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Men United March comes to Marske

Marske United’s Commercial Manager, Peter Collinson, together with Pools chief executive Russ Green and Sky’s Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling Peter Collinson, together with ex Chelsea and England midfielder Ray Wilkins, Hartlepool Utd’s manager Craig Hignett and Pools chief executive Russ Green, who walked the whole distance with Jeff, with other walkers including boys from Redcar Athletic

id you know that prostate cancer affects one in eight men? SKY Sport’s presenter, Jeff Stelling visited more than 30 football clubs, completing 10 marathons over 10 days from 21 to 30 March 2016 on his Men United March, raising money and awareness for prostate cancer. He was joined on each leg of the journey by a select band of Men United supporters and his mates from Soccer Saturday, including Matt Le Tissier, Chris Kamara, Paul Merson, and Charlie Nicholas. Jeff started the march in his home town of Hartlepool at the Victoria ground then via Middlesbrough’s Riverside to finish the first leg at Marske United’s ground, the GER Stadium on March 21st. Walking with him on this first leg was Marske United’s own Commercial Manager, Peter Collinson, together with ex Chelsea and England midfielder Ray Wilkins, Hartlepool Utd’s manager Craig Hignett and Pools chief executive Russ Green, who walked the whole distance with Jeff, finishing at Wembley Stadium on 30 March. The walkers arrived at the GER Stadium around 6pm to be greeted by lots of supporters who applauded them as they approached the ground. Peter told Coastal View: “The idea of the march is not just about raising money for Prostate Cancer UK but to raise awareness of this disease which affects one in eight men. The awareness is as important as the money.” Jeff said: “The statistic relating to prostate cancer are shocking as one man dies every hour

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from this disease. “Recently I was sitting in the stand at Victoria Park, home of my beloved Hartlepool United. The stand holds 1,000 people, which means 125 of those 1,000 people are likely to get prostate cancer at some point during their lives. So we need to do everything we can do to beat prostate cancer.” Peter said: “If I can help just one person by raising awareness of this terrible disease it would all be worth it, but we need to get the word out there that if anyone shows any of the symptoms they must go and seek medical advice immediately. “I would like to thank Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council, Marske Brass Band, Marske Bowls, Marske Utd and their supporters and sponsors for their support. With the help of Coastal View and other publicity which has enabled us to get the word out there I am hoping that men who are over 50 or at risk will go and get the checks done as it may save their life.” To date Peter has raised £2000 and it’s not too late to donate. Peter’s JustGiving page can be found at: https:// www.justgiving.com/peter-collinson1/, or you can google JustGiving and enter Peter Collinson. Alternatively you can text Peter’s personal code PCOL99 with your donation amount to 70070 free of charge, you will receive a text back asking if gift aid can be added and also if you wished to leave a message on the just giving page. To find out more about prostate cancer visit: www.prostatecanceruk.org

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68

elcome to another issue of Coastal View & Moor News and don’t these months fly by? At the end of March we all put the clocks forward so we’re now in British Summertime and it makes such a big difference, with longer days. but just a pity the weather hasn’t been so kind to us. Don’t you just look forward to those lovely summer’s evenings, when you can sit outside in the garden, maybe have a BBQ or just simply enjoy? C o a s t a l Vi e w i s y o u r v e r y o w n community newspaper which is always full of local stories and community news and this month is no exception. Together with the usual excellent contributions from Hollie Bush, Wayfarer and Secret Chef, to name but a few, and who we thank for their input each month, this issue is packed with great stories from our area. On page 3 you can read about a young person from Skelton who is already making a name for herself in the ballet world, whilst on page 27 how some of our communities cleaned for the Queen. In the centre of the paper is the latest ImagineYouCan, NCS news, four page supplement, written by the students on this excellently run project. On page 17 you will see an article written by one of our regular correspondents, Saltburn’s very own, Mike Morrissey who

went to Cloneen Care Home in Saltburn to interview the wonderful Jackie Taylor, who was recently given the ‘Freedom of the Borough’. Talking of ‘Taylors’, Jackie’s brother John, who is responsible for the annual and very successful, Saltburn Folk Festival recently sent us the details of this year’s event. You can read all about the amazing acts that will be appearing and see details of how you can get tickets to attend this wonderful event. (Look on page 59 for more information). We went along to the GER Stadium, home of Marske Utd. recently for the completion of the first leg of Sky TV’s favourite Jeff Stelling’s Men March, designed to raise money and create awareness of prostate cancer. Marske’s very own community champion Peter Collinson walked from the Hartlepool Utd’s ground to Marske and we were well pleased when we got to meet Jeff Stelling and Ray Wilkins, along with other walkers. See the full story on the front page of this issue. Within the next couple of months, voters from the whole country will get to decide if we should stay in or leave the EU. This vote will be held on June 23rd and it’s so important that you have your say because the decision, whether it be Yes or No will have consequences which could affect every single one of us. There’s no point in

criticising anything if you haven’t bothered to vote yourself. The same applies to the local vote on May 5th for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland. This post has been held by Barry Coppinger for the last few years and Barry will be standing again, along with three other candidates. Read more on page 19. What intrigues us is that the role of PCC is supposed to be non-political, yet apart from an Independent, the other candidates are representing political parties? Now we must mention deadlines. This month has caused confusion in some quarters as to when the deadline was. Where possible we inform people if deadlines change, which they may do from time to time depending on circumstances and events. Up to date deadlines can always be found on our website www. coastalviewandmoornews.co.uk or on this page. And just a last point on deadlines; a deadline is “the latest time or date by which something should be completed.” We ask that you kindly respect this as every month chaos is created when you don’t. We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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A star in the making?

nly having starting dancing just before her eighth birthday, 11 year old Amelia Tyler from Skelton has achieved so much in a short space of time. This amazing young person, who goes to St Joseph’s School in Loftus is surely a star in the making. To date she has been winner of the British Junior Modern Championships, Champion of Championship winner and is currently training with the Royal Ballet School as a junior associate. Amelia was chosen to be a dance ambassador for Simply Stella representing Details dancewear from LA, California and travels the country doing workshops, dance events, working with top choreographers from all over the world, representing the brand. And if that’s not enough, she will be making the trip to LA in the summer for America’s biggest dance

convention where she will be performing a solo. After attending rounds of auditions since November last year, making the trips up and down the country for the most prestigious ballet schools in the UK, she has gained herself place at Elmhurst ballet school at Birmingham with a funded scholarship where she will board from September. With 1000’s of dancers applying for a place from all over the world only 12 spaces were awarded for year 7. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, A m e l i a ’s parents, Vince and Anne-Marie both lost their jobs at SSI which made it a very stressful time for the family getting her to where she needed to be with classes and auditions knowing it was a very important time for her. Vince told Coastal View: “With both of us losing our jobs, which was stressful enough we had to make sure that Amelia could live her dream and we are so proud of her and her achievements so far.” Vince went on to say: “Amelia’s big sister Isabelle, who is aged 13 has been her biggest fan and fully supports Amelia in her dancing and always boasts how proud she is of her.” Amelia goes to Nadines Dance Company in Hartlepool where she tours throughout the UK with her dance teachers Nadine Kennedy Wood, showing off her talent and she also attends Thomsons Ballet School in Great Ayton where she works on her Royal Academy of Dance grades. She has a fan base of over 7000 followers on instagram following her dancing journey where she is known as 9mill11 and she inspires young dancers from all over the world. We wish Amelia and her family every success in the future and be sure that we will be following Amelia’s road to greater things.

News from the KGV

By Quita Owen

he Friends of the KGV Playing Field, Guisborough, will be holding their AGM on Wednesday April 20th, at 5.30pm at the King George V Bowls Club, Howlbeck Road (on the Playing Field). After more than sixty years, our historic Playing Field is still a huge asset to the town - Guisborough’s “Open Air Leisure Centre”. As well as children’s play areas, and outdoor pitches, it contains the Guisborough Swim and Fitness Centre, with its recently rebuilt Pool, and the King George V Stadium, home to Guisborough FC, who are still forging ahead in Northern League Division One.

Our KGV sports clubs have something for nearly every taste - tennis, bowls, football, swimming and lifesaving - and all offer a warm welcome to new or returning members. And don’t forget our new Jubilee Nature Area, where we are privileged to be working in partnership with Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. If you’re interested in any aspect of the Playing Field please come and join us on April 20th, you’ll be very welcome.

Celebrating Redcar’s heritage

West Dyke Ward Liberal Democrat councillors Chris Jones, Lisa Harding and Mary Ovens show off the newly installed sign at the entrance to Redcar.

ib Dem Councillors have recently celebrated Redcar’s heritage by contributing some of

their Councillors’ budget towards funding the new town sign at the Redcar Lane entrance to the town.

The sign showcases and celebrates Redcar as the home of the oldest lifeboat in the world.

Owl, bird and bat boxes

n the last issue of the paper we included an article about a Lingdale resident who makes owl, bird and bat boxes. Roy Ritchie has been making bird boxes since he was in the building trade and gives them away to people who would like them, but of course this takes

wood, and that’s something Roy doesn’t always have. Roy said: “I’m always on the lookout for wood and exterior ply so if anybody has any scrap timber they don’t want, I would willingly collect it.” The response to Roy’s plea for wood has been so great that we thought we would

include Roy’s details so you can contact him directly if you can help. Roy would like to thank all who have contacted and donated wood so far, which will be put to good use. Roy can be contacted on 01287 659268.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Inaugural meeting of Tees Valley Combined Authority

ees Valley Combined Authority, the new body that will drive economic growth and job creation in the area, has met for the first time with transport, inward investment and skills featuring on the agenda. It harnesses the economy-boosting powers of Tees Valley’s five local councils and Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnership to elevate partnership working between the public and private sector to a new level to create an even more effective approach to building a stronger Tees Valley. The Combined Authority is not a ‘super-council’ or another version of Cleveland County Council - the five Tees Valley Councils will continue to exist in their own right delivering local services but unite as a formal Tees Valley Combined Authority to focus on economic development, transport, infrastructure and skills. Since its inception in 2011, Tees Valley Unlimited, (TVU) which was one of the first Local Enterprise Partnerships in the country to gain Government approval, has forged a reputation for delivering on jobs and growth. The new statutory body will build on the firm economic foundations that have been established by TVU, which now is an integral part of the Combined Authority. During the last five years TVU has: •Secured 8,163 jobs •Attracted £174m worth of investment • Supported £1.3bn private sector

Cllr Bill Dixon (Leader of Darlington Borough Council), Cllr Carl Richardson (Deputy Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council), Cllr Sue Jeffrey (Chair of Combined Authority and Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council), Cllr Dave Budd (Mayor of Middlesbrough), Cllr Bob Cook (Leader of Stockton Borough Council) and Paul Booth Chair of Tees Valley Unlimited. investment • Overseen £764m investment in its Enterprise Zone The Combined Authority will also mean that Tees Valley is ideally placed to negotiate with government to secure the transfer of additional powers and resources to the region from Whitehall. Councillor Sue Jeffrey, Chair of the Combined Authority and Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “Coming together as the Tees Valley Combined Authority ensures that we will have the stability we need to continue to drive economic

growth and secure investment in key infrastructure and employment projects. “We are hugely ambitious for the Tees Valley and our communities. Our existing governance arrangements have served us well, but in a fastchanging world it is essential that we continue to build on our success. “This new arrangement cements and formalises our partnership between the five local authorities and with business through the LEP so that it is clear to everyone that we all are working together for the long-term good of

Saltburn Cliff Lift back open for the summer

he hugely popular Saltburn Cliff Lift, one of the town’s biggest tourist attractions, re-opened to the public on the Easter weekend.

The water-balancing lift, an iconic piece of engineering, has been in operation since 1884. It is believed to be one of the oldest working funiculars tramways in the UK. During the winter months the cliff lift closes to the public, but as of Friday, March 25, it was back open for the summer season. Cllr Carl Quartermain, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Leisure at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “I am delighted the cliff lift is back open to the public for the summer season. “Over 165,000 people took the trip up and down the lift last year, which is fantastic, so let’s see if we can exceed those numbers this year.” For more information on the cliff lift, please visit: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/clifflift

Tees Valley.” Councillor Bill Dixon, Leader of Darlington Borough Council, said: “The Combined Authority will enable us to work more closely together to create the best possible conditions for growth including transport infrastructure, investments and improvements.” Councillor Carl Richardson, the Deputy Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, said: “The Combined Authority will mean a seamless approach to creating a stronger Tees Valley and will enable the region

to have more influence on national policies and help attract much-needed funding to improve the area’s skills base and create jobs.” Councillor Dave Budd, Mayor of Middlesbrough, said: “The digital and creative sectors are a central theme for enterprise development, in Tees Valley with success already being achieved in this arena. With the support of the Combined Authority and its partners, the aim is to accelerate the start-up rate of cutting edge companies and help them maximise their high growth potential.” Councillor Bob Cook, Leader of Stockton Borough Council, said: “The Combined Authority will work across traditional council boundaries and in tandem with business leaders, with a strong focus on improving the prospects of the Tees Valley and its residents.” Paul Booth, chair of Tees Valley Unlimited, the Local Enterprise Partnership for Tees Valley, said: “A unity of purpose will be created by the Combined Authority that will help Tees Valley secure a more prosperous economic future. It enhances our ability to capitalise on inward investment opportunities and help home-grown companies prosper and grow.” Unlike most combined authorities, Tees Valley Combined Authority is holding joint meetings with the Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnership and its business representatives, while also sharing staff and resources.

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Keeping death off our moorland roads

Councillor Steve Kay on Smeathorns Road

n East Cleveland councillor has praised Cleveland Police for their ‘Bike Wise’ campaign aimed at keeping death off local moorland roads. The biker safety initiative is supported by Redcar & Cleveland Council. Councillor Steve Kay, who has long campaigned for more effective road safety measures on rural roads, applauded the conspicuous, temporary warning signs erected by the police on the A171 Whitby Moor Road between Guisborough and Scaling Dam, and on Smeathorns Road towards Castleton. The signs, with some bearing strong messages, such as

‘BENDS DEAD? AHEAD’ and ‘To DIE FOR...?’ are all aimed at preventing accidents involving motor cyclists. The signs not only warn bikers of the potential danger to both themselves and other road users, but remind other drivers that they share the highway with our friends on two wheels. ‘THINK BIKE’ is the oft repeated message. Councillor Kay said: “This is a praiseworthy initiative. Both roads run through my Lockwood ward. They are beautiful scenic routes, leading to great destinations, so you can understand why bikers love them. The police have chosen them for this potentially life-saving campaign because, in the spring and summer, they can become race tracks for streams of bikers, weaving in and out of the slower traffic. Sometimes bikers forget that the speed limit applies to them too, whilst other road users fail to be biker-aware. We all know speed is exciting but it is better to get to Whitby or Hutton-le-Hole in one piece, rather than not at all. Over the years there have been many accidents, some of them fatal, on these twisting and undulating roads. “I once came upon the scene of an accident and saw two bikers lying dead on the verge. It was a sight that has haunted me ever since. Motor bikes are exhilarating but all road users should remember that they can be deadly weapons.” Borough Engineer, Andy Mollon explained the Council’s involvement: “We agreed that the Roads Policing Unit could erect these signs as a road safety initiative, as long as they were not erected in any locations which would be deemed as causing an obstruction. They will, more than likely, stay in position till after the summer.” George Forsyth of Moorsholm, one of many Lockwood ward residents concerned about speeding on the Whitby Moor Road commented: “Bikers ride on the A171 as if they don’t know the road and at speeds well in excess of the limit. But the truth of the matter is that cars also travel too fast. The signs are an improvement but a greater police presence is needed to deter all the dangerous speeding.” “The new signs should reduce accidents over the summer months but I shall continue to press the authorities for more permanent and effective safety measures,” said Councillor Kay.

Annual Citizen Award and Junior Citizen Award 2016

very year Loftus Town Council celebrates those who make a difference in the community, with the Annual and Junior Citizen Award. T h e Aw a r d s a r e u s u a l l y presented in Autumn, with the In Bloom Awards, and in recent years the Town Council has been quite good at keeping the names of the recipient a surprise - especially to the winners! This is one of the ways that the community of Loftus can be a real help to the Town Council, and every year we get good nominations - although sometimes we are short of nominations in the Junior Citizen category. For 2016, Loftus Town Council has decided to make a few changes. For the first time, nominations will not be restricted to people who have lived in the area for more than five years, but can now include those whose work here and extra effort makes a real contribution. There is more emphasis on the nominations being for an individual, or a couple, or a group of friends, rather than to an organisation. For the first time, Councillors will actually be able to make nominations themselves - but

of course individuals, groups and organisations can still make nominations, and we hope and expect that they will continue to do so. The other major difference is to give people longer to make their nominations - Nominations are open now, and will be accepted until 31 May 2016. The Policy and Finance Committee will make a recommendation in June, the Town Council will make a decision in July, the presentation will be in September, and then applications will be open again from October 2016 for the 2017 Award. Loftus Town Council is hoping that this additional time will give more organisations (especially businesses and schools) the opportunity to put in nominations. Every individual or organisation can make one nomination for an Annual Citizen, and one for a Junior Citizen. Nomination forms can be picked up at Loftus Town Hall, or printed from the Town Council Website (www.loftustc.co.uk, use Your parish on the drop down menu). If you need any more details, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 01287 641000 and speak to Alison or Sarah.

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A great success for Guisborough

By Sheila Atherton Chair of the de Brus Group, Guisborough

PRIDE: Gordon Turner with the medals awarded to his grandfather. He is pointing to the silver lapel one which shows it was given to servicemen who were discharged as a result of wounds. - to avoid “white feather” taunts

The `white feather’ Somme is remembered

By Mike Morrissey

Saltburn man, whose grandfather was invalided out of the Army after being wounded at the battle of the Somme in July 1, 1914, will be marking the centenary. Ex-Cleveland police inspector Gordon Turner has in his possession, four medals Sergeant John William Haywood received at the end of World War Two - and one involves the infamous “white feather” campaign. The feathers were given to men wearing civilian clothing who were spotted by campaigners not wearing military uniform; so they were wrongly thought to be conscientious objectors. Sgt Haywood was afraid he would be targeted after he was invalided out of the Army. He lost the sight of his left eye after being shot in the Somme battle while serving with the Yorkshire Regiment. “It was a real threat to men of military age if they were seen out and about without a uniform. My grand-dad was proud to be serving his country and didn’t want to be the target of campaigners, accusing him of cowardice. So he asked his regiment for an official letter to say he had been wounded at the Somme,” said Gordon, who lives in Milton Street, Saltburn. “Among the medals he received was a silver lapel one which I’ve had mounted and which hangs on my bedroom wall. This says it was `awarded to servicemen who were discharged from military service as a result of wounds

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received.’ It was given for service to `King and Empire.” Sgt Haywood also received three other medals, which has also been mounted. They were the 1914-15 star for service in France, the 1914-20 British war medal for service in any war zone and the Victory medal for service in any operational theatre. “My grandfather was wounded twice and was moved into a training division after the Somme, but later discharged from the Army. Like many of the WW1 soldiers, he never talked about his wartime experiences. He often attended Armistice Day parades at Skelton, where his family lived.” Sgt Haywood, who lived at Yeoman Street, Skelton, was married with four children when he volunteered for the Army at the outbreak of war on 1st August 1914. He was promoted to unpaid lance corporal in January 1915 and was soon made a corporal. He saw action on the southern area of the Ypres salient. In April 1916 he was slightly wounded after seeing action at The Bluff and St Eloi Craters. He was treated in hospital at Etaples, near Calais. He served in the Army until 10th October 1918. Gordon is waiting to find out what Somme anniversary events, if any, are taking place in the Saltburn/East Cleveland area before deciding exactly how to mark his grandfather’s death.

rior Pursglove College, Guisborough hosted a very successful de Brus Heritage day on Saturday 5th March. Speakers such as Ruth Blakely told of Guisborough’s unique, but largely forgotten history of the de Brus Family with other speakers linking into that de Brus inheritance. Alan Young, author and broadcaster, argued the point from the Yorkshire perspective as to whether the most famous de Brus descendent, King Robert the Bruce of Scotland, was viewed in this, his ancestral area as a hero or villain? Peter Appleton gave a rousing talk ‘Why Skelton?’ about the local de Brus stronghold of Skelton Castle while Bryan Sandford was able to question our perceived knowledge of the de Brus Cenotaph in St. Nicholas Parish Church with the ‘Flat Packed Cenotaph’, leaving Jean Eccleston to give the harrowing tale of the de Seatons of Staithes and M. Prior of York Museum to enlighten us as to the educational

link between the de Brus Priory and the present Prior Pursglove College. Before a final plenary session , the audience were entertained by a more Scottish perspective on the de Brus story by the husband and wife team of Margo and Ian McClumpha who run the Robert the Bruce Commemoration Trust in SW Scotland, using their Bruce history as a resource for the good of the community. Prior Pursglove College had provided the resources and setting for a marvellous day when academics united with local people to tell the de Brus story to a wider audience. Guisborough, as the Northern Gateway to the North York Moors is in the prime position to link this fantastic story. The next generation of students will be involved in the future by way of the de Brus Group’s Award for Community Involvement. Students Eve Lister and Andrew Wilson were an integral part of the day, giving endless assistance to help make the day memorable for so many who had come from places as far distant as Kent and Scotland. This story does have a national audience.

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Special rookies sworn in at ceremony

leveland Police welcomes a very special new cohort last month, when fourteen new Special Constables joined the Force. The rookies, consisting of seven men and seven women, attended an attestation ceremony on during which they were officially sworn in as Cleveland Special Constables. The officers will become fully operational by the end of the month, following a six month training programme.

The special constabulary is a force of trained volunteers who work with and support their local police. ‘Specials’, as these constables are often known, come from all walks of life - they are teachers, taxi drivers, accountants, electricians or any number of other careers and they all volunteer a minimum of four hours a week to their local police force. Specials play a key role in local policing and have the same powers in law as regular police officers,

including the power of arrest. However, the role of Specials can also extend into more complex areas of policing. Cleveland Police’s Special Constabulary Chief Officer David Robinson said: “I am incredibly proud of these 14 individuals who have already sacrificed so much of their time to train to a high level to be able to deploy safely in the communities of Cleveland. Over the coming months these officers will be on the frontline, putting

their newly acquired skills into practice. Being a Special Constable is an incredibly challenging role but one which is tremendously rewarding. “We have many officers, new recruits and those who are more experienced, who all want to give something back to the community. “It therefore makes sense to deploy them wherever they can offer valuable support to regular officers as well as provide a reassuring presence to residents and visitors.” Temporary Chief Constable Iain Spittal added: “Special constables form an important link between regular officers and our communities. They also play a vital role in keeping our neighbourhoods safe with the experience and skills they offer complementing those of our regular officers. I hope people will come and speak to our Specials if they see them out and about, and find out more about their role.” Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger added: “It is great news that fourteen Special Constables have joined the force. These highly dedicated specials play a vital role in protecting our community and work alongside many different policing teams and partner organisations to keep our neighbourhoods safe.”

Loftus WI

By Linda Wilson

ur March meeting was proudly advertised by t h e h a n g i n g o f o u r W. I . banner which had been hung for the first time on the Town Hall railings; great interest was expressed and a prospective new member made an appearance as a result of her spotting the banner the previous day. Our speaker, or should I say speakers, Sal and Ruth from Willow Cake Shop, Loftus, gave us a fascinating demonstration on the art of sugar craft, producing beautiful flowers, leaves and other amazing items used for cake decoration. It was made to look easy, but, I’m sure it was one of those times when “it’s easy when you know how” applies. Our competition was a decorated cup cake and all the entries were very good, making it difficult for our speakers to choose who would get a 1st a 2nd or a 3rd place . Our meeting on Tuesday 10th May should be interesting as our speaker is giving a talk and showing slides on St Helena and the competition is a “holiday photograph”. So ladies keep watching for our banner and why not come along and give us a try, you will be made very welcome.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Rocket launch fires children’s interest in science

A walk up to Warsett Hill

Budding astronauts have been given a fascinating insight into a career in outer space

The top four rocket designers (in pairs) with their design and rockets, from left to right: Cole Fox, Catrin Price, Megan Brown, Lillia Smith, Phoebe Collins, Charlie Redford-Coyte, Kate Burns and Annie-Rose Coonan.

edcar & Cleveland College teamed up with Saltburn Primary School to lay on several activities as part of Science Week, a promotional campaign to get youngsters interested in the subject. Year Six pupils worked in a science lab at adjoining Huntcliff School, where they got their first glimpse of a Bunsen burner and explored the properties of various materials such as sand, wood, salt water and stone. They also got the opportunity to quiz Jim Penketh, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) coordinator at Redcar & Cleveland College, on all things science and the skills needed to forge a career in the industry. But the highlight for many was learning how to create and test-launch their own rocket – an activity designed to get them thinking about fundamental principles of science, including the impact of heat, kinetic energy, pressure and gravity. The school has also been in contact with Saltburnborn astronaut Dr Nicholas Patrick, who famously blasted off in the Discovery and Endeavour space shuttles to carry out work on the International Space Station, in an attempt to set up a live Q&A session for the pupils. They are also taking part, along with Huntcliff students, in the space seed experiment that astronaut Tim Peake is running in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society. The programme of activities is part of a wider aim to get more children engaged and interested in STEM subjects at school. The hope is that many of them will go on to study these subjects at college and university, forge successful careers in sciencebased industries and help employers tackle key skills shortages.

Jim Penketh said: “The importance of STEM cannot be underestimated. The knowledge gleaned from studying these subjects is vital to employers, not just engineers and manufacturers but to others across a whole host of related industries. “It’s vital that we get children interested in STEM at an early age because if we leave it until they reach secondary school, quite often by then it’s too late. That’s why we teamed up with Saltburn Primary School so that the children could experience and try out these activities for themselves.” Ten year-old Anna Wigmore, a pupil at Saltburn Primary School, said: “This was a great experience, especially when we got the chance to make the rocket. It opened our eyes to all of the different aspects of science and I’m looking forward to exploring the subject in more detail when I get to secondary school.” Elizabeth Axe, science coordinator at Saltburn Primary School, added: “We were thrilled to team up with Redcar & Cleveland College to enhance our pupils’ understanding of science. “The rocket launch in particular was great fun and it made the children more aware of the different career options available in the space industry. It isn’t just about being an astronaut, either; there are fantastic opportunities for budding mathematicians, physicists, engineers and medical specialists. “There are also rewarding careers to be had in many other scientific areas so it’s our job to promote this message to young people by working with secondary schools, colleges, universities and employers.” For further information, please contact please call 01642 473 132 or visit http://www.cleveland.ac.uk.

By John Roberts

ome on a circular guided walk of about five miles on Saturday 16 April. Starting from the seafront car park (TS13 4BJ) in Skinningrove at 10.30am, the walk will go along the Cleveland Way and up to Warsett Hill, 166 metres above sea level. The route will continue past Hunley Hotel & Golf Club and return via Cattersty Gill nature reserve. There will be a break for refreshments on the way and opportunities to appreciate some of the area’s

history and industrial heritage. A good level of fitness is needed for this walk which involves sand dunes, steep climbs and descents, steps and stiles. Please bring refreshments and wear clothing and footwear suitable for a muddy walk; dogs under proper control are welcome. No booking is needed for this free walk, which is organised by Loftus ACCORD Walking Group. For more information phone 01287 641000 or email office@loftustc.co.uk

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Bagging a share of carrier Launch of new Major Investigation bag charge fund Team in Cleveland and North Yorkshire argrove Park Village Association is C a r o l i n e

leveland Police and North Yorkshire Police have announced the launch of a new joint team of ‘super-sleuths’ to investigate some of the most serious and sinister crimes including murder, kidnap, serial armed robberies and rape. The Major Investigation Team is planned to go live in November 2016 and brings together decades of experience as Cleveland’s Murder Investigation Team and North Yorkshire’s Major Incident Team collaborate. The new team will be based at both Middlesbrough and Harrogate and will lead on national and international manhunts for local cases and will also be responsible for investigating crimes of extortion and stranger rape. The collaboration will significantly boost the number of skilled specialists from 47 to 74 and will enhance the capacity to review cold cases. This will dramatically reduce the need to draw resources away from local policing to deal with major crime incidents. Detectives will primarily work on crimes in their patch; however having a single team under one command will provide both police forces with the flexibility to pull on specialist personnel from the wider team when necessary. This will mean increased resilience during the crucial hours after a serious crime has been committed and when there are peaks in demand. The decision by PCCs and Chief Constables to proceed with a combined Major Investigation Team is the latest step in the Evolve programme – a long-term project to look at where collaboration across police

forces can improve services, reduce duplication and improve cost efficiency. Senior detectives from both forces were involved in the development of the plans. Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “This is a fantastic example of how police forces can work together to achieve the ultimate aims of bringing perpetrators to justice and providing an efficient and effective service. It’s one step further in our already successful collaboration approach, and we will continue to look for opportunities to collaborate with partner agencies. “I will be keeping a close watch on the development of the team and look forward to seeing the fruits of their labour as they keep our communities safe by putting offenders behind bars.” Temporary Chief Constable Iain Spittal said: “We have some of the very best and highlyexperienced detectives across Cleveland and North Yorkshire and I’m sure this new joint team will be a force to be reckoned with against the criminal fraternity. A key part of this collaboration is our ability to strengthen our approach to local policing, as it provides us with extra resilience to deal with serious cases so that our other detectives and officers can deal with longer term concerns in our communities.” In addition to the formation of the Major Investigation Team, North Yorkshire Police, Cleveland Police and Durham Constabulary also agreed to the creation of a new post to explore collaboration in the area of legal services and information rights.

delighted to announce they have bagged £10,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. The supermarket teamed up with Groundwork to launch its Bags of Help initiative, which saw grants of £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 – all raised from the 5p bag levy – being awarded to environmental and greenspace projects. Eight million shoppers voted in stores up and down the country. And it can now be revealed Margrove Park Village Association has been awarded £10,000. The results have been announced and we will now begin work on bringing our project to life. Ally Miles on behalf of Margrove Park Village Association said: “Our project Magra Park for all was thought up to do just that, to allow everyone to appreciate this lovely part of East Cleveland. Most of the award will help to encourage sporting activities within the village but we also intend to improve access to the woodland walk and to help maintain our surroundings for current and future generations.” A father of two said: “We are looking forward to working on a sports area so our children can practise where we can see them and without having to travel to other areas.” Another resident said it will be lovely to see a properly lit Christmas tree in the village this year and dog owners have commented that they are looking forward to walking through the village without trekking in mud. Ally Miles said these improvements were all identified by residents and visitors, so they really have come from the local community. We aren’t sure yet how far we can make the award stretch, but it’s very exciting news and we are looking forward to working together to make Magra Park a nicer place for all.

