Talk of the Town June 2018

EDITION 204

CIRCULATION 4,600

JUNE 2018

SALTBURN’S FREE MONTHLY MAGAZINE 1

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SALTBURN‟S TOWN TALK Letter from the Editor

There has been yet another huge increase in the cost of paper. solution to the Irish border problem except staying in the This is because of the weak pound following the Brexit Customs Union, and that makes Brexit pointless. I think a lot referendum, paper being an import, despite us all recycling. of people have changed their minds about Brexit. It‟s not a The increase, the fourth since the referendum, gives me no democracy if you can‟t change your mind. Many people who choice but to slim down the magazine if it is to survive. There voted for Brexit freely admit that they did so only as a protest is no escaping this difficult decision. Many of the full-page to make politicians sit up and take notice; they never really articles have to be half pages from now on. A lot can still be expected, or intended, to win. Instead of going on about said in half a page and it is better to keep shorter articles than „respecting the will of the British people‟ as an excuse to to cancel them altogether, but some have had to go anyway, follow their own agenda, politicians should be showing real while others are simply missing this month due to holidays. leadership by taking a courageous stand against hatred, and I must use less paper and that means fewer and shorter recognising that the people should be given a second chance, articles. This of course breaks my heart but it is not as if I‟m because the people are sovereign. The referendum was fixed suddenly going to be in receipt of funding to pay for the extra anyway: it should be cancelled and repeated because of the cost of paper. Thank you, by the way, to the Parish Council electoral irregularities that are now coming to light, and British for their grant last month. It was used immediately to help pay expats of course should have been included. We should be for the printing of April‟s magazine. At the time of writing, given a second referendum on Brexit and the only reason I can May‟s magazine, which includes the price increase of paper, think of why the leaders of the two main parties don‟t want to has not yet been paid for. There is still much advertising give the people the final say, is that they are frightened. revenue owed to me: you know who you are - please pay up!

Frightened of losing all credibility, of looking foolish and of Nobody who voted for Brexit in the referendum voted having wasted everyone‟s time. If they are not afraid and are intentionally for poverty. I‟m sure it was believed that the confident that a second referendum would lead to the same process would be quick and easy and increased prosperity result as before then they can argue that it would settle the would result. Certainly the lies about an extra £350million for matter for good. What would be wrong with that? Love, Ian the National Health Service, even though shown to be false Send letters, adverts and contributions for the next issue (by by national statistics during the actual campaign, and still Friday, 15th June 2018) to: The Editor, Talk of the Town being repeated today, were believed. I think it is obvious c/o Jackie‟s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, now, to most of us, that Brexit is a far more complex and Cleveland, TS12 1AQ. Telephone: 01287 623903 (or email: damaging process than anyone imagined. There is no sensible talkofthetownsaltburn@gmail.com).

Saltburn Farmers’ Market returns on Saturday, 9th June Talk of the Town can be found on a new Facebook with locally produced fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, bread, address at www.facebook.com/talkofthetownsaltburn. wines, spirits, art and beauty creams! Don‟t forget to check Craft Club Busy Fingers: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each out the secret square for Spanish Specialities, African month, 1.30 till 3.30pm in the Coffee Room, Saltburn Cuisine, Goat Curry, Tees Cider, Individually made Eton Community Centre.

Mess, Fresh Game Meat and lots more! The market runs 9 till WI Report: May is always the month when the resolutions are 2 so come early to bag a bargain - Shop local it‟s miles better! discussed and debated prior nationalBranch AGM in June.

The The Guisborough and to the District of the Saltburn Red Cross: the office in Amber Street will have only resolution this yearThe is “Mental – and Embroiderers’ Guild: monthly Health meetingMatters” will be held onat closed permanently on 25th May. All patients who require the end of our meeting votedwelcome unanimously favour. It was Saturday, Visitors arewevery andinadmission is loans of wheelchairs or commodes are referred to the office in a£5.00. busy Car nightparking as we isalso held our own Annual Meeting at the free on Saturday in the council car park Thornaby at Victoria House, Pearson Way, Thornaby TS17 same and we are delighted that which Ann Cowie is still our behindtime Belmont House, Rectory Lane is a short walk 6PT, Tel: 01642 607230. It is closed Tuesdays, Saturdays and President.

Two members were co-opted onto the committee; away. For more information contact Gill on 01642 480344.

Sundays but open 9.30-12.30 other mornings. Mrs A Stubbs, hopefully they‟ll enjoy the experience! Saltburn There is no meeting in June.

Sybilhosted Whittonthe Organiser of the Saltburn Centre, adds, “thank you to all who annual De Brus Group Rally with 100 ladies from the five local have supported us over the last 60 or more years.”

WIs coming together. Meredith Towne, a costume historian Emmanuel Church Hall Table Top and Collectors’ Sale: entertained us with her talk on “Romance in the Raj”. And We will be back on June 2nd and 30th and then 7th and 21st there‟s always a supper to follow. We also celebrated the Royal July. If anyone is interested in booking a stall to have a clear Wedding holding a wine and cheese garden party. Forty out contact me on the number below. We are also doing our members, in a marquee, toasted the happy couple for quite a usual lunches and all day breakfast, fresh home baked cake, few hours. Our sub-groups, crafts, flowers, walks, Masterclass pies and scones. Home made refreshments and light lunches cookery, supper club and book club, run every month so there‟s are on sale all day. FREE ENTRANCE and a warm welcome always plenty to do. If you‟d like to join us you‟ll find us at to everyone. With over 26 stall holders, selling lots of bric-a- Saltburn Learning Campus. Our next meeting on Thursday, brac, books, toys, baby goods, and all sorts of collectables, 14th June at 7pm will feature healthy living and well-being. www.saltburnbytheseawi.wordpress.com there is something for everyone. Contact Denise Marshall on Lynn Mitchell 07929 589538.

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

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More Saltburn Memories

Dundas Street West. Note Brayshawâ€&#x;s shoe shop, and below Eric Brayshaw demonstrates his craft of shoe repairs during a Victorian week exhibition.

Congregational Church in Pearl Street. Opened Saturday 8th July 1893 the first service held on Sunday 9th July 1893.

Closed 29th December 1971 and demolished.

Dundas Street West bill hoarding Station Square shops

Meddâ€&#x;s shop in Upleatham Street 4

Milton Street Midland Bank and shops

Cath and Tony Lynn

Same chef and owner for over 6 years

MID WEEK MEETINGS Monday at 8 Ladies meeting

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Saltburn Councillors’ Surgeries Saltburn Councillors‟ Surgeries, each month - all on Saturdays 1st Sat. Library 11-12 Cllr. Craig Hannaway 2nd Sat. Library 11-12 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.

Cllr. Thomson: 01287 624883.

Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Mums & Toddlers At 1.30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting At 2.05 p.m.

Discussion Group Thursday at 10 a.m.

Mums & Toddlers Ladies meeting 2.30 p.m. fortnightly COFFEE MORNINGS Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Saturday at 10 a.m.

SOUP AND BUN LUNCHES 1st Tuesday the month at 12.30 p.m.

COME AND WORSHIP With us on SUNDAY at 10.45 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sunday School At 10.45 a.m. for all the children.

Mid week worship WEDNESDAY AT 10 a.m.

Anyone is welcome At any service.

Our Church is open From 10 a.m—noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

For Prayer or Sit and have a cup of tea with us.

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Saltburn Food Festival We‟re pleased to announce Saltburn Food Festival is on Sunday, 29th July, 10am till 6pm, It will be another fantastic street party crossing Milton Street, Dundas Street and Station Street, a treat for all your senses as over 150 different types of food, drink and craft are displayed for a truly unique shopping experience!

Steph Moon - crowned „Yorkshire Food Hero‟ at the Deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards 2017, she has travelled the world with her job, but might be better known for her appearance on BBC 2 Great British Menu and BBC1 Chefs Put Your Menu Where Your Mouth Is.

With just 2 months to go we‟re pleased to announce our chef line up for the day.

Martyn Hyde - from Eat Me Café in Scarborough, the winner of many awards, most recently Local Gem 2018 in The Good Food Guide and Best Place to Eat in the 2017 Toast of the Coast Awards.

Christian Taylor - a local Chef turned Mobile Caterer! Seen in and around the Yorkshire coast in his own American style food truck, aptly named The Taylor Made Kitchen, serving culinary delights ranging from Vietnamese chicken curry right to homemade ice cream.

Dan Hargreaves - a self confessed foodie and creator of Hedgehogger Cider - a community apple press business making award winning scrumpy and fruity ciders made from people‟s surplus apples.

Rob Green - The UK ambassador for Sea-fish, and Seafood Chef of the Year in 2009. Best known as a winning contestant on ITV‟s Britain‟s Best Dish.

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Harrison Barraclough – Executive Chef, Plum & Partridge, Husthwaite, Yorkshire and one of the youngest chefs in the UK to win an AA rosette at the ripe old age of 19 and has continued to collect accolades for almost a decade since. He strongly believes that no matter where you are, you should exploit the seasonal produce on your doorstep and work closely with local suppliers.

Sit and enjoy the cookery theatre and watch it all take shape around you! Each chef will have their own turn and then at 4.30pm Rob Green & Steph Moon - Head to Head in The Great Ready Steady Cookoff!

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Whisk 200ml of double cream, 100ml of milk, 3 eggs and a tbsp. flour to make a smooth batter. Add 400g of grated Gruyère and a flavour of your choice, season with pepper and a little salt.

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Councillors‟ Column Redcar & Cleveland Council continues to promote Saltburn as the place to visit. Whilst residents might be judged to have a vested interest in controlling access it is not just residents who are inconvenienced by an inadequate highways infrastructure.

A day of sunshine brings many visitors, which is good for businesses, particularly those who have invested heavily in development and refurbishment. However, it does inconvenience residents. Numerous requests have been made on several fronts to improve traffic management and increase parking capacity. These have failed to stimulate a constructive debate and a positive work schedule of considered improvement, costed and programmed.

Coach Parks, dropping off and collection points, Park and Ride, limited waiting, and marking out of the North side of Marine Parade are only some of the long list of suggestions that have been put forward. None have been implemented. In the meantime vehicles park anywhere a space can be found, be that on pavements, double yellow lines, dropped kerbs or unadopted roads, creating hazards for all, particularly those who are infirm or have push chairs. Requests to postpone any further consideration for development unless traffic management is given priority are falling on deaf ears. A point in time has come when some considered action is required.

The SNAP meeting on the 11th July will have traffic management on the agenda. Whilst making reference to those who are infirm it is useful to remind ourselves, if we have hedges that impinge on the pavement, we need to have

a maintenance regime, as all pedestrians and pavement users require a safe passage along their highway.

