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In This Month’s Issue Lipstick in school Page 6 The great hit singles Moody Blues Page 10 The truth about Lord Sugar Page 22 Hunley Golf Club is on the championship map Page 28 Feelings of trepidation Page 30
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It’s always difficult for working families at this time of year because schools have given up their babysitting duties for six weeks and many families are left to cope with the problem of how to combine parenthood and work. In times gone by, of course, there was no such conundrum because kids spent most of their time out playing and in any event there was usually someone available to tend to their needs because women were more willing to accept their role as housewives and mothers. A combination of a more dangerous society and an apparent need for a more luxurious but costly living style has put paid to all that, however, and it begs the question is it really for the better? Most women would probably say yes. Also at this time of year we prepare for the new football season and once again we ‘Boro fans are looking at it with some misgivings. A distinct lack of movement on the personnel side suggest we go with what we have but if the last twelve games of last season can be the standard for the forthcoming campaign things may still be rosy. We can only wait and see. Happy reading.
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Presentation marks former Mayor’s time in office! The time in office of Redcar and Cleveland’s former Mayor was marked by a special presentation held at Redcar & Cleveland College recently. During his time as Mayor, Councillor Ray Goddard, who also sits on the college’s Board of Governors, took a keen interest in events at the college including the opening of the new Higher Education and Conference centre last September.
Cllr Goddard receives his copy of 'New Lamps for Old' from the book's author Peter Chester
At a special ceremony held at the Higher Education Centre he was presented with a copy of a book called ‘New Lamps for Old’. This chronicles the history of the college from its roots in the Free School founded in 1709 in Kirkleatham by Sir William Turner. Former college lecturer and trustee of the Sir William Turner Foundation, Peter Chester, who is author of the book was on hand to make the presentation. He said: “During his time as Mayor, Councillor Goddard has witnessed some historic developments within education in the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland, not least the opening of the new HE Centre at the college, which was funded in part by the legacy of Sir William Turner. “Our presentation of the history book is a small token of the appreciation for the role that he has played throughout these events and an apt mark of the possibility that these events may well be recorded in historical texts in years to come. I know that Councillor Goddard has been as pleased as I have been at the interest in the history of both Cleveland Technical College and the Sir William Turner’s Schools and College that this book has generated.” Copies of the book ‘New Lamps for Old - a hidden history of Redcar & Cleveland College 1709-2009’ are available directly from Redcar & Cleveland College, tel. 01642 777187 or via the College website www.cleveland.ac.uk.
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The Book of Proverbs – 2011 version (Part2)
If you read last months edition you will have seen a list of Proverbs for 2011. After publishing this article we have received the following extras. Have you’ve ever taken note of the Book of Proverbs in the Bible? It makes some extremely worthwhile observations on life and how it should be lived. Since then, however, things in the world have changed rather dramatically and it therefore seemed pertinent to devise a few modern proverbs that would be more relevant to modern society. It also throws up a few questions. Here are some more to continue for last months edition…. 1• We wonder who was the first person to 5• If corn oil is made from corn, and look at a cow and say, 'I think I'll squeeze these vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then dangly things and drink whatever comes out'? what is baby oil made from? 2• If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why 6• Do illiterate people get the full effect of is there a song about him? Alphabet Soup? 3• Why does your gynecologist leave the room when you get undressed if he’s going to come back and look up there anyway? 4•
If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?
7• Does pushing the elevator button more than once make it arrive faster? 8• Why doesn't ‘Superglue’ stick to the inside of the tube?
