Hotel in January as well as the usual

monthly get togethers for coffee, scrabble, supper club, family history and gardening group. The remainder of the evening was spent in making wreaths in preparation for the St Nicholas Wreath Festival in early December. Members got together in small groups representing the activities and interests of our institute and decorated small wreaths which will then be put together to form a large wreath showing the work of our institute. An enjoyable and productive evening was had by all and we look forward to 2020 with enthusiasm. If you would be interested in joining us please see our website for details and be assured of a warm welcome.

Loftus WI

By Linda Wilson

ven though we do not have a meeting in August the month proved to be a very busy time . We had our "new look "scarecrows on display at Loftus Town Hall and two of our members were judges for the cake, jam and preserves section in the Loftus Produce Show, being held for its 4th year. We enjoyed a lunch cruise along the river Ouse in York, had an amazing tour around the R.A.F. Fylingdales air force base where we learnt so much about its history and the day to day function and purpose of the site We had 12 ladies attend the Federation Afternoon Tea held at the North Shore

Water Sports Centre and more recently we had a conducted tour around the Whitby Sainsburys' store where we able to view the back areas and then sample some of the delicious products which are available in store. We then enjoyed lunch in the Penny Hedge. After long deliberation it has been decided that we will not be holding the Christmas Tree Festival this year, but will make a decision regarding 2020 nearer the time. Our meetings continue to be held in Loftus Town Hall, 7-9pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please come along, we have something of interest for everyone and you would be assured of a warm welcome .

Church Services Skelton Green Community Church The following are our December events:-

Christmas Coffee Morning & Sponsored Carol Sing Saturday 7th December - 10am 11.30am Proceeds for Action for Children Toy Service - Sunday 8th December Led by Major Mumford Guisborough Salvation Army (Toys donated at this service will be distributed by the Salvation Army. Soup & Pudding Lunch - Monday 9th December - Served between 12.30pm

and 1pm Donations for Chapel Funds. Christmas Music & Carols by Lingdale Silver Band Sunday, 22nd December at 3pm. Tickets £5 - Tel: Denise on 01287 650644 Followed by tea/coffee and mincepies Services Sunday 22nd December - Carols & Readings Led by the Stewards. Christmas Day - Rev. Dr. Betty Bell at 10am. 2020 Coffee Morning Saturday 1st February at 10am - 11,30am

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

Marske Methodist Church Hummers Hill Lane October 27th 10-30am Worship Leaders 6-00pm Rev T Haigh November 3rd 10-30am Mrs K Harris

6-00pm At Zetland Park 10th 9-15am Rev A Harbottle Remembrance Day Holly Communion 6-00pm At Danby

Remembrance Day 17th 10-30am Mr J Carrolle 6-00pm At Newcomen 24th 10-30am Rev K Martin 6-00pm Rev A Harbottle

What’s on in Saltburn Spiritualist Church Toc H, Coach House, Albion Terrace, Saltburn TS12 1JW For more information on our services please contact Jean on 077776331333 Please see our Facebook page Saltburn Spiritualist Church for up to date information and changes /cancellations. October Monday services 6.30pm Spiritual Healing (free) 7pm Open Circle (free will collection) please arrive before 7pm. 8.45pm Development group with Marilyn Gibson please ask at church,every Monday unless stated otherwise on Facebook. Each Saturday Awareness class 5.30-6.30 with Marilyn Gibson please ask at church. Divine services (all begin prompt at 7pm) 26th Kellie Boden November Monday services 6.30pm Spiritual healing

7pm Open Circle 8.45pm Development Group We are proud to be hosting an evening of mediumship with Danielle Smith on Mon 4th £3 on the door at 7pm. (Please note that this service replaces the normal Monday services) Saturday Divine services (all start prompt at 7pm) 2nd Sharon Hall 9th Karen Wood 16th Carmen Albalade & Lynn 23rd Lisa Halligan Divine services are free to attend, as a registered charity we welcome your free will donation which help with the running costs to keep the doors open. Thank you. Saltburn Spiritualist church conducts all its services and activities within the laws of the land as such, the following will be adhered to: No-one under 18 will receive a direct

personal message. If in doubt we will ask for proof. Anyone under the age of 18 requesting spiritual healing MUST be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian as a signature is required. Please don’t be offended if we ask for proof. Everyone is welcome to all our services. Are you interested in developing as an SNU Spiritual Healing Medium? or Evidential Mediumship? or Philosophy? Why not pop along to our church and see what we can do. Or check out the SNU Northern District website or snu.org.uk there’s many areas from education to gaining awards/ officiant/and minister to work towards, as well as various areas of mediumship. Or contact Minister Richard Cuthbert chair of the NDC Education Committee or Andrea Dunn DSNU secretary of the NDC education contact details can be found on websites mentioned.

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appropriate for that individual. No hard-tissue manipulation or force is needed or used. Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process. Bowen is generally pleasant to receive, each session lasting 30 – 60 minutes, depending on the age of the client and the nature of their condition. Many clients become so relaxed they fall asleep during the treatment. As with many other alternative therapies the success of a treatment mainly depends on visiting a legitimate, well trained practitioner. It is recommended that the practitioner is a member of the Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA), which is the largest UK professional association for qualified Bowen

Therapists. Members of this association are qualified in Anatomy & Physiology and First Aid. They are also fully insured, abide by a strict code of conduct and ethics and are committed to a programme of continuing professional development. Those who trained with the European College of Bowen studies can also be listed at www.thebowentechnique. com For further information on Bowen Therapy contact registered BTPA members in the East Cleveland area visit www.smart-therapies.com, or phone Judith Watson on 01287 660745 or Norman Ogden on 01287 660462. ■ Gowri Motha recommends that when possible Bowen is received on two consecutive weeks and preferably not on the same day as Reflexology.

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

Future S.A.R.A. fund raising events S.A.R.A. fundraising events during December lease note our monthly meetings for S.A.R.A. supporters and the public are now held in the Cleveland Bay, Ings Road, Redcar on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Bar open, friendly atmosphere, everyone’s welcome,

so please join us on 5th November for a pleasant evening and hear all our recent news. Our CHRISTMAS FAYRE is on Saturday 7th December 10am to 1pm at Marske Hall (formerly Cheshire Home). The ‘local vocals’ will sing and entertain, whilst folk browse the assorted stalls and delicious refreshments available.

Our traditional CAROLS AT FOXRUSH even will take place in the Arundel Centre at Foxrush Farm on Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar 2pm to 3:30pm. The singing group ‘local vocals’ will perform. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served and there will be Christmas stalls to browse and buy. Come along for a good sing-song.

Carmen

Carmen is a very special girl who is one year old and came to us as a stray. Carmen enjoys playing in the pen, snuggling in the cabin and going for walks with the other dogs in our rescue. Carmen is completely deaf so would need a home with owners who understand her needs. We feel Carmen would be best suited to a home where she can live with another dog of similar temperament.

Starpaws supports S.A.R.A.

nce more Starpaws and Northrifts opened their doors hosting a charity afternoon to support local small animal charity S.A.R.A. – Saving And Rehoming Animals. Live band music, courtesy of New Horizons, drifted out into the fun-filled comfy seating for a music loving audience, whilst dance enthusiasts took to the dance floor for “Tuxedo Junction” and “Baby Street” Homemade delights transformed the impressive hallway into a ‘spoilt for choice’ cake shop, whilst a serve-yourself pop-up café beckoned customers outside. An

array of stalls including tombolas, raffles, jewellery, bric-a-brac and handcrafts tempted supporters and visitors to browse, choose and buy Amidst all of these attractions dog owners and animal lovers mingled, chatted and relaxed in the welcome sunshine, but the best sight of all was to see an array of dogs all sizes, breeds, colours and ages (from 11 months to 15 years), freely running around, tails wagging, noses sniffing, soaking up all the attention from both the canines and humans (plus snaffling any fallen titbits). The included mini Fun Dog Show, as always, was a popular event providing

entertainment and laughs with rosettes and prizes a-plenty. A fine afternoon in every sense of the word with an atmospheric friendly buzz in this idyllic corner of Saltburn. S.A.R.A. would like to sincerely thank Starpaws, Northrifts, Barbara and Kathryn, families and staff for organising this wonderful successful event with proceeds donated to the animal charity. Thanks are extended to donators, supporters and animal charity. Thanks are extended to donators, supporters and everyone who helped make this such a delightful day in the calendar.

Nina

Nina is a very beautiful 2yr old girl who came to S.A.R.A. following a change in her owners circumstances. Nina is struggling to settle in the cattery and has found it quite stressful. We hope that when she finds a new home, she will be able to relax and come out of her shell. Nina is looking for a patient owner who will allow her time to settle. Nina would need a home with no children or other animals These are just some of the lovely animals looking for new homes at SARA. For more information call Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm 01642 488108 The Foxrush centre is open to the public from Tues to Sun closed Monday 1pm to 3pm. Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. Check out the website at http://s-a-r-a.org.uk

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Update from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

Cleveland Police’s latest inspection report

s you have likely seen in local media coverage, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) recently graded Cleveland Police as ‘inadequate’ across efficiency, effectiveness and legitimacy. This is of deep concern to me as Police and Crime Commissioner and as the public’s representative for policing, the Force’s recent performance is simply not good enough. It is of particular concern to me that Cleveland Police are not consistently protecting the most vulnerable in our communities. I have sought assurance from Chief Constable Richard Lewis that immediate changes are underway to resolve the most serious issues highlighted in the report. Many may ask how as PCC I was not aware of the failings within Cleveland Police. First of all, some of the findings within the report were not a surprise to me or my Office. During my scrutiny of Cleveland Police, senior leaders were unable to provide assurance about their performance in a number of crucial areas, including Force Control Room, domestic abuse and child protection. As a result I issued a direction to the Chief Constable shortly after his arrival, asking him to assess the current state of the Force and develop a plan for improvement. What also became clear was that Cleveland Police were not providing sufficient information to help us form a full picture about what was happening within the Force. As part of the direction I issued to Mr Lewis in June, I made a pledge to deepen and amplify my scrutiny process, taking on a more evidence-based approach to lifting the lid on the Force’s performance. Cleveland Police have a long way to go, but they are bolstered by dedicated and brave frontline police officers - they are the real face of Cleveland Police. During the summer, Operation Phoenix demonstrated that the Force can offer a better service to people in Cleveland and has had success in in closing down drug suppliers, arresting criminals wanted on warrants and protecting vulnerable people. With additional funding, I’m confident that the service provided during Phoenix could be sustained.

Additional officers for Cleveland Police over the next year I’m delighted that my campaign for increased police resources has been recognised by the Government, who announced this

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multi-agency venue used not only by police officers and staff, but also by employees of partner agencies.

New approach to tackling drug misuse launched in Cleveland

●● PCC Barry Coppinger engaging with young recruits at the Festival of Thrift

month that Cleveland Police will receive 72 officers next year as part of their pledge to increase officer numbers by 20,000 over the next three years. I’ve made the case loud and clear that the loss of 500 police officers over the last eight years has had a negative impact on the service Cleveland Police are able to deliver to communities. I have visited every ward in Cleveland during my time as PCC and the message from the public is consistent – they want to see more officers on their streets. The officers recruited will be welcome additions to Cleveland’s policing family, but the Government’s announcement only goes part of the way to repair the damage caused by the underfunding the Force has faced. Police funding should be allocated based on levels of crime and the needs of local communities – and more officers front-loaded into areas of Cleveland where they will make the most difference. Cleveland’s high crime rates and social issues are still not being considered when decisions about central government funding are made and that’s not fair on the people who live here. I would encourage the Home Secretary to make further investments in police services in Cleveland to help us replace our lost police officers. I hope the Chief Constable will deploy many of these additional officers in neighbourhood roles, where they will be most welcomed by communities.

Notice of Application for the Grant of a Premises Licence

Decision not to stand in May 2020 PCC elections

We, Graeme Watson & Michelle Robinson 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 100-100A High Street Marske-by-the-sea and known as Trouvailles.

