THE EYE YO U R LO C A L L I FE S T Y L E M AG A Z I N E
February NO. 08
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Renewed Hope For Corus
What will the new year bring?
Valentine Legends
Do single men make better soldiers?
Binge Drinking
Is increasing taxes the answer?
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Welcome to the February Edition of
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In This Month’s Issue 2009 Poetry In Motion Page 12 Make the Most of Shrove Tuesday Page 19 4x4 Winter Antics’ Page 20 The Evils Of Drink Page 24 Epitome of Dignity Page 30
Plus Much More... The Eye is delivered monthly to over 11,800 homes in Redcar, Marske, Saltburn, Guisborough & East Cleveland.
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While we appear to have won the battle against the elements – for now anyway – the fight against the Corus closure continues. ‘Boro continue to perform as if the promised land of the Premiership is no longer even a promise and there is still uncertainty about exactly how much extra we are eventually going to have to pay for one of our remaining pleasures if the politicians continue with the ludicrous idea of using higher prices to try and prevent binge drinking. You can see why my new year’s resolution to try and look at everything more positively is being put severely to the test! I will try, though, because all it would really take to turn the whole thing round is good news from Corus, a few more points from the Riverside and a few days of proper sunshine. Oh, and while I’m at it, how about a lottery win? Hope you enjoy this month’s edition!
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Not too late to find the right course Students leaving school this summer have still got time to enrol on a range of courses at one of the Tees Valley’s leading further education colleges.
The event is a chance for anyone thinking of developing their skills to come along and find out first hand how a new qualification from the college could give a boost to their confidence and improve their employability and career prospects. Visitors will get the chance take a tour of the college campus, and careers advisors and lecturers will be on hand to offer advice on opportunities and career progression.
Places are available on courses across all subject areas offered by the college and prospective students will get a chance to find out how gaining new qualifications could help them get on in life at the college’s next open evening, which is set to be held in February. The special open evening will give anyone thinking of studying on a course the opportunity to drop in and get further information, as well as take a look around the world-class facilities. Staff will be on hand to give advice on the full range of full-time and part-time courses on offer, whilst current college students will be there to talk about their experiences of college life. There will also be a Skills Showcase exhibition of work from current college students.
Gary Groom, Principal of Redcar & Cleveland College, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming prospective students to the open evening and skills showcase exhibition, and showing them how the learning environment and courses we have on offer can give them a real edge when it comes to improving skills and gaining employment.”
Details are as follows: Date: Wednesday 10th February 2010 Time: 17:00 – 20:00 Location: Redcar & Cleveland College, Corporation Road, Redcar
Further details of the range of courses available to students can be found in the college’s Full-Time Prospectus which is available to download from www.cleveland.ac.uk or by calling 01642 473132.
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Renewed hope is great news for everyone There are few New Year’s presents that could have been more welcome than the postponement of the threatened Corus closures. The statement from management that ‘Corus has today agreed to the trade union’s request to extend operations at TCP until all the raw materials have been consumed, or until the end of February, whichever is first’ came as a relief to many. Perhaps the most important aspect of it, however, is that it will give more time for the efforts of both the unions and the group of North East MPs fighting to enable steelmaking to continue on Teesside to come to fruition. That they will need far more cooperation from the MD of Tata Steel Europe, Kirby Adams, doesn’t need to be said, for he has so far failed to enter into any kind of negotiations. Perhaps their best bet is to continue to lobby government in the hope
that substantial investment could yet be forthcoming. In his statement to the North East Regional Select Committee in January
North East Minister Nick Brown gave rise to some optimism when he said that although he was reluctant to get people’s hopes up, there was still a chance that government may yet be prepared to come in on a deal. We can only pray!
