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Route through Redcar and Cleveland announced for Britain’s biggest cycle race

ritain’s premier road cycling race, attracting the biggest names in the sport, will be making its way through Redcar and Cleveland on Wednesday 7 September. Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain is expected to attract major crowds, kicking off on Redcar’s Esplanade, then all the way along its Coast Road, before turning up through Marske High Street and on towards Saltburn. The elite peloton, which includes Olympians, World Champions and Tour de France riders, will swing a left down Hilda Place and onto Marine Parade, before cruising past the bandstand, along Glenside and Victoria Terrace. A cut through Marske Mill Lane will take the cyclists to Hob Hill Lane and Four Lane Ends, where they’ll be taking a sharp left at the lights down Apple Orchard Bank, up Marske Lane and left onto Skelton High Street. Sweeping through North Skelton and across the A174, Brotton is the next destination, where the pro riders will travel up through the high street and out towards Carlin How, down Loftus Bank, then through Loftus itself, the village of Easington and along the A174, passing the Redcar and Cleveland boundary at Staithes and heading on towards Whitby. There is certain to be an incredible atmosphere and an abundance of community activities are planned, including best dressed high streets and land art competitions, designed to encourage as many residents and local businesses to get involved in

this major, televised sporting event as possible. Further details on business and community roadshows to give out more information on the event will be released in the coming months. Councillor Louise Westbury, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Culture, said: “We are very excited to see the official route through our borough unveiled and for the borough to be welcoming some of the best cyclists in the world. Next, we can get going with important further planning to help us deliver an outstanding experience for both the cyclists themselves and all of our residents and visitors. “Our area’s name is really being put on the map as a first class place to visit and get active in beautiful surroundings, whether that’s cycling, running, hiking or other

outdoor pursuits.” The full Stage 4 extends from Redcar all the way to Duncombe Park in Helmsley, encompassing the boroughs of Redcar and Cleveland and North Yorkshire. The start will be the first time the borough of Redcar and Cleveland has hosted the Tour of Britain, while the finish marks the race’s first return to North Yorkshire in 13 years. The unforgiving final 30 kilometres of this 150 kilometre stage feature the climbs of Carlton Bank (2km long, 9.8% average gradient) and Newgate Bank (2km long, 6% average gradient) before descending into the finish at Duncombe Park, one of Yorkshire's finest historic houses and estates. Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain race director, said:“As promised when we unveiled the Tour of Britain’s host

regions in February, this year’s race features a number of surprises, none more so than hill-top finishes to start and end the eight days of worldclass competition. Creating a route that encourages aggressive racing and brave tactics from day one will enhance the reputation of the race, leave the one million plus spectators watching on in person for free with long-lasting memories, showcase the stunning beauty of our host venues, and repeatedly entertain a worldwide audience.” Last year’s star-studded race was won by Belgian rider Wout Van Aert (Team Jumbo – Visma), with reigning world road race champion Julian Alaphilippe finishing third overall. A roadside crowd of over a million spectators resulted in the Tour of Britain generating £29.96m

of net economic benefit for the UK economy, according to research by Frontline. This year’s full Tour of Britain comprises the following stages: Stage one Sunday 4 September Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre Stage two Monday 5 September Hawick to Duns Stage three Tuesday 6 September Durham to Sunderland Stage four Wednesday 7 September Redcar to Duncombe Park, Helmsley Stage five Thursday 8 September West Bridgford to Mansfield Stage six Friday 9 September Tewkesbury to Gloucester Stage seven Saturday 10 September West Bay to Ferndown Stage eight Sunday 11 September Ryde to The Needles While spectators can watch all the action by the roadside for free, race day hospitality packages offer guaranteed prime views of stage starts and finishes, complete with fine dining experiences. Visit sportsbreaks.com/ Cycling for more information. ITV4 will continue to broadcast live flag-to-flag coverage of every stage, as well as a nightly highlights show, allowing fans in the UK to watch wherever they are. The race will also be shown in over 150 countries worldwide, in part thanks to the event’s partnerships with Eurosport and the Global Cycling Network. You can follow the Tour of Britain on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or via the event’s official website at tourofbritain.co.uk.

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ell, here we are again for another month – so far so good! It gets increasingly harder to write this column, especially when we don’t manage to get out and about much these days, but we can still rely on you to provide us with some amazing stories from around our local communities and this month is no exception. With the improving weather and summer being just around the corner more and more events are being organised. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will take place from June 2nd – June 5th with plenty going on in the area. Check out our seven pages of events starting on page 32 for something that could be happening near you soon. Please bear in mind that some of the events you read about may have already taken place, but this is due to the fact we have to distribute 25,500 copies into homes so it takes time and we can’t guarantee everyone will get a copy of the paper before the events take place. Having said this we are certain you will always find something for all the family to support. Featured on the front page is an article showing the route of the Tour of Britain cycle race which will visit our beautiful area in September. The route includes most of East Cleveland so you will all be able to find a

vantage point close to your home to watch these elite riders from all over the world. It will be an amazing day, starting in Redcar and winding its way through East Cleveland heading for Helmsley. The football season is about finished and many of our local teams have done really well, with cups and titles galore. Check out our five pages of sport to read about some of their successes. With the rising cost of living, increases in fuel, energy, and food prices soaring it’s good to know some things are still free! So, we at Coastal View, despite rising costs in paper and print prices will continue for as long as we can to bring you your own newspaper, containing your own news FREE. This year these costs as mentioned above have increased by 63% and Coastal View will only exist so long as we get the support from our loyal advertisers. We thank them, our contributors, deliverers, you the readers and friends for all the support we have received over the years. Next month the paper will be 12 years old and believe me when we started out we didn’t imagine we would still be around all these years later. Coming ‘out of Covid’ we want to thank the friends who have supported us and who

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Ride for Paris

New family attraction and events space planned for Redcar

Loftus father rides to raise awareness and keep his daughter’s memory alive

he former M&S and Goodwins buildings in Redcar town centre are set to become the location of a brand-new family attraction, to be known as the Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction. The project forms part of the Redcar Town Deal – a suite of projects contributing to the wider town centre transformation. It will include an approx. 960m² public events space within its 2000m² site. Initial plans to acquire and site the Anchor attraction elsewhere on the seafront have ended, after a suitable purchase agreement was unable to be reached with the vendors. The council have now appointed a design team and plans are moving forward to create an indoor family activity centre with café, to relocate the central library and to enhance its offerings. Indoor activities such as bowling, a climbing wall, laser tag and augmented reality entertainment may be in the pipeline for the family activity centre. All of the activities and features planned are designed to support Redcar in becoming a year‐round destination. A new relocated library will help to create a new community focus, providing a modern, exciting and welcoming space for all, with access to digital technology, information, services and learning. It will include a fabulous children’s library with storytelling area, an immersive space, makerspace and the venue will be flexible for a range of events and activities. The cultural hub will replace the existing library provision and place the library at the heart of the town centre, supported by a regular programme of

events, helping to create a more vibrant and attractive Esplanade and to enhance the town’s leisure offer for both locals and tourists. A public events space adjacent to the building and attached to the high street will connect the seafront with the high street and create an ideal focal point for hosting events and activities, which will be protected from any coastal weather conditions by the building itself. Councillor Chris Gallacher, cabinet member for economic growth, said: “This is another exciting project which will support Redcar in its regeneration. The types of activities on offer will appeal to people from a whole range of ages - especially families – and the attraction will provide lots to do whatever the time of year. Having this facility in this location will help to connect the High Street with the seafront and open up the town, providing something aesthetically pleasing to look at in our aim to improve the appearance of the area as well. It is going to be a great addition to the town.” Darren Winter, Chair of the Redcar Town Deal Board, commented: “The Town Deal Board are excited to reveal this project, which will transform the heart of Redcar town centre with a fresh offering of new and dynamic attractions and entertainment for locals and visitors throughout the year, and in all seasons. It will also support our growing number of independent retailers and businesses. “A public consultation is planned for May and we encourage Redcar residents and businesses to view the plans and ask questions. More information will be announced on our website, www.redcartowndeal.com, soon.”

raham Byrnes, father of the late Paris-Paige is embarking on a 170 miles bike ride to raise funds for wheelchair accessible seating at Young Epilepsy, Surrey and help towards funding for a headstone for Paris. Paris attended high school and college there for three years. Young Epilepsy is a UK charity working exclusively on behalf of children and young people with epilepsy. Paris passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 from epilepsy complications aged just 23 years. She was diagnosed with uncontrolled epilepsy at the age of four, experiencing many types of seizures daily. Due to the amount of seizures Paris experienced over the years her learning disabilities became worse. Regularly enduring injuries due to unexpected falls from seizures. However, this never stopped her taking part in activities and living life as she wished, inspiring many. She was deeply loved by her father Graham,

mother Julee and sister Britanny. She had the most delightful smile, that she shared with whoever she encountered. The family are utterly devastated and miss her incredibly. Graham was approached by two of his colleagues from Thirteen Group who had arranged local business sponsors to support a sponsored Coast to Coast bike ride in remembrance of Paris. Consisting of seven riders, plus a driver, the ride will be over three days, a total of 170 miles. The ride will commence on Wednesday, June 22nd. All riders are novices and are out there training on most days. Sponsors at present consist of Thirteen group, The Mill Pub in Stokesley, Worcester Boiler Company, SBM Signs and Bike Scene in Guisborough. The family have a Facebook group called Ride for Paris, where the riders progress can be followed, and they graciously invite you to join. If you would like to support the family by sponsoring, there is a GoFundMe page link where you can donate.https:// gofund.me/6cad8b9a Epilepsy affects 600,000 people across the UK, that’s approximately 1 in every 100 people. The family want to raise awareness of this illness and how it can affect a person’s daily life when not under control by medication, diets, or implants.

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Quita – a true local hero

he unveiling of a memorial plaque to Quita Owen took place on Wednesday 6th April at 3pm at Guisborough Swimming Pool. The Mayor of Guisborough, Mrs Hazel Meynell, officiated, with Quita’s husband, daughter and two grandsons also present along with representatives of Guisborough Lifesaving Club and many members of the Aquafit group. Before the unveiling, Angela Brewer spoke fondly about Quita. Angela said:“Quita worked tirelessly for the Pool, its customers and especially for Aquafit. “She set up the group Friends of Guisborough Pool when the pool was under threat of closure, involving aquafit members, regular swimmers, the Swimming Club and the Lifesaving Club. She got the support of the late Ashok Kumar MP, whose memorial plaque you can see on the wall by the reception desk. She worked closely with members of the town council too. “She also set up the Aquafit register of members so she could keep us updated on a monthly basis by email, about events concerning the pool and also about others events taking place in the town. “Quita also started the Aquafit 100 club with a monthly draw, and more recently taking over the whole thing after the chairperson resigned.. “She was active in the formation of the wild life garden area behind the swimming pool and

also on the committee of the King George V playing field group. “Not only was Quita involved in pool matters but her husband Dereck tended the flower beds for many years supervising the planting, and having the help of Chaloner School Gardening Club. Her daughter Catriona was also involved in the legal aspects of setting up the 100 Club bank account. So it was quite a family affair. “Her latest mission was to try and raise interest and funds for the building of a small extension onto the Foyer, to give a social space that could be used for coffee mornnings, meetings and desperately needed dry side space for the Lifesaving Club. “Finally I would like to thank all Aquafitters who have donated, and the Swimming Club and Lifesaving Club for their generous donations of one third of the plaque’s cost. Without this and the very generous discount given by Guisborough Trophy shop, it wouldnt have been possible.” We at Coastal View were very saddened when we heard of the passing of Quita as she had been a great friend to the paper over many years, sending us stories on a regular basis about the projects she was involved in. We send our condolences to the family and friends of Quita, a lovely lady, a true local hero, who for sure will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

‘The Heritage of our Town’ Chapel Beck

ome of you may recall way back in 1998, Guisborough and Great Ayton Rotary Club produced a ‘Master Plan’ for Chapel Beck in Guisborough. Research was undertaken with the Environment Agency, Riparian Owners, Consulting Engineers, Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, Groundwork Trust and Borough Council. The beck was seen then as a most important asset, an area of beauty and natural interest to the town for the younger generation to learn about the industrial past, the wildlife and surrounding fauna. An Open University Course taken in 2009 entitled: -‘ The Heritage of Guisborough -Chapel Beck’ brought to light an amazing history and current benefits of such, which identified the following Industries in our town reliant on the Beck! 1878 Steam Flour Mill in Cleveland Street: 1878 Steam Corn Mill in Mill Street - 1858 Sail cloth makers, when Daniel Defoe (Robinson Crusoe) visited, he mentioned Guisborough Shipping links: his ’A tour through whole island of Great Britain’ said the town was ‘very good manufacture of sail-cloth’. Rope and Sack Makers on Westgate: Rope Works in Wilson Street: Water from the beck used to fill the horse drawn fire engine at the rear of the old Fire Station on Fountain Street: Cattle going to Cattle Mart in Union Street from Belmangate farms were watered in the beck behind The Fox Inn. Lots of Pubs: - The Anchor, The Ship, The Globe, The Sloop and many more all related to supporting the shipping from the Tees and from Whitby. Then we address the amazing wild life identified in 2017 by Jeremy Garside of Tees

● And here it is in position for all to view and learn about our ‘Heritage’ Valley Wildlife Trust. Among the many birds and insects, the kingfisher is an unmistakable flash of gold and translucent blue, seen momentarily, weaving along the beck. Kingfishers are skilful hunters and prey on small fish and aquatic insects. They nest in steep riverbanks made from soft mud or sand. Their nesting tunnel may be a few feet long providing warmth and security for raising young. They begin tunnelling by flying at the bank, beak first. The we have in the beck the water vole, in its decline, has disappeared from many parts of the British Isles. If you are lucky enough to see water voles which have glossy brown or black fur most active during the day, please get in touch with Tees Valley Wildlife Trust as they continue to monitor our local steams and ponds. With all this information available and wishing to bring to the notice of all residents, tourists, especially children, Guisborough Town Pride has gained planning permission to erect an interpretation board on the beck side behind Beckside Gardens.

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Saltburn Solidarity Food Bank thrives on the Trust of the Town By Rosemary Nicholls “Here, have this £20, while I’ve got it. It’s my pay back to you for giving me food before I got this job,” said one young man to Lynn J.P., who started up the Saltburn Solidarity Food Bank with Adele Parks, Peter Neal and Diane Steinmetz at the end of 2018. Lynn repaid his trust by buying £20 worth of staples for the next needy person coming to her door.

he charity is non-political, but theyact on their beliefthat people shouldn’t be allowed go hungry and that all children must have enough to eat. After she watched Panorama on life on Universal Credit one day, Lynn was moved to knock at all the doors in her street to ask for donations of tins and packets to give to a Food Bank. “There’s hidden poverty in Saltburn,” she says. “Some people can’t make ends meet even with two jobs and we’ve had teachers and nurses turning to us, as well as unemployed and retired people. We’ve helped a couple of homeless people and with the leg up, they’re now settled in new homes.” Lynn knew that many people would feel shame when asking for help, so she and Adele decided that they wouldn’t make people jump through hoops to get a food parcel; vouchers aren’t needed and the charity thrives on trust. Lynn, Adele and Diane found that people in neighbouring streets were very keen to make donations to get the Food Bank started and soon there were too many items to keep in Lynn’s house. They were offered the use of a friend’s garage in June 2019, but lost the use of it last year, so

storage was arranged at the Palace Hub in Redcar and a volunteer brings a consignment over when stocks run low. “It’s not ideal, so we’ve been on the lookout for affordable Saltburn premises,” says Lynn. The team pay tribute to the business people who pledged support to the developing charity, including Brockley Hall, Ollie B’s, Goondocks, Spar/Gosnay’s, Barclays, Boots, Shanti Cafe, Aldi and Jackie’s Saverstore to name a few. Money and support have also been pledged by local Councillors, Howden’s of Skelton, G & W UK/ Europe and Saltburn Rotary Club. Some residents have set up monthly direct debits. “Sainsbury’s awarded us a grant and the new manager has been very supportive, placing our collection bin in a prominent position,” adds Lynn. With the help of Peter, who works behind the scenes, they are now a registered charity. He’s also helped with grants, insurance and localgiving

fundraising. Diane is in charge of finance and social media. “I update our Saltburn Solidarity Food Bank Facebook page with our news, including information on what we’re running short of, usually tinned fruit/meat and corned beef.” Pre-pandemic, Saltburn Rotary organised a Bin Day, Tin Day collection. Residents were asked to put out tins on their garden walls on refuse collection day.Although retired now from Rotary, Allan Whiley and volunteers took 1,500 tins to the Solidarity Food Bank after running a one-off event last December. It successfully brought the community together. Some donors prefer to contribute in anonymous ways. On several occasions in the early hours, a hooded figure has jumped out of a car and left bags of food outside Diane’s front door. Envelopes with money in have been posted through the letter box too. As a registered charity, the Food Bank can buy

at up to 80-85% discount from In Kind Direct, which is where businesses donate their excess stock. What’s on offer changes every week and there can be surprises. “We pass on what we can’t use to the East Cleveland Good Neighbours group, which was a useful arrangement when the Co-op gave us 600 eggs with a two week shelf life!” remembers Lynn. Lynn has talked about the Food Bank to the late Julie Donaldson on Radio Zetland and to Gary Phillipson on Radio Tees. “Lynn does the interviews and I do the face to face contact,” says Diane. “I’ve been talking to Councillor Stuart Smith recently, as he’s been very supportive and nominated us for a Mayor’s Community Achievement Award.” Looking ahead, Lynn wants to make up lunch packs for the schoolchildren who go hungry in the holidays. “We’ve got excellent links with Saltburn schools,” she says. “Without giving any names, the staff tell us what’s needed, which may include toiletries as well as food. Parents choosing between eating and heating don’t buy toiletries. Diane has made up individual hygiene care packs for the school to hand out.” Lynn and Diane are looking forward to moving into the former Zetland Medical Practice premises on Windsor Road. From April, they will occupy one of the ground floor rooms and let the remaining two to other charities. “We haven’t firmed up the opening hours yet, but it’ll be great to have a visible presence in the town.” Lynn and Diane add: “Now things are starting to get back to normal, we hope to start fundraising soon to help pay rent, bills and refurbishment costs. Our goal is to one day own our own premises, so if there are any rich benefactors reading this, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly!”