Infirmity will be better served when the Cliff Lift finally re-opens. This icon of Victorian legacy has suffered years of underfunding and insufficient attention, despite the best endeavours of local staff. Now the cost of bringing the attraction up to a safe working standard has escalated as further replacement work is identified.

Another issue that has raised concerns is the inappropriate use of wood burning stoves. If recent weather continues the use of such stoves will diminish for a period, but the concerns will still be valid. Only wood fuel that is of the correct specification should be used. Residents who are genuinely affected by improper fuel being burnt can contact the Environment Health section and ask for guidance.

Further housing estate development has been turned down. Even after four years of working towards a more constructive system of local planning and development, Council Officers can still make recommendations for approval which are clearly against the majority view and outside of agreed mainstream planning guidelines. This country does need more houses constructed. The annual house build is less now than it was in the 1980s. This Borough does need more houses constructed but they need to be built on brown field sites and primarily on urban ground. Houses also really do need to be affordable and that includes building properties to rent, be it funded by private equity investment or ultimately public support.

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Saltburn Beachwatch Plastic Challenge For the last few years I have written about the Marine Conservation Society‟s (MCS) plastic challenge and this year is no exception. With beach litter in the UK at record amounts and plastic marine debris regularly being over 70% on our beaches the MCS is once again encouraging people to take up the plastic challenge in June. The challenge aims to change people‟s perspectives and highlights how much we rely on single-use plastics.

Challengers will try to reduce their use of plastics in various ways, like giving up single-use plastic bottles, bags and wrapped ready meals. People can reduce their plastic consumption by shopping locally at the butchers, bakers, greengrocers and fishmongers who sell their goods “loose” and you can take your own re-usable bag!

More retailers are selling micro-plastic free bathroom products (check the labels) e.g. shampoos, body scrubs and toothpastes. Refuse single serving packaging, excess packaging, straws and other “disposable plastic”. Some products like crisps are found to have multiple layers of plastic wrappings. Ditch the plastic razor and go for the longer lasting metal handle instead.

Some challengers have decided to do more home cooking like making their own hummus, yoghurt, custard and bread etc. In these days of pre-packed ready-made meals, cooking your own food will make a noticeable difference to the amount of plastic in your bin. We use single-use plastics for lots of things from medical and grooming products to buying and storing our food. It is durable and lightweight but it‟s these properties that allow it to exist in the environment for hundreds and possibly thousands of years. Many types of plastic can be recycled but most of it isn‟t.

The MCS and Saltburn Beachwatch want people to stop taking plastic for granted and to take more responsibility for the resources they are using. Plastic challengers are wanted to spread the message of “reduce, re-use and recycle” to reduce the amount of plastic entering the environment. People are being challenged to give up their lifestyle of convenience for a day, a week or a month, giving up pre-packed sandwiches, drinks on the go and buying just what they need. It‟s about changing people‟s attitudes towards single use plastics.

Over the last three years we in our household have not found the challenge easy but it has raised our awareness of just how reliant our society has become on using plastics. Has it been worth it? On one hand we had to make more of an effort to find certain items and to resist the convenience of plastic containers/wrappings.

On the other hand we got a feeling of satisfaction for reducing our plastic footprint and we will continue to look for ways in which we can further reduce our plastic consumption in this year‟s plastic challenge and beyond.

The next Saltburn Beachwatch litterpick and survey will take place on Saturday, 30th June 2018 from 10am until 12 noon. Meet at the pier car park where grabs, gloves and bags will be provided.

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Friday Friends Charity We are an independent inclusive friendship group based in Saltburn, for people over 18 of all abilities. We welcome new members.

We have pleasure in announcing that we are now a registered charity! With much gratitude to our trustees for their work on this. And we are grateful to both Tees Valley Activities Fund and the Lloyds Bank Foundation for their substantial grants both of which will make a difference to our group - many thanks to you all! Also thank you to Tonya and her family for their very kind donation. To celebrate our new found Charity status we would like to invite one and all to our Open Day on June 22nd. There will be music, an art exhibition, for past work we have made in our arts and craft sessions. We will be having gorgeous cakes by Denise and a raffle. We are also taking part in the Jo Cox Foundation Great Get Togethers on this day to help bring people together and fight loneliness - pop along, get out of the house and see what we have to offer. You‟d be very welcome!

June Programme Friday 1st June - Seated Keep Fit to music with trainer Taylor then Bingo. The afternoon is making a wool picture.

8th June - A morning on the computers at Destinations Cafe in the centre of Saltburn; meet there at 10.15 - 12.00.

This session is free thanks to the kindness of Destinations.

Back to the hall to make a simple cross stitch.

15th June - 10 - 11 Skittles Tournament and Table Tennis 11 -12 Tim Edwards telling sea shanties and stories.

Painting a beach scene.

22nd June - (Open at 10 as normal) The Open Day is 11 2.30. Music from Ian on guitar at 11.30 and the U3A Ukelele Group at 1pm. Art exhibition and cake all day!

There is also a raffle. From 1pm the arts and craft session is making an appliqué butterfly. There is no door charge today.

29th June - Bowling at Saltburn Bowling Club, indoor bowls and if it‟s sunny - outdoor boules. Back to the hall for a spot of origami tea bag folding.

Programmes can be found in Saltburn library.

We are a non-profit making group, run by volunteers.

We meet on Fridays at Emmanuel Church Hall, Macnay St, Saltburn TS12 1LE. Activity mornings are 10-12.30. Arts and Craft afternoons by Caroline 1-4.00pm. First taster session is free then £2.50 a session or £4 all day to help cover costs. Door money helps to cover costs as we are nonprofit making and volunteer run. Carers are always free.

Tea/coffee and board games/colouring-in too. We are a friendly group and you‟d be more than welcome!

For more info please contact 07833 895 501 (or Thefridayfriends@outlook.com).

Friday Friends Registered Charity 1177967 Anjee Charman-Clark, chairperson

Saltburn Photographic Society Outdoor meetings at local venues are being held throughout the Summer, non-members are welcome to join us if they wish to have advice on using their photographic equipment. Contact Tony Lynn 01287 622519 for details. Visit Saltburn Library to view members‟ photographic prints on display.

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Saltburn Evangelical Church (Leven Street Mission) Following Jesus - the Bible our guide

Here for you: WELCOME! Sundays 10.30am & 6.00pm www.saltburnevangelicalchurch.org.uk _________________________________

What better way to celebrate the end of a long winter than to enjoy our sundrenched beach on early May Bank Holiday.

Hundreds did just that. But those of us who were tempted into the sea were quickly reminded that it takes more than a three-day heatwave to take the chill off the North Sea! As summer arrives the lifeboats will launch for visitors caught unawares. Coastal communities know to respect the tides, currents and wind. Many lives have been lost off Huntcliff and down the rugged Yorkshire coast. It’s no surprise that a plaque on the sea wall at Filey reads: Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea— the LORD on high is mighty.

These words from Psalm 93 remind us to pause and wonder at the forces of nature, and the Creator behind it all. Vivid images of the sea run right through the Bible. Concerned about pollution and its causes? There’s this from the prophet Isaiah: Evil people are like the restless sea, whose waves never stop rolling in, bringing filth and muck.

Yes, the Bible is blunt about human selfishness and frailty, but it also proclaims hope: the possibility of release from guilt, shame and alienation. In the words of the prophet Habakkuk: There is no other god like you, O LORD … You take pleasure in showing us Your constant love. You will be merciful to us once again. You will trample our sins underfoot and send them to the bottom of the sea!

Now that’s even more exhilarating than an early May dip in the North Sea! Go to the “Good News” page of our website to read more.

Emmanuel Church Hall, (off Windsor Road) Saltburn Mondays at 9.30am and

Tuesdays at 3.30pm, 5.30pm or 7.30pm.

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Saltburn in Bloom I expect you‟ll be aware that we all write our articles a little in advance to give Ian time to get each month‟s Talk of the Town put together and published. Today, as I write this, it‟s THE BIG DAY. Whether or not you are a royalist, I guess that the wedding hasn‟t escaped your notice. I‟m waiting with baited breath, not in front of the TV but in front of my computer, writing this article for the first time, hoping the muse will be with me and, hoping above hope, that the wedding won‟t keep everyone away from the community centre table top sale today as it‟s in aid of Saltburn in Bloom. Fingers crossed indeed. (I‟ve taken on the role of writing this article from Lynda as she retired as Chair at our recent(ish) AGM and I‟ve taken on the role, for my sins.)

Last month Lynda talked about our preparations for spring judging. The gardeners worked really hard and you will have seen the results. The judges came and had a very good look around. We were even allowed to access the new fossil bed terraced garden. The judges were impressed (I think) and understood why we took a year off Northumbria in Bloom last year to focus on the development of this garden. We haven‟t had the results of the spring judging yet but I think I heard a “wow” as the judges travelled round the town so here‟s hoping. The other places in our category this year, that is “coastal resorts”, are Seaham and Seaton Sluice; so we can‟t rest on our laurels.

Did any of you see any of the Britain in Bloom programmes on BBC 2 recently? I found them a fascinating insight into what goes on in other places.

What I learned was that, large or small, town or country, seaside or inland, In Bloom groups which are, in the main, made up of groups of volunteers, are all passionate about their places, determined to make them beautiful and, well aware that this brings visitors and thus a boost to the economy.

Talking of boosts to the economy, there‟s still time to sponsor a hanging basket, Amberol planter or wooden barrel. Many people sponsor these as a fitting tribute and mark of respect to lost loved ones. For planters and barrels you will get a sticker on the side with your chosen words. For a hanging basket, your name and that of your loved one(s) will be added to the big sponsorship board that will be returned in Summer to the town notice board near the entrance to the railway station platform - contact us on saltburn.in.bloom@gmail.com.

Hanging baskets will be going up around town on 18th and 19th June, starting at 7.30am each day at the station portico. If you‟re an early riser and fancy giving us a hand, you‟d be very welcome. Steering a Sainsbury‟s trolley full of hanging baskets and with more baskets hanging from the sides is a sight to behold and a skill to be mastered so, if you like a challenge.....

Have a good month.

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Come along and listen to The Lullaby of Saltburn!

Yes it‟s that time of year again! The Saltburn Songsters are well into rehearsals for their annual Summer Concert which this year, will be held at Emmanuel Church, Saltburn on Friday, 6th July 2018 at 7:15pm.

This 40 strong Ladies Choir, who do this purely for the love of singing, go from strength to strength every year and the large audiences they attract keep coming back year after year.

With medleys from „Les Miserables‟, „The Little Mermaid‟, „Godspell‟ and many more, this concert is not one to be missed. We are also joined by some special surprise guests!

Tickets are £7 and are available from 07729 33 22 58 and choir Members. Refreshments will be available.

For more information about the Concert, for information on booking us for your special event and for information on joining us, please contact Chairman and Musical Director, Dan Matuszak on 07729 332258 (or at saltburnsongsters@outlook.com).

