Coastal View Issue 127 by Coastal View and Moor News

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Local rector becomes brickie for a day As historic redevelopment of Cleveland’s Ironstone Mining Museum gains momentum

n Friday 28th January 2022 the Rector of Loftus, Carlin How & Skinningrove (in the Diocese of York) and Chairman of the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum’s board of trustees, Father Adam Gaunt, joined colleagues in laying a brick as the construction of the museum’s exciting new extension gains pace. On site Father Adam Gaunt received a brief training course from Luke Rayner and Simon Haley of L&S Brickworks, and under the watchful eye of Tolent Site Manager Graham Wood, the rector laid his first ever brick!

Father Adam Gaunt said: “It was wonderful to fulfil the ambition of laying a brick on such a historic construction project such as this! The museum’s trustees are delighted with the progress being made on site and we are looking forward to seeing the fruit of our labours when the museum reopens later this year. “The trustees’ vision is to share and celebrate the unique industrial heritage of Cleveland with the widest possible audience and our new facilities will enable the visiting public to engage with the fascinating and unique ironstone heritage of our region.” The Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, in Skinningrove, is part

way through a major redevelopment after successfully receiving investment funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Coastal Community Fund,and the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The project is also being actively supported throughan official partnership with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. In August 2021 construction company Tolent weresuccessfully awarded the £1.3m project to refurbish the old museum building and to construct the iconic new three-storey extension. The new building will link to the historic buildings and make the museum more accessible and inclusive for

the visiting public. The redevelopment of the museum is also being supported by British Steel, who’s nearby Skinningrove plant provides employment for the community. British Steel have donated the materials for the heavy steel sections of the new build, and with the steel frame in placeL&S Brickworks North East have made great progress with the facing brickwork. The museum is expected to open later this year and regular updates on the project can be found on the museum’s excellent website https:// landofiron.org.uk and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ cimmuseum

Vaccine bus pops up at Lingdale O

By Councillor Steve Kay

n a, thankfully sunny, winter Wednesday, Redcar &Cleveland Borough Council’s pop-up vaccine team arrived in an East Cleveland village to boost local people’s resistance to Covid. As usual, the team was accommodated in Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation’s ‘Boro Bus’,in which the vaccinations were administered. The aim of the session was to make it as convenient as possible for the people of Lingdale, and the surrounding area, to get their vital jabs. With the Boro Bus parked outside Lingdale Village Hall, supported by the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the team administered first vaccines, second vaccines and boosters to both adults and teenagers. And, to make the vaccination experience a little

more pleasant, Lockwood Parish councillors kindly handed out free refreshments to jab-givers, jab-takers and morale-boosters alike. The visit to Lingdale is part of a council-led vaccination programme aimed at supplementing the mass vaccination scheme administered by the NHS, as well as the excellent service provided bysome GP practices and pharmacies. At the time of visiting Lingdale, over 10,000 residents had been vaccinated in Redcar & Cleveland via the council’s programme: a figure that has now surpassed 12,000. Of course, the vaccine may not stop you contracting Covid but it gives you a much better chance of staying out of hospital. The council constantly updates its pop-up vaccine programme in the press and social media. So, if you need a jab, look out for a convenient advertised venue, and just turn up on the day.

There’s no need to make an appointment for this council service. Please note, Lockwood and Loftus ward residents (and anyone else, for that matter)

can, alternatively,book convenient vaccination appointments at Lingdale Pharmacy, 29 High Street, Lingdale (01287 650985)and at Harrops Pharmacy, 1 Zetland Road, Loftus (01287 640557).

● Cllr Steve Kay, RCBC's Fran Anderson (in red) and parish councillors Anne Clayton, Tamara Mitchell, Wendy Stiff and Bob Stiff with vaccination staff at Lingdale

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 127

s we mentioned in the last issue we are having to make a decision on a month by month basis as to whether we can publish a paper or not. This situation is not getting any easier but with the support of many of our loyal advertisers along with some new advertisers we were able to produce this month’s issue. We would like to thank Ken Bibby, Jean Ludlow, Mike Morrissey and Guisborough Choral Society for their generous donations to enable us to carry on. We know times are hard for many but we really appreciate your generosity and kindness. Ken aka Wayfarer and Reader, has also given us some helpful advice and has written a message for our readers, which we will include here. HELP If you read Lynne & Steve`s welcome article on page 2 of last month`s issue you`ll know that Coastal View`s operating costs have soared in recent month`s. They`ve managed to stagger through to produce this issue but costs are expected to rise again soon casting great doubt on the continued viability of the paper. Lynne & Steve have contributed so much to our community and to local charities, as those who`ve enjoyed their “Community

Awards” night will testify, & I`m sure you`ll agree that it`s time to turn the tables and help the paper survive. Coastal View is appreciated by all of us & to lose it would be nothing short of a disaster. If you know of any businesses or organisations that could place an advert it would be greatly appreciated. If not then any personal contributions would also be most welcome. You can send a cheque made out to “Coastal View” to Coastal View, 67 Guisborough Road, Moorsholm, Saltburn – by- the –Sea, TS12 3JA. You can ring them on 01287 669418 or e-mail editor@ coastalviewandmoorsnews.co.uk Many thanks Ken THANK YOU KEN. As the weather is improving and ther days are getting longer it’s great to see more people getting out and about. In this issue we have six full pages of events which shows that Spring is on the way and with all covid restrictions being lifted, maybe now people are starting to feel more confident about leaving the house, although we must remember that covid is still with us but the powers that be say we have to learn to live with it, just like flu.

The way to keep safer is to make sure you have had your vaccinations and that others around you have had theirs too. In the last issue we asked for you to send in suggestions for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and Mr Sanderson from Loftus sent us his suggestion, he said: “At the age of 3, I remember the Queen’s Coronation street party in Loftus. “It was held at my Grandad, Father and Uncles haulage garage (J Sanderson& Sons) located in what is now the site of Sanderson Grove in Loftus. I think it would be a great place to hold a re-run 70 years later.” We are still asking you to let us know if your community is holding a special event for the Queen’s Jubilee and if you let us know we can include it in the April issue. Last but by no means least our thoughts go out to the people of Ukraine, together with their families all over the world for the terrible events that are happening in their country today. We hope that peace in their country is restored very soon. Stay safe and be kind to one another. We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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Community Orchard planted in Brotton for the residents to enjoy

community Orchard has been planted in the Badger Hill area of Brotton as part of a community project lead by the Brotton Ward Members to create a woodland walk in the centre of the village. After 18 months of planning, 45 fruit trees were planted on the day, including pears, plums and apples. Further work is planned in order to introduce wildflowers and seasonal bulbs to the orchard, adding to the biodiversity value of the site. Residents have been consulted to ensure that the project is supported and agreed with the local community and adjacent residents. Involved in this community project lead by the Ward Councillors were the Countryside Service Team, the Brotton Improvement Group Volunteers and the Community

Development team. The Council is also currently delivering a large-scale Tree Planting Programme covering the entire borough, aiming to plant between 5,000 and 10,000 trees this financial year. Ward Member of Brotton and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Housing, Cllr Barry Hunt said: “I hope this community orchard will become a place which the residents of Brotton will be able to fully enjoy. I would like to give my thanks to Kevin Wilson, Joe Mead, the Volunteers from the Brotton Improvement Group, the Countryside Rangers and the Community Development Officers for all the efforts they put into supporting us to complete this community project.” Ward Member of Brotton, Cllr Graham

Reflections Dementia Support Group in Redcar looking for new members

eflections is a free support group in Redcar for anyone living, or caring for someone, with dementia. They are currently appealing for new members to come along for a visit and see if they can benefit from the support the group can offer. Reflections runs weekly in Redcar. The group is run by volunteers Carole and Norma, who give everyone a warm welcome and a listening ear. The support group is a project of Footprints in the Community, a local umbrella charity which runs a number of projects dedicated to reducing poverty and isolation in Redcar and surrounding areas. Footprints in the Community is a ‘Dementia Friendly’ charity. As part of this commitment, Footprints launched Reflections in August 2018. They also encourage their staff and volunteers to sign-up to become a ‘Dementia Friend’, an initiative of the Alzheimer’s Society. According to the Alzheimer’s Society there are about 900,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK and this is expected to

reach 1.6million by 2040. 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 are living with dementia. A lot of the responsibility for care falls to family and friends, who can feel isolated and unsupported. Reflections is an informal and inclusive group, where anyone aﬀected by dementia can come along for a chat over a cuppa, in a calm and supportive atmosphere. Reflections has been temporarily paused during the Covid pandemic, but has slowly reopened and is now ready to welcome new members. Reflections Project Manager Carole, said, ‘As part of Footprints in the Community, our Reflections Dementia Support Group is just one of the ways we are supporting people in Redcar and surrounding areas. We would love to welcome anyone who is living with dementia to grow our group and let us know how we can help’. For more information on Reflections, or to arrange a visit, telephone the Footprints’ office on 01642 484842 or email reflections@ footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk

● Brotton Ward Councillors with Volunteers, Countryside Rangers, Community Development Oﬃcers at the orchard

Cutler said: “It is great to see our project taking shape after a year and a half of planning. We are keen to oﬀer our residents a green space which will brighten up the area and hopefully attract more visitors and provide them with a place where they can enjoy nature and relax.” Ward Member of Brotton, Cllr Martin

Fletcher added: "This community orchard, which will soon be enriched with seasonal flowers, will have a beneficial impact not only for the aspect of the village, but most important to its residents’ wellbeing. It will be a place where they will be able to walk their dogs, exercise, meet friends and spend their free time.”

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Britain’s leading cycle race headed for Redcar and Cleveland – Tour of Britain 2022

edcar and Cleveland is preparing to host yet another professional cycling race: the Tour of Britain 2022. Stage 4 of the free-to-watch Tour kicks oﬀ in Redcar itself on Wednesday 7 September, before the cyclists - including Olympic, World and Tour de France cyclists - pedal their way through the borough and oﬀ towards North Yorkshire. Councillor Mary Lanigan, Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “We have worked hard to secure this national cycling race and are very privileged to be welcoming these elite riders to Redcar and Cleveland. There are many fans of cycling across our borough and the number of people who turned out to support at previous events was spectacular; even in the midst of Covid restrictions last year. “Our teams will be liaising with organisers on the optimum route and will be doing everything possible to ensure the event runs smoothly and successfully. Roadside spectators will bring welcome custom for our local businesses too. We are very lucky to live in an area which lends itself so well to events like this, which in turn benefit our local economy.” It is not the first time the area has played host to premier cycling events and big names, with the East Cleveland Klondike passing through in 2017, ‘18 and ‘19 and Guisborough being selected for the Tour Series 2021. While the Tour Series was an adrenalinepumping afternoon of fast laps, the Tour of Britain will provide a festival-like atmosphere, as the peloton moves through several of our towns and villages on a yet-to-be finalised route. There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in community activities to support the race and celebrate the area - such as best dressed high street competitions, land art and more.

Councillor Louise Westbury, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Culture, commented: “We are delighted to have Britain’s biggest race starting in Redcar and moving through our borough – it’s a wonderful opportunity to show the world what a great place the area is to visit. “It will be particularly exciting for our children and young people to see the cycling elite in the place that they live, and to show oﬀ the area to countries who watch around the world. What could be more inspiring for our children than to see the professionals on their own doorstep.” The host regions for this year’s edition of Britain’s leading cycle race (Sunday 4 – 11 September) combine a return to areas familiar with those that see the event continue to break new ground. The race’s fanbase will be buoyed by the news that the Tour will return to Yorkshire for stage four for the first time since 2009, when York welcomed the opening day’s finish. A hotbed of cycling in the UK, a large crowd is anticipated for this stage, which will begin in Redcar and Cleveland and promises to be a must-watch. This year’s Tour of Britain will visit the following regions: Stage one Sunday 4 September Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Stage two Monday 5 September South of Scotland Stage three Tuesday 6 September North East of England and Sunderland Stage four Wednesday 7 September Redcar & Cleveland and North Yorkshire Stage five Thursday 8 September Nottinghamshire Stage six Friday 9 September Gloucestershire Stage seven Saturday 10 September Dorset Stage eight Sunday 11 September Isle of Wight

Guisborough Life magazine seeks volunteer Guisborough Life magazine is seeking a new volunteer to put their town magazine together with Desk Top Publishing experience. This A5 magazine comes out 2/3 times a year and goes all the way to America, Australia, Canada & New Zealand. Call Martin on 01287 636741 for a brief interview . The magazine covers local history & new business developments.

● Ethan Hayter (Picture:SWpix) Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain race director, said: “Announcing the locations of the Tour of Britain stages is always a day I look forward to greatly, as I know how much people want to watch the race from their own doorsteps! The 2022 race is shaping up to be another unforgettable edition of the race, particularly since we’re mixing familiar regions, with new areas, places we’ve never fully explored and those we’ve been unable to visit for many years. Hopefully today’s announcement whets the appetite while we finalise the routes of the eight stages – rest assured we’ve got some more surprises to come!” While spectators can watch all the action by the roadside for free, race day hospitality packages oﬀer guaranteed prime views of stage starts and finishes, complete with fine dining experiences. Visit sportsbreaks.com/Cycling

for more information. ITV4 will broadcast live flag-to-flag coverage of every stage, as well as a nightly highlights show, allowing fans in the UK to watch wherever they are. The race will also be shown in over 150 countries worldwide, in part thanks to the event’s partnerships with Eurosport and the Global Cycling Network. Last year’s star-studded race was won by Belgian rider Wout van Aert (Team Jumbo – Visma), with reigning world road race champion Julian Alaphilippe finishing third overall. The race is a finalist in the Sporting Event of the Year category at the Event Production Awards, which takes place in London next Thursday (17 February). Follow the Tour of Britain on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or via the event’s official website at tourofbritain.co.uk.

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De Brus Project By Lorna Buckle

t has been a while since the ‘de Brus Project’ has had a mention, so I am providing a synopsis of what has been achieved since as a group of volunteers, we set out in 2011 to bring the ‘de Brus Cenotaph’ to your notice. It was a visit to Glenluce Abbey in Dumfriesshire, when Sheila Atherton (Chairman) mentioned to the Curator that the Scottish Robert the Bruce’s grandfather was actually buried in Gisborough Priory. It was where he wished to be buried. This statement was met at the time with raised eyebrows and denial.So Sheila returned to Guisborough, brought interested volunteers together in order to raise awareness of this important cenotaph and that was in 2011. The cenotaph now housed in the back of St Nicholas Church has survived the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1540 as well as the destruction of the Priory in the 18th Century. Believe it or not the cenotaph in Egglestone marble is of great historical importance. It was restored in the 1890s but the end piece was missing!! Possibly the engraving of a King, even perhaps King Robert the Bruce of Scotland. Where is the king we asked? We wished to involve local schools and bring attention to pupils of the amazing history on our doorstep. The question of the missing endof the cenotaph became an opportunity to work with Laurence Jackson School Art Department who agreed to encourage students to design artwork. ‘The Missing King’ , thus a Year 7 girl’s poster was chosen ‘ Where is the Missing

King’ which was in the press and displayed all over Guisboroughand a Year 10 boy’s design chosen as our letterhead, still used today. Lord Gisboroughwas invited to become Patron of our Project and to this agreed. The research journey took us to Sir Kenneth Calman, Chair of the National Trust of Scotland, which led to contacts with Lord Elgin and an invitation to the Celebration of the Battle of Bannockburn in 2014. Contact with many more interested historians from around the UK and overseas including contact with Brix in Brittany. Brix is where the de Bruses originated from in 12th Century. In 2013 Prior Pursglove College Students wished to become involved. They carried out their own research and designed a web site along with literature covering the whole area of Hartlepool, Yarm, Skelton, Staithes, Castleton and Danby. This was widely distributed all over the UK as well as overseas. So the ‘de Brus Cenotaph’ became a talking piece. In 2016 a Symposium was held in Prior Pursglove College with historians sourced locally and all over the UK. Many opinions of interest highlighted the unique cenotaph in our midst. So with immense difficulties of the past two years, St NicholasParish Church has been unable to welcome visitors/tourists and we feel interest has waned slightly, hence this reminder. The history is out there and we ask you to promote, encourage and highlight. If anyone is really interested in carrying this forward we would love to hear from you please.

Thank you for reading. Contact: 01287 638805 1. The discussion in Glenluce was with the curator who wouldn’t allow that there was anything even slightly English about the Bruce heritage ! 2. It is the ‘end piece’ that is missing. Ref Dugdale’s Monasticum 3. All the work from the pupils from LJS was to highlight our ‘ Quest for the King’

4. Sir Kenneth Calman came to visit well before Symposium hence our invitation to the huge (500 ?????) Celebration of the Battle of Bannockburn in Scotland. 5. Brix is where the first de Brus originated, coming over just after the first wave of Normans and the Battle of Hastings .He became an all powerful cross-border lord etc etcetc Friend of high and mighty lords and kings.

