Coastal View Issue 130 by Coastal View and Moor News

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Celebrating 1 2 12 years of Coastal View

Loftus Hosts Historic Parade and Church Service for Platinum Jubilee

oftus town centre was abuzz with activity on the morning of Saturday 4th June 2022 as the North Yorkshire town hosted a historic parade and service of thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. Under the careful eye of Mr Rob Fielden, the parade of unified organisations formed up for formal inspection. The 165 members of the parade included sea cadets from across the Teesside district, army cadets from Loftus, first Loftus rainbows, first Loftus brownies, first Loftus guides, first Loftus rangers, a representative from the scouting association, and members of Loftus parish church choir.

After being formally inspected by the Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland Councillor Mr Stuart Smith (who was ably assisted by the Mayor of Loftus Councillor Mr Mike Hodgson, and the Bishop of Whitby the Right Reverend Paul Ferguson) the parade made its way through Loftus Market Place where the Mayor of the Borough in full ceremonial dress took the salute on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen. As the parade reached Loftus Town Hall the dignitaries, the young people, and members of the wider community gathered inside Saint Leonard’s Parish Church Loftus for a unique service of thanksgiving led by the Bishop of Whitby and the Rector of Loftus-in-Cleveland

the Reverend Adam Gaunt. Addressing the congregation of 272 the Bishop of Whitby reminded everyone of just how young the Queen had been when her father unexpectedly acceded to the throne in 1936, and how young Her Majesty still was when she subsequently became Queen in 1952. This was a message which resonated with the many young people in attendance at the church service. The newly restored pipe organ of Saint Leonard’s Parish Church was played by Mr Stephen Maltby and the service concluded with the rapturous singing of the National Anthem. Following the service in church official photographs were taken and the whole company were then treated to a civic reception

in Loftus Town Hall with ample refreshments provided by hard working members of Loftus Women’s Institute. The Reverend Adam Gaunt, Rector of Loftus-in-Cleveland said, “I wish to thank everyone who has played their part in our amazing jubilee celebrations! I especially wish to thank the young people who have paraded through our town in celebration of the historic Platinum Jubilee, they have truly done themselves, their families, and the uniformed organisations proud. Together thank God for the seventy year reign of Her Majesty and we continue to pray for her and for all the people of our nation and of the Commonwealth of nations. God save the Queen!”

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n a world where there is so much doom and gloom at the moment, like the struggle of the people of Ukraine, our very own cost of living crisis, which has spread throughout the whole of Europe and the number of deaths reported on a daily basis in the USA due to the current gun laws, we are so very lucky to live in such a beautiful area. We don’t just have the beaches and lovely countryside, we have so many beautiful people who strive to make our area better for us all to live in. This is reﬂected in the number of activities that are or have taken place to celebrate what’s good about being British. The recent Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend was to commemorate our Queen’s 70 years’ reign on the throne; our longest ever serving monarch and was celebrated in great style throughout our towns and villages and the articles included in this issue tell of the ways we celebrated in our communities. These events and the many others included in this issue are only made possible due to the dedication of local volunteers, giving up their time and we should all be very grateful to them. So we ask that if you read about any of these events in this issue, wherever possible you try to support them and give thanks to the many hours that the volunteers put in to make them happen. We try to support them when we can, but it’s

not so easy for us to get out and about as much these days. But we will be supporting our local In Bloom team at the weekend when they hold their annual coffee morning and plant sale, raising much needed funds to enable them to continue the great work they do keeping our village looking tidy and beautiful. This issue marks Coastal View’s 12th year. Where did the time go? Other than the paper’s birthday, it was recently Steve’s birthday and we took a sneaky overnight trip to Newcastle and went for a meal in our favourite restaurant there, Ottoman. Beautiful food and lovely people. We would like to thank all those who helped make this welcome break possible. The birthday’s don’t stop there as this weekend it’s also my birthday when we are looking forward to an afternoon tea from our friends Gilly and Dave at Skelton Mill as well as our regular fish and chips treat. Thanks Peter! We are currently experiencing difficulties with the delivery of the paper and are struggling to get it to you as quickly as we would like. We would like to assure you that each issue will eventually be distributed, albeit later than we would like but we are striving to make it a priority for future issues. Please bear with us at this time and never forget the paper is delivered to your door FREE of charge and we are only two people working very hard all year round

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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Redcar and Cleveland as full England route revealed • Queen’s Baton Relay route through England revealed • Baton will visit Saltburn and Redcar on 14 July • It will spend two days in the North East between 14 – 15 July.

ednesday 11 May 2022: The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Saltburn and Redcar during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In England, the Queen’s Baton Relay will provide the opportunity for communities to experience the excitement for Birmingham 2022, as the 11 days of showstopping sport nears ever closer. The Queen’s Baton Relay is set to travel the length and breadth of England for a total of 29 days, before culminating at the Opening Ceremony for Birmingham 2022 on 28 July 2022. Kicking off on Thursday 2 June, the Baton will spend four days in London, coinciding with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend. The Baton will then resume the international journey and return to England on Monday 4 July to commence a 25day tour of the regions. On Thursday, 14 July, Saltburn and Redcar will officially welcome the Baton. A busy schedule of activities and events are planned for the Queen’s Baton Relay, with opportunities to highlight untold stories from Batonbearers who are striving for change in their community. During its time in Redcar and Cleveland, the Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Saltburn Pier and the Cliff Railway as well as Redcar seafront. The schedule of activity for the Baton’s time in Redcar and Cleveland includes: • a batonbearer will take the baton from the end of Saltburn pier to the bottom of the cliff railway • the baton will take a trip up the Saltburn cliff railway • a relay route along Redcar seafront. Members of the public are encouraged to get involved with the celebrations and embrace the arrival of the Baton, taking the opportunity to experience the buzz of Birmingham 2022 in their community. The Birmingham 2022 website will

be updated with information over the coming months, with detail on the events and where to line the route. Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Culture, Cllr Louise Westbury, said: “I am really excited that the Queen’s Baton relay is coming to Saltburn and Redcar on Thursday, 14 July and I would encourage residents and visitors to come along and get involved with the celebrations. “The visit of the baton to the area provides the opportunity to showcase the stunning coastline we have in the borough as well as our wonderful heritage including the Saltburn pier and cliff tramway. “It also provides the opportunity to highlight the passionate and inspiring people from the area who will get the chance to carry the baton and be part of the celebrations across the Commonwealth.” Thousands of Batonbearers, each with inspiring backgrounds and stories, will have the honour of carrying the Baton during the journey through England, including those nominated in recognition of their contributions to their local community, whether that be in sport, education, the arts, culture or charity. Between 40 and 130 Batonbearers will carry the Baton each day, and the Relay will reach hundreds of villages, towns and cities during its tour of the country. Travelling via land, air and sea, more than 180 communities in England will experience the Queen’s Baton on a route spanning 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometres). From energetic cities and historic market towns, to rolling countryside and rugged coastline, the Baton will head as far south as Cornwall and as far north as Northumberland. Since its inaugural appearance at the Cardiff

1958 Commonwealth Games, the Queen’s Baton Relay has been a tradition for the Commonwealth Games. The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay began at Buckingham Palace on 7 October 2021, when The Queen placed Her Message to the Commonwealth into the Baton and passed it to four-time Paralympic gold medallist Kadeena Cox, who had the honour of being the first of thousands of Batonbearers to carry the Baton. Since then, the Baton has visited Commonwealth nations and territories in Europe, Africa, Oceania. It still has further destinations in the Caribbean, the Americas, and more countries in Europe, including the Home Nations consisting of five days in Scotland, four in Northern Ireland and five in Wales, where it will finish on Sunday 3

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Moorsholm’s End of an Era

‘Green’ mini-carpark for Charltons

By Councillor Steve Kay t my request, Redcar & Cleveland Council has established a ‘green’ mini-car park opposite the front row (odd numbers) of Charltons, financed by monies from the council’s Public Realm budget. As with most terraced property, Charltons has long suffered from a dearth of parking spaces and, with car ownership increasing, the problem has got worse. What’s more, to add insult to injury, public service buses, trying to navigate the village,frequently have their passage blocked by parked vehicles. Inevitably, passengers suffer. In front of the rear row (even numbers), there’s plenty of accessible land, and we’ve been able to provide a good supply of off-road parking spaces, as well as widening the carriageway along a formerly narrow stretch. But, at the front, things are more

difficult for we must consider preserving trees, hedges, natural vegetation and amenity areas. And, there is a division of opinion amongst residents about how far greenery should be sacrificed to accommodate motor vehicles. In effect, the mini-car park scheme was a compromise between the two viewpoints. A short stretch of hedge, between two large trees, was removed to allow access into a wider, hedged area designed to accommodate up to eight (at a push!) parked cars in a green setting. The plan was not to use tarmac but to employ a turf-mesh system which, by allowing grass to grow through, would not destroy the character of the area. But the scheme faltered when, during the works, it was found there was a continuous hard layer (probably an old road) a few inches beneath the surface. This could interfere with drainage, but it also meant there wasn’t enough depth of soil for the metal ‘pins’ used to hold the mesh in place. The first problem was easily solved by puncturing the underlying stratum, but extra soil, at further expense, had to be imported to accommodate the pins. With the turf-mesh finallyfixed in place, grass seed was planted, followed by a wait of several weeks for it to germinate and start peeping through. The result is a mini-car park, ‘green’in both senses of the word, which should contribute a little to the alleviation of traffic congestion in the village.

Cleveland residents asked for their views on 101 and 999 services

esidents in Cleveland are being asked to take a few minutes to tell police chiefs about their experiences of the 101 and 999 services, as well as preferences for future modes of contact. The Police Contact Survey opened on Wednesday 18 May and runs until midnight on Sunday 26 June. Participants are being asked a series of questions testing their understanding of emergency and nonemergency reporting systems, as well as newly emerging ways of contacting the police, such as online forms. The survey, run by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, will help inform police forces, the Home Office and local commissioners on any challenges around reporting to the police and assist in forming plans for the future. Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Steve Turner said: “Reporting to 101 and 999 remains a challenging area of business for police forces. “The needs of those making contact must be understood and forces must prioritise those most in need, meaning contact about routine items is sometimes not responded to as quickly as people would like.

“In addition, new technology deployed by some forces presents significant opportunities to speed up responses and open lines of communication with people who might not be comfortable using traditional methods. “As the voice of the public in policing, all Police and Crime Commissioners are very keen to better understand their constituents’ views on these issues and will be urging as many people as possible to respond to the survey.” The survey can be completed by clicking on the link here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ CrimeReporting-National-Public-Contact-SurveyAPCC/ Steve has consistently made Cleveland Police’s Control Room a topic of his scrutiny and oversight processes since he was elected in 2021. His latest probe in April found that the number of 999 calls answered by Cleveland Police in 10 seconds or less has improved over the past six months. There has also been an overall reduction in the time taken to answer 999 calls from the public and fewer calls have been abandoned.

he ‘end of an era’ is a favourite journalist's phrase, so I wasn't going to use it here. Then I looked up the proper meaning of the word 'Era'... and the dictionary says... “A date or event marking the beginning of a new and distinct period of time” ... and that's where Moorsholm Memorial Hall was on April 25th, as Sheena Smith relinquished the Secretary's hat. But is the Hall REALLY here? After all, Sheena's been trying to pass the Secretary's job on at every AGM for the past two decades at least! Well, this time the Hall IS really here. Sheena is passing on most of the paperwork to a new Secretary, Richard Beadnall, after 44 years. And Sheena's not just been keeping the bookings, sorting out the invoices and dealing with correspondence in that time — for 10 years or so she organised (with a ﬂeet of willing (?) helpers) an annual Christmas Dinner... a very posh event in the Hall, and one that nearly broke the National Grid as every available hostess trolley in the village was

borrowed to make sure that the meals went on the tables hot. She and her merry band did all the catering for Moorsholm Show days, and (incidentally) for many non-Memorial Hall events like WI and funeral teas. Another of the fund-raisers from the past was the Summer Barbeque, outside the Hall. OK, for once the men cooked (after a fashion!), but it was Sheena who helped to go out and buy the meat and the other food. And all of this when she was also dealing with health problems. But Sheena's not giving up Memorial Hall administration completely... she'll continue to keep custody of the diary, and will become the Bookings Secretary for the refurbished (and it’s hoped increasingly popular) Moorsholm Memorial Hall. Sheena — the Hall Committee thanks you for all you've done over the past 44 years, and we look forward to another 44 years as you look after the bookings for us. GRAEME ALDOUS, Vice-Chairman

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Campaign to protect homes and the environment comes to East Cleveland

orthumbrian Water is bringing a campaign to protect homes and the environment from sewer flooding to East Cleveland. Whether you are proud of your home or love your local beach, flushed wipes blocking pipes can leave you feeling devastated. Bringing Bin The Wipe to East Cleveland will mean that customer across Skelton, Brotton Lee, Marske, Saltburn, Loftus and Skinningrove will receive letters explaining the issues caused by wipes, including graphic photographs of the devastation that sewer flooding can cause in homes. Wipes don’t break up when flushed the way toilet paper does, even the ones where the packaging says “flushable”. Around 60% of the blockages Northumbrian Water clears from its sewers contain wipes. They settle or catch inside the pipes, starting or contributing to blockages, when they collect with other non-flushables, such as sanitary products and cotton buds, or the fats, oils and grease (FOG) from cooking.

When this happens, the waste flushed from homes and businesses can’t travel through the pipes the way it should. So, it is forced either back into people’s homes, up through toilets, sinks and shower trays, or out into the environment. The pressure can push it out through manholes, or even cause Storm Overflows – relief valves on the sewer network, which are designed to protect homes from sewer flooding – to discharge outside of their normal operational purpose. TV, cinema and digital advertising will also be targeted at the area, as well as in other areas around the community, such as public toilets. Plans are also being finalised for other activity in the community through the summer. Simon Cyhanko, Head of Wastewater Networks at Northumbrian Water, said: “Flushing wipes can have horrific consequences in homes, causing sewer flooding that is truly horrific for those who experience it. “We also know how passionate the people of East Cleveland are about their environment and the beautiful beaches in that part of the region, and we share that

desire to keep the coast clean for people to enjoy. “One thing everyone can do to help that happen is to keep things out of the sewer that cause blockages, which can lead to either sewer flooding or unnecessary discharges. That means wipes, which are the number one contributor to sewer blockages, as well as things like sanitary products, condoms and cotton buds. “By putting such things in the bin and not down the toilet, people are helping to keep the sewers running as they should, sending toilet paper, pee and poo – the 3Ps – to our treatment works. “We know that not everyone in the area puts wipes or other unflushables in the toilet, and we thank those people for their considerate flushing habits. But it’s important to note that these people could still become victims of sewer flooding caused by those who live around them. “So we have a simple ask: please put your wipes in the bin, even the ones where the packaging says ‘flushable’. You wouldn’t use your bin as a toilet, so please don’t use your toilet as a bin. Bin the wipe.”

Saltburn and Redcar beaches ﬂy the ﬂag for region

altburn has once again been named a Blue Flag award winner, Keep Britain Tidy's highest award. And there were also celebrations for Redcar as the beach was named as a UK Seaside Award beach, meaning it has the highest environmental standards. It is the fourth year in a row that Saltburn beach has won the Blue Flag and it is just one of seven in the North East and 80 in England to receive the award. The Blue Flag is given for high-quality seawater, clean beach and beachside amenities. The Seaside Award recognises and rewards beaches in England that achieve the highest standards of beach management and the required standards for water quality. Councillor Louise Westbury, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Culture at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “Everyone involved should be very proud - these awards are not given lightly. “And it is wonderful for Saltburn and Redcar beaches to be awarded at a time when people are still choosing to holiday at home. It's great to be able to ensure all our visitors and residents can enjoy the best our coastline has to offer. “Thousands of people in the borough and the wider region love those beaches and I know everyone will be grateful for the hard work that goes in to keeping them clean and looking great. “There is an army of volunteers who litter pick and go the extra mile right through the year to help keep the beaches looking great. They are all heroes. “I’d also like to thank our dedicated partners, including Northumbrian Water, the Environment Agency, the RNLI and all the volunteering groups across the borough who have a passion for our beaches and do so much in their own time to make sure the highest standards are being met. “We urge anyone visiting our much-loved beaches to dispose of their litter appropriately and leave it clean and tidy so others can enjoy its beauty too." Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Executive, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE said: “The success of Saltburn and Redcar beaches in reaching the high standards demanded is testament to all those who have worked so hard to protect and improve our blue spaces – from beach managers and volunteers to local residents and businesses. The huge commitment needed to maintain marvellous beaches worthy of these awards cannot be underestimated. “People who visit a beach ﬂying a Blue Flag or Seaside Award can be assured the beach will be clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards, as well as international bathing water quality standards.”