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Saltburn 500 Club Congratulations go to Mr R Smith for winning the £100 First Prize in the Saltburn 500 Club Prize Draw. We have seen a small growth in membership numbers but we remain far away from the halcyon days. If you‟re thinking of joining, stop thinking and fill your form in! Application forms are available from Jackie‟s Saverstore, or Saltburn library.

Apologies to those of you who follow us on Facebook but I must repeat that we are in urgent need of volunteers for the bandstand summer performances. We need collectors for Saturday performances, and somebody who could be contacted at short notice for collecting on a Saturday or Sunday. We are also seeking people to bring out/put away the chairs for each performance. If you feel you can help in any way, please contact myself, or Cllr Philip Thomson.

On the subject of volunteers, I have been doing voluntary work for forty years and thought I‟d seen and heard it all. However, somebody overheard a part of a conversation I was having in Saltburn and I was mentioning the fact that we are urgently seeking voluntary workers. After the conversation, this person approached me and asked how much we paid for doing the voluntary work. After pointing out, twice, that the work was unpaid the person shook their head and walked off saying, “That‟s no good for me then.”

We are inviting electricians to tender for the work on the Christmas lights. If you are aware of anybody who may be interested, can you please let a committee member know?

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

Dog walkers fined £100 on beach

Dog walkers who allow their pets on to the excluded part of Saltburn beach are being fined £100 each. Three have been fined since the crackdown started on 1st May and followed a nil number of fines imposed last summer.

Councillor Alec Brown, cabinet member for neighbourhoods with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said they were „absolutely passionate‟ about keeping the beach clean. “Dog fouling continues to be a significant issue with many people,” he told Talk of the Town. “The council welcomes dog walkers who can exercise dogs along the great majority of the seven miles of beach.”

Dogs are excluded from the part of the beach from the end of Hazelgrove to the pier during the summer. He said signs about the law appeared on every exit and entrance to the beach.

Charity Crafters We will be meeting on Wednesday, 6th June from 2pm to 4pm in the Coffee Room at Saltburn Community Hall.

Everyone is welcome to pop in for a cuppa and a chat to find out what varied projects we take part in. For further information phone Angie on 01287 205153.

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Saltburn Station Gallery Update Saltburn Station Gallery recently welcomed new artist, Simone Langley with her fabulous hand-sewn bags and purses, perfectly reflecting spring. And has new artists lined up for the coming months.

The Go wild competition has concluded with the beginning of June and the winner will be on display and will be announced in next month‟s Talk of the Town.

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SALTBURN CRICKET CLUB Marske Mill Lane, Tel 01287-622761

BINGO – Wed 6th & 20th June – eyes down 8.00pm Play TENNIS – contact us for details New players always welcome SUNDAY NIGHTS – WEEKLY QUIZ – be in it to win it! Teams of up to 6, everyone welcome

Friday 15th June RACE NIGHT – in aid of JUNIOR CRICKET SECTIONS

Sunday 17th June PRESENTATION AFTERNOON for SALTBURN JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS SALTBURN BLUES CLUB Sat 30th June The EDDIE MARTIN BAND all ticket night, £10 (10% discount for club members)

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SALTBURN BLUES CLUB EDDIE MARTIN will feature at SBC Saturday on 30th June. Known as „The Ambassador of British Blues‟, singer song-writer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and arranger, Eddie Martin is amongst the most versatile and creative musicians around. Eddie plays electric and slide guitar and was a nominee for Best Acoustic Solo Artist in the 2016 European Blues Awards. As well as recording three sessions for BBC Radio 2, Eddie continues his album output as well as writing TV and Film soundtracks. Widely regarded as a top harmonica player, he‟s a bluesman brimming with talent. With 30 years of world-wide touring, and many accolades and awards to his name, Eddie is as keen as ever to perform live, release albums and deliver masterclasses to pass on the legacy of the blues. Often seen fronting his trio these days, he is a true UK Bluesman.

For occasional readers of this piece, I‟ll put in a monthly reminder for Saltburn‟s 2nd HOWZAT MUSIC FESTIVAL. 1pm – 10pm on September 2nd in the Indoor Nets Hall at Saltburn Cricket Club in aid of the RNLI, 7 fabulous acts will perform including THE REVOLUTIONAIRES and THE magnificent STUMBLE! Tickets are £25 on the door or £20 if purchased prior to the event. All details can be found at www.howzatmusicfestival.co.uk Details for June 30th are as usual: Venue: Saltburn Cricket Club. Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 available from Destinations Cafe, www.yorkshireticketshop.co.uk, www.saltburnbluesclub.co.uk and 07960 935263.

Don‟t forget, my radio show, Still Got The Blues, is on Zetland FM every Monday 7pm – 10pm, on line, or you can catch it later on Mixcloud at a date and time that suits you. Just visit the website, www.zetlandfm.co.uk and scroll down to Mixcloud. It‟s 3 hours of the very best of the blues.

Harry

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Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes foot pain, which is usually experienced in the heel region, but may spread a short distance into the sole and instep. Pain usually develops gradually and initially doesn‟t limit day to day activities or sport. However, it can build up to the point where getting out of bed in the mornings is a very painful experience. This severe pain usually settles with a bit of early morning hobbling around, but then becomes troublesome when walking and running and is particularly limiting when pushing off quickly through the foot.

The plantar fascia is a tough band of tissue that is attached to the bottom of the heel bone and then spreads down the sole of the foot, to attach into the toes. The plantar fascia supports the instep of the foot and acts like a spring, being tensioned when the toes are pushed into the floor as the heel lifts and then releasing its elastic energy as the body is propelled forwards.

Getting rid of plantar fascia pain can be a lengthy business. Many treatment approaches have been advocated but no single one stands out. However, the most popular feature of management strategies is stretching. This “stretching” approach has been proven to reduce pain in at least a couple of studies, but how it works is open to debate. When you consider that the plantar fascia is made of very tough connective tissue, you realise that this “stretching” approach almost certainly does not physically elongate the plantar fascia. Bearing in mind that the job of the plantar fascia is to provide stability to the foot, it probably wouldn‟t be a good idea to stretch the thing out even if you could.

So if these exercises don‟t lengthen the plantar fascia, but they reduce pain, what mechanisms are in play?

There isn‟t a definitive answer to this, but research has shown that exercises with a “strengthening” element also reduce plantar fascia pain and do so in a shorter time frame than stretching alone. One hypothesis is that both types of exercise, produce changes in the structure of the plantar

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fascia, which result in it being able to tolerate more load before pain is produced. More research will be needed before we know what the ideal combination of exercises are to reduce and to eliminate plantar fascia pain.

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Saltburn, Redcar & Cleveland Philatelic Society May report and June Meetings We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Redcar Community Centre. June‟s meetings are: 6th June Neville and Keith Waugh entertain. 20th June AGM and Members‟ displays (one frame each).

North East England Philatelic Association (NEPA) 69th Annual Convention was held in Durham on 28th April. Our secretary, Geoff Reynolds (pictured) was honoured by being asked to sign NEPA‟s Roll of Distinguished Philatelists. This means SR&CP join only Newcastle and Middlesbrough to have 2 NEPA RDPs in their societies at any one time. Neil Williams, editor of the Aden and Somaliland Newsletter, who joined us at the start of the 2017-18 season – won NEPA‟s British Commonwealth category with a fine 16-sheet frame of Aden. David D. Turner won NEPA‟s Great Britain category with a 16 sheet-specialist study Victorian 1841 1d pink envelopes.

Contacts: Geoff Reynolds (Secretary, 01642 478229); David D. Turner (01287 624736)

Saltburn and District Group for Visually Impaired People We were joined at our May session by local councillor, Craig Hannaway. Craig started by telling us of how he „fell into‟ the role. We discussed several interesting topics and started some lively discussion! We didn‟t intend it to be a moaning session, but we imagine councillors are used to that!

Craig also told us of his involvement, alongside his wife Lorna, in the Farmers‟ Markets and the ever increasing Food Festival. Organising such a huge event must take a massive amount of work, and we thank them for it all.

On June 13th we will welcome Harry, a retired

police officer. Please come along at 2pm in the coffee lounge, Saltburn Community Centre. .

It is my decision that I will step down as organiser of Saltburn VI Group after the next meeting. If anyone would like to come forward and organise the speakers etc, I will be happy to support them in any way I can. The group was started in September 2012. I would like it to continue with some „new blood‟ leading it. If anyone is interested, or would like to know more, please contact me on 01287 204170.

Chris Ferguson

News from Ringrose Orchard Regardless of the long, wet, snowy winter, our hardy and hard-working team of volunteers has managed to dodge the weather and continue to progress work at the orchard in readiness for the summer.

A team comprising Roger Pell, John Chapman and Derek Hedges has been continuing preparation of the site for our picnic table. This has involved the building of a semi-circular wall at the back of the site, improving the drainage and strengthening/re-aligning the steps leading from the willow arch to the developing picnic area. In parallel with this work Joyce White has been applying a preservative, kindly, and voluntarily, donated by Crown Decorating Services, Skippers Lane, to the table. The next task will be to lay the ground surface and secure the table, work which will include the whole volunteer group.

A second group, made up of Stuart White, Geoff

Clark and Stephen Richardson, has laid a gravel path around the apple trees, this in readiness for visitors to pick the fruit in the autumn. This is the first year this will have been possible. Additionally, they have prepared the wildflower meadow and sown the seed ready for this year‟s display. Joyce Basham has assisted with these latter tasks.

Our team of ladies - Joyce White, Joyce Basham, Maureen Clark - has, when possible, kept on top of maintenance tasks eg cutting back, pruning and latterly planting and seed sowing. Their work has helped to achieve the lovely display of Spring bulbs and flowers currently in bloom.

If you have any spare time, or feel at a loose end, then why not come along and join our happy band on a Monday and/or Thursday morning.

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Cleveland Diving Club The 8th of this month will see the 27th celebration of „World Oceans Day.‟ The day will be marked by events such as art contests, film festivals, televised programs and of course beach clean ups which have gained in momentum as a result of programmes such as „Blue Planet,‟ and environmental conservationists in the media raising awareness of the impact of human pollution, particularly plastics, on the world‟s oceans. Saving the oceans is a crucial principle for those of us who explore the phenomenon and mysteries of the underwater world and this year‟s diving exploits got off to an excellent start in the clear, calm waters of West Scotland‟s lochs. As usual this annual event was blessed with beautiful weather and new things to see and experience. For example; during a pleasant sunny surface interval, after the first dive at Loch Creran, our happy group of divers (photo 1) were ecstatic when two sea otters were spotted swimming along the loch‟s coastline.

Normally solitary animals, it was incredible to see a pair!

Well, it was spring!

