Talk of the Town April 2019

EDITION 214

CIRCULATION 4,600

APRIL 2019

SALTBURN’S FREE MONTHLY MAGAZINE 1

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SALTBURN’S TOWN TALK Letter from the Editor

Those who know me will have noticed that I am no longer wearing glasses. I have recently had two eye operations and also had cataracts removed. With my new artificial lenses I can now focus my eyes easily on everything except close objects and small print, for which I still need reading glasses.

The computer screen and my piano music are just within reach! One unforeseen side affect, however, is an awareness

of just how beautiful the world, and its people, are. Things appear so colourful, so vibrant, so three-dimensional, so much more real and alive than I could perceive them before. It is no illusion: my eyesight has really been dramatically improved and it has transformed the way I look at life. It makes me think how lucky we are to be alive, to be able to appreciate the love and the astonishing beauty that is all around us. Love, Ian The Friends of Redcar Cemetery have two Easter events Send letters, adverts and contributions for the next issue (by planned. On Friday April 5th 10-12 md there will be an Easter Friday, 19th April 2019) to: The Editor, Talk of the Town c/ Fair at Laburnum Road Library. There will be an Easter egg o Jackie‟s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, tombola, a raffle including an Easter cake, bric a brac sale, Cleveland, TS12 1AQ. Telephone: 01287 623903 (or email: talkofthetownsaltburn@gmail.com). refreshments and a cake stall.

Talk of the Town can be found on a new Facebook Zetland Park Methodist Church are holding an Easter address at www.facebook.com/talkofthetownsaltburn. coffee morning with hot cross buns, refreshments and a cake Saltburn Farmers’ Market returns on Saturday, 13th April, 9 stall Saturday, 13th April 10-11.30 am. The Friends are till 2, in and around the town centre. having a table top sale selling jewellery, bric-a-brac, jigsaws, Wildlife and Music Festival: On Saturday, 1st June 2019 books and toys with many bargains.

Cleveland Bat Group and For People not Profit are holding a Saltburn Studios and Gallery: Our current exhibition free wildlife and music festival in Saltburn. The festival will featuring artwork by visually impaired artists, Art Beyond offer people of all ages a great opportunity to learn about bats Sight, ends on the 7th April. On Saturday, 27th April artist and other wildlife in our area. There‟ll be food, live acoustic Sara Henry opens Seven Sins, a solo exhibition of her abstract music, craft stalls and lots of information about how to enjoy paintings inspired by the Seven Sins. The show runs for 4 and protect the wildlife around us. See the advert on page 18. weekends 12 noon - 4pm until Sunday 19th May. Craft Club Busy Fingers: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each Our next Open Studios will be on Saturday, 11th May month, 1.30 till 3.30pm in the Coffee Room, Saltburn as part of the celebrations of 150 years of Saltburn Pier. Hey Community Centre.

Ho Printing are coordinating a Saltburn wide Open Studio Saltburn Traditional Music Workshops: Do you play a event on this day.

Random Stitchers of Cleveland (Embroiderer's Guild) are melody instrument? Are you interested in playing traditional holding their monthly meeting on Saturday, 6th of April in music of the British Isles? If so please come and join us. We Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough. TS14 6BA. The will be meeting on the second and fourth Friday of every speaker is Priscilla Edwards and her talk is entitled “Make Do month. That‟s 12th and 26th April, from 2pm to 4pm in the and Mend-Stitching in Nostalgia”. The meeting starts at 2pm Coffee Room at the Community Hall. Please contact Angie and everyone is welcome. The cost is £5.00. Car parking is on 01287 205153 for a natter to find out more. free on Saturdays in the council car park behind Belmont Easter opening: The cliff list reopens at the Easter weekend.

House, Rectory Lane. The meeting on May 6th will be led by WI Report: March had already been a busy month for Saltburn members and a number of practical activities will be available WI and as I write we are only halfway through the month!

A highlight for the craft group was a trip to the National to try, so come along for an enjoyable afternoon.

Glass Centre in Sunderland, and the first meeting of our new Sybil Whitton food tasting group went very well. A good variety of dishes Emmanuel Church Hall Table Top and Collectors’ Sale: made with cheese.

At the next one we will be sampling We will be back on 6th April and 20th April and then 4th and different desserts.

18th May. We are doing really well. It‟s nice that we have a At our monthly meeting, we had a friendly quiz based on lot of people just wanting a clear out. In this sale we are using a local newspaper. Each team had a copy of the paper and all three rooms full of stall holders and we have also let some the answers were to be found inside. It was perhaps not as easy charity people in like Friends of Redcar Cemetery, different as it sounds but everyone seemed to enjoy it. church groups, cancer charities and more. It‟s helping a lot of Still to come we have a flower class, book club and people, We are looking forward to seeing you all again and supper club, as well as our weekly walks and walking netball, thank you all for your support. We are also doing our usual which is enjoyed by all who attend and is open to non lunches and all day breakfast, fresh home baked cake, pies and scones. Home made refreshments and light lunches are on members.

Full details of all our activities can be found on our sale all day. FREE ENTRANCE and a warm welcome to everyone. With over 26 stall holders, selling lots of bric-a- website www.saltburnbytheseawi.wordpress.com and if you brac, books, toys, baby goods, and all sorts of collectables, would like to join us come along to the Saltburn Learning there is something for everyone. Contact Denise Marshall on Campus on Thursday 11th April at 7 pm. You can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome.

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Diane Falla Cover Photograph: Skelton Castle on Daffodil Sunday by Heather Lofthouse 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, Mercury House, Grove Lane, Hemsworth WF9 4BB. 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 outdoor performances in the Valley The valley through which Skelton beck flows was an important element in the planned development of the new town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea and was known variously as

The Glen, The Pleasure Grounds and now simply as the Valley Gardens. Over the years it has given pleasure and enjoyment to many people and continues to be very popular. These photographs represent a brief glimpse of some of the events which have been held in the valley.

Performing dogs under the halfpenny bridge.

Croquet playing where the present tea gardens are.

Players performed Mid-Summer Nightâ€&#x;s dream moving through the gardens and into Rifts Wood.

A band concert at the purpose-built bandstand 1908.

Tethered hot air balloons were demonstrated on two Occasions, this one in 1998.

A feature in the Pageant of light 2007.

A re-enactment of the American Civil War. 4

Duck Derby race 2008.

Cath and Tony Lynn

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Saltburn Councillors’ Surgeries Saltburn Councillors‟ Surgeries, each month - all on Saturdays 1st Sat. Library 11am-12 Noon Cllr. Craig Hannaway 2nd Sat. Library 10am-12 Noon Cllr. Philip Thomson 3rd Sat. Outside Sainsbury‟s Cllr. Stuart Smith 9.30-10.30 and 11.30-12.15 4th Sat. Library 11-12 All Councillors Cllr. Hannaway: 07787 880613. Cllr. Smith: 07557 540628.

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Once Upon a Time in the Wapentake Redcar seems to be in the news lately. I hear on the radio that Larry Grayson‟s famous door, believed to have been lost decades ago, has been rediscovered there (by archaeologists?).

I also read that, if all goes to plan, six trains a day will be arriving in Redcar, bringing coal from a new mine on the Cumbrian Coast. That will be, I estimate, around 10,000 tons of coal each day, demonstrating what railways can do so well. Can you image how many lorry loads 10,000 tons would be? The Stockton and Darlington, arguably the World‟s first proper railway, came into being to transport coal to the Tees, and, ever since, coal has been a very important part of almost every railway‟s business… until now. Burning coal produces greenhouse gas and its use as a fuel is being phased out, and rightly so.

So why is a new pit opening, and why is the coal being brought to Teesside?

In the last two hundred years of industrialisation, coal has been important, not just as a source of energy, but also, in the form of coke, as a raw material in the production of iron and steel, and that is what this coal would be for: shipped out from Redcar Bulk Terminal it will be a very valuable export.

I can‟t help thinking that, with all that coking coal coming here (are there still coke ovens in working order I wonder?), with the Bulk Terminal still capable of bringing in iron ore from Sweden and elsewhere, and the line beyond Bishop Aukland still able to carry limestone from Weardale, you have the three essential ingredients. If anyone was planning on starting a steel industry from scratch, Redcar would be the ideal place to have it.

However, nobody, as far as I know, has any such plans.

Incidentally, has anyone ever wondered why such large deposits of coal and oil built up in the past but aren‟t continuing to do so today? Apparently when trees and other large woody plants evolved during the Carboniferous

Redcar’s Visual Presentations There will be one extra presentation to conclude our 62nd Season. It will be held on Tuesday, 9th April in the Redcar East Community Centre on Durham Road at 2.15pm. Those of you who came last year and were disappointed, due to the unforeseen illness of Mrs Nona Jenkins, will be delighted to know that she will be coming to our extra meeting and showing and telling us about her wonderful collection of quilts. They were crafted at the time of the American Civil War and informed slaves of escape routes to guide them to safer places. Hence the presentation title of „Quilts and the Underground Railway‟.

Admission to the presentation is £2.50 and Visitors are always very welcome.

All things being equal we hope to return in late September after a Summer Break.

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Period fungi and bacteria had not yet evolved the enzyme to break down lignin, the hard part of wood, so dead trees didn‟t rot away as they do today and became compressed together and buried. But I shall return to my subject.

I am on my favourite topic… again: railways.

There are promises of some improvements to our local services. This year the long-past-their-use-by-date Pacer Trains should have been withdrawn, but this has now been postponed. We may see some Trans Pennine Expresses from Manchester Airport reaching Saltburn this summer. I will believe it when I see it. And there may be a direct service to Kings Cross from Middlesbrough. Which reminds me of something. Trains can come up the East Coast Mainline under electric power until they reach Northallerton. From there to the Boro (via Yarm) they will switch to diesel.

A few months ago I heard the relevant Minister explaining that now they had trains that could use both electricity and diesel, there was no need to electrify any more of the network, as passengers wouldn‟t notice the difference. He had rather missed the point. The advantages of electric trains are these: they don‟t have to rely on a single energy source, electricity can be generated in many different ways; they are non-polluting; they are cheaper, easier to maintain; and, being lighter, they can accelerate from a standing start quicker. Putting a diesel engine and a generator on board negates all this.

Far better to electrify the line from Northallerton to Middlesbrough.

Recent electrifications have been shambolic, but it doesn‟t have to be like that. Shortly before privatisation British Rail electrified the Main Line from London to Edinburgh, on time and in budget. I have several ideas for improving our local services, but it may need something like BR to make them happen.

Tim Beswick

Saltburn Photographic Society Wednesday, April 3rd is our Annual General Meeting.

Wednesday, April 10th is our Annual Dinner and presentation of Trophies at Saltburn Golf Club.

Monthly evening outings commence in May with a visit to the Blue Bell woods at Newton under Roseberry. In June we go to North Gare, at Seaton Carew and in July to Coatham Beach.

August sees us in Locke Park in Redcar. Tuition is available on all outings by request, and visitors are welcome - see the contact below.

A selection of members‟ work is on display in Saltburn Library, and this is changed every other month.

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

For more information, visit our web site www.saltburnphotographicsociety.co.uk or contact Tony Lynn 01287 622519.

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Saltburn Pier 150th Anniversary Celebrations

In May this year it will be 150 years since the first opening of Saltburn’s Pier - the only remaining pier in Yorkshire.

This is to be appropriately celebrated with a wide range of activities and events on the beach and lower prom including end-of-the-pier entertainment and competitions.

The festivities will continue in the town with a focus on displays of Pier Art, Photography exhibitions, fun activities and lots of themed food & drink. As evening draws in, the Pier will be lit up, set to music, for a fabulous finale! The date for these events will be Saturday, 11th May. Saltburn’s Neighbourhood Action Group (SNAP) are working closely with, amongst others, Redcar & Cleveland Council Events Team, to create a truly community-led and inspired day of events for everyone to enjoy whether resident or visitor. One of our aims is to create a photograph of the Pier complete with 150 Victorian (or Edwardian) ‘costumed’ individuals. If you have a costume and would like to be a part of this picture, please go along to the Library, where you will find a ‘sign-up’ form, and we will be in touch.

We are also looking to involve in the commemorations, three Saltburn-born oldest living individuals. If you, or someone you know, are over 90 and born in Saltburn, we would love to hear from you to discuss how you or they could be involved.

Please contact SNAP’s Saltburn Pier 150 Celebrations Lead, Dawn Rowley by email (saltburnpier150@gmail.com).

See also articles on pages 16 and 44.

Councillors’ Column It does seem like no time at all but four years have passed since the democratic system for electing members to serve on local Councils was last activated. Time has continued to march and ballot boxes are being dusted down in readiness for receipt of the democratically exercised preference.

Various interpretations can be placed on the term democracy and even Aristotle was hard pressed to finally commit to an ideal. Suffice to say that our particular system of democratic election is now activated and so Purdah once again applies. This attempt at prohibiting publicity for any new or controversial initiatives seeks to provide a level playing field for candidates where no undue advantage is gained over others, with local authorities in particular being guided not to issue any publicity which seeks to influence voters. Without therefore attempting to influence, the purely factual should apply.

All registered voters can vote. If one is not registered then action is needed. On line information on voting is available on www.gov.uk/register to vote and www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/democracy or simply call in at the centre of the universe, known locally as Saltburn Library, for further information. Do not leave it too long as disenfranchisement can be a dreadful ailment, particularly if self inflicted.

Residents have received their annual rate demand.

This amount is normally payable over a ten month period but can be extended, on application, to a twelve month payment period to ease cash flow. Just read the small print.

The next Saltburn Neighbourhood Action Partnership (SNAP) meeting will be held at the Library at 6pm on Wednesday, 17th April. As usual, matters relevant to residents, and those who work in the town, will be discussed. High on the agenda will be individual and community participation in the celebrations to mark the 150th year of the town having a pier, Saturday 11th May being a date for one’s diary. This should prove to be a memorable day, which if well supported could become an annual event.

Among other matters which have received recent interest has been the proposal to establish a Management Plan for the Saltburn Conservation Area. The question of preserving the heritage of the town has been high on the list of questions asked, as has the continuing proposed developments on the west and east of the town.