Silke, Head of Community at Tesco, said: “Bags of Help has been a fantastic success. “We have been overwhelmed by the response of our customers and the feedback has been brilliant. “We can’t wait to see the money being put to use bringing these projects to life. “Nominations for the next round of the initiative will open in April and we look forward to helping a further round of groups and projects bag their share of the bag charge fund.” Voting ran in store from 27 February until 6 March – with customers choosing which group they’d like to get the top award using a token given to them at the check-out in store. Tesco estimated that around eight million votes were cast in stores across the UK. Groundwork’s national chief executive, Graham Duxbury, said: “We have been delighted to have been involved in the Bags of Help project. “It has been wonderful to follow the projects through the application process to the final announcement. “This is money which will go directly back into the communities up and down the country creating places to meet people, be active, play or simply relax. This initiative is really putting something back into the local environment, transforming greenspaces and helping the community at a grassroots level.” Nominations and applications for the next round of Bags of Help funding will open on April 18. As well as applying direct, suggestions for projects can also be nominated by people living locally.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Pub chain ordered to pay more than £30,000 for hygiene breaches

food business has been ordered to pay £30,894 after Environmental Health Officers found filthy conditions in the premises, structural defects, a lack of food hygiene training, rat droppings and out of date food. Mr Mark Miles, the current Managing Director of Inndulgence Ltd admitted 11 offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 concerning his business at The Grapes Inn, Scaling Dam, Easington TS13 4TP. Mr Miles appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday 30 March 2016, following an investigation by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. The barrister for the council, Morgan Brien, told magistrates that officers closed the business using a voluntary agreement with Mr Miles in order to protect the public. Mr Brien said that there was substantial disrepair to both the structure and equipment

including a leaking refrigerator, holes in the walls, cracked and broken wall and floor tiles and exposed bare brickwork. Numerous rat droppings were present in the food storage shed, in and around stored food, around food packaging, and behind the chest freezers. Rat droppings were also found in a storage room of the main building. Both the food business operator and the cook had inadequate knowledge of food safety and hygiene matters. Mr Miles admitted all 11 offences including: failure to implement procedures, failure to put adequate pest control procedures in place, failure to keep the premises clean and maintained in good repair and condition, failure to provide food hygiene training, and failure to register a food business. In mitigation the court heard that The Grapes Inn was struggling financially but

accepted responsibility for the offences. Inndulgence Ltd was fined £4000 per offence for 10 offences and £2000 for failing to register a food business; this was discounted by a third due to the company’s financial circumstances and the guilty plea. The council was awarded full costs of £2774.72 and a victim’s surcharge of £120. Cllr Lynn Pallister, Cabinet Member for Health and Housing, said: “This case underlines how seriously we take any contraventions of food hygiene laws. “The health of the public is always of paramount importance and any establishments operating their business in filthy conditions with such structural disrepair, pest infestations and a total lack of understanding of food hygiene matters will be dealt with effectively. “Our officers will continue to do all they can to protect public health when visiting and inspecting food premises.”

Labour to put resolution to Redcar and Cleveland Council proposing “Community Campaign” against local school privatisation

he Labour Group on Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council have submitted a resolution, due to be debated at the next full meeting of the Council, calling for a “Community Campaign” partnered by the council against the enforced privatisation of local schools under a new Government measure. This comes after the budget announcement by George Osborne, the Chancellor, that he would be piloting a new Bill to turn all Community Schools into free standing “academies”, a programme he saw carrying on until 2020. The resolution is being moved by Saltburn Councillor Craig Hannaway, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and will be seconded by Guisborough Councillor Shelagh Hoyloake, a teacher herself. Craig said: “This is a measure not wanted by schools, head teachers, teaching staff, governors and parent / teacher bodies. It envisages that those schools still with links to local councils will be forced into accepting so-called “Academy” status. Despite the educational sounding name “Academies” are simply consortiums of private businesses who wish to manage local schools under Trust status. We see this as not being in the interests of driving up educational standards or in the interests of teaching staff or our communities who see their local school as belonging to the host community,” “With all the best will in the world, there

is no evidence that placing schools under the control of an often distant commercial company, regulated by a single anonymous civil servant called a “Regional Schools Commissioner” helps to achieve better GCSE’s or fully rounded pupils. This is compounded by losing experienced and hard working local school governors, often parents of schoolchildren themselves, with a small army of accountants and lawyers with no previous knowledge of the school they will be responsible for.” Shelagh said: “I know from my experience at the chalk face, how important the local council is to the school. Local Councils do help schools with such things as expert legal and personnel advice, assistance with children with special educational needs, school nursing and curriculum support. To lose that will mean school teachers and valuable support staff having to take on a legion of often complex and time demanding new tasks, which take them away from what they entered the profession for - which is to teach and nurture our local children. Schools in Redcar and Cleveland - from our biggest secondary schools to the smallest village primary - have not asked for this expensive bureaucratic transformation, and reject it. We want to organise a community campaign which the council will partner which says, simply, “hands off our local schools”. We hope we will get the support of all Redcar and Cleveland Councillors - regardless of party - in this.”

One You Campaign hopes to improve health

edcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Middlesbrough Council have joined forces to support the Public Health England ‘One You’ campaign to help you get back to a healthy you. By the time we reach our 40s and 50s many of us will have dramatically increased our chances of becoming ill later in life. Whether we are eating the wrong things, drinking more alcohol than we should, continuing to smoke, or just not being active enough, all of these things add up. These habits could make it harder to keep up with the kids in the park or mean that your favourite pair of jeans are a bit tighter. More seriously, they increase the risk of you developing conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Our busy lives often mean that our own health is at the bottom of our list of priorities. One You is here to remind you that your health matters. A good way to start the fight to healthy is to take our free One You health quiz, ‘How Are You’. This innovative quiz provides

personalised recommendations based on your results and directs you to tools and offers to help you take action where it’s most needed. Cllr Lynn Pallister, Cabinet Member for Health and Housing at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “Making better health choices today, whether it be changes to our diet, drinking habits or exercise levels, can make a great difference to our wellbeing in the future. “Taking the quiz will only take a few minutes and it is a great way to see which areas we can improve on so we can lead healthier and therefore happier lives.” Cllr Mick Thompson, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive Member for Communities and Public Health, added: “This quiz is a quick and easy way for anyone to get an idea of what their lifestyle means to their longterm health and provides simple pointers on enjoying better health for longer. “It is well worth taking a moment to go through the questionnaire.” For more information and to take the online health quiz, visit: www.nhs.uk/oneyou

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Everything under one roof as local business expands

he Dales Farm family business in Easington, off the A174 Whitby Road, started back in 2006, as Farm Direct and selling pet food and animal feeds. Family member Keith Dale told Coastal View: “We have always taken great pride in our home grown family business, that started out with a few cows and it just developed from there.” Keith went on to say: “We have always practised mixed farming, with arable cropping and livestock and we sell as much produce as we can off our own farm. “We aim to cut out the middle man and by diversifying the business we have shortened the chain by producing local products and selling them directly to the public.” Recently, this community minded family have opened a great new building, which now houses so much more under one roof and it now combines a farm shop, country store and garden centre as well as the welcomed addition of the Meadow View Tea Rooms, named because customers can enjoy

scenic views across the nearby fields and woods and run by Keith’s daughter, Katrina along with her Mum, Beverley. The tea rooms also have an outdoor patio seating area. Katrina said: “The local people have really supported us with the tea rooms and it has become a meeting place for some of the elderly people from the village as well as walking clubs and bikers and has resulted in bookings for the local over 60s club. “We have recently started doing Sunday Roasts which have proved to be very popular.” Keith admits that it wasn’t always easy to get the new business up and running, saying: “This is by far the biggest challenge we have had to face, with mountains to climb, but we got there in the end.” As a result of the expansion of the business, eight new jobs have been created for local people increasing the staffing level from four to 12. There is a new car park area and a wider access for vehicles coming in off the A174 and the facility is on one level making it ideal for disabled people to visit.

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World War One Memorial Restoration continues in Redcar Cemetery

By Janet Philo

ore than two years after The Friends of Redcar Cemetery were awarded a £10,000 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant to research, restore and tell the stories of people buried or commemorated in the old section of Redcar Cemetery, the work rolls on and three headstones have already been fully restored. The first memorial to be restored, cleaned, and have its impressive obelisk re-erected was that of Captain John Alexander MacDonald Allan RNAS/RAF, in July 2014. The cost of restoration was £1,330, funded by the original HLF grant. Captain Allan was born in 1894 in Canterbury, New Zealand, and became a Flying Instructor at Redcar Royal Naval Air Service Station in January 1918, after being badly injured by enemy shell fire on the Western Front. He died, just four months later, on 20 May 1918, when his Sopwith Camel biplane crashed onto Redcar Lane. He was 23 years of age. In June 2015 work was completed on the cleaning and re-lettering of a beautiful white marble headstone which forms part of the Ridley family plot. The cost of this work was £600 and was also paid for by the HLF grant. The headstone commemorates Second Lieutenant Stewart Gordon Ridley, known in The Royal Flying Corps as ‘Riddles’, and remembered in a poem of that name, written in 1916 by John Drinkwater. The poem begins: ‘He was a boy of April beauty: one Who had not tried the world: who while the sun Flamed yet upon the eastern sky, was done’ Thanks to the memorial restoration, part of the poem is now clearly visible once again. The Ridley family owned ‘Willimoteswick’, a substantial family home on Coatham Road, later to become Redcar Library, before being demolished in 1963. Nineteen year old Ridley died in the Libyan desert after experiencing technical difficulties with his BE2c biplane. Lt. Garside, a mechanic working with Ridley, recorded the last few hours of their lives in his diary. The two men had spent three days unsuccessfully attempting to repair the

Captain Allan pictured with a Sopwith Camel biplane

Sydney Upton

The Upton family headstone after being turned face up ready for restoration.

aircraft engine, and finally on Sunday 18 June, ‘with only a spoonful of water’ left and despairing of help arriving in time, Ridley shot himself. Sadly, a search party arrived too late to save Lt. Garside. The two men were initially buried together in a grave marked by a wooden cross in the desert. The cross is now in St. Peter’s Church, Redcar and the bodies re-buried side by side in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. After contact was established with relatives in July 2015, FORCEM was able to restore and re-erect a headstone commemorating the Upton brothers; Stanley and Sydney. The two men were the sons of Mr and Mrs William Upton, and sadly both lost their lives in WW1, aged 27 and 21 respectively. Mr William Upton, was coxswain of Redcar lifeboat from 1904-1923. Stanley Upton was a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery of the 48th Siege Battery, and is buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France. After his death, all the family were sent was his damaged watch. Sydney was a Private in the 4th Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment. He was at home on leave when the army came and recalled him to active service. He is buried in St. Omer Souvenir Cemetery, France. For many years the Upton family headstone lay undiscovered, having fallen face-first into the grass. This

Damaged memorial

Restored memorial

Upton Family Headstone: re- erected and restored

did, however, save the stone from weathering, and minimised the work needed once the stone was re-erected. This headstone was re-erected, cleaned and letters repaired at a cost of £174, paid for from the proceeds of book sales donated by local author John Watson. So far, sales of ‘Aces High at Redcar: The History of Redcar Royal Naval Air Station 1915-1919’, match-funded by FORCEM fundraising events, have brought in a total of £2,549.54, to be used on further memorial restoration. After contact was made with the family of Captain William Boagey, plans for refurbishment of his memorial are already in place. The work will be completed in July 2016, at a cost of £800, including an extra inscription at the family’s request. Captain Boagey died at Archangel, Russia, on 31 October 1917. He suffered a heart attack, running for a ferry in October 1917. At this time, the Bolsheviks were seizing power in Russia and German troops were advancing on the Baltic ports to fill a power vacuum created when the Tsar had been forced to abdicate in 1917. Russia was in a desperate state with violent, warring factions making life impossible for ordinary people. By 8 November Lenin had declared a new communist government. W H Boagey and his crew would have been witnesses to the terrible events leading up to this.

Year 6 Pupils from Ings Farm School reflect on the sacrifices made by the young men of the pioneering air services during the First World War, after planting violets in memory of Captain MacDonald Allan, in May 2014.

The S.S. Darnholme, Boagey’s ship, was part of an Allied intervention sending in supplies to Russia as the Empire collapsed and its people starved. The ship was built in Sunderland in 1911 and was used as a collier. Relatives have also been contacted for Alfred K Picknett, who died of wounds at Poperinghe, Belgium, on 1 October 1917. Restoration work will also begin in July 2016, at a cost of £542. FORCEM is looking for further information on Alfred K Picknett and his family life, and hoping that someone may come forward with a photograph of the young man commemorated on this family grave. There is still much to be done, where a hundred years of Redcar weather, along with general wear and tear and an element of vandalism, has taken its toll. With a close eye kept on the Cemetery grounds and a sense that someone is caring for this area on behalf of all members of our local community, it is hoped that vandalism, at least, will be kept to a minimum. The original HLF project included community education, through events and displays as well as direct links with schools. In 2015, a very moving play, ‘Before We Were Your History’’,was written and performed by pupils at Redcar Academy with Andy Willoughby and Bob Beagrie (Senior Lecturers in Creative Writing

at Teesside University). The play is a powerful synthesis of modern issues, such as vandalism and boredom, with documented experiences of the lives of young people from our local community during World War One. The result is a thought provoking piece, linking a contemporary audience to the experiences of local people a century ago. People no different from ourselves, born into very different times The Friends of Redcar Cemetery are actively seeking relatives’ consent to refurbish WW1 family graves where service personnel are commemorated on the headstone. The relatives are not required to pay any money, just to give permission for the work to be carried out. Members of FORCEM will be available to guide Remembrance Walks in Redcar Cemetery on the first Monday of the month from April – October. Please meet at the arch, at the entrance to the old section, at 10.30 am no booking required, but sensible footwear is advised, owing to uneven ground. The walk takes about an hour and no toilet facilities are available in the cemetery. FORCEM can be contacted via a Facebook Community Page: Redcar Remembers WW1 or telephone Dot Ahmed: 01642 478349. Fundraising events continue with a bric-a-brac stall at St Hilda’s Church table top sale on Saturday 27th February 2016 10-2 pm.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

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Redcar pub moving towards future

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fter winning the Enterprise Inns Community Hero award in 2015, Russ and Sarah Clark of The Cleveland Bay Redcar decided to invest their prize money in helping improve the access to the building for people with limited mobility. Enterprise Inns had already improved the facilities by adding a toilet for people with limited mobility so the next step was to make the building more accessible. “There was a ramp at the rear of the building which was adequate, but we didn’t like the fact we seemed to be ushering people around the back,” Russ told Coastal View. After getting several prices for the work to be carried out, Russ decided they would be able to get more for

their money by doing it themselves. The project took a few months to complete but the transformation is amazing. The Cleveland Bay has now four access ramps to the building which are more than capable of handling pushchairs, wheel chairs and a whole array of electric buggies. “Customers now have the choice to use the front or the rear of the building. There is access to the smoking area for wheel chairs and we can even keep electric buggies dry under the shelter,” said Russ. He added: “With wheel chair access to all areas no one needs to feel segregated or made to sit in a certain area. “Redcar Education and Development visit us on a regular basis for lunch,

pool, darts and dominoes. Jan and her crew mingle with the regulars and join in all our activities.” The Young at Heart group run by Judith McArdle, who herself has just won an award, are fifty strong and enjoy coming to The Cleveland Bay and have benefited from the easy access and quite a few come on a regular basis for lunch. It is great to see the array of different people that use The Cleveland Bay now when just over two years ago it closed its doors, thought never to reopen like many other pubs across the country. Russ and Sarah with the help from staff, family and friends have put their heart and soul into nurturing and creating a community pub and hub for everyone to enjoy.

By Roy Smith

n the February issue of Coastal View and Moor News I highlighted the problem of plastic micro- fibres which are used in the manufacture of synthetic materials for the clothing industry; and how during washing, these fibres break off and are emptied down the drain and that these particles are too small to be filtered out by waste treatment plants, ending up in the ocean where they are eaten by plankton before going up the food chain to us. So what can be done about this problem? Well we could wear clothing made with natural fibres like cotton, silk, wool and linen. Unfortunately some of these natural materials can also have some detrimental environmental impacts, like the amount of water extracted in some countries to grow the cotton crop. This can cause water tables to drop and rivers and lakes to dry up. So as consumers we need, ideally, to purchase natural clothing made from ethically sourced materials. Synthetic garments, however, have qualities that natural products don’t and people throughout the world want to buy them so we need to persuade the manufacturers of this type of clothing about the need to make their garments as resistant as possible to the shedding of micro particles when in the wash. Manufacturers should further improve textiles that can avoid or minimise the loss of these fibres in the laundry process. The toxicity of chemicals and

polymers used in the garment industry is seldom tested. This is completely opposed to the medical sector, where, before plastic joints and meshes are sold research is carried out to find the least toxic. The methods used for new medicines provide an example of how the textile industry and governments must approach plastic and added chemicals before their large scale introduction. The pollution problem caused by plastic microfibers is huge:- plastic that ends up in the marine environment leaches all kinds of chemicals and these fibres dominate the build up of toxins in the tissues of marine species. The problem is getting worse as each year more synthetic garments are produced in relation to natural ones. Filters for washing machines must be developed. Canadian inventor Blair Jollimore has made such a device and washing machine manufacturers should be encouraged to apply this technology to their machines. So far there has been reluctance from these manufacturers because of perceived costs and what their competitors might do. These filters should be “standard” as it has been demonstrated that a minimum of 75% of fibres are removed by this device. We can all help to lessen the loss of micro fibres in the wash by washing only full loads on a cool setting using liquids not powder to minimise friction between the garments and by putting informed pressure on clothing and washing machine manufacturers to use biocompatible features in their products.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Are safety measures sufficient at Lingdale crossroads?

Lockwood Parish Council chair Mike Jefferson and RCBC councillor Steve Kay survey the damage at Lingdale crossroads

hairman of Lockwood Parish Council, Mike Jefferson, has called for additional safety measures at Lingdale crossroads following a serious crash, involving two cars, on 31st March, to which the emergency services were called. Fortunately, it is understood that there were no fatalities Councillor Jefferson said: “Accidents happens every few months at the same spot. I do not know what happened this time, but usually a vehicle, coming up High Street, fails to give way and is struck by another coming along Stanghow Road. Residents, who repeatedly witness these accidents, want further safety measures before someone is killed or maimed. Cars just bounce off each other. The church wall has been knocked down countless times but, fortunately, to date, no pedestrians have been hit.” Redcar & Cleveland councillor, Steve Kay, explained: “Like Mike, I do not know the cause of the latest accident at Lingdale crossroads but I have been complaining to the Council about this treacherous junction for years. Recently, the Council finally admitted there was a problem and took measures reduce accidents

but, unfortunately, we have had only limited success. “We have moved ‘Give Way’ signs to give more warning to drivers on High Street and have erected a special flashing warning sign. In addition, we have put up illuminated Vehicle Activated Signs, on Stanghow Road, to remind drivers they are in a 30mph limit, and have repainted the white lining at the crossroads. “Despite all this, the accidents still occur. Local drivers have no problem but, for some unexplained reason, despite all the warnings, strangers, driving along High Street towards the crossroads, do not realise they are approaching a dangerous junction and fail to stop. “I have asked for traffic lights, but, up to now, our engineers have been of the opinion that they are not justified and would hold up traffic flows. When I suggested a ‘Stop’ sign at the junction, my request was turned down by the Department of Transport, who stubbornly contend ‘Give Way’ is adequate. “I have arranged a site meeting with Borough Engineer, Andy Mollon, to see if there are ways of further reducing these accidents. For the protection of both drivers and pedestrians, it is essential we consider every possibility.”

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Street Eats Project is ‘Growing’ Well

n in n o v a t i v e p ro j ect t o g et residents of Redcar & Cleveland more active, growing their own fresh fruit and vegetables and cooking more healthy food is ‘growing’ well say staff, but they are appealing for more local people to get involved. The project, funded through the Reaching Communities strand of the Big Lottery Fund, began in July 2016 and will run for three years. With an event once a month in each area and regular home deliveries of seeds and compost to the families chosen for the doorstep delivery element of the project, there are lots of opportunities to learn new skills in growing, cooking and foraging with lots of friendly support from Groundwork staff. Any individuals, couples or families living in Dormanstown, Lingdale or

Loftus are welcome to join Street Eats. Since the project was launched in July last year Groundwork have led a number of wild food walks, cooking workshops, outdoor planting sessions, pumpkin carving activities and Christmas dinners in each of the three communities. All Street Eats events are free and open to all. Parents are welcome to bring children with them. During May you can join Street Eats by attending these events: Wednesday 11th May, 12.30pm 2.30pm – Gardening Session at Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown. Wednesday 18th May, 12.30pm 2.30pm – Gardening Session at Lingdale Allotments, Moorcock Row, Lingdale. Wednesday 25th May, 1pm – 3pm – Gardening session at Loftus Youth and Community Centre, Duncan Place,

Loftus. “This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to learn more about growing their own fresh produce and cooking in a healthier way” says Sarah Ransome, Senior Project Officer for Groundwork. “Whether you have a tiny space on your windowsill for a pot of herbs or a large garden, no previous experience is necessary. Street Eats will provide all the help and support you need as well as regular opportunities to make friends, swap experiences, share produce and learn new skills, including foraging for wild food in your local area”. Anyone interested in joining the project should contact Laura Henry at Groundwork on 01642 815663 or email laura.henry@groundwork.org.uk for more information.

Spotlight on shop to help veteran soldiers

n this season of fresh beginnings, spring cleaners and champion bargain hunters are needed to help a new charity shop. On 5 April, local MP Anna Turley and Mayor Brenda Forster officially opened Redcar’s FirstLight Trust shop, a charity that helps former members of the armed forces and emergency services adjust to civilian life. “We are delighted to open up a shop here in Redcar,” says Dorinda Wolfe Murray of FirstLight Trust. “Our Scarborough shops have been essential, raising funds to support veterans who have nowhere left to turn. Family life, work, benefits and bills can be intimidating for those used to a military culture. We track down existing services, fund alternatives and even provide a drop-in centre for a chat over a cuppa. We break down barriers so they and their families get the help they need. The people of Redcar have already made us feel so at home. We look forward to a great future here.” Anna Turley said: “FirstLight Trust do amazing work supporting our veterans and former members of the emergency services to settle back into ordinary life. They provide vital help and guidance to people who have often experienced distressing circumstances defending their country and protecting the public. “I am pleased the charity have decided to open a branch in Redcar and I would encourage everyone who has items to donate, to support FirstLight to help them raise vital funds to continue their work.” Donations of books, clothes, accessories and toiletries are welcomed by the FirstLight Trust shop on West Terrace. Bric-a-brac, toys, handbags, DVDs and household goods are also accepted. Local businesses with returns they can’t re-sell or with slightly damaged stock are encouraged to donate these goods. Any support will be advertised in store. Pick-ups for large loads both commercial and domestic can be arranged by calling 01642 758021. “Every penny helps our work to show veterans they are valued and give them back a sense of belonging,” explains Dorinda. “Do pop by the shop for a visit, as you never know what you’ll find. In Scarborough, we set up one veteran with his own beehive and then sold his honey, so who knows what will happen in Redcar?”

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Dog poo in Boosbeck

ollowing our article in the last issue of the newspaper, it would appear that certain events had taken place in between us first getting a letter, regarding dog fouling in Boosbeck from Ken Lee and the time before the newspaper was distributed. We subsequently received a telephone call from Westworth Councillor Anne Watts when the misunderstandings were discussed. Because of this unfortunate chain of events we invited Cllr Watts to set the record straight and this was her reply in full: “It was with dismay that I read your article on the new dog-fouling initiatives and read Ken Lee’s criticism of local Councillors for not responding to him when he complained about masses of dog poo between Slapewath and Boosbeck. “I can only assume that the letter had sat around for some time before it was published. Dr. Lee contacted myself and my fellow Councillor for Westworth Ward, Carole Jeffrey and told us of the mess he and his walking group had found in that area. We met up with Dr. Lee on rainy Saturday 6th February to walk the length of the footpath from Slapewath to Boosbeck but we first crossed the road from the Fox & Hounds Pub to look at the desolation which was once a

picnic area in the lay-by opposite. Four wheel drive vehicle tracks were everywhere, concrete bollards smashed and the dog poo bin was raised to the ground. I have since contacted the officers and they have agreed to replace the bollards and the dog bin. “Our walk along the footpath confirmed Dr. Lee’s report – litter and dog poo everywhere. It is a beautiful walk past a large lake with swans on it and a seat where walkers can rest by the lake but it was ruined by litter, cans and poo all the way to the children’s play area in Boosbeck. Even the wildflower meadow, planted by the children at the nearby Primary School, was not spared as the gate was left open and dog poo and bottles were to be found amongst the grasses. “We decided on a plan of action. Cllr Carole Jeffrey and I are to buy poo bins from our Councillors’ allowances but the problem we found was that these cannot be emptied if they are not near a road. We intend to put them up along the path, however, and hope to find volunteers who will take responsibility for emptying them. I informed Dr. Lee of the results of my enquiries and he was very satisfied with the outcome. I have since received further complaints about dog poo in areas around Boosbeck and I have referred one lady to the Enforcement team as she maintains that she can identify the dog and owner responsible for some of the dog poo in one part of Boosbeck. I will shortly be looking around Boosbeck to see where extra poo bins can be placed. “You finished your article by saying ‘we listen to our readers so maybe the Councillors could do the same.’ I hope this goes someway to reassure you that we do listen and I would remind residents in the Westworth Ward that I hold a surgery in Boosbeck Community Centre from 11am to 12 noon on the last Saturday of every month and I am always ready to listen.” Ken himself has apologised to the two Westworth councillors and said: “I sent the letter to the newspaper in early January after I had sent you a letter on the Dog Fouling problem in Boosbeck area. Unfortunately your responses to my letter arrived after I contacted the paper and I am afraid I did not contact the paper with information regarding your response and our subsequent on site meeting and walk about. For this I am very sorry and would like to apologise if this causes you any problems. “We held a most fruitful meeting in the Boosbeck area and your follow up actions should be most helpful in addressing some of the issues relating to the serious dog fouling in the area.” Yes, we do listen to our readers and it is obvious that on this occasion so did the Westworth Councillors and for the misunderstandings, we too would like to apologise to them.

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our candidates have been nominated to contest next month’s election for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) of the Cleveland Police Force Area. The election will take place on Thursday, May 5. The candidates are: • Sultan Alam (Independent) • Barry John Coppinger (The Labour Party) • Steve Matthews (UK Independence Party UKIP) • Matthew Alexander Vickers (The Conservative Party Candidate) Residents who are not on the electoral register must apply to vote by 18 April 2016 to ensure they can vote in the election. Those who would like to vote by post must apply

by 5pm on 19 April, while the application deadline to vote by proxy is 5pm on 26 April. Registration can be completed online at www. gov.uk/register-to-vote or by phoning the Voter Registration Helpline on 01642 526196. Registration takes just a few minutes and requires people to provide their date of birth and National Insurance number. The online service is compatible with all platforms, including smartphones and tablets. Alternatively, hard copy registration forms are also available by request. For further information or to request a form visit www.stockton.gov.uk/pccelection call the Voter Registration Helpline on 01642 526196 or email electoral@stockton.gov.uk

Marske church launches new website

By Peter Sotheran

t. Mark’s Church in Marske-by-theSea has launched its new web site after the former web pages lapsed into disuse several years ago. The new web site contains full details of the church services, the clergy and parish officials and details of all the church’s organisations - where and when they meet and who to contact. Specialist pages provide detailed information about how to get married at Marske Parish Church or to arrange a baptism. There is information about using the ‘White House’ (the church hall) for meetings, table top sales, children’s parties and fitness classes. Visit St. Mark’s web site at: www.stmarksmarske.co.uk

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Councillor enters Great North Run to raise money for local charities

Natasha Wilson, Annabel Sanders & Clare McQuillan from Redcar & Cleveland Mind, Middle Cllr Chris Jones and Right Bridget Collins Project Manager Coatham House.

ouncillor Chris Jones from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is raising money for two local charities by running the world’s largest half marathon. Chris was successful in gaining a place in the general ballot for the 13.1 mile run from Newcastle to South Shields in which over 57,000 people will be competing this year. Chris has ran the Great North Run in the past for charities such as Children with Cancer and Cancer Research UK but this time feels he would like to support two worthwhile local charities Redcar & Cleveland Mind and Coatham House.

