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Coastal View & Moor News Issue 136 January - February 2023
Stewart, housing manager at Hinton Court retirement apartments, both of whom had first-hand knowledge of The Bridge’s work.
Praising The Bridge and its volunteers, the Lord Lieutenant said: “Following the death of Her Majesty, this could well be the last award of its kind. We do not yet know if the new King will instigate a similar award.” Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Graham Henderson, who led the team that subjected The Bridge to rigorous inspection and appraisal commented: “As a Guisborough resident, it was an honour to be put in charge of assessing such a wonderful organisation.”
AGuisborough community charity, The Bridge, has been presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by Mrs Johanna Ropner, the Lord Lieutenant for North Yorkshire. The presentation was made to Roland Miller, the chairman of the trustees of the Bridge, in St Nicholas Parish Hall.
The Bridge is a group of over 80 volunteers from the several Christian churches in Guisborough who have
been runningcommunity projects in the town since 1998. These include a food bank, school holiday clubs, a second-hand school uniform service, parent support groups, coffee mornings serving homemade food, a Christmas Day meal for over 80 people and a community luncheon club for the elderly and infirm. During lockdown, volunteers delivered prescriptions and shopped for groceries for those shielding or self-isolating.
Those helped by The Bridge frequently commend the volunteers
for having sufficient time to talk to them and understand their needs. Others mention how volunteers show empathy and focus on them as individuals. Proof that the volunteers are special is that since it began the Association’s work has expanded considerably, because of its success in supporting local inhabitants. They are even nowabout to start up a Community Shop.
Rotarian Colin Monson, who lives opposite the Methodist Hall in Westgate, where The Bridge is based,
could see during the Covid pandemic the wonderful work that The Bridge was doing and thought this needs to be recognised. A Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, equivalent to an MBE, seemed the ideal way. He approached the then Rotary President, Vivien Holmberg, and with the agreement of the Rotary Club, they sent in an application. It required two independent letters of support. These came from Brian Gleeson, news correspondent of the Darlington and Stockton Times, and Catriona
The Bridge’s Chair of Trustees, Roland Miller, accepting the award on behalf of The Bridge,said: “We had the challenge of adapting to the Covid pandemic but now we are faced with the new challenge of helping our local community through a period of severe economic hardship. I am delighted that our dedicated, hardworking staff and volunteers have been recognised for all that they do and I am certain that they will respond brilliantly to whatever confronts them. Also, I wouldlike to thank Guisborough and Great Ayton Rotary Club for nominating us and thus making this award possible.”
The event concluded with the Lord Lieutenant presenting the staff and volunteers with their own individual Queen’s Award badge in recognition of their personal effort in helping the people of Guisborough and the surrounding district.
Welcome to our first paper of 2023 and we would firstly like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and let’s hope it’s a healthy, peaceful and prosperous one for us all.
Here in Moorsholm we had a very quiet and restful Christmas but by the time the festivities were all over we were happy to get back to work, preparing for this issue.
If you’re a regular reader of this column you will have read in the December issue about the massive increases during 2022 we had on the cost of paper.
However we have many loyal advertisers who have supported us through thick and thin and who have stuck with us, some for many years to keep the paper afloat.
So all went well in December but just the other day we were ‘hit’ with another massive increase when the printer told us they were putting up our costs again. This was devastating to say the least.
Not only this but last November we were informed that our print site on Teesside was going to close.
Our hearts went out to the many people who work there and the fact they would be losing their jobs just before Christmas. We have been working with some of these people for almost 13 years and as you can imagine had built up a great working relationship and we would like to take this opportunity to thank them all for
their help and guidance. A massive thank you especially to Dave Grounds who, at times has bent over backwards to accommodate our needs.
This closure meant a very stressful few weeks as to what was going to happen in the future.
We were informed that Coastal View was now going to be printed in Oldham and then transported to Blaydon where we would have to arrange for it to be picked up.
As you may appreciate this has incurred and added more costs in producing the paper; so along with the rise in paper print costs this came as another shock.
So, the well travelled issue you are now reading has been up and down the country before making its way to you.