Following a period of reflection I announced last month that I will not be standing at the PCC election in May 2020. I hope this will enable everyone to now get behind the new Chief Constable Richard Lewis and support him as he takes forward robust plans to drive forward improvements. For that to happen, it requires everyone to

The application proposes to permit the playing of recorded music on a Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 09.00hrs and 23.00hrs. A responsible authority or any other person may make representations to the application in writing to the Licensing Authority at the address below by November 18th 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 Licensing Unit, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar TS10 1RT. Website: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

●● Mr Coppinger has spent time with rural communities during Rural Crime Week 2019

be pulling in the same direction and it has become clear to me that the current focus on me and calls for my resignation will not allow that to happen. Richard needs to be able to get on with the job without such distractions. Change is already well underway and in my remaining months in office and in meetings with the HMI I will do all I can to ensure that continues. It has been a great honour to serve two terms as Cleveland’s first Police and Crime Commissioner and I will always be proud of the work carried out by my Office. It has been a humbling experience to join officers, staff and volunteers working across the force area and to see first-hand the selfless dedication they display in ensuring the safety of the public. Thank you all for the great work you do.

Neighbourhood officers to move back into Loftus I was delighted to find out the Chief Constable Richard Lewis has plans to reintroduce neighbourhood officers into East Cleveland and I think Loftus will be a perfect base to improve police visibility in the area. I’ve been calling for a strengthened neighbourhood policing service across Cleveland for years and I know our rural communities in East Cleveland feel particularly vulnerable to crime and antisocial behaviour. PCs and PCSOs who patrol Loftus will be based permanently at the building on West Road in the town and will begin and end their shifts there. The station needs some initial renovation work but it is anticipated that officers will be working from there before Christmas. I know this news has been welcomed by local people and I will be engaging in discussions with the Chief Constable and partners to explore how the station can be a

Entrenched heroin addiction is placing a significant strain on our communities – from drug-related litter in our streets to increased pressure on police, prisons and health services. The individuals stuck in the cycle of drug misuse, criminal behaviour and shortterm prison sentences are not benefitting from traditional treatment methods and a new approach is needed. Working closely with Foundations Medical Practice, we have developed a Heroin Assisted Treatment (HAT) scheme to work as a second-line treatment option for those with long-term heroin dependency. Individuals selected to take part in the treatment will be asked to attend a specialist facility (see pictured) in Middlesbrough twice a day, seven days a week, where they will be assessed to determine the dose of diamorphine (medical grade heroin) they will be prescribed that visit. Participants will then be taken to a dedicated treatment room, where they will self-administer the diamorphine under supervision of medically trained staff. They will be assessed for 10-15 minutes to ensure there is no adverse reaction to the medication. Once their drug use has stabilised, participants will spend time with specialists from other agencies to help them rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. You can read more about the scheme on my website.

Community Engagement

Thank you to residents who came out to Lockwood Neighbourhood Action Partnership on Monday 7th October. It was an insightful meeting with discussions ranging from the use of drones to speeding hotspots in the area. My team and I had a great time at the Festival of Thrift – thanks to everyone who came to say hello. We were there conducting our summer consultation to find out what you think about policing in your area. It’s always a great event and we were pleased to be involved for another year. Don’t forget, if you have a community meeting or event you would like me to attend, please contact my office on 01642 301861 or email pcc@cleveland.pnn.police.uk.

Latest news from the Neighbourhood Policing Teams covering Redcar and Cleveland

ocal neighbourhood officers have been undertaking a range of proactive and preventative work across the area of late. The team executed a drugs warrant in Carlin How and a male was dealt with for different offences. Plans are well underway for the reopening of Loftus Police Station as a base for officers to provide additional support to the area. We have continued with crime prevention property marking in the area at advertised sessions and more will follow. Thanks to everyone who has brought their property along for marking

– it is the best way for us to return high value items should they be stolen. We also conducted an operation using the police off-road motorbikes as part of Operation Endurance to tackle off road bikes and quads nuisance and criminality. One bike was seized and intelligence was gathered to act on in the coming weeks. Our activity relies on you telling us what the problems are in your area. Please report any crime or incidents to Cleveland Police on 999 in an emergency and 101 in a non-emergency. Inspector Neil Deluce Cleveland Police

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Rural Ewe Crime Update H

ello and welcome to Octobers Rural Policing Page brought to you by Paul Payne your Rural Crime Prevention Officer. Well, its been another busy month in our rural communities and especially due to having the National Wildlife and Rural Week of Action that ran from Sunday 6th – 13th October National Wildlife and Rural Week of Action As mentioned this was a national collaboration with each force putting together a full week of operations, events, arrest warrants and partnership working. Here in Cleveland we started with Operation Checkpoint with more than 30 vehicles stopped and checked – and more than 20 farms safeguarded against crimes – in a rural policing operation on Sunday evening till the early hours of Monday morning. At the start of a national week of action targeting rural crime, police forces all over the north of England took part in Operation Checkpoint on Sunday 6th October 2019. In rural areas across Cleveland, Northumbria and North Yorkshire, around 100 vehicles were stopped and checked to ensure they were in order, and there were more than 40 reassurance visits to farms. In addition to Cleveland Police, Northumbria Police and North Yorkshire Police, forces in Cumbria, Lancashire, Durham, West Yorkshire and Humberside also took part. In total, more than 100 officers and more than 100 police volunteers deployed across the North of England. Operation Checkpoint is the biggest operation of its kind in the country. The forces involved share intelligence and information and patrol across force boundaries to target criminals, disrupting their use of the road network in rural areas and bringing anyone found breaking the law to justice. Police tactics included the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to locate vehicles suspected of being connected to crime, as well as targeting vehicles seen in

suspicious circumstances. Rural Crime Prevention Officer Paul Payne said: “We had a very proactive evening visiting farms and rural businesses and stopping vehicles, with the offer of returning to carry out target hardening surveys of premises to try and make them more secure and prevent any future burglaries. “I’d like to thank everyone who took part, including volunteers and partner agencies such as the Coast Guard. Many of the people that we engaged with expressed how much the efforts were appreciated. “Operation Checkpoint sends a clear message to criminals who target our rural communities that their illegal activity will not be tolerated, and we will tackle them.” Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “I am pleased with the outcome of Sunday’s operation and would like to thank everyone involved. We are always looking at ways to support our rural communities across Cleveland and people can expect further support during the Wildlife and Rural Crime Week of Action.” We then teamed up with the Environment Agency and went out checking various Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds including Scaling Dam, Lockwood Reservoiur and Lock Park before heading off to Stillington and Billingham. We checked rod licences, and for any Anti Social Behaviour, but more importantly engageing with the anglers who were very pleased to see us and passed on some usful intelligance to follow up on We teamed up with the Environment Agency again and included PCSO’s

carrying out boat patrols of the River Tees looking for all the above and picked up intellegence of drug dealing along the river On the Thursday we went a little further afield to Hartlepool for a day of action and involved promoting our new Coastal Watch scheme. We carried out patrols along the coastline and linked in with the Coast Guard, Border Force, Environment Agency, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Local Neighbourhood officers and English Heritage, we handed out leaflets to dog walkers, Joggers and general walkers letting them all know about the fact we are looking to them to help be our Eyes and Ears along the coastline and to report anything suspicious at: coastalwatchhartlepool@ cleveland.pnn.police.uk This scheme will carry on down the coastline in the coming months to the Redcar area before joinging up with Staithes Coast Guard giving us access to the whole of the North East Coastline Following this we then had a day of property marking, at various farms and farm shops. We marked over 70 items and will be carrying this on in the coming months due to the great interest shown, so if you would also like us to visit you then please just email me at ruralcrime. webmail@cleveland.pnn.police.uk it’s a free service and all we ask is a warm cuppa to keep us going We finished the week off with another Operation Endurance which included our Off Road Bike Unit and Local Neighbourhood officers from Eston and Guisborough in and around Eston Hills which also included the local housing estates that border it. We siezed one bike and gained intelligence so that we can

follow up with several visits in the near future. NFU and Chief Constable Richard Lewis On Thursday the 10th October both me and our new Chief Constable Richard Lewis met with Anna Simpson who is the regional manager for the National Farmers Union along with local farmers and MP’s to discuss how we can improve our ever increasing partnership working. It was a very good meeting and will be happening again, but the general outcome was that we all need to work more closely together for the same goals with the resources we have and carry on the good work already achieved Operation Phoenix Cleveland Police launched a major campaign to prevent crime, protect communities and tackle serious violence over the summer. Operation Phoenix saw an improved public service from Cleveland Police, more help for vulnerable people – such as those suffering domestic abuse – and more officers tackling serious violence. The summer is traditionally a time of increased demand for the police service and Operation Phoenix was put in place to manage that demand directly through increased protection for vulnerable people and a focussed approach to tackling serious and organised crime. Cleveland Police’s Crime Prevention team which I’m a part of were offering advice and assistance for members of the public as part of a new major summer operation. Crime Prevention officers are able to advise members of the public on a number of safety issues ranging from burglaries to thefts from vehicles and

community based crime, and can offer advice on steps people can take to help themselves stay safe. Engagement events were held by Crime Prevention Officers nearly every day for the three-month duration of Operation Phoenix to talk with local communities about crime prevention. Officers at these events offered crime prevention advice and showcasing different types of equipment that is both practical and inexpensive, enabling people to improve the security of their homes, farms, businesses and gardens. Paul Payne, part of the seven-strong crime prevention team, said: “As a team we believe that we need to be proactive and give advice to as many people as possible. We have decided to take our expertise on the road where we can engage with thousands of people over the coming months, enabling people to take our advice and put it into practice. “Keep an eye on the Cleveland Police social media pages to find an event near you. The team is here to make Cleveland a safer place to live, work and play and we hope you’ll come along to see us.” Operation Phoenix sees officers focusing on key areas such as vulnerability and violent crime by providing additional resources to get the job done. The force allocated funding to invest in these key areas over the next three months. Proactive operations were conducted over the course of the summer campaign to disrupt organised crime and target criminals, as well as focusing on prevention and problem solving. Twitter Please take a look at our Twitter page @ClevelandRural which now has over 500 followers and lets you see what Cleveland Police are doing for our rural communities Rural Watch Please also join up to our Rural Watch scheme, which only takes 5 minutes to register and can be done via www. clevelandconnected.co.uk Thank you for reading this months edition of Rural Ewe, and I hope you’ll do so again in November Kind Regards, Paul Payne, Rural Crime Prevention Officer

Crime Prevention Blog

or my blog this month, I’m going to ask you to consider the use of ‘light’, in the fight against crime. We do tend to see an increase in domestic burglary at this time of year, as the clocks go back, which is why lighting up your home can really make a difference. As a crime prevention officer, I visit a lot of victims of crime. One December I went to see a couple that had been burgled. Their burglary took place at 4:30pm, it was dark, and the burglars that broke in chose the property because it was the only one in the row of houses that was sat in darkness. We know this because one of the burglars was recognised by a neighbour, coming away from the property, he was subsequently arrested, and when interviewed, admitted that he chose the house based solely on this fact. How many and what type of lighting?

Humankind has used light since the Stone Age, lighting fires at the entrances to caves to deter predators. Modern day security lighting can deter modern day predators, such as burglars and thieves! Burglars prefer to burgle homes which are unoccupied; they like to work in darkness, concealing their activity and identity, however, just a couple of lights, and a couple of plug in timers can make a huge difference to your safety and security. Your home need not look like The Blackpool Illuminations! Lighting which comes on when there is movement, usually operated by a Passive Infrared Detector can increase fear of crime, they may be more prone to tampering, and can create a nuisance for nearby neighbours. When activated, you may believe someone is in your garden; however, the light may have been triggered by a cat, a tree blowing in the wind or for a variety of other reasons.

We recommend dusk ‘til dawn lighting, which is the type that stays on through the hours of darkness, switching off before the sun comes up. Dusk ‘til dawn lighting, is welcoming, reduces fear of crime, you know instantly if the lamp has failed, and when you look out of your window at night, you can see that everything in the garden is indeed rosy. Dusk ‘til dawn lighting works best when the area being illuminated is overlooked. This type of lighting should be energy efficient, using low energy lamps. Lighting inside your home There are several devices for switching on lights in your home, including timer switches and light sensitive lamps. Timer switches are very useful and fairly cheap. They can be plugged in and used to switch a lamp, a device which simulates the light from a TV, or a radio on in a ground floor room. Some models allow for multiple on/off periods and are ideal

for an upstairs room - where a light going on and off over a period of time will give the impression that your home is occupied. In this modern ‘connected’ age you can also buy products that allow you to switch on lights in your home before you get in from work, or from the other side of the world! Remember! Don’t just set a light on a timer in the hall or landing area. You wouldn’t just sit in these locations in the evening - would you? So, and finally, lighten up round your home, because being dim can encourage burglars in! 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

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Wayfarer’s Travels

Shimla – India

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● The end of the line

his was the fourth area of India I`ve now covered -- and the first time I`ve seen snow there. Not surprising I guess, as Shimla is located high in the Himalayas, as you can see in the picture.. I`ve always wanted to go to Shimla as my Dad was stationed there during his three years WW2 service in India. The RAF moved there where it was cooler during the scorching summer months and it became the summer capital of British India. That`s why the T.V. series “Indian Summers”, was based on life in Shimla during English occupation. There`s lots there to see and do. The most popular areas are around “The Mall” – a typical British colonial shopping street. There`s even an English church and nearby, what is now a restaurant used to be the bandstand. However, of far more interest to me is the nearby Lakkar Bazzaar – a long typically Indian street selling everything from hot chestnuts to fried eggs on fires and stoves dotted along the street between the shops. I bought the best pair of warm gloves I`ve ever had for less then £2 !

