Coastal View Issue 126 by Coastal View and Moor News

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Vintage makeover leaves community patients feeling nostalgic

hen spending time in East Cleveland Primary Care Hospital’s Tocketts Ward you wouldn’t be in the wrong for forgetting you were in a hospital setting. That’s because it has been given a vintage makeover to help its patients, who often have dementia, feel less anxious and a little more at home. The new wall graphics, inspired by local landmarks in Saltburn and Loftus, have transformed the ward’s dining room, day room and balcony. The dining room’s serving hatch has been decorated like an ice cream parlour, similar to one you might see on Redcar seafront, and features large wall prints of a traditional tearoom, Saltburn’s brightly coloured beach huts and its iconic cliﬀ and tramway. A little further down the corridor, old photographs of the local area and memorabilia have been used to transform the ward’s day room into a ‘front room’ where patients

can feel nostalgic while doing their physiotherapy. Heather Collins, who has worked on Tocketts ward for 12 years and was ward manager for over two, said she was thrilled that local printer MT Print Darlington managed to transform their idea into reality for their elderly patients. She added: “We really wanted to transform these areas for our patients to improve their experience and help their rehabilitation process, as a ward team we are thrilled with the results. We couldn’t have achieved this without Our Hospitals Charity and MT Print Darlington help, patience and guidance.” The new décor got the seal of approval from patient Susanah Muir. She said: “It’s absolutely fantastic; you don’t feel like you’re in a hospital. I can’t fault the staﬀ here neither.” When the weather is a little warmer, patients can now also enjoy views of the East Cleveland hills from a colourful balcony that has been done up as part of the makeover.

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 126

elcome to our first paper of 2022 and we would firstly like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and let’s hope it’s a healthy, peaceful and prosperous one for us all. Here in Moorsholm we had a very quiet and restful Christmas but by the time the festivities were all over we were happy to get back to work, preparing for this issue. If you’re a regular reader of this column you will have read in the December issue about the massive 25% increase we had on the cost of paper. This came as a tremendous shock, as it came too late to try and recoup the extra money to cover the unprecedented rise. However we have many loyal advertisers who have supported us through thick and thin and who have stuck with us, some for many years to keep the paper afloat. So all went well in December but just the other day we were ‘hit’ with another massive increase in costs when the printer told us they were putting up our costs by a further 17% due to increases in energy prices, transport costs and the like. This was devastating to say the least, so now we need your help more than we have ever done before. Over the years we have helped community groups and other organisations to increase their profile and raise money and now it’s time for them to come to our rescue.

All the costs for the paper comes from the advertising and without them there would be no Coastal View. The advertisers have accepted price increases which we have tried to keep to a minimum but this may not be enough, especially when our costs could increase even further depending on the state of the economy. Therefore we have no alternative but to take each month as it comes and keep our fingers crossed for the future of the paper. We appreciate that times are hard for everyone, with increases in electric and gas costs, food prices are rising daily and the covid threat is still out there, but if you want this paper to continue, please consider if there is anything you can do that would help to make this possible. We have managed to cover costs for this issue but we don’t know what will happen before the next one, so please if you can help in any way at all we would love to hear from you. We also appeal to you all to send us your stories, because the paper needs your news and as we say many times we can only include what we get. We are grateful this month to Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and the Tees Valley Mayor for their contributions to the editorial as well as anyone else who has sent us articles to be included, but we would also like to thank Councillor Steve Kay, who has

always supported us and usually has something to say, but what about the other 58 councillors? We would like to welcome a new contributor to the paper that is Rosemary Nicholls. Rosemary regularly writes for the Talk of the Town but who has kindly agreed to share with Coastal View readers some of her stories, so we look forward to receiving more of them in the future. You can read the first of Rosemary’s articles on page 19. Another regular contributor is Paul Payne, who has been writing articles for Coastal View since the very early issues. Paul has now got a new role within the police and will be tackling issues regarding crime prevention primarily in our area. Paul’s article can be found on page 29. This year the Queen will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee which will be a great time to get out and about and celebrate with her. As a result of this there will be two extra Bank Holidays, on June 2nd and June 3rd, so we look forward to hearing about all the events that will be taking place then. The days are getting longer and the sun is still shining, well it is as I write this so there’s plenty of reason for optimism. Stay safe and we hope you enjoy reading this issue

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Lest we forget

Can you help please?

ave you any information that can throw light on the following story? A warrant officer working for the RAF had received some information regarding a Redcar man who had served in WW2. He got in touch with us to see if we were aware of the situation. Robert Vivian Wilson was born in 1924, in 1939 his family Clifford Wilson and Winnie (Bean) who were married lived in Richmond Road. Cliff was an electrical engineer. They had three sons, Robert, Gordon and Ian Clifford. Robert married Edith Coleman in 1945 as far as we know they did not have any children. He was in Bomber Command and defended our country in WW2 and yet he died in 1949 at the age of 25 years, in an accident on a field in Middleton St. George after a celebration of the Battle of Britain went wrong. This was so tragic and so unnecessary and it was in front of the wives and families and a great crowd that had gathered to watch the display. The Battle of Britain display on Saturday the 17th of September 1949 included Auster, Hornet, Havard, Hastings, Lincoln, Meteor, Tiger Moth and Wellington aircraft. The Flying display started at 13.00 and went exceedingly well until the last item on the programme. This was to be carried out by one of the Middleton Wellingtons which was to drop dummy parachutists. The Wellington flown by F/O J.H.A. MacPherson, took off and cleared to the east then turned and commenced its run in. At it passed over

the runway, the dummies began to leave the aircraft. One struck the tail plane, which jammed as the parachute cords wrapped around it. The Wellington with its regular crew was carrying trainees nose-dived into the ground and exploded. There were no survivors. Robert V Wilson was the bomb aimer and Barrie Tatham the wireless operator. The other men were in training. We have an image of the funerals. We think the other men are probably buried in CWG in Darlington West Cemetery. Barrie Tatham is buried in a civilian grave and Robert in an unmarked grave in Redcar cemetery. They were buried within a day of each other. We are looking for relatives of Robert as we don’t want him to be forgotten lying in an unmarked grave. His address on the death certificate is Forth Road Redcar. It may be that Edith may have married again and relatives of hers may be able to help or relatives of his younger brothers. Please message us if you have any information that might help us. We have a track record of restoration as part of our work as volunteer friends of the cemetery. We fundraise throughout the year to meet the needs of the work required. The funds from the Aces High book which was kindly gifted to us and written by John H Watson supports our work. Goosepool 1949. Leicester Evening Mail 21.9.1049. The People 18.9.1949.

Margrove Reserve desecrated

By Councillor Steve Kay

was horrified recently at the sight of two massive ﬂy-tips in a local Nature Reserve. The Margrove Ponds Nature Reserve sits almost opposite Margrove Park village. Managed by the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, based in the nearby Heritage Centre, it’s a place of beauty, education, exercise and relaxation for adults and children alike. The main pond attracts around 150 species of bird, including swans, geese, ducks, herons and coots, whilst the two smaller ponds support newts, toads and frogs. The adjacent higher land provides a hunting ground for hawks, buzzards and falcons. Surprisingly, it’s believed the Ponds are the unintentional work of man. Adjacent to the Reserve is the site of the former South Skelton Mine which provided ironstone for the furnaces of Teesside from 1872 to 1954. By far the largest relic of this industry is a naturally vegetated shale heap, standing 72ft high, smack in the middle of the Margrove Valley. Geologists are of the opinion that the weight of this mountain of mining waste was suﬃcient to depress the land in the vicinity, allowing water to collect to form the Ponds, and simultaneously creating a great environment for hundreds of species of wildlife. Just before Christmas, I was alerted to the fact that fly-tippers had desecrated the Reserve and public walkway with two massive heaps of rubbish-filled black plastic bags, around 70 in all. Fly-tipping is bad wherever it is, but to desecrate a nature reserve is downright evil. How can these people live with themselves? Have they no conscience? Needless to say, Redcar & Cleveland Council cleaned up the mess which, surprisingly,

● Cllr Steve Kay looks for clues to identify the ﬂy-tippers who desecrated Margrove Ponds Nature Reserve consisted of a great deal of soil and garden waste. Unfortunately, neither the council crews nor I found any clues as to the identity of the perpetrators. I just hope they read this and reflect on their horrendous, anti-social and environmentally destructive behaviour.

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Guisborough teen Autumn Bradley now recovering surgery that will change her life

●Autumn and Sarah

uisborough teen Autumn Bradley has finally had the surgery needed to correct a condition that meant her sternum was eﬀectively squashing her heart and lungs. On Wednesday 29 September, at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, Autumn finally underwent corrective surgery to treat her Pectus Excavatum, a condition which causes the breastbone to grow inwards. In Autumn's case, the condition meant her sternum had grown inwards to arrive just 25mm from her spine, eﬀectively squashing her heart and lungs and resulting in life-limiting complications. Autumn had once been a keen athlete, running at county level - but prior to surgery, her condition had deteriorated to such an extent that she struggled to blow up a balloon. But while treatment for Pectus remains available on the NHS in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, an NHS England policy decision in 2019

means it is not currently available in England regardless of how serious the symptoms. But it was thanks to an individual donation from "Ivan from the Isle of Man", who had read about Autumn's case in the national press, that the now 15-year-old from Guisborough was able to receive a private donation to fund her surgery. Autumn's mum, Sarah, said: "We are absolutely over the moon that Autumn is now recovering well and is improving every day. "Autumn was only able to get this treatment thanks to a private donation from Ivan, a gentleman from the Isle of Man who saw her story in the press. I can't thank him enough for what he's done for Autumn and our family - it was a true act of selflessness. "We also want to thank Joel Dunning and everybody at James Cook University Hospital and Newcastle RVI for looking after Autumn with so much care." Last year, Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, secured a Parliamentary debate to raise Autumn's case and ask for a review of current NHS England policy. As a result, NHS England is now reviewing its policy. Sarah said: "What's important now is that NHS England are reviewing the current policy for the sake of other children in England who have this condition. I want to thank Simon for all the work he did to drive that review forward." Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: "I am delighted that Autumn has finally received the treatment she needed. "I want to offer huge praise to Autumn's surgeon, Joel Dunning, for everything he did personally to achieve this outcome and I would also like to thank the private donor whose kindness made this happen. "More broadly, I am proud to have raised this issue in a Westminster Hall debate and that this has resulted in a policy review. It is now right and proper that this is considered independently by those best placed to understand the medical and commissioning complexities at hand. "Finally I want to thank both Autumn and Sarah for the bravery and steeliness they have exemplified throughout. I wish them both every success and happiness in the future."

More walk-in vaccination sessions confirmed as infection rate soars

edcar and Cleveland Borough Council have confirmed the next set of vaccination pop-up clinics, commencing in Redcar this Friday, 7 January. The sessions come as Redcar and Cleveland’s Covid-19 infection rate stood at 2,330 per 100,000 of the population - the highest it has been since the start of the pandemic. (These figures were at the time of writing the article) All mobile vaccination units can be attended without an appointment and residents are being urged to have themselves jabbed and/or given their booster as soon as possible. Councillor Steve Kay, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Health and Welfare, said: “We have seen a very steep rise in the infection rate in Redcar and Cleveland due to the Omicron variant.Recently, we were among the areas with the lowest rates in England; now, we are among those with the highest. Throughout the pandemic, our first priority has been to keep our residents and visitors as safe as possible and that remains the most important thing. “The best way to do this is to ensure you and your loved ones are fully vaccinated. Over the coming weeks, our mobile vaccination unit will be at diﬀerent sites around the borough. Thousands of our residents have already taken the opportunity to get jabbed near where they live. It is quick and easy and we hope thousands more will take up the oﬀer in January.” This series of vaccination sessions began at the beginning of January at Redcar and Cleveland College. If you have had Covid_19 recently, please remember that 10 days must have passed since you last tested positive and all symptoms must

have disappeared before you can be jabbed or given your booster. For under 18 years, please wait 12 weeks. More pop-ups will take place throughout January as follows: • Friday 21 January, SALTBURN, Saltburn Cricket Club, Marske Mill Lane, TS12 1HJ 10am – 5pm • Monday 24 January, SALTBURN, Saltburn Cricket Club, Marske Mill Lane, TS12 1HJ, 10am – 5pm • Friday 28 January, REDCAR, Redcar and Cleveland College, Corporation Rd, Redcar TS10 1EZ, 10am – 5pm • Saturday 29 January – venue TBC • Monday 31 January, REDCAR, Redcar and Cleveland College, Corporation Rd, Redcar TS10 1EZ, 10am – 5pm • First and second doses are available for 16 and 17-year-olds (12 weeks between the two) and for all over 18s (eight weeks between the two). Vaccinations are also available for 12–15-yearolds, who must have consent. Boosters will be administered to those18+ if three months have passed since the second vaccine. In addition to Covid vaccines, flu jabs will be available for those 65 and over or under 65s who are eligible. You can also continue to book online appointments at large vaccination centres or community pharmacies at: https://www.nhs.uk/ conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirusvaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ Please remember to cancel your online booking if you choose to attend a walk-in clinic after making an appointment at a large vaccination centre, GP led clinic or community pharmacy site.

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Council agree to purchase Goodwins building in Redcar to deliver town centre improvements

s part of ambitious plans to transform and regenerate Redcar, the Council have signed an agreement with Goodwins to purchase their High Street premises. This latest development, which is part of the wider Redcar Town Deal Scheme, builds on the Council buying the freehold for the former Marks and Spencer’s building, and provides the opportunity to create a focal point for the town and a link from the High Street to the Esplanade, where events can take place and pop-up food, drink and retail operators can trade. Goodwins will retain a presence in the town following the purchase of the B&M building on the High Street at auction recently. Mark Johnson, Operations and Compliance Manager for Goodwins said: “We are delighted to confirm that we are in a position to support the exciting plans to rejuvenate parts of Redcar town centre and the Esplanade area. “Whilst we have always been in support of eﬀorts to improve the town for all residents, workers, shoppers and visitors alike it remains that our paramount objective is to protect the livelihoods of our team members and to serve our customers. To this end we are now able to confirm that we have managed to secure alternative premises for Goodwins to move into so that we can continue to provide great value and customer service to thousands of people each week. “The move will facilitate the Council being able to take ownership of our current building to improve and develop the High Street and the Esplanade and bring both areas together. It is anticipated that the fantastic changes being made will serve to greatly rejuvenate the area bringing new visitors, new prosperity and new jobs not

●Artist’s impressions show the proposal to open up the space between the seafront and the High Street and the proposal to improve the High Street. only during the work but leaving a legacy of improvement afterwards.” Cllr Mary Lanigan, Leader of the Council, said: “The agreed purchase of the Goodwins building is a positive step forward in our ambitions to deliver a series of projects in Redcar to create a vibrant High Street and Esplanade. “Working in partnership with the Redcar Town Deal Board we have the opportunity to deliver a number of projects to take advantage of the tourism and economic opportunities that will present themselves in the future. “These plans will not only benefit Redcar but the wider region and I would like to thank everyone for their hard work getting it this far.” Jacob Young, Conservative MP for Redcar and Town Deal Board member, said: "I’m proud to be part of the Town Deal Board which is driving forward these important changes for our high

street in Redcar, using £25million of government funding. "For years people said, ‘Redcar died when we lost M&S’ then it was ‘Redcar died when we lost Woolies’. "Well, finally we have taken ownership of these two huge parts of Redcar High Street and now can begin the true regeneration of the town centre. "Demolishing these two buildings allows us to draw a line in the sand and mark the beginning of our high street’s next chapter. Bringing these redundant buildings down is going to help us level up! It’s great to see." Redcar was awarded £25 million in June this year as part of the Government’s Town Deal programme. In partnership with the Redcar Town Deal Board the Council is pulling together detailed plans for a number of projects, including

the scheme to link the High Street to the seafront. The other projects include: • Improving how the High Street looks and functions, introducing new landscaping, street furniture, lighting and signage – as well as more greenery to improve the area • A coastal activity hub at Coatham, providing the infrastructure to support outdoor activities, water sports and related events • A new family activity centre and cultural hub, creating a new anchor attraction for visitors and residents • Improvements to Station Road to maximise the impact of major investment at Redcar Central Station and the Regent Cinema. A Clean Energy Education Hub at Redcar & Cleveland College, is another key plan, which will provide a training and skills facility tailored to the needs of the local economy. The board also aims to improve transport connections to Teesworks, which is set to become the UK’s biggest industrial zone, to ensure residents can access job opportunities. These plans would build on the major new leisure project in the Coatham area which was announced last year. This includes a new hotel, adventure golf site and play area. The Government previously awarded Redcar £750,000 for the project, which was used to demolish the old RKade building and prepare the site so the hotel can start development. Further engagement will take place over the coming months, with residents and businesses, to help shape the detail of all of the Town Deal projects. More details of the plans – including a fly through video - can be found at www. redcartowndeal.com

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Iconic Loftus building to be given new lease of life

grade II listed building and the former home of Barclays Bank in Loftus is being restored to its former glory as part of a wider regeneration scheme. Now that the brand new Handale Car Park, which will feature electric vehicle charging points, is open, work has started on rejuvenating the beautiful Barclays building, located in the heart of the Market Place The Council secured the freehold of the building in December 2019, with the goal of bringing it back to life and boosting community and business confidence in the high street. Plans for the building feature four selfcontained holiday let apartments on the upper levels with room to sleep 12 people in total;

whilst the downstairs space will be marketed as a commercial opportunity for two new retail businesses. Work is being undertaken by a Tees Valley contractor and the details of the project and all others to be delivered can be seen on the new Loftus Masterplan website at https:// loftusmasterplan.co.uk A sympathetic refurbishment, including architectural exterior lighting, will seek to maintain, preserve and enhance this Grade II listed structure, whilst attracting new retail and culture, and oﬀering quality visitor accommodation. Councillor Chris Gallacher, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, said: “Loftus’ unique positioning on the North Yorkshire Coast, close to other popular tourist destinations such as

Where will Teesside Airport take you in 2022?