We would like to thank Chris at Parkside Logistics in Birtley for helping us sort out these arrangements which has also resulted in the paper having to be completed and sent to the printers a day earlier than normal going forward.
Then would you believe it? The day we were due to send the pages we were told ny Northern Powergrid that our electricity supply would be cut off due to work being carried out in our area. What else could go wrong?
Anyway despite all these setbacks we have managed to do everything on time and the pages will be sent later today, (Sunday) as soon as we finish writing this column. Phew.
We must thank Rob who is part of the Coastal View team and who takes delivery each issue
for us and sorts out the distributors. It will be an earlier start in the morning for Rob in the future.
We must also thank Peter at Car Care of Marske, where we get the paper delivered and stored. Peter has always been so helpful and just simply ‘fits in’ whatever our arrangements are.
Because of all the recent events and upheaval we have done some soul searching and as a consequence we have decided some things are going to have to change. You can read more about this in the next issue.
We would like to pass on our condolences to the family of Moorsholm resident John Wood who sadly passed away on New Years Eve. John was a lovely man and a very decent human being who would do anything for anyone. He will always be remembered and sadly missed.
A note for all readers who would normally pick up the paper in Redcar Library please read the article on page 5. Due to the fact the library will be temporarily moved this issue will not be available until 25th January when the library re-opens in Tuned In.
.The days are getting longer and the sun is still shining although it’s very cold and snow is predicted; well it is as I write this so there’s plenty of reason for optimism.
Stay safe and we hope you enjoy reading this issue.
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Pinfolds or pounds; the word pinfold was originally pronounced ‘pondfold’ and is most commonly used in the north.
Dating back to the medieval times, it means enclosure and was used to hold any livestock that strayed from the common land into the village and people’s gardens.
The pinfold’s purpose was to prevent animals from eating all the vegetables that people needed to live on - in those days you had to grow most of your own food.
By the late 1500s, every village in England had a pinfold or pound and the man hired to be in charge of it was called a pindar. He was employed by the Manor Court and was paid to round up, care for and feed the stray livestock, which ranged from cattle, horses and sheep to pigs and geese. It was an important role and one which continued for several centuries. To retrieve your animals, you had to pay a small fine or for the food the animals had eaten. Any money left over went to the poor of the village.
Then came the Enclosure Act when all the open common land above Moorsholm village was enclosed by hedges and made into fields. Farms were built and given 50 or 60 acres of land each. Former Moorsholm resident Robert Harding, who died at the age of 90 in 2021, told me that his granddad remembered the last person to be fined in the village for stray livestock in the late 1800s.
When I was a lad in the 1940s, we used to play in Moorsholm’s pinfold as there was no gate on it at that time. Then in 1971, my wife Doreen and I moved into Manor House Farm with our three children when my dad retired. The pinfold is across our driveway at number 34 which before
my time used to be a farmstead, the land being at the bottom of the hill in the middle of the village which is now Overdean Farm. When I was young, number 34 was a two-bedroomed cottage with a row of farm buildings housing a few goats.
Around 1970, the site was bought and made
By Martin Smith
TheGuisborough Life magazine is still searching for someone to “put the magazine together” i.e with Desk Top Publisher experience.
We have not had a magazine out for nearly a year & have many readers, not just in the town but abroad in Canada & New Zealand. Onl;y two persons write
the magazine which covers local events, new town developments & history. All our searches have been in vain but we are sure someone is out there who could help. There are only two copies a year - we would like three - & it is an A5 production sold in several shops in the town. This is a voluntary position so if you have the ability & would like to help please contact Martin on pongobing@tiscali.co.uk.
into a four-bedroomed house. In 1975, the then owner told me that the pinfold was on his deeds and that he was going to put a locked gate on the original opening and make a gateway into his garden. What I didn’t discover until recently when my solicitor downloaded the deeds, was that the pinfold was on a possessory title at the
time. This means that if you claim a piece of unregistered land and nobody objects within 12 years it is legally yours. This effectively meant the village lost the pinfold during this time. A few years ago, the next owner of number 34 turned the property into two houses, before selling them both in 2020. The original number 34 – which includes the pinfold - was bought by Moorsholm villager Karen Hill to use as a holiday cottage. I approached Karen and her mother Marion with the idea of renovating the pinfold and opening it back up for the village. After reading up on pinfolds online, Karen and Marion agreed this was a good idea. They kindly said they would give the pinfold to our family to look after for the future in return for us paying all legal costs. Since then, my son Mark and I have spent around 50 hours each clearing and renovating the site, and have bought signs and a plaque describing the pinfold’s history. As it dates back to the 16th century, the pinfold is the most historic structure in Moorsholm village, followed by Spout House across the road, which was built in 1697.
