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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 139 May-June 2023
APeter Rabbit themed garden was created in the Redcar Cemetery after the Precious Garden, an area dedicated to children’s burial, exhausted its spaces. The garden was created at the initiative of the Friends of Redcar Cemetery Group, in partnership with the Council.
The Redcar Cemetery, opened in 1874, is one of the busiest cemeteries in the borough and the Friends Group was formed in 2004 to make sure it is a welcoming place where residents can come and pay their respects to their loved ones. The group does regular work in the cemetery, undertaking planting, weeding, sweeping, cleaning, litter picking
and memorial restoration as well as special projects to improve or expand different areas of the place.
Such was the creation of the Peter Rabbit Garden. This is the second incarnation of a special area within Redcar Cemetery, the first being the Peter Pan path also dedicated to the sad loss of children and younger people. The project aims for families to walk away from their departed loved one feeling that the space they are buried in is designed in a loving way conveying a feeling of safety.
Three figures of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck and Mrs Tiggy Winkle were made and installed by Billy Cessford, from Warrenby.
A stunning ornamental arch was fashioned by Martin Dobson from Steel River Fabrication Company who also donated extra rabbit features and made two unique lamps to the path. Some of the materials for the arch were donated by SM Thompson. The seats, which have figures etched onto them, were provided by Rose Memorials of Linthrope while Graphic Solutions created the story boards. Managers and workers alike from Sembcorp have also contributed with a seat and lamp to complement the existing collection.
The funding came from several sources, ‘Impetus Environmental Trust’, ‘Teesside Charity’, local businesses such as ‘Scott Street Fisheries’ and ‘The Braid Queen of Redcar’ and many local people, some of them having children buried in the cemetery.
This heart-warming project has received the Mayor’s Achievement Award and the RCVDA Community Award.
Ged Fleming, Chairman of the Friends of Redcar Cemetery said: “Both myself and Dot Ahmed, the person who has worked with me side by side on our projects, are very proud
of what we have achieved with the help of over forty volunteers culminating in what we feel is a unique area in the cemetery, the Peter Rabbit Garden.
“This was brought about by local businesses, groups, major funding bodies, the Local Authority, volunteers and individuals coming together to make this a reality. Our volunteers have become personal friends over the years and we can boast having three founder members.”
Andrew Pearson, Income and Funding Officer at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “The Peter Rabbit path is the latest in a series of projects I have been able to support the Friends of Redcar Cemetery with. It was Paul Jarvis that started the force to build the first path with a shift from Sabic five years ago.
“The Friends of Redcar Cemetery are passionate about their work. There is no better demonstration of the group’s outstanding commitment and love than the Peter Rabbit Garden. We are very lucky to have groups such as this working with us. It is within that joint working mutually supportive dynamic that special things are made possible.”
Welcometo the start of a new direction for Coastal View.
Other than the three online issues we produced during lockdown this will be the start of a whole new experience for all of us, Coastal View online.
As we have explained in past issues, producing a printed copy (25,500 in total) and distributing them free directly into households and outlets became far too costly for us to carry on that way.
With the cost of newsprint going sky high, our local site closing as well as other expenses spiralling we had to make the difficult choice –either online or no Coastal View at all.
We received telephone calls and emails from regular readers thanking us for producing the paper for so many years and although disappointed were happy that the paper was to continue online.
So that’s the story so far as we delve into the unknown and not knowing what the future will bring. We have vowed to carry on with this format for the foreseeable future and then who knows?
We are still hoping that we can find a way to get a small amount of papers printed to put
into outlets for the people who are not able to read it online but have not yet come up with a solution, but watch this space, all is not lost.
We are so very grateful to the loyal advertisers who have stuck with us in helping to support the online version as well as the regular contributors who never let us down.
This issue contains six pages of local events and six pages of sport as well as other community stories, together with the regular columns.
Remember, we can only include articles that we receive, so send us your stories to be considered for future publications. Please send them to editor@coastalviewandmoornews.
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Since the last issue we have had three Bank Holidays, the first being Easter, followed by May Day and then the very recent Bank Holiday weekend celebrating the Coronation. We know that the Coronation weekend holiday, when even the sun shone for a time, brought out communities to celebrate the occasion with street parties, both indoor and outdoors in our local towns and villages.
Just before the latest Bank Holiday, elections were held giving residents the opportunity to
vote for the people they wanted to represent them on the Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.
These elections saw some long standing councillors failing to hold onto their seats and a shift in power sharing is on the cards.
As we write this and as things stand it is not clear who will be in control of the council with no party gaining enough members to take overall control. The Labour group have the most elected members with 23, followed by the Independents with 13, the Conservatives on 12 and the Liberal Democrats with 11 Total number of councillors is 59, therefore 30 are needed to take control.
In time we will discover what will happen, but so long as these councillors do what’s right for the whole of the area and work together to improve the lives of the people in our communities, that’s all that matters. When more details emerge on this we will post information as and when we get it on the website.
You can check out all the details from the election on pages 18 and 19.
As we write this, the sun keeps trying to pop out in between the showers but at least it’s
warm. The football season is almost at an end and the cricket season has already started as we look forward to the summer months with hopefully many days when we can get out and about and have the odd BBQ or two.
As Leeds Utd supporters our season may come to a miserable conclusion but we live in hope. We do wish the Boro all the best in their quest to get promoted to the Premier League and hopefully we will still be there and playing them next season
Lastly we would like to ask you all to tell your friends and neighbours to read and share on social media platforms, Coastal View online and to support the local businesses who advertise with us as without them it would not be possible.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue.
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British Cycling has recently revealed the route details for this year’s British National Road Championships in Redcar and Cleveland, with the two road races set to be decided by a stunning climb to the finish up Saltburn Bank.
A total of 10 coveted national champion’s jerseys are up for grabs across the three days of racing from 21-25 June, with the time-trials starting and finishing in neighbouring North Yorkshire on Croft Motor Racing Circuit, the circuit races centered around the coastal streets of Redcar town centre, and the road races starting and finishing in Saltburn. Entries for all three events are now open will close on Sunday 28 May. You can enter the time-trial here, the circuit race here, and the road race here.
The time-trials will kick off the championships on Wednesday 21 June in neighbouring North Yorkshire, starting and finishing in the pit lane at Croft Circuit. Upon leaving the circuit the route will then take in the picturesque roads of Dalton-on-Tees on what is set to be a fast and flat course.
The under-23 women, under-23 men, and elite women will set a time over two laps of the course, totalling 27.4km, while the elite men will complete three laps and 41.1km. With less than 50 metres of climbing per lap, the riders will be looking to set lightning quick times on what will be one of the fastest courses the national championships has ever seen.
The circuit races will then take place on Friday 23 June on a tight and technical 1km circuit around the picturesque seaside town of Redcar, with riders starting on the seafront before heading down the high street. Both the men’s and women’s races will be contested over 55 minutes plus five laps.
The road races will conclude this year’s championships on Sunday 25 June, starting and finishing just after Saltburn Bank, which has a maximum gradient of more than 22%. The climb will separate the best from the rest with its tight hairpin bends, following soon after a fast descent.
Both the men and women will follow an 18.8km loop, with the women completing seven laps to cover 132km, and the men taking on 10 laps and 189km. Each lap will start by heading into the villages of East Cleveland, passing the historic Skelton Castle, before heading through the old mining sites in Kilton. Riders will then drop back down to the coast of Saltburn before firing up Saltburn Bank to the finish.
The women’s race features 2,826m of climbing over the challenging terrain, with a mix of longer drags and punchy hills, while the men will tackle 4,073m of climbing.
Great Britain Cycling Team rider Charlie Tanfield, who also rides for Saint Piran, said: “I’m so excited to be racing on home roads in Redcar and Cleveland. My first memories of riding on these roads were from when I was a young lad on the local club run, climbing up the local hills and trying to hang onto the older, quicker climbers in the group. I guess it hasn’t changed too much since and it’s a similar story in hilly races, I’m just the older rider now!
“Saltburn Bank is steep and it’s over pretty quickly, but the drag out of Saltburn actually hurts me more. My first memory of climbing out of here was in the first Klondike road race in the National Road Series and I won the KOM prize!
“There’s a bit of a cycling culture around here, and there’s great roads so it naturally attracts cyclists from across the country. Since the Tour de France then the Tour de Yorkshire, people have been able to see the Dales and what it has to offer. I truly
believe in my slightly biased opinion that there aren’t any other regions in the UK that has as good roads and climbs to ride on!”
Fran Anderson, Assistant Director for Health and Communities at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said:
“Bringing the British National Road Championships to Redcar and Cleveland is a real coup for the area, and seeing the very best cyclists in the country racing hard on our roads will be a brilliant spectacle.
“The circuit race in Redcar will be fast and exhilarating to watch. The road race will take the cyclists through stunning countryside and beautiful coastline, providing both a technically and physically demanding circuit - only the very the strongest will cross the finish line with their arms raised and pull on the national champion’s jersey. The multi-lap race will also be great for spectators who will be able to see the riders come through numerous times.
“We hope both races encourage people to get on their bikes more and that the event inspires the next generation of future riders from the area, following in the footsteps of local riders such as Charlie Tanfield. The event will also provide a great boost to the local economy as the international cycling community descends up on our borough, and enjoys all that we have to offer. We are really excited for this great event and can’t wait to get going.”
Media accreditation for the British National Road Championships is also now open, and you can apply here.
Our Redcar and Cleveland Active Travel Project is a brand-new service here to make it easier for folks to walk and cycle whether that’s to school, work, the shops or just for fun.
It’s one of five Active Travel Hubs across the Tees Valley, delivered by Sustrans in partnership with the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The others are in Stockton, Darlington, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool. Walking and cycling is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy, save money, reduce carbon
emissions, and improve your local air quality. This can be tricky though, which is why the Sustrans team are here to help.
We offer a range of free services that empower and enable the local community to enjoy walking and cycling in their daily lives. These services are detailed on our flyer. One of our service users described us as ‘A small but amazing team of like minded people who are proving education, maintenance and support for anyone who wants to cycle!’
For more information about these services email RedcarActiveTravel@Sustrans.org.uk
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As we progress through a sometimes wet, sometimes sunny, springtime, the ‘host of golden daffodils’ has faded from under the apple trees, to be replaced by a swathe of blue bells spreading throughout the perennial border running parallel to the Cleveland Way.
Other colour is provided by tulips, snakes head fritillary, heather and blossom on the apple, pear and cherry trees. Throughout the rest of the community orchard fresh growth is emerging,
encouraging us to look ahead to the multitude of colour to enjoy throughout the summer.
On the 21st April we were pleased to welcome ten eco warriors from Skelton Junior School. The mixed group sowed wild flower seeds around the fruit tree area, then planted young ground-cover perennials in different parts of the garden. Following well-earned refreshments they all tried various circus skills, including diablo and plate spinning. This was the first time a group had undertaken an out of school activity since Covid, so everyone was excited about their visit and raring to go with the sowing
and planting.