Lipstick in School According to a news report, a certain school in Newcastle was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the girl’s toilet. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints. Every night the caretaker would remove them and the next day the girls would put them back. Finally the caretaker got fed up with the situation and informed the headmistress of the problem. The Headmistress decided that something had to be done and called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the caretaker. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for him because it meant he had to clean the mirrors every night (you can just imagine the PAGE 6
yawns from the little princesses). She asked the caretaker to demonstrate to the girls how difficult it was to clean the mirrors, and how much effort was required. He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and proceeded to clean the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror. There are teachers.... and then there are educators
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Two Sides to every story. Side One……
Many years ago, the infamous Al "Scarface" Capone ran everything in Chicago from bootlegged booze and prostitution to protection rackets and murder. Capone had a lawyer nicknamed "Easy Eddie" whose skill in legal maneuvering kept ‘Big Al’ out of jail on numerous occasions. To show his appreciation, Capone not only paid him well but set Eddie and his family up in a fenced-in mansion with live-in help and all the conveniences of the day. Eddie lived the high life of the Chicago mob and gave little consideration to the atrocity that went on around him, but he did have one soft spot. He loved his son dearly and gave him clothes, cars, and a good education. And despite his involvement with organized crime Eddie also tried to teach him right from wrong so he would end up a better man than he was. His ultimate decision to go to the authorities and testify against Al Capone resulted in Capone being jailed for tax evasion but within a year Easy Eddie's life ended in a blaze of gunfire on a lonely Chicago Street. In his eyes, however, he had given his son the gift of a good name but at the greatest price he could ever pay. When he died, police removed from his pockets a rosary, a crucifix, a religious medallion and a poem clipped from a magazine. The poem read: "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop, at late or early hour. Now is the only time you own. Live, love, toil with a will. Place no faith in time. For the clock may soon be still."
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World War II produced many heroes. One such man was Lieutenant Commander Butch O'Hare. He was a fighter pilot assigned to the aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific. On one occasion he and his squadron were sent on a mission but once airborne he realized that the engineers hadn’t filled his tank properly so there wasn’t enough fuel to complete his mission and get back to his ship. His flight leader told him to return to the carrier. Reluctantly, he dropped out of formation and headed back to the fleet. As he was returning he saw a squadron of Japanese aircraft speeding towards the now almost defenseless American fleet and all he had time to do was to try and divert the Japanese fighters away. Laying aside all thoughts of personal safety he flew into their formation with his wing-mounted guns blazing as he attacked one surprised enemy plane after another. He fired at as many planes as possible until all his ammunition was spent then continued the assault by charging the planes, trying to clip a wing or tail in hopes of damaging as many as possible. Finally, the exasperated Japanese squadron took off in another direction and, deeply relieved, Butch O'Hare and his tattered fighter limped back to the carrier. Upon arrival, he reported in and related the events. The film from the gun-camera mounted on his plane confirmed his story and showed that he had destroyed five enemy aircraft. This took place on February 20, 1942, and for that action Butch became the Navy's first Ace of World War II, and the first Naval Aviator to win the Medal of Honor. A year later Butch was killed in aerial combat at the age of 29. His home town would not allow the memory of this WW II hero to fade, and today, O'Hare Airport in Chicago is named in tribute to the courage of this great man. So what do these two stories have in common? Butch O'Hare was "Easy Eddie's" son. PAGE 8
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The Great Hit Singles
Nights in White Satin – The Moody Blues When Justin Hayward and John Lodge joined the Moody Blues in 1966 they became part of a group that despite having enjoyed their first number one the previous year were now back to playing local venues for not a great deal of money. Lead singer Denny Lane was ultimately to join Wings and become part of the ‘Mull of Kintyre’ legend but in the meantime Hayward and Lodge were to become an integral part of the song writing talents of the Moody Blues that created a lasting image change. Together they created a sequence of songs that were based around the events of a normal day and although very few people actually understood the lyrics of ‘Knights in White satin’ it became an important part of that concept. At this point Decca approached the band and suggested they record a rock version of Dvorak’s New World Symphony. This wasn’t exactly what they had in mind but it nevertheless suited their purposes. They demanded a week alone in the studio and eventually emerged with the basics of ‘Days of Future passed’ a song selection that was interwoven with orchestral links written by Peter knight. Presenting the finished product to Decca’s executives they were met with stunned silence because it obviously had nothing to do with Dvorak. But having spent a considerably amount already they had to accept what they were given. The album was released and took some time to attract any kind of popularity but ‘Knights in White Satin’ was the song that finally attracted the attention of the record buying public. Justin Hayward admits it was ‘like nothing I’d ever done before’ but is now aware that even though he wrote it as a nineteen year old kid ‘there was a lot of wisdom in there that he didn’t notice at the time.’ Now one of the best loved karaoke songs of all time ‘Knights’ remains the Moody Blues’ most popular single and their most successful song. It made its mark on the British charts on three separate occasions but didn’t reach the U.S charts until 1972.