Redcar & Cleveland Mind supports local people of all ages who are suffering from mental health related illnesses. They believe in providing effective support for people at a time and place when they need it they provide support, planning and assist recovery from mental illness. Personalised support may include, support with social interaction and engagement, confidence building, preparation for work or training, and practical support. Coatham House Projects is a Redcar based charity which originated in 1984, when a group of local residents began their task of establishing a project to offer

supported accommodation to local young people who were in housing need. Coatham House supports homeless young people. They offer support in various areas of life; focusing on both practical aspects of independent living and personal development. They also support former residents, should they need it, to try and avoid tenancy breakdowns and if they’re in a time of need. Cllr Jones said: “Vulnerable children, adults old and young find themselves in situations for all manner of reasons; they are someone’s sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, mums or dads just like yours or mine. “Individuals can find themselves with no one to turn to, sleeping rough due to all kinds of problems such as drug or alcohol dependency, mental or physical abuse at home or just general mental health problems. Much of this goes unseen with people going about their everyday lives in our area. “Organisations such as the two I am fundraising for, help and support individuals to offer them the tools they need to stand on their own and move forward in life.” If you would like to support Chris in his fundraising efforts for these two worthwhile local charities please contact him on his Facebook page Cllr Chris Jones or there will be sponsorship forms available in Coatham House, Charles Jolly House, 5A High Street, Redcar or Redcar and Cleveland Something in Mind shop and Cafe 6 - 8 West Dyke Rd Redcar.

Tocketts Water-powered Corn Mill

By Peter Appleton

he Tocketts water mill is located on the site of Tocketts Mill Bar and Restaurant, off the Guisborough to Skelton road. (Use postcode TS14 6QA for satnavs) The community o f To c k e t t s h a s a documented history that goes back to Domesday Book. The water-powered corn mill is known to have existed on its present site since at least the mid1600s. The building and fittings that we see today are the legacy of a major conservation and restoration programme that was run during the 1970s by South Park Sixth Form College students and staff. The mill is in full working order and is operated several times each year by an enthusiastic band of volunteers. This year, we will be milling flour on the following dates: • National Mills Day, Sunday 15th May from 11am to 4pm • Spring Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday, 29th & 30th May from 2pm to 4pm • August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday, 28th & 29th August from 2pm to 4pm On all other Sunday afternoons in July and August, we will be open between 2pm and 4pm but will not necessarily be milling flour. The flour that we produce, and also a small recipe booklet, can be purchased at our reception point on the ground floor of the mill building. Fully guided tours of all four floors of the mill building are available at very nominal charges: • Adult £1.50 • OAP £1 • Children 25p. The monies thus raised help to offset the costs of the Public Liability Insurance.

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Joe Sanderson marks ‘record’ 80th

By Mike Morrissey

oe Sanderson, who is thought to be the oldest person in Britain with Down’s Syndrome, celebrated his 80th birthday in style at Saltburn’s Hazelgrove care home on 29th March. Over a dozen cards and a giant 80th birthday balloon decorated his seat in the downstairs living room in Randolph Street as family and friends helped him to mark the occasion. Home manager Tina Temple said that with the family’s help she had confirmed that Joe was the oldest living person with

Three care workers at Hazelgrove help Joe to celebrate his record-breaking anniversary.

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Redcar event to promote community safety

community event is set to take place at Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart on Friday, April 15, to raise awareness of safety initiatives for people aged over 50. Organised by Redcar and Cleveland’s Older People’s Partnership (OPP), the event will hold stalls from various service providers offering support, information and advice. Cleveland Police will be offering advice on personal and community safety, Cleveland Fire Brigade will be advising on safety in the home and specialised equipment people can access, Barclays Bank will be raising awareness around digital safety, and National Trading Standards will advise on loan sharking and doorstep scamming. Age UK, People’s Information Network,

Health Improvement, Homecall, Red Cross, Guide Dogs, Action for the Blind, and Independent Age are also set to have stalls at the event. Cllr Helen McLuckie, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “This will be a fantastic event which will provide support to our residents on how to keep safe against doorstep scams, in the home, online and more. “We encourage as many people as possible to come along and take advantage of the free and valuable advice available.” The event will be from 12pm to 2pm where presentations and a prize raffle will also take place. For more information, please call Gemma Marshall on 07775 411489.

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For every £1 we put in to the EU, we get £10 back because the EU ... 1. Creates jobs and growth

The EU single market allows North East businesses to trade and grow.

2. Invests in our region

The EU invests in major projects across the North East such as Teesside Advanced Manufacturing Park.

Being part of the single market is a real boost for business in our region and helps create growth. Currently almost half of our exports go to the EU, which supports an estimated 150,000 jobs. Being a member of the EU also allows the UK to be a world leader in education. UK universities accessed more than £1 billion of funding in 2013, much of which goes to the sciences.

3. Protects our rights

The EU keeps us safe at work and protects our consumer rights.

The North East has received billions of pounds of investment over the decades from the EU and over the next five years the North East will get £664m in EU funds. We are a net recipient of EU funds and the North East is entitled to more European funds than any other English region. The European Social Fund has paid £157 million and the European Regional Development Fund guaranteed £255 million.

4. Keeps us safe

The EU keeps people safe at work and protects your rights as a consumer. The EU protects paid leave, maternity rights and equal rights for agency workers. The EU has banned excessive credit and debit card surcharges and expensive customer phone lines.

The EU helps bring criminals to justice and creates peace and stability. Peace has not come about by accident and it should not be taken for granted. The EU is helping to tackle international threats in a way the UK couldn’t do if it was acting alone.

5. Improves our environment The EU leads on tackling climate change and caring for our environment. Environmental issues don’t stop at borders and only by working together can we protect our environment. North East beaches and air quality have improved because of Europe. Environmental protection can also bring jobs to the region through new technology such as carbon capture and storage. EU regulations have made our air quality the highest it had been in hundreds of years.

Tories are killing the UK steel industry not the EU The Steel industry has been decimated in recent months and it looks like several other sites could be facing the same fate as the Redcar blast furnace. As the new stage of the steel crisis deepens the Conservative Government have said that ‘all options’ are on the table, including temporary renationalisation. Yet they ruled out renationalisation for Redcar and claimed at the time that such action was blocked by the EU, a claim which has been discounted as false by the European Commission. Jude Kirton-Darling MEP said “The Government stood by and let Redcar close. They have been forced into action by the announcement from Tata but it’s too little too late. My question to the European Commission proves that the Government weren’t telling the truth when they said they couldn’t act because of EU state aid rules. They didn’t act because they didn’t want to. It’s too late for Redcar now but hopefully it’s not too late for other steelworkers elsewhere.” Paul Brannen MEP said “The loss of the steelworks in Redcar is devastating. It is more than just jobs, it’s about history and pride. The Government must now act to save steelworks elsewhere. They must also start telling the truth when it comes to the EU and the fact it is blocking action to tackle cheap Chinese steel.” Promoted by Iain McNicol, General Secretary, the Labour Party, on behalf of the Labour Party, both at Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QT.

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Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight coming to Redcar

Zeppelins over Carlin How

By John Finlay

Rotary Club of Redcar

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uring the First World War Skinningrove Works played a vital part in support of the British war effort. Not only did they produce many thousands of tons of high quality steel for the manufacture of artillery shells but also, as a by-product of coke production, over eleven hundred tons of TNT high explosive for the shell filling factories. Small wonder then that the Works and as a direct consequence the surrounding area, attracted the unwelcome attention of the Zeppelin airships of the Imperial German Navy, particularly as much of the plant had been installed by German companies in the years immediately before the war. A foretaste of what was to follow came as early as the morning of 16th December 1914, when the people of Loftus, Carlin How and Skinningrove were awakened by the sound of shellfire and were able to watch from the cliffs as German warships bombarded Hartlepool. The first air raid took place on the night of September 8th 1915. The attacker was Zeppelin L9 which crossed the coast at Port Mulgrave and dropped an HE bomb at West Loftus, followed by four incendiary bombs near Carlin How. She then dropped a further nine HE and 12 incendiary bombs on Skinningrove Works. One incendiary bomb hit the Benzole House which contained about 45,000 gallons of fuel, but failed to penetrate the concrete roof and an HE bomb fell only 10 feet away. If it had hit, the whole works could have been destroyed. The TNT store also had a narrow escape and following the raid was moved to the edge of the cliff so that in the event of an explosion less damage would be caused. Further raids followed and one of the most devastating being in the early hours of April 6th 1916, almost exactly 100 years ago. The attacker on this occasion was Zeppelin L11. Spotting the light from a furnace at Skinningrove Works where they were tipping slag she dropped nine HE and

20 incendiary bombs, six of which failed to ignite. The bombs destroyed the works’ laboratory but the only other damage was to the village of Carlin How. One high explosive bomb hit the village school wrecking the two front cloakrooms and the Head Teacher’s room and causing other serious damage which rendered it unfit for occupation. Damage was also caused to a number of houses as well as to the roof and windows of the village Co-op. Thankfully there were no casualties but the school remained closed until May 10th. Slates and glass had also to be obtained so that temporary repairs could be carried out to the Co-op, enabling it to carry on business to the end of the war. A six inch gun had been stationed at Skinningrove but was unable to see the target because it was still waiting for its searchlight to be fitted. Following the raid Skelton and Brotton UDC sent a letter to the War Office asking for more guns to be placed in the district to protect the inhabitants. Another raid took place on May 2nd 1916 when a further six houses were wrecked in Carlin How and others damaged During these raids many local people took shelter in the tunnels of Loftus Ironstone Mine and Pease and Partners who owned the mine gave some of their workmen special responsibility for enforcing order and discipline so as to ensure comfort and safety to the women and children. Any person guilty of disorderly behaviour and interfering with the comfort of others was to be asked to leave the mine. Finally, after the war was over, Mrs Wharton of Skelton Castle presented an oak lectern to St. Helen’s Church at Carlin How in thank offering, for the fact that in all the raids that had taken place, not a single person had been injured. An exhibition Iron Steel & Zeppelins describing the impact these & other events of the First World War on East Cleveland, can be seen at the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum in Skinningrove. The Museum is open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 3:30 and on Saturdays 1:00 to 3:30.

rmed Forces Day in Redcar is on Saturday the 25th June 2016 and the highlight of the day will be a flyover by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight; the flight comprises of a wellington bomber, spitfire and hurricane aeroplanes of World War 2. The day will be a celebration of our armed forces – past – present - future. A full day of events has been planned by the Redcar branch of the British Legion and the Rotary Club of Redcar supported by Redcar & Cleveland Council. Among the activities will be a parade along the High Street by members of the forces, all

generations will be represented. Around the clock area of the High Street there will be a climbing wall and paint ball range and a range of other displays by our armed forces. In the afternoon there will a drill competition between the cadets of the army, navy and air force competing for the Rotary Club cup. Also around the clock area local charities will be represented and will support the day and promote their activities all aimed to support our forces and make it an entertaining day for the whole family. The time of the flypast is not yet known, however, when the time is available it will be posted on the Rotary Club of Redcar website and social media through the club’s facebook page. So come along and enjoy the day

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Special award for mum who’s always remembering Rebecca

eesside mum Gemma Sands, who lost her daughter to a rare brain condition, has been recognised with an award for her charitable work on behalf of other local families whose children suffer from similar neurological issues. When 21-month-old Rebecca died from Lissencaphaly in August 2010, parents Gemma and Mike set up Remembering Rebecca, a charity to raise awareness of the condition and other neurological diseases. They have now raised nearly £200,000 over the past five-and-a-half years to purchase specialist equipment for the children of families who struggle to raise the necessary funds. Now Gemma has received a Teesside Hero award after being nominated by one of the parents she has supported. Gemma, from Ingleby Barwick, received a Teesside Hero award at a surprise presentation by Jayne Stephenson, a patron of charitable movement, Middlesbrough and Teesside Philanthropic Foundation. A school teacher at Ryehills Schools in Redcar, Gemma said: “It’s lovely to be appreciated and I must admit I had a little cry when I was presented with the award. I was startled because it’s usually

Friends and children congratulate Remembering Rebecca fundraiser Gemma Sands on her Teesside Hero award. my daughter, Charlotte, who rightly wins all the awards. I guess it was mum’s turn this time! “When we had Rebecca, we realised how hard and expensive it was to get the equipment you need when you have a very poorly child. A lot of families just don’t know where to turn so I will help people wherever I can. More families need support now than ever before. “The cost of specialist equipment many of the children need is very expensive - a small hand-held toy could be £100 and specialist bikes are over £1,000, which to some families is unaffordable. We aim to help these families through equipment grants and fundraising events.” The Sands family have organised fundraising events such as charity balls, children’s parties, sponsored runs, quiz nights, tombolas and afternoon tea.

By providing specialist equipment not available via the NHS, they have helped to enrich the lives of many local children with learning disabilities. They also organise special events for the children and their families, such as trips to the pantomime and Middlesbrough Football Club. And they have recently started a sibling project, which is led by their 12-year-old daughter Charlotte, organising pamper days, parties and bowling for siblings of children who have severe learning disabilities and life limiting conditions. They have also raised enough money to purchase caravans at Primrose Valley and Reighton Sands, which are helping to provide breaks for 70 families with poorly children this year alone. Gemma was nominated for the award by friend Nicola Hylton after the charity champion held a quiz night and other events to raise funds to purchase a protective helmet for Nicola’s son, Toby, who suffers from flat head syndrome after suffering a serious bleed at birth. Special needs teacher Nicola said: “Together with Mike, Nicola has given up so much of her own time to raise money for local children. Both Mike and Gemma have full time jobs, so they spend their weekends and evenings organising and raising funds. “We really weren’t expecting her to organise events to support our own fundraising and were overwhelmed with her support. “Although scans have shown that everything internally with Toby is fine, the difficult birth left him with an unusually shaped head. Unfortunately, the helmet, which we hope will improve the shape of his head, are not provided on the NHS, as they are classed as cosmetic.”

“There’ll Always Be An England…”

Choir Highlights English Choral Classics

By Steve Duke

to Elizabeth 1st (‘the Gloriana’ of the title) and Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor. Much of the repertoire usually sung by this very popular local choir naturally focusses on religious works – masses, requiems, motets and the like – so by way of a change this spring, the evening’s programme will be made up entirely of secular pieces. With the accompaniment of a full orchestra and instrumental interludes between the choral works, the audience is certainly guaranteed a wonderful musical experience. The concert is on Saturday 21st May at 7.30 p.m. in St. Nicholas Church, Guisborough. Tickets are £10, £8 concessions, £1 under-19s and will be available from 30th April from Guisborough Bookshop and Greensleeves Music in Chaloner St. Guisborough, www.wegottickets.com or on the door.

his May, Guisborough Choral Society presents a programme of works by some of the greatest English composers of the last hundred years. There’ll be a wide variety of powerfully dramatic, beautiful and moving music by Benjamin Britten, Edward Elgar, John Gardner, John Rutter and Ralph Vaughan Williams. The choir will also be celebrating the 400th anniversary of the death of England’s greatest writer, as many of the works will include settings of lyrics by William Shakespeare and his Elizabethan and Jacobean contemporaries. Britten’s Choral Dances from Gloriana and Vaughan Williams’ In Windsor Forest will form the climax of the evening. Both of these 20th century works hark back to the first Elizabethan age, with their thematic references

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Lakes Primary School pupils help launch ‘Check it before you chuck it’ recycling campaign

L to R Jonathan Williams of Galliford Try, Harrison Keegan and Alan Glew, Senior Development Project Manager for Coast & Country Housing

Redcar teen builds his experience on construction site

esidents in Redcar & Cleveland are being urged to ‘Check it before you chuck it’ as part of a campaign aimed at increasing the amount and quality of recycling in the borough. Pupils from Lakes Primary School launched the campaign at the school recently where recycling staff put them through their paces on what can and cannot be recycled. The initiative encourages the public to think about what they recycle to ensure they are recycling as much as possible and that it is going in the right recycling bin. Each additional tonne of recycled paper is equivalent to the energy saved to heat a home for six months and recycling an aluminium can saves enough energy to power your television for three hours. In Redcar & Cleveland we currently recycle 47% of our waste which is the highest rate in Teesside and slightly above the national average. Despite these encouraging figures we still need to recycle more.

Cllr Helen McLuckie, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said: “Recycling the waste material we produce makes sound economic sense as well as protecting the environment. “This campaign will highlight the issue and hopefully encourage people to recycle more as well as reduce the amount of contaminated material being sent to the processing site.” A fortnightly recycling collection is provided to residents for glass, card, plastic and tins as well as a separate caddy insert to collect paper. Recyclable material is sent to a recycling site that sorts and processes the material however due to the high levels of contamination 34% of the recycling material is returned to the council as general waste. This has a significant environmental and financial cost as the council is effectively paying twice for the processing and haulage of the waste. The council currently spends £2.6 million on waste disposal each year which could be spent on vital services for example we could resurface an extra 19 miles of the areas roads.

“Goodbyes” at Prospect Place in Lingdale

By Gloria Robinson

ousing Management Workers, Lynn Taylor and Pat Cooper, who have been managing the sheltered housing at Prospect Place in Lingdale since 2010 and 2012 respectively, are saying goodbye. These two kind ladies for the last few years, have been giving their utmost to make this place a happy home for many, with efficiency and a

smile and they will be sorely missed. Lynn and Pat did not just make Prospect Place their concern but also worked closely with the Lingdale community over the years and for that they were presented with a certificate of appreciation by Mike Jefferson and Gloria Robinson, Chairman and Secretary of the Lingdale Lift Off Community Group.

GCSE student from Redcar has built up his work experience thanks to Coast & Country Housing and one of its partners, Galliford Try Partnership North. Harrison Keegan, 15, a student at Sacred Heart School, spent a week shadowing trainee site manager, Jonathan Williams, at The Dunes sites in Redcar, where a number of new homes are being built as part of the Redcare scheme. During his stint on the site, Harrison turned his hand to several disciplines within the construction industry, including bricklaying, reviewing technical plans, quantity surveying and carrying out step-by-step health and safety assessments. Jonathan Williams said: “We’re always keen to encourage the next generation to get a taste of the world of work and see how a construction site operates on a day-to-day basis. You can’t truly understand the amount of people, prior planning and preparation involved in completing a development until you see it first-hand. “Harrison has impressed us during his week onsite. He’s tackled every job we’ve given him, from sweeping up, to brick laying, to working in the office with enthusiasm. I’m sure he’ll go far if he is still interested in a career within the construction

industry, once he has completed his education.” Harrison said: “I really enjoyed my work experience on the Redcare site. It was really interesting to see how homes are built from the ground-up and all the planning that goes into costing, designing and constructing buildings. “Before I had any work experience, I had no idea what I wanted to do once I have left school, so it was good for me to get out and do something. I’m still not entirely sure what I want to do, but working on the sites has at least given me an insight into the different opportunities within construction.” A venture between Coast & Country Housing, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Galliford Try Partnership North, Redcare developments are designed to offer homes for life. The Dunes development in Redcar is specially designed to meet the evolving needs of over-55s with in-built amenities, such as a hairdressing salon and a bistro, as well as a range of other services designed to help combat social isolation. There is also 24/7 access to on-site care and support services. For more information please visit http://www. redcare-extracare.co.uk.

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Postscript on Lingdale’s laggy bands

By Councillor Steve Kay

n the last issue of Coastal View, I reported that, despite my complaint last year to Royal Mail, Lockwood Parish chairman, Mike Jefferson, and I had picked up 130 elastic bands, used by postal staff to hold letters together, from the streets of Lingdale, in just a couple of hours. We suggested that, rather than littering our thoroughfares, Royal Mail should take their laggy bands home and reuse them. Thanks to the publicity in Coastal View, I have now had a letter from Michael Hogg, Public Affairs Manager at Royal Mail’s London HQ. Michael says: “The delivery office manager at Skelton-inCleveland Delivery Office has briefed all postmen and women about this issue and the importance of not discarding elastic bands on the floor. This action will ensure that a high level of attention is focussed to prevent littering in this way. “Furthermore, the Teesside Delivery Service Manager shall co-ordinate

additional training for all postmen and women in the TS postcode area.” It seems rather over the top to have to give postmen special training not to throw down the elastic bands from around their letters. You would think an advisory word and common sense would suffice. But managing Royal Mail is not my business. Que sera, sera! Since the arrival of Michael Hogg’s letter, things have improved but, I am sorry to say, the problem has not entirely gone away. Apart from the littering aspect, one wonders how Royal Mail can tolerate such waste. If Lingdale is anything to go by, millions of elastic bands must be discarded by Royal Mail daily throughout the UK! So, just to remind Royal Mail that the problem in the TS12 3 postcode has not been eliminated, we have posted Lingdale’s laggy bands back to Royal Mail. Let’s hope Royal Mail gets the message and the problem receives first class attention!

New microchipping laws in the UK

rom April 6th new laws mean it will be compulsory for all dogs to be microchippedMore than one in ten dogs (14%) are currently not microchipped meaning their owners face a hefty fine of £500 if caught. That amounts to £580 million worth of potential fines currently at stake UK dog owners could face fines totalling more than £500m after new laws on dog ownership recently came into force. O w n e r s o f d o g s t h a t a r e n ’t microchipped could be fined up to £500 if they don’t microchip their dog. The legislation affects all dogs aged eight weeks and older in England, Wales and Scotland – Northern Ireland introduced a similar law in 2012. Recent figures suggest 1.16m dogs still aren’t microchipped, despite a 70 per cent increase in the number pets being microchipped in the last month. “Any dog owner with an unmicrochipped pet now faces a significant fine, but it is our advice to avoid this completely and comply with the law,” said Dr Huw Stacey, director of clinical services at Vets4Pets. “Inserting a microchip is an easy and simple procedure, and is nothing for the owner or pet to worry about. It’s only about the size of a grain of rice. “Every microchip has a unique 15-digit code to identify the dog’s owner and is designed to last the lifetime of the pet. “The details are stored on one of seven microchip databases and are

accessible to relevant professionals, including vets, dog wardens and the police. “The importance of a microchip shouldn’t be underestimated. It can be the difference between a lost dog being returned to their owner or simply being lost forever. “Reuniting dogs with their rightful owner is just one of a number of reasons why the microchipping law has been introduced. “It is also designed to encourage responsible dog ownership.” Petlog, the UK’s largest lost and found database for microchipped pets, which is managed by the Kennel Club, found that more than 60,000 dogs were reported missing over a ten year period and 75 per cent of dogs were reunited thanks to their microchip. But pets will only be reunited with their owners if they keep their contact

details up-to-date, as Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary explains. “Pet owners need to treat their pet’s microchip information with the utmost importance,” said Caroline. “If the contact details are not updated, the task of returning a pet to its owner becomes almost impossible. “Moving house, changing a mobile number or changing an email address are commons ways a lost pet can lose permanent contact with its owner.” Local authorities and welfare charities spend around £57 million per year on kenneling costs, but more than 50% of stray dogs cannot be returned because their owners cannot be identified. Sadly this means approximately 6,000 dogs are put down each year because their owner cannot be found. Figures from Northern Ireland suggest microchipping has had a positive impact, since being introduced four years ago, with the number of stray dogs being reduced. “The number of lost or stray dogs has reduced gradually since 2012, providing evidence that the microchipping law is working,” added Dr Stacey. “Although it’s not compulsory, owners of cats and rabbits are strongly advised to also microchip their pet. “But right now it’s dog owners that need to comply with the law and we would urge anyone who is unsure if their pet is microchipped to visit their local vets to check.”

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Litter-picking success in Redcar and Cleveland

Tracey Colling, volunteering in Marske.

early 300 dedicated litter-pickers hit the sands and streets of Redcar and Cleveland recently and collected over 500 bags of rubbish. This was in support of a national campaign, Clean for The Queen, honouring Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday which will be officially celebrated in June 2016. Volunteers dedicated their spare time clearing up areas all over the borough in a mission to rid the area of litter. Cllr Helen McLuckie, cabinet member for neighbourhoods at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “I would like to say a huge thank you to the volunteers who spent time during their weekend clearing up our beaches, streets and green spaces. To have cleared over 500 bags worth of litter in the space of a weekend is fantastic and will make a huge difference to our borough. “This clear-up contributes to a wider campaign the council is launching to focus on improving our environment and building pride in our local

communities. We ultimately want cleaner streets, less dog fouling and greener spaces. “I am so grateful to those who continue to share our commitment in keeping our borough clean. They have done a great job.” Cllr Carl Quartermain, who took part in the clear-up with FRED (Friends of Redcar), said: “Thanks to the great support from our friends at FRED and The National Citizen Service, here in Redcar we have got off to a great start this year. Not only did we see over 50 residents and visitors clearing the beach of litter and detritus but also we were able to draw attention back on the dangerous debris-ridden Coatham Dunes. “Thank you to all those who took part – we saw a healthy collection of volunteers of all ages. It was particularly pleasing to see so many young people and children taking part and learning from what is a valuable educational experience. Well done to you all and special thanks to Dave King of ImagineYouCan (NCS) for their physical support.” Cllr Steve Kay, ward member for Lockwood at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “This has been a great initiative to tidy up the country and the borough for the Queen’s 90th birthday. “In Lockwood ward, we have had clean-up events in both Lingdale and Moorsholm in which I took part. In Lingdale the litter-pick was coordinated with a Bring Out Your Dross day. It was a joint event involving Lingdale Lift-Off, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Lockwood Parish Council and Lingdale Primary School. “In Moorsholm the litter-pick was organised by Moorsholm in Bloom, again with assistance from Redcar & Cleveland. It rained cats and dogs but nobody was deterred. “Now both villages are much cleaner and ready, not only for the Queen, but for what I am sure will be another successful year in Northumbria in Bloom.”

Bloomers are out for the Queen

By Barbara Cartwright

fter a week of frosty, bright days, the 4th March dawned with snow hail and torrential rain. Undeterred, members of Moorsholm in Bloom team turned out to do their bit for the Clean for the Queen weekend. This special weekend was organised by Keep Britain Tidy to promote a national “clean up” within communities to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations. A Moorsholm in Bloom spokesperson said: “The main weekend for community events was the 4th, 5th and 6th of March. We had registered

our event for the 4th so even though the weather was appalling, we decided to go ahead regardless. A litter sweep of the village and surrounding area produced twelve bags of rubbish which included a double sized bed sheet which must have blown away in the winter storms! “We would like to thank everyone who joined in, including representatives from Redcar and Cleveland Council. Other litter picks will be taking place throughout the year and any support from the community would be appreciated. We know of certain villagers who are promoting the cause by foraging for litter on their daily walk. A clean environment is a pleasure for everyone.”

Guisborough Cleans for the Queen!

By Quita Owen

any congratulations to the 80 volunteers, of all ages, who turned out to collect no less than 123 bags of litter in Guisborough, during the “Clean for the Queen” weekend of March 5-6, an amazing result. This was part of a nationwide event, led by Keep Britain Tidy as a 90th birthday tribute to the Queen, which seems to have exceeded all expectations. “Britain’s Biggest Litter Pick” inspired a quarter of a million people from the Isle of Lewis to the Island of Guernsey to collect 300,000 bags of litter, weighing 1,200 tonnes, and enough to stretch from Land’s End to John O’Groats! Over 500 events were held, supported by 400 local authorities, including our own Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, who oversaw the events, and supplied all the equipment needed. Our public-spirited volunteers formed groups to litter-pick several areas in Guisborough including parts of the Walkway between Enfield Chase and Belmangate, the Avenue and Aldenham Road, and on ground near the Cricket Club. Several Army Cadets took part, including ten who helped with the cleanup

around Howlbeck Road, and the KGV Playing Field. Altogether 22 volunteers litter-picked 30 bags of litter from the KGV area, which looked a great deal better as a result! Meanwhile, at the other end of town, a group of Year 9 Laurence Jackson School students, led by their teacher Alan Wyke, worked hard to clean up the Applegarth, as part of their community involvement to gain their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Not content with this, they turned out again the following week to clean the area round the Fire Station, a very creditable effort! On a less pleasant note, the students reported that while they found the usual crisp packets and drinks bottles in the Applegarth, the majority of the litter had been created by people bagging up their dog dirt, and then throwing the bags into the bushes instead of into a bin. The whole town owes a very big thank you to all those volunteers who gave up their time and worked so hard to make our community a cleaner, healthier and a more pleasant place to live. Litter is an avoidable problem, so let’s hope this might be a wake-up call to the rest of us! Many thanks as ever, to our local Council Community Officer, Claire Bognar, for all her help, and to the other Council staff involved.

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Fighting back for Redcar - Anna Turley MP I

Protecting public services in Redcar & Cleveland

n the face of huge cuts to central government funding to Redcar & Cleveland – cuts which will total almost £90 million by the end of the decade up to 2020 – our council under Cllr Sue Jeffrey’s leadership is doing excellent work maintaining key public services and protecting support for the vulnerable. The council are being forced by the Tories to cut £millions over the next few years and, to add insult to injury, won’t receive a penny of the £300 million ‘transition fund’ to help manage the implementation of cuts, 83% of which goes

An inherently unfair Budget

to Conservative-led councils. Dealing with cuts of this size means difficult decisions have to be made. The rising cost of social care from an aging population is a particular challenge – a situation made worse by the Government’s refusal to properly fund social care services from central funds which myself and the council have repeatedly asked for. Whilst council tax has been frozen for another year, the council have no choice but to introduce George Osborne’s 2% local social care levy to protect services for the elderly.

he Conservative Government’s Budget this year had nothing to help people in Redcar & Cleveland and North Yorkshire

looking for work or for the local businesses and manufacturers who need support to grow. It was an inherently unfair Budget which set out to take support from the disabled – support which enables some of the most vulnerable in our society to have independence and a decent quality of life – in order to fund tax giveaways for the wealthiest. It all came crashing down just days later with Iain Duncan Smith’s resignation. 1255 disabled people in Redcar constituency were set to have their personal independence payments cut in a cynical attempt to balance the books on the back of those who don’t vote Conservative. I am glad they backed down under pressure from Labour and in Parliament we will keep the pressure on in case they try to take support away elsewhere in the social security budget.