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Jubilee 2022 Fun Day

Jubilee planting in Brotton

By Trevor Welburn - Chairman, Brotton Improvement Group

rotton Improvement Group made a decision to plant all the beds and boxes in the village with red, white and blue for the Jubilee. As a group, we like to involve as many people as possible from the village and it was good to have the help of some of the children. I would like to thank Badger Hill Academy and St Peter's CofE School for allowing staff and pupils to come along and help us. I would also like to thank the Guides and Brownies who planted the large circular bed in the village. You may be able to make out the trefoil design in the photograph!! Some members of the group have volunteered to maintain two of the enclosed gardens in Brotton Hospital, which will allow patients, residents and staff to allow a little sunshine and fresh air. The main objective of B.I.G. is to enhance and maintain the beauty and community spirit of Brotton and we have remained as active as we legally could throughout Covid. Planting has been maintained and we have also been working towards creating our next piece of art in the village. Woodside will soon be the home of a carving which

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he village of Moorsholm celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee day under blue skies and sunshine. This day had been in planning and organisation as far back as February so it was essential it went well and thankfully it did. To mention every aspect and activity, also every persons’ input would take two pages, so to summarise, the day started with a villagers’ group photo which eventually was btaken once everyone got seated and arranged. The fish and chip van arrived which from 11 a.m. To 5 p.m had a queue with everyone agreeing was well worth waiting for. The fire engine then arrived which children thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the cab and setting the sirens off, a bit loud for some but one day some of us may unfortunately have to call upon their services so well done to the crew who gave up their time. The numerous stalls were then open much to everyone's delight, with the children enjoying the bouncy castle and connect 4. Two young alpacas Thelma and Louise delighted everyone with their presence. At 12 noon a call was put out to ask people to assemble in the back of the pavilion for the planting of the Rowen tree and burying of the two time capsules filled with momentos and messages for today's youngsters in possibly 50 years time to dig up and remember the day. Moorsholm has so many extended families in the village so long may that continue. The dog show was expertly handled much to the owners and dogs delight and next came the children's games, again organised without a hitch and with children and parents joining in together. The band struck up and let everyone forget the short interlude of rain which fortunately didn't deter peoples enthusiasm for the day. To round off a Tug 'O' War brought not only the youngsters but mums versus mums and dads against dads and by gum didn't they show their determination to win, absolutely fantastic to watch. However, I have to say I think we would all agree the master of ceremonies did an outstanding job of keeping the time table almost running true to form. Well done people of Moorsholm for coming together to mark this historic occasion.

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* Mid-life hearing loss - 9% of the risk * Failing to complete secondary education - 8% * Smoking - 5% * Failing to seek early treatment for depression - 3% * Social isolation - 2% An international team of scientists has found that hearing aids signiÞcantly lower the risk of developing dementia and slows its progression. As an Optician, I have been thinking of introducing hearing tests into the practice for years. However, reading this information really made me go for it. And as many of my patients know, I don’t do things by halves! I have the latest digital audiology equipment along with employing a dedicated Audiologist! So now at Loftus & Skelton Optical I can offer you complete peace of mind for your hearing, as well as eye health. IdentiÞcation of hearing loss In the UK, a lot of people over the age of 60 attend a regular eye test but not a regular hearing test. This is a big mistake.

People feel embarrassed due to the stigma of losing one’s hearing and associations with getting older. Many people don’t realise or believe they have a hearing problem, as the changes to our hearing are so gradual. Also, it’s just not something we are use to doing. Going for an eye test has been much more common practice. Eye tests in the UK have been readily available to the public on their local high street, but hearing tests have not. Many of us (including myself) have never had a comprehensive hearing test or even thought about one, but our ears are just as important as our eyes! We should have regular hearing tests, especially when we are over the age of 60 or before if you have any concerns about your hearing. Sight loss & dementia The older you are, the more likely you are to live with sight loss. Around one in nine people over the age of 60 are living with sight loss – and by the age of 85 this has increased to around one in three people. Among everyone over the age of 65, normal ageing of the eye will, to some extent, reduce their vision. Health conditions that lead to sight loss are largely age-related. Almost everyone aged over 80 will have (or have had) a cataract. As the population ages, an increasing number of people will experience both dementia and sight loss. At least 123,000 people in the UK have both dementia and serious sight loss. Most are over the age of 65. The most common causes of sight loss in the UK are: • •

Cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration & retinal detachments Other general health conditions, such as a stroke, diabetes & high blood pressure

At both my practices I have a special machine called the Optomap. This does an ultra-wide scan of the retina that can see around 5x more than standard retinal cameras and over 25x more than the old traditional torch called the ophthalmoscope. (To see videos of this go to optos.com in the patient section, it’s scary what can be missed without this).

This helps me to detect eye problems early such as retinal detachments and glaucoma but it can also spot many health problems, such as risks of strokes, diabetes and high blood pressure. Even if your vision seems OK, an eye test can detect problems you don’t know you have – and save your sight or even your life. For anyone over the age of 60, I highly recommend a yearly eye test, as eye problems such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and Cataracts are much more common after this age. An eye test will assess short and long sight and check eye health. It will identify eye conditions that may cause sight loss without early treatment. Eye examinations & hearing tests at home When I was in my twenties I started offering a home visit eye test service for people who struggled to get out. Now as I hit forty, I’m still doing this service as it’s so valuable to people and such a rewarding job giving people the gift of sight, especially when they would have lost it otherwise. Although it has taken some time, I am now offering complimentary hearing tests at home for all my housebound patients. Looking after our vision and hearing is vital if you want to live a happy and healthy life. By providing eye tests and hearing tests at both my practices and for home visits, there’s no excuse not to have regular check ups now!

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A week-long coast to coast walk in full mining gear for the Great North Air Ambulance Service…

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trek of over eighty miles by two miners from Boulby has netted over £2000 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) - and they’re hoping that even more donations will come in. Wearing full mining gear – hard hat, lamp, high visibility gear etc. – they set off on a seven-day journey to walk the length of Hadrian’s wall from Wallsend on Tyneside to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria. They did it all whilst carrying backpacks containing their overnight camping gear. “It was a very physically demanding challenge for us as we had very little training, are quite unfit and the wrong side of 40,” admitted Keith Gordon who tackled the task with colleague Ben Robinson. “We found carrying 30kg each to be harder than we planned which took its toll as the days went by. But we kept going fuelled by Ibuprofen and coffee.” Every day they were passed by small groups of walkers who were trekking the same route but staying in bed and breakfast accommodation overnight and carrying small day packs. Along the way a real camaraderie built up as Keith explains: “It was a very extraordinary thing for us being with this group of relative strangers from different backgrounds and nationalities. The amount of support and encouragement we had on route was amazing; hearing people’s stories, people waving, taking pictures, calling us over to buy us a pint. It was a great experience which we'd love to try and do again at some point.” They were regularly stopped to be asked what they were doing and when they explained it was to raise funds for the GNAAS the amount of support they received was phenomenal. They were given discounted camping along with free food etc by a local campsite and it all ended in a pub in Bowness where the pair weren’t allowed to stand their round. And there is more to come. Before they set off Andrew Fulton, the Vice President and General Manager of ICL Boulby, pledged to match fund the amount of money they raised. Julie Jameson, GNAAS Corporate Fundraising Officer: “We really can’t thank Ben and Keith enough for their outstanding donation and fantastic support. It is the donations we receive from people like Ben and Keith that have enabled us to respond to more than 23,500 incidents since we began 20 years ago. GNAAS is entirely public-funded but with the continued support of the public, we hope to offer our service for the next 20 years and beyond.” Anybody wanting to make a contribution to mark this achievement can still so via their JustGiving page.

Creation of Loftus community woodland reaches fruition

n ambitious two-year project, spearheaded by Beyond Housing, together with partner groups and organisations, has transformed a neglected area of Loftus into a woodland wonderland. The £220,000 scheme has transformed a 4.6-acre disused allotment site and has included: • Daylighting a cultivated spring and the creation of a pond and wetland area • Planting 400 trees plus hedge and fruit saplings • Sewing wildﬂower meadows • Installing 700 metres of accessible pathways suitable for wheelchair users and wide enough to allow accompanying visitors to walk alongside them. The aims of the community wood are to improve access to nature by providing a space for people to visit and walk in and provide employment through the Government Kickstart scheme whilst also offering opportunities for community groups and school children to get involved with volunteering activities. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Green Recovery Challenge Fund has sponsored the scheme to the tune of £124,000. Original match-funding of £20,000 came from Beyond Housing, £50,000 from Groundwork NE & Cumbria, and £30,000 from ESH Construction, which is building 129 homes in the area for Beyond Housing. The woodland’s creation has also been supported by Loftus Town Council, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Loftus ACCORD Walking Group and Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation. Partners in the project were recently invited to tour the regenerated area. James Hayward, who chairs Beyond Housing’s Board, said: “Beyond Housing has invested in a community wood in Loftus to support our community because we believe that not only managing houses is important, but also providing an environment for the local communities to enjoy and this is a fantastic example of that.” Darren Milne, ESH Construction contract manager, said: “It will be amazing for the new families that are moving into the development that my team are currently building.

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delivering on climate change aims, and creating and retaining jobs; most importantly nine Kickstart trainees. “It’s been really rewarding to see what’s actually happened on the ground.” Work on the woodland site included young people undertaking work experience placements with Groundwork NE & Cumbria as part of the government-funded Kickstart training and employment scheme.

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Skelton Villages Civic Pride “The future of Skelton Civic Hall”

kelton Civic Hall has been run by Skelton and Brotton Parish Council since 1997 when it was due to be closed by the Borough Council. They have continued to run it for use by Community groups and residents since that time. On 9th May 2022 our group received a Statement from the Parish Council advising that In December 2021 the Borough Council had presented Plans drawn up with a proposal to move the Library into the building. They were informed the plans were confidential and under no circumstances should be shared at this time (December). These plans incorporated cutting the hall size down by half which then effectively made the hall unusable to over 50% of the current user groups. The Parish Council wish to continue to operate the building however this was not an option presented to them. Skelton Villages Civic Pride would like to know if there has been a feasibility study on the impact this will have on the residents of Skelton. The main hall has been at the heart of the community since the 1970`s and if this facility is no longer available where do the people of Skelton go? We hear so much about the benefits of community spirit and community action, particularly to the elderly and vulnerable and the benefits to their mental health. We feel we should be able to hold and organise social events in the village where we live instead of having to travel elsewhere. I am proud to say that since the formation of Skelton Villages Civic Pride in 2012 and

working in partnership with the Parish Council with our fundraising and grants we have made positive change to our villages. This includes the Skelton Townscape Heritage Scheme funded by The National Lottery. This has made huge improvements to our High Street to make it a place where our residents are proud to live. Our coffee morning held each Monday in the Civic Hall is not only about our fundraising efforts but also provides a place where people who live alone can meet up and socialise and make new friends. Whilst Skelton residents pay a higher rate of Council tax per household to incorporate the Parish Precept than Redcar, we cannot help but compare the social facilities elsewhere provided by and operated by the Borough Council, we do not have a swimming pool, leisure centre, a cinema a theatre. All Skelton has is a Civic Hall for use by our community to hold Family parties, Pantomimes, Ballroom dancing, Keep fit, Yoga, Thai Chi, Rainbows, Brownies, Girl Guides. Our Parish Council is very proactive and holds Afternoon tea dances for senior citizens, Christmas parties for local children, craft making events and of course their own Annual Horticulture Produce Show. Where will all these activities be held if the Civic Hall is no longer available? If SVCP are no longer able to fundraise, what is the future of our ﬂoral displays in and around the villages and provision of Christmas Lights? I am saddened that after all the progress that has been made in Skelton during the last few years that this proposal has been made without

any thought for community involvement, social activity and the retention of a much needed facility and indeed the negative impact this will have but instead is based purely on a balance sheet. Skelton deserves better and a Petition objecting to this change of use is being circulated in the shops and café`s in Skelton High Street. Marjorie Matthews Chairman Skelton Villages Civic Pride Please see comments below with the Parish Council Statement regarding Skelton Civic Hall. The statment is available on the Parish Council Website, www.skeltonbrottonpc.co.uk and a link was posted on the Parish Council's Facebook Page. The approved minutes of all Parish Council Meetings are also on the website.

Parish Council Statement Regarding Skelton Civic Hall Skelton and Brotton Parish Council took over the running of Skelton Civic Hall in 1997 when it was due to be closed by the BC. They have continued to run it for use by community groups and residents since that time. It has never been a profitable venture and has always been heavily subsidised by the Parish Council. The Borough Council owns and maintains the building. The Borough Council provided plans to the

Parish Council for the proposed Library move in December 2021. The Parish Council were informed the plans were confidential and should, under no circumstances be shared at that stage. These plans incorporated cutting the hall size down by half. This effectively made the hall unuseable for over 50 per cent of the current user groups. The Parish Council made the Borough Council aware of this and stated that the subsequent increase in loss of revenue could not be sustained by the Parish Council, and therefore they would have to hand the running of the hall back to the Borough Council, should the proposed plans go ahead. If the Parish Council could have kept the whole hall they would have been able to continue operating it as now, but that wasn't an option given to the Parish Council. Since the initial proposal, the Borough Council have amended the plans further. The Parish Council have asked the Borough Council when a Public Consultation will take place and they have been informed it will be happening as part of the process. The Parish Council asked if the local Ward Councillors had approved the plans and they were informed they had. The Parish Council were also informed the current user groups have been contacted. Please contact your Ward Councillors about this project as the building belongs to the Borough Council and the proposed project is theirs.

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Young people tell of why Redcar and Cleveland is a great place to study

hree of the borough’s successful students have told their experiences of studying in the area – and are recommending others study in the district too. They’ve told their stories of receiving excellent support at the borough’s three schools and colleges at a time when many 16-year-olds preparing for GCSEs are also considering their future. Guisborough’s Prior Pursglove College’s and Nunthorpe Sixth Form’s results last year were first rate once again and Redcar College provided a large range of high-quality vocational training and apprenticeships. Here are just three of our outstanding young students who recommend studying in the borough post-16. From Nunthorpe to Oxford Sriganesh Murugan says Nunthorpe Academy helped put him on the path to Oxford. Sriganesh said: “I am currently on a gap year completing placements at law firms among other things but next academic year I will be studying Law at the University of Oxford and I feel that my journey has been greatly helped by Nunthorpe Sixth Form. “At sixth form I studied Philosophy and Ethics, History and Mathematics each of which had a great standard of teaching where assistance and guidance was always welcomed. While at Nunthorpe Sixth Form I was also encouraged to complete an Extended Research Project which was an incredible experience for me as it gave me a taste of independent academic work. Ms Jackson (Head of Sixth Form) was extremely helpful when completing my UCAS application especially with my personal statement which is often where people struggle.” Paige makes a diﬀerence at Redcar College The future is looking bright for policing student Paige Costello at Redcar and Cleveland College. Never afraid to put in the hard work, the 16-yearold is developing a host of skills to help her achieve her future ambition. “I have always wanted to help people and do something that makes a real difference,” she says. The policing course at the college certainly offered a step in the right direction. Today she is making the most of every opportunity the college has to offer, from signing up to The Girls’ Network mentoring scheme to volunteering as a student governor. Paige, who is also a member of the Cleveland Police Youth Commission and takes part in the RSC Next Generation: Talent Development Programme, says: “I have not always been the most confident person, so I like to be pushed out of my comfort zone.” Sitting round a table with the college group’s governors has certainly done that, but perhaps surprisingly she takes it all in her stride. Looking to the future, university will be the next step for Paige. She is quick to praise the staff, the ﬂexibility of the course, the friends she has made and the college. Plus, she adds, the fact that the college is just a stone’s throw from the beach has got to be an added bonus… Heading to the top from Prior Pursglove Emily Kate Thompson is heading for Oxford and thanked her teachers at Guisborough’s Prior Pursglove College. She said: “My ambitions to aim for Oxford initially began during a visit to the university with my secondary school, Outwood Academy Bydales. It was therefore important that I chose the right college that would help me realise my goal. Prior Pursglove was the right choice for me as studying there has allowed me to gain skills in a range of different subject areas whilst being well supported along the way. I attempted to pick subjects both which I enjoyed and that helped demonstrate a range of skills, choosing Maths, Photography and Computer Science. “Being able to rely on college staff for support and advice with the application process and preparation for interview has been invaluable to me. “Upon receiving my offer to read Experimental Psychology at St Anne’s

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● Sriganesh Murugan inspiring students and I would like to say ‘well done and congratulations’ to them all. “Each of our colleges excel in different areas, including vocational training, and I would say to every young person, that there is no limit to what they can achieve - by studying right here in Redcar and Cleveland.”

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Taking student success higher at Middlesbrough College Students from Redcar are set to do amazing things, thanks to the support of Middlesbrough College!

