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100 years of Royal British Legion in Redcar hailed by Jacob Young MP and Veterans' Minister Leo Docherty

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acob Young MP and Veterans' Minister, Leo Docherty, have hailed 100 years of the Royal British Legion in Redcar as it celebrates its centenary.

Redcar's Branch of the Royal British Legion recently marked 100 years since the branch was formed on 15 July 1921 - making it the oldest surviving branch in the area.

Jacob Young, Conservative MP for Redcar, said: "Congratulations to the Redcar Branch of the Royal British Legion on reaching their Centenary.

"This is a huge achievement making them

the oldest RBL Branch in the area and I want to thank Branch Chairman, Eric Howden BEM, for Redcar RBL's continued hard work supporting our Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

"Our Royal British Legion organises events and parades throughout the year and works to make us proud of the legacy of those who serve.

"The Legion is the oldest Armed Forces Charity and runs the Poppy Appeal each year, however this year has seen a huge knock on its finances due to Covid - with collections paused and events cancelled.

"Despite that, they have persevered and in

Redcar created the mural wall at the garden of remembrance, that will stand for years to come.

"It’s the Legion who maintain our cenotaph, and who pulled together the names of the fallen, to be inscribed on the side.

"And it's the Legion who organise VE Day, VJ Day, Armed Forces Day, Armistice Day and all other service events in our town.

"They need support more than ever and I’m immensely proud to be a member of our Royal British Legion. You don’t have to have served in the forces to join, you just have to want to support their amazing work."

Eric Howden BEM Chairman Redcar Branch. described the day to Coastal View: “Today 15th July 2021 Redcar Branch of the Royal British Legion has celebrated its 100th anniversary. It’s is a proud day for me and our members to have reached this milestone in our national history.

“At a time when many branches are closing, we at Redcar appear at last to be on the increase in membership. We will never reach to membership of the early and mid 1900s but with a lot of effort we are still active.

“The people of this town and the area are very supportive. Today we paraded our branch Standard and the Union Standard around the town. We had a portable P A system attached to an invalid buggy belonging to one of our members, thus making our presence known.

“We started in Regents Walk, to the High Street, where we were joined by the Mayor Cllr Carole Morgan, we moved to the clock area

then along the sea front and back onto the High Street. We covered almost all of the High Street.

“The public applauded and were very generous in donations. The weather was nice, we had a great day and showed the public that Redcar Branch is still working hard in the town for our ex service community. This evening the Standard will be paraded with Coatham Road Social Club, our home for many years. We thank everyone for their continued support.”

Veteran's Minister, Leo Docherty MP, said: "Congratulations to Redcar Royal British Legion on your Centenary - I am delighted.

"The work that you do to support veterans and service people in Redcar and across Teesside is hugely appreciated.

"I'm particularly pleased to be congratulating you this week because I have just, in the chamber of the House of Commons, been passing the Armed Forces Bill into law.

"What this does is it enshrines the Armed Forces Covenant into law to guarantee that our veterans and our service people are in no way disadvantaged in the local community.

"Our Armed Forces have stood up for us and we must always stand up for them.

"But of course we couldn't do any of this without the voluntary efforts of magnificent people like you at the coalface - I hugely appreciate that.

"Many, many congratulations and well done."

Nationally the Royal British Legion celebrated its centenary on 15 May. To join the Royal British Legion and help support Armed Forces veterans, service people and their families: Click here www.britishlegion.org.uk/getinvolved/things-to-do/membership/becomea-member

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Welcome to Coastal View & Moor News Issue 121

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his issue is packed full of stories including six pages each of local sport and events.

On page 42 you can read about the events due to happen around the 160 year anniversary of Saltburn and on page 49 you will find details of a prestigious televised cycle race due to take place in Guisborough in August.

Inside you will find many stories about the great things happening in our local communities.

On page 3 there is an article about Neil who has taken over at Doorways in Saltburn. Over the years, John and Vanessa Pearson have done a brilliant job there, which hasn’t always been easy and we wish them all the best for the future.

Over the last few days the weather has been beautiful giving us all the opportunity to get outdoors in the sunshine.

Around the time of the last issue of Coastal View, we again had some lovely weather. It was my birthday (Lynne) and on the few days leading up to it the sun shone but decided to make an appearance on that particular day!

A BBQ was planned with some close friends, socially distanced of course and thank goodness we had the summerhouse as on the evening of the ‘party’ the heavens opened and it absolutely chucked it down. This didn’t stop Steve doing his ‘cheffy’ bit under a very large umbrella!

We would like to thank Gilly and Dave from Skelton Mill for giving us a lovely buffet as a gift and Russ and Sarah from The Cleveland Bay for supplying delicious burgers, salads and especially Sarah’s home made coleslaw.

We would also like to thank all the friends who braved the weather, brought lovely cards and gifts and made the night a very memorable one.

I also got a special delivery gift from my beloved Leeds Utd, who sent me a card and a shirt with my name on the back.

Unfortunately, the last thing we wanted to write about today on here was about the dangers of covid.

However as we write, on Monday 19th July, the Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has posted on facebook our daily figures.

Today we have 285 new cases with a weekly total of 2147 and we now stand at 1565 per 100,000. The worst statistic is we now have the highest number of new cases in the country.

Today is so called ‘Freedom Day’ but some may call it ‘Imprisonment Day.’ We have to remember that not all of us feel safe enough to step out into the wide world just yet and live a so called normal life.

We saw one local resident’s posting on facebook and thought it was so very apt.

It said; “Please, please take today’s decision with caution; respect the vunerable ,take responsibility ,be safe ,this virus is rife in our villages stop the spread and protect each other.”

Below are extracts from the gov.uk website on how to stay safe and help prevent the spread.

While cases are high and rising, everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious. This is why we are keeping in place key protections at step 4 from 19 July:

• testing when you have symptoms and targeted asymptomatic testing in education, high risk workplaces and to help people manage their personal risk.

• isolating when positive or when contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

• border quarantine: for all arriving from red list countries and for those people not fully vaccinated arriving from amber list countries.

• cautious guidance for individuals, businesses and the vulnerable whilst prevalence is high including: • whilst Government is no longer instructing people to work from home if they can, Government would expect and recommend a gradual return over the summer • Government expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport; • being outside or letting fresh air in • minimising the number, proximity and duration of social contacts.

• encouraging and supporting businesses and large events to use the NHS Covid Pass in high risk settings.

For more detailed information check out the gov.uk website, but above all else, stay safe, keep others safe and if you haven’t already done so, GET THE JAB it could save your life.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

holls Lynne & Steve Nic

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New car park to open in Loftus as part of the Loftus Masterplan

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new car park opened in Loftus on Friday, July 9th, the first scheme delivered by the Council as part of the wider Loftus Masterplan, to transform Loftus Town Centre.

The Handale Car Park located to the south of Loftus Police Station will feature: • 35 parking spaces close to Loftus High Street; • 3 additional spaces for disabled parking;

Introducing Neil at DOORWAYS

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eil joined Doorways in June as our new “Youth Support Worker- In Charge” and is keen to get stuck into the amazing work we do.

Originally from West Yorkshire, Neil now lives

in Middlesbrough and is a graduate of Teesside University. He has been previously involved professionally in Youth, Schools and Community work in a variety of settings. These have included: Leading the Stokesley Area Churches Youth Project; Running summer outreach teams to South Africa with British Youth for Christ; Lead Worker for ‘Christians in Calderdale Schools’ and more recently worked within the ‘Princes Trust’ team for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. He is also an ordained Church Pastor.

Neil has a passion for helping young people and adults to be the unique people they are created to be and helping to assist them on that pathway through mentoring, mental health support and provision of practical skills to help them find their way forward along their life’s journey.

In his spare time, Neil loves meeting up with friendsfor coffee, meals,and days out. He particularly enjoys a visit to Nandos! He also has an adopted retired greyhound called Cain who now has no interest in running but prefers being a canine couch potato.

Doorways is once again fully operational in their office at Emmanuel Church Hall – just off Windsor Road Saltburn. Throughout the pandemic, Doorways have continued to offer support to young people in need and look forward to summer holiday activities.

Neil can be contacted at neil@door-ways. co.ukor 07548 650205

• A layby for mini-bus drop-offs; • 4 EV charging points; • Infrastructure for future CCTV. The project was a response to the lack of sufficient parking spaces in the centre of the town. A recent assessment showed a shortfall of minimum 100 parking spaces in Loftus that acts as a limitation to attract visitors. In the 2020 Loftus Regeneration public consultation, 66% of respondents acknowledged the lack of car parking as one of the biggest issues affecting Loftus.

The new car park will provide the much needed space for High Street customers, businesses and will complement the only other existing car park located at North Road.

The project was funded by Tees Valley Combined Authority and will support the

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3 wider plans being developed as part of the Government’s multi-million-pound Future High Street Fund which was awarded to the council to revamp Loftus High Street.

The Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Cllr Wayne Davies, stated: ‘We are committed to our plan to transform and raise the value of the Loftus High Street to attract more visitors to the area, create more jobs for the residents and help the local businesses.

The Handale car park is a first step towards this goal. The limited number of parking spaces has been an issue for the Loftus community. This addition will contribute to the local economy and the town’s social value, creating better conditions both for residents and businesses and allowing more visitors to stop and frequent the town centre.’

Archbishop of York ordains ex Redcar schoolteacher

iss Claire Soderman, now Reverend Claire, was ordained a deacon in the Church of England, by the Archbishop of York on Saturday 26th June 2021 in York Minster.

Until two years ago, Claire was a well-known teacher and Assistant Head at Wheatlands Primary School in Redcar. Many past pupils will recall with gratitude her enthusiasm for maths, literacy and the wider curriculum, but also her passion for team sports.

Alongside her professional life, Claire was involved at St Peter’s Church in Redcar, where she served as Churchwarden. She contributed much to the music, spiritual life and social occasions at St Peters, and played a large part in the provision of the ever popular ‘Messy Church’.

Two years ago, Claire moved to Durham to undertake academic training at Cranmer Hall

Theological College in preparation for ordination.

She now serves as Assistant Curate in the parish of North Allerton.

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Student enterprise helps put spotlight on young carers Enterprising students at Redcar and Cleveland College have played their part in an awareness raising campaign for young carers

Public asked to park considerately as summer holidays begin

R ● Redcar and Cleveland College students Terae Constantine (left) and James Williamson

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he team was asked by The Junction Foundation to design posters and postcards to put the spotlight on young carers during Carers Week.

Happy to put new skills into practice, creative media student Terae Constantine, 17, said: “It felt great to be creating something for a real client.”

The live brief was one of the latest projects to come into the college's Digital Hub, a new student enterprise launched and run by IT and creative media learners to provide a variety of digital design services to external clients.

Operating two afternoons and one morning a week, the aim is to build their skills and experience by replicating the demands of a real working environment.

Terae and classmates, James Williamson and Bailey Huitson, came up with three design options for staff at The Junction and their young carers to choose from.

Creative media student James, 16, of Coulby Newham, said: “It was great but also a little daunting to be working with real clients. You knew there was a real deadline, with money and

people on the line.”

The Junction works with communities to help make a difference to the lives of children, young people and families. Its services include offering support to young carers.

With funding from Middlesbrough Council to help cover printing costs, the charity’s young carers’ service co-ordinator, Eileen Cowle, said: “The artwork features the real stories of some of our young carers. We hope to reach as many people as we can by sharing them with GP surgeries, schools and libraries.”

Student Terae said: “Young carers are something you are aware of but reading the stories gives you much more of an insight.”

James added: “It is something that I knew existed but not to that level of detail. It makes you question whether you could do that if you were in the same situation.”

Redcar and Cleveland College’s IT and digital media course leader, Sam Beel, said: “I am so proud of the students and the way that they approached this whole challenge. It gives them a wealth of experience and transferable skills.”

edcar and Cleveland Council are asking people not to use block dropped kerbs when parking on streets.

This has become a problem of late, particularly during busy periods in towns popular with visitors such as Saltburn. With a sunny weekend ahead and the start of the school holidays looming, drivers are reminded not to leave their vehicles like this.

“Dropped kerbs exist primarily for accessibility reasons,” says Councillor Julie Craig, Cabinet

Member for Highways, Neighbourhoods and Transport. “When drivers park across them, they are causing difficulties for people using wheelchairs, pushchairs or with other mobility issues when they attempt to cross roads.

“For this reason, a Penalty Charge Notice will be issued in instances where cars have been left like this.

“We want people to enjoy our area during their summer break – but please remember to consider other road and pavement users.

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New sculpture evokes the past and salutes the future…

alkers and ramblers along the Cleveland Way can’t help but notice an impressive new sculpture as they pass along the other side of the road from the Boulby mine.

● Peter Kemp being interviewed for television

● The head of the ‘bait table’.

Unveiled on June 15th it marks the 50th anniversary of the Boulby mine and takes the form of a miner sat at a replica bait table. He’s carrying, and surrounded by, the type of equipment used in the early days of mining at Boulby.

● Local resident and admirer, Deborah Hargreaves ●Andrew Fulton

●Andrew Fulton and local blacksmith/artist Katie Ventress Designed by local artist/blacksmith Katie Ventress and constructed at her Hinderwell studio close to the mine, the table is made of laser-cut stainless steel with a map of the mine etched into the surface.

The hope is that as people on the Cleveland Way stop to take in the piece the map will help them visualise the site with the bench seats providing them with somewhere to sit to have a cup of tea and a sandwich perhaps.

Speaking at the unveiling, BoulbyGeneral Manager and Vice President Andrew Fulton described the sculpture as “a gift to our community—a permanent reminder and celebration of the thousands of workers who have played their part in ensuring that we have been able to meet the many challenges over the decades…and a demonstration of our commitment to continue building for the future.”

Also at the ceremony was Peter Kemp the longest serving employee at Boulby who had a good look at the artwork.

Shortly after it had been unveiled local resident Deborah Hargreaves was the first person to see it in all its glory as she passed by walking her dogs.

I saw it yesterday but it was all wrapped up then,” she said.

“It’s in a lovely spot and certainly shows how important the mine is to this part of the world.”

The sculpture also marks the third anniversary of our transition to become the world’s first and only producer of the unique multi-nutrient polyhalite.

“I want to express my gratitude for the way in which every member of our workforce has risen to the task,” said Andrew Fulton.“This has enabled us to maintain significant production levels throughout all the difficulties of the pandemic and has put us a strong position to move forward to ‘build back better’ towards a bright future for all who work here—and for our whole local community.”

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“Who was Mr Evans?”

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By Peter Appleton – Secretary, Skelton History Group

hat was the question posed in a caption accompanying a photograph on page 25 of the last issue of Coastal View, in the article titled “Saltburn by the sea is 160 Years Old”.

“Mr Evans” (Thomas Evans) was a watchmaker and jeweller who, at one time, had his shop and workshop facilities at 77 High Street, Skelton-inCleveland. He was also my maternal grandfather.

He was born at North Skelton on 4th January 1907, the ninth of twelve children of John William Evans and Alice Maria Woods. At what age he started his training to become a watchmaker/ Jeweller is unknown to me.

He married Evelyn Bowers on 7th April 1928 at All Saints, Skelton-in-Cleveland. Prior to his marriage, he lived with his parents at various addresses in North Skelton, including: 36 Wharton Street, 20 Richard Street, 51 William Street and 32 William Street. The Electoral Register shows him at that last address in 1932. The next address that I have for him is “Tomlyn”, Lawn Crescent, Skegness in the 1936 Electoral Register. Is the name derived from their names: Tomlyn – Thomas and Evelyn? It seems not unlikely.

I can pick up the trail again in the Electoral Registers for Skegness, at 10 Sandbeck Avenue, in 1938-1939. However, all three children of Tom and Evelyn were baptised locally: Margaret, my mother, in 1928 at St. Peter’s, North Skelton;

Simon Clarke MP congratulates Skelton Primary as school is named in second raft of rebuilding programme Skelton Primary School selected for the Second round of Prime Minister’s transformative school rebuilding programme • The School Rebuilding Programme is due to deliver 500 rebuilding projects over the next decade • Government also confirms increase in core per pupil funding levels for 2022/23

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kelton Primary School is set to benefit from a new, modern, energy-efficient school building as a further 50 schools are confirmed for the Prime Minister’s ten-year rebuilding programme, to level up opportunities for all.

Transforming education for thousands of pupils, the 50 projects announced today build on the existing programme bringing the total number of schools being upgraded to 100.

The School Rebuilding Programme is due to deliver 500 rebuilding projects over the next decade, which will benefit tens of thousands of pupils over their lifetime.

The schools included in this round include primary, secondary and special and alternative provision schools, with more than 60 per cent of the schools in the North and Midlands.

The rebuilds and refurbishments will create modern education environments, providing new facilities from classrooms and science labs, to sports halls and dining rooms. The new school buildings will also be net-zero carbon in operation, helping meet the Government’s net zero target.

Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: "Last year, the Prime Minister announced a ten-year school rebuilding programme, with a commitment to rebuild 500 schools in England over the next decade transforming education for thousands of pupils.

"I am delighted Skelton Primary School has been selected to be one of the second raft of 50 projects of the programme.

"Supported by £1billion in funding this rebuild and refurbishment programme will create modern education environments providing new facilities such as classrooms, sports facilities and dining rooms.

"Before any work begins we will have to see the results of a site visit which will help determine the best way to move forward with this project.

"I visited Skelton Primary in May and saw for myself what a wonderfully warm and welcoming learning environment has been created there.

"I want to pay tribute to Mrs Sarah Walker and every member of staff at Skelton Primary for all their dedication and hard work.

"This is excellent news for Skelton Primary, they thoroughly deserve this, and I'm looking forward to seeing this project through to the end."

The Government is also today confirming another core funding boost for schools through the National Funding Formula. Every pupil is set to benefit from the largest funding increase in a decade as part of £14.4bn funding increase, first announced in 2019.

Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson said: “The environment children are taught in makes such an enormous difference to their education.

“This programme will give thousands more young people the chance to learn in world class school facilities, levelling up opportunity and making sure every young person has the chance to succeed, progress and fulfil their potential.

“As we build back better after the pandemic, with buildings that are net-zero in operation, this major ten-year rebuilding programme will help to shape the education of not only children now, but for years to come.”

Funding for individual projects in the School Rebuilding programme will be determined when the scope and delivery plans at each school are developed. Projects will range from replacing or refurbishing individual buildings through to whole school rebuilds.

The most advanced projects from the first round of the programme will begin construction in autumn 2021. The programme will help to create jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities across England, with suppliers offering training and apprenticeships as part of their work on the projects.

The majority of the confirmed projects are expected to complete within three to five years.

The Government is also today confirming increased school core funding rates. From 2022-23, secondary schools across England will attract an average of £6,150 per pupil, an average increase of £160. Primary schools will attract an average of £4,800 per pupil, an average increase of £120 Funding for small and remote schools is also being boosted by £53m in 2022-23, recognising these schools are often at the heart of the rural communities they serve.

High needs funding, to support children with special educational needs and disabilities, is increasing by £780m in 2022-23. This comes on top of the over £1.5 billion increase over the previous two years.

● Who was Mr Evans?

Vera, in 1931, and John, in 1937, both at All Saints, Skelton-in-Cleveland.

I recall my Nanna, Evelyn, telling me that granddad had been a conscripted civilian in WW2, working on shell and bomb fuses at Royal Ordnance Factory Drigg, in what is now West Cumbria. This was highly skilled work that needed a “fine instrument” technician to carry it out.

The trail resumes in 1946, in Skelton-inCleveland, when the family appears in the Electoral Register at 77 High Street. Granddad eventually gave up the business, went to live on Cotswold Drive, Skelton-in-Cleveland, and took employment at ICI Wilton as a “fine

instrument” technician, doing those jobs that were beyond the abilities of the industrially trained technicians.

As a child, I spent many an hour standing by his side in the workshop at “77”, watching him dismantle, clean, and reassemble wristwatches, pocket watches, and clocks of all kinds. Upon his death, and just before his widow emigrated to live with her surviving daughter, I inherited the Vienna regulator wall-clock that had been the benchmark timepiece in his workshop. It keeps time with amazing accuracy, less than 30 seconds loss over 7-days.

Hopefully, your readers now have a clearer understanding of “Who was Mr Evans?”

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More apprentices wanted at council Award-winning jobs scheme thrives through the pandemic Meet our new apprentices

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pprentices at the council - from the youngest to the more mature - have told their stories as the authority prepares to take on more jobseekers on its award-winning scheme.