Recently our team of volunteers has expanded with Kelvin Hutton and Samantha Hall joining the group. Also, we have been pleased to welcome back Geoff Clark and Joyce White, following their respective heart and knee surgery. Our other volunteers, Stephen Richardson and David Gibson, continue to offer regular, hard-working input.
Additionally, thanks go to David North (Lawn Ranger Garden Services) for donating a petrol lawn mower, George & Joyce Skelton for a selection of perennials and an anonymous
person for a large box of fat balls to feed the birds.
Finally, way back on the 26th March we had a successful Daffodil Sunday at Skelton Castle. On a cool, cloudy day, over 750 adults attended, plus a multitude of children and 29 different breeds of dog!!. Proceeds were shared between ourselves and Skelton Villages Civic Pride, with a donation going to Skelton History Group. Thanks go to Anthony Wharton for opening his garden and to the ground-staff, Rowland, Kevin and Damian for ensuring everything was in excellent condition.
By Enid McCabe
With the help of Woodsmith Foundation giving a grant of £500an Art and Craft Club Project was organised from 1st December, 2022 until the 31st March 2023 in Moorsholm.
The project was supported by Moorsholm in Bloom, especially Austin Cartwright and St Mary’s Church, Moorsholm.
The sessions were held in St Mary’s Church Hall on Wednesdays, 2pm – 4pm and everyone was welcome.with the sessions taking place in a warm, friendly environment.
The following were some of the Art and Craft undertaken – Pebble printing, Card making, Acrylic printing, Air dried clay pots, Clippie mats, Ceramic printing stones,
Bead work, Knitting, Felting, Plastic tapestry sewing, Patchwork, Tea-light jars (lanterns) and finished making an Easter tree, Knitted chicks, Easter rabbits and Easter chicks.
Moorsholm in Bloom members and their partners were invited to the last session, when an exhibition of work was displayed and refreshments served. This was by way of a thank you to Moorsholm in Bloom for their support and it proved a pleasant way to conclude the project.
The sessions were enjoyed by everyone who came and it is hoped to run more sessions from November 2023 to March 2024. Meanwhile in the summer months it is back to gardening.
My thanks go to all who helped with the project.
InMarch Paul Hutchinson wrote to the Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen on behalf of his four-year-old son Albie, who has been “obsessed” with the Redcar Blast Furnace at Teesworks, and the explosive demolitions being used to bring it to the ground. He asked whether it would be possible to liaise with local demolition firm Thompsons of Prudhoe - which led the blowdown of the blast furnace on November 23, 2022 - to arrange a visit to the site.
Less than a month later, on April 13, Albie’s dream came true and he was welcomed on-site along with his dad to be shown around what remains of the structure, while representatives from Thompsons explained the project. There, he also got the chance to get up close with some heavy machinery - including the diggers being used in the demolition.
While he’s only four, Albie has already said he wants to work on the site - and as investors or firms continue to drive forward the thousands of clean energy and construction jobs of the future at Teesworks, there’s every chance he’ll get his wish.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “It’s incredible to see Albie spend the day on the Teesworks site with our demolition contractors Thompson’s of Prudhoe, who’ve had him on the diggers and shown him where the Blast Furnace once stood and the work they’re doing to clear the site.
It’s clear to see just how quickly we’re moving on the Teesworks site to bring down old structures to welcome new investment and jobs of the future, so I’m over the moon to have been able to get Albie on site to see the Blast Furnace before it’s all gone.”
Beyond Housing, based in Scarborough and Redcar, has been awarded a prestigious RoSPA Award, reflecting its commitment to health and safety excellence.
Beyond Housing won a President’s Award, in recognition of its longstanding dedication to ensuring the safety of its colleagues and customers.
This accolade is given only to organisations that have achieved RoSPA’s Gold Medal Health and Safety Award for at least ten years in succession.
The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is the largest occupational health and safety awards programme in the UK. Now into its 67th year,
the awards have almost 2,000 entries each year, covering nearly 50 countries and a reach of over seven million employees. The programme recognises organisations’ commitment to continuous improvement in the prevention of accidents and ill health at work, looking at entrants’ health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.
While most awards are noncompetitive, competitive awards are presented in 20 industry sectors and for specialist areas of health and safety management.
Paul Smith, Health & Safety Manager at Beyond Housing, said: “To consistently meet RoSpA’s Gold
Award standard over the past ten years is an outstanding achievement. We are very proud to receive the President’s Award as a further reflection of the hard work and determination that our colleagues continue to put into keeping themselves and others safe.”
Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said:
“Accidents at work and workrelated ill health don’t just have huge financial implications or cause major disruption – they significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. That’s why good safety performance deserves to be recognised and rewarded.
“We are thrilled that Beyond Housing has won a RoSPA Award
and would like to congratulate them on showing an unwavering commitment to keeping their employees, clients and customers safe from accidental harm and injury.”
Sponsored by Croner-i, the RoSPA
Awards scheme is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, and receives entries from organisations across the globe, making it one of the most sought-after achievement awards for the health and safety industry.
BeyondHousing has achieved a prestigious training accreditation for demonstrating consistent excellence in customer service training.
The team was awarded the TrainingMark accreditation by the Institute of Customer Service for highlighting how its colleague training programme meets national standards. While Beyond Housing serves and supports customers in person, online and on the phone, the training team focused initially on the Brilliant Telephone Calls module, where the organisation was recognised at the highest professional level by independent assessors.
The Institute of Customer Service is the UK’s independent professional customer service body. It works with businesses, the public sector and the government to improve the treatment of clients whenever they interact with an operator.
In order to become accredited, organisations must demonstrate a robust training programme with a commitment to maintaining competence through evaluation and a pledge from colleagues and management to ongoing excellence.
Beyond Housing was called upon to illustrate in detail how its colleague training programme consistent with at least 80% of the Institute’s exacting Training Mark standards in a number of critical areas to service excellence. Key aspects included how the organisation as a whole, and its colleagues, work with customers and each other, and how the it takes responsibility for ongoing learning and development.
Jonathan Brady, Customer Service Trainer at Beyond Housing said: “The award of this professional accreditation has underlined Beyond Housing’s commitment to delivering the highest level of customer service.
“Our training programme provides an excellent foundation
for our colleagues’ development, enabling them to consistently meet their ambitious service goals and objectives.
“We will continue to enhance and develop our training in all areas to ensure we are always delivering the very best for our customers.”
Ever since the Larkfields estate was constructed, residents have experienced difficulty exiting safely from the estate on to Marske Road.
Many discussions, meetings and site visits have taken place with Officers from Redcar & Cleveland Council but no significant measures have been agreed..
Most measures requested as a result of following the recommended Safer Street Plan have not been well received by the Council which has not been very receptive to change.
The Saltburn Neighbourhood Action Partnership (SNAP) has repeatedly requested actions to address the continuing safety issues.
The original planning approval was given without some of the requested highway designs suggested at the time.
Speed of travel has been an issue ever since the estate opened and continues to be.
A recent speed survey conducted by Redcar & Cleveland Council over a 7-day period from the 11th until the 18th of April indicated that the average vehicle speed was recorded at 32mph with the
85th percentile speed recorded at 37mph. The 85th percentile speed indicates that 85% of vehicles are travelling at or below 37mph, this is an indicator used nationally to assess vehicle speeds. The total number of vehicles recorded was 83352.
Based on the data recorded, Cleveland Police Camera Enforcement Team has been requested to take enforcement action.
Whilst this police enforcementis welcome it will be only a temporary measure, as police resources cannot be there permanently, and no capital is available for the installation of speed cameras.
Some physical improvements achieved by SNAP include new
signage to indicate the existence of the entrance to the estate, which is not readily seen as it is round a corner in the road and, as cars are travelling so fast,it is not seen in reasonable time.
Other measures achieved is agreement to move the Vehicle Activated Speedindicator signs to more sensible positions than those currently occupied. The repositioning should take place in May.
The 30MPH signs at the entrance to the town are to be moved further towards Quarry Lane roundabout to assist in slowing down vehicles entering the town. However, this has to be funded and arranged by the housing developer, which is taking far too long.
the Walk survived and started a programme of replanting.
This has continued and this year saw the planting programme considerably increased, to supplement the work done in recent years. The ground had been well prepared by local residents, volunteering every Tuesday morning in woodland and maintenance works in their endeavours to regain the standards once enjoyed in the Gardens.
In the absence of a full commitment from the Council, volunteers are undertaking more work in Saltburn. Any resident wishing to share in this most rewarding work can contact Saltburn Valleys throughinfo@saltburnvalleys.gov.uk
● Planting in progress
The Cherry Tree Walk in Saltburn Valley Gardens is a firm favourite for many in East Cleveland.
At this time of year, the Walk is full of colour and the serenity of the area is an experience to be enjoyed and shared.
Unfortunately, the original planted trees are of an age and have been subject to disease. Two have recently been felled.
Six years ago, Philip Thomson, Chair of Saltburn Valleys CIO set out to ensure that
● The next generation
On Sunday 14thMay at 2pm visitors representing the National Piers Society and the National Association of Lighthouse Keepers will visit Saltburn as part of a national tour to inspect some of the remaining piers in the country.
Saltburn has previously won Pier of the Year and, as the only remain traditional pier in the North East and Yorkshire, it is a continuing attraction for visitors and a much appreciated
asset by residents of the town and the Borough. Guests will be welcomed by the Saltburn 500 Club, representing residents, and will receive a history of the Cliff Lift before descending in it to the Lower Promenade where Marske Band will be in full entertaining mode. The Town Crier will be in good voice, assembling all around.
Residents are encouraged to come and welcome the guests and to be in suitable traditional costume, which can cover Victorian and Edwardian periods.
Local businesses on the Lower Promenade will join in the warm reception by offering opportunities to play miniature golf, roll a penny at the Arcade, consume a delicious ice cream and ride on the Miniature Railway.
Philip Thomson will be in full Victorian costume to welcome guests and provide an informed history of the Pier before promenading
is invited.
Purchased by the Council in 1938,and subsequently suffering frommany severe gales of until in 1975 the Council submitted an application for demolition to the Department of the Environment.
A then younger local voice was raised in the Council Chamber, and a subsequent ‘Save the Pier’ campaign led to a Public Enquiry.
The outcome was a relief for the town and its community which had gathered round to save a key feature of its heritage.
Following a refurbishment in 1979, further essential work was enabled by the gaining of a Heritage Lottery Grant of £1.2 million pounds in 2000.
Saltburn Pier reopened in 2001 with a Grade11* listed status.
The 14th of May will be a good day out for all. Come and join in.
PatSivewright has brought a most interesting exhibition to the arts space within Emmanuel church at Saltburn.