● Passengers set to board a Ryanair aircraft to Corfu

eesside International Airport is ready to take oﬀ once again in 2022, oﬀering local people an easy, friendly and unexpected airport experience to a raft of popular holiday destinations and cities across UK and Ireland. From 7 January, fully vaccinated travellers and those under 18 coming to England will no longer have to take a test before they travel nor self-isolate on arrival and, from 04:00 on Sunday 9 January, they will only have to take a lateral flow test rather than a PCR test. This is a boost for passengers looking to fly Teesside to the places they love and go global right from their doorstep on a single ticket with Loganair’s London Heathrow connection, or travel via Amsterdam Schiphol with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Aberdeen, Belfast, Dublin, Esbjerg, Jersey, Newquay and Southampton are also all within a short hop, thanks to regular flights with the UK’s biggest regional airline, Loganair, so people can experience a city break closer to home. This year, summer’s looking bigger and brighter than ever with the return of TUI, the world’s leading holiday company, after a nineyear absence. From May to September, it will be operating flights to Antalya, Turkey, and Palma, Majorca, for great getaways. Tickets are also on sale now for flights with Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, to its holiday hotspots such as Alicante, which runs all year round, and Faro in Portugal, the Greek island of Corfu, and Majorca, running on dates between March and October. Teesside International’s terminal building is continuing to improve, after a £3million redevelopment which has most recently seen

Duty Free arrive back at the airport after eight years. A new Sky Bar, viewing platform and Bannatyne Spa will soon follow, giving even more five-star luxury and choice for people flying out of their local airport. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “We put huge plans in place in 2021 to improve our airport and make it fit for the 21st century, with a terminal transformation to give people the best possible start to their holidays, plus we secured even more new routes. This paid oﬀ in spades as passengers flocked to the airport, proving that there’s a massive appetite for what we’re doing, helping the airport to keep on-track and even be ahead of schedule of its 10-year turnaround plan. “This year the airport will be keeping up that fantastic momentum, oﬀering great value breaks for people from across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool and beyond, with a huge summer ahead of us, on top of our ever-growing schedule of regular flights. “As well as links to much-requested destinations, we’ll be driving forward our land and property development this year, and capitalising on its Freeport status, to make sure Teesside Airport will be a success for years to come.” Flights are on sale now and can be booked via the airlines and tour operators directly or with your local ATOL and ABTA-protected travel agent or Fairs-Lloyds Travel, located in the terminal building. Remember, you can also get two hours’ free airport parking if you do use Fairs-Lloyds Travel or the Landside Café. For more information on the timings and dates of the domestic and international destinations served by Teesside International Airport, visit www.teessideinternational.com

Saltburn, Sandsend and Whitby, and its proximity to the North Yorkshire Moors, makes it an ideal spot for visitors to the area to base themselves. This is why it is so important that this old market town receives the investment it needs to improve its high street and enhance its footfall and prosperity. “The project will realise the full refurbishment of the 275m2 listed building, plus 50m2 of external landscaping, to create a sustainable, mixed-use facility.” The project is being funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority as a co-funded scheme to complement wider investment of Future High Street Funding (FHSF), which was launched by the Government in 2018 in response to pressure on British High Streets and concern about their capacity to remain at the centre of community life. The FHSF bidding process led to the development of a masterplan for Loftus through engagement with local residents, stakeholders and partners, with the ultimate aim of making Loftus a modern market town that attracts people to live, work and set up business.

£5.8m of secured funding from the FHSF, along with co-funding of £3m from the Tees Valley Combined Authority and £1m from the Loftus Area Growth Fund will support Loftus’ regeneration and the council’s aspiration to increase the vibrancy of its borough’s town centres. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “It’s great to see these funds in action, developing innovative plans to bring former iconic buildings back to life. Getting more people back on the high street, visiting our superb region and supporting our brilliant local businesses is more important than ever. “We’re making our towns as welcoming and well-equipped as possible as we recover our economy following the coronavirus pandemic and creating well-paid, good quality jobs along the way. This is great news and shows what we can do when we pull together, work hard and put forward a positive vision for our area.” The project has begun on site and is expected to complete in the Spring of 2022. Visit https:// loftusmasterplan.co.uk.

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South Tees Hospitals’ Vaccine Hub: One year on…

n Wednesday 8th December it was exactly one year since South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust became one of the first COVID-19 hospital hubs in the world to begin vaccinating patients, care home workers and staff. Since that day, the trust has given over 80,000 doses of the COVID vaccine in the form of first, second and booster jabs. Setting up the hubs was a huge challenge which involved expertise and support from many different teams across the trust including estates, procurement, pharmacy, IT and call centre teams as well as the clinicians, occupational health teams and volunteers delivering, managing and coordinating the jabs. Beverley Tytler, a nursing sister who was seconded to support the rollout of the vaccine, said: "We relied on staff support from all areas of the trust, and some of those staff were working above and beyond their usual working hours, but they still wanted to play their part in the vaccine rollout, and help towards fighting the virus. "Some of the staff became regular members of the team, and my role became the one that ensured we had the correct group

● The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust team roll out COVID-19 vaccinations in December 2020 of vaccinators with a safe skill mix, a group of healthcare assistants, and volunteers, as well as ensuring the correct stock was maintained for the day to day running of the hub. "We had to ensure all staﬀ working in the hub received and completed the relevant training to be able to vaccinate, or support

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ince the start of the pandemic, logging on for lessons and submitting work electronically have become second nature to an entire cohort of young people; and a complete overhaul of how to deliver an education to them became necessary. Even now, many of those teaching and learning methods remain in place, with the lingering possibility of further restrictions ever present. But what do you do if you’re a child or young person without access to the right technology? This question prompted Ja Reed from EnterIT and Chris Powlay, from Ladies of Steel, to develop the #CompsforKids initiative, taking unwanted or older model laptops and tablets and refurbishing them for use by our borough’s youngsters – all voluntarily. Throughout 2020 and 2021, Ja and Chris have been supported by the Council, RCVDA and several other local businesses, who have donated both brand new and pre-used devices; plus many hundreds have been kindly donated by members of the public at various drop oﬀ points around the Borough. The pre-used donated devices have had all data wiped and the hard drives destroyed for security reasons, then been fully refurbished for school and college age children across Redcar and Cleveland, including looked-after children, those who are home educated and NEETs (not in education, employment or training), for whom access to technology is equally important in seeking out and applying for opportunities. The majority of the schools’ ‘wishlists’ have now been covered but the Council and the team at Comps for Kids continue to take referrals from schools for individual pupils, with Comps for Kids supplying machines to new into-care children, more home schoolers and even a child who lost everything in a fire recently. Comps for Kids’ work has been recognised by Councillor Karen King, who nominated them for a BBC Radio Tees 50 Stars of Teesside award – which they went on to win. Karen said, “I was so delighted to hear that Ja and Chris had been acknowledged for setting up this initiative and working so hard in their spare time to ensure children without access to the technology needed to complete their schoolwork were able to do so. Both are very busy and have sacrificed time with their own families and businesses to make sure no child goes without, and I know this has been of great benefit to many local children and their families. They are both true community champions and also very modest, as they did this due to seeing

an immediate need, rather than for the praise I believe they so richly deserve. Without Ja’s expertise and hard work, this initiative would never have taken oﬀ and Chris and I would both like to thank him for going above and beyond.” Chris Powlay said, “The initiative started small, hoping to help a couple of people locally. Thanks to a superb team, Ja Reed doing all the technical work and Karen working tirelessly to appeal for and collect devices, and get us the relevant contacts. It has snowballed and we have been able to help hundreds of children.” Ja Reed commented: “It all started nearly a year ago when Chris called to ask if I could refurbish a few laptops to give out to kids who didn't have one. We put out an appeal thinking maybe we would get ten or twelve done and involved Councillor Karen King as our long-standing friend to help, and before we knew what was happening we had between fifty and sixty laptops donated by the public through social media posts under the #compsforkids appeal. “Local councillors and businesses soon got involved as well as local radio and it just grew from there. For my part, it’s very humbling just seeing the relief and delight on the kids’ faces knowing they don't have to worry about trying to get their homework done on a tiny mobile phone screen and can feel included like the rest of the class. We all just want to help the kids the best we can, from me giving my time to refurbish the devices and Karen and Chris organising the collections and fund raising – it’s been an absolute pleasure to do our bit for our community. As long as there is a need for #compsforkids, I may well be under a pile of laptops for a while yet!” A side initiative has since been developed, whereby devices too old to upgrade to a standard for school pupils - are instead upgraded to an operating system known as ‘Linux’ and given to foster carers and community groups – giving them a useful new life and preventing them from going into landfill. Oﬀ the back of Christmas 2021, Comps for Kids are appealing now for more of your old devices and laptop bags, which may have been replaced by shiny new kit at Christmas time. If you have a laptop, bag or tablet that you could donate, please help our children and young people by contacting EnterIT, Marske and New Marske Community Information Group or the Ladies of Steel via their Facebook pages, or you can call Karen King on 07500 606894. Thank you.

● The team today, in the vaccine hub at James Cook the flow around the hub and equip them to do their job. This included shadowing shifts for potential vaccinators to observe and learn from experienced vaccinators. “With the support of the erostering team, we had to produce weekly rotas to ensure that staffing levels were maintained and safe. "And as time went on we had to set up surge clinics on a weekend. "It has been an honourable experience to have been a part of the COVID-19 vaccination programme at South Tees, assisting with the setup of the vaccine rollout one year ago, to working with, and alongside fantastic colleagues, right through to the part I am playing now, supporting the coordination of the booster vaccination rollout. “It has been a tough couple of years for so many, so like many of us, I want to see things get back to some kind of ‘normality’, and I am so very proud to have been given the opportunity to be involved in such great work, and to meet so many selfless people." Iain Sharp, part of the trust's system development team said: "We created an online booking system which allowed staff to book their own appointments and also enabled administrative staff to book appointments for patients and non-trust staff. “As a result, the vaccination team were able to manage the flow of people attending the vaccination hub and assure a safe and steady flow through the vaccination process. “The team have also been involved in managing the data gathered regarding vaccinations to produce reports and statistics which are used to report on progress and plan future activity." Paula Taggart, head of nursing at the trust and part of the team who have been instrumental in setting up and running the vaccines hubs, added: “I’m really grateful for the contribution the project group has made to help to deliver the first and second doses and booster jab of the COVID vaccine to our clinically extremely vulnerable patients and our staff. “It has been a real team effort. There’s been such a lot of hard work by a number of different people and teams. Most of them have had to do this on top of their day job. They’ve all played a huge part in the success of our vaccination roll out. They’re amazing.”

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Kickstarting success for young job seekers

scheme to give young people unemployed or not in education a chance has been hailed a major success – and now more opportunities are planned. The Kickstart programme gives out-of-work 16 to 24-year-olds a total of six months employment and also training and support to help them secure a full-time job. The council took on 30 young people earlier this year on the Government-backed scheme and 20 have now gained employment either at the authority or elsewhere. Just last week a further 14 young people were taken on and now 34 council managers have agreed to oﬀer more positions in January and February. Those employment opportunities will be advertised through the Job Centre in December. Councillor Glyn Nightingale, Cabinet Member for Resources, said: “It really is heartening to see these young people grabbing their opportunities with both hands. Of course, it’s great for the 18 who now have full-time work. The others can take heart too that they now have valuable experience they move forward with their lives. Local talented, hard-working young people deserve the chance to find careers right here close to where they live.” We talked to two Kickstarters at the council. Read their stories below: Connor takes his chance and lands a job A few, short months ago Connor Donnelly was unemployed and, “very bored with no money… and increasingly worried.” Now he has been oﬀered a job at the council and became the authority’s first young person on the Kickstart scheme to gain employment. “I’m just overjoyed,” says the 20-year-old of Dormanstown, who worked in youth services at the council to gain experience as a ‘kickstarter’

● Connor Donnelly but has now gained a job in the authority’s Business Support. Connor was referred to the council’s Kickstart programme by the Jobcentre after being without work since the first pandemic lockdown. The Kickstart scheme is for 16 to 24-year-old job seekers and gives them the chance of six months paid employment. “I was getting a bit worried,” admits Connor, who attended Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough. “My plan was to join the RAF. I had my heart on that and I got through all the tests but then… nothing. I got very bored. I did get some work labouring through family and I would clean my nan’s house which was at least useful. But I grabbed the chance of getting some paid work. “I was only there two months as a Youth Engagement Assistant but when the full time

● Gemma Brown job came up in Business Support I really jumped at it. The interview was a bit nerve wracking but when I got the call I got it, I was so pleased and I can’t wait to join the team and do my part. I’ve even bought my first car and can go out with friends. It’s a good feeling and I’d like to thank everyone who helped me get this chance.” University graduate has a mind for success at council Gemma Brown took the decision to consult a work coach after she graduated with a degree in psychology which has led to her taking a chance on the Kickstart scheme. And it’s already led to success with the 22-year-old from Redcar being oﬀered a new, six-month contract directly from the council. Gemma was unsure of her career path after completing her Psychology degree at the

University of Sunderland. That was when she made the decision to seek assistance from a work coach who told her about the Kickstart scheme. “I knew this would be perfect for me,” said Gemma. “It allowed me to get an income whilst gaining work experience.” Gemma was offered a job working for the Youth Service which was the perfect chance for her to get experience in working with various people. The scheme also gave her the opportunity to attend and get qualifications for fully funded courses such as first aid, mental health awareness and de-escalation techniques. A few months into her placement, Gemma was given the opportunity to undertake some further work experience within Redcar and Cleveland Registrar Service whilst being part of the Kickstart Programme. This raised her interest in the history of registration and how it developed over time. “This was a completely different avenue and a new challenge for me,” she said. “After working here for a few weeks, I have decided that I see this as a potential long-term career.” Her hard work has paid off as Gemma has been offered a new contract with the registration team. Gemma said she is grateful to the Kickstart programme officers for the continuous support they offered her in the process, helping her with problems and questions, no matter how big or small. “I would like to thank Trevor Thompson (Kickstart Placement Officer) and Stephanie Myers (Apprenticeship Coordinator) for allowing me to be part of this opportunity and being there whenever I needed guidance.” The council also employs apprentices and supports young people who are unemployed through the Youth Employment Initiative. Find our more on the council’s website at www.redcarcleveland.gov.uk

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Beyond Housing reaches a new name for its independent living service

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● Jason Lowe, Beyond Housing Head of Independent and Supported Living (in car) celebrates the Redcar launch of Reach and Respond with colleagues.

eyond Housing has announced that its three independent living services for more than 8,500 people across Teesside and Yorkshire, are to be amalgamated. The registered housing provider currently operates an independent living service under three different names across the region – Teesside-based HomeCall, Coastcall across the North Yorkshire coast and Hambleton Lifeline in the Hambleton district. From December 2021, the three services will operate under a new, single name, Reach & Respond. Beyond Housing’s independent living services offer a lifeline to people, who might otherwise require in-person care or support, to live happily, healthily and independently in their own homes. The technology-enabled system provides reassurance that help is available 24 hours a day, through a discreet alarm system setup throughout the home. It also offers the option of a range of telecare sensors, which can automatically detect an emergency and alert responder. Reach & Respond brings together these services under a single name and brand, ensuring customers receive the same experience wherever they live in the region, and allowing a smoother experience for new customers joining. The service is available to private customers as well as residents living in Beyond Housing homes, and offers support and peace of mind to individuals and families of any age, particularly people who: • Live alone • Are elderly or vulnerable • Are caring for someone • Are at risk of falling or are less mobile • Are unwell • Are at risk of seizures • Have learning difficulties • Are living with dementia • Have recently come out of hospital • Have no regular visitors. As customers of Reach & Respond, existing users of the service will experience no change to service cost or delivery, the same advisors will continue to operate in each area and the same teams will respond to those requiring assistance. Jason Lowe, Head of Independent and Supported Living at Beyond Housing, said: “Beyond Housing’s independent living service is an invaluable lifeline to thousands of customers. It enables those who might otherwise struggle to live independently to enjoy a normal lifestyle, complete with everyday freedoms. “We now support over 8,500 people in total, so it’s a great step forward for us to now be united as one team under one new name. Both new and existing customers can be assured they will continue to receive the same high standard of service under the new banner Reach & Respond. Our services and existing operations will continue as normal.”