If Aristotle were to be in attendance what might he be thinking today? Would he still be trying to challenge the compass of life? Would he still be seeking to justify that happiness in life stems from an ordered society which clearly emanates from living a life of virtue? Would he on the other hand be influenced by other teachers who, travelling the diverse roads of intellect and political science, may have left his mentor, Plato, far behind?

Would he question the authority of the state and suggest political unity is overvalued, or would he still accept that an important role of elected persons is to legislate?

Perhaps another item for the SNAP agenda.

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Saltburn Athletic FC

The season for most teams is rapidly coming to an end.

Under 8s This new team continues to improve and the players should be proud of what they have done.

Under 10s Congratulations to this team as they have not only played all their fixtures but have won the divisional title and will be promoted. Well done to all those involved.

Under 11 Seahawks This is another team that has shown continual improvement as the season progressed and as a newly formed team they should be proud of their achievement.

Under 11 Sharks Yet again this team has shown their capabilities and although they have three away games still to play they have won their division and will be promoted again. Well done to all those involved.

Under 12s This team have played so well all season but unfortunately they just failed to gain promotion when rivals Kader beat the divisional leaders Trimdon in the last game of the season to get that promotion spot. They can still be proud of what they have done.

Under 14 Falcons This team have made great improvement after a sticky start and although promotion is beyond them they have exceeded expectations.

U14 Dolphins They have had a marvellous season so far and are lying in fourth position but with games in hand are capable of rising to second place. There season is likely to be extended a little due to an excellent cup run and they were playing in the semi final of the North Riding cup versus Cleveland Juniors at home on Sunday, 17th March.

Best of luck to them.

Under 15s After some rather poor performances of late they have managed to get a very credible draw versus Wolsingham but any hopes of a title have gone. It‟s a shame as they started so well but a bad run after Xmas ended all hopes of another promotion.

The wood fencing has now been erected around a new area created at the rear of our Hob Hill ground and the gates will shortly be put in position along with wire netting around the bottom of the fencing. The area will also very soon be grass seeded so creating, when finished, a communal area for the children of Saltburn to use. There is already a seating area provided and an area for plants is to be created within the fenced area. Many saplings have already been planted outside the fenced area and these will take a few years to develop.

Andy Croll

Big Tea Cosy event in Scout Hut for Breast Cancer Haven (Yorkshire) 13th March Many, many thanks to everyone who helped with this event.

It was a great success. Tingdene Parks got us off to a great start with a donation of £50.00. A wonderful spread of home made cakes, scones, and savouries was provided by Hazelgrove Park residents and friends, also a wonderful Sicilian Lemon drizzle cake from Lorna at Real Meals.

Saltburn Charity Crafters paid for the venue. With everyone‟s generosity we made a grand total of £450.94.

Please look out for the Big Tea Cosy stall at the Farmers‟ Market on Saturday, 11th April.

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Saltburn Library News Hello everyone. Please see below for notable dates to diarise but do not hesitate to telephone the library with any queries or clarifications. Hopefully see you soon!

Diary dates: 08.04.19 1-4 pm Easter Holidays Children‟s PDSA Event “Animal Heroes” 12.04.19 1-2 pm Kids Easter Craft Event 15.04.19 1-2 pm SARA Event (local animal charity) 17.04.19 1-2 pm Easter Trail & Crafts 24.04.19 10:30 am Library Reading Group meeting Julia & Julia by Julie Powell (everyone welcome!)

24.04.19 1-2 pm Vegan Cooking Talk & Demo 08.05.19 11-12 pm Love Life, Live Well – a series of Talks: 1 Healthy Weight Loss 22.05.19 11-12 pm Love Life, Live Well – a series of Talks: 2 Cancer Awareness & Prevention 27.05.19 10:30 am Library Reading Group meeting The Master Bedroom by Tessa Hadley (everyone welcome!)

03.06.19 11-12 pm Talk hosted by Countryside Team on walking The Cleveland Way 05.06.19 11-12 pm, Love Life, Live Well – a series of Talks: 3 Improving your wellbeing 19.06.19 11-12 pm, Love Life, Live Well – a series of Talks: 4 Dementia Friends Looking ahead Celebrations: May – 150 Years of Saltburn Pier celebration (Library display) Tour De Yorkshire (Library display celebrating the cycle race) June – 50th Anniversary of The Cleveland Way (Redcar & Cleveland Walking Festival) August – Summer holidays kids crafts and events (TBC) Kelly Rose

Gisborough Priory Project Easter Fun Day What better way to round off the Easter Weekend than an afternoon trip to the Woodland Gardens at Gisborough Priory.

The Gisborough Priory Project Easter Fun Day will be held on Monday, 22nd April 2019 from 1pm to 3.30pm and is sure to have something for all the family.

There will be handmade crafts for sale, including gifts made from wood from the woodland gardens.

For the children there will be story telling, an Easter Trail and other activities.

And of course, no Gisborough Priory Project event would be complete without the refreshment stall – delicious homemade cakes and baked goods along with hot or cold drinks, all of which can be enjoyed at either the picnic tables or one of the many benches located around the gardens, while you take in the view of the spring flowers.

So why not come along to the Woodland Gardens in the beautiful Gisborough Priory site. Entry is FREE and all funds raised will go towards the continuing restoration work in the woodland gardens.

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Saltburn 500 Club

Congratulations go to A Judson for winning the £100 First Prize in the March 500 Club Draw. Regular readers will know that application forms for joining the 500 Club are available at Saltburn library, or Jackie‟s Saverstore. Our membership currently stands at 413 paid-up members so let‟s see who is going to be the 500th member - get your form filled in and see if it is you!

Saltburn 500 Club/Friends of Saltburn will be actively supporting the 150th anniversary of Saltburn pier on 11th May. A series of events are being planned and an information flier is available in Saltburn library - a copy of the flier will be sent to 500 Club members who are on the internet.

It has been decided to publish the 2019 Bandstand Schedule on a monthly basis rather than having an annual schedule on display. Work is underway to modify the information board which stands in the bandstand. The opening performance is on Sunday, 5th May which will see Marske Brass Band performing. This is followed by: 12th May, Bilsdale Silver Band; 19th May, Hurworth Concert Band and 26th May, Darlington Community Wind Band. As usual, we are looking for volunteers to help with the seating and/or collecting. Please contact myself (email below) or Cllr P Thomson.

I recently went around the town with the electricians who assemble and dismantle the Christmas lights for us. We looked at the cabling and external sockets around the town. The vast majority of the power supply is in need of replacement and the estimate I have received is in excess of £8000. This, on top of the £5500 annual cost of the lights, means that we need to raise around £13500 pounds this year. We have been aware for some time that this work would be required as a lot of the cabling is approximately 25 years of age. I would also like to point out that the strings of lights and motifs are a similar age and they, too, will soon need replacing. We are now having to face the harsh reality that Saltburn Christmas lights will no longer be shining brightly unless serious funding is found in the near future. There is a JustGiving page open for people to make contributions.

Alternatively, contributions can be marked „Christmas Lights‟ and left at Saltburn library or Jackie‟s Saverstore cheques should be made out to The Friends of Saltburn. I am begging you to help in the fight to keep the Christmas lights alive.

Four fund-raising table top sales are to be held, in the Community Centre, for Saltburn Christmas lights. The dates are 13th April, 22nd June, 17th August and 12th October. Why not come along and buy refreshments?

Trevor Welburn Secretary, Saltburn 500 Club/Friends of Saltburn trevor.welburn@btinternet.com

Saltburn Charity Crafters Saltburn Charity Crafters will be meeting on Wednesday, 3rd April in the Coffee Room at the Community Hall from 2pm to 4pm. Please pop in and join us for a cuppa if you want to find out what we are currently up to. For further information contact Angie on 01287 205153 (or angiebladen@icloud.com). See also page 8.

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Saltburn in Bloom Towards the end of last month I was talking about the unseasonably good weather. Now it‟s cold and windy, which is more like it ought to be. Don‟t the daffodils look brilliant though? Their sunny heads are blossoming all over the place and it makes me think that spring really must be just over the horizon.

A few members of the Saltburn in Bloom committee have been walking round parts of the town over the last weeks. We went to see an officer at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to talk about our entry into Britain in Bloom. We have entered before but not for about ten years and we think we‟ve never done better than silver. Anyway, the council officer we went to see is keen that the council supports us to get a gold, if at all possible.

He suggested that we walk the judging route and send him all the areas that need attention from the council so we‟ve taken him up on such a good and helpful suggestion.

You might have noticed that the shrub bed at the front of the Co-op filling station has had an army hair cut, as has the bed at the front of Ox Close. This is a great start to a grand tidy up and much thanks to the council for doing this. The Saltburn in Bloom gardening team has been out in force too. Two members, with support from the Parish Warden (thank you) have removed a lot of the very overgrown shrubs from the brick beds on the station platform. This should enable a huge improvement to be made for the enjoyment of rail users and others. Plans are afoot to think about “incredible, edible” Saltburn and plant up herbs in those beds for people to pick as they get off the train from work to add to their evening meals (or for any other reason for that matter).

One of the implications of being entered into Britain in Bloom is that, in order to up our game, we will need to spend more than usual on planting. You can help here by coming along to our table top sales in the community hall at Saltburn Community and Arts Association and spending some money. It doesn‟t have to be much as everything helps. Our next table top is on 11th May, the same day as the May Farmers‟ Market. This means that if it‟s a cold day, you could have a good look round the market and then come to us for a warm up and a cuppa, or lunch.

The Saltburn in Bloom treasurer and I were just now discussing a cunning plan of recycling old candle wax to make new and pretty candle gifts. If we live up to the mark, look out for them on our stall, along with good quality plants and, I expect, a tombola (any prizes are g r a t e f u l l y r e c e i v e d , p l e a s e j u s t c on t a c t Saltburn.in.bloom@gmail.com).

Saltburn Pier will be celebrating its 150th birthday in May. I‟m sure there‟ll be lots going on so keep a look out. We have plans for the model pier on the way into Saltburn, but more in May, I‟m sure.

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GREEN OPENS Tuesday 9th April 2019 New Members Welcome Contact Christina

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Saltburn shops commemorate the Pier

PIER PHOTO: Photographer Ian Crockett shows pictures of the pier at the newly-named Weird Idea shop, Milton Street, with Lilly Conlin.

JIGSAW: Michael Hampson, of the Holly Blue gift shop, with his Saltburn window featuring a 1,000-piece jigsaw of local scenes.

Saltburn‟s shops are putting the pier in pride of place in their windows as the 150-year-old structure gears up for its 150th birthday in May. A stroll in the town centre reveals several shops displaying images, from pencil drawings to top-quality photos, in prominent spots. Weird Idea, the newly-named Cave in Milton Street, displays photos taken by the shop‟s Ian Crockett on the upper level. They are mostly on 2ft by3ft canvasses selling from £89 to £795. By the front counter is a massive oak-framed original painting by Ed Waite 44inches by 34inches. The asking price is nearly £1,250.

The 30-year-old shop, which is owned by Mark Raynes, plans to extend to six levels over the next two years.

The original wooden floors are being buffed up. A Stockton

visitor described the current transformation as „amazing.‟ The new shop is well worth a visit.

Across the road, Andy Hawkins has put a £95 limited -edition pencil drawing of the pier in reflection mood in the window. Alongside it are a photo and a water colour painting. “The pier is a popular subject among customers.

The May celebrations are a good idea,” said Andy.

At Holly Blue, at the west end of Milton Street, a Saltburn window was created in March with a 1,000-piece jigsaw one of the most prominent items. Owner Michael Hampson said the £16.99 gifts were “selling like hot cakes.”

He took the photos and the jigsaws have been made in Britain. He is also selling wooden postcards of the town at £2.99.

Mike Morrissey

Saltburn Backgammon Club “Awesome”, “Excellent”, “Brilliant”, “Friendly” and “Good Fun” - some of the comments received at the inaugural meeting of the Saltburn Backgammon Club. For a first meeting it was well attended, with players coming from Yarm, Hartlepool, Newcastle and Redcar. Eight of us gathered in the still-beingrefurbished Function Room at the Cons Club. Three boards were set up and the players took their seats. Soon the room was filled with the rattle of dice in cups, the click of counters and the buzz of conversation.

Professional backgammon games last four or five minutes, with players making swift moves against the clock.

Our games are a leisurely 20 to 30 minutes. We peck our way around the board and offer advice to opponent and neighbour, discussing the merits of making a prime or making a blot, and the best way to bear off. I learned some board etiquette and discovered that the dice do not have to match the colour of the counters (bless my OCD).

Thanks to a generous start up grant from the UK Backgammon Federation, the club owns two Philos 1715 tournament size boards. These are gorgeous with heavy counters and a plush playing area. On rolling a double six, even a beginner (like myself) can imagine themselves to be in a casino in Monte Carlo. We are not a club with structured 16

play, tournaments or betting. We encourage social play, fun and conviviality.

We meet the first Thursday of every month and we are a friendly bunch of beginners. Next gathering is 7 pm on Thursday, 4th April at Saltburn Conservative & Unionist Club (entrance on Dundas Street East). Someone will be on the door until 7.15pm to welcome those unfamiliar with the layout of the Cons Club. Happy Hour ends at 7.00pm so get there early to get a cheap pint! Bring your board if you have one, we will be bringing ours. We were very lucky to have Keith Gill attend the first meeting, and he has promised to be at the second. Keith started the Newcastle Group three years ago, and kept us on track with backgammon strategy, instruction and education. Many thanks to the Cons Club for letting us have the room for free, and for publicising the events.

Meeting dates: 4 April, 2 May, 6 June, 4 July, 1 August, 5 September, 3 October, 7 November, 5 December 2019.

Contact Lynne and Phil McFarlane 07949 628336.

Saltburn Backgammon: https://www.facebook.com/SaltburnBackgammon/ UK Backgammon Federation: https://www.facebook.com/ukbgf/

Brotton Library Knit and Natter Group We are a small group making items for charity whilst sharing skills and friendship. It is free to come to the group. We have a few regular members and would welcome more. Thursday afternoon 2pm till 4pm in Brotton library (attached to Freebrough Academy).

