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Issue 66 January - February 2016

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Taking social care cash demand to Chancellor George Osborne By Sue Jeffrey - Leader of the Council

ur Council is currently trying to work out our budget for the coming year. The Labour Administration has made it absolutely clear that in line with our manifesto commitment we will be freezing Council Tax. However, for the first time the Chancellor has announced that Local Authorities are allowed to introduce a 2% adult social care precept. This would be ring-fenced to provide funding to pay for the increasing costs of providing adult social care. Costs are rising for two key reasons; to pay for the National Living Wage, which is required by law and because the number of older people in the Borough needing care is growing year-on-year. The idea of a precept is not new – every year you pay a precept to cover the cost of the police, fire services and, where they exist, parish and town councils. However it is new for government to ask you to separately pay some of the cost of a service provided by the Council. Councils of all political persuasions right across the country have been making a case to government to provide more cash to help fund the growing costs of adult social care and government have accepted that more is needed. But rather than find the money themselves they have said we must ask you to pay more.

The reality is that this funding is much needed. In Redcar & Cleveland 29,200 (22%) people are aged over 65, this is expected to increase to 36,900 by 2030. So providing support to older people so that they can live safe and dignified lives is going to cost the council more. As well as older people, Adult Social Care also supports adults with a disability, there are estimated to be almost 2,000 adults in the borough with a learning disability, 2,000 with a severe physical disability and 13,000 with a mental health problem. The adult social care precept would raise just over £1m and be ring-fenced to pay for these services only. It would help the Council invest in providing ongoing quality care. We have already changed the way our services are run to ensure we are providing good value for money and there is more on the way. For example we have plans to establish a Care Academy early in the New Year in partnership with Adult Education. The Academy will provide free basic training in care to those wanting to start a career in care and more advanced Dignity & Respect Training for current care workers. We are investing in raising the standards of care, and developing more extra care and supported living schemes as an alternative to residential care. However, we are also very aware of the devastating impact that many of our people are suffering through the demise of SSI, the job losses at Boulby and other closures. Additionally many get low wages or work uncertain and unreliable hours because of zero hours contracts. We do not think it is right for the Chancellor to ask people who are already on the brink to pay more to fund additional costs for services that are required by government. I am therefore, as Council Leader, writing to the government asking them to take account of our particular circumstances and provide a oneoff grant of just over £1m in lieu of the adult social care precept. If we receive this grant it would go entirely to adult social care. I will be asking the Leaders of all the political groups on the council to join with me and sign the letter. I don’t know what response we will get, but I do know that our older people deserve the best possible care, and that we will do everything we can to ensure that they get it both now and in the future. I’ll let you know what happens. Read more about social care issues on page 9

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 Happy New Year to you all

ell, here we are in 2016 and we hope you had a good Christmas and didn’t get that horrible cold virus that seems to be going round. The weather hasn’t helped of course, with rain and snow in some areas, but at least we’re now going through a mild spell and the days are getting longer which means that Spring is just around the corner. This is our first newspaper of the year and we would like to remind you that we will only be publishing ten issues each year from now on. We were finding that we had no break in between papers so this way we will have a few days for ourselves. Due to ill health one of our Guisborough distributors, Graham is now unable to deliver the paper on our behalf. We therefore have three new distributors who will make sure the paper is still delivered to you. If you normally get the paper through your letterbox and didn’t this month, we apologise and ask you to contact us to let us know so we can make

alternative arrangements for the next issue. We would like to wish Graham a speedy recovery and hope to see him well soon. Very recently, we had the honour of being invited to the Redcar & Cleveland Pride Awards. These awards are given to RCBC employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. We not only attended these awards but were privileged and proud to be asked to present the volunteers award. We heard some very inspirational stories and met some great people. There will be more information on this in the next issue. Talking of inspirational people, last weekend the annual big sleep out took place on Redcar High Street with at least 80 brave people taking part and helping to raise the profile and some much needed money for Coatham House in Redcar. Coatham House help young homeless people in the Redcar & Cleveland area to have a more stable life by providing them with a roof over their heads. This event happened too late to be included in this issue but we

will for sure be covering it in the March newspaper with more details, pictures and hopefully news of a very healthy sum of money raised through sponsorships. As always this issue is full of local community news from around our area and most of it is provided by you the readers! We live in such a great area, with so much going on that we will never be short of articles to include. If you have something to say, an event to publicise or a good news story to tell just get in touch with us and we can include it for you. Contact details can be found below on this page. This month’s articles include award winners, lots of events to visit, presentations, helpful advice from the police and fire brigade and much, much more. There is even a picture of daffodils spotted in Saltburn during December. We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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Young Carers Family Christmas Party - Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas By Sophie McCormick he Junction held a Christmas party for young carers and their families at Redcar Rugby Club. The party was a huge success; there were lots of games, laughter and fireworks! Opportunities like this are extremely valuable as young carers and their families tell us how difficult it is to get out and spend quality time together as a family. Events like this not only allow the young carer to build relationships with others in similar situations, but with their families too. The setting is good for families to develop their own social networks. It helps the families to develop relationships with The Junction staff in an informal way that is fun and safe social environment. When asked the question :“The Junction makes a difference to me and my family because.....” one family said: “My daughter gets to socialise with other children her own age outside of school and they are great support to us both.” Another said: “It gives

us opportunities, we’re able to have free time, make new friends and meet people in similar situations.” The party started off with balloon modelling by Sean’s Magic Mayhem, it went on to magic tricks, action songs, and party games. There was also a special visit by Santa who gave all the children a sweetie cone and the families enjoyed a buffet by Dot’s Catering. We also ran a free raffle for families to win food hampers that were donated by Sainsbury’s Local along with prizes kindly donated by Charlie Challenor from CJ Carpets in Redcar. The party finished with a bang! This was in the form of a fantastic firework display provided by Mel Sykes, and big thank you goes out to Mel for this. The Junction, young carers and their families we would like to say a massive thank you to Lynne & Steve from Coastal View for making it all possible by fundraising at their annual Community Awards Event and everyone else who contributed to this fun, special night.

They all shared a turkey on Christmas day

nce again a number of our residents in the Marske and surrounding areas were treated to a brilliant Christmas day, thanks to the Marske Community Christmas Volunteers. The guests enjoyed the door to door taxi service, a splendid Christmas lunch, and some wonderful entertainment, kindly started off by Chris and members of the Marske Silver band who welcomed guests by playing Christmas Carols. The entertainment went into the afternoon provided by starlets Hannah Whiley, Pheobe Hall and Beth Fellows and the very entertaining folk duo of Fran and Colin Edwards who provided the traditional Marske Christmas Day “Sing along”. The afternoons entertainment concluded with a very competitively fought game of Christmas bingo. The guests were also given a welcome surprise when Martin Allen and his team from Cleveland Fire Brigade kindly turned up with gifts to lend a hand. Later in the afternoon Hugh Doherty and his colleague from Cleveland Police entertained the guests, and volunteers alike. Pictures and videos of the event can now be

seen on the “Marske Community Christmas” facebook page The Marske Community Christmas committee would like to thank the following organisations for their generosity. Bede Financial Group, Cleveland Fire Service, Car Care of Marske, Darlington Building Society Redcar branch, Jeff Smith at the Circuit newspaper, John Hullah at the Marske Leisure Centre, Karen at The Wynd Fruitiers, Nettie at the Wynd Pantry, Lynne and Steve at Coastal View and Moor News, Marske Community Partnership, Marske Cricket Club, Outwood Academy Bydales school Marske, Ray Moult Poultry Dewsbury West Yorkshire, Sainsbury’s store Marske, Steve Vincent at MSM wholesale Flowers Stockton Watch out for posters advertising next years Christmas day extravaganza, and book early to avoid disappointment..

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A step in the right direction for Prior Pursglove?

Councillor Steve Kay outside Prior Pursglove

oncerns by a local councillor have forced him to make a plea to the cabinet asking them to back his opposition of the proposed merger of Guisborough’s Prior Pursglove College with Stockton Sixth Form College. Lockwood Councillor Steve Kay, the Shadow Cabinet spokesman for Lifelong Learning on Redcar & Cleveland Council and was Cabinet Member for Education from 2003-7 told Coastal View: “With a distance of 20 miles between the two colleges, the plan flies in the face of common sense and is logistically unworkable.” The consultation document clearly states: “The two colleges have worked together

informally for the last two years with great success and have a number of shared support services. With pressure on public sector funding in recent years, education providers such as sixth form colleges have experienced a year-on-year decrease in the level of funding for each post16 student. Both colleges have successfully managed the impact of these cuts; however it is clear that this pressure on funding will continue and post-16 providers are therefore being encouraged to look for innovative and forward-thinking solutions to achieve the highest possible standards whilst making efficiencies. “Both colleges are rightly valued as assets to their communities. They share a vision to provide high quality learning across a wide range of subjects in a caring and inclusive environment. Governors at the two colleges now believe that it is right to consult on a proposal to merge with the aim of protecting high quality and broad ranging provision at both the Guisborough and Stockton centres.” Cllr Kay said: “If financial and government pressures make some form of amalgamation unavoidable, Stockton Sixth Form College should find a partner in its immediate area, whilst Prior Pursglove College should look to merge with a similar educational establishment, far less than 20 miles distance, and preferably within the bounds of Redcar & Cleveland. “Although students may well stay put on one site, some staff, based at Guisborough, will be required to travel to Stockton, and vice versa. No good for morale and no good for efficiency! Of course, the proposal will be just as harmful to Stockton students as to those based in Guisborough. Both colleges lose out. “I am sorry to say that the Labour leadership of Redcar & Cleveland Council has washed its hands of the whole thing. The cabinet appears to believe that their responsibility for education ends when a student reaches sixteen. Instead, they should be using the considerable political pressure at their disposal to scotch this

Governors approve landmark sixth form college merger

he Corporations at Prior Pursglove College, Guisborough, and Stockton Sixth Form College are proceeding with a proposal to merge. Following an open, transparent and comprehensive consultation which ran from 17th September – 23rd November 2015, governors at both sixth form colleges have concluded that the plan offered both sites security and sustainability for the longer term, and the best opportunities to continue and improve successful sixth form provision in their areas. As part of the plans, Joanna Bailey, Principal of Stockton Sixth Form College, is now also Interim Principal at Prior Pursglove College and will oversee the strategic direction of both sites. The landmark proposal would be the first equal merger of two sixth form colleges in 17 years. Paul Gavens, Chair of Governors at Prior Pursglove College, said: “The last few months have provided us with an opportunity to consult staff, students, parents and our local communities on a proposal to merge Prior Pursglove College and Stockton Sixth Form College. “As two of the region’s most successful post-16 providers, Prior Pursglove College and Stockton Sixth Form College have long been recognised for providing high quality education across a wide range of subjects in an inclusive

and welcoming environment. As well as sharing a common purpose, we are both judged to be ‘Good’ by Ofsted and work in partnership with great success. “We have spent some time looking for innovative solutions to enable both colleges to continue to reach the highest standards whilst making further efficiencies “Both Governing Bodies are unanimous in their support and firmly believe in the benefits of this proposal to staff and stakeholders, but most importantly, current and prospective students.” Margaret Hirst, Chair of Governors at Stockton Sixth Form College, said: “The last few years have brought about unprecedented pressure on public sector spending and the government has itself since moved to review post-16 education, announcing last July a wave of area reviews to look at creating “fewer, larger, more resilient and efficient providers”. “The post-16 landscape both locally and nationally is changing, and we view this merger as a positive, beneficial step which will secure the sustainability of both centres for the longer term.” Both colleges will now put forward an application to the Secretary of State for Education for approval. The date proposed for the incorporation of the new sixth form college is 1st April 2016.

preposterous merger plan. “I am familiar with the College which, over the years, has enhanced the life chances of many of my constituents. Living in Moorsholm, I had two children there in the late 80s who both went on to take good degrees and now run their own successful businesses. “Prior Pursglove is an asset, not only to Guisborough, but to the whole area. I would be a tragedy if amalgamation were to dilute its effectiveness in helping our local young people take the first steps to rewarding and fruitful careers.” Cllr Craig Hannaway, Cabinet Member for Children, said: “The merger of Prior Pursglove College and Stockton Sixth Form College has been supported by the Area Based Review Steering Group looking into Post 16 Education, made up of principals and chairs of governors as well as representatives from local councils and Tees Valley Unlimited amongst others. “The Group is looking into Post 16 Education across the Tees Valley and is due to make its recommendations in March, as part of this the merger has been recognised as an effective step towards a sustainable future provision of colleges.” Joanna Bailey, Interim Principal at Prior Pursglove College told Coastal View: “This landmark proposal would be the first equal merger of two sixth form colleges in 17 years, and we appreciate that such a forward-thinking approach has generated interest in our local areas. “What we must recognise is the position of both colleges in the current educational landscape. A governmental area review process is currently in place which has already recognised the need for “fewer, larger, more resilient and efficient providers”.

The post-16 landscape both locally and nationally is changing, and this merger is a positive, beneficial step which will secure the sustainability of both sites for the longer term. “Sixth form colleges are renowned for their personable nature and inclusive, welcoming environment. We are determined to maintain and strengthen these characteristics in both boroughs and believe a merger between two like-minded institutions will allow us to do so. “The fact that the colleges are 20 miles apart does not stop us achieving significant benefits. Geographically close organisations would be important if there was the intent to rationalise the estate by, for example, closing one of our sites. One of the key strengths of this proposal is that both colleges will remain as they are, with no disruption to current practice. “A 20 mile distance allows us to sensibly share staff in key areas. This has been an integral aspect of our partnership working over the last two years and always with the support and agreement of colleagues concerned. This arrangement is, in fact, very good for efficiency and allows staff to draw on a wider pool of expertise, experience and resource across centres which we believe will provide increased support and help further enhance quality. “This merger safeguards everything we hold so dear about our respective institutions. Against a backdrop of significant funding constraints, it will allow us to continue to reach the highest standards and, most importantly, give local young people access to sixth form centres where they can thrive and really achieve their full potential.” The consultation period has now closed. and a full report of its findings can be seen below. This document will be made available free of charge to anyone who requests it.

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‘Piece by Piece: Remembering Georgina: A Mother’s Memoir’

Cadets host ‘White Christmas’ movie screening for people with dementia

Paul and Helen with a posthumous award at our Community Awards in 2014

egular readers of the newspaper may recall our coverage of the tragic passing of 15 year old Georgina Anderson from Marske in 2013. G e o rg i n a ’s s t o r y w a s a n d s t i l l i s truly inspirational; so much so that we presented her parents Paul and Helen with a posthumous award at our Community Awards in 2014. Since we lost Georgina many people, including her parents and brother Joe have carried on raising money for charity in her name.

Coming to terms with the death of a child is always hard and Georgina’s mother Helen who is already a talented and published writer started writing about Georgina as a form of therapy. Helen told Coastal View: “ I quickly became aware that there was a ‘gap’ for a book about coping with this intense grief. I’d hoped the book might help other bereaved parents and those who are trying to support them. “Although I have been brutally honest about the awfulness of our situation, ‘Piece by Piece’ is also uplifting, in that it is a testament to Georgina’s bravery and to the healing power of the love of our community.” Helen’s book was launched on Monday, 14 December last year with an event held, to a

packed audience in The Frigate in Marske where she talked about the book and signed copies. Helen said: “Sales have been going really well since the launch on 14th December and I am getting very positive feedback - a lot of readers are saying it has made them cry but also feel inspired. I think that’s a good tribute to Georgina.” The book is available to buy locally at Marske Post Office, Saltburn Book Corner and the Guisborough Book Shop and on Amazon in paperback at a cost of £7.99 or kindle edition £1.99. Search Amazon.co.uk click onto books and in search engine enter piece by piece.

edcar and Cleveland Police Cadets got into the Christmas and community spirit last year by hosting a screening event of ‘White Christmas’ for people with dementia. The event took place on Thursday 10th December at the Regent Cinema in Redcar in partnership with Police and Crime Commissioner, Barry Coppinger, Safe in Tees Valley, The Alzheimer’s Society and The Regent Cinema. Not only did people see the 1954 classic with Bing Crosby but they were also be greeted by cadets dressed to replicate this era in relevant clothing who sold ice creams and cakes from wooden usherette trays. Speaking of the event, PC Neil Robinson, who is also a coordinator for Redcar and Cleveland Police Cadets said: “One of the aims of the event was to stimulate positive memories for people with dementia, and hosting it at the cinema over the Christmas period was the perfect time to do this. “The cadets who staffed the event and many of them, like myself have been trained up as a ‘dementia friend’, which means we encourage others to make a positive difference to people living with dementia in the local community.” Attending the event were residents from local care homes and family members. This event is one of many which the cadets have volunteered to organise and host over the next year. Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: “Redcar and Cleveland Police Cadets have done a fantastic job of organising this event and I was really looking forward to attending it. “It is great to see how supportive the cadets are of people with dementia and they should be applauded for their community spirit.”

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Irate resident continues to clean up after irresponsible dog owners

onscientious Moorsholm resident Dawn Froom not only cleans up after other people’s dogs but fills up the poo bag dispensers in the village. Dawn told Coastal View: “Maybe one day in the future dogs will be able to pick up their own poo and put it in the bin provided, but until then their irresponsible owners will soon be caught on CCTV and reported to the council warden. “Today as I was walking around the village I’ve had to pick these poos up yet again and put them in the bin whilst topping up the poo bag dispensers. It’s so annoying.” Another resident said: “Most days we see dogs allowed out on their own with no owners in sight. How can we expect to keep our beautiful village poo free when some of its

residents are allowing this to happen?” This is a problem all over our area and Kath Jackson, a concerned Boosbeck resident and dog owner who recently contacted us said: “Do you care about children and people grieving or anyone for that matter? The footpaths to Lockwood Primary School and the drive up to St Aidans Church and Boosbeck Cemetery are full of dog poo. Would you the dog owners who don’t pick up, want to be watching where you put your feet when you are heartbroken and grieving? “It is not only these areas in Boosbeck but the whole village. You can buy 100 poo bag for £1 so buy some and pick up. There are also plenty of bins with bag attached, so please use them.” Maybe it’s time to name and shame? Let us know your thoughts on this issue.

Cabinet approves waste management and dog fouling plans

edcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a number of reports aimed at managing the area’s waste and keeping the borough clean and tidy. The reports presented to Cabinet included: additional powers to curb dog fouling, plans to improve recycling across the borough and changes to opening times at Dunsdale Household Waste Recycling Centre. Plans to crack down on dog fouling will see the council replace three existing dog control measures with a single Public Spaces Protection Order. The new powers would be used by the council to introduce new offences: • failure to have the means to pick-up after a dog • exclude dogs from additional designated areas, namely fenced-off children’s play areas • require dogs to be kept on leads in designated areas, to be determined There will be a 10-week public consultation on the plans, so that people can have their say on the new proposals, and in particular the council would welcome responses from dog owners. Also approved were plans to keep the council in line with national targets on how much household waste is recycled or reused. The council currently recycles 47% of household waste – the highest rate in the Tees Valley - but it needs to hit the government target of 50% by 2020. To achieve this, two distinct plans are being put in place. The first is to increase the sorting and pre-treatment of recyclable materials at the Warrenby Waste Transfer Station meaning more waste can be recycled or reused. The second is to make the public more aware with the launch of a borough-wide engagement programme ensuring residents have up-to-date information on what can and can’t be recycled.

This would also be in addition to a pilot reward scheme encouraging positive recycling behaviour, and engaging residents and local businesses. Finally in Cabinet, recommendations were accepted to change the Dunsdale Household Waste Recycling Centre opening times to seven days a week. Opening times have also been standardised with the centre open 10am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 7pm at weekends during the summer, and 10am – 5pm during the week, and 8am – 5pm at weekends in the winter. As part of the proposals, charges will be introduced for the disposal of non-household waste at Dunsdale. Hardcore and rubble will now be charged at £2.50 per 25kg, plasterboard at £5.00 per 25kg, and Asbestos will cost £6.00 per 25kg to dispose of. Councillor Helen McLuckie, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “All these plans have been introduced to maintain the council’s commitment to managing the area’s waste and keeping the borough clean and tidy. “We hope the introduction of new legislation tackling those who don’t clean up after their dog will make people change their ways and not ruin the borough’s parks and green spaces. “We know there are a lot of responsible dog owners in the Borough and we are particularly keen to hear their views. The aim of the legislation is to work with the public so that we have a cleaner and greener borough for everyone. “In addition, we hope that the seven-day opening of Dunsdale Recycling Centre and better promotion of recycling will see Redcar and Cleveland become one of the greenest boroughs in the Tees Valley.”

Daffodils flowered in December before Christmas in The Ridge, off Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn. It is thought to be the first time they have been seen in the sheltered cul-de-sac so early. Usually they blossom there in early or mid January. By Mike Morrissey

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Local optician wins national award!

The Loftus Optical Team with thier Trophy

small local Opticians from Loftus has won a national business award. The award went to John Prouse and his team at Loftus Optical who won the Opticians of the Year Award 2015. Local Optician, John Prouse claimed 1st prize after making it to the finalist stage at Manchester Town Hall. Over 40 independent Opticians gave Mr Prouse a majority vote for the best Opticians practice for exceeding in customer care and going the extra mile for his patients. “I could not have won the award without the help of having a first class team and the support of local residents who have been loyal to the

business. I hope it lifts the spirits for small businesses and budding entrepreneurs in the area. If you have a dream, chase it down, don’t settle for second place, live life to the full and be the best at what you do,” explains John who started his Opticians business in Loftus only four years ago, after converting an old carpet shop into a state of the art Optical Practice. John went on to say: “The business has been built on reputation and word of mouth for providing a first class service. I work hard and continually invest in the latest equipment to compete with the best Opticians throughout Great Britain and I am

proud to have put Loftus on the map! “Hopefully, this can inspire other local small businesses in the area, or even inspire people who are thinking about setting up a business.” Local MP Tom Blenkinsop said: “This is a testament to a small caring practice in East Cleveland. John, an optician for the past decade and his staff have built up a great reputation in the area and this award is a testament to this. “This is a classic example of local good practice and one which has now made a national mark.” John has donated his 1000 euro prize to local charities including the Great North Air Ambulance.

‘Crisis in social care funding has pushed the sector to the brink’

abour MP for Redcar Anna Turley recently criticised the government for failing to get a grip on the social care funding crisis which is placing unsustainable pressure on local authorities in the North. Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate on care homes in England, Anna warned of a substantial social care crisis in the North East where there are greater demands for state residential care and fewer self-paying homes. According to sector analysts, LaingBuisson, the care home sector is closing more beds than it is opening for the first time since 2005, with a net loss of 3,000 across the UK last year. The homes most at risk are those dependent on local authorities, who are in turn reducing their care fees under budgetary pressures. In the debate, Anna said: “In the North East, only 18% of people requiring care are self-paying, compared with 54% in the South East. In Surrey, by contrast only 1% of people in residential homes are paid for by the state. “The Care Home market is highly polarised between lucrative self-pay homes mostly in South East England and those with local authority residents which are struggling. “Crisis point will be reached shortly as demand continues to increase as spending is drastically cut back. The

government’s Care Bill will further increase the burdens on councils in England. The only place where providers can make any money is by cutting services and by squeezing workers’ pay and conditions.” Anna also highlighted the pressure on care staff who are bearing the brunt of funding pressures with reduced terms and conditions, greater workloads, and many in effect paid below the National Minimum Wage. She said: “In care homes nonpayment of the National Minimum Wage is driven by a failure to pay for actual hours worked, such as staff not being properly recompensed by overnight sleep-ins or time spent training, or to pay for uniforms or deducting money for accommodation that does not form part of an employment contract. “Vacancy rates and staff turnover are high across the sector. Councils are struggling to retain social workers in the face of high caseloads, a blame culture and competition over pay. High turnover has damaging implications for the continuity and quality of care. “The government’s crisis in funding for care homes has pushed the sector to the brink. Terms and conditions for the workforce are being squeezed and the current funding structure for local authorities is simply unsustainable. The government must get a grip.”

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“Need to boost social care for an ageing local population” call

edcar and Cleveland Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, labour’s David Walsh, spoke out arguing for a 2016 boost to see that “the Borough’s ageing population” gets the best social care possible, Speaking on a formal report from him to the January Full Council meeting David Walsh said “Adult services are one of the most vital and most personal services this Council delivers. We can all be proud of our work and proud of the staff and partners who deliver this work. One statistic that we should celebrate is that in 2014/15 delays in moving people out of hospital in England as a whole, was over six times higher than the performance achieved in Redcar & Cleveland. Without continued investment in Adult Social Care this type of outcome will not be maintained. “But much more needs to be done, simply to keep abreast of a growing population of ageing citizens. We need to look to boosting existing services like home care and help following hospital discharges as well as working with partners in housing such as Coast and Country and the 13 Group in the development of extra care living schemes which give personal individuality and personal living space in an overall environment where care can be given on a “campus” model surrounding the housing units. “When Labour became the governing party in the council following last year’s election, we did so on a manifesto that promised that a Labour administration would seek to gain accreditation for the UNISON Ethical Home Care Charter, a charter that was committed to both improving the standards and quality of care we deliver, along with a better working environment for home care workers, better wages and conditions of work, more focused training and an enhancement in their esteem in the community. I am pleased to report that we are now in a position where we can formally ask for that award to be given to the council. “This leads us to the present cash situation. We all know we live against a present backdrop of a growing demographic pressure as the “baby boomer” generation born in the five years after the end of World War 2 become elderly and

Work underway on one of the new Care Villages they - and the generation before them - thanks the level of need, although it is a blunt and to Labour’s NHS, live to an age never expected regressive way of dealing with the issues. Think before.This, however, leads to issues of ageing, tanks like the independent Kings Fund have dementia and physical disability and impairment, said a far better model would be one based on .all of which requires an acknowledgement from a formula which looks at the age demography Whitehall of the unavoidable spending needs of a Council area backed up by observable this generates. One simple statistic illustrates evidence based health and well being indices. this. It is estimated that on simple demography This compares with a crude but straight 2% alone, we need to find an additional £.07 million measure which is built on a Council’s Council per annum merely to meet the growth in demand. Tax base, which means that areas with a wealthy “ In recent years, all the care agencies - base and with a generally younger population Councils, care companies, the voluntary (mainly in the South) will benefit, whilst those sector, carers and advocacy groups - have been in the North with both a lower base but higher constantly lobbying government for a better need, will lose. level of financial support for social care. The “However, this new precept is all that is on outcome of this was the snap announcement by offer, and that is why our council is formally the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement of a consulting on whether we should take it. In new ability for local authorities to impose a 2% particular, this is a query that I hope all local precept at budget time specifically earmarked caring groups and agencies will reflect on and for measures to meet the cash pressures these give us their views.” councils face, and which cannot be spent “There are plenty of good arguments for this elsewhere. This is at least a recognition of precept to be applied. It would ease the pressure

Test Your “Unsung Hero” Smoke Alarms

leveland Fire Brigade is reminding residents to test their smoke alarms in a continued appeal to help save lives. It comes with the launch of a national campaign and UK figures showing that only half of all householders regularly check their alarms. A working smoke alarm can buy you valuable time to get out, stay out and dial 999. Phil Lancaster, Director of Community Protection at Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “Without a working smoke alarm you are four times more likely to die in a fire. There are also more hazards at home during the winter months such as electric heaters and drying clothes. “Make sure you test your smoke alarms now and then get into the habit of testing them every week. They can save your life.”’