The pinfold, situated on the right of our drive, which is opposite Moorsholm Church Hall, is now open for the public to visit. Our plan is to purchase some life-size fibre glass farm animals to go inside the pinfold. However, these are very expensive, so if anyone is able to help with funding or has any imitation farm animals they would be happy to pass on, we would be very pleased to hear from them.
Our family has pledged that the pinfold will never again be utilised for personal use or gain, and we hope it will be a point of interest for Moorsholm villagers and visitors for many generations to come.
By Councillor Steve Kay
Residents throughout the Lockwood area of East Cleveland are fighting to keep their Post Office.
Post Office Ltd. has officially informed our community that, owing ‘to unforeseen circumstances’, of which we are sadly aware, Lingdale Post Office is temporarily closed (a fact glaringly obvious to local people for some time). At time of writing, my fear is that ‘temporary’ could become ‘permanent’.
Already, the closure of our post office has caused much inconvenience to the people I represent. Lingdale Post Office provides a vital service, not only to Lingdale, but to the neighbouring smaller villages (Boosbeck, Moorsholm, Stanghow, Margrove Park and Charltons),as well as hamlets and farms. Without Lingdale Post Office, the quality of life would further decline in our rural area. The nearest alternative, at Skelton, is far beyond walking distance, and bus services are inadequate. To make matters worse, many of the people I represent, especially the aged, do not have their own transport.
Post Office Ltd.is considering the possibility of
moving our local office into another shop. Whilst that would be better than nothing, I’m convinced that most customers would prefer that Lingdale Post Office remains in its existing premises where, for many years, they have enjoyed an excellent, discrete service.
Lingdale, a former mining village, has lost its pub, its workingmen’s club, its bank, its clinic, and several shops. All the services needed for Lingdale and the surrounding area to function in the modern world are disappearing. Lingdale urgently needs its post office back.
As well as sending off a petition against closure, bearing hundreds of names, I have written to Post Office Ltd.’s National Consultation Scheme imploring them to re-open our post office urgently, preferably in its present premises.
Finally, I should like to thank Steve and Caroline, who have run Lingdale Post Office for years in a dedicated, efficient, and friendly manner. Two great servants of the community!
You can object to the closure of Lingdale Post Office, 15 High Street, Lingdale TS12 3DZ to: FREEPOST, Your Comments, National Consultation Scheme, Post Office Ltd. Or email comments@postoffice.co.uk
Redcar & Cleveland Council have proposed to temporarily move Redcar Library from the ground of Redcar and Cleveland House to the ground floor of Tuned In! Majuba Road, Redcar.
The relocation is being proposed as part of the ongoing drive by the Council to ensure efficiencies and value for money and to continue to provide essential services that are valued by residents.
Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Culture, Cllr Louise Westbury
said: “The temporary re-location to Tuned In! is planned to be until mid-2025, when the library would occupy a brand-new facility in the town centre as part of the Redcar Town Deal development.
“The move should also help bring benefits to the service we provide as the space at Tuned In! will allow us to test new activities and work programmes, as we look to diversify and improve the service we offer to residents.
“The relocated library would continue to provide a safe and welcoming environment and the current opening hours will stay the same.”
To enable the move to take place it is proposed that the library at Redcar and Cleveland House would need to close on Tuesday, 17 January, and then re-open at Tuned In! on Wednesday, 25 January. All of the other libraries across the borough would be available during this period.
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St. Peter’s C of E Primary School in Brotton were back to a busy Christmas schedule following the Pandemic which included some fund raising for a very worthy cause.
