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SALTBURN’S TOWN TALK Letter from the Editor

Friends who know me will not be surprised to learn that I do not have a mobile phone, and nor do I want one. However, advertisers are often astonished when I tell them that I can’t give them my mobile number because they see using a mobile phone as an indispensible part of modern life, particularly when running a business, whereas the only use I can see for having one would be for emergencies when outside or in the car. That’s a risk I take but at least I’m not continuously pestered or becoming an antisocial text addict. I have thoroughly embraced email as a modern communication tool even in preference now to making a phone call, but other aspects of the modern world that I equally avoid are things called twitter and having a blog, Facebook and any internet Send letters, adverts and contributions for the next issue (by Friday, 17th October 2014) to: The Editor, Talk of the Town c/o Jackie’s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1AQ. Telephone: 01287 623903 or email: talkofthetown@tyasi.freeserve.co.uk. Talk of the Town has a website: www.tottsaltburn.co.uk and the Friends of Talk of the Town can be found on Facebook.

The Guisborough and District Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild will be holding their monthly meeting on Saturday, 1st November, 2.00-4.00pm, at Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough, TS14 6BA. The speaker will be Ailish Henderson ‘From Sketch to Stitch.’ Cost £4 members, £5 non-members. There is free car parking in Belmont House car park on Saturdays. There will also be a workshop on Sunday, 2nd November, 10.00-4.00pm, held at Sleights Court, Helmsley Road, Guisborough. Guest tutor will be Nicola Hulme, teaching crewel work. Cost £25 for members and non-members. For further information contact Lynda Jamieson 01642 314860.

Emmanuel Church Hall Table Top and Collectors’ Sale: Our next dates are Saturdays, 4th and 18th October then in November we have three dates 1st, 15th, and 29th of November. We are raising money for the boiler fund now. It’s been very busy these last 2 months and we had to open another room as well as the hall as we had extra people wanting to be in. It all helped with the boiler funds that we need to raise. Time’s flying past us this year and it won’t be long before it’s Christmas. FREE ENTRANCE and a warm welcome to everyone. With over 26 stall holders, selling lots of bric-a-brac, books, toys, baby goods, and all sorts of collectables, and some crafts, there is something for everyone.

Home made refreshments and light lunches are on sale all day. Our all day breakfast and lunches and popular home baked stall are always available. Our kitchen is very busy and popular. Thank you everyone for your support. Contact Denise Marshall on 07929 589538.

Saltburn Farmers' Market: The popular monthly Farmers’ Market will be back with another tasty mix of stalls on Saturday, 11th October. Just outside the Railway Station near Sainsbury’s, the fun begins at 9am. See the article on page 47.

Cover Illustration: Saltburn in Bloom

chat forums. I don’t even do ‘linked-in’ despite often being invited. I don’t believe that any such things can provide an environment for private conversations so why should I bother?

It’s bad enough being under surveillance from CCTV cameras everywhere I go, even if sometimes they can be a good thing.

Does that mean that I’m getting old? Well, I can’t deny that, but when young people say ‘if the band’s too loud then you’re too old’ I just feel exasperated, because to me it’s all a horrible noise, as also is constant television in pubs and NHS waiting rooms. I know that some people like daytime television but to me it’s an abuse of my brain and it turns the tranquil peace and quiet of a room into an unpleasant atmosphere of high blood pressure and an inability to think clearly. Love, Ian Save Our Saltburn: Dear residents of Saltburn, there is a proposed new housing development on Marske Road. On Thursday, 11th September 2014 Taylor Wimpey presented an outline plan to build 130 detached, semi-detached and terraced houses in the field that separates Wilton Bank from the Riding School on Marske Road. This field and two others across the road belong to a former Saltburn family. Taylor Wimpey have apparently surveyed all three fields. Taylor Wimpey invited comments on the proposed development from the residents attending the meeting on 11th September at the Leisure Centre.

There were overwhelming negative comments ranging from access, environment and many other reasons why the development is not required, not wanted and there are enough vacant houses in the locality anyhow. The field is not in the housing plan and has always been part of the council’s green belt whichever party was in power.

Are we, the residents of Saltburn and our elected representatives, going to allow this proposed development to take place? Taylor Wimpey’s next step is to produce a detailed plan for the Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council planning meeting. Join us to fight this plan. The residents of Saltburn know what is best for Saltburn.

I am setting up a group to fight this scheme and will hold a public meeting hopefully in October but at the time of writing a date has not yet been set. Look out for posters around the town.

Les Manship

See also other articles mentioning this subject on pages 7, 17, 41 and 61.

Ripples will be open again on Saturday, 11th October. The monthly pop-up shop is at The Workhouse (next door to Ripping Yarns), Dundas Street West from 9.00am onwards.

The shop stocks unique gifts including jewellery, bags, blankets, hats, socks, gloves, baby wear and more. Some price tickets are marked with coloured dots and all the money from the sale of these goods is donated to Teesside Hospice. So why not pop in, have a look and treat yourself, or buy a birthday or Christmas present for someone special?

For further details, contact Pat on 07789 123722 (or email: kath.west45@virginmedia.com).

WI Report: see page 60. wins Gold, by Richard Dales-Coupland

Disclaimer: Talk of the Town tries to make sure the articles and announcements made on its pages are accurate, but views expressed in letters and articles printed in Talk of the Town are not necessarily those of the editor. Any offers in adverts included in Talk of the Town are made by the advertisers; details should be confirmed with them. Always confirm event details with the organisers, in case of alteration or error. Talk of the Town is printed by DC (Yorkshire) Print, Unit 34a, Lidgate Crescent, Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, West Yorkshire, WF9 3NR. Website: www.dcprintyorkshire.co.uk Tel: 01977 642331. Proprietor/Editor of Talk of the Town: Ian Tyas c/o Jackie’s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, TS12 1AQ. (Ian Tyas tel: 01287 623903.)

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Saltburn-by-the-Sea Montrose Street Get to Know your neighbours

Our next door neighbour Nick passed a remark that it would be a good idea to have a street party to get to know our neighbours, and from that point on things began to happen.

First action was to canvas everybody in the street to ascertain if they were supportive. Support was virtually 100% so Nick was able to proceed to obtain a street closure with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council; this was agreed verbally. The next circulation was a letter to all residents with details and date of the party also requesting financial assistance and donations of food for the day. With the help of Josey, Richard and Sarah, Nick finally had the day planned.

Sunday morning, 24th August, was bright and sunny although a little on the cool side, bunting began to appear outside houses and the arrival of a bouncy castle proved that things were beginning to happen. The children could hardly wait for the castle to be inflated such was their eagerness to try it. Despite Nick not having had written confirmation half the street was closed off, tables erected chairs brought out and the party began and what a day it proved to be.

Food was plentiful, the local Supermarket Sainsbury’s kindly made a donation of goodies, one of the neighbours set up a barbecue in his front garden, although nothing was formally organised everything went well. Face painting by two of the residents was popular with both the children and adults. We created a focal point for discussion by a display from our photographic collection showing happenings in the street over the years including two photographs from the 1920s.

Cath was surprised when she was presented with a stunning orchid by the younger members of the street, this was because she has lived longer in the street than any other

resident, she first came to the street in 1938 and has continued to live here only moving next door from where she lived.

The following morning after a very successful and enjoyable event, I met a friend from Oxford Street, who first asked if the party had been a success and then went on to say that closure notices for Montrose Street had been posted on the lampposts in Oxford Street causing the residents to wonder what the street party had to do with them. We will let the photographs show a brief glimpse of the events.

Cath and Tony Lynn

Saltburn Photographic Society Wednesday, 8th October: First Monthly Competition results will be shown subject ‘Open’. Wednesday, 15th October: RPS 2013 International Image Portfolio will be projected.

Wednesday, 22nd October: A presentation by Jane Black ‘Wandering through Indochina’. Wednesday, 29th October: The Moore Trophy (Short Audio Visual set Competition) will be held. Practical nights will be held frequently, more 4

details available from contact number.

Meetings are held in the upstairs hall, Saltburn Milton Street Methodist Church TS12 1EB at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome to any of our meetings; there will be a small charge.

For mo re infor ma tion vis it our web site www.saltburnphotographicsociety.co.uk or contact Tony Lynn 01287 622519.

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Saltburn Councillors’ Surgeries Councillors Joan Guy, Philip Thomson and Stuart Smith Second Saturday in the month at Saltburn Library from 11am - noon.

Councillor Stuart Smith: Third Saturday in the month at the Station Portico outside Sainsbury’s Supermarket - 9:30am - 10:30am and 11:30am - 12:15pm Councillors Joan Guy and Philip Thomson: Fourth Saturday in the month at Saltburn Library from 11am - noon.

Cllr Guy - 01287 622212. Cllr Thomson - 01287 624883.

Cllr Smith - 07557 540628.

INCUBATE – in cultivation by artists talent emerges Artists needed to work alongside promising students from Huntcliff School, Saltburn in preparation for an exhibition at the ArtSpace in Emmanuel Church in July 2015.

If you can  give your advice and assistance to a small group (supervised by staff members)  commit to 8 sessions of 1.5 hours (after school)  produce a piece of work for the exhibition (20% commission on all sales) - you will receive a payment of £30 for each session. If you are interested, please contact Beth Sigsworth for an application form: tel. 07752 515382 or email sanctuaryartsemmanuel@gmail.com.

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Friends of Talk of the Town Hello from Friends of Talk of the Town.

Here we are again approaching the beginning of what the Americans delightfully call ‘fall’ with autumn’s colours radiating from just about anywhere around town and naturally we begin to reflect on the year almost past.

Whilst I’m not keen on dark nights and shorter days it’s kind of comforting to know that around these parts there will always be something to look forward to!

If you’ve read any of my articles (for that I thank you) then you’ll already know that I just have to listen to music on the headphones to be able to write! Well, it’s not quite Auld Lang Syne but tonight it’s definitely upbeat, because we have so much to celebrate in Saltburn. Pride of place must go to Saltburn in Bloom whose outstanding endeavours brought yet more gold medal recognition to the town. You won’t find a single member of Saltburn in Bloom who would dream of taking any individual praise for their achievements or skills. Therefore I am taking this opportunity on your behalf to thank each and every one of their members, friends and supporters for their total dedication to beautifying our town. Let’s not forget the vital part played by Redcar & Cleveland Council who must feel blessed to be associated with Saltburn in Bloom.

In my opinion we have had a ‘good’ summer, I’m sure there are probably statistics that might not actually back me up but I’ve certainly spent a lot of it outdoors!

Again we have to thank those people who work so hard to provide events and entertainments for all to enjoy.

These folks define Saltburn for me.

Who will ever forget the World War One ‘football’ event? It was respectful, light hearted but at the same time those poppies brought home the sombre nature of the commemoration. I spoke to both locals (some of whom hadn’t ventured into town for years) and folks from hundreds of miles away with the most memorable comment being “this would never happen where we’re from, it could only happen in Saltburn, where we have been made so welcome.”

Speaking with my ’Friends of the Valley’ hat on now, I can say that we had a very successful and enjoyable inaugural Blues in the Woods on September 7th. It was another day of perfect weather and the whole occasion was quite special, looking down from the picnic area in the evening listening to great music while watching a huge full moon rising above the trees. It was such a fantastic event that Harry Simpson and I immediately got together to plan next year’s Blues Festival. Well done to everyone for such a very good event and our thanks to Redcar & Cleveland Council for their guidance. Our thanks also to the musicians who were fantastic and certainly enjoyed playing in our 6

beautiful woodlands. The date of next year’s event has been set for Sunday July 5th from 2pm. Seen here is a photograph of the occasion. Also see Lorna’s News and Views from the Valley article on page 49.

Looking ahead we are pleased to announce that our joint venture 2015 calendar should now be available from around town and online via our website(s). The calendar has been totally sponsored by Garry Stonehouse of Gbiz It and benefits both Talk of the Town and Saltburn Friends of the Valley equally. Garry has enthusiastically supported Friends of Talk of the Town since our ‘inception’ and he and his family are passionate about our woodland environment. The new calendar has a different format for 2015; we have incorporated absolutely all of the suggestions made by our supporter’s home and abroad!

By purchasing the calendar you can be certain that every penny raised will be used to sustain production of Talk of the Town and help Friends of the Valley continue with their vital preservation and enhancement work. The calendar features beautiful images of our area and our thanks go to contributors Christine Pollard, Ian Forsyth, Lorna Moone, Heather Lofthouse, Ian Donald Crockett, Garry Stonehouse and Friends of the Valley. Thanks also to DC (Yorkshire) Print for all their help during production of the calendar. I can assure you, it’s gorgeous.

Our sincere thanks must go to Ian Tyas for embracing the concept of this joint fundraising venture: such is his love for the community and our environment.

Again, like those people I referred to earlier, he would flatly refuse to take any personal praise for such a gesture, such is his nature. Tough! What a star!

You’ll find details of the calendar on page 53 and online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk and www.saltburnfriendsofthevalleyltd.co.uk and our Facebook pages. We cannot thank you enough for your support.

Richard Dales-Coupland Secretary, Friends of Talk of the Town Trustee Director, Saltburn Friends of the Valley Ltd

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Councillors’ Column Dogger Bank is probably best known to those who tune in to the shipping forecasts but now has a more relevant local interest. An application for permission to develop two sites offshore for up to 400 wind turbines is being made. With a total capacity which could generate up to 2.4 gigawatts, this is some development. It would dramatically increase by threefold the current National Grid wind power generated usage. The land fall of power cables would be on the shoreline near Marske, then running inland to the Wilton site for conversion before linking in to the Grid at Lackenby.

For those interested in the details a DVD will be available in the Library. For those with spare time Open Hearings are to be held in the Borough Council Chamber on the 14th, 15th and 16th October from 10am each day. If accepted, the development will be named Dogger Bank Teesside.

Other planning matters have been raised with the prospect of the Saltburn boundary being extended to incorporate more housing development. A national house builder has conducted pre application consultation on a site outside of the existing permitted development area. This is a similar process that preceded an application for development at Windy Hill Farm. That application, for 75 houses, was rejected in July for the reasons that “The application proposes development of a greenfield site which is not allocated for development and is presently in agricultural use and outside the development limits, identified in the development plan. The proposed application would introduce development on to land identified as a strategic gap.”

Redcar & Cleveland can demonstrate a five year housing supply. The Borough Council has just reviewed its projected housing land supply forecast in the light of the views expressed on the proposed Local Plan. The forecast for the next 5 years based on the national policy guidelines demonstrates that the Borough has a deliverable supply to 2018/19, this even after the removal of the Marske Inn Farm development.

Given the recent national interest in devolution this may be an opportunity for local people to exercise their rights under the Localism Act which encourages greater decision making at a local level.

The reinstatement of the Saltburn Hill Climb demonstrates what can be achieved when local wishes are properly reflected and responded to.

The success of the Saltburn Food Festival, attracting an estimated 25,000 visitors, further demonstrates the hard work and imagination of Saltburn Residents.

From May to September the Environment Agency take regular samples of the bathing water near the pier. For the second year running the Bathing Water Directive guidelines have been passed.

One building that is ready for development is Marske Mill Lane old school which has finally secured a new tenant and is now assured of a much brighter future.

Saltburn Library provides a range of services far beyond that of a traditional lending library. Councillors meet there every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 11am until noon to receive the thoughts of residents.

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The Peer and the Parlour Maid In February 1893, a critic writing about the New Oxford Music Hall, admired the recently installed seats “covered in red velvet”, but lamented that the cost, at two shillings per seat, was “much elevated in price”. Here in Saltburn, 121 years later, the Community Theatre also boasts new red velvet seats (at no extra cost) and to celebrate this gorgeous interior, the ’53 Drama Group are re-creating a spectacular evening’s entertainment, based on the Music Hall so beloved of Victorian and Edwardian audiences.

Immensely popular between 1850 and 1950, Music Hall traditionally offered a series of different entertainment acts, but always at its heart was singing, often humorous, sometimes sad, full of quirky everyday stories and larger than life characters. And the songs live on: “Goodbye Dolly Grey”, “My Old Man Said Follow the Van”, “I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside”, “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary”, together with many more, are still part of our musical culture. Some of the great comic monologues such as “Albert and the Lion” began life in Music Hall. The entertainment reached its peak of popularity during the Great War, when patriotism was a powerful additive to the characteristic wit and nostalgia of this special musical genre.

It is twenty years since director Sue Sellars last conjured up the magic of Music Hall entertainment in Saltburn, and she is absolutely delighted to bring her experience and talent to this new venture which is inspired by the tradition and music of those long-ago evenings.