Successful week celebrates Inspiring Women in Redcar & Cleveland

Future of Marske Medical Centre

he news that Danum Medical Services Ltd, the private medical company which took over Marske Medical Centre a year ago, has gone into liquidation is extremely disappointing for patients. Locally, Labour campaigned against the Centre going into private hands when it was first proposed back in 2014 and now our fears have been realized. I am in regular contact with NHS England who have assured me that they have now put in place a 12-month

emergency contract with no change in services during that time. They are also hopeful that another operator will be found to run the centre in the longer term. The situation shows the risk posed by handing responsibility for running health services to private companies who have profit motivations. I strongly believe our National Health Service should place the interests of patients first and will continue to campaign against privatization of services.

t was an honour and a privilege to present the Inspiring Women awards to some amazing women who have achieved so much for their communities and improved the lives of others. The awards brought a fantastic week of events, working with our young people, to a close. I hope the week inspired our

young people to strive for the best in their own lives and to use their skills to help others. A huge thanks go to all those who brought the Inspiring Women project together, including the council and particularly the Royal Air Force for supporting the project and putting on some great events in our schools.

Tory obsession with China is killing UK Steel

he steel crisis that hit Redcar last year and cost us thousands of jobs is now hurting other steel towns across the country. The Government’s continued reluctance to intervene to support the industry is now threatening thousands more jobs. In fact, they are actively blocking an EU plan to tackle Chinese steel dumping with higher tariffs because they would rather cosy up to Beijing than protect UK industry and the jobs it sustains. The Prime Minister talks about

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

‘battling for Britain’ but in his actions he is failing to tackle the crisis for fear of upsetting the Chinese whose investment he craves. Investment that will mean nothing if the UK loses thousands more skilled jobs from no longer producing its own steel. There are some, including UKIP and the Leave campaign, who tell the story that the EU is blocking action to save our steel industry. That is simply not true. Other countries across Europe have backed their steel producers because their governments recognise its

importance to their economies. Moreover, it is the EU who are trying to tackle the dumping of Chinese steel and our government which is opposing it. UKIP have also opposed action as their MEPs voted against a reform of EU trade defence rules in 2014 that would have protected the UK steel industry against dumped imports from China. It is too late for Redcar but there is still time, if the government finds the will, to save our steel industry and the jobs of these workers. No more prevarication, they must act.

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Smiths Dock, Shipyard Plumbers Shop Reunion

Back row left to right: John Dent, John Hendry, John Weldon, David Lord, Owen Dales, Graeme McIvor, Geoff Thompson, David Lewis, Tony Scott and Phil Hartshorn. Seated: Ted Bendall and Jimmy McIvor

By John Weldon

fter 29 years we had our first reunion on the 12th March in the Parklands, Skippers Lane which was once the Smiths Dock Social Club and what a great night it was and enjoyed by all. Most of the people hadn’t seen each other for 29 years and when they arrived this was quite apparent ie picture that was in each of our head’s didn’t match the much older version. But after a little while we all got there. Plumbers were also the large bore pipe fitters and fabricators that manufactured all the pipes that were in effect the veins that linked all the machinery that made the ships operate. This included working in the engine room, Ballast tanks, double bottoms, Cofferdams, accommodation etc. Smiths dock built ships and repaired them. The

lads in the photo worked on both parts of the yard. Some of the conversations that were topical on the night were around the launch day and what a spectacular event this was and how sad that young people can no longer experience. We also reflected on the characters that worked there, all of which made working at Smiths dock such an enjoyable time of our lives. It was agreed that we all wanted to meet again which is to take place in November. With the dock closing a lot of the surviving plumbers/pipefitters are working on contracts all over the world. It is hoped that for the November event we can get more people. Many of the Smiths Dock employees were from the Redcar and East Cleveland areas.

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National Park Authority delivers on Government plan

he North York Moors National Park Authority is delighted with government plans to enable every schoolchild in England the chance to visit National Parks as part of new education plans announced recently. Speaking as she launched the new plan in the South Downs National Park, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: “By instilling a love of nature in our young people and building thriving communities in every National Park, our plan will allow these unique spaces to flourish for generations to come.” Andy Wilson, CEO at the North York Moors National Park Authority added: “We’re extremely excited about today’s news. We believe National Parks are a perfect place to understand and explore the natural environment. By working at an early stage with young people it gives us the best chance to help promote these unique spaces by providing education on nature-based activities.” Here at the National Park we already engage with around 12,000 young people a year. And we are working hard to increase this number. We have a dedicated education team based at the Moors National Park Centre in Danby, who regularly provide Learning Outside the Classroom opportunities across the North York Moors. Sue Wilkinson, Education Manager commented: “Our education team is working hard to meet every child within a ten mile radius of the National Park whilst they are in school. It’s extremely rewarding working with young people and seeing the excitement they get from

experiencing and understanding nature and the outdoors.” The Authority is also very keen to help children who would not normally get the chance to visit and experience our fantastic landscapes first hand. Last year we were able to offer transport grants to enable schools from disadvantaged areas of Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Scarborough to bring groups of children to the National Park. Almost 2,500 children benefited from the grants and participated in valuable learning outside the classroom experiences. And it’s not just school children we are working with. We also have 16 apprentices working with us in a variety of roles, which is 15% of our workforce, who are all widening their experience and gaining their first steps into work. We’ve been working with apprentices continuously for 14 years. Ian Nicholls, Assistant Director of

Corporate Services commented:” We offer a brilliant range of opportunities for apprentices. We feel it’s really important to provide training for young people to help them to live and work locally. Some of our previous apprentices have started up their own business such as a conservation gardener, dry stone waller, fencing contractor and others have gone on to work for local estates and businesses.” We currently work with around 700 to 1,000 volunteers who contribute in the region of 12,500 volunteer days, that approximately 93,750 hours of work a year! They come from all walks of life, from retired folk to students and young people. Our explorer club offers families the chance to volunteer, with the youngest members being aged just four! What a great way to start to understand and care for our beautiful countryside and inspiring natural environment.

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Off-duty officer given commendation for saving child’s life

n heroic officer has been awarded a Chief Constable’s commendation at a ceremony held by Cleveland Police after saving the life of an 11-year-old boy. PC Nick Wood, who was off duty at the time of the incident on Sunday 20th September 2015, was spending time with his family at Majuba Caravan Park in Redcar when he noticed a child running in and out of the sea alongside two adults as he walked along the shoreline. PC Wood noticed that the child had begun to wade further out, and one of the adults accompanying the child was now waist deep in the water, shouting and beckoning the child back to the shore. The adults both appeared distressed and quick-thinking Nick realised there was no time to wait for assistance. He instructed his partner to alert the coastguard and immediately waded out to sea. When he could no longer touch the sea bed he began to swim towards the child who was around 30 metres from the shoreline. When PC Wood reached the child, he

Temporary Chief Constable Iain Spittal and PC Nick Wood continually reassured him and had to keep him calm whilst taking hold of one of his arms and bringing him safely back to shore. Shortly after Nick and the young boy reached the shore, the lifeboat and coastguard arrived on scene and provided medical care to the boy who was later taken to James Cook University Hospital suffering from mild hypothermia. PC Nick Wood said: “I am really pleased to have received a commendation. My training has

ensured that I am well prepared for incidents like this, however it is completely different when it actually happens in real life. It’s my job to look after people and to ensure they are safe and my main priority was to make sure the boy was OK, so I’m really pleased that I managed to bring him to safety and that he has now recovered from the ordeal.” Also commended at Cleveland Police Headquarters on Tuesday 8th March were Redcar and Cleveland Cadets and other officers and staff from Cleveland Police. Temporary Chief Constable, Iain Spittal, said: “This incident shows how brave and selfless PC Nick Wood is. He has demonstrated great integrity and leadership by saving the life of a child in danger. It’s important to celebrate the hard work of Cleveland officers, staff, and our partners. These awards ceremonies are the perfect way to highlight the outstanding work that they carry out on a daily basis.” Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner, Barry Coppinger, added: “It is important to highlight the outstanding work of Cleveland Police officers, staff and partners and I am proud to recognise their work as they deliver the very best service to the people of Cleveland.”

Warning about cars being stolen in burglaries

fficers are reminding people to be vigilant about where they keep their car keys after a number of burglaries across Cleveland during March in which cars were stolen. Thirteen burglaries were reported in March, whereby a property was burgled, car keys were located and the car was stolen. Detective Chief Inspector Chris Downes said: “Often, car keys are attached to a set of house keys. If someone breaks into a property and finds the house keys, it is common that the suspect can then easily take the car because the car key is attached to the same set. We would advise people to keep their house and car keys separately so that this doesn’t happen. Keys should be kept out of view of any potential burglar, not on stairs, tables or hooks near to doors where they can potentially be reached. “In other instances we have seen car keys being stolen through letter boxes using all sorts of homemade hooks when they have been left close to a door. Again we would advise people not to keep keys close to doors where they can be seen. “We are doing everything possible to catch those responsible for burgling properties in Cleveland and are dedicated to reducing the number of burglary victims in the area. These are just some simple ways that people can possibly prevent themselves from becoming victims.” Anyone with information regarding burglaries in Cleveland is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Cash pledged to boost neighbourhood policing in Cleveland

round £1.5million of investment is to be ploughed into neighbourhood policing in Cleveland, in a move that will lead to the creation of 40 new jobs for the area. The new roles will be implemented over the next two years and include an additional seven police constables, 23 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and 10 police staff roles. A number of PCSO roles will be focused on problem solving and working with specific members of the community. Examples include: • A PCSO dedicated to working with the business community to reduce crime • A PCSO responsible for supporting engagement and problem solving with asylum seekers and inward immigration • A PCSO responsible for developing student engagement and reducing vulnerability • A PCSO responsible for Improving awareness and engagement in respect of Hate Crime The boost comes after Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger agreed a package of enhancements put forward by Temporary Chief Constable Iain Spittal in what the chief police officer describes as ‘the next phase of neighbourhood policing.’ The additional money has been made available as a result of stringent financial planning, to ensure that Cleveland Police provides an efficient and cost effective service. Changes to contracts with private sector providers, collaboration with other services, and various other cost-cutting measures have all been part of this plan. The extra resources will benefit the communities most in need, so that vulnerable

PCC Barry Coppinger and TCC Spittal with NPT officers people are protected from serious harm, and there is further investment in reducing antisocial behaviour. Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: “My commitment has always been to retain and develop neighbourhood policing as it is the cornerstone of the work that we do. “I am active in the local community and residents tell me that they value the dedication and hard work of our local police officers. The nature of crime is changing, and we must adapt to keep people safe.” Temporary Chief Constable Iain Spittal said: “I’m pleased that the Police and Crime Commissioner has agreed with my proposals. Other senior officers across the country have spoken about the possibility of removing neighbourhood policing all together, but in Cleveland we have made a firm commitment to securing our frontline. “This is fantastic news for our communities and will help to strengthen our intelligence gathering and work to protect our most vulnerable people.”

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Teesside college scoops national award Loftus walking group awarded funding

Redcar & Cleveland College’s apprenticeships team under the leadership of Steven Winterburn (grey shirt, holding award) has won a national accolade in the Apprenticeships 4 England Training Provider Awards

Teesside college has become the only North East organisation to be recognised at a national competition for its outstanding delivery of apprenticeships. Redcar & Cleveland College scooped the Highly Commended award at the 2016 Apprenticeships 4 England Training Provider Awards, which rewards organisations for their enterprise, innovation and creativity in this form of training. Representatives from the college attended the prestigious black tie event which was held at the Emirates Stadium in London. Redcar & Cleveland College was commended for the breadth and quality of its apprenticeships, which take in subjects from accounting and retail to beauty therapy and construction. The judges were also impressed with several innovations designed to help apprentices with their studies, including e-learning technology that enables students to update their portfolios and engage in group discussions remotely via their smart phone or laptop. Steven Winterburn, apprenticeships manager at Redcar & Cleveland College who accepted the award on behalf of the college, said: “We’re thrilled to receive the highly commended accolade to become the only North East college to be recognised in this prestigious national scheme. It’s an honour to be associated with awards that recognise the value that education providers place on apprenticeships. “This is a vitally important form of training desired by students and employers and we have tailored our offering to meet this demand.

“We now spend 34% of our Skills Funding Agency (SFA) funding allocation on apprenticeships, which is more than any other Teesside college, and we’ve increased the volume and range of our training provision in this area. Despite the sharp increase in apprenticeship starts at the college, we’ve maintained our success rates and we’ll continue to work with employers to meet the skills needs of industry.” Lindsay McCurdy, CEO of Apprenticeships 4 England, said: “As a first time entrant, we were really impressed with the range of offering and career choices for apprentices at Redcar & Cleveland College. “The college is a prime example of how to celebrate apprentices and other colleges in the region should follow suit. The team also really got into the spirit in the run up to the awards via social media, which was great to see.” With the Government aiming to create another three million apprenticeships by 2020, Redcar & Cleveland College has focused heavily on promoting its offering in this area and building partnerships with employers across a variety of sectors, including IT, engineering, manufacturing, green energy and sport. The organisation also offers apprenticeships and other vocational training courses at its Oil & Gas International Training Academy, which is based at the Corporation Road campus. For further information, please contact please call 01642 473 132 or visit http://www.cleveland.ac.uk.

By John Roberts

oftus ACCORD Walking Group was formed in 2013 to promote recreational walking in the local area. Since then it has organised a number of guided walks and also supported weekly health walks in collaboration with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. In 2015 the group applied for Loftus Civil Parish to be accredited with the national initiative Walkers are Welcome; the application was successful and a launch event took place at Handale Abbey in July. Later in 2015 the group applied to the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All England scheme for funding to further develop facilities for walkers in and around Loftus. Good news has arrived with £6,600 being awarded to improve the walking experience for visitors and residents through measures such as the production of leaflets and installation of signage. Paul Turner, Chair of Loftus ACCORD Walking Group, says: “I wish to thank officers of Loftus Town Council and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council for their advice and support. Together with members of the walking group, they have worked hard to make our application a success and we look forward to

implementing the measures agreed. The group works to implement the aims of Walkers are Welcome through provision of free access to walking which can bring health and social benefits. East Cleveland has a rich history and heritage and, in collaboration with other organisations, we aim to promote the area as an attractive one for visitors and residents alike.” Look out in the coming months for news of guided walks in the Loftus area and for announcements about use of the funding that’s been awarded. Meanwhile, the walking group is working with the borough council to repair local footpaths and it continues to support free weekly health walks. They start from outside Loftus Town Hall at 1.15pm on Fridays. There’s free parking at South View (TS13 4JL), off North Road; Arriva bus services X4 and 5 stop at the Market Place nearby. You don’t need to book a place: just turn up in suitable clothing and footwear for a walk of about 90 minutes among the woods, fields, lanes and coastline of this beautiful area. To find out more about Awards for All England go to www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/awardsforall To find out more about Walkers are Welcome go to www.walkersarewelcome.org.uk

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Full race timings and ceremonial starts unveiled for Tour de Yorkshire

he highly anticipated start and finish times for the Tour de Yorkshire have been revealed, along with the ceremonial start routes. Millions of spectators are expected to line the route of the three day men’s race and one day women’s race which run between Friday 29th April and Sunday 1st May. Stage One of the Tour de Yorkshire will begin at 11.50am in the Saturday Market square in Beverley

on Friday 29th April. The riders will head out towards the railway station via Toll Gavel and past County Hall on Cross Street. Then it’s on to Armstrong Way, past Flemingate Shopping Centre, before heading towards the spectacular Beverley Minster. Riders will then head out of the town on Lairgate, passing St Mary’s Church before heading towards the racecourse to the official start line. Key points along the route include the first

sprint point at Bubwith at 1.06pm, then Tadcaster at 1.50pm, Knaresborough at 2.22pm, then the first King of the Mountain (KoM) point at Greenhow Hill at 3.02pm. From there riders will visit Grassington at 3.20pm and cross the finish line at Settle for the first time at 4.06pm, before completing a circuit through Giggleswick and the stage finale at Settle at 4.26pm. Saturday’s Stage Two marks an important milestone for the Tour de Yorkshire as spectators will be treated to not one but two hugely significant races. The Women’s Tour de Yorkshire will begin in Otley, home of women’s road World Champion Lizzie Armitstead, at 8.15am. Starting from Boroughgate in the town centre, the teams will head up Westgate before turning left onto West Chevin Road and Burras Lane. They will then head back towards town, passing All Saints Parish Church, before travelling down Bondgate and Crossgate. Then it’s on to Nelson Street before heading towards Pool Road, where the racing will begin in earnest. Riders will find an early Queen of the Mountain point at Harewood Bank, near Harewood House, which saw the Royal Family officially start the Tour de France’s Grand Depart in 2014. From Harewood it’s on to East Rigton at 8.56am, Pontefract at 10.02am and a climb at Conisbrough Castle at 11.03am before crossing the finish line in Doncaster at 11.59am. The men’s race will tackle exactly the same stage from Otley to Doncaster in the afternoon. Sprint and KoM points are also the same. The men’s peloton will start in Otley at 2.20pm, before reaching Harewood Bank at 2.44pm, Conisbrough Castle at 4.37pm and a finish in Doncaster at 5.23pm. Stage Three will begin at 11.10am on Sunday

in Captain Cook’s hometown of Middlesbrough. From the start point at Centre Square and mima (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art), the riders will ride past the historic Gazette newspaper building on Borough Road before heading into Teesside University’s new Campus Heart. They will then head down Linthorpe Road to the Cenotaph and through Albert Park, before heading up Marton Road and past the new Middlesbrough Sports Village. A quick detour will see them ride through Stewart Park and past the birthplace of Captain Cook before heading through Marton to the official race start on the A172 to the south of Nunthorpe. Those who raced in 2015 will find some of the stage familiar from Stage One of the inaugural race; route planners have fitted in a total of six KoM on this stage alone, promising a thrilling race right down to the finish line in Scarborough. Key points along the route include a sprint at Thirsk at 12.51pm, the first KOM at Sutton Bank at 1.06pm, Blakey Ridge at 1.54pm, Grosmont at 2.46pm, a sprint at Whitby at 3.06pm, and three further KoMs at Robin Hood’s Bay at 3.23pm, Harwood Dale at 3.44pm and Oliver’s Mount at 4.16pm before crossing the line in Scarborough at 4.25pm. A number of events and festivals are being held by communities across the county to celebrate the race. Some of these include Stokesley’s TourFest, which features live music, food stalls and street entertainers, Middlesbrough’s Enjoy the Ride festival, with a celebratory carnival, community stage and street theatre, and similar events at Monk Fryston and Hillam, near Selby, Sutton Bank and Danby. A full schedule and race timings can be viewed online at letour.yorkshire.com/timings The three columns represent slow, medium and fast times.

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Your Voice In Parliament

Tom Blenkinsop MP Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Osborne’s budget of failure

eorge Osborne’s budget last month was a massive test for the Chancellor. Could he meet his targets? Could he deliver a fair budget? Could he invest to build an economy for the future? On all three counts he has failed for people in East Cleveland. Osborne’s budget was an opportunity to invest in fairness, to invest in Britain’s future and get to grips with the UK steel crisis. Instead, the Chancellor has again delivered a budget that sees women and disabled people, in particular, paying for his changes to tax and welfare.

While over half a million people with disabilities are losing over £1 billion in personal independence payments, big corporations are getting tax breaks and the Chancellor is cutting Capital Gains Tax – a tax he himself raised in 2010 saying doing so was necessary to “create a fairer tax system”. Osborne has failed to deliver for the people of East Cleveland. His budget will condemn many more children to poverty and risks placing our health, education and care services in crisis. We need a Labour government who will stand up for working people.

Fighting changes to Sunday Trading Laws

n February 2016 the Government announced its plans to bring forward measures in the Enterprise Bill to allow local authorities to extend Sunday trading laws. This followed a public consultation, which received over 7000 responses. Extending Sunday trading will lead to longer opening hours, which would be detrimental to shop workers, small business owners and their families. Extended hours on Sundays could very well lead to closures of smaller stores. Shops are open long enough for people to shop, and Sunday should remain a special day. I therefore opposed the Government’s proposed changes, and voted in favour of an amendment to remove these proposals from the Bill. The Government was defeated by 317 votes to 286 and I hope that the measures will now be abandoned. A poll conducted in February 2015 found that a large majority of the public support the existing Sunday trading rules. Indeed, before the 2015 General Election the Conservative Party claimed that it had no plans to change the current rules on Sunday trading stating

that the current rules provided “a reasonable balance”. I know that a number of organisations, such as the shopworkers’ union Usdaw, the Association of Convenience Stores and the ‘Keep Sunday Special’ campaign group have also expressed deep concern at the proposed changes to Sunday trading restrictions. Should this issue return to Parliament, please be assured that I will continue to echo the voices of small businesses, shopworkers and their families in support of the current arrangements.

Forced Academisation

he Tory Government’s plans to force all schools to become academies is a top down, costly reorganisation of our schools, which nobody wants and schools don’t need. At a time when schools are facing huge challenges of falling budgets for the first time since the mid-1990s, chronic shortages of teachers and not enough good school places, this unnecessary and unfounded distraction of the Government’s will only harm standards in our schools. The Tories’ plans to force all schools to become academies won’t solve the serious problems in our education system they have created. There are huge challenges facing our schools, so to ask head teachers to take time, money and effort away from raising standards, to deal with an unnecessary and unfounded obsession with ‘academising’ all schools is irresponsible and reckless, and will only harm standards. Rather than focusing on driving up standards, the Tories’ obsession with schools structures has completely missed the point – just as there are some great academies, there are some excellent community schools, and also extremely poor examples of both. The vast majority of non academies affected by this policy will be primary schools, over 80 per-cent of which are already good and outstanding.

Rather than pitting types of school against each other, this Government should be channelling all their efforts and those of frontline staff in schools into driving up standards across all types of schools. Labour will stand up for children and parents and oppose these plans. We will seek to build an alliance with parents, heads, local government leaders, both Labour and Conservative, to stop this costly and unnecessary reorganisation of our schools. Rather than cut parents out of the picture, we want to put local parents and communities at the heart of decisions when it comes to their children’s schools.

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

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Making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families Registered charity number 1125578

Tackling Youth Unemployment in Redcar and Cleveland Transforming young people’s lives

any of us, whatever age, know what it is like to be unemployed and looking for work, many of us can use previous experience gained, the networks we have built up and established to help us find that next opportunity. Many of us can take confidence knowing that we know how to work, know what we are good at and know where to find our next opportunity. Some of us may even be considering self employment, setting up a business, speaking to the bank manager, using our saving to follow a dream or a necessity. Even with this experience it isn’t easy. Imagine if you are a young person looking to get into work, one of

those young people facing challenges finding opportunities and having the confidence against other candidates to prove that you are the best. Imagine if you don’t have those networks, those friends, family members who let you know when vacancies occur and when opportunities arise. What would you do? Would this hit your confidence and self belief? Nationally 630,000 young people aged 16-24 were unemployed in November-January 2016, up 5,000 from the previous quarter and down 113,000 from the previous year. The unemployment rate for 16-24 year olds not in full-time education was 12.2 That’s more than 1 in 10 young people unemployed, that means

looking for work, not in college or training. 20% of unemployed 16-24 year olds had been unemployed for over 12 months. In Redcar and Cleveland there were 1215 unemployed young people aged 16 to 25 in February 2016. These are young people claiming benefit principally for the reason of being unemployed. The Junction is determined to transform young people’s lives, we know it works, we know that holding and nurturing hope, sometimes when there isn’t any is valuable, we know building networks with employers, supporting young people to build confidence, self belief, engage in training and learning all adds up to helping to get that first job, that first opportunity. It doesn’t stop there we will work with young people and employers to make that first opportunity stick, to build on and to transform lives. We know getting a job, a start, building self belief and being able to say out loud “I have a

Apprentice funding is changing lives

Teesside homeless charity is set to offer apprenticeships to six long-term unemployed youths, thanks to a £40,000 grant from Middlesbrough and Teesside Philanthropic Foundation. The donation to Community Campus ‘87 will create six two-year apprenticeships across Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar that would not otherwise have existed. The apprentices – all long-term unemployed - will get real work experience by helping to transform previously derelict properties into homes for homeless young people. Shaun Hughes, a director of Teesside Philanthropic T h e f u n d i n g c o v e r s t w o Foundation patrons Erimus Insurance Brokers, gives a apprenticeships in construction, helping hand to Community Campus ’87 apprentices. giving them skills and experience in areas such as bricklaying, painting young people will become employable and therefore and decorating, and four in housing and enjoy a better life.” Of 23 previous Community Campus apprentices, administration, helping to give life opportunities 18 are now in employment, some of them within the to six local people who might not have organisation and others with local construction and otherwise had an opportunity to kick-start their building businesses. working lives. Shaun Hughes, a director of Philanthropic Simon Virth, service manager for Community Foundation patrons Erimus Insurance Brokers, said: Campus ’87, said: “This funding will make a huge “A big part of what the Foundation is all about is difference to the lives of six young people, giving helping to change the lives of Teesside people for them purpose, confidence, hope and aspiration. “We are reliant on this type of funding to create the better, and this is one of the best examples of opportunities for young people, so it’s fair to say us doing just that. “We’re working with the brilliant Teesside that if we hadn’t received this money from the organisation to fund six apprenticeships that would Foundation then we wouldn’t be able to offer these not have otherwise existed, helping to kick-start the life opportunities to six young people. “We look to create opportunities for young lives of six young people that need our helping hand. “Erimus and our fellow Foundation patrons are people to become more self-reliant, and becoming employable is naturally a great way to do that. By proud to be making a real difference to Teesside creating apprenticeships we hope we’ll ensure these people on projects such as this.”

job!” can truly change lives. The Junction’s YES Team (Youth Employment Service) supports and empowers young unemployed people to access work, education or training, Offering for young people an individual support service that works with young people at their pace to overcome barriers, unlock potential and exceed expectations. • A programme tailored to your needs including a dedicated worker and opportunities to get involved in development activities that build confidence, motivation and wellbeing • One to one support with job searches, CV’s, job applications and investigating your options for work, education and training • Help to source work experience and volunteering opportunities • Access to our social club - work with and get to know others who are in your situation, and make new friends • Access to financial assistance e.g. for travel costs and interview clothes

• Practical advice and guidance e.g. for housing and benefits issues • Emotional wellbeing support and mentoring • Links with local employers who are ready to help and support our communities We believe passionately in working in partnership and that is why we are delivering the “Get on Track” programme working in partnership with The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, bringing world class athletes together with young people, to build skills, confidence and self belief. Such an exciting programme- Get on Track , get involved now! Transforming young people’s lives? If you are a young person or a local employer who wants to help, looking to create opportunities and build your workforce. Then please contact Abby, Emma or Louise. They will be really friendly and here to help. Call 01642 756000 or email info@ thejunctionfoundation.com You can also check into our facebook page www.thejunctionfoundation. com/facebook Look forward to hearing from you. Let’s make a difference!

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n outbreak of Boggles has been reported near the Moors National Park Centre, Danby on the North York Moors. It’s believed that raiding parties of Boggles from the Robin Hood’s Bay area and in particular Boggle Hole are active in and around Crow Wood where they are upsetting the resident Woodling inhabitants. The Boggles are the distant cousins of Woodlings - who are the gentler of the species. Woodlings are small gnome like creatures that live in, and care for the woodlands between the fields and moors. They like to decorate their homes, clothes and furniture with items from the locality they live in. They regularly use gifts that have been left them, such as nuts, feathers and bright leaves, for this purpose. Visitors to the site may be struck by the distinctive architecture and materials used by the Woodlings in the construction of their homes. To date, 12 have been discovered in the trees, banks and becksides of the area and their numbers have been growing but it is now a worry

Outbreak of Boggles in National Park that the recent activities of the Boggle incomers may drive the Woodlings away. Anyone seeing a Boggle, or evidence of their mischief is requested to report it to a member of staff at the National Park, so that local Boggle folklore expert Fleawort can be made aware of their presence. Fleawort commented: “Boggles are normally found in caves, especially along Robin Hood’s Bay and of course at Boggle Hole. They are similar to Boggarts, generally causing mischief to humans - though probably the most famous Yorkshire Boggle was believed to be able to cure whooping cough!” Fleawort added: “Those who may consider this recent discovery as an ‘April Fool’ should come along and visit the Woodling houses in Crow Wood for themselves. And, if you don’t want to take my word for it, then look at these photographs which prove the existence of the houses.” The Moors National Park Centre, Danby is open daily, 10am to 5pm. So why not come down to the woods today?

amilies with children aged 4 – 14 are invited to take part in the next round of the North York Moors National Park’s Explorer Club which starts at the beginning of May. Meeting one Saturday or Sunday a month for six months, the club is a great way for families to learn about the habitats of the National Park while having an active role in caring for them. An information day for families to find out more about the Explorer Club and what it involves is being held from 2.30pm – 4.30pm on Sunday 24 April at The Moors National Park Centre, Danby. Existing Explorer Club members will be on hand to talk about their experiences and what they get out of volunteering and being members of the club. There will also be the opportunity to take part in fun activities such as stile building and creating natural works of art so attendees can experience what being part of the project will entail. The Explorer Club combines practical conservation projects, such as tree planting and footpath restoration, with a closer look at the North York Moors wildlife and habitats. Child-sized tools, binoculars, digital cameras, a wildlife infrared camera and other kit are available to attendees on the day to enhance their experience. Families are also given suggestions of activities to do at home, and will have access to our members only ‘Facebook’ page where they can share their wildlife and exploring experiences with other Explorer Club members. Those taking part will be given the opportunity to gain the John Muir Discovery Award. This environmental award encourages people of all backgrounds to connect, enjoy and care for wild places. Tammy Andrews, Explorer Club Co-ordinator said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for families to spend quality time together while exploring, discovering and caring for their local National Park. We hope to instil a life-long love of the environment. It is wonderful to see families having fun together and enjoying all the benefits being outdoors has to offer.” Derek Benn and his family are current Explorer Club members. Derek said: “As a family we have had the most amazing

Seeking families to care for habitats

experiences with the Explorer Club completing tasks outdoors, learning new skills, making new friends and connecting with nature. The days are really well organised, safe and well led. It never ceases to amaze me what we are able to achieve together, like the time my four year old daughter was using a saw (under guidance) to clear woodland scrub.” The National Park Authority hopes this

experience will stimulate an appreciation of learning outdoors and encourage children to volunteer or apply for National Park work when they grow up, becoming ambassadors for the North York Moors. Places on the information day are limited so booking is essential. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis! For more information on the Explorer Club

and to reserve a place on the information day, contact Tammy Andrews on 01439 772700 or email t.andrews@northyorkmoors.org.uk.