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The Flipside of Marriage There have been many tales woven in folklore about the joys of married life but here are two that we felt illustrated better than most the downside of this wonderful institution……
Story One An elderly Yorkshireman lay dying in his bed. While suffering the agonies of impending death, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favourite scones wafting up the stairs. He gathered his remaining strength, and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning on the wall, he slowly made his way out of the bedroom, and with even greater effort, gripping the railing with both hands, he crawled downstairs. With laboured breath, he leaned against the door-frame, gazing into the kitchen. Were it not for death's agony, he would have thought himself already in heaven, for there, spread out upon the kitchen table were literally hundreds of his favourite scones. Was it heaven? Or was it one final act of love from his devoted Yorkshire wife of sixty years, seeing to it that he left this world a happy man? Mustering one great final effort, he threw himself towards the table, landing on his knees in rumpled posture. His aged and withered hand trembled towards a scone at the edge of the table, when it was suddenly smacked by his wife with a wooden spoon. 'Get your hands off,’ she said, 'they're for the funeral.'
Story Two Rrrrrring, Rrrriing. 'Hello? 'Hi honey, this is Daddy. Is Mommy near the phone?' 'No, Daddy. She's upstairs in the bedroom with Uncle Gabe.' After a brief pause, Daddy says, 'But honey, you haven't got an Uncle Gabe.' 'Oh yes I do, and he's upstairs in the room with Mommy,right now..' Brief Pause. 'Uh, okay then, this is what I want you to do. Put the phone down on the table, run upstairs and knock on the bedroom door and shout to Mommy ‘That’s Daddy's car just pulled into the driveway.' 'Okay, Daddy, Just a minute.' A few minutes later the little girl comes back to the phone. 'I did it, Daddy.' 'And what happened, honey?' 'Well, Mommy got all scared, jumped out of bed with no clothes on and ran around screaming. Then she tripped over the rug, hit her head on the dresser and now she isn't moving at all!' 'Oh my God!!! What about your Uncle Gabe?' 'He jumped out of the bed with no clothes on, too. He was all scared and he jumped out of the back window and into the swimming pool. But I guess he didn't know that you took out the water last week to clean it. He hit the bottom of the pool and I think he's dead.' Long Pause…. Longer Pause….. Even Longer Pause….. Then Daddy says, 'Swimming pool? ............Is this 486-5731?' No, I think you have the wrong number........ PAGE 12
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The real magic of television lives on. One of my earliest recollections as a child is sitting on my dad’s knee and hear him announce as he looked up at the old fashioned radio with its mesh speaker section that ‘One day you’ll be able to see lions and tigers and clowns and circuses on that bit there.’ I had absolutely no idea what he was talking about, but being young and impressionable and hearing those words from the man who I believed knew absolutely everything about everything I totally believed him. He was, of course, referring to television, at that time an idea that in my young mind was something more out of science fiction than actual reality. Then - some two or three years later - I vividly remember the thrill of seeing my first TV at my auntie Myrtle’s neighbour’s house (Nellie and Wally Watson. No kids, both working and every modern gadget known to mankind; the forerunner, in fact, of the average 2011 family.) That the television wasn’t actually working at the time was immaterial. Here was that magical thing my dad had promised and whether it was switched on or not it was right there before
my eyes. I had never doubted it for a minute! In those days, of course, TV didn’t begin until five o clock in the evening and then only broadcast until around ten, so at two o clock in the afternoon it was redundant. I never actually saw their set working and it was at least two years later before we were able to get our own. And – like millions of other households – ours was purchased purely for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. I was then seven and obviously found the whole coronation thing boring, but the magic of that hour between five and six when ‘The Lone Ranger & Tonto,’ ‘The Cisco Kid and his sidekick Pancho,’ ‘Range Rider’ and ‘Champion the Wonder Horse’ galloped across that tiny little screen will live with me forever.