Many of the cast have special memories of their parts in Gaslight Gaiety shows, but young actors and singers of the Saltburn ’53 are also enjoying the exuberance of rehearsing this Music Hall event.

The script of the Peer and the Parlour Maid has been written by assistant director, Sue Pierce, who describes the

plot as “something which will definitely appeal to fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs Downstairs”. Sue and her husband, Andrew, musical director, wanted to create a story which could be told as much by songs as by dialogue, so the music has been lovingly chosen to reflect the characters and the plot. We have gardeners singing about their marrows, a song about car maintenance for the chauffeur, a maid lamenting her forlorn love and the aristocrats waving their son off to war with suitably patriotic cheer.

In 1957 the playwright John Osbourne delivered a moving elegy “the Music Hall is dying and, with it, a significant part of England. Some of the heart of England has gone; something that once belonged to everyone, for this was truly a folk art”. But how apt that Saltburn, with its strong Victorian heritage, should host one last run of Music Hall evenings.

To help create the authentic atmosphere of this unique entertainment, members of the audience are encouraged to wear period costume for the occasion and, of course, to join in with all the well-known songs. So step out of the bone-chilling, Victorian fog into an evocative world of light, colour and music which can be enjoyed in comfort from those sumptuous velvet seats.

Production : The Peer and the Parlour Maid Venue: Saltburn Community Theatre Dates: Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 October 2014 (note NO Friday performance) Time: 7.30pm (doors and bar open 6.45pm) Tickets: £7 (£5 concession) Tickets on sale: Saltburn Health Food Shop; Theatre Box Office; online at www.saltburnarts.co.uk

Saltburn and District Group for Visually Impaired People (VIP) Following our summer break our group met on 10th September and welcomed Trevor Welburn.

Many of you will already recognise his name as a regular contributor to Talk of the Town in his capacity as Secretary to Saltburn 500 Club and Friends of Saltburn.

Trevor gave a very interesting talk on the history of the groups and the work they do to support our local community. Some myths were also dismissed - I for one thought the Christmas lights in Saltburn were funded by Redcar Council. I was wrong! Friends of Saltburn fund the lights and put them up in all weathers to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. So, when the lights are turned on this November, let us thank Trevor and his volunteer friends for the work they do to make us so proud of Saltburn!

Trevor spoke of other ways in which they have helped - repairs to the Pier, railings to the mortuary, Saltburn in Bloom to name a few. All this takes money and 8

they are constantly striving to find new ways to raise this, and for more volunteers in any capacity.

To join Saltburn 500 costs just £12 per year and all the money goes to helping the community look and feel good. Let us try and reach the magic number of 500 members.

To find out about joining, making a donation, or becoming a volunteer, please contact Trevor Welburn on 01287 677229.

Please join us at our next meeting if you have a visual impairment, know someone who has, or are just interested in our small but friendly group. Wednesday, 8th October at 2pm in the Coffee Lounge, Saltburn Community Centre, Albion Terrace. A charge of £1 covers room hire and refreshments.

Contact Chris Ferguson on 01287 204 170 for further details.

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Olympic Athlete goes back to School to Inspire Budding Sports Stars Saltburn Primary School is in anticipation of a very special guest who will pay a visit to their site on Saltburn Learning Campus on Monday, 6th October.

Olympic long jumper, Chris Tomlinson, will be leading a sponsored fitness session with all learners at the school as part of the national scheme, Sports for Schools.

The scheme was set up in 2005 by former Great British gymnast, Ben Brown, who aimed to overcome the lack of sports funding in the UK. The programme’s vision is to inspire as many young people as possible to get involved in a sport, and also to help nurture potential sporting hopefuls. Created with fitness & inspiration at the heart of its core values, encouragingly the support it receives from schools is growing fast each year.

The visit by Chris and the Sports for Schools’ coaching team on 6th October will motivate and encourage learners through a fitness circuit incorporating activities and exercises such as press ups, star jumps and leg drives. The children will then watch as the team present an assembly to round off what will be an exciting day.

Keeping Saltburn Time

Familiar and useful to parents taking their children to school, and to those walking or driving to work, as well as to visitors to the town - a quick glance at the clock on Emmanuel Church tower keeps the people of Saltburn on time! The tower clock, like the war memorial (which has been beautifully restored), belongs to the town. But if it is to keep townsfolk and visitors on time it is in need of almost £1,000 of repairs. Are you able to give a little time to help raise some funds? Are you able to give a small donation to help keep the hands of Saltburn time moving? If so, please speak to Councillor Philip Thomson or Rev Adam Reed.

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Saltburn in Bloom

Great news! Gold for Saltburn at the Northumbria in Bloom results on Tuesday, September 16th, winning the trophy for the Best Coastal Resort. We are delighted to receive this in recognition of our hard work in maintaining the high standards of previous years. It has been a tremendous team effort and I would like to thank all who helped in any way, far too many to mention individually in this article. A massive thank you too to all our sponsors who have generously contributed financially or in kind, to enable all this to happen.

Saltburn Railway Station was awarded gold, as were Huntcliff Court for their lovely gardens, and earlier in the year the Primary School received gold in the Growing Together Awards. Ray Richardson from Moorsholm who has been responsible for many of the floral displays and baskets in the town for almost 25 years, was nominated by us for an award in the salaried category and received a trophy and certificate in recognition of his dedication to Saltburn beyond the call of duty.

Congratulations to all! Please note: ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ awards are announced later in the autumn.

So the summer season has ended and you may have noticed the mammoth task of taking down the hanging baskets has occurred. Thanks to the volunteers, Buoygues Energy and Services, Alan Gent, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council for their assistance.

Our work is never finished, however, as we carry on with gardening and other tasks throughout the winter when the weather permits. Ring me on 01287 209518 if you would like to join our merry band.

On Tuesday, 14th October at 8.00pm we are holding a fundraising quiz at the Cricket Club. The last one we held was very well received, so why not gather a group of 4 together and come along. Tickets £3 (including supper) or pay on the night.

Lynda Parkes

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Veterinary Matters In August a few dogs were found running free in Saltburn, all without collars.

It may well be that these dogs escaped from their own houses, and that is why they were collarless. However, at present it is still law that any dog being walked in a public place must wear a collar at all times and have an identity disc or tag with at least the owner’s contact phone number.

Since 1989 when the “Identichip” (a microchip encased in a silicon sleeve with a unique number ascribed to it) was introduced, many dogs, cats, horses and other pets have had these implanted by vets or other suitably qualified persons. As from April 2016 it will be law in this country that all dogs must have a microchip identification. As yet we do not know if the law regarding the collar will alter then, or not, hopefully. The only way to detect this microchip is to pass an electromagnetic current over it to cause it to send a signal out to be decoded into the unique number ascribed to that chip. At present the folks that have these chip readers are mainly vets and rescue organisations, but more increasingly private breeders and other dog owners are buying them. Had these free roaming dogs been chipped, then taking them to a police station, vet or the dog warden would have revealed the chip and allowed them to be returned to their owners easily. Hopefully as these scanners get cheaper they will be found in more and more public places.

As yet there is no legislation about cats needing to be microchipped, but the horse does need to be chipped as well as having a passport, and some exotic pets require chipping to allow them to be sold or kept in the UK. Once again I have been seeing pet dogs with mouth wounds from playing with sticks. These can be very painful and serious, often requiring an anaesthetic to remove bits of stick from the throat and stitch up wounds. The best way to avoid this type of injury is to never throw a stick or encourage the dog to carry one, instead carry a toy to distract your dog on a walk.

As it is now the season of trimming and tidying up our trees and bushes, please be aware of our native spiky friend, the hedgehog. One thing to be aware of is that they will use your piles of wood as a home, so make sure there are no residents before you light any bonfires. Our dogs are great at sniffing out local hedgehogs on their evening walks, telling me there is one about. I will check them over and put them in a well covered area of undergrowth unless they feel too light to survive the winter.

If you want to ask me a question or raise a topic for this article, contact me by e-mail on j.haddow@live.co.uk or call where I work at Jacqui Paterson vets on 01642 604555.

James Haddow, Veterinary Eye Consultant, GP and Saltburn resident.

Preparing our body to cope with the Autumn and cold With the arrival of autumn we return to school or work and begin to remember winter, flu, colds... how can we prepare ourselves to cope with decreasing temperatures?

Are we energetic enough for this?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tells us how to prepare our body to face these changes. Each season of the year is connected with different vital organs that get most activated in that season. As we already know, prevention avoids healing. Just as leaves fall from the trees and birds migrate south in a shrinking and cooling environment, we also enter a time when these changes affect us physically and psychologically. Cold weather and fewer hours of daylight invite us to enter a state of contemplation and internalization that favour the opportunity to strengthen our body and get it ready for the expansion of spring.

By preparing our body during the autumn, we’ll avoid potential discomfort in winter, such as the typical colds, respiratory problems, allergies, and melancholy, sadness, apathy...

The key is self observation. If we feel weak, cold or prone to cold, or have bowel disorders, that means we are not doing well this transition from heat to cold. Maybe we’re still abusing our bodies with ice cream, cold drinks or excessive fruit and raw vegetables. We need to strengthen the body, replenish fats and minerals that we lost during heat and thus prepare us to successfully to face the winter. Now we have to switch to more consistent and cooked foods without forgetting the freshness of raw 12

vegetables to keep a balance. These changes will warm up our body, bringing us nutrients and minerals which are so necessary now.

TCM associates the pungent taste to autumn. We talk of a soft and natural spicy garlic, onions, leeks, turnips, radish, watercress, and spices like mustard, ginger and pepper that, sparingly used, gently stimulate the mucosal function, removal and cleaning.

So let’s try to incorporate in our diet: carrot, turnip, radish; green leafy vegetables ideal for the respiratory system: parsley, nettle, arugula, dandelion, green part of the leek; a bit of stimulating spices like garlic, ginger, mustard, turmeric, raw onion or radish. Typical in autumn is also brown rice, barley, and delicious peas cooked with vegetables and grains. Miso, soy sauce and umeboshi help to restore the intestinal flora and cleanse the body of mucus and saturated fats. Avoid as much as possible dairy products and refined flours, which promote the production of mucus.

Regular physical exercise and deep breathing will help to stimulate the bowel mobility and to bring oxygen to our lungs.

Fall is a good time to reorganize ourselves, both in the kitchen and in our daily tasks. Just simple things as eating at fixed times, having a light dinner, sufficient rest and regular exercise, will help us to feel much better and be ready for winter. As always, I’ll be happy to help you whenever you so wish.

Josep-Anton Monfort (www.acupuncture.cat)

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Saltburn Beachwatch Don’t Let Go In the spring a BBC Countryfile program highlighted the dangers posed to farm/wild animals and crops by the release of sky lanterns. The damage done by the lanterns to the marine environment was only mentioned in passing. I agree with the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) view that the outdoor release of sky lanterns and balloons is an act of littering. Eventually lanterns and balloons must fall back to land or sea and because of the prevailing south westerly airflow they often end up on our beach here in Saltburn. This is where they can entangle wildlife or can be ingested when certain species confuse balloon/balloon fragments for food.

This is especially the case for up to 5 species of marine turtles which inhabit the seas around Britain, leatherbacks being the predominant species in the North Sea. Balloons/balloon fragments can block the digestive tracts of these animals leading to starvation and death. Apart from being unsightly on the beach latex balloons can take up to 4 years to biodegrade in the ocean.

Whilst a considerable number of major retailers have stopped selling sky lanterns this does not apply to balloons.

The Marine Conservation Society is not against the use of balloons and supports their use when used and disposed of responsibly. Groups and organisations use these products for celebrations and to raise funds at events and while indoor events are not such a problem we believe that outdoor release of sky lanterns should be made illegal using existing legislation such as the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005; some but not all local authorities have already done this.

The MCS does not want to stop people from having fun or holding events and there are alternatives. For instance it would be more environmentally responsible to fill balloons with air as opposed to Helium (which is a dwindling resource) which allows balloons to travel far and wide or better still use re-usable items such as flags, pennants and streamers.

If you would like to volunteer to help us remove lanterns, balloons and scores of other objects from our beach please see notices in Talk of the Town or the Saltburn Beachwatch facebook page or contact me on roye.smith47@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 01287 204204.

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Saltburn, Marske & New Marske Parish Council At the September Parish Council meeting the Chairman presented prizes to the Joe A b rah am allo t me n t c o mp e ti tio n winners. The winners of the best allotment in Saltburn were Mr and Mrs Taylor (pictured here with Councillor Norah Cooney) whose plot is on the Hazel Grove site.

Members were informed that Taylor Wimpey were considering submitting an outline planning application to the Borough Council for residential development on land south of Marske Road, Saltburn. The proposed development would be for up to 130 detached, semi detached and terraced houses. A link to further information regarding these proposals can be found on our website (www.smnmpc.co.uk).

A consultation event took place at Saltburn Leisure Centre on 11th September and many local residents attended to see the plans and speak to representatives from Taylor Wimpey.

Saltburn Historic Motor Gathering and Hill Climb, organised by Middlesbrough & District Motor Club, and sponsored by the Parish Council, made a welcome return to the town on Sunday, 14th September. The event was a huge success with record crowds. However, the meeting was

brought to a premature end at approximately 3.30pm due to an incident with one of the entrants who had to receive medical attention following a minor accident. Fortunately, due to the necessary health and safety procedures which were in place, this situation was dealt with efficiently. The gentleman concerned was taken to James Cook Hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery.

A FUTURE DATE FOR THE DIARY – Saltburn Christmas event will take place on Saturday, 29th November at 5pm - once the Christmas tree lights have been switched on the local Fire Brigade will be bringing Father Christmas into the Town - anyone who would like to volunteer to assist on the day should contact the Clerk to the Council.

Tracy Meadows (Clerk and RFO to the Parish Council) Tel: 01287 623477 Email: office@smnmpc.co.uk

Charity Crafters The date for the next Charity Crafters drop in is Wednesday, 1st October from 2pm to 4pm at The Workhouse (next-door to Ripping Yarns) in Dundas Street West. Please drop in and find out what we are doing and have a cuppa. We’re still busily knitting and crocheting and are now thinking of blankets, scarves, hats etc for the winter for the anyone in need. How about some knitted toys for children? We can provide you with wool and needles and also show you a selection of patterns to choose from. If you don’t have time to stay, but do enjoy knitting and crochet, we can find a good home for anything you make. If your family have grown up, we’d love you to knit or crochet for us. For further information please contact Angie on 01287 205153 (or email Kath at kath.west45@virginmedia.com).

Valley Players The Valley Players will be getting together on Friday, 17th October in Emmanuel Church Hall from 7 until 9. Anyone who has been involved with the group over the last few years is welcome to come along. It would be lovely to see some of the young people who have worked with us and since moved on. Our next festival production in the spring will commemorate the end of WW2 so hopefully there will be less need for tissues than we all experienced in the theatre in June and in Emmanuel Church in July!

Meanwhile I now need a home for a large and wonderful War Memorial as well as two enormous oak trees, an acorn, etc etc . . .

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Abi’s Health Advice

Piles of advice When I was training to be a pharmacist this was the one subject I dreaded most: haemorrhoids!

I soon realised that patients who came for haemorrhoid treatment or advice were far more embarrassed talking about the subject than I and that when I was confident and relaxed it put them at ease and it was a much easier conversation.

Haemorrhoids (or piles, as they are often called) are swollen blood vessels around the anus and rectum. They can be painful, sore and itchy. Fresh red blood may be seen in the toilet bowl and/or streaks of blood may be seen on the toilet roll. Obviously, any bleeding from the rectum or anus could be caused by something more serious than haemorrhoids so it’s important that patients talk to a healthcare professional about this.

Extreme pressure in the abdomen may make these veins swell. This pressure can be caused by obesity, pregnancy, vomiting, coughing, sneezing and straining (for example when passing stools or during labour) among other things.

Prevention is better than cure and people who eat plenty of fibre and drink plenty of water are less likely to get haemorrhoids. Eating little fibre and/or not drinking enough can cause constipation, which often means straining on the

Book Signing Saltburn’s crime writer Jennie Finch will be at Book Corner, the bookshop in Station Square on Saturday, October 11th to sign copies of her three books including “The Moth Man”, the newly released Alex Hastings novel.

Saturday is the final day of the “Books are my Bag” campaign, a national initiative to highlight and encourage reading across the country. This year organizers have aimed to have a writer in every single bookshop in the country – and Jennie is doing the honours for Saltburn.