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media, there was no sign of the sign. As the days of celebrations approached the reappearance of the plaque was seriously in doubt. A boyhood memory was just going to be just that, until, a replica mysteriously appeared. To give ceremony to this reappearance, Glyn was invited to unveil the new plaque. On Friday 27th May, just in time for the Jubilee, in front of family, friends and old school classmates, Glyn Hambley was called upon by the Saltburn Town Crier to perform the unveiling and say a few words. The Copper Beech, Queen Elizabeth 11 and a small boy were reunited.

● Sharon Wilson, Town Crier, Glyn Hambley and Councillor Philip Thomson. Picture: Ken Bladen

Saltburn Craft

altburn can be justly proud of all the work that has been undertaken in many creative forms to draw attention to many aspects of life in the community, said Councillor Philip Thomson. “From the Art Trail devised by residents and local artists, depicting many aspects of marine and terrestrial life, constructed from plastic waste, to the works created to commemorate the Jubilee, the talent and enthusiasm is to be admired”. Some of the works are to be retained for a further limited period and these can be seen throughout the town. The 25 crowns made by residents under

The Saga of the Copper Beech

n all the preparations for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations there have been many memories stirred. One of these concerned the existence of a small plaque beside a small tree.The recollection was made by a Saltburn resident, Glyn Hambley, once a small boy. The tree was a copper beech, planted to commemorate the coronation of a young queen. Over the years the tree grew, the boy also. Glyn left Saltburn only to return in later years. The plaque, however, disappeared. Despite much researching, calls upon local knowledge, contact with historians and requests in local

● Glyn Hambley growing up in Saltburn

the guidance of Whippet Up have been transferred from the Community Centre to the Lower Path on Marine Parade. Many, again, made from recycled materials. The yarn bombed bollards, at the top of the Cliff Lift, are adorned with Jubilee knitted art. The wrap round project organised by Saltburn Charity Crafters, which transformed the garden walls of Emmanuel Church, has been moved, in part, to a new home on the MiniatureRailway platform. All these works are well worth seeking out before they too pass into history.

Improved access to pedestrian crossing

he highway layout at the entrance to Cat Nab car park has for long been an incomprehensible arrangement, not suited to safe pedestrian passage. Councillor Thomson has been lobbying for a radical redesign of the highway.He particularly wanted to take advantage of all the civils works that were being considered for extending the car parking capacity. A request to move the entrance and so reduce the congestion of waiting vehicles and allow

● Work in progress to improve pedestrian safety

safer access for pedestrians to the foreshore was not accepted. A fall back option to remove some of the meaningless wall structures and expand the entrance and also improve access to the pedestrian crossing was however approved. This work has been carried out and is at least one improvement of many required for safe pedestrian passage in the greater foreshore area. Councillor Thomson welcomed the development but indicated there is much work remaining to be considered.

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Underneath the Arches

very special excursion train came into Saltburn on the 17th August 1861.The first formal railway schedule for Saltburn started on August 19th. The station buildings followed on and the Portico which we know today was finally completed in 1862. The prominent arches in their distinctive stonework have seen many pass through since their construction and remain as one of the main features of the town centre. During World War 2, several bombs were dropped in various parts of Saltburn, some in the Station Square. Some minor damage was suffered by the arches, which fortunately survived. Over subsequent years keen observers of architecture have kept an eye on the key stones and the main stone blocks which have continued to exhibit slight dislodgement. The station buildings were given Grade 11 Listed status in June 1973. Last month concern was expressed by a resident after having noticed what appeared to be further movement in the West arch. Immediate action was taken by the Council to barrier off pedestrian access until such time as further investigation was undertaken. A local request was made for a full assessment of the structure. New owners of the main building were contacted. It transpired that recent structural surveys had indeed been carried out and the findings had indicated that the arches remained sound. The barriers have now been removed and life has returned to normal. However, residents are invited to be ever vigilant and to feel free to report any concerns they have.

● West arch showing movement in stonework

● The replica plaque

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The Friends of Redcar Cemetery T

By Dot Ahmed

he Friends held a very successful Platinum Jubilee Celebration at Laburnum Road Library. Eighty people attended the party and everyone was so pleased to get together. The whole team was out in force to fulfil all the arrangements we had planned. All our members that could, baked cakes and savouries for the occasion. Everyone had a lovely time. Anne and Ged met and welcomed everyone at the door, Ali, Mary and Allen were in the gazebo selling bric a brac. Soo was in charge of the raﬄe with some lovely prizes given for the event. Kath and Barbara had 70 prizes on the tombola and extra prizes needed drafting in before the end of the day. Kay was on the cake stall. Fiona was on the Queenie boxes which were given to people who could not get to the event. Julie, Freda and Christine were busy keeping up with the refreshments. There was no charge for the cakes and refreshments as we had funding from RCBC, thanks to them for this. Ian C was the boss of the kitchen,

● Images show the team who prepared the library for the event. Anne and Ged at the entrance, Soo selling raﬄe tickets, Kath and Barbara on the tombola, Fiona with the Queenie boxes, Linda with the treasured newspaper.

Anth and Shirley washed up. Peter, Ged, John, Robbie, Ali and Christine were the transport for the day. What a brilliant team effort. Community Champions, Annette and Karen from Morrison’s bobbed into the party to give us gifts of

chocolates and had a cake and cuppa and a quick break while they were there, thanks girls. Linda Emmerson from the Ladies Lifeboat Guild came to the party and showed us a Daily Express from 1952 that her Gran had given her featuring the Coronation. She

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is wondering how to preserve it now as it is oh so fragile. It was a most enjoyable day to celebrate a momentous occasion. Father’s Day Sunday 19th June A small group of Friends will man a stall at the cemetery to meet visitors on this special day. We want comments about

people’s thoughts about the cemetery to guide our work. Soo, Craft Leader and the craft group have painted pebbles to be given to visitors to put at the gravesides. We also have message tags to put on our special tree. We hope the weather is good on that day. Summer Strolls. The next history stroll will be held

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he day's celebrations in honour of the Platinum Jubilee were organised around a central theme of getting villagers and families together and mixing again after so many lost opportunities due to Covid. The village was decked out with bunting and even a few ﬂags being ﬂown. The festivities were to kick off with a walk across the fields to neighbouring Mickelby, then back to Ugthorpe following a footpath at the other

end of the village. Cold refreshments were organised at Mickelby Village Hall, with a hot meal catered at St Anne's Church Hall upon return. The evening's celebrations included a disco with a bar and a children's crown making competition as well as raﬄe with gratefully donated prizes. The weather couldn't have been better on the day which probably helped ensure a good crowd was on hand to enjoy the festivities!

on Wednesday July 13th at 6.30pm. Please meet under the arch, strong shoes advisable as the ground is uneven in places. Armed Forces Day Saturday 25th June. We are having a market stall in the High Street for AFD. We have missed this event for a few years because of Covid but now this iconic event is back at last. It is masterminded by Eric Howden BEM from the British Legion. Please support our stall selling books, including military books, jigsaws and bric a brac. There will be a tombola with lovely prizes. If you have any prizes please bring to the stall. All the money raised from these events will go towards the new Peter Rabbit Baby garden where four babies have recently been buried. It is in the new section near Borough Park. We hope to make this a very special place. Here Joanne Hodgson Kirkleatham Manager is giving Peter items to Ged and Dot to help with the fundraising. Also in the image is the museum Education Officer Ellen Bissell. If you can help with our work please contact dotahmed@ btinternet.com Ged Fleming Chair 01642 471064

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Queen’s Representative declares Loftus Church Organ Project completed

n the evening of Friday 27th May 2022 a congregation of 114 people gathered in Saint Leonard’s parish church Loftus as the Queen’s representative, the Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Mr Trevor Watson DL, declared the five year long organ restoration project completed! The official opening was conducted in the presence of the Bishop of Whitby, the Mayor of Loftus-inCleveland, and members of staff from York Pipe Organs who had undertaken the historic restoration works. The Rector of Loftus-in-Cleveland, the Reverend

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Adam Gaunt, reminded the congregation of the historic nature of the evening’s event saying, “It was in May 1902 that the Hopkins pipe organ of Saint Leonard’s parish church in Loftus was heard for the very first time. “The instrument had been designed by Walter Hopkins specifically for the rebuilt Saint Leonard’s parish church, which was itself completed one hundred and twenty years ago on 22nd January 1902. “In 1902 the church organ was a state-ofthe-art instrument, an instrument of which the whole community could be proud, an instrument that had been uniquely designed and built for the new church building! “As the organ reached completion, funding restraints meant that the instrument was never fully completed to the detailed specification of Walter Hopkins, and while some additions were subsequently made in 1910, it is only now in 2022 that the organ has been finally completed to its original design and specification. “Consequently, and for the first time ever, we now hear what previous generations planned for but never heard for themselves, the fully completed Hopkins organ in the building and setting for which it was designed.” After the singing of the National Anthem the inaugural organ recital was then given by Mr Geoffrey Coffin organist and proprietor of York Pipe Organs. The recital programme included works by Edward Elgar, Alfred Hollins, John Stanley and Louis LefébureWély. The evening then concluded with a wine and cheese party to celebrate the completion of the project.

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n the May issue of Coastal View, we featured an article on page 10 regarding the revamped National Lottery funded museum. In response to this article, a reader, Josie Bland wrote to us. This is what Josie said: “There were a couple of ‘facts’ in this article which were just wrong. “I was involved in the transfer of Ethel Emmerson’s quilt from Chicago to the museum and I was one of the first to see photographs of the quilt on the phone of Sharon Symons who was Ethel's granddaughter. She had come over from the states to look around Skelton and the places associated with her grandparents including All Saints where they married. “Sharon grew up in Chicago with Ethel living nearby in the same block of ﬂats but she knew nothing about the quilt. The idea that it was made by a group of women has no basis in fact. We don't know how it was put together. “The Miners Association formed in 1872. Then they used Stephen Emmerson's field for their first major meeting. Thus the formation of the Association preceded the meeting not the other way round. “I'm sorry to be pedantic but accuracy is very important in the recording and retelling of history,” The original article was provided to us by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund and we contacted the author who told us: “I was given the information about the quilt for the press release by the team at the Museum. The information about Stephen Emmerson I found here http://skeltonincleveland.com/ wp-content/uploads/SkeltonE76.html

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Footprints in the Community celebrates volunteer awards success

Beat the Street Redcar and Cleveland winners presented with their prizes

T By Rachel Wall - Volunteer Coordinator

ocal charity Footprints in the Community celebrated being finalists in two categories at the RCVDA Volunteer Awards, held recently at Gisborough Hall. The charity’s warehouse team were finalists in the Volunteer Team category and Tim Myer, Chair of Trustees, was the very worthy winner of the Outstanding Trustee award. Footprints in the Community started in 2011 and now run a number of projects from their offices at 10 Queen Street in Redcar, each of which aims to reduce poverty and isolation and improve health and wellbeing, in Redcar and the surrounding area. The warehouse team were nominated as they have always been the unsung – and largely unseen – heroes of Redcar Area Foodbank, a project of Footprints in the Community. They work tirelessly to ensure that all donations of food are distributed to the foodbank centres to allow them to help local people who need it the most. Over the last two years of Covid restrictions, the team adapted to extra demands by becoming the distribution hub for delivery of food parcels. As if that wasn’t enough, in the summer of 2021 the warehouse moved location. The team had to pack up and move approximately 30 tonnes of food and toiletries, whilst still ensuring the efficient day to day running of the warehouse. They did all of this with tenacity, good humour and amazing team work! Tim Myer was nominated by Footprints’ CEO Ruth Fox for his outstanding contribution to the charity, which goes far beyond chairing meetings. Tim is very hands-on, regularly helping out in the warehouse and also with collections and deliveries in the charity van. Footprints are also delighted that Tim has been chosen as a Platinum Champion in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, in recognition of his dedication to the local community. An amazing achievement! Ruth Fox, CEO said, “We’re extremely thankful for all of our volunteers. They regularly demonstrate their commitment and dedication to Footprints’ aims of alleviating isolation and poverty in the local area. Without volunteers we simply could not run all of our projects, so we’re extremely proud that our warehouse team and one of our Trustees have received recognition for their outstanding contribution to our charity. We think that each and every one of our volunteers deserves an award!” Ruth continued, “We also want to thank the public for their generous support of our projects. Donations are needed now more than ever, to allow us to continue helping local people in crisis.” If you would like to help support Footprints’ projects, donations of nonperishable food can be dropped off at 10 Queen Street in Redcar during office hours. Monetary donations are always appreciated as they allow items that are most needed to be purchased. Donations can be made at https://cafdonate. cafonline.org/20571 You can find out more about the work of Footprints in the Community at www.footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk You can find out more about current volunteering opportunities with the charity by contacting volunteer@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk

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he winners of the recent Beat the Street Redcar and Cleveland game have officially been presented with their prizes for topping the total and average points leaderboards in a special presentation. The physical activity game took place over six weeks from March to April with just under 17,000 people taking part and walking, cycling and wheeling 140,775 active travel miles. Beat the Street is a free, interactive game that ● Ings Farm Primary School -Top team on total points encourages people of all ages to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives by rewarding teams with points and prizes the further they travel. Beeping and ﬂashing sensors called Beat Boxes were placed around the borough with participants invited to score points on journeys between them. Among the winners who attended were Ings Farm Primary School who topped the total points leaderboard, and also Saltburn Scouts who came fourth on the total points leaderboard for community and workplace teams. Beat the Street is run by Redcar and Cleveland Council, funded by Sport England, and managed by Intelligent Health. Leah Johnstone, engagement coordinator for Beat the Street Redcar and Cleveland, said: “The Beat the Street game really showed the best of our communities in Redcar and Cleveland and brought together the whole community. Residents, partners and stakeholders from groups and organisations around the area came together to encourage people to get active and to encourage the community to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. “Congratulations to all of the winners, but everyone who took part and got more active as a result is a winner in our eyes!” Participants will soon receive a survey to measure the impact of the game.

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Boost for Wheels 2 Work scheme as it adds 60 e-cycles to ﬂeet

popular scheme to help people access work and training has seen a boost after it secured an extra 60 e-cycles, almost doubling its vehicle ﬂeet. Wheels 2 Work was established in 2018 and, to date, has helped around 200 people across the Tees Valley who do not have easy access to public transport or a private vehicle secure affordable transport, so they can get to their job or education. The programme, which offers 75 Super Soco CPx electric motorbikes for hire, has now branched out into electric bicycles after it was awarded £161,000 of funding from the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority. The move is expected to support an extra 90 people per year from right across the Tees Valley in getting to and from employment or education as, unlike the electric motorbikes, no licence is needed to ride the e-cycles. Around £50million of improvements to cycle routes right across the region are now under way, helping make it easier and better than ever for people to get on their bikes. This is the latest boost for the scheme, delivered by Redcar and Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency, after Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen last year announced that the scheme would be extended until March 2024.

● Picture Caption: Wade Tovey MBE (Wheels 2 Work Chair), Dean Coates (Wheels 2 Work Project Manager), Mayor Ben Houchen and Karl Flannagan (Wheels 2 Work Driver). Mayor Houchen said: “This scheme really does provide a lifeline for those across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool who need to get to work or training but don’t have ready access to a vehicle or public transport or work

awkward hours. “We’re working hard to help create the good quality, well-paid jobs people need right now, as well as the careers of tomorrow in the cleaner, safer and healthier industries of the future. But

there’s no point in doing that if local people can’t get to them, that’s why schemes like this are so important. “Wheels 2 Work’s electric motorbikes require training and at least a provisional driving licence, but there’s no such requirement for e-cycles and anyone from 16 up can access the scheme. This means we can give people more options for easier and quicker access to transport. Along with schemes like our Tees Flex on-demand bus service, this is yet another way we’re supporting people who find it hard to get about by traditional means of transport.” Wade Tovey MBE, Redcar and Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency Chair, said: “We're delighted to be working with the Mayor and Tees Valley Combined Authority to be able to extend the existing Wheels 2 Work ﬂeet to include 60 new e-cycles from the iconic British bicycle manufacturer Raleigh. They offer a healthy, environmentally friendly and ﬂexible means of transportation for those struggling to use public transport to reliably access work, training or education across the Tees Valley, including extending access to sixteen-year-olds for the first time” For more information, call 01642 130833, email info@teesvalleyw2w.org or visit http:// rcvda.org.uk/projects/wheels-2-work

Planting one tree for the Jubilee and 4,000 more for a greener future ● Mayor Stuart Smith and Cllr Mary Ovens planting the Oak tree

● Residents at Meadowgate Centre at the festive tea party for the Jubilee Cllr Mary Ovens. The planting was followed by a Jubilee themed tea party for the residents who were involved leading up to the event

owards our goal to become a carbon neutral borough by 2030, the Council arranged for 4,000 native trees to be planted across Redcar and Cleveland this year, with 10,000 more in plan for year 2022/23.. After consulting with community groups, environment officers and councillors, the trees have been planted in various locations across the borough, including countryside sites, new orchards and even on the site of the Meadowgate Intermediate Care Centre. An English Oak tree, one of the Queens favourite tree species, was planted at the Meadowgate Intermediate Care Centre on Wednesday, 1 June, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, by the Mayor Stuart Smith and

making decorations and planting hanging baskets for the gardens as part of their therapy-led care. The Mayor Stuart Smith said: “I was grateful to be invited to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and plant a tree for this special anniversary. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second, has served the country with honour, grace and sensitivity over a remarkable period of time. The efforts made by the Council to arrange for the plantation of such an impressive number of trees shows our commitment to the Climate Change Strategy to ensure a greener future for our residents.” Cabinet Member for Adults, Mary Ovens said: “It has been a wonderful celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee at the Meadowgate Care Centre. It brought me great joy on this special occasion to contribute to the future wellbeing of the residents from the centre, by planting this sapling which will grow into a proud Oak tree.”