In almost similar fantasy fashion I recently (last again!) purchased a Sky plus Box in all its digitally enhanced, high definition glory and simply cannot believe what it can do. Being able to click a button or two and never again miss an edition of ‘Have I got News for you’ or ‘Outnumbered’ is amazing. And being able to watch it back any time I
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want and then fast forward through the adverts makes it all even better. So yes, I admit it, for us ‘oldies’ who grew up watching hazy little sets in black and white there is still an awe about what modern machines can actually do. And that’s why I feel slightly sorry for all these kids who take things like the Internet and ‘Wii’ gaming for granted because they were born into it all and don’t see anything particularly magical about any of it. Nor do I imagine there is anyone left who had to rush out to buy a TV just so they could watch Will and Kate plight their troth! The old adage that ‘every home should have one’ has been made to look pretty silly these days because most families seem to think that every ROOM should have one. It’s all a bit sad really!
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School visit to first world war Battlefield Twenty-two year 8 and 9 history students and three members of staff from Huntcliff School in Saltburn experienced a unique fieldtrip recently when they made a visit to several First World War battlefields in Belgium. Their trip formed part of the school’s annual summer term activities programme, involving the whole school taking part in 3 full days of curriculum based activities both in and out of school. In addition to soaking up the historical elements of Belgium, students also found time to walk around significant ramparts of Ypres and sample the world renowned local chocolate!
What a waste of talent While the recent news of Amy Winehouse’s death was described by many as shocking, it shouldn’t really have come as a huge surprise to anyone. That she had enormous talent and a wonderful voice is beyond dispute, yet her attitude to life and other people meant that her gift was totally wasted amid a series of well publicised incidents that outlined her dependency on drugs and alcohol. Together they made her early demise almost inevitable. The British record buying public were nevertheless able to overlook her numerous character deficiencies, a fact best demonstrated by a 37 fold increase in her album sales in the 48 hours immediately following her death. A spokesman for the official Chart Company said "While Amy has already had an impact on the Official Charts, we would expect an even bigger impact to roll through over the coming days. Such a demonstration of her popularity is the best tribute the British public can pay to this extraordinary British talent." Yet that is where the biggest mystery lies in incidents like this. People who appear to have PAGE 16
Speaking of the significance of the trip, 13 yearold Briony Hutchinson commented, ‘seeing all the graves made me realise that there are really are lots and lots of people that fought and died in the war. Students laid wreaths at Hooge Crater Cemetery and the Menin Gate in recognition of the sacrifice made by soldiers from this area “ adding that “Huntcliff’s History Department is indebted to Ian Bedford for the research included in his book.
everything to live for seem bent on selfdestruction. Even though they are surrounded by friends and admirers they choose to ignore the path that most of us follow and seek bigger and more outrageous ways to express themselves. That’s why it comes as no surprise to hear people like Russell Brand, a one-time addict himself, speak out against criticisms that the singer was responsible for her untimely death, claiming that her problem was actually a disease. "Whether this tragedy was preventable or not is now irrelevant,’ he said. “We have lost a beautiful and talented woman to this disease. Not all addicts have Amy's incredible talent." Tributes have been paid by some of the greats of the music industry with mega stars like Tony Bennett , who worked with her recently, announcing that "She was an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist and I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent has come to such an early end." I’m sure most of us echo those sentiments because her voice will be sorely missed. Her exploits, however, won’t be.
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Getting Married Elsewhere in this edition we examine some of the trials and tribulations of wedded bliss but this sums up beautifully that it’s never too late to tie the knot – but you have to adapt some of the rules slightly! Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Devon, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a chemist. Jacob suggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?" "Yes," replies the pharmacist Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?" Pharmacist: "Of course we do." Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?" Pharmacist: "All kinds " Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?" Pharmacist: "Definitely." Jacob: "How about suppositories?" Pharmacist: "You bet!" Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease?" Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works." Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills and antidotes for Parkinson's disease?" Pharmacist: "Absolutely." Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?" Pharmacist: "We sure do." Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?" Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes." Jacob: "Adult incontinence pants?" Pharmacist: "Sure." Jacob: "We'd like to use this shop for our wedding presents list..."