Next we went up on the “ropeway” to the top of Jakhoo hill at 8,000 ft. to see the enormous monkey god, Hanuman and the Jakhu temple. But beware of the blackmailing monkeys. They sit looking innocent then suddenly jump up and steal someone`s spectacles. They then clamber up onto a roof top waiting for the victim to put food on the ground before dashing down again, taking the food and returning the specs in its place. This happened to a lady whilst we were there. From lower Shimla to The Mall is quite a climb but if you`re not feeling energetic, there`s a two stage lift to take you up. The ticket prices on the wall are still priced in £.s.d !! Last but not least is the old railway station where you can board the famous “toy train”. It was built by the British using a narrow gauge track. It runs for 96 kilometers along the Shivalik Himalayan foothills to Kalka. There`s also some marvelous walks around Shimla but if you want to go further afield, tuktuks are very cheap and you can visit places like Observatory Hill a few miles away. In the days of The Raj this magnificent building was the home to the British Viceroy. Wayfarer

In our next issue Wayfarer travels nearer home to Delft in Holland. For any further information on this or any other destination, e-mail :- Wayfarer@ntlworld.com

Fruit, veg,clothes and fry-ups !

Spicy bubble and squeak Whilst roaming around the supermarket I spotted sweet potato mash which was only £1.50.. Added a few things lurking in the salad draw and came up with this.

Serves two.

1 tub prepared sweet potato mash. 1 red onion finely diced. 1/4 cabbage finely slice and blanched. 1 red pepper finely sliced Knob of butter 1tsp red Thai curry paste Add butter to a hot non stick pan Fry onions and pepper When cooked stir in cabbage and curry Empty in a bowl with potatoes and mix lightly. Put mix back in to pan. Stirring and folding in when it browns Chef ecret S e h T Continue for 5- 10 mins which gives it its flavour Add lots of black pepper to suit your taste Serve with HP Sauce!!!!!

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Cycling to success with Slimming World

hen Carolyn returned from a dream holiday in Florida she dreaded showing people the photo’s. The holiday was a stark reality check to the fact that her weight had got out of control, just walking around the theme parks was a struggle and left her with aching joints. “I had seen banners advertising Slimming World outside my local community centre but was too embarrassed to walk in,” says Carolyn. It was after a chance comment from a slim friend that Carolyn finally decided to take action. “A friend mentioned something she’d heard in her Slimming World group, I had no idea that she attended a group or that she had struggled with her weight in the past. The more I asked her about the group the more I realised that this might be the answer for me as it didn’t sound like all the ‘fad’ diets I had tried in the past. I had tried and failed to lose the weight on my own so I knew I needed support, I just had to be brave enough to walk through the door. "The day I walked in to the Saturday morning group at St. Paulinus Church, Guisborough, I immediately realised I had worried for nothing as everyone was so friendly.” Carolyn lost 4.5lbs in her first week and a staggering 10% of her starting weight in just eight weeks. She went on to say: “I love food optimising, nothing is restricted and it really does fit in with normal everyday life. I have the freedom to eat out with friends and enjoy a glass of wine and know that I’ll still see a weight loss that week.

●● Carolyn before

●● Meet the team "I enjoy a wider variety of foods now too, the recipes are quick and easy and meals are fresh and colourful. It’s only looking back I realise how bland and beige my food was before I took the first steps on my Slimming World journey.” Carolyn dropped from a size 18/20 to a size 12 in just four months and recently won her

●● Carolyn after group's Woman of the Year award for being an inspiration to other members. “I knew that it was never about the number on the scales for me. I just wanted to be able to go into a shop and buy a size 12 and know it was going to fit without worrying about if this is a ‘big or small’ size 12. Slimming World

gave me the freedom to pick my own target and supported me all the way.” Carolyn saw changes in other aspects of her life too. She said: “At my heaviest I was too embarrassed to try and exercise. Losing the weight has given me the confidence to try new things. "I signed up for the 2019 Ride the Night charity cycle ride, which is an annual ladies only night time cycle ride around London. I had not been on a bike for over 30 years so had to start my training with a very wobbly five minute ride around the park. The event took place in May this year and I completed it in just over six hours. "When I was at my heaviest I would have never believed that I could cycle over 100kms in six hours; that’s over 63 miles in old money! The other members of my Slimming World group were so supportive and I received lots of lovely messages from them just before the ride started. It really helped knowing that I had people at home rooting for me.” Carolyn has a new found confidence and it’s all thanks to Slimming World. So much so that she is now starting her own Slimming World group, Thursday's, 7.30pm at Salvation Army, Bankfields. starting from 31st October. She added: "My whole outlook on life has changed. I don’t feel ashamed of my body anymore and I now have the confidence to try new things. I’ve taken up jogging, found a passion for cycling and I’m even thinking about my first Triathlon next year. I’m loving the slimmer healthier me.”

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104 October - November 2019

A great year for barn owls

● Leg ring and Barn owl chick : Pictures by Steve Ashton even have hoped for” said Kate Bartram the Trust’s East Cleveland Heritage Officer. “Twenty six of the boxes have been occupied by breeding barn owls. Another nine boxes were occupied by other birds including tawny owls, jackdaws and stock doves. Of the barn owl nests, six failed for different reasons such as desertion, infertile eggs, squirrel predation and bad weather conditions. Over one hundred and fifteen eggs were laid and sixty seven owlets ringed to give better understanding of owl movements.” “I am thrilled with the results of this years monitoring” said Colin Gibson. “It just shows how readily barn owls will take to artificial nest boxes. Twenty six breeding pairs in our first year of monitoring has exceeded my expectations by a country mile”. To help us better understand how far owls move we are asking the for the public’s help by reporting any dead ringed barn owls found by the roadside or other places. The rings have a unique number on them which can be traced to where the owls fledged. Enter the details on the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) website

● Owls in a box : Picture by Colin Gibson

eptember saw the end of the first years monitoring of the East Cleveland Barn Owl Nest Box Network. The Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is working with landowners, volunteers, and experienced licensed barn owl workers to boost barn owl numbers by the simple conservation intervention of placing specially designed and built boxes to create new nesting habitat for this unique farmland bird. Over the course of this year, working with Colin Gibson and the late Geoff Myers, the Trust

irkleatham Parish, is celebrating after being awarded £80 000 in National Lottery funding to support its work with the local community. Continuing to be based in Mersey Road, Redcar, they will use the cash to help build a new church and community centre to replace the now demolished St Hilda’s. The new funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, which distributes money raised by National Lottery players for good causes and is the largest community funder in the UK, will see up to 500 people each week benefit from the facilities offered. The original St Hilda’s was in constant use from 1970 until 2017 and its many volunteers over the years have helped to provide various activities and support for the local community. It was built in the heart of a major social housing development. The congregations of Kirkleatham Parish currently run a limited number of community activities in borrowed premises, but in 2020 expect to host many more sessions in their new building. They will provide events for all ages, including activities to support those in need within this area of the town. The church and community centre will host

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has been supported by over forty two different landowners to create a monitoring network of sixty four nesting sites for the barn owl, over an area of 125km2. Forty three new boxes have been erected on trees, poles, barns and other structures using both custom made external nest boxes and internal nest boxes adapted from tea chests donated to the Trust following an appeal earlier this year. A further two natural nesting sites have been identified. “The results have been better than we could

Kirkleatham Parish celebrates after receiving £80k from The National Lottery Community Fund to help towards the building of New Church and Community Centre a café, drop-in centre, social activities, healthy issues clinic, foodbank, benefits advice and signposting, parent & toddler group, youth group and charity shop. The building will also be available for hire and use by local community groups. These activities will help to build relationships and support a wide range of people within the local community. Revd Matt Strand, Vicar of Kirkleatham Parish, says: “We’re delighted that The National Lottery Community Fund has recognised our work in this way. Now, thanks to National Lottery players we will be providing a church and community centre that supports local people and responds to local need. A new building is important because it will allow us to re-establish and enhance this commitment that has been present since the previous St Hilda’s was built in 1970.” Rob Nightingale, Joint Manager of Charity Shop, says: “This is great news! For the last decade I have been volunteering in St Hilda’s, overseeing the charity shop and refreshments. I was very sad to see the structural issues lead to the demolition of the old building, somewhere that meant so much to so many people. As I look to the future, I hope to welcome lots of new people into a new, warm and friendly environment.”

and go to the report a ringed bird page. “The ringing information is really helpful” said Kate Bartram “as well as information on movement it can also help our understanding of survivability” If you are unsure what to do just contact the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. This first year of the project, funded by National Lottery players through the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Northumbrian Water’s Branch Out Fund, and supported by East Cleveland’s landowners, has enabled the Trust to create the nest box network and get baseline data on barn owls at a landscape scale for the first time. Monitoring of the nest boxes over the next few years will give us new insights into the population dynamics of this popular farmland bird. The Trust is really pleased to announce that the Tees Valley Community Foundation will be supporting the important hard work of its barn owl volunteers for the next three years. As we are continuing with the project in East Cleveland we would be pleased to hear from any other land owners in the area who would be interested in joining the Nest Box Network.

Chernobyl 01:23:40

By Andrew Leatherbarow

s I`m visiting Chernobyl next month, I`ve read many books on the subject but the best is this one by Andrew Leatherbarrow. As well as carrying out extensive research, he`s actually been there himself and his account makes riveting reading. This disaster killed thousands of people, crippled or deformed thousands of others and brought the Soviet Union to its knees. Hundreds of towns had to be abandoned for ever and half of western Europe was contaminated with countries as far afield as Norway & Sweden. Animals, milk and vegetables there had to be destroyed because of radiation and even now, 33 years on, animals in 37 Norwegian municipalities are subject to radiation testing and control before they can be slaughtered for meat production. Had it not been for the heroism of Chernobyl`s firemen, it could have been far worse. Even with the construction of the new sarcophagus the problem remains. Only last year, radiation levels in Norway in meat and milk shot up. The cause was found to be an unusually high crop of mushrooms which absorb radioactivity and which animals eat. This is another “must read” book – particularly as we have a nuclear power station on our doorstep ! The Reader

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Local artist exhibiting at Kirkleatham Museum

local artist from Brotton is exhibiting her work at Kirkleatham till the end of the year. Gillian Gilmour has developed her ideas from her lifelong interest in the sea, mythology, cartography, local culture and

beach combing. Gillian spent 16 years teaching at a high school in Leeds and has always wanted to impart her love of art to others, something she still tries to do today giving Adult art classes at Carlin How near her home.

A busy Autumn for The Friends Of Guisborough Library

he Friends of Guisborough Library have started their autumn activities with a bang. After helping out at the Library’s Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday, 27 September, it was followed in the afternoon by the first talk after the summer break on the Monastic Gardens of Gisborough Priory, given by Pat Robertson and Christine Clarke. It was very well attended and extremely interesting. The next talk is at 2 pm on Friday, 25 October, when Sharon Chappell, our local Community Health Development Co-ordinator, will be talking about Dementia Friends, a sensitive topic helping us to include everyone in our communities and so rewarding when we are able to help, so do come along. The last talk of 2019 is on Friday, 29 November, on Jewish Immigrants in Middlesbrough by Ian Stubbs. Entrance is £2 including refreshments. After our meeting in the summer with other Friends Groups, our most exciting news is that we are offering FREE CRAFT SESSIONS for adults, lead by a professional, making Christmas items - cards, stockings for Santa to fill, an advent

calendar and wreaths, on three Saturdays during November, 2nd, 16th and 30th , between 10am and 12 noon in the main body of the library. All materials are supplied so there is nothing to bring – just yourself and some enthusiasm. Because numbers are limited, you need to either telephone the library (01287 632668) or register at the desk. Come to just one or all three of the sessions – up to you but we are sure you will learn something and have a fun filled couple of hours. Refreshments supplied. Many thanks to the Elected Ward Members for their donations which have made this possible. Another thing we are doing is making a Christmas wreath from books to go into the St Nicholas Church wreath festival. This will be on Thursday 21 November at 2 pm, come along to the library and join in – or have a chat if nothing else. We will also be running a Christmas Quiz on Friday, 13 December at 1.30 – everyone is invited to find out how much you know about Christmas and the world in general ! Look at the notice board in the Library for full details of all of our events.