As well as signing books Jennie is happy to talk about her work and chat to readers and writers. There will be light refreshments available during the event and the special “Books are my Bag” limited edition bag designed by Tracy Emin will be on sale. The week kicks off with a special appearance of Jen Campbell, author of “The Bookshop Book”, the official book of the campaign, on Monday 6th, 7 – 8.30pm.

Jennie will be at Bookcorner on Saturday from 11am – 12.30pm. It is Farmers’ Market day so why not pop in on your way to (or from) the stalls? A warm welcome is guaranteed.

toilet and also hard stools which can irritate the swollen veins.

There are a number of treatment options you can buy: Astringents: These form a barrier layer over the area and can give instant relief from irritation (e.g. Anusol, Germoloids and Preparation H).

Anti-inflammatory agents: Hydrocortisone can reduce inflammation but is not suitable for those under 18 or in pregnancy (e.g. Anusol Plus HC).

Local anaesthetics: These can give relief from itching, pain and burning by temporarily numbing the area but they must not be used for more than two weeks. These treatments come in creams, ointments and suppositories.

Painkillers: Oral pain killers, like Paracetamol, can be taken to relieve the pain caused by piles.

There are other treatments that you can get from your GP including cauterisation, banding and surgery.

Overall, it is definitely worth popping in and asking to speak to a pharmacist if you are suffering from haemorrhoids. Most pharmacies have a private consultation area and it is a condition that pharmacists give advice on daily so there really is no need for embarrassment!

Your local pharmacist, Abi Bowers.

Saltburn Beer Festival

Friday 14th and Saturday 15th November Cleveland CAMRA is holding its 5th beer festival at the Community and Arts Centre and, once again, the Spa Hotel is sponsoring the glasses featuring the above logo.

This is the third logo of well known Saltburn landmarks which has been specially designed for us by David Jowsey (david_jowsey@hotmail.com).

Polo shirts with this embroidered logo will be available to order in assorted sizes and colours at the festival.

There will be 38 real ales, cider, perry, hot food, snacks and soft drinks for sale.

Tickets are on sale at Whistle Stop Wines in Saltburn Square and from the SCAA office (or www.saltburnarts.co.uk).

CAMRA members will receive a refund on the door with a membership card.

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Saltburn Slow and Steady Traditional Tune Session On Wednesday, 8th October and on the second Wednesday of each month from 7.30pm we invite musicians to join us at Saltburn House, Marine Parade, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 1BX for a slow and steady traditional tune session. Our aim is to promote traditional tunes from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and to encourage playing tunes together. So if you enjoy playing a musical instrument and would like to play with others, then join us and we will break you in gently by playing the tunes slowly for you to pick up. From 9pm we may speed things up a bit. Our ‘official’ finish time is 10pm so we won’t keep you out too late if you have to get to work the next morning. Players of all instruments and abilities are welcome to join us.

A warm welcome awaits you at Saltburn House where you can also get a pint of good ale, soft drinks or tea, coffee etc. If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please pass these details on.

For more information do not hesitate to contact Angie on 01287 205153 (or email four.fools@virgin.net). We do send out a reminder so if you wish to be added to our mailing list please contact us.

PS. We also gather at Guisborough Rugby Club from 7.30 p.m. on a Sunday night for a ‘nurdle’ before Guisborough Folk Club starts.

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Talking Points Housing matters Shut the gates and put up the barricades! Or alternatively tell them, politely, but in no uncertain terms, to find another place to build 130 new homes.

I refer of course to developer Taylor Wimpey who have invited members of the public to air their views on plans for a new housing development between Saltburn and Marske.

The mixture of detached, semi-detached and terraced homes – in which each set are bound to look more generic than the last – would pop up on a 14-acre site east of Saltburn Riding Centre and Wilton Bank.

Since they’re inviting views I’d like to offer mine: NO. Look, I understand the argument that is bound to be trotted out about the need for housing – affordable housing in particular – and I’d like to thank them for putting forward a very valid point.

But in the same breath I’d like to invite them, in the manner of a particularly angry farmer, to get off our ruddy land.

It’s hypocritical of course but let us not dwell on that.

Let’s rejoice in our selfishness and print out badges that say ‘Nimby and proud’.

This is much more than a romantic notion of preserving England’s green and pleasant land. This, for those of you furiously preparing petitions and rallying the Neighbourhood Watch, is all about pragmatism.

The idea of an already busy road being clogged further with

130 cars – that’s a conservative estimate of one per household – should be given due consideration. Then there’s the schools. Are they meant to just accommodate the extra numbers?

More than that though – and this is the bit where I clamber on my high horse and cling on tight – it’s about drawing a line. There’s little more than a few fields between Saltburn and Marske as it is; if we start building on the land in between eventually the boundaries will blur and we’ll merge as one big town.

Of course the firm dresses this up as a ‘unique opportunity’ to create a ‘strong sense of place and character’ but I’m not buying into the Disney happilyever-after way of thinking.

A sense of community is already being slowly eroded away in our fast-moving world. It’s only villages and small towns that have managed to preserve it and much of that I believe is as a direct result of their size.

Why would we do something to threaten that? It might sound a little overstated: 130 homes will not suddenly provoke social anarchy in which nobody knows their neighbours, but it’s the tip of the iceberg.

You can only see one tenth of an iceberg - but it’s what lies beneath, what could follow, that really worries me.

Give these developers an inch and I fear that one day, they’ll take much more than just a mile.

Jonathan Whiley

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The Economics of Happiness 4 People Not Profit’s film night ‘Open your mind’ returns with ‘The Economics of Happiness’. This film not only looks at a big-picture analysis of globalization, but provides a powerful message of hope for the future. The message is unambiguous: in order to respect and revitalize diversity, both cultural and biological, we need to localize economic activity.

The film will be screened as usual upstairs in The Marine, Saltburn and will be on Thursday, 16th October.

Doors at 7pm and the film starts at 7.30pm. With time for discussion after the film, and as ever the event is free entry.

Economic globalization has led to a massive expansion in the scale and power of big business and banking. It has also worsened nearly every problem we face: fundamentalism and ethnic conflict; climate chaos and species extinction; financial instability and unemployment.

There are personal costs too. For the majority of people on the planet, life is becoming increasingly stressful. We have less time for friends and family and we face mounting pressures at work.

The Economics of Happiness describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions. On the one hand, an unholy alliance of governments and big

business continues to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power. At the same time, people all over the world are resisting those policies, demanding a re-regulation of trade and finance – and, far from the old institutions of power, they’re starting to forge a very different future. Communities are coming together to rebuild more human scale, ecological economies based on a new paradigm – an economics of localization.

The film is summed up well by the directors: “We have found the process of making this film incredibly inspiring. Simply to see the multitude of grassroots movements afoot has been heartening – a testimony to human goodwill and resilience. We hope that The Economics of Happiness will bring the same inspiration to viewers around the world. It provides insight, hope, reassurance and above all, motivation to join in the growing localization movement. Bringing the economy closer to home can not only save us from environmental and economic catastrophe, it can help us to re-discover those essential relationships – both with the living world and with one another – that ultimately give our lives meaning and joy.” – Helena Norberg-Hodge, Steven Gorelick, John Page.

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Unity at The Cons Thankfully our Scottish neighbours have had the good sense not to break up this Great Nation. ‘United we stand, Divided we fall’; never has the phrase been more true, since Aesop first said it. Had the vote in the Independence Referendum, gone the other way we would now be witnessing the pound sterling spiralling downwards in international money markets, wiping hundreds of billions of pounds off British businesses, both English and Scottish, from which neither country would have recovered in the foreseeable future. As it is within 24 hours of the no vote, we have seen the value of Scottish financial companies on the stock market jump by about £2 billion pounds in relief at the rejection of outright independence. The FTSE 100 has risen 18 points, in the same period.

Our good readers may wonder what Scottish Independence has to do with Saltburn Cons Club and why I am so thankful for a No vote. The answer lies in our full name, The Saltburn Conservative and Unionist Club. For the duration of the run up to the vote we have quietly flown the Union Flag from the tallest flagpole in Saltburn and quietly hoped that our Scottish Members and friends living in this area were not going to become disenfranchised by the country of their birth. Had I personally been of Scots blood, I would have been furious that I had not been allowed a democratic say in the future of my home country; as it was I was not happy to have no say in the near breakup of the country of my birth, The United Kingdom. Had the vote been Yes, I would have been demanding David Cameron’s resignation as I believe that the democratic rights of all British nationals were undefended when this referendum was set up.

It was a close call and from remarks made by some Scottish Nationalists the result has not been accepted by all.

There have been calls and promises of more referendums, so will they continue to cause disunity until they get their own way? Why was it such a close call? I believe that the ordinary people of Scotland have made a massive protest, not against England and Unionism, but against the corrupt and mindlessly stupid politicians sitting in Westminster of all political parties. It is very obvious that huge reforms are urgently needed, minimum standards on clarity, morality, integrity and intelligence for politicians must be agreed and acted upon. The House of Lords should be abolished as not fit for purpose and a democratic second chamber set up.

Talk of new devolved rights for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, not forgetting the other smaller parts of the UK, are not clear enough. We must agree on a federal union with all parts having equal rights and privileges.

Politicians at all levels have become complacent, and should take this referendum as a wake up call. They should

remember that although deeply flawed this country is still a democracy, the people voted them in and the same people will vote them out, if they do not sit up and hear the protests.

Unless our politicians do not heed and start giving the people what they want, then I fear that Mr Farage could be the next in power which will spell the end of Unionism.

Please do not get the idea that our club is a hotbed of politics because it is not. Although freedom of speech is encouraged and no topic is forbidden, our many over the bar discussions cover a wide range of subjects and I am pleased to say good humour is always prevalent. The cosy nature of our bar lends itself to inclusion, where the conversation can quite often be stimulating, well informed, and funny. We need more members to come into the club, enjoy the happy hours, (12 hours per week, the best pint of Guinness for £2), join in to the banter and discussions, get involved and have a good evening making new friends. We pride ourselves in being a family club, children being welcome until 9pm. We have a zero tolerance policy on disorderly conduct, bad behaviour, swearing, and drugs. We endeavour to have no barriers to race, religion, gender, or politics. We are a genuine Saltburn community social club, owned and managed by our members.

We put every penny we earn back into the club for the benefit of our members. Like many businesses in town we have noted a downturn in trade this year and are considering many ideas to make the club more welcoming and appealing. Any serious suggestions by members can be sent to me by email and will be listened to and discussed in committee.

The club has a lot to offer. We have stopped putting on weekly Saturday night music for the winter, so we can now offer Saturday nights in our music room, at no charge, to you for your own private party, be it Christening, Engagement, Wedding, Reunion, Birthday, Works or whatever. We are offering a free bottle of Champagne to the happy couple of engagement and wedding functions. We can arrange catering or you can do your own. Call in and see Michelle, we want your business and will try harder. Although we have stopped planning barbecues, members are free to organise their own private barbecue. All of the facilities are there for free: gas, tools, sauces etc. Just come in and make a free booking.

As always, I claim sole responsibility for the comments and remarks made here. If anyone wishes to make comment I will answer all emails sent to me. Other than that, I will be happy to explain and defend my comments over a friendly pint at the bar.

Mike Sellars, Club President.

Email mike.sellars@ntlworld.com This article financially supported by Saltburn Conservative & Unionist Club.

Our Events to entertain in October Friday 3rd October and every Friday from 8pm. Friday Mic Night.

Most Tuesday nights are open Jazz sessions where local Jazz musicians meet, rehearse and jam. All welcome.

Wednesdays 1st, 15th and 29th Julie’s Quiz, new teams always welcome.

Every Tuesday night at 10 pm, Meat and bottle draw.

Every Sunday, 6pm, Beer Draw and Cash Rollover, (now £525 & increasing by £25 each week until won).

Most Saturday afternoon meetings of ‘The Conmen’, Americana Musicians jam session.

Also meetings of The Book Club, Saltburn Line Users Group, Camra, Residents Groups and others.

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Transmitting Enterprise Throughout The Tees Valley Adrian Beadnell has become a Referral Partner for Transmit Start-Ups in the Tees Valley area.

Transmit Start-Ups is based in the North East of England. They offer a range of business development services, mentoring and workshops, for start-up businesses. As an official delivery partner for the Government’s Start-Up Loans programme, they specialise in providing unsecured loans and mentoring to business founders aged 18 and above, living in England and Scotland. They specialise in the creative and digital sectors but all types of businesses are welcome to apply for the loan fund.

Adrian, who has an MSc in Small Business Development, was a business advisor for Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and a New Entrepreneur Scholarship lecturer at the University of Teesside. He now runs his own First Aid at Work training business.

He commented, “Many of the new businesses I’ve worked with in the past had some fantastic ideas but lacked the business knowledge, marketing skills and financial backing to realise them. Transmit Start-Ups provide a complete package to their new business clients and it’s this aspect that can make the difference between success and failure in a new enterprise.”

Since taking on the Start Up Loans contract 18 months ago, Transmit Start-Ups has supported over 400 businesses with £3 million in finance. Commercial Director Richard Myers said, “We are really pleased to bring Adrian on board as a referral partner. With his

experience and contacts we hope to be able to support many more start-up businesses from the Tees Valley area.”

Hanna Proctor, who runs her vintage clothing company from her home in Billingham, said, “The loan from Transmit Start-Ups means I am now completely selfsufficient. I can do everything from selecting the stock to photographing it, editing the shots, getting it online and dealing personally with my customers. Now I can offer my customers much more choice and achieve better prices from my wholesaler.”

Budding entrepreneurs can apply online (by visiting www.transmitstartups.co.uk/AFF1).

Earthbeat have been successful in acquiring the Saltburn School!

WE’VE GOT IT! Earthbeat are delighted to announce that we have been successful in our bid to acquire the old Saltburn School.

As you probably know, we have had a long drawn out struggle to find ‘a home of our own’ but our efforts have finally paid off and the council have granted us a 50 -year lease. For those who don’t know, the basic idea is that, primarily, the school will provide a base for the Earthbeat theatre Company. It will also provide a resource for the community. Many of the classrooms will be available to rent out to social enterprises, individuals and small businesses. Other rooms, such as the dance studio, meeting room and auditorium, will be available to hire for weekend and evening classes.

Work will now begin to renovate the old building, which has fallen into disrepair and is in desperate need of a complete makeover. We are asking for help from anyone who feels they could spare a few hours to paint walls and windows, varnish floors etc. Please contact us by email at earthbeat@talktalk.net if you’d like to be a part of this amazing project.

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you’re interested in renting one of the classrooms, hiring a room for a class or just interested in what’s going on, feel free to pop along.

We’d also like to express our gratitude to all those people who have supported us to reach this point. Without your fantastic support we might never have realised our dream. Thank you!

Tony Galuidi

Dolls sold at art display Two hand-made dolls were among items sold at the annual art exhibition held at Saltburn’s community hall on the August bank holiday weekend.

Some 430 visitors saw a mix of paintings, drawings photographs and other artistic items throughout three areas of the centre.

Association chairman Les Manship performed the official launch ceremony by welcoming the artists on behalf of the people of Saltburn. “This centre is a focal point for things which happen. They include films, plays, poetry readings and children’s group activities.

Appealing for more financial contributions towards a deficit now being cleared he said: “We are keen to keep the centre going.”

He thanked the three main organisers of the exhibition, which has been held annually for 10 years, Elisa Duffew, William Buckley and Clare Hansford.

“We had good feedback from visitors who liked the mix of paintings and photographs. Ten exhibits were sold.

The vote for the best item went to Adrian Moule, of Coulby Newham, for his painting of the riverscape with industry,” said Elisa.

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Artists Clare Hansford, William Buckley and Elisa Duffew with Les Manship, association chairman, at the launch of Saltburn Community and Arts Association’s annual art exhibition. The photo was taken by Clare’s boyfriend Stuart Mathers.

Tom votes against hated Bedroom Tax

Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Tom Blenkinsop on 5th September 2014 joined other Labour MPs to vote against the hated Bedroom Tax during a debate in parliament.

The Bedroom Tax has caused hardship for hundreds of thousands of people across the country, costing low-income families an average of £700 a year.

Two thirds of those hit by the Bedroom Tax have disabilities and 60,000 are carers. In the North East alone over 36,986 people have been affected.

The Liberal Democrats have repeatedly joined the Tories to keep the Bedroom Tax in place and have previously resisted any attempt to protect people from it.

Yet on 5th September the Liberal Democrats joined Labour in voting against their own policy in Parliament.