Test your general knowledge 1. What annual event took place for the first time on March 29th 1981? 2. Who played the part of Don Corleone in the classic movie ‘The Godfather?’ 3. Which movie icon was voted in as mayor of Carmel, California in 1986? 4. With which pop group did Rachel Stevens rise to fame? 5. To which island was Napoleon Bonaparte exiled after abdicating as emperor of France in 1814? 6. Which influential TV rock programme was presented by ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris in PAGE 18
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Gardening Tips for AUGUST Essential Jobs Checklist For August
Take cuttings of shrubby herbs and tender perennials Water all containers every day and feed regularly Trim hedges Treat vine weevil with biological control Pinch out tomato sideshoots Prune raspberries and gooseberries Mow the lawn before going on holiday
Flower Garden
Take cuttings of tender perennial, such as verbenas, argyranthemums, fuchsias,
salvias and pelargonium ’ s. Dip the cuttings into a hormone rooting compound before inserting them into small pots of half and half peat and perlite or peat and silver sand. Water in well and keep the cuttings in a cold frame or even on warm windowsill out of direct sunlight. They should root within eight weeks and can then be potted up in MultiPurpose compost and overwintered in a heated greenhouse or on a bedroom windowsill Trim lavender bushes once the flowers are past their best. If you like to attract wildlife to your garden you may prefer to leave the seed heads as goldcrest adore the seeds and may visit in early autumn If you have camellias, azaleas or rhododendrons water them well in dry weather otherwise the flower buds for next year may not develop properly. To boost growth feed them with Scotts Liquid Ericaceous Feed. If you have lime in your soil you may find that the foliage of these particular plants is turning yellow. The lime in the soil stops the plants taking up trace elements, particularly iron. You can alleviate the condition by applying sulphate of iron. In severe cases it is probably better to grow lime-hating plants in containers using composts. Late-flowering bulbs such as nerines, agapanthus, schistylis and sternbergia will appreciate watering at this time of year. .The reason is that all these plants come from parts of the world with summer rains. If they go dry they may not flower well This is the month to plant the lovely, but temperamental madonna lily. It prefers limy soil and should be planted not more than 5 cm (2 inches) deep
Roses
Stop feeding roses now. Feeding will encourage soft growth that won't have a chance to ripen before the winter. It will then be prone to diseases. Rambler roses that have finished flowering can be pruned now. Cut the long old stems that flowered this year, but leave non-flowering shoots as these should bloom next year. PAGE 20
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Containers & Hanging Baskets
Before you go on holiday try and arrange for a friend or neighbour to come round and water your containers. If they can't come every day, take steps to cut down on watering requirements by moving all containers and hanging baskets out of the sun as far as possible. Clay pots can be stood on trays filled with wet gravel. If you have a very elaborate summer display with window-boxes and hanging baskets, you should consider installing an automatic watering system controlled by a timer.
Vegetable Garden
Pick courgettes regularly while they are small Pinch out the tips of the climbing shoots of runner beans
once they reach the tip of their supports Sow lettuce, winter spinach, spring cabbage and Chinese cabbage out of doors
Herb Garden
Continue to take cuttings of woody herbs including hyssop, lavender, rosemary, curry plant, rue and sage. Dip the cuttings into hormone rooting compound before inserting them into small pots of equal parts peat and silver sand or peat and perlite. It's a good time of year to divide congested clumps of chives. Dig them up and divide in small clumps of about five or six bulbs. Replant with a handful of multi purpose compost. Fruit Garden Plant rooted strawberry runners now to ensure a good crop next year. If you leave this much later the crop will be severely reduced Continue to prune raspberries and tie in new shoots Prune gooseberries, shortening the main stems and side shoots to five leaves
In the Greenhouse
Vine weevil has become a common pest in greenhouses and containers in recent years. The adult weevil is dull dark grey in colour, slightly mottled. It comes out at night and chomps away at the margins of leaves. But it is the larvae that cause the real damage by burrowing down into the compost and devouring the roots of plants. By the time the gardener spots that the plant is not flourishing it may well be too late. If you see wilting leaves remove the plant from its pot and have a look. The grubs are about 1 cm (1/2 inch) long, curved and creamy white in colour with brown heads. They should be destroyed on sight. Biological control by nematodes is now available and should be used this month. Follow the instructions carefully. Continue to mist plants and check shading Continue to feed tomato plants each weeks with Liquid Tomato Feed