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UK’s biggest skills competition to take over Teesside

prestigious skills competition is set to be held on Teesside later this year, bringing together the very best young brains from across the UK. Middlesbrough College has been chosen as one of six host destinations for WorldSkills UK’s National Skills Competition, which will see students and apprentices from across the country go for gold in a host of disciplines including 3D Digital Game Art, Cyber Security, Digital Construction and Mechanical Engineering. As well as boosting their skills and confidence, competitors who impress under the pressure of a national final could be in with a chance of representing the UK at the ‘Skills Olympics’ in France in 2024. Zoe Lewis, principal and chief executive of Middlesbrough College Group, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have been chosen by WorldSkills UK as one of only a handful of hosts for this major competition. “Once again, it demonstrates our commitment to promoting excellence and raising the aspirations of young people in our region and beyond. “It’s also testament to our own skills provision, especially in sectors such as digital, construction and engineering. We’re training people at the cutting edge of technology and knowledge, and this competition brings together the very best up and coming talent

in these sectors. “We look forward to welcoming competitors from across the UK to our £100m campus in the heart of Middlesbrough – with many competing in our newly launched, state-ofthe-art Digital Centre. “I’d like to wish all finalists the very best of luck as they prepare for the competition.” Alongside the drama of the competition itself taking place from November 14, Middlesbrough College will host its own events, providing careers advice and giving visitors the opportunity to talk to employers and industry experts from across the region. Competitors won’t have to wait long to see how they’ve got on as the winners will be revealed in a special live medal ceremony show presented by Middlesbrough-born broadcaster Steph McGovern, from her Channel 4 Packed Lunch Studio on Friday, November 25. Ben Blackledge, WorldSkills UK deputy CEO, said: “We are really excited to be taking the show on the road with finals hosted by colleges across the UK. We hope witnessing the drama of the finals live will inspire young people to keep developing their technical and employability skills. “With 62 finals spread over six venues there should be something for everyone, but we will also be providing loads of online content for people who are unable to get to one of the

host venues that week. We are looking forward to producing our special broadcast with live action and top tips from industry experts and careers advisors. “With skills at the heart of government plans to level up and rebuild the economy, we are delighted to be playing our part and giving more young people the opportunity to explore the many opportunities and careers that highquality skills offer.” Designed by industry experts, WorldSkills UK competitions help young people grow personally and professionally by developing their technical and employability skills, as well as shining a light on the amazing skilled potential in the UK. The finals are the culmination of a seven-month process including regional heats and intensive training. The competitions-based programme has a real impact on those taking part, with 90% of previous entrants saying competing help their career progression and 86% saying their personal and employability skills had improved. Competitors will compete in Middlesbrough College’s dazzling new Digital Centre, which was officially opened last month by tech expert and former Microsoft chief envisioning officer Dave Coplin. Coplin hailed the multi-million-pound investment from the College, calling it “transformative for the region”. The state-of-the-art facility, which forms part of Middlesbrough College’s successful Government-approved bid to deliver pioneering new technical qualifications, T Levels, is home to industry-leading programming suites, cyber labs, video editing suites, a games design suite and a full TV and film studio.

St Nicholas Church Guisborough Royal Albert Hall

By Lorna Buckle

n Saturday 14th May 2022 the choir of St Nicholas Church Guisborough took part in Prom Praise Faithful 50th Anniversary Celebration in the Royal Albert Hall, London. Over 25 members of our choir which includes many teenagers, had been rehearsing for weeks and were all very excited but rather nervous beforehand. The choir took part in the Prom Praise in 2019 but with all the problems of the pandemic, singing has been cancelled in the RAH since then. So 14th May was a huge celebration with choirs coming together from all over the UK, singing with the All Souls Orchestra and other well known singers. We celebrated being without masks and bringing joy to those who witnessed the performance which was also livestreamed. Our Choir Director, Chris Nixon, organised all our performance with many rehearsals, so much appreciated to finally come together to sing with all our hearts and voices. An occasion to be stored in our memories.

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National Park projects sees more than 300 hectares of woodland improved and 58,000 plastic tree guards removed

15-month woodland restoration project that recently came to an end in the North York Moors National Park has far exceeded its initial targets, managing to conserve and improve more than 300 hectares of important wooded habitat - equivalent to more than one solid square mile of trees. Working in both ancient and newly-planted woods, the Woodland Restoration Team removed

invasive and non-native plant species, planted new trees and carried out essential maintenance. Perhaps most remarkably, 58,200 plastic tree guards were removed and recycled into new products. The project was possible thanks to a grant awarded in late 2020 from the government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund. Coming out of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the aim of the Fund was to help kick-start environmental renewal whilst stimulating new jobs in the nature sector.

News from Ringrose Orchard ● Woodland restoration team replace a failed sapling

By Stuart White

s you may well imagine much has happened in the Orchard since my last write up way back in December 2021. The dry winter enabled our hard working team of Stephen Richardson, David Gibson, Geoff Clark and myself to do a lot of work in preparation for the spring, ensuring that the weeds were well under control and everywhere was looking smart and tidy. Also, work started on the introduction of a winter garden area with the planting of heathers, snow drops and hellebores. The gales which we experienced demolished two of the boundary fences but, fortunately, they were not our responsibility, so we are grateful to Hartlepool Borough Council and Skelton Estate for replacement, and improved, fencing. Spring got underway with a spread of golden daffodils under the apple trees followed by multi coloured tulips and a magnificent area of bluebells which border the Cleveland Way path to and from The Hills. In April annual wild flower seeds were sown. This will be supplemented with perennial wild flowers, and sunflowers to show this groups support for Ukraine. This support is shown also by the availability, for a donation to the Support Ukraine Fund, of blue and yellow

ribbons at Hair Expressions and the Deli at 85 which can then be tied on the Orchard gate and it's surroundings. In May our owl, one of many now to be seen around the Skelton villages, 'ﬂew in' courtesy of the excellent carving of Steve Iredale and funding by Skelton's Borough Councillors. This provides another feature of interest in the Orchard. We thank all those involved in enabling this to happen, including our own volunteers Derek Hedges and Roger Pell who built the plinth on which the owl stands. On 18th June, at 12 noon, there will be a ceremony in Ringrose Orchard to unveil a commemorative information panel which will provide a lasting tribute to the 70 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Everyone is welcome. Free refreshments will be available. Our thanks go to Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council for funding the panel and the unveiling event. The orchard continues to be well supported by locals and visitors, not only through visits but also by plant and equipment donations. This spring donations have been made by Margaret Coleman, Cliff Foggo, Roy Cook, Marion Calvert, Tim Kniveton and two anonymous persons. Our thanks go to them all.

● Woodland restoration team

The North York Moors National Park Authority and the North York Moors National Park Trust were jointly awarded a grant of £156,000, which over the course of the project, provided seven people with employment and specialist training, including six young practical workers aged under 25. Rachel Pickering, Woodland Team Leader for the North York Moors National Park Authority, said: “The project has achieved some great things for the woodlands of the North York Moors, but perhaps the biggest success has been the impact it’s had on those who received training and employment. Not only have they learned new practical skills in a real-work setting, but also a knowledge and appreciation of conservation that has allowed them to successfully find further work. One of our young team members has even gone on to set up his own local forestry contracting company. This is the best outcome as it helps to

fill the shortage of such contractors locally and gets great conservation work done on the ground.” Alongside those directly employed by the project, an additional 13 people took part as volunteers, each spending time outdoors and learning about the woodland heritage of the North York Moors. Volunteer Jill Patterson said of her experience: “It was really inspirational to work alongside the young apprentices. Their patience and humour in teaching an ‘oldie’ how to do things was fantastic. “Learning about the effort and care that goes into healthy managed woodland was all new to me. Feeling useful in a beautiful setting certainly helped this recent retiree cope with the transition out of employment.” Building on the success of the project, the National Park Authority are keen to develop a longer-term project with similar ambitions, including a greater degree of woodland creation work.

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A whimsical look at our area

Blood brass and barometers - how blood sucking Leeches were seen as early weather forecasters in Victorian Whitby

he year 1641 was the year that Galileo and fellow Northern Italian polymath Evangelista Torricelli began work on the first known barometer. Most of the discovery of air pressure varying at different altitudes, and the correlation of wind with changes in air pressure between high pressure and lower pressure was work undertaken by Evangelista Torricelli, who effectively invented the barometer. So why is this piece of renaissance science from the sun-dappled olive groves of Tuscany cropping up in the introduction to a column firmly anchored in the misty NE England seashore around East Cleveland and Whitby? And why does it also concern vampirish behaviour on a week that saw the Goth festival drum up the highest numbers of day-acting Dracula’s on Whitby’s Abbey Plain? The answer lies in the enigmatic figure of a Victorian Medical Practitioner living on Whitby's East Row, Dr George Merryweather, who saw that there were big possibilities in constructing a barometrical “Tempest Prognosticator” to warn maritime trades and fishermen along the busy NE Coast of impending gales and storms - weather often fatal in the days of sail. And - to relieve the need for continual manual observation of this instrument - he proposed combining it with freshwater medicinal leeches (which at that time were an essential part of every physician’s toolkit) which he observed seemed to be high reactive to changes in surrounding air pressure and which, with adaptations to his ‘prognosticator’ could act as an agent foretelling weather changes. As a physician, Merryweather would already have been quite familiar with leeches, but in his essays, Merryweather said he was inspired by a poem, which spoke of how the common “medicinal leech” tends to move up in a jar of rainwater as a storm nears, then settle to the bottom in clear conditions. To harness this instinct, Merryweather placed 12 leeches in their own jars of rainwater, arranged in a circle to keep each other company. Atop each jar, he rigged a piece of whale bone to a chain that, when yanked, would hit a bell he had placed in the centre. As leeches rose to the top of their jars in advance of a storm, they would come into contact with the bone and sound the bell. The more bells that sounded, the more likely there was to be a storm, and the more intense it was likely to be: In Merryweather’s words; “As it would have been preposterous to have a bell for each leech, I made use of a simple contrivance, by placing a bell upon a pedestal, erected on the centre of a circular platform; which bell was surrounded by twelve hammers. From each of these hammers was suspended a gilt chain; each of which played upon a pulley, which was placed in a disc that was a little elevated above the circle of bottles. By this method, every leech could communicate with the bell. At the time, consensus amongst leech raisers appears to have emerged that such behaviour was due to the creatures’ innate ability to sense

● Model of the "Tempest Prognosticator" in Whitby Museum electromagnetic energy gathering in advance of a storm. Merryweather himself was a major proponent of this belief, dedicating a significant portion of his essays to reiterating Michael Faraday’s contemporary work on electromagnetism. Unfortunately for him, we now know this acknowledgement was likely both unnecessary and uncalled-for. Leeches’ faculties for weather prediction turn out to actually be pretty patchy, and their “instincts” for this are far simpler than it seemed to him at the time. Leeches, like most water dwelling worms and slugs “breathe” through their body walls by absorbing the dissolved oxygen in the water they inhabit. When atmospheric pressure drops, a fractional amount less oxygen remains dissolved, and they move toward the surface, where the water is more oxygen-rich. However, having spent so much time in the company of his leeches, the good Dr Merryweather such mechanical observations are below him; instead he endowed them with almost human characteristics; Take this comment from his introductory letter to the powers of the ‘prognosticator’ “If I were to say that leeches were capable of attachment, you might well say that everybody knew that fact; I therefore am obliged to say that leeches are capable of affection, for after they become acquainted with me, they never attempt to bite me; but some of them have, over and over again , thrown themselves into graceful undulations when I have approached them; I suppose as an expression of their being glad to see me." In effect, the “Tempest Prognosticator” was one of the world’s most elaborate barometers. Though colourful accounts of Merryweather’s ambitions are occasionally spread as trivia in academic or “fun fact” circles, very few amount to more than dubious synthesis from modern sources. He is often cited as a weather and climate advisor to the Government and the Admiralty, but whilst Merryweather may have documented entreaties to the British government suggesting his work be officially employed at sea, very little historic evidence seems to exist that would suggest he was ever taken seriously. Even if he had managed to attract the attention of decision-makers, his work would have very quickly faced stiff competition. The 1840s and 1850s marked a period of explosive growth for all sorts of barometers, as industrial manufacture made the devices possible to create at a previously

● A close up of the Leech bottles on the top of the device impossible scale - and none of these rivals forced the owner to care for new annelidicals (a long term for Leeches) as household pets. In addition, Admiral Robert FitzRoy, who had risen to public prominence for his role as captain of the HMS Beagle during the voyage that inspired Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, had his own pet devices - among them the “storm glass,” a glass phial filled with chemicals that arrange themselves into crystal configurations, seemingly at random. Like Merryweather, FitzRoy thought his storm glass was drawing on electromagnetic signals to manifest weather predictions, but within years of his endorsement, naysayers emerged to observe that it mostly just seemed to respond to changes in temperature. Merryweather had not anticipated these developments. In the hopes of hitting it big, he designed several different variations on his apparatus, ranging from small devices that would handle only a few leeches to his own personal model, the one that would eventually be publicly showcased at Prince Albert’s Great London Exhibition in 1851 - it was a design so grandiose and ornate he claimed it was modelled after the architectural feats of 17th-century India. Merryweather seemed to envision some level of commercial production for his devices, too - he told press during the exhibition that he intended to confine this work to his hometown of Whitby, intending to build a new cottage industry of “Prognosticator” artisans. Again, in his introductory letter, he writes; “To the whole Shipping Interests of the country. I therefore recommend stations to be placed all round the coasts. Let there be suitable and responsible officers appointed to manage, at such stations, the '' Tempest Prognosticator" and associated Life Boats : and let there be Tempest Signals, such as Colonel Reid has recommended in his admirable work on Storms, a book that no ship ought ever to be allowed to go to sea without, and which I would advise all mariners to study. And it is to be hoped from this that our Whitby Temples will be distributed all over the world . Mr. President and Gentlemen, you will perceive that I am ambitious. But this is the summit of my ambition ; that my epitaph may be,’Here lieth the man who was instrumental in saving the life of the brave mariner, “ Who leaving his dear native shores behind , trusted his life to the licentious wind .” Perhaps the most ambitious element of

● George Merryweather's grave in Whitby Town Cemetery Merryweather’s plans was a scheme to harness the ‘prognosticator’ to distribute signals from a centralised machine. In his essays, written at a time when telegraphy was becoming the internet of its day, he points out that a bell could easily be swapped for electrical contacts, and the signal broadcast over wire - “I could cause a little leech, governed by its instinct, to ring Saint Paul’s great bell in London as a signal for an approaching storm,” he asserted. If this were ever implemented, the Tempest Prognosticator may have become one of the earliest examples of a networked sensor array. Alas, like many of Merryweather’s hopes for his apparatus, no variation on this appears to have ever come to pass. As Dr Merryweather had anticipated that the Prognosticator would be widely used on ships, he designed six different versions to suit differing pockets. However, his great invention failed, It was not taken up by captains or shipping companies. Sadly, even the original 'prognosticator' from the Great Exhibition was reported as lost. In 1951, a century on, a copy was made for the Festival of Britain and this is the model on display up to today in Whitby Museum, but unfortunately, as the circular bell was made from cardboard, it is not even a working, musical model nor are the leeches real. Oh dear . . . Faced with this unhappy tale and the impressive LeechPowered Prognosticator, the mind boggles and the questions surface. If you want to read more, in the best rolling Victorian language, of Dr Merryweather’s plans, poetry, observations and proposals, they're here to be savoured. See; https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/ An_Essay_Explanatory_of_the_Tempest_Prog/ H8oCAAAAYAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1 Indeed, in a summer of Dracula and the celebration of all things steampunk, what could be better afternoon reading ? 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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Teesside University and Reach PLC collaborate to support local journalism

he latest development in Teesside University’s growing partnership with news publisher Reach has brought the two organisations closer than ever, with reporters now based in the University’s dynamic, on-campus workspace. Reach is the largest commercial, national and regional news publisher in the UK with over 130 titles to its name, including the Daily Express, The Mirror and OK! magazine. It has worked closely with Teesside University for a number of years, particularly through its Middlesbroughbased digital and print publications, Teesside Live and The Gazette, which have delivered work and internship opportunities to students and graduates for many years. In the latest display of collaboration between the two organisations, Reach reporters have been welcomed onto campus. Journalists from Teesside Live are now using dedicated hotdesks in the Assembly Hall, Teesside University’s dynamic coworking space in Launchpad, which is part of its £5.6 million University Enterprise Zone housed on campus in the Victoria building. The Assembly Hall is a 32-seat modern, commercial workspace and offers access to fast WiFi, large meeting rooms, soundproof booths, a green screen, recording equipment, and refreshments – including unlimited ‘bean-to-cup’ coffee. Teesside University’s flexible hot-desking space, which is more economically viable than dedicated office