Valentines Coffee Break Humour A man walks into a post office one day to see a middle-aged, balding man standing at the counter methodically placing “Love” stamps on bright pink envelopes with hearts all over them. He then takes out a perfume bottle and starts spraying scent all over them. His curiosity getting the better of him, he goes up to the balding man and asks him what he is doing. The man says, “I’m sending out 1,000 Valentine cards signed, ‘Guess who?’” “But why?” asks the man. “I’m a divorce lawyer,” he replied. Wife: You know that young couple next door? He’s so sweet to her and treats every day like Valentine’s Day. Every morning he kisses her goodbye, and every evening he brings her flowers. Why can’t you do that? Husband: Okay, but if she falls for me remember you started it. “Honey, I don’t mind if you go out with the guys, but what the hell are you doing coming home at 2 am half drunk?” Reply “I ran out of money.” PAGE 6
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The more romantic story of Valentine’s Day! Every February 14th, millions of people across the world exchange gifts, cards and little tokens of love on what has long been known as St Valentine’s Day. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? It’s actually a bit of a mystery, but one legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men, so protecting his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. Sadly, he was arrested and sentenced to death when his actions were discovered. The legend goes on to claim that Valentine actually sent the first ‘valentine’ greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that he fell in love with a young girl – possibly the jailor’s daughter who visited him during his confinement - and before his death he wrote her a letter which he signed ‘From your Valentine.’ That, of course, is an
expression that is still in use today. Although the real truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure and it is no surprise that by the Middle Ages Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France. Whatever the truth, it is a much nicer concept than the modern belief that the day was thought up by florists, greetings cards makers and chocolate manufacturers! A happy Valentine’s day to you all.
Valentines Coffee Break Humour It was Valentine’s Day and they had just made love. ‘Darling,’ said the young man, ‘am I the first man you have made love to?’ ‘Hell,’ she answered, ‘ why does everyone always ask me that?’ It was Valentine’s Day and a woman was in bed with her husband’s best friend when the phone rang. She answered it and then said “That was my husband. But don’t worry, he won’t be home for a while. He’s playing cards with you.” Sometimes my girlfriend switches roles and gets really aggressive and dominant and powerful. The other day she came home and as soon as she walked in she totally ordered me to take off her shirt. Then she was like “Take off my skirt NOW” Then she ordered me to never wear her clothes again. PAGE 8
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Minimum prices are not the answer! It’s always easy to tell that a general election campaign is about to get under way because the major political parties all seem to find a convenient, high publicity bandwagon to jump on, apparently more aware of it’s column centimetre potential than the legitimacy of their argument. At the moment all three parties are beating the drum about binge drinking as if it has only recently reared its ugly head. On the contrary, the problem of young people drinking too much has been in evidence for decades and it is obvious to most of us that it has grown in direct proportion to the increasing leniency of the courts when dealing with the matter.
saying that ‘the day will come when we will have to pay ten shillings for a pint of beer.’ He must be turning in his grave. Ironically, the latest demands to have a minimum cost levied on alcoholic drinks will have absolutely no effect on the people at whom it is supposed to be aimed. Haven’t any of these politicians been into pubs and clubs in town centres on Friday and Saturday nights and witnessed for themselves the incredibly high prices being charged? Let’s be honest, £4 for a half of lager – even if it is dressed up in a Budweiser bottle – is ludicrous, yet young people pay it without question. That is their choice and their decision.
It may have also escaped their notice that the gradual demise of the pub industry over several decades is merely evidence of the huge increase in prices the industry has had to soak up following the excessive government tax increases that seem to be applied on every possible occasion. I well remember my father shaking his head in disbelief after one particular budget and PAGE 10
For the rest of us there should still be the option to buy alcoholic beverages at a reasonable price from our local pub or from a supermarket. It is, after all, supposed to be a free society and as with all other commodities the price should be defined by supply and demand. That there is a drink problem is undeniable, but harsher punishment and banning orders for persistent offenders should be the response. To attempt to address the problem with yet more price increases is merely punishing the innocent.