Apprenticeship roles are carried out by people of all ages and current council apprentices are aged from 17 to 40. The minimum age one can apply is 16 and there is no upper age limit. More than a dozen positions are being made available and opportunities will range from IT, Plumbing to Electrical, and Business Administration which involves providing crucial support to various teams.

The apprenticeship scheme has thrived despite the pandemic with 2.3% of all the council’s employees on an apprenticeship programme.

One of the youngest current apprentices is Mackenzie Garbutt, 17, who grew up in Brotton but currently lives in Redcar.

Mackenzie is a civil engineering apprentice and works on the roads and in the vehicle works yards in what was once a maledominated work environment. “I was really surprised at how many females were here,” said Mackenzie, who is on a three-year apprenticeship. “It wasn’t an issue for me anyway, but it shows how things have changed. I was on an art course at college, but it wasn’t for me, and I started looking for something where I could progress and get to work. My mum wasn’t into my getting an apprenticeship at first, but now she knows more, she’s really pleased. Now I’m spending my wages on getting a motorbike licence.”

Gary Taylor, 36, originally of New Marske but now living in Redcar is one of a number of mature apprentices at the council.

Gary explained he had previously worked as an electrician and a plasterer but had found himself out of work and took an apprenticeship as a horticulturalist. “I had worked with the housing association Beyond Housing doing similar work and enjoyed it.

This was a good opportunity and I decided to grab it.”

Gary works with Ethan Thompson, 17, who is also an apprentice horticulturalist, meaning he is one of the team making sure the borough looks good while also protecting nature and wildlife.

“I love the work and it’s a great team,” he said, “but everyone warns me it might be a bit tougher in the winter months but, for me, it’s a great way to get some good qualifications and a trade.”

Courtney Price, 18, is originally from Skelton but now lives in Redcar and is taking a Level 3 NVQ in Business Administration.

The role involves supporting the community. She said: “I love seeing all the businesses, organisations and community groups within the borough that make our communities a better place.

It’s been brilliant, I love the work and there’s great people in the team and good people to be around. I’m doing a Level 3 NVQ in Business Administration which might be a passport to other things, even university. I like the idea of working and earning a wage while studying and getting a qualification and it has meant I can get my own home.”

Louis Bellhouse, 18, is also in Business Administration. Louis attended Prior Pursglove in Guisborough but is from Redcar. He gained his A Levels but then found himself unemployed. He was supported by the council’s Youth Employment Initiative team who helped him with travel costs to interviews and even helped him with getting the right clothes for interviews. “When I got taken on as an apprentice I was over the moon,” said Louis, who is supporting a team at Grangetown Employment and Training Hub which helps others find employment. “The only work I could find before was washing pots in a pub. Now I have a chance of a career. You get a lot of support and I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone.”

Councillor Glyn Nightingale, Cabinet Member for Resources, said: “I’d like to congratulate all our apprentices and everyone involved in what is a very successful scheme at the council which is designed to give people a chance to not only get into employment but then thrive for years to come.

“I was very pleased to see some of our apprentices grabbing a second chance when they’re looking for a new beginning and it’s worth remembering age is no barrier to being accepted on an apprenticeship. Everyone deserve that opportunity to fulfil their aspirations and an apprenticeship is an excellent way to do just that.”

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● Ethan Thompson and Gary Taylor ● Louis Bellhouse

Bede ● Mackenzie Garbutt – for the first year and then apprentices are moved on to the national minimum wage. The council’s scheme won the national Municipal Journal Award for Transforming Lives. Find out more about our apprenticeships at https://www.redcarcleveland.gov.uk/resident/jobs-and-recruitment/ apprenticeships/Pages/apprenticeships.aspx Find out more about the council’s Youth Employment Initiative scheme which provides extra support for those aged 16 to 29 who are unemployed or not in training or education. Call 01642 771246 or email YEI@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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Redcar Beacons are back providing care and practical help in Redcar Town Centre

● Redcar Beacons' volunteers

By Rachel Wall - Volunteer Coordinator

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olunteers from Redcar-based project ‘Redcar Beacons’ are pleased to be back, offering a caring presence to members of the public who are out and about enjoying the pubs and clubs in Redcar Town Centre on weekend evenings.

Redcar Beacons are one of the projects of local charity Footprints in the Community, which supports people struggling with poverty and isolation in Redcar and surrounding areas. Some of the charity's projects

have been paused during the pandemic, but now that local businesses are starting to reopen, Redcar Beacons have restarted their duties.

Redcar Beacons are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of members of the public, by providing support and practical help. You can spot the volunteers by their bright yellow jackets. You will usually see them handing out bottles of water, flipflops, offering basic first aid or simply speaking to members of the public who want to chat or ask for directions. A team of trained volunteers are currently out on limited weekend evenings.

More volunteers are always welcome to join the friendly and dedicated team. Training is provided in areas such as First Aid and Conflict Management.

For people who are unsure whether the role would be right for them, it may also be possible to spend an evening ‘shadowing’ with a team. If you’d like to find out more about what’s involved in becoming a volunteer, please email volunteer@ footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk Since starting in 2014, Redcar Beacons have become a well-respected and important part of the Redcar community. You’ll also find them helping out at local events, providing marshalling and First Aid support and they are looking forward to being involved in more community events as this becomes possible.

As well as being a project of Footprints in the Community, Redcar Beacons are also part of the Christian Nightlife Initiative. The CNI network supports around 130 other ‘Street Angels’ projects across the country, from the seaside to cities; many with names that reflect their local area.

If you’d like to find out more about Redcar Beacons, you can follow @RedcarBeacons on Facebook, or visit Footprints in the Community website www. footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk

Tees Valley Mayor calls on government to deliver freedom for double jabbed

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ees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has called on the Government to deliver freedom for people who have been double jabbed by bring forward the date that will allow those who have received both of their Covid-19 jabs to not have to self-isolate from 16th of August to the 19th of July if they get ‘pinged’ by the NHS Trace and Trace app.

More than 530,000 alerts or ‘pings’ were sent by the app telling people to self-isolate were sent in the week to 7 July, a 46% rise on the previous week.

It is feared that the number of people told to self-isolate will skyrocket further when most legal coronavirus restrictions in England are lifting on July 19 with the move to Step 4 of the Government’s pandemic recovery road map.

Already the pings are having a huge impact on businesses, with many manufacturing and food companies saying large numbers of staff are off work, despite been double jabbed.

NHS leaders have also warned the system that informs people to quarantine if they have been a close contact of someone who has tested positive is starting to have an impact on hospitals delivering routine care.

Urging the government to act, Mayor Houchen said: “If we do not deliver freedom for the double jabbed on the 19th of July then hundreds of thousands more people are going to have self-isolate for

no reason, and this is going to have a huge impact on manufacturing, food production and the NHS. “The Track and Trace app played a hugely important part in getting the coronavirus under control while the lifesaving vaccines were being developed and rolled out. But now that we have nearly 70 percent of people are double vaccinated, including the vast vast majority of the most vulnerable, the government needs to update its guidance and accept that if it’s safe to go to a night club having only one jab after the 19th of July, it’s safe for someone to go to work if they’ve had both jabs.

“Learning to live with the virus also means not being paralysed by it, yes we must be vigilant, but businesses and the NHS should not be crippled by an app.

“It seems obvious to me that Government should go further by allowing those people who have been double jabbed to not have to self-isolate from the 19th of July. Government should bring forward the date that will allow those who have received both of their Covid-19 jabs from 16th of August to the 19th of July if they get ‘pinged’ by the NHS Trace and Trace app. Given that this is already deemed acceptable on the 16th of August it seems that waiting another 4 weeks will only cause more disruption and concern to people and businesses at a time when we need to support them back as fully as possible.”

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College’s new 3G pitch launches in Redcar

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Plea for vigilance as the North York Moors announces fire risk

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● David Wheater and Redcar and Cleveland College Principal Jason Faulkner and back left to right Whitby Town FC’s Shane Bland, Nathan Haslam and Lee Bullock.

t is kick-off time at Redcar and Cleveland College, with the official launch of a new 3G football pitch.

And proceedings got off to a bright start with former Boro defender and Redcar lad, David Wheater, cutting the ribbon, with players from Whitby Town Football Club’s first team taking to the field for the inaugural kickabout.

The all-weather pitch will now provide the ideal training facility for the college’s students and young people, and will serve the wider community in a move to help increase sports participation.

“It’s fantastic to see the

results in place, of what has been a massive team effort,” said College Principal, Jason Faulkner. “Thanks to the support of our partners, this will be a great asset to the college and the surrounding communities.”

The 106m by 70m floodlit pitch is the result of a partnership between the college, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and the Sir William Turner Foundation, with additional support from Redcar Town and Redcar Athletic football clubs.

The college worked with the County FA to help secure a £467,000 grant from the Football Foundation, the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity

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that helps communities improve their local football facilities.

The state-of-the-art playing surface will now provide further development opportunities not just for the college and its young players but also for grassroots clubs and their members.

Officially launching the pitch, Wheater said: “I’m so delighted to open this pitch, being a local lad, I spent my first 23 years living in Redcar. Seeing this in the area is fantastic, if it was here when I was younger I would have been here every day.

“It will help the community out and the kids will love it, it’s great for everyone in the area.”

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investment at Redcar and Cleveland College. It has already proven a key factor in the development of the college’s exciting new football academy in partnership with Whitby Town Football Club, offering talented young players, aged 16 to 18, the chance to build their skills on the pitch, while studying a full-time course.

Wo r k i n g t o i m p r o v e opportunities for young people across Redcar and Cleveland who choose to study locally, College Principal Jason said: “We want to offer our students access to quality education in an environment that will both motivate and inspire them.

eople visiting the North York Moors are asked to be particularly vigilant as the recent fine weather has led to an increased risk of moorland and forest fires in the National Park.

Low rainfall, coupled with very dry ground vegetation such as heather and bracken, has forced the North York Moors National Park Authority to announce a fire alert. Even if rain is forecast in the coming days, it will likely not be heavy or sustained enough to make a difference to conditions on the moors. Fire risk warning signs will be displayed at key sites advising people what they can do to help to reduce the risk. The signs will remain in place until the fire risk passes.

Senior Ranger, Bernie McLinden, said: “Past experience has shown us that under these types of conditions, moorland fires can spread extremely quickly causing significant damage to the landscape and its wildlife.

“Please do enjoy the North York Moors, but do not light fires or barbecues and do not discard cigarettes, matches or glass bottles, including throwing cigarette ends out of car windows.”

If people see a fire, they should report it quickly to the fire service by dialling 999. The controlled heather burning period for gamekeepers has now ended, so any fire spotted will be a wildfire and should be reported.

“We are excited by the opportunities the football pitch is already opening up. It’s great to know we are helping to meet the demand for a playing surface of this standard in the local area.”

Robert Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “This is the latest example of investment from our partners, the Premier League, the FA, Government and Sport England, improving grass roots facilities across the country. This funding is enabling more people to enjoy the benefits of playing regular sport.”

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Safety First at Lingdale crossroads

By Councillor Steve Kay

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n a determined bid to reduce seemingly never-ending car crashes, Redcar & Cleveland Council has installed even more accident prevention measures at Lingdale crossroads.

Despite the former efforts of the council, collisions were occurring on a monthly basis; the latest sending a car right through a brick wall on to the forecourt of East Cleveland Motors.

Not the first time this has happened, along with frequent damage to a stone ornamental planter, the wall of the former United Reformed Church and a metal telephone cabinet. It’s a miracle that a driver, passenger or pedestrian hasn’t been killed.

For some inexplicable reason, unwary drivers, approaching the crossroads along Lingdale High Street, fail to give

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● Cllrs Steve Kay and Mike Jefferson on the approaches to Lingdale crossroads way to traffic on busy Stanghow Road.

A further contributory factor could well be drivers exceeding 30mph on the latter highway. In contrast, drivers coming out of Kilton Lane, opposite the High Street exit, are rarely involved in collisions; perhaps because they’re more familiar with the area.

Because few accidents get reported, the police have taken little interest.

And, as far as I know, no one has been prosecuted.

Nevertheless,prompted by all the crashes, parish councillor Mike Jefferson and I have had some success, over the years,in persuading Redcar & Cleveland

Council to take preventative measures at this accident black spot. Additionally, we wanted a STOP sign at the junction (rather than GIVE WAY) but, incredibly, our petition was turned down by an inflexible Department of Transport.

Redcar & Cleveland Council has now undertaken to repeat the request.

Even BEFORE the recent improvements, the following safety measures were in place on the approaches to the crossroads.

Lingdale High Street: 30mph sign; flashing 30mph sign; flashing GIVE WAY 80 YARDS sign; GIVE WAY 50 YARDS sign; SLOW markings; rumble strips; double yellow no parking lines; GIVE WAY sign; white GIVE WAY surface markings.

Stanghow Road (northbound): 30mph sign; flashing 30mph sign; double yellow no parking lines; crossroads warning sign.

Stanghow Road (southbound): 30mph sign; flashing 30mph sign; double yellow no parking lines; crossroads warning sign.

Kilton Lane:30mph sign; GIVEWAY 50 YARDS sign;SLOW markings;rumble strips; double yellow no parking lines; white GIVE WAY surface markings.

You’d think all this was enough but, incredibly, there was still room for ‘driver error’.

So, Redcar & ClevelandCouncil has now gone the extra mile by laying a light brown ‘highlighting’ anti-skid surface on the approach lanes of both High Street and Kilton Lane, right up to the junction;as well as extra SLOW markings and more pronounced rumble strips. In addition, all the existing road markings have been re-painted.

Could any driver be oblivious to all these warnings, both old and new? We’ll wait and see!

MP calls for speeding cams along accident hotspot where 100 motorists exceed 90mph every day

n accident hotspot where 100 motorists are caught speeding past 90mph every day is being given serious attention by a local MP and the Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner.

Simon Clarke MP met Commissioner, Steve Turner, at the A171 Guisborough Bypass after a number of serious incidents on the route resulted in three deaths within a short space of time.

Mr Clarke, the Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, and Mr Turner spoke with experts from Redcar and Cleveland Council and Highways Agency to examine potential measures to deter speeding motorists who put lives at risk every single day.

One of the possible solutions discussed was the use of speeding cameras - a move that would require £250,000 investment over a five year period.

Cllr Julie Craig, who holds Redcar and Cleveland Council's Highways Portfolio, agreed to go away and look at available options including the Council’s recent bid to the levelling up fund.

Mr Clarke requested data from Cleveland Police which showed that "serious excess speeding did occur on a regular basis" on the accident prone route.

The police figures revealed that, over a sixday period in July 2019, there were an average

daily figure of: • 80mph and more, 211 vehicles; • 90mph or more, 63 vehicles; • 100mph and more, 23 vehicles; • 110mph and more, 10 vehicles.

The data also showed that the top daily speeds throughout the six days were regularly twice the national speed limit with speeds recorded at 141mph, 144mph , 131mph, 124mph, 139mph, 141mph.

Mr Clarke said: "Speeding on the Guisborough Bypass is a major issue of concern for lots of people in the town.

"We've recently had a number of very serious fatal accidents which have really brought this issue to the forefront of people's thinking.

"This is a road where there's an extraordinary amount of high-speed traffic and we've got data from Cleveland Police, showing the extent to which people really do abuse road safety.

"Over a six-day period in July 2019, 100 vehicles a day were doing over 90mph along here. Ten were doing on average over 110mph but the maximum speed recorded was 144mph.

"We need an intervention to try and get this road under better control to make it safer for people."

He added: "The best option that was identified was probably mobile camera enforcement, static camera enforcement.

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"It's a substantial investment so we need to go away and look at the funding options but crucially, we do now have a plan, where we've got multiple agencies involved who are open to the idea of now acting to make this bypass much safer for everyone."

Mr Turner said: "I see my role as partly being able to facilitate these types of meetings and

bringing together politicians and those that represent the public with expertise from within the council and from within the Road Policing Unit.

"And the ideas we've heard today about how we look at camera enforcement, how we fund camera enforcement and what goes forward, it'll be really crucial to ensure that roads like this are safe for people to use."

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Teesside Airport offering cheapest airport parking in North of England

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eesside Airport has announced the result of a review into car parking charges, introducing the cheapest prices in the North of England with free parking for those visiting the Landside Café and Fairs-Lloyds Travel.

The use of parking charges is standard industry practice and these new fees have been kept to a minimum to offer passengers the best experience while ensuring the airport continues to be sustainable. The introduction comes after the hated £6 passenger facility tax was axed earlier this month.

A drop-off fee of £2.50 is now in operation but people can get it for free if they use the Landside Café.

The airport management team will keep parking charges under continuous review to ensure they deliver best value for passengers and remain competitive with rival airport across the north.

Newcastle Airport operates a £3 fee for ten minutes, or a £6 fee for up to 15 minutes’ parking.

Leeds Bradford operates a £5 fee for the first ten minutes, rising to £7 for 10-20 minutes.

The airport is also encouraging people to park at the airport longer-term, with fees starting at £20 for three days, £25 for four days, £40 for seven days and £70 for two weeks. There are no booking fees and passengers can book quickly and easily online.

To ensure no one is left out of pocket, a discretionary grace period has been introduced, running until 1 September, meaning no one will be penalised for using the wrong car park as the changes bed in.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “We have got rid of the hated Passenger Facility Fee and we offer the most competitively priced airport parking and drop-off fee over Newcastle £3, Leeds Bradford £3, Manchester £5 – and it’s free if you use the café.

“People have rightly pointed out that some other airports have free drop-offs miles away from the terminal, it would be the equivalent for us of people getting dropped off in Middleton St George and walking.

“We have made so much progress thanks to the fantastic team at the airport, over the past eight months we have welcomed Loganair, TUI and Ryanair along with securing partnerships with British Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways. These increased flights have helped us to scrap the fee, but we are still working hard to turn the airport’s finances around.

“Let’s not forget, if we had not bought the airport and saved it from closure the airport would be demolished by now and houses would be flying up as part of a 350-home housing estate on this car park.”

Teesside International Airport’s Managing Director, Phil Forster, said: “Sustainability is a key factor in creating an airport that Teesside can be proud of once again and after a full review we have decided to introduce these charges which are incredibly competitive for airports in the North.

“Fees like these are commonplace across the entire aviation industry and as we continue to grow our airport they will remain under review to make sure our passengers are getting the best value for money.

“Due to the anticipated increased footfall as our airline partners continue to introduce new routes on a regular basis, we have decided to implement a dedicated drop-off zone. This will help keep traffic moving smoothly and keep passengers safe. The drop-off fee will be used to help pay for the upkeep of the area.”

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Students build careers as safe as houses

eesside students are laying the foundations for future careers thanks to a regional partnership.

Northern Skills Group – the training and apprenticeship arm of Middlesbrough College – has been working with housing developer Gleeson Homes to provide students with recognised qualifications as well as valuable workplace experience through apprenticeships.

With the help of Northern Skills Group, Gleeson is taking on more apprentices in September to hone their skills brick by brick.

Jim Smith, apprentice quantity surveyor at Gleeson, has been doing his apprenticeship for 18 months and will be starting his degree in September whilst gaining valuable work experience with the housing developer.

He said: “The hands-on learning you get from an apprenticeship is fantastic. At Gleeson, every day is different and it gives me the independence and confidence to learn new skills and improve as a quantity surveyor.

The 21-year-old has received support from Northern Skills Group throughout his apprenticeship.

Jim continued: “The support I’ve received from Northern Skills Group has been really good during my apprenticeship. I have frequent meetings with my assessor to catch up on the progress I’m making and we’ve always had a good working relationship.

“It was a great decision for me to go down this route over going to University as I’m an independent person. I’d definitely recommend going through Northern Skills Group to other students as apprenticeships are one of the best things you can do.”

Nathaniel Crinson, commercial manager at Gleeson said: “Jim has been doing great since he first arrived – he has slowly been exposed to the key responsibilities that come with being a quantity surveyor and developed his skills layer by layer. When you get good people in, like Jim, it fast tracks them and he’s quickly moving into a new role.

“Apprenticeships provide young people with a great springboard to get in the industry which works well for businesses as you don’t have to go out and find someone who might not have the right skills – you are getting someone tailor made for your business.

“Taking on apprentices is a perfect route for local businesses and

● Left to Right - Jim Smith, from Gleeson, Paul Dickinson from Northern Skills Group, Nathaniel Crinson, Commercial Manager at Gleeson I’d fully recommend it for the construction sector. It’s a two-way street as this type of skill building – from the ground up – benefits all parties as it builds loyalty with young staff while adapting training to the needs of the company.