● (left to right) - Clare Fletcher ( Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching in the School of Arts & Creative Industries, TU); Helen Dalby (Audience and Content Director for Reach’s North East titles); and Ian McNeal (Teesside Live Editor).

space, offered Reach an effective solution as it moved to a hybrid working model with some reporters based at home, some from regional hubs and others from collaborative workspaces located in the heart of the communities they serve. Teesside Live reporters are ideally positioned in the Launchpad space, with central Middlesbrough outside the door and surrounded within the workspace itself by interesting stories from new and ﬂedgling businesses and ventures which Teesside University is helping to develop. Audience and Content Director for Reach’s North East titles, Helen Dalby, said: “From the moment I walked into Launchpad’s bright, modern collaboration zone, I could see it was ideal for our Teesside Live newsroom of 2022 and beyond. “The central location and hot-desk setup give our reporters and content editors the ﬂexibility they need to maximise their time together, plan effective, face-

to-face team meetings and 1-1s, and work together as a newsroom team as big stories are developing. “Our relationship with Teesside University is very important to us the journalism course is developing Teesside’s reporters of the future, and being on campus will help us make that talent pipeline work as effectively as possible in terms of the training opportunities and mentoring we can offer. “We’re proud to have a number of Teesside University alumni on our newsroom team already, from reporters to our Boro Editor. It shows what can be achieved when a local university and news publisher work closely together.” Teesside University and Reach share a commitment to developing a talent pipeline for regional journalism, and the presence of reporters on campus consolidates and enhances Reach’s long-held position in supporting aspiring reporters in the area.

It has been a huge advocate of Teesside University’s Student Journalism Awards for many years, sponsoring prizes and offering mini internships to successful students. Media and journalism students benefit from guest lectures delivered by Reach professionals, who provide valuable insight into life as a news reporter and networking opportunities. The news publisher has also helped to kickstart the careers of a number of talented journalism graduates from Teesside University directly, taking them on as part of the Teesside Live reporting team. Trainee reporter Eden Lewis is a graduate of the University and started as a reporter for Reach in 2021. She said: “My degree at Teesside was excellent preparation for entering the journalism industry. As students we were able to get hands-on experience by participating in regular news day sessions, as well as live reporting through TU Xtra - the university's online media platform. “Two years on from finishing my degree, it's great to be back on campus in the Launchpad workspace, now working for Teesside Live as a Trainee Reporter and using the skills I gained during my time as a student.” Teesside Live Editor Ian McNeal said: “It’s fantastic to be working in partnership with Teesside University and this collaboration brings key benefits for both organisations. “We have been made to feel hugely supported and welcome and this move

already provided us with the opportunity to write stories on new and developing businesses which are making a difference on Teesside.” Reach has also developed a mentorship programme and Talent Pool to benefit incoming graduates, providing access to industry guidance and support from a team of experienced reporters to help them in the early stages of their careers. Clare Fletcher, Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching in Teesside University’s School of Arts & Creative Industries, said: “Teesside University is committed to enhancing journalism, both with the excellent training we deliver in the School of Arts & Creative Industries, and through key partnerships within industry. “Our long-standing, collaborative relationship with Reach has contributed to the development of confident, highly skilled graduates who are making their mark as journalists, and we are extremely proud that many have gone on to join the Reach team. “It is fantastic to welcome reporters from Teesside Live to campus and we look forward to seeing how this developing partnership will progress moving forward.” Study Media and Journalism at Teesside University https://www.tees. ac.uk/undergraduate_courses/media_&_ journalism/ Assembly Hall in Teesside University’s Launchpad https://www.theassemblyhall. co.uk/?public&

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Crime Prevention H

ello and welcome to Junes Crime Prevention Policing Page, and as you’ll see from the below, we’ve all been busy, whether supporting local communities on Eston Hills, reassuring the residents of Normanby and Eston at the recent public meeting regarding criminal damage and anti-social behaviour and the Neighbourhood Team from Guisborough property marking at the Priory I’ve also put together crime prevention tips for when you go away on your holidays this year, whether to some sunny climate or our beautiful country. So, for now please read on. Summer Litter Pick on Eston Hills - #OurHills Several of our teams from including me from Crime Prevention, Eston NPT and Cleveland Special Constabulary were delighted to attend the annual Big Clean at Eston Hills on Saturday the 14th May.It’s organised by Rita Richardson from the Friends of Eston Hills and Cleveland Fire Brigade and involved the community coming together to do a litter pick and general tidy up. Sadly, as the warmer weather arrives, we do tend to see an increase in ASB, illegal off-road bikes and arson on the hills and police, local people and partner agencies are working hard to tackle this. Removing litter and flammable materials is just one way to minimise the risk of things being set alight and causing damage to wildlife and vegetation. So it was great to see around 50 people get kitted up with litter pickers and bags, and as your dedicated Crime Prevention officer for Redcar & East Cleveland I spoke to just about everyone, providing advice and information as well as giving away crime prevention freebies! Many enjoyed seeing our Specials (volunteer officers) operating one of our drones and demonstrating what it’s capable of in terms of range and picture quality. It’s a great tool for detecting crime and ASB, especially in areas which would take some time for officers to get to on foot.All in all,a really enjoyable and productive day – keep up the good work everyone. Police highlight on-going work in Normanby and Eston On Saturday 30th April, Police, the PCC, Fire and the local MP Jacob Young came together at Normanby Methodist Hall for a public meeting which was well attended, and helped the local community raise their concerns in relation to anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, thefts and burglaries. We were challenged on several issues, but at the same time a lot of those who turned up supported our efforts and those of the other agencies, and I can assure you that we all took actions away to complete for you and hope to give you all an update at the next meeting in a few months. We had both Superintendent

Stockdale and Chief Inspector Hagen from our senior Neighbourhood Policing team who paid tribute to their officers and residents as ongoing work to tackle crime and ASB in Normanby and Eston continues. They both highlighted recent successes and promised police would continue to focus their efforts on the issues which can affect quality of life: Two males were arrested on suspicion of multiple cases of theft from motor vehicles (TOMV) in Normanby, Ormesby and Nunthorpe. A male was questioned on suspicion of TOMV and burglary in Nunthorpe. Another was arrested on suspicion of burglary at Guildford Court, Flatts Lane and on suspicion of TOMV offences in Normanby. A man charged and convicted at court after being arrested for multiple thefts Four arrests, two charges and a conviction after a spate of burglaries to licensed premises in Normanby and Eston. Investigations are on-going. 1 male arrested for burglary and linked to offences in Normanby. Male subsequently recalled to prison 1 male arrested for multiple thefts in Eston and Normanby was charged and convicted at court A man was also arrested for supplying drugs in Normanby and he was subsequently recalled to prison. Another man was convicted of supplying drugs in the Flatts Lane area and two were charged and remanded on suspicion of drug activity in that area. Over £100,000 cannabis was recovered. Neighbourhoods Chief Inspector Jon Hagen said: “Inquiries continue in many of the above cases. Regarding ASB, we’re still working with partners to implement our action plan, but we also depend on the community for

information, and we do appreciate their on-going support. “A number of young people were arrested and convicted after reports of ASB on the Trunk Road, around McDonald’s and Tesco and previous ASB in Normanby and Teesville. My officers joined housing and Local Authority colleagues to visit parents and serve banning letters on young people. “Finally, our multi-agency task force is looking at issues affecting the Eston Hills where sadly we often see a rise in ASB and arson with the warmer weather. A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson and inquiries are on-going. “We’re focusing on the entry points used by off-road bikes to access the hills and I’d remind parents and carers to check where their children are and what they’re getting up to.” Keeping Priory Property Safe! Recently Guisborough neighbourhood officers carried out extensive property marking on a whole range of equipment owned and used by the Gisborough Priory Project. Property marking helps to identify items as belonging to a specific address or business and it can help reunite property with its rightful owners in the unfortunate event of a theft. If you’re in the Guisborough area and would like valuable property to be marked free of charge, please contact Adam.Bell@cleveland. police.uk or Lorraine.Hudson@ cleveland.police.uk or if you live in others areas of Redcar and East Cleveland please just contact me and I’ll put you in touch with the appropriate officers.

Going on Holiday? Check your home insurance cover - Ensure any newly purchased items are covered within your content’s insurance Install a timer - Put lights on a timer to come on in the evening. Invest in a TV simulator such as “Fake TV”. Consider leaving a radio on a timer during the day. These are effective ways to make it look like someone is at home Mow the lawn before you go away - This will ensure your garden doesn’t look suspiciously un-kept and overgrown. Don’t forget the postman! - If you are going away for a long period of time consider signingup to the Royal Mail Keepsafe™ servicehttps:// www.royalmail.com/personal/ receivingwhich will hold your postal deliveries. This will ensure a pile of post doesn’t collect on your door mat making it obvious you’re away. If you have milk delivery cancel that too Keep valuable items out of sight If items are small, consider keeping them in a lockable safe (check the insurance rating is appropriate to that stored within) or hidden out the way. Leave some “sacrificial jewellery” out in the bedroom; it may prevent the search for your more cherished items Don’t announce you’re going on holiday on social media - If you want to share your positive experience with your friends, share it when you get back. You never know who may see your post and consequently research where you live or use that information to facilitate a fraud at your place of work Ask a trusted neighbour or relative to keep an eye out for when you’re away - If your neighbour or relative has more than

one car and you have taken yours away, it may be worth asking if they would park on your drive Leave a contact telephone number of a key holder with your (trusted) immediate neighbour if they are not your key holder Unplug all electrical appliances that aren’t on timers - This will save on potential powers surges and energy for items left on standby Securely lock all windows, doors, gates, garages and sheds - Do not leave spare keys anywhere in sight Remember an address displayed on a luggage label can also tell the thief that you are away Make time for a final check Before you leave make sure you spend the time to walk around your home and garden ensuring it is left as safe and secure as possible. Well, that’s it for this month from me, and I hope the tips have been of use and you all some idea on protecting yourselves, but as always and as your dedicated crime prevention officer I can provide advice to you and help reduce the risk of you becoming a victim of crime, so if you want any advice on home security then please email me at: crime.prevention@cleveland.police. uk (please ask for me by name) Visit our Crime Prevention website at: https://www.cleveland.police.uk/ cp/crime-prevention/ Kind Regards Paul Payne – Crime Prevention Officer for Redcar & East Cleveland Emergency No: 999 Non-Emergency No: 101 CrimeStoppers: 0800 555 111 Online: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Tour of Britain cycle race needs your designs for start flag! R edcar and Cleveland is gearing up for the Tour of Britain cycle race on Wednesday 7 September, when Olympic, Tour de France and World Champion riders will be flying past our own front doors. Stage 4 of the race will start from Redcar’s Esplanade, before taking in the Coast Road, Marske High Street and Saltburn’s Hilda Place, Marine Parade, Glenside and Victoria Terrace. A cut through Marske Mill Lane, Hob Hill Lane and Apple Orchard Bank takes the peloton onto Skelton High Street, through North Skelton and across the A174 to Brotton, before travelling out through Carlin How, Loftus Bank and Loftus itself. Easington is the final village in the borough on the route before the cyclists hit the A174 towards Whitby. To get the Redcar stage kicked off, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council need a fantastic start flag; and are inviting our young people aged 16 and under to design it. Design templates to download can be found embedded in the article here: Tour of Britain cycle race needs your designs for start flag! (redcar-cleveland.gov.uk) Entrants may choose to use an online tool to create their design or to print off the template, complete their design by hand, then scan it for submission to: ToB@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk. Alternatively, postal entries can be sent to: TOB Competition, Bellamy Pavilion, Kirkleatham Museum, Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 5NW.

Entries must be received by Wednesday 6 July. In addition to the winning ﬂag being used to wave off world elite riders, both the winning and runner-up designs will be produced as paper ﬂags and handed out to thousands of spectators along the route. Also running is a competition to design a Redcar and Cleveland themed cyclist’s jersey. Prizes will be on offer to the winner and runnerup. Templates can be downloaded from the same link above and entries submitted in the same way. Accompanying the design templates in the link provided are PowerPoint file links, which

entrants can download, save and use to create a mini-presentation explaining their design – however, this element of the competition is optional. Bringing this national event to the borough supports the Council’s ambition to develop and profile the area as a key place for cycling and the hosting of large-scale sporting events. It has been funded by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, supported by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. Councillor Louise Westbury, cabinet member for Climate Change, Environment and Culture,

said: “This is a highly prestigious sporting event, which we are very excited to have secured for our borough. It is expected to attract many spectators and bring a lot of trade to local businesses. “To have such inspiring athletes on our own streets will provide our youngsters in particular with some very special memories. Getting involved in the event by designing a jersey or the actual start ﬂag to be used is a special opportunity, and we hope as many of our young people and their families as possible will give it a go.” Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “Over recent years we’ve seen a huge explosion in people getting involved with cycling either as a leisure activity, to keep fit or as a competitive sport. This investment will mean we can build on Redcar and Cleveland’s track record of successfully hosting major cycling events like this and put it on the map as a cycling destination. “We have an amazing programme of events right across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool this summer including the Teesside Airshow, a whole series of annual festivals and the Rugby League World Cup 2022. Events like these not only get people out and about in our communities, but also play a key role in supporting our brilliant small businesses and ultimately put more money in the pockets of local people.” You can follow the Tour of Britain on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or via the event’s official website at tourofbritain.co.uk.

Guisborough Photo Group Update

ell that’s it the end of the season,and final curtain come down, but what a grand presentation night it was hosted by the competition secretary Geoﬀ Walker, and judge by Malcom Blenkey from Saltburn Photographic Society, with around 37 Trophies and mementos to hand out. It was nice to see new faces picking up some of the trophies and mementos. Intermediate Monthly Prints, Winner George Ezard, Second Brian Collett, Third Ray Heron. Advanced Monthly Prints, Winner Dave Beadle, Second Steve Gray, Third Albert Wood. Intermediate Monthly PDI’s Winner Adam Hambley, Second Brian, Collett, Third Geoff Gray. Advanced Monthly PDI’s Winner Wayne Stephens, Second Enid Harrison, Third Dave Beadle. Complete Photographer, Intermediate Winner George Ezard. Second Brian Collett, Third Geoff Gray. Advanced Winner Steve Gray, Second Bob Norton, Third Bill Heppell. Club Gallery Night, Winner Dave Beadle, Second Chris Reed, Third Albert Wood. Short Set, Winner Wayne Stephens, Second Brian Collett, Third Geoff Walker. Chairmans

Trophy Portrait Print, Winner Steve Gray, Runner Up Geoff Walker. Members on line Web Gallery Enid Harrison, Print of the Year intermediate Brian Collett. Advanced Katie Whittam. PDI of the Year Intermediate George Ezard, Advance Enid Harrison. So on behalf of the Committee we would like to thank the members and everybody else that made the season and Presentation night such a great success. We are now in our summer recess, you all have next seasons subjects so get out there and happy shooting Photograph’s of course, Keep up to date with the web and facebook, and I will do update you each month, of what members have been up to. Hope to see you all on some of our days or nights out,or next September for the start of next season, which will be our 70th year (platinum) 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/ Rick S.