Clare Singers Reunion Christmas Concert 2019

By Tony Crow

fter an outstanding Musical and Charity Fund-Raising success (£550 for The Friends of Redcar Cemetery) of last year's Christmas Concert in front of a full house, work has now started on an 'Action Replay' with Clare Singers who first

joined in every decade going back to the 60's. This year's show will be on Saturday 28th December at 6.30 pm, again in the United Reformed Church in Redcar. The best of last year's Programme items, including unique arrangements specially composed for The Clare Singers by their Musical Director,

Skelton & Brotton Parish Council Proudly Presents

including White Christmas, Silent Night, Winter Wonderland, O Holy Night, When a Child is Born and Celebrations, will be aired again, plus other items we didn't have room for in 2018. Many enthusiastic and talented singers have already returned for a 'second helping' and others, who are

Skelton & Brotton Parish Council

in partnership with

Eligibility: Any age, must reside in Skelton & Brotton Parish area.

All Saints’ Church

Civic Hall, Skelton:

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currently at College, working away or at Uni - (with even one on maternity leave) will be returning as soon as they can. However, there is still 'room at the inn' for those wishing to swell our number. Reunion Choir practice is on Monday evening (and repeated on a Saturday

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Children’s Christmas Party Children’s Christmas Skelton Civic Hall Party Civic st Sunday 1Skelton December 2019Hall (1.00 – 3.00) Sunday 1st December 2019 (1.00 – 3.00)

Saturday 18th January, shows start at 1:30pm & 6:00pm

St. Peter’s School, Brotton:

Community Carol Service

Sunday 19th January, shows start at 1:30pm & 6:00pm

Silly Steve’s Whacky Disco

Sunday 22 December 2019

4.00pm

All Saints’ Church, Skelton Tickets are free, with a limited number available. Tickets available from Monday 4th November from Skelton Civic Hall - (01287) 348008 or Barking up the Right Tree Theatre - 07479 252044. Children must be accompanied by an adult Please arrive 30 minutes before each performance starts. For updates and info join us on Facebook... Barking up the Right Tree Theatre’s Friends in Skelton & Brotton

Skelton & Brotton Parish Council & St Margaret’s Church

A Service of Lessons & Carols for the Whole Community

Face Painting

Accompanied by Lockwood Band and Local Primary Schools

Face Painting Father Christmas

Sunday 15 December 2019

afternoon which is more convenient for some) If you are an ex-Clare Singer and would like to join us for 28th December then please contact Tony on 01642 481544 or e.mail clare_singers@ hotmail.co.uk We'll be delighted to see (and hear) from you!

Gift for Every Child

Father Christmas

Admission by Ticket Only

3.30pm

St Margaret’s Church, Brotton

Tickets are Free, with a Limited Number Available

Gift for Every Child

Eligibility: Ages 11 and under and from Skelton & Brotton Parish area.

Available from Skelton Civic Hall from 4th Nov 2019

Admission by Ticket Only

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Tickets are Free, with a Limited Number Available

Eligibility: Ages 11 and under and from Skelton & Brotton Parish area.

Followed by Refreshments

Available from Skelton Civic Hall from 4th Nov 2019

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Followed by Refreshments

Proceeds of collection to Zoe’s Place

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Find the Elves!

ello! My name is Caitlin and I volunteer for Redcar & Cleveland Mind as a Fundraising and Events Assistant. I’ve recently been working closely with some of Saltburn’s local businesses to organise a children’s Christmas competition that will run from Saturday 16th November to Sunday 15th December. Fifteen cheeky elves will be hidden and causing mischief in various shops and cafes around the town, each with a different name tag attached. Children will need to locate the elf in each store and write down its name on the entry sheet, next to the corresponding business. Entry forms for the competition are to be collected from Brambles Gift Shop (4 Station Street) along with a suggested donation of £3 to Redcar & Cleveland Mind. Once they have collected all 15 names, participants should then submit their

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entry form back to Brambles Gift Shop and will be in with a chance of winning one of the 15 elves and other great prizes kindly donated by participating businesses. This is a great way to get into the festive spirit and an excellent opportunity to support local businesses as well as an important local charity! Redcar & Cleveland Mind (charity reg no. 1142520) is an independent charity working to support the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in our local community. We are a separately registered charity from Mind and we raise all our own funds, so your support and donations would go a long way in enabling the charity to continue to offer invaluable support to people in our local community and a place to turn to when you need support. If you would like any further information about the charity, please visit our website at www.rcmind.org.

Halloween Holiday Fun in Gisborough Priory Woodland Gardens

T Friends of Skelton Community Orchard FOSCO

Ringrose Orchard Halloween Event Thursday 31st October Pumpkin Treasure Trail Make your own Halloween Crafts Come along between 10 and 12 Refreshments…Prizes…Face Painting Come dressed in your Halloween outfit if you like. We ask that you pay 20p each toward expenses

he woodland gardens of Gisborough Priory will be full of fun and spooky activities on Sunday 27 October 2019, between 1pm and 3.30pm. Come along to explore the witch’s den and follow the potion trail before enjoying some tasty treats. Spend the afternoon enjoying the atmospheric, autumnal woodland gardens where Broomhilda the witch has set up her den. If you dare, explore the den and find out what’s lurking there. Follow the witch’s potion trail around the woods to discover what goes into the witch’s cauldron. Whisper your very own spell and see what happens. Alternatively, make a scary creepy crawly to

take home or to add to the many creepy crawlies in the wood. Throughout the afternoon, stories will be told by the resident Halloween storyteller, so why not settle down for some scary, spooky stories with spells and magic galore. For adults and children alike there will be tasty treats available to buy, with a range of homemade cakes and warming drinks on offer. All funds raised will go towards the continuing restoration work in the woodland gardens. Visitors should enter through the Gisborough Priory entrance, next to St Nicholas’s Church, between 1pm to 3.30pm. Then head for the woodland gardens. Entrance is FREE.

Halloween Holiday Fun Gisborough Priory Woodland Gardens Sunday 27 October 2019 1pm to 3.30pm

FREE Entry through Gisborough Priory

Explore the witch’s den Follow the witch’s potion trail Make a scary creepy crawly Listen to spooky stories Homemade cakes & teas

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

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Winkies Castle Folk Museum 162 High Street Marske by the Sea TS11 7NB 01642 775086 Thursday 12 th December 4.30pm – 6.00pm (No need to book) Come and join us for a truly Magical Experience. Keep warm by the real coal fire whilst the children meet Santa in our parlour decorated in true traditional style with greenery and lit by candlelight. Exit via our garden which will be transformed into a Fairy garden. £1 per child (includes gift)

LOFTUS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENT Join the festive fun on Friday 22nd November VENUE: Loftus Market Place from 4.30pm SANTA SWITCHING ON AT 5.30PM

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY - OUTDOOR KIDDIES RIDES, HARRY’S MUSICAL ORGAN PLAYING FOOT TAPPING TUNES NEW FOR 2019 – A MAGICIAN FROM 4.30 IN THE MARKET PLACE, PLUS FACE PAINTING TOO HOTDOGS, HOT ROAST CHESTNUTS AND MULLED WINE ALL TO BE ENJOYED OUTSIDE ENJOY A MINCE PIE IN THE TOWN HALL, OR WARM UP WITH HOMEMADE SOUP AND A ROLL! BEER AND WINE & MULLED WINE ON SALE TOO WHILE ENJOYING CHRISTMAS TUNES FROM THE UKULELE BAND

COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES!

Charity Night in aid of Macmillan Nurses

Saturday 14th December At Guisborough Quoit Club

AC/DC U.K.

Probably the Best Tribute Band in Europe plus

The Rogues The top Rock and Blues band

Tickets £10.00 Non members welcome Ring Dave 01287 638161 Club 01287 632947

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Redcar Phoenix Community Juvenile Marching Band

Has moved to United Reformed Church Station Road Redcar. We train twice a week Friday and Sunday. We have Drums and Glocks and other instruments that need someone to play them so why not try your hand. You may have a hidden talent there waiting to get out so come along, you have nothing to lose. We will be parading for the community in the summer we have events booked already. For more info email judithmcardle@live.co.uk See you soon

Priory Art Society Autumn Exhibition

Saturday 23rd November 10.00 am to 4.30 pm at Sunnyfield House Westgate Guisborough Enquires to: Jean on 01287 204553

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 Helen Dunning 01287 349693 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 Tuesday 6:30-7:30. Ballroom dancing also available. Please see our Facebook page for up to date information.

Skelton History Group Heritage Walks 2019 Several of this year’s walks mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Cleveland Way National Trail by using or crossing stretches of that route. The pace of the walks is leisurely, with regular stops to admire the view (especially when going uphill!) and to hear about the heritage around us. The values given for Distance, Ascent and Duration are estimates only. The duration is based on two miles per hour walking speed, adjusted to be slower when ascending, plus 30 minutes for a lunch stop on the longer walks, and an allowance for the heritage stops. A charge of £2 per person will be made on each walk to offset the costs of Insurance. Please wear appropriate footwear and have clothing suitable for the likely weather conditions on that day. On the longer walks, it is suggested that you bring food and drink as we usually stop between midday and 1:00pm for a lunch break. Wednesday 20th November – (01) Skelton - 900 years of history Distance: 1½ miles; Ascent 120ft; Duration: 2-2½ hours Meet at 10:30am outside the Wharton Arms on the High Street. This walk will be based around the Mosaic Trail which runs through the village. The walk’s full title is “900 years of history in 900 yards” Further details can be had from: skeltonhistorygroup@gmail.com or by contacting Peter Appleton (Tel: 01287 281752)

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 £25. Visitors are welcome, entrance £4. For more information contact: Barbara Welford 01287 652197

Guisborough & District Friends of Cancer Research UK Cheese and Wine Evening

at Sunnyfield House Guisborough on 28th November 2019 7- 9-30 pm Our aim is raise over a thousand pounds on the night and we also have a local singer booked and a talk from Cancer Research Area manager planned as well as a raffle. The Candle shop in Guisborough who have been raising money for us will be presenting a cheque to our group at this event.

Free Craft Sessions For The Visually Impaired & Their Carers

If you would like to try creative crafts sessions which have been specially designed for you then contact: Irene Poynter 01642 470912 or irenepoynter@icloud.com

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

Skelton Villages Civic Pride

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

Loftus 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

Brotton Bowls Club

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

Redcar's Visual Presentations By Tony Crow

The Group is now up and running and has made a very successful start to its new Season. On Tuesday 12th November at 2.15 p.m. in the Redcar East Community Centre on Durham Road, Redcar, we are delighted to welcome back Steven Frost of Billingham whose Railway profiles will be focussing in and around one of the most important centres of Rail Travel in the North East - York. His presentation, called 'York's Railways' will surely be a Railway Buffs' treat, putting us in the picture of the real amount of Railway Movement of both passenger and freight that is making its way to all parts of the country. A fortnight later, on Tuesday 26th November, at the same time and place, we welcome back Graeme Aldous, who has spent a lifetime of work in Broadcasting in both Radio and Television. His presentation is going to take us behind the cameras and into the Recording Studios to experience the unexpected moments that face camera crews and Radio Technicians when working 'Live'. Hence the unusual title 'Take 2' or could it be in some cases, rather more than that! Come and see. Admission to each Presentation is £2.50 and visitors are most welcome to come and join us. Further details from Tony Crow on 01642 481544

What's On in Liverton

Whist Drives A Whist Drive will be held in Liverton Village Hall on Friday Nov. 1st, commencing at 7.30pm. Then, on Fri. November 15th, the Christmas Whist Drive and Raffle Draw will be held, from 7.30pm. A home-made supper is served. The money raised is for Village Hall Funds. New players are always welcome. Domino Drives Domino Drives are held on the first Tuesday of the month in Liverton Village Hall, with an entrance fee of £2. The next Domino Drives will be held on Tuesday November 5th and then on December 3rd, which is a Christmas event. The money raised is for Church Funds. A home-made supper is served. All are welcome to attend these events. Christmas Celebrations A Christmas Coffee Morning, with Raffle and Tombola, will be held in the Water Wheel Inn, Liverton, from 10 to 12 noon on Sat. November 23rd. The money raised will support Church Funds. A warm welcome awaits those who attend this event. St. Michael’s Church – ‘Fit for the Future’ Project Essential repair and maintenance work to the exterior of the building is nearing completion at St. Michael’s Church, Liverton. The Parochial Church Council give thanks for the generosity of the Impetus Environmental Trust whose Grant has paid for a large proportion of the building work. The work has been undertaken by Crighton’s Conservation and Steeplejack’s Ltd. using lime mortar and traditional building techniques. St. Michael’s is a Grade 2* listed building, with a Norman Arch and drum font, and is located in the Liverton Conservation Area.