Deborah

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What’s Happening at Marske Hall Easter Coffee Morning Marske Hall, Redcar Rd, Monday 22nd April, 10am12.30pm. Enjoy a fun family friendly event with lots of free activities for the young ones including crafts and free entertainment. Cake stall, raffle, refreshments, stalls, games, free Easter bonnet competition plus the Laura Oâ€&#x;Dell singers.

Free admission, donations welcome, all proceeds will go towards enhancing the lives of residents of Marske Hall. For details of other events at Marske Hall, please call the Hall on 01642 482672 (or find us on Facebook www.facebook/marskehall.com).

Appeal: The fundraising team is always looking for tombola and raffle prizes to use at events throughout the year. Simply call into Marske Hall from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Visit www.facebook/marskehall.com.

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Easter Saltburn Stars Prize Draw Following on from the success of the Christmas Saltburn Stars promotion (see February issue of Talk of the Town), March sees the start of the next prize draw promotion, for Easter!

If you did happen to miss the Christmas draw, be sure to enter the Easter one. We‟re bigger and better with more businesses involved, meaning a bigger prize. If you did enter our Christmas promotion, this is an opportunity to do it all over again!

Twenty-seven of Saltburn‟s fabulous independent businesses have donated either a product from their lovely store, or a voucher for their services, coming together to create a hamper worth over £400. It‟s easy to enter too. You simply have to shop local.

From Saturday March 23rd, you can pick up a Saltburn Stars card at any of the businesses taking part in the draw. These are listed on the advert here in Talk of the Town and on our website. Each business will also be displaying a poster in their shop window which also has a full list of who‟s taking part. Now to start collecting your stamps!

Each card features six blank stars. To complete one star spend at least £6 in a single purchase with one of the retailers and ask them to stamp your card.

The card needs to have 6 stamps from 6 different places to be a valid entry. When you‟ve completed your last

star, hand it in with your name and contact details. You can complete as many cards for as many entries as you like, so long as they‟re handed in complete by 4pm on Saturday April 13th.

With a wide range of different outlets, we‟re sure you‟ll find it easy to fill your six stars. You can enjoy coffee and cake, a bottle of wine, some handmade chocolate, treat your dog to a chew toy, stock up on incense, tarot or crystals, or even buy your Sunday joint of meat. Saltburn has such a fantastic array of independent shops that there are sure to be six places for you to shop to get that entry completed, or perhaps more than one!

With Mother‟s Day on March 31st, you could be getting that special gift and earning your stars at the same time. And of course there‟s Easter to plan for too! It doesn‟t all have to be chocolate eggs.

The lucky winner will be chosen at random from all completed entries shortly after the closing date of April 13th, with the winner announced on our Facebook page, in the May issue of Talk of the Town magazine, and on our website too, where you can also find all the details of the prize draw.

Happy shopping and good luck!

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Saltburn Station Gallery Saltburn Station Gallery is proud to announce an exhibition by Saltburn artist, Ian Dougill to celebrate this year‟s 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Way. It is a work in progress with more artworks to be added to the series. For any walkers this is a great opportunity to see features of the Cleveland Way. The 150th anniversary of Saltburn Pier is in May and the gallery will have an allocated section of the gallery displaying artworks of the pier, celebrating one of the town‟s great attractions.

Brand new jewellery has recently arrived at the gallery made with sustainably sourced Paua Shell encased inside, complimented also by handmade Jet jewellery.

Friday Friends Friday Friends is an inclusive friendship group based in Saltburn, for people aged over 18. We are a friendly group and welcome people with different abilities.

April programme 5th April Seated keep fit with Taylor then Healthy Eating and 1-4pm a daffodil picture 12th April Entertainment from the U3A Ukulele group and 1-4pm Easter cards and baskets and Tai Chi with Terry 19th April CLOSED on Good Friday 26th April Bowling and lunch (if pre-ordered) at Saltburn Bowls Club 10-12 followed by 1-4pm making Pom Poms and Tai Chi with Terry at 1.15pm.

We are a non-profit making group, run by volunteers. We meet on Fridays at Emmanuel Church Hall, McNay Street, Saltburn. Activities are 10-12.30 and arts and crafts 1-4. First session is free to see if you like it then there is a charge of £2.00 per session or £3 all day. Carers are always free.

For more information ring 07833 895 501 (or email thefridayfriends@outlook.com).

Registered Charity No 1177967.

Keith Bowers, chairperson

Flo, 100th birthday Munitions Girl One of the last of the Munitions Girls of the Second World War, who is living in East Cleveland, widely popular Flo Cuthbert, reached her 100th birthday on 21st March and had a visit from the Queen‟s representative.

Flo, who lives in The White House Care Home in Brotton, was born in Darwen, Lancashire, where most of her family worked in the weaving mills In 1940 she was called to work in the Royal Ordnance Factory in Blackburn where she worked on a lathe, making brass shells for Anti Aircraft Guns. She recalled great comradeship among the girls where she was in great demand to style their hair for the coming weekend.

Highlights were trips to Blackpool where they danced at the Tower Ballroom. There she met her first husband Albert - Bert Whittle - who was based at RAF in Cumbria on the Sea Planes, and they married in 1942. Bert died of a heart attack in 1962, but Flo still loves watching Come Dancing from the Tower Ballroom.

After the War Bert worked for ICI in Lancashire and was then transferred to ICI Billingham and later Wilton in 1949 and they bought a house in Norton. Flo, with her interest in hairdressing, opened a hairdressers in Norton. When Bert was transferred to ICI Wilton they moved to Skelton where Flo opened a Paint and Wallpaper Shop on Skelton High Street.

In 1967 Flo married again, to Ted Cuthbert who worked at the Boulby Potash Mine. The Paint and Wallpaper Business proved successful and Flo then opened a larger shop in Loftus High Street which she ran with her daughter Sue until 2005.

In 2018 Flo, who now lived in Brotton, was forced by age and infirmity to move into The White House Care Home where she is frequently visited by her daughters Sue and Julie, son in Law Mike and many lifelong friends.

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SALTBURN BLUES CLUB We‟re getting two stellar musicians on stage on Saturday, 27th April as the fabulous Marcus Malone and Innes Sibun teamed up in 2018 to form THE MALONE SIBUN BAND. They produce a powerful mix of rock, blues, soul and funk. Marcus Malone‟s passion is blues/rock while his vocals are deeply soulful. He‟s played many times in our area and always gets a great reception. It was great good fortune for the blues scene when he and the explosive British blues rock guitarist, Innes Sibun, met by chance at a show and decided to get together. Innes could hear echoes of Paul Rodgers and Otis Redding in Marcus‟ singing while Marcus heard shades of Jimmy Page, Hendrix, Paul Kossoff, BB and Albert King in Innes‟ playing. Add those elements to both performers‟ own distinctive style and the result is a heady combination. The popularity of both artists prompts me to suggest you get your tickets early for this gig.

Venue: Saltburn Cricket Club Doors: 7.30pm Tickets: £10 available from Milo‟s Cafe, Saltburn, www.yorkshireticketshop.co.uk, www.saltburnbluesclub.co.uk and 07960 935263 Still Got The Blues goes out on Zetland FM every Monday 7pm – 10pm, on line, or you can catch it later on Mixcloud. Visit the website, www.zetlandfm.co.uk and scroll down to Mixcloud. Three hours of the very best of the blues.

Harry

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Cleveland Diving Club

The mid-winter blues, due to a shortage of diving opportunities, led a small group of club members to take off to the warmer, tropical waters of Thailand. As a result, the club‟s photographic album has grown to include some of the more exotic marine creatures encountered such as: 1) a friendly spotted ray, 2) a shy bat fish and 3) a colourful nudibranch.

On the home front, however, the club has enjoyed a welcomed influx of enthusiastic trainee divers who are keeping our instructors busy as they progress towards becoming qualified divers.

By way of a contrast an invitation to give a talk to a class of Y3/4 pupils of New Marske Primary School about scuba diving, as part of their topic „Oceans and Seas‟ proved to be an exhilarating afternoon (photo 4).

Their teacher, Nicola Burns, commented, “The children have learned so much from your visit. They were so excited to write about scuba diving and the fascinating world and wonderful creatures which lurk underwater! It has really helped bring our topic of Oceans and Seas alive! I am sure you have inspired some scuba divers of the future in our class!”

The children‟s understanding was impressive, asking many thoughtful questions which demonstrated a real concern for the oceans and marine life. This was a delightful and encouraging vision into the next generation

of marine scientists, photographers, historians and conservationists. Hopefully their interest in scuba diving will continue to be nurtured and flourish.

Cleveland Divers can be contacted via Facebook, „The Diving Club-Cleveland‟ or on 07960 608529.

Learn to paint in Watercolour in a fun and friendly class run by professional artist and trained teacher Kathryn Harrison I have exhibited my paintings locally, regionally and nationally over the last 40+ years and have been a teacher for 18 years. I have a real love of Watercolour and have been painting in it since I was around 8 or 9 years old when I fell in love with the medium, 50+ years ago.

So I have the best job in the world passing all that knowledge on to my students in a fun and friendly way. I have specialised in teaching complete beginners because I think everyone can learn to paint.

I run classes at Saltburn on Monday and Thursday afternoons 1-3pm in the upstairs room in the Methodist Church on Milton Street, opposite Sainsbury‟s. I have a couple of vacancies at the moment so if you are interested please ring me on 01947 897803.

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June Coomber

Saltburn Folk Club In April Saltburn Folk Club will be supporting the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum in Skinningrove by hosting a benefit concert at the Marine Hotel on Saturday, 27th of April where the considerable talent of the Club will be performing.

There is no ticket fee but anyone attending is welcome to donate to the Museum.

Tickets for Saltburn Folk Festival are now available from the Festival Website. Please support this great Saltburn event which this year‟s festival stands as a memorial to the late Johnny Taylor who ran it for so many years but also to ensure it has a strong future.

Saltburn Folk Club meet at 8.00pm on a Monday Night (not bank holidays) at the Marine Hotel.

Guy Cuthbert

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What Is Silent, Painless And Can Ruin Your Life?

Glaucoma. It‟s an eye condition that nearly half a million people in the UK suffer from. You are most at risk after the age of 40. The good thing is, in many cases, if it‟s seen early enough, this horrible eye condition can be stopped in its tracks. However, most people don‟t have regular eye tests.

Not going to the Dentist is one thing (you can always eat with false teeth) but neglecting the Opticians is another (you can’t see with false eyes!)

My name is John Prouse, I‟m an Optician and I do a home visit eye test service especially for people who struggle to leave their home or you can visit me at my practice. Either way, don‟t risk spoiling your vision and your life.

Call 01287 644211 or visit www.loftusoptical.co.uk for your free over 40 eye test.

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Iris, the Apple of our Eye! Once the Saltburn and District Royal British Legion heard of a lady retiring in to a care home, who was one of the first poppy sellers in the area, they instantly wanted to make a fuss of the lovely lady and show their appreciation! They did this on Thursday, 21st February, at Kenilworth Care Home, Loftus, where Iris now resides.

They made arrangements with the home, that the Chairperson and some of her committee would attend with poppy themed flowers and present her with a Certificate of Appreciation and just generally make a big fuss of her. Six of the branch attended and this reduced Iris to tears! She received their appreciation and fuss with warmth and if anyone knows Iris, had a laugh with all the Legion as if they were family.

A fantastic afternoon was had by all: Iris telling them all about her stories of the past, poppy selling days and how times had changed in The Legion. Her mum, Iris and her sister, used to travel to Albert Hall, London, on the bus to give The British Legion the money she had raised “By putting on Pie and Pea nights and anything that she could do with an open house,” said Iris.

The chairperson (Emma-Kate Young) commented, “We need to remember to say thank you to everyone who played a part in everything who shaped what we have today, not just the obvious ones.”

Beer Festival charity fundraising to go well passed £40,000 The past seven Guisborough Beer Festivals have raised almost £40,000 for charity and the aim is to add considerably to this total in 2019. The eighth Guisborough Beer Festival will be held on Friday, 26th and Saturday, 27th April in the Parish Hall, Bow Street, Guisborough from 11am to 4pm and 6pm to 11pm. Hot and cold food will be available, again featuring specially-made steak and ale pies from Enfield Butchers in Guisborough.

A third of the beers will be coming from Wales with others from East and West Yorkshire and local breweries.

Five highly-rated ciders and a perry will also be available, together with an increasingly popular range of fruit wines.

The Rotary Club of Guisborough & Great Ayton is joint organiser of the Festival with the Cleveland CAMRA

and Guisborough 41Club. This year the Rotary Club will support two charities, the North East Branch of the Macular Society and Crohn‟s & Colitis UK, the money going to the department at James Cook Hospital. Guisborough 41 Club will be donating to “Take Heart”, a charity that provides support to people with a heart problems.

Rotarian Paul Whitefoot, chairman of the organising committee, said, “Our beer festivals are great social occasions, involving many people in the local community and raising lots of money for local charities. Local firms and individuals provide very generous sponsorship. Yet again I am delighted with the fantastic range of beers that we have been able to source for the Festival.”

The ticket price of just £3.00 includes a free commemorative glass and a programme. Card-carrying CAMRA members receive a £1 discount on entry. On Saturday evening there is entertainment by the U3A Saltburn Ukulele Band. More information about the festival can be found on the Guisborough Beer Festival Facebook page, on Twitter @GuisboroughBF and on the Cleveland CAMRA website. Tickets are available from Guisborough Bookshop in Chaloner Street, Guisborough.

Letter to the Editor With reference to the article in March‟s Talk of the Town entitled „New Pavement at Hazelgrove‟ we once took a photograph of the beautiful flowering cherry trees which have now been reduced to very small stumps, even though they were not where the new pavement is.

We don‟t remember seeing any ash trees, diseased or otherwise, in the affected area. It is sad that we have lost these lovely cherry trees only to be possibly replaced by a beech hedge.

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Special Days Hats & Gifts seasonal change. Whether celebrating a birthday, wedding, or a new baby, Special Days Hats & Gifts aims to encourage thoughtful gifting.

Special Days is proudly involved with the Saltburn business group promoting the Saltburn Stars Easter prize draw and the Big Tea Cosy event in aid of Breast Cancer Haven Yorkshire. They are also in preparation for the Pier Celebrations in May. Special Days will be selling mop hats and discounting the hire of all hats for the weekend.