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The Passing Memories of 2009 Let’s drink to 09 with a good glug of wine (though whiskey might just be more fitting), the recession’s been hairy, the swine flu quite scary and Oprah announced she was quitting. While we loved Lady Ga Ga the expenses saga Showed us just how MPs can be greedy for claiming for moats cost them thousands of votes not to mention hired films that were seedy. In sport we’d the champion of Formula One as Jenson led from the beginning Tiger, however, lost lots of respect when his fans found out how he’d been sinning. His huge S.U.V hit a hydrant and tree and the juiciest rumours proved true but endorsements went winging for that kind of swinging simply wasn’t the Tiger we knew. The ‘Boro went down but were making a fist of coming straight back under Southgate but he got the sack and the ginger haired Strach for his first win had quite a long wait. In cricket, of course, the Aussies came over to try and keep ashes won previously but Strauss and his fighters proved obstinate blighters and won back the urn – though not easily! For Fabio Capello the year was a blast as he qualified for the world finals but the rest of the British campaigns came to nought as their hopes flooded down the urinals. World Pop lost its King – what a terrible thing Michael Jackson had sung his last hit there were songs and orations with loud lamentations for everyone knew ‘This was it.’ There were others as well who passed on - sad to tell Patrick Swayze, Mollie Sugden, Keith Floyd we lost Stephen Gately but the death of the stately Sir Bobby left such a big void. The Hollywood crew gave us ‘Transporters 2’ while ‘UP’ was a true work of art the Simpsons continued to win more awards thanks to Homer, Marge, Lisa and Bart. The troops in Iraq continued to suffer with deaths galore, pressure and toil PAGE 12
THE EYE MAGAZINE - FEBRUARY 2010 Adam Lambert came out leaving no shred of doubt and who didn’t love Susan Boyle? The Prez was sworn in with his quite boyish grin while exuding his usual charms though some thought it shady the stylish first lady asserted her right to bare arms. The Geordies, of course, found a new favourite horse Joe McElderry won the X Factor while Jordan walked out of the Jungle before the fans who’d been voting could sack her. Though we still can’t erase all the troubles we face from the climate to high unemployment let’s be of good cheer so they won’t interfere With our holiday fun and our enjoyment. Turn away from bad news to whatever you choose so you can look forward again and for your own sake just get ready to take the rest of two thousand and ten!
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graffiti - an abomination or Sado masochism means never having to say you’re sorry a serious Having charm is being able to tell someone go to hell in such a way that they look expression of toforward to the trip. Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be a cause ? Walls in towns and cities have long been the canvas on which graffiti artists have painted their expressions of protest. Despite the conceived damage to property, however, graffiti in recent years has become more acceptable both as an art form and a genuine form of protest. As Paul Simon’s superb song ‘Sound of Silence’ puts it ‘The words of the prophet are written on the subway walls and tenement halls.’ Many crusades, from anti-slavery to Pankhurst’s suffragettes, have used the media as a serious expression of their cause. Always brief, often witty and occasionally with a masterful appended reply, graffiti can be genuinely funny. Take a look at these examples. This country is suffering from apathy. What’s apathy? I don’t know and I don’t care. Jesus Saves, He couldn’t on my salary The meek shall inherit the earth If that’s alright with the rest of you Graffiti should be obscene and not heard An erection is like the theory of relativity. The more you think about it the harder it gets. Don’t vote. It only encourages them!
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Silence those who oppose freedom of speech. If you feel strongly about graffiti, sign a partition.
Why is it that the only people who know how to run the country properly are cutting hair or driving taxis? Make your MP work. Don’t re-elect him. Why is there only one monopolies commission? Atheism is a non- prophet organisation My mother-in-law converted me to religion. Until I met her I didn’t believe in hell. If you think your wife is boring it’s your own fault for listening Those who think they know it all upset those of us who do. A gorilla read the bible and became confused. He didn’t know if he was his brother’s keeper or his keeper’s brother. Bad spellers untie Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today A socialist is someone who has nothing and wants to share it with everyone else.
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eonvrye taht can raed tihs rsaie yuor hnad This is an experiment to test the human capacity to understand even in the most peculiar circumstances. If you can read the following paragraph, you are one of the 55 people out of a hundred who can. fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno’t mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! Well, how did you do? Are you one of the 55 quite special people?