Sea otter numbers, particularly in Scotland where water ways are less polluted, continue to increase and also, thankfully, across the rest of the UK; being testament to the efforts of committed conservationists in cleaning up the country‟s water ways. Exciting new sightings such as this unusual set up featuring a worm egg capsule (photo 2) were

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complemented with the more familiar plethora of queenie scallops, squat lobsters and ravenous sea cucumbers (photo 3).

You never know what you will see in the oceans so why not learn to dive with us or if already qualified and want to dive with friends contact us on 07960 608529 or pop along to Saltburn Leisure Centre any Monday evening between 8 and 9 pm.

June Coomber

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‟53 Drama Group presents “Spring into Summer” 8th and 9th June.

Come and enjoy the Saltburn ‟53 Drama Group‟s “Spring into Summer” Entertainment on Friday, 8th and Saturday, 9th June at Saltburn Community Theatre.

Whatever the weather, let a talented cast launch you into summer with a fun evening of music and comedy!

Doors and bar open 6.45 for a 7.30 start. Tickets from the Spar on Milton Street and the theatre box office.

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Beanstalk - Volunteer Reading Helpers Come along to meet us at Saltburn Library on Saturday, 2nd June from 10.30 - 12.30 to find out more about volunteering as a Trained Reading Helper.

We‟re looking for volunteers to support children in primary schools (aged 5-11) in East Cleveland. There will be lots of information available to take away and staff will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have.

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Victory for North Skelton Band!

North Skelton Band clinch top title at North of England Regional Brass Band competition.

North Skelton claimed a clear victory in a group of 8 second section North of England brass bands on the 17th March and will now represent the area of Cleveland & Teesside at the National Finals in Cheltenham in September.

Playing a piece of music named Ex Terra Lucem depicting the effects of the industrial revolution on a Merseyside town by composer Jonathan Bates, the work gave a platform for the band‟s soloists to demonstrate their craft.

The band‟s principle euphonium player Chris Coupland from Redcar received a well deserved trophy for the best Euphonium and the band also came away with best percussion and best Bass section.

To celebrate their success the band are holding a concert at the Community Theatre in Saltburn on Saturday 16th June where Jonathan Bates himself will be joining us.

But of course our trip to the Nationals will have to be funded as we have hotel, travel and rehearsal facilities and as there are 29 players involved it will be quite an amount to finance.

We are holding concerts, coffee mornings and Race nights and our conductor Lewis Wilkinson‟s mum Lesley is cycling over 200 mikes from London to Paris on the 28th June for us! Anyone wishing to donate to her cause can find the details by logging onto JustGiving.com and typing in North Skelton Band/Lesley Wilkinson

Klondike at the Cricket Club The Klondike Grand Prix approached Saltburn on Sunday, 29th April on a very cold, crisp afternoon. The Cricket Club were set up for a cycling event on the grass verge with five spin bikes from the Leisure Centre. Two rows of parking spaces were taken up for a cycling circuit for younger children. The ribbon was cut at 12.00 noon by Sylvia and the Town Crier declared the start of the sponsored event for a defibrillator. The club cyclists aimed to match the Klondike 100 miles challenge. The actual finishing result far exceeded all estimates and was a massive 240 miles!

This was achieved by club members, members of the public, local and not so local families, children, teenagers, friends and very supportive people from „Tom‟s family.‟ All five bikes were in action for four and half hours, with a grand total of £1,200 being raised. Younger children brought their own bikes and scooters and joined in on the car park, by cycling between cones to accumulate laps, popping money into the collection buckets and winning a Klondike medal. Medals were presented officially to the children, sometimes by the Town Crier, other times by Club Representatives. This feeling of success obviously went a long way with Samuel aged 5. He took his medal to school, stood up in front of his class and explained why he had won a medal: “When I was at Uncle Paul‟s Club, when the police bikes and riders went by and Grandma and Aunty Gill were riding bikes but they didn‟t go anywhere, I was riding round the cones to raise money for a machine, that if your heart stops it makes you alive again. I scootered round 20 laps to help stop people being dead.” (Written in child speak!)

Samuel has taken the sport further by creating his own garden circuit, placed a table with his water bottle on and calls his Grandma to pass it to him, without slowing down.

Just like in the Klondike – wonderful.

Thank you to all who helped make an event out of an idea. Those who carried the bikes outside and back again, RCBC for excellent support with placing cones and tape in strategic places for the children‟s circuit, the Parish Council for the medals, bunting and sponsorship contributions and all those at SCBTC who supported in many different ways, according to their talents, work and sporting commitments.

Finally, to the very generous giving of the following Saltburn businesses: Brockley Hall, Camfield‟s, Alessi‟s, Chocolini‟s, Carruther‟s, Taste, The Cave, and Reily‟s.

Thank you to the sponsors who give „The Price of a Pint‟ to our cyclists. The team effort was fabulous and it has left us all with a good feeling of success. Plans for the defibrillator to be placed on an outside wall of the Cricket Club, for all users of the campus to access, should the need be necessary, are now underway.

Rosalyn Boyes on behalf of SCBTC Social Committee

Emmanuel Church‟s July breakfast Emmanuel Church‟s final breakfast of the school year will be on July 5th in Echo.

We are planning to make it even bigger and better this time in keeping with our 150 celebrations, so if you are a regular, come along and spot the difference! If you have not been before, this would be a great one to start with, so come along from 9 - 10.15 on Thursday, July 5th.

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Saltburn Ladies Set Pace with New Nordic Walking Business Two businesswomen from Saltburn have recently opened their new Nordic Walking business. Pat Smillie and Jo Davy launched Coast & Moors Nordic Walking in April after a number of successful years of leading Nordic Walks for private clients around Saltburn, Redcar and Guisborough.

The origins of Nordic Walking began in Finland in 1979 and is a specific walking technique with specially designed poles, which differs to traditional hiking and trekking. It started to gain popularity in the late 90s as research showed how the walking technique could burn up to 46% more energy consumption than ordinary walking.

Since then, Nordic Walking has been steadily gaining popularity and is now one of the fastest growing sports in Europe.

Pat Smillie says: “We were inspired to begin Nordic Walking when we experienced at first-hand the benefits of a total body workout which burns lots of calories and brings other health benefits such as improving posture, walking more efficiently and protecting your joints. We were very touched to learn how we helped a lady who struggled to walk a quarter of a mile without being out of breath; she now regularly walks 3-4 miles twice a week and tells us how we have really helped turn her life around and loves Nordic Walking.”

Both Pat and Jo are experienced Nordic Walking instructors and lead various Nordic Walks for all abilities on local trails across the beaches, hidden footpaths and across the North Yorkshire Moors throughout the week and on some evenings. Jo explains their clients are now asking to walk on longer trails which has prompted them to introduce the technique on the Esk Valley Way. She says: “It‟s truly fantastic and motivational to see many of our clients achieving their personal goals such as weight loss, improving their fitness levels and managing to exercise outdoors whilst managing health conditions like asthma.”

Jo adds: “We would encourage anyone who hasn‟t tried Nordic walking before to try one of our free taster sessions.”

Coast & Moors Nordic Walking can be found at: www.coastandmoorsnordicwalking.com

Left Jo Davy, Right Pat Smillie Owners of Coast & Moors Nordic Walking

Town-centre trouble: SNAP plans „brain-stormer‟ A „brain-storming‟ public meeting is to be held by Saltburn Neighbourhood Action Partnership SNAP to counter towncentre trouble from youths at Easter.

This was decided by 50 people at a special SNAP meeting on 9th May. It heard of police progress following fighting and damage caused over 10 days of „significant incidents,‟ according to Sergeant Christopher Keightley.

CCTV footage is still being studied and several assaults are being investigated.

“I am not prepared to allow this disgusting behaviour,” said the sergeant, who has been running the East Cleveland operation since February. He added that 11 of his team were assaulted, one being still off work.

One evening police followed the youths and a dispersal order was put in place. Some might „migrate‟ to Loftus.

A man in the audience said gangs appeared to be „extremely well-organised.‟ The audience applauded police efforts.

Lee Waters, a council youth officer, said a dozen of his team were on the streets engaging and „building relationships‟ with youngsters in the borough.

A newcomer to Saltburn complained bored youths were being chased by police - “we need a proactive approach.”

Dave King, director of Imagine You Can, a Skeltonbased youth project with the National Citizen Service, said it provided activities for 2,000 teenagers in Redcar and Cleveland. The programme started with a residential week when activities included rock-climbing and survival. They also learned how to run a radio station.

Two youths told how they benefitted from the programme, including winning awards. Two youth council students from Huntcliff School were in the audience.

Chairman Councillor Philip Thomson got a show of hands for an evening brain-storming session. This is now being arranged.

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Face Value/Taking Flight For some of us, getting on a plane for our summer holiday is as close to taking flight as we are likely to experience. If you take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester or Newcastle airport you might find yourself looking at a series of „posters‟ in the underground subway called Face Value.

These are images of local people who have provided strangers seeking sanctuary in the Tees Valley with a welcome relief and a welcome beyond belief. The images were enlarged and put on public display as a way of celebrating the efforts made by individuals who didn‟t recognise anything other than fellow travellers who deserved respect and care.

The individuals came from different groups: Justice First; Cultures CIC; British Red Cross; Methodist Asylum Project; Open Door North East; North East Refugee Service; St Patrick Catholic Church, Thornaby; Stockton Baptist Church; and Stockton Parish Church. Organisations who, in different ways, assist asylum seekers to find a fresh identity.

In choosing the language of stamps, the artist, Suzie Devey, deliberately wanted to give prominence to some of the anonymous faces who helped those whose need needed to be recognised. The asylum seekers themselves are not depicted; instead they are represented by words and symbols that in some way tell their private stories.

The familiarity of the postage stamp often includes the notion of celebrity, whether that be the royal profile or a famous personality, who it has been decided merits recognition. By giving a similar treatment to those who avoid publicity, Suzie was directly addressing the question of perceived worth; hence the title Face Value. It is a phrase that suggest both a quantifiable notion of price and, in another way, the exact opposite. The face value of the pound to the Euro we know changes and we accept the exchange rate of the day but accepting things „at face value‟ often implies that everything may not be what it at first appears. The perceived notion of identifying worth is problematic and therefore was an appropriate vehicle for looking at the complex narratives that belong to the journeys of those who are forced to abandon a known identity for an unknown one.

Narratives are a regular theme in Suzie‟s printmaking and the linocuts of birds on show alongside the silkscreen images of asylum seekers are freeze frames from other storylines, some perhaps known as fairy tales, others as

natural histories. They are parables sharing common themes; flight, migration, journeys…

Telling stories is a deep-rooted tradition in the English psyche, nowhere more so than in its folk song and music. The new Seaside Folk series of concerts continues with The Rachel Hamer Band on the 22nd June. Winners of the Graeme Miles Bursary in 2016, their debut album Hard Ground won critical acclaim and evidences their ability to freshly transform the traditional songs and tunes of the North East and is a part of an emergence of young talent rejuvenating and re-assessing the music, stories and histories of the region. They provide yet another chance to revel in the wealth of live performances that SC&AA provide.