Gleeson hosts annual awards which recognises the achievements of apprentices

and is actively involved in the progress they’re making – Jim recently received the Shining Star award for being the top apprentice at Gleeson and is soon to be promoted to assistant quantity surveyor.

Sheffield College provides a managed service for Gleeson, acting as Lead Provider for apprenticeship delivery.

Northern Skills Group, as a preferred supplier of Sheffield College, delivers apprenticeships for Gleeson.

Middlesbrough College works with Northern Skills Group to deliver more than 100 types of programmes to around 2,700 apprentices across the North East and Yorkshire.

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Hundreds of primary pupils learn about college life in careers scheme

●Y5 pupils from Lockwood Primary School with lecturer Gillian Morgan learning about health careers

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total of 330 primary school pupils from across the region got their first taste of college life as part of a careers pilot launched by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.

Year 5 and Year 6 pupils from seven primaries across Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland visited their town’s colleges during the first College week.

Pupils got to experience first-hand what studying at a further education level is like and they were also given the option to choose from a number of different subjects, including everything from Construction Trades to Travel and Tourism, for a deeper understanding of the career paths open to them.

The visits were designed to boost pupils’ confidence and give them the information they need to make clear choices about

post-16 learning and careers across the Tees Valley.

They form part of the £750,000 TeesValleyCareers.com expansion, delivering support and resources to the area’s 204 primary schools following the success of Mayor Houchen and the Combined Authority’s initial £3million initiative to engage with around 100,000 pupils in every secondary school in the region.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “We’re doing a lot to teach our young people of all ages about the exciting career opportunities that we’re helping to create across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool. But in doing so, we need to also arm them with the information they need to enter the world of work too, whether it be through further and higher

●Y5 pupils from Lockwood Primary School with Conor McKerlie learning about construction trades education, apprenticeships or traineeships.

“This week of activity has thrown a spotlight on some of our fantastic colleges and the courses they run to help people progress into high-quality, well-paid careers across a wide range of our key sectors.

“We’ve had hugely positive feedback from the schools taking part and next year we’re going to get even more on board, to give as many young people as possible a head start on their careers education.”

Cheryl Walker, headteacher of Lockwood Primary School in Redcar, one of the schools to be involved, said: “Our visit to Redcar and Cleveland College is a fabulous opportunity to raise our

MP calls for sponsors to support youth team Saltburn Athletic FC

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n MP has called on local businesses to become proud sponsors of a local youth football club hit hard by Covid restrictions.

Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said that while many businesses would have been equally hard-hit by restrictions, any support would make a huge difference to the Saltburn community club's fortunes.

Established in 1998, Saltburn Athletic FC gives children of all abilities the opportunity to participate in and enjoy football, make new friends and develop themselves as individuals in a safe, pressure-free environment.

But given that Saltburn Athletic is run entirely by volunteers and relies on sponsorship to keep the club going, the past months have proved very difficult.

The club is now looking for support to develop its newly formed U8’s Junior team and is also looking for coaches to help develop

the club further with a U9’s team to help promote youth football within East Cleveland.

Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: "Saltburn Athletic Football Club is a great asset to Saltburn and the surrounding areas.

"The warmth, professionalism and community ethos that was so evident when I met Drew Wilson, Tom Gordon and club chairman, Dave Sadler, makes for an ideal environment for young people to grow, develop their talents and learn what it is to be part of a team.

"As with many sports clubs, the past 17 months have been incredibly difficult and, what Saltburn Athletic needs now, is for the community it supports to support it in turn.

"Clearly some businesses will not be in a position to offer sponsorship at this time, but I am asking anybody who is able to offer support, to come forward.

"Any financial support would be used to purchase things like kits, balls, poles, cones and bibs, so that the club can continue its work in the community.

"The club is also currently looking for coaches to help develop the club further with a U9’s team.

"So if you're in the position to become proud sponsors or would like to get involved with coaching at this wonderful club, there's never been a better time to get involved."

If you would like to help in any way, get in touch by getting in touch via Facebook Any help or support you’re able to offer would be greatly appreciated.

You can also follow us on Facebook - Saltburn Athletic U8’s Juniors / Saltburn Athletic Junior Football Club

pupils' aspirations and increase awareness of how higher education will prepare them for their future career paths.

“For the majority of them, it is their first time walking through the doors of a college and I am sure it won't be their last!”

Erika Marshall, Group Marketing Director and Strategic Lead for Careers Education at Redcar and Cleveland College, said: “It is vital that we work with all our schools to allow pupils the opportunity to learn about what their future can look like, from as early as possible.

“This fantastic primary

scheme has given us the chance to do just that, and to inspire young people in our area to give them the ambition and drive to achieve their full potential.

We’re looking forward to welcoming even more through our doors to show them what we have to offer as the programme continues next year.”

This opportunity had intended to engage 1,500 pupils but some visits had to be cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions and self-isolation. It will return next year for a bigger and better scheme running in schools and colleges across the entire region.

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Council pledges support to those who serve or have served by re-signing Armed Forces Covenant

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edcar & Cleveland Council has pledged its support to those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, by re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

The re-signing, designed to coincide with this years Armed Forces Week, was attended by Leader of the Council, Cllr Mary Lanigan and Armed Forces Champion for the Council, Cllr Bill Clarke.

It is a promise by the organisation to those who serve or have served, and their families, that they are treated with fairness and respect in their communities, economy and society for which they serve with their lives.

Redcar & Cleveland Council originally signed the Covenant in 2012 which means the local authority have committed to nearly a decade of support for employees who are reservists, veterans and their families.

Cllr Bill Clarke, who is the Armed Forces

Champion at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “I am proud to sign the Covenant on behalf of the Council and pledge to the defence community that as an organisation we will do all we can to make sure they are treated fairly and without disadvantage.”

Leader of the Council, Cllr Mary Lanigan added: “As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that veterans, reservists, and their families, will always be treated fairly by the Council. Re-signing the Covenant as part of Armed Forces Week publicly reinforces this commitment.”

To date more than 6500 organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant including businesses and charities nationwide.

The Armed Forces Covenant Since 2013, thousands of companies across the UK have publicly pledged their support to the armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

This is a voluntary pledge and helps build a two-way relationship between organisations and Defence, helping to raise awareness of the immense contribution that those who serve, or who have served, and their families, make to everything we do. Organisations may write their own pledges, but they must include two core statements: • No member of the Armed Forces should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen.

• In some circumstances special treatment may be appropriate, especially for injured or bereaved Armed Forces personnel and their families.

Each organisation is also encouraged to offer support in ways appropriate to their situation and capacity, with the covenant document including examples of other pledges they can commit to.

Tees Valley Mayor announces steelworks site will be “down” within a year • £113million demolition plan with more than 1,000 people on site • Demolition on Redcar Blast Furnace to start on 2 August • Around half a million tonnes of scrap expected to be recovered

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ees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has revealed that demolition of all major steelmaking facilities at the former Redcar Steelworks will start within a matter of weeks, with a commitment that every structure will be down within a year.

The first phase of the work has been taking place since the Teesworks site was launched last July and already 691 good-quality, well-paid jobs have been created.

The pace of demolition across the site will now be accelerated so that the land is investor-ready faster and jobs for local workers can be delivered sooner. The work will see all of the old iron and steelmaking plants demolished, with contracts for their demolition appointed by August and work beginning on 2 August. It is expected more than 1,000 workers will be on-site over the next 12 months to carry out the work.

The news comes just days after it was announced plans had been submitted to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for GE Renewable Energy’s giant, offshore wind blade manufacturing facility.

Mayor Houchen said: “The blast furnace has dominated Redcar’s skyline for the past 40 years but now we must move on, bring it down and look forward to the site’s bright future.

“I’m not letting anything get in the way of creating the high-quality, wellpaid jobs people are crying out for.

That’s why we’ll be signing up local businesses to get on site as early as August to demolish the remaining buildings, with the buildings and structures down within a year – way ahead of our original schedule.

● Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen in front of the Redcar Blast Furnace “The sooner the site is cleared, the sooner we can get on with transforming it and realise its potential as a powerhouse for clean energy and advanced manufacturing, creating thousands of good-quality, well-paid jobs for local people.

“Since we secured a Freeport, the phone hasn’t stopped ringing with investors and at this rate there’s not going to be enough land to keep up with demand. For example, GE Renewable Energy’s project – which we secured thanks to our Freeport status – will support 2,250 jobs in construction alone, with an extra 750 direct highly skilled jobs and close to

1,500 more in the supply chain when it’s up and running.

“But there’s no time to pat ourselves on the back – we need to crack on with the job and step it up a gear to clear up the site to get more investors over the line.”

Cllr Mary Lanigan, Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “This is about developing our worldclass industrial site for both today and the future. It is crucial work which will help us attract investment from around the globe which could bring highquality jobs for generations to come and I would like to thank everyone involved.

“As someone from a steel family myself – like so many in our borough – I can’t pretend there isn’t an emotional impact at seeing some of our former steel industry buildings being demolished. But those industries were new and cutting edge once and now we must be looking to the industries of the future once again.”

Jacob Young MP and Kate Willard OBE, Co-Chairs of the Teesworks Heritage Taskforce, added: “Teesworks’ history and what the site represents has been central to communities along the south bank of the Tees and the wider region for decades, and while it’s difficult to say

goodbye some of the iconic structures from our skyline, the new jobs and investment that come in their place will be fantastic to see.

“We continue to work hard with Historic England, local photographers and videography companies to capture the assets as they were – and the amazing transformation. Recording the history of this site is hugely important now and for the generations to come and we’ve got some great results already. This is helping to put the importance of our rich iron and steelmaking heritage front and centre for us all while new opportunities and stories are being made on Teesworks.”

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Tees Valley Mayor welcomes new net zero power plant plans set to support 2,000 jobs

ees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed hugely ambitious plans develop a new multimillion-pound net zero electricity plant in the region which would support more than 2,000 jobs in the construction phase alone.

US clean energy innovation firm 8 Rivers Capital and Sembcorp Energy UK are coming together to develop the new plant, known as the Whitetail Clean Energy project at Sembcorp’s Wilton International site in Redcar.

Once up and running the state-of-the-art energy power plant will produce 300 megawatts of clean, efficient, low-cost electricity, with the potential to expand in the future. Thanks to Wilton International’s port and pipeline access, all the carbon dioxide from the plant can be captured and transported under the North Sea, where it will be permanently stored.

During construction, the plant is expected to support more than 2,000 direct and induced jobs, including many opportunities in the region’s supply chain.

It could be commissioned as early as 2025 and, once operational, it is expected to create up to 200 jobs and would support retraining of engineers, giving them the skills they need to operate the project.

Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor said: “This is yet another huge boost for Teesside and will see more good-quality, well-paid jobs created first in construction and then the innovative clean energy sector. Sembcorp Energy UK with their Wilton International site is an incredible business in our area.

“Whether it’s carbon capture, hydrogen

● Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen or renewables, Teesside is already leading the way for the rest of the UK to follow and championing these new technologies. This project complements what we’re doing on the Teesworks site to make Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool an energy powerhouse in this field.

We’re only going to continue to capitalise on new opportunities as the Teesside Freeport gets up and running, bringing with it more investment and jobs.”

The project, on a site which forms part of the Teesside Freeport, joins a number of clean energy and renewable initiatives currently under way in the region.

Just last week the global CEO of energy company bp, Bernard Looney, visited the region to see the Net Zero Teesside site firsthand and

to check on progress. The power plant aims to be up and running in the next five years and plans to capture up to 10million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. The firm this year also announced H2 Teesside, which is targeting 1GW of hydrogen production by 2030 and will also store the resulting CO2 offshore via the Northern Endurance Partnership’s offshore infrastructure.

Subject to regulatory support and if finalised, the agreement signed by 8 Rivers and Sembcorp will provide another asset working towards decarbonisation in Teesside.

Andy Koss, CEO of UK & Middle East, Sembcorp Industries said: “Helping to bring this first-of-a-kind carbon capture technology to Teesside is part of Sembcorp Energy UK’s commitment to reducing the carbon emissions of its power generation assets at Wilton International and to be a leading provider of sustainable solutions. We look forward to working closely with 8 Rivers to further boost the region’s support of the energy transition to Net Zero. We are determined to play our part in helping the UK move towards more sustainable solutions for a low-carbon economy, while fulfilling our global strategic ambition to transform our portfolio towards a greener future.”

Mary Lanigan, Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “This is about bringing the industries of the future to our area which will provide the high-quality jobs the people of Redcar and Cleveland deserve for years to come. It is excellent news which goes to show that first rate companies are prepared to invest in our region and I want to congratulate everyone involved.”

Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: “This is an incredibly important announcement for Teesside, bringing more really good jobs and helping to cement our importance as the home of the clean energy revolution in the UK. "Both 8 Rivers Capital and Sembcorp Energy UK deserve the utmost credit for delivering this excellent new asset to our industrial base.

“The Government’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is the right thing both for our environment and our economy, and this is another step on the road of showing how we will make this change.”

Jacob Young, Conservative MP for Redcar, said: "These plans to build a 300MW Net Zero emissions NET Power station at Wilton International is brilliant news not only for our region, but demonstrates once again that Teesside is leading the way in a Green Industrial Revolution.

"The fact that this 'first-of-a-kind' sustainable technology is happening in Teesside is a testament to the excitement and potential that industry leaders see being unleashed in our part of the country.

"It is a great step towards the UK’s Net Zero 2050 goal and a major contribution to the transformation of Teesside - by potentially creating over 2,000 jobs during construction and a significant number during operations.

"On top of that, this kind of investment in Wilton will be a huge boost for the future of other companies on the site; and is part of our plan towards a cleaner, safer and healthier future for everyone."

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Bishop of Whitby ordains Whitby Curate as Priest

he Bishop of Whitby, the Rt Revd Paul Ferguson, ordained the Revd Will Ellis priest in a service that was held in St Hilda's Church, Whitby, on Saturday 3rd July 2021.

As a priest he will be able to carry out the full range of sacraments amongst the community and congregation, including presiding at Holy Communion.

The Revd Will Ellis has served as Assistant Curate in the Parish of Whitby and Ruswarp since his ordination as deacon in 2020 by Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell. He came to faith at university, and moved to York to complete an MA in medieval history before working in York Minster as a verger.

While working at York Minster he began

to discern a calling to ordained ministry. He worked as a full-time pastoral assistant on an estate in North Shields to explore this calling, and was trained and formed for the ministry at Ridley Hall in Cambridge.

"I am excited to have moved back to Yorkshire to be part of God's mission, serving the people of Whitby, and following in the footsteps of St Hilda and other great northern saints."

Bishop Paul Ferguson said, "It will be a joy and privilege to ordain the candidates for priesthood who have been ministering over these last months in different settings within the Archdeaconry of Cleveland.

Please pray for Will as he begins this new phase of giving himself in service to God and his people."

● Bishop of Whitby Paul Ferguson ordains the Revd Will Ellis Priest, while Deacon Paul Burnett assists.

Picture: John Carter / Diocese of York

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Important update Covid-19 testing site relocation

testing centre for Covid-19 will opened at the Tuned In! centre on Majuba Road, close to Redcar seafront on Friday 2 July.

The site is for people to book ahead and for people who do NOT have symptoms of the coronavirus. The Redcar centre was previously in operation at Redcar and Cleveland House/ Library on Kirkleatham Street but has now been relocated.

The only other remaining testing site for people without Covid symptoms or to collect testing kits was at Loftus Fire Station, but closed on Tuesday 29 June.

The rapid lateral flow testing at Tuned In! will be available from 8am to 1pm on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays.

Drivers should follow the signs when approaching the site.

Bookings can be made online at www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk or by ringing 01642 774774.

Demand at testing centres has dropped significantly since convenient home testing kits became available. Order a home testing kit by clicking on to https://www.gov.uk/ordercoronavirus-rapid-lateral-flowtests or calling 119.

Councillor Steve Kay, Cabinet Member for Health, Housing and Welfare, said: “The important thing is that people continue to test, whether it’s at a testing centre or at home. We are hopefully coming to the end of the most serious restrictions – but that all depends on us all remaining vigilant, both testing and following the rules. Let’s not blow it now.”

People who DO have symptoms of Covid-19 (symptoms include fever, continuous cough, loss of appetite, smell and taste, fatigue and shortness of breath) should ring 119 or book a test online at https://www.gov.uk/ get-coronavirus-test

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Greenfingers dig in at Little Moorsholm

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By Councillor Steve Kay

ver the last few months, a group of Little Moorsholm volunteers, with the help of Redcar & Cleveland Council, has begun work making environmental improvements in and around their estate.

Following the success of their community Christmas tree last year, a group, aptly named ‘Little Moorsholm Greenfingers’, has been formed with ambitious plans to improve things.

Led by Jen Myers and her partner Craig Spenceley, the group decided their first task should be the planting of the roundabout at the estate’s entrance; a project made possible by a Mental Health Week grant facilitated by the council. The money was used to buy a variety of perennial plants for a bed in the centre of the roundabout, duly planted out by the group with the assistance of the council’s Grounds’ Maintenance Team. Not forgetting Gromit, Jen’s faithful Old English Shepherd, who proved to be the most enthusiastic digger of all!

Jen said: “I love doing all this environmental work and we’ve had a great response from residents. We’re now looking for other areas to plant. Gromit comes along and is no trouble at all. In fact, he’s an asset.”

“I’m a keen gardener,” added Craig. “As far as I’m concerned, digging and planting is a pleasure; so relaxing after coming home from work.”

The improvements on the roundabout complement the nearby hay cart planter, a joint venture by Lingdale Lift-Off and Lockwood Parish Council, fabricated in wrought iron by blacksmith James Godbold of Egton.

I wish Little Moorsholm Greenfingers every success. What’s been achieved so far certainly bodes well for the future.

● Cllr Alan Groves, Cllr Steve Kay, Jen Myers, Michelle Davie, Craig Spenceley and Cllr Mike Jefferson with Gromit on Little Moorsholm roundabout

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New parking restrictions to be enforced at popular beauty spot R esidents of Newtonunder-Roseberry are welcoming new restrictions on parking, which are to be enforced on the A173 – the road passing beneath local landmark, Roseberry Topping.

Increases in roadside parking have shot up since 2020, causing both safety and access concerns for residents and road users alike. Throughtraffic is being brought regularly to a standstill by the lack of passing space caused by parked vehicles and pedestrians making their way along the main road itself.

To combat this potentially dangerous situation and relieve stress on residents, a “No

Waiting at Any Time” (double yellow lines) restriction will be in put in place along the length of the A173, from the North Yorkshire boundary to the northern side of the picturesque village.

The plans, which came in force from 21st June 2021, include Residents’ Only parking zones in front of Roseberry View Cottages and along Church Lane, the road leading to St. Oswald’s Church and further residential properties opposite The King’s Head Inn. These zones should alleviate blockage of the lane, which was causing issues for larger vehicles requiring access to properties and farms.

Cabinet Member for

Highways, Neighbourhoods & Transport, Julie Craig, said: “Newton-under-Roseberry and Roseberry Topping are stunning areas of natural beauty which will inevitably draw visitors and walking enthusiasts from miles around.

Whilst we want people to continue to enjoy the area, we cannot allow the potential for accidents to increase in the way it is doing, and residents’ needs, along with everyone’s safety, must be a priority.”

Special arrangements are to be put in place to accommodate church services at St. Oswald’s Church, and one extra residents’ parking layby is being considered for the future.

Bouygues Energies & Services completes Redcar & Cleveland lighting project

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ouygues Energies & Services (Bouygues E&S), a global leader in street lighting and energy services, has completed a partnership with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council to replace 90% of the street lighting in the borough with LED lights delivering a significant reduction in carbon emissions and cost savings for taxpayers.

Bouygues E&S commenced a 25-year PFI contract with Redcar & Cleveland to look after 23,000 street lights in 2007, and in 2019 began work on a project to replace 15,471 street lighting units with LED lights, comprising 90% of the total street lights in the borough (compared to 56% on average across the country).

In addition to the more efficient use of energy by the LED lights, Bouygues E&S has also implemented a dimming regime which involves dimming lights overnight on the main roads by 30% and on estate roads by 50%, ensuring even greater savings.