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FRADE Guisborough Store for your Springtime refresh I

By Steph Pew - Volunteer

f you are thinking about changing your decor then make FRADE Guisborough your one stop shop. ‘ A lot of people don’t realise that we stock recycled paint so if you are freshening up your home pop into the shop where you can choose a paint colour at the same time as browsing our range of preloved bric a brac and furniture’ Springtime is traditionally a time to de clutter your home so if you have unwanted items Guisborough FRADE 31 Westgate is happy to take them. ‘We continue to be amazed at the generosity of the Guisborough community, a wide range of donations arrive daily from small items of kitchenware to large items like sofas and table and chairs.’ The charity founded in 1990 initially used a garage to store and distribute donated furniture before opening shops in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington and Northallerton. Guisborough in Redcar and Cleveland is

the latest store and continues to follow the charities three aims to alleviate poverty, reduce waste and improve employability. ‘We oﬀer a 25% discount to customers in receipt of Universal Credit or other Benefits for all of our reused items. We also sell new white goods - fridges,

Friends of Guisborough Library Five Years Old By Kate Smith – Membership Secretary

he Friends of Guisborough Library came into existence just over five years ago. With some tribulation but from small beginnings we have grown to about 100 members and on looking back find that we have achieved quite a lot. And that is despite the past two years of enforced closure or reduced activities. To list some of our achievements, we set up and ran monthly reading and writing groups (although these have not yet restarted), the Knit and Natter Group which is still going strong, organised monthly talks in the library on a great variety of subjects both local and national; more recently held free craft sessions including teaching how to make dreamcatchers, flower arranging and decorating gift boxes, had numerous quizzes, raised money to purchase a projector and sound system for use in the library, organised coﬀee mornings in conjunction with the library staﬀ, planned and set up a jigsaw library which was a life saver for some during the lockdowns, and so the list goes on. Some events were planned but never happened due to Covid restrictions but we are hopeful of introducing some theatre into the Library during this year.

We are currently working closely with the library staff to hold an exhibition for the month of June to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. If you have any items, photos or documents from the last 70 years that could be loaned please take them into the library. If you don’t want to leave treasured photos or documents, the library staff will photocopy them while you wait. Look on the notice board as you go in to see all of our planned activities and do come along to our AGM at 2 pm on Tuesday, 5 April to talk to us, enjoy tea/coffee and a biscuit and let us have any thoughts you may have on what you would like to see us do. We are all having to cope with high and still rising energy prices so do remember that the library is free, open to everyone, is warm and welcoming with tables and chairs to sit at. It offers free access to the internet, either using their PCs or via free wi-fi for your own device. Don’t forget, you can also renew your bus pass, process Blue Badge applications and buy parking discs in the Library. They also run free Rhyme Time sessions from 0930 – 1030 each Wednesday for pre-school age children as well as occasional ‘baby time’ sessions using a range of sensory play equipment. Contact the Library for full information.

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still worth putting on when going for a stroll. With your eyes, it is even more important to try and protect them due to their increased sensitivity.

If you thought the Lake District you would be on the right track but it’s actually Glencoe in Scotland. With spring just around the corner, it’s a great time to start planning where to go to make the most of our better weather. It’s an exciting time of year with the worst of the coldness and darkness out of the way! As an Optician, I always advise my patients to try and get outdoors for at least 15 minutes per day. For children under 8, it should be even longer, as it can improve their eyesight. For adults, it’s important to get outside for two reasons. Firstly, to help with your Circadian rhythm which will help you sleep better. Secondly, for your mental wellbeing. With the winter, a lot of us suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder) where our moods can feel quite low. Getting outside can make a big difference. To help you sleep your eyes need a certain amount of light during the day. However, there is one issue! Your eyes are a lot more sensitive than your skin to UV light. In spring, most people won’t use suncream, although it’s

The UV can cause cataracts and nearly every week I’m referring someone for cataract surgery. Prevention is so important. At my practice this spring, I’m offering all my patients who get Zeiss lenses a free upgrade to Zeiss PhotoFusion, worth £70. Zeiss are a pioneer in optics and have been making lenses for over 125 years. PhotoFusion automatically adapts to the UV levels outside. If the UV level is high, the lens will automatically go darker, protecting your eyes from harmful UV but still allowing the right amount of natural light to help with your sleep. Now back to Glencoe! The best time of year for sun in Scotland is early spring and summer. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and breathe in the clean fresh air around Scotland’s lochs and mountains. The sweeping valley of Glencoe offers some of Scotland’s most dazzling scenery, where Loch Leven meets the Three Sisters mountain range. As the soft spring sun shines through the peaks it’s difficult to imagine anywhere being more beautiful than Glencoe on a gentle spring morning.

Pack your ßask, some nice sandwiches and perhaps your new Zeiss PhotoFusion glasses and you are set to go for some amazing views and a nice bit of exercise! And before I go for this month, one last thing about protecting your eyes. I urge you to get the Optomap scan which is available at both my practices, Skelton Optical and Loftus Optical.

Above: Optomap image showing the yellow speckled areas of degeneration. UV damage can contribute to cataracts & damage to the retina.

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Guisborough to host elite cyclists in opening round of 2022 Tour Series

n Bank Holiday Monday, 2 May, Guisborough will host the opening round of the UK’s leading televised cycle race, the Tour Series, for the second year running. The historic market town welcomed the firstever Yorkshire round of the team-based event in August 2021, which drew huge crowds to spur the cyclists on in one of the first major spectator events in the borough post-lockdown. This year, the pro cyclists are back and will be riding the same 1.3 kilometre (0.8 mile) route, racing round fast, twisting laps of some of the town’s most central streets, including Westgate, Church Street and Redcar Road, passing by St Nicholas Church and the 11th century Gisborough Priory. Like last year, it will be a fun filled day of music, sports and cultural activities for all the family, in addition to the free-to-watch main event highlights of which will be broadcast on ITV4. Mary Lanigan, Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “We are delighted to welcome back the Tour Series to Guisborough. It was a fantastic event and turn-out last year, even in the midst of Covid restrictions. “This year, we’ll no doubt see even greater numbers coming to spectate and get involved in the activities on oﬀer. It’s a brilliant celebration of the sport and opportunity to showcase our

● Eluned King wins in Guisborough (SWpix) corner of the world, which is becoming ever popular with professional cyclists. We are very lucky to live in an area which lends itself so well to events like this, which in turn benefit our local economy.” Councillor Louise Westbury, cabinet member for Climate Change and Culture, added: ““Our teams will be doing everything possible to ensure the event runs as smoothly and successfully as last year’s. The televised race is another excellent opportunity to show the world what a great place

our area is to visit. We are developing a strong reputation for professional cycling events now, and seeing these athletes compete up close is so exciting and inspiring for our residents too – especially our young people.” Mick Bennett, Tour Series race director, said: “Guisborough will always hold a special place in our hearts because it hosted the first Tour Series round after the COVID-enforced break. The welcome everybody in the town gave us was truly uplifting and unforgettable.

“The Tour Series teams are always eager to hit the ground running, so I know this year’s Guisborough round will produce a thrilling, freeto-watch spectacle from lights out to chequered flag on the May Bank Holiday Monday.” The Tour Series’ return to Guisborough will be the first of two major cycling events to take place in the borough this year. Stage four of the Tour of Britain, the UK’s most prestigious cycle race, will start in nearby Redcar on Wednesday 7 September before heading south into North Yorkshire. This event will mark the start of a summer full of activities and sports programmes in Redcar and Cleveland for everyone to take part in and get active. Last year’s Guisborough round saw dramatic victories for eventual men’s champions Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling and the talented Great Britain Under-23 women’s team. It was the first Tour Series event to take place in over 800 days, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guisborough joins Sunderland on the 2022 Tour Series schedule, with the north-east city also holding a round for the second successive year, this time on Tuesday 10 May. Details of the next round to join Guisborough and Sunderland on the Tour Series calendar will be made later this week. Follow the Tour Series on Twitter (#TourSeries), Facebook, Instagram or via the event’s official website at tourseries.co.uk.

Cabinet propose Council Tax freeze

edcar and Cleveland Borough Council's Cabinet is proposing a freeze in Council Tax for the coming financial year. A report, which will be considered by the Cabinet and then debated and voted upon by the full Borough Council, proposes a balanced budget for 2022/23 and a draft financial plan for the years to 2026/2027. The Cabinet had previously agreed that the public and businesses should be consulted on a proposed 1.99% increase in Council Tax and also on a proposed 2% increase in the Adult Social Care Precept for the next financial year. Following feedback from the public and businesses and concern about the current squeeze on household finances, the report proposes the 2% increase in the Adult Social Care precept from the next financial year, but recommends no increase in Council Tax. Instead, the 2% rise which was initially proposed will be funded by a reduction in reserves provision and a slightly better than anticipated finance settlement from Government. The Adult Social Care precept is needed to help fund continuing pressure in caring for older people in the borough. The Government’s National Insurance increase is not intended to help towards existing costs faced by local authorities in caring for older people, but will go towards funding future reforms to the system. Areas where additional investment is required include: • Adult social care – Redcar and Cleveland has an ageing population and to provide the necessary care and to support older people to live safely at home, extra funding will be required in each of the coming years. Additional funding will be required to meet national living wage rises in the care sector; • Children’s social care – as well as increasing general costs around children in our care, pressures in special guardianship orders, short breaks and home to school transport will require additional money in next year’s budget; • Waste – the Council is collecting increasing volumes of waste and additional investment is needed for both collection and disposal; • Climate Change is one of the Council’s key priorities and further investment is needed to move towards the carbonneutral aims for the borough; •Inflation, energy and National Insurance – the 1.25% increase in National Insurance rates from next April will add to the Council’s pay bill along with increased energy costs and higher inflation, putting pressure on its budget. Efficiencies totalling £4.21m in the years to 2026/27 have been identified to oﬀset some of the additional funding required,

including initiatives in both adults and children’s social care to enable more children and older people to live safely at home. Councils receive two funding streams – revenue, which funds day-to-day services and capital, which funds investment and growth. Capital funding cannot be used to fund day-to-day services. Under its Capital Plan, the Council will continue to invest in the borough and to improve residents’ quality of life. Initiatives in the budget proposals include: • Eston Pool – an £8.765 scheme to replace the current pool; • The Regent – completion of the project on Redcar seafront; • Redcar Town Deal – developing plans for £25m of improvements in Redcar; • Loftus Future High Street Fund – revitalising Loftus High Street and the surrounding area; • Guisborough Town Hall – revamping and re-opening the building as a community asset and a gateway to the North York Moors. • Levelling Up Fund Bid – a bid will be submitted in the Spring, with the intention of delivering significant additional investment in Greater Eston and Guisborough. The Council is planning to include the Eston Precinct scheme within this bid. The Council will also invest to keep residents safe, provide the opportunity for better health and give young people and adults the skills they need for a better quality of life. Cllr Glyn Nightingale, Cabinet member for Resources, said: “Everybody in the borough is facing a huge squeeze on household finances and the upcoming rise in energy prices will be a huge burden. “We have listened to what the public and businesses said during the consultation and we have decided to propose no increase in Council Tax for the coming year. We said we would listen, and we have done what we said. “I said we wanted to help with the current family finance challenge and we have been able to do that. People who took part in the consultation were supportive in us investing to help adults who need our help and support, and that is what we are committed to do. “The Council continues to come under huge financial pressure, particularly from the demands on our social care services and the increased costs of dealing with waste and recycling. Uncertainties about future developments in local government finance mean the Council will need to ensure its finances remain sustainable. “Despite this, we have ambitious plans to make our residents' lives better and everybody can be assured that we will do everything we can to make that happen."

Council Leader Cllr Mary Lanigan said: “We are acutely aware of the financial challenge families are facing and we want to do everything we can to help residents with this. At the same time, we must maintain the wide range of services they expect and need. We have more older people in our borough than in other areas and they quite rightly want to live long and independent lives. In many cases, older people require support to do this and it is very important that we continue to provide this. “We are now proposing to freeze Council Tax and this will hopefully help the majority of our residents. We will continue to improve our services and to invest in the borough to make it more prosperous, to give people the chance of a better future and to improve the quality of life for our residents.”

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Regent cinema development nearing completion – *new images*

edcar’s stunning new seafront cinema is moving towards completion right on time - as BAM Construction Ltd’s work on site reaches its final month. The last fittings are going in, as paving is installed around the exterior of the building, canopies and balconies receive their finishing touches and painting and decorating continues inside. Over the next month, as work reaches a

conclusion, a process of testing all mechanical and electrical systems will be taking place, including heating, lighting, kitchen equipment and toilet facilities. Last week, audio-visual tests in the screen rooms were carried out - with impressive results. BAM are expected to be oﬀ site by mid-March, after which, some final fitting-out will be ongoing whilst the council engages in a tendering process with potential cinema operators.

At present, the invitation to tender is out and due back by the end of the month. Cinema operators will provide business cases to the council and the selection of which to take forward to a negotiation process can then take place. Awarding of the contract is expected by June, giving the new operators time to prepare for an opening in the summer. Councillor Chris Gallacher, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, said: “We are delighted

to share the most recent, up-to-date images of the progress at The Regent. The building is shaping up beautifully in terms of functionality and aesthetics, and the audio-visual tests were superb. “As the tendering process continues, we are highly optimistic that all is on track for a summer opening. Part of the tendering process will involve selecting operators who have a fantastic oﬀer and fair pricing – we want The Regent to be a place that anybody can enjoy for the long term.” The striking £9.7million facilities have been funded by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “It’s fantastic to see the progress being made on the Regent Cinema which, when complete, will undoubtedly become a huge draw for those living in Redcar and visitors alike. As well as investing in large-scale investments to create good-quality, well-paid jobs for people across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool, this development shows how our funding directly improves the lives of local people. The cinema will have a wider benefit too, getting people into the town and spending money in our brilliant local businesses.”

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Oﬀ the Fence

he fence which stretches along the majority of the North side of Marine Parade in Saltburn is in need of attention. Councillor Philip Thomson has highlighted the state of disrepair on many occasions. He has questioned why such a feature of the landscape is not kept in good repair. In many places the fence is missing top rails. In every place there is a need for repainting. When a top rail is replaced it is not always matching. In other words this is not in any way a good advert for the town, which is advertised by the Redcar & Cleveland Council as a prime tourist destination. Residents are worried about the unsafe nature of many sections of the fence and rightly embarrassed about its profile and the message sent out to all members of the public.

Increase in Holiday lets in East Cleveland towns

ouncillor Philip Thomson, from Saltburn, has raised the subject of holiday lets at the latest meeting of the Redcar & Cleveland Housing Strategy Forum. The Forum was first established in 2017 after Councillor Thomson sought to establish a forum which would discuss all housing matters in an open fashion after forward planning on housing sites and types of housing appeared to be taking place without adequate elected member involvement. The Housing Strategy Forum is constituted to meet at least twice per annum and among other roles has a scrutiny function in the formulation of housing strategy and forward planning. A further key aspect of its role is to enable a private rented sector that works for all. Unfortunately, the Forum has not been convened during the period of Covid, until now. Councillor Thomson advised the Forum that several Saltburn residents had raised concerns that private rented accommodation was disappearing at an increasing rate in Saltburn, and this was also being experienced further down the coast. In response to his previous enquiries, officers had undertaken initial research and indicated that some two percent of housing stock in Saltburn was likely to fall into the category of holiday lets. Whilst there was concern that traditional rental accommodation was reducing, it was also observed that Redcar & Cleveland policy was to encourage tourism, particularly in Saltburn, and that many local businesses were benefitting from tourist footfall. The newly published Visitor Destination Plan for the Borough had also highlighted that there was a deficiency in overnight stay accommodation in the town. Councillor Thomson requested that more work be done on this matter, looking further into potential improvement in planning law, which currently has no local powers of control over the conversion of property into holiday lets, and that that this matter be placed on the next agenda for further discussion. He also requested that Climate Change be on the next agenda to allow discussion on what actions are being taken across the Borough to upgrade housing stock to be ready for the Council target of being Net Zero Carbon in 2030.

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Cleaner Streets Ahead?

altburn residents have not been impressed with how well, or badly the streets, pavements and rear alleyways are being cleaned. The reasons given lately include, staffing absence through Covid incidence, cleansing machines being unavailable through spending too much time in the repair shops, and refuse bins being left out and not taken in after collection day. One of these reasons could soon be addressed as Redcar & Cleveland Council has invested in seven brand new mini road sweepers.Three of these are destined for the Coastal Area which includes Saltburn. Councillor Philip Thomson indicated these investments are long overdue and looked forward to a much cleaner town centre. He welcomed the prospect of cleaner pavements and rear alleyways. Councillor Thomson was keen to learn why electric models had not been purchased but was pleased that trials were being conducted on using one vehicle to operate on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil,which is a similar price to

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Death of Catholic Priest

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popular retired Catholic priest known as Father John, (Monsignor John Heslin) has died in a Redcar care home after being in ill-health for some months. He was 86. Father John was a well-known figure in Saltburn's town centre where he lived in Garnet Street after retiring nearly 20 years ago. He was a "Father Christmas" figure with a strong white beard. He chuckled and chattered his way along the 200 yards from his terraced home to the town centre. He usually "held court" on the bench, opposite Sainsbury;'s entrance, giving his opinion on aﬀairs. He was a wise man, well-respected by many in Saltburn. He also celebrated Mass at Catholic churches in the area when parish priests were not available.

His main pre-retirement priestly work was at Staﬀord where he was a chaplain to the town's jail. Several exprisoners kept in touch by phone with him, seeking his advice. A personal touch he mentioned once was that he knew he talked at length during homilies about his faith. His mother had a system of scratching the outside of her nose in church to indicate he had spoken for 15 minutes. Once at

Saltburn he admitted he had talked for too long (probably about leprosy) and joked that listeners were excused his next homily. His holidays were spent on cruises to Hawaii where the leprosy island of Molokai can be found. He relieved the Molokai-based priest for a few weeks. Father John moved to Saltburn because his sister Elizabeth and her family lived in the town when he arrived. His funeral arrangements had not been made when this article went to press. The picture shows his sister Elizabeth Jervis and Saltburn parishioner Mary Thompson taken in 2009 when he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination at Our Lady of Lourdes church, Saltburn. Photo by courtesy of Diocese of Middlesbrough.