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Archaeological dig uncovers new finds in the North York Moors National Park

n archaeological dig that aims to further investigate the findings of a previous aerial survey has taken place in the North York Moors National Park. It is believed the area, which is located in the north of the National Park towards Guisborough, may be the site of a prehistoric farming settlement. Miles Johnson, Head of Historic Environment at the North York Moors National Park Authority, said: “It’s always exciting to have the opportunity to discover something new and help reveal the hidden history of the landscape. It’s been a number of years since we’ve seen an excavation on this kind of site in the North York Moors and few examples of this kind of site have ever been investigated in the region.” The site first came to the attention of the National Park Authority’s archaeology team following an aerial survey of the surrounding landscape, known as LiDAR mapping, in 2016. LiDAR uses laser technology to scan the ground and can identify subtle variations, such as ridges and troughs, which may otherwise be hidden under vegetation. This airborne survey was later followed by a study on the ground (undertaken in 2019), which looked for further clues about the site’s history. “The information we have so far

● Dawn, Bill, Henrietta, Ross - after all finding ﬂints on a lovely Sunday. Picture DigVentures

● Dawn finds ﬂint core. Picture by Digventures suggests a farming settlement, surrounded by small fields which were cultivated and probably held livestock too,” said Miles. “The remains look to be significant, but the investigation will be targeted and small-scale so that the impact on both the archaeology and the surrounding environment is as minimal as possible. We are taking precautions so as not to disturb nesting birds, adders and other wildlife. “Ultimately we hope that this excavation might give us a better insight into domestic life around

● Jan finds ﬂint blade. Picture by DigVentures 2-4,000 years ago in the North York Moors. Many of the features that survive or have been excavated from this period are monumental in nature, for example barrows or dykes. But understanding the everyday, ordinary lives of people is important too.” The excavation is being carried out by DigVentures, a social enterprise company that brings together people who are interested in archaeology, with opportunities to get involved with real excavations. The current dig finished in mid-April, but the work to study, identify and properly

Guisborough Life Magazine seeks volunteer

By Lorna Buckle

n a recent issue Martin Smith had a piece in asking for a Volunteer to help put together our Guisborough Life magazine. Jeff Pardoen our volunteer for six years has moved out of the area. We are so very grateful for the brilliant job he did on organising and laying out all the articles. Having checked with him about what is necessary to carry on with the A5 magazing published 3 to 4 times a year may I give the following details:The programme used to produce the magazine

is called Adobe InDesign so all source files are InDesign files. Basic Adobe Photoshop skills are a bonus as well although one can edit photos in other programmes so Photoshop is not absolutely necessary, but InDesign knowledge is, or the new designer can redesing the magazine in the programme he/she uses. Guisborough Life is put in certain outlets within the town but ends up in New Zealand, America, Australia and other contacts throughout the world. Please if anyone is interested may I ask you to telephone Martin Smith on 01287 636741.

● Breaking ground in snow.Picture by DigVentures catalogue the finds and environmental information from the site will continue over the coming months. The knowledge generated will also be added to the North York Moors Historic Environment Record, an index of known physical cultural heritage across the National Park. Initial finds have included a range of flints from the Neolithic and Bronze Age and a small amount of pottery. Stephanie Duensing from DigVentures said: "Over 30 local residents from all walks of life joined our dig team, eager to learn about

archaeology and to help us unearth the story of this fascinating new site. “Together we've had an incredible 10 days of discovery, digging through sun and snow to reveal the first solid evidence of when this settlement was occupied and who by, including an early Bronze Age tanged arrowhead, a gorgeous little thumbnail scraper, and a collection of Roman pottery sherds. “It's been a fantastic experience and we're really looking forward to what other discoveries we make as we start to analyse these artefacts and soil samples in the lab.”

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Q. What Is Silent But Deadly And Can Be In Your Eyes? By John Prouse BSc (Hons) Optician

For this reason I do have to charge a fee for the Optomap scan and enhanced eye test, which is £60. How much is your life worth, never mind your vision?! This is a question I asked myself when getting the Optomap machines.

A. It’s a ‘Choroidal Melanoma’. It’s a what??! Stay with me and I will explain, it could save your life. As an Optician, I’m looking inside eyes all day. Did you know your eyes have over 180 MILLION cells in the retina that are needed for you to see?

Above: Douglas Anderson’s son, Leif, suﬀered a retinal detachment that was not seen on a normal eye test Eventually Mr Anderson came up with a solution called the Optomap scan.

Looking inside your eyes has never been so important.

Rather than taking a single photo of the eye, the Optomap scan has a special camera that rotates to capture much more of the retina…

Since around the year 1851 Opticians have been using a torch known as the Ophthalmoscope to look at the retina.

In fact, it can see 82% of the retina compared to just the 15% on a standard retinal camera.

Then the digital retinal camera became the main way in 2010. However, this can only take a picture with a Þeld of view of around 45 degrees. This is only 15% of your eye. In other words, the picture is still missing a big section of the retina. I did not feel comfortable with this. And neither did Douglas Anderson, an engineer and inventor. His son, aged 5, attended a routine eye test in Scotland but was left blind as an eye problem was not detected. This was back in 1990. Over the years, Mr Anderson worked tirelessly to invent a better way for Opticians to view the retina.

So why is this important? When the Optomap scan is used over the standard camera, there is much more chance of detecting a ‘Choroidal Melanoma’, which is a type of tumour that can form in the eye. People who have this tumour don’t realise as there are no symptoms and if it is missed it is deadly because it can spread throughout the body. I know this is not very cheerful but having this knowledge could just save your life. In 2020, I decided to get the Optomap machine for my two practices, Loftus and Skelton Optical. The NHS don’t cover the cost of the scan as the machines are over £50,000 each.

With the oﬀer this month, when you join the monthly Eyecare scheme you will get the Optomap scan and an enhanced eye test for free straight away as well as other beneÞts below. Please use the voucher below if you would like to take advantage of this oﬀer and it could save your vision or even your life. Our eyes are precious, I urge you not to take them for granted! Getting in touch: Call 01287 650655 (Skelton). Or visit www.skeltonoptical.co.uk (Here you can get my free special report on “7 Ways To Keep Your Eyes Healthy & Your Vision Sharp”)

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The Friends of Redcar Cemetery

By Dot Ahmed

he Friends work continues helped by the lovely spring weather. We have been busy gardening and carrying out maintenance jobs in the cemetery. We have bought some phlox, lavender and clematis. We have been donated some foxgloves, muscari, snowdrop and iris bulbs. Jackie the Community Champion from Tesco has given us some lovely hyacinths to help us make a scented entrance to the new section. Thanks Jackie. We have been reviewing the objectives agreed at the AGM. • Replacing the image on the plot board on Thwaites Lane as it is looking old and out of date. The memorial wall and sanctums need to be added. One of our Friends Jim will refurbish the board; however we need a new updated design. • There is a new babies/children’s area in the new section, we are thinking of ideas of define this area. Two little ones are already buried there. Eventually we want to make it as good as the Precious garden in the middle section. Perhaps funeral directors would help us with this. • The circular seat in the middle

and to develop a stand alone tree walk. On picking up a leaflet visitors can walk round and recognise the many trees in the cemetery. This may be good for school groups. • We want a design painted on the back of the Teesmouth Lifeboat sculpture. At present it is very bare and would lift this side of this beautiful work of art. Please support us if you can and a big thank you for all the items you have sent for the sale. Please see the poster in our notice boards advertising the summer strolls. The dates are repeated so this gives you a chance to catch one of these fascinating talks. May 11th, June 8th, July 13th and September 14th meeting at 6.30pm. This is the last year that Dave Phillipson and Jane Foreman are leading the walks as they are retiring. We are looking for new walk leaders. We have one volunteer who is interested in being involved. If you feel you can help with this volunteer role please contact Dot 01642 478349 dotahmed@ btinternet.com

section at the entrance to the snowdrop cremation area needs some attention to keep it in good order. We are looking to get estimates to make this good again. Sorry it has had a lot

of bird poo on it lately, we are getting onto this and one of the volunteers will clean it every week. • We would like to have name plates to identify the trees in all the sections

Civic award for Moorsholm resident

By Councillor Steve Kay

n 31st March, at Redcar & Cleveland Civic Centre,my nominee, Carol Richardson of Moorsholm,was granted the Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland’s Community Achievement Award. Carol’s citation read: “Moorsholm resident, Carol Richardson, is a village stalwart, for years supporting every aspect of community life. Carol supports every organisation in the village, including Moorsholm Memorial Hall, Moorsholm in Bloom, the Cricket and Athletic

Club, St Mary’s Church and Moorsholm W.I. Whenever you attend a village event, Carol is there, not just as a supporter but as a committee member, organiser and helper. Carol never looks for accolades but just gets on with the job quietly and efficiently. “In addition, Carol organises a 200 Club for the Memorial Hall and, pandemic permitting, runs spinning, weaving and rag-rugging classes with the object of preventing the disappearance of these traditional skills. Any funds raised go towards supporting the Church Hall. “Carol also raises considerable funds in the village for the Great North Air Ambulance by collecting large quantities of unwanted clothing.” Without people like Carol, village life, as we know it, would surely die.

Fundraising continues at St Hilda’s Church with a craft fair Saturday May 14th with many items made by Soo and the craft group. A table top sale will be held there on the May 28th 10-2pm. We will be at the Water Aid fundraiser at the United Reform Church. Station Road on Saturday, May 21st 10-2pm. Friday June 3rd will be a special day as we are holding a jubilee party for the Queen’s celebration at Laburnum Road Library. More details nearer the time. We don’t need a special time to think about our loved ones that have passed as they are always in our hearts. Now is a good time to visit the cemetery as the beautiful cherry trees are in full flower and bring a sense of peace. The image shows Tina and Kath at one of our fundraising stalls at St Hilda’s Church. If you would like to join the fundraising team to serve on a stall or provide transport please get in touch, we would like to hear from you. The other image is the beauty of the Cherry trees in the cemetery.

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Revamped National Lottery-funded museum boasts new name – Land of Iron • Land of Iron will be the brand new name for Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum when it reopens in Autumn of 2022 • Thanks to £1.45m of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Land of Iron is expanding its site and giving visitors a chance to see objects on display for the very first time. Further funding comes from the Coastal Communities Fund • Working with partners, North York Moors National Park and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Land of Iron will shine a light on the national significance of Ironstone mining

pening in Autumn 2022, Land of Iron will be the brand new name for Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum in North Yorkshire. The new name better reflects the unique experience that visitors will go through when they step foot in the museum, following its £2.3m revamp. Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, £1.45m has been invested into the expansion project, known as ‘Room to Grow’. Further funding of £800,000 has been received from the Coastal Communities Fund, £200,000 from the Tees Valley Combined Authority and £50,000 from private donations. Situated on the former Loftus ironstone mine, Land of Iron will showcase the impact and significance of ironstone mining for the United Kingdom. Loftus Mine was the first ironstone mine to open in Cleveland in 1865 and one of the last to close in 1958. Ironstone mining in Cleveland and North Yorkshire took place on a large scale and dates as far back as Roman times. However, it was its role in helping to power the Industrial Revolution where its heritage significance truly lies. Land of Iron holds the largest collection of objects and archives relating to ironstone mining in the country. When the museum reopens visitors will be

undertaken by the North York Moors National Park through their project, the phrase has become much more familiar around the local area, and reflects the standing of the heritage we are sharing at the museum.” David Renwick, Director, England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “The Land of Iron project was a great success ● Stan Banks painting for the North York Moors National Park, and one that we are very proud to have supported. It is fantastic news that its legacy will live on in the new museum. “Thanks to money raised by National Lottery ● Last piece of ironstone ● Slice of the first special profile steel players, we are delighted to be supporting the from Skelton North Pit beam oﬀ production line in Skinningrove major redevelopment of the museum that will ensure that this fascinating heritage will be able to see a number of objects that have never been The ambulance was first used at Brownley Colliery on display before, including: before moving to Lumpsey Ironstone mine near preserved, and that local communities and visitors can learn more about the rich heritage of ironstone • A commemorative quilt made by women from the Brotton, East Cleveland. In addition to the revamped Museum, visitors will mining in the North of England for years to come.” village in Skelton to support each other and honour Councillor Louise Westbury, Cabinet Member for the men who died during WWI. It belonged to Ethel be able to explore the buildings and tunnels of what Emmerson, the great niece of Stephen Emmerson was Cleveland’s third largest ironstone mine. As they Climate Change, Environment and Culture at Redcar who was known as the Miners’ Friend, as he allowed step back in time, they will discover what life was and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “It is exciting miners to use his field for a meeting that resulted in like for the 500 men and boys that worked day and to see the progress at what was already a fantastic museum and is shaping up to become even more of the Miner’s Association being formed in 1872. night underground. •The last piece of ironstone mined from Skelton Land of Iron was also the name of a recent an asset to our area. The new name for a new era is North Pit, the deepest mine in Cleveland and the project run by the North York Moors National memorable and reflects the importance of the venue last to close in 1964. Park Authority and part-funded by The National to our heritage.” Miles Johnson, Head of Historic Environment at •Slice of the first special profile steel beam Lottery Heritage Fund. Its mission was to explore, off production line Skinningrove made into a preserve and celebrate the ironstone and natural the North York Moors National Park Authority, said: commemorative plaque. This was presented in 1991 heritage of the Moors. Land of Iron museum will “The Land of Iron project achieved some great things to Colin Bainbridge of Loftus who had worked at continue this mission displaying objects found during its four years. Aside of shining a light on the the Steel Works. during archaeological digs in future exhibitions and story of the industry, the project helped to conserve •Paintings from local artist Stan Binks. Binks’ work as handling objects. Digital resources from the project some really special places, including the Bank Top Kilns of Rosedale, improved access to historic sites captures what life was like in the village Skinningrove feature on the museum’s Land of Iron website. the 1950s and 60s following the closures of the Graham Banwell, Director of Land of Iron, said of through the Rail Trail, and restored habitats such as hay meadows, ponds and woodlands. We are delighted ironstone mine, which had been the catalyst for its the name change: rapid development in the 1870s. “The museum is excited to adopt the Land of Iron that the project has a strong lasting legacy, and that the Returning to public display following the name when we reopen, to ensure it is not forgotten. collection of archaeological finds and interpretative Museum’s closure for refurbishment is the largest “The name has many advantages, not least it is resources will be available to all those who visit the object in the collection - a horse drawn ambulance. short, snappy and memorable. Thanks to the work museum following its fantastic redevelopment.”

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Beyond Housing opens Hedgehog Highway in New Marske Development

eyond Housing is preparing to welcome new residents – both human and animal – to its latest development in New Marske, which features a ‘hedgehog highway.’ The 23 home scheme, which has been developed with Gus Robinson Developments, contains bungalows and two-and-three-bedroom houses and is due for completion in early May. At the inception of the project, Beyond Housing joined forces with Redcar and Cleveland councillor and hedgehog expert, Anne Watts, who regularly cares for multiple hedgehogs at her home in Guisborough. Cllr Watts had advocated for the creation of a hedgehog highway, a system of tunnels to allow the visiting creatures safe passage, through the gardens of the new homes at a meeting of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s regulatory committee before backing Beyond Housing’s planning application for

the £2.5 million development. While the hedgehogs prefer to travel at night and rest up in woodpiles or small burrows during the day, human residents of the new houses will be able to access the affordable rent scheme via Tees Valley Homefinder. Elaine Dance, Assistant Project Manager at Beyond Housing, said: “At Beyond Housing we are committed to being good neighbours, protecting the environment and building sustainable developments for the future. We’ve built this Hedgehog Highway in New Marske because we have developed in a rural area and are committed to protecting the hedgehog population." Cllr Anne Watts, Redcar and Cleveland councillor and hedgehog expert, said: “Hedgehog Highways are very important to stop the decline of the numbers. I’m really pleased with what I’ve seen here, so this is going to improve life for the hedgehogs.”

Cleveland Police Engagement Team

n Sunday 10th April, Cleveland Police Engagement Team were outside the Guisborough Branch Walkway speaking to walkers and children to bring to their notice what The Team is actually responsible for. Children were invited to speak about their views on the Countryside Code of not dropping litter, closing gates and keeping dogs under control etc. The Team plan to be in situ outside the Walkway Centre on Monday 25th July and Saturday 20th August from 12.00 noon on each occasion, all dates within the school holidays. So if you are planning walking, visiting the centre, having a snack at the café during the school holidays please do drop by and have some friendly chat.

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St. Peter's C of E Primary School is an 'Excellent' Church School

● Year 3/4 Easter production 'Hosanna!' and St. Peter's Worship Team with Father Jonathan Rhodes

chool Leaders, Governors and Trustees are extremely pleased with the outcome of our recent Church School Inspection. To achieve the highest rating ‘Excellent’ under a more demanding set of measures, is a magnificent achievement. The Inspector has rightly highlighted the many achievements the school continues to make, recognising the support we give our children inside and outside the classroom, the progress they make and the strong partnerships we have with parents, St Margaret’s Church and the extended community. Inspector Jo Warnes stated: “St. Peter’s is a remarkable Church school, it is a place where lives are changed. It provides all pupils and adults with welcome, warmth and nurture. The partnership between church and school is a real strength. “The curriculum provides pupils with the confidence, resilience and resourcefulness to grow and develop, both academically and spiritually. Pupils show high degrees of maturity, independence and self-motivation. St. Peter’s is a fully inclusive school at the heart of the community and provides hope and aspiration for all.”.