The Government Fire Kills advertising campaign runs for a month from January across radio, print, digital and social media. It features friendly smoke alarms telling people to make time for their “unsung heroes” by regularly testing them. Making your home safer: • Fit smoke alarms on every floor of your home • Make testing the alarm part of your household routine in three simple steps: 1 Test it by pressing the button once a week 2 Change the batteries once a year if your alarm has removable batteries 3 Clean the alarms casing every six months to ensure dust is not blocking the sensor • Never remove the batteries unless they are being replaced • Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do in a fire and knows the escape route Cleveland Fire Brigade offers residents a free Home Fire Safety Visit, where firefighters will come to your home and give valuable safety advice and help make an escape plan which will be tailored to you and your family’s needs. Free smoke alarms will be supplied and fitted if needed. Call us on 01429 874063 to arrange a visit at your convenience.

of funding the new National Living Wage, help develop joint training with the social care providers we contract with so as to heighten the skills of our care staff, to achieve a more responsive level of service and to stop waiting lists building up for services. “There is still more we need to do though. I believe that for the future we should develop a fairer and independent appeal system in place for service users unhappy with their quality of service, train all care staff to become agents for delivery of welfare benefit information so as to act as a conduit for feeding in welfare benefit claims for people who may have historically missed out on benefit, and widening expertise around safeguarding for all those that provide care. Elder abuse or abuse of other groups like people with learning disabilities does occur - and much of it is in the family home. Better trained and better valued home care staff will be more expert in detecting signs of this, and pressing the warning buttons.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Community support makes difference to vulnerable children in Guisborough

Church leader Major Fiona Mugford holding some of the toys donated to Guisborough Salvation Army’s toy appeal

he Salvation Army in Guisborough has ensured some 300 local children and young people didn’t wake up on Christmas morning without any gifts and that struggling families enjoyed a Christmas fare. The Salvation Army, Westgate, Guisborough, invited the community

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to add an extra Christmas gift to their shopping list to donate to their Christmas present appeal, which would benefit families struggling to buy a gift for their children this Christmas. The church also provided around fifty Christmas food hampers for families. Corps officer (church leader) Major Fiona Mugford said: “Families can find themselves in tough financial situations and that can be very difficult at Christmas, struggling to make ends meet but wanting to take part in celebrations. “As a Christian church and charity, we’re inspired by the hope that comes from the Christmas story and feel that by providing a small gift for families in need we can share that hope and remind people, as they face those difficult circumstances, that they are valued and cared for. “We’re so grateful to people who have donated a brand new toy for a child and for the great support of local groups and businesses who have been busy collecting to support us.” Not only has the community been especially generous, Sainsbury’s, Morgan Drive, has been collecting food to support the church throughout the year so anyone requiring emergency food support receives the help they need. Carlton and Skelton Methodist churches, Middlesbrough Jobcentre and the Middlesbrough and Teesside Philanthropic Society have also been working hard to collect items for the appeal. Major Mugford said: “This year (2015) we will be providing around 300 children with a Christmas gift and 50 food hampers with the small luxury items we like to enjoy at this time of year, from mince pies to shortbread. “The work we carry out at Christmas is in addition to the practical compassionate assistance on offer the rest of the year to people. Every week we support our Guisborough community through a midweek children’s club, emergency food parcels and crisis support, a low-cost Monday breakfast and social groups to break through isolation. There’s always a warm, friendly welcome waiting at the church.” Gifts have included everything from soft and educational toys for the youngest children to games, toys and accessories for older children.

A community event which will include a live Flood Warning Siren test and a demonstration of new flood defences will take place during February. The Environment Agency and partners including Cleveland Emergency Planning Unit and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council will host the event on Wednesday, February 17, at the Riverside Building in Skinningrove. The event is to help the community be better prepared for flooding. During the event there will be demonstrations of the new flood defences, a review of current plans and procedures as well as some half-term fun for the family. The demonstrations will include a live test of the Skinningrove Flood Warning Siren at around 1.30pm. Alex Haley, from the Environment Agency’s Flood Resilience team, said: “The event is aimed at increasing awareness in the village about the work the Environment Agency has done to protect the community, including the improved flood defences. “It’s also to help residents understand how to prepare for a flood and the important role of volunteers, such as Flood Wardens, and how vital it is to have a Communtiy Action Plan so residents know how to respond.” The day will also include a drop in session promoting Floodline Warnings Direct sign up, recruitment of Flood Wardens and volunteers to promote community resilience. Check to see if free flood warnings are available in your community and sign up by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or by visiting the website. For further details on the community event call the Environment Agency’s Flood Resilience team on 0191 203 4333. The event is subject to weather conditions and any ongoing incidents involving the organisations involved. Skinningrove suffered flooding from the Kilton Beck on two occasions in 2000, and then again due to surface water in 2013.

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How you can help NHS this winter

atients not turning up for operations, an increase in respiratory illnesses and delayed discharges - as well as the misuse of A&E - all make winter more difficult for the region’s NHS. That’s the message from consultants, nursing managers, pharmacists and pathologists based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, who are appealing for the public’s help to ease winter pressures at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Staff across the trust joined forces for a series of videos assuring patients it is prepared for winter – at the same time as highlighting how the public can help with its inevitable winter pressures. These include an increased number of children coming into hospital due to higher incidences of lung condition bronchiolitis, resulting in children and babies needing emergency support to help them breathe. Mike Tremlett, consultant paediatric anaesthetist, said: “What adds pressure to us from the perspective of children is that there are two big groups, medically ill children who commonly come in with infections at this time of year and the emergency group. “Set against that, we also have planned surgery patients and a significant amount of children coming in needing help with their breathing because of bronchiolitis.” This highlights the wider problem of the trust’s planned - or elective - surgery cases coming under pressure, as emergency admissions take precedence. However, 1,600 of the 36,000 elective surgery cases the trust plans every year are cancelled because patients simply fail to turn up for their operation - or give less than 24 hours’ notice when circumstances mean they can no longer meet their appointment. This only adds to the pressures on planned surgery cases that winter brings to the trust, as Stuart Finn, directorate manager for theatres, explains. “It’s a huge problem,” he says, explaining that patients simply not attending or cancelling their surgery at the last minute accounts for 46% of all cancelled operations. “If you are planning on not attending, or you can see a change in circumstances that will mean your surgery can’t go ahead, get in touch with us with plenty of notice so that we can admit another patient

who is equally in need of their operation in your place.” Ann Marie Hall, head of nursing, surgical services, adds it is also important to ensure patients are discharged in a timely fashion once they have had their surgery and are well enough to go home or into a community care setting. She said: “We take patients in from multiple places including the high dependency unit, A&E, directly from GPs and elective surgery patients. “We need to fit all of those people onto our wards and in order to get people in, we need to get people out. “We try our hardest to ensure that we get patients in the right place at the right time and part of that work is about discharge. That’s why we have an emphasis on trying to discharge patients before midday.” Relatives can help by ensuring their loved ones who have been in hospital are picked up as early as possible on their day of discharge. Meanwhile, the trust has also invested in seven mobile pharmacy dispensing carts. Claire Harding, pharmacist, explains: “This speeds up the discharge process and helps with winter bed pressures. Pharmacists can also give patients advice about their new medicines and an opportunity to ask questions, which also improves patient safety.” Ian Blain, consultant in emergency medicine, also reminded patients the A&E department will always prioritise the most seriously ill and injured first – and those with minor illnesses or injuries could be seen more quickly by calling NHS 111, visiting GP walkin centres like The Resolution in North Ormesby or Eston Grange Healthcare Centre in Normanby Road – or using Redcar Primary Care Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit. He said: “Winter is always a difficult time for the trust and we would encourage people with minor illnesses to go elsewhere.” You can view our videos around each of these areas by copying the links below: A&E : https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=r3TsYCuM51A Wards: https://youtu.be/zeVXYMp6t9A Theatres: https://youtu.be/AMJquL1yrVg Paediatric Intensive Care: https:// youtu.be/vaZWRlN1YwE Pharmacy: https://youtu.be/Zvb6p_WCyz8

Raising money for Help For Heroes

Tea Dance was held on 10 November 2015 at Brotton Village Hall in aid of Help for Heroes. There was plenty of dancing, with old time music and even a Dad’s Army sketch, courtesy of the Tea Dance Organisers - Kay Walker, Mildred Baker, Ros Walker and Margaret Bowman. Maggie kept everyone supplied with tea. A special cake was iced by Charlene

Knowles and £240 was raised, which included £20.00 from the Loftus Kickers (Line Dancers). Major Pat Ralph from the Green Howards attended the event and collected the money on behalf of Help for Heroes. These dances are held every second and fourth Tuesday each month at Brotton Village Hall, 2pm - 4pm, with special themed events on occasion. Everyone is welcome!

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The start of a New Year - ECCO 2016

By Bob Moodie

he East Cleveland Community Organisation (ECCO) group has now been in place for seven months to provide a `bigger voice` to the 22 villages in East Cleveland (EC) with a combined population of over 62,000, which is 45% of the total population of the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland. ECCO is a resident led, non-political group that will challenge for the rights of residents and their communities, wherever it is needed on major issues. ECCO has representation from residents, Ward Councillors, Parish Councils and other community groups and will provide help and support, where individuals or communities are finding it difficult, or impossible to deal with, or resolve issues on their own. ECCO needs two or three contacts in each of the 22 village communities, to play their part and in looking after the interests and wellbeing of their village and who want to make a difference or improve the lives of residents in their communities by acting as a conduit with ECCO. We need your help, to help us, to help you. If residents don’t look after their own needs in communities, the likelihood is, that no one else will do this for you. If anyone or a small group is interested in joining us or wants more information, please contact Bob Moodie the ECCO Facilitator on 07754 052 934 or e mail bob.moodie@ntlworld.com and he will get back to you. Currently ECCO are holding high level meetings with Simon Nickless the Temporary Deputy Chief Constable (CC) at Cleveland Police, regarding the proposed provision for Neighbourhood Policing (NP) services across East Cleveland. This follows earlier concerns and issues regarding the demise of NP across EC which was identified by many people last year. Mr Nickless who took up his role as Deputy CC this month, together with Iain Spittal the Temporary CC, following the departure of the previous CC, welcomes the intervention of ECCO

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s you can see, the water level is nearly up to the top of the measure. Luckily, it won’t affect any properties, like some parts of the Country. Kindly supplied by Rosemary Brown of Danby.

and wants to work with us and involve us in their NP arrangements going forward. An ECCO Police group meeting will be held in February with Mr Nickless and his senior officer responsible for Redcar and EC policing arrangements, to explain and discuss their proposed plans going forwards in supporting the local EC communities. Following on from a meeting ECCO held with Cllr Sue Jeffrey the Leader of the Council last September, to discuss the flooding issues in the six villages in EC comprising of Marske, New Marske, Yearby, Charltons, North Skelton and Saltburn, Andy Mollon the R&CBC Engineering Manager, has now taken personal responsibility, to deal with representatives in each of the villages and to address their issues and concerns. This will lead to village action plans being agreed in due course and is a very reassuring position for the villages, who will now be working closely with Andy, to decide what it is that needs to be done, to eliminate further risks from flooding. ECCO wish to thank Cllr Sue Jeffrey for her intervention in bringing all of the parties together, to enable us to reach this present beneficial outcome and to move forwards. ECCO are a consultee on the Draft Local Plan and the consultation process is expected to get underway in the coming weeks, prior to implementation of the Local Plan in August 2017. Opportunities will also be given for the public to inspect the work as it progresses at various consultation events, that will be publicised by the Council in due course. Feedback from people in EC is that there is the need for an ECCO group to represent and support them on major issues, as EC has suffered over the years, their voice often being ignored and EC communities being seen, as being very much out on a limb. We would be pleased to help communities out in 2016 if they need ECCO’s support. ECCO does not compete or conflict with any of the many other groups, who do excellent work across and throughout EC.

New tea room opens at local plant nursery

n old nursery building has been given a new lease of life as a stylish open plan tea room at Longbeck Nurseries, Marske. The family run nursery now in its eighth year of trading has listened to customer feedback and opened a tea room on its ever expanding site. Owner, Kelsey Burke said: “We decided to open ‘Starbuds’ due to the demand from our customers. They were coming to the nursery and constantly telling us we should have a tea room. “A few people had approached us asking

if they could open their own tea room on site but we wanted to keep it in the family and hopefully as business picks up we can employ others from the local community.” Together with her sister and mum they provide a warm welcome to all customers, serving fresh ground coffee and teas together with a menu consisting of their freshly home baked cooking. Kelsey added: “In the summer months we hope to use salad produce grown on the nursery.” Starbuds is open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm.

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Saltburn Beachwatch

Unnatural Fibres

By Roy Smith

fter the seasonal festivities 36 volunteers turned out in awful weather to remove 14 bags of rubbish weighing 57kg from the beach in one hour on Saturday 9th January. The winter storms that have been battering us over the last few months have brought with them large amounts of rubbish onto the beach. However we can only remove the litter and rubbish which is visible. It now looks as though one of the major sources of pollution of our marine environment comes from something as mundane as washing our clothes. Because of the use of man-made fibres such as Nylon, acrylic and polyester, billions of synthetic fibres are entering the seas around all the countries of the world. Synthetic fibres contained in many fabrics wear out through use and when cleaning microscopic particles break off and are washed down the drain and eventually go into the ocean via returned waste water and sewage outfalls. Water treatment plants cannot filter out these particles which are mistaken for food by

marine animals and fish who falsely consider them as plankton. This has resulted in these synthetic particles ending up on our plates via the food chain. The problem is not just the fibres themselves but their ability to absorb toxins in the ocean including Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCB’s], pesticides and other pathogens. We know that these toxins can accumulate in the bodies of marine creatures and are having an effect on the endocrine systems of different species helping to reduce fish populations, reducing species evenness and biodiversity. At this point in time not enough research has been undertaken on the affects of this pollution on human health. Over the last few years British ecologist Mark Browne has studied this problem and he has found that about 2,000 synthetic particles come off each item of clothing at each wash! There are millions of pieces of clothing like this washed every day in this country and throughout the world. Also here in North East England Mark has found that in samples taken from seashore sediments, 80% of micro plastics derive from clothing made with synthetic fibres and where

sewage has been deposited there were 250% more micro plastics in sediments than where sewage had not been dumped. It is now apparent that clothing made with plastic fibres are a major source of plastic pollution and we are all unintentionally contributing to this rapidly increasing environmental problem.

Due to scientific evidence and public pressure, over the last few years manufacturers of beauty and grooming products have started to replace micro plastic beads in their products. So far the response from the global textile industry to the question of what we should do about micro plastic fibres has been initially to dismiss these findings

as too preliminary and that plastic fibres are classified as inert in law and therefore non-toxic . Over the coming year Saltburn Beachwatch, marine environmentalists and others will publicise these issues so that people become more aware of the problems and some of the ways in which these problems may be overcome.

Extended opening hours at the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum

ast year was another record b re a k i n g y e a r f o r t h e Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum with more visitors than ever before and a packed events and exhibition calendar. In light of the greater demand we have decided to open the

museum every Monday (11am3pm) till March 21st when we open for the summer season. We will also be open over the school half term (Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February: 10am-3:30pm and Saturday 20th February: 1-3:30pm). All Museum

visits are through our award winning guided tours which last around 1 hour 30 minutes and includes a section underground. The museum is facing an exciting year in 2016 as it seeks £1.5 million investment to build an extended museum and state-of-

the-art storage and conservation facilities for its nationally important collection of ironstone mining artefacts and documents. Jean Banwell, the Museum Education Officer said: “2015 has been a wonderful year and 2016 promises to be even busier as we gear up for major development work and a vastly extended museum in 2017. Over the next year we will be keeping you informed of our progress in raising the investment needed and of ways everyone can help make the museum an even greater success story.” The Museum continues to be a volunteer led and run Museum. In view of the increased success there is a great need for more volunteers. There are a variety of roles that people can volunteer in. One of the most popular roles is guiding visitors around the wholly led museum experience.

Other roles include working in the shop and reception area, education and events, cataloguing and caring for artefacts, maintenance, family history research, fundraising and project development. The Museum is particularly keen to hear from people with life experience who feel they could use that experience to benefit the growing Museum. Notably past volunteers have had an excellent record, through the Museum’s training and experience, which has aided them seeking future paid employment. Anyone wishing to volunteer at the Museum should contact the Education Officer, Jean Banwell, by email jean@ ironstonemuseum.co.uk or call 01287 642877 (be prepared to leave a message). Watch out for special events and other activities through the Museum website at http://www. ironstonemuseum.co.uk.

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Taking case for steel protection “from China to Europe”

iddlesbrough South and East Cleveland Labour MP, Tom Blenkinsop, has recently returned from a visit to meet top European Commission heads as part of a campaign to stop the dumping of Chinese steel on European and UK markets dumping that damages Teesside’s steel industry. Central to this was a call to stop Europe and the UK Government giving greater access to markets via a new trade agreement. Tom said: “Myself and colleagues from the House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Select Committee met with the EU commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic. “We were there to lobby against China being allowed to gain what is called “Market Economy Status”, (MES) something that would give China greater ability to penetrate European market places. This is already a big problem. European industries say that Beijing’s policies lead Chinese firms to pump out far more goods than China’s domestic market can consume. The result has been a flood of cheap products shipped to Europe, the U.S. and other developed markets. Granting China market-economy treatment would make matters immeasurably worse leaving European manufacturers with few tools to protect themselves. “This decision is especially important to British manufacturing and Energy using industries such as Steel and chemicals - both crucial to the entire Teesside economy.

Tom Blenkinsop MP and House of Commons Energy & Climate Change Select Committee members asking questions of EU commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic in Brussels on January 13th 2016 “The Vice President confirmed that that decision will be made this autumn after debate between members states and within the European Parliament. “There is a British dimension here - and it is David Cameron and George Osborne’s position in supporting Chinese Market Economy Status regardless of whether the UK remains in the EU, or leaves. “Chinese dumping in steel and other products has been down to deliberate over production, often dumped at below cost price, breaking

Public to help decide on new Saltburn seafront shelter

edcar & Cleveland Borough Council is encouraging the public to give their opinions on plans for a new seafront shelter in Saltburn. The council has had five varying designs produced to help residents and visitors think about what style of shelter they would prefer. This comes as part of the Boroughwide Public Realm Programme, which was approved by Cabinet in 2014, aiming to improve and maintain public spaces across the borough. The project is to replace the seafront shelter previously located on Saltburn Lower Promenade, which was damaged beyond repair in the storms of December 2013 and was subsequently removed. The five designs will be displayed in Saltburn Library until Saturday, February 6th 2016. Consultation sheets will be available for the public to give their opinions and thoughts to

market rules as laid down by transnational institutions like the World Trade Organisation. As recent as December 2015, at the steel OECD meeting, China refused to attend. The assumption being that they wanted to avoid questions about their dumping across the world market. “The implications of giving China MES status without any qualification, clarification or caveat upon their current production levels-at emission levels that far exceed anything emitted by any EU producing steel site gives serious cause for worry for the British steel industry. “The British Governments unqualified support for Chinese MES, whether the UK remains within the EU, or leaves, is also deeply worrying to me and other MP’s representing steel industry communities. It is quite clear that blaming the EU for the current woes within the energy

intensive industries sector - as our government does - is simply not credible. It does not stand up. “We are still waiting on a Government response to the four of the five industrial asks made in October at the emergency steel summit after the SSI collapse. One of these was about the situation facing the steel industry in the UK regarding Chinese dumping. “Put simply, unless we stop MES for China, or at the very least get concessions out in place prior to MES for China around China’s own emissions and over production, addressing any other policy ask will be irrelevant in the face of the current tsunami of Chinese products flooding the UK market and killing UK jobs and industrial communities like Teesside.”

help shape the final design of the new shelter. It is hoped the new shelter will be in place for the summer of 2016. Cllr Dale Quigley, cabinet member for economic growth at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “This is a great opportunity for our residents and visitors to give their feedback on the shelter designs, which are all different and interesting choices. “We value the views of local people and we encourage as many as possible to let us know which one they would like to see on Saltburn’s beautiful seafront.” Saltburn Library is located on Windsor Road, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1AT and is open seven days a week. The library is closed Sunday and Tuesday mornings. Alternatively, you can access the plans and fill in an online survey by following: www.redcarcleveland.gov.uk/SaltburnShelter

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Action on Moorsholm lay-bys

By Councillor Steve Kay

have persuaded Redcar & Cleveland Council to take action to deal with certain problems associated with the two Oven Close lay-bys on the A171 Moor Road, between Lockwood Beck and Freebrough Road end, about a mile south of Moorsholm. The work has been paid for out of the C o u n c i l ’s ‘ P u b l i c R e a l m ’ b u d g e t f o r environmental improvements. The lay-bys, named after the nearby beck, are sections of the original road and were created when the A171 was straightened and improved in the 1960s. They lie on either side of the main road. The problems associated with the lay-bys have been dumping, littering, overnight ‘camping’ and loitering. Both lay-bys have been subjected to frequent illegal dumping and, in the autumn of 2014, approximately 100 bags of a dangerous chemical waste were dumped there, costing the Council over £10,000 in disposal costs. Litter from parked vehicles has been a big problem because much of it blows into the neighbouring vegetation from where it is extremely difficult to retrieve.

Over the past two years, Moorsholm residents have rightly complained to me, on more than one occasion, about the presence of vehicles and caravans whose occupants were ‘camping’ in the northern lay-by for weeks at a time. With the best will in the world, it was extremely difficult for the Council to monitor the lay-bys and ‘move on’ these ‘campers’. In addition, the southern lay-by has seen a number of ‘suspicious’ vehicles parked up for long periods of time, a practice that is unsettling for local people. The recent works are aimed at controlling the situation without banning parking altogether. The northern lay-by has been left open to traffic but, through a Traffic Regulation Order, night-time parking is now forbidden and the lay-by is clearly signposted to that effect. A new roomy litter bin has been provided. The southern lay-by has been closed to traffic, thanks to a metal barrier at one end and an earth bund, with bollards, at the other. Of course, it is still accessible to local farmers, the utility services and walkers. In my opinion, the scheme has been well thought through and, in future, the area will be less problematic and much more manageable.

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Conservatives select Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate

tockton councillor Matthew Vickers has been selected as the Conservative Party’s candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cleveland in this May’s election. Matthew is ‘Teesside born and bred’, has a background in business having completed a business management degree at Teesside University, has worked in retail management and takes a keen interest in his family’s construction business, Vickers Construction Ltd. Mr Vickers was selected at a meeting of party members from across the Cleveland force area. If elected as the area’s PCC in May he said he hopes to create a police force where victims are put first, money is spent wisely and more officer time is spent actually policing. The election will see Mr Vickers take on

incumbent Labour PCC Barry Coppinger, who’s currently facing questions about the rise in crime across the county. Mr Vickers said: “I am delighted to have been selected as the Conservative PCC candidate for Cleveland and I am looking forward to the campaign. I think people in Cleveland are ready for a change.” Matthew stated: “I want to see less spent on bureaucrats and more spent putting bobbies on the beat.” His comments come on the back of criticism by HMIC for the way the force handles money. Last year, the commissioner spent more than £780,000 on his office. Matthew has been out and about knocking doors to learn what local people want from their police force and has already been to Downing Street to share local concerns with the Prime Minister and Home Secretary.

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The countryside you cherish is disappearing fast!! E

Campaign to Protect Rural England

By Stuart White

ngland is an astonishingly b e a u t i f u l c o u n t r y, w i t h its rolling green fields, ancient woodlands, dramatic lakes and mountains and heather-clad moors. Most of us cherish it, yet, on average, every year for the past decade 20 square miles of countryside has been ripped up and replaced with housing, roads and industryâ€”which includes wind farms. Further threats are coming from large spreads of solar panels and fracking. The biggest culprit is urban sprawl. As the demand for housing grows more and more of our green fields are sacrificed because they make bigger profits for developers. Throughout the country there is sufficient previously developed land that could be used instead--enough for up to a million houses. Several examples are in evidence locally. Guisborough has several

sites currently under development. Planning permission for a 130 house site at Saltburn has just been granted and land is under threat at Ormesby (320 houses), Marske (1000 houses plus hotel and park/ride facility) and Saltburn is under threat from the prospect of a further application from Taylor Wimpey. The strategic gap separating the communities of Saltburn and Marske is down to 610m. This will reduce even further

if outstanding planning applications are granted. Also, there is an on-going threat locally from wind turbines. Fortunately the proposed wind farm on Eston Moor has been resisted and the plan withdrawn. We are hopeful that an application for two wind turbines above Yearby and Kirkleatham will not proceed. Unfortunately, applications for individual wind turbines in the

Brotton/Moorsholm area have been granted: collectively they will give the appearance of a wind farm. Strenuous efforts have been made to resist inappropriate development by local campaign groups and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), a national rural protection agency with branches in every county and over 200 local groups throughout England. Members work tirelessly, monitoring planning applications and campaigning to protect the countryside. National Office gives the countryside a voice in Westminster and the media. CPRE is not opposed to all development, we understand the need for change, but change needs

to come about without damage to our countryside. It needs to be positive and sustainable. There needs to be more use made of previously developed land and less erosion of our green and pleasant land. Members play a vital role in fighting this battle and with ever increasing threats to our towns, villages and rural areas we would welcome your support. If you would like more information, or wish to become a member, please contact Stuart White, Chairperson, R & C District Group, Tel 01287 654132 or ring our National Office Tel. 0800 163680. If you love the countryside, the time has come to fight for it!

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Volunteers help light up Saltburn at Christmas

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By Trevor Welburn

s Secretary for Saltburn 500 Club and The Friends of Saltburn I want to let the people of East Cleveland know that it is, mainly, the efforts of volunteers in Saltburn that provide the Christmas Lights display. Funding for the lights is raised throughout the year, mainly by organising table-top sales. We have a volunteer who collects the monies every Sunday morning and in 2015, it raised just under £1000. We have three table-top sales in Saltburn Community Centre, where we have a lady that takes the table bookings and a team of volunteers who bake and/or work in the kitchen. Saltburn Parish Council and local Councillors provide us with some funding but a large part of the funding is raised by donations from town businesses and individuals. A team of volunteers helped to bring the lights out from storage and we then cleaned them and tested them, ready for distribution around the town. The same volunteers then came back out to help decorate

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booking a doctor’s appointment. The move towards learning new skills continues to be more and more vital. It is an interesting question whether technology is driving change or change driving technology. Whichever view you take in order to maximise some of todays online resources a few new skills can help. Making that first start on an online journey has already changed many people’s life for the better and a lot of people have little idea how much they can learn, how quickly they achieve and how much they get out of it. This journey towards greater online and digital use need not be daunting and to achieve the right level for you may be just a few simple steps away. Taking the decision to find out more can lead to a whole world of new explorations, or just a handier way to buy your TV License. Either way just call us here at Destinations, 01287 626432, and see how we can help. As Sue our tutor and all around brilliant online guide says: “If you’ve got a spare hour, we’re on hand to show you how getting online could save you time, hassle and even money. Whether you want to get healthy, get connected, get a job or get a bargain, you could be doing it all - and more online.”

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the Christmas trees prior to being put up around the town. We pay for a qualified electrician to connect the lights and trees (and disconnect after Christmas). There is a separate committee which organises the lighting-up night, all of whom are volunteers. The night is marshalled by Saltburn Fire Service, Police/ Army Cadets and volunteers from Vistech Services. The parade includes Rainbows, Brownies, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts ensuring all ages are involved. There is a poster competition to decide which boy and girl get to switch the lights on and they are then allowed to ride in the sleigh with Santa. We arrange stalls around the portico area of the town, as well as a table-top sale behind the portico. Yes it is a lot of hard work but, in the end, well worth the effort. I despair when I read or hear comments from people in other towns commenting about how Saltburn gets preferential treatment. This only detracts from the hard work put in, all year round, by a team of volunteers with a strong community spirit.