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● Michael Francis, Carl Padgett, Kieran Larder, Jane Wright, Adam Ward, Steve Kay and Mike Jeﬀerson commission Lingdale's new deﬁbrillator

By Councillor Steve Kay

he memory of a promising and popular young footballer has inspired a recent successful campaign to provide a second defibrillator for Lingdale. Lingdale resident, Parish Councillor Mike Jeﬀerson, has expressed his gratitude to the East Cleveland charity, the PAD Foundation, and Skelton Athletic Football Club for providing the cash for Lingdale’s second defibrillator, now situated at the entrance to Lingdale Youth and Community Centre. Mike explained: “Several years ago, Lockwood Parish Council provided our first defibrillator, situated outside the pharmacy, on the High Street. But, Lingdale is a large village with a long main street, so a second one was needed to increase the coverage. Of course, time’s the essence: if someone suﬀers cardiac arrest, it’s necessary to get the defibrillator to them as soon as possible. “My colleague, Parish Councillor

Paula Miller, recognising the need for a second defibrillator, approached, the appropriately named, PAD (Public Access Defibrillators) Foundation for assistance. The response was immediate and tremendous. The lads at Skelton AFC, led by Kieran Larder and Adam Ward, organised a memorial match in memory of the Lingdale junior footballer, Liam Wright, who sadly died, aged 18, five years ago. With some further fundraising and support from PAD, a grand total of £1,500 was raised; enough to purchase the defibrillator.The people of Lingdale are most grateful. “Thanks also to Redcar & Cleveland Council for giving permission for the defibrillator to be fixed prominently at Lingdale Youth and Community Centre.” Liam’s mum, Jane, who was present at the commissioning, said she was delighted that the memory of her son was contributing to the safety of others: “He was a wonderful lad and so dedicated to football. What’s happened recently, shows people

haven’t forgotten. The Skelton footballers have been so supportive, and East Cleveland people have been so generous, as always.” Of course, the first things to do, if you suspect cardiac arrest are to shout for help (you need someone to fetch the defibrillator urgently), dial 999 for an ambulance and immediately apply CPR (chest compressions). Then, once the defibrillator is available, follow the voice prompts. Defibrillators literally tell you what to do but both young and old perform better with some basic training. I’m sure that, if there were a demand, training could be organised at the Youth and Community Centre. P.S. Many congratulations to Carl Padgett (PAD Chairman) and Michael Francis (PAD Vice Chairman) on recently receiving an Amey 100 Community Hero Award for their work providing defibrillators and potentially saving lives. You can FacebookThe PAD Foundation Charity Reg No 1184229. PAD is dedicated to supplying, fitting and commissioning non-council defibrillators in our area.

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Saving lives at sea – new eyes set for coastal blind spots…

ork is underway to provide sand and surf lovers in Redcar with an extra layer of safety. Preparations have begun to install a new camera to link up to the existing local Coastwatch Redcar CCTV system as secretary and trustee Stan Whalley explained: “We have an excellent vantage point from the roof of the Zetland Lifeboat Museum. But the curve of the seafront to the east creates a blind spot.” Permission has been granted to allow another camera

to be placed on the seaward side of the Esplanade which will greatly enhance the ability to view down the coast. “This will be in the Granville Terrace area, which has a slipway to the beach,” said Mr Whalley. “It’s already very popular with the public so the new camera will enable us to spot potential incidents, greatly assisting us in liaising with HM Coastguard.” However, the new camera required a full update to the CCTV system, including hardware, greatly increasing

Saltburn News By Mike Morrissey

Carols sung

he annual inter-church carol service was well-attended at Saltburn Methodist church in mid December and went well.

Car park is mud bath

he council-owned car park at Hob Hill opposite Saltburn golf club was described in the Saltburn Neighbourhood Action Partnership newsletter as a "mud bath" because of lorry loads of topsoil being moved near the new practice hole. Many residents have complained to the council about the problem. Councillors said the council was monitoring the position daily.

SNAP Snippets

ews of several well-known properties in Saltburn changing hands are found in the January issue of the SNAP Saltburn Neighbourhood Action Partnership (commmunity and council). *Vista Mar restaurant on Saltburn Bank is to become part of a national steakhouse chain, *Saltburn House, the former convalescent home on Marine Parade, is "likely to change hands" with a traditional hotel in mind. In recent years it has been owned by a London-based workingmen's club. *Pembroke House residential care home on Marine Parade plans to close soon. The newsletter also reports that the cliﬀ lift reopens at Easter, mid April, after being closed for all of 2021, acontrolled crossings on the main road through Saltburn are being raised to deter speeding vehicles. In addition trees are to be planted in Cherry Tree walk oﬀ Albion Terrace and near the war memorial. And workshops so the public can help to renovate the rain-damaged mosaics outside Sainsbury's are planned for the summer.

Skate board project plans approved

altburn's proposed skate board park project has gained planning approval from Redcar and Cleveland Council at Hob Hill between Spooks Wood and the public football field. Now funding is being sought for £300,000, says Saltburn Skatepark & Sport CIC. It is hope the park will start up - on rough ground - in 2022.

It’s a record

record number of hours has been recorded for the communal gardening done round town by volunteer group Saltburn in Bloom. Councillor Stuart Smith said in his monthly newsletter that the gardeners had contributed over 1,082 hours in 2021, an increase from just over 700 hours in the previous year. The team meets every Wednesday morning. Among gardens kept tidy are those outside Sainsbury's, the railway station and Maine Parade.

Five blue badge misuses

two-day clamp down on blue-badge misuse found five were being wrongly used. Councillor Stuart Smith said 100 badges were checked in Redcar and Cleveland by council civil enforcement oﬃcers and Veritau, a fraud investigation firm. "A blue badge must only be displayed in a parked vehicle where the badge owner is present or where the driver is specifically parking to pick up or drop oﬀ the badge owner," said the councillor.

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“This was a magnificent donation which helped us immensely,” said Mr Whalley. “As with so many charities, the last eighteen months has been a real challenge financially but the need for us to remain fully operational is always at the forefront of our minds,” he added. In a future development Redcar Coastwatch want to erect another CCTV camera to cover the area of Coatham Bay obscured by the Regent cinema, another very busy area. Hopefully this can take place in the Spring of 2022 afterconstruction work on the cinema is completed.

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Christmas spirit saves Lingdale tree By Councillor Steve Kay

easonal generosity plucked triumph from disaster after extreme weather destroyed an East Cleveland village’s Christmas tree. For years, Lingdale residents have called for a Christmas tree to be placed at the village crossroads. This was a fair request because most villages sport a public tree at Yuletide. Years ago, we thought we had the solution when Redcar & Cleveland Council decided to plant spruce trees throughout East Cleveland which could double-up as Christmas trees. Unfortunately, most of them died, including the one planted near Lingdale crossroads.So, the council planted another but, despite copious watering by Lingdale Lift-Oﬀ’s volunteers, it too was doomed. Perhaps the trees were too large, or the soil wasn’t right; nobody really knows. With Christmas tree planting having failed, the council did its best by decorating a sycamore at the crossroads. But villagers, rightly, complained that this just wasn’t good enough. This year, in desperation, I put on the cheek and wrote a begging letter to Anthony Wharton of Skelton Castle. In no time at all, I had an email from agent Neil Colver of Skelton & Gilling Estates, saying that my request had been granted and his men would deliver a Norway spruce to Lingdale, free of charge. The diﬃcult task of organising everything - socket, electrical connection, erection and lights - fell to RCBC Community Development

Officer, Claire Bognar, who, together with her colleague, Christina Fraser, successfully liaised with Shaun Brown of Lingdalebased Brown Landscape and Leisure and the council’selectrical contractors,Bouygues, to get the job done. The cost of all this, including, sadly, the eventual removal and disposal of the tree came to £1,654. This was paid for out of my councillor’s allowance and extremely generous donations from Thirteen Group and Beyond Housing, both of which had been approached by Lingdale Lift-Off chairman, Mike Jefferson, to help with the project. With the tree delivered and everything in place,the 25-foot illuminated Norway spruce was raised to universal delight. All the waiting and setbacks were behind us. Or so we thought! For, unfortunately,the euphoria was short-lived because, only days later, Storm Arwen not only devastated the whole of the UK but snapped off our precious tree, rendering it unsalvageable. I began to feel that our project to get Lingdale a Christmas tree was truly jinxed. Nevertheless, not wishing to be beaten, I steeled myself and went back to Neil Colver.I explained what had happened and asked if it were at all possible to give us another tree. Thankfully,Neil’s answer was an immediate and generous ‘Yes’. There was, however, still the problem of erecting a second tree and the worry about further costs.But, the spirit of Christmas had already kicked in. Following the example of Skelton & Gilling, all involved said they would complete the re-installation at no extra charge.

Council vows to continue to clamp down on illegal parking following New Year parking problems at Newton-under-Roseberry

edcar and Cleveland Council will continue to clamp down on illegal parking across the borough following irresponsible parking on double yellow lines at Newton-under-Roseberry over the New Year weekend. The Council’s parking enforcement team regularly patrol the village, following the introduction of double yellow lines over the summer, however due to a number of positive cases of Covid-19 they were unable to send anyone out over the New Year period. Unfortunately, some irresponsible motorists visiting the area parked illegally on double yellow lines in the village, putting other road users and pedestrians in danger. Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport,

Cllr Julie Craig said: “Plans were in place to enforce the parking rules in Newton-underRoseberry on New Year’s Day however due to a number of staﬀ having to isolate following positive Covid-19 tests this wasn’t possible. “It is totally unacceptable however that some motorists think that it is OK to park on double yellow lines in the village and put other road users and pedestrians in danger. “Parking restrictions are in place for a reason and motorists parking illegally need to take responsibility for their actions.” Since the introduction of parking restrictions in the village residents of Newton-under-Roseberry have told the Council’s parking team how pleased they are that the double yellow lines are now in place..

● Cllr Steve Kay, John Woods (13 Group), Claire Bognar (RCBC), Andrea Portland (Beyond Housing) and Cllr Mike Jeﬀerson celebrate the resurrection of Lingdale's Christmas Tree copy Shaun Brown, who now had a lot more work to do,really cheered me up with his positive attitude and words of encouragement. In no time at all the fully illuminated replacement tree was in place. Everything was

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Fighting Climate change at Redcar Rugby Club 420 trees planted in a weekend M

● Tree Planters on Redcar Rugby Club site

Meet the team making sure young people leaving care had a good Christmas

embers, friends and neighbours of RRUFC planted 420 tree saplings on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December; many planters endured wet windy weather but continued bravely. The delivery of the saplings had been postponed for two weeks due to the shortage of drivers in courier firms so it was all hands on the spades before the winter weather set in. The Club committee had approved the project some months ago for trees to be planted around the site boundary, being aware of the contribution young trees make to the fight against climate change.

● Rutherford Family, Club members

The trees were kindly donated by the Woodland Trust who also gave advice and guidance on planting. The batch of saplings chosen was a rewilding package which included, hazel, hawthorn, blackthorn, silver birch, rowan and oak. These species and the project was approved by Redcar Borough Council arborist Peter Sherry who kindly gave his time to look over the site and give advice. Redcar Borough Councillor Louise Westbury assisted the project and engaged the Landscaping Team to make some preparations for the planting. Each sapling was secured with a

● Club president, Hugh Bernard

supportive cane and a protective tube by members, friends and neighbours of the club whose ages ranged from two to seventy two. The volunteer planters were encouraged to identify their saplings with a name tag and invited to return to care for the tree and observe its growth. The club and the council are thankful to all those who helped in any way with this planting event. Care will now be needed to ensure the saplings are safe from damage to develop and mature to capture carbon from the atmosphere, provide habitat for wildlife and enjoyed by the local community.

● Neighbour Tom Danby

● CHRISTMAS CARE: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Care Leavers Team prepare to distribute hampers and gifts to care leavers

he council’s dedicated team of personal advisors for care leavers have been working extra hard to make sure that young people leaving care had a good Christmas. Leaving Care Team officers, who have worked with The Link Charity and the UK Pods business on Skippers Lane in South Bank, are delivering more than 80 hampers to Care Leavers aged between 17-25 living independently in the wider Tees Valley area and in some cases with their own children. A Christmas meal has also been held and was attended by more than 40 of our young people – a big increase on previous years. The hamper contained gifts, including a voucher, but some of the young people asked for the team to use the voucher to buy them presents so they could open them on Christmas Day. One member of the team even offered to take time out of her own Christmas celebration to take a meal out to one young man who is on his own. Team Manager of the Leaving Care Team, Andrea Hill (second from right in attached photograph), said she was proud of her team and all the care leavers. She said: “It can be a hard time for our young people, especially in the first years, and we make sure no-one has been forgotten. We had a much bigger number of young people joining us for the Christmas meal and being engaged this year than usual which may be a reaction to last year when there were more restrictions due to the pandemic. I’m proud of my team’s efforts now, but also all year round, and I’d like to thank The Link charity and UK Pods for supporting us.” Member of the team, Tom Patton (second from left in the attached photograph), was once in care himself. He said: “I went along once or twice to the Christmas meal and it was nice to meet people - but I think it’s better now than it’s ever been.” Cabinet Member for Children, Councillor Alison Barnes, said: “I’d like to thank our Care Leavers Team for all their efforts throughout the year, and especially at Christmas including everyone who has supported them. I am sure that I speak on behalf of all of the council when I wish our care leavers a wonderful new year ahead." The council recently adopted the Care Leavers Covenant – a pledge to provide more support for care leavers from across the entire authority.

● Club member Anne Vickers

● Councillor Louise Westbury with club member Dave Maddison

●Andrew and Diane Parker - Friends

●Young club planters

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Teesside Airport’s duty-free store throws open doors for passengers

eesside International Airport’s first dutyfree shop in eight years has welcomed its first customers. The store, part of the airport terminal’s multimillion-pound redevelopment, threw open its doors ahead of the afternoon’s flights to London Heathrow, Aberdeen and Amsterdam, with passengers flocking in to check out its great value products. Global travel retailer Dufry operates the World Duty Free store and has signed up 12 staff after it agreed a 12-year deal with the airport, offering perfume & cosmetics, confectionery, luxury goods and a range of other duty-free favourites such as liquor items to passengers. The vast majority of the work to create the duty-free area has been carried out by local firms, including Darlington’s Wharton Construction and Powercare Electrical Services and Middlesbrough’s RTS Joinery. The 173 m2 walk through store is the latest retail offering for the airport alongside outlets such as boutique House of Zana and Rejoy and News Essentials which are already operating. These will soon be joined by a new Bannatyne Spa in the departures area, named after Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne, and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen previously revealed plans for this £100,000 luxury facility. Mayor Houchen said: “This opening represents the culmination of a year of work to bring our terminal into the 21st century and give local people everything that they could want in a modern, easy-to-use and friendly airport. “Don’t get me wrong, the airport will constantly be improving, with a new landside Sky Bar and viewing platform set to come soon, alongside the Bannatyne Spa and further property development to benefit businesses as well as passengers.