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Middlesbrough College invests further in Teesside’s two biggest employment areas! Funding secured toward £10m top class TTE Engineering facility. Plans to build a state-of-the-art engineering facility that could transform Teesside’s net zero aims are one step closer, thanks to £4m of government funding secured by Middlesbrough College. The successful bid, secured through the Department for Education’s ‘Further Education Capital Transformation Fund’ and announced this week, forms part of a £10m investment into the replacement and relocation of the current TTE site. Home to the technical training provider and hundreds of learners and apprentices, the move will see existing TTE provision of workshop training areas, teaching classrooms and staff facilities relocated to a purpose-built facility at the College’s Middlehaven campus, on development land adjacent to its STEM Centre. Zoe Lewis, principal and chief executive of Middlesbrough College, said: “We’re delighted to secure this vital funding from government, which forms part of our £10m green energy investment commitment. “The new TTE facility will be a UK centre of excellence for STEM subjects, accessible to employers across the Tees Valley and giving TTE students and staff the high-tech facilities and equipment they deserve. “The investment will also allow us to expand into new sectors such as clean, green and renewable energy, retrofit, zero carbon and offshore high voltage, securing technical skills that are in demand and valued by local employers, to name British Steel, Quorn and Anglo American, among others.

“This investment takes us one step closer to helping our region realise its potential. We are proud to offer the young people of the North East a fantastic specialist education in STEM, and this new funding helps us to go even further.”

Commenting on the plans, Jacob said: “As a former TTE apprentice, I know from first hand experience how technical training can lead towards hugely rewarding careers in the kind of industrial sectors that are set to expand at a rapid rate in our region over the coming years.

Since its acquisition of TTE in 2019, Middlesbrough College Group is the largest engineering training provider for school leavers in the country. Subject to a planning application approval, the new facility will train 300 full time students, 300 apprentices and 500 adults, alongside a thriving international cohort.

“As we kickstart the green industrial revolution we will need all hands on deck, so this is great news for anybody looking to develop the skills needed to benefit from our clean industrial future and I thank Middlesbrough College for bringing them forward.”

The project has received the backing of employers across the region, along with the support of Redcar MP and former TTE apprentice Jacob Young.

“The new purpose-built site at Middlehaven is a massive investment into the future of our business, and others. It will allow TTE to provide apprentices for decades to come, with the right industrial skills and behaviours to easily transition into the workplace. “We’re proud to be part of this transformation.“ Tony Malone, British Steel Teesside

The project will be supported by a £1m contribution from Middlesbrough Council, with the remaining £5m invested by Middlesbrough College. The College aims to open the new TTE centre in the next two years, subject to planning approval.

“Leaders and managers at TTE have established a culture of high standards and expectations.”

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“TTE has developed an extensive range of high-quality engineering apprenticeships.”

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Students take their learning higher with health and care. With employability as the focus, the college’s health and care courses are closely aligned with industry needs and allow students to prepare for the world of work through valuable work placements. Studying in their realistic Health and Care Ward, students learn key skills they need to work in the health and care sector and are able to put those skills into practice on various placements in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and care homes to name a few. Work experience is a compulsory feature of the Level 3 Health and Care course, and students are required to complete 200 hours on placement to complete their qualification. Middlesbrough College is able to support this through their great employer links that allows students to secure placements in a range of health and care settings. In fact, Middlesbrough College is well ahead of the curve being the first college in the Tees Valley to begin delivering T Levels in 2021. T Levels- the new technical qualification, provides students with a 45 day work placement along with their vocational course and helps give them the competitive edge to stand out from the crowd.

Health and Care ward

At Middlesbrough College’s heart are expert teachers who have a wealth of experience in the health and care industry and support students to achieve their goals.

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“I’ve learnt lots of new skills and made new friends. I’ve been given lots of opportunities to do work placements which has definitely helped me decide what area I want to focus on in my career.” Katie Tyerman, Level 3 Health and Social Care

“In the short time the students were on the ward they made a lasting impression. I have to say that the students are excellent volunteers and represent the college so well.” Debi McKeown, Nursing Sister at James Cook University Hospital

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Footprints in the Community projects are here to support people facing food poverty By Rachel Wall - Volunteer Coordinator

ootprints in the Community is here to provide emergency food and support to anyone facing food poverty, whatever the reason for the crisis; that’s the message that this local charity wants everyone to be aware of. Footprints in the Community started in 2011 and now run a number of projects from their offices at 10 Queen Street in Redcar, each of which aims to reduce poverty and isolation and improve health and wellbeing in Redcar and the surrounding area. Redcar Area Foodbank is one of Footprints’ projects. They work with a wide range of local care professionals, who can all refer people in genuine crisis to a foodbank centre for a parcel containing at least three-days’ emergency food. Trained volunteers currently run nine centres, all based in local churches across Redcar & Cleveland. There is a full list of foodbank centres on the website https://redcararea. foodbank.org.uk Everyone who enters through the door is given a warm welcome and can be signposted to other agencies and Footprints’ projects who may be able to provide further help. One of these

projects is Next Step Shop, which is a subsidised members’ shop and is often the ‘next step’ for foodbank clients. There are currently two Next Step Shops in the area; at Queen Street in Redcar and inside the Grangetown United Community Hub, allowing members to choose the most convenient place for them to shop. Shop members pay a small contribution of £3 towards their shopping and can visit their chosen shop on a weekly basis. For £3 they receive 10 items of tinned or packet food. A daily selection of fresh food is also available, such as fruit, vegetables and bread products. If you would like to help support Footprints’ projects, donations of non-perishable food can be dropped off at 10 Queen Street in Redcar during office hours. There are donation points for food and toiletries for Redcar Area Foodbank in most local supermarkets. Monetary donations are always appreciated as they allow items that are most needed to be purchased. Donations can be made at https://cafdonate.cafonline. org/20571 Ruth Fox, CEO said, “We know that these are difficult times for everyone. We want to let people know that if they are struggling with food poverty, for whatever reason, they can be referred to Redcar Area Foodbank or our Next Step Shop for help. Our new Support Worker is also available to provide guidance, signposting and support to our members and clients with a range of issues, including benefits, to help them deal with a crisis and move forward from it.” Ruth continued, “We want to thank the public for their generous support of our projects. Donations are needed now more than ever, to allow us to continue helping local people in crisis.” You can find out more about the work of Footprints in the Community at www. footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk

oftus and District Flower Club celebrated their 30th anniversary a year late in March, this year due to Covid. The photograph is of Chairwoman, Barbara Welford cutting the cake with the committee. This was followed with a beautiful Spring

A huge thank you to everyone

By Mary Heathcote

he following words have been written with the express agreement of the family of a much loved and respected gentleman of Moorsholm, his name, Fred Flintoft. It is also to show gratitude and heartfelt thanks for funds raised in his memory to enable the village to have installed not one but two defibrillators. Many villagers of long standing will each have their own memories of Fred, For myself I only got to know him over the last couple of years whilst dog walking but we did discuss 'putting the world to rights' To the point though, through the generosity of his wife Barbara, daughters Elaine and Linda, sons Mark and David along with other close family and friends, on Saturday 25th September 2021, they arranged a fund-raising day at the Moorsholm Cricket & Athletic Club. (Fred a one-time cricketer, full time quoits player and former church warden) There were cake stalls, tombola, bingo games, to mention just a few. At 3pm Fred's two sons arrived back, along with Paul Lancaster having

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themed demonstration by the Club’s three Area Demonstrators, Susan Hall, Audrey Foster, and Jean Mclure. A donation was kindly given to the club for the celebrations by Founder member Mrs Sheila Gibson Mattinson.

completed the North Yorkshire Ultra Marathon, another selfless achievement in order to raise money. Paul actually was instrumental in getting the first defibrillator in the village by running to raise cash. The amount of money raised on that day together with the Ultra Marathon donations was £4,769.59 which as I earlier mentioned will supply the village with two defibrillators, one attached to the Cricket Club and the other to the Church Hall which means practically the length of the village will be covered should anyone need assistance by these machines. There is an amount of money left over in a special account that will be used to provide expenses for new batteries etc whenever needed for all three machines, the other one already located outside the Memorial Hall. The family, especially Barbara have been emotionally overwhelmed by how generous people have been but it shows how very much respected Fred was and hope that it has brought a little comfort through a very sad time. AGAIN, A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE

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Plea for vigilance as the North York Moors announces fire alert

Global recycling day provides local winners at Boulby Mine…

eople visiting the North York Moors over the bank holiday weekend are asked to be particularly vigilant as recent dry conditions have led to an increased risk of moorland and forest fires, forcing the National Park Authority to announce a fire alert. While it may feel as though we have barely emerged from winter, a lack of rainfall has led to heather and bracken ground vegetation becoming extremely dry. With the recent dry weather set to continue into next week, staff from the Authority have been putting up fire risk warning signs at sites across the National Park, advising people how they can help to reduce the risk. The signs will remain in place until the fire risk passes. The National Park's Rangers are keen to stress that whilst the area can still be enjoyed safely, extra vigilance is required, and fires and

barbecues are prohibited. 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.” "It is not unprecedented for fires to occur at this time of year and the majority of moorland fires can be prevented so we would urge people to take extra care when visiting the National Park while the fire risk signs are in place." If people see a fire, they should report it quickly to the fire service by dialling 999. The period for controlled heather burning on the North York Moors ended on 15 April, which means any sighted fires will be wildfire.

he importance of recycling to protect the planet has been made a special feature of the recent Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) week staged at the Boulby mine in North Yorkshire. As it coincided with ’Global Recycling Day’ last month part of the event was to encourage the workforce to take part in an upcycling competition. The aim was to get everyone to give more thought to the natural world and how best to recycle, re-use or upscale items that might be considered no longer useful. Many took part but three were singled out for their efforts. First up was Andy Conn, a technical assistant who joined ICL, who own and operate the mine, in 2008. He gathered sea-soaked wood which had been washed ashore. Formerly

it was part of Saltburn Pier which was severely damaged in storms in the 1970’s. The wood was collected and used to create fresh interest and a focal point for his garden. One of the miners, Len Blenkinsop found a new use for a lamp which had originally been part of an old Heliminer machine. This has been re-purposed to provide a strong talking point as a lamp in his home bar. Finally, Louise Yeoman, the deputy facilities operations manager for the underground laboratory at Boulby, found a new use for the old hard hat she wore after becoming the first woman underground back in 2001. It now serves as a hanging basket providing a home for an array of colourful plants. They were each awarded a solar mobile phone charger for their efforts in making a greener future.

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● Upscaled lamp in home bar

● Recycled wood from the damaged Saltburn Pier

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South Bank Big Bang (nearly)

By Graeme Aldous

our photo of the South Bank Gas Holder being demolished with explosives (CV&MN 128, P13) brought back memories of a night in 1971 when it nearly blew up on its own… and caused me some professional embarrassment. In the early days of BBC Radio Teesside (later Cleveland, now Tees) the weekend newsdesk rota was a tough slog. One person carried the news duties all weekend, working 13 hours on the Saturday and 10 on Sunday, writing scripts, recording and editing interviews, and presenting the news bulletins, all single-handed. I’d completed the first day, leaving myself some pre-recorded tapes and stories for the morning. On my way home to Skelton I noticed that the flare stacks at ICI Wilton were blazing particularly brightly, lighting up the lowering clouds. Just before I went to bed, the phone rang… it was one of my colleagues who lived in the hills beyond Darlington. Looking over to Teesside he could see flames and a bright glow, and thought I should know about it. I reassured him that it was only the Wilton flares, and went early to bed. Back in the studios at 8.00 next morning, I did the first thing that every news shift required… I did ’the Calls’. That involved ringing the emergency services of Teesside, North Riding and County Durham to see if there were

any overnight incidents that needed reporting. All said it had been a quiet night, so I took the world and national stories off the London teleprinter, and made up (and read) the 0900 bulletin. I spent the rest of the morning preparing material for the Monday shift, and then at around 12.20 did ‘The Calls’ again. This time the Teesside Police Control Room did have something to report… “Everything’s going fine now, and we’re allowing the people back into their homes in South

Bank.” “What do you mean?” “Didn’t you know? We had to evacuate the town last night when the gas holder was struck by lightning and caught fire.” For some reason the early morning bobbie hadn’t thought to tell me! This was awkward. We were fairly new on the air, and trying to build a reputation for quality news reporting, and yet our programming that morning had failed to mention one of the most important Teesside stories in years. I immediately rang the News Editor and explained the situation. We agreed that he would rush to the studio from his home near Yarm and present the One O’clock News from my scripts, while I quickly took the Radio Car over to South Bank and found some people to interview. And that’s how it happened — we led with the story, and I did live interviews with fire officers (who explained how close we’d been to a major disaster) and people who’d been roused from their evening TV viewing and hustled off out of the area to safety. Now glad to be back in their homes, the ‘Slaggy Islanders’ could relax again, the danger over. I think we reported it well, and noone took us to task for not mentioning it at Nine O’clock. But it had been a close thing for South Bank, and for the reputation of BBC Radio Teesside. I shall miss the South Bank Gas Holder now it’s gone, but over 50 years later I’ll still cringe at the memory of when it nearly went.

he village of Ugthorpe held its first ever Scarecrow competition in the week up to 24th April. There were 20 entries and the judges Mr and Mrs Wood admitted it had been a very difficult job to select the winners.

Huge thanks to the judges and also thanks to the Ugthorpe Village Community Fund (UVCF) for organising the event and providing the prizes. The winners were: 1st – The Brown Family 2nd – The Hodgson Family 3rd – The Floyd Family

● Pictures by John Kenny

● 1st – The Brown Family

2nd – The Hodgson Family

3rd – The Floyd Family

Chris turned to Slimming World to help with his weight problem

hris Jones had a problem in August last year and he was struggling to find an answer to it until he found out about Slimming World. He was overweight and had an injured shoulder from playing football and he was unhappy about both. “I had been bothered about my weight for ages and knew that I had to do something about it” says Chris, 43, who is a building supervisor. “I was really struggling with my weight. Something had to change. Other people I knew had been successful with Slimming World so I decided to give it a go”. Now that he’s lost over four and a half stone Chris says “I wasn’t really bothered about probably being the only man in the group. I was made to feel welcome straight away. There actually are a couple of other men there and it makes no difference that we’re outnumbered by women. We’re all there for the same thing and we have a laugh as well. I used to have frequent takeaways and convenience foods. I always felt tired. It’s so different now. I use the Slimming World app and go to the gym and am generally much more active. I love to cook the recipes I get from the books at group “ Something else has changed for Chris too. “I was horrified to see a letter from my doctor saying I was morbidly obese! I never used to be able to buy an off the peg suit before I lost weight and it was great to be able to do that in March when I was attending a family wedding. I was really chuffed with that even though it’s not what I joined Slimming World for to start with. I just wanted to drop some weight and feel

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New innovative mentoring scheme launched for businesses to give young people a helping hand

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project to help match businesses with young people looking for work has been launched – and it’s already proving successful. The Young People’s Business Mentoring Programme involves recruiting and matching mentors from businesses in the borough with young people to provide advice and support about improving their chances of finding employment Through an initial small scale pilot of young people have benefited from mentoring – but it hoped the project being coordinated by the council will now grow with an appeal for more mentors to come forward. Mentors and young people aged 16 to 25 who are out of work, education or training are carefully matched. The young person’s likes, personalities and life experiences are considered before a match is made.

The mentors are never thrown into the deep end. All interested mentors take part in a one-day training courses and are provided with materials to support them and are all given ongoing support from the council’s Mentoring Coordinator. The mentor and young person may talk via telephone, online or in person for two, onehour meetings per month for a four-to-six-month period. Cabinet Member for Children and Families Alison Barnes said: “We have some exceptional businesses in Redcar and Cleveland and it has been fantastic to see the response we have had already. This a chance to improve the prospects of a young person who is keen to work and just needs a helping hand. It is a truly innovative concept, and I am sure it will be of value to everyone involved. Looking ahead, it is also a way of developing our workforce for future major investment into

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ees Valley is a Multi Academy Trust and sponsor of schools in the Tees Valley area, namely Redcar and Cleveland and Middlesbrough. So, on Wednesday 30thMarch, you may have heard the church bells ringing at St Nicholas Parish Church in Guisborough to celebrate the coming together of five schools within the Trust for their combined Easter Servic Through the contact of Music Director, Mr Chris Nixon, of St Nicholas Church, these children came together with

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Mayor welcomes £3.3million funding to boost skills for local people

College secures government funding towards £10m top class engineering facility

lans to build a state-of-the-art engineering facility that could transform Teesside’s net zero aims are one step closer, thanks to £4m of government funding secured by Middlesbrough College. The successful bid, secured through the Department for Education’s ‘Further Education Capital Transformation Fund’ forms part of a £10m investment into the replacement and relocation of the current TTE site. Home to the technical training provider and hundreds of learners and apprentices, the move will see existing TTE provision of workshop training areas, teaching classrooms and staff facilities relocated to a purpose-built facility at the College’s Middlehaven campus, on development land adjacent to its STEM Centre. Zoe Lewis, principal and chief executive of Middlesbrough College, said: “We’re delighted to secure this vital funding from government, which forms part of our £10m green energy investment commitment. “The new TTE facility will be a UK centre of excellence for STEM subjects, accessible to employers across the Tees Valley and giving TTE students and staff the high-tech facilities and equipment they deserve. “The investment will also allow us to expand into new sectors such as clean, green and renewable energy, retrofit, zero carbon and offshore high voltage, securing technical skills that are in demand and valued by local employers, to name British Steel, Quorn and Anglo American, among others. “This investment takes us one step closer to helping our region realise its potential. We are proud to offer the young people of the North East a fantastic specialist education in STEM, and this new funding helps us to go even further.” Since its acquisition of TTE in 2019, Middlesbrough College Group is the largest engineering training provider for school leavers in the country. Subject to a planning application approval, the new facility will train 300 full time students, 300 apprentices and 500 adults, alongside a thriving international cohort. The project has received the backing of employers across the region, along with the support of Redcar MP and former TTE apprentice Jacob Young. Commenting on the plans, Jacob said: “As a former TTE apprentice, I know from first hand experience how technical training can lead towards hugely rewarding careers in the kind of industrial sectors that are set to expand at a rapid rate in our region over the coming years. “As we kickstart the green industrial revolution we will need all hands on deck, so this is great news for anybody looking to develop the skills needed to benefit from our clean industrial future and I thank Middlesbrough College for bringing them forward." Tony Malone, engineer at British Steel Teesside, added: “British Steel and TTE have an excellent long-standing working relationship, which has developed over many years. In fact, the current TTE site is British Steel’s original training facility – so news of this investment into the facility is incredibly exciting. “The new purpose-built site at Middlehaven is a massive investment into the future of our business, and others. It will allow TTE to provide apprentices for decades to come, with the right industrial skills and behaviours to easily transition into the workplace. “We’re proud to be part of this transformation. “ The project will be supported by a £1m contribution from Middlesbrough Council, with the remaining £5m invested by Middlesbrough College. The College aims to open the new TTE centre in the next two years, subject to planning approval.