In addition, it is an opportunity to welcome home Grace Smith who grew up with her fiddle in Saltburn and may be persuaded to dance as well as play. Her migration has been more straightforward than that of Suzie‟s subjects but both share the ability to have a different perspective on people and places and evidence signs of being aware of the times and the place in which we live.

Suzie‟s interview with Hayley Pink is well worth reading and provides another story that, in turn, tells the story of her prints. It forms an important part of the exhibition which is in the SCA2gallery space until August. It is also worth looking out for details of workshops for children and families that it is hoped Suzie will hold during the Summer and adult linocut sessions that are being planned for later in the year.

KICAS News Keeping it clean at Saltburn would like to thank the 40 plus volunteers who came along to May‟s beach clean. The new pickers and buckets for children were well received by our young eco heroes and it was great to see families joining in. We removed lots of litter and plastic from our beautiful beach and our presence on a busy Bank Holiday Saturday set a great example. We had lots of people wishing us well and asking about KICAS. After the bank holiday we were pleasantly surprised to see that our beach had very little litter. We believe this is due to our Saltburn community volunteer groups and raised awareness.

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regular beach clean, there are three 2 Minute Beach Clean Boards on the lower prom providing the equipment you need for your own mini beach clean.

The next group beach clean is June 2nd, 11am to 12 noon. We will be at the new Victorian Shelter, on the lower promenade, next to the Mini Golf. Everyone is welcome.

Together we can KICAS. To find out more follow us on social media.

One of our members is on the Steering Group of The Plastic Free Coastlines Campaign. If you would like to know more, please join their Facebook group, Plastic Free Coastlines Redcar and Cleveland.

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Rotary News Rotary Walk for Defibrillators On Sunday, 6th May, around 60 people, aged between 5 and 80, from Saltburn Rotary Club, Rotakids & Saltburn Cricket, Bowls & Tennis Club took part in a sponsored walk of approximately 8.5 miles, from the South Gare to Saltburn Cricket Club, to raise money for defibrillators to be placed around the town.

Thanks to the kindness of so many, it is expected to raise between £3000 & £4000. Special thanks for the support of Elite Taxis, Andy Pollard, Garry Roper, Ship Inn, Spa, Gosnay‟s, Camfield‟s, Brockley Hall, Sainsbury‟s, Chocolini‟s, Carruther‟s, Taste, The Cave, Reilly‟s, Allessi‟s and Chris Wynn who all gave support free of charge. A wonderful effort by so many people & organisations within our community working for the good of our community.

Also, this month, Rotarians Dave and Anne Sadler were proud to be selected to attend a reception at The House of Commons addressed by the Secretary of State for Overseas Development Penny Mordaunt. This was to acknowledge their part in Rotary‟s involvement in the Polio Eradication Programme following their visit to India in 2015.

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

Hello lovely people. We are Misty the cat and Buddy the dog. We currently both live with the very kind people at SARA but are looking for forever homes. Can you help us?

Misty is a very beautiful and exotic looking lady, with the most enchanting eyes. She‟s about 4 years old, and is a semi long hair cat. Misty came to SARA when her owner sadly passed away. She enjoys having cuddles in her cattery pen, but will let you know when she has had enough, thank you. Misty also likes to spend time snoozing next to her radiator. Misty is looking for a home as an only pet and with an experienced cat owner who could give her the love and attention that she needs. Misty would be okay living in a home with older children, so long as they have spent time with cats in the past and can give her the patience and space she sometimes wants.

Buddy is a handsome lad who is white with black patches. He‟s about 4 years old and an American bulldog cross. Sadly Buddy came into our care following a change in his owner‟s circumstances. He‟s one of our long term residents, as he‟s been with us about 18 months, and is desperate to find his forever home. He is a very intelligent dog, who adores showing off his good behaviour and thrives when following commands for treats. Buddy also enjoys playing in the pen and going for long walks with our volunteers. This poor boy is very stressed in kennels, so he doesn‟t show his best side to visitors. He is best in a more casual and relaxed environment: just give him a chance and some extra time. We feel this is why this beautiful boy has been with us for so long. Buddy is looking for an active home with plenty of mental stimulation and the love he deserves.

SARA fundraising events during June The next monthly meeting of SARA will be held on Wednesday, 6th June, in the TocH premises, Albion Terrace, Saltburn at 7.30pm. We would love to welcome new members. The meeting gives a great opportunity to come along and find out more about our Charity. Please come along. We look forward to seeing you.

Sunday, 3rd June Strawberry Afternoon Tea 1 - 4pm Foxrush Farm. SARA will be holding a Strawberry Afternoon Tea, at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar.

Dogs, family and friends are very welcome. There is plenty of parking on Foxrush field. This is always a lovely event with homemade refreshments and stalls. Stalls include tombola, books, raffle, pet stalls and bric-a-brac. Come along and enjoy a pleasant afternoon with members of SARA. Your support is very much appreciated.

Saturday, 30th June SARA will be holding their Annual Fun Dog Show from 11am to 4pm, at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. There will be a wide variety of classes to enter and judging will commence at 11.30am.

Entries made on the day at the ringside £1.00 per dog per class.

Dogs looking for homes will be on parade between 12.45 to 1pm. Please ensure that all dogs are fully vaccinated.

Refreshments will be on sale with homemade food. There will also be a variety of stalls and a raffle. Come along with family, friends and pets to enjoy a fun packed day. There is plenty of parking on the Foxrush field. All funds raised will go to the ever increasing number of animals that so desperately need our help.

John Fuller, Press Officer Helpline: 01642 488108 31

150 Years in the Life of Emmanuel 1940 onwards Much of the history of the war period has been written. The world was a sad place and Saltburn shared in that sadness and struggle. The Reverend Leonard Knight, in post since 1925, was challenged at every turn. From justifying how God can play any part in war to tending for those who were on or below the breadline.

The church community had changed as townspeople went to war, or munitions factories, or on to the land, leaving every family touched in some way, not least those who had relied on domestic service to manage their lives. The influx of billeted forces brought new faces and sometimes tensions in a society turned up side down.

The surface scars were all too plain to see, including the bomb damage to the infant school, the Brine Baths area, the valley gardens bandstand and the 9th fairway at the Golf Club. The mental traumas and social changes were, however, a challenge indeed to ministering in the community.

Leonard saw out the war after 22 years of service giving way to the Reverend Arthur Pennyman in 1947.

Post war brought further challenges. Rationing continued and when bananas came back on the market queues stretched forever for those who could afford to buy.

Change was on the way. ICI started to develop Wilton site, bringing new jobs and the prospect of a better standard of living. Coal mining was nationalised. An organisation called the United Nations was formed and NATO was established.

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An independent State for Jews was created. Mao Zedong established the People‟s Republic of China.

Commemorations of 150 years of service in the community continue and are marked by a visit from Archbishop John Sentamu on the 16th June. As part of his retiral tour of the Diocese, he will come to say well done to the Saltburn community. The visit will be marked by a Peal, a special bell-ringing performance lasting 3 hours.

Donated by Arthur Dorman in 1901, Emmanuel‟s glorious set of 8 bells, weighing between 5cwt and 23cwt. are arguably one of the finest rings of bells in the world.

The first Peal, rung on Saturday, 29th November 1902 by a band from the old Middlesbrough Parish Church, was 5088 changes of Kent Treble Bob Major in 3 hours 25 minutes.

The June Peal will start at 11:30am. An 8 strong band of ringers from the Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers and the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Association. will attempt 5040 changes of Plain Bob Triples. Ross Weddell, our own Saltburn ringer, will conduct, continuing a tradition of 116 years of bell ringing in the town.

Celebrations include the 9th June, starting at 9am with a Big Barbecue Breakfast.

On the 16th, John Sentamu‟s farewell afternoon service is followed by a Big Picnic.

A Big Coffee Morning on the 23rd with cream tea, scones and a jumble sale will evoke memories of past times. All members of the community are welcome.

Archbishop of York at Emmanuel Church Saturday 16th June - 2pm A service celebrating 150 years Join us for the service and afterwards for a picnic in the church grounds, with an opportunity to talk with Archbishop Sentamu.

Services Times Sundays 9.00am traditional communion 10.45am contemporary worship

Tuesdays 9.30am said communion

Morning Prayer 9.00am Mon-Fri in ECHO

Contact Details tel 01287 622251

BBQ Breakfast Emmanuel Church Carpark Saturday 9th June - 9am to 11am

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Free entry‌ Free food‌ Loud cars!!

Come and join us for bacon, buns, cars, coffee, fuel & faith.

Visitor and Exhibition opening times in June Saturdays 2nd & 30th 10am - 4pm Sundays 3rd & 17th 1 - 4pm

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Ripping Yarns Community Project – Felted Landscape On Saturday, 12th May, as part of our annual Yarn Shop Day, we invited people to call into Ripping Yarns and contribute to our felted landscape. The panel is an artistic view of Saltburn taken from Marske and is made up of 79 twinchies (two-inch squares).

The project allowed people to try new skills, including sewing, knitting and embroidery, but the majority of the squares were felted and have created a striking piece.

90 twinchies were produced in total, and a second smaller panel will also be made so we can showcase everyone‟s work. Most of the wool used was locally sourced and is a mixture of Blue Faced Leicester and Swaledale. The initial prep of the wool was carried out by Eugene Gatenby, who washed and carded the fleeces, and Jane Gatenby who dyed them to produce the stunning colours.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the project.

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Congestion on our Doorstep?

Marske residents are outraged at a proposal to install traffic lights north and south of the rail bridge on the A1085, which leads to Marske High Street. It is envisaged that a pavement is constructed on the seaward side of the road under the bridge, so the road would become single width.

At a public meeting in the spring, people raised many objections, including a fear that queues of traffic would build up at busy times as far back as the roundabout between Marske and Saltburn.

The proposal is part of a plan to develop land south of Marske, which is owned by the West Midlands Metropolitan Pension Fund. First presented by the owners in 2012, the plan was to build up to 1000 homes, a neighbourhood centre, a park and ride car park, a petrol station, a drive-thru, a pub/restaurant and a sixty bed hotel.

These would be constructed on fifty hectares of arable farmland, bounded by the A174, the A1085, Longbeck Road and the railway, with Marske Inn Farm in its northeast corner.

In March 2015, Labour-led Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council turned down the outline planning application, stating it to be „detrimental to the character and appearance of this part of the local countryside‟ and destructive of the strategic gap between Saltburn and Marske. The owners appealed and a two week inquiry by a Government-appointed Planning Inspector was launched in October 2016. The result of this was a decision by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to overturn the Council‟s refusal of the development. The number of houses envisaged was reduced to 821, but otherwise there was no change to the plan.