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

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Parkinson’s UK Redcar & District Support Group

Do you suffer or care for someone with Parkinson’s disease? Come and join us at our monthly meetings Where you will be welcomed into our friendly atmosphere. Our aim is to offer friendship, support and advice. We have speakers at our meetings, we also organise social outings. Support Group Meetings and Exercise classes held in 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar TS10 4LR Support Group Meeting: Thursday 14th November 2019 – Creative Activity Chair Based Exercises for Parkinson’s sufferers – Tuesdays 1pm – 2pm These sessions are run by a qualified fitness instructor. £2 per session Exercise group: Classes 29th October 2019, 5th, 12th 19th 26th November 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. Charity No. 258197 10th SALTBURN BEER FESTIVAL Friday 15th and Saturday 16th November 2019 Saltburn Community Arts Association Albion Terrace, Saltburn, TS12 1JW A charity beer festival with all the proceeds going to the Saltburn Community Arts Association for the upkeep of the Community Centre. 36 cask conditioned beers, including gluten free and low alcohol beers, cider, perry, fruit wines, soft drinks. Hot and cold food again provided by Kat. Opening times will be: Friday and Saturday 11am – 5pm £2 Friday 6:30 – 11pm £4 Saturday 6:30 – 10pm £3 CAMRA members £1 discount on the door with membership card Tickets from the SCAA box office 01287 624997 and Spar Supermarket 39a Milton Street, Saltburn. For more information please go to www.saltburnarts.co.uk or www. clevelandcamra.org.uk.

St Nicholas Church, Guisborough Christmas Wreath Festival

Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th December 2019 This is the first time such a festival has been held in St Nicholas Parish Church, in previous years Christmas Tree Festivals have been held. The decision to stage a WREATH FESTIVAL is exciting news which has been welcomed by all businesses, clubs, charities and individuals who have supported in past years. St Nicholas Church has a vast area for display so the more wreaths we have the better. Please do take part in this amazing event and be ‘wowed’ by the brilliant displays. If you would like to be part of this event by making a wreath to be included in the Festival, please contact Beryl Jackson for more details as soon as possible. The LAUNCH EVENING is on Monday 2nd December 2019 at 7.00 p.m. to be formally opened by The Rt. Revd. Paul Ferguson, Bishop of Whitby. TICKETS for Launch Evening-£5.00 to include refreshments from Beryl Jackson Tel 01287 633434 We look forward to welcoming you to visit the Festival from Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th December.

What’s On - Music & Events Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104 October - November 2019

Charity Concert for Bloodwise and Myeloma UK

The World of Theatre A

s we dig deeper marshes and moaning winds.” into autumn If you like good and the kids revel in theatre with a bit of the scary Hallowe’en added spine-chill then s t o r i e s t h e r e ’s this is the night for mystery afoot at the you. However if your York Theatre Royal By Kate Bramley taste is for something with THE WOMAN a little lighter then IN BLACK. I saw this play on tour almost 20 also at the York Theatre Royal years ago at Hull Truck Theatre 19-23 November is the West-End and can safely say it’s one of the touring production of Nigel Slater’s scariest things I have ever seen! TOAST. “Toast vividly recreates Robin Herford’s award-winning Nigel Slater’s childhood through production is on tour and comes to the tastes and smells he shares with his mother, culminating in the York 12-16 November. They describe the story as “A young Nigel’s escape to London. lawyer obsessed with a curse that From making the perfect sherry he believes has been cast over trifle, through the playground him and his family by the spectre politics of sweets, the rigid rules of a Woman in Black engages a of restaurant dining, and a domestic sceptical young actor to help him war over cakes, this is a moving and tell his terrifying story and exorcise evocative tale of love, loss and… the fear that grips his soul. It all toast.” It’s sure to be an interesting begins innocently enough, but then, and entertaining night from the as they reach further into his darkest Lowry production company, well memories, they find themselves worth a trip down to explore a new caught up in a world of eerie play. More next time…

tockton Synthonia Male Voice Choir and Billingham Choral Society present a Charity Concert in aid of Bloodwise and Myeloma UK – Greens Lane Methodist Church, Hartburn, Stockton-onTees, TS18 5HP on Saturday 26th October 2019 at 7.00PM. Come along for a relaxing evening concert offering a delightful mix of choral arrangements and solo

performances. We’re sure you’ll be delighted with our guest artist Megan Hill, a young a Classical Soprano from Skelton. Megan recently turned 18 and is training under Miranda Wright, and has been accepted for a fourth year to participate in the Samling Academy. She has been a soloist with Durham Singers, North Tyne and Redewater. She has recently sung

Mass in St Mark’s Basilica with Egglescliffe Choral and sang solo for Fauré’s Requiem. She also sang in Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem at the Sage Gateshead with Cleveland Philharmonic Choir. Admission is £5 and includes light refreshment. Tickets are available from choir members or pay at the door. Ring 01642 892698 for assistance/information.

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Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club i, all! We should have a very interesting month at the Club this session. We kick off with a Theme Night on October 29th. That’s an evening when we’re given an idea to use to dig out something from our repertoires. This time it will be “Songs for Dark Nights”, and I’m looking forward to seeing what our performers come up with. We always have a “loose connection” clause, and that can be entertaining as well. November 5th will be our annual “We Will Remember Them” evening. It’s a time when we remember the heroism, sacrifice and tragedy of war, and indeed a lot of folk song comes from the wars of the 18th and 19th Centuries. There are songs from more recent times, of course, and we always include the humorous ones that kept people going. Our host will be Trevor Taylor, a very knowledgeable man for that period. Quite a few Club members dress in ‘forties style, so come and join them if you can. We welcome the John Ward Trio on November 12th. John has been performing solo and with various groups for many years, and he and his gallant crew are well-known on the scene. We’ve been hoping to book them for a couple of years, but somehow we couldn’t fix a date. Well, now we have, so don’t miss this chance to see them! We then have “Singers and Musicians” nights on the 19th and 26th of November. These are occasions when local folkies, visitors, holiday makers and anyone who can drops in to do a couple of songs or perhaps tunes with a folk connection. We have a very wide variety of styles, from modern contemporary songs, Americana, Irish and songs that go back to the first Queen Elizabeth. We’ve also a number of very capable song-writers in the Club, so I reckon there’ll be something for everyone. There’s certainly always plenty of laughter, so if you’re new to folk, give us a try. And we’ve a special night on Saturday, November 30th when we’ve a Charity Night in aid of Prostate Cancer. This is organised by our own Ian Tyzack, and it’s basically a Singers’ night, but is supported by Ian’s friends form other clubs as well as our own regulars, and we have a good atmosphere and great time. We’ll be charging £5 to get in, and doors will open about 7 p.m. Looking ahead, we have a Hot Spot with the unique trio “Beyond the Pail” on December 3rd, and our Christmas Party on the 17th. Looking back, Cathryn Craig and Brian

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●● “We Will Remember Them” Willoughby were on top form on Sept. 17th. Brian’s guitar playing stunned everyone who knows anything about the instrument, while Cathryn sang very compelling songs, each with a story, and mostly recent – but also some rather older – “Cotton Fields” went down very well! And just last night (as I write) we had Mike Silver, who again sang many powerful songs of his own, as well as several by other writers, but all pointed and saying something. And for good measure he sang a version of the very traditional “Bruton Town”. So if you want to hear the best in folk-related music come and join us. We meet every Tuesday in 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 the club is at the end of the Lane to the left. Doors open about 7-30 p.m., singing starts at 8 p.m., and we finish at 11 p.m. We’ve a comfortable modern room, with a fine bar ably run by Gemma, and thanks always go to her and our hosts at the Bowls Club, as well as to our regulars and the Cutty Wren Committee. We’ve a website at www.cuttywrenfolkclub.com and contact email is info@cuttywrenfolkclub.com Our hard-working Secretary John Connolly is on 01287 659242, or you can catch me, George Featherston, on 01642 471769. See you soon! George F

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ur premier inclusive, open and affirming KAVERN KLUB on Thursday 1st October at THE MONK, in Guisborough, more than lived up to all expectations, and was a fitting and memorable beginning to our new season! JACK HARVEY opened proceedings, with his infectious and joyful rock & roll, always performed to the highest professional standards. NEPHILIM exploded onto the stage, shattering the peace and smashing any sign of mediocrity into splinters, with a magnificent and totally awesome performance of their new, pretty much perfect, first album. These creative heavy metal musicians, gave us a show to the highest standard possible, and drew the enthusiastic and engaging audience into a thrilling roller coaster ride of head banging musical excellence, managing to combine soul and spirit into a maelstrom of beauty and joy, showing that the heavy metal genre can reach and enthral a wide audience in any venue ! Go buy the CD, and find NEPHILIM on social media, and listen to them LOUD on Spotify etc. and come to KAVERN KLUB every week, alternate weeks in Guisborough and Redcar (see our Events link on Facebook, pop into THE MONK, Guisborough and ROUTE 1 COFFEE SHOP, Redcar or other advertisements for details) for more excellent live music and a wonderful welcome from our affirming and very inclusive community ! Please read the album review below and tell everyone to go discover this hidden gem of a band! These creative and determined young

people deserve every success and we look forward NEPHILIM returning to KAVERN KLUB in the future! Our Kavern Klub review of the Nephilim debut album, Demonic Society . A brave and brilliant debut! Sometimes there is a band that you hear for the first time on an album, from the first notes, on the first track, where you are invaded by that involuntary shiver of breathless anticipation and sublime expectation, a heady cocktail of darkness and light, blood boiling and pulsating in your brain, Muse, The Cure, Placebo, Slipknot, that you just know, deep down in your soul, that there is genius at work, something very special, eternal, a creative spark from the depths of space born from the magical energy dissipated eons ago at the birth of the universe, from the beginning of time, the essence of life breaking out like thunder, vibrant and seductive, crawling over your skin, electricity pulsing down your backbone, hairs standing on end like needles. This is an album that whets the appetite, and makes you crave more. Nephilim are a band of pure brilliance, and this beginning, new born with a cosmic flame, searing into future and past, recognising the signs of the times, the demons of hatred and prejudice, the lust for power and denial of the truth, the twisted narrow minded politics and religion of control and desicration of human dignity, the worship of ignorance, the reality of climate change tearing our planet apart, a voice into the storm, screaming out through the teeth of fate into eternity, a glorious destiny .if we but listen, and earn the right to survive. Totally awesome!

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Skelton Neighbourhood Action Partnership (SNAP) Tuesday 24th September 2019 6p.m Boosbeck Village Hall

ear Resident ACTION TAKEN ON CONCERNS RAISED ■ The vegetation at Layland Bridge estate which was obscuring sightlines will be programmed into the Skelton works to be carried at the end of August. FUNDING UPDATES ■ Friends of Skelton Library had their application for funding approved. POLICE REPORT : PCSO Collins reported:■ 25 Anti social behaviour incidents (ASB) – 4 of which were youth related. ■ Incidents of theft and damage to vehicles had been reported. ■ There had been a fire at Station Lane during previous weekend but no-one identified. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS (Q/C) RAISED WITH THE POLICE Q –Is every call logged? Reply – Inspector Deluce confirmed that all calls are logged. Q/C – The number of untaxed cars and without MOTs in North Skelton was raised. Reply – Vehicles can be checked on the DVLA website. There is a ‘tick box’ to report anything untaxed or other issues of concern. Q/C –Concern was expressed about the lack of traffic cars in the area.