ees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed £3.3million in Government funding secured for a scheme to give workers in the region the skills they need to improve their careers. The Mayor and Combined Authority have been awarded £3,285,438 to expand the delivery of successful Skills Bootcamp programmes, helping more people into a rewarding career. Skills Bootcamps offer free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills, including in the digital, construction and clean energy and HGV driving sectors, and fast-track to an interview with a local employer. The funding boost is expected to support at least 1,000 adults across the region in the 2022/23 financial year. Thousands of people right across England have already benefitted from accessing skills bootcamps developed with employers; this grant award will ensure people even more people in the Tees Valley benefit from this opportunity. This is just the latest tranche of cash to help upskill people in the region, with £30.5million in Adult Education funding previously devolved for a third time for the academic year 2022/23. Skills Bootcamps sit alongside other adult education initiatives taking place in the area, such as Teesworks Skills Academy and bespoke employer-led skills programmes, which were established by Mayor Houchen to help give local people the expertise they need to take advantage of the jobs and opportunities being created in Tees Valley. Mayor Houchen said: “I’m delighted we’ve managed to secure this funding, helping us to work ever more closely with employers and learning providers right across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool to give adults the skills our businesses are crying out for, helping them to get the good-quality, well-paid jobs they deserve. “Skills Bootcamps are another string to our bow to make sure people can progress in the cleaner, healthier and safer industries of the future that we’re delivering for local people, as well as other growing

and innovative sectors such as digital and creative. “Thanks to the devolved adult education budget, which we only receive by virtue of having an elected Mayor, we’re giving everyone who needs it the opportunity to access skills development and the chance to succeed. On top of that the Tees Valley Careers initiative, and its expansion into primary schools, is getting our young people on a path that’s right for them from an early age through to adulthood, making sure no one is left behind.” Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills Alex Burghart said: “Skills Bootcamps are a highly effective way to learn skills at pace in a range of in demand sectors including digital, construction and green transport. “This funding boost will support even more adults across the region to take advantage of these free courses and get on the path to well-paid careers.” Cllr Bob Cook, Tees Valley Combined Authority Cabinet Lead on Education, Employment and Skills, said: “Everyone across the Tees Valley should have the opportunity to advance and access to training so they thrive in their chosen careers. This welcome extra funding will help them do just that. “We have a long and successful track record of working with our learning providers and businesses to make sure companies from all around the region are equipped with the right workers with the right knowledge to help them grow. Now we can target hundreds more people, upskilling them to fill those skills gaps and, ultimately, secure better jobs.”

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Hazel Grove Saltburn

Out of Time

eaders will recall a previous article about the Cliff Lift clock in Saltburn, by Councillor Philip Thomson. The time was not always correct. The reason being that the power for the clock mechanism was supplied by a simple AA battery. When the battery needed changing an electrician had to be sent for. Now, after much encouragement, an investment is to be made in a more reliable system of power. Smiths of Derby have been commissioned to get back to a real time system. Currently a dark hole represents the state of planetary void. Soon the correct time will be told again, but not before!

nyone dashing for a train in Saltburn, should not be reliant on the clock in Station Square to advise them. For many months, or is it years, along time anyway, the clock faces have provided conflicting horological guidance. Councillor Philip Thomson has once again taken time out to encourage the local authority to keep up to date, to provide a maintenance system that works like clockwork should, and that time really is, of the essence. Now action is to be taken and synchronised clock faces should be the order of the day once more.

he SaltburnValleys CIO was established in 2017 after several years of consideration as to how the deterioration in the three valleys in the town could be halted, the environment could be given greater care and attention, and the historic assets, which were once major features of the town, might be restored. Hazel Grove is one of the valleys that has been neglected in recent decades and is on the long list of restoration wishes. Currently, a major bid is being put together between Redcar &

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Cleveland Council and SaltburnValleys CIO for upwards of £3 million to remove the Valley Gardens from the Historic England ‘At Risk’ register. Hazel Grove has not, however, been forgotten. In order to record the halcyon period of the valley an information board has been installed at the bottom of the Donkey Path, which leads from Marine Parade. Councillor Carole Morgan, Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland, performing the unveiling of the information board, hoped the detailed photographs and narrative would be a reminder of the important historic past of Hazel Grove and inspire continued restoration work.

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Award for Saltburn Rear Alleyways

Saltburn Mosaics ● Photographs courtesy of 'Explore Saltburn'

● Sainsbury’s staﬀ demonstrating support ● Photographs by Ken Bladen

● Ruby and Garnet rear alleyway after presentation

esidents of Saltburn who have made significant efforts to reclaim the rear alleyways, as part of the living community, have been commended by the Mayor of the Borough. In a speech delivered to residents from across a wide catchment, gathered in the Ruby/Garnet Street rear alleyway, the Mayor presented a commemorative plaque. The Mayor recalled, “I have very good memories of visiting the rear alley ways of your Jewel Streets last year when I was invited to take part in your Saltburn 160 Celebrations. “I realised that your project was very much in its infancy, but it was evident to me, even at that time, how very important your work was and would be, in contributing to the community spirit of the town. “I said last year that I would like to give some

● Jo Yariden receiving plaque on behalf of residents recognition to the work that all residents were contributing, in many rear alley ways across the town, and that I would return at a future date to do so. “Well, here I am, and it is a real pleasure to come back and meet some of you again, and some new residents, and see once again the marvellous works that you have undertaken. “In many respects the work is simplistic, but there is great art coming alive here and the stimulus to community spirit is very evident. “Your endeavours have been admired, not just by residents but also by so many visitors who have heard of your good works and have come to admire. “It gives me great pleasure to award my formal plaque in recognition of your collective community spirit. This can be displayed as part of the recognition which you rightly deserve. Well done, indeed.”

● Mayor making presentation

● Mayor taking part in mosaic workshop

he Saltburn Mosaics continue to attract community interest. The first of the three mosaics which require to be rebuilt, is now well on its way. Townspeople and visitors are placing tiles into the artwork at a series of workshops will be on designated Saturday mornings throughout the summer. Councillor Carole Morgan in some of the last days of her period of office was in Saltburn to present a certificate to Eddie Guy. Eddie, going

on five years old, has raised £376 towards the £7,500 refurbishment programme. Whilst at the workshop the Mayor joined in, placing her memorable tiles into part of Saltburn’s history. The mosaics are mounted on the main wall belonging to Sainsbury’s Supermarket. Staff led by local manager, Michelle Bell, have been very supportive of the project and some took time out to come and show their interest in this community project.

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MFC Foundation Bringing the powe

BORO AND MFC FOUNDATION NAMED COMMUNITY CLUB

WORK within their programmes in East Cleveland contributed significantly to Middlesbrough FC/MFC Foundation

being been named Community Club of the Season for the North East and Yorkshire.

It is the second time in three years they have been awarded this honour. There were six regional winners

DEMENTIA DATES SET UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR DEMENTIA friendly tea dances are to continue at Senses Wellbeing Centre on the edge of Skelton until the middle of December. There have two dances there so far and now dates have been confirmed in association with MFC Foundation. For a couple of hours on selected Fridays generally towards the end of each month, there is the chance for dementia sufferers, their carers and families to gather to enjoy music, laughter, a good chat and a cup (or more) of tea. Oh, and there’s biscuits and nibbles too. The dates when the dances are on; May 20th, June 24th, July 22nd, August 26th, September 30th, October 28th, November 25th, December 16th. For more information o n S e n s e s We l l b e i n g e-mail Karen at karen@ wellbeingcentre.co.uk For more information the tea dances and other Foundation events in East Cleveland, e-mail Charlie at charlie. bell@mfcfoundation.co.uk

named ‘Your Move Community Club of the Season’ for the outstanding work they have delivered off the pitch. The

KICKS PROVI FROM STRENGTH

MFC Foundation’s PL Kicks programme continues to expand and two new sessions have been added to the existing portfolio. Free to anyone aged between 8-18, there are a variety of options which are not all related to football. One of the two new sessions is related to football however, with Girls Only sessions running at Redcar Town FC on Thursday evenings.

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If you have any questions on any of the Foundation’s programmes, e-mail Marc McPhillip

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er of the badge to local community

B OF THE SEASON FOR THE NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE winning clubs are: • Middlesbrough – North East &Yorkshire • Blackpool – North West • Derby County - Midlands • Milton Keynes Dons – South East & East • AFC Wimbledon - London • Plymouth Argyle – South West & Wales The winners received their awards at a special event hosted at the House of Commons in the second half of April, while the overall winner. AFC Wimbledon, was announced live at the EFL Awards on April 24th. Each of the Clubs have made a significant difference to the lives of people living in their local areas, through projects designed to tackle societal issues such as loneliness, food poverty and education, amongst others.

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The Foundation was acknowledged for its impressive range of projects which include the innovative and adaptable Boro Bus (pictured outside Loftus Town Hall), enabling the club to take its community programmes to people who may not normally access these services readily. Also recognised was the Team Talk programme which helps many whose mental health isn’t in the best shape. All 72 EFL Clubs, through their club community organisations, deliver a wide range of projects 365 days per year focusing on improving health and wellbeing, raising aspirations, realising potential and building stronger, more cohesive communities. Using the appeal of football, EFL Clubs collectively invest over £59m in their communities annually.

FOOTBALL FESTIVAL DATE FOR YOUR DIARY MAKE a note of the date but more importantly book a place for a family fun day football festival on Saturday July 30th. The event, which includes a family fun fair, takes place at MFC Foundation’s Herlingshaw Centre in Eston and there are a limited number of spaces for free transport from East Cleveland and if you wish to take part in the football side of the family fun day. Running from 10.30am to 3pm, the event will include mega slides, a barbeque and a free raffle. E-mail Gary at gary.walton@ mfcfoundation.co.uk if you need more details, to book transport, or to declare an interest in the football tournament which is open for youngsters in school years 3, 4, 5 and 6.

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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight bringing history to life at Teesside Airshow

● Spitfire and Hurricane during the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in 2016. Picture by: Tom Banks

he Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is the latest attraction that will be roaring into the skies above Teesside this summer as part of the Teesside Airshow, The Teesside Airshow, which is being put on by Skylive Air, is the only one taking place in the North of England in 2022 – returning to Teesside Airport on 11 June after a five-year grounding. The internationally recognisable Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which was inaugurated on 11 July 1957, will be bringing six iconic spitfires and two Hurricanes, flown by regular RAF aircrew, to the event. The aircraft are regularly seen as part of major celebrations and commemorations, featuring in public and military events and State occasions, and their appearance at the Teesside Airshow will come hot off the heels of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, taking place the weekend prior. The Memorial Flight is the latest RAF team to be announced for the Teesside Airshow, following the news that the Eurofighter Typhoon will appear, along with the Red Arrows and the Red Falcons parachute display team. There is much more on offer too, with an exhibition of 300 classic cars, funfair, live music, strongman contest and food stalls. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has been at the centre of every major State celebration and commemoration for more than 70 years, and it will be a fantastic addition to a day that was already a

must-see summer event. “They will be showing off the best of our RAF’s past which complements the cutting-edge technology of the present, with the Eurofighter Typhoon also taking to the skies on the day. “I have no doubt this will be an inspirational display and prove another huge draw as we look to attract 25,000 people from Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool as well as much further afield. Teesside Airshow is the only game in town, literally, with the nearest taking place more than 120 miles away, and I’d urge people to get their tickets now.” Steve Davies, Director of SkyLive Air, said: “It’s great to be able to welcome the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Team as the latest group to join us for our event. The team keeps our wartime aviation history alive, with stunning aircraft that you can’t see together anywhere else. “It will be a privilege to welcome them, along with the Typhoon display team, Red Arrows and Red Falcons, as we make this the biggest and best airshow the region has seen yet, giving families a brilliant day out while highlighting our heritage and celebrating our current Royal Air Force personnel.” Tickets are on sale now priced at £10 per adult, £5 per child. A family ticket, consisting of two adults and two children, will be £25 and there is free entry for those aged under six. The Teesside Airport Foundation will be the charity partner for the event. For more information on the Teesside Airshow, and to book your tickets, visit www. teessideairshow.co.uk

Roseberry Funeral Service coming to Guisborough

ocal family funeral directors, Roseberry Funeral Service, are now serving the families of Guisborough in local landmark building Now called HCL House, the building was originally the reception and administrative offices for Blackett Hutton Foundry. Blackett Hutton has been a name synonymous with Guisborough for a century and a half. The foundry, as known to many who worked there, employed hundreds of workers over the years and in its 1970s heyday employed around 450 people. For Roseberry Funeral Service, this was a very important part when choosing this location. “When we realised that this building was available, we were all very excited and of course apprehensive about what we may find the state of the building in”, says lead funeral director Michelle Thurston-Balam. When the news that Roseberry Funeral Service was coming to Guisborough started to break, many people asked if they could come and have a look around the building. This led to an open invitation to anyone that wanted to come before the alterations started. Many people that came shared their stories about their time at the foundry, having worked in a variety of roles. “We have had people pop by at different stages of the building works and they have all been very impressed to see that many of the original features of the building have been refurbished. They all remarked with how pleased they were that the building is now being put to good use.” Roseberry funeral Service originally opened in Redcar in 2014, then Marske in 2015. It is Guisborough’s only independent funeral service. The Roseberry Funeral Service family are local to Guisborough as are many of their staff. Funeral

operative, Peter Richardson, remembers working at the foundry and coming to get his pay from the cashier windows. “It has been a lot of hard work to get everything completedsince we took over the building in February. We had hoped to open in April, but asis often the case with older buildings, things rarely go to plan. “We now plan to open in mid to late May but even though we are not fully open we have already provided our services to families from Guisborough and the surrounding areas. This has been a real honour for us.” So, will there be an open day for anyone to attend? “Yes, we are planning an open event in the summer when we have been operational for a few months, plus we can add some Jubilee celebrations. When we are fully open in May, we warmly invite all the residents of the area to come by for a look around and a chat before the official open event takes place.” For more information about Roseberry Funeral Service, please visit www.roseberryfuneralservice. co.uk or call the Guisborough office on 01287 260180

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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 129 May 2022

Hollie Bush Writes

A whimsical look at our area

Lingdale in the local press in the 1880’s Part 2

’m returning for a final look at John Knagg’s epic history of the first years of his home community of Lingdale, and moving on to the late 1870’s / 1880’s we hit the onset of the great depression of that decade which whilst it was of no comfort to the residents of Lingdale, was probably the first international trade slump. It was a slump caused by a buildup of debt, bank collapses, the arrival of new technologies, and a massive continental power that was flooding the world with cheap goods – the US then, like China today. John’s first post came from the Leeds Mercury, which despite its base, covered the then North Riding in detail. A few days before the Christmas of 1878 it told us that; “It is very pleasant to find that at Skelton where there is perhaps a greater amount of distress than many other places in Cleveland parcels of clothing are being distributed by the Cleveland Miners' Association, and between 700 and 800 children are, through the liberality of Mr. J. T. Wharton, Skelton Castle, and his agent, Mr. E. B. Hamilton, being supplieddaily with a nourishing meal of soup and bread, at a cost of 2d. per week. The soup is conveyed by trolleys to the five stations for distribution, viz., schools at Stanghow lane, Lingdale, Boosbeck, Magra Park (I loved the way that was spelt - HB) and Skelton Infants, and is served out to the children at mid-day. “But it wasn’t just the jobless miners. The local middle class were being hit. At the end of January 1879 it was noticed that a new bankruptcy had been declared - that of one Wm. Dunning, of Lingdale Lane, Grocer and Provision Dealer. This was followed by a Gazette report that “Mr W Woodcock wholesale Grocer Guisborough sued William Dunning, Grocer, Lingdale for £11 4s 2d for goods supplied. The defendant had gone into liquidation so the case was struck off.” In March it was reported too that “An evening concert to raise funds for the soup kitchen at North Skelton was to be held. We learn that Mr George Clark, of the Lingdale Hotel has offered the use of his hall and gas gratuitously for the same object. It is expected that the concert will be given there also.” .On a wider canvas in May we read in the Gazette that “At a meeting of Guisborough guardians, a deputation of twelve Lingdale miners, waited upon the board stating that they represented a large number of men in the Lingdale and Boosbeck district who were destitute and they wished the guardians some means of relieving them. Two of their number Messrs Cunion and Lattimer were the spokesman and stated the mines with which they had been connected had been working slack time, in fact nearly all of the men had only worked eleven shifts during that time and now they were reduced to starvation point. In reply the chairman it was stated that in Lingdale and Boosbeck and North Skelton there were about 100 families whose bread winners were unable to obtain work. “After much discussion it was agreed the relieving officers should at once begin to distribute relief. The clerk was instructed to write to the Local Government Board to sanction relief to those men and the chairman and auditor promised to guarantee the amount in case the poor law auditor surcharged it.” This was followed up within days and we read that “A relief committee, consisting of Messrs D. T. Fetch, Ed. Hamilton, Thomas Fetch, J. Chisholm, and B. Wilkinson, Jon., assisted by Mr