Thanks to the support of Labour MPs the vote was won. Unfortunately this vote will not abolish the bedroom tax, as Labour will do if elected next year, but it is a step in the right direction and a glimmer of hope for many.

Following the vote Tom said: “David Cameron and Nick Clegg’s cruel and unfair Bedroom Tax has hit the poorest and most vulnerable on Teesside. I regularly hear from victims of this cruel policy who are finding themselves being forced out of their homes or under mounting pressure from bills they cannot afford.

“Despite all the warnings and the clear evidence that the Bedroom Tax is causing misery, hardship and forcing thousands to rely on food banks, the Lib Dems and Tories have voted again and again in favour of it. If this government won’t ditch the Bedroom Tax, then the next Labour government will.”

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27 Milton Street Saltburn-by-the-Sea

On Tuesday, 16th September 2014 a new timeline at the museum was unveiled by Mrs Nora Cooney the Chairperson of Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council.

The new timeline depicts events in Marske’s history from the 11th Century to the present day and features many references including the burial of Captain James Cook’s father in 1779; a visit to the town by author Charles Dickens in 1844; the First World War aerodrome which counted W.E. Johns, the author of the famous ‘Biggles’ books as one of its instructors and Malcom Campbell’s land speed record on Marske Beach in 1922 in his 380 hp Sunbeam.

Winkies Castle Folk Museum is grateful to Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council for funding the design and printing of the new Timeline which will be on display in the entrance to the Museum, 162 High Street, Marske by the Sea, TS11 6NB. The museum, which attracts over 1,000 visitors a year from all over the world and thus boosting the local economy, is run entirely by local volunteers who have spent many hours researching the information for the new timeline which uses many images sourced from the Jack Anderson collection.

The museum is open to the public 11.00am – 4.30pm every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from Easter Saturday to the end of September, and also during the October school holiday: Saturday 25th + Sunday 26th October with Halloween crafts/activities on Thursday 30th October, and Saturday 1st + Sunday 2nd November. By popular request Dracula will be back on Thursday 30th October along with a friendly witch or two.

The Museum can be contacted on 01642 775086.

Ann Sidgwick

Justice First Justice First is a registered charity which works with people who have fled persecution but have been refused protection. It helps those whose asylum applications have been refused to re -engage with the system. Many clients are destitute, and they are not allowed to seek work, access public funds or apply for emergency homeless accommodation. Justice First help fill in forms, contact families, gather evidence, give advice, find solicitors, supply travel cards and generally offer a friendly face to people who don’t often see one.

We have now been providing support to the refugee community in the Tees Valley for eight years and during that time have seen an increase in the demand for our services which we struggle to meet. Capacity is limited as we have until recently only had one full-time member of staff and a part-time Caseworker/Administrator. We have a team of very dedicated volunteers, some of whom are themselves seeking asylum and others who have retired from teaching, social work and lecturing who bring their skills and commitment to Justice First for the benefit of our clients.

The right to claim asylum is enshrined in international law. The changes in Legal Aid that were implemented in April 2013 have left many vulnerable people, including asylum seekers, without legal representation. Asylum claims fail for many reasons. Sometimes a person has no reasonable claim and the legal advice is then to help the person understand that they have no case and will have to return to their country of origin. In many cases, the initial case is hastily reviewed and the decision is changed on appeal because the original judgement was wrong. In other cases, it may take an asylum seeker some time to recover from torture or rape or documents may have been left behind in the hurry to escape. Once there has been time to discuss their case with a sympathetic advisor, a much more complete picture of the case can be established and the correct advice can be provided.

Recently, Justice First have developed a Legal Buddy Project with Newcastle Law Centre, funded by Northern Rock and the Baring Foundation which will provide specialist training and workshops for refugees and asylum seekers who require help with an immigration matter. This has also generated funding for two new part-time posts.

The main areas of work will include Borderline appeal cases, Human rights applications where legal aid is no longer available, Advice on merits of appeal to First Tier and Upper Tribunals where clients are unrepresented, and Drafting witness statements, or preparing bundles of documents for appeal.

Case Study Sara (not her real name) was a teacher of Biology in Egypt who was also active in women’s politics within the Democratic Party before the election and campaigned for equal rights and the elimination of traditional practices like Female Genital Mutilation. As a consequence, an Islamic/ Muslim Brotherhood labelled Sara as anti-Islamic and she suffered on-going persecution and abuse from this group and from the state authorities. One of her sons was kidnapped by an extremist group in 2007 and Sara’s other children were pursued and injured by members of the same group. Sara and her family were forced to leave their village in order to secure their son’s release. She and her family tried to re-locate within different cities in Egypt five times, but were pursued.

The family fled to the UK and Sara claimed asylum in

January 2010. Sara’s husband had been stopped at the airport in Cairo and she has not seen him since. She does not know where her husband is now. When she came to Justice First she was in a state of great distress because her asylum claim had been refused and she was terrified of what might happen if she was forced to return to Egypt. We referred Sara for counselling with Freedom from Torture. Through the patient nurturing of our Case Worker who also spoke Arabic, we were able to help Sara find a solicitor who put together a fresh asylum application and won the case.

Sara is now happily settled in Middlesbrough, where her children are achieving high academic standards at school and college, while she is volunteering and hoping eventually to return to teaching.

People turn to us for help when their asylum appeal has been refused. There are various reasons why an applicant does not meet the threshold of proof required to persuade the Home Office of the need for protection. Sometimes an Immigration Judge will find that no individual threat exists and the applicant can safely return home. But often, the applicant has lacked robust evidence to establish their need for asylum. We try to help them gather sufficient evidence either through research of country conditions, translation of documentary proof or the identification of recent developments in their health and welfare that might engage the European Convention on Human Rights and enable them to re-engage with the asylum process.

We liaise closely with a number of other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors who also provide support to the refugee community and where appropriate, are able to refer our clients to legal practitioners, the One-stop Service, a number of drop-ins (usually run by volunteers from local faith groups), health and education services and the Mary Thompson Fund which is dedicated to alleviating the effects of destitution amongst those seeking asylum.

Our clients may previously have had legal representation, but often this is withdrawn if a solicitor does not feel that the application has a strong chance of success, and the rules around legal aid prevent practitioners from compromising their integrity by accepting borderline cases. Our aim is to help clients pursue all available avenues of assistance.

We work extremely closely with staff from Freedom From Torture and we provide accommodation so that their Tees Valley Counsellor can see clients in a safe and welcoming environment. Many survivors of torture are women who come with their children. A volunteer with teaching experience cares for the children whilst their mums attend their counselling sessions and it has been a joy to watch the development of these children, many of whom have experienced trauma themselves, as they build confidence and trust through play.

We are a placement provider for medical students at the Stockton Campus of Durham University who tell us that the students who have spent time with our clients and learned about the asylum process find it a deeply challenging experience.

We have developed a close partnership with the Red Cross, who provide welfare support to the most vulnerable refugees and also offer a Tracing and Messaging Service to reunite families.”

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SALTBURN BLUES CLUB It’s been the Indian Summer we were hoping for. Perfect weather for our very first open-air BLUES IN THE WOODS music festival. On September 7th, from 2-9pm, we had the best time in the company of 6 excellent Blues acts in The Valley Gardens. Popular and extremely talented musicians came to entertain and help raise funds for Saltburn Blues Club and The Woodland Centre. An interesting combination, you might think, but a little imagination goes a long way! It was a cracking day. Some stayed for a while; a good number stayed for the whole event. We had picnics and warm clothes for when the sun went down. Some of you might remember Neil Diamond’s ‘Hot August Night’ album which was recorded live at the open air Greek Theatre in L.A. He thanks the audience for turning out, including the ‘tree people’ perched high above that amphitheatre. Well, we had our own ‘tree people’ sitting listening among the trees in Saltburn’s very own amphitheatre. I honestly had no idea how this would go, but the power of live music did what it always does and we ended a superb day dancing in the dark and very happy. A date to repeat this fantastic musical event has already been set for July 19th next year. Hopefully word will spread how enjoyable it was and even more will turn out.

Our August gig was BLUE COMMOTION, featuring the amazing vocals of Zoe Schwarz. This band gives their all. They write great tracks and put everything into their performances. Zoe’s voice is perfect for the Blues, really strong and smoky at times but it can also be fine and tempered to match different moods and lyrics. We’d waited a year for this band. They were worth it! Thoroughly deserving all the accolades and the success they’re having right now.

There are 2 gigs coming up in October. On the 4th and returning after last December’s riveting performance at SBC, we have the incredibly talented SEAN TAYLOR. I don’t exaggerate when I say he’s one of the best blues/ acoustic performers I’ve seen. Such a hot ticket at the moment. His songwriting is so fine and his performances equally so. We’re very lucky to have secured this gig. See the colour advert on the opposite page.

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SBC. An aptly named band, the ex-Animals guitarist, Johnny Williamson, and the gravelly vocals of Mick Bowden take us into Delta territory for that particular brand of The Blues that aficionados love. A very different experience from Sean Taylor but the Blues covers such a range of styles and I like to ring the changes.

Come and join us. There’s quality entertainment here for you to enjoy. The venue is our usual – Saltburn Cricket Club on Marske Mill Lane. Find all our details at www.saltburnbluesclub.co.uk and our facebook page.

Harry

Help! Your local Playgroup needs you!

Little Nippers is in desperate need of willing volunteers to help out on Monday and Wednesday mornings, either in the kitchen or in the group. We need people to help set up and put away. If you can help, even if it is only for a few hours each month, we would love to hear from you. So, if you love spending time with young children, painting, glueing, singing, making music or reading stories, or even simply making drinks, then please contact Little Nippers Playgroup on

01287 624575 We have spaces in October for babies and newcomers to the town

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SALTBURN ATHLETIC (JUNIOR) FC

Under 12s Saltburn Athletic Under 12s were delighted to welcome Alan Smith, former England Physio, and Kerrianne Covell, X Factor hopeful, to their opening game of the season. Alan was there to donate some training kit to the Club, which we would like to thank him for. Kerrianne was supporting her cousin, Daniel Carey, during the exciting game. Saltburn overcame a formidable Newton Aycliffe to win 6 - 2 with a hat trick from Samuel Tierney and individual goals from Daniel Carey, Vincent Emmerson and Flynn Elliott.

In addition to our usual services of Dog Walking, Pet/Home Sitting, Day Care Visits for Cats, Dogs and Small Domestic Animals Animal Taxi Service CRB Checked and Fully Insured Van fully equipped for the safe transportation of your animals Visit our website for further information www.petcaresolutions.org

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HOME SECURITY CHECKS Removing Post from Letterbox/Doormat Closing/Opening Curtains Indoor/Outdoor Plants Cared For Service tailored to suit your needs

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PASTEL WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS Now being run at O’gradys Redcar. If you fancy learning how to paint in pastels then why not give me a ring to book your place.

The workshops run from 9.45am to 3.45pm for more information contact me on : Telephone 07773 384326 or 01748 518398 or email aileenharvey0@gmail.com

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HARVEST THANKSGIVING

EMMANUEL CHURCH - 10am SUNDAY 12th OCTOBER 2014 “You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our saviour.

Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders.

From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.” (from Psalm 65) Psalm 65 is often used for prayer and reflection at Harvest time. It speaks of God’s goodness in hearing your prayers and forgiving your sins; in choosing you and bringing you near to his presence. It emphasises that God loves his creation, of which you, as a human being, are the crown and centrepiece.

Out of love for you and all creation, God the Father sent his Son Jesus to live and die and rise again. Therefore, by trusting him you are given the opportunity to live in a future creation that will be perfectly restored, free from pain and suffering, and filled with songs of joy. (cp. Psalm 65:13). The church is the community of people who believe this, and who gather each Sunday to praise God for doing all that Psalm 65 proclaims.

I warmly invite you this Harvest time to be a joyful and visible participant in thanking God for his goodness at Emmanuel Church at 10am on Sunday 12th October. May God’s blessing be upon you and all those you love during October.

Rev Adam Reed (Vicar of Saltburn & New Marske)

CHRISTIAN EXTINCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST ?

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The stories about the suffering, persecution and murder of Christians in Iraq, Syria and other Middle Eastern countries is truly shocking. There is a very real possibility that a Christian presence in these lands is coming to an end.

In our own country many people pour scorn on the Christian faith and church.

They do not take the time to understand what it believes, preferring instead to trust crude and ignorant caricatures.

Yet, only a cursory look at the lives and experiences of Middle Eastern Christians reveals a profound depth of faith in the midst of hatred and brutality. Only a fool would pour scorn on these Christians and their faith.

If a Christian presence is lost in the Middle East it has been described as, ‘…a spring of water leaving a desert.’ and ‘...the beauty of flowers leaving a garden.’ I urge you to pray for the Christians of these lands, and become more informed about their struggles. A good starting point is www.barnabasfund.org—which provides aid for the persecuted church.

Rev Adam Reed

Sundays at Emmanuel Church: 9.00am & 10.45am services with refreshments served from 10.10am Tuesdays at Emmanuel Church: 9.30am service with refreshments served from 10.15am Emmanuel Church: Tel: 01287 622251 / Email: emmanuelsaltburn@hotmail.co.uk / www.saltburnparishchurch.co.uk

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Saltburn Pet Centre launches own brand Pete and Andrea Fulcher of Saltburn Pet Centre have launched their own brand of cat and dog food, called Fulcher’s Feast. They also stock Royal Canin feeds and James Wellbeloved. They can get specialist ranges for individual breeds of cats and dogs within 24 hours.

“Saltburn shops have much to offer that is not available in supermarkets or out of town retail parks,” said Pete. The centre has a wide range of dog and cat treats and foods for all pets: rabbits, guinea pigs, budgies, tropical and cold water fish. They have been a family run business for over thirty years. They are also supporters of Hope Animal Sanctuary and SARA, donating animal feeds and hosting collection boxes. They even do home deliveries.

“We try to offer a good old fashioned service. If we haven’t got it we’ll do our best to get it for you and then keep it in stock for you,” said Andrea.

A sign of the future?

Motorists will be noticing shiny clean road signs peppered around our area. Will has been out with friends cleaning signs which were in need of attention and have been ignored by the Council. Where road signs are being blocked by overgrowing branches making them impossible to read, Will has trimmed the branches back. Where others are covered in green slime from the trees, Will has scrubbed it off.

Will said “The state of our road signs is symptomatic of the way that all too often our Councils are not keeping up their side of the bargain, despite cranking up the Council Tax year after year.

“I am organising projects across the area to get things sorted: we started with the Saltburn Bank clean-up, moved

on to dealing with overgrown hedges and undergrowth around our area, and we are now aiming to turn a derelict plot of land next to the Arlington pub in Loftus into a community allotment. Projects of this size and ambition can’t be achieved by just my friends and I, so in September I am putting out a call to Loftus residents to get involved. Together as a community we can make a big impression on this part of Loftus. I also have plans to deal with the rusty football posts in the park behind the Huntsman Pub in Guisborough.”

If you would like to be involved in any of Will’s social action projects, please get in touch with the office on 01287 631928 or email them (at Will4MSEC@gmail.com).

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At Ryedale Auctioneers, we have fortnightly general sales, with live internet bidding. We also have Specialist Sales, Antique & Fine Art Sales, Militaria & Sporting Sales and Railwayana & Toy Sales We also do house clearances, and have our own collection/delivery service.

We provide valuations for probate, insurance and sales.

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Half Board accommodation £35 per person Bed & Breakfast £25 per person Bar Meals served daily Sunday Carvery 12—2.00pm £6.50 The best local bands playing Platinum 27th September, Bryan Adams Experience 18th October.

Skabeats 25th October.

Alpha Place 8th November.

Cadilacs 15th November.

Niall Southall 12th December The Persuaders 20th December

Please phone 01287 622008 to make a booking

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Saltburn Animal Rescue Association A small charity seeking to rescue and re-home cats and dogs, Tel: 01642 488108 (weekdays only, 10am to 2pm).

SARA has many dogs and cats that need new homes. All are clean, healthy, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

Hello. I’m Lottie. I am a gorgeous two year old brindle Staffy cross. I have a beautiful dark brown and black tiger stripe coat and white markings on my chest. I came to live with SARA as a stray, through no fault of my own. Some people don’t deserve pets, those that can’t give us the love and care we deserve. I really love to play with my toys and I am full of fun and games. I am on the lookout for an active family possibly with older children; they could take me on long walks on the beach and in the woods, I could even train them to throw sticks and balls for me to fetch; how I would love that! I walk well with other dogs, but would have to be an only pet. I am very friendly and affectionate, and great with everyone I meet.