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Documentary Redcar & Cleveland

e’d really like to make a film about Redcar & Cleveland and so we need and would love your help to turn it into a reality. We’re a small production company that specialises in making factual documentaries - you can find us at worldsendpictures.com At this very early stage, our job is to find people who will take part in the film, so we need to speak to as many of you as we can. We have decided on your region

because it’s so majestic and very beautiful - the landscape itself has a fascinating tale to tell of the past and of course the present. The people, however are its greatest asset and it’s they who will make the film a reality and a success. If we can get this underway, everyone who takes part in whatever capacity will be paid the proper commercial rate. So please go ahead, drop me a line and I’ll call you back. judith@worldsendpictures.com

Guisborough Quoit Club Charity Events By Dave Windras

Macmillan Charity Night 18/12/15

he night was a great success with AC/DC UK and the Rogues entertaining a sell out audience at the Guisborough Quoit Club. Over £1,500 was raised on the night with approximately £800 of this being sponsorship raised by Brian Profitt, the lead singer of the Rogues, who had his head

shaved at the event between acts. I also organised a further event on 27/02/16. Joel Coombes appeared as Elton John and brought Glam Rock and the 70’s back to Guisborough. Joel was supported by Mark Quintin who covered Bon Jovi songs. The evening raised a further £273 to help to support the work of Macmillan Nurses As always I would to thank all of the people who have attended these nights and have generously supported the charity.

Launch of new service to support victims of crime

ictims of crime are to benefit from an improved advice and support service from Friday 1st April. Safe in Tees Valley were appointed to deliver the new Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS) after a competitive tendering process held by Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Barry Coppinger, and Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, Ron Hogg. The new Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS) will provide a free, independent and confidential service to help victims cope with the immediate impact of crime and subsequently make a full recovery. The service can be accessed at any point in the journey to recovery. For many this will be in the immediate aftermath of the crime being committed but, for some, the full impact may not be evident until later. Family and friends play a vital role in addressing the emotional and practical impact of crime and if needed they too can obtain advice or additional assistance. Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “Victims are our priority and the aim of the new Victim Care and Advice Service is to deliver high quality support to victims of crime which is tailored to individual needs and to achieve improvements in every victim’s ability to cope from the impact of crime and subsequently recover. Victims, wherever appropriate, will also have access to a range of further relevant local support.” Durham’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Ron Hogg, said: “Ensuring victims of crime receive the highest possible service is at the heart of my Police and Crime Plan. The new service will focus on an individual’s need, and help them cope during a traumatic time in the lives of many victims.” John Bentley, Chief Executive of Safe in Tees Valley, said: “The Victim Care and Advice Service will provide emotional and practical support for everyone who needs help to cope and recover from the impact of being a

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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch results Mild winter boosts sightings of smaller garden birds in North Yorkshire • Long-tailed tit benefits from mild winter – recorded appearances in North Yorkshire increased by 61 per cent on 2015 • House sparrow is most seen bird in North Yorkshire gardens • More than 519,000 people across the UK took part in the 2016 Birdwatch including more than 8,600 from North Yorkshire

ver half-a-million people, including more than 8,600 from North Yorkshire, took part in the 37th RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch – witnessing some exciting and interesting changes among our most popular garden birds. The tiny long-tailed tit has flown into the Big Garden Birdwatch national top 10 after the average number seen visiting gardens across the UK increased this year by 44 per cent. In North Yorkshire they were up 61 per cent, moving from 13th place last year to become the 9th most commonly seen bird in the county. RSPB experts are linking the increase in sightings of long-tailed tits, as well as other smaller gardens birds such as coal tits, to the mild weather in the months leading up to the 2016 Birdwatch. Small, insect-eating birds like long- tailed tits are particularly susceptible to the cold as the food they rely on is hard to come by in frosts and snow so milder conditions are likely to have contributed to a higher survival rate. Dr Daniel Hayhow, RSPB Conservation Scientist, said: “This year’s survey was another brilliant year for the Big Garden Birdwatch. More than half-a-million people took part counting a bumper 8.2 million birds, providing us with valuable data which helps to build a better picture of how our garden birds are doing. “The weather can have varied effects on different groups of birds in terms of behaviour and habitats used. The increase in long-tailed tit sightings, along with other smaller garden birds, just goes to show that, in the absence of very cold weather, these species can survive the winter months in much greater numbers. The warmer temperatures have made it easier to find food, like insects, which in previous colder winters would have been harder to come by because of frosts and snow.” During periods of colder temperatures birds

struggle to find food in the wider countryside so become more reliant on garden feeders. Longtailed tits, and other smaller birds, have adapted to feeding on seeds and peanuts at bird tables or from hanging feeders. Since 2006, the average number of long-tailed tits seen in UK gardens has increased by 52 per cent, while great tits numbers have gone up by 13 per cent and coal tits by nine per cent. Dr Hayhow added: “The increase in sightings of these smaller garden birds highlights the importance of a well-stocked bird feeder. Longtailed tits only started using garden feeders in recent years, and now more people are spotting them in their gardens as this behaviour develops.” Despite this boost in numbers many other of our garden favourites are struggling. Sightings of well known species such as starlings and song thrushes have experienced another drop during the Big Garden Birdwatch this year. This decline continues a national trend that has seen the number of both species visiting gardens decline by 81 and 89 per cent retrospectively since the first Birdwatch in 1979. Ben Andrew, RSPB Wildlife Advisor, added: “A lot of our favourite garden birds are struggling and are in desperate need of our help. Gardens or outdoor spaces are an invaluable resource for many species – they can provide a safe habitat and enough food and water to survive – which are likely to have a significant effect on their populations.” Big Garden Birdwatch is a part of the RSPB’s Giving Nature a Home campaign, aimed at tackling the housing crisis facing the UK’s threatened wildlife. The charity is asking people to provide a place for wildlife in their gardens or outdoor space – whether it’s putting up a nest box for birds, creating a pond for frogs or building a home for hedgehogs.

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Unicef

What’s happening at St Joseph’s Loftus People who help us

n Tuesday 9th February 2016 we welcomed over 70 children from schools across East Cleveland at a Childrens Rights Workshop about Unicef. The session was led by Kath Hull and Hilarie Angama from Unicef. They were really

impressed by our school and Hilarie has asked that he is able to use us as an example to other schools. Children worked together on Article 14 of the Childrens Rights and British Values. We would like to thank Mrs Mead for the organisation of the event; it was a great success.

Pole to Pole

ear 3 at St Josephs School Loftus have built an igloo using recycled milk bottles as part of their ‘Pole to Pole’ topic. The children learnt about animals that live in the arctic and Antarctic and how humans and animals adapt to living in extreme conditions. At the end of the topic, we discovered the effects of climate change on the planet and mirrored this in the classroom using heaters. The igloo melted and collapsed which allowed us to have some interesting discussions regarding global warming.

Whitby Falconry

hitby Falconry visited St Joseph’s School, Loftus, on Friday 15th January as part of their animal topic. They saw and learnt about geckos, bearded

dragons, pythons, hedgehogs, stick insects, a giant African land snail, a barn owl and even a European eagle owl! The children will use this information to develop their work in class.

After school clubs this term have included, football, parachute club, boxercise, running, atr and games, fun with food, orienteering and a reading club.

S have been learning about people who help them this half term.. They started the topic off with a visit from the Fire Brigade who talked to them about their jobs, let them try on uniform and even sit in the fire engine! They were then visited by a nurse who talked to them about how she looks after ill people and how important it is to keep your hands clean. An optician talked to them about looking after their eyes. He brought in frames for them to try, torches for them to check their eyes and even whether they could see colours correctly. The local PCSOs came in bringing with them a police 4x4 and a van. The children enjoyed sitting in the vehicles especially the back of the police van. They tried on the police uniform and learnt about strange danger. To finish the topic , the school nurse visited to talk about handwashing and the children tested how clean their hands were under ultraviolet light and then re-checked them after washing them.

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Your Points Of View

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

The Editor wishes to point out that this page only contains the views of readers and are not necessarily the views of Coastal View.

Important May we remind readers that in order for their letters to be considered we must have names and contact details even if they want to remain anonymous. A first name and the town/village in which they live is not sufficient. Thank You

Braygate Hi Hollie, I read with interest your article in the Coastal View and Moor News about Braygate. I am local walker with an interest in maps. Braygate had come to my attention when planning local walks and always thought it a strange name. It seemed out of place as I knew Carlin How to be a relatively recent addition and not at all a medieval metropolis that had roads named after gates. I thought it was perhaps related to Kilton castle but gave it no more thought until I read your article, which got me thinking....... I am from Marske and as youngster always puzzled over the name of one of our short streets Spain Hill. I eventually read something which said that when the Ordnance Survey were measuring up the village, locals were asked the names of landmarks etc. Being educated men not from the north they struggled to understand the thick Yorkshire dialect prevalent at the time and mistook the local name Stanehill for Spain Hill. Stane being stone. Apparently this was not uncommon for OS men wherever they went. I wonder if your Braygate is similar misunderstanding, Briggate in a thick Yorkshire accent could very easily become Braygate. Briggate is of course a road leading to a bridge, a current example being one of Leeds’ main thoroughfares. Have a look at the map and Kilton castle’s location, the road from Kilton heads towards the bridge for Loftus. That’s one possible explanation and I am sure you will get some others, which hopefully you can share. regards John Graham

East Cleveland Co-operative Trust As a long time Governor of Highcliffe Primary School and a retired Primary teacher I am appalled by George Osbourne’s announcement in the Budget forcing all schools to become academies by 2020. I am puzzled to any logic behind his decision. Perhaps his desire to privatise education in Britain? In August 2013, after much public consultation, nine primary schools in our area formed the East Cleveland Co-operative Trust. A further five primaries, two secondary’s, a secondary academy and a special education academy entered into a partnership with the trust. These schools are now benefitting each other to a higher level. Experience and good practice is increasingly being shared. If one school has a centre of excellence, their teacher’s will visit other schools in the trust modelling the various ways they arrived at this status The higher standards following the formation of the East Cleveland Co-operative Learning Trust are obviously bearing fruit. In December 2015 Redcar and Cleveland was ranked in the top five Education Authorities in this country for the best performing primary schools. I again ask, “What is the logic behind this?” Surely our schools should be allowed to continue flourishing together as members of the E.C.C.L.T. Consolidating and improving the results they are achieving. Shelagh Holyoake B.A. Hons. P.G.C.E. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Councillor Guisborough Ward

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Community Safety Roadshow

More money wasted

Councillor Kay is correct when he points out that East Cleveland is a Cinderella area for policing (Coastal View Issue 67). The fact that we are not getting the Community Safety Roadshow is not surprising. This is just one example of what is likely to happen if we get an elected mayor for the region with the five local boroughs becoming linked. John Whitehead Stanghow

Why has the Council wasted £1000s on street lighting ID? I have noticed in our area, aluminium plates with stick on plastic letters and numbers attached to the lamp posts, many of which are now lying on the ground, in hedgerows, hanging loose, or have disappeared, as they are only fixed on with two plastic ties. It’s a total waste of money so why don’t they go back to how it used to be when lamp post IDs were simply painted on using a cheap set of stencils and a pot of paint? Haven’t the Council heard the phrase “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it,” or stick the plastic IDs directly on to the post, simple. R. Ritchie Lingdale

Mine’s a pint! Concerning the item in the previous issue about dog fouling...plans? Ha! After spending a few minutes requesting posters for the area I live in, a month later I have still not received any. After requesting more litter bins on Wilton Lane in a Town Pride meeting, over a month ago, we now have received one Dog Waste bin, put in the wrong place where no dog walker goes. So why tell us about your dog fouling plans; unless you fine the culprits it is worth nothing. Secondly I note the letter from Brian Lee concerning the proposed Wetherspoons’ building. Much is said but nothing seen...as yet. May I say that the level of late night street problems have reduced drastically since the 1990’s, probably due to a lack of money and that a Wetherspoons being built will find the pub going populace trying the place out but eventually, birds will return to their familiar haunts(s). As I have been saying for over five years now, we need proper pubs with good ale, no television, no music just quiet pub banter. Mine’s a pint Martin Smith Chair of Guisborough Town Pride.

‘Church Open today’ Spotting a “Church Open today” sign at the Guisborough end of Skelton I called in for an interesting half hour at the Old All Saints’ Church. It was fascinating to see the pulpit half way up the church and all the pews on the altar side of it facing the pulpit. Apparently this was because the church members felt the Word of the Gospel was more important than the service going on at the altar. Another interesting point was the room in the middle of the church with fireplace for the squire and his family to sit. If he didn’t like the sermon he would poke the fire to let the vicar know! John Connolly, who holds the key at 1 Church Lane (phone 01287 659242) is doing a good job leading volunteers, who look after the church. Mike Morrissey Saltburn

Paws for tea

I am writing to ask your animal-loving readers to Paws for Tea and host a tea party on Friday 13th May in aid of a pet charity very close to my heart, Blue Cross. Their Paws for Tea, tea parties are a really fun and simple way to help the thousands of sick, injured and homeless pets that need Blue Cross every year. Whether it’s at home, in the office or at school, Paws for Tea is a good excuse to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake whilst helping raise money for a good cause. My two dogs Stan and Elsie are very dear to me and they get so much love and attention – I wouldn’t be without them. But sadly not all pets are as lucky. Blue Cross works tirelessly to care for hundreds of vulnerable pets and to help find them happy new homes. So go on, put the kettle on and sign up now at www.bluecross.org.uk/teaparty or phone 0300 790 9903. With my best wishes, Pam Ferris Blue Cross Ambassador

Vote out for freedom and fairness Anne Turley MP writes that she supports the REMAIN faction, for a fairer Europe. EU governance is patently not fair to ordinary British people. For example, the British female worker, who was expecting to retire on a National Pension at 60, now has to work until 66. The French elected the Socialist Hollande to do the opposite and reduce their Pension age to 62. As a result of such measures, the British economy performed better than the French. Therefore, last year Brussels ordered Britain to pay £1.5 billion more to the EU while the French received half of that back. We pay £13 billion in total. The prudent paying for the feckless is typical of Socialism, but is it fairness? As long as you have 28 EU Governments with different economic policies, wages and welfare systems, the pooling of resources will never properly work or be accepted as fair. Some Greek public servants have been retiring on 100% salary in their fifties. Such examples and cases of EU waste and unaccountability abound. And how can Labour support a mass migration that has driven down wages and placed an impossible burden on every public service? Not to mention the evidence of social disorder and a growing terrorist threat. If we do not take control of our National borders, this situation can clearly only get worse. The basic question for any voter to answer on Referendum Day is one of democracy. Do you want to be ruled by an unelected Commission in Brussels that makes rules the British citizen never voted for? Do you want British Justice to be over-ruled by the European Court of Justice that has allowed criminals and terrorists to remain in our country against the public wish? The European project was a great idea and should have been allowed to evolve as a Trading agreement and the steady alignment of National policies and economies. The people who have ruined it are the Socialists, who insist that we have to live by their 1,700,000 (and growing by the day) Communauté invented rules, whether we like it or not. Vote OUT and re-capture our age-old British right, the democratic freedom at Election time to kick out our rulers if we do not like what they are doing. Bill Danby Skelton

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More police corruption I have written a number of times about the ongoing corruption and failings of Cleveland Police and had hoped to have seen the back of them but recently in the Northern Echo it seems my hopes are premature. The paper reports about the attempts by a number of individuals in senior positions colluding to bury sex abuse claims against the then Chair of the police authority.The case file was discovered during investigations during Operation Sacristy locked away in Police headquarters. The Northern Echo quotes: “The discovery prompted senior officers to hold a high-level meeting to discuss the abuse claim in December 2014. A report following this meeting raised concerns that Mr Price failed to “instigate any trigger downward or make any recording decisions” after being notified of the claim.” Rather than action the claim it appears that the Chief Constable instructed the force solicitor to write to Redcar & Cleveland Council and defend the Chair and discredit the claimant instead of investigating the claim, how very “Saville”. The current PCC is also mentioned in this report as a then authority member and paid political adviser to R&C Council. I am not a fan of the concept of PCC’s which clearly over politicisation the police and works to the detriment of the people and engenders corruption and nepotism. We sadly need to rebuild Cleveland Police totally and clean out this incestuous and failing force and instil some ethos and integrity. We can start in May at the polling station with an independent fresh face. Chris Gallacher TD VR Chairman UKIP Redcar

Name and shame Re your article concerning dog fouling in Issue 66; Moorsholm is not the only place that has this problem. Unfortunately, Guisborough seems to have more than its fair share of irresponsible dog owners. You only have to walk into Guisborough along the old railway track or walk along some of the Forestry Commission tracks and you constantly have to have your eyes ‘peeled’ for dog dirt. Even in residential areas eg in Campion Drive in the vicinity of Galley Hill School, there is dog fouling on the pavement. It is also evident that many irresponsible dog owners, if they use poo bags, then just discard them on trees, shrubs or fences. I would certainly advocate a ‘name and shame’ policy. It is certainly time the authorities come down hard on them! Barry Cleaver Guisborough

Some things must change I do wish someone would do something about the speed of traffic in Redcar. For too long motorists are getting away with murder, from using mobile phones to eating ice cream cones with one hand on the wheel. I am also so sick of seeing dog mess on our pavements. The posters are not working, the messages are not getting through to some dog owners. Some prosecutions are needed. And people need to be stopped from feeding seagulls on Redcar seafront, otherwise we will have a situation like that which exists in Whitby, so stop emptying fish and chip cartons on our sea walls. Mary Carter Redcar

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Your Points Of View Personal Independence Payment Iain Duncan Smith and his acolytes have greatly disadvantaged the disabled and infirm with their Personal Independence Payment (PIP). They have deliberately targeted the unassuming and proud people of this country who, although infirm and/or disabled, hate to ask for government handouts. The government is demanding that such people reapply for anything they receive through the Disablement Benefit Scheme, and then suffer an independent review by a private company with minimal consideration of the opinions of GPs and/ or NHS specialists. In short, PIP is just another cost-cutting measure by the government at the expense of the poor and infirm. I am incensed by this government’s holier- than -thou attitude, thinking more about cost-cutting than the well-being of the unfortunate in our society. The infirm and disabled deserve some consideration. Normally, they struggle on without complaint but PIP is the last straw. It will snatch the last crumbs of comfort away from those this country should be supporting. Now Iain Duncan Smith has gone, the government should think again. How much longer must the rich benefit at the expense of the weakest in our society? Graham Jacques - Moorsholm

Recycle fines Well the thought police are well and active in Redcar & Cleveland Council in the form of Cllr McLuckie as she wants to give us all fines if we do not comply with the directives from Brussels. Sure to be a vote winner in Skelton next time around. We already pay our taxes and recycle generally more than the recycle companies can fully utilise so what is the problem? The problem seems of course to be that the EU and its obsession with recycling and support for the companies that operate in this environment is tantamount to a religion, a religion that demands ever more and more penalties if we digress from the true path. We of course need something to replace the old concept of Christianity and the shopping mall is doing its best to replace attendances at church on Sundays but that creates its own sinful outcomes, packaging. So perhaps this is the penance we have to do to make up for our passion for shopping and the fines will be good for our redemption? We are aware of the sensible recycling of our waste but the last thing we need is a local councillor demanding that we are fined to salve her conscience, suck up to the EU or more likely shore up council tax take, at, as always our financial expense. Spending more time exploring the issues rather than a quick resort to punitive action might get us to consider modifying our current modes operandi. Chris Gallacher TD VR Chairman UKIP Redcar

Out of touch Parish Council Mini golf in Saltburn, what a fantastic idea and well done to the investors who are adding to the amenities for young and old to enjoy in our town. With the new NISA shop utilising an unused building, bringing more choice and competition to the retail trade in Saltburn, we have all benefitted from half price newspapers plus cheaper bread and milk. The plans for a high rope/zip wire course in the Valley Gardens will cater for older children who have grown out of buckets and spades on the beach and they will be enjoying physical exercise in the fresh air. What’s not to like? So what do these three new ventures have in common apart from enhancing Saltburn? They were all opposed by Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council. They thought that someone might be hit on the head by a golf ball; seriously the balls used are no harder than a ping pong ball (hard hats not required). More choices for shopping, again opposed, high rope course, again opposed.

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Do these councillors ever visit the bottom of Saltburn and see how many visitors or residents, young and old, enjoy our lovely town, even when the weather is not so good? How fantastic if there are even more attractions for them to partake in. Thank goodness Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council over ruled them and were intrepid in granting planning permission. It’s a shame the 18 members of the Parish Council (yes 18), five of which live in Saltburn did not support these new ventures. If this is how they treat potential investors you have to wonder if they are worthy of being funded by us, the council tax payers or are they an unnecessary tier of local government who do not have Saltburn’s best interests at heart? Name and address supplied

Were you born in a free country? Were you born in a free country? I’m afraid that if you were born after January 1973, you were not born in a free, independent country that made its own laws, fished its own waters and set its own food prices. January 1973 was the month and year that the worst Prime Minister in British history (and there is much competition for that title), the dishonourable Edward Heath, handed over our country to foreign rule because he was not up to the job of running it himself. And it’s clear that no Prime Minister since has felt up to the job of running our country, so eager have they been to sign one debilitating treaty after another, giving more and more power to the EU, enmeshing us deeper and deeper in its endless rules, regulations and dreaded directives. David Cameron is the latest in that series of cowardly incompetents who have thought it OK to draw an ever-increasing salary for simply rubber-stamping laws decreed by unelected elite Commissioners behind closed doors in Brussels. These undemocratic laws are not in the interest of the British people, but in the interest of keeping the EU running smoothly and consolidating its power. We pay at least £55m a day for the privilege of being bossed around by Brussels, and then we are supposed to feel grateful when a fraction of our taxes are lobbed back at us to spend on strictly EUapproved projects. So desperate is Cameron to curry favour with the EUrocracy and ensure he receives some nice EU post and pension when he’s no longer the PM, that he’s resorted to bleating panicky phrases such as ‘leaving the EU will be a leap in the dark’ and ‘we’ll be isolated’. The silly boy ought to get a grip. I was born in a free country and I remember it well: it was a self-governing Britain that had been a great independent nation for centuries. No one could imagine it any other way, and I lived happily in that freedom for the first 26 years of my life. Then Heath snatched it away from all of us without a vote or a by-your-leave, handing it over to the say-so of countries that we had been fighting or liberating only a generation earlier, with much sacrifice of blood and treasure. Now we cannot even control our own borders or defend our own people from terrorists, criminals, marauders and exploiters; this is the darkness Heath forced us to leap into. No, leaving the EU is not a ‘leap in the dark’: it’s a return to light and freedom and what we used to be – a proud, independent, self-determining country in which our elected representatives made all the laws and no foreign powers ordered us around. We will be like the other 167 sovereign nations around the world, perfectly able to make our own decisions without the EU interfering in every aspect of our lives and making us grovel for concessions. No, leaving the EU will not ‘isolate us’: we have membership of NATO, the Commonwealth, the World Trade Organisation, and the UN. Our importance in the world will be enhanced when we are no longer merely a satellite country of a wannabe super-state with its own army to keep us in line. Do you know some of the words of “Rule

Britannia!”? We may not rule the waves anymore, but it’s worth remembering the line, “Britons never, never, shall be slaves.” Vote to LEAVE on 23rd June and return to the freedom that is your British birthright and heritage. Pamela Preedy Redcar

George & Jeremy’s local puppets Having already swallowed the Tory bait once, by agreeing to an undemocratic Tees Valley combined authority, Redcar & Cleveland Labour councillors have again succumbed to temptation by implementing the government-inspired 2% social care levy. This crafty move by George Osborne is aimed at switching the responsibility for looking after our ageing population away from government on to local authorities and the council tax payer. Isn’t it time local Labour started saying big NOES to poisoned chalices proffered by Westminster? In 2016-17, there is no need for a 2% hike because our council could pay for all its social services commitments from its projected resources. This is an indisputable fact, impermeable to all Labour’s scaremongering about service depletion. The Labour leader of the Council, Sue Jeffrey, has stated unequivocally, in open council, that there is “a cost of living crisis” in Redcar & Cleveland. Why then has Labour imposed a 2% tax increase, cleverly disguised on your bill under “Adult Social Care”, in blatant breach of their pledge, at last year’s local elections, to “freeze your council tax bill for at least the next 2 years”? Under Jeremy Corbyn, we are back to the days of Old Labour, and with the same policy: If Labour CAN put up taxes, Labour WILL put up taxes! Steve Kay Lockwood Ward Councillor

What’s on in Saltburn Spiritualist church Toc H,Coach House, Saltburn (For further information please contact the booking secretary Jean on 07776331333)

April:

Monday services: Healing 6.30 (free) Open Circle 7pm (collection) Classes 8.45pm (costs vary please ask for details) Please note that once a month specials replace these services as above Saturday Divine services all begin at 7pm 23rd Mr Rodney Hewitt csnu (from Huddersfield snu) 30th Closed Bank Holiday

May:

Specials Saltburn spiritualist church are proud to host an evening of mediumship with demonstrator Donna Bell, from Huddersfield. Monday 16th. £3 on the door. 7pm Please note this special replaces our normal Monday services. There are no classes after this service due to a committee meeting. Monday Services: Healing 6.30pm (free) Open Circle 7pm (collection) Classes 8.45pm (costs vary please ask for details) 2nd Closed Bank Holiday Please note that once a month specials replace these services as above. Saturday Divine service all begin at 7pm: 7th Andrea Dunn csnu (from Darlington snu) 14th Lynda Bland 21st Mr Monty Havelock (from Durham) All are welcome to all our services Please note we are closed on bank holidays. We welcome applications for membership please ask for details. All service details correct at the time of printing.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

How much do you know about the wildlife on your doorstep?

ees Valley Wildlife Trust have developed new partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning and are offering free courses for beginners about the wildlife found on two of its nature reserves in Middlesbrough and Stockton. The courses start on April 14th with an introduction to the wildlife and will include a walk around the reserves as a well as a classroom session. Portrack Marsh is one of the area’s most important wildlife sites given its location at the very heart of Teesside. The wetland nature reserve attracts hundreds of birds each year and it provides a home to an exciting variety of mammals, amphibians, insects and wildflowers. On May 12th with spring well under way – the second day will look at the birds found on the reserve. Hopefully we will see visiting birds such as wheatear and whinchat as well hearing grasshopper warblers reeling. Other common warblers including whitethroat, willow warbler, blackcap and sedge warbler will also be around. On June 13th we turn our interest to another reserve Maze Park to learn about the wild flowers, butterflies and dragonflies. With its glades and open grassland within the reserve it has attracted more than 12 species of butterfly including the increasingly scarce grayling and dingy skipper. The central mound is flat-topped and its plateau consists of the characteristic steelworks slag materials, presumably originating from the Thornaby blast furnace. The steelworks waste is lime-rich, low in

Portrack Marsh nutrients and free-draining and its nearest natural equivalent would be chalk grasslands or base-rich sand dunes systems. Typically they contain an abundance of herb species including yellow wort, black medick, common centaury and bird’s-foot trefoil. These grasslands form an open sward with patches of bare ground and are also noted for supporting two species of butterfly that have suffered significant declines across Britain – the grayling and dingy skipper. Other courses on offer include “Go wild with the Wildlife Trust” on 19th May which is aimed a parents (and children). This course will look at various things that can be done with children to make a walk in the countryside or park more interesting. Simple activities that use a minimum of equipment will be used to learn about and experience nature. The course

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will link to a new Wildlife Trust project #30DaysWild that is happening in June. http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild Both these reserves have a lot to offer including Grey and common seals which can be seen on the Tees which runs between the reserves, gorging themselves on salmon and sea trout. Whilst Otters have been spotted moving between the river and Portrack Marsh, Otter was first recorded on the marsh in 2004 having made a remarkable return to the Tees after being absent for some thirty years. The final four week course will give participants opportunities to look in a little more detail at the wildlife as well as getting involved in doing some management of the reserve. This course starts on 8th June and will include an opportunity to do the John Muir Award. For more information about and to book on the courses contact the Trust on 01287 636382 or info@teeswildlife.org.