The project has now been completed on time and within budget, enabling Redcar & Cleveland Council to reduce its energy usage from 9.9 million kWh at the start of the contract to 2.7 million kWh, delivering on the council’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and resulting in significant cost savings for taxpayers of approximately £500,000 per year. The energy saved equates to approximately 1,200 tonnes of CO2 per year which is equivalent to planting over 57,000 mature trees or the average diesel car driving for 7.2 million km. In addition, 98%

of waste on the project was recycled.

Bouygues E&S will continue PFI maintenance on the street lights until 2032, in addition to completing regeneration work, including overhead line removals, replacing the lighting and heating in Redcar’s seaside toilet blocks and installing lighting for the seafront esplanade.

Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, Cllr Louise Westbury added: “The Council is committed to Redcar & Cleveland being a carbon neutral borough by 2030 and it is schemes like this, that deliver year on year carbon and financial savings, that will help us achieve this ambitious target.

“The area is at the cutting edge of the ‘Green industrial revolution’ with plans already in place for a carbon capture, utilisation and storage scheme on the Teesworks site and the ‘world first’ hydrogen energy project in South Bank.

“The Council has reduced its carbon emissions by 69% since 2014 and it is important that we lead the way wherever we can and work with our residents and businesses to deliver a Greener Future for the area.”

Bouygues Energies & Services Sales Director, Matt Fitzpatrick said: “We are proud to have delivered this LED conversion project on time and on budget, delivering considerable energy and cost savings for both the local authority and residents. We have made a long-term commitment to the area and look forward to building on the success of this project, supporting Redcar & Cleveland Council’s ambition of a greener future.”

Low income families eligible for Free School Meals will be given food and essentials support in the summer holidays

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amilies with children at school or college on free school meals will receive £75 per student as an assistance payment.

The majority of payments will be in the form of vouchers and will be administered by schools and colleges prior to the summer holidays.

Lowest income families with pre-school

children in the borough will also receive a £75 voucher. These payments will be issued by the Council to eligible households identified from Council Tax Support records between July – September 2021.

A further category will be for care leavers who require additional support.

The funding has come from the Department for Work and Pensions to assist low income

families in purchasing food and essentials over the summer period.

A total of 5,974 students currently receiving free school meals from Schools and Colleges will be assisted. An estimated 400 pre-school age children living in the lowest income households in the borough will also be assisted.

Councillor Alison Barnes, Cabinet Member for Children, said: “No child in our borough

should be hungry or inadequately clothed. If you are a family who are going through a tough time financially, please make sure that you accept this offer to which you are entitled. We are aware how difficult the pandemic has been for many families on a number of levels and we want to ensure that, as we start to come out of the other side, that there is support available, if required, for all of our children.”

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Heart valve day cases increased as part of COVID-19 response

● Day case TAVI patient Donald Leather, 81, of Billingham, with The James Cook University Hospital TAVI team. (Left to right: Gemma McCalmont, Omar Aldalati, Donald Leather, Seth Vijayan and Douglas Muir)

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HEN you are told you need a new heart valve you could be forgiven for assuming this means a long hospital stay.

But throughout the COVID-19 pandemic many patients at The James Cook University Hospital have had their heart valve replaced and then gone home again the same day.

Their speedy recovery has been made possible thanks to an advanced procedure called TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) which avoids the need for open heart surgery.

TAVI patients are fitted with new heart valves using advanced imaging technology and a tube (catheter) which is inserted through a small cut in their groin or chest so there is no need to stop the heart.

Most patients are up and about within a few hours of the procedure and only need to spend one night in hospital.

But for those who meet certain safety criteria they can now return home the same day and this has been particularly popular with patients during the pandemic.

Patients who have a pacemaker or who have

normal heart conduction before and after the procedure can now be allowed home the same day if they are fit and well.

More than 150 planned TAVI procedures have been carried out at James Cook since the start of the pandemic with as many as one in ten of these patients going home the same day.

“We really expanded our day case TAVI programme during the COVID pandemic,” said Gemma McCalmont, structural heart specialist nurse.

“Previously this option was only open to patients who had a pacemaker and were having a certain type of valve fitted.

“But we now have the experience and knowledge to safely offer day case TAVI to patients who have normal heart conduction and for all the types of heart valve that we use.

“We are leading the way with this nationally and it was of particular relevance during the peak of the pandemic as it led to shorter hospital stays which in turn helped to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infection.”

Find out more about TAVI at southtees.nhs. uk/services/tavi

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Pick up a t-shirt and wear it with pride

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RTIST Mackenzie Thorpe has designed a limited edition t-shirt to help raise funds for hospitals across Teesside and North Yorkshire.

Mackenzie has created the t-shirts in partnership with Our Hospitals Charity to support staff and services at The James Cook University Hospital, Friarage Hospital and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s community health services.

The design is based on Mackenzie’s ‘Duffle Coat Child’ and the bespoke ‘People’s Medal’ pin badge he created for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m so happy to be supporting this fantastic cause so close to my heart,” said Mackenzie.

“Now, more than ever Our Hospitals Charity needs all the help it can get. So I hope as many people as possible pick up a t-shirt and wear it with pride.”

The 100% organic cotton t-shirt is available in white, grey and black. A children’s design is also available.

All tops are printed in the UK and every penny raised from sales will go to Our Hospitals Charity (formerly South Tees Hospitals Charity).

To get your hands on the limited edition t-shirt visit the Our Hospitals Charity online shop at https:// our-hospitals-charity.myshopify.com They are also available to buy from the charity hub at James Cook and the charity office at the Friarage.

● Mackenzie Thorpe models the Our Hospitals Charity t-shirt “It’s been really exciting to work with Mackenzie on this project and the finished product looks amazing,” said Ben Murphy, head of Our Hospitals Charity.

“Stocks are limited so get yours before they all go!”

Local hospital uses pill-sized cameras to investigate bowel abnormalities

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ill-sized cameras are now being used at The James Cook University Hospital to investigate and diagnose bowel abnormalities Previously, patients would need to undergo a colonoscopy procedure at the hospital but now, thanks to state-of-the-art cameras, suitable patients are being given the option to undergo the examination from the comfort of their own home.

The PillCam is roughly 3cm long, has a bright light on it and two minuscule cameras on either side of it. It is simply swallowed by the patient during their hospital outpatient appointment before it travels through their body and photographs their bowel, like a virtual telescope at home.

When the patient comes in for their appointment they are given a data belt which they must wear for the rest of the day. The pictures from the PillCam are sent wirelessly to the belt as it passes through their body before it is naturally discarded. The belt is then returned to the

Middlesbrough hospital the next morning for the endoscopy team to download and review the footage.

Dr Andrew Douglass, consultant gastroenterologist said: “The ability to offer video capsules at James Cook further expands the diagnostic services we have available to help manage our patients with abdominal symptoms.

This none-invasive procedure will help reduce waiting times, increase patient comfort and allow the endoscopy team to prioritise cases.

“I am thrilled that we are now able to offer this alternative endoscopy for our patients.”

Around 100 hospital volunteers gain employment at local trust

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●Allison McLaughlin-Day

● Glenn Middleton

round 100 hospital volunteers who gave up their time to help others during the coronavirus pandemic have gained employment at a local trust.

Since the start of the pandemic more than 500 people from the local community have signed up to South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s therapeutic support programme.

Under the leadership of Debi McKeown, lead nurse for therapeutic support, the volunteers have been providing valuable therapeutic support to patients and staff throughout the trust and have been contributing to a positive hospital experience for everyone.

Over the last year 94 volunteers have been employed in a number of contracted roles such as health care assistants, wards clerks, personal assistants, medical record officers and porters in a number of areas across the trust, including pathology, pharmacy and medical equipment stores.

Debi said: “I have always known that our volunteers add such a lot to the patient’s experience but to see people

volunteer during a pandemic blew my mind. They’ve been so selfless, nothing was too much trouble. They’ve supported us shoulder to shoulder all the way through and I couldn’t be more grateful.

“We normally have a lot of people gain employment with us following their volunteering but to have nearly 100 in a year is incredible. I’m so proud of all of them.”

Glenn Middleton, from Saltburn, is one of the many to have gained employment after deciding to join the trust’s army of volunteers during the pandemic.

Before volunteering he enjoyed a long and successful career as a teacher but in his retirement felt he still had more to contribute.

After signing-up Glen was quickly shuttling the constant flow of boxes containing COVID swabs down to the hospital’s pathology lab, offering food and drinks to patients where appropriate and assisting with their care within the parameters of his volunteer role.

As the pandemic continued he became a runner on the

COVID wards and also took part in stewarding the first stage of the vaccination rollout.

He said: “Throughout this time I was continually impressed and inspired by the work of the staff at all levels, the care and kindness shown to patients in often very difficult and challenging situations, particularly in A&E.” Glen, who is now an employed porter at James Cook, believes his experience as a volunteer played a significant part in his successful application.

Allison McLaughlin-Day, who used to work in retail, also gained employment within the trust as a COVID swapping healthcare assistant after helping out in the vaccination hub at James Cook.

“I signed-up as I wanted to give something back to NHS and to help out to support trust,” she said.

“I feel very lucky to be working for the trust; the volunteer experience gave me the opportunity. I never thought in a million years I would be working in a hospital - it’s amazing.”

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Foxwood project lays out paths for all to get involved

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here is now a better chance for all members of the community in the east Cleveland town of Loftus to get involved in a local charity that seeks to help people get outside and improve their health and well-being.

Earlier this year they staged a week long project,‘Dig It’, which encouraged locals to plant and harvest their own potato crop to enjoy the beneficial effects of gardening – as well as providing them with a cheap source of nutritious food.

Organiser Wren Finlay was pleased with the response but admitted more needed to be done: “The main problem was the hilly site. People with reduced mobility were unable to take part and we really wanted to tackle that problem.”

And they are. Volunteers are now almost finishedinstalling thirty metres of pathways, including a wheelchair ramp around the accessible raised beds.

“Now, loads more people can get involved,” said Wren. “We’re going to do another thirty to forty metres next year.”

In the meantime, the environmentaware charity is looking to make further improvements. “We are currently testing out some geotextiles,” she explained. “It's more eco-friendly as it allows the paths to be covered by grass and clover whilst remaining stable and not too slippery. To make sure we are testing it out to see if it's a feasible option for what we call the snake path.”This twists and turns down a fairly steep slope to make it easier for people to use. When complete the paths will enable anybody to either take part in the projects the charity stages or just come for a look at the site and admire the mini-wildflower meadow which was seeded earlier this year. It’s now a far cry from what it used to look like.

“Most of this work has been carried out thanks to the financial backing of ICL Boulby,” said Wren. “We are very grateful for their continued support.”

To find out more search Foxwood ● And after.

Project on Facebook.

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Community Links Advice

ovid has caused an increase in poverty, mental health problems, domestic abuse, unemployment and homelessness, hitting the most vulnerable individuals and families the hardest.

In addition to Covid, 10 years of austerity has widened health inequality and in some arears of Redcar and Cleveland, with many people living in poverty.

There is now a Community Links Advisor based in Grangetown United Community Hub who will provide a holistic package of support to those in need of help.

The advisor is working collaboratively with Footprints in the Community who deliver a Next Step Shop in Grangetown and Redcar alongside the foodbanks and will support individual and families in seeking help and dealing with debt, benefits, food/fuel poverty and many other issues.

Working closely with all other support agencies in Redcar and Cleveland, the aim is to reduce the widening inequality in Grangetown and other parts of Redcar and Cleveland. For anyone needing help there are advice sessions at Grangetown United Community Hub, Derwentwater Rd on Mondays and Thursday from 9.30am to 2.30pm. There will be other sessions in Redcar and East Cleveland, details of which will be shared once finalised. For further information you can email Sarah at s.freeney@froguk.org or call into Grangetown United Community Hub for a chat.

Dennis Teasdale Commemorative Walk

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he May issue of Coastal View gave details of a charity walk being undertaken by Eric Sharpe and Geoff Dodsworth in memory of their long standing and good friend Dennis Teasdale, a well respected member of the Guisborough community, who died in 2020 following a long illness he fought bravely against.

Eric and Geoff successfully completed the walk from Guisborough to Commondale and back, on Friday 4 June.It was a beautiful day, sunny and breezy, which evoked many happy memories of times gone by with Dennis and the North Yorkshire countryside was at its most stunning.

Eric and Geoff are very grateful to everyone

who contributed to making the event so successful and would like to thank everyone for their support. They raised £1300, with a significant donation being made by the Zetland Masonic Lodge of Guisborough, together with donations from family, friends, ex colleagues, individual masons and members of the wider Guisborough community.

The money raised is to be split equally between Zoe’s Place and Cancer Research, two charities close to Dennis’ heart.

Grateful thanks from both charities to Geoff Dodsworth, Eric Sharpe, Tom Sharp, Dan, Lucy (the German Shepherd) and Izzy (the Border Collie), shown in the photograph from right to left.

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Official ground-breaking of two major offshore wind projects by Tees Valley Mayor and Redcar MP

wo major adjoining offshore wind farm projects that together represent a multibillion pound investment marked the start of their onshore construction with an official ground-breaking by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and Jacob Young, MP for Redcar.

The separate wind farm projects, Sofia and Dogger Bank C, are sited on Dogger Bank in the middle of the North Sea, more than 190 kilometres from the North East coast. The power they produce will be transmitted by export cables that arrive on shore between Redcar and Marskeby-the-Sea, in Teesside.

Despite different ownership - Sofia is owned

by RWE Renewables while Dogger Bank C, the third phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, is owned 50/50 by SSE Renewables and Equinor – the projects are cooperating closely due to their proximity and to reduce impacts on local stakeholders.

The Mayor and MP joined management from both projects plus from landowner Sembcorp Energy UK at the site of the onshore converter stations, adjacent to Wilton International, to officially kick-off the work and have an early tour of the site.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, said: “For generations Teesside has been known the world over for our steel, engineering, and processing skills, now we are leading the way in offshore wind and developing the next generation of fuels, such as hydrogen. Projects like the Sofia and Dogger Bank offshore wind farms are critical if the government is to hit its ambitious target for the UK to be net zero by 2050, and Teesside is playing a key role.

● Official ground-breaking for offshore wind projects Sofia and Dogger Bank C by (from left): project directors Steve Wilson of SSE and Matthew Swanwick of RWE, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, Redcar MP Jacob Young, and Sembcorp’s Andy Koss.

“Today’s ground-breaking is the culmination of hard work, dedication, and commitment by so many people and symbolises a significant step forward on our path to net zero and the thousands of good-quality, well paid jobs the clean energy revolution will create right here in Teesside.”

The early phase of site activity is being carried out by contractor Jones Bros Civil Engineering

UK and will continue for the rest of the year in readiness for the arrival of the converter station contractors in 2022.

Sofia Project Director Matthew Swanwick said: “The official start of onshore construction is a culmination of many years of planning and development and testament to a huge effort, so it was a pleasure to be able to welcome Tees Valley

Mayor Ben Houchen and Jacob Young MP to site. But it is also the start of an intense period of activity and we look forward to our continued positive working relationship with Dogger Bank C , Sembcorp Energy UK and all our contractors and stakeholders over the coming years.”

Dogger Bank Wind Farm Project Director, Steve Wilson, said: “As responsible developers working in the same area we’re committed to ensuring the impact on local businesses and communities is minimal. We were delighted that Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, Jacob Young MP and Andy Koss of Sembcorp Energy UK joined us on-site to mark the start of this work

by UK-based Jones Bros. This event marks an important milestone for both developments and demonstrates great progress for the future of green energy in the UK .”

The projects, being built on a 20-acre plot, will be one of the largest construction projects that Wilton International has seen in recent years.

Sembcorp Industries CEO UK & Middle East, Andy Koss said: “Following the groundworks undertaken by Sembcorp Energy UK, it’s fantastic to see this next stage of the project now underway. Teesside is becoming an important hub for the offshore wind sector, due to its industrial and manufacturing heritage, experienced workforce, and location. We are well equipped and ready to deal with major infrastructure projects such as this, and proud to facilitate sustainable solutions that will help the UK reach its net zero target”.

The work to construct both the converter stations will take around four years and is due to be completed in 2025.

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Solar eclipse 10 June, 2021

●A gorgeous morning & walk enjoyed along the beach today.

Sue Jenkinson Marske by the sea

●Colourful Poppies above Saltburn Pier Sue Jenkinson Marske by the sea

The night sky in Marske Dear editor, Thank you for printing my photograph of the galaxy M101 in the June issue of Coastal View and Moor News. For more public awareness, I send you 2 photographs detailed below which I hope you will print.

Even with a small telescope like I used from my back garden

Dear editor, Hope you don’t mind my writing, but I saw Stephen Doody’s excellent M101 image in Coastal View and thought I’d write. I’ve not long moved to Skelton from Stockton and wish I’d move earlier.

I love the people and the countryside here.

On June 10, I took a camera and telescope to the viewpoint overlooking Skelton High street, and showed hikers and dog walkers the partial eclipse of the sun. It was very much overcast but we were lucky with sunny breaks. I took these images and thought you would like to see them. For safety reasons, the image of the sun through the telescope was projected onto white card so that the eclipse could be seen without risk to eyesight. The camera had a scientific filter attached. About 25% of the sun was covered by the moon. Across Canada and further north though, it was seen, interestingly, as an annular eclipse. It would have been 100% total, with the sun completely blocked out, but the moon was slightly further away from us than normal in its elliptical orbit, leaving a ring (annulus) of the sun visible.

John McCue, Co-founder, Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory.

in Marske, it is possible to see detail on the Moon as shown in these photographs which were taken on Monday evening June 21st 2021. One way to do this is to use a video camera in place of the eyepiece to obtain some videos of the Moon. This is something to try yourself on these warm summer nights.

Regards from Stephen Doody MSc FRAS

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Hollie Bush Writes

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A whimsical look at our area

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oday, the Royal Family seem to be down on their luck in terms of public esteem.

The papers and social media seem to take an obsessive interest, indeed a voyeuristic interest in the doings of Prince Harry and Megan, pay ritualised homage to our Queen and are reserving their big guns for Prince Charles when he succeeds to the throne. A pity for him, for despite being a bit rum at times, he appears to be at heart a good egg.

But it wasn’t like that 110 years ago. The death of King Edward VII and the accession of his son George V excited everyone, even in the strife torn nation that was Britain in 1911. I was looking recently at the local press reporting the royal coronation celebrations in the late June of 1911, and it seems that every local village, hamlet and town in the Redcar, Guisborough and East Cleveland area, was en fete. So just how did our ancestors enjoy their day?

Let’s start with Saltburn, and first, a bit of a digression on rumoured local links between Edward VII and the town.

Teddy's Nook is a house halfway down Saltburn Bank, built in 1862 by Henry Pease, a director of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, for his own occupation. Pease was responsible for the foundation of the seaside resort and the sturdy sandstone house was first named The Cottage, and later Clifton Cottage.

And so we come to the legend - still fervently believed in by many in the town - that famous actress and lady about town, Lillie Langtry frequently stayed at the house between 1877 and 1880. She was, the legend goes, often ‘visited’

by Edward Prince of Wales (later Edward VII of the United Kingdom) with whom she certainly had a relationship. In consequence, the cottage became known as ‘Teddy's Nook’. The claim is recorded in Chris Scott Wilson's 1980s' History of Saltburn. It says she "stayed at the house sometime between 1877 and 1880" and was often visited by the Prince of Wales "who had a suite of rooms at the Zetland Hotel".

But one wonders why Bertie would bother with the Zetland Hotel and why in any case Lillie should be at The Cottage. He was not bothered about anyone in his circle knowing about the liaison, of which he was rather proud, and there was not then any tabloid newspaper intrusion.

But, it all seems a bit contrived. Ms Langtry had no connection with Saltburn. She lived in a townhouse in London’s Mayfair at 17 Norfolk Street and never showed any inclination to move too far from the capital’s glittering lights.

The truth is rather more prosaic, but still a nice story. In 1918, at the end of the Great War, the house came into the ownership of the Shafto family of Whitworth, near Spennymoor, and specifically to the lady of the house, Rosa Duncombe Shafto, the great-great-granddaughter of the legendary Bobby who went to sea with silver buckles on his knee. But with Rosa to her new house went her beloved childhood Teddy Bear, “Teddy” Rosa's childhood bear.

Teddy also played a role in her relationship with her elder brother Frederick Charles Duncombe

Shafto, who called him General Sir Teddy Bear Duncombe Shafto, and in 1916 wrote a series of rhymes on the bear's behalf.

Mrs Shafto has a Teddy His equal is hard to find, But everytime she goes away She leaves poor Teddy behind.