Reply – Inspector Deluce confirmed that they were in the area and undertook to check up on details. Q/C – There was a complaint about not enough police in the area. A- Inspector Deluce agreed and said that this was not just in Skelton but across the whole area. He said 500 officers had been lost over the last few years and police had to make the best use of resources. Every morning they have a meeting with various teams and partners such a Redcar and Cleveland ASB Team where information is passed on, priorities set based on reports made to 101. Report on Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Deluce said that there were 24 wards to cover. In order to prioritise calls they need to know what is going on and would encourage everyone to report incidents using 101. He said the ‘101’ service is being brought back ‘in house’ i.e. will in future be directly provided by the police. He said that ASB had reduced across the Council area by 32% in August. There were 500 fewer calls about ASB between August 2018-2019 – equivalent to a 22% reduction. More police are being recruited; some PCSOs have been promoted to PCs; this means a reduction in PCSO numbers. Training takes time so there will not be a quick fix; priority training will be given to PCs over PCSOs. There is to be a return, in the future, to the Neighbourhood Team of some Officers who were moved to support the response team. There are plans to re-open Loftus Police Station as a hub and base for police.

There followed questions and discussion about the recording of crimes and how the description of violence had changed during the year and how this can affect statistics. There was discussion on the methods of dealing with issues such as serving section 21 notices, closure orders, Community Protection notices and court summons. A particular issue was drawn to the attention of the police about residents feeling intimidated, resulting in one problem tenant moving out only for another person of similar calibre moving in thus the problem returning. The 3tonne limit on Station Road was again raised with the police. COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND EVENTS Skelton Townscape Heritage Project ■ The tendering process has been completed and Phase 2 is due to start in October. ■ The fourth and final phase of ‘Snapshot in Time’ is currently taking place with volunteer support. They are recording buildings. ■ The Archaeological report should be available soon. ■ A bid for a further dig has been made to Sirius. ■ There has been good feedback on Facebook. Friends of Skelton Community Orchard ■ The orchard is blooming and maintenance and renewal tasks are being carried out. ■ There is a good strong core of volunteers from Skelton and other areas. Some are from a support scheme and it costs them to attend. The MP, Simon Clarke, is raising this issue under an Act of Parliament which allows payment of transport costs for the support scheme.

■ Work continues on the Cleveland Way footpath border. ■ There has been a visit from Princess Anne. ■ The Orchard is on the 50 must see locations on the Cleveland Way. Friends of Skelton Old Church ■ The Church Conservation Trust has requested the removal of the hatchments following the theft of the bell. They are now stored in the Co-op for 6 months. ■ The Christmas Carol event is planned. ■ Cameras are in place. QUESTIONS AND UPDATES Concern was raised over the raised pavements which were in the original Heritage Bid. However, the Council’s Engineers have decided that they are safe. The Council’s priority this year is the car park area. A request for some alleys in North Skelton to be a gated is being passed to the Chair who will follow this matter up. THE NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 11TH December 2019 at 6p.m. North Skelton Village Hall Cllr. Cliff Foggo (Chair) cliff.foggo@redcarcleveland.gov.uk Cllr. Julie Craig julie.craig@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk Cllr. Craig Holmes craig.holmes@redcarcleveland.gov.uk Cllr. Lee Holmes lee.holmes@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk Eileen Goodenough, Vice Chair.

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Christmas Bazaar Our annual ‘Nearly’ Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, 9th November at Redcar United Reformed Church on Station Road from 11am until 2pm. Homemade soup and a bun will be available £2.50. Tea and coffee £1. Tombola, Raffle and cake stalls plus a Christmas cake raffle. Also local crafters with homemade gifts to sell. Please come along, we look forward to seeing you!

Skinningrove Village Hall Weekly Events Monday O.A.P bingo - doors open at 5pm and bingo starts at 6pm. Tuesday Knit & Natter - 1pm - 3pm, everyone is welcome. Wednesday Prize Bingo - Eyes down at 6pm. Thursday Bun Club - 9am - 11am. Friday Bingo - 5pm - 6pm. Saturday - Hall is free to hire. Sunday Afternoon Tea - 2pm - 5pm, everyone welcome. Includes food and refreshments (cakes, sandwiches, pastry’s, hot and cold drinks and much more) Sunday - Cash Bingo. Doors open 5.30pm, eyes down 6pm. All money raised goes to charity.

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. Hillside Patients Participation Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each alternate month at 2.00pm at Hillside Surgery. The next meeting will take place on 12th November. Meetings are open and informal, with patients having the opportunity to discuss any concerns, issues or ideas they may have regarding the Practice and its development. Everyone is assured of a warm welcome. Skelton Library welcomes everybody to join in at any of the weekly/monthly groups that use the library. Weekly we have Mah-jong on Monday and Saturday 10-12pm. Knit (or any craft) and Natter Monday 2-4pm. Credit Union Monday 1112pm. Tiny Tunes Tuesday 10.15-11.15am. Family History Group Tuesday 2-4pm & Thursday 10-12pm. Adult board games, dominoes, cards etc. are available at all times if you & and your friends want to get out of the house. Monthly we have Citizens Advice 1st & 3rd Monday 1.303.30pm. Adult Reading Group 1st Friday 10.15am-12pm. Local History Group 2nd Friday 1.30pm. Sharpen Your Mind (crafts, music, cuppa & cake) Social group 4th Friday. 10.15am. Just call in or for more details contact us 01287 650487 skelton. library@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Hope to see you soon.

Guisborough Floral Art Club is having an open night at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 13th November in St Nicholas's Parish Hall, Guisborough. Jean McClure is the demonstrator and her title is "Christmas Dream". For up to date information visit our Facebook page. Search "Guisborough Flower Club". Afternoon Tea Dance St Nicholas Church Hall Bow Street Guisborough each Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm with interval for tea/coffee & biscuits. Sequence dancing with music provided by Val Newton with tuition when necessary. £4 per person. Friendly atmosphere with newcomers welcome. Enquiries: Rita & Tony Morris 01287 281737 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

The East Redcar Residents Association are holding their next meeting on 7th November 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 Footprints in the Community Projects Women's Shed - every Tuesday morning between 9.30am - 11.30am, 10 Queen Street, Redcar. Contact John for further details on 07526 994468 or pop in during opening hours. Art Space - every Thursday between 10.30am - 1pm at 10 Queen Street in Redcar (upstairs). All abilities welcome. Reflections Dementia Support Group - 25k Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar - every Wednesday between 10am and 12 noon. A friendly place for those people living with or caring for someone with dementia. Volunteer - for information on volunteering opportunities of for further information, please contact Rachel on 01642 484842 or email volunteer@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk Redcar Area Foodbank - donations can be made at Tesco Redcar and Eston (South Bank), Asda South Bank and Co-op in Marske, Sainsburys Ennis Square, Dormanstown. Any Redcar and Cleveland Library (except Laburnum Road Redcar Branch). Foodbank centres as listed on www.redcararea. foodbank.org.uk. and many local churches. Thank you for your support. Men's Shed - every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2pm and every Tuesday 12 noon - 5pm. 10 Queen Street Redcar. Contact John for further details on 07526 994468 or pop in during opening hours. Footprints Community Cafe - 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 Moorsholm Memorial Hall Moorsholm WI, every 2nd Mon, 7.15pm. Guest speakers, crafts, outings, fun and friendship. All welcome. For more info call Enid McCabe on 01287 660808

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.

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.

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

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. Saltburn & District Royal British Legion meets on1st Saturday of the month at The Loftus Club at 6pm. Also, British Legion Breakfast 10-12pm In The Loftus Club on the same day. 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

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. 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 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!

Moorsholm Church Hall activities Don’t sit alone at home come and join us at our Social afternoon for bingo, dominoes a good natter and some tea and biscuits. Alternate Thursdays. Craft Class - Weaving, knitting, rag rugging, dye and crafts every Wednesday 7pm-9pm.

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!

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 Priory Art Society. We are now open to new members joining us as and we meet on Monday evenings from 7.00 till 9.00 and Thursdays from 1.00 till 3.30

Lingdale Events at Lingdale Village Hall Saturday bingo every week from 2-4. Sit Happens dog training class on Wednesday evenings from 6-8.

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

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

Liverton Mines St Hilda’s - Cake & Chat last Wed of month 3pm-4pm Coffee Morning on 1st Tues of month 10am -11am. All are welcome. If you have any regular or one off events happening where you live let us know by emailing editor@coastalviewandmoornews.co.uk

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Sport

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104 October - November 2019

Redcar Bears Speedway Redcar Bears By John Gallon Championship Pairs. 20th Sept. Congratulations to Glasgow duo Craig Cook and Rasmus Jensen on winning the Championship Pairs at Somerset. The Bears pair of Erik Riss and Jordan Stewart missed out on the Semi-Final with 19 points, but it was a battling effort by the pair with Jordan scoring an impressive 13 points including two heat wins. The Bears started off with a 7-2 maximum in their first outing over Berwick, before recording a 6-3 win over Eastbourne to leave themselves looking well placed. However, a 7-2 reverse at the hands of Newcastle left the Bears with a big job to qualify. Despite Jordan winning the Bears last heat, the Birmingham pair of Ellis and Aarnio managed to keep Erik at bay and ensure the Bears missed out on the Semi-Final. Championship Playoffs 4th October Redcar Agilia Bears take an eight point lead into the second leg at Leicester as they defeated the Lions 49-41 in the first leg on Friday 4th October. In front of a big crowd at the Media Prima Arena, the Bears started the meeting well. After

Lion skipper Scott Nicholls shot out of the gate to win Heat 1, Nathan Greaves and Tom Woolley then combined for a 5-1 in heat 2 to give the Bears the lead. Jordan Stewart and guest Richard Lawson then combined for another 5-1 in heat 3 to put the Bears in charge. The same pairing combined for another 5-1 in heat 5 to extend the Bears lead to 12 points and at that point the Bears looked fully in charge. The Lions though, led by the impressive Ryan Douglas steadied the ship with a number of shared heats to ensure the Bears could not extend their lead. The Lions then reduced the deficit with what could be an important 5-1 in heat 14, with Ty Proctor and Connor Mountain getting the better of Jordan Stewart and the unfortunate Nathan Greaves who took a nasty tumble. That led to an all-important Heat 15, with Charles Wright and Erik Riss coming up against the impressive Ryan Douglas and Scott Nicholls. Ryan made a superb gate, and held off early pressure from Charles Wright for the victory, with Eric Riss coming home in third place to ensure a shared heat and a 8 point lead for the Bears. It certainly leaves the tie very finely poised for the second leg, where both teams will be confident of progressing.

WOW - Redcar Running Festival 2019

hat a fantastic event in horrid conditions. Congratulations must go to the organiser Graham Hall and his team, great job done by all as record numbers braved the weather from the 2k fun runners to the 5k, 10k and half marathon runners. Well done to the Forever 12 team raising money for the Butterwick Hospice and also the Junction Foundation team raising funds and awareness for our Young Carers based on Station Road, Redcar; brilliant to see such support for both worthy causes. Finally my personal thanks to my running partner this year, Ian Johnson. Between Ian and myself we managed to raise £560 for the Mike Findley MND fund, smashed my personal best time and could still walk the day after, bonus! Thank you to all who sponsored and supported us both. Big shout to Martin Sharpe physiotherapist who made sure I was in the best possible shape to run, www.martinsharpe.co.uk and finally my wife, who as always gives me that motivational speech as I'm leaving the house. Looking forward to next year, get them running shoes out its never to early to start. Yours In Sport, Peter C

Knockout Cup 11th October Redcar Agilia Bears will defend a 12 point lead in the KO Cup Final second leg, as they defeated Newcastle 51-39 at the Media Prima Arena. The bumper crowd were treated to some great racing throughout the night, and the tie is now finely poised. Before the meeting, promoter Jitendra Duffill had stated he would like to take a 12 point lead to Newcastle and his team duly delivered. The Bears started the meeting off well, with Charles Wright winning heat 1 and Kasper Andersen finishing third to give the Bears a 4-2 advantage. A shared heat followed in heat 2, before guest Jake Allen pulled off a superb ride to win heat 3 ahead of Lasse Bjerre. Three successive heat advantages then saw the Bears pull out a 10 point lead. The Diamonds battled hard however to ensure the Bears did not pull any further away. After 12 heats, the Bears lead remained at 8 points. However, a heat 13 5-1 from Erik Riss and Charles Wright saw the Bears pull out a 12 point gap. Two shared heats in the remaining two heats ensured the Bears kept the 12 point lead and will mean for an intriguing night on Tyneside which was due to take place on Sunday 13th Oct. but had to be postponed due to the weather. Erik Riss top scored for the Bears with 13+1, with Charles Wright scoring 11+1. Ex-Bear Lasse Bjerre top scored for the Diamonds with 9+1. Championship Playoffs 12th October Redcar Agilia Bears suffered play off heartbreak losing 50-40 on the night to make the aggregate score 91-89 to Leicester.