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Make New Financial Year resolution to tackle major changes urges local specialist L

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Ten common divorce questions answered

acks’ Family Law team examine some of the questions they are most frequently asked by our clients… 1. My spouse and I don’t get on. Can we get a divorce based on the irretrievable breakdown of our marriage? To obtain a divorce you need to be able to prove that your marriage has irretrievably broken down but it is not sufficient simply to quote irretrievable breakdown to obtain a divorce. To prove irretrievable breakdown you must be able to rely on one of five facts – adultery, unreasonable behaviour, two years of desertion, two years of separation with consent or five years of separation. 2. How long will a divorce take? The divorce process itself is quite straightforward and, including a six-week waiting period at the end, can take three-to-four months to complete. The resolution of financial matters often runs parallel with this and it’s very difficult to say how long this will take, as it depends on the circumstances and the approach of both spouses and whether the case has to go to court. It’s often advisable not to proceed to the final stage in the process until financial matters have been resolved, so this is likely to delay completion of the divorce. On average, the divorce and resolution of financial matters will probably take between six-to-12 months, but it can take longer if there are complications. 3. Do I have to be divorced to change my name? No. Theoretically, anyone can be known by any name they chose, so if a party to a divorce wishes to revert to their maiden name, they can do so at any time. The difficulty will arise in practice when official documents are in a different name to the one that party starts to be known by. To

change official documents we would suggest that a Change of Name Deed is prepared. 4. Can my spouse and I reconcile even though divorce proceedings have been issued? Yes you can. Should you decide not to continue with your divorce, the proceedings can be dismissed by making an application to the court. If you have reached the Decree Nisi stage of the proceedings, you can also apply for this to be rescinded (cancelled). Once the Decree Absolute has been pronounced your marriage will legally be terminated, but even at that stage there’s nothing to prevent you reconciling. It’s not unheard of for divorced couples to remarry! 5. I have separated from my spouse and we are getting divorced. Do I have to allow them to see the children? The law makes a presumption of parental involvement and that each parent has a right to be in their child’s life. It’s important for you to put the children first and agree the arrangements for them. Remember, separation is also a difficult time for the children and they should not be caught in the middle of it. The legal position is that the welfare of the children should be the first consideration. Ensuring children spend time with the parent they don’t live with is generally in their best interests, irrespective of how you feel about it. It will also enable them to cope better with the change in their family situation. 6. My spouse says I must accept his offer of financial settlement. Do I have to? You cannot be forced to accept an offer of financial settlement. The only way a settlement can be imposed upon you is by a judge after a contested hearing. Even if you consider what is being proposed to be reasonable, we would suggest you take legal advice before entering into a financial agreement. It’s important that both

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parties fully disclose their respective financial positions to each other before any agreement is finalised to ensure it is made with full knowledge of all the assets. 7. The former matrimonial home is in my spouse’s sole name. Does that mean I have no interest in the property? The former matrimonial home is an asset of the marriage and has to be placed in the “matrimonial pot” to be considered in the same way as other assets, irrespective of whose name those asset are in. If you are concerned that your spouse may try to dispose of the asset without it being taken into account, it’s possible to register a Family Law Act Notice on the title deeds to the property. This will alert a potential purchaser to the fact that you have a potential interest and prevent the property being sold without reference to you. 8. My spouse told me that because they are paying half of the mortgage they don’t have to pay maintenance for the children. Is this correct? This is incorrect. The mortgage and maintenance are two separate issues and you cannot use one to balance the other. There is an ongoing obligation to pay maintenance for your children, although this needs to be considered in the context of both parties’ financial circumstances. In the first instance you should always try to agree the financial support to be paid for children and any other financial contributions. If your spouse is not providing financial support for the children or you consider the correct amount is not being paid, you can contact the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) for assistance. In some limited circumstances in which a party is paying a mortgage on the former family home and the CMS makes an assessment, that party can ask for the assessment to be reduced because of the mortgage payment. 9. My spouse has run up a lot of debt that I was not aware of. Because we are married am I responsible for this?

Legally, the person whose name the debt is responsible. When sorting out finances in a divorce situation the person who has incurred the debt might argue that the debt was incurred for joint purposes, such as holidays or supplementing living expenses. Ultimately, how this will be dealt with will depend on the facts of the case. A judge cannot make one party pay a debt that is in the other party’s name. A judge might take into account that one party is paying off debt and reflect this in the overall financial settlement but the outcome will depend upon the circumstances of the case. 10. My partner and I are on good terms and keen to resolve our differences on amicable terms. Do we have to go to court? Court proceedings should be a last resort and there are several options for resolving issues out of court that come under the umbrella of “Dispute Resolution”. These options include negotiations between solicitors, mediation, the collaborative process and arbitration. In the collaborative process, the parties agree not to go to court and instead sit around a table together with their respective collaboratively trained lawyers and discuss matters transparently, keeping lines of communication open and having negotiations face to face. In mediation, an independent, professionally trained mediator will assist the parties in trying to reach an agreement. There is usually only one mediator and they cannot provide legal advice. With arbitration, the parties appoint an independent arbitrator to adjudicate on their case or a particular aspect of it. Although you will not go to court if an agreement is reached using the above options, it’s usually advisable to have the agreement approved by the court so that a formal court order is made. This will only be a paper excise and you will not have to attend court. If you need advice on divorce, children and financial matters, please contact Macks on 01325 389800 and we will be happy to help.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Loving tribute in Noah’s memory

Business as usual for Guisborough Hospital clinics

o u t h Te e s H o s p i t a l s N H S Foundation Trust is reminding patients that all outpatient, diagnostic and therapy services will continue to be provided as usual at Guisborough Primary Care Hospital after Priory Ward closed. The ward closure, announced following formal consultation by South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in 2014 and has seen the hospital’s inpatient service transfer its remaining beds to East Cleveland Primary Care Hospital in Brotton. All other services have remained at Guisborough Hospital with plans to redevelop part of the site later this year to better accommodate existing services and potentially create space for additional ones. South Tees CCG plans to redevelop the hospital’s Chaloner Building (the former maternity unit opposite the main building) but is also exploring the possibility of building a new health centre on the main hospital site if national funding can be secured. “A decision on whether we can proceed with this will be made in August, at which stage we will further engage with the public to seek their views,” said Julie Stevens, commissioning and delivery manager for South Tees CCG. In future patients who would have been treated on Priory Ward will be admitted to East Cleveland Hospital’s newly refurbished Tockett’s Ward or Redcar

Primary Care Hospital, which specialises in stroke rehabilitation. Priory Ward’s nursing staff will all be relocated to other wards across the trust including East Cleveland, James Cook and Friarage hospitals. Bev Dredge, directorate manager for community services in Redcar and Cleveland, said: “We want to reassure patients that all existing outpatient, diagnostic and therapy services will continue to operate from Guisborough as usual after the ward closure.” The changes are being implemented as part of South Tees CCG’s IMProVE (Integrated Management and Proactive Care for the Vulnerable and Elderly) programme which aims to improve health services for vulnerable and elderly patients in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland. The IMProVE project is investing in community services to enable more patients to be treated closer to home, reducing the demand for community hospital beds. Reviews conducted as part of the IMProVE programme revealed it would be too costly to maintain the ward building at Guisborough to an acceptable standard. For more details on the IMProVE project visit www.southteesccg.nhs. uk/improve or for the latest updates on Guisborough Hospital services visit southtees.nhs.uk/hospitals/guisborough/

Noah

kind-hearted couple have raised an amazing £9,268.38 for the neonatal unit at The James Cook University Hospital in memory of their son, Noah Barrie Tansley, who was born prematurely at 34 weeks on 5 November 2015. Noah suffered a massive foetal maternal haemorrhage just moments before he was born. Despite prompt medical intervention Noah sadly passed away, at just three days old. Noah was cared for by the unit’s dedicated staff and Helen and Andy Tansley from Guisborough were so grateful for the help and support they received, they decided to do a year’s fundraising campaign to help future poorly and premature babies and their families cared for on the unit at the Middlesbrough hospital. This fantastic amount was raised from generous donations at Noah’s funeral and from the couple’s first

Amanda Forster staff nurse, Jo Chubb, Helen, Andy and neonatal consultant Mr Mithilesh Lal event - a charity music night in the Hollybush in Skelton – kindly organised by Craig Holmes, who has previously supported the hospital. Helen and Andy are continuing their fundraising marathon - despite having almost reached their initial target of £10,000 - and have more events during the year. Sky dives, a coffee morning, an 80’s night and a charity football match - which has been organised by some year 11 pupils at Laurence Jackson School in Guisborough. Helen and Andy would like say a special thank you to Craig for organising the charity night and making it such a success. Also a big thank you to friends Danny Graham (professional footballer who plays for Blackburn Rovers and patron for a Durham charity Heel and Toe) and wife Victoria who very generously donated £5,000 to the unit in memory of Noah.

Helen said: “The care Noah received was incredible. The staff were so devoted, helping and supporting us through an extremely sad and difficult time for us. We wanted to give something back to thank them, not only for all they did for us, but for all they continue to do, day in, day out, for the tiny babies they care for.” Jo Chubb, neonatal sister, said: “We much appreciate Helen and Andy’s support and a big thank you to them and everyone who has helped with the fundraising. “We are very grateful for this kind donation and have purchased a height adjustable bath which is more comfortable and convenient for mums to use and specialist monitors with the money they have kindly raised so far. We are also looking purchase cots for the bigger babies who are born on the unit.”

New gamma camera is a UK first

Mark Richardson, head of nuclear medicine at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, tests out the new Siemens ‘Symbia Evo’ camera at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

outh Tees has installed the first Siemens ‘Symbia Evo’ gamma camera in the country at The James Cook University Hospital. Based in the nuclear medicine department at the Middlesbrough hospital, the £250,000 investment is to replace the existing camera which had done a sterling job over the last 13 years.

Where other diagnostic imaging procedures—such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound—offer pictures of physical structure, the gamma camera allows clinicians to see how the body is functioning and to measure its chemical and biological processes. Nuclear medicine uses very small amounts of radioactive materials

(radiopharmaceuticals) to diagnose and treat disease. In nuclear medicine imaging, the radiopharmaceuticals are detected by gamma cameras that work with computers to provide very precise pictures of the area of the body being imaged. Although the technology has changed little in the last 13 years, the new camera will be able to see a

significant higher number of patients as it can scan much quicker than the previous generations of cameras. It also does its own quality controls overnight, when not in use, so the team are ready to start treating patients as soon as they arrive for their appointment, rather than having to go through the quality control process at the start of each day. Mark Richardson, head of nuclear medicine at the trust said: “The investment allows us to modernise the trust’s nuclear medicine service. It’s a diverse service we provide, seeing patients being treated for cancer, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s diseases and dementia as well as quite

a few practices in paediatrics. “The underlying technology remains fairly static in relation to how the detectors work but new automated features will allow us to get through more patients in a day and there’s more flexibility in the way the machine moves around the patient in much the same way the old camera did. “The previous camera gave us excellent reliability for its entire life and that was a factor in going with the same manufacturer. We purchased this just as this model was being launched in the UK, so we are very proud to be the first to have this up and running.”

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

From Les to Lidl - the story of our High Streets

common thing said to me more times that I can remember is how badly our High Streets are hit by a decline in choice in terms of day to day shopping. Obviously, there are all kinds of reasons for this. One is internet shopping, and given this, I would ask all readers to think about their own past shopping for goods which would once have been done on the high street but which are now just a mouse click away and picked up later on the doorstep. For myself, I’ve looked back over the past year, and based on my own habits, I can sense that I would be seen as public enemy number one by booksellers and small electric goods retailers. What of you? But the biggest agent of decline for me has been the growth of the supermarket chains and their insatiable appetite to be the biggest kid on the corporate block. This appetite I can only compare to the feeding frenzy of galactic black holes which rip apart anything that comes near them and then swallow them up - never to be seen again Due to this appetite for cannibalism national statistics show over 80% of the independent shops on our high streets have closed. Our local butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers and bakeries are shutting down. Meanwhile, hundreds of new supermarkets are opening, and s u p e r m a r k e t s l i k e Te s c o a n d Sainsbury’s are increasing the number of local convenience stores they own. There is a devastating lack of choice for local people buying groceries because of the rise of the supermarkets: nowadays, supermarkets control a whopping 97% of the grocery market. The loss of independent retailing affects the health of our local economy and that, as everyone knows, is frail enough already after the loss of steelmaking and the hits being taken at the Potash Mine. Half of the turnover of an independent local retailer goes back into the local community, while just 5% of the turnover of a supermarket does. Put simply they take money out of communities and put into the hands of profit-hungry institutional investors and the big banks. It’s sobering to see how our High Streets have changed, over even just a couple of decades and how many once familiar names have gone forever. Once, even with little regional supermarkets, we had a lot of diversity. Now it is a stark choice of Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons and Tesco, and training in their wake, the Teutonic twins, Lidl and Aldi and the once mighty Co-op. After that hardly anything. Who remembers the names that are gone? One resurfaced in Middlesbrough some years back after

a fire hit a town centre bank. Down came the corporate logos covering the Albert Road building to reveal an ornate and stylish 1930’s era Hinton’s sign. Hinton’s was once Teesside and East Cleveland’s retailing in the same way that Selfridges represents London’s Oxford Street or Macey’s represents New York. The company was founded by one Amos Hinton in Middlesbrough in 1871. He was born in Hertfordshire in 1844 and served in shops in Waltham Cross and Batley before arriving in Middlesbrough in 1862. He found work as a journeyman in John Birks’ shop in South Street. In 1865, he went to London for a year to gain experience as a butterman and a provision hand before returning and entering into partnership with Mr Birks who he later bought out. By 1919 the business had expanded such that it had seven stores on Teesside. By the time I grew to being an adult shopper it had stores seemingly everywhere - there was one in Guisborough’s Westgate, with a smaller one on the town’s Hutton Lane, one in Saltburn where the Victoria Pub now flourishes and one in Loftus Market Place. There were branches across Middlesbrough and one in Redcar on West Dyke Road. In their own way they were voracious snappers up of smaller chains and one local name they gobbled up was equally famous - the Winterschladen off licence chain. Their end came when they in turn were snapped up by a bigger fish in the shape of Argyll Foods, a chain who traded under the name Presto. In turn bigger fish came along in the shape of Morrisons, which may explain why the dominant shop in Guisborough’s We s t g a t e i s n o w a M o r r i s o n s (although that store is built on the site of the once determinedly local North Yorkshire Co-op, who from memory seem to advertise their coal yard more than their food hall!) Winterschladens did not feature in that take over - Argyll Foods merely sold them off to the Victoria off licence chain and under that name they still live on. Then another name that came back to me was Walter Willsons (and yes, it was two “l” in the name). Again they had shops in Loftus, down on Zetland Road and in Guisborough, next to the Buck Inn. They were a County Durham chain, I recall and were the main competitors to the Co-op in most of the mining villages.Their big selling point was home delivery. This is now done by those big four supermarket lorries clogging up residential roads, but in the past it was by bike! Another name was Frank Dee which everyone used to refer to as “Frankies” for some reason. True to their name, the chain was started up by a Mr Frank Dee from small beginnings in 1930’s Hull. They were pretty much

the trend setters in garish supermarket design, and my memories of them in Redcar and Saltburn (where they had a cramped store on Station Square) was how brightly lit they were and their no-nonsense bulk displays.Their low prices were emphasised with extensive use of ‘Day-Glo’ posters. Again, they became victims of cannibalism. Acquired by a company called Linfood in the 1980’s, they were later transmogrified into the more anonymous “Gateway” label. In turn Gateway were snapped up by Somerfields (which explains why the main supermarket in Saltburn was originally a Somerfield) until Somerfields in turn was absorbed by Kwik Save, and thence again by the Co-op Group - a final corporate gulp that almost finished off the Co-op who had taken a bite too big to swallow comfortably. There were some chains which were not supermarkets, but were famous high street names - neither fish nor fowl perhaps. But one was definitely fishy. This was the eponymous MacFisheries, a chain that specialised in wet fish. Owned by Unilevers, they had their own port and fish processing factory in the West of Scotland and sent fish overnight in refrigerated lorries to all their 700 stores. There was one, I am told, in Redcar, and there were certainly two in Middlesbrough. (I know this as there is someone strange enough to host a MacFisheries tribute web site which lists their shops). Hit by the fact that a new generation of shoppers adapting to convenience food had neither time or patience to cook all sorts of different fish, (the economics of scale, perhaps?) Unilever sold the chain to a firm called Premier Foods, a firm more interested in the high street premises and the potential for development. The last MacFisheries closed for ever in 1974. Another more recent name to vanish was Bells Stores, and Bells was very much on Coastal View’s home patch. The seeds for the business were born when Les Bell did not want to return to work on the family’s farm at Marske after RAF national service. So back in the early 1950’s, he bought a milk round for the princely sum of £500 half borrowed from his dad and half from the bank. The takings in the first week were £56. But it was a trip to the US which sparked the “open all hours” Bells Stores concept. It was here that Les saw this type of business in action and returned home with the firm belief such an idea would take off over here. His first shop opened in 1968 in Esk Close, Guisborough. Since then the rest - as they say - was history with Les going from milkman to millionaire in charge of a chain of 54 outlets with an annual turnover of £50m-plus. But even East Cleveland Les was not

Bygone Hinton’s in Loftus Market Place (next to Pullars dry cleamers) circa 1962

Fish poultry counter at the Middlesbrough trader shop immune to the centralisation of shopping, and in a swoop his concept of “open all hours” convenience supermarkets was taken up by retail giant Sainsbury’s which explains why so many of their rather sickly orange signs are dotted across our area to this day. I might be a bit of a conservative in a non-political sense here. I just detest the greyness and soullessness of modern supermarket shopping. Even the architecture depresses - the fact that silly gobbets of wood, tile and brickwork are thrown up to hide the steel framed boxes behind and keep our planners happy. I appreciate that the range, quality and opening hours of all the lost names were not as wide and varied as now. You wouldn’t expect back in the 1970’s to pop into a Frankie Dees to get exotic mangoes or lychee fruit at midnight for instance. But, to me, these are advantages that are far outweighed by what we have lost - a sense of cosiness, “localism” in the true

meaning of the word and a feeling that behind the fascia signs were real retailers not corporate entities run in the interests of hyper-capitalism. Whatever one’s opinion of the very exuberant Les, someone like Les Bell started off as a farmer’s boy and a milkman and knew the value of milk and the value of the work of a dairy farmer. Judged by their attitude to farmers today, the big boys on the block don’t know but worse still, don’t want to know. And if that’s how they treat their farmer suppliers, how at heart do they view us? 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 68 April - May 2016

Nature connection at the heart of a happy and healthy life

esults of UK’s first month-long nature challenge published as 2016 campaign launches People who do something ‘wild’ every day for a month change their attitude to nature and report improvements in their physical and mental wellbeing, according to new research which places nature connection at the heart of a happy and healthy life. An impact study, by the University of Derby, of 30 Days Wild - the UK’s first ever month-long nature challenge, run by The Wildlife Trusts in June 2015 - reveals sustained increases in participants’ happiness, health, connection to nature and positive environmental behaviours, such as feeding the birds or growing flowers for pollinators like bees. Dr Miles Richardson, Head of Psychology at the University of Derby, conducted the study. He says: “Two months after taking part in 30 Days Wild, the number of people reporting their health as excellent increased by over 30%. And that improvement in health was influenced by the improvements in happiness and connection with nature. “The impact of 30 Days Wild adds to the compelling argument for bringing nature into our everyday lives. Our grand challenges, such as health and declining biodiversity, require large-scale interventions and the evaluation of 30 Days Wild provides good evidence that time in, and a connection with nature can bring sustained benefits to public health, reducing demands on our health services, while also improving pro-nature behaviours. Even in urban areas, nature can

provide a simple solution to complex problems.” More than 18,500 people took part in The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild challenge, committing around 300,000 Random Acts of Wildness - different ways to connect with, experience and take action for nature - throughout June 2015. Jacky Watson, Marske resident who took part in the campaign said: “I really enjoyed taking part and am going to do it again this year. I did a few “big” things, like joining in with organised wildflower walks, and lots of little things such as bee-spotting at the bus stop. 30 Days Wild made sure I left my desk at lunchtime to get outside, or took 20 minutes in the evening to wander around the garden with my camera. Taking the photo everyday was a really important part of

Massive cash boost for therapy services

it and looking back at the pictures now makes me smile.” Lucy McRobert, The Wildlife Trusts’ Nature Matters campaigns manager, said: “Last year, thousands of people undertook Random Acts of Wildness everywhere, from the centre of London to the Outer Hebrides. People let their lawns grow wild, adults danced in the rain and made nature cocktails while families created wild works of art, went star-gazing and created homes for wildlife in their gardens. Even people at work found time for wildlife, by taking meetings outside in the sun and transforming work spaces into wildlife habitats. “The results of our study show that taking part in 30 Days Wild makes people happier, healthier and more connected to nature in the long-term. “Importantly it also showed that by looking out for nature on a regular basis people became more likely to care about and protect it – and that’s what we’re all about. We’re here to inspire everyone again - every day throughout June. Whatever their age, wherever they live, we want everyone to feel they can take part and join thousands of others making nature part of their life.” 30 Days Wild returns in 2016, with The Wildlife Trusts asking everyone do something wild every day from 1–30 June. Whether you take time out to simply smell a wildflower, listen to birdsong, explore a local wild place or leave a part of your garden to grow wild for a month. This year, the conservation organisation aims to inspire people to carry out one million Random Acts of

Wildness, listing 101 fun and intriguing ideas online to get you started. It’s all about making nature part of your life for 30 days - and it’s free. Sign up from Wednesday 6 April 2016 at www. wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild. Share your 30 Days Wild with us on twitter, Instagram and facebook using #30DaysWild

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Director of integrated therapies Barbara Stoker (front) with the therapy team

herapy services across Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland are set to be increased thanks to a £1.5million funding boost. The substantial investment will see therapy services provided seven days a week from community hospitals and a higher level of treatment being delivered to patients in their own homes. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an additional 35 therapy staff as well as providing existing staff with advanced training in specialist areas such as respiratory, stroke/ neurology, complex musculoskeletal conditions and dementia. This extended provision will minimise the amount of time patients need to spend in hospital as well as significantly reducing waiting times for patients requiring rehabilitation at home. Currently patients have to wait up to four weeks for occupational therapy in the community and up to eight weeks for physiotherapy, but from 1 April all non-urgent patients should be seen within two weeks by the community therapy team. The new way of working will also see a central point of contact created for referrals to ensure patients always go straight to the right therapist for their rehabilitation.

South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is investing in therapy services as part of its IMProVE (Integrated Management and Proactive Care for the Vulnerable and Elderly) programme which aims to treat more people in the community and to provide additional support to hospital patients to help them regain their independence. Barbara Stoker, director of integrated therapies for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “A review of local community therapy services in 2013 revealed that 60% of patients in our primary care hospitals would have benefitted from a higher level of occupational therapy and physiotherapy. “This substantial investment means we are now able to provide this extended service for patients across Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland. “This is fantastic news as it will help prevent avoidable hospital admissions, reduce admissions to care homes, shorten the amount of time people have to stay in hospital and increase the range of rehabilitation services we can provide closer to home.” Dr Ali Tahmassebi, local GP and member of South Tees CCG added: “It’s great to see our IMProVE plans coming to fruition. This is another important step in supporting patients to remain independent.”

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Wayfarerâ€™s Travels Ethiopia E

thiopia is one of the most fascinating places I`ve been to. Unfortunately the country is on the brink of disaster due to last year`s monsoon failure and subsequent crop failure. Now mass starvation threatens. It`s ironic that in some areas there is an abundance of food and plenty of water, but distribution of both is inadequate and so large areas are dependant on the monsoons to get the crops growing to provide food for the coming year. Hopefully the irrigation and distribution expansions currently underway will prevent any future famines. The country should then thrive and also benefit from a developing tourist industry as there are so many unusual attractions. Around Lake Tana and other such areas the variety and quantity of food stuffs are second to none. In areas that had had the benefit of rainfall, a walk around one of the many markets was an experience not to be missed. Virtually anything edible was available in great quantities - all manner of exotic fruits and vegetables, and spices of every kind by the sack full. Many of the spices I`d never even heard of. However, in the drought areas it was a different scene with very little surviving apart from a few trees. I travelled with an excellent Ethiopian company called Dinknesh. They had looked after Bob Geldof on his famous famine campaign and more recently catered for Brad Pitt so I knew I`d be in safe hands. From Addis Ababa, accompanied by our trusty Dinknesh guide, Melaku, we travelled across Oromo territory. The Oromo tribe are currently rebelling against the government who want to reclaim and develop the land the Oromos live on and cultivate. We met many of the tribe harvesting Tef, a small reddish brown grain used to make the Ethiopian staple diet of Injera bread. They were charming

people only too pleased to demonstrate their skills & pose for photographs. The head man wouldn`t allow us to give the children money - they are proud people and teach their kids to work for everything. From Addis Ababa we flew to Bahar Dar on the southern shore of the huge Lake Tana. It was a convenient spot to start a long arduous journey & trek to the spectacular Blue Nile falls and then the source of the Nile at Lake Tana. From Lake Tana we took a small boat over to some of the many enchanting island monasteries dotted about its 2,000 sq.mtr expanse. Next on the agenda was the ancient royal city of Gondar with its splendid forts and castles. Then as we moved north towards the Eritrean border we arrived at Axum where the largest monolith in the world stands. Nearby is the small church in which The Ark of The Covenant lies and not far away is The Queen of Sheba`s palace. The Queen had a well documented affair with King Solomon and it was the resultant offspring Menelik, who stole The Ark from his Father & whisked it off to Ethiopia. From there, yet another internal flight took us over to Lalibela with its amazing sunken churches hewn out of solid rock. They are a sight to behold and not just from the outside. You can enter via several different tunnels and wander freely around the beautifully decorated interiors. However, my most memorable experience was coming upon a troop of about 300-400 Gelada baboons up in the Simien mountains. They are beautiful animals with bright red chests and long silky hair looking as if they`ve just had a good shampoo. I was informed that the baboons were very intelligent but racist. They wouldn`t tolerate black people as a result of historic hostile encounters but they had learned that white people meant them no harm and simply

A typical village market

The convergence of two rivers â€“ now hardly a trickle wanted to take photographs. They were quite happy to pose for close-ups! Ethiopia is an amazing country, rich in variety and with plenty of surprises round every corner. I only hope that aid arrives soon and that in future a thriving tourist industry blossoms. However the country can be quite chaotic in places and a good guide is essential so as not to miss anything. Melaku had proved to be a font of knowledge and was very well o rg a n i s e d w h e r e v e r w e w e n t . Dinknesh can be contacted at:dinknesh2012@gmail.com If you would like to help avert the predicted famine please take a look at :- https://donate.oxfam. org.uk/ethiopia or simply google Donate Ethiopia Famine Oxfam.

Events for April

wayfarer@ntlworld.com In our next issue Wayfarer goes in search for the rare one-horned rhino in the Chitwan Jungles of Nepal.

Saturday 16th Street collection in Redcar Saturday / 23rd Marske Leisure Centre. Table top sale and coffee 10 - 12pm

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og is a very nervous female who needs a nice quiet home with experience. Someone who will leave her to come out of herself.

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A gelada baboon poses for a shot!

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ur 20th Anniversary since SARA was founded has just ended. It O has been a good year with some special events that will be repeated this year. We look forward to meeting you.

S.A.R.A.

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osie is a lovely five year old Lurcher who came into S.A.R.A in a bad way underweight and clinically dehydrated. After spending the night at the vets on a drip it was discovered that poor dog was diabetic. Rosie is looking for home with experienced dog owners Mog Rosie as she need insulin injections twice daily as well as a strict diet and exercise. She is a lovely dog who enjoys her walks and the company of other dogs. These are just some of the lovely animals looking for new homes at 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

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

Sunday 17th April in the Hall SC&AA fundraiser

THE KILDALE QUARTET A performance including Hadyn Quartets Tickets £8 On the door £10 Doors and bar 2.30pm Starts 3.00pm

Monday 9th May 7pm

SC&AA

Friday 22nd April in the Theatre Brookfield Knights present

Friday 29th April in the Theatre JustHappyToBeHere presents

Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger Tickets £10 On the door £12 Doors & Bar 7.00pm Curtain up 7.30pm

Written by John Godber. A small number of actors play a vast number of characters All tickets £8 Doors & Bar 7.00pm Starts 7.30pm

LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCECARDS

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MEN OF THE WORLD

MONDAY 11TH APRIL-7TH JUNE DURING OPENING HOURS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016

MUSICAL PATTERNS

7pm. All welcome. Come and hear what has been happening at the Community Theatre and view designs for SC&AA’s new graphic identity.

Famous folk singer, Martyn Wyndham-Read, has toured the globe for over 50 years. Here he exhibits for the first time his intricate, delicate and obsessive coloured patterns.