The exhibition is open every Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm and will continue until the 14th May.
In Eastern Orthodox churches it is an established tradition to give the gift of a decorated egg to family and friends at Eastertide and this exhibition has captured this practice of giving such a gift but widened the concept to include a wide spectrum of artistic thought.
The idea for the exhibition primarily came from the vast amount of creative work that Pat’s mother, Helena Roberston, had produced and accumulated during her lifetime. Her interest had ranged across various mediums from painting with acrylics, water colour and oils, sculpting in clay and icing and stitching with threads, fabrics and beads, but a significant aspect of this eclectic interest centred on the universally known Fabergé egg, a jewelled egg created by the jewellery firm House of Fabergé, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. As many as 69 were created,under the supervision of Peter Carl Fabergé between 1885 and 1917.
Helena’s works have to be seen to be admired and appreciated.
This exhibition has been rated amongst the most interesting and creative in a long tradition, well established in Emmanuel. A visit is essential.
Visitors to Saltburn can be forgiven if they think that the Foreshore is not within the tourist destination area.
The lack of maintenance is so obvious.
The landslip on Sketon Beck remains unaddressed since November.
The reason for the five month delay is placed at the door of the Environment Agency which apparently takes a long time to make decisions.
The façade of the main building on the Lower Promenade has been showing signs of deterioration for over 6 years now and is only to be repaired at the
beginning of May.
32 places on the railings are either broken or missing.The old RNLI building has not seen paint since when.
The Council chalets have a quarter of a million pounds in remedial works awaiting commencement.
The list is seemly endless.
One prominent eyesore that merits immediate attention is the graffiti on the wall stretching above the promenade.
The appointment of a Foreshore Manager is long overdue and should be actioned.
Themain sewer outfall for Brotton and Saltburn used to run along the beach, following the line of Huntcliff, before it discharged untreated into the North Sea.
In recent years the system was overhauled and now all effluent is pumped to a treatment facility at Marske.
The redundant outfall pipe was dismantled, and the arising debris was buried beneath a layer of concrete next to one of the remaining cottages of Old Saltburn. Unfortunately, not all of the pipeline was removed and from time to time parts are uncovered.
One such item came up after a recent swell and proved to be a real hazard, with a threatening metal spike protruding from a sizeable piece of concrete.
Fortunately, a rapid response was provided by the Council and it was removed within 24 hours of being reported.
Police has welcomed two new Assistant Chief Constables to the Chief Officer Team.
Assistant Chief Constables David Felton and Richard Baker have both joined the force in the last two months.
David Felton has 27 years’ service with Northumbria Police, after working as a Neighbourhood Policing Inspector in Blyth and Cramlington and rising through the ranks to become Director of Intelligence and then Head of Communications, Contact and the Crime Investigation Department.
He held the post of Temporary Assistant Chief Constable at Northumbria for three years prior to his move to Cleveland Police.
ACC David Felton said: “I am delighted to join Cleveland Police and hope to continue with the proactive work which I see every day ongoing throughout the Force.
“My real passion is ensuring victims are well looked after, targeting criminals and seeing that they receive the justice they deserve.”
Richard Baker joined West Midlands Police in 1995, where he led multiple major crime and serious and organised crime investigations, including homicide, kidnap and extortion. He is an experienced Firearms commander and worked as head of Intelligence in West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit before moving to become Head of the Regional and Organised Crime Unit.
He was Temporary Assistant Chief Constable in WMP for Local Policing, having responsibility for delivering Neighbourhood Policing and the Violence Reduction Unit to communities across seven local authority areas.
Richard was appointed to Cleveland Police as ACC for Crime, Safeguarding and Prevention in March 2023.
ACC Richard Baker said: “I am really pleased to be joining Cleveland Police as Assistant Chief Constable. The team has been very welcoming and I am seeing great work happen across the Force, prioritising tackling serious and violent offenders and protecting our communities from harm.”
Outside of work Richard enjoys staying active and keeping fit; having ran the London marathon multiple times and raising over £20,000 for charity.
Members of the public were invited to the opening of a new space to learn more about how £25 million investment is changing Redcar.
The West Terrace property, now called Rediscover Redcar, is situated near the High Street and will be a base where anyone can dropin to see how major Redcar Town Deal projects are taking shape in the town centre.
Opening on Tuesday 3 May, businesses and the public had the opportunity to meet the team and discover all that will soon be on offer.
Back in 2019, Redcar was awarded £25 million from the Government’s Town Deal programme and a Redcar Town Deal board was established for the fund, led by a group of industry experts, business leaders, and community representatives, who have volunteered to support the regeneration of Redcar. Alongside Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, they have helped develop large-scale regeneration plans which will make Redcar a more vibrant, sustainable town.
Some of the projects include:
• Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction – based at the former M&S and Goodwins buildings, a new family attraction with indoor cultural and leisure activities and events will be on offer.
• Town Centre Transformation, Esplanade and Station Road Improvement Scheme - residents and visitors will see improvements to the area such as the introduction of new street furniture, more landscaping with plants and trees, improved lighting, and more.
• Coatham Leisure Quarter – On Coatham’s seafront a Coastal Activity Hub, a place where local sports organisations can plan exciting activities such as beach volleyball, triathlons, rowing and more, is planned.
• Clean Energy Education Hub at Redcar and Cleveland College – A hub to prepare people, and deliver the skills needed, for future green jobs coming to the area.
Rediscover Redcar will provide a long-term dedicated service to Redcar’s town centre businesses. It will:
• Support key events in the area to drive footfall and spend in the town;
• Encourage new investment;
• Develop Redcar’s independent sector;
• Deliver a targeted high street improvement grant scheme;
• Promote relevant training and learning opportunities to benefit existing and incoming businesses within the town centre.
Two new jobs have been created within the team to build relationships with town centre businesses and develop a forum to provide insight on the challenges facing the High Street. The team will also liaise with Council departments that play a key role in delivering services within and around the town centre such as highways, events, town centre cleansing, licensing, car-parking, planning and business growth, delivering a coordinated service as the Town Deal projects take shape.
Rediscover Redcar will operate Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am - 4pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Evening and weekend availability and consultation events will be arranged where appropriate.
Jenny Archer, Redcar Town Deal Board Member said: “The key element in making changes, is communication. Change is coming to Redcar. And Rediscover Redcar is the place for such communication to take place. Where businesses can find out more and speak directly to the team to make changes and help to grow businesses in Redcar.”
Andrew Carter, Assistant Director for Business Growth and Enterprise at the Council, said: “Big changes are taking place in Redcar with transformational plans starting to come together. It’s important we embrace these opportunities and spread the word as far as we can so people know about the exciting plans. It is also vital that we support our local businesses as our high street transforms and changes for the better.
“So, if you’re a business owner or member of the public and want to know more, please pop in and introduce yourself, the team are looking forward to meeting you.”
For more information on Redcar Town Deal projects, please visit: https://redcartowndeal. com/
Owning a dog can be a little like decorating the bedroom, it seems a good idea at the time, so you start off with good intentions, and so far in, you wish you had never started, We humans home dogs expecting to have a Fairytale ending; that they’ll be so HAPPY to see us,ADORE all that’s bought for them. You DREAM of long walks together, some people even think the dog is going to be GRATEFUL that you took them home from a rescue centre!!
You give them toys and a new bed only to become frustrated that they’ve ripped them to shreds, they were probably having 20 minutes fun and this is what we call - A huge reality check. You see, we could learn a thing or two from dogs,
Dogs live in the now.
Dogs don’t dwell on the past although, we assume they do. Many say “he was attacked when he was a puppy, he’s moved on from that,” but generally it’s our response to him being
attacked he remembers unless it was a vicious attack. Generally it’s us that hasn’t moved on as we are very emotionally involved, and dogs aren’t.
Dogs will pee on your plants, then walk away and not even worry about it,
I often get frustrated owners that say, “my dog won’t listen.” THIS IS SUCH A CHALLENGE! every dog listens, it just depends how you talk to them, depends what you’re saying, and it depends on the tone of your voice. Generally, it’s our EXPECTATIONS of them.
I experienced this when I was at school; the lessons were so boring, I totally lost interest, I think I am a reincarnated Border Collie. I have a very very low attention span, I don’t go to the cinema very often as watching a film can’t hold my attention for an hour and a half, so then I tend to wander off into my own little world and that’s where many dogs tend to go too.
This is what makes me DIFFERENT as a behaviourist and trainer, I don’t do things by the textbook; besides that boring! Where’s the fun in that??, I reach inside the dog’s head and see what it’s telling me and when you have an owner that sees the dog working for me and then for them,then I see the smile on anowner’s face… That’s it!!, I’ve done my job.
I offer training packages to suit most budgets so if you want to know more? Check out my website Happy New Year www.dogschool.org.uk and send an email or Call Cath 07736 679178
Redcar Town Deal to open new space to support local businesses and spread the word to residents and visitors about transformational projects
Have you got some time to spare each week? Do you want to make a difference in your local community?
Have you ever thought about volunteering? If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then volunteering with Footprints in the Community could be for you.
Footprints in the Community runs a number of projects from our 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.
2023 marks a significant milestone for us, as 10 years as a registered charity. During that time demand for our charity’s projects and the number of clients and members we support has grown each year. With many people worrying about the increased cost of living, this demand is expected to grow.
So that we can continue to support local people into 2023 and beyond, we are looking to recruit a number of new volunteers across our projects. These are some of the volunteering opportunities we are currently recruiting for:
• First Steps project - based at our warehouse
in Dormanstown - Mondays and/or Thursdays 8.30am-12noon. This is an admin role which will involve answering emails, general queries and inputting onto a database.
• Next Step Shop at Grangetown - Mondays 9am-1pm. The role involves stocking shelves, helping customers select/pack items and some general admin.
• Footprints Community Cafe - various opportunities Monday to Saturday 11am-2pm. This role may involve serving customers, clearing tables, operating the till and some food preparation.
Our volunteers have told us about the benefits to them of volunteering for Footprints in the Community. They include making a positive difference in their local communities, making new friendships, improving mental health and reducing feelings of loneliness. Many of our volunteers have also improved their skills and moved onto employment.
So, if you think volunteering could be for you, please email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk to find out more about our recruitment process. If you’re involved in a church or community group and would like to arrange a visit by our Volunteer Coordinator at one of your group meetings to talk about volunteering opportunities, then please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
By Sue Pinder - Group Scout Leader
Asyou read this article hopefully work on the Scout Hut which can be seen when walking through the Valley Gardens in Marske will be complete.
The project,managed by our Group Chair Carole Sanders and the ‘Barn Owls’ executive committee started in 2019. It was derailed by Covid 19 when scouting was suspended (just after planning permission was received in March 2020) and has had many ups and downs since.