Her Teddy Bear became a family mascot and a standing family affection and joke. Invites to teas and dinners there always included the name “General Sir Teddy Bear Duncombe Shafto’ on letters and calling cards and this affection got back to the town via local tradespeople - hence the name. So, no royal nookie in a nook - just a moth eaten, aging teddy bear.

But let us get back to the coronation celebrations there; I’ll use the Northern Echo, which in those days covered this area in much detail. In Saltburn, the paper said, “All the coronation celebrations went without a hitch at Saltburn, where the town’s children were presented with special boxes of chocolate. Afterwards sports were held on the football field. Miss Jenkins entertained the old people in the Parochial Hall, whilst Councillor Wilson displayed a cinematograph show. In the evening a large bonfire was lit on Hob Hill.” I suspect the ‘football field’ is now the site of the cricket club, as the 1913 Ordnance Survey Map shows a marked out area and a pavilion at the SW corner.

Redcar seemed more subdued. The report read “Just after noon the schoolchildren assembled at their schools and marched to the Central Square.

There, they were welcomed by the Chairman of the Urban District Council and saluted the Union Jack. The racecourse was the venue for a subsequent sports event prior to a final torchlight parade”. The location of ‘Central Square’ is now the Town Clock. This has a royal link too. In March 1902, the council decided to purchase a public clock, to be placed in the Square, as a celebration of the coronation of Edward VIII. The idea did not catch on and only raised the sum of £300 so the idea was shelved. Nine years later the scheme was re-introduced as a memorial clock for the late King. The structure was completed at the end of 1912.

Every little village in East Cleveland got into the coronation swing; The Echo said “The wheels of the mines were stilled, and all production suspended. In Brotton the celebrations commenced with a parade of local children, with music provided by both the silver and temperance bands. A variety of sports took place on the cricket field and the evening ended with a grand fireworks display.”

Skelton’s people marched to the Old Kennels Field for sports in the afternoon and early evening.

“Teas and coronation cups were distributed to the children and the elderly. A bonfire was lit on Flowston, a high position overlooking Skelton.

This burned well to the great delight of the spectators, estimated to number over 2,000.”

2,000 would represent a goodly number of the inhabitants of the Skeltons - indeed almost all.

Flowston, I assume, was a site on what we now call The Hills.

● Teddys Nook

● The Prince of Wales later King Edward V11 and Lillie Langtry

● The Sailor King George V

The small villages were not to be outdone; “The Skinningrove and Carlin How celebrations were combined, including a civic tea in coronation tableware, and a later sports event. At Loftus a similar programme was arranged and there was a later procession through the town. The Easington and Liverton committees organised tea for the villagers and a sports event”, a form also adopted at Boosbeck and Lingdale “where the day was marked similarly”.

The largest celebration was in the biggest town, Guisborough. There, the Echo reported, “After the special service at the Parish Church, a large company assembled in the Market Place, where Councillor Batterbee JP, the Chairman of Guisborough Council, read out a civic address of loyalty to the new King, George V. A large procession then formed, and tea and special coronation medals were presented to the children

by Lady Chaloner of Gisborough Hall. Tea and cakes were also provided.”

So there ended the day - a cool and cloudy day,

but one where the rain, thankfully, held off. It was the last big imperial occasion before the deluge of 1914. I wonder for how many local men, it was their last ever such civic event? And how many of the older local boys of 11 or older - for a feature everywhere was to cater for the local youngsters - found themselves far from their town or village, and in the mud of the trenches fighting a war in the name of the Monarch whose accession they had celebrated?

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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Rural Ewe Crime Update

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ello and welcome to July’s edition of the Rural Policing page.

Well the suns out as I’m writing this, and I hope it is whilst you’re readying it, and if things go to plan the Government should have lifted restrictions for us all by now. I know some of you will still be a little wary with this I know I am with having shielded for over a year, but I think as long as we are careful and look after each other then we’ll get through this and start to enjoy some sort of normality again if a little different to what we once knew.

With this in mind, I’d just like to remind people that when you’re looking for a lovely day out in the countryside, please remember that our amazing farmers and rural businesses are still busy working away for us all.

I have recently been talking with my counterpart in North Yorkshire along with other agencies at looking to put in place a longterm plan around the Countryside Code and the issues around it, as this is a concern for almost everyone in a rural wards / locations. Although only in its early stages I thought this month would be a good opportunity to just highlight again the do’s and don’ts as statistics from the North York Moors have shown that 56% of their visitors are from the Cleveland area.

Countryside Code Respect everyone Be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside Leave gates and property as you find them Do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking Be nice, say hello, and share the space Follow local signs and keep to marked paths unless wider access is available Farming, livestock and wild animals Your actions can affect other people’s lives and livelihoods.

Co-operate with people working in the countryside. For example, follow the farmer’s directions when animals are being moved or gathered. This helps keep everybody safe.

Leave gates and property as you find them or follow instructions on signs. When in a group, make sure the last person knows how to leave the gates. Farmers close gates to keep animals in or leave them open to give access to food and water. Do not interfere with farm machinery, horses or livestock. If you think a farm animal is in distress, try to alert the farmer.

Give wild animals, livestock and horses plenty of space. Their behaviour can be unpredictable, especially when they are with their young and you could get hurt.

Do not feed livestock, horses or wild animals as it can cause them harm.

Travel and parking in the countryside Traffic on country roads can be dangerous to people and wildlife.

Slow down and drive carefully on rural roads. Make sure you do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking. Always leave access for emergency vehicles.

Take extra care and stay alert where a right of way crosses a railway line. You can find guidance on safely using level crossings on the Network Rail website.

Face oncoming traffic and follow The Highway Code when you walk on a road without a pavement.

Be nice, say hello, and share the space When you’re spending time outdoors you could come across other users and animals.

Slow down or stop for horses, walkers and livestock when driving or cycling. Always

give them plenty of room.

Cyclists must give way to walkers and horse riders on bridleways.

Cyclists and horse riders should respect walkers’ safety, but walkers should also take care not to obstruct or endanger them.

Follow local signs and keep to marked paths Use maps and local signs to help you find your way. Stay on marked paths, even if they’re muddy, unless wider access is available, such as on open access land. This helps to protect crops and wildlife.

Get to know the signs and symbols used in the countryside. They help you identify routes for different users through the countryside.

Use gates, stiles or gaps in field boundaries where you can. Climbing over boundaries can cause damage and put livestock at risk.

Contact the local authority if you think a sign is illegal or misleading. For example, a ‘private - no entry’ sign on a public footpath.

Protect the environment Take your litter home - leave no trace of your visit Do not light fires and only have BBQs where signs say you can Always keep dogs under control and in sight Dog poo - bag it and bin it - any public waste bin will do Care for nature - do not cause damage or disturbance We all have a responsibility to protect our countryside and open spaces for current and future generations.

Care for nature - do not cause damage or disturbance. Leave rocks, stone, plants and trees as you find them and take care not to disturb wildlife including birds that nest on the ground.

Do not disturb ruins or historic sites - our heritage in the natural and built environment is important.

Take your litter home - leave no trace of your visit Remember to bring a bag with you and take your rubbish and food waste home, use public bins or recycle if possible. Litter spoils the beauty of the countryside and can be dangerous to wildlife and livestock.

Dropping litter and dumping rubbish are criminal offences.

Do not light fires and only have BBQs where signs say you can Be careful with naked flames and cigarettes.

Only use BBQs where signs state they are allowed. Always put your BBQ out, make sure the ashes are cold and dispose of them responsibly. Fires can be as devastating to wildlife and habitats as they are to people and property.

Controlled fires are used by some land managers to manage vegetation, particularly on heaths and moors between 1 October and 15 April. Call 999 if you see an unattended fire.

The countryside, parks and the coast are great places to exercise your dog but you need to consider other users and wildlife.

Keep your dog under effective control to make sure it stays away from wildlife, livestock, horses and other people unless invited. You should: Always keep your dog on a lead or in sight Be confident your dog will return on command Make sure your dog does not stray from the path or area where you have right of access Always check local signs as there are situations when you must keep your dog on a lead for all or part of the year. Local areas may also ban dogs completely, except for assistance dogs. Signs will tell you about these local restrictions.

It is good practice wherever you are to keep your dog on a lead around livestock.

On Open Access land and at the coast, you must put your dog on a lead around livestock.

Between 1 March and 31 July, you must have your dog on a lead on Open Access land, even if there is no livestock on the land. These are legal requirements.

A farmer can shoot a dog that is attacking or chasing livestock. They may not be liable to compensate the dog’s owner.

Let your dog off the lead if you feel threatened by livestock or horses. Do not risk getting hurt protecting your dog. Releasing your dog will make it easier for you both to reach safety.

Always clean up your dog’s poo because it can cause illness in people, livestock and wildlife.

Enjoy the outdoors Check your route and local conditions

Plan your adventure - know what to expect and what you can do Enjoy your visit, have fun, make a memory The outdoors is great for your wellbeing. It is a place for relaxation, peacefulness and activity. Whatever you like to do outdoors, you will enjoy it more if you prepare in advance.

Wildlife Trust – Margrove Park I was out with Jeremy Garside from the Wildlife Trust and Rachel a local rural PCSO, looking at a new site they are hoping to buy and seeing if any improvements can be made to make is a safer place and look to stop current ASB and criminal damage that has been taking place, so hopefully in the next month or so we’ll have all the ideas in place and working so both young and old can enjoy the peaceful location.

Rural Crime Prevention Visits I’ve managed to do loads of rural crime prevention visits this past month right across the force area, but also had the chance to visit Guisborough, Upleatham and Redcar offering the local rural communities crime prevention advice including handy tips on keeping themselves and their property safe, with a plan to return and carry out some property marking events with our Dotpeen machine in the near future.

I also met Geoffrey the Goat on my travels Rural Engagement team Once again the engagement team have been out and about visiting our rural communities all month, and I’ll be joining them on their travels with our brand new idea of Rural Awareness Days (RAD’s) popping up in a village near you and giving you the chance to come along and meet us, asking any questions or raising any concerns you may have.

The dates we have so far are the August 6th – 9am – 1pm at Pinchinthorpe visitors centre August 11th – 12pm – 4pm Guisborough Woods August 27th – 10am – 12pm – Flatts Lane visitors centre I’ll also have my crime prevention stall in the Town Hall at this year’s Loftus Community Fair on Saturday 31st July from 10am – 4pm Well that’s my round up for this month, so take care everyone, and as always you know where I am if you need me. #LookingAfterRuralEwe Kind Regards Paul Payne – Rural Crime Prevention Officer Email: ruralcrime.webmail@cleveland.pnn.police.uk Twitter: @ClevelandRural Emergency No: 999 Non-Emergency No: 101 CrimeStoppers: 0800 555 111 - Online: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Legal Notice Notice of Application for the Grant of a Premises Licence WE, SIMIAN VAPES LIMITED, do hereby give notice that We have applied to the Licensing Authority at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the Grant of a Premises Licence at SIMIANS,4 CRAIGTON HOUSE, QUEEN STREET,REDCAR. TS10 1DL and known as SIMIANS. The application proposes to permit SALE OF ALCOHOL BY RETAIL. MONDAY-SATURDAY 12.00--23.00, SUNDAY 12.00—22.00 RECORDED MUSIC, MONDAY to SATURDAY 09.00—23.30 Any other person or responsible authorities may make representations to the application in writing to the Licensing Authority at the address below by 04/08/2021.

The Licensing Register and a copy of the application may be viewed during normal office hours at the address below.

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine payable on summary conviction of such offences is level 5 on the standard scale: Redcar & Cleveland Licensing Service, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT Website: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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Guisborough Photo Group Update W

e are now in our in our summer break, with the odd zoom meetings and nights out, Paddys hole first and round the dock and temenos, last month with a few more planned.

Club restarts Thursday September 2nd, all welcome both new and old members Thursday 9th September We have a presentation by Colin Hugill on Trains 16th September Entries for the 1st Open Competition, plus a belated Presentation Night.

23rd September a practical night an insight about Affinity Photo Editor with Geoff Walker and Brian Collett 30th our first gallery night, judge and be judged, and entries for NYSDPA Inter- Clubs competition And we have an exhibition in Marske library throughout August, Covid permitting .

All the information can be found on our Facebook page and web site.

More information on club web site www. guisboroughphotogroup.org.uk Or our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ groups/984715171574093/ More updates next month Rick S.

Chi-Yu Events & Workshops https://chi-yu.uk Launching at the Earthbeat Centre, Saltburn in September 2021 & Stokesley Town Hall, Stokesley

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hi-Yu Events is delighted to launch a series of new, creative and exciting workshops at the Earthbeat Centre Saltburn and Stokesley Town Hall from September. Many workshops have been designed and developed to provide a toolboxof self-help techniques that explore the natural, healing energies within us all from a variety of different perspectives such asCrystal Therapy and Professional techniques to relieve stress and anxiety naturally, while others will provide a fascinating insight into an assortment of different, very popular esoteric traditions, starting with a fascinating exploration of the Akashic Tarot, Dowsing and much more.

All workshops are interactive, varied and mentally stimulating.

Chi-Yu is the Japanese word for healing and there are different types of healing, many of which connect to each other in some way.The methodspresented have been carefully chosen to reflect the stressful and sometimes, bewildering times we live in and will provide a calming and peaceful experience.

In 2022, we will be introducing a different range of

workshops and will include Access Bars, The Healing power of colour, Exploring the Meridians and Chakras, Developing Psychic Intuition, Hand Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Baby Reflexology and Baby Massage and much more!

Please refer to individual sections of the website for information about any of our workshops.

Full-day workshops in Saltburn will be held on Sundays, September 12th, October 10th, November 14th and December 12th. Starting promptly at 10.00 am and finishing at 4 pm.* Full-day workshops in Stokesley will be held on Thursdays,September 9th, October 7th, November 4th Attendees will need to bring drinks and refreshments to each session unless otherwise stated.

Booking online is available NOW to secure your place!

Balance payable on the day of registration. *Attendees are requested to arrive 15 minutes before the start of each program to register.

For further information about any of our workshops Contact: events@chi-yu.info Tel: 07494719515

Chi-Yu Workshops & Events Stokesley Town Hall, Thursdays Sept 4th, Oct 7th, Nov 4th Earthbeat Centre, Saltburn, Sundays Sept 12th Oct 10th Nov 14th Dec 12th September

The Akashic Tarot

October

Introduction to crystal therapy

November

The natural way to relieve stress & anxiety

December

The Art of Dowsing

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L The World of Theatre

t is still a little daunting to look through the schedule for North-East theatres this summer and see an abundance of ‘postponed’ signs on many major events.

But there are some organisations across the region fighting to bring vibrant arts events back to their local communities. Look no further than the Stockton International Riverside Festival running 29th July to 1st August for example, opening with their trademark spectacular outdoor aerial performances.

This year the launch show will be ‘Bridge’ by Imagineer that mixes “gravity defying circus acrobatics” with dance, comedy, theatre and music. Sunday 1st August will see the return of the much loved community carnival with hundreds of local participants from different

community groups adding to the colourful, joyous procession through the streets.

Closer to home, Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds have an interesting looking arts collaboration taking place on Sunday 22nd August . The Two Fridas is described as “is a beautiful dance, music and theatre performance, a rediscovery of the lives and works of two incredible female artists Frida Kahlo (Mexico) and Amrita Sher-Gil (Hungary/ India).” A performance for all ages in collaboration with Balbir Singh Dance Company with free seats for under 12’s sounds like an intriguing night out in a local outdoor setting.

More next time as we look forward to the main theatres in the region opening fully and more chances to enjoy theatre and performance with family and friends.

A season of open-air theatre coming to Redcar and Cleveland

ive outdoor theatre is coming to Redcar and Cleveland, as performers, residents and visitors begin to make up for lost time.

A packed programme of al fresco performances is set to go ahead within the stunning grounds of Kirkleatham Museum throughout July and August - with something for all ages and tastes.

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, a tale of 1920s morality and corruption in Prohibition era America, was staged on July 18, also by Heartbreak Productions, with The Two Fridas - the life story of artist Frida Kahlo, told through music and dance - rounding off the season on August 22. This fantastic performance has been commissioned and produced by Billingham International Folklore Festival of World Dance (BIFF) in collaboration with the Balbir Singh Dance Company and funded by the Arts Council England.

“There really is something for everyone and it is so exciting to see our borough coming back to life for the summer,” said Councillor Louise Westbury, who has responsibility for Culture. “People can pack their picnic hampers and chairs and come along to make some new memories.

“With that said, we mustn’t blow it now and find ourselves heading back into another lockdown. Let’s all keep working together to follow the rules and stay safe.”

Heartbreak Productions Present The Two Frida’s Outdoor – 22nd August 4pm Ticket prices: £15 adults, children under 12 – free Outdoor Theatre at Kirkleatham Museum Grounds ‘The Two Fridas’ United, yet apart ‘The Two Fridas’ is a beautiful dance, music and theatre performance, a rediscovery of the lives and works of two incredible female artists Frida Kahlo (Mexico) and Amrita Sher-Gil (Hungary/India), exploring identity, home and relationships.

‘I used to think I was the strangest person in the world, but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me, who feels bizarre and flawed in the same way as I do. I would imagine her and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too. Well, I hope that if you are out there and read this and know, that, yes, it is true, I am here and I am just as strange as you’.

-Frida Kahlo Family friendly performance This wonderful performance had been commissioned and produced by Billingham International Folklore Festival of World Dance (BIFF) in collaboration with Balbir Singh Dance Company and funded by the Arts Council England.

To book your tickets please visit www.redcarcleveland. co.uk.

For more details on shows and prices, please visit: https:// redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/outdoor-theatre

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A guided walk in the North York Moors from the comfort of your living room!

Virtual walk volunteers bring the sights and sounds of the National Park into the homes of others

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uring much of the last 16 months the dramatic views and serene sounds of the North York Moors have been out of reach for most.

National lockdowns restricted everybody’s ability to travel beyond their local area and those considered particularly clinically vulnerable were asked to shield completely. At the same time however, some of the most iconic and cherished walking routes of the National Park have become more accessible than ever before, thanks to modern technology and the work of impassioned volunteers.

Davy Major and Jim Hall are two members of a small group of North York Moors volunteers who, when the pandemic began, sprang into action to deliver virtual walks via Zoom to people in their own homes. Collaborations with Revival North Yorkshire and Ryedale Carers Support meant that help was also available for people who needed assistance setting up the technology or using Zoom for the first time.

Davy said: “I do the chosen walk myself about two weeks beforehand and capture as much detail as I can in photographs and short video clips. It might be a fresh babbling spring up on Spaunton Moor, the call of a curlew flying up on Sleddale or ducklings on a farm in Rosedale.

These sights and sounds often trigger memories for people and provoke conversations for us as we continue on our virtual walk.”

In addition to the mental health benefits, the project has allowed people to become more familiar with their computers and modern video conference technology, opening up new avenues for them to correspond with loved ones during lockdowns.

Debbie Swales, Managing Director of Revival North Yorkshire, said: “As a community support organisation, our aim is to prevent loneliness, improve well-being and provide assistance to communities in the North York Moors. Although our role has been particularly important during the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the individuals we work with are unable to get out and about even during more normal times, so helping them build connections in their local area and join group events is always extremely valuable.

“When Davy delivers the virtual walks, our own volunteers are available both online and over the phone and can offer technical support

● Big skies at Hole of Horcum.

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should anyone hit any difficulties. They also help encourage conversation between participants, which is really important as the walks are community activities, not presentations, and we really want it to feel that way.”

In recently months the groups have ‘walked’ from Lastingham to Rosedale while discussing the area’s ironstone mining history, admired the spectacular daffodils of Farndale and studied wild orchids in Levisham. The project also works with residential care homes and community groups, each of which interact with the walks in their own way and can put forward suggestions for future walks.

The project is supported by North Yorkshire County Council’s Stronger Communities team.

For more information, or to enquire about taking part in virtual walks in the North York Moors National Park, please contact Sophie Lyth, Partnership and Development Officer, on 01439 772 700, or S.Lyth@ northyorkmoors,org.uk

PARKINSON’S UK Redcar & District Support Group Chair based exercise classes for people with Parkinson’s every Tuesday 1 – 2pm at 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar.

Numbers are restricted; places must be booked in advance.

To book your place contact the instructor Beverley Willis on 07980 468851. There is a charge of £2 pp.