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Fighting back for Redcar - Anna Turley MP I

n this first edition of 2016 I would like to wish you all the best for the coming months. After a challenging 2015, I am looking forward to seeing our area move forward and will be doing all I can as a Member of Parliament to secure the best for Redcar

and North Yorkshire. Please get in touch to share your ideas and priorities for our area; tell me what you think I should be focusing on over the coming months. Or if you are involved with a local group or organisation and think I can support you in any way, please let me know.

Tories betray aspiring nurses and midwives

ur young people have had a raw deal from this Conservative government, and the Tory-Lib Dem coalition before them. The latest assault on their aspirations is the removal of the NHS bursary available to aspiring young nurses and midwives to support them through their studies. The next generation of NHS staff will now have to take on more debt to fund their training, sending a message to our young people that their commitment to caring is not valued. There is already a shortage of nurses in the NHS and

scrapping bursaries risks making the recruitment and retention of staff even harder. How can we encourage young people to enter the profession and spend years studying and training if they are being treat in this way? Nursing degrees are much longer than normal degrees and involve working with real patients in clinical practice, leaving no time to have a part time job as other students might. The new generation of NHS staff is paying for the government’s financial mismanagement of the NHS and many talented people will be turned away altogether.

Demand for mental health services rising

Support for steelworkers:

he support package for former SSI workers and contractors remains in place for those who need help retraining for new careers. The vast majority have now received statutory redundancy payments and my office and the trade unions are continuing to resolve the few that remain. If you have not made contact already and would like to retrain (including contractors and those made redundant from supply chain businesses), the Job Centre or the National Careers Service are the first point of call – call 0191 3821003. There is also support available if you would like to set up your own business and for existing local businesses to take on new staff. For full information about all the support available please visit my website: www.anna4redcar.org.uk/ supportsteelworkers If you are having any problems accessing training or other support please contact my office.

n the last 12 months, referrals to the mental health charity Mind in Redcar & Cleveland have increased by 91%. This is an alarming statistic and shows how the issue continues to be a growing problem. Too often people do not feel like they can come forward to seek help because of the stigma surrounding mental health. This means many more people are not receiving the help they need. There have been warm words from the government on increasing funding for mental health care but very little action.

Teesside Hospice

eesside Hospice do tremendous work supporting patients with life limiting illnesses to have a better quality of life. I recently had the privilege of visiting the charity to speak to staff and volunteers and to thank them for their commitment to caring for and upholding the dignity of our sick friends and relatives. They help over 3000 people in Teesside, including the families and carers of patients who often also need support and advice. The hospice relies on fundraising to continue its work and they hold events throughout the year to help raise money. If you would like to support their work or access their services, have a look at their website: http://www. teessidehospice.org/.

Contact Anna Write: Anna Turley MP, 10 Milbank Terrace, Redcar, TS10 1ED Email: anna.turley.mp@parliament.uk / Phone: 01642 485138 Twitter: @annaturley / Facebook.com/Anna4Redcar

On David Cameron’s watch mental health spending dropped for the first time in a decade and services are stretched to breaking point. Mental health services need more resources to improve care and preventative measures to help reduce demand in the first place. We need to see some real action before it is too late. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Redcar & Cleveland Mind on: 01642 296052 main@randcmind.org http://www.randcmind.org

March of the makers nowhere to be seen

ive years ago the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition promised a march of the makers to rebalance the economy away from banking and financial services and towards industry and manufacturing. Present realities are very different with the sector back in recession and manufacturing output no higher than it was 4 years ago. The government are quick to blame problems in the global market, undoubtedly these are not helping the situation.

However a bigger barrier to Britain making things is t h e C o n s e r v a t i v e ’s l a i s s e z faire attitude which leaves manufacturers and industry to struggle along on their own. The same mindset behind the refusal to intervene to save Teesside steelmaking is hurting the rest of the sector as they battle, unaided, in a challenging global economy. The government much shake off the complacency and commit to an active industrial policy which gives British industry the support it needs to grow and create jobs.

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College high-flyers recognised in celebration awards

Alex Conway receives his Workplace Student of the Year Award

op achievers from a Teesside college have been recognised in an annual awards ceremony celebrating the rising stars of the future. Redcar & Cleveland College’s Celebration of Achievement Awards saw students scoop accolades for their outstanding work throughout 2014/15. Winners included Alex Conway, who took the

Workplace Student of the Year gong for excelling during his physical education apprenticeship at the Freebrough Academy in Brotton. Health and social care student Danielle Larry won the both the Health & Social Care Student of the Year and Further Education Learner of the Year Award after impressing in her academic studies and at James Cook University Hospital, where she worked as a Therapeutic Care Volunteer (TCV). Her achievements have enabled her to progress to Teesside University to study midwifery – a career she had always set her heart on. Meanwhile, the Higher Education Learner of the Year Award went to Leanne Bartlett, who passed her HNC in Chemical Engineering with distinction and was recognised in the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Students of Excellence Awards. Other notable successes included Wendy Hannon, who completed her Level 3 Hairdressing course while battling ill health and bringing up her six children, and Ella Sherwood, who managed to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Health Studies while undergoing chemotherapy to treat earlystage bowel cancer. John Chance, acting principal of Redcar & Cleveland College, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the dedication of our students, who have excelled in their studies and, in many cases, exceeded expectations. Some students have attained excellent grades despite having to overcome adversity, while others have demonstrated their talent on work placements and have gone on to get a job.” For further information about Redcar & Cleveland College please call 01642 473 132 or visit http://www.cleveland.ac.uk.

Raising the Roof Award for Marske businessman

arske financial adviser John McVeigh has been recognised for his community work in the Yorkshire Building Society’s first Raising the Roof Awards. John, 55, director of Bede Financial Group in Redcar Road, was named inaugural winner of the Locally Famous Award for his commitment to local people and organisations at a ceremony in York. He was nominated by colleague Annie Martin. She said: “John works tirelessly within the local community. Last year, with the help of a group of volunteers, he hosted a Christmas Day lunch for people who would otherwise have spent the day on their own. “He also regularly gives our older customers lifts home if the weather is bad or if they are not feeling so good. “John is a member of the Marske Community Partnership and supports the Marske in Bloom project and helps water the plants that the town has become quite famous for.” Bede Financial Group sponsored the 2015 North East Inter League Cricket competition final for the Wilkinson Trophy between the North Yorkshire South Durham League and the North East Premier League. Bede and the Yorkshire BS Agency Marske sponsored the Yorkshire Cricket Second XI versus Derbyshire Second XI game this year at Marske Cricket Club. John also sponsors his local junior cricket teams and is a big supporter of Marske United Football Club. He said: “To win this award was an extremely humbling experience. I accepted it on behalf all the staff both past and present. “I am very proud and passionate about the

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John McVeigh with the Yorkshire Building Society Locally Famous Award Marske and East Cleveland community and like to help where I can – but I never expect any recognition for it. “I was a bit embarrassed when I found out I had been nominated for the award, but I had a wonderful day in York.” Bede Financial Group prides itself on being at the heart of its local community. Over the last five years it and the Yorkshire Building Society have contributed more than £15,000 to local good causes.

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Cleveland Cadets Christmas cheque for Crohn’s and Colitis UK

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leveland Army Cadet F o r c e ’ s Tr a i n i n g S e rg ea n t Ma j o r, A n d y Johnson, handed a cheque for £510 to Bernice Wood, Chair of the Tees Group of Crohn’s and Colitis UK on the 14th December 2015 at Norton Army Reserve

Centre. The charity (part of the national association leading the battle against Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and other forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease) was adopted by The Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess of Cleveland ACF to receive charity cash raised by them during 2015. Andy Johnson is himself a sufferer, alongside the

daughter of Sergeant Instructor Patricia Duckett. The pair nominated Crohn’s and Colitis UK for ACF support, so during various events throughout the year, particularly during Annual Camp at Barry Buddon in August, the sergeants and warrant officers of the county raised funds culminating in this welcome Christmas gift, alongside their normal work helping to train and mentor

12-18 year olds from across the Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar areas. Bernice, diagnosed with Crohn’s disease 10 years ago , said “This money will help with our ongoing work to inform those diagnosed with the condition through publishing our newsletter, hosting informal coffee mornings where our members share their experiences and organising lectures from professionals researching and treating the disease”. The charity is also hoping to support the James Cook Holistic Centre. You can contact Bernice and the Tees Group of Crohn’s & Colitis UK by emailing tees@ groups.crohnsandcolitis.org. uk , or calling 0845 130 6843 (calls cost 7p per minute). Cleveland Army Cadet Force welcome 18-55 year olds wishing to help and support local youth as adult volunteers. No military experience required. Call 01642 242414 between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, or email ne-cle-ao1@rfca.org. uk to see how you could play your part.

Anna Turley questions Prime Minister on cuts to Northern flood defences

t Prime Minister’s Questions recently, Labour MP for Redcar Anna Turley questioned David Cameron on the disparity in funding for flood defences and emergency response between the North and the South. Over recent years, flood defence schemes in the North have been refused funding or scaled back. In 2011 a flood defence project on the River Aire in Leeds was cancelled by the Government on cost grounds. One thousand homes and businesses in the area were flooded in recent weeks. Schemes in Keswick and Kendal in Cumbria were refused funding altogether in 2014. Both areas have flooded in the last few weeks. Warnings on the capacity of flood defences were ignored in Yorkshire too. In the chamber Anna said: “In 2014, in response to the flooding of the Thames valley, the Prime Minister said that money would be “no object”. In the light of his cuts to the flood defences, his cuts to the fire and rescue service and his cuts to the Environment Agency, can he say the same to the people of Leeds, Rochdale, York, Whitby and Teesside, or is it one rule for his constituents and another for ours in the north?” In his response, the Prime Minister refused to acknowledge the cuts made to flood defences under his watch.

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Under Sheltering Skies, Recurring Dreams and Jewellery from the Moors

new season of exhibitions at North Yorkshire’s beautiful Inspired by… gallery will open with a special Valentine’s weekend event. The gallery, at The Moors National Park Centre at Danby, will mark the opening of two new exhibitions, featuring paintings, fractal art and jewellery with a special ‘Love in the Air’ weekend: a ‘meet the artists’ day on Saturday 13 February (noon-3pm), when visitors will also be treated to free chocolates and a glass of wine; and music from harpist Sarah Dean on Sunday 14 February (2-4pm). Under Sheltering Skies showcases the work of Stokesley’s Leven Art Society, and Recurring Dreams features the unusual fractal images of Vienna Forrester, and jewellery based on them. The Leven Art Society has 130 members, all based in the Stokesley area. Exhibitions Secretary Paul Brown says: “The work in the exhibition has all been influenced by the local area, but shows a great variety of subjects, styles and techniques, including oils, watercolours and acrylics as well as some lesser-used materials and techniques.” Vienna Forrester has been developing her unique fractal art techniques since 2004. She has had several solo exhibitions in the UK and Greece, and in 2014 won a Merit Award, residency and further solo exhibition in the Ionion Center’s prestigious International Arts Festival in Kefalonia, Greece. Vienna says: “I aim to capture not just colour, but movement and a feeling of ‘being there’. My method took almost ten years to perfect and involves using the latitude, longitude and colours I capture with my digital camera to create a base fractal which I manipulate until I create something that resonates with me about the place I visited. “Remembering places you know and love is not just about the physical actuality of those places; memories, dreams and colours merge to create something more than a photograph can recreate. I love the fact that people viewing my work look deeply into the patterns and discover images that resonate personally with them. I

Andrew Barlow RMS - Boats at Runswick Bay liken it to looking at clouds, people see different things and spend ages discovering images within images. That’s the mysterious beauty of fractals: the closer you look, the more they reveal. “My jewellery is essentially miniatures of my larger works: each piece is set under glass and I use precious and base metal leafs such as gold, palladium, copper, aluminium and platinum, along with mica to give the pieces an iridescence, liquidity and depth when they catch the light.” A third, smaller, exhibition, Jewellery from the Moors, will feature work from local craftspeople including Nimanoma, Lorraine Connolly, Diane Lee, Kate Rhodes and Tracey Ann Burns. Exhibitions Curator Sally Ann Smith said: “The situation and ambience of the Inspired by… gallery makes it an ideal place to spend time with your loved ones on Valentine’s

Support continues for affected SSI workers and businesses

unding is still available through the SSI Task Force is to help workers and businesses affected by the closure of the SSI steelworks. Help available ranges from support for training and skills, new business start-ups, together with grants and access to loans for people experiencing financial difficulties. Businesses in the Tees Valley can also benefit from funding to take on affected workers, support for supply chain companies to safeguard jobs and business growth. Amanda Skelton, Chair of the SSI Task Force and Chief Executive of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “The Task Force remains fully committed to helping people, communities and businesses affected by the closure of SSI. We have made good progress so far, with over 1,000 people back in work or training, but there are still many people facing challenges getting back into work. More training funds are now in place and we would encourage anyone who had difficulty getting courses approved in the first few weeks following the closure to come back to us, as we are now able to fund more courses. “The Safety Net Fund can offer vital cash support to help people who are still looking for work with expenses such as daily living costs, rent, mortgage or car payments to see them through a difficult period.” The Jobs and Skills Fund has already approved funding for over 70 new jobs created by Tees Valley Businesses. Firms in the SSI supply chain and wider Tees Valley have been able to safeguard 149 jobs and create a further 65 new jobs with help from the Support Fund.

Jewellery from the Moors Lorraine Connolly weekend.” The Inspired by… gallery at The Moors National Park Centre hosts changing exhibitions of work by artists who draw their inspiration from the landscape, life and colour of the North York Moors. Admission is free, and the gallery

Jewellery from the Moors Diane Lee is open in early February, weekends only, from 10.30am to 4pm, then from half-term and in March, daily 10.30am to 4pm. For more information on the North York Moors National Park and forthcoming exhibitions and events, go to www.northyorkmoors.org.uk

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Looked after children awarded at ceremony

Anna Turley welcomes pay confirmation for Jo Hand Workers

Mayor Cllr Brenda Forster presenting certiﬁcate

ooked after children and care leavers were recognised at a recent awards ceremony at Tuned In! in Redcar. Children, young people, carers and special guests attended the event, including Olympic athlete Chris Tomlinson, the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland Cllr Brenda Forster, Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Cllr

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Sue Jeffrey and the council’s chief executive Amanda Skelton. Overall winners of award categories, which included awards for education, health, sport, determination and outstanding achievement, were presented to the children and young people. The festivities continued after the ceremony with entertainment provided by magician, Paul Lytton

along with music from Mary Holdsworth and James Lilly. Cllr Craig Hannaway, cabinet member for children at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “The event was a fantastic way to recognise the achievements of these young people who thoroughly deserve their awards. “It was a great evening, and I would like to take this opportunity

to thank the carers who play such an invaluable role.” Children and young people were recognised with the presentation of a certificate from the Mayor. Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Cllr Brenda Forster said: “I was absolutely delighted to have awarded these young people their certificates, as it is so important we recognise their achievements.”

edcar MP Anna Turley has welcomed confirmation that some of the unpaid former SSI contractors will receive full statutory redundancy pay following her intervention. Twenty nine workers employed through Jo Hand Recruitment to work at the SSI steelworks in Redcar are owed a total amount of £285,338.84 in unpaid wages. Following the closure of the steelworks and Jo Hand Recruitment’s liquidation, they were told that, because of their status as agency workers, they were not entitled to statutory redundancy pay like their permanent colleagues. Anna intervened on their behalf and pressed the case with the Official Receiver. So far 11 of the 29 workers have received confirmation from the Insolvency Service that they will receive full statutory redundancy pay. The status of the remaining 18 workers is still to be confirmed. Anna said: “This is excellent news. I am pleased the Official Receiver has listened to our case and recognised how deeply unfair it was to deprive these contractors of the entitlements that their SSI-employed colleagues have received. “I will continue to push for support for the remaining contractors, including via the SSI Taskforce who are exploring whether unspent funding for redundancy payments can be used to support these workers following my request.”

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Fruitful exploits at Skelton

upils from Skelton Primary School Ecoteam, Friends of Skelton Community Orchard and the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust have joined together to plant a number of fruit trees as part of National Tree Week. This is the next stage in development of the Ringrose Garden just of the High St in Skelton. Joyce White one of the organisers said: “It was wonderful to see the fruit trees to be planted at last, after several months of planning. We would like to thank the Trees Council for funding the trees as part of the Orchard windfalls scheme and the pupils for getting their hands dirty and doing the planting. And of course ASDA Skelton who provide refreshments for the pupils.” A group of local people have been working with Tees Valley Wildlife Trust to turn a piece of overgrown and unused land into a community orchard. Steve Ashton, the Tees Valley Wildlife

Trust’s People and Wildlife Manger said: “It is refreshing to see local people getting together and improving their local environment not just for the community but for wildlife as well. The apple and pear trees; and wildflowers planted earlier in the year will provide a useful source of nectar for a range of insects. The support of the RCVDA, Neighbourhood Action Partnership and Banks Community Fund has been invaluable in making things happen, but this still would have not been achievable if it wasn’t for the involvement of all the volunteers, DISC placements and trainees from East Coats Training.”Anyone interested in getting involved with helping to manage the orchard in the future contact Joyce White at skeltonman19@hotmail.com. Pictures of Skelton Primary School pupils planting trees

Extra trees for Lingdale “Track”

RCBC councillor Steve Kay and Lockwood parish councillor Mike Jefferson lend a hand on Lingdale “Track”

he latest improvement to Lingdale Recreation Field saw the planting of six thirsty trees by Redcar & Cleveland Council. Quite a lot of work has gone one recently at the well-used Recreation Field, otherwise known as Lingdale “Track”; so named because bicycle racing took place there regularly, in the early 20th century, once the sport moved away from its original home on what is now the Shale Heap Field. Recent improvements include three beautiful seats, provided by the village’s footballers, dedicated to

the memory of Lingdale’s England internationals, George Hardwick and Bobby Smith, together with the eight miners who perished as a result of the 1953 Lingdale mine disaster. Further, as part of Redcar & Cleveland Council’s “public realm” environmental programme, “bird’s mouth” fencing has been strategically constructed to discourage joy-riders and dog-walkers from using the playing area. Finally, Lockwood Parish Council is erecting a double gate and extra fencing to prevent drivers getting on to the south end of the Field. Councillor Steve Kay said: “The south end of the Track is practically unusable because water just stands there. It is like a pond after rain and, even in summer, it remains boggy. Of course, things are made worse when irresponsible people try to drive over it. Turf has been ripped up and there are deep tyre marks everywhere in the wet ground. “The Council looked at draining the land but the cost was prohibitive. Instead, I’ve used some of my ward councillor’s allowance to double the number of trees in the area. The six new trees are willow and alder because of their ability to suck up large amounts of water out of the ground. Of course, the effect will be greater as they grow, so I sincerely hope they will be left to mature in peace.” Chairman of Lockwood Parish Council, Mike Jefferson, commented: “The Track is looking so much better as a result of the recent improvements. It just goes to show what can be achieved when councils and other stakeholders work together. The area in question is all part of Lingdale’s history and it must be maintained so it can be fully enjoyed into the future.” “Lingdale Track is developing into a really attractive recreational area. But to keep it that way, it must be treated with respect by all its users,” added Councillor Kay.

Skelton Primary School pupils planting trees

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Dalesmen Singers and Topline Youth Choir

Christchurch lit for the recent Festival of Light and Music

By John Watson

Youth and Junior choirs, led by MD Chris Nixon, brought the youngsters through a very polished performance. Chris, I believe, was also instrumental in bringing this series of concerts to fruition, along with his many helpers. Jeremy Gartland from Radio Zetland FM was compere for the night and this concert performance was broadcast on Christmas Eve. The Reverend Rebecca Haughty gave a vote of thanks, followed by supper and refreshments. Total amount raised for church funds was in the region of £1000. For anyone interested in raising money for good causes, please click on www. dalesmensingers.net for more information or John Haywood on 01947 605135.

he Dalesmen Singers from Danby along with Redcar`s Topline Youth Choir performed to a packed audience at Christchurch, Coatham on December 11th . Two years ago, Christchurch, built in 1854 and acting as a beacon for many seafarers over the years was threatened with closure, but the hard work and dedication of Parishioners and supporters have, once again, a thriving church if the recent Festival of Music and Light is a guide. The Dalesmen Singers, fresh from their recent Royal Albert Hall appearance sang a selection of festive songs and Topline

Hopes History of Marske

he third generation of a family’s former printing business has reprinted a local history book of an East Cleveland town. Over 100 years ago in 1912, Alfred Alexander Sotheran, a local printer and a churchwarden at coastal parish of Marskeby-the-sea, printed a detailed history written by the Revd Edmund Hope, then the Vicar of Marske. Some 60 years later his son, Ken Sotheran, the second generation to run the long established family printing business reprinted the book, adding an extra chapter to cover the years 1912 to 1975. The extra chapter was specially written by local author and retired head teacher George Pallant Sidaway. Mr Sidaway had been head teacher at the village school in Marske prior to taking up an appointment at Sir William Turner’s Grammar School in Redcar. The book has been in constant demand through local libraries ever since. It provides a comprehensive history of the Marske-by-the-sea from earliest times and records the social changes as the community changed from one dominated by agriculture and fishing to a dormitory for the ironstone mines in the Upleatham and

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New Marske hills. Marske Parish embraced both Redcar and Saltburn until they became separate parishes in Victorian times. Forty years further on, Peter Sotheran, grandson of Alf Sotheran, has reprinted the book for a third time. He has added footnotes to update the text and a fresh set of pictures of the old town. “A friend asked me for a copy of the book and when I checked at the library, their remaining copies were well used and looking a bit battered. That’s what prompted me to update and reprint the book,” explained Peter Sotheran. Although now retired from business he still produces a few publications each year

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Supporting our National Trails new donation scheme

Botton Village Steiner School A unique education for children of all abilities

Cleveland Way

he National Trails are the best known and best loved trails in England and Wales. They offer everyone the opportunity to explore our wonderful countryside. They’re free to use and are maintained to the very highest standards. The trails are looked after by highly skilled and dedicated staff. All trail managers want to continue to improve their trails and have lists of projects they’d like to carry out. Such as creating new off-road sections to avoid traffic, improving accessibility by replacing stiles with gates, creating circular walks and adding links to local villages and towns. However, like many publicly funded initiatives resources are scarce at the moment so we’re hoping that visitors who’ve enjoyed the trails will be able to help us to continue to manage these routes by making a small donation. A new donation scheme has opened, allowing people to donate as much or as little as they like directly to whichever National Trail they wish. It’s really easy to make a donation, simply visit the relevant trail pages on the national website

www.nationaltrail.co.uk and click the ‘donate’ button. All donations received will be used to support the chosen trail. 80% of any money donated will be used to fund improvement works, with 20% going towards the cost of providing the website, which we hope visitors will have found useful, and is not publicly funded. The trail teams are very excited by this new opportunity, Malcom Hodgson, Trail Officer for the Cleveland Way and Yorkshire Wolds Way said: “We get great feedback from our National Trail users, who tell us how much they have loved the experience of walking on our trails. We hope some will want to give a small donation to help us to develop projects to make our trails even better and to tell more people about them.” You can visit the websites below to find out what the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds Way and Cleveland Way have to offer: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/yorkshire-wolds-way www.nationaltrail.co.uk/cleveland-way

ou have a choice - Is conventional education the best option for your child? Slowly we are realising that we need something more than conventional education with its tests and targets. The growing demands on children are taking something away from the joy of childhood. The world seems to be overflowing with ‘educated’ people, but many lack creativity or practical skills. We are taught to be competitive more often than co-operative. Steiner Waldorf Education: A genuine childcentred approach to education. For nearly 100 years Steiner Waldorf Schools have been developing a wholesome, wellrounded, more holistic education with a focus on developing each individual’s unique talents and abilities. It represents the largest and longestrunning alternative education system in the world. Put simply, Steiner Waldorf Education supports rather than drives the natural development of the child. So, for example, children under the age of 7 would attend a Kindergarten (literally a child’s garden) where they are encouraged to learn new skills, grow and blossom through imitation and play. For the first seven years children are allowed to develop free from the hardness and abstraction of numbers and written words; social and practical skills are encouraged. Only at 7 when children start to awaken to the world of self and others is formal learning introduced. They develop numeracy and literacy skills, but in a gentle and artistic way that is without anxiety for the child. After 7, children enter the school proper. Steiner schools boast what has been called the world’s most exciting curriculum, with lessons being arranged in ‘blocks’ of several weeks, covering an exhilarating array of topics: Fairy tales, Norse Myths, Farming, Botany, Geometry and Geology. This keeps both children and teachers fresh and makes numeracy and literacy so much more interesting! Besides this, there are a variety of subject lessons – Music, craft, games, languages (from age 7) etc. By making the lessons creative and practical, we aim to foster a child’s innate interest in the world. Only around 14, as the child emerges into a deeper and more separate sense of self, does the curriculum focus on the development of clear independent thinking. To encourage abstract learning before the child is truly ready is like cutting open a chrysalis in the hope that the butterfly would emerge sooner! Recent research has shown that despite a late beginning with formal learning, Steiner Waldorf educated children not only ‘catch-up’ but go on to excel in many areas of understanding and

achievement measured by orthodox standards. Pupils are often confident, enthusiastic and socially-aware young adults with a lifelong love of learning and a desire to follow their dreams. Botton Steiner School: Not just a school Botton Steiner School, situated in the North Yorks Moors national park, currently provides education for three to fourteen year olds. This unique school has 55 years’ experience of educating children of all abilities. With its close connection to the pioneering community in Botton Village, there is an intimate link to a vibrant and multi-faceted working village, where cheese is made, bread is baked, wooden products produced, garments woven and books printed and bound. They come into daily contact with the learning disabled of the community, developing a deep empathy for humanity in its many forms. How can my child enjoy such a unique education? 1. How can I get my child there each day? A minibus service is now provided from Saltburn and it is intended to extend this to Whitby and into other towns as the need develops. 2.How can I prepare my child under 7? Parent and Child Groups and Kindergartens – Kindergarten is available to children from the age of 3. The school is looking at provision for children younger than this. Kindergarten Facilities – currently available only in Botton Village – are being planned for development in communities locally. Parent and child groups additional to the one the school already runs in Saltburn are also under consideration. 3.What happens when my child reaches 14? Transitions to local secondary schools at age fourteen currently work very well. The young people are welcomed warmly, their qualities and attitude to learning and work are appreciated by the staff; they integrate well and perform successfully in GCSE courses. There are possibilities for children to continue with Steiner Waldorf Education in the many upper schools in the country. Our long term dream is that a regional upper school could be established for this age group. 4.How will I afford it? Although Botton Steiner School is a private school, it operates a contribution rather than a fees system. It aims to be genuinely affordable to everyone. (Three and four year olds can have up to 15 hours of free provision, subsidised by EYFS arrangements.) Contact: Botton Steiner School 01287 661206 admin@bottonvillageschool.co.uk www.bottonvillagesteinerschool.co.uk

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Your Voice In Parliament

Tom Blenkinsop MP Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Attendance Allowance shakeup is a cause for concern

new move to possibly outsource a key social benefit for vulnerable people is worrying me. In the small print of George Osborne’s Autumn Statement was a mention that it is the government’s intention to cease the responsibility for Attendance Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions and transfer it to local councils to administer. Attendance Allowance is paid to over-65s who need significant levels of supervision or help, with a lower rate of £55.10 a week and a higher weekly rate of £82.30, and is designed for those who acquire those support needs after turning 65. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) insisted that its planned changes to Attendance Allowance – which they say will be subject to consultation – will not apply to existing claimants, although more details of its plans will be revealed when it publishes a consultation document due early this year. But I have grave fears that abolishing Attendance Allowance for new claimants will eventually be followed by scrapping it completely, and possibly even extending this to over-65s currently claiming Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments following the blueprint created by the last coalition and this present Conservative governments in closing the Independent Living Fund (ILF).