● Mayor Ben Houchen opening the new Duty Free store “Opening this World Duty Free shop just in time for Christmas, though, is another major milestone in putting the pride back into Teesside, and it has created 12 good-quality jobs and supported some of our brilliant local construction companies in the process. If Santa’s passing through and needs some last-minute gifts, he knows where to come!” Fred Creighton, World Duty Free CEO in the

UK said: “We are pleased and proud to be part of this exciting new chapter in the airport’s story and to be able to play our part in helping to regenerate the airport and its retail oﬀer. Our new tax- and duty-free store takes shopping to the next level for all passengers visiting the airport – and in time for Christmas! As well as helping to boost the local economy, we’ve also been able to further

support the region by creating several new jobs for local people. We’re really looking forward to welcoming customers to the store, as they fly out of Teesside over the festive period”. For more information on all of the domestic and international destinations served by Teesside International Airport, visit www. teessideinternational.com

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 126 January/February 2022

The TEES Community Hub – A Dynamic Development in Diamond Street By Rosemary Nicholls

onia Nixon is constantly networking, building up contacts which will help the TEES charity look after local people in urgent need of food, clothing, toiletries, Christmas presents, signposting and furniture. With the support of Beyond Housing, Tonia and her team have set up Tees Community Hub and Charity Shop at 6-8 Diamond Street (Saltburn TS12 1EB), where a great variety of donated new and second hand goods are on sale to the public between 10.00 and 3.00 from Thursdays to Sundays. Profits are ploughed back into the registered not for profit charity. “The lockdowns slowed trade, but now we’re self-suﬃcient,” she says, “We can pay our rent, bills, staﬀ and the running costs of our van, as well as responding to the needs of people referred to us by over sixty local agencies. In the last ten months, we’ve supported 9,400 people in financial, emotional or physical crisis in Redcar and Cleveland.” Readers may recall two articles on the TEES charity (together – engage – encourage – support) printed in

Autumn 2020. A former licensee for twenty-seven years, Tonia also had ten years’ experience of volunteering with the homeless, when she decided to set up TEES. She understood the eﬀects of poverty and deprivation. As the referrals have built up, she’s valued the commitment of all the people who have supported the charity throughout its growth and development. As well as causing the temporary closure of the Hub, the lockdowns meant that some proud older people living alone felt isolated and lonely. Tonia received phone calls from friends, neighbours and relatives and even an email from abroad asking her to check on them. She wanted to help the people in a respectful way that

preserved their dignity, so she took advantage of her easy access to a lot of tomato and other plants. “We asked each person referred if they’d help us out by nurturing a plant for us and they were happy to oblige. It gave us a reason for calling back and everyone gained,” she says. I wonder who got to eat the tomatoes! At the time of writing, Tonia is liaising with Mike Fairbrother, founder of registered charity, Teesside at Christmas. The charity is providing shoeboxes ‘full of gifts/essentials, food hampers, and/or gifts to families and children who would otherwise go without’. Having received 500 parcels for Redcar and Cleveland families from Teesside at Christmas 2020, Tonia has been able to donate £600 back to Mike for Christmas 2021, as a result of the TEES charity’s better financial position. The TEES charity has also made space available for private groups to meet in the Hub. Two hours a week can be free of charge to people who genuinely can’t aﬀord to pay rent. Like the rest of us, Tonia has been approached by scammers in recent times and has been put on alert by this. However, she is always responsive to people who’ve

been referred by reputable agencies. In turn, the TEES charity has been judged as trustworthy to give out vouchers for food banks by other agencies. “We intend to use the Hub to support well-being too and we have five older ladies living locally coming to regular health and well-being classes,” says Tonia. “We also want to welcome people to well-being drop-ins.” Tonia is grateful to companies for donations which enable TEES to do more. Sirius Mines gave £1000 to pay specifically for the running of the van and a separate grant of £5000. Tonia has developed good links with local supermarkets too, so she can ask for help with particular needs in their communities. She writes bids for funds when opportunities arise and is meticulous about keeping receipts to show that money has been well-spent. TEES is supporting 800 people every month through its established services. From January – November 2021, TEES supplied 700 locals each month with incontinence and period products (the latter by working with Scottish charity Hey Girls). From the Hub, TEES Community Clothing Bank provides good quality new and secondhand clothes and toiletries to about 80

people a month and TEES Furniture for Everyone recycles donated furniture, for which they get about ten requests a week.” Tonia is acutely aware that basic home items need to be oﬀered quickly to people fleeing from domestic violence with nothing. Sadly, there have been instances of women returning to their abuser with their children if life is just too diﬃcult without resources. “We welcome donations of any items that can help furnish a home,” she says. “We pass them on for free or sometimes sell them to raise money to provide our services. But it’s essential that donations are clean and not broken. It costs us money to dispose of what’s found to be stained and unsuitable furniture. Fabrics that need ironing are no help to people without an iron or electricity.” Tonia and her team never stop working. “We put in 329 hours a week, of which only 47 are paid. If we didn’t have 282 hours of volunteer time, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do,” Tonia says. Meeting so many needs is challenging, but there are rewarding moments. As one grateful man said: “If it wasn’t for you, Tonia, I wouldn’t be here, love.”

Take your chance to lose weight on a FREE 12-week course

eople struggling with their weight in the South Tees area have the chance to access a free, 12-week course. The courses are being oﬀered by three organisations – Slimming World, WW (formerly Weight

Watchers) and the Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation - across the Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland districts. To qualify, as well as being overweight you must be a resident OR someone who works in the area,

Are you motivated and ready to make changes to your weight and lifestyle? If achieving a healthy weight is proving challenging your local authority is here to support you. Why not try a FREE 12 week course to help you reach your life style goals? You can choose from one of the following options with or without a referral from a Health Professional:

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be over 16 and not have been a member of WW or Slimming World in the last three months. Funding has come from the Government as part of a nationwide scheme to improve wellbeing across the country. Director of Public Health for South Tees, Mark Adams, said: “This is a great opportunity to improve your health as we approach Christmas and the New

Year - but also into 2022 as the courses will still very much be available then. The focus has obviously been on the problems of Covid in the last period but issues like weight are vital to people’s health over long periods. Whether you simply want to improve your health or reduce the eﬀects of related weight conditions - whatever your motivation is – these free courses will help you to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.”

Much more information is available for people in the Middlesbrough area at middlesbrough.gov.uk/ weightmanagement and Redcar and Cleveland at Adult Weight Management Course (redcar-cleveland.gov.uk) Alternatively contact Slimming World on 01773 546335, WW (formerly Weight Watchers) on 0345 6027068 quoting WWRS109 or the MFC Foundation on 01642 757674.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 126 January/February 2022

Supermum carer, Abby Lewis, shares her story

●Abby, Bobby and Dottie aged four last Christmas

mother has told of the challenges she faces whilst providing 24-hour care to her disabled son. Abby Lewis of Marske gives her son Bobby specialist care 24 hours a day and is one of an estimated 16,000 unpaid carers in Redcar and Cleveland. She agreed to share her caring story, in her own words, to help raise awareness of our heroic carers and promote the support and help available to carers through the We Care You Care website and facebook page. “My name is Abby, I am a mum. I am a parent carer. “Being a mum is the most amazing experience. My unconditional love towards my two little people is what drives me every day. Their happiness is my priority and I live and breathe to provide for them and give them the best life I can. But being a carer is overlapping my experience of being a mum and I’m mindful not to confuse the two.” “My caring journey hasn’t been easy … it’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle. I can’t switch oﬀ after a 10-hour shift, have a soak in the bath or a meal with friends. I don’t

get the privilege of a full night’s sleep or to sit and enjoy my favourite programme. My life is dedicated to being a carer. When I became a mum, I had months to plan for it. When I became a carer, it happened overnight with no opportunity to prepare and no idea of what the future looked like.” “Being a parent carer is exhausting, once the children are at school, I fit in working 16 hours a week, tidying the house, doing the washing and attending appointments. Just your usual ‘parent’ routine … only our days usually start at 2.00am, by the time the school run is due we are already six-hours into our day. I have dealt with multiple challenges, a meltdown, refusal to go to school and the house has been turned upside down.” “By school pick-up, I have been awake 13 hours with the prospect of a further eight hours ahead of me, during which time I need to cook tea and do the bedtime routine whilst providing constant supervision to two children. Bobby is an opportunist, even the shortest of distractions sees the bathroom getting flooded, him climbing out of a window or something getting broken … 24-hour supervision means just that he can’t leave my sight, for his own safety and that of his four-year-old sister.” “Bobby usually crashes to sleep on the sofa around 10.00pm, this is my time to grab something to eat, iron the uniforms and get the school bags ready, tidy up and by midnight I can grab a quick shower knowing that it all starts again in a few short hours.” “My days are non-stop, sleep deprivation aﬀects my emotions, my patience, and my thought process. My carer brain battles against my mothering brain. ‘How much longer can I keep this up?’ ‘What am I doing wrong?’ ‘What does our future look like?’ ‘How much sleep will I get tonight?’ “The mum in me wants to plan trips but the carer in me knows I can’t do it on my own and is feeling defeated and tired.” “Being a carer in my early years was isolating and lonely. I had no one to talk to and no one that understood how I felt. My life was consumed by hospital appointments, care meetings and trying to catch up on sleep.” “As the years passed I joined a network support pages via social media, attended parent focused groups and teaching seminars. I soon learnt that the loneliness I once felt was shared by many just like me. Having a ‘safe place’ to talk about experiences and somewhere to get advice and to be recognised changed everything for me. I learnt to accept that I was more than ‘just’ a mum and was entitled to guilt free self-care time.” “I have so many decisions to make as Bobby gets older, questions that need answering, and so much to prepare for and I’m glad that carers are now getting recognised in the community and there is now a lot more help available to us, including ‘We Care You Care’ who have given me a voice to share my experience, along with oﬀering an array of support.” Cllr Mary Ovens, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, said: Abby’s story of being a mother and carer really highlights the struggles carers

face and the resilience they need to care for a loved one. “It is really important that carers like Abby know support is available to them as well as useful information and advice which is why the Council joined forces to deliver the ‘We Care You Care’ website, facebook page and email advice service. “Many unpaid carers don’t identify with the term ‘carer’, they are a parent, husband, daughter, grandparent looking after a loved one however it is important that they know they have somewhere to go for help and support.” For further information visit www.wecareyoucare.info or www. facebook.com/wecareyoucarelocal To discuss ways of working together please email hello@wecareyoucare.info Are you looking for a career in care? There are lots of roles in care available in Redcar and Cleveland. Start your application today by using the Department of Health and Social Care job search tool - Find a job in Adult Social Care

Woodsmith Mine foundation funds activities for youngsters to the tune of £82,000

he Sirius Minerals Foundation has awarded grants totalling £82,558 to 27 community organisations in its recent funding round,aimed at giving young people in Scarborough Borough, the North York Moors National Park and Redcar and Cleveland a chance to spend time together with friends after having so much time apart through the pandemic. The foundation, which is funded by mining company Anglo American, the owners of Woodsmith Mine being built near Whitby and on Teesside, funded activities including Christmas parties, a temporary ice rink and visits to the pantomime, weekend residentials, camping trips, surfing lessons, and tickets to see professional football and cricket matches. “It’s been a really tough year for children and young people who have missed out on education, social activities, school trips and celebration events that mark key stages in their lives,” said Leah Swain, Chief Executive of the foundation. “Most of all they have not had time with their friends. We are delighted to be able to fund local groups and charities to do something amazing with the young people they support – they deserve to have a break and simply have some fun with their friends to create joyful memories together.” One group benefitting from funding is Saltburn Scout Group. Their secretary Karen Higgins said: “This funding means our young people can look forward to a full day of fun, adventures and new skills taking part in the Air Trail, which is high ropes set over four levels. “This will not only make up for some of what has been lost during the pandemic, but also create memories while hopefully putting the last few months behind them, looking forward positively and just spending time together with friends." Skelton United Under-Nines will be heading to the Riverside Stadium to watch Middlesbrough in action thanks for Foundation funding. Their secretary Lisa Sidgwick said: “Going to watch live football is often a luxury that many don't get to experience for many reasons, so this opportunity will be amazing for the team and the fact that they can do it as a team will be an experience they will never forget and an amazing memory for them to treasure from their time with Skelton United.” Anglo American is funding the foundation with £1m a year while the mine is under construction. Longer term, it will be funded by percentage of mine revenue, which is expected to amount to several million pounds per year. For more information on the Foundation, visit https://www. siriusmineralsfoundation.co.uk/ Some of he successful 1st Saltburn Scout Group groups were: Teeside Athletic FC Youth Focus North East Skelton United FC Under 9s KidzKonnekt InterActive Whitby & District Guisborough and East Saltburn Skatepark and Sport Cleveland Sea Cadets CIC Guisborough Town Whites Scalby Cricket Club U14 Football Club Scalby Juniors U12

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 126 January/February 2022

To all our ‘Friends of Tudor Croft Gardens’ Good news and bad news!

he good news is that were planning to open Tudor Croft Gardens for everyone to see the snowdrops over four days, weather and Covid permitting. These will be on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th February and again on Saturday 19th February and Sunday 20th February 2022, all from 11.00 until 3.00. We were unable to open last spring due to Covid but, with luck, next year should be ok. Please put the date in your diaries! We have also been approached by The National Gardens Scheme (the ‘Yellow Book’) and have agreed to open for them on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 2022. More dates for your diaries! I’m sure we’ll also open on other dates in the year. We look forward to seeing you and will be back in touch with you. The bad news is that a company called Newett Homes have applied for planning permission to build 65 houses on what is often called Hutton Meadow. This is land which runs in a North-Easterly direction from The Avenue, Guisborough along the Hutton Beck and then along the southern boundary of Tudor Croft Gardens. This is a large mailing list, going out to those who love Tudor Croft Gardens, but we realise that not all of you have the time to help us by objecting to this, although it’s easy and you don’t have to live locally. If you cannot help, you can stop reading now. We understand. There are many good reasons why the application should be refused, some of which are listed at the end of this email. However I am here concentrating on the damage it will inflict upon Tudor Croft Gardens, if granted. In 1999 a similar application was submitted by Persimmon Homes. Our committee, known as GAMBOL (Guisborough Against More Building On Open Land) fought it tooth and nail and it was refused. Persimmon then appealed and the Inspector, in his report, rejected their appeal and stated that “the whole of the land should be safeguarded as a public amenity area.” In response, Redcar and Cleveland Councillor Keith Pudney stated that “The council will now look at ways of using the land as public open space” but they did nothing, which has allowed this latest application to be made. Persimmon Homes had applied for 56 houses on a much larger area. This recent application is for 65 houses on about half of the area and the applicants call this just ‘Phase 1’. This indicates that they hope to later apply for a second phase which could bring the number up to about 100. If this application succeeds, approximately fifteen houses will be built very close to and overlooking Tudor Croft Gardens. They will punctuate and ruin all views from the gardens to Highcliﬀe and the Hills. In short they will seriously damage the garden and it’s setting for ever. In addition there would be light pollution,

vehicles, noise, loss of privacy etc. Tudor Croft is a haven for wildlife and plants, many rare, and so is the meadow and the beck. A recent survey by the applicants found recent evidence of Otters, Badgers, Bats etc., yet none of these may prevent the application being granted. The meadow is also ancient ‘ridge and furrow.’ These ridges were created during the Middles Ages (AD 800-1200 and through to the 1600’s), by the ploughing system used at the time. The fact that these are still visible indicates that the land may not have been ploughed since, and is an indicator that it is likely to be rich in plant life. We need to stop this building on what is the only large open space left in Guisborough. I am therefore asking as many of you as possible to object to this application. It is likely that applicants have applied during this preChristmas period in the hope that people will be too busy to object. Thankfully it does not take long to do this, as it can be done online. To object, which is very easy, please follow this link: https://planning.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/ Planning/Display?applicationNumber=R%2F 2021%2F2021%2F0986%2FFM Please choose those objections which concern you the most, and be brief. Other grounds for objecting, kindly prepared by my colleague Don Thynne, many of which are likely to be considered more important than protecting Tudor Croft Gardens, are: Access In the Transport section of the submission. Clause 3.3.1. claims a traffic survey was conducted on 20th October 2021 between the hours of 0700 to 1000 hours and 1600 to 1900 hours. This survey failed to identify the lunchtime peak and more importantly the peak between the hours of 1445 and 1530 which corresponds to school closing times. Traffic and pedestrian movement between 1445 and 1530 is particularly severe and needs to be addressed. The existing traffic problems are further amplified by the need on frequent occasions to send Parking Warden patrols to control the vehicle situation in the vicinity of the schools Clause 3.5 addresses the historic level of accidents / injuries in the vicinity and expresses that there is no cause for concern. As all residents in the area and teaching staff at the two schools know, the traffic situation is now critical and only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs. The traffic report states that 85% of new traffic will exit the estate by Bracken Crescent and Campion Drive directly past the two schools. Need This application rightly acknowledges that this development provides for housing over and above the development plan and provides for affordable homes that are not required. There are currently 40 houses for sale in Guisborough under £175,000 and we should be ensuring that empty properties are filled before we build new ones. There has been substantial new house building in Guisborough in recent years, more than sufficient to satisfy current and future demand. Design The application claims that this development is low density 14 dph* this includes the land off Meynell Avenue which is somewhat remote and not integral with area for housing. It is obvious that the 2 Ha field where 82% of the houses are located represents high density housing of approximately 26 dph*. This development is therefore not in keeping with surrounding area. *dwellings per hectare