Support Group re-started 8th July 2021. The next meeting is Thursday 12th August 2021, the speaker is from AGE UK. The meeting will be held in St Hilda’s Church, Mersey Road, Redcar, 2 – 4pm. There is a charge of £2 per person.

No meeting in September. For further details contact Doreen email doreen.arkle@virginmedia.com or 07900 348518 Parkinson's helpline (free phone) 0808 800 0303 Email: enquiries@parkinsons.org.uk Website: http://parkinson.org.uk We are the Parkinson's charity that drives better care, treatments, and quality of life.

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Cutty Wren Folk Club Y

ou will probably not be surprised to hear that the committee recently unanimously agreed to delay our return to meeting at the Bowls Club.

Given the current infection rate it and the risks we still run we felt that it would not be wise to meet and sing together yet. We'll have another look on August 10th. I have to say that no one in our Zoom meeting seemed opposed to the delay.

It's very sad, but we believe we can wait a little longer after all we've been through. The Singazoomarounds will continue and the one positive thing is that these meetings have kept the Club together and we'll be ready to go live when the time comes. We know Zooms don't suit everyone, and the committee has specifically said that we do miss those Club members in that position, and we really look forward to seeing you soon.

Saltburn Folk Festival has had to be postponed for another year, but a Virtual Gathering will take place instead. Over the "weekend" of 12-15th August there'll be small but perfectly formed celebration of all things Saltburn, and we'll be able to enjoy it from our gardens or living rooms.

The organisers have planned a varied programme of on-line concerts, with a mix of some free events and some with a ticket charge. It will all start with a Singazoomaround hosted by the Cutty Wren on the Thursday evening. Watch out for details on saltburnfolkfestival.com or the Saltburn Folk Festival FaceBook page.

Steampunk Festival. There's going to be a Steampunk Festival in Saltburn in September,

and they're hoping to include some folk song, music and dance if local groups and performers are interested. They will have the Glenside bandstand from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, September 17th, and the beautiful amphitheatre and stage on the main hall at the Saltburn Learning Centre Campus on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September.

So if you'd like to perform for an audience of Steampunks, contact Kerry Ann Fenton on kerryfenton72@yahoo.co.uk or ring 07857 129703 for more info.

You may have heard very sad news that our local magazine "Folk Roundabout" has ceased publication. The magazine has been a very useful way of finding out what's happening in the folk world in the north-east and the nearer parts of Yorkshire, and its absence does mean a major loss to the folk scene here. I suppose the way forward will be electronic in some form. It's beyond my abilities, but if anyone has any idea of how we can pass around the news of forthcoming events we'd all be grateful.

Sadly we heard that Betty Verrill, who with her late husband Dave was a major force on the local folk scene for many decades, has passed away.

We pass on our condolences to her family, who are still carrying on the folk tradition.

So that's where we are. Not ideal, but I'm sure we'll meet again before too long to sing and enjoy real life again.

Until then, stay safe!

See you soon, George F

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Mine Exhibition Explodes in St Helen’s Church

he exciting new exhibition of ironstone mining and steel production in East Cleveland was launched Friday 2nd July at St Helen’s Parish Church Carlin How and Skinningrove.

The exhibition, featuring the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum’s explosive mining experience, was opened by the Bishop of Whitby, the Rt Revd Paul Ferguson and was attended by prominent figures from East Cleveland and the Diocese of York.

The exhibition includes displays featuring aspects of ironstone mining and steel production in East Cleveland, along with demonstrations of mining toolswhich you will have a rare opportunity to handle when Covid restrictions allow. However, the star of the exhibition is an 8m long tunnel where you can experience a mine ’explosion’ firsthand. Will you be the one chosen

to trigger the explosion?

“The exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to keep the iron and steel heritage of East Cleveland fresh in people’s minds whilst we build our amazing new museum, opening next year,” says Graham Banwell, Director of the mining museum. “We are very grateful to the Diocese of York and St Helen’s congregation for allowing us to use this historic church over the summer.”

“We are genuinely delighted to offer a home to our local museum for their explosive summer exhibition,” said Father Adam Gaunt, Rector of Loftus, Carlin How and Skinningrove. “S Helen’s Parish Church is a monument to the Iron and Steel Heritage of Teesside and an integral attraction in its own right. This opportunity also allows the residents to see, visit, and use the Church.”

The exhibition is based in the wheelchair

Tees Valley Rural Action supporting village halls bouncing back TVRA wraps a supportive arm around our village hall communities, with support and expert advice

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hat a sad and surreal day it was in spring 2020, when hundreds of village halls across the country had to close their doors, literally turning off a life-line for many who relied on the facilities as their safe haven and for social interaction.

Buildings that were a hive of activity providing coffee mornings, libraryand health and wellbeing activities etc - suddenly became silent. Volunteer management committees now had to consider their new role, that of managing an empty building, they could not just lock the door, walk away, and wait for the government to tell them what to do.

At the start of lockdown, Tees Valley Rural Action's (TVRA) staff and Village Hall Advisor were inundated with enquiries as to what was happening and what they should do. Tees Valley has over 70 village halls who grabbed opportunities to come together virtually with expert partners/agencies such as Martyn Ingram from Norris and Fisher Insurance Brokers Ltd who was able to give guidance on behalf of insurers for village halls.

Throughout the pandemic, TVRA has provided advice, guidance and support to village halls and community buildings across the Tees Valley. This has included funding advice and encouraging the management committees to apply for the government business support grant, regular interpretation of the guidelines coming out of central government and helping them to understand what they could and couldn't do.

Fast forward some 15 months and there is an excited buzz in the air! Why? Because village halls are planning their re-opening and diligently working to ensure their users and visitors feel confident that they are entering a safe environment.

Returning once again to providing a facility for communities to meet and services that are paramount in small villages and go a long way to reduce loneliness and social isolation.

Rita Lawson CEO: “Throughout the pandemic, TVRA has never been so busy. The team has been at the end of a phone providing advice and guidance on following the government guidelines.

Also, as TVRA is your regional network member of Action with Communities in Rural England, (ACRE) we have had access to simplified updates

which again we have been able to share with our village hall and community building management committees.

One of our village hall members did say that without TVRA’s help and support they were fearful of doing things wrong and putting people and themselves at risk.

We’re coming to, what will hopefully be the end of this current lockdown and applaud everyone involved in our communities for diligently following the 4 step road map.

We do need to be continually mindful not to become complacent and undo all the good that has been done in keeping our communities and each other safe. As we emerge back into the new normal of life, TVRA will be there every step of the way as ‘together we are stronger’.”

Village halls in England are being encouraged to sign the online record to mark 100 years of rural community action. Has your hall signed the national record yet? There is still time to get involved.

Many of England’s Village Halls date back to the 1920s. There are over 10,000 village and community halls to be found across England.

Many were established in the 1920s when there was a national drive to improve social and educational provision in rural areas. In a survey undertaken by ACRE last year, it was found that 60% of village halls provide the only meeting space in the local community. An estimated 50,000 individuals too are reliant on the use of village halls to make a living.

The online record has been set up by national charity, Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). The Domesday Book is a colourful, and arguably historical record, so far featuring 700+ village halls whose volunteer custodians have taken time to explain their charity’s history, their response to the pandemic, and hopes for reopening and supporting their community in the future.

accessible, St Helen’s parish church Carlin How and Skinningrove between July 7th and September 30th2021. It is open from 11am to 3pm, Wednesday to Saturday, with our explosive popup museum tunnel, information about mining and our new museum, and the rare opportunity to handle ironstone mining tools. Information about the history of St Helen’s Church will also be available.

Are you interested in volunteering for the museum? We are now recruiting for guides at St Helen’s and in the new museum; also, education volunteers to assist with school

groups and family events.

For further information contact Graham Banwell, visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk or 01287 642877.

Saltburn Bandstand 2021 Concert Listing Saturday Concerts 2.30-4pm August 21st Rockulele 7th Aycliffe & Brancepeth 28th TBA 14th u3A Ukelele Group Sunday Concerts 2.30 – 4pm July 22nd TBA 25th Bearpark & Esh 29th Lockwood Brass Colliery Band September August 5th Cleveland Concert Band 1st TBA 12th Aycliffe & Brancepeth 8th North Skelton Band 19th The Silverwood Band 15th Lockwood Brass 26th Lockwood Brass – Band followed by Last Night of the Proms Northallerton Silver Band PLEASE NOTE - Covid restric�ons may mean late cancella�ons and the bands may not be able to perform for the normal dura�on because they have not had the opportunity to prac�ce.

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Vintage & Craft Fayre in aid Of S.A.R.A

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ello friends and supporters; big smiles all round as we make plans for the first of our fund-raising events in a long, long time.

The Fayre will be held in the Arundel, a building at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar TS10 5NJ. In addition marquees will be on the field. The event is over a full weekend on Saturday 14th August 2021 and Sunday 15th August 2021 10.00 am – 3.00pm.

Stalls will include clothes, books, bric-a-brac, electrical goods, children’s toys, jewellery, pet stall and lots more.

A separate marquee will be given over to craft making materials for those who are creatively minded.

Products will include card, stamps, inks, paints, fabrics etc.

We welcome families and dogs.

Please come along and browse, chat with friends and bag a bargain or two.

A unique Artwork Auction @ 12.00pm on Saturday will feature abstract acrylic paintings created by S.A.R.A. dogs, cats and rabbits.

Tombola and raffle will be included.

Refreshments on sale too.

Everyone at S.A.R.A. looks forward to seeing familiar faces and new ones at this, our first event for ages, SMILES ALL ROUND For further details please contact on 01642 488108 or www.facebook. com/saving andrehominganimals

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Family Action’s Creating Happy Memories Summer Activity Pack

By Anna Williamson - Broadcaster, bestselling author and life coach Family Action

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ummer is a time when we look forward to being with our families. After such a challenging year, I think we are all hoping this summer will be extra special and will give us a chance to reconnect with loved ones, rebuild lives, make up for lost time and move forwards.

Yet the summer holidays can also be a time when many parents find themselves under additional pressure. Perhaps due

to juggling work commitments with childcare, or providing entertainment for the family when the bank balance is already stretched.

That’s why I’m delighted to share Family Action’s Creating Happy Memories Summer Activity Pack to help families make the most of summer.

It celebrates everything positive about family life while also taking a bit of pressure off parents by providing

are havng a table at St Hilda's Church. We will be selling a wide range of new and used jewellery plus bric-a-brac and there will be many other stalls.

St Hilda's Church Saturday 24th July from 10.00am - 2.00pm

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art of our St Nicholas' Parish Church in Guisborough looking for young people to join in his 'Sing Squad'.

Singing and planning together especially after this long lockdown when children have been uable to come together to sing, enjoy singing and socialise.

Guisborough Museum

opened its doors to the public once again from July 10th - every Saturday and Thursday from ten am till four pm.

New displays and exhibits; free entry; fully covid compliant.

Find us behind Sunnyfield House at no. 36 Westgate (the main street), next to the car park. Come along and see the fresh new look of the Museum - we have missed you!'

simple, practical, fun activities and guidance for everyone to enjoy this summer. The digital pack is free and can be downloaded at www.family-action. org.uk/creating-happy-memories.

Families are amazing – we’re not always perfect but we are resilient, adaptable and loving. I know that together we can put a difficult year behind us and create new happy memories.

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altburn, like many other communities in East Cleveland, is proud of its heritage and its community spirit.

Unlike many of the East Cleveland settlements, Saltburn by the Sea is a relative newcomer. This year it is celebrating being 160 years old.

Fine Victorian Architecture, glorious beeches and three wonderful valleys, all to enjoy and share.

There are not as many churches per head of population as there are in Invermess, but there are still four vibrant churches actively engaged in the community.

Miles of beach below the town have been the haunt of smugglers in bygone centuries when the Yorkshire coast was a favourite landing stage for contraband. In recent decades those beaches have welcomed land speed setting motor vehicles and hundreds of thousands of visitors from the industrial heartland of the industrial revolution. In years of glory, bathing cabins were marshalled on the water line, pierrotsperformed and everyone promenaded.

Beaches which were to be found crowded with visitors and residents alike and according to an local evening newspaper thousands of children were to be seen playing on the sands. The local population was further augmented by the Church Lads’ Brigade which had set up camp at Saltburn in a canvas city accommodating 2,000 members. Such are memories. The days of foreign holidays brought silence to the beaches and to the town, that only world wars had achieved previously.

Saltburn by the Sea has now regained its former title of a place to live and to visit.

In 160 years much history has been made and most of that forgotten.

An exhibition in the Community Centre on August 14th and 15th sets out to remind us of some of that history. From 10 until 4 each day the Community Hall will be open for the public to learn of those times past but in a very human form.

Participating groups telling their story include Saltburn Community Centre with its history beginning in 1970 after the building it now occupies ceased to be a place of worship.

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● Sharon Wilson Saltburn Town Crier ● West gable window revealed

Saltburn 500 Club Saltburn Community Response Group Saltburn Women's Institute Saltburn Valleys CIO Teesside Archives Saltburn Churches Together Teesside Archives are wishing to speak to as many members of the public to increase the store of historic information held on Saltburn.

A series of films running in the Community Theatre on Sunday afternoon remind of other memories. Teesside University, famous around the world for its animation work, ran an outreach Festival in the theatre which brought entries from all over the world. Some of these are showing. The Centenary film (1961) will remind of a period that seems quite archaic now. ‘God on the Rocks’ a 1992 film made in Saltburn and starring Bill Paterson and Minnie Driver, Saltburn Community Response has made a short about its work in the community, arising from Covid in March 2020 and branching out into other community interests and some excerpts from shows that have appeared in the Community Theatre. A wealth of viewing.

The Saltburn Community Centre started off as Saltburn Primitive Methodist Church,designed, after competition, by London architect, George Barnes. The land was purchased from Lord Zetland in 1905, who laid the foundation stone in 1910. Within a year of hard work by builder John George Porteous, The Saltburn Primitive Methodist Church was ready for use. On the 28th April the church was certified as a place of worship and many filled the church in celebration.

The main cost of building work would take thirteen years to pay, with a balance outstanding until 1945.

The Cleveland Primitive Methodist Circuit, meeting at

Margrove Park, heard that “the new Church at Saltburn was proving a great success, being practically filled every Sunday night”.

The Primitive Methodist Hall hosted the debate of delegates from the Cleveland Miners Association. One decision was to grant 10 pounds sterling towards those labourers on hard times after being out of work through the shipyard lockout.

The Primitive Methodist Chapel meanwhile heard the Reverend Joseph Toyn deliver an interesting lecture entitled ‘Storm and Sunshine on the YorkshireCoast’.

The sunshine element may have included the Saltburn Coastguard Station, ‘lavishly decorated’ with flags to celebrate the Queen’s birthdayand the publication from Mr. T. W. Saunders, whose book listed molluscs found on the local beach and 500 species of fungus flora, collected and identified.

Sport was important and ‘excellent expositions’ of badminton had been seen in the Assembly Hall as the game ‘laid hold on the popular mind’.

Saltburn Hockey team, just by way of interest were beaten 4-2 at Preston, apparently surviving a ‘well contested’ game as 4 clubs were broken during play.

Excellent girls’ schools were already ‘flourishing’ in the town and a new High School for Girls was well under way on Markse Road with ‘the edifice promising to be quite imposing in style and proportions’.

Not to be outdone, Mr. S.H. Drinkwater, B.A. (Lond.) announced his intention to open at ‘Glenhowe’ a school for Boys under the age of 14 and a half years preparing them for entry to English public schools.

The Tower Boarding School for girls offering a strong staff

with Certified Resident English and Foreign mistresses, while the Leighton School offered boarding for Girls and Boys.

Instruction was also given in the Primitive Methodist Church Hall which was built with movable walls to allow alcoves to accommodate small classes.

Saltburn Curches Together are taking the 160 celebrations to heart and participating in a joint display in the exhibition in the Community Hall and in a joint public service at 5.30 on Sunday 15th at 5pm at the Saltburn bandstand.

Emmanuel Church is organising a complete read through of the Bible.

The readings start at 9am on Monday 9th August with volunteers taking 15 minute slots over six days until 8pm on Saturday 14th August. Members of the public are welcome to come and listen. The Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland will be one of the readers. Anyone wishing to share in the readings please contact Emmanuel.

Throughout August an exhibition entitled ‘Chapter & Verse’ will run at Emmanuel Church. Entries are open to all.

One exhibit which will be outside is a floral contribution set into a boat on Marine Parade.

Saying it with flowers takes on quite a new meaning.

On Saturday 14th of August Helen Gaunt and Derek Mosey will sculpt into the sand on that traditional beach, a portrait of Henry Pease, industrialist, visionary and founder of a treasured place.

On Sunday 15th of August two brass bands, Lockwood and Northallerton will make their musical mark as they bring their musical contributions to honour this historic time On the 17th of August, the traditional commemorative day when the first train came in to the town, The mayor will be making one of several visits and will formally name the much loved and now refurbished locomotive on Marske Road.

Throughout these brief days of celebration, the Saltburn Town Crier will be in her usual good voice, as she, Sharon Wilson, reminds us of what is on, where we need to be and offers some well chose words of wisdom.

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... your well-being in our hands Has lockdown affected your back?

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or almost eighteen months many people were unable to go out to work, and had to work from home, often not in the best working position.

Normally, even if you work all day at a computer in your office, you get some exercise. You may walk to the car and drive to the office, then walk from the car into your office. Or you walk to and from the bus stop or railway station, then to your office, and return at the end of the day. You may have to climb several flights of steps to get there; at lunchtime you may leave the office and get a snack, or do some shopping. At the end of the day you go back to your car, maybe go to the shops on the way hope, before you get home for the evening.

If you have been working from home you have generally had a lot less movement. Get up, get washed, go downstairs to have your breakfast, then probably walk into another room, or maybe go to a desk in your main living area – and stay there unless you are very strict and make yourself get up for a stretch every hour or two. You may have been used to attending meetings in different parts of the building – now they all take place via Zoom at your computer. Even though

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lockdown is now over, many people are not actually returning to their place of work and are continuing from home, either by choice or necessity.

Not surprisingly, many people have found an increase in back ache and neck pain compared with before the pandemic. Many of us are hunching over makeshift desks, with none of the ergonomically shaped furniture that is provided in many offices, and are having far less movement during the day.

All of these things can lead to a tightening of the lower (lumbar), upper (thoracic) spine and neck. You may get a dull, pressing pain between your shoulder blades, and find yourself wriggling your shoulders, or self-massaging your neck. A stiff thoracic spine can also impinge into the range of movement in your shoulders and arms. It can also feel uncomfy when you’re lying down, making sleep more difficult. The more sedentary we are, the more restricted our spines become, leading to less flexibility, so we do even less – it can be a vicious circle.

What can you do about it? Be even more determined to keep up with your exercise. Even if you usually go to the gym on your way home from work, or even in

It’s not all gravy bones and trips to the beach

wning a dog can be a little like decorating the bedroom, it seems a good idea at the time, so you start off with good intentions, and so far in, you wish you had never started, We humans home dogs expecting to have a Fairytale ending; that they'll be so HAPPY to see us,ADORE all that’s bought for them. You DREAM of long walks together, some people even think the dog is going to be GRATEFUL that you took them home from a rescue centre!!

You give them toys and a new bed only to become frustrated that they've ripped them to shreds, they were probably having 20 minutes fun and this is what we call - A huge reality check.

You see, we could learn a thing or two from dogs, Dogs live in the now.

Dogs don't dwell on the past although, we assume they do. Many say “he was attacked when he was a puppy, he's moved on from that,” but generally it's our response to him being attacked he remembers unless it was a vicious attack. Generally it’s us that hasn't moved on as we are very emotionally involved, and dogs aren’t.

Dogs will pee on your plants, then walk away and

not even worry about it, I often get frustrated owners that say, “my dog won't listen.” THIS IS SUCH A CHALLENGE! every dog listens, it just depends how you talk to them, depends what you’re saying, and it depends on the tone of your voice. Generally, it's our EXPECTATIONS of them.

I experienced this when I was at school; the lessons were so boring, I totally lost interest, I think I am a reincarnated Border Collie. I have a very very low attention span, I don't go to the cinema very often as watching a film can't hold my attention for an hour and a half, so then I tend to wander off into my own little world and that's where many dogs tend to go too.

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your lunch break, and have got completely out of the habit as they have all been closed – just do it! Yoga classes may or may not have restarted, but at least there are poses you can do at home to loosen your spine – the Cat stretch is a particularly good one.

Try and do some every day to loosen up.

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Turkish salad

Hi peeps It's the middle of summer so here is another barby treat.