ILF was temporarily closed to new members in 2010, before that decision was made permanent the following year. Another 12 months later, ministers took the decision to scrap ILF completely and pass the non-ring-fenced funding to local authorities. The fund finally closed on 30 June 2015. If this happens again, then a vital lifeline which allows many of older disabled people the opportunity to live independently with low level practical support in their homes could be put at risk. Many older disabled people who are eligible for attendance allowance are not eligible for social care as the allowance is for early support and in this way prevents disabled older people from requiring higher level social care needs. I will be raising this with government ministers like Iain Duncan Smith and demanding that if he does want to transfer this benefit to local councils, then they should get the whole amount for new claimants, based on the existing rates. They should also get in full the value of the existing annual uprating that applies to DWP benefits and they should also be compensated for the costs of administering the scheme. Those are safeguards that have to be in place and I am determined that they should apply. If the government refuses to do this, then I fear the writing is on the wall for yet another social benefit for the weak, elderly and vulnerable.

Fall in bus usage across Redcar and Cleveland shows need for reform and investment

or many people across Redcar and Cleveland buses are a vital part of their daily lives – helping them to get to work, attend doctors’ appointments or collecting the weekly shop. But this decline in bus usage is very concerning and doesn’t seem to have an end. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, w e effectively have one operator that runs a monopoly bus service in Redcar and Cleveland and they have systematically removed bus routes that local people have relied on for years. Compounding this is the cuts to local government funding which means less funding is available for supported bus services. These routes are often the ones people and communities need most, where no alternative transport exists. To halt the decline we need to see, as part of the Government’s Buses Bill, powers given to communities to plan fares, routes and timetables and investment to reflect local needs.

Pension changes will be unfair on women born in the 1950s

any people have been contacting me about the effect of state pension equalisation on women born in the 1950s. I know this is an issue which has affected many of my constituents. Labour have repeatedly called on the Government to look at transitional arrangements for the women born in the 1950’s who have been hit hardest by the changes to state pension age. However time and again Government Ministers have failed to listen to this group of women and to understand the impact that their decisions has had on these women’s lives. The 1995 Pensions Act increased the state pension age for women from 60 to 65 between April 2010 and 2020, to bring it in line with that of men. But in 2011 the coalition government moved the goalposts. They decided to accelerate the rise in the women’s state pension age from April 2016 so that it reached 65 by November 2018, then rising to 66 by 2020. Whilst Labour support the equalisation of State Pension Age (SPA) we have always stressed that changes to SPA must carefully implemented so that those who are affected are given adequate notice of the changes and have enough time to

plan for the future. In 2011, the Coalition Government moved the goalposts for women born in the 1950s by accelerating the rise in women’s state pension age. This has meant that some women did not have enough notice of changes and could not plan for their new circumstances leaving them in real difficulty. Many of these women have faced gender inequality in their working lives, having entered the world of work without even the protection of the 1970 Equal Pay Act. Many will also have taken time out of work to bring up children, will have worked part-time, and will not have had the chance to build up pension provision of their own in the same way as men of their age. This makes it all the more difficult for them to adapt to unexpected changes to their pension age. The former pensions minister Steve Webb has admitted that the last government made a “bad decision” on changes to the State Pension age, but he said that by the time they realised the implications “it had gone too far”. That is simply not good enough and Labour will continue to push the Government to look urgently at measures to help the women who have been disadvantaged.

Contact Tom

Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions or concerns. I aim to reply to all enquiries as quickly as I can. Write: Tom Blenkinsop MP, Harry Tout House, 8 Wilson St. Guisborough TS14 6NA. email: info@tomblenkinsop.com Phone 01287 610878 Fax 01287 631894. Twitter:http://twitter.com/tomblenkinsop

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Local literacy charity launches New Year campaign to boost children’s reading

Improvements at Coatham Marsh targeted for second time

ocal literacy charity Beanstalk is looking for volunteers who want to help local children as one of their New Year’s resolutions. By starting the New Year as a Beanstalk reading helper you will provide a child with the gift of reading, having a life-changing impact on their ability, confidence, and self-esteem. Each Beanstalk reading helper supports three children and sees each child for two 30 minute sessions a week, during term-time, for three terms. With Beanstalk’s support the child’s approach to learning and enjoying reading is transformed. Janet Skeen, Area Manager for Beanstalk Yorkshire and North East said: “The New Year is here and this is an excellent time for people to start a new, exciting, challenge by becoming a Beanstalk reading helper. Our volunteering programme allows you to have a direct impact on changing the life of a child, giving them the skills, confidence and imagination they need

to succeed in life. We’d anyone who wants to make a difference in 2016 to contact us directly if they would like to give a child the gift of reading.” With the support of the local community Beanstalk aims to help 450 children in the area by recruiting an additional 200 Beanstalk reading helpers. Volunteering as a Beanstalk reading helper is extremely rewarding, makes a lasting difference to children’s lives and is a great way to give something back to your local community. Why not make this your resolution for the year? To find out more, or to become a Beanstalk reading helper, call Beanstalk on 01325 315040 or visit http://www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk/ reading-helpers

ees Valley Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve Coatham Marsh has been targeted by thieves for the second time in as many months. The Trust who manages the reserve has been working with a number of its volunteers to improve the appearance of the entrance to the reserve from Tod point Rd, by tidying up the area and replacing the fences. Amy Carrick the Trust’s River Tees Rediscovered Project officer said: “Volunteers who give up their free time to help have been really disappointed to return and see their hard work destroyed and fences removed.” She continues. “I am planning my programme for this year and considering if it is worth spending time and money to do the

work if the same is going to happen again.” Coatham Marsh is a series of pools and reed swamp; the last remaining wildlife habitats that have survived the industrial and urban reclamation of virtually the entire south Tees estuary. The reserve is bordered to the north by the dramatic Redcar blast furnace and to the south by residential areas of the town, but it still manages to provide a sanctuary for more than 200 species of bird and a wonderful variety of wildflowers. The Trust manages the site for wildlife and people and the site is well used by locals especially to walk their dogs. If anyone has any information about the incidents please let the Trust know on 01287 636382.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Fundraising is sweet

Linda (right) with members of the upholstery group and Maggie Wright from Ova the Rainbow (far left)

hanks to kind-hearted members of the weekly upholstery group which meets at Thornton-leStreet village hall, Ova The Rainbow gynaecological cancer support group has received a welcome donation of £500 from the sale of the group’s book ‘Sweet Treats’. The money will be used to support the group which helps patients and their carers at the Friarage Hospital and The James Cook University Hospital providing extra comforts, holistic therapies and equipment for their benefit. Linda Boden a member of the Northallerton branch of Ova the Rainbow came up with the innovative idea of the recipe book to help with fundraising, suggesting Ova the Rainbow should benefit and the upholstery group were delighted to help.

Members bring tasty treats to their weekly meetings and enjoy chatting about the different recipes, many which have been passed down through the generations. ‘Sweet Treats’ created by the ladies from the group features their recipes and contains everything from a banana fudge loaf, to cranberry bread to frangipane mince pies, to carrot cake. Copies of the book are still available at £5. Contact Linda Boden on 01609 774605 or email linda.boden@ homecall.co.uk if you would like a copy. Linda said: “The group were delighted to help such a good cause which benefits not only patients at our local Friarage Hospital but all ladies who are dealing with a gynaecological cancer diagnosis. “We hope people who buy the book enjoy the recipes as much as we have enjoyed sampling them. “

NHS Trust counts down to going smoke-free

n line with NICE guidelines, Tees, Esk and Wear Valley (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust is now in its final stages of preparation and planning to become a smoke-free Trust 9 March. The smoke-free plans will see all Trust sites, including in-patient gardens and courtyards become totally smoke-free, meaning service user’s, staff and visitors will no longer be able to smoke tobacco on any Trust premises. The Trust has put a comprehensive support programme in place to offer service user’s and staff guidance on stopping smoking and alternatives available, including nicotine replacement therapy. To date 1188 members of frontline staff across the Trust have been trained to carry out brief advice for service users on admission to hospital. Over 200 staff are also undergoing training at a higher level in order to be able to offer in-patients a comprehensive assessment and provide them with nicotine management support. A number of smoking champions have also been identified to act as a point of contact for staff regarding the Trust’s smoke-free agenda and to support smoke-free initiatives within the Trust. The Trust has been working on the plans for a year, following the publication of NICE recommendations and guidelines, which highlight

high smoking rates and lower life expectancy rates amongst those living with mental health problems. The NICE guidelines also require all mental health providers to become smoke free. Dr Nick Land, medical director and chair of the Trust smoking cessation programme said: “Although life expectancy has improved for the general population since the 1950’s it hasn’t for those with significant mental health problems. People with mental health problems are dying 15-20 years earlier than the general population and half of this difference in mortality is down to smoking. We have a duty of care to our service users and by going smoke-free we aim to significantly increase their physical and mental health, as well as their life expectancy. “We have worked tirelessly over the last year to put everything in place to ensure the transition to smoke-free is as smooth as possible. We have consulted with service user’s and staff at various levels to get their views regarding the best way the Trust can go smoke-free and our service user and carer engagement event held in November was well attended and provided valuable feedback.” In support of its plans to go smokefree the Trust will also be making a range of staff and patient information literature available, as well as information stands at key sites across the Trust.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Patients told: “A&E Doesn’t mean Absolutely Everything”

(L to R) Jess Murphy, staff nurse, Grace Kane, emergency department nursing assistant, Sarah Dean, clinical sister, Charlie Robinson, porter and Nicola Roberts, staff nurse.

urses at The James Cook University Hospital are reminding patients that accident and emergency (A&E) doesn’t mean Absolutely Everything – and you could be seen more quickly at a GP walk-in centre with your minor illness or injury. The campaign, launched by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, aims to keep A&E free for emergencies, by encouraging people to consider alternatives like visiting minor injuries units, such as the one at Redcar Primary Care Hospital, or calling NHS 111 for advice and access to GP services. It follows a spate of bizarre A&E attendances at the Middlesbrough hospital - including one family who brought in several children with spots on their tongue - only to be told by a paediatric nurse that these were actually tastebuds! Other recent self-referrals dealt with by staff at the Middlesbrough A&E department have included false nail disasters, splinters and a cut finger. The cut finger was so minor, it only required a normal sticking plaster - but the patient involved waited four hours to be seen as staff prioritised those who were seriously ill. Nurses have also reported mischievous children being brought in with elastic bands or cable ties stuck around their wrists and staff simply using a pair of scissors to

cut them off - something a parent could easily have done at home. One man came in simply because he was “cold and wet”. Other common self-referrals which are inappropriate for A&E include minor sunburn - with some patients turning up straight from the airport with blisters caused by sun exposure - and back pain that has not been the result of an injury and should be seen by a GP. It has also been known for patients to attend A&E with diarrhoea and vomiting or Norovirus, something which could be treated much more comfortably at home – and could also help stop the spread of the bug. Julie Suckling, A&E directorate manager based at The James Cook University Hospital, said: “There are a number of patients who come in with minor ailments or injuries which are clearly inappropriate for A&E. “At the weekend, we also get a lot of people coming here because they want to be seen that day and they won’t wait to see their GP the following week. Your first line of contact with any non life-threatening illness should always be your own GP. “But there are still alternatives to A&E for people who want to be seen urgently, even though their case is not an emergency. GP walk-in centres and minor injuries units can provide the same level of care we would for minor injuries or illnesses.”

Julie adds The James Cook University Hospital is a major trauma centre (MTC) caring for the most seriously ill and injured adults and children across Teesside, East Cleveland, North Yorkshire and South Durham. As an MTC, it deals with injuries to all parts of the body, with specialised trauma doctors and nurses available 24 hours a day to badly hurt and seriously ill patients coming in by ambulance or helicopter. That means any patients coming in with minor injuries or illnesses could face a long wait if staff are dealing with one or more major trauma patients. “It is likely to be much quicker to get in to see the GPs or nurses at minor injuries Units and GP walk-in centres than it would be to access staff in a busy A&E department - who must prioritise the most seriously ill and injured first,” said Julie. “With the arrival of winter and the festive season approaching, we are likely to see more slips, trips and falls and patients coming in with respiratory illnesses – as well as alcohol-related injuries. “We would urge members of the public to try to stay safe whilst enjoying the festivities and choose health services wisely if you do require them.” To see our A&E campaign video and for more information, visit www.southtees. nhs.uk/ae-doesnt-mean-absolutelyeverything/

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eesside neurosurgeon Fredrick Nath has completed 25 consecutive Great North Runs, trekked to 6,000m in Nepal, crossed the highest mountain pass in the world, done a 12,000ft tandem parachute jump, and began writing - all in the last 26 years. Fred, a full-time consultant in neurosurgery at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, lives in the North east of England with his teenage daughter - his three sons having grown up and flown the nest. Born in Sweden, he was brought up in London and has worked in Liverpool, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow during his training – a long time ago now! Fred, who already has five French resistance thrillers in print, has also written four books in the ‘Galdir (Barbarian Warlord)’ series and a four book Roman adventure series set at the end of the Roman republic called ‘Amulet’, has put pen to paper to write another novel. All his books are available in Kindle format and in paperback through Amazon. Why does he write? Fred said: “To quote John Buchan, I began writing because I love a good story and when I ran out of pennynovels to read I felt I should write my own.” Entitled ‘The PROMISE’ the fictional story is set in war-torn France and is about a brutal outsider with a grudge. Jean and Rebecca journey back to France from Brazil when their parents die - desolate. Rebecca has an on-board romance with an older right-wing Frenchman, Philippe Darnand. Despite Jean’s reservations, Rebecca marries Philippe but Philippe, who is viciously right-wing, wants to further his career in the Milice. When he discovers Rebecca has a distant Jewish relative, he gives her and her baby up to the Nazis. Now Jean, taught to kill by Special Operation Executive (SOE) and disdaining restrictions set by the French resistance, is compelled to exact his revenge as an outsider. A ravening grudge bearer, Jean rescues the beautiful Nicole from the Sicherheitspolitzei’s clutches in Bergerac and they travel to Paris - a little stop over to bring his plans to fruition. He returns to England under a cloud but his promise to always protect Rebecca eats away at him and in the end, he risks all to keep that promise in an impossible mission deep into enemy-occupied Poland. Fred says he got the idea for his first book when he found himself moved by the inscriptions on the war memorial in Bergerac’s town square. “It’s dedicated to the brave French partisans who gave their lives for France during World War 2. I felt before writing the first book that I wanted to explore how it might have felt to be there in those terrible times. “Each book takes a look at a new character and his or her conflicts in a lousy wartime occupation. The first is a policeman, the second a teacher, the third an artist, the fourth a chef and the fifth a philosopher. “In The PROMISE, I’ve painted a picture of a medical student. I think fans of The CYCLIST, my first book, which sold 30,000 copies on Amazon, will enjoy it,” he said.” How does Fred, who has worked as a consultant neurosurgeon in Middlesbrough for 30 years, find time to write? “I get up a bit earlier and go to bed a bit later - sleep makes you unproductive.” He also loves the Dordogne, French wine and a good family get-together. To find out more about the book visit his Amazon page: http://www. amazon.co.uk/Fred-Nath/e/B004DAL3VS/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0. Or follow the links on his author website: http://www.frednath.com

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Dormanstown Community

he community group was formerly known as Dormanstown Junior Football Club, due to the interest shown it has developed into a new community based hub. We have had a lot of help along the way and this is a brief history of how we have developed. The first major break through was when we given a piece of land by Coast & Country on a 99 year lease. This was followed by a grant of £62,000 from Sport England to develop this area. The next hurdle was the legal fees and these were paid for by the Wilton Site Stewards Forum who are firms based in the Wilton Complex. They also paid for the club to attain charitable status. We also received a lot of help from Eddie Miller who was seconded from PD Ports to business in the community to help clubs like ours. As a result of becoming a charity (CIO1162381) we were then eligible to apply for different funding. In the summer of 2015 we were introduced to Imagine You Can who deliver the National Citizen Service in Redcar. We presented our plans to the young people on the project and they decided to come down and give our building a complete makeover, install 5 computers and a projector and screen. Imagine You Can have also sponsored our new tracksuits for the under 7s team.

Due to our good fortune with Imagine You Can and the NCS our building became modern and people started to hear about us and wanted to be involved. We now have a junior youth club and a homework club for the youngsters plus we have 5 junior football teams and one adult team. We run a tots football training starting from the age of 3. So in effect you can play football from age 3 to retirement at Dormanstown We a r e n o w l o o k i n g t o develop the club even further by introducing something similar to “Mens Shed” this is for people to use their skills and spare time by meeting and working to provide for the community.We provide the tools and the building where the

volunteers socialise and form their own groups. We are open to new ideas and welcome new members of all ages as our club is for e v e r y o n e . We a r e a l w a y s looking for volunteers in all areas. Our website is www. dormanstownjfc.com which is provided by Alec Brown and all our members are volunteers and all profit is re-invested into our projects We are currently trying to obtain more land with an assett transfer from the local authority which would enable us to extend the facilities we offer and enable us to work with various agencies to obtain funding. Anyone interested in joining us can get in touch by e-mailing cobbler160@msn.com

his is the second season together for the under 10s team playing in the TJFA on a sunday. We were still receiving requests from children to join the team so we have created a 2nd team. We give every child equal playing time and all the children look out for each other on and off the pitch. All the children benefit from a great atmosphere and friendly coaching. We are like a large happy family which has been created by the great group of parents and community spirit that has been built around this team. Our training times are Tuesdays 6 till 7 at Eston Leisure Centre and Saturday from 10.30 until 12.00. Outdoor training times may vary though depending on games arranged and weather conditions.

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Project launched to recognise inspiring women of Redcar and Cleveland

ominations are now open for the Inspiring Women awards recognising the outstanding effort of women in Redcar and Cleveland, after a project was launched on Friday, January 22nd. The week-long schedule of events is in response to a call sent out across the borough by Redcar’s MP Anna Turley seeking ideas to recognise the late MP Mo Mowlam. Kirkleatham Museum is also set to host an exhibition in June representing the life of Gertrude Bell, who has a nationally recognised history of being one of the first females to gain a degree at Oxford, and has achieved many international accolades. The events will begin on Monday, March 7th to coincide with International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8th. The week will then conclude with the awards ceremony, which is supported by the Royal Air Force and managed by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, at the Bellamy Pavilion at Kirkleatham Museum, Saturday, March 12th. Accolades for individual achievement, individual

progress, volunteering, community contribution, innovation, inspiring others, and young women will be awarded, and an overall winner will receive the Mo Mowlam Award. Other activities over the week will include an RAF Operation X competition between groups of girls and boys from schools across the borough, work experience and work shadow opportunities for girls in school years 10, 11 and 12, a Women in Politics lecture for A Level Politics students hosted by Anna Turley MP, a talk at Kirkleatham Museum about the life and exploration of Gertrude Bell by Gordon Hetherington on Tuesday, March 8th, and more. Anna Turley, MP for Redcar said: “I am really excited about the Inspiring Women project. It is going to be a brilliant week of events, engaging and inspiring our young people and celebrating the achievements of extraordinary local women, particularly Mo and Gertrude. “This project has really flourished, with the support of the council, following my call for a new tribute for Mo. Education was an important lifeline for Mo in

(l-r) top – Julie Donaldson, Allison Walker, Jane Tombling, Gemma Fisher, Amanda Skelton, Denise Bollands. (l-r) bottom – Mayor Cllr Brenda Forster, Cllr Ceri Cawley, Corporal Julie Bustard, Cllr Sue Jeffrey. her childhood and so I am celebrate the inspiring women Jones, Officer Commanding at next few months to ensure particularly pleased that we in our community who deserve RAF Careers said: “Royal Air that this event is a positive and have been able to arrange work such recognition for their work Force Careers are delighted memorable one.” shadowing opportunities for and dedication, but it is also to be given the opportunity to The deadline for nominations a great way to encourage the support this event, inspiring is Friday, February 19th, and young girls in the Borough. “I hope all of the young next generation of girls and women to one of 50 roles forms can be downloaded available in the RAF– many here: www.redcar-cleveland. p e o p l e i n v o l v e d w i l l b e young women. “This council especially of which offer apprenticeships gov.uk/inspiringwomen These inspired to aim high in their own education and future shows a great example of with exceptional opportunities. can be returned by emailing: women in leading positions “We want to highlight to AdultEducation@redcarcareers.” Cllr Sue Jeffrey, Leader of and it is important we inspire the people of Redcar and cleveland.gov.uk or posted to: Redcar & Cleveland Borough our younger people who Cleveland that engineering and Nominations, Adult Learning, Council said: “This event is may one day wish to become aircrew roles are career options R e d c a r A d u l t L e a r n i n g not only a fantastic way to Mayors, executives, MPs and within their reach and we look Service, Redcar Academy, leaders themselves.” forward to working with the Cotswold Drive, Redcar, Flight Lieutenant Dan council and schools over the Yorkshire, TS10 4AB.

Care for our communities

edcar and Cleveland Borough Council will see a number of schemes open their doors this month, designed to support our most vulnerable residents to live active lives within their communities. The first of our new supported living schemes delivered in partnership in Coast and Country Housing is opening at Ellerbeck Court, Ormesby, providing 12 high quality spacious one-bedroomed homes to rent for residents with a learning disability. Through the ‘Redcare’ scheme, residents will receive an assessed care package, with the potential to live as independently as possible and be part of a safe and supportive community. A new two bed flat, through the ‘Stepping Stones’ project was opened this January at the Council’s Jervaulx Road Residential Care Home, designed to support clients with a learning disability gain living skills, so

that they can then transition into their own independent living setting. Councillor David Walsh, Cabinet Member for Adults, said“These are fantastic projects that make a real difference to our residents but they are at risk from reductions in central government funding. “Unfortunately it is our most vulnerable residents who would be affected by further reductions. “By introducing a social care precept we would guarantee a ringfenced income for adult social care and the Council would be able to continue to invest in quality care such as the ‘Redcare’ and ‘Stepping Stones’ projects. “It will also ensure our fees are sufficient to pay all care at home workers the National Living Wage, including those under 25. “If adult care suffers further cuts, we will not be able to support initiatives such as these.”

Market economy status could be final nail in the coffin for UK steel

abour MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, has called on the government to oppose China being granted market economy status this year to protect UK steel. China is seeking to be recognized as a ‘market economy’ by the European Union, arguing that the accession accords of its 2001 agreement to join the World Trade Organization requires countries to grant this status after 15 years. This recognition would make it very difficult for European countries to protect themselves against subsidized Chinese exports, including of steel from its state-backed blast furnaces. The European Commission are discussing the issue but the final decision will be made by the

European Parliament and member states. Making an intervention in a speech by Bill Esterson, MP for Sefton Central, Anna said: “Will he join me in welcoming the fact that in the North East the balance of trade is positive and a large contributing factor to that was the steel industry on Teesside. Does he share my disappointment, anger and frustration that the government failed to do anything to step in to save steelmaking on Teesside. But will he also, looking forward, help to commit and put pressure on the government to ensure that China will not get market economy status which could put the final nail in the national steel industry in this country?”

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New temporary Chief Constable leading Cleveland Police into 2016

new Chief Constable with a wealth of experience is leading Cleveland Police into 2016. Iain Spittal has been appointed to the role on a temporary basis by Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger, following a successful two and a half years as Cleveland’s Deputy Chief Constable. He has his finger firmly on the pulse of modern day policing but understands and recognises the importance of traditional policing methods. Iain has spent much of his career at North Yorkshire Police where he was responsible for operational policing across t h e C i t y o f Yo r k a n d w i d e r areas. He has a keen interest in understanding the needs of victims and improving services so that victims are at the heart. Temporary Chief Constable Spittal heads a new and dynamic policing team, working alongside Te m p o r a r y D e p u t y C h i e f Constable Simon Nickless and Te m p o r a r y A s s i s t a n t C h i e f Constable Ciaron Irvine. The new team are focused on delivering excellent policing,

preventing harm to local communities and protecting the most vulnerable. Commenting on his appointment, Temporary Chief Constable Iain Spittal said: “I am proud to work for Cleveland Police where day in and day out there are officers and staff facing danger and going the extra mile “Policing is a difficult job, and it’s sometimes too easy to forget that there is a person behind the uniform with a family at home. Our police officers put that aside to face unknown and volatile situations to protect the public and communities. “In this role I will continue to talk about this great work and lead our teams during these challenges times so that we are providing the best service to communities.” Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: “Iain loves policing and is passionate about delivering a fantastic service. He is highly regarded in his field and is well respected in Cleveland Police for his dynamic and innovative approach. “Iain has led the Force through a number of changes and has been at the forefront of collaboration

Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Simon Nickless, Temporary Chief Constable Iain Spittal, Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger and Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine with partner agencies. He leads an impressive new team of senior police officers who I’m confident have the right skills and experience

to protect the people of Cleveland. I’m looking forward to working with the team to develop safer, stronger communities.”

A recruitment process for the permanent Chief Constable position will take place following the Police and Crime Commissioner elections.

South Tees staff go head to head in fierce battle for research funding

taff at Teesside’s biggest hospital trust will go head-to-head in a battle for research funding, which could benefit NHS patients on a national scale. The Research & Development team, based at the recently launched South Tees Institute of Learning, Research and Innovation (LRI) at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is pleased to present Dragons’ Lair for the second year running. Inspired by popular BBC programme Dragons’ Den – where would-be entrepreneurs pitch their new business ideas – the competition sets health professionals the challenge of developing a clinical trial or research idea, in return for up to £30,000 to turn their idea into reality. Judging is now in process to decide which of the high quality research proposals

Shannon Barstow submitted to the R&D team will go before a formidable and potentially fierce - panel of Dragons at the LRI, based on The James Cook University hospital site. The successful researcher will then be awarded funds to develop a national research grant application and take forward their research idea. Jo Cresswell, R&D director, said last year’s Dragons’ Lair was “entertaining, informative and fun” – but she expects this year’s event, in March, to be even better! She said: “The quality of submissions continues to be high and we can expect a competitive event in March. Each team will present their idea and then be questioned by the Dragons. “Our Dragons, ably led by Trust Chair, Deborah Jenkins, will leave no stone unturned in considering where to invest

their research funding. “The selected project will receive pump-priming funding to develop a national research grant application.” Last year ’s winner Mike Tremlett, consultant paediatric anaesthetist at The James Cook University Hospital, believes the funds he secured could ensure children receive appropriate treatment for a condition known as sleep disordered breathing. He explained some children come into hospital to have their tonsils removed because of the condition, which causes them to snore and block off their breathing during the night - and has been linked to impaired performance at school. But while 10% of children aged between two and six snore, Dr Tremlett claims it is not possible to say whether this does cause poor academic performance – or whether

removing a child’s tonsils will prevent it. Now, Dr Tremlett is hopeful the funding from Dragons’ Lair will allow him to find the answers. “In short, are we doing the right treatment to the right group of patients for the right reasons?” he asks. “It has allowed me to try to undertake a small feasibility study to see how we might answer the question: “Does sleep disordered breathing cause cognitive weakness reversible by tonsillectomy? “It has provided me with money to recruit a child psychologist for a year to work with me and Dr Anna Weighall to form a research team and given me access to experts to help design a clinical trial.” Dr Tremlett hopes that in a year’s time, he will be able to report on his findings and what they mean for children in our region and beyond. Recent clinical trials and innovations to benefit patients at the trust have included leading edge robotic surgery for prostate cancer patients and the first HeRO (Haemodialysis Reliable Outflow) graft operation in the North East, carried out on 55 year-old dialysis patient Elizabeth Fraser at The James Cook University Hospital. The lifesaving treatment, to reinforce a vein in her neck that would allow her dialysis to continue, was the last

possible course of action for Elizabeth, as her other veins had deteriorated after 15 years of dialysis. Shannon Barstow, a dancer a t Te e s s i d e U n i v e r s i t y, also benefited from a trial comparing two different types of treatment for hip impingement - an abnormal shape of the hip.