It appears that no developer has yet been engaged, but that hasn‟t stopped existing residents becoming very anxious about the proposed change to access to the High Street. Clearly the present lack of pavement under the bridge could be dangerous to pedestrians from the new estate, including schoolchildren, but the proposal to move to single lane traffic could also lead to loss of life, for example by slowing down emergency vehicles on an A classification road, said some speakers.

Four hundred people attended the spring meeting to discuss the issue at Outwood Academy Bydales. It was admirably chaired by John Lambert, recently of Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council, who ensured that voices were heard in a structured, respectful way. Four local residents, Alistair Mackenzie, Paul Cawthorne, Anne Beckley and Peter Finlinson gave the results of independent research they had carried out and then the six Borough Councillors from Longbeck and St Germain‟s confirmed their objection to the road alterations. Sue Jeffrey, Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council also vouched her opposition. A letter from MP Anna Turley, who was still engaged at the House of Commons, confirmed her continuing rejection of the plans.

The meeting showed that much research had been undertaken about alternatives, including removing and replacing the rail bridge with a wider structure that would allow a pavement underneath. However, it was thought that this could cost £6-10million and would cause unacceptable

disruption to Skinningrove Steelworks and Boulby Potash industries, which use the line. An alternative could be a tunnel linking both sides of the bridge. There is apparently an existing tunnel in place, but it comes up in someone‟s front garden! Starting afresh could cost £6 million, mainly due to Network Rail charges because of „compensation for journey disruption‟.

Looking upwards, would it be possible to build a new railway footbridge close to the road bridge? This could replace the existing footbridge and could comply with all disabled access legislation, which the existing bridge does not. But this could cost £1.5million and would it be at an angle to cope with wheelchairs and baby buggies?

Other ideas included pedestrian controlled access under the bridge running north to south, with traffic stopped at both entrances to allow access. Speed bumps or something similar would need to be constructed.

Alternatively, a diagonal pedestrian controlled crossing could run from existing footpaths south-east to northwest.

Members of the public were worried about extended journey times if the promoted one way traffic flow system were adopted. Would people bother to come to Marske shops by car any more? Would bus timing be affected by long waits in queues? There are bus stops close to the bridge: would all traffic come to an unacceptable halt while vehicles waited behind buses setting down and picking up passengers? A man was concerned that lorry drivers‟ permissible hours could be exceeded if they had to sit in long queues at traffic lights and several people pointed out that wide vehicles already used more than a single lane as they travelled on this A classified road. Further, a resident of Meadow Road feared it would become a rat run for drivers wanting to beat the queue.

What happens next? The ball is in the landowner‟s court. The outline planning permission that was granted on 20th July 2017 lasts for three years. If the Pension Fund wishes to proceed, it is likely that it will sell to a developer who will prepare a detailed planning application. In this event, the developer will explain its preferred solution to the bridge problem and pay for its construction.

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New faces at Signals

Josh Newell-Brown, new owner of Signals cafe and restaurant, shows off the new-look paintwork to chef Willem Fuller.

A new owner and new chef at Signals Bistro think there is room in Saltburn for a new restaurant, which they opened at the Early May Bank holiday weekend.

“Saltburn is growing and the town is on the (national) map. It‟s the new Whitby,” said Josh Newell-Brown, younger son of the founding owner Ray Newell-Brown, who retired to Spain in 2016.

Josh, 27, takes over from brother Rory and sister Lydia, who are being filmed for the Channel Four series „A New Life in the Sun.‟ Josh has recruited chef Willem Fuller, 25, who trained at Hunley Hall golf club, Brotton, and worked his way up at Lordstones Country Park, Carlton-in-Cleveland, to become head chef. Both men have been friends for 20 years in Saltburn.

Acknowledging competitors, he said: “There is room for us. All customers have their preferences with food. Our main courses cost £11 to £17. We are testing the water and our 12 tables were pretty full all weekend in early May. Our restaurant is open in the evenings of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Our cocktail bar is upstairs.”

Rory, a who formerly worked for British Airways cabin crew, and Lydia, who has been at Signals all her working life, have bought an old Spanish farmhouse near Benidorm and intend to convert it into a restaurant. There are plans for a B&B business.

Footnote: Josh is also a singer-songwriter, who is competing at the O2 Institute, Birmingham, on 23rd June for the national finals of Soundwaves, playing his folk/pop accordion guitar.

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What‟s Happening at Marske The annual Summer Fair Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, 23rd June from 11am-3pm. Enjoy some traditional family fun with free entertainment, lots of stalls including brica-brac, cakes, DVDs, books, crafts, jewellery and much more.

Free admission, donations welcome. Check our Facebook page for more details of what‟s on.

If you‟re having a Spring clean why not book a table and sell your stuff. Call 01642 482672. We really need your support for bigger raffle prizes and hundreds of tombola prizes for our Winbola stall at the Summer Fair, see below for how you can help.

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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.

Thank you for your continued support. Funds raised at these events will enhance the lives of people living at Marske Hall. Registered Charity No: 218186.

For details of these and other events call 01642 482672 or visit: www.facebook/ marskehall.com.

Thank you. Kath Bloomfield

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Holly Blue makes it into Prestigious Nationwide Greeting Card Retailing Awards Finals

Saltburn Artists‟ Studios If you‟ve missed seeing the exhibition of Charles‟ and Caed‟s photographs you still have time to visit the gallery on Marske Road on Saturdays and Sundays throughout June.

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

Holly Blue is one of the best card retailers in the UK, having reached the finals in The Retas 2018 greeting card retailer awards. The Retas Awards, now in their 14th year, were launched by Progressive Greetings magazine to recognise and reward the UK‟s very best greeting card retailers from right across the retail spectrum. Greeting cards are sold in one in six shops in the UK, so reaching the finals of The Retas is a notable achievement. ` “The sending of greeting cards is an engrained part of UK culture, with the British public spending an unprecedented £1.7billion on greeting cards in the last year alone,” commented Jakki Brown, editor and coowner of Progressive Greetings magazine, which organises The Retas Awards. “The nation leads the world in greeting card design and sends more cards per capita (30 cards per person) – and The Retas Awards celebrate the very finest greeting card retail stockists in the UK.” All Retas finalists were decided as a result of an industry-wide poll of greeting card suppliers, reps and agents and validated by a panel of experts.

The winners of this year‟s prestigious greeting card retailing awards - The Retas 2018 – will be revealed at an Awards lunch at the glamorous Dorchester Hotel in London on Wednesday, July 1st.

The Awards recognise and celebrate not only the top independent and multiple greeting card retailers regionally and nationally, but also outstanding retail employees. These dedicated awards for retailers have risen immeasurably in status over the last decade and are now universally acknowledged as being true accolades of excellence.

Further details about the Retas can be found at www.theretasawards.co.uk. For more information contact: Mike at Holly Blue, Tel 01287 624283.

Friends of Saltburn Library The Friends are delighted to be hosting a return visit of the Saltburn Ukelele Group on June 13th. This is the second Wednesday of the month, as usual, commencing at 2.00pm.

Come along early if you wish to be seated, for this event is extremely popular! Also, as usual, tea/coffee and biscuits will be served.

Another date for your diary is 28th June, the last Thursday of the month, when we will be celebrating the Suffragettes‟ Centenary. We are holding an exhibition of memorabilia and serving refreshments, amongst other kinds of entertainment. If anyone has any memorabilia which they would be prepared to lend for our exhibition, please contact Pauline Davies on Saltburn 623295.

Further information about the Suffragette celebration will be available on Facebook at the “Friends of Saltburn Library” page nearer the date. There could be some surprises!

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June Boom at the Cons Club Welcome to my monthly article from the Cons Club.

Looking back on events held during May and the SLUG (Saltburn Line Users Group) AGM brought in a very good turnout, including Mike Amos from the Northern Echo, who gave SLUG a full page article in the paper 2 days later.

The Quiz, Bingo and Pie & Pea Supper held on Wednesday, 2nd May brought in another full house and thanks go to Michelle for setting the quiz and to Julie Towell, our hostess with the mostest, who read out the questions and answers and called the bingo. These nights are always enjoyed by everyone with lots of laughs and nothing taken too seriously.

The next scheduled night is Wednesday, 13th June and information can be found later in this article. The „Open Mic Night‟, on the last Friday of every month, was again another full house and a great evening was had by all and, although I am writing this before the Karaoke and Music night is held on Saturday, 26th May I know it will be a fantastic night enjoyed by a big turnout of members. Thanks for this night are extended to DJ Cookie.

Moving on to club alterations and I can confirm that quotations for all works are now in and work will start in the near future to install a bar into the upstairs function room together with fitting soundproofing and lowering the height of the ceiling and fitting new lighting. The heating system will also be upgraded and new furniture will be needed.

When work is complete it will be a room to be proud of and another step in our aim to upgrade and improve all facilities in the club to give our members what they so thoroughly deserve. They have backed us all the way with their support and we are extremely grateful that we are all working as a team to achieve our aims. I must continue to stress the need for members to always carry their membership card with them when they visit the club. You need to show your card and have it swiped on the till every time you make a purchase at the bar. The ruling is „No Card-No Discount‟.

We are still monitoring the membership numbers and the present rate of new applicants means there will become a time when we will have to close membership.

Moving on to events in the club during June and we start on Tuesday 5th with the monthly meeting of SLUG (Saltburn Line Users Group). Anybody interested in Railways, particularly local line services, can attend these meetings, starting at 7-15pm in the new function room and the entrance is free. On Wednesday, 13th June we hold our next Quiz, Bingo and Pie & Pea Supper which starts at 8pm.

Tickets are priced at £3.50p and are available from the bar.

Anybody wishing a vegetarian option, which is usually a cheese & onion pasty, must make this known when buying their ticket and this information will be written on the

reverse of their ticket. Only vegetarian meals pre-booked this way will be available on the night. These evenings always sell out so be sure to buy your tickets in good time to avoid disappointment. Only a limited number of tickets are available. On Saturday, 16th June we will be hosting a private wedding function and we finish our monthly functions with the monthly „Open Mic Night‟ hosted by Teesside Steve & Liz Bishop on Friday, 29th June. Names are taken for people wanting to play or sing from 7-30pm and the music starts at 8pm. Everyone is welcome and the entry is free. Once again these events are attracting a big audience upstairs in the function room and you need to get in early to ensure you get a seat. To find out about everything happening in the club please visit our Facebook page at „Saltburn Conservative & Unionist Club‟ where you will find all the up-to-date news.

Happy Hours are as follows: Midweek 4-30pm to 7pm & Weekends and Bank Holidays 3pm to 5pm. Club Drinks Draw & Cash Rollover happen every Sunday at 6pm and the Club Draws for Meat Voucher, Wines & Chocolates take place every Tuesday at 10pm.