On Friday 9th December the school held a sponsored Rudolph Run to raise money for Teesside Hospice, a charity which is such a valuable resource for families in our local area. The children wore antlers and red noses as they ran around the playground to Christmas music. We were so grateful for the amazing generosity of our families, handing over a cheque for £1336.40!
St. Peter’s School Choir were back out on tour starting with a wonderful evening of Carols around the Tree at school with Lockwood Brass Band and Marske Fishermen’s Choir. They
visited St. Margaret’s Church, the Spa Hotel in Saltburn, the White House Nursing home in Brotton and Belmont View Care Home in Guisborough to sing to the residents. The choir made a special visit to sing at the home of Cec Rawson. He supported the school for many years as a foundation governor, the children sang and wished him and his family a very Merry Christmas.
The Christmas activities continued into the holidays with a 4 day programme led by Simon Carson Sports School and staff from St. Peter’s. We were delighted with the number of children who attended to enjoy playing games, Christmas Crafts and even making Banana smoothies! The children and staff have brought lots of smiles to many faces over the Christmas period reaching out into the East Cleveland community.
Awinter flight from Teesside will offer a unique chance to sample the stunning scenery and natural phenomena of Iceland.
Bookings for the one-off flight to Iceland with Premier Holidays are now open. The charter will jet off on Thursday, 30 November before returning on Monday, December 4.
The package – bookable through Fairs-Lloyds Travel – will see passengers taken to the stylish Storm Hotel, by KEAHotels, in Reykjavic, for their four-night stay.
The spectacular trip includes a Northern Lights cruise where passengers have a great opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis from a 360-degree viewing platform.
There will also be a visit to the mineral-rich waters of the unique Blue Lagoon geothermal spa – and a scenic journey around south-west Iceland’s Golden Circle, including a snowmobile excursion, to cap off the package.
This latest opportunity comes hot on the heels of more winter excursions being announced from Teesside, including Transun’s popular Winter Wonderland trip to Lapland on 23 December, and Newmarket Holidays operating a Lapland Santa Experience day trip on 12 December.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “We’ve secured more great summer routes from Teesside – with a doubling of our Palma flights this year, and a TUI route to Dalaman in 2024. But it’s also great to see more incredibly popular winter opportunities opening up for our passengers.
“This latest opportunity shows we’re working hard to attract and host flights to new destinations all year round. Fairs-Lloyds have operated from our airport for years, and their support – alongside many other travel agents – helps to give people from across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool exactly what they want from their local airport.
“With passenger numbers on the up, our freight facility up and running, and our business park coming together, 2023 promises to be a superb year for our airport.”
Melanie Fairs, of Fairs-Lloyds, said: “This charter offers a wonderful chance for people to experience the truly stunning landscapes of Iceland, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer this Premier Holidays trip for 2023.
“We’re got some brilliant packages available to all destinations served by Teesside Airport, so we’d encourage everyone to get in touch with us to find out more.”
By John McVeigh
Thanks to the generosity of the Thursday night quizzers at the Mermaid, Redcar Road Marske, a number of local organisations have once again benefited from their weekly quiz and raffle in 2022.
Marske residents Ron and Pauline Richmond have been quiz masters for the Thursday night quiz for 25 years, and in doing so they have raised over £50,000 for local good causes.
Pauline said: “We ain to provide much needed
funds for local good causes by having a great fun night out on Thursdays with friends old and new. The only stipulation we ask if someone puts in a nomination is that we will never send anything to London.”
This year the quizzers have donated funds to Teenage Cancer Trust, Marske in Bloom (Including St Germain’s Churchyard, The Friends of Redcar Cemetery, Make do and Mend a local dementia support group, and The Marske Community Christmas group.
Near enough is not good enough when safety depends on sight. Can you trust your eyes –can you be sure of their efficiency, when the task requires clear vision?
Keen sight is your natural heritage, but sometimes your eyes are not equal to the never-ending demands made upon them. Reading, writing, sewing, driving your car, mobile phones, computers, viewing films, playing cards or your favourite sport – all these activities result in eyestrain – and neglect of these eye disorders can lead to serious impairment of vision.