Ecology Clause 5.13 The developer dismisses the need to protect the existing habitat all in the name of profit. All the reports submitted were limited by the time frame and did not account for seasonal changes. The developer needs to undertake a more detailed study over a period of one year to determine the true facts. Impact Clause 4.10b The developers’ opinion that there will be no adverse impact on neighbours is clearly incorrect. There will be 2 years of disruption during the construction phase, noise, dust, mud, plant traffic, following which there will be forecast traffic increases for some roads of up to 2000%. Environment Guisborough already suffers substantial flooding particularly in the area of Stumps Cross and although attenuation tanks may solve the problem there is no guarantee as we now see 100 year floods being recorded every 10 years with increased global warming. There are historical and ongoing issues with foul water discharge into Hutton Beck which have never been resolved by Northumbria Water. Increasing the load on the system with the additional housing can only exacerbate the problem. N.B There have been three discharges already in December 2021!! Consultation Clause 5.88 A leaflet drop was carried out as stated but as I found was poorly targeted and distributed and did not target a lot of the properties directly affected by the development. Clause 5.89 The results of the consultative exercise on appendix SC1 were not submitted

presumably because everything is rushed. Local Infrastructure The two local primary schools, Galley Hill and St Paulinus are currently over capacity due to the recent addition of 500 homes on Galley Hill and Pine Walk. Because of other large house building projects within Guisborough, essential amenities, i.e. Doctors and Dentists are also at capacity and there has been no growth in these amenities for the past 10 years. Design & access statement Cl 3.3 Design objectives Cl.3.3.1 Create Connectivity The above clause indicates future extension onto the adjacent fields. This extension would result in the destruction of a section of ancient hedgerow and parish boundary which is protected as having been in existence since before 1840. Construction Access to this site for 2 years during construction will be through a residential housing estate No consideration has been given as to how the developer will achieve this without causing substantial disruption and danger. Many thanks indeed for supporting us in the past. Just one thing. This is going out to many hundreds of people who enjoy visiting Tudor Croft, but the fight is taking up a lot of our time. Please therefore avoid replying to us personally !! Wishing you a very happy New Year and hopefully we’ll see you at Snowdrop time. Best wishes, Mike and Gel Heagney, Tudor Croft Gardens.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 126 January/February 2022

Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

Fighting the Demon Drink through the streets of East Cleveland (Part 2)

e pick up in 2022 where we left things before Christmas, in an essay from Guest Contributor, Skelton’s Josie Bland, of the local temperance movement - a movement devoted to taking on the drink trade and the undoubted social evils it ushered in for the mining townships of East Cleveland. In our last episode we spoke primarily of this movement in the Skelton area, but by the 1880’s it had put down firm and deep foundations, both literally and metaphorically elsewhere, primarily in Guisborough and Loftus. Josie's contributions are indicated by the quotation marks. The rest is mine. “In a banner headline on August 2nd 1870, The Northern Echo spoke of “THE “TEMPERANCE GALA AT GUISBOROUGH. FOUNDATION STONE CEREMONY” This stone was laid by Mrs Chaloner (wife of Admiral Chaloner, Lord of the Manor of Guisbro’) on a fine new building in the town bearing her husband’s family name, and read ““The oldest resident could remember but few occasions of such festivity and rejoicing.” Special excursion trains were laid on from Redcar, Middlesbrough, Whitby, Hartlepool and other places. The estimated cost of the building was around £1,000 and, suﬃcient donations having been made, the organising committee felt able to contract Mr Ross, Darlington, architect and Mr Radge of Guisborough, builder and accept tenders for plastering, plumbing etc.” “The new building will be of both stone and brick and of Romanesque style of architecture.” A two-storey building, it included a committee room and club room on the ground floor with apartments for the hall-keeper above and a lecture hall of 50ft by 40ft with a platform at one end and a gallery across the other. The main entrance was on Chaloner Street. The building would be “comfortably warmed by two of Lewis’s patent hot-air stoves and there would be a cloakroom and lavatory’. The procession left the Mechanics’ Institute, accompanied by the band of the 20th North York Volunteers and Guisborough Union Band, and William Radge was one of those observed on the platform during the ceremony.” The Radge family, originally from Hull, were a clan of master builders who quickly obtained commissions for the new breed of public buildings demanded by a growing urban population - hospitals, schools, council oﬃces, public halls and police stations, and many examples of their work are still to be found around the Cleveland area. The imposing building in Guisborough’s Cleveland Street were also partnered 10 miles away by the more modest, but still standing, Temperance Institute in Loftus. This building, I gather, was donated to the town by the Pease family, not just in recognition of the importance of severity (as befitted a Quaker dynasty) but also as the major mine owner in the pits dotted around the now growing township. Sober miners, after all, were safer miners. The building still stands today on West Road, near the junction with Station Roa and serves as the town’s Job Centre and DWP outpost. The weathered stone inscription still stands boldly on the east frontage of the building, and, according to Loftus historian, Eric Jackson, a

● Guisborough Temperance Hall (on left of the photo) shot from Railway Line around the 1900's

●A surviving William Radge Building - The Mechanics Institute, Chaloner Street.

foundation plaque reads “Laid by W Lapsley, Marske on behalf of …..The Plant of Renown Lodge 1283 I.O.G.T. june 11 1877”. ”The letters: I.O.G.T. stand for the INDEPENDENT ORDER of GOOD TEMPLARS. established in America about 1852 to combat the evils of drunkenness and abuse. with a structure similar to the Freemasons, with rituals, regalia, songs, and password to gain admittance. The order was started in England in 1868 in Birmingham, and eventually throughout the world. The order is still very much in existence.” Later digging has established that William Lapsley is listed on the 1881 census in Zetland Terrace in Marske as a ‘Temperance Missionary’ and he had links to the Pease family. The “Plant of Renown” is the name given to this Loftus Lodge, which comes from Ezekiel 34:29 – ‘And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen anymore.’ As the old Queen passed away, and the new twentieth century began to unfold, those problems were still apparent, as any examination of courtroom records will testify. Jose continues “As that century unfolded, the Daily Gazette reported on a visit in July 1906 of Mr James Loysley, better known as ‘The Battersea Navvy.’ Mr Loysley visited the Parish and spoke on behalf of the Church of England Temperance Society, giving open air lectures from the back of one of the Society’s vans. The following extract from The Daily Gazette is a vivid account of Temperance activity.“…On Monday the van was drawn through Skelton and found a good "pitch" between the Post Oﬃce and the Institute. On Tuesday it was at New Skelton; on Wednesday on the Green; on Thursday at North Skelton and on Friday back at the Institute. “On Monday afternoon he addressed a meeting of Sunday school children on The Hills [where

● Loftus Temperance Hall

camp meetings were held]. His ready wit and racy style combined with full knowledge of his subject in all its bearings upon the lives of working men secured him an attentive hearing. He proved by facts and argument how temperance, religion and self-control raise and refine a man while self-indulgence, intemperance and sin degrade and ruin him. In the following week he visited Boosbeck, Lingdale and Margrove Park…” The Temperance Movement still had plenty of steam however, and one last great push was their support for reforms of the licensing law which would give greater power to local councils to close pubs where they were deemed ‘undesirable’. This worried both brewers and licensees as the growing strength of religious nonconformity was leading to a large number of temperance reformers being elected to local councils where they could exercise a balance of power. The government of the day tried to bridge the chasm by a new bill tabled in 1908. The result was the 1908 Licensing Act, popularly known as the Balfour Bill. In essence it introduced a compensation scheme which was funded by a levy on all licensed property, from £1 on the lowest beerhouse to £150 on the grandest of hotels. Consequently, pubs could still be closed for reasons other than misconduct, but in such cases a sum equal to the diﬀerence in value of the premises with and without the license would be paid. The Government’s hope was that both the Licensed Trade and temperance campaigners would support the measure; brewers because arbitrary closure of their premises would now attract financial recompense and reformers because it was estimated that between 2,000 and 2,500 redundant licenses per year would be withdrawn. In fact, in the first few months

after its introduction, neither side was happy. This is evident from the epithets given to it; ‘The Brewers Endowment Fund’ by the antidrink activists and ‘The Mutual Burial Fund’ by the brewers. A deluge of Temperance petitions began to arrive at the House of Commons in every available hansom cab, and happily these were listed by weary House of Commons committee clerks. This gives a feel for how strong this movement was in this area; Amongst the petitioners were The Brotton Band of Hope, The Socialist Sunday School at South Bank, The Middlesbrough Rescue Good Templars, St. George's, North Ormesby, The Hope of Haverton Hill, Haverton Hill, The Staithes Rescue, Staithes, The William Wilberforce Lodge, Middlesbrough, The Dawn of Peace, Guisbrough, The Wesleyans of Carlin How and 1,200 IOGT lodges including Loftus, The “Hope of Lingdale”, The “Star of Brotton” and the Cleveland “Star of Hope” Lodge. The modern world caught up with the temperance movement and overtook this bill, as the impact of changing social values, feminism, forms of work and opportunities to spend more free time out of the pub or club for the men dawned. I suspect that a new ‘Band of Hope’ (although with a more contemporary name) is now needed - but it isn’t drink to fear now - it's the impact of drugs; cocaine, heroin, crystal meth and ‘spice’ that needs fighting now - not the pint glass. Hollie Bush

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

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News from the Local WI’s Saltburn WI By Lesley Wilson

Happy New Year from Saltburn WI.

e had a busy December celebrating the festive run up; we held our first mystery trip for over two years and this took us to Harewood House in Yorkshire. We had a lovely day with Christmas gift fair and a visit inside this magnificent house. Definitely worth a visit. For our Christmas meeting held in the Emmanuel Church Hall we had the lovely Nicola Mills singing and telling us stories from her time entertaining people during lockdown. A pooled supper rounded oﬀ the meeting. January is always the month when we sit and reflect on what’s gone but more importantly look forward to the new year with excitement and anticipation. It’s easy to reflect on how diﬃcult the past couple of years have been for everyone but we are now looking forward to 2022 with a renewed hope. We held our New Year dinner at the Park Hotel, gathering together to have our first supper club for two years, and what a lovely evening it was. If your new year resolution was to get out and do new things think of the WI, we have craft club, book club, walking (easy and harder level) groups as well as talks from interesting people to look forward to to just meeting for a chat. This year is Her Majesty’s jubilee and we will be doing something special to celebrate. Our meetings are on the second Friday of every month in the Emmanuel Church Hall 7.00pm.

Ham Shank with Savoy Cabbage Did this one last week with an unsmoked ham shank. Soak the ham overnight and change water prior to cooking Serves 4. 1 Ham shank 1 small savoy cabbage or half a large 1rough cut 2 brown onion peeled and sliced 100g frozen petite pois 2 cloves of garlic 50 ml olive oil 1 veg stock cube 2 large carrots peeled and diced.. 100ml ham stock. Boil ham and simmer for at least 2 hours in water with the stock cube. Leave to cool down in water then drain. Remove excess fat and break into big chunks. Do this before preparing vegetables and keep the stock. In a large pan blanch oﬀ the carrots and cabbage refresh under cold water. Take a large frying pan add oil and sweat onions add garlic. Add cabbage carrots and peas. Toss and place in a casserole dish with a lid. De glaze the pan with stock and pour the liquor over the veg mix. Place ham pieces on top of mix. Cover and ﬁnish in over 170 oc for approximately 40 mins. Works well with mashed potatoes

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ello everyone and welcome to this months Policing page, and I’d like to start by wishing you all a Happy New Year and I hope 2022 is going to be your year. Firstly I’d like to start with a sad announcement. As you’ll all know I’ve covered rural crime for a number of years now, but like all good things this has come to an end. As some people will know I have always done two roles including the rural and wildlife work along with my full time role as a force crime prevention officer. I really enjoyed doing both and I’m very proud to say that I’ve raised the profile of rural crime both within the force and in our communities. However the forces has now made the decision that our crime prevention team will work a district each and have overall responsibility for everything that goes on in this area, and obviously I was given the choice of taking on Redcar & East Cleveland which I grabbed with both hands. So the general rural work will now sit with our Neighbourhood Policing Teams and Engagement Team to a certain extent, but I’ll still be picking up any target hardening requests such as burglaries, but not the general day to day stuff such as off road vehicles, poaching, trespass etc. The plan is to help Redcar and East Cleveland have a dedicated crime prevention officer to deal with all aspects including burglaries, criminal damage, ASB, the list really is endless. I’ll be linking in with many different agencies in this capacity so that a first class service can be provided for victims of crime, and enable those effected to get the best possible service that Cleveland Police can provide. Like I said this has always been my main role in conjunction with rural, covering the whole of the Cleveland force area, meaning I was stretched very thin, and with this new set up I can now deliver an even better service as can my colleagues in the team I’m very saddened to be leaving the rural role, and I hope this will be taken up again in the near future as I know that whoever does it will have the full support of our rural communities to help out Crime Prevention: As I have mentioned above I have had to leave rural, but both Lynne and Steve from Coastal View have kindly offered to let me continue with writing for their amazing paper as a crime prevention officer for Redcar and East Cleveland, which I cannot thank them enough for. I’ve been doing this in some shape or form since the very early days of the paper when I was a PCSO covering East Cleveland and appreciate the chance to continue, as I know how well the paper is received in all our communities and the fact it’s written by the people for the people. With this in mind I’d like to continue in the coming months and years updating you on crime prevention and what I and more importantly what you can do to help protect yourselves against crime whether in your own home, business or whilst out and about. My idea is to offer something different each month to help you and your families stay safe and this will be from deterring burglaries, staying safe online, deterring shed / garage breaks, car crime and so on. I’ll endeavour to make it light and interesting as I know the

subject can be a little boring and only really becomes of interest once you become a victim, but with your feedback and help I’m sure I can get the right balance. Due to the time of year I thought I’d start this month with some advice on what we call our ‘Lights Against Crime’ Campaign, and the benefits a few simple measures can do. I have no doubt that some burglars and thieves have been put oﬀ by lights and I’ll explain why in a moment, and having visited many scenes of burglary I can tell you that lights certainly do make a diﬀerence. But let’s also consider the fact that a majority of crime takes place during daylight hours. We seem to be gripped by the cave dwellers notion that lighting fires will keep the wild animals away. Evidence does suggest that people feel safer at night in well lit public places when they can see everything around them and it is probably true that the same can be said about your home if you can look out onto your lit back garden from the safety of an upstairs window or the patio doors. It’s just good to be able to check what’s going on in the garden and outside the front door late at night, and external lighting may help us if the presence of the light convinces the criminal that what he / she is about to do will be seen by you or your neighbours or maybe a CCTV camera. It seems to me then that it is a combination of light and an increased chance of the criminal being seen that must work together. This is why I would recommend Dusk till Dawn lighting as the would-be thief never knows if they are being watched. Having a sensor PIR system is better than nothing but these can easily be moved or as often

Road Safety Campaign launched at Full Council meeting

campaign to improve road safety across Redcar and Cleveland was launched at a meeting of Councillors from across the borough. The announcement was made by Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Cllr Julie Craig, who told the meeting that the issue was something very close to her heart and that she would do all she can to highlight the issue of road safety. Cllr Craig told the meeting about the tragic loss of life of schoolboy, Leon Keeler, on Stanghow Road in 2020, and how she will be working with his Mum, Janine, and other families aﬀected by road traﬃc accidents

to raise awareness of road safety and do everything possible to make the roads in Redcar and Cleveland safer. Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Cllr Julie Craig said: “I made a promise to a resident and close friend of mine that I would do everything I can to make the roads in the area safer and that is what I intend to do. “The launch of our Road Safety Campaign is vital first step to ensure that we look at every option and opportunity to keep our roads as safe as they can be. “Road safety saves lives and it is the way that people act and drive on our roads that

causes the danger and it is this behaviour that we need to address.” Roads that are earmarked for road safety improvements as part of the campaign are the Coast Road from Redcar to Marske, which has seen a number of accidents over the years, the A171 Guisborough Bypass, where monitoring by Cleveland Police will increase and improvements will be made to the lay out of the road to improve road safety. The Council will also work in partnership with Cleveland Fire Brigade and Cleveland Police and adopt the EDWARD model meaning ‘Every Day Without A Road Death’ which will be promoted to community groups and in schools across the borough.