After developing the hip problem, Shannon, 20, feared her dancing career could be over, but is now recovering following surgery and officially opened the LRI in October. To attend Dragons’ Lair on 15 March, email Helen Little at helen.little@stees.nhs.uk.

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Could you please convey our thanks to John Roberts for his sympathetic and pleasing review of our book Backstage Pass : Redcar Jazz Club. The book was more than several years in the making and often didn’t look as though it would ever see daylight, so you can imagine our relief now it is available, and more so, has been well received. The expense and nature of its production precluded many press copies, hence us only initially sending you a press release and cover picture. This makes the review even more gratifying as we are aware Mr Roberts must have bought a copy. Thanks again. Regards, Chris www.chrisscottwilson.co.uk/RJC Media Group www.redcarjazzclubmedia.com/

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Being a lifelong resident of Loftus I was interested to read the ‘unanimous rejection of plans to close Loftus community centre’ story featured in the December - January edition. I feel that these community hubs are of the utmost importance to the elderly of the community. In some cases the events that are hosted by these centres are the only social elderly people can get to. Therefore I would like to extend my gratitude to the members of the committee for making the correct decision. Alex Mitchell, Loftus

Help needed for Longbeck Industrial Estate This letter is firstly to ask Redcar MP, Anna Turley for a progress report on her promise in her electoral manifesto, “to get something done” with Longbeck Industrial Estate. I would like to point out that I have already written to the local council ombudsman complaining about conditions on Longbeck Industrial Estate (LIE) and the lack of help and co-operation. The council has a responsibility for the health and safety of all people working and using the estate and I feel that they do not consider this a serious matter despite all the years of complaining. Whilst writing this letter I have just seen Amanda Skelton on TV talking about the 3000 jobs lost in our area and she says she is trying to help small businesses. After having a business on LIE for almost 20 years, I feel the council want us all to fall into one of many enormous potholes there and disappear! A few years ago the council brought in a man called Pat Cambage who liased with the residents at a number of onsite meetings, where he appeared optimistic about raising funds etc. At his final meeting onsite he said he had been told he was no longer required so how is this helping Longbeck Industrial Estate, Amanda Skelton? David Harland Marske

Walk in centre closures

An article on the subject of Walk-in Centre closures recently appeared in the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette, encouraging readers to sign a petition against closure. I would urge against signing any such petition until residents have attended one of the South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) consultation sessions on GP access. Residents can then listen to

what is on offer and air their views such that they can influence the outcome. Consultation sessions are being set up throughout the Borough and I would strongly recommend that as many people as possible attend one of these sessions so that they can make an informed choice as to GP access in their area. Details setting out the location and timing of the sessions can be obtained by telephoning the CCG on 01642 745401. Bob Norton Councillor Teesville Ward

Letter for Hollie Bush In your recent article about the bridge it was actually demolished on December 17th 1974. Last year in July I wrote to Mr Raban-Williams at Skelton Estate Office to ask if there was a possibility of getting a plaque erected on the reconstructed bridge as it was 40 years old and to tell visitors about it as I know that some parts (not all) of it were from the original bridge. As a child born and brought up in Skelton I was lucky to have paid a halfpenny to go across it many times. My reply from Mr Williams was: “If the council wanted to erect a plaque then we would, of course have no objection but perhaps 40 years was not sufficient - it might be more significant to wait a further 10 years.” In another 10 years there won’t be as many people who remember it. Tina Rowley Saltburn

Panto Season I know we are in the season for pantomime but I think the Labour party should leave it to the Luvvies as that is their business. I refer to the recent reshuffle undertaken by Mr Corbyn or not depending on your point of view. We now have as principal girl Emily Thornberry as shadow defence minister replacing Ms Eagle who of course had a different outlook to the leader. He of

course has put in place the champion of the working class and in particular the “white van man”; “Oh no he hasn’t!! Well at least she knows all about defence and is pro the armed forces. O no she isn’t!! Well at least she stands up for our servicemen and women. O no she doesn’t!! Quite the opposite in fact as she has taken large donations from the legal firm that was heavily criticised for malicious prosecution of our armed forces personnel who served in Iraq. No doubt she will be supporting that firm with advice as to how to get even more money from the UK tax payer and draw in more spurious claims from the next round of funding by the UK government. I imagine our servicemen and women can look forward to even less backing from her and Labour than they got from the Conservatives/Coalition over “Bloody Sunday”. We can all look forward to more pay days for the lawyers as we move on to include Afghanistan. Is this the way to reward our armed forces? Chris Gallacher TD VR Chairman UKIP Redcar

A wake up call to everyone TV and the newspapers highlighted the fact that there is no such thing as a safe drink and that four in ten people here in the North East drink at least 14 units a week and some much, much more. Alcohol causes more harm in society than any other addictive drug and the extent of its impact is very much underestimated. In 2011/12 there were an estimated 12 million hospital admissions in England related to alcohol consumption, more than twice the number in 2002/03. Some negative effects of drinking extend beyond the individual, causing harm to others by the way of increased violent crime, road accidents, child

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Your Points Of View abuse etc. and also extends to society via increased pressure on our health service and police. The time has now come to pay attention to the medical advice around; nothing to do with the government but to do with a sincers desire to help and encourage you to live longer and to enjoy life. James Carrolle - Councillor Conservative Skelton/Brotton

Cuckoo in the nest Joy of joys! Here is some New Year’s good cheer if you haven’t already heard. Yes Guisborough is to have its very own Wetherspoons. This is just what the town has been lacking all these years; a pub chain is to be plonked smack into the middle of a residential area of Westgate in front of the library and converting what used to be a useful amenity, the registry office. Judging from the strength of opposition to such a plan - on its second reading, (3 Sept) so to speak with only a handful of letters and five objectors in person, it was little wonder that the planning officer found no difficulty in recommending to the assembled that the application was reasonable and should be allowed to proceed. What I had to ask myself when this unwelcome plan was first revealed was what happened to the petition of 4000 signatories and supported by a march down Westgate? The two Guisborough councillors who were present gave their arguments as to why they had found this an unsuitable development for this particular area, but sadly they were totally opposed. An unbelievable example of blinkered town planning which gave little cognizance to opposition concerns which could lead to a legacy of potential social problems. Everyone is aware (excepting planners and decision makers it seems) of how bad behaviour fuelled by cheap booze blights town centres on Saturday nights and into the early hours. This scourge is of no concern when dealing with planning applications; such matters are for the licensing authority and the poor hapless police to confront. In other words, any social issues engendered by their idea of permitted development are totally outside their remit and are not to confuse the issue (read, buck passing, in my book) I can tell you that as a resident on Westgate, I am well acquainted with all manner of anti-social activities particularly during the evening hours. These are revving engines - often with ‘boy racer’ exhausts, door slamming and shouting. Oh and I mustn’t forget

Looking for my cousin

My name is Cliff Wheatley from Melbourne, Australia and I am trying to contact my cousin Michael Wheatley. His father is Thomas Wheatley and his mother is Edna Wheatley. They are from the New

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

to mention the puke, litter and pee. It takes only a modicum of common sense and a pinch of experience to grasp the fact that noise for instance is magnified and becomes extremely obtrusive when bounced around within a hard reflective environment - such as a boxed in street, rather like the echo you experience under say, a bridge or a high wall. How are the planners ignorant of this fact and do they care? There is genuine good news amidst the gloom and that is the old town hall, after years of indifference, has been purchased by the council. Hopefully we can look forward to seeing it fully restored and put to good use at last. Brian Lee Guisborough

Leave.eu THE other day, I had a call from the ‘Leave.eu’ campaign, asking for my support. They needn’t have bothered because I have never wavered in my attitude to Europe since I voted ‘No’ to the Common Market, in 1975, when ‘Europe’ was far less a threat to Britain than it is today. The call did, however, cause me to remind myself why we should leave. 1. Sovereignty: we are no longer a self-governing nation, with 75% of our laws being dictated by Brussels. Worse, the eurocrats want a European super-state. 2. Democracy: the decision-makers in Brussels are unaccountable to the British electorate. 3. Justice: our British legal systems suffer constant interference from Europe. 4. Immigration: membership of the EU opens our borders to 450m Europeans, plus an incalculable number of non-Europeans using continental Europe as a stepping stone to the UK. 5. Economy: it costs us £20b per annum to be part of the EU, whilst Brussels’ red tape costs British business a further £120b. A prosperous country, like Britain, would have no problem finding trading partners outside the EU. 6. Currency: if Britain votes to stay in the EU, it is inevitable that we shall eventually have to adopt the euro. By doing so, we shall submit ourselves to an inflexible financial straitjacket, with Germany holding the only key. Leave? Yes please! Steve Kay Lockwood Ward Councillor

Markse / Redcar area. Michael’s uncle is Clive Wheatley who is my father. I lost contact with Michael in 2004. If you see this notice and know Michael, can you please pass on my email address to him – cliff.wheatley@bigpond.com. It would be wonderful to catch up with Michael and his family.

Marske Hall is looking for skilled Volunteer Support Group Chair, Could it be you?

arske Halls’ fantastic fundraising committee are looking for a new volunteer Chairperson to support and guide the existing committee in organising the fundraising events that the home hosts throughout the year. Over the last few years the committee has been successfully led by local resident Margaret Thirlwell. After years of support and dedication Margaret has taken the decision to step down as the chairperson for family reasons, though she is still going to be involved in supporting the home. Margaret says: “It has been a real pleasure to chair the committee and see the amazing support the home gets from the community. The volunteers that organise the events and activities are so dedicated, enthusiastic and friendly it makes the job of steering the committee a very pleasurable one.” Margaret would be the first to say that it can be challenging, but the rewards justify all the planning and facilitating. This year we are on track for a record breaking total which means that the home is able to offer all the additional extras that make a real difference to the people who live at Marske Hall. We are currently raising funds for some innovative assistive technology. Marske Hall, a Leonard Cheshire Disability care home, provides care with nursing, accommodation and daily activities for people with physical disabilities. The home offers a large, open, bright space with spacious terraces and a magnificent garden. It provides residents with a comfortable home as well offering multiple activities at the home such as arts and crafts, multisensory sessions and games. In

addition to these activities they go on activity holidays, leisure vacations and access numerous social events in the community. So, Could it be you? We are looking for a person who has some management skills and experience of motivating others and that has free time that they would like to use in a productive and fulfilling way. The right person will be organised, flexible, able to chair and guide a meeting, interested in fundraising and gaining support for Marske Hall and happy to work as part of a diverse and enthusiastic team. Full support will be given by the Volunteer Co-ordinator the Service Manager and the Regional Community Engagement Officer; Margaret herself has also offered to support the transition to the new chair should that be desired. As a volunteer you would receive some training and regular support sessions, and a real opportunity to shape future fundraising plans for Marske Hall. If you think that you may be the person we need then please contact Ruth Hebden, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 01642482672 for an informal discussion. She will be happy to go through the role and all the exciting and rewarding challenges that lay ahead for the perfect person. Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of services to adults that live at the residential care home. Their services include high-quality care and community support together with innovative projects supporting disabled people into education, employment and entrepreneurship. For more information please visit: www. leonardcheshire.org

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Yorkshire Rows reach half way point on gruelling Atlantic challenge

fter battling through a hurricane, being attacked by flying fish, and suffering from painfully sore bottoms, Yorkshire Rows have passed the half way point on their herculean challenge to row across the Atlantic. The four working mums from Yorkshire are one of 26 teams taking part in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, which could see them become the oldest all female crew to row across any ocean. The team - Janette Benaddi, Frances Davies, Niki Doeg and Helen Butters – are now around 1,400 nautical miles into their journey from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands, to the Caribbean island of Antigua and, despite a number of setbacks, they remain in good spirits. Around three weeks into their journey, the quartet encountered a rare Atlantic hurricane – Hurricane Alex – and were forced to ride out the storm from the safety of their cramped cabins while they deployed their para anchor to stabilise the boat and stop them from being blown off course. They have also had to contend with power failure, which has affected their autopilot, GPS tracking systems, and water maker, leaving them steering by hand using a compass and manually converting sea water into drinking water. Helen Butters, whose daughter Lucy celebrated her 16th birthday recently said:“We are all really happy to have passed the half way mark and we are all still in really high spirits. We are basically just rowing, eating and sleeping. It is hard, especially not seeing our families, but we knew it was going to be tough. “The scariest bit was during the hurricane when the rain was lashing down, there were really high winds and thunder and lightning. For three to four days we didn’t move and were confined to the cabins – with two people in each one you really can’t move in them. “But we have also been visited by a whale which stayed with us for two hours, and have rowed with a pod of 15 to 20 dolphins which was absolutely amazing. “I suffered with really bad seasickness during the first week, and Niki has a bad infection in her fingernail and bruised coccyx

after falling over, but we haven’t missed a shift and are still in good spirits. “We have all been inspired by each other, and are so much closer than we were before. We really can’t wait to see our families in Antigua and are really going to appreciate things a bit more – I think in that sense it will change our lives. “We have been blown away by the support we have had from our families and friends, and complete strangers, so we want to say thank you to everyone. “We really want to raise as much money as possible for our two charities - Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Maggie’s.” Paul Gowland, Yorkshire Air Ambulance Director of Fundraising, said: “We are absolutely in awe of the Yorkshire Rows ladies and are eagerly following their fantastic progress! “They have done so well already to have made it to the half way point and we wish them all the luck in the world for the final half of their challenge. “It’s a real honour for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to have been chosen as one of two charities to benefit from the Yorkshire Rows challenge and not only are we are grateful to Janette, Helen, Niki and Frances but we are grateful to everyone that has donated to our cause through the ladies challenge.” Laura Lee, Maggie’s Chief Executive, added: “I’d like to say huge congratulations to the Yorkshire Rows team for reaching half way, a real milestone and achievement in itself! “I’d also like to thank them for choosing to support Maggie’s Yorkshire through this incredible challenge. “The team’s fundraising efforts will make a huge difference in helping us to build the new Maggie’s Centre at St James’s University Hospital which will bring vital support to people with cancer and their family and friends across the region. We wish them the best of luck for the final stretch of their challenge.” To view the team’s blog visit blog.mailasail. com/yr To follow the race live, visit www. taliskerwhiskyatlanticchallenge.com/racetracker To donate to Maggie’s text ROWS88 with the amount to 70070, or for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance text ROWS91 to the same number. For more information on the team visit www.yorkshirerows.com, www.facebook. com/yorkshirerows2015 or follow @ YorkshireRows Twitter.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Competition launched to bring giant land art to Tour De Yorkshire Route

How to deal with separation Question: My husband and I have separated. We have sold the family home and I received 75% of the proceeds and my husband 25%. We have two children who are nine and 11 who live with me but see their father on a regular basis. We now just want to go our separate ways. Do we need to do anything formally?

Answer: Until divorce proceedings are finalised, you and your husband remain married. This means that neither of you can remarry. There may be also be implications with regard to pensions as if one of you dies, as the surviving spouse is likely to be entitled to certain benefits. If you both consider that your marriage has irretrievably broken down, you may wish to consider issuing divorce proceedings. The divorce process is largely an administrative process and is reasonably straightforward. The quickest way to obtain a divorce is for one party to issue proceedings based upon the other party’s adultery or unreasonable behaviour. Otherwise, parties have to live separate and apart for two years and both agree at the end of that period that divorce proceedings will be issued. As part of the divorce process, it is usually advisable to record in writing any financial agreement reached and to ask the court to endorse the agreement and make a clean break consent order. This means that the door will be shut to prevent either of you making a financial claim against the other in the future. Provided matters are agreed, this is simply a paper exercise and there is no need to attend court. If you leave matters in abeyance and do not issue divorce proceedings, the door will remain open for either of you to pursue a financial claim against the other in any future divorce proceedings. It is impossible to look into a crystal ball and consider how circumstances could change in the future. If, for example, you started cohabiting with a new partner, inherited funds or won the Lottery, your husband might assert that the 75%-25% split of the proceeds of sale was unfair to him and seek to change this. If there is a clean break consent order made in divorce proceedings, your husband would not be able to change this. If there is likely to be a lengthy period of time

before divorce proceedings are issued, you may wish to consider recording the financial agreement reached with your husband in a Separation Agreement. This is a document that a solicitor would prepare for you and would be signed by you and your husband. It would not be an absolutely watertight guarantee that the agreement could not be overturned in future divorce proceedings, but would be a useful record of what has been agreed now. If in future divorce proceedings your husband tried to overturn the agreement, you would then produce the separation agreement to the court and your husband would have quite a steep hurdle to overcome to convince a judge that there should be a different settlement as part of any future divorce proceedings. While Separation Agreements are not 100% watertight, if both parties sign such an agreement after having had legal advice and both parties provide full information to the other party as to their financial circumstances, it is generally very difficult to overturn a Separation Agreement. While you may consider that the current agreement reached with your husband is a final agreement and if neither of you particularly want to be divorced at the present time, there will be no difficulty in simply leaving matters as they are, it may be advisable to seek some preliminary advice from a lawyer so that you fully understand the implications. As far as the children are concerned, there is no requirement to formalise the arrangements as the law actively encourages parents to reach an agreement between themselves regarding the arrangements for children when parents separate. If you encounter any difficulties with regard to the arrangements for children, an application to court should always be a last resort. There are now many alternatives to court to assist separated couples resolve any outstanding issues, and mediation in particular is a very helpful process for parents to discuss difficulties regarding arrangements for children. It is important to look at what is in the best interests of the children and to try and maintain as much flexibility as possible. As children get older, arrangements need to change and adapt, and once children become teenagers, they are likely to vote with their feet in any event.

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ith less than 100 days to go until the Tour de Yorkshire 2016, a competition to decorate the route with huge pieces of land art has been launched. Welcome to Yorkshire is calling on businesses, landowners, farmers, schools and community groups to get creative and enter a brand new Lining the Route land art competition. Since the Grand Depart in 2014, land art has come to play a huge role in Yorkshire’s cycling legacy, with images of dramatic creations beamed to TV audiences around the world as the peloton wound its way through the county’s spectacular scenery. As part of the competition, people are being encouraged to once again attract the cameras by turning fields, hills, market squares and even car parks into unique works of art that celebrate their local community. The public will then be able to vote for their favourite installation over the race weekend and during the days that follow, with the winner taking home the Lining the Route land art trophy.

Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “Yorkshire’s land art has attracted a lot of attention in the past, with people creating everything from multi-coloured sheep and spotty houses, to huge murals and striking street art. “With coverage of this year ’s Tour de Yorkshire set to be broadcast to countries around the globe, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your community and shout to the world about what Yorkshire has to offer.” Thanks to the Yorkshire Bank funded scheme, more than 8,000 children across Yorkshire have had access to a bike. All bikes are lent for free. The search for an official artist for the Tour de Yorkshire 2016 has also been launched, with interested artists asked to contact Welcome to Yorkshire for more details about how to apply. Artists interested in being the Tour de Yorkshire 2016 official artist should contact ehudson@yorkshire.com Land Art For more information on the Lining the Route competition visit letouryorkshire.com/landart

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Help on hand to stay warm this winter

Barbara Lyle (left) Cleveland Fire Brigade’s Stay Safe and Warm Co-ordinator is pictured with Advocate Margaret Yull.

leveland Fire Brigade is urging local residents to speak up if they need help to stay safe and warm in their homes this winter. The important message, which could make all the difference between life and death, forms part of the Stay Safe and Warm Campaign – a multi-agency initiative which sees organisations all working together to identify people at risk and give them advice and support. This can range from organising safe, temporary heating to helping people get specialist guidance on managing their fuel bills. Where appropriate, onward referrals for possible free boiler repairs or replacements can

be arranged. Led by Cleveland Fire Brigade, organisations i n v o l v e d i n c l u d e A g e U K Te e s s i d e , Hartlepool, Stockton, Redcar & Cleveland and Middlesbrough Councils, Middlesbrough Environment City, Middlesbrough and Stockton MIND, Public Health and Adult and Children’s Social Care. The campaign comes as fire brigades across the country together with NHS England, Public Health England, Age UK and the Local Government Association have pledged to tackle health and social problems together to try and reduce the number of winter hospital admissions and winter deaths and improve the health and

wellbeing of our residents. Phil Lancaster, Director of Community Protection at Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “It is not just older people who are vulnerable and at risk of cold weather during the winter months. Every year we are alerted to a number of families who simply cannot afford to put their heating on and often their young children have to go to bed in their clothes to stay warm. “The Stay Safe and Warm team can help people in a number of ways but they can only do so if situations are brought to their attention.” The campaign, which runs into 2016, also raises awareness of the dangers faced by people struggling to keep warm over the winter months and provide emergency assistance and help with longer-term solutions. Last year’s campaign helped over 700 people and included lending out 449 electric heaters and 109 thermal blankets as well as handing out 60 food parcels. Phil Lancaster added: “Being able to keep warm at home during the winter months can literally be a matter of life and death. Nobody should be in that position and be cold this winter because there is lots of help and support available. “Stay Safe and Warm is available to anyone who is struggling. It’s free and there’s no means testing, eligibility criteria or age restrictions. “Anyone who is worried that they might not be able to heat their home properly or is concerned about a family member, friend or neighbour should call the Stay Safe and Warm team straight away – please don’t delay, do it today as it could save someone’s life.” The Stay Safe and Warm team can be contacted on 01429 874063. For more information visit www.clevelandfire.gov.uk/warm

Cleveland Police issue warning following burglaries using letterboxes to steal keys

leveland Police are warning people to be vigilant following incidents in which burglars have used implements to retrieve car keys through letterboxes in an attempt to steal cars. Three similar incidents have been reported this month in the Stockton and Middlesbrough area and items such as fishing rods and coat hangers have been used in an attempt to steal keys through letterboxes. Detective Chief Inspector Chris Downes from Cleveland Police Volume Crime Team said: “We always advise people to keep car keys and house keys out of sight as unfortunately some criminals are using implements such as fishing rods and coat hangers to get keys from staircases and kitchen work surfaces to steal vehicles. “Police have been very proactive in bringing burglars to justice and we always do everything possible to catch those responsible. It’s also important for members of the public to do their bit to help prevent them from becoming a victim of crime by keeping doors and windows locked and keeping keys out of sight and out of reach from letterboxes.” Anyone with information regarding any incidents of this kind or anyone who sees anyone acting suspiciously is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

A Grinch and a Grunt for the First of the Month

suppose I have to start off the new year by owning up to being the East Cleveland Xmas Grinch. Don’t know how the festive season was for you, but for me it was ruined very early on by the sheer scale and tackiness of collective crass consumption - and all too often collective crass consumption of the worst kind. To start with, we had the sight of a large crowd gathering in the last week of November - that’s five weeks before Christmas - on that paved area at the rear of Middlesbrough’s Town Hall and Law Courts. What were they there for? Was it a protest about some planning issue the City fathers would be debating? Or was it in the expectation of a Crown Court judgement on a high profile crime trial? Neither. It was there to see a large Red Truck. In this case the pre Christmas Teesside stop over for the Coca Cola lorry. It might be new to you, but to millions of people this vehicle has become an iconic juggernaut of Christmas cheer. It featured in Coca-Cola’s Christmas TV ad in 1995 and was such a smash that it has been re-used in its TV adverts ever since. And this Teesside truck visit was followed later in December by the Cadbury’s “Advent Truck”. This, instead of the garish red of the Coke offering, was in the purple house colours of Dairy Milk, whilst inside we were told that “The first festive lorry of the Christmas countdown contained a huge grotto with a chocolate fireplace, table, chair and tree baubles. The wall-to-wall chocolate lined wonderland, contained chocolate Christmas trees complete with edible presents and of course Cadbury Advent calendars”. Advent? Yes, for it seems Cadbury have purchased 24 of these purple pantechnicans to cruise the motorways and A roads of the British Isles. Now I am not a fattist, but there seems to be something wrong when, in an area of Britain where clinicians say we have problems with childhood obesity, local councils seem only too happy to welcome these advertisements on wheels, plugging drinks and food which can only add to that obesity problem. Both the Cadbury’s truck and Coca-Cola’s juggernaut were not skimping on the goodies either. Coca-Cola were handing out free, childsized 150ml cans of Coke (some of which contain four teaspoons of sugar) to a backdrop of amplified festive songs to the gathered masses, whilst Cadbury’s were happy to let all the kids in the area gorge on their sugary confections. For Coca Cola, this national tour marks the 20th anniversary of its branded red lorries appearing on TV. The ‘Holidays are coming’ advert still airs today — and clearly there are plenty of children keen to see the famous truck complete with a crew of fur-clad elves drummed up from some Job Centre somewhere simply to represent the “real spirit of Christmas” But the Santa truck hasn’t been welcomed with such open arms everywhere. In Leicester, one local MP has attempted to ban its visit, declaring it a ‘health hazard’ in a society that is hooked on junk food and snacks, whilst In

Cornwall, the county’s public health chief has condemned Coca-Cola for handing out sugary drinks to children too young to know better. Some say the Coke truck tour is the allsinging, all-dancing embodiment with bells on of everything that is wrong with food and drink marketing at a time when our national health is in crisis It’s also the clearest example of the insidious techniques employed by large companies to appeal directly to children and adolescents by disguising the consumption of a sugary snack with the trappings of a made up tradition they are persuaded to love. Coca Cola have historic form here. They claim to have come up with the image of Father Christmas as he is depicted today — the company having commissioned an American artist to paint him back in 1931. It has been shown that children as young as 18 months can recognise brand names — and once they see a product, then it’s only a matter of time before they want that brand for their own selves. The Food and Drink Federation, which whistles the theme tune of the big beast companies, claims it has ‘a part to play in helping Mums and Dads make good diet choices for themselves and their families’. And the firms involved claim that councils are falling over themselves to beg them to visit the local burg “Each year we receive hundreds of requests from local councils and members of the public asking us to visit,’ Coca Cola’s agents say. Mind if they have a part to play in shaping the national diet, then it is as the stage villain. And if it isn’t Coca Cola and dairy Milk, it’s Black Friday. In the first week in December, it seemed every advert in my daily paper was for High Street and Shopping Mall giants pushing their wares. My own Laptop was starting to steam up on the e-mail offers I started getting - and don’t ask me how they got my private e-mail address ! Mind, this past Christmas, the Black Friday craze seems to have nose dived. Keeping their upper lips stiff and their chins out, British retailers tried to claim it as a win-win, since they all experienced some traffic-related website trade. But, to me, this bizarre shopping discount day, transplanted from America minus any of the cultural context of the US shopping experience, illustrated only one thing: that our past love affair with shopping may be on its way out. I base that on the experiences of people I know who work in retail, who tell me that the rush they were all geared up to expect didn’t happen. Locally, it could have been said that the sad news of redundancies in steel, at the Potash Mine and amongst the clerks and clerkesses who man local Tax Offices was the culprit, but it seems in fact that the downturn in actual shoppers coming through the plate glass doors was happening across the whole country. This is starting to worry the professionals who manage retailing. In a trade article I saw the other day, a guy called Chris Cooper, who is a big shot in something called the Marketing Agencies Association said: “Consumers aren’t behaving as they should, From young people drinking less than ever before .....to Waitrose shoppers who also shop at Aldi and Lidl, people are constructing their own retail

identities more freely than ever. We need to look at understanding the broader drivers of change and the shared experiences of shopping values.” He then went on to eulogise about something called “Kickstarter” where “people are buying products that don’t exist yet”. At that surreal point I switched him off. So is it the beginning of the end for conspicuous consumption? Put crudely, If you can’t be bothered to get off your sofa for the latest knick knack, electronic gizmo or silly toy, it could be because we are beginning to realise the sheer surrealism of shopping for goods that are totally unrelated to our real needs or desires. And when I am told by those who know that one of the most hyped Christmas toys of this year was something called “Doggy - Doo” which (and sensitive readers, please skip this next part of the paragraph) is a toy spaniel that craps yellow pellets and forces you to

scoop them up with a shovel, you can begin to see how and why this turn off from popular shopping culture is beginning to emerge. A by-gone politician once said “we’ve never had it so good.” Perhaps now we might be saying “we’ve never had it….. and we don’t want it.” And, joyfully, instead of binging on plastic tat and gorging ourselves on a sugar binge, we might just possibly rediscover the lost of art of conversation, banter and civility for the festive season of 2016. Hollie Bush Hollie Bush can be contacted directly if readers want to comment on articles, or to suggest topics (the odder, the better) that help to define the East Cleveland we all live in. Email: holliebush@gmx.com

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

New gambling policy in Redcar and Cleveland

n accordance with the Gambling Act 2005, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has published its gambling policies in a ‘Statement of Principles’. Within the document it explains that from April 2016, new applicants or existing licence holders who provide gambling activities on their premises will have to assess any local risks, for example the proximity to schools, hospitals, community centres and homeless centres, when submitting new applications or varying existing licenses. These should be included when licence operators submit their applications to the council, where they will be considered on their merits. Cllr Dale Quigley, cabinet member for economic growth at Redcar &

Cleveland Borough Council said: “Whilst we appreciate that gambling is a legitimate business, it can really impact the wellbeing of residents and the wider public, and can have a detrimental impact on our local economy. “We expect licensed operators to share the responsibility and assess any local risks that might pose a threat to children and vulnerable people who are always our priority when making these decisions.” The council has consulted all holders of premises licenses issued under the Gambling Act 2005, as well as a number of other stakeholders such as ward councillors, parish and town councils and various authorities with a regulatory responsibility.