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Valentines Coffee break Humour “Now as I said two weeks ago”, the minister said to the three couples wanting to join his rather strict church, “the final requirement was for you to go two weeks without sex, to show you are serious about joining. He then asked the elderly couple, “Were you able to abstain for 2 weeks?” “Two weeks? Try two decades” said the husband. “Great, then you can join our church. And how about you two?” The minister asked a middle aged couple. “Yes, we made it,” the wife said. “Although the second week my husband had to sleep on the couch”. “Wonderful” said the minister. “Welcome to our church. And how about you two?” he asked the newly weds. “Were you able to abstain for two weeks?” “Well”, said the husband, “We did pretty good at first. But a couple of hours after we met with you my wife dropped a light bulb, and when she bent down to pick it up, I just couldn’t resist.” “I’m sorry. But unfortunately that means you aren’t welcome in our church”. “That’s okay” said the husband. “We aren’t welcome back to the hardware store either.” PAGE 16
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Latest piece of the groups jigsaw Advertisers Announcement Bede Financial Services saw the latest piece of the groups jigsaw put into place on the 1st February 2010 with the opening of the New Yorkshire Building Society Agency based in their newly refurbished premises on Redcar Road Marske, The Bede Group see the new Yorkshire Building Society Agency partnership as a very important and integral part of the companies future strategy. The Yorkshire Building Society Agency will provide a much Standing: Tony McHugh, John McVeigh welcomed and essential Seated: Joanne Pearson, Gwen Sutton, Martina Kinsella service supporting all of the communities within the East Cleveland Saltburn born Gwen along with Redcar area, and bucks the trend of other major based Martina Kinsella will be developing financial institutions who have closed their the non life lines for the group, as well doors for business in the area. as providing a friendly service and smile whenever you call in, or make contact with 2010 will see the Bede Group developing the Marske office. their product range, in other areas and will be shortly be able to help the community John McVeigh said “In the current uncertain with competitive Home, Commercial, and economic climate the value of receiving Motor Insurance business. Independent Impartial advice has never been so Important, and at Bede we will As members of the Institute of Professional continue to give our existing and new Will Writers (IPW) Bede can also assist clients the first class service that they all you in your future estate planning deserve and can trust. We firmly believe needs, from writing a basic will to more that the community in East Cleveland will complex planning issues such as property support us in our latest expansion plans�. protection, and Powers of attorney. The Bede team are looking forward to Bede Financial Services was established in you giving them a call or dropping into 2001 by Marske resident John McVeigh, and the office to discuss your financial and in 2004 was joined by Tony McHugh the Insurance needs. groups Pension and retirement planning specialist. Due the the expansion they have For more information contact been joined recently by local Mortgage Bede Financial Serives Ltd, 3 Redcar Road, adviser Joanne Pearson, Gwen Sutton and Marske By The Sea, TS11 6AA, Martina Kinsella. Telephone 01642 487768 PAGE 18
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Making the most of shrove Tuesday Regardless of how extreme the enjoyment is at the annual Sedgefield ball game, there is only one way to truly appreciate Shrove Tuesday and that is to create a succession of perfect pancakes to ultimately satisfy the family’s appetite. So, without further ado: Sieve 125g/4oz of plain flour into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, two medium eggs (beaten) and 200ml/7fl oz of water. Whisk till smooth. Leave the mixture for ten minutes before transferring to a jug. Heat a shallow frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add ½ a teaspoon of groundnut oil and when very hot pour in enough batter to coat the base of the frying pan. Leave for thirty seconds until the batter feels loose when the pan is shaken. Toss or turn the pancake and cook until golden. Serve with your favourite topping. (Golden syrup is