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Plastic cups could be consigned to history 'Scenes of festival fields littered with single-use plastic belong in the past,' says Teesside MP as he visited the site of the UKs only Carbon Neutral Reusable Cup System

lastic waste at festivals and major public events could become a thing of the past thanks to a Teesside-based company, an MP has said. Jacob Young, the Conservative MP for Redcar, said scenes of fields strewn with single-use plastic cups could be consigned to history thanks to the system developed by Event Cup Solutions. In June 2020, Event Cup Solutions launched the UKs only Carbon Neutral Reusable Cup System, a system that disposes the need for single-use food and beverage packaging. The ONE Planet ONE Chance Reusable Cup System delivers a fully managed, sustainable reusable solution for sports and music venues, festivals, events and anywhere else where large volumes of single-use cups are used. Thanks to TVCA Event Cup Solutions was able to move to Teesside and are

on the verge of securing funding to facilitate expansion. While the firm is currently in the process of setting up its new dedicated premises at Skippers Lane Industrial Estate, the next step will see the installation of specialist machinery which will wash and dry over 10,000 plastic cups per hour - that's over 1.5 million cups per week. In 2020 they supplied over 1.5 million reusable cups, and has gone on to win first prize for the Green Innovation Supplier competition at Vision 2025 conference this year. As a result, the company has already secured contracts for some of the biggest names in sports including EPL Football, Premiership Rugby as well as the nation's biggest and best festival operators, beer brands and bar operators. Once fully operational, Event Cup Solutions will oﬀer 30-35 full-time positions within 2-three years.

Jacob Young, Conservative MP for Redcar, said: "It's fantastic to see what is being done at Event Cup Solutions to help dramatically reduce the use of single-use plastic at festivals and major events across the UK. "The system designed by John and his team not only cuts plastic waste, the system also represents the UK's only carbon neutral returnable cup scheme. "As we head towards our green industrial future, it's no surprise to see this innovative, sustainable, clean, green business based here in Teesside. "Scenes of festival fields littered with single-use plastic belong in the past reusable systems as employed by Event Cup Solutions are the future." John Reeves, director of Event Cup Solutions, said: "When looking for a location to HQ our business, we took a number of factors into our decision making process. "We wanted to place our business where we would have access to an

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AoC Student of the Year runner up Simon celebrates national recognition

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eturning to the classroom at 50 felt like a brave move for Redcar grandad, Simon Wood. Never a fan of school, he remembers spending most of his time, keeping his head down at the back of the class. But, with ambitions to work for the NHS, Simon discovered his passion for learning as an adult student at Redcar and Cleveland College. Now, after starting a new career on a hospital ward at the height of covid, Simon has had his achievements recognised, named finalist and runner-up in the Association of College’s Student of the Year Awards. Down to the final two in his award category, and just pipped at the post for the top spot of AoC Higher Education Student of the Year, Simon said: “It feels amazing to have made it this far!” Looking back at his own school days, he remembers thinking higher education and awards were not something for him. Today he knows diﬀerently as the Access to Higher Education in Health course opened a host of new opportunities. Volunteering to work at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough mid pandemic, Simon was quickly oﬀered a permanent job. He is now a healthcare assistant in critical care. Inspired to keep learning, the granddad-of-four moved on to a level 4 qualification in health and social care and is now studying a level 5 foundation degree in health, wellbeing and social support at the college. Simon said: “As a child, I used to run away from school. The first time I came to the college, I was the quiet lad sat at the

back of the class again.” Gradually building his confidence, and even supporting his classmates where he can, Simon has eventually moved to the front of the class. Looking back at his achievements over the last three years, there is plenty to be proud of. While it hasn’t always been easy, Simon said: “I don’t have one single regret, I wouldn’t change my job for the world. I love it.” Nominating Simon for the AoC Higher Education Student of the Year award, Redcar and Cleveland College’s programme area lead for access, higher education and counselling, Michelle Kelso, said: “I am an extremely proud tutor.” The AoC Student of the Year Awards recognise the outstanding and innovative practice provided by further education colleges and the achievement of their students, with just four national awards up for grabs.

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Coatham Bowl site - update

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n early 2021, the Council was approached by a local business, Coatham Arena Ltd, to explore the exciting possibility of locating at indoor arena on the ex-Coatham Bowl site. If implemented, the indoor arena development, would require the Council to fundamentally alter the established Coatham regeneration plans and impact on the local area; so careful consideration had to be given to the concept. The Council paused development in order to give Coatham Arena Ltd time to develop a robust business case setting out how the significant arena would be funded, operated and physically accommodated on the site. Coatham Arena Limited has also requested that the Council donate the land at no cost to the company and given this, the Council considers the detailed reassurance that the project is financially and physically viable is essential. Coatham Arena Ltd submitted information to the Council in January 2022 and the Council has concluded that while the development could bring significant economic and social benefits the proposed indoor arena development is not appropriate on the ex-Coatham Bowl site. There are specific concerns with regard to: • Whether the proposed 5,000 seater indoor arena building and associated infrastructure (e.g. car parking, servicing, flood mitigation, ecology etc.) can eﬀectively physically fit on the site; •The impact of the development in terms of noise, disturbance and visual impact on the surrounding residential area; • The impact on the local infrastructure including, road network capacity and car parking capacity; • The overall cost of delivering the project, how it will be funded and operated going forward; • The utilisation of public funding to assist with the delivery of the development; • The lack of stakeholder engagement in developing the project; • Whether the arena is economically viable when considering local and regional venues’ market share; • Whether the development represents value

for money. Cllr Chris Gallacher, Cabinet member for Economic Growth, said: “After pausing our original plans for around eight months, we now cannot wait any longer to start regenerating the Coatham seafront area and will press ahead with our original plans. “We believe that a successful arena would be an excellent attraction for Redcar and the wider borough and on that basis, we agreed to pause our plans for the former Coatham Bowl site to allow CAL to develop the plans which would have hopefully demonstrated that the arena was viable. “This is important for two reasons. Firstly, because CAL requested throughout that the Council donates the land to the project, the Council cannot consider this without reassurance that the arena is operationally and financially viable. The land is a public asset and donating it without cost to a private company is not a decision which would be taken lightly. Councils are funded with taxpayers’ money and, as such, we must be sure the project will go ahead without problems before considering this. We are answerable to the public and must provide value for money in everything we do. “Secondly, there should be evidence that an arena of that size can physically be built on the Coatham Bowl site, taking into account factors including the eﬀect on a residential area, the added demands on roads and parking for arena users and the environmental considerations of building close to the sea. “It would be fantastic to see an arena in Redcar but based on the information provided by CAL the Council is not satisfied that the proposed site is suitable and that the development as proposed is viable going forward. The Council will work with CAL to explore the potential of alternative sites in the Borough, to try and find a suitable site to deliver an arena in Redcar. Now the Council will physically start delivery on site, starting in April 2022 with the 18 Hole Adventure Golf Course, Children’s Play Area and public realm improvements.”

By Councillor Steve Kay

ith all the publicity about the threat to the planet from climate change, you’d think even habitual vandals would leave trees alone. Of course, trees capture the major globalwarming gas, carbon dioxide, thereby diminishing the ‘greenhouse eﬀect’. The more trees, the better! And, locally, Redcar & Cleveland Council intends spending £50,000 on tree planting, over the next year, as its initial big push in support of the national eﬀort. It’s an uphill struggle because it’s predicted that, over the next few years, ash-dieback disease could result in the loss of countless mature trees across our borough. We must, therefore, unite as a community to do our bit! Of course, the council already plant strees on a regular basis and, at my request, our Countryside and Clean &Green teams recently planted 60 willow and alder saplings, divided equally between soggy areas on Lingdale Recreation

Field and the village’s Wildlife Meadow (aka the Shale Heap Field). The latter is now a stunning area of spinneys and grassland on the site of the former Lingdale Mine spoil heap, transformed with my backing, as part of the former Cleveland County Council’s derelict land reclamation programme. At the time, a lady complained to me that the removal of the shale-heap made it draughtier at the High Street bus stop. In my opinion, a small price to pay for such atremendous improvement! A few days after the saplings were planted, I received a message that those on the Wildlife Meadow had been badly damaged, partly by the wind but, more seriously, by vandals. Sadly, on inspection, I found that about a dozen had been deliberately snapped oﬀ, thereby severely reducing their prospects of growing to maturity. What folly! If these idiots just thought for a moment, they’d realise that the future-proofing properties of trees are, almost certainly, of far more benefit to them than to old fogeys like me.

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Change Lives: Donate your spare tools to Africa By Rosemary Nicholls “Saltburn U3A kindly responded when I was asking Redcar and Cleveland organisations if I could talk to their members on Zoom last summer,” says Paul Daley, Volunteer Co-ordinator of the Christian charity Tools with a Mission (www.twam.ukor phone 01473 210220). “I was able to tell people that although we have a donations collector based in Whitby, we would really welcome more local people volunteering as drivers.”

WAM sends eighteen containers containing 225 tonnes of tools to developing countries in Africa every year. This saves them from going to landfill in the UK. Donated tools are refurbished, sorted and packed into the following trade kits: Agricultural, Groundworker’s, Plumber’s, Electrician’s, Mechanic’s, Garage workshop, Carpentry, Carpentry workshop, Builder’s, Computing and IT, Sewing Machine and Knitting Machine. Providing tools is an investment in people in Africa, so they can support their own communities through livelihoodcreating projects. “We have been focusing on Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but hope that Malawi will soon be added to our list,” explains Paul. “Organisations, particularly churches, in these countries tell us

● Colin driving the van what tools they need and they pay for the transport. At TWAM, we would like to build up our fundraising to help with this cost in the future.” Paul says that videos and stories sent back from Africa show that even really old tools are making a diﬀerence to poor people’s lives. “With sewing machines, the old ones can be much stronger and cleaning oﬀ surface rust and applying paint to tools can give them new life,” he adds. Tools with a Mission was launched in 1984 by the partnership of Jack Norwood, a Deacon in the Baptist Church and John Bennett, a teacher, who met in Zaire. Back home, John involved his Hampshire pupils in

readying a consignment of tools to be shipped to a Zaire missionary, David Stuckley. With the donated items, David was able to develop skills in the people who really needed them and this focus on training the recipients continues today. After initially operating out of a double garage and a shed in South London, TWAM outgrew its premises. Following several moves to increasingly larger spaces, the charity has used sponsorship and loans to buy its current home on an industrial estate in Ipswich. A floor area of 7,700 feet has been extended since to house the haberdashery and book departments. Paul organises volunteers from the

Ipswich base, but there are other TWAM centres in the country. The charity is keen to build up its activity in the north of England. The nearest place to Saltburn that refurbishes tools is at Coventry and north-east based local collectors drive them there. Fifteen volunteers there work in two industrial units, one being run as a workshop for refurbishment and the other as a warehouse to receive donations and undertake sorting. All tools are welcome, but the centre specialises in the make-up of carpentry kits and the refurbishment of sewing machines and haberdashery. Following Paul’s presentation last summer, Saltburn U3A member Howard Leake stepped forward to be a TWAM collector and is pleased to recommend the role to others. “It would be very helpful to have another couple of drivers in the area. People get in touch when they have tools to donate, which could be a couple of items or the contents of a whole garage and you can pick them up in your own time. This happens about once a week or once a fortnight,” he says. Although most drivers are male, Howard says there are some female collectors in other parts of the country. The charity feels that ten to fifteen miles is a reasonable upper limit for local collectors to travel. Using sponsorship from UK Churches, TWAM has extended its national fleet of four vans to provide a fifth for collections in the vicinity

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of Redcar. It’s a large Renault van and when it’s full, Howard chooses a day to drive it down to Coventry. An ordinary licence is sufficient; fuel costs are covered. He’s met there by the volunteers, who help him unload. Over a cup of tea, he’s had some interesting chats with other collectors and is full of respect for TWAM. “It’s a very genuine charity,” he says. “People are helped to help themselves and it’s very empowering.” Howard is happy to be contacted by people with tools to donate through the TWAM website. He’s been intrigued by the variety of items that men have had in their garages for years and are pleased to be able to pass on to a good cause. The range of useful small items includes washers which can be sold for funds and reels of cotton to be sent with sewing machines. Recipients in Africa commit to travelling long distances to collect consignments. Pastor Innocent Thembo drives 320 miles from the DRC to Entebbe in Uganda to pick up agricultural tools. He runs a project growing Chia seeds for food and an income. They can be grown and harvested quickly, which is useful when people are suddenly forced to move home by militia groups. Through the skills training he organises, he encourages valuable friendship, selfbelief and practical, emotional and spiritual support. My next task is to have a look in my garage.

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Could you sponsor a barn owl box?

Looking for new pond sites for great crested newts

● Photo by Margaret Holland

atural England has devised a national scheme to create and improve pond habitat for great crested newts. The Tees Valley Wildlife Trust,based at Margrove Park has been selected to implement the scheme in Redcar and Cleveland. The funding allows the Trust to work with a limited number of landowners to identify suitable pond sites then organise and cover the costs of new pond excavation, or, in certain circumstances, pond restoration. Great crested newts are England’s biggest newt. Only the males have acrest along their backs which are more prominent in the breeding season. As great crested newt larvae spend their time in open water rather than around vegetation, they require large ponds with no fish for successful breeding. Therefore,these aren’t garden ponds we’re talking about but more substantial areas of water that will benefit not onlygreat crested newts but other wildlife as well.

The required surface area of the pondsto be excavated or restored is a minimum of 150m2or 12m by 12 m. There are other criteria which need to be met such as: close proximity to suitable habitat for newt migration;location within a certain distance of existing ponds and; low risk of disturbance from waterfowl, livestock or the public. “In 2021 we successfully worked with diﬀerent landowners to put in place five new ponds for great crested newts in Redcar and Cleveland” said Kate Bartram from the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. “Being able to put ponds back into the landscape will help protect, build or maintain our existing great crested newt populations and benefit other wildlife as well. If you are a landowner who would be interested in having a wildlife pond on your propertythen please contact the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust.”. Email the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust on info@teeswildlife.org or call 01287 636382

o you love owls? Would you like to find out what happens in an owl box during the breeding season? Help the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust’s barn owl conservation project in 2022 by sponsoring a barn owl boxfor just £10.00 Across East Cleveland and the Tees Valley the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust has worked with many supportive landowners to put in place a network of specially designed nest boxes. These boxes give barn owls a place to breed, replacing nest sites lost through rural development. A simple conservation intervention that is working to boost the number of owls across the landscape. Each year all the owl boxes are monitored by licensed volunteers to give a better understanding or barn owl breeding, movement diet and mortality. Each barn owl box has a unique number. Sponsors are allocated boxes in sequential order. You will be told the general location of your box. When

Major road works at A171 Swans Corner Roundabout due to commence

arge-scale improvement works at the A171 Swans Corner Roundabout in the Nunthorpe area are planned for the coming months. The improvements are designed to accommodate future traffic growth and involves removing the existing roundabout and replacing it with a lozenge-shaped island as well as widening approach roads. In addition, pedestrian crossing facilities will be installed on both Ormesby Bank and the A1043 Nunthorpe Bypass. It will be carried out by North East firm Esh Construction on behalf of the council. Traffic management will be in place for safety reasons. The works will enable the roundabout to better accommodate both existing and future traffic growth resulting in reduced traffic congestion and quicker journey times. Funding for the scheme has been provided by the Department for Transport with a contribution from the authority. In the interests of safety for both workers and the public the work will be undertaken by means of lane closures using temporary traffic signals and full road closures. Guisborough Road will be closed to and from the roundabout for the duration of the works and a signed diversion route will be in operation. Further information will be provided to motorists as the work progresses. The scheme will be undertaken in several stages with traffic management in place to maintain traffic flow and also keep the public and the construction workers safe throughout the project. Councillor Julie Craig, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “This is an excellent scheme which will improve traffic flow and reduce travel times for many years to come. However, that long term gain does mean there will be unavoidable road closures and restrictions in the coming months, not least to ensure safety. We ask for

patience as this major improvement on one of our key roads takes place.” Alan Croft, Contracts Manager from Esh Construction, said: “The programme of works has been planned within phases to reduce disruption as much as possible, this includes maintaining pedestrian access throughout the works. Working in partnership with the council, we will endeavour to keep the local community and road users up to date throughout the scheme.” More details will be made available on Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s website in the coming weeks.

box monitoring starts, in early May, you will receive email updates as to what, if anything, is happening in your box. For example: breeding activity; number of eggs; chicks ringed; second broods etc. The results are unpredictable. There is a chance some other species such as: tawny owls; kestrels; jackdaws; stock doves; squirrels and wasps as might take the box. The box might not be used, birds can abandon the nest or owlets may not survive. We try and improve your chances by limiting the sponsored boxes to those where we have had owl activity in the past. The money raised from sponsorships will help cover the costs of: travel for our licensed box monitor volunteers; owl rings and; replacement of old or damaged boxes. What are you waiting for? To sponsor a box for the 2022 breeding season go to our website https://www. teeswildlife.org/what-we-do/current-

projects/barn-owl-nest-box-network/ and use the donate button at the bottom of the page. Alternatively contact info@teeswildlife.org for other ways to pay. Please support our network of nest boxes and give barn owls a chance.

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S.A.R.A.