Undeterred by setbacks Carole continued to apply for funding and pursue quotes for the work needed to protect and improve the building for future generations of Scouts. Only this February the company we were using to complete the work went into administration, then followed a few weeks of uncertainty until Brimms Construction took over the contract.
Eventually, we were lucky enough to receive grants from the National Lottery, Arnold Clark, Bernard Sunley Charitable Trust, Robert Hall Foundation, Jack Brunton Charitable Trust, Woodsmith Foundation, LeslieSell Charitable Trust, Zetland Masonic lodge, Redcar & Cleveland local ward councillors, as well as a Pledge from Garfield Western Foundation.
We must not forget the support from our members at many events, including a whole group Sponsored Walk!
The local community and members also supported our Grand Draw raffle and Scout Post before Christmas.
We also welcomed, personal donations from friends and neighbours.
The Scout Hut, now, has a new, larger kitchen which has been relocated closer to the main hall. This will increase cooking opportunities for members and help us to hold
more community events from the building. Our storerooms have been reconfigured and hopefully everything that came out, will go back in!
The roof has been re felted, we have new fascias, soffits and guttering.
The concrete building has been protected by a grey cladding which gives the hut, a whole new makeover!
We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors.
We would like to thank the workforce from Brimms Construction, who have been brilliant, as well as other local companies for the work undertaken on this project.
A&M SolutionsElectrical Contractors. Coastal Carpets. Howdens. SPS Joinery. Scraftons Plumbing & Heating. Birkbeck Electricals. MB-DECORE Michael Beech. Thanks to Marske Guides and Sue Southern,who allowed our younger sections to use the Guide House while we were unable to use our hut. Older Scouts had outdoors meetings.
Our appreciation goes to the numerous scouting volunteers who gave their time to see the project through to completion and ensure we are back in the Scout hut before the Coronation weekend in May!
Could you help Footprints in the Community make a difference to the lives of local people in 2023?
Hello and welcome to Mays edition of the Cleveland Police Crime Prevention Policing Page.
Well, summer is fast approaching (honestly!!) and we are starting to venture back into our sheds and garages to sort them out or to start using things in there such as garden equipment, bikes etc.
With this in mind I have put together some ‘Top Tips’ of keeping your property secure and less of a temptation to would be thieves. http://sharepoint/sites/CommunitiesPartnership/ crimeprevention2/SiteAssets/SitePages/Videos/Shed%20Garage. mp4
Always secure the shed or garage if you are not in sight of it. Never leave it insecure at night or if the house is unoccupied, even for a short time.
Where possible, ensure that the shed or garage is behind a secure perimeter. Layers of security are important and can deter the opportunist thief.
If possible, locate new sheds and garages within sight of the house. This will provide natural surveillance over the building and will deter thefts as the offender is more likely to be seen or heard.
Use dusk to dawn lights to illuminate your shed/garage*. If the shed/garage can be seen from the house or by neighbours or passers-by, lighting the area will ensure that any suspicious activity can be seen. Lighting can also assist CCTV. *However, if there is no surveillance over the building, lighting may actually assist the offender. Consider adding extra surveillance (i.e. CCTV) if you can.
Use coach bolts to fasten hinges and hasp and staples or pad bars. Security screws can also provide an enhanced level of security. All fittings should be secured to the solid structure of the door or shed/garage. A metal plate inside the shed where the locks attach will enhance the security.garden shed will not deter a determined burglar for long. It is best therefore to store items of high value (cycles, fishing gear etc) in your garage or house. Alternatively considering purchasing a purpose built Sold Secure or Secured by Design storage container. See www.soldsecure.comwww. securedbydesign.com
Avoid windows in the shed. If your shed already has a window, at least cover it with an old curtain or newspaper so that a burglar cannot see what is inside. If possible, secure the window with a wooden or metal sheet or grille to prevent it being smashed or removed to gain entry.
Use two good quality closed shackle padlocks to secure the door. Use Sold Secure or LPS 1654 Issue 1:2013 SR1 padlocks to secure the door top and bottom. As a minimum, padlocks should be at least 6cm wide, hardened steel, have at least 5 pins and be closed shackle.
Garage Security
Always lock integral doors between the garage and house. Keep the integral door locked even if the external doors are locked. The integral door should be of the same security standard as all of the other exterior doors in the property.
Add ground mounted locking bars to enhance security on ‘up and over’
Security mark property and register it on Immobilise Use permanent or forensic markers to identify your property.
Fit anchor points to secure items to. Security anchor points, if securely fixed to a concrete base (or wall mounted if specified) will provide a secure point to chain valuable items to. See www. soldsecure.comor www.securedbydesign.com for more details or anchors and chains.
Have an alarm fitted and use it. If you already have a house alarm, ask your supplier if it is possible to add any external buildings to your existing alarm. If your shed or garage is behind a secure boundary, it is also worth asking if external sensors can be fitted so that you would be alerted of any suspicious behaviour in your garden/driveway. Alternatively, stand-alone battery-operated systems may be suitable. Check your shed/garage regularly. If you notice damage or attempts to force entry, report it to police, warn your neighbours and take steps to enhance the security.
Most cycle thefts occur in the immediate vicinity of the victim’s home such as gardens, sheds and garages. Bicycles are attractive targets for theft. They are widely available (increasingly so in many urban settings), easy to use, easy to sell and, critically, often left poorly secured despite their high value.
Top tips for protecting your bicycle:
Register your bike for free with Bike Register, the UK’s only police-approved cycle database. This will help police to find it if it gets stolen.
Take a photo of your bike and keep it with the insurance details. Make a note of the make, model and serial number.
When parking away from home make sure your bike is locked to a heavy-duty piece of street furniture and where possible with the lock or chain off the floor; and leave it in a well-lit place ideally with CCTV
Make sure the lock you use is independently tested (e.g. Sold Secure approved), the correct size and difficult for thieves to access to break it.
At home, lock bicycles in a secure garage or shed if you have one, using a good quality U-lock or chain and padlock to a ground anchor. Consider using two different types of security devices, as often tools to attack one type of device aren’t so applicable to others.
Mark your bicycle frame with your postcode in two separate locations if possible, one of which should be hidden.
Insure your bike if it is high value
Remove accessories such as lights when the bike is left. Consider a quick-release saddle that you can take away with you, to make it less tempting to ride the bike away
Make sure quick-release wheels are securely locked. Fit a hidden tracker.
Show your bike on social media – it could be targeted by thieves. Use a locking device that can be cut through easily and quickly. Lock or lean your bike against railings, signposts, lamp columns, street signs, trees and tree guards, sides of bus shelters. Leave your bike in the same predictable place.
Leave your bike in communal hallways.
It is worth reporting to the police – many bikes are found but can’t be reunited with their owners. ACT FAST: call 101 or report online with frame number, cycle database number, a photo and any other details. Make sure you update the status on the cycle database where you registered it – the sooner the better to help stop it from being sold on.
We recommend you buy your second-hand bike from a shop or direct from the manufacturer online. If you do buy from another person, you need to be careful of possible stolen bikes. Find the frame serial number and check Bike Register online. Questions to ask if buying second-hand (to stop thieves re-selling):
How long have you owned the bike?
Have you got the receipt?
Has the bike been serviced or had work done?
If you want any advice on home security then please email me at: crime.prevention@cleveland.pnn.police.uk (please ask for me by name)
Or visit our Crime Prevention Cleveland Police website at: https:// www.cleveland.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/
Kind Regards
Paul Payne – Crime Prevention Officer for Redcar, Eston & East Cleveland
Email: crime.prevention@cleveland.pnn.police.uk
Emergency No: 999
Non-Emergency No: 101
CrimeStoppers: 0800 555 111 - Online: www.crimestoppers-uk. org
Justwhen you thought the British Steel works had disappeared from the Redcar skyline forever another site in Redcar has a new site called Tees Steel.
This is being exhibited at Kirkleatham Museum from April through to June. This is a H/O model railway layout based on the original works at Redcar. It is owned by John Collins and Vic Goodsell and it took 2 years to complete in our club room at Cleveland Model Railway. Although it took 2 years to build it only took one day to erect with the help of fellow members Jim Banks. Dave Hillary and Callum Martin. The exhibit measures an impressive 28 feet long and 8 feet wide. The main theme of the display is the steel works with four impressive buildings such as the Blast Furnace Beam Mill Coke Ovens and Boss Plant. The Buildings had to be imported into this country from America in kit form because no buildings could be sourced in the
UK. The Layout has been exhibited at the European model railway show in Holland and last year at the Jarrow model railway show but this is the first time it has been on show this year. We have had some good comments from the public so far saying it is a very good representation of the real thing by a lot of local people who
actually worked there. Cleveland Model Railway Club are holding an open day on the 1st of May at the Bee Hive Centre on Skelton Industrial Park please come along have a look at the working layouts and those under construction you will made most welcome there is even a Thomas The Tank lay out for the kids.
Putting your Autumn programme together?
Popular local speaker Graeme Aldous has now added a ninth title to his list of talks.
Why was Princess Alexandra apparently dressed as a Principal Boy? What’s the story behind a local railway that never existed, built by a man who never existed either? When Eartha Kitt suggests you should try being risqué, should you listen?
Graeme reveals that if you can’t go to Bulgaria, Catterick will do, and that a Triumph Herald may be a link between him and the presenter of ‘Time Team’.
He introduces the ‘midwife’ of the original Land-Rover, and rescues the forgotten film of a 1955 journey from London to Singapore and back. One of the cars became a pile of scrap on St.Helena Island there’s the story of its rescue, rebuild, and further world-wide travels.
Oh, and the North York Moors’ favourite video star, Nell the Sheepdog.
For more details, visit www.teeafit.co.uk/tsv/talks.htm
Anew Community Earth Festival for the Esk Valley and East Cleveland launched to a packed audience at Loftus Club on 22 April, International Earth Day.
Opened by the Loftus Mayor, the event brought together diverse groups and communities for an earth-themed cultural evening of song, music and dance. The ten-week festival is just beginning, with more than forty events on offer – from hands-on nature conservation, natural dyeing, recycling, woodwork and earth care to guided walks, a bioblitz at Scaling Dam, discussions, artistic performances and family-oriented activities.
A key event, the festival’s Community Forum on 1 July, will feature discussions ranging from the reintroduction of beavers to the loss of biodiversity and the need to improve local habitats for wildlife. A nature recovery project led by the community is to be launched at this event. The closing event at Botton village on 8 July plans to showcase the festival’s achievements. Many of the events are free or low-cost, appealing to all sectors of the community.
From an idea planted by the Esk Valley Camphill Community in Danby, developed with the help of Loftus ACCORD Walking Group, the festival now represents a collaboration between twenty or more local organisations concerned about nature loss and the effect this is having on climate change and communities.