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4X4RNE winter antics! The recent bout of atrocious winter weather has seen many people stranded, including doctors and emergency services, but a voluntary group of people based in the North East have proved themselves angels of mercy through even the worst of the snow. 4x4 Response North East (4x4RNE) is a voluntary, nonprofit making organization set up by enthusiastic amateurs who all have just one thing in common – a love of every kind of 4x4 vehicle. Many of them are based around East Cleveland and it is to them that many people owe a huge vote of gratitude for their sterling work in this area over the past few weeks. 4x4RNE has answered many calls for assistance during that time, ranging from helping out the emergency services to ensuring a stranded couple could get married. It all started the weekend before Christmas when the first callout came from Northern Doctors Urgent Care (NDUC). The group has an agreement with NDUC where vehicle and driver assistance is provided in both adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain to ensure that out of hours doctors are still able to reach their patients. One incident involved member Stew Wilson from Marske. Stew was heading for a callout in Gosforth when he found sheet ice causing mayhem on the A19. Four cars were blocking the carriageway during rush hour and while three were moved by shear manpower the fourth needed Stew’s driving skill and a 20ft strap to clear the blockage. Stew carried on to his callout and arrived at Gosforth three and a half hours PAGE 20
later where he then ventured out with the Doctors. 4x4 Response North East co-ordinator Diane Dickinson said “We were preparing for the bad weather and when it came responded quickly and were able to assist the NDUC who couldn’t do without us. I am extremely proud of my team and we are ready for any further calls should the bad weather persist.” The organization is a non-profit making volunteer based group which is part of a national 4x4 response network of around 20 groups. They assist at charity and community events throughout the year and are always on hand when needed. And despite the fact that they’re going from strength to strength they are always looking for new volunteers to become members and join the team. For further details visit www.4x4responsenortheast.co.uk
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Pot-roasted Pork in White Wine with Garlic, Fennel, and Rosemary One of the tastiest meals I’ve had for a very long time is the result of following a Jamie Oliver recipe and I’m delighted to pass it on to our readers with all compliments to Jamie. It’s relatively cheap, extremely wholesome and as tasty as anything you can possibly try! This recipe takes about 5 minutes to prepare and get in the oven, so it’s not only quick but it’s also unbelievably light, fresh and tasty. Also, pot-roasting the pork as opposed to straight roasting gives you a lovely natural sauce made with the meat juices and the wine 1 (3 pound/1.5 kilogram) pork loin, off the bone and skin removed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 2 to 3 large knobs butter Olive oil 8 cloves garlic, skin left on 1 handful fresh rosemary, leaves picked 4 bay leaves 1 fennel bulb, sliced 1/2 (750 ml) bottle Chardonnay Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). With 2 or 3 bits of string, tie up your pork loin, do this any way you like. It doesn’t have to be fussy, you just want to keep the meat in a snug shape while it’s cooking. Season generously with salt and pepper, then roll the meat in the fennel seeds until covered. In a casserole pan or roasting tray, fry the meat for a couple of minutes in half the butter and a little olive oil, until nice and golden. Throw in the garlic, herbs, fennel, and wine, then cover the tray loosely with some wet greaseproof paper and cook until an inserted meat thermometer reaches 150 degrees F. As the pork loin is off the bone it cooks very quickly. Remove from the oven and allow the meat to rest on a plate. Then, without using any more heat, finish off your sauce in the pan, scraping any goodness off the bottom and adding the rest of the butter. Remove any large bits.
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The evils – or is it benefits? – of drink. Elsewhere in this edition there are very clear views on the government’s supposed answer to binge drinking. At the risk of appearing to be overly fascinated with the subject we think that examining other people’s opinions on the subject is just as relevant and we therefore offer you a selection of quotes from prominent people as well as a few general warnings on the evils – or otherwise - of the demon drink ..... “My grandfather couldn’t write, couldn’t count and had no idea what a unit of alcohol was. He lived to be 98. I think I’d rather follow his example than the government’s.” ~ Dara Ó Briain “Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink I feel shame. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, “It is better that I drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.” ~ Keith Floyd. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not. “I feel sorry for people who don’t drink. When they wake up in the morning, that’s as good as they’re going to feel all day. “ ~Frank Sinatra “When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.”~ Henny Youngman “24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not.”~ Stephen Wright WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing. “When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So, let’s all get drunk and go to heaven!”~ Brian O’Rourke PAGE 24
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” ~ Benjamin Franklin “Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.”~ Dave Barry WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them. Please Drink Responsibly.