'The Fairies and Merfolk of North Yorkshire'

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

he original fully illustrated first two print runs of ‘The Fairies and Merfolk of North Yorkshire’ by Chris Firth, with beautiful full colour illustrations by Rebecca Hobbs and Graham Ambler sold out at the end of 2021. Due to demand, the publishers, Electraglade Press, will make a limited edition third edition available which will contain new, original black and white illustrations by Rebecca Hobbs.The third edition is already available online via Amazon or can be ordered from independent book shops. There will be no re-printing of the colour edition in the foreseeable future, so readers are advised

to check with local independent bookshops in they want an original copy which are already considered ‘collector’s items’. The collection of stories about the fairies and merfolk of North Yorkshire was launched in the first covid lockdown on June 1st 2020 and immediately became a best-seller in Yorkshire bookshops and tourist centre retail outlets. Illustrated stories from the collection have featured in numerous magazines as well as audio versions broadcast. Described on the cover as 'Traditional, original and elaborated tales', Chris researched and collected the stories from around the county, visiting libraries, museums and archives as well as referring back to well loved folk and fairy tale collections. A number of the stories are adaptations of tales that had been taken from the region and passed

oﬀ as stories from other counties, such as 'The Whitby Hobyas', 'The Danby Beacon Spoon' and 'The Golden Rings of Richmond'.Whitby, Scarborough, Pickering, Guisborough, Helmsley, Saltburn, Staithes and Colgarth Hill are just a few of the North Yorkshire places that feature in the stories. Chris says of the book: “Researching the stories was absolutely fascinating. We visited dusty archives, museums, old books and the reference sections of libraries throughout the county. We visited every location in the book, talking with local people about the tales and we even took a paddle in Lake Gormire to look for the fabled underwater fairy city. It was great fun writing it, and hopefully it will be as much fun to read.A warning though – not all of these fairies are pretty or kind! This is not Disney!” The book, ISBN 978 1 5272 6499 , can be located online via a search of the title or via bookshops

ZACK SUPPORTS S.A.R.A.

ince the opening of S.A.R.’s SHOP & CAFE at Foxrush Farm it has been our good fortune to meet a striking young teenager who caught our attention by his good manners and positive demeanour. It was heart-warming to see how the younger generation do hold the power to manifest themselves in a hopeful future This young person’s name is Zack Phillips, a 13 year old from Redcar. He is taking part in the PRINCE’S TRUST and one of the tasks is to create an enterprise. This took the format of creating a word search calendar 2022.Each month has its own word search consisting of animal based words. He pledged the monies raised to Saving And Re-homing Animals, The Ann Prosser Foundation. He would like special thanks to go to, The Community Stepping Stones, and SARA as well for helping him with his research, advertising and for helping sell the calendars. SARA would like to give huge thanks to the above and to everyone who supported this venture. Zack raised an amazing sum in excess of £120.00 so S.A.R.A. would like to send a very special THANK YOU to Zack and Good Luck with the Princes Trust.

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Huge step forward as plans for airport business park unveiled D etails of the £200million airport business park set to be established on the southside of Teesside International Airport, and which will create thousands of skilled, well-paid jobs, have been unveiled. Plans for such a development had been proposed for years but following the deal to take the airport in to public ownership by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, these proposals are finally coming to fruition. The original deal to buy the airport and save it from closure included 817 acres of developable land, giving the airport huge opportunities to drive inward investment across the whole site. The Southside land, comprising 270 acres and running parallel to the runway, is the largest area primed for development. The new business park is expected to create up to 4,400 jobs when fully operational, made up of 1.9million sq. ft of logistics, distribution, and industrial buildings, with direct access from the A67. The first phase will see the creation of four new units along a through road, with the ability to split them into as many as ten smaller units,

Algal bloom remains leading theory after crustacean deaths, MPs are told

lgal bloom remains the leading theory as to what killed thousands of crustaceans which washed up on beaches in the North East, MPs have heard. On Wednesday (9 Feb) Simon Clarke MP and Jacob Young MP met the Minister for Fisheries, Victoria Prentis, and the top Defra scientists who are leading the investigation into the coastal crustacean incident. A Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) investigation concluded the sea life deaths were a result of naturally occurring harmful algal bloom. But Wednesday's meeting came after Defra's conclusion was disputed by some members of the fishing community and an independent marine pollution consultant amid concerns about levels of a chemical called pyridine found in the dead creatures and a proposed link to dredging work taking place at Teesport. Mr Clarke, who had previously met affected fishermen during a recent surgery in Loftus, raised these fresh concerns directly with Minister Victoria Prentis and Defra scientists during their meeting. But Defra officials have ruled out the alternative hypotheses noting that there was no evidence of any dredging out of the proposed designated areas and that the level of pyridine was likely to be a naturally occurring substance released as shellfish decay. The Defra leads also explained that if the incident had resulted from a chemical leak, the volume of chemical required to have fatal effect, taking into account dilution, would have been detected in the waters no chemical was found. Mr Clarke, the Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: "I met two fishermen at a recent constituency surgery in Loftus and I was very moved by the devastating effect this incident continues to have on their livelihoods. "It was always absolutely vital that all possible causes of this incident were tested for and ruled out before reaching any conclusions. "Had any human cause been identified, all necessary steps would have been taken to ensure this never happened again. "After Defra released their conclusion that this incident had been caused by algal bloom, an alternative hypothesis regarding concerns about dredging at Teesport was raised and highlighted in the press. "As a representative of my constituents, Jacob and I raised the alternative hypotheses and robustly quizzed the scientists on their findings. "These top scientists were able to assure us however that none of the alternative hypotheses were plausible given the wealth of evidence gathered as part of their investigation. "They also agreed to answer any further questions that may arise and to publish a Q and A about the incident with the Defra leads "I am assured that this incredibly unusual and alarming event was a result of rare but naturally occuring phenomena." Jacob Young, Conservative MP for Redcar, said: "We were all rightly concerned at the scenes on our beaches with thousands of crustaceans washed up dead or dying on our shores last year. "On top of the obvious harm to wildlife, the effect this incident has had on the fishing industry cannot be overstated. "Today we raised alternative explanations for the deaths with the Defra leads, the EA, the MMO and CEFAS and I was very convinced by the quality of their evidence and the logic of their conclusions. "They maintain that the most likely cause was algal bloom and there comes a point where I - as an MP - must defer to Defra and their expertise in this field."

● CGIs of new Airport Business park covering 130,000sq ft. Subsequent phases would see plots of between one to 200 acres developed as more businesses look to base themselves at the airport. The new 1.5km A67 link road, running direct to the southside area will lead to the creation of a new roundabout close to Wilkinson’s Plant Centre. Construction on the scheme should begin within weeks, with work starting on the new road infrastructure. Once this is complete, work will begin on the business park, which is due to be completed by this summer. As part of wider programme of development at the airport, and as part of the 10-year Business Plan, a new multimillion-pound freight cargo facility has been established, further maximising the property and assets of the airport. The new facility boasts the latest in screening technology and oﬀers

daily services for freight movements as well as supporting ad-hoc charters for specialised cargo. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “Ahead of our bigger and better summer schedule this year, the bulk of our multimillion-pound terminal redevelopment is complete, with Bannatyne Spa opening recently. This will all give our passengers a warm welcome and unforgettable experience. “I’ve always said our airport is about far more than just flights for business and pleasure, as important as these are. For our airport to thrive we need to have a fantastic oﬀering for local businesses and to attract firms from other parts of the UK and from around the world to come to our region – bringing investment and good-quality, wellpaid jobs for the people of Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool. That’s why these plans are so important.

“We’ve already seen commitment from the likes of Draken and Willis which currently operate out of our airport, but there’s still so much untapped potential and this multimillion-pound development will bring even more. This will not only benefit companies looking to base themselves here and grow – including those linked to aviation and logistics – but provide funding that we can pump back into our airport to make it secure and profitable for years to come.” You can now fly Teesside to the places you love, with routes serving Majorca, Alicante, Bulgaria, Turkey, Portugal, Corfu, Jersey, Lake Garda, Esbjerg, Belfast, Dublin, Newquay and Southampton. You can also fly to hundreds of other onward global destinations via our regular connections to Amsterdam Schiphol and London Heathrow.

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Local care professionals urge people to be part of something special

● HELP AND SUPPORT: Lee chats with resident

● HOME CARE: Jasmine Grey (left) and Linda Teasdale (right) caring for Susan Dale at her home in Boosbeck.

ocal care professionals across Redcar and Cleveland are urging people to consider a career in Care by highlighting how rewarding it is to work in Adult Social Care. In a bid to encourage more people to work in the care sector, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council have teamed up with local Care Professionals in support of the national recruitment campaign, Made with Care, which runs until the end of March 2022.

The night sky in Marske Pinwheel Galaxy

isible in the sky and well positioned for viewing at the moment is the Pinwheel Galaxy M101 in the constellation of Ursa Major. Its distance is quite near so far as galactic distances go, being about 21 million light years away. The Pinwheel Galaxy can be seen using binoculars or a small telescope as a small patch of light but, if you use a camera like I did on a small telescope then much more can be seen including colour detail especially the red hydrogen gas clouds. The photo was taken on January 6th 2022 from my back garden and the total exposure time was five hours. Stephen Doody MSc FRAS

The campaign aims to highlight the work of Professional Care Assistants, the emotional reward the role brings, the barriers to entering the sector and opportunities for training and availability of flexible working. Latest data suggests there are over 300 vacancies in the adult social care sector in Redcar and Cleveland with an estimated 105,000 vacancies in England in 2020-21. Deputy Manager of Sand Banks Care Centre, Leanne Manson, explained: “We give our residents the love and support they need every day and the reaction and appreciation you get back goes above and beyond any expectation you might have. “It can be challenging and hard work but we have a lot of fun while we are doing it. “I started working in Care at 19 years old and worked my way up – it is such a rewarding job.” Jasmine Grey, Care Assistant for Caremark who provide care in people’s homes in East Cleveland, said: “I studied care at College and got my NVQs in Health and Social Care and

● REWARDING JOB: Leanne with 100 year-old resident

then did placements and it is always something I wanted to do, to help other people. “We get to help people in ways no-one else can – it is so worthwhile and totally different than other jobs.” Linda Teasdale, Supervisor for Caremark, continued: “All clients’ needs are different and every day is different. “I enjoy seeing the clients and find it rewarding that what I do allows them to stay at home with their families instead of going into a care home or hospital. “I started as a Care Assistant and worked my way up to Supervisor and would say to anyone thinking of a career in Care to give it a try. “It is good to make a difference in someone’s life and support them to stay at home for as long as they can.” Lee Smith, Acting Manager at Shoreline Nursing Home, Redcar, added: “My first Care role was at Shoreline Nursing Home over 23 years ago and now I am the Acting Manager. “I have experienced challenging times but with the help and support of my colleagues I have always managed to

overcome these and move forward. “For anyone thinking of working in Care I would say find out about all the diﬀerent opportunities available, there are so many ways to progress and achieve your potential that a career in Care could be what you are looking for.” Cabinet Member for Adults, Cllr Mary Ovens said: “Care Professionals like Leanne, Jasmine, Linda and Lee have done an unbelievable job throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and it is important that we highlight the fantastic work they do and get the message out there that a career in Care is rewarding and inspiring. “It is a very responsible and valued job and vital to our communities. There are many different roles available and working in Care provides the opportunity to be part of something really special, so if you are thinking of a career in Care please take a look at all the opportunities that are on oﬀer.” To search for a job in Care near you please visit www.indeed.co.uk or www. adultsocialcare.co.uk/job-search.aspx

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Greener Horizons by Edna Hunneysett Chipmunka Publishing 2021 219 pages £10.00

By John Roberts

reener Horizons is Edna Hunneysett’s third book of semi-autobiography following Greener Beyond The Hill (2017) and Greener Pastures And Brown Blazers (2020), which was reviewed in the April 2021 issue of Coastal View & Moor News. Spanning the years from 1957 to 1964, Greener Horizons has Emma going through radical changes in her life as she leaves her farmhouse home to gain employment, get married and bear three children. The author writes in the present tense, conveying immediacy and movement, almost as if we’re reading a diary. The story takes us from her family’s moorland farm between Guisborough and Whitby to northern towns where Emma works for the Inland Revenue and develops new affiliations; adherence to the Catholic faith underpins her journey through early adult life. If your living memory goes back to the period of this book you may recognise the world that Emma inhabits; the younger you are, the more it could seem like ancient history. It was a time when the impact of World War Two still lingered: rationing of goods and conscription to National service were very recent and expectations of women were returning from war-related work to domesticity. Motorways and bypasses were in their infancy and there were two channels of black-and-white television; as for food, Emma’s staple meal seemed to be mince and mash. Whilst this may seem, with hindsight, an austere lifestyle it’s evident

in Greener Horizons that strong family and friendship bonds provided sustenance and happiness.

Photographs of named people appear in the book, adding interest and intrigue. A semi-autobiographical story frees the writer from responsibility for close historical accuracy. It sits in the fiction>non-fiction spectrum, a phenomenon which can be the source of much, sometimes sterile, debate. For example, J B Priestley’s Bright Day (1946) is

cast as a novel yet it shares some of the key features of Greener Horizons, Priestley’s ‘Bruddersford’ (Bradford) equating to Hunneysett’s ‘Middlesburn’ (Middlesbrough). The Beatles enter the narrative in Greener Horizons several years prematurely. There’s at least one precedent for such a disparity: I recall the novelist Ian McEwan being reminded of the chronology of The Rolling Stones’ output following publication of On Chesil Beach (2007). Although such discrepancies might disorientate the sharp-eyed reader, it matters more that one gains a picture of the times that form the background to a story. What comes across to this reader of Greener Horizons is a society that – although stratified as it is today – wasn’t stained by the fragmentation we see these days, seemingly fuelled by increasing misuse of so-called social media. Sixty years ago, long-distance communication was usually via letters and calls from public phone boxes, white goods in kitchens were rare and retail parks with their convenience food outlets were still on their way across the Atlantic. What also seemed to be absent were the food banks that are such an indictment of our society in 2022. If you’re seeking a read that documents and represents that period a couple of generations ago, Greener Horizons may be just what you’re looking for. Edna Hunneysett adds “I sent an advance copy to a school friend who’s a widow and lives alone. She told me that the book had come at just the right time and felt she had a companion with her through Christmas.” This reminds me of a line in the film Shadowlands (1993), about the writer C S Lewis: “We read to know that

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we are not alone”. Greener Horizons is available from Amazon and Chipmunka Publishing; it can also be ordered via local bookshops, some of which may have copies in stock. For further information about availability, phone Edna Hunneysett on 01642 813277.

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Clampdown on illegal parking taking place near popular walking spot, Roseberry Topping

espite new restrictions on parking being introduced by the council in July last year, some motorists continue to breach the rules on the A173 – the road passing beneath local landmark, Roseberry Topping. Residents of picturesque village, Newtonunder-Roseberry, have complained that some

irresponsible motorists are persisting in parking in illegal and unsafe places where double yellow lines have been introduced – mainly on a weekend. Increases in roadside parking shot up in the area since 2020, causing both safety and access concerns for residents and road users alike.

Traﬃc and parking improvements proposed for borough’s coastal beauty spot

altburn residents are to be consulted on proposed transportation improvements within the town. As visitor numbers grow year on year, members of the Saltburn community have called for highway and parking improvements, in order to ease congestion and prevent overspill parking into residential areas of the town. The proposed transportation strategy will include a number of suggestions for improving flow, safety and access for all around the town and will form just one part of a much wider initiative for Saltburn’s future. The plans are designed to, first and foremost, take care of the needs of its residents and businesses, while also safely accommodating a growing number of visitors – making the wellloved beauty spot an even more enjoyable experience for everyone. As a result, the Council have commissioned traffic consultants Capita, who will shortly be carrying out an initial public consultation, before taking forward suggestions and recommendations to a second, statutory consultation. Some of the plans for consideration will include: • Increasing number of formalised parking bays on Marine Parade; • Introduction of pay and display car parking, alongside residents-only car parking on Marine Parade; • Residents only zones in areas aﬀected by visitor parking, such as the Jewel streets; • Improved parking facilities with expanded capacity at Cat Nab car park, including provision for motorhomes; • Introduction of electric vehicle charging points at suitable parking locations within the town; • Planning application for new car parking facility at the former pumping station site; • Designated parking for train users. Alongside modifications to the town’s parking provision, residents will be consulted on ideas such as: • Improved pedestrian and cycling access in busy areas; • Revision of speed limits in parts of the town; • Improvements to outdoor spaces which could be licenced; • Feasibility of a Park and Ride system. Capita will be carrying out surveys in the town and collecting data for analysis to inform the recommendations, including car parking data analysis, count surveys, safety and access audits and comparisons with other coastal visitor destination neighbours such as Scarborough and Whitby. Councillor Julie Craig, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “There are a number of positive things in the pipeline for Saltburn, but first, we must ensure that residents and local businesses are consulted and prioritised while we ensure we can safely accommodate the increasing numbers of visitors. “We hope residents and local businesses will take the opportunity to engage in this process positively. We know how important Saltburn is to its community, and really want to make this work for everyone involved.”

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Through-traffic was being brought regularly to a standstill by the lack of passing space caused by parked vehicles and pedestrians making their way along the main road itself. Since restrictions were introduced last summer, 71 Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for yellow line oﬀences have been issued by the council. A further 8 were given out to motorists parked in the Residents Only zone without a permit. After a significant amount of people parked illegally on New Year’s Day, 58 PCNs were issued between then and the end of January alone. Councillor Julie Craig, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “We have received some compliments from the residents who are happy with the action being taken against people who continue to flout the rules; however, they are frustrated with those people who continue to ignore them.