In the second photograph is Rosie, she is a pretty and sweet black and white girl cat with golden eyes. She is a lovely, playful 2 year old who has lived with children previously. She is a little shy and is finding the cattery very stressful as she doesn’t mix with other cats well; she much prefers people. Rosie would desperately love a good home with an experienced cat owner as their only pet. She would quite like some older children too in her new family. Rosie sadly had to come to live with SARA due to her previous owner’s ill health. Like all cats she loves a good cuddle and some lap time.

Both of us are looking for safe, loving new families to take care of us. Love from Lottie and Rosie.

SARA fundraising events during October The next monthly meeting of SARA will be held on Wednesday, 1st October, at 7.30pm in the TocH premises, Albion Terrace, Saltburn. New members are always very welcome.

4th October – Members of SARA will be holding a Coffee Morning in the Marske Leisure Centre, from 10am to 12 noon. There will be a variety of stalls, including tombola, bric-a-brac, books. There will also be homemade cakes on sale.

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Foxrush Farm, Sanctuary and Re-homing Fund.

Members of SARA would like to thank everyone who attended their recent Open Day at Foxrush Farm, Redcar. The day was a fantastic success although the weather could have been better. The total amount raised was £3,427 with some funds still to come in.

The great amount of support we receive at our events makes it possible for us to help the ever increasing numbers of animals that so desperately need our help. For this we are most grateful.

Sheila Green

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Saltburn ’53 Drama Group presents

The Peer and the Parlour Maid Director: Sue Sellars

Musical director : Andrew Pierce

A dramatic entertainment inspired by the Victorian and Edwardian Music Hall, with songs of the period.

The wearing of costume and audience participation welcomed!

Performances: Wednesday 22nd October Thursday 23rd October Saturday 25th October At 7.30 pm (Doors open 6.45 pm) Tickets: £7, £5 concessions Available from Saltburn Health Food Shop; Theatre Box Office; online at www.saltburnarts.co.uk Saltburn ’53 Drama Group is a Registered Charity No. 1078257 Saltburn Community Theatre is pleased to offer Disabled Access

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Talk of the Town’s monthly

Pride of Saltburn Award

The winner of this month’s Pride of Saltburn is Trudy Bell, co-owner, with her husband Mike, of Saltburn Health Foods. She was nominated by a friend and regular customer who would prefer not to be named in Talk of the Town. However, about Trudy, she said, “I would like to nominate Trudy for the town’s monthly Pride of Saltburn award. I have suffered from a number of debilitating health problems over the last few years and Trudy has played a huge role in making me feel much more positive about everything. Trudy and Mike have been owners of Saltburn Health Foods for seven years and I often call in, not just because they stock a variety of vitamin and mineral supplements as well as an assortment of dried fruit and nuts, skin and hair care products, and other health food products, but also because Trudy always greets you with a smile and takes the time to listen before making any suggestions about something that might help. Nothing is too much trouble and there is never any pressure to buy anything. Also if I’ve asked for something and they don’t have it both Trudy and Mike will go out of their way to try and get it for you.”

Thank you Trudy, for being you, the Pride of Saltburn.

Every month, a £25 bunch of flowers, kindly donated by Eveline Brentano’s Florists, is awarded to someone in Saltburn who has earned admiration, gratitude and love for whatever reason. Talk of the Town invites nominations from you, the readers, to chose whom you would like to receive recognition and a bunch of flowers. Send your nominations to Talk of the Town’s postbag at Jackie’s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1AQ or email Ian (talkofthetown@tyasi.freeserve.co.uk).

(Please include your name, phone number and the reason you are nominating the person of your choice.) Please also confirm with the nominee that they are willing to receive the award (many people feel shy about it).

All the nominations will be read and kept for future use, so even if your choice doesn’t win this month, they might do so next time.

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CHOCOLINI'S NEWS NUGGETS Autumn has arrived and with it are Woodland Friends Themed Chocolate in the shape of Salty the Squirrel, Fergus the Fox and Landy the Rover.

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Local Plan is Voted Out: What are the Implications?

On 31st July 2014 Redcar and Cleveland’s Local Plan was considered by the full Council and was voted out by twenty-nine votes to twenty-eight.

If the Council had approved the Plan, there would have been a final consultation period before it was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate to determine whether it was a sound plan for the Borough. But Councillors opposing the Labour ruling group joined together to defeat the proposals.

The Council is now considering its options and will set out a new timetable for preparing the Local Plan in due course.

Trying to make sense of political decisions is fraught with difficulty, but the issues are important to readers. My article in December 2013 outlined the background to the Local Plan, but here is a summary of the points made.

The Government requires the Local Authority to put forward an up-to-date Local Plan according to its policy set out in the National Planning Policy Framework. The ‘Preferred Options’ Draft Local Plan was agreed for consultation by Cabinet in September 2013, and set out the preferred planning policies, site allocations and other designations that would guide development to 2029.

Consultation took place at the end of 2013.

The ‘Preferred Options’ Draft Local Plan included a presentation of the Borough’s characteristics. It showed an ongoing decline in population, but an increase in the number of households that need housing. Between the censuses of 2001 and 2011, there was a population decline of 2.8%, but a growth in the number of households of 3.8% (2,160). The level of house building in recent years has fallen short, therefore the Government insists that Redcar and Cleveland Council plans more housing development.

The Council responded by planning the development of 4,500 dwellings by 2029, which included a minimum annual requirement of 270 units. Much of this development was envisaged on relatively small sites, such as the former primary school sites in Saltburn, but a big development of 1000 houses was planned at Marske Inn Farm.

Some people query whether new homes are really needed, as owners of older houses in the Borough struggle to find buyers for their properties. But that’s often because the gap between the selling price and buyers’ incomes is just too great to achieve a sale. When prices are reduced, more buyers who are currently renting can afford them.

There is undoubtedly a need for more dwellings to house our children and their families, but where they are situated is very controversial.

The latest Publication Draft Local Plan has been rejected: what happens if there is no Local Plan in place?

The Council still has its old Local Plan documents, but they

are considered out of date because they won’t provide all the houses needed in the Borough. Richard McCarthy, Director-General at the Department for Communities and Local Government, says that where this is the case, a decision on whether to grant planning permission will be made according to national planning policies, including the presumption in favour of sustainable development and the need to ensure a supply of housing.

What does the above phrase mean?

The Government is keen to get house building going and intends that developers get planning permission more easily, leaving Local Councils with limited powers to oppose their proposals. Working within these new rules, the Council turned down a recent application for planning permission at Galley Hill, Guisborough. The developer then successfully appealed to the Secretary of State; but for an agreement between the Council and the developer, the Council and local taxpayers could have faced a bill for around £250,000 in appeal costs!

Does it follow that a developer can now choose to build wherever he likes with the Council powerless to act, without risking large sums of Council Tax payers money?

Not quite: a Local Plan can identify preferred sites and give protection to other areas. Each Council is compelled to produce one by legislation and this is what has been put to the vote and turned down.

The Council is now considering its options, but it will take time to produce a new Local Plan and there may not be many other sites to choose from. The evidence gathering and consultations necessary in drafting and approving such a document mean it can take two or three years to complete. The Council has to ensure that the Plan includes the identification of land suitable for the building of sufficient new homes or there will still be very limited grounds to refuse further applications from developers.

The Local Plan included improvements to the Borough, such as developing an Eco Park for recycling and waste management, enhancing the environmental quality of the River Tees and coastline and improving town centres. But it appears that housing was the key issue for the opposition. If the Government’s rules must be worked within, it seems it is not an option to decide not to build homes for our people. If the majority of councillors reject existing proposed sites, will they propose preferred ones? Which areas do they favour?

The Local Plan didn’t envisage house building between Marske and Saltburn in the years from now to 2029. Does the rejection of the Plan mean that this now becomes more likely? I leave readers to draw their own conclusions.

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Redcar & Cleveland Philatelic Society October meetings: Our fortnightly Wednesday meetings for October continue at the Community Centre, Durham Road, Redcar, commencing 7.15pm. The new 2014-15 season continued ‘on our high at the end of 2013-14’. On 3rd September 25 several members showed their summer acquisitions. On the 14th we were visited by four of Scarborough’s PS and they were most entertaining speakers, all of whom showed fine material.

Our popular, well attended, Stamp Fair will be held on the 1st October. We (perhaps very unwisely open this to visitors despite our selfish ‘collector self-interests’) but do so knowing it assists our visiting dealers and always attracts several visitors, some of whom have gone on to join us. On 15th October members are entitled to submit competitive entries for the Teesside Trophy, and if last year is any guide, some new to competitions will rise to the challenge.

Contacts: Geoff. Reynolds (Secretary) 01642 478229. David D. Turner 01287 634893.

Saltburn 500 Club Early in September, I was fortunate enough to be invited to give a talk to the Saltburn Visually Impaired Group. I received a warm, friendly welcome and enjoyed a pleasant time with them. The group are a fairly recently established group and are keen to play their part in looking after Saltburn.

Ideas flowed freely from either side and the time flew past.

You do not have to be visually impaired to go along and meet this friendly group and I would urge you to go along and help them in their quest. The group meets, on the second Wednesday of each month, in the coffee room at the Community Centre starting at 2pm. Talkers have been arranged for some, if not all, of the meetings and I’m sure you will enjoy it.

The Christmas lights will be officially lit up on 29th November, which means that I am looking for volunteers to help with the work. The lights will be brought out of storage on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th of November. They need to be cleaned, checked and distributed around the town ready for the electrician to connect them. Volunteers can be male, female, young or old and require no experience – just a willingness to do some work. If you are interested in helping, please meet at the church hall, on Milton Street at 9am (either day).

As I have mentioned, in previous articles, there is always an urgent need for funding towards the Christmas lights. If we can raise sufficient funding, it is intended to change all of the bulbs from halogen to LED and we would also like to freshen up the motifs. It is not our intention to “modernise” the appearance of the lights, as we wish to retain the Victorian ambience around the town. This means that we intend to carry on using the existing motifs, some of which are in need of refurbishment. I would ask you all to please consider making donations towards the cost by dropping money into the jar in Saltburn library and/or supporting the events around the town which strive to raise much-needed funding.

Trevor Welburn Secretary, Saltburn 500 Club/Friends of Saltburn

Advertiser’s Feature

Onwards and upwards for Podology Podology the chiropody and beauty clinic based on Milton street reopened on the 20th of January 2014 after temporarily closing for a major refit of the premises. The business has extended into the flat above the shop creating a four room spacious clinic with a larger reception and dual manicure area.

The new extension has created four full time jobs and will create more availability for appointments. Business owner / chiropodist Laura Dicken says “We were getting booked up for 6-8 weeks ahead and our tiny reception area was becoming an issue with the volume of clients we were seeing per week, when the opportunity to grow came, we knew we had to take it.”

Podology is open Monday to Saturday and has introduced new treatments and late nights on Thursday and Friday evenings. Every Friday 5-7pm a champagne manicure bar will be available.

“We’ve created a lovely sociable space to enjoy a bit of pamper at the start of your weekend. Bring a friend and have a catch up while having a manicure and drinking some bubbles!” said senior beauty therapist Linzi passmore.

2014 has been a special year for the pod girls as they reached the Professional beauty awards final for ‘Nail salon of the year’ in February and have just made it into the top 15 most inspiring nail salons in the country wide competition. Placing a healthy 5th place.

Owner Laura J Dicken says, “We’ve had a very busy year so far with the expansion and increasing our staff.

Being part of the Professional beauty awards in February and now placing in the Top 15 most inspiring nail salons at number 5 in the country. I’m proud of the pod girls, their professionalism and customer service is second to none!”

New full time members of staff include Chiropodist/ podiatrist Silva Cochrane and Linda Hodgson who both have a wealth of experience in the NHS. Beauty therapists Rebecca Hewitson joins the team as the new apprentice and more recently Kayleigh Breckon joined us full time from Redcar and Cleveland College after qualifying in level 3 beauty therapy course.

To book any chiropody or beauty treatments call 01287 622280 or call in to 37 Milton Street in Saltburn.

Mayflower Therapies North East Providing a range of specialist activities and therapies for people with memory problems and dementia

Memory Stimulation Therapy (maintenance sessions), Memory Box Groups, Life History Groups, Reminiscence Groups, Art/Craft Groups, Music and Movement Groups (chair based exercise), Sensory Box Groups, Tea Dance Experience, Music Therapy and Singing Groups, Dementia Training.

Please phone for further details Jade 07407687979 Julie 07982837922 mayflowertherapies@gmail.com 43

SALTBURN CRICKET CLUB Marske Mill Lane, Tel 01287-622761 Wednesdays 1st and 15th October BINGO – Eyes down - all welcome Wednesday 8th October - U3A Quiz ... SALTBURN BLUES CLUB ...

Saturday 4th Oct SEAN TAYLOR (£8) Saturday 25th October BLUE SWAMP, support Robin Robertson (£10) These are all-ticket nights with 10% DISCOUNT for Club members PRESENTATION NIGHTS – Tennis (3rd Oct) and Junior Cricket (18th Oct) Tuesday 14th Oct – please support the BRITAIN IN BLOOM QUIZ “Congratulations on the Award!!”

Friday 17th Oct – Divers' CURRY NIGHT & Quiz – all welcome Sunday 26th Oct – PAUL'S BIG QUIZ in aid of Club funds with prizes so BIG they won't fit in this advert!!

Nights are drawing in...warm up with a party in the Club … so, if you have any function coming up where you need a convenient venue with loads of free parking, reasonable prices, prize-winning real ales and friendly staff, contact us to book your night.

Members and non-members welcome.

Available for your functions Contact Club for details & tickets Facebook saltburncricketbowlsandtennis socialclub

Saltburn businesses give thumbs up to new community venture Local businesses have been given the opportunity to view Saltburn’s newest community venture.

The ReFurnish scheme will not only sell affordable, good quality, new and second-hand furniture it will also become a community hub offering work experience and training opportunities.

ReFurnish will play a key role in Coast & Country’s ‘Forging Futures’ programme.

‘Forging Futures’ is a pioneering initiative that delivers bespoke training and is designed to motivate and increase self-esteem, as well as providing unemployed people with the skills to actively seek and secure learning and employment opportunities.

A range of roles and training opportunities will be available from sourcing and transporting the furniture through to carpentry and renovation skills to ensure that all goods are in first-class condition.

Tracy O’Neill, Head of Community Investment at Coast & Country said: “It is important that ReFurnish engages with the whole local community, but particularly with businesses which can assist in achieving our aims.

“The support we have already received has been excellent and ReFurnish is set to become an important facility for the town and the surrounding area.”

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Emma Grimes of Coast & Country chats with Paul Davies, local business man

Tracy O’Donnell, Retail Area Manager, Teesside Hospice said: “Re:Furnish is an excellent project, where local businesses can work alongside each other for their specific causes and also work together to help the local community.”

Happy Birthday To Us!

The Saltburn Songsters Ladies Choir has now been officially running for five years and is still going from strength to strength.

In 2009, the Halcyon Singers disbanded but a handful of ladies wanted to keep on singing. So they made a phone call to the young gentleman who had been Musical Director for Halcyon for a few months prior to the disbandment and they asked him if he would consider starting a new choir, a ladies only one. He said yes and the Saltburn Songsters was born … with 5 members!

The gentleman in question was Mr Daniel Matuszak who is the choir’s Chairman and Musical Director.

5 years on and the 35 strong choir (with a waiting list growing by the minute!) is getting stronger!

The Saltburn Songsters have had a very busy year this year with lots of concerts and were extremely excited and privileged to be asked to perform at the wedding of our accompanist, Natalie Glenister to Graham Taylor. It was a lovely day and we are so proud of Natalie. Congratulations!

The concerts range from little 30 minute programmes to full 2 hour programmes packed with music old and new. If you book us, we will cater to your requirements as best we can. We are available for any function you may be hosting.

This year, the summer concert held at Emmanuel Church in Saltburn saw more than 200 people fill the pews which was absolutely amazing. The choir sang their hearts out and were joined by Teesside’s longest running Wind Band, The Silverwood Band led by Mr Stuart Shields and were treated to a performance of ‘Let It Go’ from the new Disney musical, Frozen, by a West End star, Miss Jessica Robinson (from BBC’s Over The Rainbow, a Search for Dorothy) came home to perform with the band. The sound was fantastic.

The choir this year have donated money raised from their concerts to the Saltburn Community Arts Association, the Saltburn Miniature Railway and sponsored a flower barrel in Saltburn for the ‘Saltburn in Bloom’ event. In all, over £500 was donated.