Andrew’s winning at weight loss game

any people may not realize that men are more likely to be overweight than women with 66% of men who are overweight compared to 57% of women. It’s also true that carrying excess weight can reduce life expectancy by around eight years for men and six years for women. Whether he was aware of these facts or not 27 year old rugby player Andrew Wills from Redcar decided that he’d had enough of being overweight and wanted to do something about it. “I joined Slimming World because I wasn’t happy with my weight or my recent wedding photos and as my wife was already a member I went along too.” This was in August 2015 and Andrew was eating lots of chocolate, crisps and takeaways with lots of high sugar energy drinks. “I hadn’t much energy and as I play rugby that wasn’t great.” Andrew, a busy store manager thought that he’d probably be one of only a few men in group but with a great welcome from the consultant Nicky and the other group members he was made to feel comfortable straight away. “The group is very welcoming and the support is fantastic with everyone sharing meals ideas for the good

and the bad times and that really helps.” “I was a bit worried that I’d end up starving hungry all the time but that’s never happened. I can still eat good food and love meals such as chicken curry, steak, pasta and eggs chips & beans. I’ve even learned how to do Doner kebab meat in a way that means I can eat as much of it as I like which is great! I didn’t know I’d be able to have such a lot of normal meals just made slightly differently and I can eat till I’m full which is a real bonus.” Having lost 4 stone 6lbs

Andrew is keen to tell everyone about Slimming World and that it’s not just for women. “I’m healthier, stronger, and fitter and my clothes fit better. People often comment on how well I’ve done. It makes you proud of your achievements. I love that this isn’t a fad diet and that anyone can do it.” “I’m glad I’ve lost over four stone because I’m going to need all the energy I can get. We’ve recently found out that my wife Tasha is expecting identical twins and I want to be a great dad to them,” says a delighted Andrew.

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S.A.R.A.

he next monthly meeting of SARA will be held in the TocH premises, Albion Terrace, Saltburn, on Wednesday, 3rd February, at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome. We have one event this month Saturday 6th we will be holding a coffee morning at Marske Leisure Centre from 10am to 12pm. We look forwards to seeing you there. The year started off with our very successful New Year’s Day

Dip. Thank you to everyone including the dogs who took part in this event. In 2016 we continue with our 20th celebrations. Our anniversary year ends in March. We have had a marvellous response in 2015 and hope this year is as good. Please think of getting involved, and help us to give the increasing number of animals that need our help, the love and care they deserve We have finally joined social media by setting up a Facebook page. Why not come and see us.

Volunteers dip

By John Fuller

n December a team from SARA helped Support Adoption for Pets in the Middlesbrough store with their Santa Paws campaign. Recently we have collected a cheque for £954.88 from Pets At Home Middlesbrough which was half of the collection money. The other half went to Support Adoption for Pets to help out other re-homing centres. This money will go towards the ‘Haven’ that we are building. We identified that we needed a room where we could put dogs that were recuperating from illness or operations or could not be put in with the general population because they are nervous. As you will see the ‘Haven’ is nearly complete and we will be soon putting it to good use.

Jasper is a lovely cat who has been returned to us after five years. The reason being “a stray cat has moved into the area and Jasper has become stressed”. We would suggest that Jasper becomes an indoor cat. Toby is a Lab cross and is a three year old male.He is a lovely boisterous dog who would benefit from plenty of exercise. He could go with another dog but he still need a little bit of training. These are just some of the lovely animals looking for new homes at Jasper Toby SARA. For more information call Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm 01642 488108 The Foxrush centre is open to the public from Tues to Sun closed Monday 1pm to 3pm. Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. Check out the website at http://s-a-r-a.org.uk

Spaghetti kale olio Happy New Year all. Kale is still in season and is a great source of nutrients. Try this one if you fancy a lighter pasta. You can also substitute kale with spring greens or the outer leaves of Savoy cabbage. I have done the recipe for two peoples. Ingredients 8oz spaghetti or linguini 6oz finely shredded kale 30ml olive oil 3 crushed garlic cloves 4 anchovy fillets grated fresh parmesan 3 pinches of chilli flakes 1red onion finely diced Fill a large pot with boiling salted water and add pasta In a saucepan heat oil and cook onions and garlic Stir in anchovies and chilli and take off heat. When pasta half cooked add kale and drain when pasta al dente. Add pasta and kale to oil mix, stir well, cover and leave for a minute. Stir pasta and add a little hot water if necessary. Season with black pepper and serve. Sprinkle with cheese. Tip. If you want to turn it into a refreshing soup simply put finished pasta mix into a pint of chicken or fish stock and simmer for three minutes (easier to eat if you break hef ret C c e the pasta into 2inch lengths prior S The to cooking). Buono appetito

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Wayfarerâ€™s Travels T

he earthquakes in Nepal have long since been forgotten by most westerners but the aftermaths for the Nepalese are still catastrophic some six months on. Almost 10,000 people were killed and almost three million made homeless as a result of the two earthquakes of April & May this year. The government there have made a noble attempt to provide temporary housing, commandeering all parks, football pitches etc. to erect tents and shacks but there are still hundreds of thousands living amongst the rubble and debris. My Nepalese guide took me to the worst hit areas such as Kathmandu, the Kathmandu valley (ironically often referred to as Shangri-La ) and in particular the beautiful old city of Bhakpatur, to witness the devastation, see how the people were struggling to

survive and talk to those trying to rebuild. A picture paints a thousand words and included here are a few of the many I took. Fortunately their rice fields survived and almost everywhere you go throughout the city you see them threshing by hand and drying the rice. Sadly the tourist industry on which the country depends so badly is now decimated and I saw very few westerners throughout my tour. I only hope this recovers. Nepal is a beautiful country and the Nepalese & Tibetans are some of the most happy and friendly people I have ever come across. The country is still well worth a visit. For any further information on this or any other destination, e-mail :- Wayfarer@ntlworld. com In our next issue, Wayfarer will report on the beauties of Nepal and the many places there worth visiting.

Nepal earthquake the aftermath

Trailokya Mohan Temple in Kathmandu before the earthquakes - The same temple as I saw it last month

The Boudhanath Budhist Stupa â€“see picture in centre showing how it was before

These temples survived â€“ but are very unstable

This nearby building was not so fortunate.These poor Nepalese are doing their best with the most basic of equipment. The worst hit city was Bahktapur but despite this it still has a beautiful centre

However, those areas on the outskirts were not so fortunate

They live in ruins, rubble or temporary shelters, struggling to eke out a living.

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SALTBURN COMMUNITY &www.saltburnarts.co.uk ARTS ASSOCIATION Albion Terrace Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 1JW Tel: 01287 624997

Friday 5th February in the Hall Saltburn Jazz Night presents

Friday 12th February in the Hall SCAA Fundraiser

LINDSAY HANNON

Lindsay Hannon is an accomplished singer and composer performing with her quartet featuring James Harrison. Tickets Early bird £8 On the door £10 Doors 6.30pm Bar 6.45pm Starts 7.30pm

Sunday 14th February & Monday 15th February

IDENTITY

THE HAPPY CATS

Members of the public are invited to view initial ideas for the creation of SC&AA’s new visual identity and be given the opportunity to comment. Free Admission Open 10am – 2pm in the Main Hall

Marty Craggs, ex-Lindisfarne, and The Happy Cats are back. Book early as this gig ALWAYS sells out! All tickets £12 Doors 6.30pm Bar 6.45pm Starts 7.30pm

SCA2gallery 8TH FEBRUARY – 6TH APRIL DURING OPENING HOURS

OLD SHADOWS - NEW PEPPERS Shaun Cook’s remembered photographs have been created by using pin-hole and low-tech cameras. They refer to memories of his childhood in Saltburn and their place in his current making of images.

Saturday 20th February in the Theatre Double Trouble presents

Friday 26th February in the Theatre JustHappyToBeHere presents

Friday 4th March in the Hall Saltburn Jazz Night presents

With jam-packed action including special guest master magician Mark Daniel. There will be a free circus workshop after the show. Early bird tickets £5 On the door £7 Family ticket £24 Doors 1.30pm Starts 2.00pm

By Jean McConnell, a prolific writer of plays, television and radio scripts, including Dr Finlay's Casebook. A keen-eyed view of human nature, especially women. Tickets £8 Doors and Bar 6.45pm Curtain up 7.30pm

A seven piece band playing the old style New Orleans jazz, recreating the music of the crescent city, be it a stomp, blues, hymn, spiritual or pop song of the day. Tickets Early bird £10 On the door £12 Doors 6.30pm Bar 6.45pm Starts 7.30pm

FAMILY GIGGLES SHOW

Saturday 5th March Analogue presents

DECKCHAIRS

Stowaway is a story about a man from India who finds himself far from home and adrift from everything he knows. It is the story of an extraordinary journey in search of an impossible future.

STOWAWAY

By Hannah Barker and Lewis Hetherington Audience must be over 14 years of age.

FILM SOCIETY

NEW ORLEANS HEAT

Doors and bar 6.45pm Curtain up 7.30pm Tickets £10. Buy one and bring a friend for free.

Thursday 28th January in the Theatre

Thursday 11th February in the Theatre

Thursday 25th February in the Theatre

RICKY AND THE FLASH

45 YEARS

LOVE AND MERCY

Cert PG 13 Meryl Streep stars as a musician who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom and returns home, looking to make things right.

Cert 15 Just before their 45th wedding anniversary, a couple receive an unexpected letter which changes everything.

Cert 12A In the late 1960s, The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson stops touring, produces "Pet Sounds" and begins to fall apart.

For all films: Doors 6.30 Screenings 7pm Members £3 Visitors £6

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Every Saturday 10am – 4pm

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

How will you be celebrating?

ou may or may not be aware that our Queen celebrates two birthdays; her actual birthday and her official one, which is in June. Queen Elizabeth 11 was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926 and this year she will be 90 years old. Many celebrations are planned for both her ‘real’ and official birthday but the weekend of 10-12 June have been designated for celebrations throughout the country. People came out in their numbers over the weekend of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which recognised 60 years of her reign. Celebrations

were held across the UK during the first week of June in 2012 and with street parties all over our area; we know as we were invited to many of them and attended them all! So if you have any events planned for what will mark a milestone in the history of our monarchy (The Queen is already the longest-lived British monarch having surpassed the record set by Queen Victoria) then let us know and we will help publicise them for you, before and after the event and hopefully come along to some of them (if we’re invited, of course). All contact details can be found on page 2.

o celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday the Lord Lieutenant is organising a celebration on Sunday 12th June in Ripon Cathedral. The event is expected to be attended by 1,000 invited guests and the Lieutenancy is hoping to invite some very special people who reside within the Lieutenancy area which includes York, North Yorkshire and the area south of the River Tees (formerly covered by Cleveland)*. The Lieutenancy is seeking to make the event as inclusive as possible, and to that end has decided to invite a unique group of people, but we need the help of our communities to identify them. If your date of birth is either 21st April 1926 or 12th June 1926 (the dates of Her Majesty’s actual & official birthdays), you may apply for a free ticket for yourself and for someone

to accompany you. Alternatively, do you know anyone who may be eligible to attend? Anyone with birthdays on these dates will be guaranteed an invitation to this prestigious celebration to celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday. In addition, we will hold a draw for anyone with a 90th birthday occurring during 2016. If this applies to you and you live in the above area, then you may apply online for inclusion in the draw. Those successful will be advised and receive an invitation for themselves and someone to accompany them. To apply for an invitation go to www.nyll. org.uk/iam90thisyear. Applications may be made on your behalf by a member of your family or by anyone else. The Lieutenancy sees this as the key event of the year and hope that a wide cross-section of our communities will be represented, including these important 90 year olds who have contributed so much throughout Her Majesty’s reign.

Free talk at Loftus Town Hall

By John Roberts rchaeologist Dr Stephen Sherlock will be at Loftus Town Hall on Tuesday 16 February to give a free talk about Operation Nightingale. This is an initiative to help rehabilitate injured soldiers recently returned from Afghanistan, Iraq and other theatres of war by getting them involved in archaeological investigations. Dr Sherlock is currently working in the

Catterick area where the A1 is being upgraded on the site of Roman remains, a convenient location to implement the aims of Operation Nightingale. Doors open at 7.00pm and the talk starts at 7.30pm. There’s free parking at South View car park off North Road, across the road from the Town Hall. No booking is needed to attend this talk; for any more information please phone 01287 641000 or email office@loftustc.co.uk

Loftus W.I.

ast year was an extremely busy year for Loftus W.I.; along with our group outings to places such as the Little Theatre, Middlesborough for a behind the scenes tour, a visit to the Glaisdale Theatre to see the production ‘All things considered’ and a visit to Harrogate for the W.I.centenary fair. We also had fun entering local shows, such as the Saltburn Craft Fair, where we won a first prize with our small allotment entry. Hinderwell show was also a great success as four of our members managed to collect five places between them. But it has to be said that the highlight of our year was our involvement with the W.I.Centenary Celebrations when one of our members was invited to to attend a Royal garden party in Buckingham Palace and another member represented Loftus W.I.at the A.G.M held in the Royal Albert Hall. More on home ground , we hosted the

De Brus carol service that was held in St Leonards church, Loftus and later in the month all our members enjoyed a delicious Christmas Fayre meal at the Angel Cafe in the market place, Loftus. In our quest to raise our membership numbers we held a recruitment drive in the market place and Town Hall which was very successful and we gained seven new members, but more are still welcome. So please come along on the second Tuesday of the month, 7pm-9 pm, in Loftus Town Hall and give us a try, as we have some interesting speakers booked for 2016, from how to ice a cake to the history of the Whitby Goths .

Friends of Guisborough Cemetery

Celebrating the Queen’s Birthday W

By Linda Wilson

What’s On - Music & Events

By Alma Thrower (secretary)

e held our 2nd AGM on December 10th when officers and committee members were elected. The past year has seen the work in the cemetery continue and the appearance improve thanks to the hard work of volunteers. The central roundabout flowerbed has looked really colourful and lots of bulbs have been planted for the Spring. Another flowerbed has been uncovered and spring bulbs planted. Wheelie bin covers have been purchased and old ones restained. Two notice boards have been installed

where information is available for visitors. We have continued to fundraise throughout 2015 and will be holding more coffee mornings this year and looking to arrange other events. We would like to thank all those businesses and organisations who have given us their support and help. RCBC are in the process of selling the two old buildings so we are looking forward to them being restored. We would welcome more volunteers to help us with the gardening. Most of the hard work has now been done so it is not an onerous task. If anyone is interested please contact me on 07980 969580.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Guisborough Life magazine

By Lorna Buckle uisborough Life is a community magazine produced by volunteers of Guisborough Town Pride (GTP). GTP is a registered charity involved with improving the local environment and run by volunteers since May 1996. Issue 51 of the magazine has just been printed. It is full of a variety of local stories and articles of interest, including those from ex residents of Guisborough and the surrounding area. The magazine is now in outlets in Guisborough for the price of only 50p. Volunteers have gleaned the articles and our volunteer graphic designer has produced the layout and the front cover. If you become a regular reader of Guisborough Life which is produced quarterly we would love to hear from you and receive comments and suggestions. We are always looking for articles, it is surprising how many coincidences occur with the editorial team continually looking for new areas to write about.

Valentine’s Dinner

The benefice of St Leonards Loftus and St Helen’s church Carlin How with Skinningrove are holding a four course Valentine’s dinner on Feb 12th 6.30 for 7pm dinner at the Jubilee Hall, Carlin How. Menus are available and early booking advised due to limited numbers. Contact Kath 01287 642041 or Cynthia 01287 641263 for more information and bookings. Price is £13 per head.

Redcar Lecture Society On Tuesday 9th February at 2.15 p.m. in the Redcar East Community Centre on Durham Road Ian Goodman will be presenting his Illustrated Talk on the ‘Life and Work of a Magistrate’’ A fortnight later on Tuesday 23rd February we have a change of Presenter. There will be a return visit from David Rodway , who this time will be Visually Presenting his show on ‘Cornwall,. On 8th March we will have a Visual Presentation on the work of the ‘Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team’ given by Barry Warrington. Admission at the door for each Presentation is £2.50 and visitors are very welcome

What’s on at the Gleneagles Centre, New Marske Monday 10:30 to 12:30 Carpet Bowls Monday 3to 4 Tai Chi Monday 6 to 9 New Marske Dragons (Aikido) Tuesday 9:30 to 11:30 Quilting Bee Alternate Tuesday 2 to 4pm Friendship Group Tuesday 7 to 8:30pm Men’s Self Defence Wednesday 9:30 to 10:30 Healthy Living Group Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 Pilates Thursday 10:30 to 12:30 Carpet Bowls First Thursday 7 to 8:30 pm Yorkshire Countrywomen Second Thursday 7 to 8:30 History Group Friday 10am to 12 noon Beginners Bridge Friday 2pm to 4pm Carpet Bowls Sunday 10:30am to 12 noon Tribal Masquers Sunday 12:30 to 1:30 Dog obedience Training Bookings Secretary 01642 483234 vera.rider@ntlworld.com

Skelton Men’s Group S k e l t o n M e n ’s G r o u p w a s established in 2003 by the Rev. Graham Pacey, at that time Vicar of All Saints Parish Church and the late Peter Light, village resident and Church member. It was predominantly for the benefit of men who attended the Parish Church but was also open to ‘outsiders’ by invitation. During the Autumn to Spring period meetings were held indoors at a local hostelry, whilst in the summer months we undertook outdoor excursions. The Group is now independent of the Church and we are seeking to expand our membership to any resident of the Skelton villages and the surrounding area; we have members in Lingdale, Marske and Guisborough. Our indoor programme includes illustrated talks about local history and travel, quizzes and the occasional games night ie Pool and Dominoes. Outdoors we visit

gardens, join river cruises on the Tees and Tyne and completed a short, level walk. At present we meet in the Bull’s Head, North Skelton, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting at 7.30p.m. There is an annual membership fee of £5.00pp and subs of £1.00pp each time you attend a meeting. We round off indoor meetings with a cold buffet supper. Some events are subsidised from our funds. Our programme for the next three months is as follows 16th February Illustrated talk about the development of the London Underground 15th March Illustrated talk about Classical Italy 19th April Games night—Pool. Dominoes, Darts A warm welcome will be extended to anyone who wishes to join us. For further details contact the Group secretary, Stuart White Tel 01287 654132 or just turn up on one of the above dates.

Upcoming Events Marske Fisherman’s Choir Friday 12th February 7pm at Marske Hall.

Marske Hall is delighted to once again invite you to join us for some fantastic singing from the Marske Fisherman’s choir. It is always a lovely evening and tickets are only £1, available from the hall, or you can pay on the evening itself. There will be refreshments and a fabulous tombola.Please pop along and enjoy the evening with us.

Marske Halls ‘Charity Spring Ball’ Saturday 12th March at the Spa hotel in Saltburn

Marske Hall are thrilled that once again the Spa hotel are hosting our Spring Ball. The evening was a huge success last year with everyone thoroughly enjoying the evening and raising over £1000 for the home. The tickets are £30 each, which includes a delicious 3 course meal as well as music to dance the night away. Tickets will be available from the home or from the Spa hotel. If you are interested in joining us, or would like more information please call Ruth Hebden on 01642482672

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Coffee morning in aid of Diabetes UK

Skelton Methodist Community Church (at Castle Grange, Skelton Green) will be holding a coffee morning in support of Diabetes UK, on Wednesday 17th February from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. There will be the usual stall of home-baked items. All are welcome.

Loftus Tradesmans Reform Club. Est 1861

Meetings held 3rd Tues each month at 7:30pm at Grinkle Park Hotel

New members and guests welcome.

Guest Speakers 2016. Feb 16th Past President Mike Hodgson. The History of our Club ‘ the Loftus Tradesmans Reform Club.’ March 15th Ted Parker. Action Tv & Video Productions. ‘Crossing China By Train.’ April 19th David Dance. ‘ Forensic Archeology.’ May 17th Lee Jackson. ‘About the R.L.N.I. And stories from Staithes Lifeboat Station.’ June 21st Major Andy Burbidge. Big guns, Ballistics, and barrack room banter. Sept20th Mike Pratt. C.E.O. Northumberland Wildlife Trust. ‘Wild Northumberland.’ Oct 18th Steve Thompson and Barry Hunt (to be announced)

For further information contact

Les Franks (Hon Sec) 4 Meadowlands Close Easington Saltburn TS13 4PF 01287 640959 (Answerphone available if no one is in) 07814436470 (Mobile & Texts) Les@franksl.plus.com

Year of ‘76 Laurence Jackson School Leavers School Reunion Notice

Did you attend or work at the school anytime between 1971 and 1976? .If yes a school reunion is being held on Saturday, 30 July 2016 Please join us to celebrate 40 years since we left From 7 pm onwards The venue is at the Guisborough Cricket Club, Rectory Lane, Guisborough, TS14 7DJ A raffle will be held on the night and tickets will be available soon If you would like to attend or have any queries could you please contact Julie Newman (Boyes) or Angela Garbutt (Pearson) juleye@yahoo.co.uk or telephone no. 07545838286 angelagarbutt@gmail.com telephone no. 07473888224

Guisborough De Brus Project

symposium on the de Brus Family of Cleveland and its legacy in Northern England and Southern Scotland is to be held in Prior Pursglove College, Guisborough in Spring 2016. On Saturday March 5th 2016 historians, academics, authors, and broadcasters will gather to attend a symposium in Prior Pursglove College. There will be presentations by:Dr. Alan Young broadcaster and author of ‘In the footsteps of Robert the Bruce’, Dr. Ruth Blakeley author of ‘The Brus Family in England and Scotland 1100 - 1295. Ian McClumpha, who set up the Robert the Bruce Commemoration Trust in south west Scotland. Peter Appleton, local historian who will share his expertise on the fortress of Skelton Castle, one of the major centres for the de Brus’s when they arrived in the 1100s. Dr. Marie Prior will give her views on the legacy of the de Brus’ in the area. A question and answer session will be chaired by the symposium chairman, Sir Kenneth Calman of the National Trust of Scotland, who has shown great interest in our unique history, particularly the de Brus Cenotaph in St. Nicholas Church. There will be a rare opportunity to view the

archives held by Prior Pursglove College, including Elizabeth 1 seal and charter granting permission for Robert Pursglove to establish a school and hospital on the site, and the original (1561) statutes and foundation deed in Prior Pursglove’s hand. This document was enclosed within a medieval manuscript from a book that

was used in the Priory. Visitors will be given the opportunity to see the Cenotaph and the Priory on the actual day. Please check website www.debrustrail.org.uk To purchase tickets please apply by clicking on the following link maggie.aitken@ntlworld.com or by telephoning 01287 633700

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

The world of theatre

By Kate Bramley

thought this month I’d reflect a little about the almost unparalleled career of Alan Rickman who, for me, was one of the most rounded, charismatic and versatile actors of his generation and who died at the age of 69, on January 14th this year. His distinctive looks and voice singled him out as an intense character actor, yet he was never afraid to turn his hand to the comic as well as the poetic aspects of performance. In fact seeing him in an

interview last year, speaking about his directorial role on ‘A Little Chaos’, he was keen to point out that he could always find the humour in a role saying “...I played Hamlet and I got a few laughs..” That struck a chord with me as in my own writing career I have tended towards the comic rather than tragic palette but have always maintained it can be just as moving. It is a very human instinct to laugh, even in the face of the saddest of events. Alan Rickman, a RADA graduate, had a professional career spanning five decades that took him from the Royal Shakespeare Company to Hollywood movie stardom with the villains from Die Hard and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. Rickman had 68 film credits to his name and his performance in the late Anthony Minghalla’s Truly Madly Deeply is one of his most fondly remembered, with a romantic leading role that saw yet another aspect of his stage performances come to life on film. For younger generations he will always be remembered for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the eight film Harry Potter franchise. Rickman was notoriously reluctant to discuss the art of acting, saying it was “too, too hard” to explain. But speaking to Bafta last year, he described his profession as “the act of giving yourself over to once upon a time”. Alan Rickman is survived by his wife Rima Horton, who he met as a teenager in art school and married in New York last year.