Work is now beginning in the club garden with grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning and weeding taking place.

My thanks go to Martin Simpson for his continuous help on this work. The marquee is now also in place in the garden and my thanks go to all committeemen who helped.

I would like to give my sincere condolences on behalf of all club members to Margaret Surtees whose husband Ivor sadly passed away in May. Ivor was a long standing member of the club, a past member of the committee and a very highly respected person. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a good man.

Finally I extend an invitation to all Conservative members in Tees Valley on Saturday, 7th July from 230pm until 4-30pm to come and enjoy the facilities of the club and celebrate a successful first year in office of Simon Clarke MP. A buffet will be available. Entry is by ticket only. RSVP by Saturday, 30th June to Philip Thomson on pgtuk7@gmail.com.

My thought for the month is always, always love your friends and family and tell them how much they mean to you. It‟s too late when they have gone. Do it now! There will be a time when you need their support.

Until next month, look after yourselves and keep safe in this mad world in which we live.

Best wishes, 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 June 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.

Tuesday 5th June: SLUG Meeting (Saltburn Line Users Group) Annual General Meeting… 7-15pm.

Wednesday 13th June : Quiz. Bingo and Pie & Pea Supper. Tickets £3-50p each… 8pm.

Saturday 16th June: Private Wedding Function. th Friday 29 June: ‘Open Mic Night’ hosted by Teesside Steve & Liz Bishop… 8pm.

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Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council At the Annual Council meeting in May, Councillor Vera Rider (Longbeck Ward) was appointed Chairman taking over from Councillor Twentyman.

Councillor Smith (Saltburn Ward) was appointed as Vice Chairman. (pictured) At the Ordinary meeting, grants were approved for Community Groups throughout the Parish including Talk of the Town, The Great North Air Ambulance, Saltburn Community & Arts Association, Saltburn Valleys CIO, Saltburn Athletic Football Club and Saltburn in Bloom.

On 29th April Saltburn once again welcomed the Klondike Bike Race. The Parish Council offices opened to serve light refreshments and raised £36 from donations which was given to the Be Like Tom campaign, towards accessible defibrillators. Thanks are extended to Anne Cowie from Saltburn WI and Councillors Vera Rider and Olwyn Twentyman who baked cakes for the event, Saltburn Ukulele Band who performed as the riders went down Marske Mill Lane and the staff who worked before, during and after the event to make sure the town was decked in green and yellow bunting.

It was reported that the Cliff Lift would reopen for the late spring bank holiday weekend. Once again the Borough Council were offering a yearly pass for all

residents (either individual or a family ticket).

Residents may have noticed that some roundabouts appear to have had the grass removed and the earth turned over. The Borough Council are preparing these for wildflower beds which should give a beautiful display in future years.

Members were delighted to note that Marske United Football Club were this season‟s EBAC Northern League Division 1 Champions and had gained promotion to the next league.

Future dates for the diary (for more details on each event visit our website): Thursday, 26th July - The annual Joe Abraham allotments competition.

Friday, 10th - Sunday, 12th August - Saltburn Folk Festival.

Sunday, 9th September - Saltburn Hill Climb.

Also please note that allotment inspections will take place in Saltburn on the afternoons of Thursday, 7th June and Thursday, 12th July 2018.

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

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The Saltburn Profile by Rosemary Nicholls Susan Morgan Susan is a person who believes in grasping opportunities and has run antique businesses in Marske and Saltburn. For the last twenty years with her husband Stewart, she has managed a 4 star Victorian Guest House at No 1 Oxford Street in our town; this is especially popular with walkers.

She was born in Middleton-One-Row, where she lived until she was three. She had three sisters and two brothers. She remembers that her Mum pushed a tea trolley along the platforms at Darlington Station and once it slid off onto the railway track! Ever resourceful, she later took up selling ladies‟ clothing on Darlington markets.

The family moved to Brafferton, near Darlington, where she went to the village school, before transferring to Aycliffe Secondary. When she went to work, she tried shop assistant jobs, including at the Co-op and a shoe shop, before settling in the office at William Press, Builders for six years. Then she married Stewart. They moved into a house he had at Brotton and two years later, their son Spencer was born.

On their honeymoon at Harrogate, they enjoyed looking in antique shops and with further visits, got to know antique dealers in the area very well. Gradually, she collected items until she had enough to take to stands at antique fairs.

Encouraged by her success, she started an antiques business in Marske opposite the Co-op and traded there for two to three years. Then when Peter Smith, the butcher, offered her the use of No 1 Oxford Street, Saltburn, she accepted. Previously, the shop had been Medd‟s Bakery and Confectioner‟s, but it had been empty for seven years.

Stewart and Susan bought the premises and set about establishing it as an antiques shop. She started a three year course in upholstery, art and design at Askham Bryan College in Guisborough and learnt about leaden glass work at Nunthorpe; a sample of what she made is over the front door of their house.

“We used to go over to France and Belgium and sourced a lot of items, including brass and cast iron beds,” says Susan. “Spencer was nine or ten by then and he picked up quite a bit of the language. He got involved in rummaging through antiques we might buy!” The family stayed in the house of a friend outside Poitiers and enjoyed the friendliness of the neighbours. “We used to come home and find a basket of eggs on the door handle or a wheelbarrow of wood waiting for us.”

They stored the beds in an open barn over there, then came back to Saltburn, so Spencer could go to Huntcliff School. Susan drove back to France monthly to bring items over to keen customers.

After a time, the business did less well as IKEA furniture became the fashion. Susan and Stewart were ready for a new venture. As Spencer was moving out to Irvin Avenue, they had an unused bedroom and a spare dining room. The Council was giving grants for business development, which enabled them to offer four rooms for Bed and Breakfast. Susan worked with holiday walking companies to book people in and soon they were being complimented on their home-made bread and carefully

sourced foods. For five to six years, the Guest House has been awarded a Breakfast Award by Visit Britain, due to Stewart‟s skills in the kitchen, and has been consistently rated 4 Star since they began twenty years ago.

Susan is equally proud of Spencer‟s achievements.

He got valuable work experience as a teenager with Vic Vernon on his Bouncy Castle, at Windsor‟s pub and the Saltburn Surf Shop. He worked with John Weatherall at the Estate Agent‟s and did his exams to be a mortgage adviser.

Next, he thought he‟d like to join a friend in Bali and that is where he is now, having married there two years ago.

Susan misses him, but she encouraged him to travel: “Don‟t regret anything,” she said. “Go and surf Gland and dive the Great Barrier Reef if you want to.” Susan and Stewart have enjoyed several visits to Bali, although she finds the flight a long haul and the climate very hot.

She loves gardening and regrets that lack of time has recently caused her to relinquish her allotment. She had three greenhouses and delighted in growing tomatoes and peppers in them. At one point, she was on the Allotments Committee. As well as being available to meet and greet guests and oversee the running of the B and B, she recently devoted time to supporting a sick brother who sadly passed away and is greatly missed. She also has an ongoing commitment to supporting her mother, now sadly suffering from dementia.

Susan enjoys Aquafit at Saltburn Leisure Centre.

She used to play school netball and later went circuit training and running in Middlesbrough regularly. When she was at William Press‟s, she played on a Ladies‟ Football Team. She would like to join a choir to sing church music, but also likes soul. (Spencer was a member of Saltburn‟s Soul Survivors band).

Is Susan ready for another adventure? Yes, she would like to spend the summers in Saltburn and the winters somewhere warm in the sun. “Dream on,” says Stewart.

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1st Saltburn Scout Group As the Group readies for the Whitsun break, it also gets ready to re-issue medical forms and information sheets owing to GDPR – Data Protection Rules – to ensure all parents are aware of how their personal information is stored and kept safe.

Beavers will have a membership of 24 after the break as Lewis joins the Colony and Alfie moved up to Cubs. The Colony enjoyed an evening with Kate Bartram (Tees Valley Wildlife Trust) finding out how their grandparents enjoyed their childhood. This was linked to a Heritage Lottery funded project which featured some months ago on BBC Countryfile and was great fun for all.

Cubs also enjoyed an evening with Kate Bartram and “Where The Wild Things Were” project and another good night. Cubs have also completed their Local Knowledge Activity Badge, discovering about Henry Pease and Saltburn‟s development; this involved walking and looking at many of Saltburn‟s buildings and features.

Scouts have been out for wide games in Hazel Grove and are awaiting more nights out! They are also preparing for the District Orienteering event and we should have at least two teams entered.

The Group is also preparing for the regular AGM and Presentation Night; an opportunity to view the financial year of the Group and plans for the coming year, but more importantly to see our young people‟s achievements in their Awards.

We will be seen out and about as summer is now upon us; but continue to welcome assistance in all our activities and if interested in joining us; please enquire.

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

Saltburn Line User Group Next Meeting: Tuesday, 5th June 2018 at 7.15pm.

Meetings at Saltburn Conservative Club are held on the first Tuesday of the month, 19.15pm for a 19.30pm start.

As always, all welcome.

Talk to Saltburn Line User Group.

The Group exists to protect passengers‟ interests.

Find us at www.facebook.com/ saltburnlineusergroup Email the secretary on: slugsecretary@virginmedia.com SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LINE 42

Saltburn-by-the-Sea June 3rd „Big Lunch‟ Residents and visitors to Saltburn-by-the-Sea are invited to join Whippet Up for the „Big Lunch‟ get together on Sunday, June 3rd. The two-course meal will be served up in the grounds of the Saltburn Woodland Centre in the Valley Gardens.

Whippet Up, an arts and creativity social enterprise, are working with Saltburn Friends of the Valley and the Saltburn Supper Club to transform the volunteer run Woodland Centre garden into an outdoor dining experience.

Jane Cuthbert from Whippet Up explained: “the event is inspired by the national „Big Lunch‟ movement that will see over 9 million people across the UK dining together on one single day at community events. In Saltburn we will be serving up a tasty meal along with some children‟s arts activities and live music.”

The Saltburn-by-the-Sea June 3rd „Big Lunch‟ will start at 12noon. Tickets cost £5 for an adult meal and £2.50 for a child‟s meal plus a small booking fee. Tickets are available from the Whippet Up Choosedays facebook page and the Saltburn Friends of the Valley facebook page. You can also buy tickets from the Saltburn Woodland Centre every Tuesday between 11am and 3pm. This is when Whippet Up meets with the volunteers who are helping to organise and prepare for Saltburn‟s „Big Lunch‟.

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Far From the Last Resort by Alan Butler For some reason we still don‟t quite understand Kate and I decided to take five days away in Lincolnshire. It was almost a joke when we told people we were spending a short break at Mabelthorpe – to which the usual response was “Where?”