● Lingdale High Street - then and now

●The land of Iron

Cyrus Smith, relieving officer, visited Boosbeck and North Skelton, and distributed relief to the most necessitous families. The miners of these places, as stated in our yesterday's impression, are bare latterly, owing to the scarcity of employment, been reduced to the greatest distress, and many of the cases relieved were truly pitiful. Fifty-three families living at Boosbeck and Lingdale, and 120 at North Skelton, or in all 942 adults and children, were relieved at a cost of £l6 in money." Things were not to improve. In August the Bradford Daily Telegraph reported; “Owing to the recent blowing out of some additional furnaces the output at some of the Cleveland Ironstone mines has again been restricted. Messrs Charlton’s mine near Guisborough has been entirely closed, and at Belmont, near the same place, operations are at a standstill. At Messrs Pease’s mines, at Upleatham and Lingdale, the men are fairly employed and the same can be said of Messrs Bell Brothers and Messrs Bolckow and Vaughan’s mines. The North Skelton and Longacre mines of the latter firm, which, may remembered, were closed for nearly nine months, show the greater portion of the men are again employed, and working good time.” The Cleveland Miners Association kept their organisation together despite all. The Echo in August reported “The annual demonstration and gala which is fixed to be held at Skelton on Saturday week, promises to be, as in previous years, an exceedingly pleasant and attractive one to the miners of the district. The arrangements are now complete, and amongst the speakers who are to address the company are Messrs Joseph Toyn, agent to the association; R. Campbell, Eston and Henry Cook, Lingdale.” The roots of most of the Cleveland miners then were generally outwith of the area, and a lot of the more experienced men were Cornish. This was shown in a late August report in the Gazette of “Cornish Wrestling at Brotton-in-Cleveland. Around 500 people attended an “old English test

of strength and skill at Brotton”. Combatants dressed in tights and loose jackets. 4th place for 5s, J Pollard, Lingdale, out of 34 competitors.” The depression was still affecting local traders, and in October public notices were given of “A liquidation by Arrangement concerning George Clarke of the Lingdale Hotel, Licenced Victualler” (Note; it was the same Mr Clarke who had dipped into his own pocket the year before to relieve local distress as shown above - HB) and the involuntary bankruptcy of one Thomas Jackson, Lingdale in Cleveland, Draper. By 1881, the mines in Lingdale and Boosbeck were back in almost full operation, but this meant a resumption of the deaths and injuries underground. Two that caught the eye were in the early part of that year. In January it was reported that “A shocking accident occurred this (Tuesday) morning at Messrs Pease’s Lingdale mine to a man named John Stephenson. The poor fellow was engaged in cleaning the ice from the pit bottom when by some means the cage was lowered onto him, killing him on the spot. The deceased leaves a wife and eight children. An inquest was later held at the Lingdale Hotel where a verdict of accidental death was returned.” Only three weeks later the Echo reported “An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at the Victoria Hotel, Lingdale, near Guisborough by Mr William Robinson, deputy coroner on John Taylor, (14 yrs) who had met with his death in a shocking manner on Monday afternoon. The deceased was a trapper at the Boosbeck mines and while coupling up two wagons he jammed his head in-between them and was fatally injured. Mr Atkinson, the deputy inspector of mines and Mr Joseph Toyn, the miner’s agent were present at the inquiry where a verdict of accidental death was returned.” Only 14. But we cannot leave without the tasty morsel we promised from last month’s column where the press salivated over what was seen as a case of “cannibalism” in Lingdale. If that was true it

would be fodder for today’s redtop press, but the reality alas was rather more prosaic. Under the heading “A Cannibal In Cleveland” the Gazette reported that “At Guisborough Police Court one Joseph Wilkes was summoned by Samuel Church for a violent assault on him at Lingdale. The complainant owns a valuable dog but not a very handsome animal but one of some value to him for rabbit coursing and straight-out racing. While on the Lingdale running ground on the afternoon in question he saw his dog in the hands of the defendant. He enquired what he was doing with the dog and endeavoured to forcibly take it from him. The defendant told him to ‘leave go or he would kick his liver out’. In the struggle that followed the defendant caught hold of the complainants nose with his teeth and bit into it so severely that his teeth almost met. This was borne out by the apparent teeth marks on the sides of the victim’s nose. The bench considered the case to be of a serious nature which could not be gone into because the defendant concerned had not appeared.” After adjournment, Wilkes was apprehended and taken to a resumed hearing. The conclusion, said the Gazette, was that “the defendant who severely bit the complainant’s nose was fined £2 and 17s. 6d costs, or in default one month’s hard labour.” As said last month, this is just skimming the surface of John Knagg’s compendious epic. It can be read it full on https://alisonsmall32. wixsite.com/lingdalehistory/newspaper-articles 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

Coastal View & Moor News Issue 129 May 2022

Book Review Inheritance by John F. Watson

News from the Local WI’s

Saltburn WI

By Lesley Wilson

e started our countdown to the Jubilee this month with our celebration in the Community Hall. It really was amazing the amount of memorabilia we had from our members who shared with us wedding dresses, magazines, photographs and items from our youth. Thank you to all who helped gather the items together. Rosemary Nicholls was our speaker

this month and gave us details of how she gathers information to use in her Talk of the Town article, once again a very informative talk. May promises to be a very busy month with our annual meeting with a special fish supper, group rallies and the Federation luncheon at the Riverside Stadium. Walking netball took a break over Easter but it restarted on the 26th April 5pm come along to Saltburn learning campus if you fancy having fun.

Hutton Lowcross WI

By Pat Bolton

e have been meeting face to face now for several months and have had some really interesting and varied speakers. In March, Chris Lloyd set out to convince us of the numerous links between Lewis Carroll and the North East of England and in April we were royally entertained by Maggie Moore who painted a beautiful picture in front of us interspersed with many hilarious anecdotes. The completed picture was raffled amongst members and were delighted to find that Maggie gives a portion of her fee to caring for old and disabled donkeys. We have been joining in many of the Teesside Federation events and activities including the Annual Council Meeting

and coming up shortly their Annual Lunch at Middlesbrough Football Club where the speaker will be Tricia Stewart, one of the original Calendar Girls. In July we will be celebrating our 70th Birthday while at the same time hosting the De Brus Group Rally and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This will take place at Gisborough Hall on the 22nd July and we are extending an invitation to anyone who is a past member of Hutton Lowcross WI. Just get in touch with the President, Pat Bolton 01287 636065 for further details. We are always happy to welcome visitors to our meetings on the second Thursday of the month at Sunnyfield House in Guisborough starting at 7pm.

Published by Emoter’s Gap, 2021 263 pages £8.00 softback By John Roberys arch 2022: ongoing horror in Ukraine; rising poverty levels and covid rates in the UK... and unseasonal weather. Sometimes you need to transport yourself elsewhere for your wellbeing and reading a book can be just the thing. A novel may be particularly therapeutic as you’re taken to places where imagination takes hold. Although they’re ‘fiction’, novels can also enable you to find resonances between past and present; Inheritance certainly does so, particularly in terms of societal division and international conflict. This is John Watson’s second novel and is a sequel to A Journey Of Hope, reviewed in the December 2019 issue of Coastal View & Moor News. Once again, we follow the lives of Ruth and Jim whose early years were chronicled in John’s first novel. Like its predecessor, Inheritance is set in the North Yorkshire Moors and York; this time we’re in the second decade of the twentieth century as we follow the main characters into adulthood. Once again, the

story unfolds against a backdrop of farming, with a declining ironstone mining industry also featuring. One of the pleasures of reading novels set in familiar locations is the interplay between actual place names and teasing descriptions that evoke somewhere recognisable without revealing their identity. The road between Hutton-le-Hole and Castleton is a recurrent presence, with references to a steep ascent to the moors, to Gallows (aka Gallow) Howe and to a structure resembling Young Ralph Cross. Similarly, a village named Roston has characteristics that suggest an early twentieth century Rosedale Abbey. Moreover, the site of Gallows Howe served as inspiration for John Watson’s development of the story of

Ruth, Jim and other characters. Inheritance does not flinch from addressing the social conditions of the time. Early twentieth century York had similar problems to other British cities: see Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree’s Poverty, A Study of Town Life, published in 1901. The novel also takes us to World War One battlefields in mainland Europe where A senior officer stared directly into (Josh’s) eyes. A tall figure of a man, firm jaw, pencil moustache. Josh’s first thought was, how has this man kept clear of the mud that was caked on everyone else in the trench? The novel’s narrative is driven by the web of family and other relationships but the motif connecting its threads is the centrality of the horse. In 2022, horses play a largely recreational role but a century ago they worked to transport people, contributed hugely to farm life and served in warfare. One horse in particular, Pal, is a key character in Inheritance, taking Ruth on a return journey from the moors to York and serving in the war. Pal survives the war, to return with Josh to the clear fresh moorland air and be welcomed home at a particularly heart-warming moment in the book’s final chapter. Inheritance is available from bookshops and other outlets in East Cleveland and the Esk Valley. For details, phone 01287 660577 or email jfw660577@gmail.com

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Crime Prevention Heating Oil Thefts Police are encouraging all owners of oil heating systems to do "all you can to protect your heating oil", and to make things as difficult as possible for potential thieves. Following a recent spike in crude oil prices the cost of heating oil has also increased, leading to an increase in theft offences involving heating oil. Many forces have experienced this. Reports have been received relating to thefts from tanks and have increased at properties and commercial premises in rural locations. Heating oil tanks have the potential to store thousands of pounds worth of heating oil and are often located in remote areas. How heating oil is stolen In order to steal heating oil thieves will usually decant, syphon or pump oil from your tank into other containers. Thieves might use this oil themselves or sell it on. There have even been reports of criminals selling stolen oil back to the victim. Opportunistic thieves might target tanks that they spot while out and about, whereas more organised criminals use tools such as Google Maps and drones to identify homes with oil tanks in their gardens. Another tactic used by would-be thieves is following oil delivery vehicles in order to identify homes with full tanks. 10 Ways to Avoid Heating Oil Theft 1. Choose the right type of heating oil tank When it comes to security, steel tanks offer a more robust storage solution when compared to plastic tanks. That's because plastic tanks can be easily drilled into in order to syphon off oil. Steel tanks are also heavier, and therefore more difficult to remove from your premises. 2. Locate your heating oil tank in a secure place It’s most common for people to install their oil tank outdoors, however there are options for you to keep it indoors or even underground. Indoors Locating your heating oil tank indoors is probably the most secure option when it comes to fuel theft. Not only does this make it more difficult to access the tank, but it also means that thieves are unlikely to know you even have one. Placing your tank in a shed, garage or outbuilding has the added benefit of protecting it from low temperatures. That means your heating oil can burn more efficiently. British Standards permit you to locate domestic oil storage tanks indoors as long as the tank: • has a capacity of 3,500 litres or lower • has secondary containment • is contained alone within a one-hour fireresistant chamber • is located at the lowest possible level • is ventilated to the outside. Outdoors If storing your heating oil tank indoors is not a possibility for you, there are still steps you can take to maximise security for your outdoor tank. Firstly, place your tank as far away from the road as possible. You don’t want opportunistic thieves to spot your tank while driving by, nor do you want to facilitate a quick getaway. Secondly, if your tank is exposed, it's a good idea to conceal it with a fence, wall, plants or trellis. Just make sure to leave enough room for servicing, maintenance, and oil deliveries. You must also ensure compliance with OFTEC's fire-safety recommendations, Thirdly, if possible, install a roof over your tank. This will prevent thieves from spotting

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it on satellite images and drones and targeting your home. Fourthly, consider placing a gravel path up to and around your tank. This is a relatively easy and cost-effective tip. The gravel will create a noisy route that could spook trespassers — or even alert you to their presence. And lastly, locate your tank in a position that is visible from inside your home. The potential of being spotted and caught is a huge deterrent for thieves. If your tank is visible from inside your home, you could also consider additional security measures, so thieves think you’re at home even when you’re not. For example, you could use lightbulbs or TV simulators on a timer or leave the radio on when you go out. 3. Install an oil tank cage An oil tank cage is perhaps the best form of security available as it creates an extra physical barrier for thieves. The cage should fully enclose your tank while leaving enough room for maintenance and deliveries and be bolted or concreted to the ground. 4. Install security lighting If your oil tank is visible from your home, motion-activated security lighting will startle any trespassers and could alert you to their presence. Alternatively, and recommended by me is to install dusk-till-dawn lights that ensure your tank is lit 24/7. 5. Install CCTV CCTV cameras will deter thieves, as well as provide valuable evidence for insurance claims and police reports should a fuel theft occur. When purchasing CCTV, these are three of the most important features to think about: • Picture quality: The further away from the camera from the tank, the higher the picture quality needs to be. • Night vision: Unless the area surrounding your tank is always well-lit, an infrared camera is recommended — thieves usually operate after dark. • Memory: The amount of memory determines how long your CCTV records for before writing over the oldest files, a high storage capacity could be beneficial. 6. Plant defensive plants Most thieves won't want to negotiate prickly plants during a theft. Not only are they painful, but they can capture blood and clothing fibres that increase the risk of being identified. Here are some effective defensive plants that you should be able to find at your local garden centre:Blackthorn, Holly, Firethorn, Hawthorn, Bramble 7. Invest in a wireless tank alarm Some electronic oil level gauges can be linked to an alarm inside your home. If the oil level suddenly drops, the alarm will sound and alert you to the fuel theft — or perhaps a leak. Most level monitors utilise ultrasound to measure the volume of oil in the tank. The ultrasound transmitter communicates with a receiver in your home, ensuring you never run out of oil, but also that thieves and leaks can be instantly detected. Generally, wireless monitors have a range of up to 200m, so are effective no matter how far your tank is located from your house. Remember: Check your heating oil level regularly so you know how approximately how much you have. 8. Install a lock Thieves often come equipped with tools, so it's worth investing in high-quality padlocks for your tank lock or cage. Round-shackle padlocks come highly recommended because they have a close shackle that's difficult to

access with bolt cutters. Plus, because the shackle is not springloaded, round padlocks will not unlock if the keyway barrel is drilled into. Look for a padlock with a CEN or BSEN 12320 Grade 6 classification, which indicates maximum security. Grade 1 indicates low security. Usually, the inspection cap on your tank will have eyelets to enable padlocking. However, you may need to purchase specialist locking bars for other access points. You could also consider an external ‘arm’ lock. These external locks are designed to secure the extraction points on single skin and bunded plastic tanks. A double lock protects both the inspection hole and the fill point, making it very difficult for thieves to get access to either. These locks are easy to fit and require no drilling. In most cases, however, they do need to be secured with a top-grade padlock. Remember: You should not lock your tank vent. 9. Add a spinning tank cap A spinning cap utilises clever technology so that when it’s locked, it spins freely, making it all but impossible to get off. It is based on a one-piece design that eliminates torque points, meaning forced entry with a crowbar or similar tool is impossible. 10. Install a remote tank level text alert system A wireless level monitor can only inform you of a drop in oil levels when you’re at home. However, a remote tank level text alert system can let you know when you’re on the move. This is because such systems can be set up to send a text message to multiple mobile phones when changes inside your oil tank occur, such as a sudden drop in oil level. Of course, it goes without saying that many rural areas suffer from poor mobile reception, so best check you can receive text messages where you live before you buy! Don’t Forget to Invest in Oil Tank Insurance If your heating oil has been stolen, criminals may have also damaged the tank or pipes while taking the oil. They might also damage the security measures you have in place: CCTV cameras, fencing, or padlocks, for example. Plus, if any oil is spilt during the theft, you may have to pay for an environmental clean-up, which could cost thousands. Many homeowners who use heating oil don’t realise that the

vast majority of home insurance policies do not cover damage or theft of your heating oil tank or theft of heating oil. What to do If Your Heating Oil is Stolen? Reporting a heating oil theft in progress If you notice any suspicious activity, record as much evidence as possible. This might mean noting down car registrations, writing descriptions of the people, or taking photographs. Do not confront trespassers — stay inside your home until you are sure it is safe. If you have good reason to believe that there is a fuel theft in progress, you should call 999 and await instruction from the police. Once you have a crime number, you should get in touch with your insurance provider. Reporting a heating oil theft that has already occurred If you discover that a heating oil theft has already occurred, you should call the non-emergency 101 police number and report the crime immediately. Make sure to save any relevant CCTV recordings and pass on any other pertinent information to the police. Once you have a crime number, you should get in touch with your insurance provider. If you have any further questions about enhancing your security measures to prevent heating oil theft, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. crime.prevention@cleveland.police.uk Well, that’s it for this month from me, and I hope the tips have been of use and you all some idea on protecting yourselves, but as always and as your dedicated crime prevention officer I can provide advice to you and help reduce the risk of you becoming a victim of crime, so if you want any advice on home security then please email me at: crime.prevention@cleveland.police.uk (please ask for me by name) Visit our Crime Prevention website at: https://www.cleveland. police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/ Kind Regards Paul Payne – Crime Prevention Officer for Redcar & East Cleveland Emergency No: 999 Non-Emergency No: 101 CrimeStoppers: 0800 555 111 - Online: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Legal Notices NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF PREMISES LICENSE

LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE

We, Imaginative Productions Ltd 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 The Old Nursery Site, rear of Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 5NW. The application purposes to permit supply of alcohol, late night refreshment, allow the holding of Regulated Entertainment to include: Music, Live performers, Playing of recorded sound, Other forms of live dance, Showing of a film, Performance of a play, between the following hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00hrs and 00:30hrs

Notice is given that Jason Bushby T/A North East Coast Events Limited has applied to Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council for a premises licence under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of the premises: Guisborough Rugby Club Playing Fields Belmangate, Guisborough TS14 7BB

Any other person our responsible authorities may make representation to the application in writing to the License Authority at the address below by 9th June 2022 The licensing Register and a copy of the application maybe viewed during 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 offence is level 5 on the standard scale. Redcar & Cleveland Licensing Service, Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT website; www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

For the following licensable activities: • The sale of retail alcohol • The provision of regulated entertainment A responsible authority or any other person wishing to make representation on this application must give notice in writing to the Licensing Team at the address below no later than the 1st June 2022. The licensing Register and the details of the application may be viewed during normal office hours at the address below. It is an offence under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary of conviction for the offence is up to level 5 on the Standard Scale. Date: 4TH May 2022 Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Licensing & Parking Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar Yorkshire, TS10 1RT Telephone: 01642 774774 Website: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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Guisborough Photo Group Update

e are now nearing the end of our season, with only the results of our last competition, then the presentation night, were we find out who has won all the trophies. We then go into our summer season, with days and evenings out. Getting our pictures for the start of our next season, all winners of course, Results of our last open competition Advance Prints, First Place Steve Gray, Whitby Calling, Second Place Dave Beadle, Goldfinch, Third Place Albert Wood, Storm over Cat Bells. 1 highly commended,1 commended. Advanced PDI’s, Wayne Stephens, In to the Woods, Second Place Dave Beadle, Osprey Takeaway, Third Place, Enid Harrison, Sanderling. with 3 Highly commended and 2 commended Intermediate Prints, First Place, Raymond Heron, Bird of Prey, Second Place, Brian Collett,

Transporter Sunset, Third Place, George Ezard, Embleton Beach. Intermediate PDI’s, First Place Maxine Walker, Tortoiseshell on Echinacea, Second Place, George Ezard, Wind and Nuclear, Third Place Brian Collett, Gordon Hendricks as Elvis. With 2 Highly Commended, And 1 commended. May 12th Just as this comes out is out Presentation Night which this year will be held in the Monk, in Guisborough We were lucky enough to have an exhibition and coffee morning with 64 prints on show in the Methodist church hall which went down very well, with the public passing comments and saying that they enjoyed the show All the information can be found on our Facebook page and web site. More information on c l u b w e b s i t e w w w. guisboroughphotogroup.org.uk Or our Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/984715171574093/ More updates next month Rick S.