Online Festival Programme: www.eskvalleynews.co.uk/cef-programme
Festival Notices
www.facebook.com/communityearthfestival
Corporate and private sponsorship for the Community Earth Festival is welcome. Please email: community.earth.festival@gmail.com
International opera singers, Sarah Sweeting and Eddie Muliaumaseali’i will be returning to North Yorkshire from Australia to sing in concerts and run workshops with local schools.
The first concert is in Stokesley Methodist Church Hall on Thursday May 18th at 7.30pm; tickets are £15. The second concert will take place at Saltburn Methodist Church on Saturday 20th May at 12.30pm, tickets £10. The programmes will consist of songs, duets and arias chosen from well-known operas and Broadway musicals.
With a very busy schedule thus far in 2023 which has seen Sarah sing in Wagner’s Ring Cycle and Eddie in Puccini’s La Boheme, Sarah
and Eddie are looking forward to coincide this musical trip from “down under” with Sarah’s mother’s ninety seventh birthday.
Sarah’s mother, Millie, has asked them to include one or two of the songs she used to accompany Sarah with on the piano in days gone by. They will be accompanied in these concerts with celebrated pianist, Alison Gill.
Tickets available from:-
The Yorkshire Store, High Street, Stokesley
Stokelds Fountain Street Stationers, Guisborough
Alison Hargreaves Opticians, Redcar Road, Marske
The Book Corner, Milton Street, Saltburn
(Please note, cash sales only at the ticket agents)
Tickets also available at both venues on the day
Tickets for most events are available online at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dalesmen-singers
Sun 21 May 2023 @ 15:00 - Dalesmen
Seaside Special, Whitby Brewery YO22
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Mon 19 Jun 2023 @ 19:30 - Dalesmen with 5 STAR BRASS, Monday Night Series, Westborough Methodist Church, Scarborough YO11 1TS
Sat 24 Jun 2023 @ 19:00 - Dalesmen
Summer Supper, St Matthews Church, Front Street, Grosmont YO22 5QE Sat 08 Jul 2023 @ 19:00 - Dalesmen Tea and Cake, Kirkbymoorside Methodist
We 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 07960 301758
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Sat 14 Oct 2023 @ 19:00 Dalesmen
Gala Night with Thom Hardaker , Danby Chapel YO21 2JE
Sat 04 Nov 2023 @ 19:00 - Dalesmen with Castleton SFP, Saltburn Arts Centre
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Sat 09 Dec 2023 @ 19:00 - Dalesmen for Teeside Hospice, Middlesbrough Town Hall TS1 2QJ
Fri 22 Dec 2023 @ 15:00 - Dalesmen Xmas
Singalong, Whitby Brewery YO22 4JR
Spring Concert – St.Nicholas Church, Guisborough on Saturday 13th May 2023 at 7:30 PM.
Performing the popular Handel’s Messiah with soloists and orchestra.
Soloists:
Rachel Dyson - Soprano, Heather Burns - Alto
Austin Gunn - Tenor, Luke Busbridge – Bass
Conductor: Rebecca Johnson
Tickets £12 (under 19s £1) from https://www. wegottickets.com/event/576078 , Guisborough Bookshop or on the door (subject to availability.
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Now open every Thursday and Saturday
11.00am- last entry 3.30pm
10 till 4 every Thursday and Saturday till the end of October. New displays - children’s quiz - free entry - disabled ramp access available.
Find us behind Sunnyfield House at 36 Westgate (main street) Guisborough
Wednesdays 10.00-12.00 £3.00 (Carer/spouse free)
Do you or someone you care for suffer from Parkinson’s? Come and join us at our monthly meeting, where you will be welcomed into our friendly group. At these meetings we have various speakers and organise outings. There is also, a chair-based exercise session every week.
Parkinson’s UK support group for Redcar and District meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar TS104LR.
PLEASE NOTE no support group meeting in May. Thursday 8thJune we have a speaker from Silvertime, an estate planning company.
Chair based exercises are held every Tuesday 1 – 2pm at 25K Community Centre, Redcar. Carers are welcome and can sit in an adjacent room. Coffee/tea is available. 11th April 2023 was World Parkinson’s Day and Redcar council supported this by lighting the Civic Centre and the Beacon blue.
The sponsored walk we organised on the 16th April 2023, was well supported, all the money raised will be forwarded to Parkinson’s UK to be used for research into a cure for Parkinson’s.
Thank you to everyone who supported us on the day.
For further information contact Doreen on 07900348518 or email doreen.arkle@virginmedia.com.
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
Saltburn 500 Club Classic Vehicle Show
11th June At Hob Hill Saltburn TS12 1NJ Free entry Donations going to local Community Projects. More information e mail saltburn500clubclassicshow@gmail.com.
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TS3 8PB Contact Lynn 07568170900 ltparkinsonstt@gmail.com
Saturday/Sunday June 10th / 11th
Visit our most beau�ful gardens and help raise funds for Tickets £5 per person
Accompanied children under 12 free 11.00am un�l 4.00pm, last entry 3.30pm
* Tombola ** Raffle ** Refreshments **Plants*
Tickets available on the day from our sales point outside Skelton Co-op.in the High Street
We are supported by Li�le Acorns Play, Tees Components, The Longacre, Skelton Co-op, Morrisons, Asda, Taste of Thai, Tudor Cro�, Pork-on-a-Fork, R&R Bistro and a host of volunteers.
Tickets may be bought from the Sales point on Skelton High Street near Skelton Coop TS122EB.
Welcome to Guisborough Photo Group up date on line, and thanks to Lynne and Steve for keeping Coastal View & Moor News going, as coastalview.online
Back to the job in hand
Thursday 23rd March was the Results of our last monthly Competition (Open) The Paper went to press on 24th so it a was bit tight, and kept you all in suspense till next update,
Thursday 23rd results of 6th competition (Open).
Another very close and difficult competition to judge with a good variety of subjects, and well executed by Martin Vickerman from Richmond Camera Club.
Combined Prints, 1st Brian Collett with Cheesboard, 2nd Chris Reed with Guitar Licks, 3rd Steve Gray with Striking a Pose. With 2 Highly commended and 2 commended.
Advanced PDI`s 1st Chris Reed with Sharing, 2nd Barbara Singleton with Across the Tees, 3rd Steve Gray, with Sky Line, Plus 2 Highly Commended and 4 Commended.
Intermediate PDI`s 1st Graham Warren with Rydal Water Walk, 2nd Geoff Gray with Bamborough Castle, 3rd Maxine Walker with snowdrops and raindrops,plus 1 Commended
Thursday 30th Was Albert presented a review of American Pro photographer J.P.Stones U tube channel. Some amazing work and Ideas.
Thursdays 6th April No Meeting in the Hall as it’s was
Maundy Thursday and the Church require the Hall.
Thursday 13th Was a Practical Portrait night, A useful night for your Chairman’s Cup entry. With some very good portraits taken, thanks to Brian C and Steve G, for organising the models from the Billingham Players and everyone who helped to set it all up. A good night was had by all.
Thursday 20th Clubs AGM.
The meeting was well attended, and we look forward to a successful season commencing in Sept 2023. The attendees had all been given the reports prior to the meeting, and it was good to see that several members had brought copies with them for reference and points to discuss.
Many points were accepted unanimously , which included to proposed new membership fees
Next season. Full membership £55 (from September)
Joint members £80
Postal members £15
Juniors on application
Members joining during the season will be pro rata. There were several changes to the committee, one post remains to be filled at the moment
Thursday 27th Club Member Dave B, gave a Presentation entitled “Upon Reflection.
Thursday 4th May “Before and After” Images adjusted to the judges’ suggestions by Bill H.
Thursday 11th May is our Presentation Night at the Monk.
25th May Steetley Pier Hartlepool Parking is on the Old Cemetery Rd opposite the Spion Kop cemetery. Sunset should produce some good images through the pier structure.
Parking is pay and display. GPG is currently in dialogue with NYMNP to see if there are any special events and or tours.
on to the beach.
● Barbara Singleton Across the Tees
27th July Captain Cook’s Monument 2114hrs 1930hrs
Moderate
climb up to the monument.
Easy downhill, strenuous uphill. Plenty of resting points.
2012hrs 1900hrs
● Brian Collettn Cheeseboard
Hello!
Coming to Stephen Joseph, Scarborough 18th-20thMay.
Crammed full of adventure, mystery and of course one or two rather brilliant deductions, The Valley Of Fear is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s thrilling final Sherlock Holmes novel brought to life in this spectacular new stage adaptation.
A mysterious, coded message is received, a warning of imminent danger, drawing Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson into a tale of intrigue and murder stretching from 221B Baker Street to an ancient moated manor house to the bleak Pennsylvanian Vermissa Valley. Faced with a trail of bewildering clues, Holmes begins to unearth a darker, wider web of corruption, a secret society and the sinister work of one Professor Moriarty. Written and directed by SJT favourite Nick Lane. https://sjt.uk.com/events
And with my own Badapple Theatre we are in the thick of a huge tour of our much -loved 1960’s
inspired comedy ‘Eddie and The Gold Tops’. This tale follows our Eddie, a much-loved milkman who finds himself becoming a charttopping Beat group star, quite by accident. Having inherited the family milk round from his father,
Eddie has fulfilled his deathbed promise to never miss a delivery for the good people of the village of Bottledale. But suddenly things are on the up! His songs are heading up the charts and if he can get there by tonight he’ll be on the brand-new Top of The Pops! Www.badappletheatre.co.uk has the full tour list but we do head close to the Moor and Coast region on 24th May at Husthwaite Village Hall and further north at Tunstall Village Hall on 25th May. Please do join us if you can!
At York Theatre Royal Northern Broadsides revive their hit regency comedy, stirring in a good helping of Yorkshire wit from the retired workers of the Halifax factory where Quality Street have been proudly made since 1936. Think Bridgerton meets Inside the Factory. Starring Paula Lane as Phoebe Throssel (Coronation Street, Kinky Boots, Call the Midwife.) 16th- 20th May at York Theatre Royal. https:// www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Classical concerts in Redcar have been suspended since before the Covid-19 lockdowns until now..
Classical-Cleveland announces a new mini-season at Redcar’s Tuned In Centre. The concerts feature the rising stars from the world of classical music and include works by all the world’s greatest composers. If the concerts are successful, Classical Cleveland will prepare a full programme for the autumn and next spring.
“Tuned In was always a popular venue for our concerts,” said Peter Sotheran, organiser of the Classical-Cleveland concert series, “and we know a lot of our regular patrons have missed them.”
The new concert season begins with a piano recital on Wednesday 10th May and a violin and piano duo on Wednesday 14th June. Concerts commence at 2.00pm. Tickets £10 are available at the door. Full details of the concerts and online tickets can be found at www.sotherans.wixsite. com/classical-cleveland
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Hi, all! As this is the first issue entirely on-line, I very much want to thank Lynne and Steve for their support of the Cutty Wren in print form since 2010. It’s been a great encouragement to us, and I’m sure it’s brought lots of people to the Club. We at the Club wish them “all the very best” for the future, as Vin Garbutt used to say. And if anyone is new to this brave local paper, come and give the Club a try as well!