It isn‟t really all that surprising because for the last quarter of a century Kate and I have been drawn to seaside resorts the length and breadth of Britain. We had been to Mabelthorpe‟s big cousin, the nearby Skegness and found it to be tolerable though not wonderful on our own seaside scale but Mabelthorpe was a mystery. How very surprised we were and how much it reminded us what it is about our quirky coast that we love so much.

Saltburn is of course our chief reference point when judging other coastal towns because for both of us it has been special for most of our lives and in so many ways poor, flat Mabelthorpe simply cannot compete. There are no spectacular cliffs of course but that does make the place that much more accessible to elderly people or those with a physical infirmity. What really sets Mabelthorpe apart is that in so many ways it is the absolute epitome of what we at least consider a seaside resort in the old sense of the word to be.

Although the town has a population of around 12,000, which is twice that of our own Saltburn, Mabelthorpe as a commercial resort only really exists as one moderately long street, with a series of other streets joining it at right angles. At the end of the main street is a good beach with a sandcastle rating on our scale of about 8 out of 10. What is truly amazing is just how much British „seasideness‟ is packed into a comparatively small space.

It has to be said from the start that Mabelthorpe would most definitely not be everyone‟s cup of tea.

Because it is composed in the main of cafes, restaurants and shops dedicated to holiday themes the locals told us that it virtually ceases to exist in the winter. To be absolutely fair we also saw it during five days of near Mediterranean temperatures and one would imagine that under normal British summer conditions it might seem to be less inspiring but what it does have in massive amounts is „tat‟, something which both Kate and I reckon sets our very best seaside resorts apart. If you are looking for a pot dog to take home to Mum, a „kiss me quick‟ hat or tasteless postcards with portly women and tiny, skinny men, then Mabelthorpe is most definitely the place for you. There is no doubt at all that the same could be found in seaside buckets in nearby Skegness, in Scarborough or of course in Blackpool but Mabelthorpe is different and somehow carries its working class origins with a gentle dignity that we both found to be utterly unique and quite charming. There is hardly a public house to be found on the main street, so drunkenness is probably kept to a minimum and at all times we were greeted with absolute friendliness and awarded the feeling that wherever we went we were genuinely welcome. Most of the visitors were in our own age group, though we were told that those

with families love the place and return year after year.

The real accolade Mabelthorpe gets from me has nothing to do with its holiday delights but concerns a theory of mine, which I have mentioned in Talk of the Town articles before. It is a phenomenon I call „coincidence hot spots‟. These are places where quite unaccountably things of a particular sort come together in great numbers. It all started with empty crab paste jars on Lindisfarne, but that‟s a different story. In the case of Mabelthorpe it appears that the fickle finger of synchronicity settled on the place in terms of hardware shops.

I am a sucker for any store that deals in nuts, bolts, screws, tools or in fact anything I can buy, put in the shed and then probably never look at again. It‟s a vice and a fault but there seems to be little I can do to curb this urge. In Mabelthorpe this passion was served as it has rarely been before in terms of the number of hardware shops that exist in this comparatively small area. I was like a kid in a sweet shop or Aladdin in his cave of wonders. Three indoor markets, a huge dedicated hardware shop and an even more massive emporium called Trotter‟s Traders held me enthralled for hours.

Every new aisle exposed a feast of delights the like of which I never experienced previously and left me openmouthed in wonder at the plethora of probably useless but utterly fascinating objects that I longed to make my own. I could have built a house or a car with the array of „stuff‟ that positively shouted to me from every nook and cranny and poor Kate, who is patient with me at the best of times, simply shrugged her shoulders and bowed to the inevitable.

How or why this state of affairs should exist in rural Lincolnshire remains a complete mystery. Does everyone in the area suffer from the same affliction as me? Casual conversations with other shoppers seemed to indicate that this was indeed the case and one particular man of a similar age to me admitted to having retired to the place primarily because of its vast array of hardware.

The strangest part of this story lies in trying to fathom how so many hardware shops not only survive in such a small area but seem to be flourishing. I was told that the owner of Trotter‟s Traders, who began in Mabelthorpe, now has five such huge stores across East Anglia. What I do know is that if I were rich and had arrived in the town in a large van, I would still be finding places in my sheds for the mountain of never to be used but fascinating objects I had purchased. As it was I restricted myself for fear of having to become a founder member of „Hardware Anonymous‟.

In the end, although I am sure we will return to Mabelthorpe one day and the lure of the hardware is certain to call me back we came away as we always do – glad of the experience but still convinced that amongst seaside resorts Saltburn is the Queen of the Coast and always will be.

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Saltburn Allotments Association Firstly: I would like to thank our outgoing Chair, Jenni Marley for her years of work and introduce myself as the new Chair of the association, voted 9th May. Secondly: I would like to announce our website which now should be live on the Internet.

Go to: http:// saltburnallotmentassociation.org.uk/ for news and association information. Let us know if there is anything you would like us to add, It‟s for your benefit.

Well the weather eventually improved and crops and weeds are growing fast. I was lucky enough to have dry ground to plant my first early potatoes at Easter and as I am trying to be No Dig as far as I am able. They were put in using a bulb planter not digging a trench. You should no longer need to earth up as frosts should have passed. I grew them in ridges of organic soil conditioner; a method I have used again and they will be ready 12 weeks from planting.

My no dig areas are developing nicely, I have added a few inches of compost across a lot of the beds but I will add compost as it becomes ready to others, it is difficult to make enough so I collect material from friends and neighbours!

The ground can be pretty dry at this time of year so any mulch I add will either be applied after a shower of rain or I will water first, it will ensure the water is retained and will continue to smother weeds.

Jobs for the month As it gets warmer there are lots of veg you can sow directly now. Try things like beetroot, cucumber, chard, cabbages, courgettes, carrots and much more.

Make sure you support plants well as they grow in case of strong winds which can easily damage the tender growth and stop tall plants from falling over when top heavy with crops by supporting with canes.

Water greenhouse plants regularly especially tomatoes to avoid problems like blossom end rot. Also keep pinching out side shoots to ensure a good crop.

Keep sowing herbs and salad for a regular supply through the season. And protect fruit crops to avoid losing to hungry wildlife!

Keep checking for sign of pests like greenfly and blackfly as they are more easily dealt with when it‟s a small problem you can nip out the growing points of broad beans especially to reduce the chance of blackfly issues! You can also steam them they are very tasty!

Most of all get out and enjoy the sunshine in your garden, take time to sit and plan what you to do next and tuck in to the fruits of your hard work!

And finally: We‟ll be having a farmers‟ market stall on June 9th, and the U3A continue to work on the wildlife garden each Tuesday morning 10-11.30am. The wildlife garden is also being used by Saltburn Forest School to educate young children. See our Facebook page for further details.

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The Muses of Jim Just got back from Supersavers, Middlesbrough I was sent on the instructions of the DVLA after they received information from an unknown third party, after having incidents on Thursday, 12th April in the club which lead to me being admitted to James Cook. I was released after lunch on Friday the 13th after lunch.

As I stated last month. On the Monday 15th I received notice of the said report. I filled the 16 page questionnaire sending it back along with a copy of my meds and driving licence. Unfortunately I sent it back to the wrong place. In the same post I had also received notification that I was informed that I was expected to stop using the Post Office to collect my Old Age Pension and had to use my bank which happens to be in Redcar. It appears I had used the wrong envelope. So DVLA forms had gone to DWP instead. Once I realised my mistake I therefore wrote to the DVLA explaining my mistake. To date I have not heard anything apart from getting the instructions re the eye test. The tests went well I think and the two people who tested my eyes appeared to be satisfied with the results. We shall have to see what happens next. I have yet to ride my motorbike as I don‟t want to offend the person that reported me to the DVLA because I don‟t want any more public money to be wasted.

Spud continues to ignore all the difficulties I appear to be facing as all he seems to be concerned with is he insists to be fed each and every day. At least my four fish do not complain but they are clever enough to be in the same position when the lighting comes on. My house martins have yet to appear but there is still time for them to arrive. I think they were somewhat late last year. So fingers crossed.

The recent sunshine has certainly put a spring in most people‟s steps so long may it last. We need visitors to come to Saltburn and spend money.

Fortunately we have enough quirky shops to attract a wide range of different people into the town itself. In the past I always thought that visitors mainly stayed by the sea, spending all of their time on the lower prom or in the Valley Gardens. Since the highlights of the Victorian weekends the town has risen like a phoenix and with the continued support of the many organisations within the town I feel we will move to greater heights.

On arising this sunny morning I switched on the radio and to my alarm it was the royal wedding. Off it went. It brought painful memories of when King George the sixth died. I had rushed home from junior school. The only thing that was on the Home Service was dull chamber music. No Dick Barton, Special Agent. I was gutted. I had the same reaction today but at least the wedding did bring a bit of joy to the crowd.

Finally, if the unknown third party wishes to contact me I am willing to open my diary in the hope that other people are spared his attention.

Jim Wingham Frustrated Motor Cycle Owner

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The Saltburn Crossword no 204 set by Duke Across 1 Do you log in for this language? (5) 4 Pay £20 in London for this animal? (4) 6, 10 and 19 Across The Saltburn club has one, but it‟s not a place for practising in one‟s VW! (4, 7, 5) 9 Citizen of an American state could do a tank conversion (7) 10 See 4 Across 13 Approval gained by stirring monster need (11) 14 and 22 Across Proof of age in Biblical book terms? (3, 9) 16 Old curios may fade (9) 19 See 4 Across 20 Travel for this test and add an alternative (5) 22 See 14 Across 24 You may have an intense desire for this currency (3) 26 Employee sounds like Rob the ant? (11) 30 Seafarer to remain about right (7) 32 Neat men mixed for flowing forth (7) 33 She‟s initially lost and decadent youth (4) 34 Informal conversation found in porch attire (4) 35 Not even strangely (5)

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Saltburn has a Masonic one which splodges in (5) Uncovered in a kedgeree (5) Pitch surrounded by endless vegetable in Canada (7) Jewish and Christian festival breaking poet‟s cent (9) Push musical key into 2 Down (5) French agreement (3) Start fight and find fruit (3) Change the nitre and bury (5) Egyptian river is nothing without direction (3) Turned on cue to find lightweight Asian wild cat? (5) Boxed welterweight inside and lived (5) Practice run as pacifier (5) Not stood at home with this material (5) Reels it in about being tough (9) Rinse about for natural or synthetic plastic substance (5) Nutritious fruit has party after initially any half vocation (7) Geological time found ever awaiting in (3) Planet stirring heart (5) Sounds like a desire to massage 2 Down (5) Attempt to score again in Rugby? (5) He‟s short with Colm but otherwise not good (3) Colour hidden by heredity (3) Send your completed crossword to: Saltburn Crossword no 204, c/o Jackie‟s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, TS12 1AQ

by Friday, 15th June 2018. First correct solution out of the bag wins a £10 voucher kindly donated by Tim and Sheila of Real Meals.

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