One of the many highlights of the choir since they began came earlier this year when they were asked to perform at the WW1 event that happened on Saltburn Beach. It was a truly memorable day and the choir were superb.

Stood on the balcony on the sea front, ‘Silent Night’ was sang in both German and English which heralded the start of the football game. During the football game, the choir made their way down to Valley Gardens where they were treated to a ride on the Miniature Railway and they sang all the way there and all the way back delighting audiences throughout the gardens. They were even joined on the train by the Town Crier who joined in too.

Most recently, the ladies were asked to perform at a charity concert for Butterwick Hospice and Cancer Research UK at Northfields School in Billingham along with the SIlverwood Band. The event was a huge success and lots was raised for the two very special charities.

Friday, 12th December 2014 is a date for your diaries as that is the annual Christmas Concert which this year is titled ‘Hark, the Saltburn Angels Sing!’ and will consist of Christmas songs old and new with maybe a few special treats thrown in. Tickets are £7 which include a glass of Mulled Wine and a mince pie and also entry into our free prize draw. For tickets and more information, please contact 01642 486 300 or 07729 332 258.

“I would like to personally thank everyone who has supported myself and the Choir over the last 5 years,” said Daniel. “The enthusiasm and passion for music that these ladies have is immense and audiences everywhere should have the opportunity to appreciate it. I look forward to welcoming you all in December to our Christmas Concert.

“As I always say … they have been a challenge … and they win every time!

“My heartfelt thanks go to the ladies of my choir and of course to Natalie our accompanist who is just amazing.

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All Good Gifts Around Us Harvest Festival Celebration Guisborough Methodist Church October 2014 Thurs 9 Oct 9.45am – 10.30am: opening service 10.30am – 4pm: Church open for viewing & music 11am-3.30pm: Refreshments including Bridge Soup ‘n roll Fri 10 Oct 11am – 4pm: Church open for viewing & music 11am – 3.30pm: Refreshments Sat 11 Oct 9.30am-4pm: Church open for viewing & music 9.30am – 3.30pm: Refreshments Sun 12 Oct 10.30am: Harvest Festival worship 6.15pm: Churches together in Guisborough Harvest Festival Mon 13 Oct 6.30pm: Harvest Supper (£5 per person) Followed by Produce Auction 46

East Cleveland Apprenticeship Convention Local schools, training providers and businesses met at Prior Pursglove College recently to discuss support for local apprenticeships. Will Goodhand organised the event which was attended by amongst others: TTE, Tees Valley Unlimited, Cleveland Pot Ash, The National Apprenticeship Service, Laurence Jackson School, Askham Bryan College, Huntcliff School, Redcar & Cleveland’s Routes to Employment Team and of course Prior Pursglove College who generously hosted the event in their sports hall.

Will commented, “It was great to see so many schools and training providers together talking to each other about what each other is doing, as well as businesses joining us. It means that we can continue tying local apprenticeship provision together and build long lasting and fruitful relationships between these three sectors of the apprenticeship world. The National Apprenticeship Service explained their role and services to all assembled and Tees Valley Unlimited told us about the excellent work they are doing in our area. I am very keen to continue these relationships and build further ones between our excellent local businesses and our great schools to make sure we all work together for the benefit of young people in East Cleveland. I would also like to thank Prior Pursglove College for agreeing to host the event and look forward to working with them in the future.”

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Will is now organising the East Cleveland Apprenticeship Fair for 7th November with the view to hosting it in Saltburn or nearby.

For further information keep an eye out on Will’s website www.WillGoodhand.org.uk or send the office an e ma i l a sk i n g to b e k ep t in fo r me d (o n msec2015@gmail.com). See also the advert on page

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Saltburn Farmers Market had a great start to its autumn season in September when fellow food producers and traders presented Graham Ford, Founder of The Chilihound, a handmade chocolate cake. Celebrating a year since bringing his first home made Chilihound Sauces to the market Graham has become a firm favourite amongst customers and continues to develop new ranges of chili sauces for each market, all made in Saltburn - you can’t get more local than that! Taking the limelight in October will be Adriano of Autumn Harvest a mushroom forager and grower bringing the wonderful autumn harvest into the town including fresh porcini, pied de mouton and trompette! Next market Saturday, October the 11th, 9am till 2pm in the Station Square.

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Badger’s brings trendy café scene to Guisborough Opened on Monday, 22nd September 2014, Badger’s is a cool new cafe bringing the city coffee culture vibe to the market town of Guisborough, North Yorkshire. Operated and owned by Ed Raban-Williams (also known by friends as Badger) and his mother Sarah Raban-Williams and is located in busy Guisborough opposite the church and renowned Priory.

The inspiration for Badger’s came from Ed, who since the age of 16 and following his graduation from University, was determined that the food and beverage industry was to be his career path. His first job was in the cosy Priory of Guisborough which gave him a foundation and wealth of experience in the crazy world of catering.

Following this, Ed has worked in various establishments such as cafes, bistros, restaurants, and sandwich bars. The accumulation of knowledge from each role has enabled him to identify the strength and weaknesses within businesses and therefore the ability to create a solid business plan.

His Mother, Sarah, has 20 years’ experience working as a taste panellist for a high profile manufacturing company. Her ability to identify food flavours and quality combined with her experience as a purchaser of ingredients ensures that Badger’s uses only goods of the finest quality.

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such as fresh made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, milkshakes and smoothies, including pre prepared grab and go meals and salads for those with busy schedules. Badger’s cater for all special dietary requirements including dairy and gluten free.

The Café has its own blend of coffee; a mixture of two beans from Brazil and Guatemala, giving a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty notes. Badger’s Blend is sold in various sized bags for those coffee lovers who like the odd cuppa back home!

Loyalty cards are available to returning customers which offer;

valid Student ID. Opening times for Badger’s will be 8am-5pm MondayFriday & 9am-4pm Saturday.

For more details please contact: Ed & Sarah RabanWilliams. Badger’s Café 55-57 Church Street, Guisborough, North Yorkshire, TS14 6HG, Tel: 01287 638504, Email: badgerscafe@hotmail.com Website: www.Badgers-cafe.co.uk Facebook: badgerscafe

Citizens Advice Bureau Employment tribunal costs ‘putting people off’ valid claims Redcar & Cleveland Citizens Advice Bureau raises concerns that employers are getting away with not paying wages or holiday pay. New national research from Citizens Advice shows 7 in 10 potentially successful cases are not pursued by people at Employment Tribunals. Only 14% with valid claims are definitely being taken forward.

On July 29th last year the Government introduced fees of up to £1,200 to access the Employment Tribunal. In the six months from October 2013 to March 2014 there was a 73% drop in claims on the same period the previous year.

Millions are logging onto the Citizens Advice’s website in need of help with employment up 42% on last year and tribunal searches up 54%.

The new findings are from an analysis, carried out by Citizens Advice advisors from across the country, of 182 employment cases brought to bureaux between June and July this year. The advisors assessed the strength of the claim and how likely it would be pursued.  4 in 5 of cases had a 50/50 chance or higher of success if they were pursued to tribunal:  Just 31% of the potential success cases are likely or definite to proceed to tribunal  In over half the cases, fees or costs are deterring people  Under a quarter of claims worth £1000 or less are likely to be, or are definitely being taken forward  A fifth contained discrimination as a basis for claim  Unfair dismissal and withholding wages was the most common issue along with holiday pay.

The complexity of the process, stresses involved and fear of losing jobs also dissuaded people.

Christine Wallis, Chief Officer of Redcar & Cleveland CAB said: “People who have legitimate claims must be able to make their voices heard at Employment Tribunals. Here in Redcar & Cleveland we see people visiting the Citizens Advice Bureau after employers have failed to pay their wages or dismissed them without good reason. The Employment

Tribunal system must work for all. Fees should not be a barrier between justice and bad employment practices.”

Employers are getting away with unlawful sackings and withholding wages. People with strong employment claims are immediately defeated by high costs and fees.

The risk of not being paid, even if successful, means for many the Employment Tribunal is just not an option. The cost of a case can sometimes be more than the award achieved and people can’t afford to fight on principle anymore.

Citizens Advice wants to see a fair and robust review of the Employment Tribunal system to make it work for all people and employment abuses eradicated.

Anyone seeking employment advice or advice on any other issue can contact us at the following advice sessions:

REDCAR LIBRARY Tuesday & Thursday Redcar &Cleveland House 10.00am – 1.00pm GUISBOROUGH Monday & Wednesday Belmont House 9.30am – 12.30pm SOUTH BANK LIBRARY Friday Normanby Road 9.30am – 12.30pm LOFTUS LIBRARY 1.30pm–3.30pm

Thursday – every 2nd & 4th week

SKELTON LIBRARY Monday – every 1st & 3rd week 1.30pm – 3.30pm TELEPHONE ADVICE Friday 10.00am – 12.00 noon 01642 469880.

News and Views from the Valley All this week the valley has been cocooned in grey mist but walking through the muffled greyness is anything but dull. For much of the year I am unaware of spiders’ webs - except a few prominent ones in my hallway. This water laden atmosphere magically reveals thousands and thousands of webs hanging between every plant and available anchor point, heavy with glistening droplets. They are so beautiful and are stunning feats of engineering. I love spiders.

We had a very successful inaugural Blues in the Woods on September 7th. Another day of perfect weather and it was quite special, looking down from the picnic area in the evening listening to great music while watching a huge full moon rising above the trees. See the picture on page 6.

It was so popular and ‘feel good’ that the very next day, Harry Simpson and our Richard were planning next year’s Blues Festival. Well done to them for a very good event and our thanks to Redcar & Cleveland Council for their guidance. Our thanks also to the musicians who were fantastic and certainly enjoyed playing in our beautiful woodlands. The date of next

year’s event has been set for Sunday July 5th from 2pm!

Thank you to various people who have left little tributes of wire mesh and jars, plant pots etc outside the centre. For “In the Light Garden” we still need more jars. I realise at this time of year people also want jars for jam and chutney making but please think of us! Leave message on centre answerphone 622408 or on mine 624571. We can collect. Also to thank are the Community Payback team who have helped us on our site whenever they have been free from other work. Sainsbury’s have been sending work parties down to help us and their support has given us a real lift.

See the advert on page 35 for “In the Light Garden” and do come on down on October 26th to see a little bit of magic. N.B. you will need a torch to get to the picnic area along Rose Walk or down the steep path from the swings. It is not a procession and the event begins at the picnic area. Can our luck hold for another fine and dry evening? Yes it can!

For news of our 2015 calendar see pages 6 and 53.

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Tinker Dick Well known and much loved local character Tinker Dick, has died. Dick always had time for people and was never too busy or in too much of a hurry to stop and have a chat. He was famous locally for his songs, his humour, his trademark ‘scallywag’ and other affectionate nicknames he had for people and his films, being one of the early enthusiastic users of a video camera. One film was Tarquin the Otter, a story of a stuffed ferret being pulled along by a piece of string on the riverbank with the hilarious commentary by Dick “Here comes yon scallywag Tarquin.’ We publish here tributes to Tinker Dick by a few of his friends.

Richard Rycraft was born on January 19th 1946 in Irvin Court before moving to his Grandmother’s house, in Irvin Avenue Saltburn. Tony his brother, remembers his mother Doreen proudly saying “Anthony, you have a baby brother.” Richard was sleeping so Tony nipped him hard; to make him cry to see if he was real. A close bond formed between these siblings. Doreen moved the family to a council house at Limes Crescent, Marske, then Queensway in Saltburn 1958.

He finally Settled at Mount Pleasant in Guisborough in 1981.

Tony recalls Richard having a book called Tinker Dick: A Tale of Long Ago, and we believe this is where Richard became our beloved Tinker Dick.

One of Dick’s first jobs was apprentice fitter at BSC Skinningrove in 1965. his friend Tom Archibold recalled getting on the ‘Kelly’s cheeseburger bus’ at 5am, most of the men tired or hung over, then on popped Dick and boom! the bus erupted into mad mayhem. Dick was the same at 5am or 11pm; he was always full of beans.

Dick went on to Cape Insulations – Fitter 1970s-1980s Community programmer 1980s.

He was a time served fitter, An actor ‘Fagan’ with Ian Crockett in Mark Raines’ production of Oliver, and he got his City and Guilds in Media Studies and Radio Journalism.

Andrew Morley remembers Tinker wrote a book called ‘Tinker and the Crab’. He would go to Guisborough Library and place it with the other books, when he went back, the librarian would hand the book back and tell him off, but he kept on doing this, much to the librarian’s dismay.

Tinker became a proud uncle to Kelly, whom he loved like a daughter, with Tony away at sea in the Merchant Navy, Tinker became the full time carer for his mother, until her death in 2004. Tinker was a keen walker and cyclist; he would cycle over the moors most Saturdays. While l was out walking, Tinker would appear from nowhere, bellow out “now then young Pablo (Paul Ivison) you scallywag, love the mungos - don’t ever get them cut!”

Tinker dick was a keen musician, his band “The Down and Outs” performed his greatest hits Dockside Susie, Blonde Bomb and Flight of the Sparrow. If you ever reached the magical third gig, at this milestone you were presented with a handmade D&O badge. “Forget your swimming and cycling certificates, this was a real achievement.” (Andy Dodds) Tinker organized some fantastic gigs performing with Chris Rea: Cromwell Hall 1960s, Underground Club Emerald Street 60s – 70s, The Crypt Alexandria Vaults 1970s, Philmores 1970s, The Ship Inn 1975, The Zetland 70s-80s.

Mark Allen & Dick became the Dickey Valentinos performing their own songs. Tinker became very well known 50

on the folk clubs circuits especially round Guisborough, Saltburn, John Taylor’s Cutty Wren, Loftus Ian Swinburne – Tinker was a giant, anyone who came in contact with him couldn’t help but be smitten by the man’s awesome talent.

He turned wackiness into an art form and that made him totally unique and unforgettable. Gary Bliss was amazed to see his 83-year-old mum on the dance floor waving her walking stick in the air as tinker sang Rock my Soul at G & P Brotton’s wedding at Guisborough Hall.

“Your humour when together (Tinker & Joan) was some of the best moments at Loftus. Your Christmas duets are legends.” Elaine & Anne.

Tinker Dick became ill in 2013; on his birthday in hospital he had the whole hospital in uproar, and even made Joanie go red with his L.L. Nothing could keep him down for long, Tinker played at Graham Brotton’s birthday June 14th 2014 singing Rock my Soul with his partner young Joanie, backing dancers the GBs and Pauline. Every one was up dancing.

Tinker passed away on 18th August 2014, leaving his brother Tony and niece Kelly.

Filling the crematorium, fond memories were swapped, the congregation singing the hymns beautifully; Tinker had the last word Cider with Rosie (including the naughty line) and the whole congregation broke down in tears. In The Marine afterwards, old pictures and films were shown thanks to Mark Lindsell & Jeff Robinson after a lovely buffet, a gathering of love for our lovely scallywag.

“There’s just something about you I’m scared to lose because I know I won’t find it in anyone else. You rocked all our souls.”

Joan Ivison

I first met Tinker Dick in 1974 in the Queen’s Hotel in Saltburn, got christened ‘Young Marco Polo’, and spent most of the mid seventies on nights out with Dick, and other friends Andy and Steve. We spent most Saturday nights in the summer with guitars and cider ‘down the woods’ round camp fires, singing songs or listening to Dick’s stories, watching the moon rise and set, usually leaving when dawn rose in the sky.

He encouraged me, as he did many other people in my musical endeavours, and we played together a couple of times as backup band for ‘Dial 192’; a cacophonous affair because we didn’t rehearse and I was never quite sure when Dick would change chords or how many verses or choruses there would be, but I like to think we did it with enthusiasm, style and always a sense of fun.

He was responsible for promoting original music and bands throughout the area at a time when the only places to play music were Working Men’s clubs and they had a set repertoire. He arranged concerts in the Zetland Hotel every Sunday night for years, and went to see new bands at least a couple of times a week.

On a personal note: Dick was a constant and true friend. When one night returning from the Penthouse I was attacked by two thugs, knocked unconscious and kicked in the head and ribs for being a ‘hippie’. Dick ran back down the street, and stopped them. I was quite seriously injured, eventually having to have plastic surgery on the right side of my face. I am sure that had it not been for Dick’s fearless action I would have either been hospitalised or worse.

So Goodbye old friend; thank you for the good, the zany and the downright surreal times, the music, the fun and the laughter, and most of all your friendship.

Mark Lindsell As issue 159 of Talk of the Town was going to the printers, the legend that is Tinker Dick was leaving us.