The first night I need to cover is May 16th, when we have a Hot Spot with local singersongwriter duo Ron and Jean Cable. Usually in a folk club you take turns to get up and sing a couple of songs or perhaps do some tunes if you’re an instrumentalist. With a Hot Spot you have half an hour or so to share more of your repertoire. It’s good practice at putting an act together, and gives the audience more chance to hear more of you. Ron and Jean are a popular local couple. Ron is a fine guitarist and has been writing some moving songs for a long time, while Jean has tried her hand more recently with serious success in my opinion. Both have just the right voices for what they do, so come along and see. Ron and Jean have made some excellent CDs as well.
May 23rd and 30th will be “Singers and Musicians” evenings, also known as singarounds, when performers (mostly local) take turns to sing the songs or play the tunes they love. There might be a poem or two now and then as well. We get all types of songs at the Wren. We’re quite strong on Americana – the best of American “Roots” musicwhile some prefer the old English, Irish or Scottish songs our forebears sang to entertain themselves, their families and their friends.
We’ve plenty of more modern material as well, with some very good songs being written by Club members. Some of our regulars mine a deep vein of humour. Everyone’s made welcome, whether performer or audience, and we’ve always a good atmosphere.
On June 6th,our guest performers are Karen Pfeiffer and Paul Walker. They’re an AngloGerman duo, very busy and very popular on the folk scene, and they have four CDs to their credit. They do an unusually wide range of material, including their own. They are never less then entertaining, and are warm performers who like to relate to their audience. I’ve seen them a few times now and very much enjoyed the show. Come along – you won’t be bored!
And looking ahead, we have another Hot Spot on June 20th with popular local lady Alison Barnes. Her involvement on the scene with family goes back a long way, and she has a very clear and sweet voice. She prefers traditional material, favouring some powerful songs and is extremely good at putting them over. Not to be missed!
We’ve had some great nights recently. In late March, Fil Campbell and Tom MacFarland from Ulster gave us a wonderful mix of traditional and classic modern songs, with their own compositions showing their honesty and commitment to the truth. With a warm stage presence we couldn’t have asked for better.
Winter Wilson (the duo Kip and Dave) may have been around a while, but their act remains fresh and engaging. Their popularity was shown by the number of their friends who made special journeys to Redcar to see them in mid-April. Their mostly self-written songs were very good, and we all had a great time.
And when Di Henderson had her Hot Spot a week later we had another very busy club. I had to miss Di’s spot, sadly, but those who heard her said it was a top-class performance showing Di at her very best.
The Singarounds are always unpredictable as we never know who will be there or what they’ll do, regulars or visitors but that’s part of the fun and we’ve had a lot of it!
So – if you want good, real live music, you know where to come. We meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, TS10 2FD. Turn off Redcar Lane at the big red racecourse sign and we’re at the end and a bit to the left through the gates. There’s plenty of parking space, and we’re in a comfortable modern Club room with a fine bar. Doors open about 7-30 p.m., singing starts about 7-45 p.m., and we finish at 10-45 p.m.
For those who can’t be there in person, or fancy a double dose, we still have the SingaZoomaround sessions online on Thursday evenings. They begin about 7-45 p.m., and end about 9-45 p.m. There’s a good attendance from Britain and beyond, and you’ll hear lots of new singers and material.
To get the link, email our Secretary, Nigel Carden at info@cuttywrenfolkclub.com That’s also our general email contact, and we have a website at www.cuttywrenfolkclub.com You can also ring me on 01642 471769. Thanks as ever to our kind hosts at the Bowls Club for accommodating us this past year, and especially our wonderful bar lady Gemma. And also to the committee, MCs. guests and singers who all help to this great music alive. See you soon George F
and their concert spot will be something special to look forward to.
The Festival team are emphasising that this isn’t just a Folk Festival that happens to be held in Saltburn - it’s Saltburn’s very own Folk Festival. They are bringing businesses, residents and community organisations together to ensure there’s a real buzz around the Town. Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council are making a donation towards running costs as they usually do, and there’ll be a number of new developments to make the Festival more welcoming and inclusive.
Thesun shone on the Saltburn Folk Festival in 2022 as it returned after a two-year COVID absence.
It was the first Festival put together by a new team of Directors and they were delighted by the reaction of performers and audiences alike.
With the success of last year’s event under their belts, the organisers have been hard at work over the winter, finding ways to refresh the Festival and win an even bigger audience in this year. The roots of Saltburn Folk Festival lie in the Redcar Folk Festival which dates back to the 1960s.
Although there are some folk fans who can still remember concerts in iconic venues like the Redcar Pier Ballroom, the Directors know that the Festival must continue to evolve to appeal to younger potential audiences.
So the line-up for 11 -13 August 2023 includes some exciting acts playing Saltburn for the first time alongside some returning and much-loved performers. The Saltburn Festival wouldn’t be
the same without the simply extraordinary Wilson family from Billingham whose powerhouse unaccompanied singing has won them acclaim throughout the folk world and beyond. Marie Little is another great performer who has been part of the Festival for decades, and she’ll be back too.
By contrast, Lady Maisery make their Saltburn debut this year. Hazel Askew, Hannah James and Rowan Rheingans are three of the most accomplished and adventurous artists in modern folk and come together to form a unified voice, carrying stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of music. They’re just one of many acts bringing something new
to Saltburn this year.
The Festival has always had a significant dance element to it and this year will be no exception, with some of the country’s very best dance teams already signed up to take part. Local theatre group Whippet Up are bringing an outdoor show featuring Teesside favourite Amelia Coburn. There will be a strong programme focusing on young performers and audiences too, and a highlight is certain to be the appearance by the National Youth Folk Ensemble which brings together talented young folk musicians from across England. These exceptional 14–18-yearolds meet up throughout the year for intensive weeks of music-making with top folk musicians,
Thanks to financial support from ICL, who operate the nearby Boulby potash mine, the Community Hall will be transformed into a Festival Hub, providing a one-stop shop for tickets and information and a meeting point for performers, volunteers, festival goers and anyone else who wants to soak up the folky atmosphere. The campsite will be at Saltburn Learning Campus this year, and concert audience capacity is boosted by adding Huntcliff School Hall to the list of venues. Tees Valley Community Foundation are funding sustainability-themed packs for volunteers.
There are lots of marketing and partnership opportunities for local businesses, and in return for any extra support, the organisers will guarantee to pack the programme with even more concerts, workshops and free entertainment.
Visit the website www.saltburnfolkfestival.com for tickets and more information.
Porec(pronounced as per the breakfast cereal) lies on the Istrian peninsular of Croatia and is easily reached with regular Jet2 flights from Leeds Bradford to Pula. We prefer to go in late May or early September when temperatures are in the upper twenties.
The Adriatic coast is lovely at any time of year. It`s much like its neighbouring Italian Riviera just across the sea but far less touristy and also much cheaper.
Unfortunately Croatia went over to the Euro at the start of this year. Prices have shot up since we were last there with a pint of local beer costing about 4 euros and a reasonable meal around 20 euros.
The Croatians shun battery farming and almost everything is free range and fresh. Vegetables are usually local grown and there`s an amazing variety of fresh fish.
We stayed at the Hotel Crystal and it suited our needs admirably. The rooms were clean and spacious and the food was good.
The hotel is also situated in an ideal location with its own grounds stretching down to the sea. The swimming is superb with clear blue water reaching up to 28C in summer.
The hotel is a pleasant half hour walk along the sea front to the old town centre with the Adriatic on one side of the path and pine trees, home to lots of black squirrels, on the other. However, if you`re not feeling that energetic, there`s a “noddy” train that runs along the seafront. Better still are the water taxis – it’s a great feeling zooming
across the bay at night in a speedboat right to the front of your hotel.
The 2,000 year old town centre is quite charming with two typically Croatian narrow cobbled streets running in parallel from the Roman forum in the Marafor square. There`s also lots of places to visit from Porec. Top of the list must be
Plitvice where 16 lakes, all at different heights, tumble down into each other in breathtaking cascades.
A few miles down the coast from Porec is the beautiful picture postcard resort of Rovinj and further south still are the Brujini Islands where President Tito made his home. Leaders from all over the world visited him there and
it was customary for them to present him with a pair of exotic animals representative of their country. You can take a ferry over to the islands from the pretty little village of Fazana and see for yourself many of the animals in surroundings similar to their natural environment.
Wayfarer
can really take a toll on a woman’s body and well-being; from morning sickness and tiredness to physical pain such as back ache and sciatica.
Gowri Motha, obstetrician and author of ‘The Gentle Birth Method’ believes Bowen Therapy can help many pregnant women. Motha, who boasts Elle Macpherson and Sam Taylor-Wood amongst her celebrity mums, prescribes Bowen for cases of back pain, nausea, pubic and pelvic pain, mastitis, temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) problems and for mothers who are anxious and tense. She has also found that Bowen can help with pelvic tilt, which often causes problems with the positioning of the foetus, and that there are Bowen procedures that can encourage the baby’s head to engage.
The Bowen Technique is a natural, drug-free non-invasive complementary therapy that was developed in Australia and introduced to the UK in the 1990s. It prides itself on being able to trigger the body’s own healing systems. Rather than ‘making’ the body change, Bowen ‘asks’ the body to recognise and make the changes it requires. With primarily fingers and thumbs, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate
for that individual.
No hard-tissue manipulation or force is needed or used. Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process. Bowen is generally pleasant to receive, each session lasting 30 – 60 minutes, depending on the age of the client and the nature of their condition. Many clients become so relaxed they fall asleep during the treatment.
As with many other alternative therapies the success of a treatment mainly depends on visiting a legitimate, well trained practitioner. As well as Bowen therapy, we are qualified in Anatomy & Physiology and First Aid. We are also fully insured, abide by a strict code of conduct and ethics and are committed to a programme of continuing professional development. Those who trained with the European College of Bowen studies can also be listed at www. thebowentechnique.com
For further information on Bowen Therapy in the East Cleveland area contact judith@smarttherapies.com or phone Judith Watson on 01287 660745 /07934 430981.
Gowri Motha recommends that when possible Bowen is received on two consecutive weeks and preferably not on the same day as Reflexology.
Awonderful story of two friends whose circumstances changed so dramatically when war broke out in 1939.
It gives an insight into life in England for a young lady who was about to marry a man who was half German and life in Germany for a young lady who to all intents and purposes was English but had to return to Germany where her beloved Grandmother was seriously ill.