happens are completely ignored by the home owner When ex offenders have been asked what things were more likely to put them off, the main deterrents were: Evidence of occupancy, the presence of an alarm or CCTV camera and the apparent strength of the doors and windows. Interestingly, one of these findings does indicate an effective use for lighting, which is to use it to give the impression that you are home. So by combining different aspects of Target Hardening we can all make our homes safer Remember don't make an empty home easy for burglars to spot when it's dark. I can remember when I was on foot beat that I could easily identify those homes empty as early as 4pm on a dark night, meaning the temptation was there I understand how a burglary can have profound personal effects on you as a victim, including: • The psychological impact of privacy being invaded • The loss of sentimental or valuable property • Damage or disruption caused during a break-in or theft As dedicated crime prevention officer I can provide simple advice for you to help reduce the risk of a home burglary, so if you want any advice on home safety please email me at crime. prevention@cleveland.pnn.police.uk (please ask for me by name) or visit our website at: https://www.cleveland.police.uk/ cp/crime-prevention/ For greater home security you can consider the following easy to remember advice under LIGHTS ON • Leave lights on to make your home look occupied • Invest in timers that will automatic switch lamps and devices on and off • Gadgets are available that turn your main lights on and off • Help lower your bills with energy saving bulbs • Thieves target homes that look empty • Shut and lock all windows and doors when going out • Only tell people you trust when going away • Now you've protected your home, share our advice with family and friends Kind Regards Paul Payne – Crime Prevention Officer for Redcar & East Cleveland Email: crime.prevention@cleveland.pnn.police.uk Emergency No: 999 Non Emergency No: 101 CrimeStoppers: 0800 555 111 - Online: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Legal Notice NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF PREMISES LICENSE I Rachael Conisbee do hereby give notice that I have applied to the Licensing Authority at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the Grant of a Premises Licence at Guisborough Town Hall (ground floor) and known as Shorty's Gins. The application proposes to permit the sale and supply of alcohol Monday to Sunday between the hours of 1100hrs and 2300hrs. Any other person or responsible authorities may make representations to the application in writing to the Licensing Authority at the address below by 4th February 2022. 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 any application and the maximum fine payable on summary conviction of such offences is level 5 on the standard scale: Redcar & Cleveland Licensing Service Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street. Redcar.TS10 1RT Website: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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Teesside Airshow gets set for take-off at airport after five years T he Teesside Airshow is set to return this summer bigger and better than ever, with plans to attract up to 25,000 people to the airshow after it was grounded for the past 5-years. The Airshow, supported by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority, will take place at Teesside Airport on Saturday, 11 June 2022. Highlights of the previous shows, taking place in 2016 and 2017 and attracting crowds of 18,000 people, included a display by the worldfamous Red Arrows, a Eurofighter Typhoon, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight along with many other aerobatic displays. The programme will include everything set for 2020 and more, such as a series of fly-bys and aeroplanes, a classic car show, displays from the Army and a funfair as well as live music and a range of stalls, including

● Red Arrows display at Teesside Airport from 2016 (Picture: Stuart Boulton) street food and drinks. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “The airshow used to be one

of the headline events for Teesside, attracting people from far and wide to witness some truly breath-taking

displays. I remember going along as a child, and I’m thrilled I can play a small part in bringing it back this year. “We’ve spent the past couple of years restoring the airport to its former glory, redeveloping the terminal building and securing even more routes to the destinations people love. Now we’re reintroducing events like this, which will be the only airshow in more than 120 miles and attract people from right across the north. “This is just another way that our airport is being about more than flights to Alicante, and helping to generate visitors in its own right. There’ll be more details coming in the run-up to the airshow, but I look forward to being part of a packed crowd when it takes oﬀ again in June.” Chris Petty, one of the organisers of the Teesside Airshow, said: "I'm over the moon that we're bringing the Teesside Airshow back for another

Friends of Guisborough Library have a hopeful start to 2022 By Kate Smith – Membership Secretary

eeping our fingers crossed that Covid won’t make us change or, even worse cancel; the Friends of Guisborough Library have planned some talks and craft sessions for the first quarter of 2022. We held some interesting talks in Sunnyfield House in the Autumn and they were well received by small audiences, but everyone is a little unsure at the moment. The Library is fully open now so we are back in the Library with our events and we are really hoping that more people will be

confident enough to come. Just remember that you have to register with the library as numbers are limited – pop in or telephone them on 01287 632668. Our first talk is due to be held on Friday, 28 January 2 – 3pm on The Return of the Rosedale Railway by Geoﬀrey Taylor. The second talk is scheduled for Friday, 25 February, 2 - 3pm on How Girls Helped to Build the Empire – A history of the Girl Guides Association by Sue Sotheran. Our first craft session is how to make Dream Catchers on Saturday, 19 February 10 – 12 in the

Guisborough Photo Group Update

esults of our 3rd Competition creative, from 9th December Advance Prints, First Place Albert Wood-Blue waves, Second Place Dave Beadle-Cheese Grater, Third Place Steve Gray-Whitby’s Dark Side. With 1 Highly commended Geoff Walker Advanced PDI’s, Wayne Stephens-Recognition, Second Place Bob Norton-Splash, Third Place Albert Wood-light mixing. With 2 Highly commended and 4 Commended Intermediate Prints, First Place Brian Collett-Blade runner, Second Place Ray Heron -Red Rose only 2 Entries, Intermediate PDI’s, First Place Geoff Gray-Flower Power, Second Place, Adam Hambley- A Little bit lost, Third Place Ray Heron-Chaffinchs. With 1 Highly Commended. Maxine Walker-Halloween Tableau January 2022 20th January Lecture 27th January Results of 4th competition Rain 3rd February Practical night Plus Entries for 5th Competition Historical 10th February Results of our Short Set Competition 17th February Lecture 24th February Results of 5th Competioton. All the information can be found on our Facebook page and web site. More information on club web site www.guisboroughphotogroup.org.uk Or our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/984715171574093/ More updates next month Rick S.

Library. All materials provided. We must thank our Ward Councillors for their donations to enable us to run our craft sessions free of charge. We have a total of seven planned for 2022. Again, you must register as numbers are limited. Full details of what is planned are always available on the library notice board. We are also investigating the practicalities of holding other events, including dramas, authors talking about books, discussing a painting etc. Time will tell if these thoughts turn into reality. In the meantime, let’s all stay safe but support our local community where we can.

year now that large-scale events can go ahead once again. We've been speaking to a whole host of exciting and interesting people and groups who are keen to show oﬀ their aircraft at the event, which is going to be bigger and better than ever. "We're expecting this to be a sellout event, with people coming from far and wide to see our displays and aircraft - especially after the Sunderland Airshow was recently cancelled. I'd tell people to snap up the tickets as soon as they can because when they're gone, they're gone!" Tickets are on sale now priced at £10 per adult, £5 per child. A family ticket, consisting of two adults and three children, will be £20. The Teesside Airport Foundation will be the charity partner for the event. For more information on the Teesside Airshow, visit www. teessideairshow.com

The Cleveland Retired Mens Association Have renewed their weekly meetings from Wed 20th Oct. Venue 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar (behind Asda Roseberry rd).10.30 start New members welcome. Contact Frank Everett on 01642 466800

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Welcome to Yorkshire announce ‘Yorkshire Menu’as their Key Campaign for 2022

elebrating Yorkshire’s fabulous food and delicious drink is the order of the day … and year … as Welcome to Yorkshire launches Yorkshire Menuon New Year’s Day 2022. The aim is to showcase Yorkshire as the food and drink capital of the UK in the biggest ever year-long promotion of the county’s delicious delights … regionally, nationally and internationally, scrumptiously showcasing the very best of Yorkshire’s culinary creations across the globe. From street food to Michelin-starred restaurants, farm shops to tea rooms, vineyards to distilleries, local produce to international cuisine, market stalls to delicatessens … and so much more, check-in and check outthe Yorkshire Menu. Sourced and enjoyed across the county … Yorkshire’s breathtaking coastline, stunning countryside, vibrant cities and bustling towns serve up the finest food and drink. There’ll be Yorkshire on Tour, Eat Around the World (whilst staying in the county), mouthwatering recipes, food and drink trails, and a calendar of competitions and creative campaigns. Yorkshire Menu will feature celebrated chefs, food and drink experts, a whole host of celebrities and the magnificent team of people who create the delectable delights the county is famous for. From fantastic fishing crews to fabulous farmers, restaurant owners to world-renowned cooks and drinks producers, it’s going to be a top year for tucker, tipples and brilliant beverages. There’s much to shout about. Here’s a taster … Yorkshire has 16 commercial vineyards, 7 Michelin-starred restaurants (1 with a green Michelin star), Bridlington is England's biggest shellfish port and for six consecutive years Bradford was crowned Curry Capital of Britain. The county also counts an impressive and inspiring list of protected status foods: Wensleydale cheese, Swaledale cheese (from both ewes and cows) and Yorkshire forced rhubarb. That’s just for starters! Food and drink is a much-loved

● Welcome to Yorkshire Chair Peter Box CBE

●Yorkshire Menu Wensleydale Cheese

● Multi-award-winning Consultant Chef Stephanie Moon

● Prashad’s Minal Patel

constant whatever is happening in the world and is to be promoted and enjoyed. Spending time eating and drinking with friends and family must be at the top of most people’s favourite pursuits AND even during a pandemic and challenging times for businesses, the way many have adapted with home deliveries and hampers has been truly inspirational. Everyone will be invited to participate in the #YorkshireMenu by sharing their own favourite places to eat and drink. Popping to the pub, dining out in style or picking up pieces from a favourite Yorkshire store, it’s the perfect opportunity to promote the county’s finest food and drink oﬀerings for all budgets by using the hashtag #YorkshireMenu, as well as sharing on Welcome to Yorkshire’s social media channels. The destination marketing organisation believe this will be a great PR opportunity for the county and its visitor economy, as Welcome

to Yorkshire’s annual social reach is almost 20 million and has a global brand reach of over 23 million. Celebrating city, coast and countryside food and drink, the campaign will also allow the opportunity for businesses and organisations to sponsor events and promotional activities throughout the year. Welcome to Yorkshire Chair Peter Box CBE said: “2021 has been another tricky year for all and certainly a time to reflect on what is positive and what we should be proud of, which is certainly the case when it comes to Yorkshire’s fantastic food and drink oﬀering. What better way to start the new year and continue through 2022, than promoting all this wonderful produce, awardwinning places to dine and drink, as well as supporting local businesses, which is needed now more than ever. Yorkshire Menu will have a worldwide appeal and will welcome visitors to the most diverse of countiesthrough the

●Yorkshire MenuThe Pipe & Glass venison tartar Tim Green

most inclusive of campaigns. Food and drink is enjoyed by everyone and we really hope visitors in and out of county will embrace and enjoy the Yorkshire Menuas much as we do. It will also incorporate Yorkshire’s art and culture, sport, history and heritage locations and the region’s amazing attractions with food and drink connected to all.” Multi-award-winning Consultant Chef Stephanie Moon added:“I am really excited that Welcome to Yorkshire’s Yorkshire Menu will be celebrating all of the county’s fantastic food and drink. It’s something I’m incredibly passionate about and proud to be a part of. I’ve travelled extensively and can honestly say that Yorkshire’s fabulous fresh produce combined with its lovely locations to dine and drink are simply world-class and that’s why I choose Yorkshire as my home and place to work.” Prashad’s Minal Patel said: “We’re incredibly lucky in Yorkshire to have a

vast choice of excellent local produce to create world-class international cuisine. Seeing the pleasure our customers, from far and wide, get from lovingly created cooked dishes and for them to return time and time again, is the greatest compliment as a restaurant owner. Welcome to Yorkshire’s the Yorkshire Menu is a great initiative to amplify the county’s fantastic food and drink businesses.” Yorkshire is THE place to Visit, Live, Work and Study, with outstanding places to drink and dine, and participation can be en masse or on your own. Yorkshire’s tourism industry was worth a staggering £9bn annually prepandemic and Welcome to Yorkshire has a hungry appetite to build back brilliant tourism opportunities. Your Food … Your Drink … Yorkshire! #YorkshireMenu– YORKSHIREMENU.COM

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

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ALL THE VERY BEST! Vin Garbutt: The Autobiography Published by McGeary Media 2021 200 pages By John Roberts

The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is ﬁt for treasons, stratagems and spoils; The motions of his spirit are dull as night... Let no such man be trusted. - The Merchant of Venice

● Trish, Ged and John

● Gordon Mallory

i, all! I’m afraid we’ve not graced the columns of this important local paper one that knows where East Cleveland is! - for a couple of issues – technical errors on my part, I’m afraid. But we have been meeting regularly, having some very enjoyable Tuesday nights in the Bowls Club, and still also on-line on Thursday evenings. So here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks: We’ll celebrate Burns’ Night on January 25th with our own Gordon Mallory. He was an excellent compere when we last celebrated the bard, and so we’ve asked him back to address the haggis again. We’ve also ordered haggis, tatties and neaps for the event, so make sure you email me a week or so before the event so the caterer knows the quantities. Regulars know we also ask those coming to let us know if they want to reserve a place on a busy night as currently we have a limit of 40 people in the club for the night. I’m at george.featherston@yahoo.co.uk, or ring 01642 471769. We’ll have a “usual” Singers’ Night on Feb. 1st. On these evenings anyone who has a folk song to sing or a tune to play can get up and perform. Don’t forget “folk” covers a very wide field from the reign of the first Elizabeth to something written that morning. We’ve had both in one evening and both were great! Come along and try us out if you’ve not been to a folk club before. Everyone is welcome, and you’ll hear some great music and enjoy a friendly welcome. (The other evenings in the programme will also be Singers’ Nights unless otherwise noted.) We’ve a Hot Spot on Feb 8th. This is when a performer, usually local, gets half an hour or so to perform instead of the usual two songs. This time it will be Trish, Ged and John. This is our regular John Grimes with his sister and brother. John always does good, straightforward, melodic Trad-based folk material, and I’m looking forward to hearing the full family together. Should be good! Pete Morton is to be our guest on Feb. 22nd. Pete is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who’s certainly served his time on the scene. He has an individual approach to his act, combining some new takes on traditional material with his own songs, and a lively engaging stage presence. He’s always entertaining, but never slick or shallow, so don’t miss this chance to see him. Looking ahead we have as guests Tom

● Pete Morton McConville and Dave Newey on March 22nd. More on them next time! Looking back we’ve had some great guests, including songwriter Joe Topping and the quirky Anthony John Clarke, and the impressive Trad revivalists, The Heathen Kings. Ian Tyzack and Jean Devasagayam gave us very fine Hot Spots, and we’ve had some fine Singarounds, including a presentation to Ken Hall, who pulled Saltburn Folk Festival out of the tragic loss of the inimitable and much-missed John Taylor. It was only right that Ken received the first award named after John. More sombre was the “wake” for Hazel Bolton, a long-standing Club member who wrote so many fine songs. She will also be missed, but her songs will live on. And both sombre and enjoyable was our annual November “We Will Remember Them” evening, ably compered as ever by our own Trevor Taylor. Yet we keep going. The Christmas Party was as good as ever, and Marie Little gave us the traditional great start to 2022. So for our current arrangements: we meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, oﬀ Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. (Turn oﬀ Redcar Lane at the big red racecourse sign, and we’re down the bottom to the left. We’re limiting numbers to forty for the moment, so to be certain of a seat, do email me on goerge.featherston@yahoo.co.uk or ring me on 01642 471769 and I’ll put your name down. We ask if those coming will take a Covid test first, and check their temperature at one of the thermometers in the lobby – just in case! Could you also arrive between 7.20 and 7.45 p.m. when singing starts. We finish at 10.45 p.m. We’re still keeping our Zoom meetings going on a Thursday night partly for those still having to isolate, but for those who want to keep in touch with them as well. It’s a pleasant straightforward evening, you don’t have to drive anywhere, and you don’t have to worry about how much you can drink! The sessions run from 7.45 for 8 p.m. to about 9.45 p.m. Email our Secretary Nigel Carden on our usual contact address of info@cuttywrenfolkclub.com and he’ll send you the link. We also have our website at www. cuttywrenfolkclub.com, always worth checking. Thanks as ever to the Bowls Club, to our committee and all the M.C.’s and singers who make ours such a great club. See you soon! George F

illiam Shakespeare gives us a timely hint that such people may exist; on the contrary, Vin Garbutt (1947-2017) was musical to his core and represented the very antithesis of such a character. His gigs were life-aﬃrming events and for those of us from Teesside or East Cleveland there was that extra dimension of emotional recognition. The book’s title reminds us of the man: it was his regular salutation, drink in hand, that preceded one of his heartfelt songs. All The Very Best! was assembled by former Evening Gazette reporter Michael McGeary who was eight years old when he first heard Vin. I’ve been under the influence of Vin Garbutt for more than fifty years. Folk clubs in Guisborough and Middlesbrough provided my early experiences of his remarkable presence and I was soon hearing his tuneful whistle playing that introduced Diana At Large, Diana Lamb’s programme on the infant BBC Radio Cleveland. Subsequent gigs and recordings confirmed that Vin had a huge role in validating one’s strong aﬃnity to a place while recognising wider societal issues. Lyrics such as So fare thee well old Loftus town/The place where I was born and raised/The work is gone and all too soon/I’m leaving, grieving for the old ways encapsulate his enduring blend of the personal with the socio-political. All The Very Best! is liberally sprinkled with Vin Garbutt lyrics. In Craig Hornby’s loving homage Teesside Troubadour (Pancrack Pictures, 2011), musician Martin Carthy says Vin Garbutt “exists under the radar”. Given that folk music itself tends to have a low profile, you can understand why Vin often referred to his being in “the media shadow”; it’s the title of one of the book’s twenty four chapters. The media regularly define people in convenient terms but Vin was far more than simply a “folk singer”. He had an open, enquiring mind that made extensive use of humour and wordplay, exemplified in the titles of his recordings such as The Young Tin Whistle Pest (1974). His use of irony, surreal wit and topicality is typified in a remark at Moorsholm Memorial Hall: “In the south of England I’m now billed as Lady Gagarbutt.” Music is in a continuous process of evolution and Vin Garbutt was always ready to acknowledge the sources he drew on. He learned Irish folk songs from his mother and the songwriter Graeme Miles (1935-2013), whose subjects were primarily Teesside and the North York Moors, was a major inspiration. In turn, Vin’s legacy lives on with singers such as Amelia Coburn. All The Very Best! skilfully combines Vin Garbutt’s account of his life with photographs and contributions from fellow musicians, friends, family and supporters whose tributes attest to his popularity around the UK and abroad. It’s a very welcome memoir and is available as an ebook via Amazon and www.vingarbutt.com It’s also on sale at Chapter One bookshop in Loftus (01287 640507), Book Corner (01287 348010) and Holly Blue (01287 624283) in Saltburn and at Guisborough Bookshop (01287 610179).