Only with specialised care can you protect your most priceless possession. You must rely on regular eye examination every two years…on the invaluable services provided by your Optometrist.
At my optical practice the eye test includes a special ‘Optomap’ scan on your eyes to help me make sure your eyes are healthy. We are one of only a few Opticians in the North East with this kind of technology.
Headaches can often be caused by eye strain, which can be remedied by properly fitting glasses. I will test your eyes free of charge and will not advise glasses unless you really require them.
Don’t hesitate to wear glasses when your Optometrist recommends them. True beauty demands clear, healthy eyes, and it is a fallacy that glasses detract from your smart appearance.
When the prescription you need has been executed, the glasses will be fitted in frames designed to flatter the contours of your face, in your choice of a
galaxy of beautiful shades. You will see clearly, in style.
As part of the service you will get a free eyewear styling consultation. Nothing is rushed, you are treated as an individual and we take everything into account to match you to your perfect glasses.
With the cost of living going up from the energy crisis and changes to our mortgage I want to offer you big savings for your eye health and glasses. If you are over 40 please read on…
If you are 40 or over (like me) you may have noticed your vision changing. For this reason I am providing anyone in this age group a complete eye care package that includes a free eye test when glasses are purchased.
The special package includes a detailed eye health assessment, vision check and half price frames including brands such as PRADA, normally £250, now only £125 and Ralph Lauren £130, now £65.
Normally we are open 9 to 5 Monday to Friday but this may not suit you. That’s why I offer late night appointments and weekend appointments on request, simply ask when you book your appointment.
If you struggle to get out and about, I can even come to you to do a home visit eye test with my mobile optical equipment.
So really now there’s no excuse not to have an upto-date eye test!
GET BETTER VISION FOR BETTER LIVING
Are You Over 40? Get Your Free Eye Test Package Here:
This Includes:
• FREE Advanced Eye Test (Worth £90)
• FREE Glasses Styling Consultation (Worth £30)
• FREE Anti-Scratch & Anti-Reßection Coating (Worth £30)
• 1/2 Price Optical Frames ranging from £50 so you pay as little as £25
• 1/2 Price Sunglasses Including Oakley & Ray-Ban - perfect for the winter sun! They normally start from £130 so you now pay as little £65!
February 28th
Offer ends December 31st and only valid with this Coastal View voucher - please bring this with you.
BONUS OFFER: If you book before November 30th I will give you a free 2nd pair of glasses with the same prescription as your Þrst from our £50 range with our standard lenses. A 2nd pair is needed if you drive as the DVLA have made it a legal requirement to have a spare pair of driving spectacles in your car.
Visit Your Local Branch At Skelton or Loftus:
Skelton Optical 107 High Street, Skelton, TS12 2DY. Phone: 01287 655650
February 28th 01287 650655
Loftus Optical, 24 Zetland Road, Loftus, TS13 4PW. Phone: 01287 644211
At my request, a misnamed sign, appertaining to a lane in Lockwood ward, has been replaced by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.
In this modern age, there’s a tendency to rationalise the names of our streets, lanes and roads. But, in Moorsholm, for the uninitiated at least, confusion still reigns:
1. Freebrough Road is often referred to as High Street; not surprising since both are included in the same numbering system, along with Ward Street, Guisborough Road, Chapel Place, Police Yard, Johnson’s Square and Charlton’s Field.
2. Hillocks Lane is, in fact, split into two parallel lanes!
3. It’s unclear at what point Guisborough Road gives way toSwindale Lane.
4. Long Lane also goes by the names of Liverton Lane and North Lane.
5. Cow Close Lane is frequently referred to as Todd’s Lane and South Lane.
6. Ordnance Survey use ‘Long Lane’ and ‘Cow Close Lane’ but name the respective lanes’isolated holdings as ‘North Lane
Farm’(aka Summerson Meadow Farmhouse!) and ‘South Lane Farm’.
It’s a crazy world out here! Delivery drivers beware!
Recently, residents pointed out that it would be easier for everyone if both Cow Close Lane (Soon to consist of eight properties if you include South Lane Farm!) and Charlton’s Field had appropriate name signs erected at their junctions with Freebrough Road. I forwarded their requests to the council, and the signage was ordered.