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The truth about Lord Sugar! The public persona of supposedly ruthless businessman Lord Alan Michael Sugar has – up until now – been based on the three things for which he has become so famous. It is an image that began in earnest when, from humble Jewish origins in Hackney in London’s East End he created the electronics giant AMSTRAD (Alan Michael Sugar Trading), producing in the process an estimated personal fortune of £770m. This year he was ranked 89th in the Sunday Times ‘Rich List.’ His father was a tailor in the east end garment industry and it was from this background that the young Sugar began his rise to entrepreneurial fame. That was followed with the much publicised ownership of Tottenham Hotspur and despite everyone’s own perception of that particular club it is nevertheless a big club in Premier League terms that became poorer for Sugar’s involvement. Although his initial investment helped ease the financial troubles the club was suffering at the time, his treatment of Tottenham as a business venture rather than a football one made him an unpopular figure among Spurs fans. In his nine years as chairman Spurs didn’t finish in the top six in the league and won just one trophy, the 1999 Football League Cup. Finally – and probably the main reason for people considering him ruthless and hard nosed - is his contribution to the iconic TV Show ‘The Apprentice.’ This has become the kind of programme that divides the nation because for every person who consider the programme iconic and completely unmissable (I include myself in that category) there are probably two or three more who wouldn’t waste a second of their precious time on it. If you are in this category you really don’t know what you are missing! Yet despite his catchphrase ‘You’re fired’ accompanied by the rather ill mannered pointing finger catapulting him into the position of ‘Public enemy number one’ things are beginning to change. The recently ended seventh series included a change of direction in which the PAGE 22
winner was not invited to become one of his employees but instead a business partner with a Sugar investment of £250,000. His choice at the end was unusual because despite Tom’s relative incompetence in many of the tasks that were undertaken Lord Sugar insisted that he chose him because he was an inventor and a “product” guy. There was, however, a strong belief that the real reason Tom was selected was that he was a thoroughly nice bloke. So when the possibility that Sugar has a softer side is combined with the recently televised Piers Morgan interview in which he came across as a typically Jewish family man who has been happily married to his wife Anne for thirty eight years without a hint of anything but complete harmony, the way he is perceived is definitely changing. Whatever you think of Piers Morgan he has a wonderful way of asking probing questions while still coming across as his target’s chatty best mate. It’s a style that created a fascinating interview with Sugar that enabled him to say exactly what he thought and felt. And it was those observations on his life so far that showed him to be the proud owner of not only strong business principles and all of those famous ‘East End’ ethics but also a wry and witty sense of humour. His comments were transparently honest and his answer to one of Morgan’s questions was one of the best we’ve heard in ages. ‘Perhaps you could become a politician,’ said Morgan. ‘What would you do to the country if you did?’ ‘I would really toughen up on law and order,’ said Sugar, ‘and ignore all this human rights rubbish. It's beyond a joke now. I would build loads more prisons and I would give judges much more latitude. When I was a kid, if you stole an apple you went to Borstal for two weeks and you wouldn't steal any more bloody apples. Now they give these kids community service and try and find a way of sending the greengrocer to prison.’ Beautifully put!
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Try this fantastic Vegetarian Pasta Salad At this time of year we all hope the sun will shine and there will be a tendency towards light, fresh summer food. That being the case you will obviously need a great recipe that makes the most of all the wonderful salad stuff so readily available at this time of the year. Well search no more – here it is! Ingredients: 11 ounces (310 grams) small shell-shaped pasta 3 cloves garlic 9 ounces (225 grams) yellow cherry tomatoes 9 ounces (225 grams) red cherry tomatoes 1/2 cucumber 1 handful black olives, pitted 2 tablespoons fresh chives I handful fresh basil 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method: Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the pasta and garlic, and simmer for about 5 minutes and drain. Put the garlic to one side for the dressing. Put the pasta in a bowl. Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, and black olives into small pieces, about half the size of the pasta, and place in the round metal container. Roughly chop the herbs and place these in the container. Using a fork mash the cooked garlic cloves on the board with a little salt, add to the salad. Add the oil, vinegar, and seasoning. This will be enough for four servings and only takes five minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook. The result is wonderful! Enjoy!