Special Days Hats & Gifts can be found at 4 Dundas Street West, TS12 1BL, Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

Based in Saltburn, Special Days Hats & Gifts focuses on celebrating every occasion. The store opened on 1st February 2019 after friends Debbie and Deborah, who first met over twenty years ago on their daughters‟ school playground, decided to swap their coffee mornings for a new challenge.

The small independent store offers a wide range of beautiful formal hats, available to hire and buy, which are perfect for weddings or a day at the races. Holistic therapist Debbie, and accountant Deborah also carefully select unique gifts, from Yankee Candles to handcrafted cards by local designers, to suit every important occasion and

Thanks for my paper back!

Spotting what he thought was a discarded newspaper, a Hob Hill resident tucked it behind a metal box on Guisborough Road‟s Black Bridge. Thank you, for I had been searching for that paper for half an hour!

It was a difficult-to-replace publication I was delivering to a friend. It had blown away, and vanished in a sudden March wind.

Following the letters in Talk of the Town last month about litter, I‟m glad to report this little incident. It adds to my mini campaign to pick up „five a day‟ items either drinks cans, bottles or large pieces of paper. It‟s good exercise for the midriff, too!

Mike Morrissey, Hob Hill

Zebra Crossing

Redcar and Cleveland Council proposes to install a zebra crossing on Marske Road, directly opposite the new Spar shop, in the 2019/20 financial year, reports Councillor Stuart Smith in his monthly newsletter. He also said the riding stables have put in a new planning application for up to 30 houses on the Marske Road site, next to the new estate, replacing some 70-plus houses originally planned.

James Arthur for Radio 1 event

Singer James Arthur, formerly of Saltburn, is to perform at Radio 1‟s Big Weekend event at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough, on the weekend of 25th-26th May. He won the ITV X-Factor competition in 2012.

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Churches Together in Saltburn invite you to join our Easter worship Palm Sunday: 14th April 2019 10.00 am 10.30 am 10.45 am 6.00 pm

Holy Communion with Liturgy of Palms Holy Mass (Blessing of Palms) Morning Worship Evening Worship

Parish Church Catholic Church Methodist Church Methodist Church

Holy Monday: 15th April 2019 9.45 am 10.00 am 7.00 pm 7.45 pm

Morning Prayer Holy Mass Evening Prayer followed by 321 film and discussion

Catholic Church Catholic Church New Marske Parish Church

Holy Tuesday: 16th April 2019 9.30 am 9.45 am 10.00 am 7.00 pm 7.45 pm

Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy Mass Evening Prayer followed by 321 film and discussion

Parish Church Catholic Church Catholic Church New Marske Parish Church

Holy Wednesday: 17th April 2019 9.45 am 10.00 am 7.00 pm 7.45 pm

Morning Prayer Holy Mass Evening Prayer followed by 321 film and discussion

Catholic Church Catholic Church New Marske Parish Church

Maundy Thursday: 18th April 2019 7.00 pm 7.00 pm

Holy Communion including Parish Church Prayer for Healing Mass of the Lord‟s Supper Catholic Church Watching before the Blessed Sacrament

Good Friday: 19th April 2019 11.00 am 2.00 pm 3.00 pm

Town Centre Act of Witness Good Friday Devotion Celebration of the Lord‟s Passion

Station Portico Parish Church Catholic Church

Holy Saturday: 20th April 2019 7.00 pm 9.00 pm

Easter Vigil and Holy Mass Easter Vigil

Catholic Church Parish Church

Easter Sunday: 21st April 2019 8.30 am 10.00 am 10.30 am 10.45 am 6.00 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Easter Day Family Mass Morning Worship Evening Worship

Methodist Church Parish Church Catholic Church Methodist Church Methodist Church

Church Locations and Contacts Parish Church of Emmanuel

Windsor Road

01287 622007

Parish Church Office

Macnay Street

01287 622251

Methodist Church

Milton Street

01287 651340

Our Lady of Lourdes

Milton Street

01287 623619

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Easter Message 2019 Good Friday?

“Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ! Who are you? What have you sacrificed? Every time I look at you, I don‟t understand why you let the things you did get so out of hand. You‟d have managed better if you‟d had it planned. Why‟d you choose such a backward time and such a strange land? Did you mean to die like that?

Was that a mistake or did you know your messy death would be a record-breaker?”

Those of us who lived in the 70s will know that these opening words are taken from the hit musical of the day – “Jesus Christ Superstar”. As a matter of fact, wherever it is performed it is still pulling in the crowds. It‟s great when you think about it, that after 2,000 years since He walked on this earth, the life of Jesus Christ is still attracting the crowds.

I still think it is a great show but I have, however, one criticism to make and that is that it ends with the crucifixion and not the RESURRECTION so leaving the story of our salvation only half told.

But the more I think about it, the more I feel it expresses the view of Christianity held by so many people – sadly including some Christians. Such a view of Christianity seems to be somewhat masochistic.

On this Good Friday, Christian Churches throughout the world will be packed to celebrate the Passion and Death of our Lord but will the same crowds be there on Holy Saturday evening, when Christians throughout the world join in one voice, declaring to our world that so often seems to walk in darkness, that Christ who was crucified, the Light of the World, HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD. Good Friday for me is not a day of gloom and doom. Can salvation only be gained through suffering and misery? God did not give us this life to be miserable. Good Friday is a reminder for us all of why, in the person of Jesus Christ, God became man.

Out of love for the human race He came to die so that all who would believe in Him might have life, life to the full.

From that sign of love, which is the cross, Jesus calls us from where we are, to a new life in relationship with Him. A relationship which is lived in faith. A relationship in which we act according to love. A relationship in which we would treat others as He has treated us – with infinite respect and care.

Accepting this call to love, from the crucified Christ, takes courage and is by no means painless. But then true selfless love never is.

This Good Friday when we celebrate the Lord‟s Passion in our churches and we pray for all our brothers and sisters throughout the world, let us pray especially for those parts of the world where there is conflict, poverty, injustice, genocide, suffering and death.

May the Holy Spirit help us all, that whoever we are and whenever we are, so that our reflections on the crucified Christ may bring home to us once again just how much we are loved by God. St. Paul says to us all: “While some demand miracles and others look for wisdom, here we are preaching a crucified Christ; to some an obstacle that they cannot get over, to others madness, but to those who have been called, whoever they are, a Christ who is the power and wisdom of God.” May the peace, love and joy of the Risen Christ be with us all this Easter.

Monsignor Ricardo Morgan

‘321 - GOD, THE WORLD & YOU

BY REV ADAM REED Easter is a great time for seeking answers to the big questions about God, the world, and you. You may be wondering if there really is a God. And, if you believe there is, you may like to know what God is like? Also, you may be wondering about the state of the world you live in. Is it possible to build a peaceful world given the political, social, economic and ethical instabilities?

Lastly, you may be thinking about yourself. What is your purpose in life?

What gives you meaning and direction?

Or you may not consider any of the above being particularly important to you, but, nonetheless you may have a nagging doubt about something that just won’t go away.

Then, I urge you to come along to St Thomas’ Church in New Marske on three consecutive evenings to watch a short video and have a chance to ask questions and find the beginning of some answers. Why not come along with a friend who has similar thoughts to you.

On the memorial stone for C.S. Lewis at Westminster Abbey you will find these words of his, ‘I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen. Not only because I can see it but because by it I can see everything else.’ You can look at and see the sun (very carefully!), and because of its light you can see the world around you. Similarly, as you start to see the truth about God, at one and the same time you start to see the truth about the world and yourself.

So, it is never too late to start asking the big questions, and finding the right answers. Maybe ‘321 – The story of God, the World and You’ is where you need to be this Easter.

Every blessing, Revd Adam Reed (Vicar of Saltburn & New Marske)

Services Times Sundays in April 10.00am holy communion on 7th, 14th & 21st April 9.00am & 10.45am on 28th April

Tuesdays 9.30am said communion

Morning Prayer 9.00am Tues-Fri in ECHO

Contact Details tel 01287 622251

email emmanuelsaltburn@hotmail.co.uk

web www.emmanuelsaltburn.co.uk

Visitor and Exhibition opening times in April Saturdays 6th & 20th 10am - 4pm Sundays 14th & 28th 1 - 4pm

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Saltburn Festival of Seaside Stories and Song Friday 31st May – Sunday 2nd June

Saltburn Festival of Seaside Stories and Song is a new music and literature festival for Saltburn, and a collaboration between Book Corner and Saltburn Folk Club.

The festival‟s theme is the sea and the coast, but this has been interpreted widely to include other events which we hope will be of interest to a local audience.

The weekend will include performances from local musicians and poets, book signings by local writers, and writing workshops. Events will be held in The Marine Hotel and other venues around the town.

Musical acts include Stormcrow, Tony Morris, Kevin Hall, Beth Burrows, Dave Brunskill, Guy Cuthbert, Ian Tyzack, Fran and Col Edwards, and John Dunleavy. Steve Dagleish will also perform at the festival and run a song writing workshop.

Poets appearing include Natalie Scott, Helen Anderson, Janet Philo, Diane Taylor, Bill Dobson, Mike Pratt, Marilyn Longstaff, Felicity Manning and Harry Gallagher. Award-winning poet Bob Beagrie will also present a performance of Civil Insolencies alongside a team of respected local musicians. The show was commissioned for Durham Book Festival and explores events in the Tees Valley during the British Civil Wars.

There will be a series of free pop-up events in Book Corner on Saturday, 1st June, including book signings with local authors Katy Welford and Flinty Maguire, readings by James Nicholson and Jennie Finch, and a group poetry reading by Saltburn Writers‟ Group. BBC Tees presenter Bob Fischer will also appear at a Meet the Author event at The Marine Hotel.

Novelist and poet Carmen Marcus and children‟s author Em Lynas will be running writing workshops.

Also on Saturday, Real Meals will host a special seathemed meal accompanied by music and poetry performances.

On Sunday, 2nd June, events move to Saltburn Community Hall. Local writer Simon Coates will give a talk about self-publishing, and Read Regional author Jude Brown will introduce her debut novel, His Dark Sun. The Festival will finish with a free concert celebration with performances from Janet and Phil Philo and Steve Dagleish, and a chance for workshop participants to share their work.

The full programme and ticket information can be viewed at http://www.bookcornershop.co.uk/literature-andmusic-festival.html, or on our Facebook page, https:// www.facebook.com/saltburnstoriesandsong. You can also phone Book Corner on 01287 348010 for more information.

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Health and Happiness: Waking Up There is a sense we all know of waking up.

We can see it most clearly when literally waking up as we first come out of a dream or deep slumber and flicker on. At first everything is hazy, we slowly remember where we are, who we are and what day it is. We reconnect with what we do first, pull back sheets and slide out, open curtains and the world becomes literally brighter. We slowly feel more connected, perhaps we meditate, our touch feels the fabric of our clothes, toothpaste hits our teeth and the taste explodes. Our senses waking up. We stretch, it feels welcome. We drink something, eat something, spark to life our digestive system. The body from cocoon to butterfly unfolds.

Perhaps we went to school or not, either way we learn things, we expanded our knowledge. In that expansion is a type of waking up of our consciousness.

Maybe after years of being told what the truth is, a light switches on, the awareness that there is more than just one narrative, our truth is there to be explored.

We get to a certain age and try drugs like alcohol and wake up to ourselves as a chemistry lab waiting to experiment with. We mature and start to realise that how we treat our body matters. We can feel more heavy and dumbed down like a hangover or more alive and light like back from a run, showered and the whole body is singing.

We start to pay attention and can tell the difference in the direction we are taking ourselves, more closed down, depressed, dark, sedentary or more alive, active, conscious and expanding.

We might learn to not trust and to dislike people from certain religions or other colours of skin or from other countries speaking other languages. Then we wake up, we visit those places, see how nice the people are, we learn about their religion and their culture and break down our prejudices. We break down our foolish negative

judgements about better or worse in different factions, men or women, southerners northerners, conservative, labour. We see the human being, all equally valid and we know deep inside we have started to wake up.

It is interesting to me how we are creatures who require sleep and how going from sleep to waking is very literal but also a very metaphorical thing for all of us. We get up, explore, see possibility and in so doing can feel better and more alive. Or we can fold in, close down, hide back under the duvet, closedown our awareness and slip back towards sleep both literally and metaphorically.

We can come out of the haze of „poor me, no one loves me,‟ where we can fold in and justify treating ourselves like crap, eating crap and drinking crap and watching crap and feeling crap.

Or we react to that crack of light, that flash of realisation that there is a whole other experience waiting for us. Our self-esteem rises, we feel more alive, selfempowered, free and aware of the possibilities of who we can be and where we can go and excited by what we can experience. We start to appreciate rather than to criticise ourselves and others and the life we are in. We begin to brim with positive energy and laughter and radiate a feeling of health, excitement, passion and love.

Perhaps all of this journey is about waking up?

Perhaps it is all about love and learning to love ourselves, not arrogantly but with the least negative judgment as possible. To love who we are and to embrace the journey and to fill it with as much health and respect for ourselves and as much happiness as possible.

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Kendal set to continue his journey and raise money for building African schools Would you like to help? In April Kendal Aitken, pictured here and author of the above happiness article, is setting out from Inverness to cycle the northern Highlands coast and wildcamp the last and probably toughest 500 miles of what has so far been a 4000 mile journey that began in Saltburn. The aim is to raise money for charity and to circumnavigate the entire mainland coast of Great Britain. (See how his journey has been so far on youtube, search for „airsearcher‟.)

If you would like to help you can do by sending a message of support (at www.happygreenblueeyes.co.uk) or donate some money on the website to help the charity (Lionsraw SA. Helping Hands) building schools in Africa. (where no money is paid to admin, and all of it goes towards building the school). Lionsraw also delivers projects that relieve and prevent poverty through sports programs designed to alleviate and educate around root causes. Since 2010, Lionsraw has completed nine projects in seven countries, catalyzing thousands of volunteers and impacting more than 6,000 youth.