Mention Richard Rycraft and most people wouldn’t know who he was, but mention Tinker Dick and hundreds would know.

I first met Dick in the days when live music was played at such venues as The Ship Inn, Zetland Hotel, and Chris Rea was making music at The Spa with Dick, even singing his version of Cider with Rosie, a Tinker Dick classic.

Dick was still playing music until recently, and his songs and the intros to those songs were highlights of S.O.A.P. at the Cons Club. Who else could do ten verses of Under the Boardwalk?

Dick was a keen cyclist and with his good mate Andy would set off on epic journeys. One morning as I was walking through the Dales, the tranquil silence was broken by the cry of “scallywag” from behind. There was no need to look, I knew it was Dick.

When I was delivery office manager at Saltburn sorting office, Dick arrived for interview for the job of postman.

Sadly he did not get the job; the postmaster, an old Civil Service type was astounded at Dick’s job seeking technique, later coming into my office, he said “That man called me a scallywag”.

Dick, you have left a void that will not be filled, and you will be sadly missed by many people, but your humour will remain. R.I.P. Scallywag.

Don Agar “TINKER DICK” yet another Saltburn legend lost to us. I would have been about 16 or 17 years old, yes I know, too young to be in the pub, but nevertheless there I was, when I first met Dick. Sat in the small bow window of the Ship Inn bar, you couldn’t miss him, surrounded by other young people all wanting to make music, play and sing with him. He had a shock of the reddest hair I’ve ever seen and somehow always managed to balance, perched really, on top of it, a flat cap. A fine pair of flame red sideburns, that Bradley Wiggins would possibly have killed for, framed his smiling face. I can’t recall a time he didn’t have a mischievous smile playing around his mouth. Dick was a songster and a teller of tales, the kind of man the world needs now as much as it did then. He made people smile whilst sometimes he could make others cry, not by his actions but from the stories he sang, played and told.

We will miss him sorely, those of us who knew him. Those that didn’t, that are too young to have known him, well, I think there will be many stories told in the next few months about that time when Tinker Dick sang that song about………..

Deana Jefferson There is a facebook page My Tinker which has memories posted on it. Please leave yours.

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Launch of Something in Mind Redcar & Cleveland Mind’s exciting new ‘Something in Mind’ shop is now open to the public. Bold and innovative, our new venture creates a unique retail experience, which we hope will have customers coming back, time and time again.

At its heart, is our café which will continue to provide homemade, quality and affordable food that stands out from the rest.

Something in Mind – is a Low Carbon shop, where we will use more donated items than any other shop in the Tees Valley. Our mantra is Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose.

We encourage people to shop locally to buy unique and unusual hand crafted gifts; saving fuel on out of town shopping visits.

We re-use items that would end up in landfill. Our examples include: a pair of old curtains transformed into 4 plush cushions; an unloved table given a shabby chic makeover; hand-made fashionable re-usable shopping bags (a must have accessory, when the new carrier bag tax is introduced in England).

The pound that stays around - People who live in Redcar & Cleveland now have a truly local charity shop, where their money is going back into their own community.

All our profits are reinvested into our wellbeing services such as counselling, courses and activities that are helpful in building confidence, self-esteem and better mental health.

Veronica Harnett, CEO, said, “The income from this new venture will allow Redcar and Cleveland Mind’s support services to be sustainable and grow.”

At the heart of what we do, our volunteers and placements - We want to improve people’s health, help them gain confidence and improve social skills. We increase their employability by providing on the job experience and

training, leading to recognised qualifications in food hygiene, retailing, catering & hospitality and customer care.

Furthermore, our PREP project (Prisoner Rehabilitation and Engagement Programme) continues to go from strength-tostrength.

Ron Storey, Volunteer, said, “I have earned the respect of staff and customers alike and I now feel positive about my future. I’m working hard and want to give something back to the community.”

If you would like to support us, we urgently need your donations of clothes, shoes, bric-a-brac, books and DVDs. We open Monday – Saturday 9:30 am – 4 pm.

Something in Mind is at 6-8 West Dyke Rd, Redcar.

‘Danny Boy’ sung at funeral The well-known song Danny Boy was sung at the funeral of Robert Walker, of Hob Hill, in memory of his dog Danny.

It was an appropriate tune because Mr Walker, who was 101, was popular in the area with his greyhound-type rescue pet.

“Danny!” was a cry often heard by fellow dog-walkers on the football field because when the dog was a puppy it ran wild interfering with other dogs. But his owner soon had him under control and muzzled on a lead.

Both Danny and his owner were popular figures on their three-times-a-day walk.

Robert Walker was born in London and became a mechanical engineer. He worked at Head Wrightson, Thornaby, until being made redundant in his mid-50s.

His funeral was attended by Hob Hill residents as well as family members at the Redcar crematorium. Marske Fishermen’s Choir sang songs, including Danny Boy. He was well-known in Saltburn for his many activities in retirement from Sir William Turner’s School, Redcar, where he taught technical drawing and maths.

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ladies’ secretary at Saltburn golf club for many years.

Mr Walker cycled through Germany, played golf and raised money for Leukaemia research, taught English to Polish immigrants and learned how to use a computer at Terminus, now Destinations. Teesside University used his success to promote computer training with mature students.

He also worked with disabled people, teaching them how to use engineering skills to solve problems, helped animal rescue charity SARA and sang with Marske Fishermen’s Choir. He was very keen on old cars and usually owned three - a 1954 Morris Oxford and two old Humber Hawks.

“He used to keep these on the road by the skin of their teeth, having spent many hours working on them, sometimes lying in the snow to undertake repairs,” said son Don. He drove until aged 99 and spent his last year in Four Seasons care home, Saltburn.

“We are very much in debt to the staff in looking after him with care and dignity until he peacefully died on 19th August,” said Mr Walker.

Robert and Marjorie also had two daughters Angela and Susan.

Sailing the Seas of Friendship in Saltburn & Around

“If you need a friend, I’m sailing right behind,” so sang Simon & Garfunkel in their timeless song “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. I have recently had the honour of marvelling at the work of local organisations in providing such support and friendship on smooth waters and troubled alike.

One week in September I caught up with the organisers of the relaunched Friday Friends Group. I was asked and was happy to agree, to do anything I could to help the group. “First of all,” I said “Let’s get the word out”. So here we are. The group has such an array of fascinating topics to hear about and activities to get involved in that I struggle to do it justice here.

There are talks about travels to activities from guitar-playing to candle-making to art to maths lessons - and you only do the ones you like the sound of! Organisers Marion and Lisa were eager to impress upon me that all over the age of 18 years are extremely welcome, and people come from all across the area.

There’s also a call for volunteers. One skill in particular is needed - can you play Christmas carols on the piano/ keyboard?! If so please get in touch to make the Friday Friends’ Christmas bash sing with the Yuletide spirit.

You can call 07948 114180 for more details, or email Friday.friends8@gmail.com. Everything happens at Emmanuel Church Hall, Saltburn with the Activities Group running from 10am to 12.30pm, and Arts & Crafts from 1.30 to 4pm. Unfortunately they have to charge but are keeping it down to £2.50 per session or £4 for the day. I’ve been delighted too to offer my services as a speaker - I’ll be sharing my stories from travel and volunteering in Rwanda: From Agony to Inspiration, on Friday 3rd October at 10.30am at Emmanuel Church, Saltburn.

I also recently had the pleasure of a visit up to Scaling Dam. I enjoyed long conversations with Mark Lewis, the Commodore of the Scaling Dam Sailing Club and with John

Tate who runs Sailability, that part of the club promoting sailing for people with disabilities. It is remarkable to hear what the Sailing Club, including Sailability has achieved as they have worked to develop their shared vision – indeed, by the time of reading, the Princess Royal will have visited to open the latest developments - visit www.scalingdam.org/ for full details.

John Tate showed me Sailability’s wonderful equipment, which renders the boats uncapsizeable (even in my sea-faring rusty hands!), and has thus made it possible to work with people no matter what their disability. The one thing they continue to need are volunteers. It really is a wonderful experience sailing on the water at Scaling Dam, and to do so while helping those with disabilities to experience something they might never have believed possible is even more wonderful still. If you are able to help, please contact John Tate on 01642 700492 or johnandclaire.tate@btinternet.com. There is loads of info and even links to video (on www.scalingdam.org/layouts/ sailability.html).

On Saturday, 4th October, the Sailing Club are holding an Open Afternoon to allow visitors to hopefully have a sail and talk to knowledgeable people about taking up the sport.

Finally, I couldn’t close an article about the vibrant array of activities going on without sending huge congratulations to our local winners of the Northumbria in Bloom competition: with Moorsholm winning Best Village and Percy Boydell Trophy for Best Overall Entry, and Saltburn winning Best Coastal Resort – congratulations to all involved!

Congratulations too to the individual winners: Ray Richardson from Saltburn, Barbara Cartwright from Moorsholm and Mike Jefferson from Lingdale. The future is in safe hands (green fingers!) with Saltburn Primary School, Lingdale Primary School, and Lockwood Primary School, Boosbeck, winning Growing Together Gold awards. Blooming fantastic!

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1st Saltburn Scout Group Well autumn seems to be back!

But despite the several damp days all Sections have got out for these first few weeks back, much to the pleasure of the Leaders, but more importantly for the young people.

Beavers have returned invigorated from their summer break and despite our (unspoken concerns) about numbers, a summer break can mean that some feel they would rather do other things, new recruits have ensured numbers remain steady at twenty. We have just been joined by Charlie, Daniel and Joshua; they are still finding out about Beavers but appear to be enjoying the experience. As part of an outdoor experience Beavers were to “toast” marsh mallows the other week; the term lightly toasted did not apply in many cases: chargrilled would still be inadequate a description! However, they all enjoyed the opportunity to smell the wood smoke and devoured all marsh mallows. They will shortly be enjoying the benefit of these still lighter nights in sailing their newly created ‘boats’. That was an interesting craft session – paint work on the super structure of the boats particularly – cleaning up was a marathon task, but much enjoyed by all.

Cubs are maintaining a steady register of fourteen at present, Archie (a keen Cub) moved away in the summer and some did not return after the summer break; however, we are expecting some ‘moving-on’ from Beavers in January. They also have been out as they start now on working towards their Local Knowledge Badge – which has an emphasis on the local history – Saltburn is a fascinating place as the Cubs are discovering. After following a trail devised by one of our former Scouts, who is now an Explorer Scout/Young Leader with the Cubs, they were fascinated by the developments around the railway station and the former Zetland Hotel. At

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the same time they are undertaking a range of activities on re-cycling and how it can benefit both the environment and conserve resources by re-using bottles, cans, plastics, etc.

We are awaiting the presentation of Chief Scouts Silver Award (highest award in the Cub Section) to Aidan and Tom – well done both Cubs - whilst another four Cubs should hopefully by Christmas have achieved the same award.

Scouts are back – noisy, exuberant and just as inquisitive as ever! – they also have been out; similarly to Cubs they are doing some work on Saltburn’s history.

However, they have to exercise their IT skills as well. The intention is to present a display of their findings to our parents and members of the other Sections. They are also about to undertake some work (courtesy of Station Officer Thompson) at the Fire Station on their Emergency Aid Badge and hopefully the Fire Safety Badge. Both awards will be of benefit if they are out and about or at home.

Numbers have remained steady following the summer break at ten; despite Finlay (and family) moving away, we have been joined by Brandon and Sam. They are still in the initial trying stage, but appear to be enjoying the experience and taking part. All the Scouts want to continue getting out in the evenings, so programs will have to be flexible – if dry it will be coats on and out – to cover this desire.

The Group Executive is due to meet again this month and continue with developments to the building; at the same time we have a wish list which seems to grow as we even think about it. We will, however, be undertaking the Scout Post again this year.

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The Saltburn Profile by Rosemary Nicholls Jane Phillips “My great-great granddad was a barber who set up home at 1, Ruby Street, when he moved to Saltburn in 1871,” says Jane Phillips, who has enjoyed delving into her family history. “My father, Fred Roughton, was born at 1, Emerald Street and I was born at Overdene.” Her brother, John, is a current resident of the town too.

Jane started her education at Saltburn Infants’ School, but at eleven, she went to the White House School at Redcar.

After that, she attended Pickering’s Commercial College at New Exchange Buildings, Middlesbrough, where she studied shorthand typing, comptometry and book-keeping. Her first job was at Peat Marwick Mitchell Chartered Accountants and her second was at Hamilton Brothers, an American Oil Company at Teesside Wharf.

When Hamiltons decided to move to Aberdeen, Jane chose to stay on Teesside to marry Peter and they set up home at Little Moorsholm. But for their first six to seven months, they went travelling. Peter was working on a cargo ship, Ocean Fleets, based in Liverpool; Jane was also paid a shilling a month as it wasn’t a passenger ship and they travelled down the west coast of Africa, up into the Indian Ocean, through the China Sea and on to Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

When they were settled on Teesside again, their children Emma-Jane and Gareth were born. When Emma Jane was eleven, Huntcliff School was threatened with closure and Jane became Secretary of the Action Committee to keep it open. Twice, she travelled down to London, to attend meetings with Ministers Keith Joseph and Kenneth Baker. “It was quite an adventure,” she remembers, “and on one journey, Patrick Troughton was on the train and he signed my copy of the report!”

Emma Jane is now a Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University; Gareth is now a Methodist Minister at Fulwell, Sunderland, having moved on from his first career as a science teacher. Jane has three grandchildren: Matthew aged fourteen, Esme aged thirteen and Charlotte aged eleven.

When her children were approaching university age, Jane decided to go back to work. But the world had moved on from typewriters to computers, so she enrolled at Teesside University to do a Women Back into Work course. This involved a placement, which Jane did at the University and this led to permanent employment. She then took a part-time Master’s degree at Sunderland University in Computer Based Information Systems, which helped her in her subsequent work as Admissions and Records Manager for Teesside University. She was there for twenty years until her retirement.

Colleagues at work who were magistrates encouraged her to apply and she was accepted on to the Cleveland Bench.

She served at Guisborough, until the sittings were moved to Middlesbrough a few years ago. “I’ve been able to see a different side of life,” she says. “I’ve found making decisions based on evidence rather than opinion very interesting.” For five to six years, Jane was on the Youth Bench, but found it very difficult work, as the social circumstances often at the root of offending were hard to change.

She has taken classes in stained glass at West Redcar School and Nunthorpe Academy and has created several pieces for her Victorian house. “It’s fascinating working with

different coloured glass,” she explains. Having been given a piano for her sixtieth birthday by husband Peter, she is having weekly lessons from Margaret Shields of Emerald Street. She aims to practice for at least ten minutes each day.

Jane has a wide taste in music, from 1960s songs to folk, country and western and Gilbert and Sullivan. She remembers seeing the Beatles at Newcastle City Hall in 1963!

Peter plays the saxophone, Emma-Jane plays the clarinet and Gareth plays the violin and the guitar.

Peter retires at the end of September from his post as Senior Lecturer in Computing and Maths at Teesside University and will be spending more time with Jane on their Saltburn allotment. Self-sufficient in the late summer, they grow mostly fruit, but some vegetables and gladioli. She has a bike with a big basket to bring produce home and finds using her own fruit, such as raspberries in Christmas trifles, very rewarding.

The family pet is six year old Jack, a West Highland terrier. He also enjoys going to the allotment. Walks on the beach are popular with him, past the site of the old Hazelgrove Beach Chalets, one of which the Roughton family used to rent.

Jane is an active member of Saltburn Methodist Church, having served as Senior Steward and Circuit Steward.

“This involves overseeing the management of the Church,” she explains. For Harvest Festivals, she is responsible for the flower display around the Pulpit.

Jane has a real dislike of flying, so she holidays in this country. She takes the grandchildren to family-oriented Southcliff Hotel in Tenby at the beginning of the summer holidays each year. She enjoys going for meals at the Marine Hotel and Alessi’s, taking a pride in supporting Saltburn businesses. She shops in the town as much as she can, not even doing a weekly shop, as everything is at hand here. “I think Saltburn’s a wonderful place to retire in!” she says.

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‘Stuff’ by Alan Butler It all started a few months ago when one of Kate’s daughters was visiting. For no apparent reason and more or less out of the blue she commented, “You’ve got a lot of stuff, Mum!” It was a casual enough remark but it clearly stuck in Kate’s mind because a few days later, when I went to wheel the bins out to the kerb I could hardly move them. I knew Kate had been doing ‘something’ but what I did not realise was that she was despatching the contents of our lives to recycling and land waste.