A couple of weeks later, having been informed that the signs were in place, I went to have a look for myself. CHARLTONS FIELD was ok. but I was horrified when I saw that what should have said Cow Close Lane, instead read COWS CLOSE LANE. Had the number of cattle miraculouslymultiplied outside of the breeding season?
I immediately emailed the council but feared we might have to put up with the misnaming because, at present, as you will appreciate, finances are extremely tight. I was soon informed, however, that the mistake had been made by the manufacturer, who would replace the sign, correctlynamed, free of
charge. Meanwhile, the intrusive ‘S’ would be obscured. Everybody was true to their word, and most residents are delighted that a brand-
new replacement sign bearing the correct name,COW CLOSE LANE, is now in situ. Apart, of course, from those who prefer Todd’s Lane or South Lane!
Ican’t understand the reasoning behind RCBC plan to build a Bowling Alley on this old M&S+Woolworths site.
The bowling Alley which was 100 meters away next to the Hub closed through lack of use. The Coatham Bowl closed again because it lost visitor attraction. Another RCBC white Elephant in the making!
My idea is a waterloo style glass roof structure to create a weather/windproof open space for a daytime indoor market and concert centre.
There will be a basement to store the chairs and in reverse, the market stalls in the switchover. The stage will be at the seaside end, with loading lifts on either side off the promenade parking to load/unload area. With six 12-foot shops on the prom facing the sea under the stage platform. Just a thought.
The mining museum at Skinningrove has had a stateof-the-art makeover, and with its new name, Land of Iron, is opening its doors to the public .The mining experience is enhanced by imaginative displays, but sadly missing are two engraved bottles that once belonged to farmer Stephen Emmerson and his sister Hannah.
This couple championed the local ironstone miners, and, although we’ll never know for sure, all the evidence points to the bottles being a gift from the miners to the Emmersons.
Generations of my Emmerson ancestors lived on Hollybush Farm in Skelton-inCleveland, and in 1886 we find Stephen Emmerson(80) running the farm, helped by his sister, Hannah(82), and his greatnephew, John Foster Emmerson. The brother and sister were prominent in Skelton for their support of the mining community,particularly hosting miners’ Gala Days on Hollybush Farm. The very first Gala (Demonstration) Day of The North Yorkshire and Cleveland Ironstone Miners and Quarrymen’s Association was held on Hollybush Farm in May 1873. Alexander McDonald, President of the NUM, later to become an MP, was the main speaker,and 8,000 + attended. Stephen became known as The Miners’ Friend, a phrase inscribed on his gravestone.
Over the years the miners showed
their appreciation for the Emmersons by presenting them with gifts - a gold watch for Hannah, a silver tea and coffee service for Stephen, and his portrait in oils. The gifts were always accompanied by an eloquent speech from the Cleveland Ironstone Miners’ Association President, Joseph Toyn, and the events of the day were reported in the local press.
About six years ago I was contacted,and
then visited,by a man with the name of Stephen Emmerson. Sitting in my living room he carefully unwrapped two engraved bottles which had belonged to the brother and sister. Each has the name of its owner and the word SKELTON forming a circle. Within these circles are outlined holly leaves – a reference to the farm – and across the centres the name of a tipple – BRANDY for Hannah, and WHISKY for Stephen.
He told me the bottles had been passed down from his great-grandfather, John Foster Emmerson, who, like his father,(my great-great-grandfather),had spent most of his childhood and young adulthood on Hollybush Farm, helping the ageing Stephen and Hannah.
Family lore has it that these bottles were engraved by an armless miner, and it could be true. Beamish Museum has a small collection of this particular type of glass engraving, and two collectors have produced a book on this craft. Titled: An Alarming Accident, in it they claim that the glassware was engraved by miners who were unable to work because of industrial illness or accident, (which ties in with our armless miner) or because they were old, and it was a way of generating a meagre income. They also insist that this production was confined to the Durham/Northumberland region around the coalfields. The majority of the glasses commemorate mining disasters;thus they are nicknamed Disaster Glasses.