It has been a fantastic season for the Bears, and the team gave it all they had against the side who topped the league table during the season. The home side started off the meeting well, and by heat 6 the Bears 8 point lead was gone with the aggregate scores level. The racing was fast, furious and close all night and the Bears stuck with the Lions throughout. Two successive 4-2s for the home side in heats 8 and 9 saw them take a 4 point aggregate lead, but a 4-2 for the Bears in heat 12 reduced this to just two points and ensured a tense finish. Going into Heat 15, a Bears 4-2 would have seen the scores tied, and a 5-1 would have won us the meeting. Charles Wright duly won, although Scott Nicholls and Ryan Douglas team rode well to keep Eric Riss at bay. There was one moment where Scott Nicholls looked to make a mistake and open the door for Eric Riss, but the former British Champion managed to hold on and ensure the Lions got the 3-3 they needed. It was a great effort from the Bears, and many congratulations to Leicester who will now face Glasgow in the final. Many thanks also to our brilliant supporters, who travelled in numbers and were in fine voice throughout. This years end of season presentation will be held on Saturday October 26th, at The Hub, Teesside University Students Union, Southfield Road, Middlesbrough TS1 3BZ. Ticket prices are £15 per Adult and £7 per Child under 16. This includes a hot meal. Tickets are available from the office on race nights or please phone Janice Jackson 07727029231 or Claire James 07706143971.

Castleton, Danby & District bowls Club

By John Watson

astleton, Danby & District bowls Club enjoyed a successful season through a marvellous summer of competition and just failed in their bid to win the Cleveland League Championship. Skelton were 2019 champions, winning the title by twenty points. Castleton, D.D.B.C. were formed in the late seventies and are always on the lookout for new members. The bowling rink is the envy of many,

enjoying the splendour and spectacular view of Danby Dale. The club hold many club competitions throughout the season, enabling new members to not only gain experience in the sport, but also to meet and socialize with others from all walks of life. This coming season, 2020, there will also be a weekly social night for everyone – members or non members – to come and give it a try. All you need are a pair of flat soled shoes (bowls will be provided on the night).

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Sport

Redcar Town Ladies By Ian Enderwick

Liam Mellor and friends Prostate Cancer Walk

e at Redcar Town were more than happy to support Liam Mellor, Kevin Gaze and Richard Crehan on their long trek to Darlington. They were walking for a great cause to raise money and raise the awareness of Prostate Cancer Their route started off at Redcar Town going to Middlesbrough FC and finished at Darlington FC. They were also interviewed by our good friend Richard from Zetland FM to promote their cause. They finished just short of their £1,000 target and it’s not too late to donate to help them reach their goal. https://cutt. ly/2wvgJ8m

edcar Town Ladies are delighted to have Tony Dixon from DG Trophies sponsoring our training kit, Tony is a dedicated supporter of local football and not only does he provide trophies for all the teams, he runs Festivals of Football at

Flamingoland, organises a Girls only football tournament, the biggest in the North East,he is also Chairman of the North East Girls League as well as being active in men's football in the area. So it is a massive coup to get Tony on board with us and hopefully be part of any future successes we may have.

North Riding Football League Round up By Andrew Snaith

Friday 11th October North Riding Football League Premier Division KADER 0-2 BEADS Saturday 12th October North Riding Football League Premier Division Grangetown Boys Club 2-1 St Marys Redcar Newmarket 2-4 Yarm & Eaglescliffe Staithes Athletic 5-1 Stokesley Sports Club Thornaby Dubliners 5-2 Redcar Town North Riding County Cup BEDALE 0-6 BORO RANGERS FISHBURN PARK 3-1 NEW MARSKE North Riding FA Challenge Cup Wigginton Grasshoppers 8-2 THIRSK FALCONS NRFL First Division Boro Rangers Res 5-2 Loftus Athletic Redcar Athletic Res 4-1 Lealholm Whitby Fishermans 8-2 Loftus FC Dick Madden Trophy Stokesley Athletic 9-1 Middlesbrough Rovers Sunday 13th October North Riding Football League Under 19 Division KADER U19 Athletic P-P Hartlepool Pools Youth Middleton Rangers 1-0 KADER U19 REDCAR ATHLETIC 0-5 GRANGETOWN BOYS CLUB North Riding Football League Women's Division Brompton Ladies 0-11 Harrogate Town Ladies Development Catterick Garrison Ladies 2-1 Redcar Town Ladies Reserves Guisborough Ladies 16-1 Huntington Ladies York St. John University Women 1-2 Redcar Athletic Ladies Yarm & Eaglescliffe extended their lead at the top of the North Riding Football League Premier Division with a 4-2 away win at Redcar Newmarket. The Eagles are six points ahead of in-form second placed Staithes after goals from Liam Forster, Calum Stevens, Cameron Wild and Matty Jenkinson. Redcar replied through Michael Dowse and Jon Quinn. Staithes made it eight wins on the trot with a crushing 5-1 success over Stokesley Sports Club. The Coblemen were four up by half time, after Sam Calvert's brace and further goals from Ryan Cane and Ryan Thompson. Connor Hood added a late fifth. James Alderson notched Sports Club's consolation. Grangetown Boys Club edged a tight clash with St Marys 1947, to go fifth. Danny Lambert and Anthony Jones scored for Boys Club, while Saints struck through Jonny Squires. Thornaby Dubliners put five past Redcar Town.

They scored through Harrison Davies (penalty), Karl Boult, Anton Buchan, Gaz Mitchell and Charlie Raby. Ryan Bennions scored twice for Town. In the North Riding FA County Cup, Boro Rangers thumped Bedale in their own backyard 6-0. Paul Blake's sixteen minute hat-trick put Rangers in control, with Dan Lockwood netting twice and Steve Keenan also on target. Brogan Russell was the star for Fishburn Park as thetop-tier-outfit beat First Division New Marske 3-1. Russell netted a hat-trick for the Whitby side. Beads won 2-0 in Friday night's derby at Kader. Liam Knight and Robson Jinks were on target. Thirsk Falcons tumbled out 8-2 at Wiggington. In Division One, Whitby Fishermens Society remain top on goal difference after hammering Loftus 8-2. Karl Storr hit a hat-trick, with braces for James Armstrong and Neil Hart, plus a goal for Jake Faichney. Josh Elliott hit both of Loftus' strikes. Redcar Athletic Reserves are third after taking out new boys Lealholm 4-1. Owen Clarkson hit a hat-trick, with Thomas Eglington grabbing the other. Brad Lewis netted the Tigers' consolation. Boro Rangers' second string gave Loftus Athletic short shrift in a 5-2 win. Andrew Carr smashed in three, with Lewis Patchett and Jack Smith striking the others. Shaun Muir and Jordan Rowe replied for Athletic. In the Dick Madden Trophy, Stokesley Athletic went in five goals to the good against Middlesbrough Rovers, Alex Grainge scored twice early on, with Lee Davies, Joe Howe and Sam Wilson also on target. Joe Robson bagged a second half hat-trickfellow sub Ben Martin added the other. On Sunday, in the Under 19 division, Grangetown continue to lead the way with four wins from four, They hit Redcar Town 5-0, with Jordan Crosby hitting two of them. There were further goals from Leon Bellerby, Lewis Williams and Chris Willard. Daniel Hull was on target in a 1-0 success for Middleton Rangers over Kader. In the women's division, leaders Guisborough put 16 past Huntington. Kimberley Skiba smashed in seven goals. Alex Barry hit a hat-trick, with braces for Charlotte Selstrom and Holly Smith, plus further goals from Louise Skiba and Ruth Wilson. Harrogate Town Development are second after also hitting double figures. They put eleven past bottom club Brompton, with two more narrow victories seeing Redcar Athletic winning 2-1 at York University and Catterick Garrison beating Redcar Town Reserves, by the same score, in a rearranged contest.

●● Redcar Town Ladies would like to thank Sam at Drive Vauxhall for sponsoring our new home kit and we hope it's a partnership for many years to come.

Redcar Town u13 Lionesses On behalf of Redcar Town we would like to thank Hayley from Peddlers Cycles for supporting our u13 lionesses its much appreciated from us all.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104 October - November 2019

Coleman’s double helping of mustard finishing too hot for ‘Chad’ to handle as Priorymen progress in FA Vase G

By Bill Perfitt

uisborough’s Town’s excellent run in this season’s Buildbase FA Vase continued at North West Counties side Chadderton when a brace of goals from Guisborough’s Man of the Match Sonni Coleman helped the Priorymen progress to the Second Round. The in-form frontman, signed from neighbours Stockton Town in the summer, scored in the 11th and 55th minutes before a last minute goal from Guisborough defender Matthew Crust finally wore down the Oldham-based Chadderton’s stubborn resistance and sealed a 3-1 victory. Following the win at Chadderton, Guisborough drew fellow Northern Leaguers Newcastle Benfield in the draw for the Second Round to be played on Saturday 2 November - and thoughts are now turning to Guisborough’s amazing run to the Wembley Final of the competition in 1980 with excited fans wondering whether the Priorymen could go all the way again. Commenting on the Chadderton win Guisborough Manager Gary Forster said: “It proved a tough tie against a determined opponent played on not the best of surfaces. You could tell Chadderton had worked hard to get the fixture played at all following all the recent heavy rains so fair play to them for that. “I thought were pretty poor in the first half which is how things have panned out most of this season so far. We probably tried to overplay things but the pitch conditions just wouldn’t allow that. “But the second half was much better and we looked more solid at the back. Harry Thompson and Ste Snaith controlled the midfield and Mason McNeill was dominant up front. “Danny Earl moved out wide in the second half and had a great game, but without a doubt

Sonni Coleman was the Man of the Match. He was superb and fully deserved his two goals,” added Gary. Guisborough got off to a great start against Chadderton with Coleman heading home from close range after just 11 minutes to put his side 1-0 ahead. Chadderton’s first decent chance came in the 17th minute when McLaughlin’s half volley was well saved by Guisborough’s young ‘keeper Jaan Yaqub, standing in for the cup-tied Ryan Catterick.

Thud against bar!

Chadderton play in the North West Counties League – a step below Guisborough in the FA Non-League Pyramid – and they came within inches of equalising on 26 minutes when Dwyer rose high but saw his header thud against the Guisborough bar. But three minutes before the break Chadderton got back on level terms when they were awarded a penalty and Jack Turnbull placed his spot kick into the right hand corner beyond the despairing dive of Yaqub. After the break though it was Coleman who again restored his side’s lead in the 55th minute when a good through ball found Coleman, who steadied himself before firing home past Chadderton ‘keeper Hadlow. Guisborough continued to dominate virtually the whole of the second half and Coleman almost had his hat-trick in the 88th minute when his long range strike went just wide. Then Guisborough substitute Matthew Crust put the issue beyond doubt in the 90th minute when he headed the ball home to seal a famous victory for the Priorymen and send the large contingent of away followers in the crowd of 138 wild with delight.

●● Coleman at the double! Guisborough striker Sonni Coleman shapes up to score Guisborough’s second goal in the 55th minute at Oldham-based side Chadderton. Picture by DAN CLARK A total of 667 clubs entered this year’s FA Vase and Guisborough are now just an eye-popping six games away from emulating their amazing 1980 achievement of reaching the FA Vase Final, to be played at Wembley Stadium again this this season Sunday, 17 May 2020. Away from the various cup competitions Guisborough’s promising start to the league season has faltered in recent weeks which has seen them drop out of the top six for virtually the first team during this campaign. Following their heavy 5-2 defeat at highlyfancied Consett in mid-September Guisborough have beaten Ashington 2-1 at home and gained an excellent 2-2 draw at Newcastle Benfield. But there was acute disappointment when they were beaten 2-1 at home by their neighbours from across Teesside – Stockton Town.

Stockton are in the midst of a tremendous season so far and arrived at the KGV still unbeaten in the league. The ‘Anchor’ as they are known by their nickname took the lead with a ‘soft’ penalty converted by prolific marksman Jamie Owens after 58 minutes and then worse was to follow for Guisborough when winger Kevin Hayes doubled Stockton’s lead with a superb curling shot on 81 minutes. Guisborough pulled a goal back to 2-1 two minutes later when Sonni Coleman scored against his former club but sadly it too little too late for the Priorymen. One massive consolation for Guisborough was that the game drew easily the highest crowd of the season at the KGV with 550 being treated to a typical full-blooded derby!