“We want people to be able to enjoy our area and beauty spots such as Roseberry Topping, but there is a limit to how many people this very small and quiet village at Newton can accommodate. If there is nowhere legal to park when arriving, people must consider continuing on elsewhere and returning later or on another day, as disappointing as this may be. “The village is someone’s home; not just one which is popular with visitors, and people must respect that. It is not fair to invade spaces reserved for residents and the yellow lines are there for good reason. Newton, albeit very small, is cut in half by a road which can become very busy. Blocking it with vehicles and walking on the road amongst moving traffic is unsafe for both drivers and pedestrians. “We will continue to enforce the restrictions at Newton-under-Roseberry and would ask that people respect the residents and the rules – they are there for good reason.”

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Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

A Noble Endeavour - Continued

ascinating that 258 years since she was launched at the Fishburn shipyard in Whitby, Cook’s flagship HMS Bark Endeavour is still making waves - this time in a spat between Australian and United States Marine Archaeologists. I’ll come to that in a minute, but I want to begin by repeating some paras of mine from about five years ago about the last days of that noble ship. After the Australian and New Zealand Pacific voyages and after a spell as a RN supply ship for the far distant Falkland Islands, the Endeavour was formally written off as surplus by the Admiralty in 1774 and sold by the Navy to London shipping magnate, John Mather for £645 Mather returned her to sea for colliery duties along the East Coast and at least one commercial voyage to Archangel in Russia’s Arctic waters But the Navy had further plans for her. Once the American War of Independence had kicked off, the British government needed ships to carry troops and materiel across the Atlantic. In 1775 Mather submitted Endeavour as a transport ship, but the vessel was rejected owing to her condition. Thinking that renaming her would fool Deptford Yard, Mather resubmitted Endeavour under the name Lord Sandwich. No dice. The Admiralty inspectors saw Mather coming a long way off. Mather, grudgingly had to dig in his pockets for repairs to be made, and the vessel was accepted in her third submission, under the name Lord Sandwich 2 as there was already a transport ship called Lord Sandwich. Lord Sandwich 2, under a new master William Author, sailed on the 6th May 1776 from Portsmouth in a fleet of 100 vessels, 68 of which were transports, which was under orders to support Howe's campaign to capture New York. This was reckoned to have been the biggest shipping convoy ever to leave British shores until D-Day. Lord Sandwich 2 carried 206 men mainly from the German Hessian Princely Corps who had allied themselves to Britain. After what was described as a terrible voyage, the scattered fleet assembled at Halifax, in Nova Scotia and then sailed southwards to Sandy Hook (a town whose name still resonates as the scene of a far more recent tragedy) where other ships and troops had assembled. New York was eventually captured, but the harbour town of Newport in Rhode Island which was firmly in rebel hands posed a threat as a base for recapturing New York, so in November 1776 a fleet, which included Lord Sandwich 2 carrying its Hessian Troops, set out to take Rhode Island which was eventually overran, if not totally subdued, and the Lord Sandwich 2 was now needed as an offshore prison hulk for captured rebels. The surrender of Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, brought France into the war, and in the summer of 1778 a pincer plan was agreed to recapture Newport, in which the Continental Army (the US rebels) would approach overland, and a French Fleet would sail into the harbour. To prevent the latter the British commander, Captain John Brisbane, determined to blockade the bay by sinking surplus vessels at its mouth. Between the 3rd and 6th August a fleet of Royal Navy and hired craft, including Lord Sandwich 2, were scuttled at various locations in the Bay. Lord Sandwich 2, previously Endeavour, previously

● A The Rhode Island Research Team prepare for another dive oﬀ of Newport RI (RIMAP)

● A CAD Hologram of the Endeavour (Australian Maritime Museum) Earl of Pembroke, was sunk on 4th August 1778. Now to today’s battle over her mortal remains. A team of Australian marine archaeologists claim to have identified the remains of James Cook’s HMS Endeavour oﬀ Rhode Island in the US, solving, they say “one of the greatest maritime mysteries of our time.” Kevin Sumption, the director of the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, announced recently that the shipwreck had been conclusively identified after 22 years of research. “I am satisfied that this is the final resting place of one of the most important and contentious vessels in Australia’s maritime history,” Sumption said alongside Paul Fletcher, Australia’s arts minister. Australia’s announcement was only hours later strongly disputed by fellow marine archaeologists in Rhode Island. In a furious response the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP), which is the lead partner with Australia in the search, labelled the announcement a “breach of contract” over the way the research was meant to be conducted and shared with the public. It said Australia’s confirmation that the remains were those of the Endeavour was premature. “What we see on the shipwreck site under study is consistent of what might be the Endeavour, but there has been no indisputable data to prove the site is that iconic vessel, and there are many unanswered questions that could overturn such an identification,” Kathy Abbass, the group’s executive director, said: “It’s not definitive that this is Endeavour, We’re carefully gathering very specific samples of timber and we’re going to conduct forensic analysis to see what we have. Most of the ships that were scuttled in Newport in August 1778 were built of American or Indian timbers but the Endeavour was built in Whitby of predominantly oak. “With some good detective work we can sample the timbers of this promising site [and] then we might have evidence that this ship is at least

British in origin.” She concluded; “RIMAP recognises the connection between Australian citizens of British descent and the Endeavour, but RIMAP’s decisions will be driven by proper scientific process and not Australian emotions or politics.” Australia’s National Maritime Museum said it stood by its director’s confidence that the Endeavour’s remains had been positively identified. “Having worked with Dr Abbass to investigate the Endeavour shipwreck site for 22 years, the museum acknowledges that she is entitled to her own opinion regarding the vast amount of evidence we have accumulated,” it said. “As stated today, our director Kevin Sumption is confident that the preponderance of evidence identifies shipwreck site RI 2394 in Newport Harbour as the last resting place of Endeavour. The museum has reviewed our previous agreements with RIMAP and we conclude that we are not in breach of any current commitments. We look forward to pursuing a due process of peer review and consultation with all stakeholders in Rhode Island.” Both the Australian and the US researchers announced in September 2018 that a maritime grave in Rhode Island may hold the ship’s remains but they said the “promising” site required further excavation to prove the remains were the Endeavour’s. So, two centuries after she was scuttled, Australian maritime archaeologists worked with the local US team in Newport Harbour, Rhode Island, to hunt for clues to confirm its identity. Sumption said that since 1999, maritime archaeologists had been investigating several 18th-century shipwrecks in a two sq mile area where they believed that Endeavour sank. “However, the last pieces of the puzzle had to be confirmed before I felt able to make this call,” he said today. According to the Australian museum, there were several significant pieces of

evidence that distinguished the Endeavour from the four other ships sunk in Newport in August 1778: the length of the surviving hull is almost identical to that recorded for Endeavour; the structural details and shape of the remains closely match the ship’s historical plans; and historical evidence indicates the ship was sunk just north of Goat Island in Newport Harbour, along with four other British transports. Fletcher, the Australian arts minister, also backed the announcement in Sydney as he helped the museum launch a website dedicated to its maritime archaeology research over the past 22 years. “As the positive identification of the Endeavour shows, marine archaeology is a fascinating and rapidly developing field of expertise,” he said. I think most archaeologists veer on the side of caution, and I hope this will be the case here. It would be great to at least have some definite detail but that can’t be rushed for political gain. In the meantime, I’d advise both sides to calm down. As Churchill famously said “Jaw Jaw is better than War, War.” The legacy of HMS Bark Endeavour - when her remains are conclusively determined - isn’t one of narrow nationalisms. When the timbers of the Endeavour are finally brought to the surface, they should voyage around the globe, like the ship itself, reflecting a new approach to the past in which artefacts are shared, borrowed, lent and swapped without national labels. 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

nother busy month for our members saw a team of our ladies compete in the Teesside Federation darts competition; this was a first for us but won’t be our last. We didn’t win but it was good fun . Our monthly meeting saw us trying Tai Chi . We all joined in to start our meeting in a very peaceful and relaxed way. Our 2022 diaries are starting to fill up with our regular activities such as walking, supper and book club and we will be holding a tombola at the Charity crafters spring fair in March. We are also in full swing planning our Jubilee celebration to be held in April in the community hall. Walking netball continues on a Tuesday evening at Saltburn Learning campus , come along if you fancy meeting new friends and having a huge laugh. If you want to know more about our group drop us an email at saltburnwi@gmail.com or come along on the second Friday of each month to the Emmanuel Church Hall .

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Did this one last night.. Quicker than throwing in a ready meal. I always keep a ring of chorizo in the fridge as it’s so versatile. Serves 2 1/2 chorizo ring thinly sliced Splash olive oil. 2 ﬂat mushrooms thinly sliced. 1 jar of tomato chilli sauce. Enough pasta for 2. 2 pans one with boiling salted water.

Heat the other pan Add oil and chorizo. Stir until chorizo starts to crisp. Add mushrooms and stir then cover. In 2 mins add sauce bring to simmer. Turn oﬀ heat and cover. Your pasta will now be ready. Drain and add to sauce. Stir in and cover. Let stand for 3 mins to allow pasta to absorb the ﬂavours.. For those wanting less carbs. Replace half pasta with quality frozen veg. Bon appetito

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Crime Prevention H

ello and welcome to the March edition of the Cleveland Police Crime Prevention Page brought to you by me, Paul Payne your local crime prevention officer for Redcar and East Cleveland. It’s been another busy month in our area, but as normal we are always up to the job of tackling anything that comes our way to make your life safer and give advice on the best ways to protect yourselves. Over the past month I have taken the opportunity to get out and about more due to the relaxation in the COVID rules and been visiting various groups to offer crime prevention advice and hand out a few freebies to those I’ve spoken to, including No Cold Caller stickers for front doors / windows to deter rogue tradespersons which I know is an issue especially for the more vulnerable in our communities. We had another successful Safer Streets surgery with Barbara Webster the coordinator from R&CBC as we were at the South Bank Baptist Church where we spoke with over 30 people with ages ranging from 3 years up to persons in their 90‘s who come along for a weekly lunch and social interaction every Friday. We spoke with everyone there, and handed out No Cold Calling stickers, Purse Bells and police radio stickers for the young children, and everyone appreciated the chat, which even resulted in me doing some follow-up visits to some home addresses of those who were there. I also attended the Café within the walled gardens at Kirkleatham with PCSO Avril Simmons where once again we had a table and spoke with a large number of people who had come for a bite to eat or to walk around the gorgeous walled gardens there. I’ll definitely be returning to both venues in the coming months, so I’ll let you know when I’ll be there and hopefully you’ll pop down to say hi. Now on to some other good news which I was involved with in the past month. In mid-February I was working with R&CBC looking at target hardening an area that has become a hotspot for Off Road Vehicles using the pathways to access Eston Hills. We were discussing what we could put in place to deter these individuals and agreed on adding to barriers which are already in place and erecting fencing so making access more difficult. We had just finished the survey and work was agreed along with costings when to everyone’s surprise a Quad bike came speeding down the road toward the bollards we were at. This mindless individual was wearing a full balaclava making him unrecognisable, travelling at speed on a public road with no concern for the safety of other road users or pedestrians. On seeing this person and being stood behind a bollard I remonstrated for him to stop holding my arms in the air (but safe behind a bollard) at this point and due to the male being a very poor rider he tried to swerve resulting in him losing control and smashing in to a fence (no damaged caused) as well unfortunately my unmarked car which was parked near to this fence (damage was caused). It did however bring this individual to a sudden and painful stop whereby I removed the key from his engine and his balaclava and offered him medical assistance which he declined. I then asked for assistance from the local Eston Policing Neighbourhood Team who arrived very quickly, and resulted in the Quad being seized and the male being summonsed to court. As you’ll see from the photo, this reckless individual was not very happy, whether this was due to the fact he now realises he’s a very poor rider, or that he lost his Quad which was put on the back of a wagon and taken away, who can tell!!! The other thing I wanted to raise this month is the increase in theft from vehicle crime, particularly on

evenings when you’re all tucked up in your warm homes, although with the increase in electric bills that may change!! As a police force we do our very best at preventing this, with plain clothes officers patrolling your streets in the early hours of the morning, and making arrests, and as your crime prevention officer I want to highlight simple things you can do to keep your vehicle and your belongings safe. So please take five minutes to read my suggestions and help us help you. Prevent theft from a vehicle Having your car broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing. Here are a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what’s in it, safe. 1. Always lock it Fuelling up or popping back into your house to get something are perfect examples of how easy it is to turn your back for a moment and forget your vehicle is unsecured. So get into the habit of locking your vehicle even if you’re only going to be away from it for a moment. If your vehicle has wing mirrors that fold in automatically when locked, make sure you lock it properly. Criminal gangs are looking for vehicles like these where the wing mirrors are still out because it is clear to them that the vehicle has been left unlocked. 2. Close windows and the sun roof to prevent ‘fishing’ Leaving windows and the sunroof open invites fishing for items through the gap by hand or with, say, a bent coat hanger, which could also be used to unlock a door for them to get in. Thieves can be ingenious. Don’t give them the opportunity. 3. Secure your number plates with tamperresistant screws The easiest way to change the identity of a stolen vehicle or avoid speeding tickets and parking tickets is to fit stolen number plates. Using security screws to attach your vehicle’s number plates makes it harder for thieves to get your number. 4. Fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts to secure alloy wheels Stolen wheels are valuable, either as parts or for their scrap value. Using locking wheel nuts reduces the risk of your vehicle’s wheels being stolen. 5. Secure anything that’s on the outside of your vehicle Anything left on roof-racks, tailgate racks, holiday top boxes or in tool chests are easily stolen when the vehicle is parked. The use of cable locks, padlocks and self-locking tools chests, which are secured to the vehicle, makes them more secure, but still, don’t leave things in them if you can avoid it.

6. Take it with you or hide it Your mobile phone, coins for the car park, sunglasses, packs of medication or other items that can earn quick cash are irresistible to the opportunist thief. Remember, the cost of replacing a window is often much more than that of what’s stolen. And it should go without saying that wallets, handbags, purses and credit cards should never be left in an unattended vehicle. 7. Hide electrical items and leave no clues Leaving Sat Nav mounts, suction cup marks on windows or cables on view gives it away that you have left a Sat Nav, smartphone or other device in your car. Even if they can’t see the Sat Nav or iPad they might still break in to see if it’s stored in the car, out of sight. 8. Tool theft from vans Vans are often targeted by thieves for the tools stored inside. If you have to leave tools in a van overnight, it's a good idea to mark them clearly with your name / company name and address using paint pens and seal with a clear lacquer spray. Alternatively, you can use a variety of other property marking systems. Items that are clearly marked are less desirable and more difficult to sell on. Consider using a lockable cabinet within your van to store tools – a number of security rated products are available. Small cameras are also designed to record inside vehicles. Visit www.securedbydesign. com for more details. You can also take photographs of items of value, make a note of the serial numbers and consider registering them online at a property register site. 9. Park in well-lit and busier areas It can take less than 30 seconds to break into a vehicle. Parking in well-lit areas and busy streets increases the chances of a thief being seen, so they’ll probably steer clear. 10. Take your documents with you Having a vehicle’s registration and insurance documents could let a thief pretend to be the owner. Which means they could sell it on quite easily. So, never leave any documents in the vehicle. 11. Choose your car park wisely If possible, always try to park in well-lit and staﬀed car parks or those with a Park Mark safer parking award. To find one, simply checkoutwww. parkmark.co.uk 12. Install a Tracker Tracker systems can increase the recovery of your car if it is stolen. Many systems activate once the car is stolen and track the car via GPS and other systems. Secured by Design (SBD) have several members which specialise in this area and can advise you on the best system and fitting of the product for your vehicle type

13. Use Physical Security Physical security products such as a steering wheel lock or a lock that fits over the gear lever still act as a good deterrent 14. Keyless entry Cars with keyless entry unlock automatically when the key comes within a short distance of the car. This can be from inside a pocket or bag. If you have to push a button on your car key to open your car, you don't have keyless entry. Keyless car theft or 'relay theft' is when a device is used to fool the car into thinking the key is close by. This unlocks the car and starts the ignition. Thieves only need to be within a few metres of your car key to capture the signal, even if it’s inside your home. This means that even if your car and home are secure, thieves can still unlock, start and steal your car. How to protect your keyless entry car • When at home keep your car key (and the spare) well away from the car. • Put the keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag. • Reprogramme your keys if you buy a second hand car. • Turn oﬀ wireless signals on your fob when it's not being used. As your dedicated crime prevention officer I can provide simple advice for you to help reduce the risk of crime, 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/ 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 Joanne Adams do hereby give notice that I have applied to the Licensing Authority at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the Grant of a Premises Licenceat 5 Dunmail Road Redcar and known as No 5 Cocktails The application proposes to permit supply of alcohol,on a Monday to Sunday,between the hours of 11.00hrs and 23.00hrs. Any other person or responsible authorities may make representations to the application in writing to the Licensing Authority at the address below by 25th March 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 an application and the maximum fine payable on summary conviction of such oﬀences is level 5 on the standard scale: Redcar & Cleveland Licensing Service, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT Website: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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What’s On - Music & Events

BEACHJAM PRESENTS

Music, theatre and dance rock and roll their way into North Yorkshire and Tees communities

● : King Leonardo, a Bard in the Yard production by Will & Co.

CRAIG DAVID PRES TS5, JAX JONES, BAD BOY CHILLER CREW, LOW STEPPA, SKEPSIS, NATHAN DAWE, OFFAIAH, DANNY T, EMILY NASH + SPECIAL GUEST HEADLINER STILL TBABANK HOLIDAY SATURDAY 30TH APRIL 2022 STEWART PARK, MIDDLESBROUGH.