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Keeping it in the family ! At the annual Handover Meeting of the Rotary Club of Redcar , held at O'Grady's , Malcolm Linsley ( pictured left ) a Director of AEP handed over the Presidents chain to incoming President and fellow AEP Director Dave Atkinson. One of the new Presidents first duties is to present Rotary Awards to pupils at Redcars Sacred Heart School at their end of term presentation ceremonies. The new President is only the second member of the club to be taking on the Pesidents role for a second time since the club was founded in 1946. " I want to do it right this time around said Dave". In conjunction with Redcar British Legion The Rotary club are organising a "Help the Heroes" band concert at the Coatham Bowl on Saturday 29th October , 2011. Tickets will be on sale around the town and from The British Legion Club or Direct from the Rotary Club. Anyone wanting more details about the work of Rotary should contact Secretary Ron Goodwin at rcgm41@aol.com or vist the Rotary website at www.ribi.org
Exercises for the over 50’s Due to popular demand, classes have now started at the Grosmont Activity Centre in Grosmont Close Redcar. Everyone is welcome including absolute beginners! Yoga and Relaxation – every Wednesday from 4.30 till 5.30 p.m. Pilates – every Thursday from 5.15 till 6.15 p.m. Only £3 per session. Just turn up – no need to book! For further information, contact Karen on 01642 803324.
Redcar RNLI called to woman rescuing dog The Redcar RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched after a woman entered the sea in an attempt to rescue her dog. The call came after the woman, believed to be visiting the area from London, attempted to rescue her dog after it swam out to sea near the Majuba car park in Redcar. She returned to the shore and made a 999 call to coastguards who requested the Redcar RNLI inshore lifeboat launch to the scene. By the time the lifeboat arrived on scene the dog had returned to the beach unaided. PAGE 26
Dave Cocks from Redcar RNLI says: 'In 99 times out of 100 a dog in the sea will return to the shore safely under its own steam. Our biggest concern is when the owner attempts a rescue and then gets into difficulties themselves. 'Although the RNLI is here to save human lives, we can prevent the loss of a life by rescuing the animal. We always advise pet owners not to attempt a rescue, but to call the emergency services instead.'
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Fully extinguished aerosol canisters: deodorants, shaving foam, hair spray etc can go into the green box Vegetarian animal waste Rabbit, guinea pig, hamster waste & bedding can now go into the garden waste bin. Rat, ferret, cat or dog waste must not be put in the garden waste bin. Timetable for household waste recycling centres Summer opening times
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Hunley Golf Club on the championship map afte A golf club that has undergone a major transformation since being sold three years ago has been placed on the international stage after being invited to host a major competition during the PGA Europro Tour. Hunley Hotel and Golf Club, in Saltburn, North Yorkshire, will host the penultimate stage of the prestigious tour in September after being recommended as a high quality course to the PGA and tour organisers Matchroomsport Limited. It comes just three years after the club was taken over by Skelton Estates, and following major investment, which has seen the four courses, including championship-standard Morgans Course, upgraded and the hotel and restaurant refurbished.
will cement its reputation as a first-rate course. Hunley will host the last stage of the tour over three days from September 14 before the final 60 competitors head to Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus for the final. Danny Nickless, of the Europro Tour, said: “The tournament at Hunley will be a very important event in the Europro calendar because it will be the last chance for the professional golfers to make it into the last 50 and qualify for the championship.
Hunley Chief Executive Elliot Hamilton said it was a major coup for the club, which sits on the coastline and boasts some of the most spectacular views in the country. “The reputation of this competition depends very much on the quality of the clubs involved, so obviously we were delighted to be invited to take part by the PGA, along with some of the most prestigious clubs in Britain and Ireland,” said Elliot. “It is an opportunity for us to show what a fabulous golf resort we have and show what a great part of the world it is around here. This is not just great for Hunley and our members, but the region.” Hunley was recommended to the PGA after it successfully hosted an international match between England and Ireland’s Under 16s boys’ teams in 2009, organised by the English Golf Union.