It's my take on a Turkish salad, which will accompany anything that comes off the grill.

Prepared in two steps will really help to bring out the flavours.

Please use only vine tomatoes, the difference is night and day against cheap ones.

Ingredients Part one 4 large tomatoes diced 1/2 large cucumber diced 1 small red onion diced 2 tblsp olive oil juice of lemon little black pepper and sea salt.

Mix ingredients and place in a sealed container in fridge at least 1 hour before needed Part two ingredients (PREPARE JUST BEFORE SERVING) 1 sml bunch of mint chopped 2 tsp fresh chopped parley 4 oz grated feta cheese.

Pour out part one into a bowl Sprinkle part two on top and stir once or twice hef cret C e S e Th Enjoy Bon appetito

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Hythe

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doubt if many people consider Hythe for a holiday but this old town has much to offer and we had a great week there.

We stayed at The Hythe Imperial and I can only describe it as superb. Our room was spacious with all mod cons, the food was excellent and we had a spectacular view of the beach.

Hythe canal runs through some lovely countryside and you can hire an electric boat for a leisurely cruise or, if you`re feeling more energetic take a rowing boat.

The seafront has a long golden beach, albeit pebbly and the High Street, pictured above is quite olde worldy with some quaint old restaurants and inns.

Hythe also provides an excellent base from which to explore the southeast coast. Folkestone is just a few miles to the east and then the beautiful little village and bay of St.Margarets.

We`ve enjoyed many a holiday there, staying with an aunt who was Noel Coward`s private nurse. We returned there a few years ago after a 20 year absence and amazingly nothing had changed in all that time.

Then a little further along the coast we have the seaside resorts of Deal, Ramsgate & Margate .

To the west is the Hythe to Dymchuch miniature railway.

It was built in 1927 and runs about 13miles along the coast.

Eastbourne is less than an hours drive to the west of Hythe and a little further is Brighton.

We will definitely return once the pandemic is under control.

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Saltburn WI

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By Lesley Wilson

espite the mixed weather this month we have continued with our programme to get out and about in Saltburn.

We had afternoon tea at Cafe Creations which was very nice and it was great to see more of our members getting together safely.

One of our members introduced us to Elderberry Champagne making preceded by a short walk to pick the fruits before tasting , this was enjoyed by all!

Our monthly meeting on zoom was listening to Rosemary Nichols from Talk of this Town As part of the Saltburn 160 celebrations we have planted up the Emmanuel Church Gardens

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with a colourful display hopefully these will be in full bloom for the celebration weekend.

Our first face to face meeting will take place in the Emmauel Church Hall on September 10th at 7.00pm; this is a change from our usual venue and day but hopefully we will all enjoy the change.

We are also looking to restart Walking Netball - this fun , interactive sport is open to all and it’s a great way of meeting new friends whilst having the best laugh together. Our first session will take place on Tuesday 7th Sept 5 to 6pm at Huntcliff School. If you would like to join us at netball or indeed have a taster visit to our WI please drop me an email at lesley-61@live.co.uk . It would be lovely to meet to you.

BY TONY MACUALAY

Loftus WI

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By Linda Wilson

fter what seems like forever Loftus W.I. were once again together; no Hugs, socially distanced, outside, but wonderful all the same , to see W.I friends and to able sing Jerusalem with the words adapted to the current COVID situation was great. (See below) We had all hoped for sunshine and were not disappointed and thanks to the hospitality of Anne, our secretary, we enjoyed refreshments in her beautiful garden. We even managed to make a few plans for the future including having a W.I. stall at a forthcoming Loftus Town event being held in Duncan Place /Coronation Park at the end of July.

Our next meeting was planned and members had a chance to catch up with each other whilst enjoying the sunshine .

If this appeals to you , we are always happy to welcome new members , Our next meeting will be held in September

, venue yet to be determined , be it in someone's garden or Loftus Town Hall please come along you are assured of a warm and friendly welcome WI adapted words to Jerusalem And did uour feet in Covid time Walk upon England’s lockdown streets And was the only thing to do To clean and scrub and polish through And did the Government decide That we all had to stay inside And was the Town Hall out of bounds Among these dark and troubling times Bring me someone to cut my hair Bring me some Hand San it izer Bring me a mask with double fold Bring me my Astra Zenica And we must fight this awful curse Nor still forget our WI Till we are all together again In England’s green and pleasant land.

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his is the fascinating, true story of Tony Macaulay, who was appointed paperboy of Shankhill Road in 1975 at the height of “The Troubles”.

I thought I had a risky round when I was a paperboy delivering to really rough estates where every other house seemed to be home to a vicious dog.

That was nothing compared to the sirens, bombs & gunfire that Tony experienced.

But he was happy. His story will make you chuckle. It’s charming, funny and touching.

An autobiography with a difference.

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Redcar Town FC

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Royals Under 11’s

edcar Town Royals Under 11’s attended their first 9 a side tournament recently and came home with the trophy.

They played some good football and only conceded two goals the entire day with some astute defending and clinical finishing.

Super proud is an understatement.

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Under 13s

uge congratulations to our under 13s who secured the league title with a 4-1 home win.

Goals from Matty Smith, Charlie Vaughan and a Reece Reilly brace sealed the win.

Enjoy the celebrations and your last game next week, lads, you’ve deserved it.

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n June 20th 2021, Redcar Town U11 Whites travelled to Brompton for their final league match of the season.

Whatever the score, they had already won their league but wanted to remain undefeated, so this match felt like the most important match they’d played.

Needless to say the boys stepped up, played a great game and came out on top.

There are a lot of people to say ‘Thank you” to for an expceptionnaly successful, unbeaten season including parents and extended family, sponsors, coaches, opposition teams, and our wonderful club, but this little piece is all about the boys, our players: Alfie Morris, Anthony Smee, Alfie Brunton, Ben Chance, Dylan Burton, Harrison Barclay, Lennon Houchen, Lewis King, Mason Everington, Max Johnston, Noah Hitchin, Noah Maidens, Ollie Cook, Will Kemp We said at the very beginning that win, lose or draw we would run a race which would make us all proud, but this little team of ours has exceeded our expectations.

To many they’re just a kid’s football team but to them, this is their World Cup. Playing with passion in their hearts and fire in their bellies, they have taken the craziness of 2020 in their stride and made us so proud.

Forming friendships that will last a lifetime and creating memories that will stay with them forever. This is what Grass Roots Football is all about.

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ell done to our brand new u8 girls team.

Under the tutelage of Andrew and Katie they have come a long way since their first league game and ended the season with a win over a team that beat them comfortably earlier in the season.

Can't wait for the new season to start.

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ur U14 Royals are the Third Division champions after a 7 - 1 win against Riverside Jnrs.

Well done boys.

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assive thank you Anthony Walker for providing our new look corner flags. They look very professional and a big thank you to Mark and his ladies at Imprint for getting them done in time for the weekend's tournament .

11's first ever Tournament and without their coaches Mick and Oli, they did us proud winning their group with two wins and a draw but unfortunately getting beaten in the Semi Final to the competition overall winners Benfield F.C. The girls played their part and enjoyed every minute and after a bit of an emotional departure soon enjoyed themselves in the park. A special mention to Craig Addison who at last minute took on the coaching role, I think we need to find this man a team.

U14s played in the year above against the U15s and more than held their own. Only losing to the winners in the final. The team lost a few players due to covid and were supported by some good solid players from the U15s Danny Todd's Team.

The team had mixed results during the season but found form and rose to the challenge in this tournament. Paula Lowe has developed and coached the team from little girls to strong confident young ladies and show what the club can achieve with young talent.

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raham Rose who heads a team of five dedicated volunteer maintenance staff at Redcar Town Football Club, has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Football Association "Grounds Team of the Year" for his outstanding dedication and commitment helping to improve the playing surfaces of grass roots footballfor all age groups at the club.

This year has seen an unprecedented effort by the team to improve both the quality and standard of all the clubs

grass pitches in line with the Football Foundation 10 year improvement plan.

This dedication has been rewarded with a £21,200 pitch improvement grant over the next five years in support of their efforts.

The grant guidance includes professional support in every aspect of grass management that is already reaping impressive results.

Graham who has faithfully served the club and the local community for the past 20 years said: "Whilst I am very proud, honoured and extremely pleased to receive this award, this has been a joint effort by the whole of our dedicated ground staff team including Derek, Lee, Ross and Hugh.

Accepting this award is a justifiable recognition of the teams collective contribution.

“We have made tremendous strides in the last few years and have put in place a great team. Our philosophy is that grass roots clubs should be

playing on the same quality pitches as those in the higher leagues and that is our ultimate goal.".

On behalf of the Committee the Club Vice Chairman Ian Enderwick said: "I would like to express my thanks and gratitude on behalf of the whole committee. This is a fantastic achievement and a recognition of the

quiet and tireless voluntary efforts that go on behind the scenes day after day in support of our club.

“Commitment like this is a rare quality and has been instrumental in helping to lift this club to a higher level of excellence.

“We are focused and totally committed as we proudly move forward.”

We’re back! Saturday 17th July!

New management, same love for football!

Follow this link to book your place… https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ redcar-town-football-club

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By Ryan Nassau Speedway is a funny old sport, one moment you can feel on top of the world after a meeting and in the next you can feel downhearted due to off-track issues.

The Bears have won two and lost three from their last five meetings but have suffered the loss of influential co-promoter Jitendra Duffill who announced that he would be stepping down at the end of the season partly due to frustration surrounding the Bears recent controversial abandonment of their KO Cup encounter at Birmingham.

Redcar appealed to have the meeting result of 23-31 stand after the nine completed heats but this appeal was rejected by the Speedway Control Bureau. Duffill explained his frustrations in a statement made on the club website: “I won’t go into detail about my recent frustration with the SCB. However, I would strongly encourage our governing body to make any future decisions consistently. A failure to do so, as evident in their ruling of the Birmingham V Redcar KO Cup 1st leg fixture, only brings the credibility of our great sport into question and demotivates promoters who work hard.

“Our governing body has a duty to represent the sport and it’s members fairly, by ruling consistently, transparently, and without prejudice

or bias. I don’t believe all of those principles were adhered to on this occasion. This is unfortunately the final straw for me.”

The loss of a man who works incredibly hard is a huge loss for the Bears but the club is still in a strong position with Jade Mudgway and Jamie Swales in charge.

The Bears month began with a trip to face the Glasgow Tigers with both teams coming into the meeting undefeated. On the evening, the Tigers proved too strong for the Bears and ran out 5238 winners. Redcar captain Charles Wright was the standout man on the night for the club as he scored 14 points. 24 hours later Redcar headed to Berwick hoping to get back on track with an away win. The meeting was a seesaw affair as the lead changed hands several times but in the end the Bears came out on top and picked up a 42-48 away win. The Bears were led superbly by Charles Wright who hit a brilliant paid maximum whilst he was ably supported by Bears rising star Jordan Jenkins who scored paid 12 and Jenkins was understandably delighted, “I’ve never seen the track before so it was a case of getting used to the track originally. I then changed things quite drastically with the bike and it worked. Overall, it’s just a confidence game and if you can find the right lines you can do well. Being on the bike is good as it helps me become a better rider and

tonight was a good night!”

In their third meeting of the weekend, the Bears knew they had to perform at home against the all-conquering Glasgow Tigers and what a performance it was! The Teesside outfit were down by 8 points after 8 heats and were staring down the barrel of a home defeat. Amazingly, the Bears dug deep into their reserves to pull themselves within 4 points after 13 heats of thrilling speedway. Heat 14 saw a huge shock as the pairing of Anders Rowe and James Sarjeant combined to bring the scores level and a pulsating heat 15 was to follow.

The Tigers sent out former Bear Ulrich Ostergaard and their skipper, former Grand Prix star Craig Cook whilst the Bears sent out Jake Allen and Charles Wright. Initially, Craig Cook led which would have seen a draw as the Bears packed the minor placings but Wright and Allen both passed Cook which gave the Bears a 47-43 success!

Next, the Bears travelled to the reigning league champions Leicester. The Bears struggled to gain heat advantages in a tough evening for the side and came out second as they were defeated 51-39.

The Bears actually took the lead after heat 1 as the pairing of guest replacement Richard Lawson and Anders Rowe hit a 4-2 but that was as good as it got for the Bears as the Lions proved just too strong.

Finally, the Bears came up against the Eastbourne Eagles on a wet night at the Media Prima Arena.

Due to a pre-meeting deluge, the Bears struggled to adapt to the surface and struggled in the early stages of the meeting, as the meeting progressed the Bears began to make inroads on the lead held by the Eagles but Eastbourne held firm to hand Redcar their first home defeat of the season.

The Bears currently sit 4th in the Championship table on 12 points after 8 meetings and will be looking to remain in the top 4 as the season hots up and meetings begin to come thick and fast.

Guisborough DMC trials

By John Watson June 13th kelton`s Tom Affleck won Guisborough DMC`s trial held at Fryup Cycle Hub on Sunday June 13th to add the marvellous Dales Trophy to his collection.

C of C, Dave Lees, and helpers set three laps of twelve sections over this predominantly rocky moorside and Affleck`s only problems came on the climbing rock step at Head House group, five lost and six going astray on the sharp downhill drop and rock step in Hoggarth`s wood.

Rob Carter dominated the Intermediates with a remarkable ride of only three marks lost to take the win with Scarborough`s Nick Scaife runner up.

Tight finish in Clubman A and B class, Jordan Allanson edging the

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win in A`s by one mark from Liam Smith and, man of many talents, Lance Harland, just a further mark behind. Local lad, Alistair Jackson blew his chance with a couple of fives at Head House. Glaisdale duo, Paul Nelson and Andrew Dale battled hard in B`s, Nelson`s better ride on section eight, gaining him the win while Andy Buckworth spoilt his chance with five lost on the relatively easy first, observed by his Uncle Trevor, no less.

Results Expert: Tom Affleck (MRS Sherco) 13.

Intermediate: Robert Carter (TRS) 3, Nick Scaife (Vertigo) 14, Ian Hopley (TRS) 20.

C/man A: Jordan Allanson (Montesa) 10, Liam Smith (Montesa) 11, Lance Harland (TRS) 13.

C/man B: Paul Nelson (Montesa) 9,

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Andrew Dale (Montesa) 11, Andy Buckworth (Beta) 14.

Adult white: John Pattinson (Velofield) 9.

Youth B: Holly Dixon (Beta) 28.

Youth C: Louie McGee (Beta) 79.

Youth C ooc: Finn McGee (Beta) 44.

Conducted hard: Thomas Shail (Oset) 36, Theo McGee (TRS) 59.

July 1st Guisborough DMC continue to draw the riders in for their newly introduced Thursday night trials with an entry of almost fifty competitors.

Held at their practice ground of Slapewath, Glaisdale`s Paul Nelson topped the hard course, just, from British C Class Champion, Matilda Arbon and Middlesbrough`s Duncan Fairlie, Arbon hanging on to second with furthest clean.

Andy Buckworth and Danny

Raffell threw the win away on the tricky, twisting climbs of the last two sections.

With almost twenty youngsters entered, the emphasis was on youth and on the medium route Jason Jr Lainton had it nailed but one each on the fifth and awkward sixth allowed Brian Hall and Mark Smith to take the win with clean rides, while youth did overcome experience on the easy route as Lewis Rowe edged Middlesbrough`s Bill Currey into runner up berth.

Results Hard route: Paul Nelson (Scorpa) 0, Matilda Arbon (Beta) 1 f/c, Duncan Fairlie (Montesa) 1.

Medium route: Brian Hall (Beta) 0, Mark Smith (Sherco) 0, Jason Jr Lainton (Sherco) 2.

Easy route: Lewis Rowe (Oset) 10, f/c, Bill Currey (Beta) 10, Thomas Shail (Oset) 24.

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Wheel excitement coming to Guisborough!

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t’s not every day you get to watch professional sports stars battling it out on your doorstep. But that’s exactly what will be happening - for the second time now - in historic Guisborough, as the town’s selection to host Britain’s best international cyclistsis set to go ahead.

After the success of the 2019 East Cleveland Klondike, Sunday 8 August will see the UK’s leading professional cyclists and teamsracing through the streets of Guisborough, competing in the first leg of the ‘Tour Series 2021’ – a fun, fast and free cycling event which takes place in town and city centres across the country.

Promising to be an action-packed, adrenaline-fuelled event for the whole family, the Tour will be an unmissable day out.

Spectators can expect speed, sweat and a lot of lycra as the best in the business fly by at 25-30mph on severallaps of a fast and technical 1.34km route.

Streets involved in the route Westgate, Market Place, Church Street, Walkers Row, Northgate, Bolckow Street, Priory Close, Reid Terrace, Westgate Road You might even find yourself on the telly – the Tour Series is the most-watched, homegrown, televised cycle race, and is set to be aired on ITV4 and Eurosport.

Plenty of other things will be on offer on the 8thtoo, including a market onthe picturesque Chaloner Street and sporting and community activities on Westgate from midday. The event is being organized by SweetSpot in conjunction with British Cycling, and supported by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

Leader of the Council, Mary Lanigan, said: “We are so excited - and privileged - to be welcoming Britain’s cycling elite back to our borough once more. Lockdown saw many people in the area take up the sport as their one form of exercise a day, and now they have the very unique opportunity to watch the professionals take on their own streets. It will be such a spectacle for everyone who comes along.”

The proevent will be a real boost for the local economy too, giving Guisborough the chance to showcase all it has to offer from its idyllic position at the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors.

Councillor Louise Westbury, with responsibility for Events and Culture, added: “After the disappointing postponement of the Tour de Yorkshire 2020, we are incredibly pleased that the Tour Series 2021 can go ahead, even if it means acting cautiously to maintain everyone’s safety in terms of Covid. It will be an unforgettable day, which has been estimated to bring a possible £400,000 to Guisborough and the surroundingarea, which is just fantastic.”

Three brand new northern venues wereannounced for 2021, with the Tour opening in Guisborough before subsequent rounds in Sunderland and Castle Douglas.It is expected to attract large crowds, with both men’s and women’s races taking place between the historic high street’s well-loved cobbles.

Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Wayne Davies, commented: “We have an area to be proud of and a lot to offer. It is not the first time these Domesday Book-recorded streets have witnessed some professional cycling action. We are developing an exciting reputation, which should bring with it many opportunities for local tourism and businesses.”

MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, Simon Clarke,is also looking forward to the first leg of the series: “This event should be a great opportunity to showcase Guisborough – hopefully the weather will be kind and spectators and participants will be able to enjoy the beauty of our area to the full. I know

our fantastic retail and hospitality businesses will be delighted to welcome new visitors to the town.

“Cycling also has great physical and mental health benefits and it would be fantastic if the event inspires more local people to get on their bikes!”

British sporting heroes Laura Kenny, Dani Rowe, Joanna Rowsell, Ed Clancy, Elinor Barker and Katie Archibald have all competed in the series during its 10-year history, during which time nearly two million fans have watched a round.Owing to the postponement of last year’s event due to the COVID¬_19 pandemic, 2019 men’s and women’s teams title winners, Canyon dhbSunGod and CAMS-Basso, remain the series’ reigning champions at present.

Commenting on the announcement of Guisborough as a brand new venue, Hugh Roberts, Chief Executive of organisers, SweetSpot,said: “We are delighted, along with British Cycling, to be able to announce the return of the Tour Series and would like to both welcome Guisboroughand thank Redcarand Cleveland Borough Council for their tremendous support. We are sure that their commitment will be rewarded with a fantastic Tour Series event.”

You can follow the Tour Series on Twitter (#TourSeries), Facebook, Instagram or via the event’s official website at tourseries.co.uk

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s we all get ready for a ‘full opening’ we, at the club, are continuing to prepare for when we can welcome everyone back to enjoy our facilities, as before, and the various activities we have planned.

We have already started to have live music, Irish Nights, Race Nights and of course the ever popular Bingo sessions. Full details will be displayed within the club, around the village and, of course, via our wonderful local newspaper.

It's also great to see the Club itself becoming busy with social members frequenting the bar, mainly to watch the progress of the England football team in the Euro's!

On Saturday July 31stwe welcome Lewi Collins, a talented singer, who will bring with him his very versatile voice to the club for everyone's entertainment. Tuesday August 10th brings our second Irish Night of the year in the

form of the ever popular Pat Jordan to get the wanna-be Leprechauns foot-tapping once again.