● Advance Prints: Second Place Dave Beadle, Goldfinch,

● Advance Prints: First Place Steve Gray, Whitby Calling,

● Advanced PDI’s: First Place Wayne Stephens, In to the Woods

● Intermediate PDI’s: First Place Maxine Walker, Tortoiseshell on Echinacea

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Loftus ACCORD Walking Group Tuesday 7th June 4.5 mile Guided Walk

here is a free guided walk from Loftus Town Hall to Hummersea Alum Quarries on Tuesday 7th June starting at 10:30 am. With Geologist , Alan Simkins we shall visit the moonscape like terrain which provides the visible evidence of the Alum industry which spanned the period from 1650 to 1863. From deep within the Alum and Cement shales were extracted the fossilised remains of a Pterosaur, Rhomaleosaurus Zetlandicus, donated to York Museum in 1852 and Plesiosaurus. Bring your magnifying lens to examine specimen fragments of fossilised reptiles which inhabited planet earth up until their extinction during the Cretaceous period some 66 million years ago. We shall walk along established paths into the quarry area . Walkers are requested to wear sturdy boots, bring light refreshments and have waterproof clothing if needed. Loftus Market Place is served by Arriva X4 and 5 buses. No booking needed; for more information phone 01287 641000 or e-mail info@walkingloftusandthenorthyorkshirecoast.com

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News from Friends of Guisborough Library

By Kate Smith Membership Secretary

e held a well attended AGM on 5 April, the first for three years. The Committee is currently only five people and we really need another two or three members, but there was only a change in the Chairman and their Deputy. Our table at the Seniors Fair on Friday, 22 April gained a lot of interest and some new members. Our activities were of particular interest to other organisations which help older people and we look forward to welcoming some new faces. The next talks are on Friday 27 May on ALUM, A Forgotten Industry by Peter Appleton and Friday, 24 June on The Beasts that Lurk in your River by Marjorie Kirke. We then give the talks a break until September. They start in the Library and 2pm and you no longer

S.A.R.A. S.a.r.a. Fundraising Events Strawberry Fayre Sunday 5th June 10.00am - 3.00pm To be held at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane Redcar. Sweet Strawberries galore to be served in delicious ways in our new marquee on S.A.R.A’s site and hopefully outside in the sunshine. Go on spoil yourself and enjoy a taste of summer with family and friends.

have to book, so just turn up. There is a £3 entrance fee including refreshments. We have three craft sessions arranged but these have to be booked as places are limited, so please contact the Library if you are interested (01287 632668). They are on Saturday mornings 10 – 12 noon, on 21 May, 18 June and 16 July. Look on the newly revamped notice board in the Library for full details of what we will be doing. We are getting on with organising our Jubilee Exhibition in the Library for the month of June. We have been granted some money from the Council’s Jubilee Fund but if you have anything of interest that you could loan to us (nothing valuable please as the Library is a pubic place) please take it into the Library any time before 20 May. Mannequins will be dressed in fashions of the time. We are particularly interested in any old

kitchen items and anything relating to how education and holidays/leisure time have changed. There will be quizzes and lists of events that have happened and you are invited to write a short story (A4 page) on your memories, which we envisage collating into a book and giving to a care home. Children will be involved in making paper chains and crowns and any child who goes into the library during the half term week dressed in red. White and blue will receive a gift. And just to remind you, Guisborough Library is not only for borrowing books but have children’s activities, a quiet area for work or study with free Wi-fi. There are computers for public use, free of charge, and photocopying and printing is available. Bus passes can be renewed and Blue Badge applications dealt with. Do contact the library for full details of their services.

Saving And Re-Homing Animals The Ann Prosser Foundation Registered Charity No. 1051037 / ww.s-a-r-a.org.uk Fun Dog Show Saturday 2nd July 10.00am - 3.00pm This popular event is back to be held at Foxrush Farm, Redcar on S.A.R.A. site. Lots of dog classes to enter. Come along and join in the fun. Have a great family day out. We would love to see you all and your pets. Stalls available for sellers £15.00 per table. Watch out for details on our website

s.a.r.a.org.uk or e mail sarafoxrushfarm@gmail.com or phone 01642 488108 Shop and Café open all weekend as usual. Monthly meetings for S.A.R.A. supporters and general public continue to be held in the Cleveland Bay, Ings Road, Redcar on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm.

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Redcar Shed open for new members

Leisure centres launch membership oﬀer for people with Parkinson’s

eisure centres in Redcar and Cleveland are now offering free membership to people living with Parkinson’s. Redcar and Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart, Saltburn Leisure Centre, Eston Leisure Centre, Loftus Leisure Centre and Guisborough Swim and Fitness Centre, run by award-winning operator Everyone Active in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, are taking part in the new initiative alongside charity Parkinson’s UK which launched on World Parkinson’s Day – Monday, April 11. The free membership will give access to gym, swim and group exercise classes. In addition, all members will be offered a personalised exercise prescription through EXi, the easy-to-use exercise referral platform, with Synergy Dance online classes also available. Free carer membership will be available, if required. Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world and there is currently no cure. It affects around 145,000 people in the UK and there are more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. Being physically active can play an important role in living well with Parkinson’s. People living

with the condition find various activities, from walking to dance, beneficial in managing their symptoms. Peter Smith, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “We are immensely proud to launch this partnership with Parkinson’s UK and hope it will make a real difference to many people’s lives. “We want to encourage the whole Parkinson’s community to exercise and are confident we have an activity for all, no matter what your age, ability or fitness level. “Being more active will help members to live well with Parkinson’s, improving their physical fitness and mental wellbeing, as well as having fun.” Tom Ingram, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Parkinson’s UK, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Everyone Active, who have very generously offered complimentary membership for people living with Parkinson’s and their carers. “Being physically active is important for everyone. It supports both physical and mental health and depending on what you choose, can provide social support and interaction, all of which can really help people living with Parkinson’s and those providing informal care. “Developing a regular physical activity habit can make a person feel more in control when living with the condition. Quality of life can be enhanced and independence and confidence maintained. “We hope that with the support of Everyone Active, the Parkinson’s community can enjoy physical activity and use it to make a real difference to their lives.” For further information or to join, visit https:// www.everyoneactive.com/promotion/parkinsons/ Those with underlying health conditions such as heart problems, diabetes or breathing issues should contact their GP before starting any new activity.

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edcar Shed are appealing for new members to come along and find out how they can benefit. The Shed is a sociable woodworking shop based at Queen Street in Redcar, where members can work on their own projects in an informal and supportive environment. The Shed is one of the projects of local charity Footprints in the Community. Footprints in the Community started in 2011 and now run a number of innovative projects from their offices at 10 Queen Street in Redcar, each of which aims to reduce poverty and isolation and improve health and wellbeing in Redcar and the surrounding area. The Shed is currently open from Monday to Thursday 9am-2pm. The first session is free and ongoing membership is £20 per year (which can be paid quarterly). Each session (of up to five hours) costs £3, including tea/coffee.

Anyone is welcome to join, men and women and all ages, whether they are beginners or more experienced crafters. Shed members join for a number of reasons; to build social connections, gain a new purpose or learn new skills and gain confidence. As one of The Shed members commented: “Sheds are about meeting like-minded people and having someone to share your worries with. They are about having fun, sharing skills and knowledge with like-minded people and gaining a renewed sense of purpose and belonging. They reduce isolation and feelings of loneliness, they allow people to deal with mental health challenges more easily and remain independent, they rebuild communities and in many cases, they save lives.” If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member, please telephone 07526 994468, email theshed@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk or search for ‘The Shed Redcar’ on Facebook and instagram.

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The sponsored walk to raise funds for research into finding a cure for Parkinson’s was a great success. Sunday 10th April was a lovely spring day, and we raised a fantastic £1,900 + gift aid where applicable. A big thank you to all our walkers and everyone who supported us. World Parkinson’s Day was Monday 11th April, the Redcar Heart was lit up blue to mark the occasion. This looked very impressive,especially at night. Our next support group meeting is 12th May 2022, Katie Magee, Parkinson’s Local Advisor will be joining us to introduce herself. 9th June 2022 we have Yun Bing from Oxford University. For further details contact Doreen - email doreen.arkle@virginmedia.com Parkinson's helpline (free phone) 0808 800 0303 Email: enquiries@parkinsons.org.uk Website: http://parkinson.org.uk

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Announcing East Cleveland’s Big Jubilee Festival

ast Cleveland Big Jubilee Festival 2nd5th June 2022 brings together rural communities and heritage, linking people in celebrating the Jubilee with a series of multigenerational living history-themed events and activities. The festival has been created by a community partnership led by Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum and involves: • 19 villages • 22 museums • 3Primary schools • 4A community transport service • 5A Youth housing trust • 6A creative studio • 7A drone film making service • 8An image archive • 9Community artists • Local businesses and volunteers Thanks to 10Arts Council England Let’s Create Jubilee Fund, County Durham Community Foundation, East Cleveland Big Local and the Big Lottery Fund for supporting the East Cleveland Big Jubilee Festival. In-kind support is provided by a range of local business and supporters. The festival builds on residents’ interest in local history, heritage, passion and community pride. Activities around East Cleveland’s villages will include making oral

history recordings of local residents’ memories, exhibitions, schools’ activities, face-to-face and online dance workshops, a 'ration book style’ record of the festival and costume making. Artists will lead sessions working with volunteers, a film including drone footage will be created and shared online, and audio and visual records will be stored for posterity and made available to the public through the internet. “Our partnership is overjoyed to have been awarded this funding which will allow our village communities to work together in a wide range of creative ways to engage residents in honour the Jubilee. On our journey out of the Covid pandemic, the festival brings opportunities for people to work together to achieve a goal by: being involved in their communities; making positive connections; building feelings of togetherness and belonging; and increasing intergenerational understanding. We can’t wait for the culmination of the festival in the form of our final spectacular dance performance on Skinningrove Jetty on the afternoon of Saturday 4th June. We’re very much looking forward to sharing our final video to celebrate the richness of our communities, their history, culture and natural landscape.” Jo Booth and Graham Banwell - East Cleveland Big Jubilee Festival Steering Group

Chaloner Street market Guisborough

unday 5th June from 10am to 3pm, as part of the Jubilee weekend celebrations. The Friends of Chaloner Street Market are hoping to build on previous, very successful market events and have around 40 stalls booked with a wide range of arts and crafts, food, fashion and giftware represented. We have some great family entertainment happening on the day, including live music, face painting, cartoon

character appearances, a tombola and a balloon modeller. There will also be a 'Champion of Victoria Sponges' baking competition, fancy dress and a decorated crown competition. Our aim is to raise the profile of Guisborough as a destination shopping town, to bring more people into this lovely, historic market town and, of course, to promote the many and varied independent businesses who trade there.

What’s on at the Cutty Wren Every Tuesday at The Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club

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i, all! We’re having a good spring at the Cutty Wren, and we have two special nights coming up: First, as mentioned last month, is a Hot Spot with local Steve Lane on May 24th. Hot Spots are when local singers get a chance to perform several songs, rather than the usual two. Steve is well-qualified for this spot as he’s been performing for many years and has long been a stalwart of Stockton Folk Club. He has a very good CD out, which shows the wide range of his repertoire, from traditional through contemporary to self-penned. A lively performer, he always gives good value, so don’t miss him. We welcome a favourite guest on June 7th when Edwina Hayes hits the Club. She’s a lady with a warm personality, great songs and a great guitar style. (She has even performed in Nashville!) She always relates wonderfully to her audience, and it’s more like being with an old friend than watching a performance. Her repertoire has many influences, but it cuts to the heart of human relationships. Do come and see her – you won’t be disappointed. Looking ahead, on June 21st, we’re “Celebrating the Summer Solstice”, and I’m pleased to say we’ll be welcoming Jet Set Border Morris to do a dance display for us as well. Jet Set dress in the Goth style, and are a lively set of dancers and musicians who have been together for many years and really know their stuff. Come along and really celebrate midsummer! Most of our evenings are listed as “Singers and Musicians” and what we do is rather like the days when people gathered in a pub room of an evening and sang songs they’d mostly learned from family, relations and friends. It’s bit different today, of course, as we get our songs and tunes from records and the internet as well as from hearing other people. We often accompany ourselves on guitar and so on, but the result is only a widening of the repertoire and style. Our repertoire is folk-music based, mostly because that’s the music with the best tunes that has lasted the longest. You’ll hear songs

and music from Britain and Ireland, the USA, Continental Europe, Australia and even Africa. And some will come from the days of Queen Elizabeth the first, and some from yesterday. But what really matters is that we have the same joy of singing together and enjoying home-made song and music. If you’d like to perform or just listen, come and give us a try. We’ve certainly had some great guest nights recently. Tom McConville and Dave Newey were on top form in March with Tom’s demon Irish fiddle playing and great vocals from the pair of them. The lively John Ward Trio in April were great, with fine songs reflecting life in East Anglia today as well as in times past. The Singers’ nights have brought plenty of fine song and laughter as well. So – details – we meet each Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. To find us, turn off Redcar Lane at the big red Racecourse sign, and we’re down the bottom to the left. Just go through their car park gates, and there’s plenty of room to park. Doors open about 7-15 p.m., singing starts about 7-45 p.m., and we finish at 10-45 p.m. We’ve a comfortable modern room and a fine bar. There is a thermometer in the lobby, and it’s a good idea still to check your temperature - just in case! We’re still keeping our weekly on-line Zoom sessions for those who don’t want to go to public gatherings yet, while some want an extra Cutty Wren dose! The sessions are on a Thursday from 7-45 p.m., finishing about 9-45 p.m. We’ve people joining from the US and Scotland, and you get an even wider repertoire. To get the link email our Secretary Nigel Carden at info@cuttywrenfolkclub.com. That’s our usual contact link, and we have a web-site at www. cuttywrenfolkclub.com. You can also ring me on 01642 471769. So thanks go as ever to our wonderful hosts at the Bowls Club, and to our committee, singers, guests and M.C.’s who make the Cutty Wren such a great place to be. See you soon, George F

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Saltburn Folk Festival 11th to 14th August 2022

or a few days each summer Saltburn hosts a festival of folk music, dance and song that brings in hundreds of visitors to the town and offers free entertainment to residents too. But for the past two years there hasn’t been a Morris dancer to be seen and sea shanties have not echoed from local hostelries, as the festival has been cancelled because of COVID. For many years the festival was run by well known Saltburn resident John Taylor, but sadly, John died in 2018. Ken Hall, a regular Festival participant, stepped in and built a team to keep traditions alive in 2019. Ken steered the Festival organising team through the pandemic. Although the 2020 event was completely cancelled, there was a successful and innovative “Virtual Gathering” in 2021. Ken and some of the other experienced team members recently stepped aside, making room for new volunteers to take on an organising role. The current Festival Team have already done a huge amount of work to plan a live festival for this year, running from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th August. The line-up for the festival includes much loved favourites such as Marie Little and Teesside’s very own Wilson Family alongside some acts new to Saltburn like headliners Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow. O’Hooley and Tidow’s song “Gentleman Jack” is the theme song for Sally Wainwright's TV drama of the same name starring Suranne Jones. With forty or so acts booked so far, it’s not possible to mention all the performers, but here are another three that give an idea of the variety of music that will be on offer. Jez Lowe is a long-time favourite of Saltburn audiences and one of the performers at last year’s “Virtual Gathering”. A leading light of the UK folk and acoustic music scene, Jez is one of the busiest live performers in the country. He is also an outstanding song writer and his songs are among the most widely sung by other performers, whether by long-established acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The Unthanks, The Young Uns and The Duhks. Granny’s Attic were also part of the 2021 online Festival and those who saw their show are excited about seeing them in person this August. With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo-concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House.