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The Wilsons by the Sea The five brothers that make up The Wilson Family are, first and foremost, an incredibly talented group of singers and will be appearing at Seaside Folk at SC&AA on Friday 26th April. The idea of them singing acoustic was theirs after their gig in the Schoolroom at last year‟s Saltburn Folk Festival.

Anyone who has followed their development and career, now unbelievably in its fifth decade, has witnessed them grow into incredibly talented musicians – I use the term advisedly because although they don‟t play any instruments, their voices have become orchestral in the way they „play‟ together and harmonise. Their knowledge of music is demonstrated through its actual performance and this is one of the reasons that it is so accessible.

Tom, Chris, Steve, Ken and Mick hale from Billingham; their Dad was a brickie and their Mam was Mrs Wilson. The older brothers first started appearing on the local folk scene in the late ‟60s and over the next ten years were joined by their siblings, including for a while their big sister, Pat. The Teesside folk scene at the time was rich in performers and writers alike and it was in this fertile soil that the young performers grew.

Their reputation may now be worldwide and their bus passes inter-continental but if you cut them, they still bleed Teesside. This is particularly evident in their choice of songs which will always include the work of Graeme Miles or Vin Garbutt and other lesser-known Cleveland voices; they also allow regular guest appearances from further North with Alex Glasgow or even the Deep South

with Peter Bellamy. Alongside tributes to the North-East, their „act‟ includes both traditional folk songs and the work of young contemporary writers. Unifying them is the need to comment and reflect on social and political histories; which become their stories.

The strength and the power of their collective voice has led to them being awarded the Gold Badge Award by the English Folk Dance and Song Society – its highest accolade – and them being poached by Sting to contribute to his musical production The Last Ship which toured the UK again last year.

In a way, the last sentence sums them up; they are quintessentially folk but in a populist manner which is arguably what it is all about.

In writing this short introduction, I put both „play‟ and „act‟ in quotation marks; this was deliberate in that any audience of The Wilsons will recognise both words as being appropriate or indeed their combination as being descriptive. Their vitality, humour and sense of stage is their hallmark and needs to be experienced rather than described; it is „fun‟damental to their playacting.

Saltburn Spring Wildflower Walks Spring is just around the corner. To celebrate the glorious display of spring flowers to be found in the woods, Saltburn Valleys CIO will be hosting two spring wildflower walks as part of its Ancient Hazel Project, supported by funding from National Lottery players through the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The spring flowers tell the story of the history of the woodlands. The walks will compare the flowers found in the ancient, relatively unmodified woodland of Saltburn Gill with the flowers found in Hazel Grove, a wooded valley modified during Victorian times into an area for leisure.

Spring wildflowers of Saltburn Gill, Wednesday 17th April, 1.30pm-3.30pm Meet: Cat Nab Car Park.

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24th April, 1.30pm-3.30pm Meet at the junction of Milton Street and Marine Parade.

The walks will be led by local botanical expert Martin Allen. Places are limited so you will need to book a place by calling 01287 636382 (or emailing info@teeswildlife.org). Wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear. The paths can be steep, wet and muddy.

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Keeping It Clean At Saltburn: KICAS News We were thrilled to have 50 plus cheery volunteers beach cleaning with us in March. We really are making a difference, not only to our beach, but to the environment in general. Attitudes are changing as more and more individuals and groups are cleaning up their communities. It is also great to see visitors to Saltburn joining in with the beach cleans too. We meet at the new Victorian shelter, along from the mini golf on the first Saturday of every month, 11am till 12 noon.

We feel so fortunate to have the support of our wonderful community and businesses in Saltburn. In March we were able to offer drinks vouchers to every volunteer.

These were kindly donated by Milo‟s Cafe Bar and will now be available at every beach clean.

Marshall‟s Beach Huts kindly store our beach clean equipment for us, the Pier Amusements and Surf School are guardians for our 2 minute beach clean boards and Talk of the Town kindly makes space for our news. This great teamwork shows how much we all love our town and beach.

In March, for our 2 minute beach clean boards, we trialled home-made recycled and re-usable bags as an alternative to plastic bags. Unfortunately, these have all disappeared, so we are back to using plastic bags again. I‟m collecting plastic bags that are blowing around the streets to

stock the board at the Amusements. A quick wash and they are fine to use. If anyone has any spare bags, please help by placing them in the beach clean boards on the lower prom.

You can follow us on Face Book, Instagram and Twitter. Share your beach cleaning photos with us.

Hope to see you at our April beach clean. Let‟s KICAS. Barbara

Singing Policeman retires

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Police Sergeant Jon Hutchinson, who serenaded Saltburn people when based in the town a few years ago, has retired after 40 years of serving communities in Teesside and overseas.

Known as the Singing Policeman, he told The Gazette that shocking phone calls from his family in Grangetown persuaded him to join Cleveland Police.

His mother had been assaulted in bed and he wanted to become a policeman “to stop a child taking the route that

lad took.”

His style with young people was firm but fair with a mix of humour.

Aged 56, he said he had decided to retire and split his time between gardening for pensioners and performing with friend Jimmy Willis to sing nostalgic songs in care homes and clubs.

He also plans to become a singing Santa at Christmas time.

Mike Morrissey

Saltburn, Redcar & Cleveland Philatelic Society On 20th February Redcar & Cleveland Philatelic Society were enthralled by a display and talk entitled The Cleveland Klondike. Presented by Phil Harriman (pictured on right), a display of covers and letters relating to the early Alum Mines in our area. One „entire‟ was a letter from S.R.L Dundas MP enclosing a profits account of Loftus Alum Mines and was dated „Loftus 14 October 1831.‟ The picture shows president John Simms presenting Phil Harriman with a 'thank you' certificate.

Our Society meets twice a month at Redcar East Community Centre, Durham road Redcar TS10 3SB, 7.00pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month September - June. All are welcome, free of charge.

Last month‟s meeting on 20th March presented „Goats & Golf‟ by Graham Winter. Our next meeting on 3rd April (in 2 parts), is a presentation of „Germany during the War Years‟ followed by „Philatelie from the DDR‟ (East 36

Germany). On 17th April it will be members‟ night „letter L‟, and all are welcome including guests.

Contacts: Mr. G. Reynolds 01642 478229 Mr. M. Snowdon 01287 622504

REDCAR GOSPEL HALL Edenhall Grove, Redcar. TS10 4PR (opposite Redcar Primary Care Hospital) A warm welcome awaits you at our regular Sunday evening Gospel Service, at 6.30 p.m., and at ‘Coffee and Chat’, Each Wednesday from 10.30 till noon.

We invite you to join us for an

EASTER Service on Sunday, April 21st at 6:30pm Followed by light refreshments For more information, e-mail: contact@redcargospelhall.org.uk

‘Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures’.

(The Bible 1 Cor 15:3-4) Why should it be thought a thing incredible…that God should raise the dead? Acts 26:8 The idea of a resurrection has been a big problem for at least 2,000 years. One of the reasons we struggle with the idea is that we don‟t believe God can make the dead come back to life. We have been to plenty of funerals, but we‟ve never seen a resurrection. And because we haven‟t seen it happen, we struggle to believe that God could raise the dead.

But if God created man from the dust of the earth and breathed life into him, why should it be regarded as unbelievable that God should raise the dead and restore man to life? The resurrection is no more incredible than the original creation of the body. But many of us only believe what we can understand and adopt the approach that if we can‟t explain it, it can‟t be right.

All four Gospels in the Bible record the resurrection of Christ on the first Easter Sunday. He had been crucified three days earlier for our sins according to the Scriptures, and He had been buried. Now on the third day after His burial, some women went to His tomb to anoint His dead body with spices and expected to find the tomb guarded by soldiers and sealed up. Instead they were shocked to find the tomb open and Jesus‟ body gone. They thought someone had stolen the body and went and told the disciples. Jesus then appeared to: Mary Magdalene who thought He was the Gardener; to those women who had first gone to the tomb; to Peter; to two on their way to Emmaus, and to the remainder of the disciples in the upper room. Beyond that He was seen by over 500 on one

occasion.

What evidence is there that Jesus rose bodily from the dead? Firstly, the Bible states it. Secondly Christ told on several occasions that this was going to happen to Him. Thirdly, the fact that the tomb was empty, despite having a guard on it. Fourthly, the changed lives of those who had witnessed it – they were not expecting it and were confused and scared. But having seen the risen Lord, they were bold and suffered, and gave their lives.

Some think: “When you‟re dead, you‟re dead; you cease to exist and that‟s the end.” But suppose it is true that God raised Christ from the dead, then it is reasonable to say that He is alive today, and we can know Him for ourselves.

Today the message of Easter still causes division.

Some say Jesus was simply a man like us; others would say that Him being raised from the dead proved He was the Son of God. Thomas, who did not see Jesus immediately after His resurrection, argued, „Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into His side, I will not believe‟. When they did meet, Jesus said to Thomas, „Blessed are they who have not seen, and yet have believed‟.

Let us this Easter rejoice that Christ is alive and come to God through faith in Him. We believe „death‟ could not hold Christ. He rose from the dead, and later God took Him to heaven. The tomb was empty, and the throne is occupied!

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Small, but perfectly formed… Saltburn Drama Festival 2019 Capacity audiences at Saltburn Community Theatre enjoyed two nights of competitive drama last month, during Saltburn Drama Festival, a preliminary round of the All England Theatre Festival. The Festival was adjudicated

by Robert Meadows, a highly experienced adjudicator who is no stranger to Saltburn as he has adjudicated the previous two AETF Semi-finals here. Thursday, March 14th saw the ‟53 drama Group‟s entry, The Owls know the Fate of our Bones, written and directed by Susan Pierce.

With a cast of twenty-one, aged from eleven to eighty six, this was the final part of a Welsh trilogy, the first two plays of which were performed in 2017 and 2018.

Friday‟s audience enjoyed BananaDrama‟s entry, Forgive our Foolish Ways, written and directed by Shari Gledhill. This group come from Scarborough and are regular visitors to the Community Theatre; their work is always popular with audiences- they have previously won awards at Saltburn, Sedgefield and other festivals in the North East so we were very pleased to welcome them back. Three experienced actors took to the stage to perform their intriguing play, with murder at its heart, set in a church, exploring the powerful themes of forgiveness and redemption.

The final dramatic offering was a powerful monologue, Waiting for Gandalf, performed by Durham Dramatic Society‟s Chris Neville-Smith, who originally hails from Saltburn. This play has been performed to great acclaim at Festivals up and down the country and we were delighted to receive the entry as part of our Festival programme.

The final Awards were as follows: Adjudicator’s Award: Nominations: The Writers and Directors Winner: Dean Heslop‟s original music for The Owls know the Fate of our Bones Best Comedic Moment: Nominations: Bill Greenwood, Twm, the Shepherd, ‘The Owls know the Fate of our Bones Winner: Chris Neville-Smith in Waiting for Gandalf Stage presentation: Winner: the puppet sequences in ‘The Owls know the Fate of our Bones’ Phoebe Hall, Hannah Whiley, Eirinn Hannaway, Ciara Watson, Scarlett Storey Best Cameo: Nominations: Tom Pearce – Reverend Lemuel in ‘The Owls know the Fate of our Bones, Eirinn Hannaway, Phoebe Hall, Hannah Whiley – the Councillors in ‘The Owls know the Fate of our Bones Winner: Bill Greenwood – Twm the shepherd in The Owls know the Fate of our Bones Best Supporting Role: Nominations: Julie Hall – Sara in The Owls know the Fate of our Bones, Craig Hannaway – Owen in The Owls know the Fate of our Bones Winner: Rachel Emerson in Forgive our Foolish Ways Best Actress: Winner: Sally Lewis, Nain in The Owls know the Fate of our Bones Best Actor: Nominations: Dean Heslop – Rhodri, in The Owls know the Fate of our Bones, Chris Parrinder – Carl in Forgive our Foolish Ways Winner: Chris Neville-Smith, Kevin in Waiting for Gandalf Best Director: Susan Pierce The Owls know the Fate of our Bones Best Production: The Owls know the Fate of our Bones Saltburn ‟53 Drama Group

National Recognition for Saltburn Rotary Our main event in March was a Race Night at Saltburn Cricket Club, at which, thanks to the astonishing generosity of so many people, over £1200 was raised for Rotary Charitable causes. But that was not the only success that night, as The Rotary Club of Saltburn received national recognition, in a bid to showcase successful and vibrant Rotary Clubs, throughout the UK. Attending the function were representatives of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland, who filmed the event and conducted interviews with Saltburn members, with the intention of circulating it nationwide as an example of best practice. The presentation is intended to show how our club turned itself around from 11 grey haired men in suits 3 years ago, to 26 male and female members, bringing down the age profile and having fun whilst helping good causes at home and abroad.

President Paul Chappell said, “We are all very

proud that our club has received this recognition from our national governing body.” Picture shows John & Julie Wilby being interviewed by Rotary UK. In other matters we have had informative speakers from the Mary Butterwick Hospice and from Saltburn‟s own Councillor Phillip Thomson as well as an indoor bowls night followed by a few drinks.

May will be our now very successful annual “Afternoon Tea Party” in aid of Polio Eradication and tickets are now on sale for our Howzat music festival in September.

There are again 7 magnificent bands and this year the proceeds will be donated to the Cleveland Mountain Recue Team.

If you require further information or are interested in joining visit our Website or Facebook pages.

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Saltburn Elite Cyclist set to compete in Women’s Klondike Rebecca Nixon from Saltburn was first featured in Talk of the Town in July 2013. She was new to cycling but took on a challenge to cycle 300 miles from Newcastle to London in under 24 hours to raise funds for the Alzheimer‟s Society.

She successfully completed the tough challenge with time to spare - 11 minutes!

She was „bitten by the cycling bug‟ and went on to join a cycling club, find herself a coach and started to race in small competitions. Rebecca‟s enthusiasm and success grew and she soon went on to compete with a professional team in races that took her as far afield as Europe and America.

Rebecca was married in 2017 and now lives in Lincolnshire with her husband; she races under her married name Rebecca Durrell. Last year she gained one of her best successes by winning her local race, the epic, Lincoln Grand Prix but, unfortunately due to injury in a later race, the rest of the season proved difficult. Rebecca has been training hard during the winter, has now returned to full fitness and is looking forward to competing in 2019 with her new team „Brother UK - Tifosi p/b OnForm‟. She is excited to be coming home to race on her local roads and is looking forward to seeing lots of support along the way.