Our Bingo sessions on Sunday lunchtimes and Wednesday evening are back in full swing, so bring your dabbers along for a couple of hours of relaxation with your friends. One of the big, annual, nights of the year will this year be on August 14th when we host a special Race Night in aid of John Magor’s, our highly respected groundsman, Benefit Night. This is always well supported, in appreciation of the work he does so admirably, and continues to prepare one of the best batting wickets in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Premier League week after week.

On behalf of the club John – a big thank you!

We have enjoyed some lovely weather over the last few weeks and that has meant lots of Cricket has been played at Marske CC. The first team have found it tough going with injuries taking their toll - one of the Professionals

Adam Hickey has been missing for three weeks due to a torn hamstring and the Captain Chris Nicholls has a damaged finger which will initially rule him out for three weeks. On the positive side the team got a positive result at Barnard Castle and showed how competitive they can be against a top of the table side.

The second team are finding the going hard work with a very young team, but there are positive signs from the Junior members of the side. The third team have pulled off a couple of wins in the league recently and hopefully this continues to the end of the season.

Junior Cricket is going from strength to strength and the teams are close to the top of their respective leagues. All Stars and Dynamos is running very well on a Friday night and offers a great chance for families to experience the Cricket Club and the youngsters to enjoy playing the game.

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By John Moore

uisborough Cricket Club Junior Section are delighted to have been awarded an English Cricket Board “Inspire to Play” grant of £1000 to support our Junior cricket coaching, matches and a summer cricket camp in the current season.

We provide coaching for boys & girls age 6 years of age upwards each Friday evening (weather permitting) at 6pm carried out by our Club Coach & team of qualified & DBS approved coaches & assistants. The cost of coaching is £3 each evening & we welcome new members. The coaching sessions are all at our ground on Rectory Lane, Guisborough.

We also welcome any parents or other adults who would like to help as coach assistants (must be willing to have DBS check prior to starting).

For further information please contact Colin on 07725 877884.

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Guisborough Town still battling stiff challenges as they prepare for new season launch

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By Bill Perfitt

he curse of Covid-19 has struck Guisborough Town as they gear up for the start of the new 2021/22 season.

Guisborough Manager Steve Bell contracted the virus and was sidelined for 10 days along with his Assistant Manager Paul Crager, who had to self isolate because he had been in contact with Steve.

Both are now fine but two scheduled friendlies had to be postponed and the match at Stockton Town was badly affected with several Guisborough players either unavailable, injured or self isolating.

The Stockton clash, therefore, was an unavoidable missed opportunity for Steve Bell to fully assess his badly depleted side.

But although Stockton won comfortably with a 3-0 scoreline Steve was still pleased for some of his regulars to get minutes under their belts.

After the game he commented: "This match felt like it was our first game of the season due to recent

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cancellations for a variety of reasons.

"It was important to get some vital minutes into the players. We were always going to be up against it with or without a full squad against a strong Stockton side.

"It gave us a good opportunity to take a look at a few trialists and Under-23 players and they all impressed in the game.

"We clearly still have lots to do before the season kicks off proper at the end of July but we can take some definite positives from the matches we have played so far," added Steve.

The first goal from Stockton came from Jamie Owens midway through the first half from a cross by former Guisborough favourite Mikey Roberts.

Then midway through the second half Gary Mitchell made it 2-0 and another former Guisborough player, Nathan Mulligan, got the third and final goal in the 88th minute to make it 3-0 to 'The Anchors.'

Off the field Guisborough have been giving the KGV Stadium a face-lift ahead of the start of the new

season, with a small but dedicated band of volunteers carrying out a variety of tasks around the ground, particularly on the repainting side.

Guisborough Town Chairman Din Cowan - himself a regular of the volunteers group, commented: "On behalf of the club I would like to sincerely thank those helpers who have given up some of their valuable time to come down to the KGV and lend a hand sprucing up the stadium.

"Their efforts are warmly appreciated and you can see a noticeable improvement in various areas of the ground," added Dion.

So Guisborough ate now looking forward to competitive football finally returning to the KGV and all efforts on the playing side are now focusing in the first Ebac Northern League game of the season at home to old rivals Bishop Auckland on Saturday, 29 July.

Meanwhile, Guisborough Town season tickets are still available through the official Guisborough Town website by clicking on the following link:

https://www.guisboroughtown.co.uk/2021-22season-tickets/ For more information on all things Guisborough Town please visit our official Twitter site at: @ guistownfc

Redcar Athletic Football Club

ince its existence in 1993, Redcar Athletic FC has served it’s community by being a progressive and cohesive club.

Originally founded under the name ‘Teesside Athletic’, the club began its grass-roots journey in the local Teesside League; a starting point for any Teesside team who wants to progress through the English footballing pyramid. It wasn’t until 2010 that the club’s identity changed both on and off the pitch, and Redcar Athletic FC became the best thing since the lemon top.

Athletic, (whose nickname was coined as the ‘Steelmen’) played in the Wearside League for 8 consecutive seasons before being promoted to the Northern League Division 2. The club finished runners-up on three separate occasions before they were finally crowned Champions of the Wearside division, a promotion which propelled them to the next step of non-league football. The noise made on the pitch was being heard by the community around it, and Redcar suddenly had 2 well established clubs in the non-league pyramid which fans can be proud of.

This wasn’t time to stand and reflect for the Steelmen, who were preparing themselves to be serious contenders in the Northern League Division 2. In the 2019/2020 season, Redcar looked destined to be promoted, and Redcar Athletic manager Steve Connolly was on the verge of guiding the club through a double promotion, from the Wearside League through to Northern League Division 1. Unfortunately, the impacts of the pandemic were felt by all, and the season was expunged due to the threat posed by COVID-19. If the strength and

resilience of this Teesside club hadn’t been tested before, it certainly has now.

The club experienced a different challenge that summer and prepared for the next season amid endless restrictions, which also saw empty stands for the 2020/2021 campaign. Towards the end of 2020, non-league clubs across the country received the dreaded news – the season had been abandoned again due to COVID-19. Although unfortunate at first, the contingency plan put in place benefited Athletic, as the results from the previous 2 seasons were combined, leaving the club in an automatic promotion place.

Redcar Athletic were eventually (and deservedly) promoted to the Northern League Division 1 and are currently the highest ranked club in the Town.

Simultaneous to the impressive progression on the pitch, Redcar Athletic have also developed the surrounding facilities at the club. As well as 2 new 50-seater stands being installed, the club also have a fully functioning modular clubhouse, where both fans and players can socialise on a match day. The clubhouse will also serve as a method of entertaining the local community. New club ambassador, and former Premier League referee Jeff Winter will host a series of events at the ground, with Middlesbrough legend Bernie Slaven confirmed as the first guest, for a Q&A which was held on Thursday 1st July.

Everyone at Redcar Athletic is committed to taking the club forward, and continuously aim to give people of Redcar a team that they can be proud of. We look forward to seeing you all next season, as we host a totally new set of visitors in Northern League Division 1.

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By Andrew Snaith

he North Riding Football League have confirmed Redcar Town's promotion to the Northern League; it's the league's first ever promotion and Town's first ever appearance in the Northern League.

Redcar Athletic Reserves have been elevated from the second tier. The committee decided on splitting the existing second tier sides and new admissions, with more than 16 clubs likely to be involved. They then further clarified by saying the situation was under review and no final call had been made. There had been considerable opposition from clubs, who want Division One to stay as a single league.

Here is the statement in full: “The Management Committee of the North Riding Football League is aware of the concerns raised by some clubs within the league about the constitution for the 2021/22 season, most notably the decision to create a Division One East & West, each comprising of nine teams.

“By way of an update, the constitution for the 2021/22 season remains fluid at this stage due to factors beyond the control of the League Management Committee.

We are aware of an appeal by Boro Rangers to the Northern League and The FA regarding their failed application for promotion and there is also some uncertainty about the inclusion of at least one new club who had been accepted

into Division One at the AGM. Clarity is required on both of these matters before the constitution for next season is confirmed.

“The league proposed a structure at the AGM that would allow all league, cup and county cup fixtures during the 2021/22 season to be completed successfully, with the prospect of further disruption during the winter months due to Covid-19 being a factor within our decision. We accept that this has not proved to be popular with some of our member clubs.

“The Management Committee have listened to the concerns and will communicate further about the 2021/22 season as soon as we are in a position to do so."

The North Riding Football League Management Committee

Sleights FC

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By Andrew Snaith

leights FC are preparing for their special memorial game for Chris Warrior on Sunday 31st July.

All are welcome at the AC Building and Property Maintenance Sports Ground providing Covid guidelines are followed at all times.

A Sleights FC team take on two Whitby area XIs managed by former Whitby Town defender Allan Price and a team of Chris' former Army comrades.

Chris, who was secretary and full back at Sleights FC, tragically died in March last year, aged just 24. There will be various fundraisers taking place on the day with proceeds going to appropriate charities.

There'll be a memorial bench unveiled at the ground on Lowdale Lane in the village.

There will be a commemorative match programme issued.

Thursday 1 July Fishburn Park 2-1 Sleights This was a great deal tighter than the first Whitby Town Community Cup semi final on Thursday night at Whitby's Towbar Express Stadium. Favourites Fishburn edged home despite seven Covid-related absentees.

Callum Halley hit the outside of Dylan Humble's left-hand post inside 20 seconds as the Whitby side threatened first.

Sleights grew into the game with Tom Shrimpton chipping narrowly over from range and skipper Charlie Smith doing likewise from a 20-yard free-kick.

However it was North Riding League Premier Division Park who led early in the second half. Ardalan Ameen responded well

to Humble's misplaced clearance and kept his composure to tuck in from 10 yards.

Soon after, Kamal Ait El Haj, who had impressed since his first half introduction, added a second. The tall Moroccan midfielder executed the perfect diving header from a left einh cross to double Fishburn's advantage.

Sleights refused to give in, however and another substitute got them back into the game, late on. A pinpoint Will Cork-Dove cross, from the right, was narrowly missed

by Shrimpton at the front post but was neatly tucked away by Sam Russell waiting at the back. The Beckett Leaguers won a series of corners in added time but couldn't force a penalty shoot out.

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Marske United Football Club on the field news T

By Mark Hathaway

he Marske United squad recommenced training at the end of June in preparation for the new season, which we now know will start on Saturday 14th August.

Unfortunately, the Seasiders first pre-season game, at home to Blyth on July 10th, had to be called off due to a single positive Covid test among the Marske squad. This gave the club no option other than to follow the correct protocols and call the game off.

As it stands the rest of pre-season is as follows: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July – Mo Mowlam Memorial Cup. This is a four team tournament involving Marske United, Guisborough Town, Redcar Town and Redcar Athletic, with all games held at Redcar Town FC. Marske play Redcar Athletic at 3.00pm on the Saturday and the Sunday will see the losers of the two semi-finals play at 12.30pm with the winners of the two semi-finals meeting at 3.00pm

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Saturday 31st July – South Shields (A) KO 3.00pm Tuesday 3rd August – Morpeth Town (H) KO 7.45pm Saturday 7th August – Spennymoor Town (H) 3.00pm These fixtures are subject to change, so please check out our social media pages and club website – www.marskeunitedfc.org – for any changes.

On Friday 9th July, the FA released details of the early round draws in the FA Cup and FA Trophy. In the FA Cup, Marske commence in the Preliminary Round and will face NPL Division 1 East rivals

Pickering Town at Mount Pleasant. The game will be played on Saturday 21st August, KO 3.00pm.

In the FA Trophy, Marske have a bye in the 1st Qualifying Round and will face old FA Vase foes, Glossop North End, at home on Saturday 9th October, kick off 3.00pm.

NPL fixtures are due to be released on Wednesday 14th July, so please ensure you check out the club’s Twitter page and website, so details of all of our fixtures.

Marske United are always looking at promoting the local community businesses via their various social and media channels. The club have various sponsorship opportunities for individuals and businesses alike. Promote your business via the ground/club website (regularly in the Top 50 Pitchero Websites) Twitter and Facebook Media Pages with over 10,000 followers and via the matchday programme etc. They are from Player Sponsorship, Matchday Sponsorship and Advertising Board/Programme Sponsorship. If anyone is interested in finding out more about these go to the website www.marskeunitedfc.org or email: msrpfootball@outlook.com Volunteers The Football club relies on volunteers to help with the day-to-day maintenance and running of the football club. If you are interested in getting involved with Marske United in a voluntary capacity either during the week or helping on a matchday please email Bob or Stan via msrpfootball@ outlook.com we are always keen to have trade skills people helping with the various ground improvements that are taking place and can offer their skilled expertise.

Little Kicks This continues to be very popular at Mount Pleasant in partnership with MFC Foundation.

Reminder Little Kicks takes place every Wednesday at Mount Pleasant. 5-6pm for ages 8-13 and 6pm-7pm for ages 14-18. All welcome admission FREE. Matchday Mascot Opportunities for all The Club are once again running their Mascot Matchday Opportunities for the forthcoming season. This is FREE to any child aged 5-12. You meet the team ahead of the game, walk out with the team and meet the teams and the officials. Have your photo taken with the player of your choice or the club captain. Receive a signed framed copy of that moment. Have a half time kick around with the coaching staff. Present the Man of the Match prize at the end of the game. This proved very popular and places fill up quickly. Only stipulation is the Mascot needs to be wearing a Marske United shirt. To register your child for this please email:msrpfootball@outlook.com.

Junior Teams The club are expanding the Junior set up at Marske United next season. These teams will hopefully be able to emulate the success of the current Under 15s team who have now gained promotion to the First division which is a great achievement. Next year we welcome a new Under 12 team, a new Under 11 team, 2 x Under 8 teams and a new Under 7 team along with the Under 16’s team.

Off the Field Activities at Marske United

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By Bob Ryan

t continues to be a busy period Off the field at Marske United.

Work is continuing by the club volunteers on building the patio area at the ground following the successful sponsored bike ride. By the time you read this article we expect the work to be completed.

Work is also being done on the refurbishment of the MSRP Clubhouse; this has been funded by your kind donations from the Co-Op Community Funding and those who have chosen the MSRP as their chosen charity. You can still choose the MSRP as your chosen fund. To do this just ask for a form when you are next shopping in the Co-op and select MSRP as your charity. Other work continues to upgrade the ground and hopefully supporters and visitors alike can see the difference each time they visit the ground.

Community Activities We hope the people of Marske can see the difference already being made around the ground area. The area around the Tennis courts and down to the overgrown path is now being significantly tidied up. Thanks to Stan Glover for arranging the support to help to get branches cut back etc. Also, the Tennis courts have had overgrown bushes cut back.

Summer Activities The Club will be running two weeks of Holiday activities for Children in the early part of the school holiday. This is further expanding on the work that was done during the Easter break and will be open to ALL primary school children. This has been achieved by the club working in partnership with the Trident Football Foundation, Link Foundation and MFC Foundation. These are more opportunities

for the children of the area to become more active and are proving very successful. Each Primary school pupil from the local schools will have received a letter with a timetable and how to register on the courses.

Walking Football Walking Football for all continues to prove very popular for people of all ages with more and more attending each week. The club run two sessions each week: A Monday evening session between 18:30-19:30, and a Thursday morning session between 11 and 12Noon These sessions are helping people to remain active and help with Health and Wellbeing. The sessions are fun, social occasions enabling people to interact and regain social confidence again. These sessions take place at Mount Pleasant (Football Ground) and are £3 per person including refreshments. All Welcome to turn up and try it out (no age restrictions). For further information please emailmsrpfootball@ outlook.com.

The Club look forward to seeing more new faces.

The club are once again grateful to Tees Valley foundation for the grant to enable the club to further expand these sessions.

Season Tickets These have now been released for the forthcoming season 2021-22. In what promises to be a very exciting season for Marske United guarantee entry to the games and have priority for cup games. This also gives you a saving on purchasing individual game tickets. You can apply for your tickets online via www.marskeunitedfc.org via the Season Tickets/Matchday Tickets link. Full details of how to order online are also contained within the website under the Season Tickets post.

Sponsorship Opportunities

scratching shed, on the eve of the new season, which begins on Saturday 14th August, with all games home and away on Coast and County Radio via coastandcountyradio.co.uk.

Whitby Town Round Up

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By Andrew Snaith

hitby Town clinched thee first ever Whitby Town Community Cup with two convincing victories over local league clubs from the area.

First they thumped Whitby Fishermens Society 11-0, thanks to five goals from former Middlesbrough striker Brad Fewster, two each from Lewis Suddick and Coleby Shepherd, one from ex Hartlepool forward Marcus Giles and a trialist found the net too.

Fishburn Park beat Sleights in a much closer affair to set up the final which Whitby Town won 9-0. Jacob Hazel scored the first four goals, with joint boss Lee Bullock coming off the bench to net a hat-trick and further strikes from Fewster and a trialist.

The Blues then lost out 2-1 when Conference North York City came to the Towbar Express stadium at the Turnbull Ground. The Minstermen had to come from behind after Fewster smashed home from 20 yards.

Town welcome Spennymoor Town, also of the Conference North, to the Turnbull on Tuesday 27th July, then host a Sunderland Under 23 side on Saturday 31st July.

Sheldon, newly promoted to Evo-Stik NPL Division One East, visit on Tuesday 3rd August with Conference North Darlington in town in Whitby's final warm up game on

Saturday 7th August.

All matches are live on coastandcountyradio. co.uk from five minutes before kick off, just click on Whitby Sports Extra. Tickets can be bought on whitbytownfc.com or on the gate on the day.

The club are also inviting sponsors for their interview board seen behind Lee Bullock, and have had good news in being granted a licence from North Yorkshire County Council to have drinking in the ground with supporters able to bring plastic cups from Turnbull's Bar next door.

Work will also start on rebuilding the roof and side panels of the club's East Stand aka the

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Marske United u15s 20/21 season round up

By Gary Pursley - Marske United Juniors

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hat a very long and strange season that was for the boys and football life in general.

After promotion to Division 2, 2020/21, this was a real step up in class for the boys with some extremely competitive games against wellestablished teams However the boys did not disappoint; we made Mount Pleasant stadium our fortress with some hugely entertaining games.

Most of our matches were streamed live by Marske United Supporters Club which was

absolutely brilliant for all to see on TV, Also some stunning match photography by our in-house photographer Leigh Austin making memories.

Of course like everyone else our season was cut short in October due to this awful pandemic only managing to play three of our scheduled league games.

We resumed in April and played the remainder of our games right up until the end of June 21.

Once supporters were allowed back to watch football, socially distanced, Track and Traced of course the stadium was buzzing again with some huge crowds and fantastic community support which helped us no end.

Redcar Town Committee statement Redcar Town Football club have been made aware of an erroneous statement printed in the media and which was apparently given as evidence in the Crown Court, as mitigation in a criminal offence case on behalf of a defendant.

The statement being that she, the defendant was working a zero contract hours at RTFC club. The statement is 100% false and the club are actively examining the circumstances which have led to this misinformation being put out in the local press . RTFC do not employ anyone on zero hours contracts and categorically deny that this individual is working for us. We further state that the named defendant has never been associated with this club and is not known to us. All Redcar Town coaches or staff working on a voluntary basis with children are subject to DBS checks. The Club are presently enquiring into this issue. As a consequence members of the club are advised not to discuss this matter further on Facebook or any other social media site.

Our final 20/21 league position Is Division 2 Joint League Champions P15 W12 D3 L0 39 PTS. Unbeaten and promotion to the coveted TJFA division 1, which is one of the most competitive leagues in Europe. The boys have had a superb season and a well-deserved league title win.

This has been a very long journey starting out in Division 8 and reaching Division 1 in four seasons, winning four consecutive league promotions which has been incredible.

We have had some great lads through our ranks since starting out who have all played a huge part in Marske Utd achieving this big promotion, I would like to personally thank each and every player and their supportive families who are or have been a part of our team; you will always be Marske United players no matter where you are!

I would like to end by thanking a few people; firstly my two integral parts of the team who have

made our boys what they are today, Champions Head Coach Harry Taylor and Keeper Coach Kieron Ezard well done lads another fantastic achievement.

Our season would not have been possible without the support and kind sponsorships of the following.

Thanks To, Errington School our community training facility, Car-Car of Marske, Coastal Carpets of Marske, Everyone Active, Darchem Engineering, Leigh Austin Photography, Marske Supporters Club and Marske United FC for their support of our junior team.

A massive well done and thank you to everyone concerned at Marske Utd it’s been a tough challenging season in unprecedented circumstances but we did it in which I am hugely proud of you all. Now marching on to Division 1.

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