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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 75 December - January 2016/17
Skinningrove Bonfire 2016 A
By John Roberts
very strong northerly wind along our coast on Saturday 5th November led to postponement - for safety reasons - of the celebrated Skinningrove Bonfire until the following Monday. The weather on 7th wasn’t hospitable either, with heavy showers and hailstones raining down on the spectators who braved the conditions to witness another spectacular fireworks display, followed by lighting of the bonfire. This annual event has become a very popular local institution since the first bonfire in 1982. It’s been cancelled just twice since then: in 2000 when the village was devastated by floods and in 2013 when Mill Lane was closed after
1st Loftus Scout Group Scout Post 2016 26th November - 16th December We deliver to the following areas only; *Loftus, Carlin How, Easington, Liverton, Liverton Mines, Skinningrove * Brotton *Guisborough, Charltons, Margrove Park, Upleatham * Marske and New Marske * Saltburn * Skelton, New Skelton, North Skelton, Skelton Green, Boosbeck 25p per card POST BOXES LOCATED AT; Harrop’s Pharmacy - Arnies - Barclays - Carlin How Mini Market - Clark’s Hardware- Farm Direct Country Store - Liverton Mines Fish & Chips - Loftus Library - Sheila’s Please note we can deliver to the above areas only. Correctly addressed cards will be delivered before Christmas, however delivery speeds in different areas may vary. The last post box available will be Harrop’s, which will be taken off at midday 17th December. www.facebook.com/1stloftus - 1stloftusscouts@ gmail.com 07791 249348
flooding damaged a bridge. The theme for 2016 was The Alum Industry, which was a major employer in our area for about 200 years until the 1870s. The bonfire represented a Whitby Collier sailing ship of the type used to transport goods to the local alum works at Hummersea and, as ever, it seemed a pity to set fire to such a well-built structure. Once again, the team of volunteers who work hard all year to put this event together are to be praised and thanked for their dedication; everyone who donated money and materials must also be acknowledged. Skinningrove Bonfire is a true community event that brings out the best in all who take part and the people of East Cleveland are very thankful for its continuing success. To find out more, visit Skinningrove Bonfire Facebook page.
●● Picture by Bryan Lofthouse