“There will be golfers fighting for the top five positions, which will enable them to get onto the Challenge Tour, and then the top 50, so we should have a cracking event with a lot of entertaining and high quality golf.” And Hunley’s golf professional, Andy Brooke, urged members of the community to lend their support to the free event by turning out to watch the three-day tournament. He said: “The Europro Tour is becoming an established event in the golfing calendar, so our members are obviously delighted to have the opportunity to be involved. It is a big event for this area, so I hope the region really takes the opportunity to get behind it.”
More than 150 professional competitors are expected to take part in the competition, Elliot is hoping another successful event in along with professional Michael Skelton, who September, which will be televised worldwide, counts Hunley as his local club. PAGE 28
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r PGA invitation to host Europro Tour The prize fund for the Hunley event will be £40,000, with the winner scooping a £10,000 pay packet. However, the event is not just about the professionals. On September 13, Hunley will host a Pro-Am event, which will see professionals team up with amateurs on the Morgans course, where they will be competing for their own prizes, before a gala dinner is held in the evening. Teams consisting of three amateurs and one professional will compete. Any locals or businesses interested in putting a team up for the Pro-Am, should get in touch with Hunley to obtain more details. A range of sponsorship packages are also being drawn up to enable businesses to lend their support
to the event, which will attract regional, national and international coverage. “It is promising to be a great event, whether you want to take part and play, just come along as a spectator, or provide sponsorship, so we hope the people of the region get behind it,” said Elliot. For more information about the event, call Hunley Hotel and Golf Club on 01287 676216
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Feelings of trepidation. Once again we await the beginning of another football season with trepidation. Despite Tony Mowbray’s marvelous gesture in bringing all-time ‘Boro legend Juninho back for a final cameo performance against PSV Eindhoven so fans could finally say a proper farewell there have been mixed feelings about the pre-season and the consequent potential for the new campaign. An unbeaten trip to Slovenia brought hopes that the excellent finish to last season may well continue but a less than convincing performance against lowly neighbours Darlington brought back the jitters. Because of the early print date of the Eye we can’t comment on the kind of response the little man’s return appearance produced amongst fans but it seems only right that the thrills he provided in his three spells as a Middlesbrough player should be acknowledged by those of us who enjoyed his performances so much. He was the inspiration that took us to two cup finals in 1997 and had we managed to avoid relegation that year I’m sure he would have stayed with the team and gone on to even greater things. I for one will be delighted to see him again and let’s hope there are plenty more who felt the same. As far as the Slovenia trip and the Darlington game goes it was all just preparation for the new season so we perhaps can’t read too much into it. The value of playing relatively unknown teams in a friendly tour is difficult to assess but I’m sure it would be a decent bonding exercise and one that would help fitness levels reach what they should be by the start. That there could have been at least two ‘Boro goals on the board before Darlington scored first would also suggest a better performance than the scoreline might indicate but there were worrying signs that some of the defensive traits prevalent in the early part of last season had returned. Perhaps the biggest worry for ‘Boro fans, however, is the lack of information emanating from the Riverside. At the time of writing virtually nothing concrete seems to be happening in terms of playing personnel. We have been frequently told that there doesn’t have to be a ‘fire sale’ involving any of the club’s younger players but the only response from continued speculation about Swansea and Bolton’s interest in Emnes, Williams and Hines is the size of the fee. If we are to progress and create any kind of challenge next season these are the players we need to be holding on to. Leroy Lita is also the subject of Swansea interest but as a journeyman with just one year left on his contract he is perhaps the most expendable. It remains to be seen, but a good start is an absolute must if we are to see enthusiasm return to the stadium. So, with all the optimism I can muster after over fifty years experiencing inconsistency, highs and lows, euphoria and disappointment I’m like every other true ‘Boro fan. I can’t wait for the start of the season and the heart says we’ll be thereabouts at the end. The head says only time will tell but it also says how much better would our chances be if we could once again have Junihno in his prime! Happy days! PAGE 30
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