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orth Yorkshire charity Rural Arts has launched another spell of live performances to village venues. Over the Spring, ON Tour – the rural touring scheme for North Yorkshire and the Tees Valley – returns with 7 diﬀerent productions making their way to 16 venues across 3,500 square miles. “We’re thrilled to be kicking oﬀ our ON Tour season with local favourites Hoglets Theatre“, says Natasha Glew, who programmes the performances with over 50 volunteers across the county. “Their magical tale The Sleep Pirates, for primary and pre-school children features larger-than-life characters, puppets, dancing, song and immersive storytelling. There’s just time to catch it before the halfterm holidays are up!” In March, Northumbrian folk duo The Brothers Gillespie will perform their traditional and original songs, rich with the sounds of sibling harmony, guitars, flute, fiddle and mandolin. Will & Co.’s Bard in the Yard production of King Leonardo sees audiences jump in to help William Shakespeare overcome his plague quarantine-induced writer's block and create a roller-coaster ride of classic

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Full English by Natalie Davies and Bent Architect (Image By: Karol Wyszynski) monologues and laughs. The scheme also hosts Hull-born singersongwriter and guitarist Katie Spencer, whose songs are imbued with the gritty landscapes or her home, and whose sound is influenced by Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and John Martyn. Full English is an award-winning play on family, solidarity and loving across boundaries produced by actor and co-author Natalie Davies and theatre company Bent Architect. The play uses first-hand stories, providing a poignant, funny, and life-affirming homage to the strength of women. With 14 years of experience rocking and rolling their swing jive repertoire, West Yorkshire five-piece band The 309s have had crowds dance days and nights away to their intoxicating beat at festivals and gigs around the world. Flamenco and Scottish dance performance 6 Feet 3 Shoes from Slanjayvah Danza finishes the season with a flair. Their heart-warming celebration of friendship across borders features stomping rhythms, tender moments and plenty of humour. To see the full season of performances and book online, visit https://www.ruralarts.org/ whats-on/across-the-region/

What’s on in the area

Easter Coffee Morning An Easter Coffee Morning will be held at the Water Wheel Inn, Liverton, on Saturday April 9th, from 10am to 12noon. There will be home-made scones, cakes and savoury items, together with tea, coffee and soft drinks, a raffle, games and a tombola. You could choose a horse for Dorothy's Sweepstake too. The money raised will help to insure St. Michael's Church. All are welcome to attend this family event. See you there?

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Priory Art Society - Spring Exhibition Priory Art Society's Spring Exhibition will be held in Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough on Saturday April 9th, from 10am to 4pm. There is an opportunity to view members' art work, original framed and unframed paintings, and to purchase cards or art work. All are welcome to attend this popular seasonal event and to vote for their favourite painting.

ollowing the announcement that the North East’s favourite series of summer day time parties; BeachJam will be on the move for 2022, presenting Away Day Festival, they have just announced their huge line up for the event which will take place in Middlesbrough’s Stewart Park on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th April 2022. Having previously promised they would be upping the ante for 2022, organisers have pulled out all the stops to bring a host of world class live acts and DJ sets to the brand new location for the debut Away Day Festival event. With multi platinum, chart topping international superstar and RnB & Garage icon CRAIG DAVID just announced as the first headliner to take to the Grasslands stage. Presenting his iconic TS5 party, Away Day Festival, will see Craig David combine his live vocals with a sizzling DJ performance as he produces live mash-ups and edits of his biggest hits. CRAIG DAVID is no stranger to the DJ life. Before the success of his solo career, Craig started out as a DJ working the UK club circuit; he then went on to sell over 15 million albums as an artist, enjoying 14 Top 10 hits and achieving multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries. Outrageous Bradford born rap trio BAD BOY CHILLER CREW will be bringing their antics to the stage on Saturday 30th April. The Bassline collective who are up for multiple award nominations at the NME awards 2022 including Best New Act in the World and Best New Act from the UK will be sure to wow crowds at the debut Away Day festival event when they take over theStage at Middlesbroughs Stewart Park this Summer. Crucasts very own King of Bass is up next. SKEPSIS is known for his high energy sets with filthy drops and basslines throughout. He has gone from strength to strength over the last year and has really grounded himself firmly within the bass music scene as a force to be reckoned with. Chart topping producer / DJ NATHAN DAWE, who smashed the UK charts with huge tracks such as ‘Lighter’ alongside KSI & Ella Henderson, as well as No More Tears with global superstars Little Mix, will also be taking to the Grasslands stage alongside DANNY T & More. For the House heads, the Playground is where it’s at, with none other than Chart topping producer / DJ / Live beatmaker and multi-instrumentalist JAX JONES taking the helm. Responsible for huge dance floor smash hits such as You Don’t Know Me which stormed the UK charts back in 2016 as well as more recently ‘Out, Out’ alongside Joel Corry and Charli XCX, fans can expect full on energy on Saturday 30th April. Making a huge welcome return to the North East, LOW STEPPA who is one of the most vital and influential house music artists on the scene will be taking to the decks at Way Day Festival. As a firm favourite of the BeachJam crowd he’s a top ten selling artist on Beatport, releasing on some of the most well-respected labels including Defected, Armada and Strictly Rhythm. His unique sound and infectious energy behind the decks combined with his ferocious work ethic makes him one of the best. Another chart topping producer on the scene OFFAIAH will also take to the decks. Responsible for monster hits such as the biggest track of summer 2016 with ‘Trouble’ , followed up in quick succession with ‘Run’ and ‘Run This Town’ and ‘Private Show’, he’ll be sure to the get the crowd going alongside Pete Tong’s Hottest new record pick for her huge track Garden, EMILY NASH. The playground stage is also set to still get even BIGGER with a special guest still yet to be announced.. BeachJam presents Away Day Festival will take place this summer less than 10 miles away from their original location in Redcar, they will now be heading over to Middlesbrough’s Stewart Park for their 2022 summer show. Having previously been the location for the BBC Radio 1’s BIg Weekend back in 2019, it’s 120 acres and beautiful scenery provides the perfect backdrop for BeachJam’ presents ‘Away Day Festival’. Organisers have also promised that they will be pulling out all the stops to bring the BeachJam vibe to the heart of the city with plans in place for huge stage sets and next level production and a host of immersive attractions for their 2022 Away Day Festival summer event. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 25th February, but fans can sign up to gain access to discounted presale tickets 24 hours ahead of general sale at 9am on Thursday 24th February. Deposit tickets will also be available where fans can secure their tickets for just £5. Due to previous high demand fans are encouraged to sign up for the best possible chance of securing tickets. Sign up at at www.awaydayfestival.com PRE SALE TICKETS ON SALE 9AM THURSDAY 24TH FEBRUARY. GENERAL SALE STARTS 9AM FRIDAY 25TH FEBRUARY.

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What’s On - Music & Events

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Lingdale Community Art

Friends of Redcar Cemetery

arly Years Lingdale was served by Redcar and Cleveland Adult Learning Program but later years it was found that there were not sufficient numbers to maintain this service through Adult Learning although it was classed as an outreach area. Through concerns that some of the Amateur Artists were at a loss and not able to follow their interests and a venue was available to use, a meeting was arranged to find out if anyone was interested in forming their own amateur art class where they could get together weekly and work as a group of artists willing and able to help each other. A meeting was arranged in 2012 and as a result of this meeting a group was formed and a day and time to meet was agreed, and in 2012 we formed an art group at Lingdale Village Hall with officials appointed and the members voted to decide the name of the group, with a small charge to register themselves as members with a fee of £5 which was agreed to join Call in the village hall between 2.00pm and 4.00pm every Thursday to see us, we have a few spaces left. We have now been running for ten years and have gone from strength to strength where as we are now able to call in support and guidance from Art Tutors on a regular basis, teaching and showing the group how to use all diﬀerent Mediums in the arts. The Class is open for anyone that is interested in joining us as members as we feel it will help them in their interests and join our group of friendly fellow Amateur Artists. For more information please call in on Thursday between 2 and 4 or contact either Jim Marvell on 01287 650485

n the last edition of the Coastal View we told the story of Robert V Wilson a Redcar man who served in the RAF in the Second World War. He died in 1949 in an accident at Middleton St George Airfield at a Battle of Britain display. Thanks to you, the readers and Lynne and Steve the Editors of the Coastal View we have found Robert’s relatives. They have kindly agreed to help. We have lots of work to do first as we now need to contact the military authorities for permission to erect a CWG. We will keep you posted.

Table top sale

Our fundraising continues with a sale at St Hilda’s Church table top event on Saturday 26th March 102pm. There will be many gifts suitable to buy for Mothers Day. Lots of bargains to be had including jigsaws, jewellery, and bric a brac. Many other stalls and refreshments will be available. Come and enjoy the morning.

Mothers Day Sunday 27th March

The Friends will have a stall on Thwaites Lane at the cemetery where members of the group will be on hand to talk to visitors. They will have items

made by Soo and the craft group to give to visitors. They will also have seed bombs made by members of the group and the young people of the Palace Hub in a seed workshop last year. We will be seeking comments about the cemetery to help direct our work in the future.

A date for your diary

We are back at Zetland Park Methodist Church Redcar on Saturday 2nd April 10-12. This is the first large event organised since the pandemic so it is a special one. There will be lots of bargains for sale jigsaws, books, games, bric a brac and jewellery. There will be lovely cakes, scones and sausage buns, made by the ladies of the church. We have missed working with our friends there but need your support to make it a success. We are recruiting new members to join our group of volunteers. You don’t need to be a brilliant gardener we are seeking people who can sweep up, litter pick and tidy areas around the cemetery. Don’t be lonely sitting at home this is the best way to make friends and help others. Please contact Dot 01642 478349 or Ged 01642 471064 or any of the Friends.

Guisborough Photo Group Update Results of our 4th Competition Rain, from 27th January Advance Prints, First Place Dave Beadle -Hurry up it’s Raining, Second Place Albert Wood -Clean Street, Third Place Geoﬀ Walker -Eskdale Bluebells. Only 3 entries Advanced PDI’s, Enid HarrisonTrain in the rain, Second Place Dave Beadle -Mumberella, Third Place Bob Norton- Autumn Rain. With 3 Highly commended and 1 commended Intermediate Prints, First Place George Ezard-Hubs,- only entry Intermediat PDI’s, First Place George Geoﬀ Gray-Wet Wait, Second Place, Maxine WalkerRainbow road, Third Place Adam Hambley-But first let’s take a selfie. With 2 Highly Commended, and 1 Commended March 3rd 2022 Practical night (4 corners ) Entries for 2nd open competition, Entries for Web Gallery

March10th Gallery night, fun night judge and be judged March 17th result of Complete Photographer competition March 24th Results of 2nd Open Competition, March 31st your night, chance to cover any thing we have missed, or you need to know. April 7th Portrait Night, don’t forget your cameras. April 14th Maundy Thursday No Meeting, April 21st Entries for Print and P.D. I. of the year and also our AGM, 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.

● Advance Prints: Geoﬀ Walker-Eskdale Bluebells

● Intermediate PDI’s: Adam Hambley But ﬁrst let’s take a selﬁe

● Intermediate PDI’s: Maxine Walker-Rainbow road

● Advanced PDI’s: Dave Beadle -Mumberella

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Skelton and Brotton Parish Council

Free Children’s Easter Crafts Skelton Civic Hall Wednesday 20 April 2022 Pre-booked 1 hour Timed Sessions Only (9.30 or 11.00)

Crafts to complete & take home Admission by Timed Ticket Only Tickets are Free, with a Limited Number Available Eligibility: Ages 11 and under and from Skelton & Brotton Parish area only Call 01287 348008 to book your session

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Guisborough Soprano heard around the Commonwealth

An April Evening Guisborough Choral Society Spring 2022 Concert

uisborough Choral Society Spring Concert – St Nicholas Parish Church, Guisborough on Saturday, April 2nd at 7.30 PM. Come celebrate the coming of Spring and Easter with us as we present a reflective and joyful programme for you to enjoy with friends and family. We are sure you’ll be delighted with our mix of contemporary and traditional choral works expressing the hope, joy and renewal we are all looking forward to as Spring approaches. The programme includes but is not limited to much loved works by Bantock, Chilcott, Elgar, Grieg, Haydn, Holst, Mozart, Rachmaninov and Tavener. Covid numbers are improving, but still fluctuating so we will continue along with other local public venues in ensuring Covid safety measures are in place in order to provide you a pleasurable and safe experience. We kindly ask you to please purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets are available online at wegottickets.com/event/ 539235, from choir members and from Guisborough Bookshop on Chaloner Street, Guisborough. Tickets at the door will be subject to availability, as this will be a smaller seating capacity concert than in pre-covid times. General admission tickets cost £8. Admission is £1 to those under 19 years of age. Doors open at 7:00PM. For more information contact the Publicity Officer at 07463 089288 or visit our web page at guisboroughchoralsociety.org.uk/ and visit us on facebook at facebook.com/guischoir.

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e warmly welcome new singers and invite you to our regular rehearsals during term time on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough. New to singing? No problem, we have lots of help and encouragement for you. We'll be delighted for you to come have a go. More information and assistance can be found on our website and social media pages. Please feel free to visit our sites or phone us. Website: http://guisboroughchoralsociety.org.uk Facebook: http://facebook.com/guischoir Twitter: @GuisChoral Phone/text the Publicity Officer at 07463 089288

Notice of Annual General Meeting, RAFA Hartlepool The Royal Air Forces Association, Hartlepool Branch, (0637) will hold their Annual General Meeting on Monday 14 March 2022 at 7pm. The meeting is open to all members and to members of the former Redcar and Seaham Branches. The AGM will be held at Ye Olde Durhams Social Club, St. Aidan’s Street, Hartlepool, TS25 1SN. Free parking at rear. Further details from www.hartlepoolrafa.com or call 07907874654 or email: hartlepoolrafa@hotmail.com

uisborough soprano, Charlotte Potter (21) has been invited to sing on the official Platinum Jubilee recording of ‘A Life filled with Grace – A Song for the Commomwealth’ that has been, and will be, heard around the Commonwealth over the next four months. This year marks 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne and various Platinum Jubilee celebrations are planned. The Jubilee Beacons is one of the official events of the Platinum Jubilee long weekend and Bruno Peek, LVO OBE OPR, Royal Pageantmaster, said: “In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s extraordinary 70-year dedicated reign over the UK and the Commonwealth, the lighting of the Beacons will occur on 2nd June 2022 throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories and for the ‘first time,’ in each of the Capital Cities of the Commonwealth. I thought it would add to this special moment in The Queen’s life, if a unique song was sung by individual choirs throughout the Commonwealth as the Beacons are lit throughout the various time zones, on 2nd June.” “A Life Lived with Grace” – with words by Lucy Kiely (Australia) and music composed by Vincent Atueyi Chinemelu (Nigeria) – was announced as the winning song in January 2022 and Charlotte was one of a small ensemble of seven singers invited to perform on the official

Skelton Castle Daffodil Sunday 20th March 2022 11.00am – 3.00pm(last entry) By kind permission of Mr Anthony Wharton

Admission £5pp Tickets will be available at the main gate on the day Accompanied under 12’s admitted free of charge Refreshments will be available in the de Brus Centre All proceeds will go to community groups in Skelton

recording. Choirs are invited to sign up to be part of this wonderful celebration on 2nd June. Listen to the recording https://youtu.be/ sEIwNs-xKVA This honour is made even more special for Charlotte as her Great, Great Aunt and Uncle were guests at the Coronation, in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd, 1953, due to her Great, Great Uncle Lucien de Silva, KC, being King George VI’s Cingalise representative at the United Nations. Charlotte is currently in her 3rd year studying Classical Voice at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, having previously attended the prestigious Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester. Charlotte has performed solos around the UK including at Westminster’s Central Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, at the Proms in the Priory with the London Gala Orchestra, a Last Night of the Proms with Brass Band in West Yorkshire and in Manchester’s Stoller Hall. In 2019 she was invited by Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir, to sing duets with the English soprano and broadcaster, Lesley Garrett, CBE, and in spring 2020 you may have seen and heard Charlotte on ITV’s Endeavour, where she played an Oxford University Music Undergraduate. In recent summers, Charlotte has been invited to perform recitals in the Bagni de Lucca region of Tuscany, Italy and plans to return again in 2022.