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The World of Theatre By Kate Bramley

appy New Year everyone! Obviously the ongoing pandemic situation is still having a massive impact on live events across the region but as the days lighten and we look ahead to the Spring there’s always cause for optimism. All established theatre venues have excellent safety regulations in place now for getting out safely to see your theatre shows so see if you can support one of your regional theatres this month! Stockton Globe will play host to the inimitable David Suchet on 30th January as he continues his ‘Poirot and More’ tour. If you fancy an intimate, behind the scenes glimpse into the career of this phenomenal actor then head to the Globe. I’m certain you won’t be disappointed. At the Gala Theatre, Durham they are oﬀering an NT Live screening of The Book of Dust - La Belle Sauvage. That’s Thursday 17 February, 7pm Adapted by Bryony Lavery from the Phillip Pulman new novels of course. I don’t usually feature live-streamed theatre of there are other “live” performances to take priority. But, this month it might well be worth catching this one from the National Theatre. Set twelve years before the epic His Dark Materials trilogy, this gripping adaptation revisits Philip Pullman’s fantastical world in which waters are rising and storms are brewing and two young people and their dæmons, find themselves at the centre of a terrifying manhunt. (Broadcast live from London’s Bridge Theatre). Something a little more light-hearted at York Theatre Royal 1st-2nd of February where you can catch “Eric and Ern”. Billed as “For all the family from 8 to 108 Eric and Ern is a brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise crammed full of those famous comedy sketches, from Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Mr Memory…’Arsenal’, to the paper bag trick! From the Olivier Award nominated duo Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens, this nostalgic show evokes memories of a time when whole families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings.” So be sure to join them a get a bit of cheer on a winter evening! More next month.

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appy New Year everyone, may 2022 bring more happiness than 2021. Although the event of our New Year’s Day dip 2022 will have already been and gone by the time this issue is published, we, at S.A.R.A nonetheless in advance thank everyone who supported the charity on January 1st 2022 in Saltburn waters, and promenade. Just to be out there and be seen as a local animal charity will have been a wonderful and welcome start to the New Year. We all hope to have more events occurring throughout 2022 especially the traditional ones. Meanwhile, the shop and cafe held in the Arundel at Foxrush Farm re-opened Saturday January, 8th 2022 10 – 3.00pm. Please join us for those bargains and banter. Monthly meetings for S.A.R.A supporters and the general public continue to be held in the Cleveland Bay, Ings Road, Redcar on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm. All welcome, plus dogs.

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Star bathing among new events during this February’s Dark Skies Festival (18 February-6 March) A

n astrophysicist turned Zen teacher is bringing his star bathing experience to this February’s Dark Skies Festival, one of several new events enabling visitors to pause the button on everyday life and let the night sky soothe the soul. Amid growing awareness of the wellbeing benefits associated with spending time outside under the night skies, this year’s Festival (18 February-6 March), which runs across both International Dark Sky Reserves of the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, will see an expanded range of mindfulness sessions. These will run alongside perennial Festival favourites such as stargazing safaris, nocturnal wildlife trails, dark sky runs, walks, cycle rides and canoeing evenings, astrophotography skills sessions and art exhibitions. For the first-time Zen teacher Mark Westmoquette brings his star bathing approach to the Festival, drawing on his astronomy background and showing how people can use the night sky to live ‘more in the moment’. Visitors can join Mark at Nethergill Farm or the Dent Meditation Centre for a mindfulness stargazing evening in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales surroundings, or at High Dalby House in the North York Moors for a yoga and mindbody-spirit practice called qigong, held jointly with Adventures for the Soul, before going on a night nature walk in the wooded grounds. Families with younger children can also enjoy the opportunity to slow down during a Mindfulness Walk organised by Whitby YHA when stargazing, nature at night and views across the cliﬀ tops above the harbour will help reinvigorate all the senses. Meanwhile to coincide with the new moon, visitors can join Wild Roots Foraging for an afternoon gathering foraged food in Easby Wood before walking uphill towards Captain Cook’s Monument to enjoy panoramic twilight views. The group then returns to an open fire for foraged nibbles and mugwort hot chocolate in preparation for a starlit stroll through the forest. Among other new events, visitors will be able to admire the work of dark skies photographer Pete Collins in an exhibition within the visitor centre of Ribblehead Station before venturing across to the Station Inn to join an astronomer for a tour of the night sky, with the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct acting as the backdrop.

Other stargazing safaris include evenings with dark skies hunter Richard Darn at Aysgarth Falls and Gill Garth Farm at Settle where visitors can gaze in awe at the star-lit canopy hovering above one of Yorkshire’s highest peaks Pen-yGhent. Go Stargazing’s Neill Sanders will also be leading a celestial tour of the beautiful sky above Wensleydale ice-cream parlour. For the first time the woodland setting at Gilling Castle near Ampleforth will be used for a night photography skills workshop in the company of photographer John Arnison. The Moors National Park Centre at Danby in the North York Moors will serve as a hub for many events including an evening with the Whitby & District Astronomical Society. The Inspired by… gallery at the Centre will also be hosting two exhibitions, starting with a preview event on the opening night of the Festival, where visitors can see how the fragility of the night sky is interpreted through the work of speciallycommissioned artists, printmaker Helen Peyton and cosmic artist Louise Beer. Families with younger children needn’t miss out on the fun as there are daytime dark skiesthemed workshops at Helmsley Arts Centre; a Van Gogh-inspired winter sky painting day at The Moors National Park Centre in Danby; an opportunity to learn more about nocturnal animals with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at the Dales Countryside Museum; and a chance to investigate the diet of owls at Sutton Bank. Kids can even get creative by making bat biscuits at the Fire Box Café near Hawes. Following on from last year’s lockdown virtual Festival success, families will also be able to log into ‘In The Night Sky Live’ sessions from the comfort of their home, courtesy of the Space Detectives run by Jo Richardson, who is just one of six UK Space Champions working on behalf of the European Space Education Oﬃce. Helen Dalton, Tourism Officer for the Yorkshire Dales National Park comments: “As well as being fun and enlightening, many of the events at this year’s Dark Skies Festival will focus even more on the need to appreciate the value of the night sky: that beyond its beauty it has a vital role in protecting not only our own health and wellbeing but also that of the natural world.” For more programme information, including booking details go to www. darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk

St. Mark's Church, Marske Services back to normal St Mark's CofE church in Marske has reverted to its normal (pre-Covid) service times. Sundays: 8.00am Communion (said) 9.30am Family Communion.

Mondays: 7.00pm Communion Wednesdays: 10.00am Communion

Sunday Club for children has resumed on Sundays at 9.30am, during the Family Communion Service. Although face masks are no longer a legal requirement, while infection rates remain high, they are preferable for everyone's safety and peace of mind. Please contact the Revd David Tembey (01642 482896) to arrange weddings and Christenings. Funeral arrangements can be made through your funeral director. More information is available at www.stmarks-marske.co.uk or search FaceBook for St. Mark’s church, Marske by the Sea.

● Northern Lights above Orton Scar Yorkshire Dales. Picture by Callum Stott

● Orion over Saltwick Bay North York Moors National Park. Picture by Tony Marsh

PARKINSON’S UK Redcar & District Support Group Exercise classes restart Tuesday 11th January 2022. Chair based exercise classes for people with Parkinson’s every Tuesday 1 – 2pm at 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar. Further information contact the instructor Beverley Willis on 07980468851. There is a charge of £2pp. The first Support Group meeting of 2022 is Thursday 13th January. This is a social meeting. Thursday 10th February there is a speaker from MIND. There is a charge of £2pp at the Support Group. For further details contact Doreen - email doreen.arkle@virginmedia.com or 07900 348518 Parkinson's helpline (free phone) 0808 800 0303 Email: enquiries@parkinsons.org.uk Website: http://parkinson.org.uk

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reat Ronda is a rather unusual city, most of which straddles the deep El Tajo gorge in Spain’s Malaga province. The gorge separates the city’s new old town from its very old town, which dates back to Moorish rule. Puente Nuevo, the stone bridge spanning the gorge, has a lookout oﬀering fantastic views. The western half of the city is home to the grand Plaza de Toros, a legendary 18th-century bullring. Apart from the gorge, it`s one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Ronda is quite easy to get to from the northeast with plenty of flights from Newcastle or Leeds to Malaga (assuming no Covid restrictions when you go) and then just over an hour’s drive to Ronda. There`s also a direct train service. There are 115 hotels in Ronda so you`ve got lots to choose from. For sheer luxury I`d recommend La Fuente de la Higuera but for unbeatable value for money there`s the very nice Catalonia Reine at £600 - £700 a week for two. Ronda is a great place to roam around the shops with lovely restaurants & cafes. Although bull fighting is not my scene the Plaza de Toros de Ronda is an excellent example of Spanish bullrings. It dates back to 1785 and it’s worth seeing if only for the architecture. If you like to explore further afield, less than 10 miles away is Setenil de las Bodegas, a very unusual town in southern Spain. It’s known for its whitewashed houses built into the surrounding cliﬀs under an enormous overhang. There`s also the town`s hilltop castle which was once an Arab fortress. Then if you`d like a bit of swimming or sunbathing by the sea you have the popular resorts of Marbella & Malaga , both handy for a day out. Wayfarer

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December was the month, the Redcar Bears clubhouse was the venue and the occasion was the club’s team reveal for 2022 and the fans were not disappointed!

o-Promoters Jade Mudgway and Jamie Swales announced the 5 riders that would be joining the already announced Jordan Jenkins and Charles Wright for the 2022 SGB Championship season. Joining the ever improving Jordan Jenkins at reserve is the exciting Jason Edwards, Edwards who also rides for the Mildenhall Fen Tigers in the National Development league had a disrupted 2021 campaign as he was the unfortunate victim of the numbers game when he was dropped by both Eastbourne and Plymouth. The likeable 19 year old did enjoy a strong end to the year with a handful of guest bookings for the Edinburgh Monarchs whilst he claimed the National League title with Mildenhall alongside his new Redcar reserve Jordan Jenkins. Edwards spoke of his excitement at his unveiling when speaking to oﬃcial club media, “I visited Redcar on many occasions last season and it’s a track I look forward to racing. I have always said you want to ride at the tracks you enjoy the most and Redcar definitely ticks that box for me.” Returning to Redcar after a late season stint in 2021 will be the

Teesside Silver Helmet winner Lewis Kerr who impressed the fans and management alike with his form after joining the Bears and Kerr spoke to the fans via a pre-recorded video to explain that alongside his other new teammates, Redcar was his first choice for Championship racing in 2022. Kasper Andersen was also announced as a starter in 2022 to the immense delight of the Redcar faithful, The Dane was originally scheduled to race for the Bears in 2021 but due to Brexit rules and issues surrounding his work

permit the former Kings Lynn man had to step down and found himself a mid season spot at Berwick where he performed superbly to attain a 6.5 average from 11 meetings including a superb display at Redcar where he hit 14 points from 6 outings to earn Berwick a draw on the evening. Andersen will be joined at second string by the surprise 2022 signing, Adam Roynon. Roynon, who rode for Redcar’s bitter north-east rivals Newcastle in 2021 after a 2 and a half years out of the saddle, is looking

forward to his 3rd spell as a Bear, “Redcar is easily the best race track in the country in my opinion. I enjoy riding this track and if you enjoy where you are riding good things will come. After my season had finished with Newcastle I came up to Redcar for a practice and I then decided this is where I want to be in 2022. Finally, I’m looking forward to winning things with a team that wants to go places.” The final piece of the 2022 jigsaw is the German star Erik Riss. Riss, who was also set to race for Redcar in 2021 but with the former World long track champion uncertain whether league racing would commence in England due to issues surrounding COVID-19 he informed the Redcar promotion of his intention to step down from the septet. In a massive twist, Riss decided to race in the country due to the early success of the government’s vaccine rollout and spent the year with Birmingham. Riss suﬀered a poor year for both Kings Lynn in the top tier and Birmingham with personal issues and issues with his Championship club preventing him from performing at his brilliant best. The biggest cheer of the night was reserved for the signing

of Riss who expressed his delight at returning, “Redcar was my first choice for 2022 and I’m going to be better than ever this year! Last season wasn’t great for me due to a lot of things. I think I struggled to get to grips with the new tyres, (British Speedway introduced compulsory Anlas Tyres in 2021) and 2021 was a hard year for me on and oﬀ the bike. Riding on a track that is well prepared is really important for me, if you ride a track that isn’t well prepared and you fear for your life every time you ride it then you are less likely to perform. If you ride a track like Redcar you are more likely to perform better and entertain the fans which is very important to me.” The Teessiders have put together a strong side ahead of the new season and the club’s supporters will be excited to see if the club can add more silverware after their 2019 KO Cup success. This side includes 3 members of that cup winning side and co-promoters Jade Mudgway and Jamie Swales will be hoping the 7 riders can lead Redcar to glory. Stay tuned next month for more Redcar news!

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ur Senior men's team are very grateful to D&G Insurance services for their generous sponsorship of our team D&G Insurance services are Proud to be a sponsor of Redcar Town Football Club and CEO D Gargett stated that “D&G are really proud to be part of the project that is being undertaken at Redcar Town

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assive thank you to Ja Reed from EnterIT and Ladies of Steel and Marske & New Marske Community Information Group for donating a laptop to the club. This will help with registration for our Saturday Morning Club and to enable us to put our younger players through their FA qualifications, Ja's support over the years has been much appreciated by us all. https://www.facebook.com/Enteritredcar. co.uk/

North Riding Football League By Andrew Snaith Media Oﬃcer North Riding Football league

he North Riding League Premier Division looks like a three-horse race between leaders Yarm & Eaglescliffe, multiplechampions Boro Rangers and surprise package Grangetown Boys Club. Rangers and Boys Club also have big North Riding Senior Cup ties to come when they face Redcar Athletic and Marske United respectively. Lealholm were the only unbeaten side in First Division East going into 2022, their main rivals for promotion being Boro Rangers Reserves and South Park Rangers, who have lost just twice each. In Division One West, Cleveland are out in front but Nunthorpe in second were unbeaten going into the new year. Wolviston Youth have impressed in third, losing just twice so far. It's tight at the top in the Women's Division with a four-horse-race developing between Redcar Town Ladies Reserves, Poppleton Ladies, Richmond Town Women and Thornaby Ladies. Latest results after the winter break: North Riding County Cup Quarter Finals Stokesley Sports Club 1-2 Redcar Athletic

Reserves St Marys 1947 2-2p Boro Rangers Fishburn Park 1-4 Old Malton St Mary's Thornaby Dubliners p3-3 Grangetown Boys Club North Riding Premier Division Bedale P-P BEADS Kader 2-3 Redcar Newmarket Thirsk Falcons 4-0 Staithes Athletic North Riding First Division East Boro Rangers Reserves 3-1 Lealholm Guisborough Town Reserves 6-0 Redcar Town Reserves Loftus Athletic P-P Great Ayton United Royals South Park Rangers 13-3 New Marske North Riding First Division West Nunthorpe Athletic 2-1 Darlington RA U19 T.I.B.S 3-0 Whinney Banks Thirsk Falcons Development P-P Yarm & Eaglescliﬀe Development Wolviston Youth 4-1 Kader Reserves North Riding Women's Division Guisborough Town Ladies Reserves 8-4 Brompton Ladies Stay up to date with the North Riding Football League at nrwfl.co.uk or follow on Facebook & Twitter @nrfloﬃcial.

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e play in division two of the Langbaurgh League. Having lost players to the N.Y & S.D. League we especially welcome new players for next season. Beginners and older players making a comeback equally welcome.

Our ground is at Gurney St.,New Marske (TS11 8EG) complete with pavilion. Winter nets are scheduled to start on Tuesday evening,January 4th ,2022 Interested players should text 07768 168017 or alternatively leave contact details at the parent New Marske Sports Club clubhouse.