Plans for ambitious and far-reaching 20th Anniversary season

orthumberland-based music charity Samling, which since 1996 has gained an international reputation for the quality of its training of young classical singers and pianists, has announced details of its ambitious and far-reaching 20th anniversary season. Plans for the coming twelve months include gala concerts at Wigmore Hall and Sage Gateshead with Samling’s Patron Sir Thomas Allen, an outdoor summer concert in Northumberland, three public Masterclasses in London and the North East and the expansion of the Samling Academy regional initiative for younger singers. Karon Wright, founding Artistic and Executive director, said: ‘From our very first concert in 1996 given by Katarina Karnéus, who had just won the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition, and the poet Tony Harrison, in a converted barn on Windermere, Samling has blossomed into an internationally renowned centre for excellence’. She added: ‘As we turn twenty, we are proud of our legacy which stretches across the globe through the outstanding singers and pianists who have received Samling’s unique training – the benefits of which will be showcased in London and the North East throughout the coming months’. The Samling Artist Programme remains at the heart of Samling’s activity: an intensive residential masterclass programme for outstanding young professional singers and pianists, led by world-class artists, teachers and experts. This February’s programme includes the first-ever Samling Artist to have previously taken part in Samling Academy which, since 2012, has used the same learning models developed in the Samling Artist Programme to nurture the talent of North East singers at an earlier stage in their career. Soprano Rowan Pierce’s return to Samling in her own right as a professional completes a ‘virtuous circle’ and provides further evidence for the value of Samling’s unique training. Rowan took part in the first Samling Academy in 2012 and both Samling Academy Opera productions to date: Albert Herring in 2013 and L’enfant et les sortilèges

in 2015. She is joined this February by seven more emerging singers and pianists in a week led by renowned mezzosoprano Ann Murray DBE, the great German baritone Olaf Bär, pianist Caroline Dowdle and Italian vocal coach Valentina di Taranto, culminating in public masterclasses and concert at Sage Gateshead. Samling Academy’s reach is also being extended this year through a new initiative, Samling Futures, which seeks to widen access to classical music for young people in the North East. Pupils in Years 8–12 from all schools in the North East have been invited to take part in a ‘Taster Day’ in February introducing young singers to what Samling Academy has to offer, while a series of ‘Development Weekends’ starting in March offers additional support to existing Academy participants and those who have shown potential. Two concerts are also planned at Barnard Castle and Saltburn-by-the-Sea in July to give further performance opportunities to Academy participants, before six days of intensive study hosted by project partners Newcastle University and Durham University in October, culminating in the fifth annual Samling Academy Concert at Sage Gateshead. Samling also joins forces this summer with North East music festival Northern Chords for a Gala Concert of classical song and opera on Sunday 3 July in the beautiful private gardens of The Old Vicarage in Bywell, Northumberland. Later in the year Samling returns to Wigmore Hall for the latest in its annual Showcase events on Tuesday 8 November. Sir Thomas Allen, Yvonne Kenny and Malcolm Martineau lead a public Masterclass celebrating 20 years of Samling’s work, before an evening concert showcasing the performance of previous and current Samling Artists. Samling’s 20th Anniversary celebrations culminate in a ‘Coming of Age’ Gala concert at Sage Gateshead on Friday 17 February 2017. The concert sees Sir Thomas Allen joined by the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Samling Artists and members of Samling Academy.

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An incredible year!

Sarah Millican

ast year was another incredible year for Teesside’s comedy fans – and this year is already shaping up nicely too. A string of big hitters including Sarah Millican, Dara O Brian, Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Dave Gorman, Chris Ramsey, Al Murray, Milton Jones and bags more have all wowed packed crowds on Teesside this year. And the monthly Big Mouth, Catch 22 and Hot Potato Comedy Clubs have all brought a mix of familiar TV faces and some of the best comics on the circuit to both sides of the river all year long. More big names are in the offing for this year too, joining an impressive diary that already includes Frankie Boyle playing three dates at Middlesbrough Town Hall (26 & 27 Feb, & 18 March), Jimmy Carr playing two sold out shows at Yarm’s Princess Alexandra Auditorium on 24 Sept, while Omid Djalili (12 April), Rob Beckett (14 May), Russell Kane (4 June) & Carl Hutchinson (9 July) are all heading for

SCA2gallery – a new era

altburn Arts & Community Association provides the opportunity for a range of exhibitions and is currently focussing some of its attention on improving and revitalising this aspect of its work. An important part of this is the development of the exhibition space in the bar and its linking corridors. The Association has appointed a Director of Visual Arts, Trev Wardle, to oversee and manage the area that will serve as a venue for a changing two monthly programme of temporary exhibitions. By keeping to an A2 sized frame it is intended to give a special identity to the variety of exhibitions and to present work that is appropriate for the small intimate gallery space. For this reason, and to create a specific character, the space will be referred to as the SCA2gallery. The programme of exhibitions will be a mixture of group and solo shows concentrating on both art and craft activities. These will not necessarily be about the local area but will occasionally include some regional content or element of significance to the town and its surroundings. In order to further involve the local community it is intended to devote the last week of each exhibition to include a response from visitors to the gallery. This response will be aimed at differing sections of the local audience and will give an opportunity for them to submit work to be seen alongside the works on show during the final weeks of each exhibition. This will be an important element of the ethos of the Association’s Reach Out programme and it is hoped that some of the proceeds from a fundraising concert in June will provide further funds to install a large ‘noticeboard’ in the Coffee Hall to allow public responses to be on display and occasionally

provide space for larger works. In addition to selecting work the Visual Arts Director is seeking to re-establish links with local schools and colleges to give them the opportunity to be involved with the gallery. This could take a variety of forms including helping to organise the space, gaining work experience, contributing to the Reach Out programme and generally promoting SC&AA’s involvement in the Arts throughout the community. It is also hoped to forge links with other local museums and galleries with the intention of working mutually to raise the profile of the Arts in the region and to share common concerns and aspirations. The Board is currently looking at developing a new visual identity and ideas about the new logo and look for SC&AA are presently at an early stage. It has decided to put on show the range of proposed visuals at a display in the Main Hall on Sunday14th and Monday15th February between 10.00am and 2.00pm. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day? Visitors will be given the opportunity to comment by completing a response form at the exhibition. These responses will form an important part of the Board’s final decision concerning the choice of a new ‘look’. The Director is currently researching for an exhibition at the end of 2016 looking at Winter Customs and Traditions in the area. He would welcome any recollections of past and/or present rituals that families share about the period from Bonfire Night to the Hope of Spring, from Advent to Epiphany, from Harvest to Sowing... Please send all contributions or comments to: Trev Wardle, Director of Visual Arts, Saltburn Community & Arts Association, Albion Terrace, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1JW.

What’s on at the Cutty Wren

Comedy Review of 2015

Stockton’s ARC. But first, the people behind the scenes at promoters Ten Feet Tall and Big Mouth Comedy shared their highlights of the year. Carmel Ramsay, Big Mouth Comedy Club (Middlesbrough, Saltburn & Stokesley): “There’s been so many highlights but probably my stand out performance was from the Canadian comedian Wes Zaharuk - insane but incredible visual comedy using a vacuum cleaner, toilet roll and a couple of sink plungers. I still laugh every time I think about it! And of course the launch of Big Mouth at Stokesley Town Hall. What a venue! And just a lovely crowd.” Peter Vincent of Ten Feet Tall: “David O’Doherty’s show at ARC was the best show of the year I reckon. Just brilliant. And you’ve got to mention our three regular comedy club MC’s too. Jason Cook, Matt Reed and Danny McLoughlin all make everything look far too easy, and you know it’s going to be a top gig whenever they’re involved.” Graham Ramsay of Ten Feet Tall: “I always love the intimacy and unpredictability of a club show, and this year Angela Barnes, Duncan Oakley and Mike Wilkinson have all shone out for me. “Angela is brilliantly down-to-earth, with a hilariously nasty edge. And she’s Scottish too, which is always a good thing in my book! “Duncan Oakley is amazing. Musical acts need to be right if they’re going to work, and this man is dead right. And also a bit wrong… splendidly peculiar. “And Mike Wilkinson is a charmingly laidback MC who has started building up a local fan base on the back of some great shows in 2015. “They’re all examples of some great comics you’ll see month after month in the area this year.”

What’s On - Music & Events

Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club Sunjay

Mike Wilson and Damien Barber

i, all! By the time you read this we’ll be about into February, so the first evening to note is Feb 2nd with guest Anna Shannon. She’s a highly-regarded singer-song writer who finds her the beauty around her home in the Yorkshire Moors an endless source of inspiration. It’s a couple of years since we’ve seen her at the Club, and I’m not the only one to be looking forward to her visit. Come and see why, but come in good time! We’ve a change from our plan on Feb 9th. Instead of Singers and Musicians we’re having Ian Wright and Ian Tyzack’s Hot Spot which had to be postponed in mid-January. This is when a performer has a longer spot than the usual two songs. It’s good practice for the new hand to put an act together and a tribute to the more experienced so they can showcase more of their repertoire. The two Ian’s are very capable exponents of the best of the more contemporary folk repertoire, they’re fine guitarists, and Ian Tyzack has written some very fine songs. This is going to be a very enjoyable night. And we’ve a further change of plan on Feb 16th. Instead of the Hot Spot we planned it will be Singers and Musicians. We’ll just have to wait a bit longer for Graham and Ailsa’s evening. We’ll have a good time despite it all! We’ve the nationally-known duo Damien Barber and Mike Wilson on Feb 23rd. Damien has built up a solid reputation as a lover of traditional songs since he was the Folk scene’s young kid on the block a few years ago and he’s recently been involved in some exciting and innovative folk-dance projects. Mike, of course, will be known to most local folkies as a member of the fabulous Wilson Family. I’m really looking forward to this night, and I reckon it will be a busy one! March 1st brings Singers and Musicians, and on the 8th we have a variation on these nights, with a Theme Night. Here John picks a subject for us to try and find songs etc. to fit, and this time it will be “Fish and Ships”. There are plenty of good fishing and sea going songs

old and new to fit this, so we should have a rousing sing. “Sunjay” is to be our guest on March 15th. He’s new to me, but he comes recommended by people like Vin Garbutt, which can’t be bad. He’s a fine young singer and superlative guitarist, doing a very contemporary repertoire in a way that really grips his audience, as some Club members who’ve seen him tell me. This should be a good night! Looking ahead a little, we’ve Singers and Musicians on March 22nd, followed by the much-loved duo of Dave Webber and Annie Fentiman on the 29th. There isn’t room to say much about the last couple of months, but we’ve had some wonderful evenings of music, starting with our “We Will Remember Them” evening on Nov 19th. Mick Madden’s Hot Spot went very well, with a bit of help from Ailsa! Allan Taylor’s evening on Dec 1st was a wonderful occasion, with so many great songs old and new. Since then, as I write, it has mostly been Singers and Musicians in various forms. Of course, the highlight was the Christmas Party Night, and especially “Beyond the Pail” and friends with their camel (!) Well, we’re in for some more great nights, so if you want to come and listen to REAL music, or indeed perform something folk-related, come and join us. As I’ve suggested, “Folk” is a very wide field these days. We meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. Just drive up or down Redcar Lane until you see the big red racecourse sign, and turn in there. We’re at the bottom to the left. (Plenty of parking places.) Doors open around 7-30 p.m., the singing starts about 8 p.m., and ends about 11 p.m. For more info, contact our ever-cheerful organiser John Taylor on 01287 622623, and we do have a website. (Do check if you plan to come from a distance.) Thanks as ever go to John and all at the Cutty Wren, especially our kind hosts at the Bowling Club. See you soon! George F

Railway Arms Brotton Fri 29 Jan - Soul Survivors

Sat 27 Feb - The Ignitors

Sat 30 Jan - Roadstunner

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Sat 13 Feb - Striking Back Sat 20 Feb - Dirty Love

Fri 26 Feb - Alan Knight

Sun 28 Feb - Chrissy Rock Sat 05 Mar - Asa Elliott from Benidorm,

Sat 12 Mar - The Persuaders Sat 19 Mar - Drew Gerrard

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Around The Towns & Villages Redcar

Skinningrove

Skelton

Guisborough

East Redcar Residents` Association. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 4th February in the upstairs meeting room of St. Peter`s Church, Redcar Lane, Redcar. The meeting will start at 7pm and finish by 8.30pm. Our guest speaker will be Coastal View`s own Steve Nicholls. Everyone welcome to come along.

Skinningrove Village Hall Weekly Events Mon – OAP Bingo 6pm-7pm Tue - Free for hire Wed - Breakfast Club. Doors open 9am. Served 9am-12pm Thur – Kid’s Craft Night 5pm-6.30pm Fri - Breakfasts 10am-12, Bingo 5pm-6pm Sat - Free to hire Sun - Free to hire

A coffee morning is held in Skelton Civic Hall every Monday morning from 9.30am until 11.00. Why not come along and enjoy tea or coffee and some real home baking. All proceeds go to Skelton Villages Civic Pride towards environmental improvements and floral displays. Skelton Library holds a ‘Sharpen your mind’ cake and cuppa session every 4th Friday 10.30am - 12am with a short quiz, reminiscence information and a sing-song to finish. Come along, make new friends, have fun and exercise your brain. Everyone is welcome. ‘Knit & Natter’‘Crafts & Chatter’ Join our friendly group at Skelton Library every Monday 2pm-4pm For more information: Tel: 01287 650487 Email: skelton_library@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

Guisborough & District Friends of Cancer Research UK. Jan 30 Coffee morning, GBro Methodist Chapel 10-12. March 9 Quiz Guisborough Football Club.Tickets or info from Wendy 01287 634571 or Viv 01642 472134.

Footprints Community Cafe held every Wednesday at East Cleveland Baptist Church, Park Avenue, Redcar. Excellent food at good prices. All profits from the cafe are fed back into Footprints projects including Redcar Area Foodbank. Men’s Shed ... every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am - 1pm at 17 Queen Street Redcar. Parkinsons Friendship Group Social/Drop In. Would you like to join us? Then come along. We meet on the first Thursday of the month in the lounge of the Coatham Lodge, Redcar 2 - 4 pm. On the second Thursday of the month we meet up for lunch (usually in a pub) For both carers and the cared for. It’s a chance to relax with a cup of coffee/tea, piece of cake and to talk to people in the same position. Long term friendships can and do happen. For more information please contact Ann on 01642 482066

Redcar Area Foodbank Donations can be made at Tesco Redcar and South Bank (and they top up by 30%).Any Redcar & Cleveland Library. Co-op at Marske. Halifax Bank on Redcar High Street. Circles on Life, Queen Street, Redcar. Any Foodbank Centres i.e. St Hilda’s Church Redcar; Park Avenue Baptist Church, Redcar; South Bank Baptist Church; Old Co-op Building in Loftus. St Peter’s Church, Redcar. St Georges Church, Normanby All Saints Church, Dormanstown. Sainsbury’s Ennis Square Dormanstown and The Ings Redcar.

Saltburn Friday Friends is an inclusive friendship group open to all over 18, we welcome people with different abilities. We have activities inc bowling, drumming, keep fit, singing, bingo, quizzes and arts and crafts. We meet Fridays 10-4, at Emmanuel Church Hall, Macnay Street, Saltburn. 1st session is free (Carers always free). Then £2.50 1 session/£4 all day. Ran by volunteers. 07833895501 Thefridayfriends@outlook. com All welcome!

Loftus British Legion outreach sessions held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Old Co-op Building in Loftus. The sessions are run on a drop-in basis between 10am-12 noon and are open to any veteran and their family. The British Legion can also be contacted using our free helpline number 0808 802 8080 every day between 8am - 8pm or on our easy to use website at: www.britishlegion.org.uk. Loftus Town Hall Is host to a Tea Dance on the first Tuesday of every month. Doors open at 1.30 for an informal practice session with dancing from 2.00-4.00. Entry is only £1 and this includes a raffle and light refreshments. Loftus Flower Club’s next meeting is Monday 15th February. It is held upstairs in Loftus Town Hall. Jan Faulkner is doing the demonstration, entitled “Step Into Spring.” Visitors are welcome to come along, entrance £3. Jan will be making arrangements with flowers, which there will be a raffle, with an opportunity to win one of the arrangements.To begin at 19:00, doors open 18:15. Refreshments available. For information regarding the Club, please contact, Mrs S Hall 01287 676269. Loftus WI - Ladies, why not come along and make new friends. Meetings every second Tuesday of the month ( except August ) at 7pm in Loftus Town Hall. New members welcome. For details telephone 01287 644661

Riverside Building New Company Row Skinningrove hosts the following each week. Healthy Eating Club – Mon 10.45am. Keep Fit Club – Tue 12.00pm – 1.00pm. Gardening Club – Wed 10.00am - 12.00pm. Choir – Wed 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Over 60’s Luncheon Club – Fri 12.00pm. All newcomers welcome. Monthly Film Club featuring a Big Screen, Surround Sound HD Experience. Check notice board for details. Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm and provide access to computers with internet and office applications free of charge. We also provide full colour Photocopying. Garden Café – Teas and Coffees, cold drinks, light snacks and sandwiches. See us on Trip Advisor. To find out more or book a room (£5 to £15 per hour) call in at the Riverside Building or call 01287 642508, e-mail at slu@btconnect.com or check us out on Facebook at Skinningrove Riverside. Ladies Knit and Natter Group In Skinningrove Village Hall on Tuesdays 1-3pm. We would invite anybody to join, come and have a cuppa and a natter. We are short of wool and are wanting to knot hats for the homeless so if you can help with any spare wool this would be much appreciated. Contact Jacqui on 07419 989786

Skelton Methodist Community Church, on Castle Grange at Skelton Green, holds a coffee morning on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 11.30am. An Open Church Charity Coffee Morning is held on the 1st Friday every month from 10.00 am - 11.30 am at All Saints’ Church, Skelton. Pop in and enjoy homemade cakes, scones, etc. Skelton History Group meets on the second Friday of each month at 9:30am in Skelton Library. Anyone with an interest in the history of the Skelton villages, or in family history, will be warmly welcomed. Skelton Weight Management Group - The original Group has now disbanded, but some Members are meeting the first Thursday of the month, at 10am, in Skelton Library for a cuppa, and an informal chat. A weigh in is available if required. New Members welcome!

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Stanghow Community Centre Coffee morning 10am – 12noon First Saturday in each month – Bingo Fortnightly Wednesday evening 7:15 start. For further details of any of the above please phone 01287 650098

Carpet Bowls held at Gleneagles Centre, New Marske are looking for new members. They meet three times a week, are a friendly group and they have lots of outings. For more info see the main ad on events pages.

Lingdale

Moorsholm

Lingdale Community Art - We are a group of people from East Cleveland who meet weekly to paint for pleasure. Approximately once a month we have a “ master class” with a variety of art teachers. We meet each Thurs at 2pm until 4pm at Lingdale Village Hall. If you are interested in joining us please contact Jim Marvell on 01287650485 or Anne Lake on 01287 650671

Moorsholm WI, every 2nd Monday in month, 7.15pm at Moorsholm Memorial Hall. Guest speakers, crafts, outings, fun and friendship. All welcome. For more info call Lily on 01287 660641.

Easington All Saints Coffee Morning. Village Hall – 2nd Saturday in every month. 10am – 12pm. All welcome

Church Hall activities Don’t sit alone at home come and join us at our Social afternoon for bingo, dominoes a good natter and some tea and biscuits. Alternate Thursdays. Craft Class - Weaving, knitting, rag rugging, dye and crafts every Wednesday 7pm-9pm. Carpet Bowls every Tuesday in Moorsholm Memorial Hall 2pm-4pm. All welcome.

The next meeting of Guisborough Floral Art Club will be at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 10th February in St Nicholas’s Parish Hall, Guisborough. Audrey Foster is the demonstrator and her title is “Coast to Coast”. For up-to-date information visit our facebook page. Search for “Guisborough Flower Club”. Afternoon Tea Dance St Nicholas Church Hall Bow Street Guisborough each Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm with interval for tea/coffee & biscuits. Sequence dancing with music provided by Kevin & Val with tuition when necessary. £5 per person. Friendly atmosphere with newcomers welcome. Enquiries: Rita & Tony Morris 01287 281737 Hutton Lowcross WI meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm in Sunnyfield House, Guisborough. We have a monthly guest speaker, crafts, computing, outings, and much more. Come along and see what we do. Visit our web-site huttonlowcross-wi.co.uk

Brotton Brotton Library hold a ‘Knit & Natter’ every Thursday at 2pm-4pm. We would invite anybody to join, come and have a cuppa and a friendly natter. For more information: Tel: 01287 676342 or e-mail: Brotton_library@redcarcleveland.gov.uk Coffee morning Brotton Methodist Church every Tues & Sat 9.30 - 11.30 Thurs 10-12 A Coffee Morning is held every Wednesday morning 10.00am - 11.30am in St. Margaret’s Church, High Street, Brotton and also a Prize Bingo in aid of Church funds is held at KTS+ site, St. Margaret’s Way, Brotton every Tuesday commencing at 7.00pm. Brotton Village Hall. Every Thursday Prize Bingo 1.15pm Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Tea Dance 2pm - 4pm

Liverton Mines Cake & Chat at St Hilda’s on last wednesday in the month from 3pm to 4pm all are welcome Coffee Morning at St Hilda’s held on 1st Tuesday of the month from 10am to 11am next coffe morning will be held on February 2nd

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Huge investment helps warm the North East Almost 4,000 homes have already benefitted from a new boiler and/or insulation as part of the Warm Up North scheme

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housands of homes across the North East are enjoying warmer homes thanks to Warm Up North, a landmark initiative being delivered by British Gas in partnership with nine local authorities. Warm Up North has delivered £4.9m worth of energy saving measures across 3,690 homes since its launch in 2013. Warm Up North tackles fuel poverty in the North East by helping to lower energy bills

and make it more affordable for residents to keep warm. Local residents can benefit from a range of energy efficiency measures, including free A-rated gas boilers, subject to eligibility and survey, as well as cavity wall and loft insulation as part of the Warm Up North programme. In addition to the cost and energy savings for residents, the programme has created annual carbon savings of nearly 15,000 (14,961.61) tonnes of carbon. To put this into perspective, one tonne of CO2 weighs as much as 10 baby elephants! Although thousands of residents have already benefitted from new gas boilers and insulation, Warm Up North is urging residents in the North East who haven’t taken part in the scheme to get in touch to find out if they are eligible for help. Graeme Stephenson, lead partnership development manager at Warm Up

North, said: “Warm Up North has helped thousands of households including homes in Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham, to become more energy efficient. “As the weather gets increasingly cold, many local residents will be thinking about the costs of heating their homes and I’d urge them to give us a call to find out if they could join the thousands of people who are already benefitting from our Warm Up North programme.” For more information about this range of energy efficiency measures, including free A-rated gas boilers for eligible residents with an inefficient boiler, subject to eligibility and survey, and cavity wall and loft insulation, contact Warm Up North on Freephone 0800 316 4320 for the gas boiler offer or Freephone 0800 294 8073 for all other energy efficiency measures. Alternatively, please visit: www.warmupnorth.com.

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January 30th Liam Connelly & Angie Patton (from Middlesbrough) February Saltburn spiritualist church are proud to host an evening of mediumship with demonstrator Mr Howard Speed from On Monday 8th. £3 on the door. Begins prompt at 7pm. Monday Services: Healing 6.30pm (Free) Open circle 7pm (collection) Classes 8.45 – 10pm (costs vary please ask for details) Please note once a month specials replace these services as above. Saturday Divine services all begin at 7pm 6th Mr Allan Skerritt (from Middlesbrough snu) 13th Mr Les Henderson csnu (from Darlington snu) 20th Mr Andrew Walker (from Birtley) 27th Michelle Mosley csnu (from Darlington snu) & Lisa Halligan (from Middlesbrough snu) March Saltburn spiritualist church are proud to host an experimental evening of Spirit Art with demonstrator Mr Monty Havelock (from Durham). On Monday 7th. £3 on the door. Begins prompt at 7pm Monday Services: Healing 6.30pm (Free) Open Circles 7pm (collection) Classes 8.45pm (costs vary please ask for details) Please note once a month specials replace these services as above. Saturday Divine services all begin at 7pm 5th Tracy James PAS (From Bradford snu) All are welcome to all our services. We welcome applications for church membership please ask for details. Please note we close on bank holidays. All services correct at time of printing.

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News from Guisborough Pool

By Quita Owen

uisborough Pool closed as from M o n d a y, 1 8 J a n u a r y s o t h a t necessary maintenance work can be carried out. It’s expected that this will take at least three weeks to complete. For further information, please look at the Everyone Active website at everyoneactive.com or phone the Swim and Fitness Centre, King George V Playing Field, Howlbeck Road, on Guisborough (01287) 633311. The good news is that there’s no need to

give up your New Year fitness resolutions yet! The gym facilities at the Fitness Centre will be available as usual throughout this period. Our friendly Guisborough staff are looking forward to welcoming customers old and new, so why not give it a try? In addition, Guisborough Pool customers will of course be welcome at the other Everyone Active sites in Redcar and Cleveland: Saltburn, Loftus, Eston and Redcar itself. Here’s hoping that it won’t be too long before we can all get together again at our own popular and much loved pool in Guisborough!

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Redcar Bears

By John Gallon

ith the turn of the new year all speedway supporters thoughts are focused on March and the start of a new season so maybe this is a quiet time to explain the mysteries of this action packed sport. Speedway has been on Teesside, on and off, since the late 1920’s right up until Cleveland Park was sold to developers and speedway was permanently closed down in 1996. But you can’t keep a good thing down and speedway was reborn in 2006 with a purpose built track at the South Tees Motor Sports Park on land leased from Redcar and Cleveland Council and the team named the Redcar Bears. What is Speedway? If you are new to speedway here is some basic information that might be of interest. The Redcar Bears ride home and away in speedway’s Premier League against 13 teams such as the Edinburgh Monarchs in the north to the Somerset Rebels in the south and not forgetting our neighbour rivals up the road, the Newcastle Diamonds. Speedway is a very family friendly sport whether you are 5 or 95 it attracts males and females alike with nonstop action throughout the meeting. The teams ride 500cc bikes with no brakes and one gear and have a faster

acceleration than a formula one car. Each team is comprised of seven riders who compete in a total of 15 heats of two riders from each team doing four laps round the oval track. Points are scored by the winner receiving three points, 2nd two points, 3rd one point and 4th no points. These points are then totalled over the meeting to find the winning team of the night. Teams are made up of riders of varying ability each rider has an “average” which is the average of points gained at previous meetings. The team manager has to form a team each season with a total team “average” points of no more than 42.5. The season is from March to October with each team competing in around 45 meetings home and away. Come along any Thursday to the South Tees Motor Sports Park, tapes up at 7.30. There is a bar, refreshments, a covered seated stand and a night to remember. Sponsors News. The team sponsors for the last three seasons, Ecco Finishing Supplies Ltd, have stepped down and we have new main sponsors in S.G. Petch car sales with a branch very local to the track on Skippers Lane. A new sponsor for the main stand is another local company, Pioneer Procurement. Dubai based Media Prima continue as sponsors for the whole speedway arena.