Sleights FC Round Up

By Andrew Snaith

leights started the new Beckett League season like a house on fire, with three convincing victories, before a 3-1 defeat at rivals Kirkbymoorside Reserves. The Moorsiders came third behind SFC in second, last term and are expected to be their main title rivals, with double champions Lealholm moving to the North Riding Football League. Joint player-bosses Ed Turner and Jordan

Jackson-Bailey have moved quickly to bring in forward Sam Russell and midfielder Lee Struwig. Jackson-Bailey's old comrades Cole Mitchell and Spencer Morrison have also joined up. The squad still has a young vibe and will have an opportunity for revenge over Kirkby on 26th October at Sleights' Board Inn Sports Ground, on Lowdale Lane. The return to fitness of winger Taylor Humble is a big boost to Turner and Jackson-Bailey. The club raised over a thousand pounds when they revived the old Sleights Show, last month. They are looking to install a defribillator outside their ground, which is a popular area for dog walkers and has a public walkaway through it. They already have a mobile version that is present at all Sleights games, home and away. In the North Riding Challenge Cup, Sleights have drawn old rivals Slingsby. The sides contested a cup final in 2018, at Kirkbymoorside and have had a number of hard-fought encounters. The sides are both in Beckett League Division One this season. Sleights returned to winning ways after their defeat at Kirkbymoorside, by hitting Thornton Dale 4-1 away from home. The returning Charlie Paterson struck two, with Joe Hugill, also celebrating a return to the side with a goal, on this occasion, off the bench. Skipper Charlie Smith, in the top four goal scorers in the league, also grabbed his obligatory strike. As a money-raising measure for a new set of training kit, the club is doing a draw with each

player bringing in five sponsors each. There is also an opportunity to sponsor each end of the Board Inn Sports Ground for five years. This is to raise money for new goalposts. Can you or your business help? The one-off cost is £990, if you can assist, email: sleightsfc@gmail.com The season so far... Sat 7 Sep: Rosedale H 6-0 W. Scorers: Paterson 3, Smith 2, Cork-Dove. SFC: D Humble; C Hurworth, Entwistle, Turner, Jackson; McLay; Cork-Dove, R Hurworth, T Shrimpton; Smith (c), Paterson. Subs: Morrison, Warrior, M Humble. Sat 21 Sep: Gillamoor H 9-1 W- Goals: Smith, Paterson, Cork-Dove, Hugill (2), Warrior, Kipling, Jackson, R Hurworth. Man of the Match: Smith. SFC: D Humble, C Hurworth, M Humble, Turner, Warrior; Cork-Dove, McLay,

R Hurworth, Jackson; Smith, Paterson. Subs: T Humble, Kipling, Hugill. Sat 28 Sep: Slingsby H 4-0 W- Scorers: Smith (2), Warrior, Jackson. SFC: D Humble; C Hurworth, Entwistle, Turner, Warrior; T Shrimpton, R Hurworth, Smith (c), Jackson; Hegarty, Paterson. Subs: M Humble, Morrison, T Humble; not used- McLay. Sat 5 Oct: Kirkbymoorside A 1-3 L- Scorer: Smith. SFC: D Humble, C Hurworth, R Hurworth, McLay, Mitchell, Cork-Dove, Kipling, T Humble, Struwig, M Humble, Warrior, Jackson, Russell, Hugill, T Shrimpton. Sat 12 Oct: Thornton Dale A; 4-1 W- Scorers: Paterson (2), Smith, Hugill. SFC: D Humble, C Hurworth, Morrison,Turner, Warrior; CorkDove, R Hurworth, Jackson, Smith (c), T Shrimpton; Paterson. Subs: Hugill.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104 October - November 2019

Marske United still unbeaten in league M

By Mark Hathaway

arske remain unbeaten in the League after another strong month, only soured by exiting the FA Trophy at the first hurdle versus Colne. In the League, Marske overpowered Droylsden at Mount Pleasant, running out 6-0 winners thanks, in part, to a hat-trick from Curtis Round. It was Round who opened the scoring in the opening 10 minutes when his effort from a Liam O’Sullivan long throw was saved by the Bloods keeper but Round was on hand to bundle home the rebound. It was 2-0 on 28 minutes thanks to a superb curling free kick from Lewis Maloney. Marske made the game safe with two more goals in the last 5 minutes of the first half, with Round notching his second of the game thanks to a superb strike from 20 yards, which was followed by a more routine finish from Matty Waters. It got no better for the away side after the break when Adam Wheatley was fouled in the box and Craig Gott stepped up to hammer home the resulting penalty. Round completed the rout on 56 minutes with a cool, low finish across the keeper. There was disappointment the following Saturday when Marske went out of the FA Trophy, losing 2-1 to Colne. Marske made the worst possible start when Callum Martin was sent off after just three minutes for a poor challenge. In worsening conditions on a sloping pitch, the home side took the lead on 28 minutes with a fine finish from Will Harris. Colne doubled their advantage on 54 minutes when Marske were unable to clear and despite sub Andrew Stephenson reducing the arrears on 78 minutes, Marske were unable to force an equaliser.

Next up, former Football League side Workington made the visit to Mount Pleasant. In front of another healthy crowd of over 300, the fans were treated to an end to end game with Marske taking the lead twice but were pegged back twice, the game ending 2-2. Marske took the lead on 18 minutes with Round continuing his purple patch with his 4th goal in the last two league games. Workington equalised nine minutes before half time before Stephenson’s low strike put Marske back into the lead. However, the Seasiders couldn’t hold on with substitute Ash Kelly equalising on 72 minutes. With Marske out of the FA Trophy, the League organised a league fixture with Liverpool based Marine visiting Mount Pleasant. On Non-League Day, there was another excellent crowd, this time 334, and the Marske supporters were treated to another Curtis Round masterclass, grabbing his second hat-trick in his last three league games, taking his tally to seven goals in three games, and eight overall for the season making him the joint top scorer in the Division. In fact, the final score of 4-1 to Marske didn’t really reflect the game as Marine enjoyed more possession than Marske but it was the Seasiders who took their chances. Marske took the lead on 38 minutes when Waters saw his shot saved by Marine’s on loan Liverpool keeper Shamal George, but Louis Johnson was on hand to nod home the rebound. It was 2-0 just two minutes later and this time Johnson was the provider beating his man on the right and crossing into the six-yard box where Round was on hand to flick the ball home. Marine reduced the arrears on 72 minutes through James Barrigan but it was left to Round to score twice in the last eight minutes to secure the victory, the first of which was a tremendous

●● Captain Adam Wheatley in action vs Dunston. Picture Karen Harland, strike from 15 yards across George and into the net via the crossbar. The game also saw local junior side Dormanstown Rovers under 9s welcomed to Mount Pleasant as mascots for the day. The photo, taken by Karen Harland, shows the Marske team with the boys from the team prior to kick off. Marske currently sit in 4th place in the table with five wins and three draws from eight games and have four games in hand on leaders Workington and trail them by six points. Upcoming fixtures are as follows, but are subject to additional games being

added by the League:Saturday 2nd November – Runcorn Linnets (H) Saturday 9th November – Colne (A) Saturday 16th November – Kendal Town (H) Saturday 23rd November – Clitheroe (H) Saturday 30th November – Ramsbottom United (A) Admission prices are £8 for adults, £4 for senior citizens and 16-18 years olds and £2 for under 16s. Tickets for the club’s Christmas draw will be available soon – please check the normal channels for further details – www.twitter.com/ MarskeunitedFC plus the club’s Facebook page.

Whitby Town Update

●● The Towbar Express Stadium

By Andrew Snaith

hitby Town are pushing for the knock-out rounds of the FA Cup. At time of press, they were looking forward to a home tie in the fourth and final qualifying round, with Southern Central Premier equivalents Stourbridge. The winners enter the first round proper of the competition featuring ex-Premier League giants and FA Cup winners like Sunderland, Portsmouth and Coventry City. The Blues booked their spot with a surprise 3-1 replay win away

●● Danny Rowe and Arran Wearmouth celebrate Whitby Town's goal against Gloucester City in the FA Cup third qualifying round. against higher-level Gloucester City. City broke Town hearts with a 93rd minute header to earn a replay 1-1 at the Towbar Express Stadium at the Turnbull Ground. Then just two days later, Whitby had to trek down to Evesham in Worcestershire for the replay. With six players injured or unavailable, they had a 15-man squad, including three goalkeepers, one of which appeared briefly in a striker's role. Defender Kieran Weledji also played up front and scored twice, with Adam Gell grabbing the other. The earlier rounds saw Chris Hardy's

men win 4-0 at NPL Division One North West Widnes followed by a tight 1-0 victory at North West Counties outfit 1874 Northwich. It's the furthest Whitby have been since their 4-0 defeat to then fourth-tier Hartlepol United, in the 2003 First Round proper. Town are also chasing a top five position in the Bet Victor Northern Premier League Premier Division. A run of eight successive victories including successes over Yorkshire Coast rivals Scarborough Athletic, 2-0, and highly-rated promoted duo Morpeth Town and Ashton United.

They kept six straight clean sheets in the run, which saw them not concede for 540 minutes. The runs were ended by Steve Kittrick's fellow promotionchasers Matlock Town by three goals to nil. The Seasiders' former Middlesbrough striker Brad Fewster was topping the division's top scorers, though an injury setback has made him touch and go for Town's big cup date. He's been joined on a busy treatment table by skipper Dale Hopson (ligament damage) is are set to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks. In some good news, Luke Bythway has made a surprise revovery from his dislocated finger. Whitby's big cup run as led to a backlog of matches in both cups and league. They await a date for their trip to nearby Pickering Town in the Integro Doodson League Cup, with the Northern Premier League kindly agreeing to postpone midweek clashes due to FA Cup games, when FC United of Manchester, Lancaster City, Radcliffe, Atherton Collieries, Stafford Rangers and Mickleover Sports were due to provide the opposition. Most recently, in the league, Blues lost 1-0 at home to Warrington Town, after Tony Gray's 78th-minute winner. Warrington themselves were play-

off finalists last season, losing out to Kings Lynn in the Super Play Off Final. In the FA Trophy First Qualifying Round, Town will host BetVictor NPL Division One South East Worksop Town on Saturday 26th October, at the Towbar Express Stadium, with a 3pm kick-off. If that's a draw, a replay will take place, at Worksop, on Wednesday 30th October. November fixtures for Whitby Town FC: Saturday 2nd November v Nantwich Town (H) 3pm; BetVictor NPL Saturday 9th November- FA Cup First Round/FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round Saturday 16th November- v Barwell (A) 3pm; BetVictor NPL Saturday 23rd November v Grantham Town (H) 3pm; BetVictor NPL Saturday 30th November- v Scarborough Athletic (A) 3pm; BetVictor NPL Home fixtures take place at: The Towbar Express Stadium at the Turnbull Ground Upgang Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3HZ

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 Coastal View & Moor News Issue 104 October - November 2019

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Redcar and Cleveland Mayor Golf Day raises funds for charities C

ouncillor Billy Wells, the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland has staged a major charity fundraising event. A golf day was held at Hunley Hotel and Golf Club in Brotton in which fifteen teams fought it out for first prize with Zoe’s Place baby hospice and EVA Women’s Aid in Redcar set to benefit. Approximately £1,500 was raised at the annual event that is organised joiontly by the golf club and Jane Holmes the Civic and Governance Officer with help, support and sponsorship from Martin Shutt a director of Parker Stag estate agents. “It’s a great way

to have a good day out, play some golf and have businesses come together to financially support worthwhile local charities,” he said. Among the competitors were teams from Caterpiller, Jones Widows, Motiv8. Parker Stag and ICL Boulby. “They’ve put in three teams this year,” said Mr Shutt. ”As a long standing and valuable supporter of the golf day so we would like to thank them for their continuing commitment.” Winners on the day were Teesside and Cleveland Garage; second place went to ICL Boulby Team A: third placed were ICL Boulby Team C. But the real winners on the day were the two local charities.

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November 2019

Local girls make National Final

By Gordon Waring

team of girls from East Cleveland recently won the regional finals in Doncaster and are now on their way at the end of October to the national finals. They will be riding in a team dressage under 21 competition and the great thing about the team is the age range. Team Captain, Paige Waring said: "This team is something else. We all love our sport and

our horses. "Everyone is so supportive and we all have smiles every time we compete. Our team is called 'Thumbs Up Sit Up". Also Paige Waring and Bella McCarthy who are both in the team have qualified for the individual final as well so let's wish them all the best for the finals at Bury Farm near Milton Keynes. Go girls.

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