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11th Annual Saltburn Film Festival Documentary Special

The World of Theatre

BY Clare Madden

s the storm winds blow themselves out, I can’t help but hope they’re marking the start of the Spring season and a new period of optimism for the theatre sector. There has been a lot of press about local venues having to cancel a good number of performances through January and February, with audience confidence still to return, but let’s hope that the general trend towards society opening up has a positive lift for theatre in particular. I’ve spotted a bit of a gem coming to Middlesbrough Theatre 23rd March 2022 in the form of Theatre Sans Frontiere and Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band. “Delve into the highly deductive mind of a super sleuth in this new production of one of the most popular Sherlock Holmes stories. Be enthralled by this exciting and thrilling mystery, featuring a feisty heroine, struggling with and overcoming a domineering presence in her life.” Aimed at schools and adults alike this is set to be an edgy mix of modern and Victorian styles in their trademark style. The equally dynamic Le Navet Bete return to York Theatre Royal 10-12 March 2022 with their own high energy take on Treasure Island. “Featuring dastardly pirates, tropical islands and a mermaid you’ll never forget, set sail on the Jolly Todger with Jim Lad, Long John Silver and a whole host of other characters for a hilarious voyage across the seas. But will they get there in one piece? Is everyone who they say they are? And does X really mark the spot?” I took my son to see this company last year and have never seen him laugh so much in a theatre! Well worth a trip down to York to catch this one. And with my own, Badapple Theatre Company we’re hard at work preparing for our world premiere tour of Elephant Rock that tours to many venues across the region April-June, including a guest performance in early May at York Theatre Royal as part of the Takeover Festival. www. badappletheatre.com has our updates. More news on that and other theatre tales from the region next month!

altburn Community & Arts Association (SC&AA) is very pleased to welcome everyone to the Saltburn’s 11th Film Festival Documentary Special, funded by the Northern Film Hub. This is taking place in the Saltburn Community Theatre (Albion Terrace, TS12 1JW) beginning Thursday, March 10th and finishing on Sunday, March 13th. “It is with great pleasure that we are able to reinstate the Annual Saltburn Film Festival” explained the SC&AA Arts Development Officer, Wilma GardinerGill. “We have a great line up this year, with something to cater for everyone’s taste.” The documentaries cover subjects such as ‘Woof! A celebration of dogs in Silent Films’ in collaboration with Yorkshire Silent Film Festival; ‘Sound It Out’, about the popular independent record store in Stockton; ‘Goth Cruise’, presenting the Fourth Annual Goth Cruise around Bermuda; ‘Seahorse’, about a transgender pregnancy; ‘Mark Thomas Project Cinema Tour’, with the comedian that politicians fear and avoid; ‘Where the Stone Dropped’, about the history and development of the South Gare. Friday, March 11th celebrates the work of this year’s guest, international contemporary film maker Jeanie Finlay, originally from Stockton. Her most recent work is ‘The Last Watch’, the HBO documentary about making the final series of ‘Game of Thrones’. The day features three of her films, ‘Sound it Out’ at 2pm ‘Goth Cruise’ at 4pm and ‘Seahorse’ at 7pm. There will be a Q&A with Ms Findlay at the end of the screenings. Saltburn held its first film festival in 2007. Inspired by the support of a committed and vigorous Saltburn Community & Arts Association Film Society, and opened by the late great Barry Norman (of Film Night fame), it was a huge success. The Saltburn Film festival

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became an annual tradition through to 2016. Wilma Gardiner-Gill has worked consistently on all the festivals. “There have been some amazing times and some wonderful guests” she remembered. “Mark Herman, who wrote and directed the esteemed film ‘The Boy in the striped Pyjamas’ was a stand-out guest, and the screenings of that film drew a powerful audience response.” (His work also includes Brassed Off and Little Voice.) She recalled the festival in 2010, which celebrated 100 years of the Saltburn Theatre with the theme of 100 years of the Silver Screen. The guests that year were Gabrielle Drake, actress and sister of the late, acclaimed musician, Nick Drake; and Robert Powell, remembered by many as Jesus Christ in Zefferelli’s TV series over Easter in 1977. “This festival has been a joy to curate and we hope audiences will be delighted at the range of genres on offer” concluded Ms Gardiner-Gill. “Please see our website or telephone for further information.” Information, times and tickets: www.saltburn arts. co.uk or 01287 624997.

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What’s on at the Cutty Wren

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Spring Exhibition

Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club

i, all! The Cutty Wren Folk Club continues steadily on, and we’ve had some very enjoyable evenings with songs of a wide variety of folk styles. Most of our live Tuesday get-togethers will be “Singers and Musicians” evenings, when anyone who can play or sing anything in a “folk” genre can get up and do a couple of numbers. “Folk” covers a very wide field, with some songs being something over 500 years old, and some perhaps written this week. We call ourselves a club, but we’re more a family always keen to welcome more fans of good music. There’s plenty of good humour and laughs, and I reckon you’ll soon feel at home. We do have some special nights as well, when we have a guest, usually a professional performer or two. On March 22nd we welcome the duo of Tom McConville and Dave Newey. Tom is a fantastic fiddle player and powerful singer who has been on the scene many years now in several bands, and has many devoted followers. Dave is younger, a first-class guitarist, singer and accompanist so together they make an act with sheer energy and verve. This is high-octane folk, with glorious songs and melodies. And on April 5th we have a “Hot Spot”. This is a night when a performer is given the floor for half an hour or so to put over a “set” of songs and tunes. It’s good training for the beginner and useful practice for the old hand. This time we have John Dunleavy, who is definitely an experienced singer and guitarist (other instruments are available!), with a very wide repertoire that includes almost all genres. John was also one of our mainstays in the technical field when we first went into Zoom evenings in 2020, and we owe him a lot. A cheerful bloke with a great stage presence, he’s someone not to miss. Looking ahead, we have Fil Campbell and Tom McFarlane from Scotland on April 12th, and Alan Reid on May 10th. More on them next time. Looking back, our Burns’ Night went very well, with plenty of Scottish songs and some first class haggis, neaps and tatties, while our Gordon Mallory was an excellent M.C. and haggis addresser. And then on Jan 25th we had a Hot spot with John Grimes with his sister Trish and brother Ged. Not only are they a very good band, but the extended family came to support them and we had nearly a full house. Speaking of which, time for the practical stuff. We meet each Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. (Turn off Redcar Lane at the big red Racecourse sign and we’re down the bottom of the lane. You’ll see their car park fence and the club is through the gate.) Now - currently we’ve a limit of 40 in the hopes of

● John Dunleavy by Kev Howard

riory Art Society are holding their Spring Art Exhibition at Sunnyfield House, Guisborough, on Saturday April 9th between 10.00 - 16.30. We are a very friendly group and would like to invite people in to view ● Tom McConville and Dave Newey not spreading Covid further. We haven’t quite reached that number yet, but if you want to be certain of a seat, email me at george.featherston@yahoo.co.uk , or ring 01642 471769. We’re asking those coming to take a Covid test that day, and check your temperature at one of the several thermometers in the lobby. Please arrive between 7.20 p.m. and 7.45 p.m., when singing will start. We finish by 10.45 p.m. We’re also still keeping up our Thursday evening online Zoom meetings. These are partly for Club members who still have to be cautious about Covid and for those who want to keep in touch with them. What’s more, you don’t have to drive and you don’t have to watch what you drink! They run from 7.45 for an 8 p.m. start until about 9.45 p.m. If you’d like to join in, email our secretary Nigel Carden on our usual contact address at info@cuttywrenfolkclub.com for the link. We also have a web-site at www.cuttywrenfolkclub.com. Thanks, then, as ever, to the Bowls Club for always being such great hosts, to our committee, and to all our singers and M.C.’s who make the Cutty Wren such a great Club. See you soon! George F

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.

By Ian Nicholas. Exhibition Secretary

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.

our work. Admission is free. Priory Art Society has been running in Guisborough since 1983. We hold regular painting sessions for members on Monday evenings and Thursday afternoons and would welcome any new members. Information on how to join the society will be available from any of the stewards on the day of the Exhibition.

Music evening in Ugthorpe A music evening will be held in St. Anne's Hall, Ugthorpe on Saturday 19th March 2022 at 7;30 pm doors open 6;45. The show has local Country singer guitarist Mike Mendelsohn singing hits from the 50's and 60's. and also featuring Ugthorpe's very own father and son Jim and Matty Hodgson. Entry is by ticket only from John Gallon, Woodleigh, Ugthorpe. 01947 840603. Tickets are £6 adult and £3 under 16, The event is to raise funds for the newly formed Ugthorpe Village Community Fund, so we would love it if you could come along and support us!

PARKINSON’S UK Redcar & District Support Group No exercise classes until 15th March 2022 due to work being carried out at 25K and instructor’s holidays. The next support group meeting is 10th March and there is a speaker from Carers Together. There is a charge of £2pp at the Support Group. Our annual sponsored walk is Sunday 10th April 2022. Walk starts at the Beacon and you can decide whether to do the 2 mile or 6 mile. 2 mile is to the stray café and back the 6 mile goes to the Marske boundary and back. 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 We are the Parkinson's charity that drives better care, treatments, and quality of life. Charity No. 258197

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eston-super-Mare, is a seaside town in North Somerset; it takes the same time by car from Teesside as it does to London – about three and a half hours. One of its most famous landmarks is its magnificent Grand Pier. Sadly the original burned down In 2008. It was July 28 2008, the beginning of the school summer holidays and the pier had reached its busiest time of the year for visitors. But at approximately 1.35am a fire broke out on the eastern end of the pavilion, igniting what would cause the complete destruction of the famous Victorian pier. It was five hours before the fire was spotted and by then it was too late. A court ruled that the security firm was responsible and awarded the pier owners, Kerry & Michelle Michael £30 million. They were also awarded M.B.E.s for their achievement in rescuing the pier and its pavilion. The pier features the world`s first double laser maze and a 300 metre go-kart track spanning two levels. The next big attraction is the magnificent Winter Gardens Pavilion. It’s worth going just to see this beautiful neo-Georgian building. If you can`t find any events to suit then try the nearby Playhouse that hosts shows all year round including opera, ballet, comedy, music and pantomime performances. In 1946 an old market building, designed by Hans Price, a local architect, was converted into a 500-seat theatre. It now holds considerably more. If all that`s not enough for you, you could visit Bristol or the lovely city of Bath – both only about a 45 minute drive away. Wayfarer

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A large array of research is still being conducted in order to understand migraines. Research is difficult because symptoms and triggers are varied across sufferers, and it is thought that more than half of those that suffer with migraines are undiagnosed or under-treated. An overview of worldwide research has shown 18% of women suffer, compared to only 6% of men, and during the reproductive years, this rises to as many as 43% of women suffering. This correlates to current thinking regarding migraines and chemical and hormonal imbalances within the body, particularly oestrogen and serotonin. Hopkins Medical state: Some research suggests that when [oestrogen] levels rise and then fall, contractions in blood vessels may be set off [migraines]. So, what can Bowen do? A study was carried out in 1986 exploring the effects of Therapeutic Touch (touch with the aim to heal), on those with tension headaches and migraines. Sixty volunteers were randomly divided into treatment and placebo groups. The results indicated that 90% of those that received something referred to as Therapeutic Touch experienced sustained reduction in headache pain, and on average, 70% of those had a reduction for four hours after receiving touch. Research into Therapeutic touch as an effective intervention for pain has been backed numerous times. A number of studies exploring whether touch could significantly reduce pain conducted between 1997 and 2004 revealed the majority

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had statistically significant positive results when implemented. Similarly, research study conducted in 2000 explored the impact of a Functional Relaxation technique, similar to some of the Bowen moves, on migraines and tension headaches and found participants had a significant reduction in the sum total of hours they experienced pain as well as the intensity of that pain across 60 days. What eﬀect is touch and Bowen having in regard to migraines and headaches specifically and how can we explain this to our clients? Unfortunately, there is no definitive explanation as to why touch is eﬀective, but if we acknowledge stress as a common trigger for migraines and consider the current research into hormone imbalance, then we begin to see a link. Constant stress has huge impact on our endocrine system, which can ultimately lead to a massive hormone imbalance, particularly, if we look at prolonged periods of stress. My migraines that came like clockwork on a Monday morning could easily be explained by

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Ryan’s Redcar round up

ith the 2022 season now just around the corner I thought it important to look at the sides doing battle for Championship glory this season and whether the Redcar Bears can challenge for that elusive league title. To mark your cards, the Bears first meeting takes place on Friday March 25th at home to Newcastle in the Tyne Tees Trophy, coincidentally this fixture will be the first team fixture in the UK in 2022! Berwick Bandits - Berwick have put together a competitive looking septet together, spearheaded by British legend Chris Harris, if Leon Flint continues to improve in 2022 expect the Bandits to be challenging but a lot will depend on the return of Ty Proctor who took time out of speedway after leaving Leicester in 2021. Prediction - Play-offs. Birmingham Brummies - Birmingham have new owners in 2022 and thus are playing catch up with their team building plans, with only 4 riders signed up at the time of writing. Unfortunately, I expect Birmingham to struggle and find themselves towards the bottom of the league. Prediction - Bottom 3 places. Edinburgh Monarchs - The Monarchs ended Redcar’s play-off dreams in 2021 before Poole ended their aspirations and they will be out to progress further this season. The Monarchs have recruited 2021 Bear James Sarjeant but much will depend on their new Australian signing Jacob Hook, a newcomer to these shores. Additionally, Kye Thomson must shoulder the burden of being the club’s 3rd heat leader in only his second season in the UK. The Monarchs have potential but will need everything to fall into place to challenge. Prediction - Just miss out on the play-offs.

● Erik Riss celebrating winning the League Riders Championship when last wearing Bears colours in 2019 Picture By: Colin Poole Glasgow Tigers- Glasgow are another side who are desperate to secure a league title after being denied in the final in the last two seasons by Poole and Leicester respectively. The side is once again led by their talisman Craig Cook whilst they also welcome back Ulrich Ostergaard, Broc Nicol, Connor Bailey and Tom Brennan. If Ostergaard shows his 2021 form prior to suﬀering a season ending back injury the Tigers should challenge as they have riders who can improve on their starting average. Prediction - Play-oﬀs. Leicester Lions - 6 of the Leicester septet are previous Lions which should bode well for a strong 2022 start. They have recruited the former Redcar rider Anders Rowe and if the

youngster can show his undoubted potential expect the Lions to challenge but a lot will rest on the young shoulders of twins Dan and Joe Thompson. Prediction - Play-oﬀs. Newcastle Diamonds - After a tumultuous 2021 the Diamonds return for another Championship crack in 2022. The Diamonds have signed Bradley Wilson-Dean as their number 1 whilst George Congreve is their second Kiwi in the side whilst Lee Complin has come out of retirement to complete the side. I expect the Diamonds to lack consistency over the season. Prediction Bottom 3 places. Oxford Cheetahs - Oxford have made a return to British speedway after a long 14 year absence

and the Cheetahs look a strong outfit in 2022, they have secured the services of ex Kent trio Scott Nicholls, Jack Thomas and Troy Batchelor and the assembled squad look like challengers. The Cheetahs have also been drawn against the Bears in the opening round of the KO cup. Prediction - Play-offs. Plymouth Gladiators - The Gladiators return for their second successive season at Championship level and they have recruited a solid enough side including the evergreen Hans Andersen, former Bear Michael Palm-Toft and Edward Kennett to spearhead their side. I expect the Gladiators to perform well at home but struggle away. Prediction - Just miss out on the play-offs. Poole Pirates - Poole are the reigning league champions and once again the Wimborne Road outfit look strong. The returns of Steve Worrall and Danny King alongside the signing of Richard Lawson makes the pirates a team to be feared, a lack of consistent bottom end strength could prove their weakness though. Prediction - Playoffs. Redcar Bears - Now onto the Redcar Bears, the Bears have signed a strong side despite being slightly under the maximum points limit set by the BSPA. The Teessiders have secured the returns of Kasper Andersen and Erik Riss from their KO cup winning 2019 side. Charles Wright should do well at number 1 whilst Lewis Kerr could prove crucial if he starts 2022 the way he finished 2021. Prediction - Play-offs. Scunthorpe Scorpions - Scunthorpe are a side who look to have a side who will threaten teams at home but will struggle away from the Eddie Wright Raceway. The consistency of Tero Aarnio and Simon Lambert will be the key for the Scorpions. Prediction - Bottom 3 places.

Guisborough DMC trial, Aislaby, Sunday Jan 23rd

By John Watson

uisborough DMC`s Alan Fothergill trial, held at the Aislaby quarry venue, near Whitby, drew a massive 120 entry on Sunday 23 January and Whitby`s 2021 British Trials Champion, Andy Chilton, edged victory by one mark from Malton`s Ian Austermuhle. Although low scoring in the experts it was due to exceptional riding rather than easy sections. The fourth took a mark oﬀ both Chilton and Austermuhle. Good rides here from James Carr, the returning Jack Howell, and Adam Milner on two marks lost. Chilton almost let it slip away in the last three quarry sections but hung on to take the win. York`s Peter Sharp was at his best to take the Intermediate win, his hard-fought three on the climb of six and a solid ride on section eight eased him three clear of a typical gutsy ride by Eboracum man, Ben Handley. Skelton`s Liam Smith dominated Clubman A class, just two marks lost on the third, leaving Glenn Quinn and Stephen Bennett to battle for second, Quinn holding on by one mark. Determined not to be knocked oﬀ his perch in Clubman B class, the elder statesman of trials, Paul Nelson did just enough to stay in front of a couple of experienced riders from Whitby, Kevin Marsay and Colin Bailey, with the inimitable iron man from Pickering, Dave Wardell in fourth place. Results Expert: Andy Chilton (Birkett Scorpa) 6, Ian Austermuhle (Beta) 7, James Carr (AM Scorpa) 19. Intermediate: Peter Sharp (Vertigo) 33, Ben

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Handley (Gas Gas) 36, Rob McNeil (Gas Gas) 41. C/man A: Liam Smith (Montesa) 2, Glen Quinn (TRS) 14, Stephen Bennett (Vertigo) 15. C/man B: Paul Nelson (Repsol) 2, Kevin Marsay (Beta) 4 m/c`s, Colin Bailey (Scorpa) 4. Twinshock: Simon Mepham (Cub) 2, Philip Baxter (SWM) 20, Robert Jones ((Honda TLR) 35. Adult white: Jo Minns (Montesa) 4, Gareth Moor (Beta) 10, Paul Harrison (Honda) 12. Youth A: Bill Reeves (Sherco) 33. Youth B: Connor Watson (Scorpa) 20, Mason Vasey (Gas Gas) 32, Matilda Arbon (Sherco) 42. Youth C: Louie McGee (Beta) 78. Youth D: Rowan Harland (Beta) 32, Joshua Tate (Oset) 38, Frankie Carter (Oset) 54. Conducted: Reuben Tate (Oset) 33

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by Ian Enderwick

Redcar Town FC receives new life-saving defibrillator

he Premier League’s Defibrillator Fund has enabled Redcar Town FC to install an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at our ground , aimed at helping save the life of someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. The Fund, set up by the Premier League will enable more than 2,000 sites across the country to install an AED and is supported by The FA and Sport England and delivered by the Football Foundation,. The defibrillator at our ground is set up and ready to be used ].