Sunday 8th May in the Theatre SC&AA presents

Tuesday 31st May in the Theatre Stan’s Cafe presents

Friday 10th June in the Theatre SC&AA and Teesside Hospice fundraiser

An authentic country singer/songwriter, with a wide emotional range renowned on both sides of the Atlantic. The country and western star’s first show in Saltburn. All tickets £15 Doors & Bar 6.45pm Starts 7.30pm

A heart-warming play about friendship and the faces we show the world. Over 14s only. Tickets £10 Students £5 Bring a friend for free Doors & Bar 6.45pm Starts 7.00pm

Vin Garbutt, The Wilsons, Martyn Wyndham-Read, Robin Dale, Ailsa MacKenzie, Kevin Hall (MC)

HANK WANGFORD

MADE UP

ACROSS THE VALE Songs of Graeme Miles

All tickets £12 Doors & Bar 6.30pm Starts 7.30pm

FILM SOCIETY Thursday 21st April in the Theatre

Thursday 12th May to Sunday 15th May in the Theatre

Cert PG13 Spielberg’s cold war drama starring Mark Rylance in his Oscar-winning performance alongside Tom Hanks and Alan Alda

Story of the great whale which was the inspiration for Moby Dick

BRIDGE OF SPIES

Thursday 5th May in the Theatre

THE DRESSMAKER

Cert 12A Set in a small town in rural Australia. Starring Kate Winslet and Hugo Weaving

SALTBURN FILM FESTIVAL - 10th ANNIVERSARY Thursday 12th May IN THE HEART OF THE SEA Cert PG13 Friday 13th May THE MAN WHO FELL 40th anniversary of classic Sci-Fi with David Bowie

Sat 14th May DUMBO Cert U 75th anniversary of Disney masterpiece - bring the tissues Sat/Sun evening Film Quiz and screenings of award-winning shorts

For all films: Doors 6.30 Screenings 7pm but please note Dumbo is on Sat. 14th May Doors 1.30 Screening 2pm

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Festival of Thrift on tour to Redcar

ne of the biggest events in the North East’s calendar is back this autumn in the Tees Valley. The fourth annual Festival of Thrift will be at the stunning new location of Kirkleatham, Redcar on 17th & 18th September 2016. The Festival of Thrift is an awardwinning, free, fun, family event. A mix of hands-on learning, making, crafting and sharing through an array of workshops, talks, films, performances and creativity with stalls selling all manner of upcycled, recycled, sustainable and thrifty goods and fabulous creative food and drink from local producers. The Festival shows how families and individuals can be sustainable, save money and have fun. This year the Festival will be working with artists from all over the UK and concentrating on ideas and activities to support and encourage business development in recognition of Redcar’s recent steelworks closure. The programme will also include locally grown produce, food and drink inspired

by the kitchen gardens and traditions at Kirkleatham. Community involvement is a key element of the Festival both on the run up to the event and over the course of the weekend. Communities will be invited to get involved, learn and share skills and ensure that the 2016 Festival is both a national and a home-grown event, representative of the resilience and diversity of Tees Valley and a real celebration of the region. Stella Hall Festival Director said: “I am delighted to be working in Redcar this year. Redcar received such a huge blow in 2015 with the demise of the steelworks which coincided with last year’s Festival. We hope to show how each of us has skills and creativity we can contribute to create a sustainable community. “The Festival of Thrift is dedicated to shining a light on the Tees Valley, celebrating the area’s individuality and the strength of its people. “The site is the epitome of great regeneration. Kirkleatham has a fascinating Museum collection, a

stunning church and mausoleum, almshouses, railway cottages, park and woodland within walking distance. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council will be sensitively developing the stables on site with an eye to business startups. Together with the new Adventure playground it’s a complete gem of a festival location.” The Festival has continued to grow in size as well as reputation. In 2015 the Festival welcomed 45,000 visitors throughout the weekend at its first home at Lingfield Point, Darlington, and scooped the Observer Ethical Award for Arts and Culture - a national coup for a home grown Festival. In the same year it won the North East Tourism Event of the Year. This year’s Festival will invite the UK’s thriftiest and most sustainable stallholders and build on some of the great programme from previous years including wandering performance and music stages, Oxglam recycled fashion shows, Bistros du Van with local and amateur chefs and Fix It Café, helping to save waste by fixing everything from a child’s music box to a broken computer. Workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, The Big Talks and Peoples’ Encyclopaedia will all be about sharing skills and showing how each of us has something special to offer. New elements will include campfire tales and woodland crafts, The Kitchen Garden Table and specially commissioned artists, to be announced in the coming months. For more information visit http:// www.festivalofthrift.co.uk/and sign up to receive email newsletters, keeping you up to date as the Festival programme develops over the next few months.

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Spoil yourself, you’re worth it!

nce again Marske Hall are offering everyone the opportunity to join them for a ‘Pamper & Shopping’ evening. The event is again being supported by local businesses and there are plenty of different treatments and luxury items to purchase at a really reasonable price. Ruth Hebden, the volunteer co-ordinator at the home, said: “We are trying the Pamper and Shopping evening on a Saturday night and we hope that people will come along and join us. The night will give everyone a chance to be pampered and treat themselves to some reasonably priced goodies. As well as that it could be the perfect start to anyone’s evening out as we have beauticians taking bookings to do hair, makeup and nails ready for a night out. The great start to an evening out.” “We really hope that people will take up the opportunity of spoiling themselves, socializing and relaxing whilst enjoying a glass of Bubbly and a Fancy! The idea is to bring people together, have fun and raise money for the benefit of the people who live at the home.” explained Jennifer Duncan, volunteer organizer of the evening.” The evening takes place on Saturday 30th April 6.30 until 9pm. Entry is £2.50 which includes a glass of ‘Bubbly’ (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) and a ‘fancy’. Treatments can be pre-booked by calling 01642 482672 and speaking to Ruth but there will also be treatment slots available on the night itself. Treatments include Reflexology, Spray Tanning, Pedicures, and Manicures amongst others. If you don’t fancy a treatment you can also visit the many stalls which include Jewelry stall, Bodyshop, gifts, candles and many many more. With other stalls booking all the time it looks set to be an amazing evening. “We are looking forward to seeing everyone and have plenty of Bubbly chilled for the evening, everyone should find something they will like,” said Jennifer Ruth asks that if anyone is interested in any of the activities that the home are organising then could they please contact her on 01642482672 or find us on www.facebook/marskehall.com Leonard Cheshire Disability supports thousands of disabled people in the UK and works in over 50 countries. We campaign for change and provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way. Currently, over 3,000 people dedicate time and skills to Leonard Cheshire Disability’s work in their voluntary roles. Leonard Cheshire Disability promotes diversity in volunteering and welcomes volunteer applications from all sections of the community.

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MARSKE HALL Sponsored Walks This year again we are inviting you to join us on our Sponsored Walk. Again there will be two routes. Route 1 – 8 miles approximately Route 2 – 3 ½ miles Individual walkers, families and dogs are welcome.

Saturday 28th May 2016. Sponsor forms available call Ged on 07954783032 or Ruth on 01642 482672. Last years amazing Walkers!

Book a table for your business or make some cash selling your unwanted treasures. £10 for a table (plus raffle prize). To book yours call Mandy on 07861450567 Or 01642 482672 and ask for Ruth.

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

Skelton History Group Heritage Walks

Skelton History Group organise a programme of Heritage Walks each year. These are open to members of the public as well as members of the Group. Anyone wishing to have details of this year’s programme of walks should send an e-mail to skeltonhistorygroup@gmail.com. Details of the next walk are given below. A small charge of £2 per person will be made on each walk. This is to help pay the costs of the Public Liability Insurance. Tuesday 19th April 2016 – Boulby We meet at 10:30am in Boulby lane (NZ 760187), where there is ample roadside space to park cars. We will head over to the Cleveland Way coastal footpath and then turn left and walk along it towards Loftus. After a couple of miles, we then leave it and take field paths across to the Street Houses road and follow this back to our cars. The walk will take about 3-3½ hours. Along the way will pass sites relating to the alum industry, ironstone mining and WW1 airraid warnings. There are no facilities of any kind on this walk. Wednesday 18th May 2016 – Littlebeck We meet at 10:30am at the Falling Foss car park near Midge Hall tea rooms. This short walk takes us down through the valley to the village of Littlebeck, where we turn about and retrace our steps. Unfortunately, the topography means that the route is downhill out and uphill back. If you need something to keep you going on the return leg, just keep those cakes at Midge Hall in mind! This is a pleasant walk even without any heritage input, but this valley holds a hidden secret: it was the site of an alum works.

Saltburn Bandstand

Summer 2016 Concert Listings Sunday Concerts 2.30pm-4pm May 8th - Marske Brass Band May 15th - Cleveland Concert Band

Tea Dance with George and Marie

Every Wednesday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm at Skelton Civic Hall, Coniston Road, Skelton. Everyone welcome. Suitable for beginners - you don’t even have to dance, just come and listen to the music. Refreshments served! £2.00

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 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: 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.

Friends of Redcar Cemetery

Zetland Park Methodist Church, The Crescent, Redcar are holding a coffee morning on Saturday April 23rd 10-11.30am. Refreshments and toasted teacake will be served. There will also be a cake stall for church funds. The Friends of Redcar Cemetery are having a bric a brac, jigsaw, book sale, jewellery and toiletries table at this event. Please support the Church and Cemetery. On May 11 FORCEM will be taking part in the History Day display at Skelton Library. Friends of Recar Cemetery will be having a stall at the Friends of Redcar ‘Kick off the Summer’ event on Redcar promenade during May 28th to May 30th. More information about the event to follow

If you stop and think and walk awhile remembrance will go on

By Joyce Charlesworth

he Friends of Redcar Cemetery are continuing with walks around the headstones sharing stories about the men who died in the Great War. These are running on the first Monday of the month at 10.30 am and will last an hour. Please meet us under the arch in the old section of the cemetery where the buildings are. Footwear suitable for uneven ground is advised. No booking is required. We will also try to accommodate residents for a walk at other times for a small group or family. Please ring Dot 0164278349 Skelton and Brotton Parish Council

Senior Citizens’ Afternoon Tea Skelton Civic Hall Tuesday 21st June 2016 (2.00 – 4.00)

Admission by Ticket Only

Tickets are Free, with a limited number available so collect early to avoid disappointment Eligibility: Tickets available to those 60 and over, living within Skelton and Brotton Parish Tickets available 24th May - 10th June from Skelton Civic Hall, Coniston Road, Skelton, TS12 2HP. Telephone (01287) 348008

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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. 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

History Fayre Skelton Library May 11th 10am – 2pm Skelton Library is holding its third consecutive History Fayre on May 11th from 10 am until 2 pm. Various voluntary community history groups will be represented with displays and information. These include: Skelton History Group, Skelton Library Family History group, Teesside archives, The Friends of Redcar Cemetery, East Cleveland Archive, Skinningrove History Group, Cleveland Ironstone Mine, Normanby History Group, Skelton Civic Pride. The Library Friends Group will be providing refreshments on the day. Loftus Annual Assembly (Parish Meeting)

Will be held atLoftus Town Hall On Friday 22 April 2016 at 7 pm Agenda items will include:• Annual Report of the Town Council • Councillors’Attendance Record April 2015 – March 2016 • Reports of the various Committees • Presentation of Grants and Donations • Opportunity for Community Groups to Report on their activities • Questions to the Council and Open Forum All residents and community groups are welcome to attend this Assembly If you are a member of a community group/organisation and wish to give a written or verbal report then please contact the Office Light Refreshments will be provided An exhibition of photographs of Flowers of the Cleveland Coast will be on display Contact office@loftustc.co.uk, 01287 641000

Liverton Village Hall

Day at the Races Coffee Morning Saturday 23 April 10am-2pm Guess the name competition, Games & Competitions, Certificates & Prizes, Home cooking, Huge raffle Something for all the family

Learn the art of Hedgehog Book Folding

Friday 22 April - Join in with this fun activity. All materials provided Bottomless teapot/coffee pot Lunch of homemade soup and roll £10 inclusive, Friendly fun on a Friday To book your place call 01287 644932/07979 508071

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 68 April - May 2016

The world of theatre

Festival on the Moor for 2016

here’s a chance to see one of my favourite writers in action this month at the Stephen By Kate Bramley Joseph Theatre as the multi-award winning John Godber, quite literally, takes to the stage in a new two-hander ‘Shafted’ in which he stars alongside his wife Jane Godber. From 18th-23rd April you can catch the new comedy, that has been warmly received by the press nationwide, following the life of Harry and his wife Dot thirty years after the Miners’ Strike that tore their lives apart back in 1985. For fans of Godber’s early work such as April In Paris and September In The Rain this is a must see. For my own company this month we take to the road with The Thankful Village, the WW1 inspired comedy drama that was inspired by the Thankful or Blessed villages - 53 in England and Wales- that were lucky enough to see all the young men who left for Flanders return home at the end of the conflict. This tale looks at the stories of three fictional women from the same household, above and below stairs, through the long war years as they cope with the absence of their men-folk. Songs and humour abound as well as moments of reflection, augmented by the pen of songwriter Jez Lowe who composed a number of beautiful new songs for this production. Have a look at www.badappletheatre.com to follow the tour. Editor’s note: We saw this production on their last tour of this brilliant, witty and sometimes sad account of a ‘thankful village’. It will have you both laughing and crying and the acting and music are superb. This is a must see!

estival On The Moor introduces its 16th festival which will be held May 27-30th and will once again be held in Botton Village nr Danby. Jeanette Grainger Festival Director said: “Over the years we have been delighted to bring ‘folk fans’ our unique mix of acoustic, traditional and contemporary music, song and dance and introduced a new generation to the genre.” Among the festivals guests this year will be Blues & Jazz Guitar Icon Woody Mann playing an afternoon workshop and headlining the Saturday Evening Concert in Joan Of Arc Hall. Jeanette said: “Woody was due to play for us last year but had to cancel at the last minute due to illness. We are just delighted that he has

made a full recovery and is back on the road. I know the audience will be blown away by his guitar playing.”

Woody Mann learned much of his guitar playing from the late Reverend Gary Davis and has been a ‘disciple’ of his work ever since. The US Reviewer recently wrote: “Mann blurs the lines between jazz, blues ,classical and world music creating his own sound in the process. His wizardry on the fret board is matched by an ability to convey deep feelings with his songs- creating moods that incite, delight, or simply soothe. Attempts to categorise his music simply misses the point. His brilliant playing demands to be heard.” Tickets for the Festival On The Moor Woody Mann Concert on May 28th at Joan Of Arc Hall, Botton are on sale now. There’ll be more news of artists appearing at the festival in the coming weeks.

Bob Fox - The War Horse Songman for Festival

urham born Folk Singer Bob Fox brings his two hour show ‘The War Horse Songman’ to Festival On the Moor for a special afternoon concert on Saturday May 28th. The popular singer and musician who spent three years in London’s West End playing the role of ‘ song-man’ in the multi award winning show will perform the songs from WAR HORSE along with stories and songs from his own repertoire thrown in for good measure. The story is set in World War 1 and is based on the award winning book by Michael Morpurgo. Bob , a performer with more than 40 years experience, will also appear

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What’s On - Music & Events

Musical Patterns

What’s on at the Cutty Wren

Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club

Annie and Dave Coulter

Australian duo Sadie and Jay

i, all! First, a reminder that on April 26th we’ll be having a special Charity evening in memory of much missed Club member Mike Gardiner. We lost Mike to Leukaemia, and proceeds will go to the fight against the disease. It will be a “Singers and Musicians” evening, but we’ll be able to share the memories and perhaps sing some of his songs. We’ll have a Hot Spot on May 3rd. This is when a local singer gets a chance to sing for half an hour or so, rather than the usual two songs. It’s good practice for them to put a show together, and a chance for us to enjoy more of their repertoire. This time it’ll be Annie and Dave Coulter, who normally play some lovely tunes on “Anglo” concertina and autoharp and they’ll be joined by Stewart Tonner on vocals. Should be a very intriguing night! We welcome as guests George Welch and Stuart Hardy on May 10th. George is wellknown in the north-east as a genial and entertaining singer while Stuart is in the top rank of fiddle players and will be remembered for his stunning work in the immensely popular John Wright Band. This is going to be a great night - get along early! We have a change to our plans for May 17th. Instead of a singers’ night we’ll have the Australian duo Sadie and Jay. This duo sing powerfully, with a repertoire that is influenced by Blues, Folk, and anything that speaks to the heart. Lots of different stings, too. You won’t see this sort of act over here often, so don’t miss them! May 24th brings a Theme Night, when we’re challenged to find songs or tunes to fit an idea we’ve come up with. It’s a good way of going through your repertoire and perhaps reviving

George Welch and Stuart Hardy some neglected song. This time it will be “Songs of Graeme Miles”, that much-lamented songwriter whose work portrayed the essence of Teesside from the late ‘40’s to the early ‘70’s. (We do have a “loose Connection” clause for those who haven’t learned one of his songs!) It should be a very interesting night. It’s back to “Singers and Musicians” for May 31st, while looking ahead we have a Hot Spot with local legend Geordie Keith on June 7th, and a guest night with the Haley Sisters on the 14th. Looking back, I have to admit that Damien Barber and Mike Wilson were very much my sort of folk - traditional songs sung with power and conviction. But the rest of the audience enjoyed them as well. The Theme of “Fish and Ships” did bring a lot of good sea-related songs, while recent singarounds have been as good as ever, with several of our songwriters getting ever more inventive! So - why not come along for some of the bestvalue folk and acoustic music anywhere? We meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. Just go down or up Redcar Lane until you see the big red Racecourse sign, and turn in there. We’re at the bottom on the left. Doors open around 7pm, singing starts about 8pm, and ends about 11pm. There’s a good friendly bar. We do have a web site, and you can phone organiser John on 01287 622623. That’s a good idea if you’re travelling from a distance, as circumstances can sometimes upset our plans. Still, we’ve always plenty of local singers to give a good night, whatever happens. So thanks as ever to John and our kind hosts at the club. See you soon! George F

Railway Arms Brotton Fri 15 Apr - Blues Brother Soul Sister

Sun 01 May - Mark Howells

Sat 16 Apr - No Regrets

Sat 07 May - Shaun Foster Connelly

Fri 22 Apr - Michael Steven

Sat 14 May - Striking Back

Sat 23 Apr - The Aim

Sat 21 May - Syndicate 66

Fri 29 Apr - Buffalo Four

Sat 28 May - Big Sigh and the Yawns

Sat 30 Apr - Keith Hammersley

Sun 29 May - Leah Marie

SCA2gallery 11th April – 11th June

fter returning from a seven year visit to Australia, where he first developed his pattern imagery, Martyn Wyndham-Read was commissioned in the 1960s to do a mural in Carnaby Street. Soon after this, the music took over and Martyn has been singing and touring internationally for 50 years. He has now resumed creating visual imagery and in this exhibition will show a collection of his own recent abstract patterns which sit happily with the current vogue for colouring-in. The imagery has a more complex conception than the routine and provides an opportunity to consider basic perceptual

and emotional concerns. His drawings are both obvious and mysterious at the same time. They can be read as simple exercises in catching the eye or they can be interpreted as psychological statements of what at first sight seems to be a balanced mind; Martyn’s cheerful manner gives nothing away. As part of its Reach Out programme and part of its desire to involve the audience in its exhibitions viewers are invited to give their titles to the exhibits. These will be shown alongside Martyn’s during the final two weeks of the show and should be sent or given to Trev Wardle c/o SC&AA, Albion Terrace, Saltburnby-the-Sea,TS12 1JW All the drawings on show are for sale along with a series of limited edition Giclée prints specially produced in time for the exhibition in Saltburn.

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May Services

1st May 10-30am Rev B Middlemiss Holy Communion 6-00pm Mr B Stephenson & Mrs R Taylor 8th May10-30am Mrs K Harrison 6-00pm At Zetland Park 15th May 10-30am Mrs L King 3-00pm At Danby Beacon 22nd May 10-30am Mr B Rogers 6-00pm At Zetland Park 29th May 10-30amRev A Harbottle Holy Communion 6-00pm Rev A Harbottle

Services at St Mark’s Church, Marske-by-the-Sea Every Sunday: Holy Communion 8.00am Parish Communion 9.30am Every Wednesday: Holy Communion 10.00am All are welcome to attend our services. Coffee is served after Parish Communion on Sundays and on Wednesdays.

Messy Church

This is held every second Saturday of the month in St Mark’s Church. Families are welcome to come along to try activities (some messy) hear a story and enjoy something to eat. We start at 4.00pm and finish at 5.30pm. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Everyone welcome!

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Around The Towns & Villages Redcar

Skinningrove

Skelton

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East Redcar Residents` Association. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 5th May in the upstairs meeting room of St. Peter`s Church, Redcar Lane, Redcar. The meeting will start at 7pm and finish by 8.30pm. 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

Coffee morning in Skelton Civic Hall every Mon 9.30am until 11.00. 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.

Guisborough & District Friends of Cancer Research UK. April 30th Apollo Choir. Methodist Chapel 7pm. May 18th Buffet Lunch at Saltburn Cricket Club Tickets or info from Wendy 01287 634571 or Viv 01642 472134.

Skelton Library ‘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’ every Monday 2pm-4pm For more information: Tel: 01287 650487 Email: skelton_library@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

The May meeting of Guisborough Floral Art Club will be at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 11th May in St Nicholas’s Parish Hall, Guisborough. Kath Gibson is the demonstrator. For up to date information visit our Facebook page. Search “Guisborough Flower Club”.

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. St Augustine’s church, Warwick Rd (mornings except Mon and Sat which are evenings), Sacred Heart, Lobster Rd (mornings except Sat 6pm-7pm ) Friends of Borough Park - Friday Coffee morning from 10.30am at Redcar Borough Park Bowls Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane. Proceeds to Borough Park Rose Garden Fund. All welcome

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 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.

Charltons Charltons Community Centre monthly table top sale, first Sunday of the month starting Sunday 1st May 2016. Sellers from 9am buyers 10am - 12pm tables £4. Refreshments available. Please contact Rachael on 07746660059 for more details.

Stanghow 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

Lingdale 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

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

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 - meet 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!

Liverton Mines St Hilda’s - Cake & Chat last Wed in of month 3pm-4pm Coffee Morning on 1st Tues of month 10am -11am. All are welcome.

Marske Winkies Castle - 162 High Street, Marske by the Sea. Opening Hours: Until the end of Sept, plus the Oct half term. Every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 11.00am – 4.30pm. Admission: Adults £1.50 Children 75p. Members of Friends of Winkies Castle: Free. Out of hours + Group visits can be arranged. Tel: 01642 775086

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

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 Guisborough Craft Fair, from 10am to 3pm, in the Parish Hall, Bow Street, Guisborough, to be held on March 12 and April 16.There are free craft activities for children from 11am to 1.30pm. Entry to the Craft Fair is free, with very reasonably priced refreshments available all day. Guisborough Museum is open every Thursday & Saturday 10 till 4, till end of October. Full of fascinating objects and photos of past times. New exhibitions - railway - toys - flower artistry - children’s quiz. Free entry! Find us behind Sunnyfield House on Westgate, Guisborough.

Brotton Brotton Library ‘Knit & Natter’ every Thurs 2pm-4pm. All welcome to come and have a cuppa and a friendly natter.For more info:Tel: 01287 676342 or e-mail: Brotton_library@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Coffee morning Brotton Methodist Church every Tues & Sat 9.30 - 11.30 Thurs 10-12 Coffee Morning every Wed 10.00am - 11.30am in St. Margaret’s Church, High Street, Brotton. Prize Bingo in aid of Church funds held at KTS+ site, St. Margaret’s Way, Brotton every Tues at 7pm. Brotton Village Hall. Every Thursday Prize Bingo 1.15pm Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Tea Dance 2pm - 4pm

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NHS trust appoints new chief executive

ne of the largest providers of mental health and learning disabilities services in the region has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) has appointed Colin Martin to lead the organisation when its current chief executive, Martin Barkley, retires from the role at the end of April after eight years with the Trust.

TEWV provides mental health and learning disability services in County Durham, Darlington, the Tees Valley and most of North Yorkshire. Currently the Trust’s deputy chief executive and director of finance, Colin has over 25 years’ experience working in the NHS and local government. Chair of the Audit North NHS audit consortium, Colin’s career has boasted triumphs including being named HFMA finance director of the year in 2013 and seeing TEWV become the first NHS Trust in the country to buy out of a Private Finance Initiative deal. Colin said: “I am delighted to have been given this opportunity. I am looking forward to getting started in my new role and building upon the excellent work that is already happening at the Trust. “The NHS has seen many challenges over the last few years and one of the big strategic issues we face is making sure the Trust remains sustainable, whilst meeting the growing and changing needs of the communities we serve. “I am committed to continuing to develop and strengthen the services we provide for some of the most vulnerable people in our society.” Lesley Bessant, Trust chairman said: “I am delighted that Colin has accepted the position of chief executive at the Trust. He was an outstanding candidate and his wealth of experience, both at TEWV and from other organisations will help us to make sure the Trust continues to deliver high quality mental health and learning disability provision for the communities we serve, placing our service users at the heart of everything we do.” Colin Martin will take up post on 1 May 2016. Photo caption: Colin Martin appointed as TEWV’s new chief executive

Weekend closure for short-stay paediatric assessment unit at the Friarage Hospital

he short-stay paediatric assessment unit (SSPAU) at the Friarage Hospital will close on weekends from April following a 12-month review of the service. Currently the children’s unit opens 10am to 8pm – Mondays to Fridays – and 10am to 7pm on weekends and Bank Holidays but from 1 April 2016, the new opening times will be 9am to 7pm on weekdays with the unit closed on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. Doctors have stressed the impact on patients will be minimal as weekends are very quiet with an average attendance of below four children a day. On some occasions no children have attended the unit at all. Consultant paediatrician Dr Ginny Birrell said: “Currently we’re not making the best use of the skills or time of staff working on the short-stay paediatric assessment unit at weekends based on the numbers of children we see.” Fran Toller, Operations Director of Community Care, added: “While we appreciate any change to services causes anxiety it must be considered in the context that fewer children need to come into hospital and can be treated more appropriately by GPs. This demonstrates improvements in children’s health although those that need care often need the facilities of an inpatient unit.” The SSPAU opened in October 2014 following changes to children’s and

maternity services at the Friarage Hospital and assesses, observes and treats children and young people referred by their GP or who have an open-access arrangement. Once the unit was operational, it was agreed with Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby Clinical Commissioning Group that the trust would review its activity over the course of the year and between October 2014 and September 2015, 1,666 children received care on the unit (planned and non-planned) alongside 944 ward attenders. F o l l o w i n g t h e r e v i e w, a recommendation was made to the CCG to change the opening times on Mondays to Fridays for the service to be open when needed and to close on weekends and this was supported. The public are also reminded that as there are no children’s doctors or inpatient facilities in the Friarage overnight, children who are unwell should be seen by their GP in the first instance rather than going to the hospital’s accident and emergency department, although staff will continue to treat children with minor injuries. As is the case now, if a child is unwell and needs medical attention there are a number of options available such as ringing your GP, NHS 111 (out-ofhours) or getting advice from the local pharmacy. In an emergency, if a child needs urgent and immediate attention ring 999 and call an ambulance.

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Speedway Redcar Bears By John Gallon 24 March Tees Tweed trophy. Redcar Bears 47 Berwick Bandits 43 Redcar ‘SG Petch’ Bears started off the season in style with a hard fought 47-43 win over the Berwick Bandits. It was a close meeting throughout, with the Bears only getting their noses in front after heat 14. Berwick started off and led by up to 8 points on at least 3 occasions through the evening. Redcar hung on though, and turned the meeting around in the last three heats with two 5-1’s and a 4-2 to ensure a home victory in the first meeting of the season. The star of the show for the Bears was undoubtedly David Bellego, who scored 14 on his home debut. It was a solid team performance throughout though, with contributions throughout the side. Lasse Bjerre and Hugh Skidmore both returned from injury with solid contributions, while Jacob Bukhave did well on his British Speedway debut. The return leg at Berwick due to take place on 26th March has been postponed due to a waterlogged track till 2nd April. 31st March Tyne Tees trophy Redcar Bears -- Newcastle Diamonds -Redcar ‘SG Petch’ Bears meeting against Newcastle

Diamonds was abandoned after eight heats due to a waterlogged track, with the visitors leading at the time. The meeting started brightly enough for the Bears, with Lasse Bjerre winning heat 1 in fine style, but it started to go downhill from there. The Bears were 6points behind going into heat 4 when first Lee Payne, and the following lap David Bellego both fell to gift Newcastle a 5-0 and in the next heat Jonas B Andersen was on a tactical ride but missed the two minute warning (some thought it a harsh refs decision), as he was suffering bike troubles, meaning he had to start from 15 metres back. The very impressive Matej Kus and Ludvig Lindgren secured their second 5-1 before the heavens opened after heat 8 leaving the referee Stuart Wilson very little option but to abandon the meeting, meaning the result does not stand as 10 heats were not completed. The second leg is at Newcastle on 3rd April 2nd April Tees Tweed trophy Berwick Bandits 54 (97) Redcar Bears 36 (83) After the success in the first leg at home (the first meeting of the season) the Bears suffered a very humiliating away defeat against the Bandits in the second leg. Jonas B Andersen, always a crowd pleaser, top

Cleveland National trial March 20th

By John Watson

ll the hard work, sweat and uncertainty of 2015 were swept away on Sunday for JST Gas Gas rider Michael Brown from Scarborough as he won his fourth – and third in a row – Cleveland National trial organised by Middlesbrough DMC, held at Castleton in the North York moors. Michael, rightly so, joined the elite band of riders to accomplish this, Sammy Miller, Steve Saunders, John Lampkin and Graham Jarvis. Andy Chilton from Whitby put in a solid ride and was the only local rider to challenge the dominance of Brown. But visitor Jack Sheppard mounted a great second card charge and just edged the Whitby man into third place. No one came close to matching Stockton`s Roger Williams for the Clubman class award, but the two Middlesbrough riders, Colin Chapman and Steve Williams (no relation) finished second and third. Guisborough`s Steve Taylor took the best

Middlesbrough Club member award. All riders spoke highly of the event at the finish and eighteen year old Louise Alford, riding in her first Cleveland, said: “It was a tough day, but what a marvellous trial.” Congratulations to all three lady riders, Louise, sister Catherine and Katy Sunter.

Results Expert: Michael Brown (JST GasGas) 12. 1st Class. Jack Sheppard (Beta) 30. Intermediate: Chris Alford (Gas Gas) 22. 1st Class. John Shirt (Gas Gas) 28. 2nd Class. Thomas Hick (Beta) 31. C/man: Roger Williams (?) 5. 1st Class. Paul Dennis (Beta) 15, Colin Chapman (Montesa) 16, Steve Williams (Montesa) 17, Richard Simpson (Beta) 21, Dale Whittaker (Gas Gas) 23. 2nd Class. Glen Scholey (Honda) 24, Steve Taylor (Gas Gas) 26, Kevin Tate (Beta) 30, Karl Dodderidge (Gas Gas) 30, Kevin Chapman (Gas Gas) 32. Middlesbrough Clubman: Steve Taylor (Gas Gas) 26

Guisborough DMC March 27th

By John Watson

ob Waite from Darlington won Guisborough DMC`s Bob Atkinson Memorial trial on Easter Sunday held at the club`s Westerdale side venue, as Chris Barnfather topped a very strong Intermediate entry. A strong, bitterly cold wind swept down the valley early on, forcing the club to cut to three laps, in order to get observers out of the cold. The club were also pleased to welcome back Yarm`s Moira Simpson (what a day to choose) after illness to observe. There were close fought battles in other classes, all dictated by the difficult rocks of section four, observed by Cec Tate. The newly introduced Twin Shock class was won and lost here, as were Clubman A and B classes. Ride of the day came from Lealholm`s Alistair Jackson who mastered the beautiful old Matchless, cleaning every section, until it decided to master him and pitch him over the bars for two fives on this one and lose him the trial as Dave Wardell threaded the little Fantic through tidily for just three lost to take the honours. Stokesley`s Mark Hardy grabbed runner up. Best here was Clubman B winner

Andrew Dale, a nervy ride for just two lost after watching riding mate Paul Nelson struggle with two failures. And no, he didn`t laugh Paul. The Tate brothers – not regular riders now – still give a good account of themselves and battled it out for top spot in A`s, Kevin edging Stuart out by one mark, with Paul a further five marks back. I think a few riders would make it back to the Eskdale for a drink just a mile down the road, in memory of Bob Atkinson, a man who always put so much fun into the sport of trials riding. The club would like to thank everyone who helped in the running of this event

Results Expert: Rob Waite (Beta) 8. (only expert) Intermediate: Chris Barnfather (Gas Gas) 26, Mark Harrison (Cloburn Gas Gas) 31, Ian Hopley (Gas Gas) 35. C/man A: Kevin Tate (Beta) 9, Stuart Tate (Gas Gas) 10, Mark Doughty (Sherco) 11 m/c`s. C/man B: Andrew Dale (Sherco) 3, Ron Chapman (Gas Gas) 6, Thomas Nelson (Beta) 9. Twin Shock: Dave Wardell (Fantic) 5, Mark Hardy (Fantic) 6, Alastair Jackson (Matchless) 10.