The Klondike Grand Prix is one of the first races of the season. It is an elite race on a circuit around East Cleveland and is the opening round of the HSBC Women‟s National Road Race Series taking place on Sunday, 14th April. The ladies will race first starting from 9.00am on Westgate, Guisborough. They will race 65.7 miles over 2 laps of the same large circuit which the men will use.

Trudy the knitter A quiet personality who prided herself on being a listener in conversations, has died aged 89.

She was German-born Trudie Shcewtschenko, married to Ukrainian Nikita, who made friends among Saltburn‟s Methodist community. She joined the church Sisterhood group and a „knit and natter‟ group.

“She made up to 150 woolly seamens‟ hats for the overseas seamen, who docked at Teesport,” said friend Margaret Bennett.

Trudie, who lived on her own at Randolph Street and previously at Coral Street, worked at ICI Wilton‟s catering department and later at Saltburn‟s Norwood residential home for people with learning difficulties.

“Trudie always prided herself on being a listener, rather than a talker. She was a regular at Methodist coffee mornings,” said Mrs Bennett.

Trudie had no close relatives in Britain. A funeral service took place at Kirkleatham Crematorium on 4th March.

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Talk of the Town’s monthly

Pride of Saltburn Award

The winner of this month‟s bouquet of flowers is Kat Wills. She was nominated by her husband Jonny, who said, “I would like to nominate Kat Wills as this month‟s Pride of Saltburn. Some people may know that Kat owns the New Age shop „Serenity in Saltburn‟ on Dundas St West. What many won‟t know is that she also manages two other businesses; leads the local „Saltburn Small Business Group‟; almost single-handedly runs the Facebook and Instagram „Discover Saltburn‟ pages; and has developed a website www.discoversaltburn.com. It goes without saying that Kat is very busy and does a huge amount for her home town but, to me, she is so much more than this. Along with being a loving mother and adoring wife, Kat‟s innate kindness and lovingness is what makes her truly special. Everyone she meets is met with warmth and a genuine want to make their day better.

Kat truly cares about all those around her and will do all that she can to help those in need, irrespective of what is going on in her life at the time. Her drive to make the world a better place is absolutely infectious and (in my opinion) makes those around her better people too!”

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

Every month when a nomination is received, a £30 bunch of flowers, kindly donated by Ruby Lilly‟s Florists of Marske, is awarded to someone who has earned admiration, gratitude or love for whatever reason. We invite nominations from readers, to make someone feel special with a bunch of flowers! Send your nominations to Talk of the Town‟s post box at Jackie‟s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1AQ or email Ian (talkofthetownsaltburn@gmail.com). (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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Youngsters Celebrate British Science Week with an Out of This World Experience Two astronomers at the Kielder Planetarium visited Saltburn Learning Campus recently, tying in with this year‟s British Science Week.

Between Monday 4th and Thursday 7th March, Adam Shore and George Pattinson paid a visit to Saltburn Primary School and Huntcliff School on Saltburn Learning Campus to provide a special planetarium experience to learners.

As part of the visit there was a number of exciting shows on deep space and planets outside our solar system – also known as exoplanets. The astronomers also delivered interactive talks on electromagnet spectrum and meteorites, and lessons for year 7 particularly gave students the opportunity to design and make their own exoplanet.

It all led fittingly into UK British Science Week, which this year took place from 8th March and was themed around Journeys. Saltburn Primary School‟s dress up day as part of their celebration of this year‟s World Book Day on 7th March was centred around the theme too, and there were some brilliant costumes!

Huntcliff‟s Subject Leader of Science, Mrs Davies, said, “I was really excited about being able to bring experts in to deliver these sessions. The aim was to allow as many

(above) one of the astronomers briefs Huntcliff students before they enter the planetarium

students across the campus to experience this amazing opportunity, and we‟ve done just that” The wide range of activities provided an extra platform to engage young people with the subject of science and to celebrate our wonderful world, as well as bring all learners from both schools together in what was a brilliant week.

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Used Stamps for Charity

There is a box in Saltburn Library for used postage stamps which are a valuable source of income to a number of charities. Please drop your stamps in the library. Many thanks for your support. There is also a box in Marske Library.

Eric Matson (volunteer), 25 High Street, Skelton, Tel: 07985 767587

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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.

Max Max came in to our care in May 2017 following a change in his owner‟s circumstances and featured in Talk of The Town many times. Max enjoyed his time at SARA, running around the field with his tennis balls, snoozing on his sofa and going for long walks with our dedicated volunteers. That said, we were always keen to find Max his forever home and we did several appeals in the local newspapers, on Facebook and he featured many times in Talk of the Town in hopes that he would find a home to call his own.

Almost two years later, Max was spotted online by a lovely lady who was looking for a companion. After a few visits, we took Max on the home check which went extremely well and so he stayed there! Max has settled in really well in his new home and has put kennel life well and truly behind him. Pictured here is Max looking delightful, playing with his toys, happy in his new home.

SARA Fundraising events NEIL DIAMONDO – Singer and comedian starring at Saltburn Golf Club on Saturday, 13th April 2019 19:30hrs to 23:00hrs. There will be a Tombola and raffle.

Tickets are £8 each and are available from Foxrush Farm (01642 488108), Saltburn Golf Club (01287 622812), also the SARA charity shop in Guisborough.

EASTER FAYRE - Marske Hall (formerly Cheshire Home) on Saturday, 20th April 10:00hrs to 13:00hrs.

There is an Easter bonnet competition and parade. Easter egg raffle, tombola, tasty treats to buy and lots more.

Dogs welcome. There will be light refreshments available SPRING STROLL – Redcar Stray – Monday, 6th April 11:00 – 13:00. Come along and join in our annual Spring Stroll along Redcar stray. It‟s a chance to have a bracing walk along the gorgeous coastline with other dog walkers meeting old friends and new. There will be doggy bags for all dogs participating. Meet at the Stray Café before 11:00.

SPRING BARGAIN SALE – Foxrush Farm – Saturday, 11th April 10:00 – 13:00. Lots of stalls will be selling a variety of items at bargain prices. Refreshments will be available. ** PLEASE NOTE ** As from last month, the monthly meeting normally held at the TocH in Saltburn has a new venue at The Cleveland Bay, Ings Road in Redcar. Usual time of 19:30hrs but the day has changed to a TUESDAY

of each month: Tuesday, 2nd April. Please come along and find out about our charity, meet new friends, four legged and two.

As always we are in desperate need of volunteers for dog walking, dog play, cat cuddling, gardening, cleaning, shop work or phone lines. Induction days for prospective new volunteers are the 1st Monday of each month 13:30hrs – 15:00hrs at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar.

We are particularly looking for volunteers to help out in our lovely little charity shop in Guisborough town.

If you feel you could offer a few hours to help out please email us or drop in at the shop for details. Email sara.foxrushfarm@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

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150 years with a pier In October 1867 a John Anderson, engineer, formed the Saltburn Pier Company.

His pier would be one based on the recent construction at Margate. The project soon started with deliveries of castings from Ormesby Foundry and Mrs Vaughan oversaw the first pile driven by the end of the year.

Unfortunately progress was slowed waiting for construction permission from the Board of Trade and then the transference of foreshore land title.

In July 1868 building finally got underway and by May 1869 a magnificent structure stretched 1500 feet into the North sea. Successful operation followed and all the shares for the Company were taken up.

Regrettably success was short lived when a gale in October 1875 removed the pier head reducing the length to 1250 feet. Happening in the middle of a recession, there was no appetite for rebuilding and eventually the shortened pier reopened in 1877. The costs of work and the economic climate led to a sell off and in 1880 at an auction at the Alexandra Hotel a new owner paid ÂŁ800.

Further challenges faced our pier in ensuing decades and what graces the foreshore today contains little of its origins. Nonetheless we have the only pier standing on the Yorkshire coast and this is truly something to celebrate.

Despite extensive research no actual date has been found of a formal opening in 1869 so in the absence of such definitive confirmation a choice of Saturday, 11th of May has been made to celebrate these150 years. On this day much activity is planned.

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150 members of the public are invited to promenade upon the pier in Victorian or Edwardian costume; this does include bathing wear. Intending participants are requested to sign up at the Library where the well informed staff will take details. During May a full exhibition of the history of the pier will be staged there and any photographs or press cuttings can be taken in, copied, and considered for entry into the exhibition.

The official opening of the Celebrations will be a cutting of a tape, on the pier, by the three oldest persons born in Saltburn. If you know of anyone who might qualify, please email, saltburnpier150@gmail.com and let Dawn Rowley, SNAPâ€&#x;s 150 lead, know the details.

A traditional Music Hall will start the weekend off with two nights of song and laughter at the Community Theatre on the 9th and 10th.

On Saturday, 11th Victorian entertainment including a helter skelter, carousel, brass band concerts, End of the Pier pierrots and Punch and Judy will enthrall all who come to celebrate during the afternoon. Traditional sand sculpture will adorn the beach while many organisations will be making their own individual themed contributions.

Evening will reveal the newly installed pier lighting, illuminating the beautiful structure that we so enjoy and fireworks will light the sky.

Residents continually reminisce about Victorian Week and how wonderful the town was when nearly everyone wore costume. Here is an opportunity to recreate that atmosphere.

A heavenly vault made by the earthly hands of man As many of you will know 2019 is the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Cleveland Way which passes through Saltburn and heads up over the cliffs to Skinningrove and beyond. The Cleveland Way is nationally recognised as the walking treasure that it absolutely is, attracting worldwide visitors. We in Saltburn are extremely fortunate to have this resource so close at hand.

There are several pieces of public art on the Cleveland Way all within walking distance from Saltburn. The most recognisable being The Charm Bracelet which crowns the sweeping serpentine Cleveland Way Trail that leads up to and away from it. This simple but bold circular statement is seated high on a lofty natural plinth.

Richard Farrington‟s creation was installed in 1996 and proudly sits metres away from the precipitous sea cliffs. The Charm Bracelet manages to capture the essence of the heritage of this coast line with reference to the far past, the rich mining, industrial culture and the natural history through the 10 hanging amulets.

Accompanied by a wooden seat, it has a stunning vista over the North Sea and has to withstand the weather challenges such a location provides. This local landmark is a special place for many; inspiring poet, photographer, artist and song writer alike. Not only is it a place of celebration of majestic life but the amazing moments of land, sky and water help to heal the wounds of fallen times. It is with these precious moments in the grandest of armchairs that melt and dissolve together one can silence the self as fleetingly the music of the universe is heard.

A chance finding on a family holiday nearly a decade ago has led to an intoxicating relationship developing between myself and The Charm Bracelet. I initially used The Charm Bracelet as a focus for exercise and creativity but I have gone on since to develop a very personal relationship with it and the surrounding landscape. Since our relocation to Saltburn nearly 5 years ago I have spent hundreds of hours exploring The Cleveland Way and its many tributary paths, particularly visiting The Charm Bracelet in all seasons, weathers and at different times of day and night equipped with digital camera, tripod and a mobile phone.

The greatest art gives space for free thinking and this unique piece is no exception. The Cham Bracelet waits patiently but does not intrude on the celestial activity it is witness to and with imagination it isn‟t hard to find The Charm Bracelet and yourself are suspended in heaven itself. The walk up is everything a walk should be and many have walked or ran passed, to, from around and through it. Comforting and approving Warsett Hill fills one‟s eyes and I always wonder about the ancients that once surveyed the land and sea from its summit.

With luck, sight or sound of stoat, peregrine, owl, orchid, fulmar, hare, deer, butterfly or skylark accompany

your thoughts. Time‟s gentle creep stirs visceral memories and as I once imbued childish trinkets, I now again imbue this handsome steel portal and am rewarded with its comforting permanence on these now quiet cliffs.

The Charm Bracelet has the power to evoke a sense of positive wellbeing and improved mental health through the mindfulness that a journey to, from, around and/or through the CB can provide. With this in mind a Facebook „Charm Bracelet‟ page in tribute to The Charm Bracelet has been set up; with the aspiration that it will act as a forum that will allow people to „check-in‟ when they are at The Charm Bracelet and share their experiences from visits past, present and future however fleeting; with perhaps some memories, photographs and words.

It seemed a natural step with the 50th Anniversary of the Cleveland Way upon us, to invite Richard Farrington to return to Saltburn. Organically we have organised an evening of words music, artwork and food to celebrate everything to do with The Charm Bracelet in the wonderful surroundings of Saltburn‟s Woodland Centre on the evening of Friday, 21st June 2019. A small cost to cover costs and a light supper will be included in the ticket price and any profits will be donated back to the Woodlands Centre. Tickets can be purchased from myself or online via Eventbrite. I hope to display some photographs of the Charm Bracket but would love to hear from anyone who may have artwork in any medium that they would be willing to share for the evening that is connected to The Charm Bracelet.

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Burton Terrace

I would like to say thank you to Redcar Council for having recently put up a road sign in Saltburn, identifying Burton Terrace. People of „a certain ageâ€&#x; may remember Burton Terrace. It was, as the name suggests, a row of terraced houses, constructed by the Burton family, (my paternal forebears), located at the end of Hilda Place and Zetland Terrace. They were built and occupied by Burton family members, until the North Eastern Railway Company purchased the entire row of houses, and rented them to their railway workers. They were demolished in the 1970s and it is now the site of Gresley Court.

However, the postal address continues to remain as Burton Terrace, and keen as I am to preserve the history and heritage of the town, I asked the council to reinstate the road sign. The terrace can be seen on the old black and white photograph. However, I would be keen to see any more photographs, and would thus be grateful if any readers have any, if they could contact the editor.

Fiona Haley

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Dementia Awareness: Making a Difference to Local People With the right understanding, we can all play a role in making our communities Dementia Friendly.

Brian Rowcroft, Project Lead for a Dementia Friendly Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland, says: “My task is to really get people and businesses to think about the challenges faced by those living with dementia and by their carers. It has such a significant impact on their lives.”