Nielsen makes it six for the Bears

edcar Bears are pleased to announce the signing of Simon Nielsen for the 2016 season. The 25 year old Dane, who rode for the Newcastle Diamonds last season, will take up the number 6 spot in the team with an average of 4.38. Nielsen joins two other Danes in the 2016 side, Jonas B Andersen and Lasse Bjerre, and admits he is excited to ride with them: “I’m looking forward to racing alongside two other Danes. I know Lasse well as we rode together at Leicester a few years ago and we even shared the same workshop and living facilities in King’s Lynn when I first came over to England in 2011. I know Jonas more from racing against him than with him.” Nielsen also admitted he was close to rejoining Newcastle again this season, but once

he could not be fitted in he jumped at the chance to move to the Media Prima Arena. “I had an agreement to continue for a second year with Newcastle but that fell through when they changed a lot of their riders and my average didn’t fit. I nearly came to Redcar last year and have always had a good dialogue with Brian, so when the Newcastle job fell through I contacted him to ask whether we could work something out and luckily we have. “I am really looking forward to it as Redcar has always been a track I’ve done well on with other teams and hopefully I can now do that on a regular basis.” The signing of Nielsen leaves the Bears with 8.40 for the final rider, and are on the lookout for a proven heat leader to fill that spot. We can also confirm our first home

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Speaker: Bryan Robson (Middlesbrough, Man United, England)

Comedian: John Stiles (Son of Nobby Stiles)

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Guisborough Rugby Club You too could be involved in East Cleveland’s sporting success story

By Bill Suthers

n recent years Guisborough Rugby Club have experienced unprecedented success and now finds itself playing in the highest division in the club’s history, North 1 East. This has been achieved by focusing on youth development with the club fielding teams of boys and girls at all age groups from under 7s to under 19 colts. In many ways the excitement inspired by top level first team rugby on Saturday afternoon is surpassed by the sight of over 200 youngsters enjoying their sport on Sunday morning, overseen by numerous parent-coaches in an exhilarating family atmosphere. Guisborough is now seen as one of the premier junior clubs in Yorkshire with many of its age groups playing in the top flights of the County’s leagues. The junior coaches have also organised national and international tours which have apparently been enjoyed by youngsters and parents alike, although what happens on tour often ‘stays on tour’! As recently as 2010 Guisborough were playing their first team rugby in Durham and Northumberland 3, the lowest rung of the Rugby Football Union ladder. That season saw a number of skilful players graduate from the colts and Guisborough dominated the division with a points difference well in excess of 1000, an average victory margin of almost 50 points. This form continued into Durham and Northumberland 2 the following season and the club were crowned as 2011 Champions. The Championship was coupled with an appearance in the Yorkshire Silver Trophy Final. Despite some notable scalps in the earlier rounds, including a tense 13 – 12 victory away at Doncaster Phoenix, the final was nervously lost from a winning position. The team was young and obviously skilful enough to hold its own at what was then the

highest level previously achieved by club, yet there was some reticence around Belmangate, “Time for consolidation,” was the watchword. At its inception in 1967 the club was based in a shed adjacent to the pitch transferring to the current fine brick building with clubroom and changing facilities in the early 1980s. Although these facilities were just about adequate for Level 7 rugby clearly the pitches were not. The second team pitch in particular was often waterlogged due to the runoff from the old railway embankment. Funding was secured through a Sport England national lottery grant and the RFU eventually resulting in the fantastic playing surface which can be seen today. It should be good, it cost over £100,000! The next stage will have to be improvements to the clubhouse and changing rooms if they are to match other clubs at the current level. It was not only the facilities which caused concern about further promotions, even in Durham and Northumberland 1 many clubs were paying players. Guisborough cannot afford to do that instead basing their success on a conveyer belt of young talent rising through the ranks. So, 2012 was a consolidation year with the side finishing creditably in mid-table. The following year, 2013, was different, another great season meant Guisborough finished runner-up and therefore faced the opportunity of promotion via a playoff away to the runner-up in Yorkshire 1, Huddersfield WMCA. Although defeated Guisborough were not disgraced by a powerful team who were promoted to the National Leagues the following year. In 2014 Guisborough repeated their league achievement and again found themselves in the play-off this time away at Dinnington, a side with at least three paid players, one of whom had played in the Premiership. Clearly Guisborourgh

Marske Cricket Club

By David Beach

fter a very busy holiday period it is time to look forward to a new season. Indoor nets have started at Saltburn indoor school on Sundays evenings, 6 to 7.30 p.m. with old and new players welcome. We are pleased to announce the return of wicket keeper / batsman, Tom Urwin to the Club after many years at Redcar C.C. and the 17 year old Faizan Hussain from Marton C.C. a highly rated slow left arm bowler who will give us more variation in our attack. The 3rd XI open our new season on the 10th April with a home game against Darlington R.A. and the 1st XI season begins on the 16th with a home game against newly promoted Billingham Synthonia. The 2nd XI face a disjointed season as the NY & SD League complete their re structuring programme and they open with three games in three days, two cup ties and their first league game away to Norton on the 30th April.

were underdogs, yet on the day they produced one of the club’s best ever performances. After the scheduled 80 minutes Guisborough led by 14 points to 7. Inexplicable the referee chose to play 13 minutes of injury time. Guisborough defended their line, the words of ex-England hooker Brian Moore’s inspirational speech at the club’s annual dinner the previous evening ringing in their ears. Eventually though Dinnington equalised. Guisborough were exhausted by their efforts so the home side ran out easy winners in extra time. Somebody somewhere did not want Guisborough to be promoted. It was the inspiration which led to the 2015 Durham and Northumberland Championship season, the biggest trophy in the club’s history. This season, 2015-16 the club find themselves in a creditable mid-table position whilst playing against some of the biggest and oldest clubs in the North for the first time, in stadiums with fantastic facilities and numerous club volunteers. It shows how far the club has come but also how much is needed to maintain the current position or move forward. Locally only Billingham in the division above and Darlington Mowden Park in National 1 play at such a high level. This success in is no small part

down to the work of club stalwart and coach Trevor Edwards who says, “Our achievements are down to the success at junior level but we only run two senior teams when many clubs at this level run three of four. The game in North 1 is more intense and injuries have meant that some weeks we have had to draw on players from the seconds and they have had to cancel their game.” Certainly the club would benefit from any new local players who want to take up the game again or start to play from scratch. The club would like to run three teams so as to ensure fixtures are fulfilled and young players coaxed through to senior level. More teams would also help to enhance the fantastic atmosphere at the club on match days and bolster the finances over the bar. The club is fortunate to have a fantastic young, inspirational club captain in Michael (Macca) McDougall. According to Macca, “There is a great atmosphere amongst the lads. We enjoy training on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well the game. And, of course we have a few beers afterward. Any potential new players would be welcome to contact me at the club if they want a chat or just turn up at training.” The new club steward has introduced a number of quality ales which warrant

sampling not just by the players. So why not come along and enjoy the match day excitement, buy a programme for £4 to watch the game, have a beer at half time or after the match? You may want to join the club as a social member for £10 or volunteer to help out? A club like this deserves the support of the whole community, getting behind the efforts of Trev, Macca and many others to build on their success. Like most local sports clubs the rugby club relies on the hard work of unpaid volunteers: the groundsman, fixture secretary, kitman, secretaries, coaches, treasurers, etc. Club Chairman Graham Peacock comments, “The club only functions due to the dedication of our volunteers. Last year we lost two of our main helpers when one sadly died and another needed to spend more time with his family. So if there is anyone who can help, just for an hour or two a week that would be a great boost for the club.” It is difficult for a small town, amateur club to compete with teams who are mainly semiprofessional with one team in North 1 reputedly paying players up to £350 per game. Only if the community all pulls together can Guisborough hope to continue to bring Level 6 rugby to East Cleveland.

Guisborough & District Dominoes League By Danny Jones League Secretary

n Wed 25th Nov, Guis C.C. hosted the T. Swinburn finals. In two close fought semi-finals Marske CC beat T.A.club 5-4 and Globe b beat the 3 Fiddles 5-4. Marske CC gained the upper hand in the final beating Globe b 6-3. In the 1st round of the James Cook Trophy, Globe b gained revenge on Marske winning 7-2, Wharton were top scorers winning 8-1 at Guis CC, all other games were 5-4 in favour of T.A. club, Bowls club and The Ship. 3/12/15. G. May mini league in league 1 , Ship did themselves a massive favour, by beating Globe b 7-2 , effectively ending Globe b chances of qualifying, The Fox beat G.T.F.C 6-3, putting them joint top with Wharton Arms. Guis CC got over their heavy defeat by beating Marske CC 5-4. In league 2 T.A club beat Globe 5-4, thus being the first team to qualify for the finals. 3 Fiddles won 5-4 against The Station, The Station now have to wait on other results

to see if they qualify for the finals. In the penultimate week of league 1, Fox went top with a 5-4 win over The Ship, The Wharton slipped losing 6-3 to Marske, G.T.F.C beat Guis CC 5-4. In league 2 Abbey had a convincing win over Globe a 7-2 . In the final matches, league 1, Wharton beat the Fox 7-2 to qualify, Marske beat Ship 6-3 , the Fox held on by 1 point to take 2nd spot from Marske. G.T.F.C finished with a win 5-4 against Globe b. In league 2 bowls club beat the Abbey 5-4, but it was not enough, Station held on by 1 point for second spot. The Ship are the 1st team through to J. Cook finals, beating an in form Fox team 5-4. The second half of the main league started after the Xmas break. In the a league, Globe b beat the T.A club 5-4, as did the Ship winning 5-4 against the Station. Marske took over as league leaders, winning 6-3 against G.T.F.C. In the b league, Fox won 6-3 against closest rivals Wharton and Bowls club went down 7-2 to Globe a. We wish a speedy recovery to Graham Fawcett, (Globe a) who had a minor stroke before Xmas.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 66 January - February 2016

Marske move one step closer to Wembley

By Moss Holtby

last minute winner put Marske United into the fourth round of the FA Vase much to the relief of manager Carl Jarrett, as his side saw their first competitive action for 46 days. The Seasiders decided to switch their tie with Team Northumbria to their opponents’ ground because they had been unable to play on their

waterlogged Mount Pleasant pitch for several weeks, and they were rewarded with a 2-1 win and a place in the last 32 of the national competition. “Saturday was our first game in seven weeks,” said Jarrett. “I thought in the first half we dominated possession, but in the second half our legs started to go. “We were up against a team that trains two or three times a week, and had also played

some games. “So I was quite relieved that we scored right at the end of the 90 minutes. People wondered why we switched our game to their ground, but there is no way that our pitch will be fit for several weeks. We knew that Team North’s pitch would suit our style of play.” Marske were on top in the first half, and took the lead through Adam Wheatley’s header from a corner, but Team Northumbria managed to turn things round after the break and midway through the second period Paul Antony levelled things up with a neat finish into the bottom left corner. A few minutes later the home side had a great opportunity to take the lead when they were awarded a penalty following a foul on Antony inside the area. David Dormand stepped up but his tame effort was comfortably dealt with by Marske keeper Robert Dean. With just minutes remaining the Students had a strong penalty shout when Sammy Pérez looked to have been fouled but the referee shook his head. And in the 95th minute, Marske were awarded a free-kick 35-yards from goal. The ball was

pumped into the crowded penalty area and after TN failed to clear, Adam Preston eventually bundled it over the line to confirm victory for the away side. Marske are now away to Newton Aycliffe in the fourth round, and should they progress through that tie, which has already once fallen victim to the recent weather, then they must travel to Surrey in the last 16 to meet Camberley Town of the Combined Counties League. Meanwhile, off the pitch club officials are busy trying to arrange the clubs 60th anniversary reunion dinner. The club are calling on all former players, managers, club officials and supporters for a night of celebrations to be held at Marton Country Club on Friday 29th April. Guest speaker for the night will be former Manchester United, Middlesbrough and England captain Bryan Robson, supported by comedian John Stiles, son of England World Cup winner Nobby. Tickets are £30 each which includes a three course meal, and can be ordered from Peter Collinson on 07736 973181 or by emailing carcaremarske@hotmail.co.uk.

Carcare Marske Eskvale and Cleveland League Review

ince the last review the weather has been in the driving seat and only fourteen games have been played since the last weekend in November up to and including 16th January. This fixture mayhem is causing major problems not only for the leagues but also for the various external cup competitions that the league’s representatives enter. Of the fourteen games played eight have been league games with one cup game and five external cup competition games. In league action Great Ayton United Royals continue to lead the way with only one defeat while Redcar Athletic Reserves and Loftus Athletic are five points behind with Redcar Athletic having a game in hand on both their rivals. Brotton Railway Arms have moved into fourth place but have played the most games of the teams in the top half of the table. Dormanstown are fifth with three teams a point behind them in a very tight and competitive division this year. Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s and Lealholm are six points adrift in ninth and tenth while Hinderwell and Lakes United continue to struggle to get results despite playing well in games. The only domestic cup game to be played saw Great Ayton United Royals eliminate Redcar Athletic Reserves in the UPVC Suppliers Knockout cup while Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s were eliminated for not fielding a side against Lealholm. The remaining two games are still to be played as and when the weather allows. In external Cup Competitions Great Ayton United travelled to York but were beaten by the odd goal in three by Tockwith to bow out of the North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup while neighbours Great Ayton United Royals lost by the same score away to Thornaby Dubliners in the last eight of the North Riding Saturday County Cup. Dormanstown’s home tie against West Pier was postponed twice before the tie was switched to Scarborough where West Pier then dominated and ran out comfortable 5-0 winners. Loftus Athletic also travelled to York to play University of York Football Association and a youthful home side coupled with their ability to adjust to the 3G pitch saw the university progress to the last eight of the Competition meaning Stokesley Sports Club are the league’s remaining representatives and they will be at home to Bedale on 6th February. In the Scarborough District F.A. Competitions Lealholm beat Goal Sports 6-2 to go

into the semi-finals of the Harbour Cup. Hopefully the weather will begin to take a turn for the better and we can get some games played and before the end of the month the league hopes that the two remaining representatives in the Scarborough Junior Cup will make their way into the next round of the Competition. The league is also hoping that we can get the domestic cup competitions moving as these fixtures are beginning to back up. January 2016 fixtures; 30th January; Scarborough Junior Cup; - Brotton Railway Arms v Kirkbymoorside Reserves, Old Malton St Marys v Loftus Athletic. League fixtures; Great Ayton United v Great Ayton United Royals, Hinderwell v Lealholm, Lakes United v Boosbeck United, Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s v Stokesley Sports Club, Redcar Athletic Reserves v Dormanstown. February fixtures; 6th February; - North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup Quarter Final; Stokesley Sports Club v Bedale League fixtures; Brotton Railway Arms v Loftus Athletic, Dormanstown v Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s, Great Ayton United v Hinderwell, Lealholm v Lakes United, Redcar Athletic Reserves v Great Ayton United Royals. 13th February; UPVC Suppliers Knockout Cup; Lakes United v Hinderwell, Stokesley Sports Club v Boosbeck United. League fixtures; Brotton Railway Arms v Redcar Athletic Reserves, Lealholm v Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s, Loftus Athletic v Dormanstown. November results; 28th November; - UPVC Suppliers Knockout Cup; Great Ayton United Royals 2 Redcar Athletic Reserves 0; Lakes United v Hinderwell postpones, Lealholm v Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s – home walkover. League fixtures; Brotton Railway Arms 3 Great Ayton United 2; Dormanstown v Boosbeck United postponed; Loftus Athletic 10 Stokesley Sports Club 1. December results; 5th December; - North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup – Third Round; Dormanstown v West Pier

Saturday postponed, Stokesley Sports Club v Newlands Park Hotel (Sat) home walkover, Tockwith AFC 2 Great Ayton United 1. Scarborough Harbour Cup; - Lealholm 6 Goal Sports 2. League fixtures; Great Ayton United Royals 4 Brotton Railway Arms 1; Loftus Athletic v Lakes United postponed; Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s v Hinderwell postponed; Redcar Athletic Reserves v Boosbeck United postponed. 12th December; North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup – Third Round; Dormanstown v West Pier Saturday postponed. League fixtures; - Brotton Railway Arms v Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s, Great Ayton United v Redcar Athletic Reserves, Lakes United v Dormanstown, Lealholm v Stokesley Sports Club, Loftus Athletic v Great Ayton United Royals All Postponed. 19th December; North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup – 3rd Round; Dormanstown 0 West Pier Saturday 5; League fixtures; - Boosbeck United 0 Brotton Railway Arms 3; Great Ayton United Royals 4

Stokesley Sports Club 2; Hinderwell 1 Redcar Athletic Reserves 8; Lakes United 0 Great Ayton United 14; Lealholm 2 v Loftus Athletic 3. January 2016 results; 9th January 2016; North Riding Saturday County Cup; Thornaby Dubliners 2 Great Ayton United Royals 1. League fixtures; Boosbeck United v Redcar Athletic Reserves; Brotton Railway Arms V Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s; Dormanstown v Lealholm; Great Ayton United v Stokesley Sports; Loftus Athletic v Lakes United – All Postponed. 16th January; North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup – University of York Association Football 4 Loftus Athletic 0. Scarborough Junior Cup; - Brotton Railway Arms v Kirkbymoorside Reserves postponed. UPVC Suppliers Knockout Cup; Lakes United v Hinderwell postponed; Stokesley Sports Club v Boosbeck United postponed. League fixtures; Dormanstown v Great Ayton United Royals postponed; Great Ayton United v Redcar Athletic Reserves postponed; Lealholm v Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s postponed.

Carcare Marske Eskvale & Cleveland League Table; Eskvale & Cleveland League

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Goals

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Great Ayton Utd Royals

Redcar Athletic

Loftus Athletic

Brotton Railway Arms

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Dormanstown

Great Ayton United

*Stokesley Sports Club

Boosbeck United

-3

Nunthorpe Athletic U21’s

Lealholm

-10

Hinderwell

-55

Lakes United

-47

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Wettest winter wreaks havoc on Guisborough Town fixtures list G uisborough Town’s strong Northern League title challenge has squelched to a disappointing halt following the wettest winter on record. Since the start of December last year, the Priorymen have only managed to complete three full games as waterlogged pitches up and down the North East region have resulted in dozens of postponements. Despite the sterling efforts of Guisborough’s exceptionally hardworking ground staff, the KGV Stadium pitch has been unplayable for several weeks. It has been a frustrating time for Guisborough’s players and particularly their new manager Steve Dowling, who took over from former manager Chris ‘Chardy’ Hardy who left to become manager of EvoStik side Whitby Town at the the end of November. Guisborough gave their best wishes in a fond farewell to Chardy, who has become a real legend and hugely popular figure in his nine years at the KGV. ‘Dowlo’ - as Steve Dowling is affectionately nicknamed by Guisborough players and fans alike saw his new managerial career get off to a memorable winning start when his team thrashed Grangetown Boys’ Club 8-0 in the first round of the North Riding Senior Cup at the KGV on 9 December. A scintillating hat-trick by Man of the match Steve Snaith was the highlight of the one-sided tie as the

Priorymen completely outclassed Grangetown. Town’s other five goals came from Pete Bulmer (2), Curt Round, Danny Earl and Jon Helm. Although a comfortable victory was expected with Grangetown playing local Teesside league football, it was the impressive and professional manner in which the Priorymen went about their game which was so pleasing to Dowlo and his Assistant Manager Dave Markham. The convincing victory earned Guisborough an attractive tie against York City’s Academy side in the Quarter Final, which weather permitting was due to take place at the KGV on 19 January - few days after the print deadline for Coastal View. Following the Grangetown game, Guisborough managed to get in only two further league games in December/early January before the rains set in, but they earned four points with an excellent 1-1 draw against high - flying Shildon on 19 December and a brilliant 3-2 win at Seaham Red Star on 2 January. Although a point against Shildon was hard earned it could so easily have been three with the league leaders equalising in the dying seconds with a hotly - disputed and very debateable penalty from Anthony Bell to cancel out a 76th minute Steve Snaith goal for Guisborough. After a gameless Christmas period, Guisborough finally managed to get a match in at last on 2 January when they travelled to Seaham Red Star where they pulled off a superb

Guisborough Town in blue, with an away win at Seaham Red Star Picture by Yvonne Barker 3-2 victory to maintain their title challenge. Guisborough took the lead against Red Star with a Danny Earl goal in the 18th minute. But a minute after the break Seaham equalised with a David Palmer strike. Guisborough roared back strongly to spurt into a 3-1 lead with further goals from Earl and Connor Smith. The Priorymen had a late scare

when Palmer scored his second goal in the 82nd minute to make it 2-3 but Guisborough held firm to seal a well earned and well deserved victory. The three points kept Guisborough well in the thick of the title hunt. As of 15 January they stood in third place with 39 points from 21 games, with Morpeth second with 42 points from 18 matches and Shildon top with 44 from 21 games.

With games galore being postponed due to the wet weather, Guisborough did manage to play a friendly against EvoStik ‘Big boys’ Darlington at Longfield School, Darlington on 9 January. It proved a very good workout for the Priorymen who forced a 1-1 draw against their illustrious opponents with a late Jon Helm header cancelling out an earlier Darlington goal.

Guisborough DMC`s Boxing Day Fancy Dress trial

By John Watson

hitby rider Andy Chilton finished 2015 with a flourish, winning Guisborough DMC`s Boxing Day Fancy Dress trial at the clubs practice ground at Charltons, near Guisborough by three marks from 2015 Scott victor Ian Austermuhle. The Guisborough crew pulled out all the stops in atrocious conditions to produce a spot on trial for the hardy bunch of sixty riders, and three youngsters braved the elements in the conducted beginners trial, while observers needed their tot of whisky to keep them going. But the top three experts,`Chilly` Austermuhle and Tom Affleck

By John Watson

brightened proceedings. With sections eased, scores proved tight in every class, only the fourth hazard stopping the flamboyant Chilton`s clean sheet. Resplendant in new black riding gear and in superb form at present, he didn`t really need a front wheel in the AM Honda, as he popped it onto the back wheel every chance he got, and it worked, just the solitary dab. Malton`s Austermuhle who has had such a fantastic season, dropped off the pace on the awkward adverse camber of seven as did Scarborough`s James Carr, and Affleck blew the win with a five first lap - his only loss - on the twisting section six. Lealholm`s Carl Kirkbride - occasional rider now - rode well to

grab second in Intermediate class just five marks down on Jak Holtby. A great days sport under difficult conditions. Guisborough DMC would like to thank everyone involved.

Results

Expert: Andy Chilton (AM Honda) 1, Ian Austermuhle (Beta uk) 4, Tom Affleck (MRS Sherco) 5. Intermediate: Jak Holtby (Beta UK) 25, Carl Kirkbride (Sherco) 30, James Wainwright (Beta) 34. C/man A: Alan Carr (Scorpa) 18, Andy Keel (Beta) 19, Chris brown (TT Scorpa) 20. C/man B: Darren Johnson (Montesa) 0, Greg Winspear (Triumph Cub) 0, Dave Wardell (Beta) 2m/ c`s.

Scarborough DMC`s trial

ST Cloburn Gas Gas rider Dan Peace dominated Scarborough DMC`s trial at Harwood Dale on Sunday with Jack Howell from Port Mulgrave in second place. The sixty odd entry faced a tough challenge, not only from Clerk of Course Andy Woodall`s four lap, ten section course, but also greasy conditions after heavy rain. Breezing through the early sections, the rock gully of three caught Howell for six in total, but it was sections five and ten at Top Rocks and Middle Gully which appeared formidable under nonstop rules. Michael Brown, former British Champion looked in good form, but mechanical problems forced him out third lap. It was left to the youngster Dan Peace to claim victory with a fantastic `demo` of nonstop riding on the difficult fifth and tenth.

Middlesbrough`s Chris Brown, steadily moving up the grading and now riding Intermediate class, put a solid ride together, with a fine second place and Yarm`s Darren Johnson kept his winning streak going due to remaining unpenalised to win Clubman b class after Andrew Dale, Mark Hardy, Paul Nelson and Brian Johnson (no relation as far as I know) all squandered marks as nerves made them wobble towards the end.

White Course: Kelsey Williamson (Gas Gas) 10, John Turton (Beta) 11, Mick tanton (Beta) 21.

Results

Expert: Dan Peace (JST Cloburn Gas Gas) 14, Jack Howell (Beta) 49. Intermediate: Pete Sharp (Beta) 12, Chris Brown (Scorpa) 31, Shane Monkman (Haven Beta) 39. C/man A: Mick Sharp (Beta) 6, Andrew Keel (Beta) 10, Matt Sharp (Beta) 11. C/man B: Darren Johnson (Yamaha) 0, Andrew Dale (Sherco) 4, Mark Hardy (Beta) 8.

Chris Brown

Andy Chilton

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Issue 66 January - February 2016

The sky’s the limit for Jordan

By Terry Agar Snr

s both the PDC and BDO darts organisations world championships have just been played, I thought Coastal View readers may be interested in a very talented, 21 year old local man, Jordan (Super Bear) Matthews and his darting escapades. Over the last few years this rising talent has turned a few heads both locally and nationally with his darting prowess, even recently hitting a nine dart finish in a competitive tour event in Sheffield. Jordan, from Skelton Green started off his darting career in the local East Cleveland darts league when he started to show the local lads that his raw talent was something to sit up and take notice of. The local league has some very good experienced players in it who have helped Jordan along by keeping his feet firmly on the ground. Jordan will admit that in the past he used to through eagerness to win and go further in the game would get frustrated in defeat. Since those early days he has learned to channel this frustration into confidence and positivity which has improved his game immensely. He is now getting recognition for his talent with a couple of sponsors coming forward which certainly has helped and has been Teesside ranking events multi competition winner in both youth and senior categories. He has also just won a local annual competition, the Dave Moorhouse Memorial

knockout at North Skelton Club, and he is the first person to retain the title whilst raising money for charity. Jordan started to spread his wings by going to local competitions around the Teesside area that were run at the time by another amazing talent Mr Glen (Duzza) Durrant, BDO (British Darts Organisation) number one. Jordan has tried to play as much as he can locally which is becoming increasingly hard to do as he has to travel to competitions country wide now. He loves playing in the well run Teesside ranking events which is a hot bed of darts and has now started to win these on a regular basis which is a great achievement as they are very good darting competitions with other very talented players there. Jordan has been playing Cleveland County darts and getting a wildcard for Sky TV’s Darts Factor which has helped him gain a place in the Newcastle Masters on April 16th And now going to Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Qualifying School makes it is hard both financially and time wise, but with dedication and a little help from family and friends and learning from players like Glen who took Jordan under his wing, things are now coming to fruition as he has recently joined Cosmo Darts. Hopefully he will get his tour card when he goes to PDC Qualifying school on the 3rd weekend in January and I am sure you will all wish Jordan good luck in his endeavours. If he qualifies then the sky really is the limit for Jordan.

Castleton, Danby District Bowling Club

By John Watson

astleton, Danby DBC held an enjoyable and successful 2015 season and look forward to more of the same this coming year. A thriving club that offers a bowling green of the highest quality, plus remarkable views of Danby Dale and with the conversion and opening of the Methodist Chapel as a tea room and cafe in the new year, it will mean refreshments all on hand. All new members welcome. Castleton, Danby and District Bowling Club Winners for 2015. Ladies pairs: Diane Cook, Jean Peirson. Runners up: Doreen Smith, Sheena Smith. Men`s Pairs: Mike Cook, Alan Thompson. Runners up: Andy Dyer, Peter Smith. Mixed Pairs: Chris Millns, Diane Cook. Runners up: Peter Smith, Carol Richardson. Mixed Triples: Mike Cook, Diane Cook, Chris Millns. Runners up: David Wells, Joe Thompson, Martin Muir. Novice: Joyce Harding. Runner up: Vilna Millns. Wednesday Triples League: Bobby Cowgill,

Joyce Shaw, Mike Cook. Wednesday Knockout: Bobby Cowgill, Joyce Shaw, Mike Cook. Dowson Trophy (singles): Brian Cowgill. Runner up: Sheena Smith. Moor Close Trophy (mixed triples): Mike Cook, Harold Farrow, David Marsey. Runners up: Jean Peirson, Carol Richardson, Ron Chapman. Bransdale Trophy (mixed pairs): Sheena Smith, Will Fawcett. Runners up: Vi Pressick, Harold Farrow. Biddleston Trophy: (lady+ man singles) MenWill Fawcett, Lady-Diane Cook. Runners up: Chris Millns, Ruby Banks. Integral Collection Pairs: Linda Dove, Joe Dove. Runners up: Joyce Shaw, Ron Chapman. Ladies Singles: Diane Cook. Runner up: Margaret Fawcett. Mens Singles: Harold Farrow. Runner up: Peter Smith. Club Champion: Harold Farrow. Runner up: Diane Cook. Captains prize for highest scoring team: Will Fawcett, Margaret Fawcett, Ann Watson.

Jordan with his friend and BDO Number 1 Glen Durrant. www.coathamcoaches.co.uk

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