Saltburn Rotary Club News

Christmas Carol Singing

Our Christmas Carol singing event, scheduled to take place round the tree in the Saltburn Conservative Club garden, was moved indoors due to some particularly inclement weather. The music was provided by the Cleveland Police & Community Band, and the room was overflowing with families, singing their hearts out on a brilliant afternoon. Grateful thanks to Stewardess Michelle, the Band of course, the Saltburn cold-water swimmers, (who let us use their reserved room for an hour) and to the kindness of the club members who spent £175 on our Tombola, the proceeds going to Rotary local charities

Chocolate Tombola in support of Saltburn Athletic (Junior) Football Club

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the inception of Saltburn Athletic (Junior) Football Club, a scheme set up in 1997, by Saltburn Police Officers to provide a sporting pursuit for local young people and ensure their physical and mental well-being. The project was supported from the very start by Saltburn Rotary Club, which was the Football Club’s sole sponsor for those formative years. The football club has continued to grow, thanks to the magnificent support of numerous local volunteers (too many people to mention here), but who have all given, and continue to give their time and talents free of charge. The teams play on their own ground at Hob Hill, as well as Huntcliff School pitches, the other long-term partner of SAFC. The club currently has six teams ranging in age from 6 to 15 years old. Being a totally voluntary organisation, the football club rely on obtaining grants and of course fund-raising events. To this end, Saltburn Rotary will repeat its very successful Christmas Chocolate Tombola, this time donating all proceeds to SAFC, to buy and or replace kit and/or equipment. The Tombola will be at The Farmers’ Market on Saturday 11th March and supported by Saltburn Sainsbury’s. Please support us if you can, and thanks again to Lorna for accommodating us.

Rotary involvement with Saltburn Community Response

Rotary members were delighted to hear the report of Past President Howard Smith who attended the Saltburn Community Response meeting on Tuesday 17th January. It was amazing how many projects are ongoing, and the club looks forward to getting involved wherever and whenever possible.

Eileen died suddenly whilst staying with her mother in Welwyn Garden city where she was born.

She first moved to Saltburn in the mid-Eighties when she married Jeff and entered into his social scene, the folk club and various darts teams. She obtained work in the ICI site in Wilton for a while. As time went on she became a familiar sight walking their black Labrador Sooty and later 4 Scottie dogs belonging to friends.

Eileen became friendly with Jackie Taylor MBE and worked with her closely, behind the scenes, with secretarial help. Together, with others, they helped support Saltburn in Bloom, Christmas lights, the new bandstand and the 500 Club. Following the break up of her marriage Eileen moved from Eden Street to Garnet Street and gradually became less active due to mobility and health problems.

Derek Cirton, a local man who had been a friend for years, moved in with her and they led a quiet life together. Latterly she spent time reading and quizzing countrywide on the computer.

She will be much missed by her family, friends and of course by Derek.

February 2023 Things to do

Saturdays Generation Climate Group free for young people 11-17 years old Toc H Hall 10-12pm, rear of Albion Terrace and 5-7pm on Thursdays.

Live Music @ The Vic Pub 8pm.

Sat/Sun Table Top sale weather permitting 10-4pm at the Portico

Sundays Bingo, key to the box, live Music 4pm Saltburn House.

Mondays Saltburn Folk Club 7.30pm at Parlours.

Wednesdays Coffee morning Methodist Church 10am.

Tiny Tots drop family drop in 0-4years in Echo

1-3pm.

Health Walk meet near Sainsbury’s 10.30 start. Pub Quiz @ the Back Alex 7pm.

Thursdays Whippet Up free art & crafts for adults @ saltburnart Hall 1-4pm.

The Man Cave 1.30-4.30pm @ the Echo

Fridays Self led play group 0-4years Saltburn Library 10.30-11.30am.

Live Music Marine Hotel 8pm till late.

1st Age UK Chat & Drink 1-2.30pm.

Saltburn Charity Crafters meeting in the coffee room saltburnarts Centre 1.30-3.30pm. Saltburn 500 Club next meeting 5.30pm at the Cons Club. All welcome.

3rd &17th Sing-along @ Saltburn Cricket Club 2-3pm Carers-together Event.

5th Saltburn half marathon, a part of the Hardmoors Race Series start and finishes at the Leisure centre starts time 9am.

“Did you fart Day” Go straight to the pound shop for a whoopie cushion or blow your month on top of the back of your hand to simulate the sound when someone sits down, stand up, or moves!

7th Are you over 60 and would like to learn more about climate change, how it effects you, & how you can help, plus much more, email HELLO@THECUTBACK.CO.UK to book a free place starts 10-12pm @ Toc H Hall rear of Albion Terrace.

8th Saltburn Valley walk & cake @ Brockley Hall 1.30-

3.30pm or 2.30pm @ Brockley for anyone who does not want to join on the walk. Book A Space, a Carers-together Event.

9th & 23rd Crochet Class & Informal Tuition alternate Thursdays; 1.30-3.30pm @ the Library.

10th Teas in the afternoon every fortnight @ Saltburn Library 2-3.30pm. All welcome.

11th Make a friend Day Get yourself to the Farmers’ Market, mingle and make a friend.

14th Valentine’s day Send a card and keep them guessing, or Start a Couple’s Bucket List?

15th Free Dr Bike Sessions @ the library 3rd Wednesday of every month. Just drop your bike off between 10am-2pm.

17th Random acts of kindness Day. Make acts of kindness the norm.

21st Pancake day “Shrove Tuesday” 47 days before Easter Sunday. In other cultures Mardi Gras takes place on this date. Celebrate your own Carnival with ingredients you need using up, then serve in pancake wraps.

23rd Social Prescribers Cuppa & a Catch Up! At the Library 10-12.30.

24th Teas in the afternoon every fortnight @ the Library 23.30pm. All welcome.

27th Free Friday Tea @ECHO drop in from 4-6pm for soup refreshments & a natter.

Here are a few events that are due for this February. Should you know or are planning anything else that may interest the public please inform Saltburn Library so they can pass on “what’s on”; thank you. If you don’t have internet access please check at Saltburn Library any up coming events, and remember to pass on your Talk of the Town magazine when you are finished to someone who is unable to get a copy.

Thank you and God Bless, Saltburn Toc H Branch

Saltburn Skate Park

Phase one of the construction of Saltburn Skate Park has commenced with groundworks starting on the community project just before Christmas. The committee and a dedicated team of fundraisers have managed to raise the £160,000 required for the foundations of the skate park. Fund raising has now moved on to phase two of the project, the group need to raise £54,000 to bring the ‘S’ Path to life!

The Snakepath will be at the heart of the skatepark and is one of the top features the community of skaters are looking forward to.

The Skate Park is being constructed on Hob Hill, close to the changing facilities building of Saltburn Athletic football. The skate park group have a GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/skatepark-forsaltburn, if you would like to make a donation to their fundraising efforts.