In Redcar and Cleveland, just over 2000 people have had a diagnosis of dementia and this is expected to rise to 3500 in the next twelve years. Faced with a lack of understanding, many people affected by dementia and their carers withdraw from society and feel lonely and cut off. But Brian believes: “People affected by dementia still have lots to offer to their community. If appropriately supported, they can continue to play an active role even years after diagnosis.”

Listening to those who have dementia has highlighted what can be done to improve understanding. Everyone can learn to show an awareness of the difficulties experienced by those with memory loss. For example, those responsible for signposting in buildings can ensure that doors are clearly marked as exits when appropriate. People with dementia often have perception problems and multiple unmarked doors can induce a sense of panic. Clearly written information on items like bus timetables or leaflets about services is important.

Opportunities to spend time with other people in a similar situation and to have someone to go out with are valued too.

Brian offers free dementia friendly awareness-raising sessions to help businesses and organisations take a number of easy, low cost steps to respond to the needs of their customers living with dementia and make their services more accessible. “Every action counts, no matter how large or small.”

He draws attention to the website www.dementiafriendlyredcarandcleveland.co.uk where there is a downloadable form for parties interested in joining those who have attended an awareness training session. In Redcar and Cleveland, these include the Borough Council, Tesco and Santander, but first off the mark in our town was Saltburn Dental Practice.

Receptionist Alison says: “We were noticing more patients with dementia coming in and we wanted to help ourselves to help them. Brian Rowcroft came to the surgery and gave a talk, followed by a quiz to check our understanding. We are now more aware of how these patients feel and of what will help them.”

The Dental Practice didn‟t need to make many changes, but now makes an early morning phone call to remind a patient with dementia of his/her appointment that day, as well as the usual text message for those with smartphones. “We have a dementia friendly sticker in the window and dementia friendly badges too,” adds Alison.

The Redcar based charity Footprints in the Community has responded to the local need for a group where people with this illness and their carers can meet. Carole Hughes is the Dementia Support Group Co-ordinator and she is helped by Norma, a volunteer, (pictured right).

“Ruth Fox, CEO of Footprints in the Community, sourced a year‟s funding from Warburton‟s Bakers and we decided to set up in the lower part of Reminiscence Cafe, next to the Teesside Hospice shop. Our official opening day was in

September 2018,” remembers Carole. “The venue‟s postwar décor with an old-fashioned fireplace, traditional pictures and velvet table coverings, jogs the memory of some of our guests and Pam and Pete, the proprietors, are a lovely community-minded couple.”

The Dementia Support Group called Reflections is open on Wednesdays from 10.00am to 12.00pm, welcoming people with dementia and their carers to drop in. Preparing for the sessions, Carole gathered together colouring books and pencils, large dominoes and a list of activities she thought would work well. She envisaged the carers having a break while the people with dementia were occupied, but found that what everyone wanted was to sit and chat and laugh together.

Carole says: “Our very first visitor, when asked if there was anything in particular he would like to do, said „Yes……… be listened to.‟” Ruth has been trained as a Dementia Champion to deliver dementia friendly one hour awareness-raising sessions too. “We talk about the causes and different sorts of dementia and how it affects people‟s lives. We encourage everyone to see people for who they really are and not to put the illness first.”

Ruth draws attention to the differences in perception experienced by people with dementia: “For instance, a black mat at a doorway may be seen as a hole, causing a reluctance to come over a threshold.,” she explains. “Some behaviours may seem bizarre, such as the habit of one lady to tap incessantly, but it was found that she was reliving her war-time experience of working on the Enigma Code at Bletchley Park.”

“I‟ve become very passionate about dementia awareness and willing to run training sessions here at the Queen Street office of Footprints in the Community,” says Ruth. “We welcome contact about this by email reflections@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk or by phone on 01642 484842.”

If it takes a whole village to bring up a child, it surely takes a whole village to care for people with dementia and these initiatives are a very positive way of improving lives.

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Spring in the Cons Club Welcome to the monthly article from Saltburn Conservative Club.

Looking back at the events of last month I have to report that the return visit of Ben Houchen, the Tees Valley Mayor, was another enthralling meeting with Ben outlining his achievements in his first year as Mayor and his visions for future development.

There was a good attendance including members of SLUG (Saltburn Line Users Group) who took a great deal away from the meeting with regards to planned future development for new rail links and upgraded infrastructure. Ben will again be visiting us next year in what should be a very enlightening evening.

Moving on to events taking place in April at the Cons and we open with the club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING which is taking place on Monday, 1st April at 7.30pm in the function room. Elections will take place to fill the positions of officers and committee members plus we will have a full breakdown of the Club accounts from our Chartered Accountants Chipchase and Manners. The success we have achieved during the past financial year will make very good reading for all our members who have supported us in everything we have organised for their enjoyment and entertainment for which we are so grateful. All paid up members are urged to attend.

This is followed the next night on Tuesday, 2nd April with the monthly meeting of SLUG (Saltburn Line Users Group).

Anybody with an interest in the railways, especially local line services, are welcome to attend. The entry is free and the meeting starts at 7pm. This month‟s meeting will probably have to be held in the snug owing to the alterations we are making in the function room.

The following night on Wednesday, 3rd April we are holding our regular Quiz, Bingo & Buffet Supper night. These events take place every 6 weeks and the food alternates between Pie & Peas and a Buffet Supper. We are indebted to our fantastic stewardess, Michelle, who prepares all the questions for the quiz and prepares the buffet and to our club favourite Julie Towell who reads out the questions and calls the bingo numbers. Tickets for these events always sell out so you will have to be quick to get your ticket. The night will be full of fun and laughter with nothing too serious with regard to the quiz. The evening starts at 8pm and tickets are priced at £4 each.

On the following night, Thursday, 4th April, we are holding our second „Backgammon‟ night from 7pm to 9pm. The first event was well received and a very good night was had by all with a lot of laughs between games. Anybody can come along and if you don‟t know the rules we have experts who will be more than happy to explain the game to you. It‟s a great way to make new friends. It‟s friendly, fun and free. Please come along and join us.

On Tuesday, 9th April there will be a private meeting in the club which again shows the benefit of being a member as you can hire the club facilities free of charge. Any member wishing to arrange a function can contact myself or Michelle to make a booking and check whether the date you require is available.

Buffets can be made available if so required (they are superb).

Good Friday, 19th April, brings the first club tour of the year which is to Richmond. Place on the buses sold out very early but if you still want to go I suggest you check with Michelle for any late cancellations we may have had. The coaches leave the club at 10.30am and return from Richmond at 6.30pm. On return to the club there will be a light buffet available which is included in the price. These events are very popular and an opportunity to test out the bars, cafés and restaurants plus the charity shops for any bargains. Many thanks again go to Michelle for making all the arrangements which are over and above her remit as Stewardess. Just like us she loves the club and we all work as a team. Michelle is a very well liked and respected person and her commitment is so very much appreciated.

The events for the month finish on 26th April with the „Open Mic Night‟, hosted by Liz Bishop & Friends. Anybody wishing to entertain can register from 7.30pm and the music starts at 8pm. The event is held in the upstairs function room and entry is free. If you want to hear live music at its best, and for free, the Cons Club is the place to be on the last Friday of every month.

I will give you a quick update on progress in the function room. The new food preparation area has been fitted, the new area for the bar has now been prepared and the bar is in the process of being built and the shutters for the front of the bar have been fitted. The room is in the process of being plastered, with the dates now arranged for the fitting of new flooring, plus an area where we will be laying carpeting. Dates are also arranged for the fitting of a false ceiling plus soundproofing, and for the decorator to commence painting and hanging the wallpaper. The windows will be made fully functional plus paintings and mirrors will be hung, new table lights and wall lights will also be fitted and new tables and chairs will have to be purchased to go along with the eight Chesterfields that we have already purchased. Without a doubt the new room will look absolutely incredible and the views you will have will be some of the best in town. None of the above would be possible without the support of the committee who have had to make a lot of big decisions this year plus the members who have fully supported us in so many ways for which we are so very grateful. The club will be a place to be proud of.

One new attraction for the club has been arranged only today which is a Clairvoyant Night to be held on Tuesday, 18th June from 7.30pm to 9.15pm. Everybody is welcome. Details will follow later.

Enjoy the warmer weather, stay happy and love your family & friends, David David Rigg, Club President Email : davidrigg21@yahoo.co.uk Article financially supported by Saltburn Conservative Club

Saltburn Cons Club: Future Events to Entertain in April Every Tuesday: Club Draw Nights for Meat Voucher, Wines & Chocolates… 10pm.

Every Sunday: Drinks Draw & Cash Rollover. Increases by £25 each week if not won… 6pm.

Saturday Afternoons: A get-together by „The Conmen‟ Americana Musicians Jam sessions... 3pm.

Monday 1st: CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING... Upstairs function room… 7.30pm Tuesday 2nd: SLUG Meeting (Saltburn Line Users Group)… 7pm Wednesday 3rd: Quiz, Bingo & Buffet Supper. Tickets £4 each from bar… 8pm Thursday 4th: Backgammon Club. Everybody welcome to come along… 7pm to 9pm Friday 19th (Good Friday): Club Tour to Richmond. Leave 10.30am from Club.

Friday 26th: „Open Mic Night‟ hosted by Liz Bishop & Friends… 8pm.

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Whippet Up Saltburn based Whippet Up has launched its new Spring 2019 programme.

The Social Enterprise, that uses art and creativity to support local residents has added new sessions and events: Whippet Up continues to deliver Wellbeing in the Woods. „Choosedays‟ sessions are every Tuesday 11am to 3pm in the Saltburn Valley Woodland Centre. People are referred into these sessions from other health related services or can come along if they feel they need a „well-being boost‟.

Whippet Up runs Woodland Wonders every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm in and around the Woodland Centre. This year long programme, has pre-school children working with artists to explore creative play and create woodland magic.

The Whippet Up Family Art Day on Saturday, April 20th will bring together the groups it supports for a day of fun and creativity in and around the Woodland Centre. There will be lots going on, from a flying egg delivery chicken to a miniature railway Woodland Wonders „special‟.

Whippet Up has teamed up with Saltburn Supper Club to organise a fundraising three-course meal on Saturday, 27th April. Themed around Alice in Wonderland the Mad Hatters Dinner Do will take over the Masonic Lodge for one night only. It‟s a chance to enjoy a great night out with fantastic food, entertainment and a few surprises.

Coming along helps Whippet Up generate income to support its wellbeing work.

Vicky Lax, an Artist and Director with Whippet Up explained how Whippet Up works: “We support people to use their creativity to dream up and run community events.

It‟s a great way of helping people learn new skills and get connected to their local community.”

You can find out more about Whippet Up by Email: whippetup4@gmail.com, Facebook: facebook.com/ choosedays or Phone: 07771 873057.

Whippet Up has a Localgiving page where people can make donations https://localgiving.org/charity/whippet-up.

If you want to take part in the „Choosedays‟ Wellbeing in the Woods you can come down and join us any Tuesday From 11.00am-15.00pm.

If you have a child aged 3 – 5 you can find out more about Woodland Wonders by emailing us at whippetup4@gmail.com.

or email: simon.robson1@ntlworld.com

Boiled Eggs

by Alan Butler

Almost exactly 320 years ago the Irish writer and wit Jonathan Swift lay down his pen after completing the first part of his most famous full length story. It has a really long title but is generally known today simply as Gulliver‟s Travels. It details the fictional adventures of one Lemuel Gulliver, a surgeon and also a sea captain. Gulliver‟s Travels is often thought of as being a story intended for children but is in fact nothing of the sort – though I first read it when I was very young and enjoyed it simply for the humour and adventure it contains.

Jonathan Swift was a unique man. He was born into a family of lawyers in Dublin and spent most of his long life travelling back and forth between Ireland and England, where he mixed with many of the foremost writers and thinkers of his day. Many think he was a genius.

Lemuel Gulliver‟s first journey takes him to the land of Lilliput, where he is captured by a race of tiny people, no more than six inches tall. Gulliver eventually befriends the Lilliputians and is allowed a degree of freedom, as long as he also agrees to assist them in their war against a nation of equally small people, called the Blefuscudians. It is not for some time that Gulliver discovers what the war between the two diminutive peoples is about. It turns out that the whole situation is because the Lilliputians prefer to have their boiled eggs point side up, whereas the Blefuscudians think that such a procedure is disgusting and assert that round side up is the only possible way to approach a boiled egg.

Nothing will induce the two parties to come to an agreement on the point or even to be willing to differ and whole fleets of fighting ships are put to sea in order to wage horrible war about the matter.

The truth is that Jonathan Swift was far more than a writer of unlikely tales. In addition to being a Church of England minister he was, first and foremost a political satirist. The dispute and war between the Lilliputians and the Blefuscudians was meant to highlight the way politicians at the time were inclined to behave. Swift observed that the Whigs and Tories of his own period were as inclined to squabble over trifles as the tiny people in his story and to refuse to reach a consensus, even when the public good dictated that they should do so. In terms of the egg problem the Lilliputians tended to be „Little-Endians‟ where as the Blefuscudians were „Big-Endians‟ and this futile dispute mirrored Swift‟s views of both religion and politics during his life. In a religious sense Swift could see very little actual difference between Catholicism and Protestantism and in terms of civil matters he was convinced that the whole notion of „party politics‟ was being used as an excuse for the respective parties to further their own personal ambitions and to get richer as a result.

Thank goodness the world has moved on so much in the last three centuries. Our Parliamentary democracy has now improved significantly and those who are returned to Westminster to represent us can be guaranteed to put the needs of the country ahead of their own ambitions. There is no longer any chance of vested interest or entrenched opinions clouding the discussions that echo around the House of Commons or the House of Lords and all is well inside those lofty walls. Swift would have nothing to lampoon these days. Hmmm!

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Watch out for 50mph cyclists near Saltburn Speeds of up to around 50mph are expected from ace cyclists competing in the East Cleveland Klondike Grand Prix on Sunday, 14th April.

Some of the route will pass through Saltburn, including the Bank near the Ship Inn. Some 140 cyclists from all over the country will take part between 9am and 5.30pm.

Car parking will be banned along the route with trained traffic marshals helping police and council staff. Car parking charges will be suspended on council-owned car parks all day.

The group of cyclists is expected to take around 15 minutes to pass during each lap which takes in Saltburn. The main routes - slightly different for male and female cyclists include Saltburn.