After I had brought two thirds of the contents of the wheelie bins back into the house and put it all back where it used to reside, a lively discussion arose as to what this mysterious ‘stuff’ that Jo had referred to might actually be.

Google defines stuff as being ‘matter, material, articles, or activities of a specified kind that are being referred to, indicated, or implied.’ But that did not solve the problem because Jo had not indicated or implied anything in particular – just ‘stuff’ in general.

What has not helped the situation is the knowledge that in a year or so there is a distinct possibility that we will move back up to Teesside. Whilst I personally find it easy to adopt a ‘leave it all alone until it has to be addressed’ attitude to life, understandably Kate takes a more rational view of the situation. Her nocturnal worries are already focussed on somehow boxing up all the ‘things’ we have acquired since we have been here, trying to pack it all into a van and then striving manfully to find a place to put it all when we arrive.

In idle moments I sometimes find myself being slightly envious of the romantic lifestyle of the noble Bedouin, who moves about the landscape with his sheep and goats, staying in one place only as long as the pasture holds out. Mr and Mrs Bedouin are never going to have to address the ‘stuff mountain’ that faces us. For them the situation is quite straightforward – ‘If it won’t fit on the camel you can’t keep it.’ I can go one stage further than this because the other day I watched a magnificent squadron of wild geese, winging their way back to Britain as the autumn advances. None of them had so much as a carrier bag and yet they seem to manage their lives well enough.

One of the most difficult issues with regard to stuff that constantly faces me is that even if I know I possess something and wish to use it, the item in question has always gone missing when it’s needed. Of course it is certain to turn up the moment the problem has been resolved by buying ‘another’ item, identical to the one I already had but could not locate. In this way the stuff mountain grows exponentially and as a result finding ‘anything’ at all just becomes more complicated. I had previously thought that if for example I possessed ten hacksaws instead of just one, I would inevitably find at least one hacksaw at any time but unfortunately life doesn’t work that way and the fact that all ten hacksaws have mysteriously disappeared inevitably leads me to buy an eleventh – and so the problem goes on.

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I think most of the responsibility rests with whoever invented cupboards, drawers and wardrobes, and with the irresponsible companies that go on selling them. If all our stuff had to be kept in an untidy heap on the floor, even I would eventually sort myself out and get rid of a large proportion of it. Drawers in particular positively cater for my tendency to hoard things. To me a drawer is a loathsome creation that hides everything I do want and freely offers me everything I don’t! Since I am invariably in a hurry of some sort when I open a drawer, the wretched thing takes advantage of the situation by tangling everything into one inaccessible mass, from which it is impossible to extricate anything. Not that what I actually want is ‘ever’ present in any case. And then of course the ‘stuff’ expands and it becomes impossible to make it fit back in the drawer in which it used to live comfortably.

Kate doesn’t have my problem with drawers. For her it is wardrobes that are the monsters. She was telling me just yesterday that she can’t squeeze another item into her wardrobes – even allowing for the fact that we have expanded into ‘all’ the wardrobes in the spare bedroom.

Visitors to our home have to leave all their clothes behind. The reason for this state of affairs is that Kate assumes she might someday get thinner than she is now and will then have nothing at all to wear if she throws out all the clothes she bought twenty years ago. She admits herself that she wouldn’t be seen dead in most of these old outfits in any case, which are all way out of fashion.

So her whole plan in terms of keeping all these ensembles relies on the fact that fashion will do a full circle ‘just’ at the time she wakes up to discover she has somehow shed weight.

What really does not aid our whole stuff dilemma is that for some reason or other we give names and even personalities to everything we own. As an example the Dyson vacuum cleaner is called Derek, the manicure set is named Mandy and the large, stuffed hippopotamus that for some reasons resides in the bathroom glories under the name of Harriet. This lunacy we have developed together extends even to favoured paperclips we use in the office. Inevitably it then becomes impossible to discard anything because it is like abandoning a much loved friend.

Is there any answer to our dilemma? The truth is we need to develop a ruthless streak, in addition to which we will have to put aside the time necessary to sorting things out. In my case that is doubly difficult because the moment I begin the process I instantly fall upon something I had forgotten I owned and feel a great sense of joy that the ‘Prodigal’ has returned. My dreams of living that carefree Bedouin life are dashed in a moment as I realize with startling clarity that it would necessitate a whole caravan of camels just to carry everything from my office. And don’t even get me started about the garage!

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A Musical Extravaganza On Friday, 10th October at Emmanuel Church Saltburn at 7.30pm there will be A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA! Tickets are now on sale at ECHO and at Brentano’s Florist, Saltburn. They are £6 (£5 concessions) and include wonderful refreshments!

Everyone is really excited about taking part. African Drummers will be on hand before the concert to drum you in as you arrive at Emmanuel.

We are going to take you on an amazing musical journey from the sounds of three local ladies choirs through the sublime harp music of Sarah Paterson to the exuberance of Earthbeat and the wonderful jazz piano playing of James Harrison.

The three choirs, (The White Rose Singers, Renaissance and the Middleton Choir) will be performing a wide range of repertoire including ‘My Guy’ by ‘Smokey’ Robinson, the sublime ‘O Bird of my delight’

by John Clements and the ever popular ‘Singin’ in the Rain’.

During the interval an array of fabulous refreshments will be served in the Church Hall and there will be a raffle with fabulous prizes.

Earthbeat have a truly international programme including native American chants and Si Ya Hamba - not to mention old favourites like ‘Hallelujah’.

Both James and Sarah are keeping us in suspense until the actual performance. James said: “I’ll be surprising everyone, including myself!”

So do come along and be surprised! We hope there is something there for everyone to enjoy and we’re looking forward to a fabulous evening.

Caroline Scales

Events in Saltburn Library As a reward for the children who completed the Mythical Maze summer Reading Scheme we had Zoo lab visit the Library to present some of the Children with their Certificates and Medal. Zoo lab brought lots of our “favourite” creatures including a snake (that I actually had hold of), rats, a tortoise, tarantula, a millipede and various other critters. The children who were awarded the medals and certificates had to read six books over the summer holidays and got bookmarks, stickers, magnets and a fortune teller along the way.

Rhymetime is still running on a Monday and Wednesday and has proved very popular and Tracey is starting an after school craft session again on a Thursday at 3.30pm.

We will be organising our Fancy Dress Halloween Walk for Half Term Week. This will be held after Rhymetime at 10.45am on Wednesday, 29th October. We will leave the Library for a stroll down towards the Italian Gardens and back to the Library for refreshments. It is a family friendly walk suitable for pushchairs, everyone welcome.

The brilliant Animateurs will be coming to the Library to do an Interactive Story and Craft session. This will be on Wednesday, 29th October at 2.00pm. Please book for these events on 01287 623584 (or saltburn_library@redcarcleveland.gov.uk).

We are hoping to start a Library club in conjunction with our friends of the Library and invite singers and speakers to come along. Ask at the Library for further details or watch this space.

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Saltburn Allotments Association Halloween will be upon us this month. I have some pumpkins ripening up nicely and hopefully we’ll have plenty for our Halloween party on 24th October.

A few of us have been clearing in the wildlife garden in preparation for autumn. One mother and daughter team have been pruning and tidying and a couple of committee members along with some Grow and Learners’ have been giving time between 2.00pm and 4.00pm on Wednesday afternoons. It’s great that people come and enjoy the garden and we are thinking of making a bit more of the raised beds for fruit bushes so that people can visit and take the fruit as well. I have a friend who goes and harvests raspberries and, hopefully in future years there will be more bounty. If anyone fancies a bit of community gardening on a Wednesday afternoon, let me know (on spf.bs@ntlworld.com).

I’ve found harvesting a bit odd this year. Our peas and beans have generally been hopeless except for those we sowed late and are now coming into their own. Fingers crossed for an Indian summer. Blackberries though, along with national reports, I’ve found wonderful and the brassicas seem to be doing well. We have blight in the greenhouse and, as with potatoes, the fungus travels from leaves to stems to fruit. I want as much harvest for as long as possible so I have taken just about all the leaves off every plant and cut out any blighted stems. This has meant that still green tomatoes have been cut out. I shall either ripen them up in a bowl with a banana or make green tomato chutney.

There are lots of jobs to be done in October. I tend to think about clearing, tidying and pruning (if I haven’t summer pruned already) but there’s still sowing to be done and, with any luck, plenty of harvesting.

Seeds to sow include salad leaves, rocket, winter lettuce, early peas and broad beans. Many plot holders sow broad beans to over winter, Aquadulce Claudia is a good variety for this and the association has these for sale in the containers (Sunday 10.00 to 11.30am). Some people are more wary of sowing peas in this way and, they can be more troublesome in a harsh winter when they can die back and spring sown ones catch up. If the weather is reasonably kind, though, it is a good way of extending your pea harvest. Good varieties include Kelvedon Wonder, Early Onward and Feltham First. We have Greenshaft which is best sown in spring to extend the harvest. If you do sow peas or broad beans it’s worth covering them over with cloches to protect against the worst of the weather and against little animals. Mice love pea and bean seeds.

Onion sets and garlic cloves can still be planted this month. In fact, in this part of Britain they are better planted in early/middle October as they are less likely to bolt than those planted in September.

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WI Report Ladies of Saltburn WI have had a busy month. On the 23rd August we held the first De Brus group lunch in the ECHO building, Emmanuel Church. This was briefly mentioned in last month’s report but because of editorial deadlines the report had to be in before the event. It was, however, a spectacular success and worthy of full reporting. Nearly eighty ladies from Saltburn, Loftus and Hutton Lowcross plus guests attended the lunch. The hall was decorated with flags, bunting, balloons, flowers on every table (which some lucky people won) and even trees! On arrival guests were greeted with bucks fizz or soft drinks. Tables of six with opportunity to chat to people from other clubs. A two course delicious lunch with encouragement to try everything and come back for seconds followed by an after dinner speaker, Mrs Betty Brown, who entertained us with her poems and anecdotal stories. Special thanks given to the Committee and their husbands for organising this event and also to Jane, Dawn and Pauline for decoration of the hall and flowers.

On the 8th September a group of members travelled to Moorsholm WI to listen to Lynn Lamport, a Teesside Archivist, who gave a talk entitled “A Weaver went to War”. This project first began when Lynn was tidying out a store in Billingham and discovered a piece of material from the sleeve of an army tunic with a regiment name and number but the soldier’s name was missing. However, after many hours of searching the whole story unfolded and it was fascinating. This young man had been apprenticed to a carpet weaver in Kidderminster but decided to seek adventure by taking the king’s shilling and fighting for his country. Discovery of his journal and diary entries over the next 30 years charted his many travels through India and Afghanistan. This entertaining lecture was followed by a supper from the ladies of Moorsholm WI. On the 11th September we had our first meeting after the summer which was a social meeting followed by soup and a bun.

On the 15th September we embarked on our annual mystery tour trip. This is very much looked forward to by all members and keeps us guessing well into the journey.

We left Saltburn at 8am and as we headed to the A19 and A1 speculation grew as to the destination. The weather was not kind as we travelled through mist, murk and fog. After a couple of hours we stopped at Heighley Gate Garden Centre outside Rothbury for coffee. Back onto the bus for Lindisfarne. On arrival to the Island the heavens opened and people dashed into the various pubs and cafes out of the downpour. The castle could just be seen through the mist and rain. Because the weather was so awful it was decided to leave the Island early and call back to Morpeth for a quick bit of retail therapy. Despite the weather everyone enjoyed the day and we look forward to the trip next year.

Our next meeting is on the 9th October when Andrea Cross will be telling us about Fabulous Felt Flowers. We meet every 2nd Thursday at the Methodist Church, Milton Street, Saltburn at 7.30pm. New members are most welcome.

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Pugs’ Day

A big thank you to everyone who attended the pug walk on Sunday, 17th August.

16 pugs turned up and 4 other friendly dogs joined us, they all enjoyed running, snorting and sniffing each other’s behinds to their heart’s content. We even had pugs that came from as far away as Middlesbrough and Thirsk. Their ages ranged from 6 months to 7 years old but each were equally cheeky and indeed greedy. Pug flapjack had been kindly made by Oscar the pug’s nanna, which caused great excitement to both human and dogs alike.

Photos were taken by our local photographer Steven J. Dowd and are available to order from him at a very small charge if anyone is interested.

It looks like the get together was a great success and keep watching as I think a Christmas party may be on the horizon.

Lots of love, the Puglets xxx

Starting off with another hospital report. This time it’s my eyes. I am having trouble with my peepers, cataracts in both eyes. All being well I should have them done for Christmas.

Then I will be able to see the true state of my cooking as well as what my grandchildren look like... Getting old does have its drawbacks.

There is a lot of concern over the possible development, between Wilton Bank and Saltburn Riding School, actually it should be called Marske Riding School, because it is within the Parish of Marske. One has to ask oneself that if this plan came forward after the Local Structure plan was rejected. One wonders if the rumours are true that one of the opposition group of the Council issued a whip to its members forcing them to vote against the plan.

We need to have clear heads over this. We don’t want the see a repeat of the silly and sometimes threatening language over the Parking incident. As expected, the matter was raised at Wednesday meeting of Saltburn Neighbourhood Action Partnership. These meetings are well worth attending as we the public can influence what the Borough Council does within the town. Plus it’s free.

Spud, is improving on his plan to get world domination. He has even gained mind control of a neighbour. One kind soul lets him in to my house after his usual night patrol. I have no idea what he will do next. I will have to wait and see. Watch this space.

It was grand to see the classic cars and motorcycles and of course the crowds of people that came to see them. If each person there bought a pie, fish and chips and some form of drink, the town’s commercial base should have had a certain lift. Hopefully, the time will soon come when the time trials will return to the town. What a boost to the town that would be. Considering that London is looking to hold a Grand Prix. The doors should then be open for events like Saltburn. The downside to the Hill Climb lays the area of the Motorcycle. I can remember when some of the bikes on display came on the market and I even owned one, a 1955 Triumph Tiger 100 twin. The thing about Saltburn and perhaps to the wider neighbourhood, is that they do support the various events within the town.

Granddaughter Molly was rather surprised to discover how many people knew who she was. Bless her.

I am about a bit miffed about the Scottish Issue, as a registered Scottish Laird, I own land in Scotland. I do own a square foot of land near Fort William. I haven’t had a vote, likewise the Scots working and living in the rest of the UK. That very strange indeed but of course that’s all history now.

Well done Scotland.

Finally, today the Redcar & Cleveland Older People’s Partnership hosted an event at Skelton Civic Centre, where the crowded Main Hall was entertained by the very popular Wilton Male Voice Choir. The Steering Group of the Older People’s Partnership would like to thank the gentleman of the Civic Centre for the hard word in setting out the Hall. What a delightful setting it is. It’s the first visit to East Cleveland by the Older people’s Partnership and we are hoping to visit other towns and villages in the area as we wish to increase our membership within the area.

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The Saltburn Crossword no 160 set by Saxton Across 9 Exactitude changes prices before charged particle (9) 10 Expel from property because of deranged vice then tea by the sound of it (5) 11 Selfish bad driver a pig on the street? (4, 3) 12 Making equal at the end of the day? (7) 13 Blown fresh on the first road leading to communist (5) 14 Something that lowers the pH explained when I fried CIA (9) 16 Saltburn care home makes thou graze clover (10, 5) 19 Mortified by lack of interest (4, 5) 21 and 23 Across Saltburn roads are true gems (5, 7) 22 British bird has a Saltburn shop to move a boat (7) 23 See 21 Across 24 Saltburn shop backs a weaving machine (5) 25 Like a voice affected by nasal glands, such a denial do (9)

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Solution to Crossword no 159

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1 Got nearer to a musically very quiet British freshwater fish signed

by Edward (10) 2 Mexican city and state or old film starring Gary Cooper and Burt Lancaster (8 or 4, 4) 3 Sound produced when 19 Across or weary (6) 4 Needed for flight in swinging (4) 5 Having found no comfort or release from worry or pain but endure live undoing (10) 6 Vegetable confuses care lice (8) 7 Atoll and female garment (6) 8 Male animal found cast again inside (4) 14 Member of the team that flies a plane flies a crime warn (10) 15 Done without care or pity scattering she’ll try us (10) 17 Citizen of a West African state sounds free (8) 18 Unmanageable and difficult to hold I duly new make anew (8) 20 Largest river and warrior maiden turned modern bookseller (6) 21 Specialised vocabulary starts in preserving vessel then left without end (6) 22 Identical to me as arranged (4) 23 Plant part deposited in most embroidery (4)

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