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Guisborough Town results improve after Manager Steve Bell issues strong warning By Bill Perfitt uisborough Town’s results have shown a marked improvement since Manager Steve Bell issued a stark warning in December that big changes could be afoot unless results improved. Since then Guisborough have won two games, drawn one and lost one – one of the victories being the prize scalp of Middlesbrough’s Under-23 Academy side in a North Riding Senior Cup tie after a dramatic penalty shoot-out. In a hugely memorable match in front of a healthy KGV Stadium crowd of 314, the final score after 90 minutes was 1-1 with J J Bartliﬀ scoring Guisborough’s goal in the 26th minute and Boro’s Alberto Balde equalising after 76 minutes. With no extra time to play, the tie was decided by penalties which ultimately the Priorymen won by four successful spot kicks to Middlesbrough’s three. Guisborough goalkeeper Robert Deane was one of his side’s heroes –

not only scoring from his own penalty but saving Boro’s fourth kick to help his side dramatically through to the third round. Steve Bell lost his patience with his side following a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Sunderland RCA last November. After that match he commented: “I told the players that at the moment I have a problem to solve and I’ll solve it in the end either with or without some of them. “I also told them that we lost against RCA because of the little things that we weren’t good at. Little but important decisions that good players get right more often than they don’t. “We seem to be able to get into good situations but then usually make a wrong decision. As far as the match against RCA is concerned, it was just more of the same – one step forward and two steps back,” added Steve. Thankfully for Guisborough, Steve’s outburst after the RCA game had an immediate eﬀect with that thrilling win over Middlesbrough U-23s coming immediately after the match

in Sunderland. Following on from the Middlesbrough game, Guisborough got a 2-2 draw at home to Northallerton in a superb game which, ultimately, the Priorymen should have won if they had taken all their chances. As it was Guisborough gained a welcome league point from their North Yorkshire rivals with goals coming from Louis Johnson and Jason Blackburn. Guisborough then suffered an unexpected 3-2 defeat at lowly West Allotment Celtic but the performance overall was excellent and it was only an unbelievable display by the West ‘keeper who repeatedly thwarted the Priorymen with a string of brilliant saves. Louis Johnson and the in-form Ben Jackson scored the Guisborough goals. But Guisborough got back to winning ways on 18 December with a thrilling 3-2 home win over Whickham with two goals from Steve Roberts, making a welcome return from longterm injury, and another one from J J Bartliﬀ clinching a well-deserved

● Guisborough Town goalkeeper Robert Dean, who has been in inspired form this season, stretches brilliantly to save a shot in the recent game at West Allotment Celtic. Picture by DAN CLARK victory for the Priorymen. Sadly, that was the last game Guisborough were able to play before Coastal View and Moor News went

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Whitby Town slip out of play-off position By Andrew Snaith hitby Town have endured a tough festive and new year period, with a run of three winless matches seeing them slip out of the NPL Premier play-oﬀ positions. Conversely, in a big month for the Seasiders, their Yorkshire Coast rivals Scarborough Athletic have crept up behind them after a fine run of their own. The sides meet next month. The Blues battled back to earn a 2-2 draw with promotion contenders South Shields on 27th December, but suﬀered back to back defeats- to Morpeth and Lancaster to ring in the new year. Lee Bullock and Nathan Haslam have moved to bring in highly-rated Dutch youngster Malik Dijsteel on loan from Middlesbrough. The powerful midfielder has fitted in well at the Towbar Express Stadium. Leading goalscorer Jacob Hazel has also gone from strength to strength, starting the new year

● New Kit features Barrie Harland of Whitby Seafoods presenting a new kit to Taylor Humble of Sleights FC

●Jacob Hazel at the top of the NPL Premier scoring charts after 27 goals in all competitions. The former Frickley Athletic and Scarborough star- son of former international Des Hazel, has been in formidable form all season. To keep up with Whitby Town's fortunes this season, Coast & County Radio are broadcasting on 105.5FM in the town and now on 106.7FM all the way to Scarborough, via Robin Hood's Bay. Hear every kick with the team from 2pm each Saturday. They're also online at coastandcountyradio. co.uk and via the Blues' social media. You can also hear stars of

to press, with a combination of bad weather and the Covid pandemic rearing its ugly head again causing a disappointing run of postponements.

yesteryear from Whitby and Scarborough and the present day in lengthy productions via The Coast & County Radio Extra Time Podcast with Scarborough College. This is The Coast- on DAB across North Yorkshire- carry Scarborough Athletic commentary on their Extra service online and on Smart TVs. Upcoming fixtures Tues Jan 25- FC United of Manchester (A) Sat Jan 29- Warrington Town (H) Sat Feb 5- Staﬀord Rangers (A) Tues Feb 8- Scarborough Athletic (A) Sat Feb 12- Matlock Town (H) Sat Feb 19- Stalybridge Celtic (A)

By Andrew Snaith

leights FC face a big 2022 as they battle it out in a very open Beckett League First Division title race. Kirkbymoorside Reserves, Snainton, Ryedale, Kirkdale and Rosedale are all above them but Ed Turner's men hold a number of games in hand and began the year with the best goal diﬀerence in the division. They're also in both league cup competitions as they look to retain the Ryedale Hospital Cup which they've held since Good Friday 2019. Sleights have also unveiled their brand new home kit for 2022 and 2023, sponsored by Whitby Seafoods. The smart Adidas strip is decked out in the club's signature black and white. The club's former kits are for sale to supporters to wear, if you're interested in purchasing one, contact sleightsfc@gmail.com. Sleights kicked oﬀ 2022 with a winning start as two players notched hat-tricks in an 8-2 win over Bagby & Balk. Adam Entwistle and man of the match Will Cork-Dove both blasted trebles, with Joe Hugill and skipper Charlie Smith completing the scoring for the hosts at the AC Building and Property Maintenance Sports Ground.

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Up and down few weeks for Marske United By Mark Hathaway ince the last edition of Coastal View, it has been a mixed few weeks for Marske United. On Tuesday 23rd November, Marske made the trip down the east coast to face Bridlington Town. Marske got off to a flying start opening the scoring on four minutes through the prolific Adam Boyes. Just on half time, Marske got a crucial second goal thanks to a low, accurate effort from Spennymoor loanee Mark Anderson. The opening exchanges of the second half were even as the home side tried to find a way back into the game. With just over 10 minutes left, a moment of fortune gave Marske their third goal when Jack Bulless scored an own goal. There then came a moment of magic from Anderson, which was worth the admission price alone. The ● Kev Burgess at Cleethorpes Town. Picture midfielder rode a tackle inside his own half and, by Simon O’Neill – Cleethorpes Town. seeing the Bridlington keeper off his line, hit a shot with his weaker left foot from the halfway Jack Williams, making him one of the youngest line that sailed over the keeper and into the net. players to represent Marske. Marske made it 5-0 on 89 minutes thanks to a tidy After the FA Trophy exit, Marske returned to finish from substitute Jack Blackford. League action with a trip to Ossett United. The Attention then turned to the FA Trophy and a heavens opened at 1pm and it looked as if the game game away to Northern Premier League Premier may be in some doubt as standing water started Division team Matlock Town. Unfortunately, to appear in various areas of the pitch and Ossett thanks to a snow-covered pitch, the game was volunteers had to brush water off the pitch prior to postponed on the Saturday, meaning that Marske had to make the near five hour round trip on a kick off. With full credit to match referee Jordan Tuesday night. With two Marske players stuck Crossley, the game kicked off and it was the home in traffic, including goalkeeper Ryan Catterick, side who started the stronger, taking the lead on Marske had to start with goalkeeper coach Liam 18 minutes through Roy Fogarty. Marske were Watson in goal. Despite this setback, it was Marske finding it tough going in the conditions but grabbed who took the lead on seven minutes thanks to a an equaliser on the stroke of half time thanks to a powerful header from Matty Tymon. The home towering header from centre back Kev Burgess. At half time, further work took place on the side quickly turned the game around scoring on 10 and 13 minutes before making it 3-1 on 54 pitch with volunteers from both sides, including minutes thanks to a superb strike from Alex Byrne. Marske supporters David Greensmith and his son, As the game looked to be drifting away from the removing water from the surface. The second half Seasiders, Tymon grabbed his second of the game was a tight one but it was Marske who were the to make it a tense end to the game, but Marske stronger side, taking the lead through Adam Boyes were unable to take the game to penalties. The from an excellent cross from Curtis Round, and game saw the competitive debut of 16 year old making it 3-1 on 74 minutes thanks to another

Boyes goal. Next up was a 2nd Round North Riding Senior Cup game versus North Riding League side St Mary’s 1947. Marske manager Carl Jarrett took the opportunity to rest first team players with fringe players including Billy Clark and Shahban Mohammed given starts. St Mary’s made it extremely tough for Marske in the first half, pressing the hosts at every opportunity and the game was goalless at half time. Marske managed to step it up in the second half and grabbed three goals from Billy Clark, a Craig Gott penalty and James Fairley to secure a 3-0 win. Marske will face another North Riding League side, Boro Rangers, in the quarter finals. Marske’s last game before Christmas was a long visit to Cleethorpes Town. In a goal fest, the home side took the lead on 8 minutes but Marske fought back and equalised on 17 minutes through a Craig Gott penalty after a foul on Jack Blackford. Three minutes later, Marske took the lead after a tidy finish from Tymon. Cleethorpes equalised on 62 minutes through Jordon Cooke but Marske weren’t to be denied and retook the lead on 67 minutes thanks to a bullet header from Tymon. Marske looked to have made the game safe on 73 minutes thanks to yet another goal from Boyes but disaster struck minutes later when Andrew May was red carded for a last man foul and Cleethorpes pulled a goal back on 77 minutes thanks to Hull loanee McCauley Snelgrove. The home side piled the pressure on but Marske stood firm to secure a 4-3 win. Next up was a Teesside derby as Stockton Town made the short visit to Mount Pleasant. In front of a bumper crowd of 1,250 the first half was extremely tight though it was Marske who had the best chances but Callum Roberts in the Stockton goal was in top form saving from Tymon twice. Marske took the led on 51 minutes when a sublime pass from Glen Butterworth sent Boyes clear and he made no mistake lashing the ball past Roberts, who had made another excellent save from Boyes moments earlier.

The goal sparked Stockton into life and they grabbed an equaliser through Adam Nicholson on 63 minutes. As the game went on, it looked as if the only team who would grab the decisive goal were the away side and so it came to fruition and it had to be an ex-Marske player who grabbed the winner when Nathan Mulligan coolly rounded Catterick and slotted home. New Years’ Day saw the Seasiders make the relatively short trip to Dunston, where Marske lost a second successive league game for the first time since December 2019. The away side had chances in the first half with Boyes missing a one on one with the Dunston keeper Liam Connell and Gott hitting the frame of the goal from a free kick. In the second half Round fired over from close range but it was Dunston who were more clinical, grabbing goals through Michael Fowler and Jack Elliott in the last 20 minutes. With the away game at Brighouse on January 8th being postponed and Liversedge losing their first league game of the season, Marske now sit four points behind the West Yorkshire side, both teams having played 19 games. January is a busy month for Marske, fixtures wise with the following games scheduled: Saturday 15th January – Tadcaster Albion (H) 3pm kick off Tuesday 18th January – Pickering Town (H) 7.45pm kick off Saturday 22nd January – Pontefract Collieries (A) 3pm kick off Tuesday 25th January – Boro Rangers (H) 7.45pm kick off – North Riding Senior Cup QF Saturday 29th January – Stocksbridge Park Steels (H) 3pm kick off Into February, Marske make the trip to Sheffield on Saturday 5th before Bridlington visit Mount Pleasant on Tuesday 8th. As always, games are subject to change so please be sure to check out Marske United’s website – www.marskeunitedfc.org – and Twitter account –www.twitter.com/MarskeUnitedFC for the latest news.

Off The Field update for Marske United What is happening off the field with Marske United? The football club have continued their work in the community and helping promote the village and area By Bob Ryan Marske Christmas Fayre The Club provided support to the Fayre by providing volunteer stewards to assist with crowd marshalling during the evening. This went very well and the Marske Community Partnership who do a fantastic job for the village were grateful for the support that had been given. The club also had a stall in the Leisure Centre selling club merchandise and held a raﬄe for a Christmas Hamper which was very well supported, and the winning recipient appreciated the prize. Many thanks to everyone who supported the stall at the Fayre it is much appreciated. Club Christmas Draw The annual Christmas Draw took place after the bumper bank holiday home game v Stockton Town. The draw this year proved very popular with both supporters and residents of the area. Over 30 prizes were won and the club would like to thank those businesses and individuals who donated prizes to this cause and also to the volunteers who helped sell the tickets we are extremely grateful to everyone involved. Walking Football This has re-commenced but this time indoors

for the winter period. It is held on Mondays 5pm-6pm and Thursday mornings 11am-12 Noon at Skelton Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. The sessions have proved a huge success in helping Mental Health along with fitness. It is aimed at the more social and inclusion aspect rather than the competitive form. This proves very popular with everyone who attends. Such has been the success of the team building of the participants that a Christmas Night out was arranged for those who attend along with partners at the Ship Inn Marske by the Sea. This was well attended and helped to cement the friendship that has been formed out of these sessions. Everyone is welcome and for more information please email: msrpfooball@outlook.com Ground Works/Volunteer helpers The Football club relies on volunteers to help with the day-to-day maintenance and running of the football club. Would you like to become involved? We are always seeking Matchday Volunteers who can assist with scanning tickets, programme sales, raﬄe ticket sales,pitch set up and other activities. We are also looking for Grounds persons to help to maintain the pitch as and when required, working as part of a team. Help is also needed

in organising events, fundraising, promoting games etc.If you are interested in getting involved with Marske United in a voluntary capacity either during the week or helping on a matchday please contact Bob Ryan or Stan Glover viamsrpfootball@outlook.com or speak to them at the ground. We are always keen to have trade skills people helping with the various ground improvements that are taking place and can oﬀer their skilled expertise e.g.bricklayers, electricians, plumbers etc,.There is always ground improvements that need to be done as the team evolves further up the football pyramid and your help, however small it may seem, will be appreciated. Sponsorship Opportunities Marske United continue to promote the local community businesses via their various social and media channels. More and more local companies are coming on board and showing their support for Marske United who are certainly putting the village on the map with the team. The club have various sponsorship opportunities for individuals and businesses alike. Promote your business via the ground/ club website (regularly in the Top 50 Pitchero Websites) Twitter and Facebook Media Pages with over 10,000 followers and via the

matchday programme etc. They are from Player Sponsorship, Matchday Sponsorship, Matchball Sponsorship and Advertising Board/Programme Sponsorship. If anyone is interested, please email msrpfootball@outlook.com Matchday Mascot Opportunities for all The Club are once again running their popular Mascot Matchday Opportunities for the forthcoming season. This is FREE to any child aged 5-12. You meet the team ahead of the game, walk out with the team and meet the teams and the oﬃcials. Have your photo taken with the player of your choice or the club captain and receive a signed framed copy of that moment. Have a half time kick around with the coaching staﬀ or substitutes and present the Man of the Match prize at the end of the game. This has proved very popular and places fill up quickly. The only stipulation is the Mascot needs to be wearing a Marske United shirt. To register your child for this please email msrpfootball@ outlook.com.It is also great to see the number of children now attending the games at Mount Pleasant in their Marske United shirts. Thank you for your support of Marske United. Reminder all information on Marske United can be found at www.marskeunitedfc.org

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 126 January/February 2022

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The hall-mark of excellence

Two North Yorkshire youngsters making a splash at home and abroad…

● Isaac in ﬁrst place on the podium www.coathamcoaches.co.uk

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● Maia at the US Open

s another grim, pandemic-ridden year drew to a close there is at least the promise of a bright future for two teenagers from Sleights near Whitby. Maia and Isaac Hall are rising stars in the swimming world and have both signed oﬀ the year with glittering success on both sides of the Atlantic. Isaac, 17, a breaststroke specialist whose best event is the 200m, made waves in a recent national competition as his dad Mike, who works at the Boulby mine in east Cleveland, explained: “He recently competed at the Swim England winter nationals where he managed to set a new personal best time in his favoured event. “On top of that he also took part in the British Schools National Biathlon Championships at Bath University. This consisted of a 1600m run and 200m swim. Isaac finished 3rd in the run

and 1st in the swim. This was enough to win him the ‘17-year-old boys 2021 British Champion' award. An amazing achievement.” Isaac swims for Ellesmere CollegeTitans in Shropshire one of the countries’ leading centres of swimming excellence. He competes on a scholarshipcontinuing his A’ level’ studies.He is currently writing to universities in America with the hope of being awarded a scholarship to swim and study there. That would enable him to follow in the wake of his big sister Maia, 19, who is partway through her first-year swimming for the Nebraska University Huskers. She recently competed at the US open in Greensborough, North Carolina qualifying for the ‘A’ final in the 200mbreaststroke - the only swimmer from Nebraska 'Huskers' to qualify into an ‘A’ final at the meet.

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