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I have started buying a larger chicken for our Sunday lunch and making it last for 2 meals. This is one of my favourite recipes. Do extra carrots and peas with extra gravy with the Sunday lunch
Serves 3-4
Heat oven to med-hot
Ingredients
400g Stripped chicken
100g Carrots cooked
100g Peas cooked
Onion finely sliced
100g Mushrooms
1/2 pt of thick gravy
Topping
1 packet of Dumpling mix
4 tbsp Stuffing mix
Fry onions and mushrooms, when sweated off add gravy and bring to boil. Add veg and chicken, stir and heat. Place ingredients into a casserole dish. Mix stuffing and dumpling add water until fairly loose.
Pour over hot mix and finish in the oven for 20-30 mins until the top is crispy.
Bon Appetite
after a 52-38 win at Perry Barr.
Redcar then returned home for the first time in 26 days for a crucial BSN Series clash with Scunthorpe. Redcar began poorly with Ryan Douglas and Simon Lambert hitting a 5-1 for Scunthorpe in heat 1. After a heat 6 away 4-2 extended Scunthorpe’s lead to 6, Redcar immediately used their tactical substitute in the shape of Wright who brought Redcar within 2 as he partnered King to a 5-1.
Heat 7 proved to be the turning point as Redcar hit 4 heat advantages on the spin to turn a 6 point deficit into a 6 point lead. Heading into heat 15, Redcar had secured the 2 points with the hosts requiring a 4-2 to secure the aggregate bonus point. However, despite Wright winning to complete a maximum, King was at the back which saw Scunthorpe claim the bonus point to top the group. Nevertheless, Redcar look set fair to finish as the best runners-up (of all the 3 groups) as they just need to defeat Birmingham at home to secure a place in the BSN Series semi-finals.
It’sbeen a largely successful month for Redcar with four wins and one defeat with the club securing a place in the KO Cup quarter-finals and also on the verge of the BSN Series semi-finals.
Redcar got their competitive action underway with a 53-37 win against Berwick in the first leg of their KO Cup 1st round encounter. Despite the result, the meeting did not go 100% smoothly as Jake Mulford, Redcar’s new young reserve, crashed on bend 3 of his opening race which put consequently put the exciting Brit out of action for 2 weeks.
The Bears led the meeting from the conclusion of heat 3 onwards and went on to secure a comfortable victory. Jason Edwards had his best night as a Bear with an impressive 13 points. Redcar then travelled to Scunthorpe in their opening BSN Series group encounter. Redcar
were dealt a blow before the meeting with Erik Riss reporting that he was unwell. Subsequently, Redcar drafted in Justin Sedgmen to guest in place of Riss.
Scunthorpe started well and led by 10 after heat
6. Heat 8 saw Edwards win and with Connor Bailey 3rd, Redcar had their first heat advantage and moved within 8. Redcar brought themselves within 6 after a brilliant heat 12 5-1 as Charles Wright won whilst Edwards rode intelligently to hold off Mountain which gave the large travelling contingent hope.
However, Scunthorpe secured the win with a heat 14 5-1 which sent them 12 ahead heading into heat 15. The superb Wright (who was also unwell after a positive COVID test) won and with Sedgmen in 3rd, Redcar ended the day with a 4-2 with the final score 50-40 to Scunthorpe.
After several rain-offs, Redcar’s next fixture was at Birmingham in the BSN Series. In the
days leading up to the fixture, it emerged that Riss would be missing for a little while longer with the German star unable to get any further clarification on his mystery illness.
Birmingham started with a 4-2 as Nick Morris won and with Alfie Bowtell in 3rd, Redcar were in arrears. Nevertheless, the Bears fought back with a 4-2 of their own in heat 2 with Edwards winning and after a heat 4 5-1 which saw Mulford return from injury to win his first race in Redcar colours, Redcar were 6 ahead. Back to back 4-2’s for Birmingham in heats 8 & 9 saw them cut the gap to 2 points. After a shared heat 10, Redcar re-established their 6 point lead with a 5-1 courtesy of Lawson and Bailey.
Heat 13 saw Redcar essentially secure victory with a superb 5-1 courtesy of Lawson and King with the victory being rubber stamped with another Lawson and King inspired heat 15 5-1 to send the Bears travelling support home happy
The Bears ended April at one of their favourite hunting grounds as they travelled to Berwick where they have not lost since 2018! Redcar also had the cushion of a 16 point aggregate advantage but the Bears had set their sights on winning on the night. The meeting started closely with 4 shared heats but the Bandits broke the deadlock in heat 5 with a 4-2 as Leon Flint won and with Jye Etheridge keeping Bailey in 4th, Berwick went ahead by 2.
However, Redcar were not to be denied as they hit the front in heat 7 as Hume brilliantly passed his teammate Wright and Rory Schlein on bend 2 of lap 1 to secure his first win as a Bear and Redcar had their own 2 point lead. Redcar then never looked back as they hit 4 heat advantages to Berwick’s 1 in the remaining heats to secure a 52-38 win with the impressive Danny King hitting a flawless maximum.
To see the latest from the ECCO Arena, please follow this link.
https://www.youtube.com/c/ RedcarBearsSpeedway
Itwas an honour tonight to present well deserved For the Love of the Game Certificates to three of our dedicated coaches.
We had the vastly experienced Paula Lowe and Tori Batt and Tara Hill who have just started on their coaching path. All three of them are a massive reason our Wildcats sessions are well attended and the young girls love being coached by these three. Well done to you all.
Unfortunately the season fizzled out for the Redcar Town Men’s First Team as their hopes of getting into the end of season playoffs disappeared as the top teams maintained their form whilst the Redcar form dipped losing three of the final five games.
On the positive side the team did gain its highest finish in the league as they finished seventh after a long hard and disrupted season. The team travelled to Boldon and despite taking the lead through Sam Webster, the home side roared back in the second half to equalise and then grab two late goals to more or less end the team’s promotion aspirations. This was followed by a tough game at home to Billingham Town where the team gained a valuable point and were unlucky not to take all three when a Redcar penalty was saved by the visiting keeper.
Next up was a visit to Stokesley Sports Ground to take on Billingham Synthonia where two goals from Sam Webster either side of a Kurtis Howes strike saw the Town take maximum points despite Synthonia pulling a goal back with an own goal following a defensive mix up.
Our penultimate game saw us travel to The Ford Hub to take on Sunderland West End on the 3G pitch and following early missed chances by the visitors, the home side who were desperate for the points and battled hard from the outset and took a two goal lead before Kyran Clark pulled a goal back as Town battled back into the game. More missed chances proved our undoing as West End scored a third with a header from a free kick and despite battling to the end we slipped to defeat.
Our Wildcats is for girls only aged from 5 to 11 and we have our squad girls age 12 to 14.
Both sessions are on a Thursday night 6pm to 7pm at our Redcar Town Fc ground on the Trunk Road Redcar TS10 5BW. You can book via fa events or just turn up on the night only £2 a session. http://faevents.thefa.com/ Book?SessionID=282791
Photos are latest award winners
Our final game of the season saw high flying Bedlington Terriers arrive looking to get the win that would give them a home tie in the play-offs. After a somewhat cagey opening the visitors gradually got on top and score twice before the interval. In the second half the visitors took control and a three gaol salvo midway through the half saw them complete the rout and book their home tie in the end of season divisional play-offs much to the disappointment of the Town team and fans.
Redcar Town FC would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all those connected to the Men’s First Team, the coaching staff, the players, the volunteers and all the supporters during the 2022-2023 season. The Club suffered from some major upheaval during the season but a new Committee was formed and with those involved dedicated to sustaining and promoting the team it is now on a much better platform for moving forward.
All those associated with the team performed with a very professional and selfless attitude and this was reflected in finishing seventh in the division in only the second season in the Ebac Northern League.
We are very proud of achievements given the turmoil that was caused mid-season and the plan now is to build on our strengths and look forward to the challenge of the 2023-2024 season.
We would also like to thank all our current sponsors as we value and greatly appreciate all the kind support which has hugely contributed to the success and sustainability of the team. Hopefully this sponsorship will be sustained for the coming season as we look to develop and build on present and any new sponsorship opportunities.
The Club is holding a Presentation Night at Redcar Cricket Club on Friday 12th May for the Men’s First and Reserve teams with a 7:00PM start.
Another social event is planned for Friday 26th May which will see Niall Southall as Elvis at Ennis Square Social Club. Tickets can be obtained from both Redcar Town FC and Ennis Square Social Club or obtained online using the following link: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/redcartown-mens-first-team
Ebac Northern League Division 2 Final Table;
Does your daughter want to join a fantastic football team? Will they be in school year 6 next year?
We will be open for end of season trials over the spring / summer in preparation for next season (U11s 2023/24) , sessions starting Thursday May 4th, with some summer tournaments coming soon!
We will have around four spaces in the squad available
for next season as we move to 9 a side, currently playing in TJFA blue league division. Training Thursday evenings and games are on Saturday morning.
The girls are like a little family and we have a great set of parents.
Call or Whatsapp, Ian the club secretary on 07522477928 if interested.
Whitby Town have managed to stay up in the NPL Premier Division.
They confirmed this with a 3-1 victory at relegation rivals Atherton Colls.
The final game of the season then saw bottom club Belper Town draw 2-2 with the Blues at the Towbar Express Stadium.
Results in the leagues directly above and below have left some uncertainty as to who Town will face in their 26th successive NPL Premier season.
Bradford Park Avenue will drop down into the division but with Telford and Kettering being in the SPL Central’s footprint, it’s likely there’ll be at least one transfer north from that equivalent league.
Mickleover Sports, Ilkeston (both Derbyshire) and Basford (Nottinghamshire) are the SPL Central clubs based furthest north and all have been in the NPL previously.
Cumbrians Workington return to the NPL Premier after winning the NPL West play-offs, with a rebooted Macclesfield winning the title and likely to be favourites to achieve promotion again. Worksop Town are also back after winning the NPL East- though it’s uncertain whether NPL East play-off winners Long Eaton will come into the NPL Premier as the Nottinghamshire side are further south than the aforementioned trio linked with being transferred north from the SPL Central. Pre-season friendlies will begin in July before the new campaign starts a month later.
By Andrew Snaith
Sleights have had a momentous season, doubling their number of junior sides with the new Under 8s and Under 10s established, alongside the Under 13s and Under 14s.
We had our first silverware after success at Scarborough Sports Village, last month. There are plans for a new Under 11s side for the coming campaign with the younger children staying as Under 10s for 2023/24.
The club are having more enquiries than ever before about admitting children and we want to be able to give every child who wants to play the chance.
That’s dependent on SFC having enough qualified coaches to run teams and are in the process of applying for grant assistance with that.
Anyone adults who want to get involved can contact the club via sleightsfc@gmail.com or through Sleights FC social media.