Middlesbrough’s Amelia Coburn has been busy travelling the world as part of her language studies and has gathered experiences that she threads through her highly lyrical and evocative original songs. With influences ranging through folk, jazz, new wave, classic rock and pop and much more besides, she explores an ethereal world hovering on the edges of reality. Amelia’s recent singles Dublin Serenade and Perfect Storm have gained national radio airplay in the UK and beyond. Amelia has performed at Cambridge Folk festival, Czech Ukulele Festival, supported big names including Steve Harley, the late great Vin Garbutt and the Wedding Present, and it’s no surprise that her solo gigs are often sold out. Run by volunteers on a not-for-profit basis, Saltburn Folk Festival can’t rely on ticket sales alone to cover all the costs of staging an event on this scale. Fortunately, they’ve had financial support from Arts Council England, Tees Offshore Community Benefit Fund (provided by EDF Renewables via Tees Valley Community Foundation), Tesco Community Fund, and Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council. They are also starting to have some success finding local businesses who want to get behind the Festival, with GreenThumb Redcar recently confirmed as a major sponsor. With such a diverse lineup of quality acts, the organising team at Saltburn Folk Festival are confident this year’s event will attract three distinct groups of people. Firstly, an established audience of festival goers from all over the UK and beyond. Saltburn has a special appeal because of its friendly character and the stunning North Yorkshire seaside setting. Secondly, there are the members of the dozen or so folk clubs in the area, who will welcome an opportunity to gather and see familiar acts alongside performers who wouldn’t regularly appear in this part of the country. Finally, and this is where the organisers see real potential for audience growth, there are local residents who are looking for interesting ways to spend their leisure time. After the past couple of years with limited opportunities to travel and socialise, people are looking for new experiences close to home and might just be ready to see what is on offer at a seaside Folk Festival! So far their optimism seems justified, as tickets are selling faster than expected. Adult tickets for the full Festival are priced at a very reasonable £80. If you are very quick, you might even get one at the Spring Special price of £70! Visit www.saltburnfolkfestival.com/tickets/ for more details. A previous version of this article was first published by thetees.online

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e warmly welcome new singers and invite you to our regular rehearsals during term time on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough. New to singing? No problem, we have lots of help and encouragement for you. We'll be delighted for you to come have a go. More information and assistance can be found on our website and social media pages. Please feel free to visit our sites or phone us. Website: http://guisboroughchoralsociety.org.uk Facebook: http://facebook.com/guischoir Twitter: @GuisChoral Phone/text the Publicity Officer at 07463 089288

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The World of T Theatre

s we move from May into June I feel like there will be a number of arts events timed to coincide with the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations that haven’t been finalised yet, so make sure to catch the local press for up to date information about the long bank holiday weekend. However, just after that the Middlesbrough Youth Theatre in partnership with Middlesbrough Theatre will be presenting the iconic Bugsy Malone at the theatre. Running 8th-11th June it will be well worth supporting these young people on their theatre journey. Meanwhile Stephen Joseph, Scarborough have the lates of their ‘Second Stage’ play reading projects starting on 23rd May, where you can listen to brand new works performed ‘script in hand’ for the first time. So if you want to see the theatre process from the ground up this is the place to start! And at York Theatre Royal on 7th and 8th June you can catch ‘Green Shoots’. This is a celebration of plays, dance, music and more by local creatives from around the York area. It is a follow up to the highly acclaimed ‘Love Bites’ performances that launched the reopening of the theatre after Covid in 2021. So with five minute playlets from all sorts of artists this is definitely a one of a kind evening that shouldn’t be missed! More next time…

Full celebrity line up revealed for Great Yorkshire Show

V host Matt Baker MBE, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen and Peter Wright of The Yorkshire Vet, will all be onthe Great Yorkshire Show Stage this year. Television presenter Christine Talbot will be hosting a chat show on the new GYS Stage, being sponsored by Daniel Thwaites, on all four days of this year’s Show. Matt, who grew up in the Durham Dales on his family's sheep farm, will be on stage at the Great Yorkshire Show on Thursday July 14. His love of the countryside and animals made him the natural choice for fronting such shows as Countryfile, One Man and His Dog, Animal Rescue Squad, Secret Britain, Big Blue Live and of course the hugely successful Our Farm in the Dales. Matt is also a former president of the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. Matt said: “I've grown up with the Great Yorkshire Show and I’m looking forward to coming back and being a part of the new GYS Stage programme. I’ve been to the show many times over the years either filming, or with my family who compete here. It’s one of the best agricultural shows there is, with some of the finest animals in the country competing, as well as plenty of entertainment. I always recommend it as a terrific day out!” Yorkshire ShepherdessAmanda Owen whostars in Channel 5's Our Yorkshire Farm, will appear on Friday July 15. The Yorkshire Shepherdess, writer and presenter, runs a 2,000 acre farm at Ravenseat, one of the highest most remote hill farms in England. Amanda lives there with husband Clive, nine children and 1,000 sheep, 40 cows,

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● Matt Baker six dogs and four ponies. Peter Wright from Channel 5’s the Yorkshire Vet, Springtime on the Farm, Our Great Yorkshire Life and Today at the Great Yorkshire Show, will alsotake to the stage on each day of the Show. Peter said: “We always love coming to the Great Yorkshire Show and have been coming for years, with my family as well as filming. I’m delighted to be taking part in the brand new GYS Stage which will be an exciting new addition to the show.” The GYS Stage is a brand-new section of the Great Yorkshire Show which will be hosted by

Yorkshire television presenter Christine Talbot in a chatshow style with a different celebrity each day. All celebrities will meet fans after their interviews in a meet & greet zone. Matt Baker, Amanda Owen, and Peter Wright are the latest celebrities to be announced. JB Gillfrom the boy band JLS who now runs an 11-acre smallholding in Kent, will appear on Wednesday July 13and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson will appear on Tuesday July 12. This section will be a terrific new addition to the Great Yorkshire Show which will feature some new elements as well as old favourites. Expect to see some of the finest animals in the country competing in the ever-popular cattle competitions that will be attracting plenty of international interest this year. There will also be some brand-new show jumping classes, a first for the TopSpec White Rose ring. More announcements will be made over the coming weeks. The Great Yorkshire Show has become a four-day event after some changes were implemented at the 2021 show due to Covid 19 regulations. Tickets are on sale now for the show which will run from Tuesday 12 July to Friday 15 July, 2022. Tickets must be purchased in advance, there will be no ticket sales on the gates, and they will be day specific to manage numbers attending. The opening times are 8am to 6pm on all four days. To see what is happening on which day, go to: https://greatyorkshireshow. co.uk/whats-on/ Tickets are on sale now at: https:// greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/ticket-information/

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The Beat the Street physical activity game comes to an end in Redcar and Cleveland with nearly 17,000 people taking part

he winners of the Beat the Street Redcar and Cleveland game have been announced! A total of 16,852 people signed up to take part in the active travel competition and together walked, cycled and ran 140,775 miles during the six-week challenge. The winners are: Schools – total points 1. Ings Farm Primary School 2. Wheatlands Primary School 3. Normanby Primary School 4. St Peter’s CofE Primary School 5. Errington Primary School Average points: 1. St Joseph’s Primary School 2. John Emmerson Batty Primary School

3. Wheatlands Primary School 4. Ings Farm Primary School 5. Westgarth Primary School Community and workplace teams – total points 1. Short Breaks RCBC 2. BridgeHill Day Service 3. Laurence Jackson Secondary School 4. Saltburn Scouts 5. Cleveland Classics Netball Club Community and workplace teams – average points 1. Short Breaks RCBC 2. BridgeHill Day Service 3. Cleveland Classics Netball Club 4. Saltburn Scouts 5. Strathallen SEN Leaderboard – total points

Jubilee celebrations in Ugthorpe Ugthorpe are celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee on Friday 3rd June with an afternoon "Walk in the Queens Country" on the two footpaths from Ugthorpe to Mickleby and back to St. Anne's Hall for hot roast sandwiches etc. There will be an early evening kids disco and games to be followed by a "60's" to present day disco and games for the adults including a bar. Anyone with a connection to Ugthorpe is very welcome. For more details call 01947 840603 or email j47gallon@gmail.com.

1. Kirkleatham Hall School SEN Leaderboard – average points 1. Mo Mowlam Academy Slimming World leaderboard – total points 1. Redcar Friday (Tina) Slimming World leaderboard – average points 1. Guisborough Friday (Margaret) Individual leaderboard 1. Levi Small teams – total points 1. Registration and bereavement services Charity Total points 1. The Link Charitable Trust 2. The Junction Foundation 3. Redcar and Cleveland MIND 4. Age UK Teesside Beat the Street Redcar and Cleveland

engagement coordinator Leah Johnstone, said: “We can’t quite believe that the six-week game has come to a conclusion already, but well done to everyone who took part and explored the area on foot or by bike. “We’ve loved every minute of the game and now we will work with local stakeholders to ensure that we make the most of the healthy lifestyle habits that everyone has put in place and will now be working to sustain this. Again, well done to everyone who got involved! Participants will shortly receive a survey to measure the impact and to hear everyone’s views on the game.” Beat the Street is run by Redcar and Cleveland Council, funded by Sport England, and managed by Intelligent Health.

Guisborough & District Friends of Cancer Research UK Are holding a Flower Arranging Demonstration By Karen Neville Entitled “Glorious Celebration” With light refreshments At Guisborough Football Club On Tuesday 5th July 2022 at 1.30 p.m.

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Wayfarer Travels

Pisa – Italy

isa is a city in Italy's Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Building started on the tower in 1173 but when it was three storeys high it was noticed to be tilting slightly. This was deemed to be uneven settling of the earth and foundations and so work was halted to allow any further settling. In fact because war broke out the pause was far longer than planned and building didn`t recommence until almost a century later. The tower was eventually completed in 1372 and by the 20th century it was leaning 5.5 degrees – about 15 feet from the perpendicular. Extensive work to the foundations has since been carried out reducing the tilt to 3.8 degrees. You can fly from Leeds Bradford direct from £53. Hotels in and around Pisa are relatively expensive. We stayed at the reasonably priced Hotel Joseph at the nearby coastal resort of Pietrasanta. From there Pisa is only 50 minutes away by bus/ train and Florence is not all that much further. Personally I think both Pisa and Florence have been spoilt by concrete modern art sculptures seemingly dotted randomly here and there in and around the city centres - but perhaps I`m showing my age! I much preferred our trip in the opposite direction, less than an hour up the coast to The Gulf of Poets and the picturesque Porto Venere and its beautiful islands. Another place worth a visit is Lucca about 40 minutes away. This is a beautiful little town lying on the Serchio river . Wayfarer

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s the spring/summer time approaches (at last!) most of us are looking forward to the longer, brighter days; however, there are many that dread this time of year due to higher pollen counts resulting in dreaded hay fever. Around 15 million people in the UK suffer from hay fever. The symptoms of hay fever are caused when a person has an allergic reaction to pollen, hence why the spring/summer season can be quite awful for sufferers. Symptoms include frequent sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes (also known as allergic conjunctivitis), an itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears. Less common symptoms include the loss of sense of smell, facial pain (caused by blocked sinuses), sweats and headaches. Many of these symptoms can interfere with an individual’s sleep and daily activities at school or at work. Although there are many drugs, anti-histamines and nasal sprays on the market claiming to help hay fever sufferers, Bowen Therapy is a natural, drug-free, non-invasive complementary therapy that may also help treat the seasonal disorder. Bowen Therapy, which began in Australia and introduced to the UK in the 1990s, prides itself on being able to trigger the body’s own healing systems. Rather than 'making' the body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise the ailment and make the changes it requires. With primarily

fingers and thumbs, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual. No hard tissue manipulation or force is needed or used. Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process. Bowen is generally pleasant to receive, each session lasting around 30 minutes, depending on the age of the client and the nature of their condition. Many clients become so relaxed they fall asleep during the treatment. Furthermore, there are none of the side effects often related to many hay fever drugs, anti-histamines and nasal sprays. Many people find three treatments make a huge difference, and just as many find an enormous difference after just one! Other natural solutions to hay fever include eating local honey – this seems to help, but make sure it is locally produced – go to a farmers market to find some. If you react badly to oil seed rape flowers, it may be worth trying some oil seed rape honey if you can find some. For further information on Bowen Therapy, your locally based practitioner is Judith Watson of Smart Therapies, based in Moorsholm. Email info@smart-therapies.com, or phone Judith on 01287 660745/07934 430981

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Redcar Bears

Ryan’s Redcar round up

fter Redcar’s comprehensive opening night success over Newcastle, the clubs league season started and they have had a good start with 4 wins, a draw and 2 away defeats. The “Agilia” Bears kicked off their league campaign with a hard fought 48-42 win over Plymouth at the Ecco Arena. The three points were secured in heat 13 with the Bears talismanic duo of Charles Wright and Erik Riss securing a 5-1. The Gladiators main resistance came in the shape of former Bears Michael Palm-Toft and Ben Barker who scored 11 and paid 10 respectively. Redcar then travelled to Newcastle as they aimed to come away with a positive result on the day. For the Bears not to have gone home with the Tyne-Tees Trophy disaster would have had to occur with the Bears starting the meeting 31 points ahead on aggregate. The Bears spent the majority of the meeting 2 points down until heat 13. Charles Wright led superbly from the gate with Newcastle’s Paul Starke in second only to suffer an engine failure which gave Erik Riss the opportunity to gain second and send the Bears 2 ahead. The Diamonds re-asserted their lead in heat 14 with a 5-1 which left Redcar requiring a 4-2 for a draw and that’s what they got with Riss winning and Kerr in 3rd to send the Bears back with the trophy. Riss hit a paid maximum whilst Max Clegg hit paid 11 for Newcastle. Redcar then hosted Birmingham

● Charles Wright after getting man of the match against Oxford

with another close encounter ensuing. Redcar’s Lewi Kerr was the star with a faultless 15 point maximum. The result

was not secured as Wright passed Claus Vissing to secure a 5-1 for Redcar. Jason Edwards secured the all important 2nd

in heat 14 to secure the 3 points for Redcar. Leicester were the next visitors to Redcar and another entertaining meeting followed. Redcar started well and went into a 6 point lead after 3 heats with Kerr continuing his fine form in heat 3 to get the better of Richie Worrall. By heat 11 the Bears had extended their lead to 10 but pantomime esque entertainment followed with the referee adjudging that Riss had got the better of Morris on the run to the line in an exciting race but the Australian was enraged with the decision. The Lions number 1 marched down to the start line to remonstrate with the referee and proceeded to rip the tapes! The decision clearly fired up Morris who proceeded to win heat 13 and achieve a creditable 3rd in heat 15. The Lions took a 4-2 in that race to take a consolation point after a 48-42 home win. Kerr again top scored for Redcar with 13 whilst Worrall notched a fantastic 15 points. Back to back KO Cup clashes followed against the Oxford Cheetahs who have made a successful return to the sport after 15 years away. Redcar’s undefeated run was ended by the Cheetahs who came out 47-43 winners at Sandy Lane. Keeping the deficit to 4 was looking highly unlikely after 8 heats as the Bears found themselves 10 points down. Redcar started their comeback in heat 9 with a fantastic 5-1 as Erik Riss won comfortably but Jason Edwards held

Marske Cricket Club

s the month of April drifts off for another year, we welcome May hoping that the yellow thing in the sky has more intensity and a longer life-span than in recent weeks as it’s been far too cold, on a regular basis, to walk around Marske without any socks on, wearing only trainers, shorts and a string vest (remember those?). Anyway, enough of the waffle and on with the news – so……. The cricket season has started at last and all our teams, including the U15’s,

have been in action. The season has got off to a disappointing start for the first team, in that they have lost both their opening games. A hard fought game at Richmond in the first game and a second game against a very powerful Bishop Auckland side. There are signs, however, that the new players at the club and the youngsters will come good and start to perform at the levels that we know they can. The second team and third team both have one win each, after 2 games, and will be happy with the start they have made. Junior games started at the end of April and will mean that the ground is busy with activity and will have plenty of cricket to watch. Lots of anticipation around junior cricket as training nights have been very busy. The club continues to move forward with plenty of social activities happening in the club on most nights of the week As a club, we are delighted to have joined the ever growing number of organisations who now have defibrillators available in Marske. We received lots of help and guidance from North East Ambulance Service to purchase the unit and the offer of training. Much of the basic leg work, from initially walking around the village and speaking to people who already have them, making contact with the council, various charities, then purchasing the unit and eventually finding an electrician to install it was undertaken by the hard-working

Lyn Bickerstaff, our Committee Chairperson. We must add that the project was supported by Redcar and Cleveland Community Development Officer Tracee Hall-Young and was made even more possible by a financially generous donation by our very own Bert Smith – thank you Bert! The picture shows Lyn Bickerstaff, Tracee Hall-Young and Bert Smith On the entertainment front, we are still managing to bring music, of all sorts, to our members in the form of bands, solo artistes and discos. The Irish Nights are still going strong on the second Tuesday of every month and, as stated last month, on May 10th we have the ever popular Sally Glennon & Ted and, on June 7th, we have the brilliant Dermot Doyle hoping to get your feet tapping. Also the Country & Western Nights, on the second Friday of each month, are still as popular as ever. So, if you’re at all interested get to the club – it’s free admission – as it’s always a good night. Rumour has it that we also have a male solo singer appearing in May sometime but, at the time of going to press, we have not been given any details to publish here but, hopefully, information will be available around the club itself or in the village. As ever, our regular Bingo sessions on Sunday lunchtimes and Wednesday evenings are still going strong and a big welcome is extended to all local dabbers on both occasions. See you next month folks!

off a hard charging Jack Thomas to reduce Oxford’s lead to 6. The SGB Championship newcomers extended their lead to 8 after heat 12 as their impressive guest Dan Gilkes won but with Edwards yet again grabbing an important second the Bears remained in touch. The sides swapped 4-2’s in heats 13 and 14 which kept the Cheetahs 8 ahead but a fantastic 5-1 in heat 15 courtesy of Wright and Riss gave the Bears every chance in the return leg as they left only down by 4. The home, second leg saw arguably the best meeting of the season to date. Oxford started the better as they led by 6 on aggregate after 8 heats. The 2019 KO Cup winners were desperate to progress to the quarter finals and the Teessiders gave themselves every chance as they were 4 points up on aggregate heading into heat 15. The Redcar fans will rarely be let down in heat 15 this season at home and the fans were not disappointed as Wright and Kerr combined for a 5-1 to ensure Redcar progressed! The final fixture of the month came at Leicester. Redcar struggled throughout with a tricky surface not imparting confidence on the Bears. Redcar had 1 heat advantage and 1 heat winner throughout. The final score was 60-30 to the Lions with Wright top scoring with 11 for Redcar. Finally, it was a night to forget and the supporters will be hoping this collapse will be a one-off occurrence.

Carlin How Bowls Club Centenary

arlin How Bowls Club celebrates its centenary year in 2022; formed in 1922 it has resided in the same place in the heart of the village for a hundred years. Whilst the land is owned by the Working Men's Club, the Bowls Club is entirely financially self-sufficient, surviving on the support and goodwill of its members. A new clubhouse was built in 2016/17 with funding from the National Lottery, and provides a comfortable hub for the players, visiting teams, and the local community. To celebrate its milestone, the Club are hosting a 100th birthday party on Saturday 11th June from 10am. All are welcome to join our celebration, it is free entry and there will be games, stalls, food and drink at affordable prices. There is also a bumper raffle with amazing prizes donated by local businesses. Bowling is an excellent sport that can be played at any age, offering exercise and social interaction. Carlin How Bowls Club plays in the Cleveland League on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and Tuesday and Friday nights. The team has gone from most improved two years ago, to winning the afternoon league last season. If you are interested in trying bowls or wish to join Carlin How please call in on the 11th June.