The route will include Saltburn Bank, after cycling through Brotton, Marske Mill Lane and Guisborough Road to Four Lane Ends and on to Skelton. Maps and details of the routes are posted on the website.

Boro FC goalkeeper Dimi Konstantopoulos will present medals to the winners of both the ladies‟ and men‟s sections. The ceremonies will take place at Guisborough at about 12.30 and 5.30pm respectively.

A safety note from the organisers says: “Do not stand in the road even to get a photo. Riders can approach at up to 50mph.”

Mike Morrissey

The Saltburn Profile by Rosemary Nicholls Rob Atkinson “All our bags are bespoke- you won‟t come across two the same,” says Rob Atkinson, who with the support of his partner, Alicja, makes quality leather bags by hand and sells them at Saltburn and Northallerton markets and Cheveux hairdressers in Station Square.

Rob was born in Welford Street, Middlesbrough, but moved up to Park End when he was four. On the same night as he left school at fifteen, he took an overnight train to Grimsby. He went to the Seamen‟s Mission and got a job fishing for cod on trawlers travelling to Iceland and up the Norwegian coast.

“We worked four hours on and four hours off.

There was a lack of sleep and it was cold, hard work,” he says. “As the spray hit the trawler, it would freeze and hit you like a hailstorm. We had axes to break up the ice on the ship, so it didn‟t get top heavy. We got a share of the catch each, not wages.”

After two to three years, Rob came back to Teesside and set up a removal company helping people move house. He then worked on construction sites as a general labourer, before getting his HGV Class 1 licence at around the age of twenty-one. He still had a hankering to be away and took jobs driving chemical tankers firstly in the UK and then taking parts for the British Aircraft Corporation to the Middle East: to Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia.

“It took six weeks there and back and it was an eye-opener,” he remembers. “Men used to slaughter animals at the roadside for fresh meat! Then after we left Syria, we used to fill up the empty trucks with Greek potatoes for the London market.”

Rob also drove chemical tankers all over Europe.

Going through Germany a lot, he learnt how to order food and drink in the language.

On his return to our area in the 1990s, he set up another business: Atkinson‟s Home and Garden Maintenance. He turned himself to anything legal around Saltburn: seeing to overgrown gardens, plumbing and plastering. He employed two or three part-time workers and drove a three and a half ton Iveco van, which had every tool they might need in the back!

But after a while, he chose to go back to driving chemical tankers for the Transport Development Group company across Europe. Then at Crystal Transport Solutions at Billingham, he was put in charge, as a planner for moving chemicals about. “I was generally organising things,” he says. “I remember getting out of bed at 5.00am every day and setting off to Billingham.”

Rob liked to spend his holidays looking at buildings in very old cities abroad. He visited monasteries, enjoying touching their walls and getting a feeling of how things were in history. One day, he went to a restaurant in Krakow, but found the menu was only in Polish. Fortunately, the Polish waitress, Alicja, spoke English and later, they went to visit a monastery together on the bus. Rob returned to Krakow for a second holiday

and then travelled regularly to see her.

Alicja introduced Rob to her brother, Janouzs, who has a workshop in Nysa in which he hand sews leather bags. “He has heaps of leather and tools everywhere,” says Rob. “He takes no measurements, but does everything by hand and eye. His bags, which he sells in local markets, are totally different. They‟re amazing!”

Rob determined to learn leather bag making from Janouzs, who doesn‟t speak English, but shows Rob what to do. In return, Rob does jobs around his house. He and Alicja, who has been living with Rob for the last two and half years in East Cleveland, make a trip to Poland every couple of months for a week or fortnight to see him.

Rob has turned his front bedroom into a workshop and he sources materials from Poland and the Czech Republic. They are sent by courier, as they would be too heavy for suitcases. Some of Rob‟s tools come from Poland and some from the UK. It takes Rob about an hour to make a bag, but at the moment it‟s on and off, as he‟s still working full-time.

When he retires, he‟d like to step up production. “I take about thirty to forty bags to the occasional market and I leave half a dozen for sale at Cheveux hairdresser‟s,” he explains. “They sell for £35, £30 and £25 for large, medium and small sizes. Every bag is different, but 99.9% of each of them is leather. Stitching is hand done and everything on the bag is recyclable. No-one has ever brought a bag back, but they could be repaired.”

Rob is also very proud of his pigeons. He has thirty-seven Cumulus pigeons (with some new eggs laid), which are pure white with a pearl eye. He was left some in a man‟s will and has built up his collection.

As befits the one time owner of Atkinson‟s Home and Garden Maintenance business, Rob loves gardening.

In his cottage garden, he feeds the birds and has a pond with goldfish. He is fascinated by insects and blooms. He says: “If it flowers, I want it in my garden!”

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1st Saltburn Scout Group As the Sections prepare for April and the advent of British Summer Time and the arrival of spring with hopefully continued better weather the chance to get outside is getting ever closer. All Sections are also preparing for St George‟s Day Parade which should be at Marske.

Beaver numbers remain steady at 19, the Colony welcomed Drew, Lukas and Oscar (owing to a mix up in birth dates Ralph is at present waiting). They are now preparing for an „Easter‟ outing to the woods at New Marske with other Beavers in the District. The possibility of getting dirty may loom into this activity, but when did that matter?

Cubs have risen to 20 members, being joined by Alexander, Alfred, Ethan and Nate from Beavers; plus Noah (younger brother of an existing Cub). All are settling in well, discovering that Cubs can be even noisier and more active than Beavers. They are certainly enjoying the varied games and making a new set of friends. Two teams went to the District Quiz and we achieved a creditable fifth and seventh from 10 teams; they did well, enjoyed themselves and were a credit to 1st Saltburn.

Scouts continue with the Emergency Aid Activity Badge, by the time this is being read they will have been „tested‟ by an independent assessor and hopefully all wearing appropriate badges!

One team attended the District Quiz at Skelton and achieved a joint second place. Well done lads.

The Group is seeing increase use of the building; our friends from the Caravan Park have returned after their short winter break and Hazel Grove Chalet Park residents are meeting for Yoga, a Music group and the other week for a “Big Tea Cosy” event; with other activities planned. Our building improvements are bearing fruit and ensuring the building is better used and of benefit to the community.

Many parents are continuing to assist with all Sections in their activities; if you can offer assistance or are interested in joining us, you would be very welcome. Please enquire.

John G. Hannah – 07811 801627 or johnghannah@yahoo.co.uk

Saltburn Line User Group Next Meeting: Tuesday, 2nd April 2019 at 7.00pm.

Meetings at Saltburn Conservative Club are held on the first Tuesday of the month, and our starting time is now (permanently) 7pm.

As always, all welcome.

Talk to Saltburn Line User Group.

The Group exists to protect passengers‟ interests.

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Apprentice joins cafe

CUPPA TIME: Apprentice Morgan Speirs enjoys a tea break at Milo‟s Cafe Bar (formerly Destinations).

Owner Janet Dalton is on his left with Val Hogan, left, and Johanna Watts, of Northern Skills Group and Beyond Housing respectively.

A new member of staff has joined Milo‟s Cafe Bar, formerly Destinations, as its first apprentice.

Morgan Speirs, 19, has been taken on after a one-week trial period.

“I‟d recommend anyone looking for an opportunity to consider an apprenticeship. I‟m really enjoying the job,” he said.

Janet Dalton, who took over the cafe last year, was introduced to Beyond Housing‟s New Directions team through Northern Skills Group.

She has rebranded and refitted the cafe to become Milo‟s Cafe Bar, introducing a night-time bar service.

Morgan received funding from New Directions for his travel costs and a uniform.

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Saltburn Allotments Association Last year when I was writing April‟s Talk of the Town article, we were in the middle of the effects of the Beast from the East. Now, although it‟s cold and windy, the sun‟s shining and it‟s the month to get started, especially if you have had parts of your ground covered to warm them up a bit and/or you can put some protection such as cloches over your plants.

There‟s still time to sow tomatoes, aubergines, peppers and chillies in the greenhouse or on the windowsill, and time to plant your onion sets outside. Really these jobs need to be done early in the month. Then, there are peas, broad beans, broccoli, French beans, carrots, kale, celery, celeriac, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflowers, calabrese, lettuce and salad leaves, khol rabi, parsnips and their unusual cousins, salsify and scorzonera, radishes, spinach, spring onions, turnips, beetroot, asparagus…..the list just goes on. Towards the end of the month you will probably want to sow runner bean seeds and courgette/marrow seeds under cover, also cucumbers and squashes.

You could also sow many flower seeds now to attract pollinating insects. Try sweet peas and sunflowers too as they‟ll wow the Northumbria and Britain in Bloom judges in summer when they come to Saltburn and look at our allotments as part of their route around our lovely town.

You can also put in your potatoes this month. The books say main crop potatoes are planted in April with first and second earlies at the end of March. As a rule, I tend to leave all of mine ‟til April, given that we are further north than most of the gardening writers, as it gives the soil more chance to warm up.

Now is a good time to mulch any fruit trees and bushes you may have. Well-rotted manure, at least three inches deep if you can manage, will keep the weeds down, the moisture in and give the plants a good feed. Don‟t actually let the mulch touch the stems of the fruit as this could encourage disease.

Don‟t forget the Farmers‟ Market on 13th April.

There have already been two markets and we‟ve missed them, unfortunately, but we are excited about April and look forward to seeing lots of familiar and, I hope, new faces. Hopefully, we‟ll have lots of lovely produce for sale and swapping. Anyone with anything with a strong link to the “grow your own” philosophy that they‟d like to donate, do let us know, all proceeds go to benefit our plot holders.

We sell lovely hot soup at the market during the cold months. It will be leek, potato and pumpkin this month.

Unfortunately we are going to have to put the price up, for the first time, to £1.70 in May. However, if you bring your own container for us to pour the soup into, it will remain at £1.50 for you.

If you like walking and haven‟t been along to the wildlife garden recently, do come and see what‟s been going on as it‟s looking really grand at the moment. In the meantime, happy gardening.

Sue

Molly’s Muses Hello, my name is Molly and I have been asked to be a stand in writer for this and the next edition of Talk of the Town. I am the granddaughter of he who shall not be named.

I am 13 (only just) and have decided to write about teenage life in saltburn. I have grown up in Saltburn and so far I have loved it.

We are very lucky that we have the beach and woods – although I wish the zip wire was still in action, I‟m not too sure what happened to that. When I was little Saltburn beach was really good because I could go paddling and build sandcastles. I love the miniature railway; I remember people waving to me when I went on it. I still love playing pooh sticks on the bridge near the woods, especially when I win! Now it‟s more about being adventurous and having more fun. (And the amusements!)

There seems to be lots for youngsters to do: we are lucky that we have a surf school, scouts, guides and we have the roller disco on a Friday, which many people go to and enjoy, including me (although I spend a lot of time on the floor). We are very lucky that we have a wide selection of cafes that many people go to and enjoy. Also Saltburn has a small primary and secondary school, which has a lot of after school activities. I am sure that there are many more activities that I am not even aware of.

Also I am just discovering beauty salons where you can go and get pampered and have a relaxing time. I am looking forward to trying new treatments.

Around Saltburn are many different towns including Redcar, Middlesbrough and Guisborough.

From Saltburn you can get a train or a bus which can take you to many different places. I am just starting to venture to these places with friends instead of the parents.

However, I still rely on mum and dad to take me places.

Although I don‟t like football, there are teams of all different ages to watch and enjoy, also Middlesbrough Football Club is nearby. We have the Cricket Club (where I have spent many a time watching my brother play) and we are also lucky that the Cricket Club has the indoor nets and clubhouse. Also the tennis courts where anyone can go and play.

York is nearby, with the Yorvik centre and all the shops. Whitby is not too far away, and the villages such as Robin Hood‟s Bay and theme parks like Light Water Valley and Flamingoland are close by, so I like to visit there and I am getting more adventurous going on the rides. Although I haven‟t plucked up courage to go on the Twister yet – hopefully one day!

I am lucky that I have had the opportunity to visit nice places; last year we went to Cornwall and although the villages there were very pretty there is no better place to be than Saltburn, especially if the weather is nice!

There are not many indoor places to meet with friends – Granddad said there used to be a youth club, where children met with friends and played pool etc. It would be nice if we had the opportunity to do something like that, instead of hanging around on the streets.

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The Saltburn Crossword no 214 set by Dinosaur Across 1 Local TV series last year shaking arched tiger myth (3, 6, 6) 7 Cure for everything initially plain and nice as can easily assume (7) 8 Steep bank to deceive at cards? (5) 10 Having more experience or common sense to insert first Saltburn in turning churned weir (5) 11 Freedom giver dissolving Blair tore (9) 12 Not this one nor that one (7) 13 Dog found in broccoli by the sound of it (6) 16 Refusal to admit or recognise truth back in plain edition (6) 18 Races faster than the others, not in but scores at cricket? (7) 20 and 14 Down Saltburn church your loud road self adjusting (3, 4, 2, 7) 22 Carriers of information to the public aimed badly (5) 23 Bad weather named upset mothers after he went missing (5) 24 Fixed shares during wartime make rodent before atoms (7) 25 Local world‟s first displayed in 1 Across, be tidal zone flat after sorting (7, 8)

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1 Local club‟s nickname confuses two gins shored (3, 5, 5) 2 Not the outer tavern to the Queen (5) 3 Those who shout abuse at public meetings dropping first check to the French Royal Society (8) 4 Local village which will always have its own bank! (6) 5 Stoppage of trade found by them bar goons (7) 6 Saltburn has a Gresley one and a Henry Pease one but not a royal one (5) 7 Suffering of Christ on the cross causes great emotion (7) 9 Local event most months transforms Marske far term (7, 6) 14 See 20 Across 15 Thrown at weddings causing deranged cent of it (8) 17 Blood disease initially all needs and every means including anyone‟s (7) 19 Mongrel with first two hydrogen then bird attacked (6) 21 Bird rests here repeating vowel left in stereo after removing two directions (5) 22 American elk around some with repeating vowel (5)

Solution to Crossword no 213

The winner of last month‟s crossword was Andrea Froom of Hilda Place, Saltburn.

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