By Andrew Snaith
Witha game left, Redcar Newmarket have scooped the North Riding Premier Division championship by at least 15 points. They didn’t apply for promotion so second-placed Yarm & Eaglescliffe, who now play at Billingham Town
FC, will be promoted to the Northern League Second Division, subject to FA ratification.
Northallerton Town Reserves will be relegated to NRFL Division One with Bedale having folded beneath them. In the second tier, Lealholm have been promoted to the NRFL Premier for the first time. Their neighbours Whitby Fishermen’s
Society know they need a win in their final game to be sure of joining them. T.I.B.S and Boro Rangers Development are still in with a shout as of time of press.
York City Development won the NRFL Women’s Division from Middlesbrough Development.
Picture (c) Redcar Newmarket FC
By Mark Hathaway
Marske’s first ever season at Step 3 of the Non-League System ended with the Seasiders securing their status in the Northern Premier League Premier Division by winning six, drawing three and losing three of their final 12 games following the return of Carl Jarrett as manager.
March ended with Warrington Rylands making the long trip to the North Yorkshire coast. In truth the game in way reflected the final score of Marske 2 Warrington Rylands
0. Marske took the lead inside the opening minute as Adam Boyes played a lively reverse pass to Junior Mondal, who beat the keeper at the near post. The away side dominated the remainder of the first half but a combination of poor finishing and excellent goalkeeping by Nathan Harker meant that Rylands were unable to find a way through and Adam Boyes doubled Marske’s lead just before half time. The second half was tighter but Marske held out to secure a vital win in their quest to escape relegation. The following Saturday saw Marske’s game against Stalybridge postponed following heavy rainfall which meant that the next game was a crucial midweek visit to Belper Town, who knew they would be relegated if they didn’t win. In a tight game of few chances, it was Marske who secured the crucial win thanks to a close range finish from Boyes after George Horbury saw his shot from the edge of the box saved. With the weather continuing to play havoc with matches, Marske, with co-operation from opponents Marine and the Northern Premier League, moved their game from the Good Friday to Easter Saturday, with the pitch passing an inspection on the morning of the game. Unfortunately, in a tight game, it was the away side who took the 3 points back to Merseyside thanks to a close range finish from Joseph Hardy early in the second half. The result left Marske in relegation danger with games running out. Just two days later, Marske made one of their shortest journeys of the season to face old Northern League rivals Morpeth Town. Marske got off to the best possible start with a goal of the season contender from South Shields loanee Sam Hodgson, a curling free kick from 35 yards which left Dan Lowson clutching thin air. Marske hit the woodwork twice, early in the second half, both times through Junior Mondal and they were punished just before the hour mark when Jack Foalle scored from close range. In truth, either side could have grabbed the winner but a draw was a fair result. The weather meant that the Nantwich home game was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, meaning that the Seasiders had to play
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to get the victories required to stay up. All three games were against teams below them in the table.
First up on the Tuesday was the visit of Stalybridge to Mount Pleasant, with Marske knowing that a victory would relegate the North West side. Marske got off to the best possible start, scoring twice in the opening half hour through Boyes and a superb finish from Mondal. In the second half, Marske scored twice more through Boyes, to secure his hat-trick, before the last 15 minutes were made nervy with the away side getting 2 goals back. However, Marske held out to win 4-2 and relegate Stalybridge, a result that meant safety would be secured with a point at home to Nantwich Town 2 days later.
In front of an excellent crowd of 603, supporters saw a nervy game with so much at stake. The away side took the lead on 8 minutes when a shot from Perry Bircumshaw beat Jaan Yaqub in the Marske goal, with Harker on holiday, the ball hitting the post but Bircumshaw reacted quicker than any Marske player to slot home the rebound, giving the away side a 1-0 lead at half time. At the start of the second half Andrew May drew Marske level after the Nantwich keeper saved
a shot from Boyes but the Marske centre back was on hand to score from close range. However, Marske found themselves 2-1 down with just 12 minutes left following a neat finish from Sean Cooke. However, Marske weren’t to be denied and levelled just 3 minutes later thanks to May, again, who finished from 8 yards to send the Marske faithful wild. Despite some nervy moments, Marske held out to secure the draw which meant they were safe from relegation.
The game also saw Adam Wheatley make his 500th appearance for Marske, only the third Marske player to do so and a truly unbelievable record, with “Wheats” being instrumental in the club’s rise from Northern League Division 1 to the Northern Premier League Premier Division.
The final game of the season saw Marske make the journey to West Yorkshire to face last season’s title rivals Liversedge, who were already relegated. With over 100 Marske fans in attendance creating a party atmosphere, the game was, in truth, poor. Liversedge were forced to play 84 minutes with 10 men after having goalkeeper Jordan Porter sent off for a foul on Eddie Church outside of the box. Marske secured the win in the final 10 minutes when a cross from
the left from substitute Joey Hope was headed home by Jason Kennedy.
The final table saw Marske finish in 16th place, four points clear of the relegation zone, thus securing a second season at Step 3.
Away from the first team, the club have created their first ever Girls’ team, at the under 11 age group, who will be playing in the Teesside Junior Football Alliance next season. The creation of the team was, in no small part, thanks to the desire and drive of Amanda van Wyk, who wanted to take advantage of the growth in ladies football following the victory of the Lionesses in the European Championships.
At the under 12 age group, Marske
United have won Division 7 of the Teesside Junior Football Alliance thanks to an excellent record of 16 wins, two draws and two defeats. Well done to coach Gary Mendum and all of the players.
The season may have ended but the club are already working hard on next season and hope to announce season ticket prices in the coming days. Please check the club website and Facebook and Twitter for updates, not just about season ticket prices but all things Marske United.
Finally, the club would like to thank all of our supporters, sponsors and volunteers for everything they have done over the last season – we could not do it without you.
Guisborough Town’s classy midfielder
Jordan Fielding scored the most impressive hat-trick of his career – but this outstanding treble was not actually about scoring goals.
For at the Priorymen’s annual presentation night at the Guisborough Town clubhouse on 29 April, Jordan swept the board by carrying off all three main Player of the Year awards.
Jordan’s first accolade was the Supporters’ Player of the Year Award, followed by being named the Players’ Player of the Year Award.
And to top off a hugely successful personal season he was also named the Manager Steve Bell’s Player of the Year to complete a richly deserved hat-trick of awards. Steve added that Jordan was also the choice of his Assistant Manager Paul Crager.
After the awards ceremony 23-year-old Jordan was typically modest and humble in his moment of triumph. “I’m delighted to win these awards, but I’m more concerned about the team’s performances as a whole after what has proved a pretty turbulent season for us.
“We’ve had more than our fair share of injuries which has severely hampered us throughout the season and I have just been pleased to be able to play my part for the team as a whole,” commented Jordan.
Jordan began his footballing career as a schoolboy with Hartlepool United and he progressed through their academy, reaching the club’s Reserve side but he was subsequently released and joined Crook Town, from where Guisborough signed him.
Guisborough Manager Steve Bell was full of praise for his midfield general Jordan, saying he had been a fine example of consistency from the moment he had signed him.
“Jordan is an outstanding person as well as an outstanding footballer,” said Steve. “He never misses training and has been terrific for us ever since we signed him from Crook Town.”
Steve went on to review the season as a whole and while there had been high spots like the seven-match unbeaten run between October and December he added with typical frankness: “Overall we have underperformed and underachieved, particularly since Christmas.
“There was a worrying point in the season when we actually lost confidence as a team, myself and Paul included, but thankfully we pulled ourselves out of that trough.
“Our supporters and volunteers have been brilliant for us – they have given us a big lift at difficult times and huge respect to them all.”
He paid particular tribute to the club’s communications team for the vital part they had played in projecting a great image for the club, from photographer Dan Clark and our Twitter reporters Tom Jeffels and Archie Parkes to Press Officer Bill Perfitt and Bill’s young 14-year-old ‘apprentice’ James Cowan, who had produced some excellent reports.
Guisborough Town Chairman Andy Willis said 2022/23 had been Steve Bell and Paul Crager’s first full season with the club, their first campaign having been cut short by the Covid pandemic.
“I think we can all agree that Steve and Paul have put their stamp on the team. They have brought together a great group of players and given us a platform to build on for next season.
“Hopefully during the close season they will find those extra pieces of the jigsaw to really drive the team forward next season.
“I really do think we have a great bunch of lads with no big egos and I would like to thank them all on behalf of the club for their efforts over a long, gruelling nine-month season,” added Andy.
He also thanked all the club’s volunteers and made special mention of Gillian Wood and Ellie Purdie, who do some fantastic work behind the scenes on the catering side.
Guisborough Town General Manager Chris Wood also added his thanks to all the club’s helpers who he said deserved a massive tribute
for the sterling work they do throughout the season.
On the field, Chris said he fully agreed with Steve Bell’s recent assessment that the team was not far off from being a “very good Northern League team” and he added that everyone at the club would continue to work as hard as possible to give Steve Bell and Paul Crager the support the need to take us to a higher level.
Chris revealed that the Supporters Player of the Year Award had generated a record number of votes which was partly reflected by the excellent average KGV home crowd this season of 303, with a fan-tastic high of 761 through the turnstiles for the recent ‘Reunion Day’ game against Redcar Athletic.
He said we would all work even harder to attract more fans to the KGV and with that in mind a challenging target of 350 has been set for next season.
One of the highlights of the Presentation night was a highly amusing and informative input from Mark Cowan, who gave his own inimitable summary of the 2022/23 season, including some brilliant impersonations and he also read out a poem he had specially written about the season (see overleaf):
Mark, son of Guisborough Town Vice Chairman Don Cowan, said he had supported Guisborough Town for 37 years and felt that the season just finished had generally been a good one and he quoted some interesting statistics to back that up.
He said nobody had ‘thrashed us” and it was interesting to note that after finishing a creditable ninth, despite some long-term injuries to key players, Guisborough’s final Goal Difference of 15 was actually better than one of the top teams who finished fourth – Whitley Bay – who had a final GD of just 13.
He added that a good indication of how well Guisborough had played defensively was that the team conceded only six more goals than the eventual league winners, Newton Aycliffe. Mark also noted that Guisborough had one of the best disciplinary records in the entire league, which was admirable.
“So overall it’s been a good season with many positives to be proud of. Football at this level is the lifeblood of the local community, underpinned by the great work of all our volunteers,” added Mark.
Mark interspersed his input with some great impressions of famous people such as former football pundit Alan Hansen, wildlife champion Sir David Attenborough and a brilliant and hilarious take-off of Geordie comedian and ‘I’m a Celebrity’ presenter Declan Donnelly. Mark concluded his speech with the following poem entitled: ‘Because it’s What we Do’
On the pitch, meanwhile, a mixed season for the Priorymen ended successfully with an impressive and deserved 2-0 victory at Sunderland RCA, leaving Guisborough in a creditable ninth position in the table.