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Photography Exhibition opens at Kirkleatham Museum S

By Phillip Dove

altburn Photographic Society celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2010 with a very successful exhibition of members’ work in the Pavilion at Kirkleatham Museum. As the 60th Anniversary approached in 2020, plans were being made for a similar exhibition to mark the occasion. Sadly this was not able to go ahead due to the Covid restrictions. In place of the planned 60th Anniversary event, Kirkleatham Museum have allowed us to hold a Summer-long exhibition at the Pavilion. The first public viewing took place on 4th of June and was opened by Tony Lynn MBE and his wife Cath. Tony and Cath were founder members of the society in 1960 and remain active members. The exhibition showcases the work of many members of the society with over 70 prints on display. There is quite an eclectic mix of images in colour and monochrome. The Museum is open from 10 to 4.00 from Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed Mondays, except for Bank Holidays. There is ample free parking, and admission to the exhibition and the museum is free of charge. Saltburn Photographic Society meets on Wednesday evenings at the Methodist Church Hall at 7.30 from September to April. The programme includes talks from leading photographers and its’ own members. There are regular competitions held with feedback from the judges providing useful tips on how to improve our photography. Members interests are quite varied and include landscapes, wildlife, portraiture, still life and creative photography to name but a few. Some of our members are quite new to photography, others hold distinctions from the Royal Photographic Society and the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain, and although the Society does not provide a teaching facility, some more experienced members are often quite willing to share information and ideas. Practical nights are a monthly feature and there is an image sharing group within the Society. Essentially there is something for everyone interested in photography which will be demonstrated by the wide variety of prints on show at the exhibition. New members are always made welcome, and if you have an interest in photography and want to find out more about Saltburn Photographic Society, there is more information on our web site. www.saltburnphotographicsociety.co.uk or follow us on Facebook.

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A musical voyage of song and poetry with Samling Academy Royal College of Music, where she has received a full scholarship. Megan said “Samling Academy has given me so many opportunities to learn from the very best – last year the renowned soprano Joan Rodgers CBE came to work with us, which was just an incredible experience, and it’s prepared me so well for going to the Royal College of Music next year. They also kept going with online programmes during lockdown, which felt very special when the whole world had stopped. But you can’t beat singing

to a live audience, and it’s great to be back in a room with my friends at Samling Academy, using everyone’s energy to enhance the performance. It’s been a great experience and I can’t wait to sing for my home audience at Saltburn Arts in July”. Samling Academy ‘Sea Pictures, Wednesday 13 July 2022, 7.30pm Saltburn Arts, Albion Terrace, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1JW Tickets: £15 (under 18 £11) available from Saltburn Arts saltburnarts.co.uk/events/samling-academy-seapictures/

Free arts workshops to mark Armed Forces Day

amling Academy makes a welcome return to Saltburn Arts this summer with ‘Sea Pictures’, a semi-staged performance of song and poetry exploring the world above and below the waves. There will be stories of sailors and the lovers they’ve left behind, of fishing communities, mermaids and myths and with some traditional seaside fun thrown in. With music from Elgar’s much-loved cycle ‘Sea Pictures’, the programme will also include songs by Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Benjamin Britten and Michael Head and traditional ballads. The twenty young singers performing will be accompanied Samling Artists Jo Ramadan, a

professor at the Royal College of Music and who works with many of the country’s leading singers and opera companies, and Miranda Wright who has directed previous Academy Opera productions and concert programmes in Saltburn. Samling Academy offers advanced training to young classical singers, aged 14 to 21, who live or study in North East England. Those selected for the programme receive intensive coaching in vocal technique, acting, stage presence, languages and communication and regular performance opportunities where they can put into practice the skills they have learned under expert tuition. Among the cast of ‘Sea Pictures’ is 20-year old Megan Hill from Saltburn (pictured). Megan has been singing since she was eight and first auditioned for Samling Academy when she was just fourteen. During her time with the Academy she has performed every year in concerts at Sage Gateshead, including two Opera Gala concerts in Sage One with Royal Northern Sinfonia, and as a guest soloist with local choirs. Samling Academy also provided her with support and advice to prepare for the next steps in her training, and in September she will start as an undergraduate at the

hirsk-based Rural Arts is teaming back up with international charity Never Such Innocence for special creative workshops to mark Armed Forces Day. The free drop-in workshop – 2-4pm on Saturday18 June - welcomes children, families and adults from across the community to create unique window displays to mark Armed Forces Day (Saturday 25th June 2022). You will make a stained-glass style window display out of tissue paper, cellophane and more. The workshops are designed for everyone aged 5+, whether or not you’re confident at being creative. You do not have to be part of the military/service community to participate. You can drop in, or stay the whole session, whatever works best for you. The free workshop builds on a similar creative activity the two charities worked on together in April, when a dandelion-themed printmaking workshop celebrated Month of the Military Child. “NSI is thrilled to be working with Rural Arts again to deliver special workshops for the whole community of North Yorkshire!”, says Kate Salari, Director of Operations at Never Such Innocence. “Creativity is a great way for people to express themselves and speak about what

matters most to them. We hope people – adults or children, those part of the military community or not – will join us to mark Armed Forces Day by creating these beautiful window displays to show their support.” The workshops will take place from 2pm-4pm, Saturdays 28 May and 18 June at Rural Arts, The Courthouse, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. To book your free place, call 01845 526 536 or head to https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/ workshops/armed-forces-day- 28may/ or https:// www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/armedforces-day-18jun/

Princess Royal to visit 163rd show breed with a celebration parade in the Show rings, awards, and special presentations. Wednesday evening there will be a celebration dinner held in the Pavilions of Harrogate and on Thursday the National Show of Dairy Shorthorns will take place. Charles Mills Show Director said: “We are honoured that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be visiting the Great Yorkshire Show and I shall be proud to accompany her throughout. This will be a very special year for the Shorthorn breed and a what better way to mark the anniversary than with a visit from their patron and a wonderful Royal visitor.”

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The farming and countryside showcase is expected to welcome 35,000 visitors a day over the four days to see competitive classes, ranging from cattle to international show jumping to cheese. The event features a host of country skills, such as ﬂy fishing, an extensive Food Hall showcasing regional produce as well as a GYS Stage with farming celebrities for the first time ever. The Great Yorkshire Show has become a fourday event after a raft of changes were implemented at the 2021 show due to Covid 19 regulations. The show which will run from Tuesday 12 July to Friday 15 July, 2022.

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he Great Yorkshire Show organisers are delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be a special guest at the 163rd show in July. The Princess Royal has visited the show a number of times, most recently in 2014 and in 2018. As Patron of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society and of the Shorthorn Society of the

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, The Princess Royal will attend the Bicentenary Celebration at the Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday 12 July. This is a very special year for the Society, with200 Shorthorns cattle coming to the Showground to celebrate the 200 years of the Shorthorn Breed. The Tuesday will be the celebration day of the

Saturday 2nd July 10.00am – 3.00pm This popular event is back to be held at Foxrush Farm, Redcar on S.A.R.A. site. Lots of dog classes to enter. Come along and join in the fun. Have a great family day out. We would love to see you all and your pets. Stalls available for sellers £15.00 per table. Watch out for details on our website s.a.r.a.org.uk or e mail sarafoxrushfarm@gmail.com or phone 01642 488108 Shop and Café open all weekend as usual 10.00am – 3.00pm Monthly meetings for S.A.R.A supporters and general public continue to be held in the Cleveland Bay, Ings Road, Redcar on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm

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Do you play a

brass instrument? Come and join us at Marske Band on Wednesday 15th/22nd June at 7:30 pm

Tudor Croft Open Gardens We are very pleased to let you know that Tudor Croft Gardens are looking lovely and that our next openings will be as follows: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 2022 These will be special open days to raise funds for the National Garden Scheme which supports Marie Curie, Macmillan Cancer Support and many other national charities. Everything you have come to expect from us will be available, including free parking, delicious home-made teas and a large range of plants, many of which are special and not easily obtainable. We will be open from 11 to 4. Admittance is

£7.50 with free admittance for children. Visitors in wheelchairs are especially welcome. Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July 2022 These two days will be for local charities. In addition to our usual attractions there will be musical entertainment each afternoon. We have attached a poster which gives more information. If you are able to circulate this email or poster to friends or groups we would be most grateful. We look forward to seeing you, Many thanks, Mike and Gel

Skelton Open Gardens 2022 Saturday/Sunday July 23rd/24th

You are invited to visit 8 of Skelton’s gardens and to help raise funds for

• • • • The Band Hut Mount Pleasant Avenue Marske by the Sea TS11 7BW Cleveland North Yorkshire

New conductor Victoria Wilson Thriving Junior Brass Band Recently modernised Band Hut Friendly band for all ages and abilities

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Zoe’s Place and Butterwick Children’s Hospice

Tickets £5 per person Accompanied children under 12 free 11 am un�l 4pm, last entry 3.30pm ** Tombola ** Raﬄe ** Refreshments ** Tickets available from Hair Expressions and Skelton Library Also outside Skelton Co-op on the day

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Produce Show 2022 Saturday 6 August Skelton Civic Hall Coniston Road, Skelton, TS12 2HP Entries - 25p per entry Entries MUST be made BEFORE Show Day The Office at Skelton Civic Hall will be open to take entries: Monday 1 August 9.00 - 11.00 Tuesday 2 August 9.00 - 11.00 Wednesday 3 August 9.00 - 11.00; 1.00 - 3.00; 5.00 - 7.00 Entries will not be accepted outside these times and strictly not on Show Day **Limit of 2 Entries Per Class Per Exhibitor** Prize money : £5, £3, £2 Prize money for Class 1 (Tray of Vegetables) £10, £7.50, £5 Trophy to exhibitor with most points Prizes for best overall exhibits (Classes 1-27 & 28-36) Cups and Trophies to be presented at 2.00 pm Prize Money to be Paid at 2.30 pm Sale of Produce to follow OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 1.00PM EXHIBITS TO BE STAGED BETWEEN 8.30AM - 10.00AM ORGANISED BY SKELTON AND BROTTON PARISH COUNCIL ENQUIRIES – Parish Office 01287 348008 email office@skeltonbrottonpc.co.uk

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Celebration for the Platinum Jubilee Reign of HRH Queen Elizabeth II We invite you to the Unveiling of our Information Panel This will be followed by the serving of complimentary refreshments and a bit of circus skills fun for the young uns, and the sprightly old ‘uns’ o’ course ! Funded by RCBC Bunting funded by Skelton and Brotton Parish Council

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Guisborough Library hold Jubilee exhibition

he Library staﬀ and the Friends of Guisborough Library have combined to stage an exhibition to celebrate the Queen’s 70 year reign. There are mannequins dressed in fashions from the 1950s to the 1980s and we have to

thank the Vintage Department of Guisborough’s Age UK charity shop for loaning many of the clothes on display. There are lists of events covering great sporting achievements, the political climate throughout the world, art and culture and medical and scientific achievements among others.

Redcar Model Rail 2022

fter a two year absence and a highly successful Spring Open Day on May Day bank holiday, Cleveland Model Railway Club is pleased to announce the return of their popular annual model rail show. As before, it will be held at Redcar and Cleveland College, Corporation Road, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 1EZ on Saturday 6th August (10am -5pm) and Sunday 7th August (10am-4pm) 2022. On show are 12+ layouts in various scales & gauges, plus stands for displays, demonstrations, club sales, several traders, charity and tombola. Refreshments, disabled access and free parking are available and admission is Adults £5, children £3.50, family (2+2) £15. The College is on Arriva bus routes 62, 64 and 81 and 10 minutes’ walk from Redcar Station. Website: http://www.clevelandmrc.club

A Summer Evening of Music

uisborough Choral Society Summer Concert - St. Nicholas Church Hall, Bow Street, Guisborough on Saturday 2nd July 2022 at 7:30 PM. Come along for a relaxing evening concert offering a delightful mix of classical arrangements, folk standards, gospel, show tune favourites and lots of joy! Let us treat you to your favourites and of course, feel free to sing along! For a detailed list of music for the programme please have a look at our next concert page on our website at guisboroughchoralsociety.org.uk/ and our facebook page at facebook.com/ guischoir. Tickets available now online at wegottickets.com/event/ 548309 and from Guisborough Bookshop on Chaloner Street, and from our choir members. General admission tickets are £8. For those under 19 years of age tickets are only £1! For more information or assistance contact the Publicity Officer at 07463 089288

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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

Just for fun quizzes for adults and children are available – the adult one on the royal family and the children’s one seeing how much they have read on the events lists. Also on display are items showing how we spent our leisure time in the early years of her reign which is very different from today. There is also a good display in the cabinet of china produced to commemorate her coronation in 1953 and pre decimal coins. The exhibition is on in the Library for the

whole month of June, so do pop in and have a look. Partnering with a charity in the town, the library welcomed in about 30 guests to a Jubilee Afternoon Tea on 7th June. Everyone enjoyed goodies from a local bakery, washed down with a good ‘brew ! Entertainment was also on the menu and it proved to be a very enjoyable afternoon. The next speaker event is on Friday, 24 June at 2pm in the Library with Marjorie Kirke telling us about The Beasts that Lurk in Your River. There is no longer any need to book for speaker events, just come along but there is a £3 entrance fee including refreshments. The last craft session this side of the autumn is ﬂower arranging on Saturday, 16 July. This is free but you have to register with the library as numbers are limited – pop in or telephone them on 01287 632668. After these two events there is a break until September. Full details of what is planned are always available on the library notice board. Don’t forget that there is a lot more to the Library than borrowing books, although they have lots of new titles coming in. They also run sessions for pre-school children, sensory play sessions for babies and hold junior craft sessions and events during school holidays. There is a quiet area for work or study with free wi-fi and free computers. A photocopying and printing service is available and you can renew your concessionary bus pass. Just telephone the library if you have any questions.

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St Nicholas Church Guisborough has initiated Weekly sessions with students in Years 3 to 6 where they can sing, worship, take part in concerts and learn with music. The sessions are weekly during term time on Thursdays at 4.30 for one hour. Should you be interested and would like more information please message The Choir of St Nicholas Church on Facebook or email Bankfields2002@Yahool.co.uk

PARKINSON’S UK Redcar & District Support Group If you suffer from Parkinson’s come and join our chair based exercises for people with Parkinson’s every Tuesday 1 - 2pm, held in 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar. While the exercises are in progress carers can sit in an adjacent room and enjoy a tea/coffee and a chat. For further information contact the instructor Beverley Willis on 0780 468851 or Doreen on 07900348518. The next support group meeting is Thursday 9th June 2022. At this meeting we welcome a researcher from Oxford University who is working on a project Beautiful Voice. The following meeting is 14th July when our speaker is Kirsty McDowell, Parkinson’s UK Development Manager, North East 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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By Kate Bramley

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The World of Theatre

Theatre News June

s we head towards Midsummer it’s the season for community pageantry and outdoor events alongside the traditional theatre fare. Hopefully you all enjoyed some artistic touches to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend. My own Badapple Theatre Company hosted a visit from Her Majesty The Puppet for the Queen’s March in our local village. Designed and constructed by John Barber of Little Mermaid Theatre, costumed by Susan Page, she definitely added a larger-than-life presence to the weekend! I’m always delighted when touches of theatre magic can add to community celebrations and help in bringing people together. Let’s hope that spirit of togetherness continues on. Championing that community spirit, York Theatre Royal are back with their acclaimed mid-scale community production, featuring a local ensemble cast and live choir performances. The Coppergate Woman by

Maureen Lennon weaves Viking legends with the stories of modern-day York people, this epic new play imagines a world in which the old gods rise to meet the new, to do battle together. These large cast community plays have been a huge part of the York Theatre Royal over the last decade and I’m delighted to see this show bringing back the tradition after lockdown. The performances run Sat 30 Jul - Sun 07 Aug and tickets are on sale now from https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/ the-coppergate-woman/

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utdoor theatre is making a comeback to Redcar and Cleveland for another summer of al fresco performances. The shows will take place within the stunning grounds of Kirkleatham Museum and Gisborough Priory from July through to September - with something for all ages and tastes. Comedian and actor David Walliams’ bestselling book Awful Auntie will be staged for the little ones on Sunday 4 September by Heartbreak Productions in the grounds of Kirkleatham Museum, whilst classic literature lovers can enjoy an Illyria performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Friday 12 August at Gisborough Priory. More Shakespearean tales are on offer with an Oddsocks twist on Hamlet in ‘Hamlet The Comedy’, due to be performed at Kirkleatham Museum on Thu 7 and Fri 8 July. An Oliver Gray adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s children’s classic, Peter Pan, will be performed at Gisborough Priory on Sunday 24 July, when audiences can join Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell and the evil Captain Hook for an afternoon in Neverland, with ‘real’ ﬂying. “There is a great range of family performances on offer this summer, and in two of the loveliest cultural settings in our borough,” said Councillor Louise Westbury, cabinet member for Climate Change, Environment and Culture. “People can pack their picnic hampers and chairs and come along to make some new memories.” For more details on shows, prices and booking links, please see below. Awful Auntie - Heartbreak Productions Running time: 2 Hours | Age: 7+ Sunday 4 September - 3pm (gates open at 2pm)

Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds, TS10 5NW Adult £15 Child (0-16yrs) £12 Concession – N/A Family (2A + 2C/1A + 3C) = £50 Ticket link: Heartbreak Productions presents AWFUL AUNTIE by DAVID WALLIAMS at Kirkleatham Museum event tickets from TicketSource Tickets are non-refundable Awful Auntie by David Walliams, adapted for the outdoor stage by Heartbreak Productions, is a truly thrilling tale. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades her menacing Aunt and saves the family home. Make sure you bring a blanket or chair to sit on, weather-appropriate gear and a picnic, as the tale could take some time to tell, and storytelling can be hungry work! Illyria presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream Gisborough Priory, TS14 6HG Friday 12 August 2022 at 7pm (gates open at 6pm) Adult £15 Child (0-16yrs) £12 Concession – N/A Family (2A + 2C/ 1A + 3C) £50 Ticket Link – ILLYRIA presents A Midsummer Night's Dream at Gisborough Priory event tickets from TicketSource The award-winning outdoor theatre company, Illyria, is celebrating its 30th birthday. They are restaging their fantastic production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to mark this incredible milestone! A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the first Shakespeare play Illyria ever performed. An enduring tale of love and loss, this

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Escape into the great outdoors for the perfect midsummer’s night of entertainment! Hamlet The Comedy - Oddsocks Thursday 7th & Friday 8th July 2022 Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds, TS10 5NW Redcar TS10 5NW 7pm (gates open at 6pm) Adult £15 Child (0-16yrs) £12 Family (2A + 2C/ 1A + 3C) £50 Ticket link -TicketSource - Discover Great Events & Things To Do Near You ‘Hamlet The Comedy’ finds the eponymous royal student returning home for the summer holidays to find something rotten in the state of Denmark - and it’s more than just the bag of dirty washing! Mum’s married Uncle Claudius and Dad’s dishing the dirt from his grave – it’s

enough to make a teenager mad. Things will never be the same again in the Hamlet household. Shakespeare’s famous tragedy is performed as you’ve never seen before with lots of laughs, music and memorable moments. Suitable for all ages. Illyria presents J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan Gisborough Priory, TS14 6HG Running time (approx): 1hr 40mins (including 20 minute interval) Suitable for: all ages 5+ Sunday 24 July at 3pm (gates open at 2pm) Adult £15 Child (0-16yrs) £12, Family (2A + 2C/ 1A + 3C) £50 Concession – N/A Tickets are non refundable Ticket link - ILLYRIA presents PETER PAN by J.M. Barrie at Gisborough Priory event tickets

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from TicketSource Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, adapted by Oliver Gray, sees Wendy Darling - certain she saw the face of a boy at her bedroom window three floors up – struggling to make people believe her. So who can blame her when she agrees to fly away to the idyllic Neverland with the mysterious boy? But is Neverland as perfect as it seems? Or will the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates kill Peter and rule over it themselves? Peter Pan was first performed by Illyria in 1997. It has been performed outdoors many times since by many different companies. But Illyria’s 2022 production will be the first to feature ‘real’ flying! Peter Pan is presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

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

i, all! We’ve some very significant guests in the next few weeks, so let’s have a look at the programme: If you see this in time, don’t forget that on June 21st, we’re “Celebrating the Summer Solstice”, and I’m pleased to say we’ll be welcoming Jet Set Border Morris to do a dance display that evening. Jet Set dress in the Goth style, and are a lively set of dancers and musicians who have been together for many years and really know their stuff. Come along and really celebrate midsummer! Most of our evenings are listed as “Singers and Musicians” and what we do is rather like the days when people gathered in a pub room of an evening and sang songs they’d mostly learned from family, relations and friends. Today we often get our songs and tunes from records and the internet and while our repertoire is folk-music based, it’s a lot wider. You’ll hear songs and music from Britain and Ireland, the USA and further afield. And though some will come from the days of Queen Elizabeth the first, and some from yesterday, they’ll be worth singing and hearing because they have the best tunes. But what really matters is that we have the same joy of singing together and enjoying home-made song and music. If you’d like to perform or just listen, come and give us a try. The next special night is on July 5th, when we mark American Independence Day. We’ve done for this many years because many of our regulars perform great US songs. This time we’ll be joined by Stan Gee and the Prairie Home Companions, Marie and Gabriel. (Sadly band regular Eve may not be available). Stan has been singing mostly Western US music for decades, and performing on guitar, banjo, and various other stringed things to a standard most of us envy. He doesn’t perform now so much, so get out and see him this time. July 19th brings as guest that superb balladeer Jez Lowe. He’s a man that celebrates his County Durham mining roots, but his songs bring alive more deeply than most the stories of ordinary people in their joys, sorrows and foibles. Yet he’s always written songs with a melody and lilt you’ll love, allied to having one of the cleverest and compelling ways with words you’ll ever hear. His songs are performed by many others, so now come and hear how the man himself sings them. You won’t be disappointed.

Looking ahead, we have a Hot Spot on August 2nd with local trio “Beyond the Pail”. These nights are when a local or visiting performer gets an extended spot rather than the usual two songs. We’ll tell you more on this lively crew next time. We’ve had some fine special nights these last few weeks. We had a sing around in aid of Ukraine which was well supported. We donated a total of £260 to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal, raised from entrance money, raﬄe, generous donations from our members and a top up from Club funds. Alan Reid was our guest on May 5th, and gave us a wonderful evening with several of our favourites amongst his songs. I’m looking forward to seeing him at Saltburn Folk Festival! And local singer Steve Lane did a fine Hot Spot on the 25th. We had a good turn out again, and Steve was deservedly well-applauded. So – details – we meet each Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. To find us, turn off Redcar Lane at the big red Racecourse sign, and we’re down the bottom to the left. Just go through their car park gates, and there’s plenty of room to park. Doors open about 7-15 p.m., singing starts about 7-45 p.m., and we finish at 10-45 p.m. We’ve a comfortable modern room and a fine bar. We’re aware that Covid hasn’t completely gone away. There are noncontact thermometers in the lobby, and it’s a good idea still to check your temperature just in case! We’re still keeping our weekly on-line Zoom sessions for those who don’t want to go to public gatherings yet, while some want an extra Cutty Wren dose! The sessions are on a Thursday from 7-45 p.m., finishing about 9-45 p.m. We’ve people joining from the US and Scotland, and you get an even wider repertoire. To get the link email our Secretary Nigel Carden at info@ cuttywrenfolkclub.com. That’s our usual contact link, and we have a web-site at www. cuttywrenfolkclub.com. You can also ring me on 01642 471769. So thanks go as ever to our wonderful hosts at the Bowls Club, and to our committee, singers, guests and M.C.’s who make the Cutty Wren such a great place to be. See you soon, George F

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ournemouth is a seaside resort in Dorset on the south coast of England. It’s one of the best English resorts I`ve come across for swimming. I also like the amount of greenery everywhere. There are three extensive gardens – Upper, Central and Lower - running right across the town There`s also lots of things to see and do in and around the town. You’ll find all the ingredients of a classic seaside pier, including an amusement arcade, a zip wire, a variety theatre, a cafe and a gift shop. But there`s also a few unusual offerings to get your adrenaline pumping, such as the RockReef climbing centre. For those who are less energetic there are three funicular railways to choose from to take you up from the beach to the town and “Hop on/Hop off” buses for you to tour the whole area. The Oceanarium on the sea front is well worth a visit and only a few miles away is the Adventure Wonderland. You might also like to take the local bus down the coast to Poole, known for its own natural harbour, or go a few miles up the coast to the lovely little town of Christchurch where you can hire a motorboat and explore even further. Wayfarer

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t's been another up and down month for Redcar as they recorded 4 wins and 4 defeats. The undoubted highlight for the “Agilia” Bears was their biggest ever away win at Newcastle as Redcar ran riot to secure a 28-62 success at Newcastle Stadium, more on that later! May began with a closely contested away defeat at Oxford. Oxford were led brilliantly by their skipper, Scott Nicholls and their guest, Chris Harris who scored 24 points of the Cheetahs 47 whilst Charles Wright top scored with 14 for Redcar. Oxford let throughout but they still required a last heat decider after a heat 14 5-1 for the Bears. Going into heat 15, Redcar were 4 behind but with Nicholls winning in front of Wright and Lewis Kerr, Redcar had to settle for a consolation league point. Next up at home, Redcar hosted the current league champions, Poole. Redcar struggled throughout against a powerful Pirates side with Redcar only recording 5 race winners from the 15 heats. Drew Kemp, a rider who enjoys the Redcar track proved to be the difference for Poole as he scored paid 12 whilst Wright top scored for Redcar with 13. Ultimately, Poole took a deserved 40-50 win to end Redcar’s undefeated home start in 2022. 24 hours later, Redcar returned to winning ways as they picked up 3 big league points at Berwick with a 43-47 success. Berwick were undoubtedly hampered by Jye Etheridge crashing out in heat 1 with a collarbone injury which reduced

● Redcar’s Jason Edwards celebrates a heat win Picture by Colin Poole the Bandits to 5 riders. However, Berwick battled hard and were 4 ahead after heat 8 thanks to wins from Ricky Wells, Theo Pijper and their guest, Nick Morris. By the conclusion of heat 11, Redcar had turned the tables and were 4 ahead. The lead was maintained which left Berwick requiring a heat 15 5-1 for a draw. Despite Morris winning the race after passing Erik Riss, Redcar packed the minor places to secure the 43-47 win to send the strong away support wild in celebration of Redcar’s 3rd consecutive win at

Berwick. Redcar travelled north in their next fixture as they faced Edinburgh. Heat 2 saw disaster occur for Edinburgh as Jacob Hook and former Bear James Sarjeant, collided which saw Sarjeant leave the meeting in an ambulance. With Edinburgh already running rider replacement, they were left with 5 riders for the next 14 heats. The Bears management saw this as a golden opportunity to come away from Armadale with the win and after 7 heats that was looking possible as Redcar led 19-22. Despite the odds being in Redcar's

favour, the hosts battled back in heats 8&9 to produce back to back 5-1’s to send Edinburgh 5 ahead. Redcar reduced the gap to one after heat 12 but the Monarchs hit successive 5-1 heat advantages to secure the win. Redcar still had something to fight for in heat 15 as a 5-1 would have secured a point. Redcar’s Lewis Kerr won the race, but Riss could not get the better of Sam Masters which gave Redcar a 4-2 advantage but it was not enough as Edinburgh recorded a 48-41 win. The return fixture 48 hours later saw Redcar gain revenge with

a 45-39 win. The meeting was abandoned after 14 heats due to a heavy downpour at the Ecco Arena. Redcar led throughout with Jason Edwards securing the win as he held off Paco Castagna in heat 14. Erik Riss top scored for Redcar with paid 11 whilst Sam Masters hit 11 for Edinburgh. The KO Cup quarter-final first leg was the next home fixture as the Bears hosted Berwick. Redcar produced one of their best home performances of 2022 after a slow start to the meeting as they were 2 points down after 6 heats. From heat 7 onwards, Redcar dominated and won 7 of the remaining 9 heats to secure a 51-39 win. Erik Riss topped the scoring charts with 11 whilst Chris Harris scored 13 for Berwick. A 12 point home win gives Redcar a strong chance of progressing to the semi-finals when they travel to Berwick in June. 48 hours later, Redcar produced a performance for the ages as they dominated a poor Newcastle side at Brough Park. Redcar were in charge throughout as they recorded their biggest ever away win with a 28-62 success. 6 of the 7 Bears recorded paid double figures with Riss top scoring with 11+1. Newcastle’s top scorer was their guest, Kyle Howarth who scored 11+1. In the final fixture of this roundup, Redcar travelled to Scunthorpe. The Bears ran the Scorpions close but ultimately fell short as the hosts took a 47-43 win on home shale. Charles Wright top scored with 11 for Redcar to help the visitors gain a losing bonus point whilst Ryan Douglas hit 14 for Scunthorpe.

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ell that’s it for another 70 years – the tables and chairs from the gardens have been put back in the garages, the front rooms and anywhere else there’s room for them after the celebration of Her Majesty’s Jubilee. We send our heartiest congratulations to her and, at the same time, we thank her for helping to keep the skies rainfree. Unfortunately, due to several operational reasons, we were unable to celebrate the day as we would have liked but our thoughts were with you and those that were able to celebrate your day. The Cricket season is now in full swing and Marske Cricket Club are enjoying a busy time with plenty of people socialising and games of cricket taking place virtually every night of the week. The teams are doing OK. The first team have now secured 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses and sit mid table. It is a season of consolidation after the disappointing relegation last season.

The second team are struggling a little to hold their own in a very competitive division 4 - they are a young team and, hopefully, are learning with each game. The third team are also playing in a competitive league, but are holding their own and can be proud of some of the performances of the younger players. The junior teams at Under 11,13, 15, 17 and 19 have all played a number of

competitive games and are doing very well. The under 17's are through to the next round of the Plate competition and the Under 13's are challenging at the top of the league. The junior practice sessions are thriving, in particular All Stars and Dynamos on a Friday night, with good attendance. The club is doing well, lets hope we get some sunshine throughout the remainder of the season!

On the entertainment front, we are still managing to bring music, of all sorts, to our members in the form of bands, solo artistes and discos. The Irish Nights are still going strong on the second Tuesday of every month and on July 19th we welcome the brilliant, and truly outstanding, Shaun Loughrey to our club for the first time. The ever popular Pat Jordan and Keiran will

be appearing on August 9th with singers booked until December 6th, so keep reading your favourite local newspaper every month to find out who is appearing. Doors open at 7.00 p.m., admission is £2.50 and the evening includes Bingo and a Raﬄe. Also, the Country & Western Nights, on the second Friday of each month, are still as popular as ever. So, if you’re at all interested get to the club – it’s free admission – as it’s always a good night. We have just found out that the well supported local band, Brassneck, will be appearing again on Saturday June 18th with doors open at 7.30 p.m. and admission is £3.00. We hope this information reaches you in time but hopefully information will be displayed at the club and throughout the village so that you do not miss out on an excellent night’s entertainment As ever, our regular Bingo sessions on Sunday lunchtimes and Wednesday evenings are still going strong and a big welcome is extended to all local dabbers on both occasions.

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Sport

From Stokesley to the States Katie’s set for an experience she’ll never fore-get

young golfer is on course to play stateside after winning a prestigious national competition and securing a scholarship to study overseas. Katie Stephens, from Stokesley, scooped the overall top spot at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Open Championships – a series of hotly contested tournaments for college students from around the country. The 18-year-old, who is currently in her second year of a Sport and Exercise Science course at Middlesbrough College, beat scores of other golfers at the most recent competition in Trentham, helping her secure the overall Championship title. And Katie’s drive is set to take her all the way to South Carolina on a sought-after four-year scholarship at Charleston Southern University where she hopes to specialise in sports psychology or nutrition. Katie said: “I’m really excited about moving to America but I’m also quite nervous. My mum is going to come with me for two weeks to help me settle in. “I’ll definitely miss my home comforts, but this is everything I’ve been working towards. My dream is to be a professional golfer – at any level – and this is the next step on that journey.

“I dedicate everything to this sport. I practice every other day and play in as many competitions as I can, alongside my studies. “It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.” Playing off a +2 handicap, Katie is guided by Middlesbrough College Golf Academy coach James Atthey, who is the golf professional attached to Stokesley Golf Range. She added: “The College’s Golf Academy is one of the main reasons I chose to study here. “James is the best coach around and I feel incredibly lucky that I get the support I need to be able to play alongside my studies. “If it wasn’t for the College or James, I probably wouldn’t be heading to South Carolina in the summer.” Middlesbrough College’s Sports Academies offer specialist coaching to develop sporting excellence, nurture talent and aid personal development. The College launched its sports academies programme in 2012 and now operates academies in seven different sports. The academies are staffed with ex-professional players and national coaches who have all played at the top level in the UK or abroad and now pass on their skills to more than 130 students. At the College’s Golf Academy, students are afforded access to the same level of technology

the College. “She has a first-class attitude, always giving 100% when training and is hungry to learn and improve. “She’s had some excellent results this year and it’s been a pleasure having her as part of our squad. “We wish Katie all the best in her US golf scholarship”.