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Crossword Across. 1. The height of dizziness? (7) 5. A promise made at your wedding (3) 7. Fish you pay for on delivery? (3) 8. Unhinge (7) 10. The commotion could be a party (3) 11.Gassy necessity (7) 14. Demon in impoverished state (3) 15. Saying it’s a time for publicity (3) 18. It’s both Sticky and chewy (3) 20. Jump on a pound and a small part of it. (6) 25. Hoist and a couple of directions could get you aggressive. 26. Adonis could partly be a university man (6) 27. Convulsion is the right size (3) 28. Twining stalk (7) Down 1. Is Mr Meldrew a winner? (6) 2. Reddish hue sounds fishy (5) 3. Without doubt in action (6) 4. Type of pod vegetable (4) 5. Rash move north could be poisonous (5). 6. Sharpen on something damp? (4) 9.A French farewell (5) 12.Entire range (5) 13. Sleep on a snooker table? (3) 16.Talking over nothing might include ruling (6) 17.To perceive by touch includes the same direction twice, producing a culinary herb. (6) 19. Disappointed by your top teeth? (5) 21. Down the drain – your lowest point? (5) 22. Top man without the first person could still be boss in the kitchen (4) 24. The main point of the matter(4)
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Exhibition of North East landscapes Guisborough based Photographers Sue & Steve Griffiths are helping local photographers and artists by offering space in their gallery as photographer or artist of the month. The rolling programme gives exhibitors the opportunity to benefit from quality exhibition space for a month. The 2010 season of exhibitions opens with landscape photographer Graham Ward. Graham Ward is a local landscape photographer living on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, giving him access to some of the county’s greatest landscapes. Very much a photographer of the digital age, he has been taking photographs for about 4 years and landscapes are very much his first love. Most of his photographs are taken in the first light of dawn and late evening when the light is at it’s most spectacular. Living within easy access of the East Coast and North Yorkshire Moors Graham has witnessed some truly amazing sunrises and sunsets. These stunning atmospheric images can be seen in his latest exhibition at Sue and Steve Photography, ‘The Gallery’ 16b Fountain Street , Guisborough , TS14 6PP . The exhibition opens on 2nd February 2010 and runs until 26th February 2010. 9.00 pm – 5.30 pm Monday to Friday, and 9.00 pm – 2.00 pm Saturdays. Entry to the exhibition is free.
Solutions Crossword answers Accross: 1.Vertigo 5.Vow 7.Cod
8. Derange 10. Ado 11.Oxygen 14. Imp 15.Adage 18. Gum 20. Pounce 25. Hostile 26. Don 27. Fit. 28. Tendril Down. 1.Victor 2. Ruddy 3. Indeed 4. Ocra 5. Venom 6. Whet. 9. Adieu 12. Gamut 13. Nap 16. Govern 17. Fennel 19. Upset 21. Nadir 22. Chef 24 Gist Test your brain answers 1. Francis Ford Coppola 2. The Peak District 3. The Crickets 4. Triumph 5. The first five books of the Old Testament. 6. Origami 7. Bits and Pieces 8. A snake 9. The duck billed platypus 10. The tongue. PAGE 28
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The epitome of dignity But, as we have come to expect from the man there were no recriminations, only positive thoughts and the same dignity that he’s shown throughout his career – both on and off the field.
BBC North East’s new Monday night football show ‘Late Kick Off’ began recently with something of a coup. We’ve heard little from Gareth Southgate since he was unceremoniously sacked after the win over Derby but presenter Mark Clemmit’s first show included a full interview with the former ‘Boro boss. And comparing the statistics from the riverside since then one could have forgiven Southgate if he had been both vitriolic and gloating over the situation in which his former club currently finds itself. Up to and including that night ‘Boro had taken 20 points from 13 games and were just one point behind leaders Newcastle. Since then they have taken only 8 points from 12 games and at the time of the interview sat 19 points behind the same leaders. PAGE 30
Asked whether it had been difficult to keep a lid on his emotions after what happened, he said ‘No, because I have to accept that Steve Gibson gave me a great opportunity in the first place. When you make a change you have to justify that change and it follows that things were said that were perceived to be critical of me and you have to accept that. The difficult part for me was that we had achieved 13th & 14th and the expectation was that you are going to push forward and keep improving. That isn’t always the case because sometimes standing still is an achievement due to the finances of different clubs. ‘Boro has overachieved for some time and that is great credit to the chairman. The last ten years has been the best in the clubs history.’ Asked if he was surprised at the number of players coming in during the transfer window he acknowledged that Gordon Strachan would want to bring in his own players.
The big question, of course, was ‘Would you have got promotion if you’d stayed?’ His answer was pure honesty. ‘I don’t think you can ever say that. It would be easy for me to sit here and say oh yeah, we would definitely have done it, but who knows? I think we would have been close but we all knew there were areas we were going to have to strengthen. There is simply no way of knowing what would be. I would have loved to leave the club in the premier league. I had Steve Gibson’s backing
when we were relegated but he felt it was a time for change when he did it and you have to respect his decision and move forward.’ Gareth finished by saying that he would love to get back into management fairly soon as he had gained a great deal from his experience with ‘Boro. I for one hope he’s back in football very quickly!
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