Redcar Town Girls Section

While defibrillators are designed to be easy to use, club officials will also receive training through The FA Education’s free online Sudden Cardiac Arrest course and guidance on how to update their emergency action plans. The new defibrillators will be registered with emergency services so any member of the public can use them to help someone experiencing a cardiac arrest. 'When you read the stats about how important a defibrillator can be, you realise

that every football club should consider having one on site. Time is essential during those first stages of any cardiac arrest, so having a defib on the wall at the club, could essentially save a live. I would also encourage anyone to sign up for the FA's free online sudden cardiac arrest course. The course takes just an hour to complete and will prepare you to respond quickly in an emergency'. This course can be found on the https:// thebootroom.thefa.com/

Redcar Town u8 Boys

● Both our u9 and u10 girls teams attended the England Lionesses game vs Canada held recently at the Riverside Stadium, to cheer on their heroes.

Molly raising money for Cancer Research

ell done to Molly Bryce who has taken on the Challenge of running 56 miles in March to raise funds for Cancer Research. At the moment of writing this article Molly has already run 38 miles and raised £628 so

far - a great eﬀort . Molly plays for our u15 Girls team and it would be brilliant if we could help her reach a thousand pounds. https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/ mollys-run-56-giving-page-9

North Riding Football League

By Andrew Snaith - Media Officer

our-time North Riding League champions Boro Rangers look to be locked in a two-horse battle with leaders Yarm & Eaglescliﬀe in the top tier. Rangers now play at Durham City's New Ferens Park as they bid to enter the Northern League next season. In Division One West, Cleveland, Nunthorpe and newcomers Wolviston Youth are fighting it out for promotion to the Premier. While in Division One East, Lealholm and South Park Rangers are the frontrunners. The women's division looks to be a three-way shoot-out between unbeaten leaders Redcar Town Reserves, second placed Poppleton and Thornaby, in third, with a number of games in hand. Last round of fixtures:

North Riding Premier Division Bedale 3-0 Stokesley Sports Club Grangetown Boys Club 0-1 Boro Rangers Redcar Newmarket 2-1 Kader Staithes Athletic P-P Fishburn Park Thirsk Falcons P-P St Marys 1947 Thornaby Dubliners 4-0 BEADS North Riding First Division East Lealholm 3-0 Loftus Athletic New Marske P-P Great Ayton United Royals Redcar Town Reserves 0-6 South Park Rangers Whitby Fishermens Society 3-0 Guisborough Town Reserves North Riding First Division West Thirsk Falcons Development A-A Nunthorpe Athletic Wolviston Youth P-P Whinney Banks YCC Yarm & Eaglescliffe Development 0-4 Cleveland

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Our U8 Boys team and parents climbing Roseberry Topping

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 127 March 2022

Priorymen’s resurgence continues as glory beckons in the North Riding Senior Cup

By Bill Perfitt

uisborough Town’s form has continued to improve since Manager Steve Bell’s recent ultimatum to his players for results to get better and battle for their places in the squad. Since the start of the New Year, which the Priorymen started with a convincing 4-1 home victory over Newcastle Benfield with striker Jason Blackburn starring with a sensational haul of all four goals. Sadly, however, Jason suffered a bad leg injury in the next game and has since been frustratingly sidelined when he limped off after Guisborough’s dramatic 4-3 win over Redcar Athletic, with Ben Jackson, Jack Blackford, Steve Roberts and Joseph Bartliff getting on the scoresheet. Following on from that exciting derby victory, Guisborough then produced easily their best performance of the season when they beat higher league side Pickering Town 4-3 in the North Riding Senior Cup (NRSC) Quarter Final at Pickering. Pickering must have thought they virtually through to the next round when they took a 3-1 lead with only 20 minutes left. But the Priorymen staged a superb fightback with late

goals from James Dillon and two in the last 10 minutes from Luke Smithyman and Sam Webster to add to the one scored in the first half by team captain Joseph Bartliff. SENSATIONAL VICTORY! Guisborough’s reward for that sensational victory is a place in the semi-final at home to arch derby rivals Marske United. The tie should have been played on 16 February but Storm Dudley caused the game to be postponed and it has now been rearranged for Wednesday, 23 March at the KGV Stadium (KO 7.45pm). After their heroics in the NRSC it was back to the bread and butter of the Ebac Northern League when Guisborough entertained Crook Town at the KGV and an eventful match ended all square in a 1-1 draw. James Risborough scored Guisborough’s goal but Joe Bartliff missed a penalty and Crook had a man sent off. Following that hard-earned point the Priorymen then suffered a disappointing defeat at early league pacesetters Newton Aycliffe but they bounced back a week later with a well-earned 2-0 win over Teesside rivals Billingham Town, with Louis Johnson and Bartliff scoring but Johnson blotted his copy book later by getting sent off for dissent. Guisborough’s last match before Coastal View and

● Jason Blackburn, Guisborough Town’s four-goal hero against Newcastle Benﬁeld, scores the last of his goals from the penalty spot. Picture by DAN CLARK Moor News went to press was a very difficult home battle against runaway league leaders Consett at the KGV Stadium. Guisborough more than matched their tough opponents but, as has

Sleights Round up

Whitby Town aiming for play oﬀ spot

happened on several occasions this season, the Priorymen just didn’t have the required cutting edge in front of goal and the match ended in a disappointing 2-0 win for Consett.

By Andrew Snaith

play-off spot in an increasingly-tight Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division is Whitby Town's only target now for the season. The Blues are right in the mix alongside Yorkshire Coast rivals Scarborough Athletic. However, Nathan Haslam and Lee Bullock's men exited the North Riding Senior Cup to their neighbours 1-0, in front of 1,066 at Scarborough's Flamingo Land Stadium. It was a second defeat there in a fortnight after a 2-1 loss to Athletic in a clash where ex-Boro striker Jacob Hazel had given Whitby the lead but the sending off of Town's on-loan Middlesbrough midfielder Malik Dijksteel proved pivotal. The Seasiders face title chasers Buxton at the Towbar Express Stadium in a busy March with a trip to another highflying side, Kevin Phillips' South Shields on Easter Monday. You can keep up to date with the Blues via ● Lewis Hawkins of Whitby Town, picture by (c) Bri Murfield Coast & County Radio's media team on Twitter spaces @whitbytownfc and via the Saturday Sport show on 105.5FM from 2pm. This is the

Coast also carry the latest news and sport including all the Yorkshire Coast sides in their bulletins and Extra service.

Whitby Town Fixtures in March Saturday 5 march 2022 Northern premier league - premier 15:00 Nantwich town Vs Whitby town Saturday 12 march 2022 Northern premier league - premier 15:00 Witton albion Vs Whitby town

Saturday 19 march 2022 Northern premier league - premier 15:00 Whitby town Vs Buxton Saturday 26 march 2022 Northern premier league - premier 15:00 Grantham town Vs Whitby town

By Andrew Snaith

leights face a big March with two League Cup semi finals and a crunch league encounter lined up. Ed Turner's men host rivals Snainton on Saturday 5th March in the Ryedale Hospital Cup last four. Sleights have held this trophy since Good Friday 2019. The other semi final sees Division Two sides Goldsborough and Amotherby & Swinton lock horns. The week after sees Kirkdale visit the AC Building & Property Maintenance Sports Ground for the semi finals of the Gordon Harrison Memorial Trophy. Kirkbymoorside Reserves or Rosedale await the winners in the final. The same opponents are then back

again a week later in the Beckett League First Division. Sleights and Kirkdale are two of six sides with championship ambitions. Ryedale lead the way currently, but Rosedale, Kirkbymoorside Reserves and Snainton are all in with a shout. Sleights are still awaiting their 26th March fixture as of time of press but still have the last league champions Kirkbymoorside to play home and away. The club have their 2020-21 Adidas home shirts for sale at £5 each in their clubhouse. All are welcome on matchdays. The club does request that supporters travelling by road use the car park next to the Salmon Leap pub rather than park on Lowdale Lane.

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Promotion challenge back on track S

By Mark Hathaway

ince the last edition of Coastal View, Marske United have got their promotion challenge back on track and have also reached the semi finals of the North Riding Senior Cup. In the Northern Premier League East Division, the Seasiders have won seven games in a row following defeats to Stockton Town and Dunston over the Christmas period. As a result of those defeats, Marske manager Carl Jarrett signed three players on loan – defender Ryan Wombwell from Gateshead, combative midfielder Jason Kennedy from Spennymoor Town and striker Junior Mondal from Darlington. All three have played at a higher level and brought some further experience to the squad. At the same time midfielders Jack Blackford and Shahban Mohammed joined Guisborough Town on loan and dual registration respectively. After seeing the game away to Brighouse Town postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, Tadcaster Albion visited Mount Pleasant on January 15th. Taddy belied their lowly position in the table and gave Marske an excellent game with the Seasiders eventually running out 3-2 winners thanks to a debut goal from Wombwell and a brace from the prolific Adam Boyes. The following Tuesday, Pickering Town made the relatively short trip

● Adam Wheatley Picture: by Glen Bowman over the North York moors to Mount Pleasant. In front of another 400 plus crowd, Marske took the lead through Mondal only for the majority of the crowd to be stunned two minutes later when Omar Sanyang grabbed an equaliser for the Pikes. However, parity lasted only seven minutes before Mondal grabbed his second of the game before Boyes and Curtis Round netted in consecutive minutes to give Marske a 4-1 lead. Mondal grabbed his hattrick on 58 minutes before Pickering grabbed a consolation goal to make

the final score 5-2 to Marske. The following Saturday, Marske made the trip to Pontefract Collieries to see if they could complete the double over Colls. In a tight game, Marske grabbed an early lead through Mondal before the home side saw keeper Lloyd Allinson sent off for fouling Mondal outside of the box. Despite the man advantage and an outfielder in goal Marske struggled to create any clearcut chances and ran out 1-0 winners. Next up was a North Riding Senior Cup quarter final at home to Boro Rangers from the North Riding Premier League, three divisions below Marske. Despite the gap in divisions, Rangers put up a superb performance with only an Andrew May goal separating the teams as the game entered the last 10 minutes. With the away side starting to struggle from a fitness perspective on a heavy pitch, Mondal grabbed Marske’s second goal which saw off a spirited opposition. In the semi-finals, Marske will visit local rivals Guisborough Town with the game scheduled to be played on Wednesday 23rd March, kick off 7.45pm. Marske returned to League action the following Saturday with Stocksbridge Park Steels the visitors to Mount Pleasant. Marske took the lead on 28 minutes thanks to yet another Boyes goal, a neat finish from 15 yards with his left foot, but Steels equalised soon after through Ross Goodwin. Marske secured another 3 points in the second

half through Mondal’s finish after a mistake from Steels keeper Ed Hall. Into February and Marske made one of their longest journeys of the season to face Sheffield FC, the oldest football club in the world. As kick oﬀ approached the rain continued to fall and the pitch became waterlogged in places. However, referee Jack Hall made the brave call to start the game and, in a poor first half, it was Marske who grabbed the only goal of the game thanks to that man Boyes again. At half time, Marske were forced into a change with Craig Gott injured and unable to continue, he was replaced by Matty Tymon, meaning a change in formation with Tymon playing just behind strikers Boyes and Mondal. The change had an instant impact with Tymon scoring in the second minute of the half before further goals from Boyes, Tymon and James Fairley gave Marske a 5-0 victory. The following Tuesday, Bridlington Town made the trip up the east coast and Tymon carried on where he left oﬀ the previous Saturday, opening the scoring on two minutes. However, lowly Bridlington shocked Marske by grabbing an equaliser through Grimsby loanee Luis Adlard. Parity lasted just three minutes before Jason Kennedy notched his first Marske goal from close range. In a poor second half, there were no further goals as Marske remained firmly on the tails of League leaders Liversedge. That changed on Saturday 19th

February when Marske reached the top of the table as they beat Frickley Athletic while Liversedge’s game at Pickering Tow was a late postponement. Marske took the lead in the 7th minute thanks to a close range header from the returning Liam O’Sullivan but the rest of the half was fairly even with both teams having chances to score. The second half was a different story as Marske dominated much of the half and added further goals through Adam Wheatley, the goal of the game from Connor Smith after an excellent passing move and James Fairley. This game was also Marske United’s Football v Homophobia game, which was well supported by both teams and both sets of supporters. Marske’s upcoming fixtures are as follows: Saturday 5th March – Brighouse Town (A) 3.00pm kick off Saturday 12th March – Lincoln United (H) 3.00pm kick off Saturday 19th March – Shildon (A) 3.00pm kick off Wednesday 23rd March – Guisborough Town (A) 7.45pm – North Riding Senior Cup Semi Final Saturday 26th March –Pickering Town (A) 3.00pm kick off 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 By Bob Ryan arske United and Marske Fabrications helping students develop their skills. Marske United have partnered with Neta Training (see photo) to help students put into practice skills they have learnt whilst at college. In conjunction with Marske Fabrications, students who are undertaking their ECITB Scholarship welders’ course and those on the Level 3 fabrication course are carrying out some re-fabrication and welding of a small stand that will be used by our younger supporters. The club are pleased to welcome Neta students to hopefully develop their skills and give them real time opportunities to prepare them for future work after completion of their course. Marske United are pleased to be working with Neta and helping them give the opportunities in the community for their students. Primary Schools to benefit from Football Coaching Marske United community work is further expanding with the opportunity in conjunction with MFC Foundation to provide weekly football training within 4 of our Primary Schools. The sessions will be aimed at years 1 and 2 and will be in school time to give those children who do not usually get the opportunity to participate in the after-school clubs. The schools that have signed up to this scheme are Errington Primary, New Marske

● Neta Training Picture: by Bob Ryan Primary, Westgarth Primary and St Peters Brotton. The plan is for this to be a weekly event in school and at the end of the summer term for a fun day for ALL participants to take place at Marske United Football Club. Marske United would like to thank the school’s taking part, MFC Foundation and Judith Findlay for helping to put this plan into operation and supporting it. 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. Everyone is welcome and for more information please email: msrpfooball@outlook.com Memorial Bench in memory of Owen Hughes now at the ground The family of Owen Hughes have kindly provided a memorial bench at Mount Pleasant to honour the memory of Owen Hughes for his dedication to Marske United and his love aﬀair as a supporter of the club. This is a lovely tribute and one that supporters who knew Owen can always share their memories of Owen with their fellow supporters as they visit Mount Pleasant. Marske United are proud to be able to work with the Hughes family to help them have a long-lasting symbol of what Owen loved in his life was Marske United. Thank you to the Hughes Family from all at Marske

United. Ground Works/Volunteer helpers to help the club grow Marske United are certainly putting the village on the map and encouraging more people to visit the surrounding area as they draw supporters to Mount Pleasant for each game. Supporters each time they visit Mount Pleasant can see the work that is going on be it, new paths, new fences, new signs etc. With the progress of the football club comes the added challenge of ensuring Mount Pleasant grows with the demands and required facilities needed to play in the relevant football league pyramid. With this challenge the club are always keen to have people with relevant skills who can help to move the club forward. We are always welcoming of anyone who can oﬀer their skilled expertise e:gbricklayers, electricians, plumbers etc, groundworks, marketing, commercial experience. Even if you think you can only give time and enthusiasm, we will always listen to you and encourage you to come onboard. If you would like an informal discussion please contact Bob Ryan - msrpfootball@outlook.com. 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 Sales. Pitch set up and other activities

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 via msrpfootball@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. 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 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 127 March 2022

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Redcar Rugby Club U14's Boxing Day Dip

By Joanne Garrett

rom a glib comment from one of the team that they wanted to do the Boxing Day Dip, it quickly escalated into the majority of the team agreeing to do it together with the aim of raising £300 to be split between The Junction Foundation charity in Redcar (promoting good mental

health in children and helping out where needed) and the Hope Animal Shelter, Loftus. The BBC got wind of this and came down and filmed the boys training on the stray, interviewed 2 of them regarding their struggles with mental health, plus on Boxing Day came back and did a live stream on breakfast TV

Great start to 2022 for Redcar Strollers

before the dip and filmed the dip which was also broadcast. The team put their heart and soul into the dip and managed to raise a massive £1440 way over their original target and are already planning to do the dip again this year. This has brought the boys together as a stronger team on and oﬀ the pitch, solidified their friendships and has been an extremely

rewarding experience for them all. A few of us went to Hope Animal Shelter to hand the money over in person and spent a good hour looking round and the boys will be visiting regularly volunteering to clean out the animals, look after them and help with the building of new enclosures etc, I’ve never seen teenage boys get so excited over a sheep and the time spent with the raccoon was amazing. www.coathamcoaches.co.uk

(01287) 652222

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£18.00 £20.00 £tbc ● Team photo, L-R Dave Borrow (Player/Manager), Peter Hadgraft, Hayden Passman, Anthony Norris, Tony Breslin, Mike Rowell, Charlie Bell

n Sunday 23rd January Redcar Strollers, WFA National Cup Winners 2021, took part in the Hull winter over 60’s 5 a side walking football competition, in Hull. The competition comprised of two leagues, five teams in each league, each game lasted thirteen minutes. Redcar won all four league games, scoring fourteen goals without conceding any. They were then drawn against Kingsmaid in

the semi finals. The Strollers made an excellent start to the game taking a two goal lead, however their opponents fought back strongly and scored two goals to level the game. Just as the match looked like going to penalties the Strollers scored in the last minute to win 3-2. In the final they played Wakefield. In a very close and hard fought game the Strollers edged home to a 2-1 victory. A great start to 2022 for Redcar Strollers.

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