New Marske U18s do the double

North Riding Football League

and learning that golf professionals use. Katie joins the ranks of other Middlesbrough College golfers who have gone on to find success, including Michael Hay who travelled from Middlesbrough to Miami to study at Nova Southeastern University. James Atthey said: “Katie has been a model Golf Academy member for the past two years, both in squad sessions and when representing

By Andrew Snaith

ith the league AGM just days away, Nunthorpe Athletic have changed their name to Teesside FC as they look to further develop their club. In a likely shake-up, subject to committee approval, the league is likely to change from an East/West split to a separate combined division one and division two. Kader say they're looking for dedicated volunteersthey're seeking a coach, goalkeeping coach and physio. Redcar Newmarket are busy arranging their pre-season programme. The Premier Division outfit host Northern League Northallerton Town on Wednesday 27th July. Bedale host Richmond Town on Wednesday 20th July, with St Mary's going to Richmond on Saturday 23rd July. Thirsk Falcons have open training in Sowerby Sports Village on Wednesday 15th June from 6.30pm. Yarm & Eaglescliffe Development are also seeking new players. They take on Wynyard on Saturday 9th July, Cleveland on Wednesday 13th July, Boro Rangers Reserves on Saturday 16th July, Kader on Wednesday 20th July, Boro Rangers Development on Tuesday 26th July, Billingham Town Reserves on Saturday 30th July and St Marys on Wednesday 3rd August. Boro Rangers whose first team were promoted into the Northern League have launched a development side for the new North Riding League Second Division. There are open sessions in June and the club invite interested players to contact them via social media. Boro Rangers Reserves take on Billingham Town Reserves on Saturday 9th July, Whinney Banks on Wednesday 20th July, Fishburn Park on Saturday 23rd July and Cleveland on Wednesday 27th July. Grangetown Boys Club host Northern League Guisborough Town on Saturday 2nd July, NPL East Shildon on Saturday 9th July, plus other Northern League sides in Redcar Athletic on Saturday 16th July and Boro Rangers on Saturday 23rd July. Boys Club visit Billingham Synthonia on Wednesday 20th July.

● New Marske U18s team

By Jack Skelton

ew Marske Football Club's U18s finished their season in superb style with a penalty shoot out over Kader Rangers in the League Cup final. With nerves showing from all players, the highly competitive match kicked off as New Marske put the pressure on from the start. New Marske thought they’d taken the lead 25 minutes into the game with a goal from James O’Brien, only to be ruled offside by the linesman. As the game progressed, Kader relaxed and got into the game with impressive football on display from both teams before the ref blew the halftime whistle. As the second half kicked off, New Marske were sharp straight from kickoff. Despite various chances they just couldn't secure a goal with one of their breakaway moves. Strong defending by both teams kept the game level. One of the best chances for the New Marske team came from a penalty in the 78th minute from Dan Bean who could only watch as his shot was saved by the Kader Keeper. After a

fantastic performance, the game finished a 0-0 draw leading to a nail biting penalty shootout with New Marske beating Kader 4-2 as Keeper Lewis Dawson pulled off two amazing saves. This led to huge celebrations as the lads were crowned League Cup winners and recent TJFA U18 Division One Champions. During a tough season, the lads have remained unbeaten home and away, with only one draw all season. In total, scoring 62 goals and conceding just 9. Special mention to George Luck, who finishes as top goal scorer in the league and Matty Cotterill who finished top goal scorer in the cup. Huge thanks go to the team management, Mark Bean, Phil Winstanley and Ste Cotterill for their dedication, hard work and commitment throughout the season. Thanks to the home kit sponsor H&S Services Contract Caterers. Last but not least, thanks to the family, friends and supporters of New Marske U18’s as it would never happen without all of your support.

Sport By Bill Perfitt

uisborough Town have announced their end-of-season Men’s First Team awards, with club captain Joe (‘JJ’) Bartliﬀ winning two out of the three accolades for the season. Although only 20 years old, JJ’s dynamism and maturity on the field belies his relatively young age and a superb season has earned him the ‘Manager’s Player of the Year’ Award and one of the three joint ‘Players’ Player of the Year Awards. He shared the Players’ award alongside tricky winger Ben Jackson and superb central defender Nick Hood. The ‘Supporters Player of the Year’ Award went to goalkeeper Robert Dean, who has had a fantastic season in which he has been consistently good throughout. Overall, it was a mixed 2021/22 season for the Priorymen, with serious injuries to several key players undoubtedly hampering Guisborough Town’s efforts to finish in the top half of the season. As it was they finished a creditable 13th under the circumstances, and the team management partnership of Steve Bell and Paul Crager will undoubtedly be looking to improve significantly on that next season with team strengthening a major priority. The main highlight of the season was Guisborough’s fantastic run in the North Riding Senior Cup in which they reached the final after famous victories in earlier rounds over the Middlesbrough U-23 Academy side, Pickering Town and local neighbours Marske United. As reported in the last issue of Coastal View and Moor News, the Priorymen fell just short in the final at York City’s superb new ground against Scarborough Athletic, who play at three levels above Guisborough in the national nonleague pyramid system. The Priorymen actually held Scarborough to a 0-0 draw at half-time in which overall Guisborough carved out the best chances but just couldn’t convert them into goals. In the end a strong Scarborough side ran out 3-0 winners with a dominant second half performance but Guisborough’s players could hold their heads high for the way they had battled bravely throughout the whole 90 minutes. Guisborough Manager Steve Bell commented after the game: “We knew this game was always going to be a tough one. I thought we were the better side in the first half as we controlled most of that first 45. “We had two or three brilliant opportunities to take the lead but just couldn’t make the vital breakthrough. “In the second half Scarborough brought on some of their more experienced players and they stepped things up a notch, playing at a slightly higher tempo than we are used to as they took

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Priorymen announce end of season player awards – skipper JJ Bartliﬀ wins a brace

● Ben Jackson

● Nick Hood

control of the game overall. “The 3-0 final scoreline was probably a little harsh on us but I’ve got no complaints on the night and Scarborough were worthy winners. “But our lads did themselves and the club proud and now we all look forward to taking a short break before we go again for the new season,” added Steve. Meanwhile, the focus of attention now is on the new season ahead and Guisborough Town have already announced their pre-season fixtures programme which is as follows:

● JJ Bartliﬀ

● Robert Dean

Whitby Town FC News

By Andrew Snaith

hitby Town FC were extremely saddened to hear of the passing of their former striker Craig Farrell. Farrell who played for the Blues between 2012 and 2015 was aged just 39. The Blues have confirmed the departure of the NPL Premier's top goalscorer Jacob Hazel to National North Darlington for an undisclosed fee. Hazel cleaned up at the Seasiders' presentation evening at Sneaton Castle recently taking the Managers', Players', Internet and Supporters' player of the year awards. The club have announced

● Craig Farrell a prestige friendly with Championship side Middlesbrough on Wednesday 30th August at the Towbar Express Stadium. Tickets are available on the Blues website. They'll also host Handsworth on Saturday 9th July, Guisborough Town on Tuesday 26th July and Darlington on Saturday 30th July (12.30pm kick off). Whitby travel

to Bishop Auckland on Saturday 16th July and Stockton Town on Saturday 23rd July. Whitby Town have also confirmed that right-sided defender Jameel Ible has gone to Guiseley, midfielder Adam Gell has signed for newly-promoted Marske United and left-back Jassem Sukar has joined Hazel at Darlington. The Blues have brought in winger Aaron Haswell from Ossett United and ex-Middlesbrough forward Jonathan Franks. The club have also announced they've frozen ticket prices for the new season. They are also looking for a new head groundsman, anyone interested should email leebullock@whitbytownfc.com

● Jacob Hazel picture by (c) Bri Murﬁeld

Sport

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 130 June 2022

Marske Utd manager working hard on player front for next season T

By Mark Hathaway

he football season may be over but Marske United manager Carl Jarrett has been working hard over the last month on the player front. Marske have made one new signing with a further two current players committing to the club. The new signing is a familiar face to Marske United fans as combative midfielder Adam Gell returns to Mount Pleasant for a 2nd spell having played for Marske in the early 2010s. On the retained player front, manager Jarrett gave Marske fans the best possible news with the confirmation that club skipper Adam Wheatley had committed to the club for their first ever season at Step 3 of the Non League System. “Wheats” has been at the club since 2011 and has made a massive 472 appearances, scoring 41 goals. This was quickly followed by the news that goalkeeper Ryan Catterick would also be staying at the club. Catterick was a key part of the Marske United defence last season and kept 32 clean sheets in 66 games, including 10 in a row. On the departure front, a number of club legends have left the club. Liam O’Sullivan, a hugely popular member of the squad with fellow players and supporters alike has

● Adam Gell, Adam Wheatley and Ryan Catterick. made the decision to leave the club. O’Sullivan made 304 appearances for the Seasiders over 2 spells, which included being part of 2 promotion winning squads. Also leaving to join Northern League side Bishop Auckland is midfielder Craig Gott. “Gotty” made 331 appearance for Marske, scoring 109 goals, two of which – the League Cup winning penalty in 2014 and the 2nd goal in

the play-off final against Stockton Town – will go down in club folklore. Matthew Tymon has also left the club to join Northern Premier League East Division side Stockton Town and tricky attacker James Fairley has also departed, as he is unable to commit to the travelling at Step 3. Everyone at Marske United would like to wish Craig, Liam, Matthew and James the best of luck

in the future. Pre-season plans are taking shape and there should be a definitive list of games in the next edition of Coastal View. For now, the following games are confirmed: Saturday 9th July – Guisborough Town (A) in the John Butterfield Memorial Trophy Tuesday 12th July – Hartlepool United (H) KO 7.30pm

Over the weekend of Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July, Marske United will once again be involved in the Mo Mowlam Memorial competition at Redcar Town, which will also involve Redcar Town, Redcar Athletic and Guisborough Town. As always, you can keep up to date with all things Marske United on their website – www. marskeunitedfc.org

Oﬀ The Field update for Marske United By Bob Ryan ollowing the promotion to the Northern Premier League Premier Division there is a significant amount of work needed to be done at the ground to bring the stadium up to the required standard to allow the club to participate at the highest level they have ever done so in their history. Next season will see teams such as Stafford Rangers, South Shields, Whitby Town, FC-Utd of Manchester and other well-established teams visiting Marske regularly which is great news for the village as it means more and more visitors will be coming to the area and visiting the local attractions. It is also a great way for the club to put Redcar and Cleveland on the map around the country. The club would like to thank those supporters who attended Mount Pleasant for season 2021-22 who certainly made a difference in helping the club gain promotion. The club would also like to thank those individuals and businesses who sponsored the club during the season and are extremely grateful to the support you all gave to the club. Sponsorship Opportunities With the club progressing they certainly rely on business and individual sponsorships to allow the club to compete at the highest level. The club are always grateful to our sponsors and are seeking further businesses and individuals alike who would like to promote their business etc via the club’s footprint. 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, Match Ball Sponsorship and Advertising Board/Programme Sponsorship. Businesses could also have their name on the Away Shirt as part of a sponsorship deal or even have a stand at the stadium or even the stadium named after their company. It is certainly a great way to expand the reach of your business and to get behind Marske United as they continue to progress. If anyone is interested in any sponsorship opportunities, please email msrpfootball@outlook.com Presentation Evening The end of Season presentation evening took place at the Sporting Lodge Middlesbrough. This was a very successful event with Players and Management enjoying an evening of entertainment, including music from local band The Fallen. Shirt Sponsors received their shirt during the evening and had their photo taken with the relevant player. Thanks to Karen Harland for undertaking the photographs for the evening. Volunteer of the Year The Owen Hughes Volunteer of the year award was won by Mark Hathaway after an on-line voting poll by supporters. The club congratulates Mark on this well-deserved award. The club would also like to thank the supporters who voted and recognised so many of the volunteers who keep the club running. Ground Works/Volunteer/Matchday Volunteers 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 league within the football 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.g.bricklayers, 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 via 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. The club have a link to various roles that are needing to be filled via the club website www.marskeunitedfc.org although these are not exhaustive. If you feel you would like to help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact: Bob Ryan - - msrpfootball@outlook.com Season Tickets for Season 2022-23 The club have launched an Early Bird special Season Ticket Offer. This will allow supporters to purchase their tickets for the forthcoming season at a substantially discounted price until 30TH June 2022. Full details are on the club website with the link on how to order etc. Supporters who have a problem with ordering online can email msrpfootball@outlook.com and the club will assist you. Matchday Admission Prices will be as follows for Season 2022/23

Adult - £11 Concession (Over65), Student,16-18 - £6 Under 16 - £4 Season Ticket prices as follows EARLY BIRD UP TO 30TH JUNE 2022 This will give supporters the equivalent of 5 Free games for the season against normal matchday admission. Adult - £176 Concession (Over 65), Student, 16-18 year old - £96 Under 16 -£64 Deluxe Ticket (This includes a Matchday Programme) Adult - £212 Concession (Over 65), Student, 16-18 year old - £132 FROM 1st JULY the prices will be as follows: Adult -£198 Concession (Over 65), Student, 16-18 year old - £108 Under 16 -£72 Deluxe Ticket (This includes a Matchday Programme) Adult - £234 Concession - £144 Summer Activities at Mount Pleasant Following the success of the previous events, the club are hoping to run two fun activity days at the end of July at Mount Pleasant for children from 7-13 full details will be announced nearer the time via the clubs website: www.marskeunitedfc.org Thank you for your support of Marske United. Reminder all information on Marske United can be found at www. marskeunitedfc.org

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The Community Newspaper for the Towns and Villages of East Cleveland, Redcar & North York Moors, telling the real news and views of the people of our region Coastal View & Moor News Issue 130 June 2022

Rising stars to be supported by Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme

● Sporting Champions with Colin Jackson

alented athletes in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland are set to gain much-needed support as part of a sports talent development programme. Now in its sixth year, Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme will provide more than 1,000 up-and-coming athletes with free access to more than 200 leisure facilities across the country, including a number of athletes from Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland. Local athletes accepted on the scheme this year include British age group judo champion Rosey Kett, athlete Philippa Stone, who will race in the 1500m at the British Championships this summer, andfour-times Brazilian jiu-jitsu junior world champion Alex Williams. Everyone Active centres currently open in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland: • Middlesbrough: Middlesbrough Sports

Village, Neptune Leisure Centre, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Centre, Manor Youth and Community Centre – run in partnership with Middlesbrough Council • Redcar and Cleveland: Redcar and Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart, Saltburn Leisure Centre, Eston Leisure Centre, Loftus Leisure Centre, Guisborough Swim and Fitness Centre – run in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council Alongside free access to Everyone Active centres, Sporting Champions will also get the chance to receive valuable mentoring and guidance from some of the UK’s most inﬂuential sports stars. Olympic silver medallist Colin Jackson will continue to support the scheme through his role as an Ambassador. He will be working alongside a newly-appointed panel of Elite

Sleights FC need your help Sleights FC have taken the reluctant step of folding their ﬁrst team due to a lack of players

athletes to make sport more accessible within local communities. The impressive line-up of Elite athletes features Olympians and Paralympians including Lutalo Muhammad, Jennifer and Jessica Gadirova, Richard Kilty, Lauren Steadman, Kadeena Cox and Maisie Summers-Newton*, whose experience and expertise will help to support athletes through one-to-one and group mentoring sessions. Colin Jackson said: “I’m incredibly proud to be involved in a scheme that is so dedicated to supporting athletic talent from grass roots up. “This year, I’ll be working alongside some truly talented Elite athletes to help rising sports stars reach their goals. “The Sporting Champions scheme has helped thousands of up-and-coming athletes to achieve their sporting dreams and I can’t wait to see what this year’s intake go on to achieve.” Sporting Champions will also receive free unlimited access to the Everyone on Demand app, providing them with more than 500,000 at-home workouts from leading fitness brands, including WithU, Flex and Les Mills on Demand. Paul Ayre, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme has been very successful in providing exceptional support to emerging talent and we are delighted to be once again supporting athletes from Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland on their journey to success.

“It’s fantastic to see how the scheme has expanded over the years, now providing more than 1,000 athletes nationwide with access to top-quality training facilities and support. “As a leisure provider working in partnership withlocal councils, we feel it is important to cater for all sections of the community. We hope to continue making a real difference to our athletes’ success and are excited to see what the relaunch of the scheme will bring this year.” Cllr Louise Westbury, cabinet member for Climate Change, Environment and Culture at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “This is a fantastic scheme designed to provide young people with the opportunities they need to succeed. “It is so important to nurture any sporting talent we have in this country, irrespective of where people come from or what background they have; therefore any barriers to the accessing of useful facilities should be removed wherever possible. “Congratulations to the local athletes who have been recognised and rewarded with acceptance on to this scheme.” To find out more about the Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, visit www.easportingchampions.com or follow @ easportingchamps on Instagram. For further information on Everyone Active, visit www. everyoneactive.com www.coathamcoaches.co.uk

(01287) 652222 June Sat 11th June

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August

By Andrew Snaith large number of the current squad were either leaving for another club, moving away or were unable to commit for the upcoming season. They are the current Gordon Harrison Memorial Trophy holders after beating Kirkbymoorside Reserves 2-0 at Mill Lane, Pickering Town FC. They then went on to lift the Ryedale Hospital Cup with a 4-2 win over local rivals Goldsborough at Whitby Town FC's Towbar

Express stadium. Sleights also have an Under 12 and Under 13 side with a thriving Miniballers section rub by Mark Jackson. The club host their annual Gala Day on August with a date to be scheduled shortly. Sleights are looking for assistance with cutting and marking the pitch at their AC Building and Property Maintenance Sports Ground as well as coaches. If you're able to assist the club in whatever capacity, please email Sleightsfc@gmail.com.

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