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Redcar Town FC

by Ian Enderwick

Redcar Town FC looking for players

edcar Town U12 whites, (going into U13 next season) are looking for 2 - 3 players to add to our great little squad. We play TJFA Division 4 and train twice a week on a Tuesday and Friday. For further details please contact Craig Smee: 07444470644 or e mail

Redcar Town Ladies Reserves

edcar Town Ladies Reserves played their last game ot the season on 24th April. The team knew that a victory would not only mean they had remained unbeaten but more importantly they had won the North Riding Ladies League and achieved promotion. The opposition were Poppleton Ladies, historically a difficult opponent. The Ladies started confidently and opened the scoring when Sophie Appleyard broke into the box and finished confidently. Poppleton defended doggedly but the home side’s dominance paid off when Louise Allinson scored Redcar's second. Lou doesn't score tap ins and this was an absolute worldie from 25 yards out. Just before half time Jodie Thorpe picked out SiMone Meek with a pinpoint corner and she headed home.

3-0 at half time. The second half began with Poppleton attacking much more and that pressure paid off, they won and converted a penalty. After a few nervous minutes (mainly from the supporters and management team) the home side got a 4th goal. Tyler Sharp beat the off side trap and drilled the ball past the on rushing keeper. Tyler then repeated this to score her second and complete the scoring. Final Score RTRL 5 - Poppleton 1 Player of the Match Sophie Appleyard The final whistle was met with an explosion of emotion and pride. Unfortunately the Ladies won't get their hands on the trophy just yet, the ceremony will be at the North Riding FA headquarters at half time of the Cup Final

Redcar Town U11 Royals

oyals sporting their new training kits looking very sharp, supplied by Motif8 Any local businesses looking to get involved in sponsoring a grassroots football team, please get in touch. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to get some advertising as well

as supporting these exceptional lads. The training kits will be worn for all home and away games as well as training and any events the boys take part in. Anyone with any interest please feel free to contact us #UTRT

Redcar Town U9 Girls - 2021/2022

hat a season for our U9 girls; great performances and team spirit shown, all year round! Above all they are a tight bunch and give it their maximum effort every game! Special thanks to our fantastic group of parents who make our roles easier and to our kind sponsors; Redcar Scaffolding Specialists,

Alphatech IT solutions and Dennis Gargett. With your sponsorship we were able to kit out the girls in match day tracksuits, coats and training equipment. We really do appreciate your support for grassroots football and the local community. Roll on next season, Mark & Steven

csmee19842@hotmail.com Redcar Town u15 Girls, next seasons u16s are looking for players. There will be plenty of game time and excellent coaching and facilities. For further details please get in touch with Paula Lowe 07879023396

Redcar Town Wildcats Easter Party

assive thank you to Teresa who organised our Easter party and what a success it was. The kids all had a great time and what an Easter egg design by Stubbsy a great likeness of Mick and myself. She thoroughly deserved her prize for best decorated Easter egg . Massive thumbs up to Paula, Sara ,the twins and the Batty's for their help on the day and massive thanks to everyone who donated prizes to our raffle. It was great to have a visit from Jasmine our Wildcats overseer at the North Riding to show her what our Wildcats can do.

● Stubbsy with her prize , winning Easter egg design and 3 of our Wildcats with trophies for their eﬀorts at training.

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Redcar Athletic Under 17s – Blackpool Cup

By Mark Hathaway

edcar Athletic made the journey to Blackpool over the Easter weekend to take part in the prestigious Blackpool Cup against teams from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It was quickly apparent that the boys had got the raw end of the draw with the strongest teams in Group B against a weaker looking Group A. Up first, Redcar came up against a physical team in Parkvilla FC from the Republic of Ireland. Unfortunately, Redcar started slowly and found themselves 1-0 down with a direct goal from a free kick that evaded the Redcar defence. The boys acquitted themselves much better in the second half and did more than enough to grab an equaliser but saw 3 or 4 efforts off target. Next up was a game against Scottish team GSR Academy, founded by former Hearts, Rangers and Scotland player Davie McPherson. This time Redcar got off to a flyer against a much smaller (compared to Parkvilla), but technically gifted team. In the 10th minute, striker Mason Morgan was fouled in the area giving the referee the simple decision to point to the penalty spot. Mason stepped up and scored with ease to make the score 1-0. It was 2-0 just 5 minutes later with Mason grabbing his second of the game with a neat finish. Unfortunately, the 2-goal lead lasted only a minute as a lack of concentration in defence allowed GSR to pull a goal back. It was 2-2 on 18 minutes when a freak deflection allowed the ball to loop over EmrahIsik and into the back of the net. Redcar dominated much of the second half but they were unable to find a third goal and the game finished 2-2. The final group game saw Redcar come up

against Dromara Village from Northern Ireland. Despite being hamstrung with injuries to Charlie Longster and Ryan Johnson in the first half, Redcar took the lead through a close range finish from Sam Barnard. Redcar dominated the second half but were unable to find further goals. This meant that the lads finished 3rd in the group with the slow start against Parkvilla and the draw against GSR costing them. The Sunday opened with a Trophy semi-final against Renfrew Burgh from Scotland. After starting slowly on Day 1, that certainly wasn’t the case on Day 2. Despite a scoreless first half, Redcar completely dominated, hitting the post, missing the target a number of times and the Renfrew keeper made a couple of excellent saves. However, the lads didn’t panic and continued to play football and got their reward with 11 minutes remaining when a corner from the right was headed home powerfully by skipper Ethan Cartwright. It was 2-0 just 2 minutes later when Lewis Barwick scored from close range following a goalmouth scramble. The goal of the game arrived with 4 minutes left when a great passing move involving 6 players ended with Sam Barnard firing across the keeper from 15 yards. The final was an all-English affair against local side BJFF Predators. Despite their physicality, it was Redcar’s more skilful play that won the day. On 16 minutes, Redcar were awarded a penalty when Mason Morgan was fouled in the box. Mason again stepped up to take it and, despite the keeper going the right way and getting a hand to the ball, there was too much power and Redcar led 1-0. The second half saw Redcar dominate the ball and led by a captain’s performance from Ethan Cartwright at the back who won every header and every tackle, BJFF were limited to one long range free kick which EmrahIsik saved with ease. In the 40th and final minute of the game, a lovely break from Redcar ended with another fabulous finish from Sam Barnard which secured a 2-0 win and meant that Redcar lifted the trophy.

North Riding Football League

By Andrew Snaith

ll the major question marks have now been settled in the North Riding Football League. Multiple-time champions Boro Rangers will go into the Northern League Second Division after taking the Premier Division crown despite rivals Yarm and Eaglescliffe finishing the season unbeaten. Staithes Athletic will be relegated to Division One East, alongside Stokesley Sports Club, to Division One West. Coming up will East champions South Park Rangers for their Premier Division bow. The West Division champs were Cleveland FC who will also be coming up, this after the side looked set to fold less than a year ago. The Women's Division was won by Redcar Town Ladies Reserves. Boro Rangers also again took the North Riding County Cup after seeing off York League Malton & Old Malton.

Disappointment for Whitby Town but highest finish in five years

By Andrew Snaith

hitby Town FC were left disappointed as they were edged out of the NPL Premier Division play-off picture. The Seasiders then had to watch rivals Scarborough Athletic beat Matlock Town 2-0 in the semi-finals and Warrington in the final 2-1, in front of 2,800 supporters, to earn promotion to National North. The Blues themselves finished seventh, their highest finish in five years. High points include the 3-0 victory over Scarborough at the Towbar Express Stadium. The 3-2 win at South Shields arguably decided the NPL Premier title in Buxton's favour. The club's leading goalscorer, Jacob Hazel, was also the NPL Premier's leading marksman. He netted 32 times over the course of the season. This has resulted in Whitby Town receiving a bid from an un-named National North club. The Blues took to social media to reveal the news and add that they rejected the initial bid. Buxton and Scarborough were promoted from the NPL Premier, while Witton Albion and Grantham Town were relegated. Also coming into the division are promoted quartet Liversedge, Warrington Rylands, Marine and Marske United. All but the Mariners are new sides in the division. As of time of press, West Yorkshire side Guiseley occupy the bottom spot in National North, with Farsley Celtic and

● Jacob Hazel picture by (c) Bri Murfield Telford also in danger. Whitby Town FC have their Gala Day on Sunday July 24th. The annual event offers 10 hours of live music for just £5 with lots to see including falconry, daleks and five a side football. It all takes place at the club's Towbar Express stadium at the Turnbull Ground.

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Priorymen look to end season on a high note against Scarborough in NRSC final

● Guisborough Town management duo of Steve Bell (right) and Paul Crager (left) in pensive mood at the team’s final game of the season at Thornaby recently. Pictures by DAN CLARK By Bill Perfitt

uisborough Town have experienced a season of real ups and downs as the curtain finally came down on the EBAC Northern League Division one campaign with a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Teesside derby rivals Thornaby. After the Thornaby game Guisborough Manager Steve Bell commented: “I thought we gave Thornaby far too much respect in the first half and didn’t support our forwards enough. I also thought we lacked energy in the middle of the pitch. “I told the lads at half-time that there were no excuses and that even if they

were carrying a knock or struggling with illness they needed to run more. “In the second half we were the better side – simple as that! If we’d managed to score then I’m confident we would have gone on to win the game. “That’s the story of the second half of our season in truth. We need to add more goals from the team next season and if we achieve that then we won’t be far away from success,” added Steve. Now the League season is finally over, Guisborough can look forward to the North Riding Senior Cup (NRSC) Final against Scarborough Athletic at York City’s ground on Wednesday, 4 May (KO 7.45pm). The final was due to be played literally as Coastal View and Moor

● Guisborough striker Jason Blackford who scored four goals in a single match against Newcastle Benfield back in January before suﬀering a serious leg injury which kept him on the sidelines until the last few matches of the season News was going to press but fast forward to the end of this article where we have managed to squeeze in a late Stop Press with the result of the big match against Scarborough. Steve Bell added: “Let’s hope there’s more magic to come from the Priorymen in that final to officially end the season on the high note that both the club and its supporters so deserve. Overall, the season has been a mixed one with Guisborough badly hampered by more than their fair share of injuries to key players.

Dramatic end of season for Sleights

By Andrew Snaith

t's been a dramatic end to the season full of ups and downs for Sleights Football Club. The Esk Valley side were in the Beckett League First Division title race up until the final three weeks before eventually ending outside the top four. They did, however, qualify for the Ryedale

Hospital Cup Final and promptly retained the trophy, three years on and at the same venue they beat Lealholm on Good Friday 2019. 336 watched Sleights defeat neighbours Goldsborough 5-2, coming from behind in a dramatic clash. Liam Rissen had scored the only goal of the first half to put the Esk Valley outfit in front at the break. But despite Phil Spencer's sending off, Goldsborough rallied and goals from Dom Ingham and George Sault put them 2-1 up. However, a Charlie Smith hat-trick put the result beyond doubt with Joe Hugill adding spice from the penalty spot. That came just three days after their 2-0 Gordon Harrison Memorial Trophy victory over Kirkbymoorside Reserves at Pickering Town's Mill Lane ground. Man of the match Will Cork-Dove scored twice in the first half to seal victory for Ed Turner's men. In-between there was vandalism suffered at the club's AC Building and Property Maintenance Sports Ground on Lowdale Lane. Turner confirmed his resignation and the club continue to search for a new manager. Anyone wanting to get involved with the side, which have their own ground, secretary, treasurer and committee, should email: sleightsfc@gmail.com.

The Priorymen finished 13th in the table, just below half-way with 48 points from 38 matches. Apart from Thornaby who had an excellent season finishing third, Guisborough had some consolation by being the next highplaced Teesside team in the table, above local rivals Redcar Athletic and Billingham Town, who sadly finished bottom. The Guisborough management team of Steve Bell and his assistant Paul Crager are already looking towards next season with one of the main

priorities being to add more firepower to the forwards department. Watch this space for more news on that! STOP PRESS: Gallant Guisborough Town were beaten 3-0 by Scarborough Athletic in the Final of the North Riding Senior Cup at York City's ground on 4 May. The Priorymen more than held their own in a goalless first half but Scarborough - who play three leagues higher than Guisborough - made their superior speed and finishing count in the second half and ran out deserved winners.

Lifesaving defibrillator installed at the KGV stadium to improve safety for all

uisborough Town have erected a new defibrillator outside the KGV Stadium to provide a vital left-saving piece of equipment for us by anyone in need of emergency treatment. The new defibrillator which has been erected close to the KGV main turnstile has been funded by the FA Premier League and also supported by the Football Foundation, The FA and Sport England. The KGV defibrillator is part of a roll-out of 2,000 to be placed at sites all over the country in two phases, to help improve lifesaving safety provision close to sporting venues throughout the UK and for use by the community at large as well as those attending or taking part in sporting games.

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Marske United promoted to the Northern Premier League Premier Division

By Mark Hathaway

arske will play at the 3rd level of the Non-League System for the first time in their history having been promoted from the Northern Premier League East Division through the play offs. The month of April started with a disappointing draw at home to Hebburn Town. Marske led through an Adam Boyes goal but the away side were awarded a penalty with four minutes left, which Ollie Martin dispatched to make Liversedge favourites for the title. The following Saturday, Marske made the trip to Leeds to face mid-table Yorkshire Amateur. The home side took the lead just before half time with a low strike from the edge of the box from Adam Priestley. The lead lasted only a couple of minutes as Marske drew level on 45 minutes when Matty Tymon set up Boyes, who finished neatly. Marske had most of the play in the second half and deservedly took the lead on 65 minutes with a lovely, angled strike from loanee Stephen Thompson. Despite their slender lead, Marske held on to grab a valuable 3 points as the race for the title continued between Marske and Liversedge. Up next was the big one – Marske United vs Liversedge, with the winners very strong favourites for promotion. In front of a near capacity crowd of 1,474, Marske started the stronger team and missed a couple of excellent chances before the away side took the lead on 21 minutes through Gavin Allott. Jordan Porter in the Liversedge goal then made an outstanding save to deny Marske an equaliser but it was the away side who doubled their lead on 80 minutes through Nicholas Walker, giving a strong, physical Liversedge side a deserved victory. It now meant that Marske needed Liversedge to slip up and Marske to win their remaining two games to win the League and avoid the lottery of the play offs. As it transpired, Marske finished the season with two consecutive draws. First up was the short trip to Stockton on Easter Monday. In front of another four figure crowd, Marske suffered two blows in the warm up, losing subs Liam O’Sullivan and Joe Wheatley through injury. However, it didn’t stop Jason Kennedy giving Marske the lead on 13 minutes before

Stockton drew level just before half time thanks to an excellent free kick from ex-Marske player Nathan Mulligan. As the game approached the hour mark, Stockton took the lead through Nathan Steel, but Marske grabbed a deserved point with a minute to go thanks to a second goal of the game from Kennedy. The last game of the season saw Ossett United visit Mount Pleasant with Marske needing a miracle to win the title, needing to beat Ossett and hope that Liversedge lost at Worksop with a 14 goal turnaround in goal difference over the two games. As it was, Marske had to make do with a point in a drab game. Ossett took the lead on 32 minutes through veteran James Walshaw before Kennedy made it three goals in two games, heading an equaliser on 57 minutes. So, it was the play-offs for Marske with Shildon making the short journey to Mount Pleasant on Tuesday 26th April. In front of an excellent crowd of 859, Marske dominated the game but found Shildon keeper Sean Newbrook in top class form. With a change of formation and a diamond in midfield, Marske passed the ball around superbly but were unable to find a way past Newbrook until the 77th minute when a cross from the right found the unmarked Boyes at the back post and he slotted home, sparking wild celebrations among fans and player alike. However, the lead lasted just two minutes when Dean Thexton slotted home from close range after Ryan Catterick made a decent save from Billy Greulich-Smith. Neither team could find a breakthrough so the game went to extra time. Shildon found themselves down to 10 men early in the first half of extra time when substitute Kurt Matthews was given a second yellow card from referee Stephen Dial, who was excellent all night, for hauling back Craig Gott. With the clock showing 111 minutes, Marske retook the lead when a corner from Gott found Kennedy at the near post and he bundled the ball home via a deflection. In the other play off semi-final Stockton made the long trip to Cleethorpes Town and came back with an excellent 2-1 win, meaning the play off final was an all-Teesside affair between close rivals Marske and Stockton. The game sold out in around five hours with a

capacity crowd of 1,500 cramming into Mount Pleasant on a sunny, calm April afternoon. In the first half it was clear that there were nerves on both sides and chances were few and far between. For Marske, Boyes had a one on one chance with Stockton keeper Callum Roberts who saved well, before Dale Hopson screwed

the rebound wide. At the other end, ex-Marske player Mikey Roberts came closest to scoring for Stockton, firing a low shot just wide. The second half was a slightly more open affair with Marske dominating possession, but Stockton came closest to breaking the deadlock with Adam Nicholson seeing a towering header hit the post and bounce into the grateful arms of Catterick. Marske took the lead on 71 minutes and what a goal it was from full back Connor Smith, who picked the ball up on the right-hand side on the halfway line and drove across the pitch leaving Stockton players in his wake before getting to the left-hand edge of the box, cutting back onto his right foot and unleashing a ferocious shot that flew into the top corner leaving Roberts with no chance. As the clock ticked into the 90th minute Marske doubled their lead with another outstanding goal. Gott picked the ball up 40 yards from goal, advanced forward and with the ball bouncing in front of him hit a shot from 35 yards that arrowed over Roberts and into the net. Though Stockton got a goal back through a glancing header from Tom Portas in the 7th minute of injury time, there was hardly time for the game to restart before referee Stu Morland, who had an excellent game, blew for full time sparking a good natured pitch invasion from the Marske fans, which was the start of the celebrations that lasted well into the night. www.coathamcoaches.co.uk

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