Annual Easter hospital visit

O This is the 2016 season race jacket/colours/ logo of the Redcar Bears (or more correctly the Redcar S.G.Petch Bears) scored with 12 the only Bear to ride into double figures. The Bandits had two riders in double figures, Kevin Doolan 12 and Matthew Wethers 11. 3rd April Tyne Tees trophy Newcastle Diamonds 61 Redcar Bears 29 This meeting at Brough Park the home of the Diamonds has now become the first leg of the Tyne Tees trophy after the rain off at Redcar’s South Tees motor Sports Park on 31st March. If the Berwick meeting was humiliating then the Newcastle meeting was a disaster, The Bears only managed one heat win meaning the Diamonds took the other FOURTEEN. This one heat win was by reserve Simon Nielsen who did manage to be top scorer on the night with 11. The usually outstanding Jonas B Andersen only managed a score of 7. Fingers crossed, better news next month! For anyone interested in having a spin round the

By John Gallon

n the afternoon of the 24th March four members of the Redcar Bears team, captain Lasse Bjerre, Jonas Andersen, Simon Nielsen and Jacob Bukhave visited the James Cook hospital children’s ward with Easter eggs and gifts for the children unfortunate enough to be in hospital over Easter. The organisers of the visit Clare James, Janice Jackson and Ian Drinkel would like to thank all supporters for their overwhelming generosity in their gifts of eggs and toys. track on a speedway bike can have their wish come true, there are training sessions through the summer months with hire bikes and clothing supplied with a 10:30 start. Prices start at £6 for 4 laps on a small capacity machine or a bike can be hired all day. Tuition is supplied. Call 07889886389 for more info. The dates for the training days are, Saturday 23rd April Saturday 11th June Saturday 25th June Saturday 6th August Saturday 3rd September Saturday 17th September

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Marske Cricket Club

Funding in place for new pavilion

By David Beach

fter the wet winter, groundsman John Magor had his work cut out in preparing the ground for the new season; after each cut and roll the ground began to improve and looks to be back in perfect condition. Hopes are high that our two overseas players will be here in time for the new season and the players are keen to get started against newly promoted Billingham Synthonia on the 16th April. Back in 1925 the players of Marske C.C. built their own pavilion on the North East corner of the ground; this remained in place until the 1958-59 close season when most of the village was involved in lifting it onto rollers and moving it to the South East corner of the ground. In May 1957 Saltburn & Marske Urban District Council had agreed to sell us a hut from the Army Camp for £140 which would become our first Clubhouse and Club President Mr. Raymond Jarvis agreed to guarantee the costs of the building and members were asked for a £1 loan to be paid back in the future. Once the pavilion was moved, work started on the foundations for the new Clubhouse and dismantling the hut on the Army camp. Over many weeks sections of the hut were manhandled from the Camp to the cricket ground and the job

of re erecting the hut took place. Once erected the Ladies’ committee took over with scrubbing brushes and plenty of cleaning fluids to make it habitable. With a loan from Vaux Breweries, a bar and furnishings were installed ready for a grand opening on May 17th 1959. With the village rapidly moving into a small town, it was decided to build a new brick Clubhouse to improve facilities for our growing membership; this was opened on 11th July 1967. During 1967-68 close season the old Clubhouse was converted into a new pavilion and tea room and the 1925 pavilion turned into the groundsman’s store. The chance to buy an old classroom from the local school was taken up in 1986 and replaced the old 1925 pavilion which had served us so well. During the last few years it has been an ongoing task to keep the pavilion in a safe state for players and supporters and plans were made to fund a brand new pavilion. After many knock backs we finally found out last month that we had finally passed the many comprehensive criteria required and we had gained a £75,000 grant from Sport England. Complete plans and planning permission are now being implemented with the hope that AAA roofing can start the new building in September and be completed in time for the new 2017 season.

Proposed plans for new pavilion.

Redcar Town FC

The Mermaid Marske crew

By Ian Enderwick

t goes to show that community spirit is alive and kicking after Simon and Tracey from the Mermaid in Marske turned up with their 32 staff and family members to help us brighten up Redcar Town’s Football Ground. Simon whose son plays for our u14 Royal’s team saw our plea for volunteers in our monthly newsletter and with the refurbishment of his Crown Carveries Public House, The Mermaid he saw it as an ideal opportunity to help us out and Simon also donated £150 to buy half of the trees. We had his staff and himself planting trees, weeding, moving soil, painting the players tunnel and the building and clearing our garden area. They all mucked in, the young and old, the male and female and had a great brightening up our ground, with sustenance being provided by our

cafe staff Lesley and Lauren. We would also like to thank Matty Cole and his two young helpers Courtney and Chloe who spent three hours planting trees as well as donating towards the purchase of them. We would also like to thank the following for their donations to help us fund the day, Sainsbury’s both Matthew Cole from Greenstones and Kiefer from Roseberry Square branches donated a hundred pounds from their budgets for Trees and Painting Materials, Dawn and John at Redcar Decorating for donating paint, Ja Reed at Enter IT for providing signs, Lee at Longbeck Nurseries in Marske, Nicky at the Redcar Branch of the Darlington Building Society, Andrew Pearson for donating Dog Fouling signs etc and our local councillors Alec Brown, Ceri Cawley and Ray Goddard who between them paid for two brand new boot scrapers.

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Take on David Millar on the ‘King of the Mountains’ Climb at the Maserati Tour De Yorkshire Ride David Millar challenges riders to beat his time of 3 minutes 57 seconds on 1st May Maserati and David Millar ‘King of the Mountains’ preview video to prepare riders for the challenge

o celebrate their second year as title sponsor of the Tour de Yorkshire Ride, luxury Italian car brand Maserati is offering all participants a complimentary ‘King of the Mountains’ climb photograph, as well as the opportunity to compare themselves to British ex-pro cyclist and Maserati cycling ambassador David Millar, in the new ‘King of the Mountains’ timed climb. Millar has set the time to beat on the iconic Côte de Harwood Dale climb that plays host to this year’s King of the Mountains’ climb, on which both the sportive participants and the pro-riders later in the day will be timed. The Côte de Harwood Dale is a 1.3km climb through picturesque rural North Yorkshire Moors, with an average gradient of 7.4% and a maximum gradient of 16%. Millar who is one of only two Britons to have worn the leader’s jersey at all three of the Grand Tours, tackled the climb in 3 minutes 57 seconds. Maserati will also be offering complimentary ‘King of the Mountains’ climb photography to all 6,000 riders. Each rider will be photographed at the finish line of the climb and then their image will be edited alongside David Millar with their respective times. David Millar and Maserati have produced a preview video to provide riders with an insight into what to expect from the Côte de Harwood Dale to ensure you don’t get caught out by the tough climb on the day. To view the video on the Maserati YouTube channel click here https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=v7owRNMIeuA&feature=youtu.be Commenting on the ‘King of the Mountains’ climb Millar said: “The Côte de Harwood Dale climb is a particularly British climb – it isn’t the sort of climb we experience in continental bike racing and that’s because it’s in ramps. It will be a fantastic opportunity to compare yourself to the pro riders, who will set their times on the same climb later that day. “I’d recommend taking it easy in the early stages and turning a small gear, as there’s a very steep section early on. Always have in the back of your mind that the last section is going to be very hard – preserve enough energy to stand up and push it over the finish line, where the clock stops and your picture is taken. Let’s see how many of you can beat my time of 3 minutes 57 seconds. Don’t forget to smile when you cross the finish line.” The 2016 Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride offers riders the choice of a 40km, 85km, 119km ride routes - all of which take place on the same day and on many of the same roads as the third and final stage of the Tour de Yorkshire Pro race. The ride will start at Cleveland Way, Scarborough and finish along the picturesque Scarborough seafront on Royal Albert Drive. Limited places remain in the 2016 Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride. To register for the ride on Sunday 1 May head to www.letour.yorkshire.com/maserati-tour-de-yorkshire-ride

Some of our Mermaid volunteers

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North East Regional Women’s Football

By Ian Enderwick Easingwold Ladies FC 2 -Redcar Town Ladies 7

edcar Town travelled to York to take on fellow strugglers Easingwold and produced some superb attacking play to bring home the three points. Both teams only had the bare eleven players and all worked their socks off in warm conditions. Redcar took an early lead after a great pass from Georgia Elliott set up Alice Clements for a cool finish. We doubled our lead on 13 minutes when a superb cross by Beth Enderwick found Gabrielle Wordsworth’s head to go in off the defender. It got even better on 18 minutes when Heather Power set up Kirsty Lynch to brilliantly side foot the ball in mid air past the stranded keeper. On 21 minutes Bobby Barwick clinically finished to

Gemma Craddy in blue throwing herself into a tackle

Redcar Town Ladies in yellow strip reduce the deficit for Easingwold, but Redcar increased the lead again on 36 minutes when Beth Enderwick fired home via a small deflection off the Easingwold defender and on the verge of half time Bobby Barwick chipped the keeper to take us into the break 4-2. In the second half Redcar carried on with their attacking threat and increased their lead when Gab’s sent a superb

Birtley Town Ladies 1 Our Ladies continued their good run going, with a superb team performance. We took the lead on three minutes when a superb 40 yard cross field pass from Chelsea Jowers found Kirsty Lynch in the box who finished superbly with a dipping volley over the keeper. Birtley went close to equalising on 24 minutes but a superb goal line clearance by

through ball to Beth to run onto and superbly finish past the stranded keeper in off the post. It got even better on 45 minutes when Andrea Hart played in Alice to run on and chip the keeper from 30 yards and in the last minute of injury time Beth flicked up the ball and volleyed the ball over the keeper’s head from 25 yards to finish the scoring at 7-2. Redcar Town Ladies 6

Heather Power kept us ahead. Then on 30 minutes we doubled our lead when Skipper Paula Lowe fired in a shot that hit the post; it fell to Gabs Wordsworth who passed to Beth Enderwick to shoot home. Then on 35 minutes a 40 yard shot by our midfield enforcer Gemma Craddy shocked us all by dipping over the keeper’s head into the net. On 40 minutes a long range shot by Beth Enderwick took a slight deflection and flew past the startled keeper to take us into the break 4-0 up. The away team started to cause our defence a few problems at the start of the 2nd half and pulled a goal back with a cool finish from Gillian Welsh on 66 minutes. We then scored again when Heather passed to Gabrielle Wordsworth to fire home from 30 yards. Then with the last kick of the game Gemma passed to Beth who turned and shot past the wrong footed keeper.

Carcare Marske Eskvale and Cleveland League Review

By Luke Hodgson League Secretary

ince the last review there have been some tremendous performances by the league’s representatives and this has seen Stokesley Sports Club beat Redcar Town on penalties after a four goal thriller to reach the Final of the North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup where they will meet West Pier of Scarborough on Wednesday 13th April at County Headquarters Stokesley. Congratulations also go to Loftus Athletic following their 4-3 victory over the unbeaten Wombleton Wanderers of the Newitts Beckett League as they reached the Final of the Scarborough Junior Cup where they will play Kirkbymoorside Reserves on Friday 22nd April at Pickering. On behalf of the league officials and I am sure all of the league teams we wish the two sides well in their quest for glory and silverware. Unfortunately Lealholm could not make it a treble as they bowed out of the Scarborough Harbour Cup as they lost to Seamer Sports. D & G Trophies who sponsor the League Challenge Cup will see their final played between Loftus Athletic and Redcar Athletic Reserves. Loftus visited Great Ayton where they beat the United side by the odd goal in three but only after Darryl Rose had given the home side the lead. As the game got a bit niggly the visited pounced on two defensive errors by Ayton to go through to the Final. Redcar Athletic had an easier passage to the Final as they entertained a weakened Boosbeck United. The visitors had a couple of early chances and Redcar Athletic were indebted to their goalkeeper who made a couple of good saves when in 1v 1 situations. The home side got through these anxious moments and began to take control as they built up a five goal lead before the interval. The second half saw the home side dominated but they did not capitalise on the many chances they created as they only added one more goal to ease their way into the Final which will be played on Friday 6th May at the North Riding Ground at Stokesley. The UPVC Suppliers Knockout Cup will see Great Ayton United Royals take on Loftus Athletic who made it to their third final for the season. Great Ayton won their semi-final 3-1 away to Lealholm while Loftus received a bye into the Final. The Eileen Hodgson Trophy and the newly sponsored Whitby Benevolent Trophy are at the semi-final stages with both finals to be played in May. The sponsors of the Whitby Benevolent Trophy are the Whitby Advertiser and hopefully they will be attending the Final to present the trophy to the winners. The weather has still had a big part to play as a number of games have still been lost in recent weeks due to the state of the grounds and that would have been more if teams had not switched venues to get

games played and a big thank you goes to the teams for making this happen. The league is still very competitive but the title now looks to be between three teams. Great Ayton United Royals still lead the way with Redcar Athletic and Loftus Athletic not far behind. The leaders appeared to have slipped up when they were beaten by Redcar Athletic and drew with Dormanstown although they beat Loftus in between but in turn then Redcar Athletic slipped up when they were beaten by Great Ayton United and Loftus Athletic while Loftus then drew with Dormanstown before losing to Lakes United who reacted as though they had won the league as they recorded their first points of the campaign. Dormanstown, Stokesley Sports Club and Brotton Railway Arms are not that far behind the leaders as they are grouped together followed by Lealholm, Great Ayton United and Boosbeck United before a big gap to Hinderwell and Lakes United at the foot of the table. As the season draws to a close there is still plenty to play for and as the season has shown already on the day any team seems capable of beating anyone else and I am convinced there will still be a few twists and turns before the end of the season. The league is looking to expand again next season and would like to invite any new teams interested in joining a very competitive league to contact the League Secretary on 01642 287609 for details. The league is also looking for sponsorship of some of the league competitions so if anyone is interested in sponsoring the league or its competitions please contact the League Secretary on the number provided earlier and details can be discussed with any potential sponsors. The league is also holding a Presentation Night in conjunction with the Teesside League at Guisborough Quoit Club on Friday 20th May and league members should contact the League Secretary or League President for details on this event. The League A.G.M. will be in mid-June with a date to be finalised but details will be available on the League Website in due course. April 2016 fixtures; 16th April; Eileen Hodgson Trophy Semi Final; Stokesley Sports Club v Brotton Railway Arms. Eileen Hodgson Trophy; Lakes United v Dormanstown. League fixtures; Boosbeck United v Great Ayton United, Redcar Athletic Reserves v Lealholm. 18th April; Brotton Railway Arms v Great Ayton United Royals, Loftus Athletic v Lealholm. 20th April; Great Ayton United v Hinderwell, Lealholm v Boosbeck United, Stokesley Sports Club v Redcar Athletic Reserves. 22nd April; Scarborough Junior Cup Final; Kirkbymoorside Reserves v Loftus Athletic @ Pickering Eileen Hodgson Semi-Final; Lakes United / Dormanstown v Great Ayton United Royals.

23rd April; Whitby Benevolent Trophy SemiFinals; Lakes United v Great Ayton United, Brotton Railway Arms v Redcar Athletic Reserves. League; Hinderwell v Lealholm, Stokesley Sports Club v Boosbeck United. 25th April; Great Ayton United v Brotton Railway Arms, Redcar Athletic Reserves v Boosbeck United, Lakes United v Great Ayton United Royals. 27th April; UPVC Suppliers Knockout Cup Final; @ Redcar Athletic K.O. 7.00p.m. Great Ayton United Royals v Loftus Athletic 30th April; Boosbeck United v Loftus Athletic, Great Ayton United v Lealholm, Hinderwell v Dormanstown, Stokesley Sports Club v Lakes United. 2nd May; Dormanstown v Boosbeck United, Lakes United v Redcar Athletic Reserves, Stokesley Sports Club v Loftus Athletic. 4th May; Eileen Hodgson Trophy Final @ Redcar Athletic K.O. 7.00p.m. 6th May: D & G Trophies League Challenge Cup Final @ Stokesley K.O 7.00p.m. Loftus Athletic v Redcar Athletic Reserves 7th May; Boosbeck United v Stokesley Sports Club, Lakes United v Dormanstown. 11th May; Whitby Benevolent Trophy Final @ Guisborough K.O 7.00p.m. To be Confirmed; Great Ayton United Royals v Redcar Athletic Reserves. March 2016 results; 5th March; League fixtures; Lakes United 0 Hinderwell 1; Lealholm v Boosbeck United postponed; Loftus Athletic v Dormanstown postponed; Redcar Athletic Reserves 4 Great Ayton United Royals 0. 12th March; North Riding Saturday Challenge Cup Semi-Final; Redcar Town 2 Stokesley Sports Club 2 (Stokesley won on penalties).

Scarborough Harbour Cup Semi-Final; Lealholm 2 Seamer Sports 4. League fixtures; Brotton Railway Arms 4 Boosbeck United 2; Loftus Athletic 1 Great Ayton United Royals 2; Hinderwell v Dormanstown postponed; Redcar Athletic Reserves v Lakes United postponed. 19th March; Scarborough Junior Cup Semi Final; Loftus Athletic 4 Wombleton Wanderers 3. League fixtures; Boosbeck United 6 Lakes United 1; Brotton Railway Arms 1 Lealholm 2; Great Ayton United 1 Redcar Athletic Reserves 0; Stokesley Sports Club 2 Dormanstown 4. 26th March; D & G Trophies League Challenge Cup Semi-Final; Great Ayton United 1 Brotton Railway Arms 0. League fixtures; Dormanstown 0 Great Ayton United Royals 0; Lealholm 4 Lakes United 2; Loftus Athletic 2 Redcar Athletic Reserves 1; Stokesley Sports Club 3 Hinderwell 1. 30th March; Brotton Railway Arms 0 Loftus Athletic 5; Great Ayton United 3 Dormanstown 1; Redcar Athletic Reserves 5 Lakes United1. April 2016 results; 2nd April; UPVC Suppliers Knockout Cup SemiFinal; Lealholm 1 Great Ayton United Royals 3. Whitby Benevolent Trophy; Hinderwell 1 Redcar Athletic Reserves 2 a.e.t. Lakes United 3 Boosbeck United 1. League; Loftus Athletic 1 Dormanstown 1, Stokesley Sports Club 3 Brotton Railway Arms 5. 6th April; Brotton Railway Arms 2 Redcar Athletic Reserves 3; Loftus Athletic 1 Lakes United 2; Stokesley Sports Club 2 Great Ayton United Royals 4. 9th April; D & G Trophies League Challenge Cup Semi-Finals; Great Ayton United 1 Loftus Athletic 2; Redcar Athletic Reserves 6 Boosbeck United 0. Eileen Hodgson Trophy; Hinderwell 3 Great Ayton United Royals 10; Stokesley Sports Club 4 Lealholm 1.

Carcare Marske Eskvale & Cleveland League Table; Eskvale & Cleveland League 09 April 2016 Great Ayton United Royals Redcar Athletic Loftus Athletic Dormanstown Brotton Railway Arms *Stokesley Sports Club Lealholm Great Ayton United Boosbeck United Hinderwell Lakes United * - 3 points deducted

pld 15 15 16 16 18 15 13 15 12 17 16

Games w d 12 1 11 1 10 2 8 4 8 1 9 0 6 1 6 0 6 0 2 0 1 0

l 2 3 4 4 9 5 6 9 6 15 15

f 60 60 53 42 47 45 33 45 28 19 19

Goals a 21 20 28 32 53 38 37 36 30 82 74

gd 39 40 25 10 -6 7 -4 9 -2 -63 -55

pts 37 34 32 28 25 24 19 18 18 6 3

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Hectic schedule for Seasiders in silverware showdown

Marske’s Jamie Owens who will miss the last 15 games of the season.

By Moss Holtby

orthern League champions Marske United face a mammoth challenge should they wish to gain the league title for the second season running. Yet another wet winter has left the Seasiders with a mighty fixture backlog that sees them needing to play a minimum of 15 matches in the last five weeks of the season. Coupled with that is a lengthening long-term injury list to some key players which will put further pressure on Carl Jarrett’s squad as they look to end another excellent season with at least one piece of silverware. Six straight league victories during February and March tightened Marske’s grip on second position, but that run of form was ended by runaway leaders Shildon who moved 19 points clear at the top following a commanding 5-0 win at Dean Street on April 2nd. United picked up 12 points in a busy eight days, starting with a 5-2 win at Norton & Stockton Ancients. Jamie Owens grabbed a hat trick and also missed a penalty as United saw off the league’s bottom club. But they had to be patient as the home side kept things tight in the first half, and it was right on the stroke of half time that Owens’ second goal of the game put Marske into a 2-1

interval lead. But goals by Nathan Mulligan and Danny Brunskill either side of Owens’ hat trick goal put the result beyond doubt in the second half. Two home midweek matches followed, resulting in 2-1 and 2-0 wins against Jarrow Roofing and Whitley Bay respectively, then Marske ended a hectic week with a trip to West Auckland Town. Owens made the perfect start for Marske, driving a low shot beyond the keeper with just 20 seconds on the clock, and three minutes later Adam Wheatley headed Marske into a 2-0 lead. Luke Bythway made it 3-0 before half-time, and after West Auckland pulled a goal back on the hour, Owens rounded off the scoring with his 22nd goal of the season. But United tasted defeat for just the second time in 12 games when they lost their North Riding Senior Cup semi final showdown at local rivals Guisborough Town. United were rocked by an early blow when leading scorer Owens had to be stretchered off following a strong 50/50 challenge, and fell behind on 37 minutes when Danny Earl raced clear and beat James Briggs with an unstoppable shot. Peter Bulmer made it 2-0 to the Priorymen on 56 minutes, but despite Recce Kelly pulling a goal back with 12 minutes left, United’s 21 year

wait to lift the Senior Cup goes on. Owens joins long term absentees Josh Myers and Shaun Ryder on the injury list, and wont play again this season whilst awaiting scan results on his knee. But United bounced back in fine style and proved that scoring goals without their main striker shouldn’t be too much of a problem as they reached the semi-final of the Northern League Cup with a 5-0 win against a good Easington Colliery side at the GER Stadium. A superb hat trick from Kelly and one apiece by Bythway and Brunskill saw Marske through to the semi final where they will host Whitley Bay on Thursday 14th April – a re-run of the 2014 final in which Marske lifted the trophy at Newcastle’s St James Park. That game comes midway through a ridiculous spell of nine consecutive home matches in just 19 days. From 7th April, United will play Thursday-Saturday-Tuesday for three weeks running, in a schedule that will undoubtedly take its toll on the playing squad and club officials as well as the Mount Pleasant pitch. Included in the run are matches against 3rd placed Guisborough Town on Saturday 16th April, 4th placed Bishop Auckland on Tuesday 19th and leaders Shildon on Saturday 23rd. Please visit the new-look club website for more information at www.marskeunitedfc.com

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Guisborough Town march on to final again with the rest of his team-mates was having a great game. “We continued to create chances but let Marske back into the game and had to defend strongly in the last 15 minutes. “I thought Leon Carling, Andy May and Nick Liversedge coped very well in our defence and we managed to see the game out. I went for Steve Snaith as our Man of the Match but thought everyone deserved praise for some superb performances and Steve was run close for the accolade by Connor Smith and Danny Earl,” added a delighted Dowlo. It is easy to forget how young many of Guisborough’s players such as Snaith and Smith are and they typified the fighting spirit of the entire team as they hobbled off towards the end barely able to walk let alone run! In the league, meanwhile, Guisborough’s form has been somewhat inconsistent and after challenging for the league title for much of the season it now looks like the best the Priorymen can hope for is a top-four finish. Over the past two and a half months in the league Guisborough have beaten Ashington twice (2-0 and 4-1), Norton and Stockton Ancients 2-1 and gained good draws against Dunston, Whitley Bay and runaway league leaders Shildon. But disappointing defeats by Washington, Newton Aycliffe and Bishop Auckland have seen Guisborough slip from second in the table to sixth – but they do have games in hand on several teams just above them so a top four finish is still a distinct possibility. In between that run of league matches, Guisborough continued their successful run in the North Riding Senior Cup Quarter Final at the KGV by beating a strong York City side packed with three full internationals and several players with first team league experience. After the first 90 minutes ended in an enthralling 0-0 stalemate, Guisborough won 4-3 on penalties to send the KGV faithful into dreamland! It was another memorable night for the magnificent Priorymen and ultimately they thoroughly deserved their penalty shoot-out victory – a dramatic finale that will live long in the memory. And of course it set up the mouthwatering Semi-Final tie against neighbours Marske.

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The Community Newspaper for the Towns and Villages of East Cleveland, Redcar & North York Moors, telling the real news and views of the people of our region Issue 68 April - May 2016

Guisborough Town march on to final again Guisborough Town reach North Riding Senior Cup Final for third season in a row after beating Marske

By Bill Perfitt

u i s b o r o u g h To w n a c h i e v e d a n unprecedented feat by reaching the final of the North Riding Senior Cup for the third successive season when they beat arch-rivals Marske United 2-1 in a stirring semi-final at the KGV Stadium on 23 March. In a memorable, pulsating match that had a healthy crowd of 338 absorbed from start to finish, the Priorymen rediscovered their best early season form to deservedly dispose of their arch rivals Marske and earn a place in the final against Middlesbrough U-21/Reserves. It was a full-blooded, all-action and totally committed semi-final and both teams deserved massive credit for giving their all from start to finish. The final (venue and date still to be confirmed) will be the third time in a row that Guisborough and Middlesbrough U-21s have contested the North Riding FA’s premier regional cup final. In 2013/14 the Priorymen scored a memorable 1-0 victory at the Riverside to lift the trophy then last season Middlesbrough avenged that by beating Guisborough 1-0 with a last-ditch goal at the KGV. So the two sides will now do battle again in the final for the third time in a row – obviously Guisborough Town management, players and fans are hoping it will be at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium. However, with Boro looking like they might be involved in the Championship play-offs again this season, it is not possible to make a final decision on the venue just yet. Guisborough went into the eagerly-awaited semi-final tie against Marske on Wednesday night with a poor run of only two wins in their last six games behind them while their opponents had won all six of their previous matches. But the Priorymen turned the form book upside down and never allowed the Seasiders to settle with a high-tempo, tough-tackling approach which had Marske on the back foot right from the kick-off. Marske barely mustered a shot on the Guisborough goal in the first 45 minutes whereas the Priorymen went close on three occasions through Danny Earl, Connor Smith and Curt Round. And Guisborough finally made their marked superiority count and went ahead in the 37th minute with a superb goal fashioned by midfielder

lead to 2-0 in the 56th minute when Earl and Smith linked well to feed the ball across the Marske goal to Pete Bulmer who lashed home from 12 yards. The Priorymen continued to look dangerous up front and to create some excellent chances and should have made the game safe by at least a 3-0 margin before Marske got back into the game 12 minutes from time. A Reece Kelly shot from the edge of the area took a wicked deflection off Bulmer’s foot and the ball looped over Nick Liversedge and into the net to give Marske hope at only 2-1 down. With only minutes remaining Kelly had a great chance to earn an unlikely draw for his side but he shot weakly at Liversedge when in a great position and Guisborough held on to deservedly win a memorable cup tie. Ste Snaith was chosen as Guisborough Supporters’ and Manager’s Man-of-the-Match and Reece Kelly won the Marske accolade. In truth,

any number of Guisborough’s heroic players could have been chosen for the honour. Guisborough Manager Steve Dowling said after the match: “I thought we were really excellent - some of our passing and movement caused all sorts of problems for an in-form Marske side and we took a deserved lead though an excellent Danny Earl goal which his overall play thoroughly deserved. “We felt we should have gone in a couple of goals up at half-time with Earl and Connor Smith doing very well against a very strong Marske defence. “The second half was never going to be as open and Marske put the pressure on is but we still created good chances to increase our lead and we did precisely that through another excellentlyworked goal scored by Peter Bulmer who along Continued on page 67 ►►►

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Guisborough’s young ‘super sub’ Paul Blake – who has scored two amazing late goals for Guisborough in recent matches Picture: courtesy of Yvonne Barker Ste Snaith and finished off magnificently by leading scorer Earl. BRILLIANT SHOT Snaith put a great ball through to Earl out on the wing and he raced clear, cut inside and unleashed a brilliant shot from about 20 yards out which went like an Exocet missile into the far corner of the net to give Guisborough a thoroughly deserved 1-0 lead. Earlier in the 20th minute, Marske striker Jamie Owens was injured in a 50-50 tackle with Ste Snaith and sadly Owens had to be stretchered off. His loss was unlucky for Marske and certainly blunted their usual sharp attacking cutting edge. After the interval it was Guisborough who continued to make most of the running in attack and it was no surprise when they doubled their

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