Stephen and Hannah’s bottles, whilst stylistically clear examples of this craft, do not fit into the genre in other respects. The brother and sister lived south of Durham, in East Cleveland. However, An Alarming Accident mentions a one-off itinerant miner/ engraver who travelled around the coast selling his wares. Could this be our man? The bottles I am describing were not about accidents and disasters, but personal to Hannah and Stephen, and, to my knowledge, this celebration
of individuals, whilst found on glasses, bowls and tankards, is not to be found on any drink bottles. The Emmersons’ two examples may be unique. Although the engraving is far from delicate, the artist has created some convincing drawing. Outlined on Stephen’s bottle is the new All Saints Parish Church which had been consecrated only two years previously in 1884, and the image of a heron graces Hannah’s bottle,(a similar specimen is still to be seen beside the local pond). Recognisable but crudely drawn objects cover the rest of the bottles. On Stephen’s there is a seated dog and a cat. A flag, probably naval, flies above the church. Hannah ‘s bottle depicts a swan -they are still breeding in the local and Castle ponds-and an image of the final move of the Skelton Sword Dance, in which the dancers mesh their swords to form a star which is triumphantly held aloft. The symbols from playing cards -diamond, heart, spade and club - are dotted around on both, while more birds and insects adorn Hannah’s. Thus, the bottles provide us with a window of social history from the penultimate decade of the 19th C, with a view of a farmer and his sister, prominent citizens of the village of Skelton. A couple who genuinely cared about the local mining community. But who made these bottles? I fany one possesses a similar example of this type of engraved glass, or knows any family stories about an armless miner/engraver, let me know. We may yet get an answer.
Threemore schools in South Tees are set to welcome extra investment to improve facilities as part of the Conservative Government’s School Rebuilding Programme.
Lingdale Primary, Lockwood Primary in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland and Nunthorpe Academy in Redcar have been named as three of the latest 239 schools across England set to benefit from the Conservative Government’s tenyear School Rebuilding Programme, which has invested over £13 billion to maintain and improve schools since 2015.
400 schools have been announced so far, with a further 100 expected to be confirmed in future years, delivering on the Conservative’s manifesto commitment to give every child access to a great school and a world-class education.
Work to rebuild the schools announced will start immediately, creating jobs, apprenticeships, and training opportunities around the country, backed by £1.8 billion this financial year.
Simon Clarke, Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: “It is fantastic news today that two more schools in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland will benefit from the next phase of the Government’s £13 billion School Rebuilding programme.
“Both Lockwood Primary School and Lingdale Primary School now join Skelton Primary on the list.
“This is excellent news for all the schools involved and I look forward to seeing these transformational schemes through to the end.”
Jacob Young, Conservative MP for Redcar, said: “The quality of facilities in schools can have a significant impact on a student’s learning and I have been working closely with the Conservative Government to secure investment in our schools to offer children the best opportunity to succeed.
“That is why I welcome the news that Nunthorpe Academy will benefit from the latest round of the School Rebuilding Programme, backed by £1.8 billion in 2022–34 to rebuild and refurbish 239 more schools across the country, including updating and modernising buildings by creating state of the art sports halls, music rooms, science labs, and dining areas.
“This investment will improve the experience of students across the country – helping them to learn, develop, and achieve their full potential.”
Lesley Lawson, headteacher at Lockwood Primary, said: “We are absolutely delighted.
“Our school was built in 1984 for 75 pupils - we currently have 180 - and while the school has been extended in the time since, we really hope we’re able to get the necessary improvements to our school for the benefit of all our pupils.”
Sarah Thornton, headteacher at Lingdale Primary, said: “This is great news for everybody involved with the school - the children, the staff and really the entire community.
“To be able to give our children the facilities they need is fantastic. Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, said: “Education is a top priority for this Government.
“That is why, despite facing challenging economic circumstances, we are investing a record amount in our schools and colleges. Today’s announcement will transform hundreds of schools across the country and ensure they are fit for the future.
“The additional funding, alongside fantastic new facilities, will mean our brilliant teachers can get on with what they do best – and inspire the next generation.”
The School Rebuilding Programme is backed by £1.8 billion of government funding this financial year, helping to rebuild and refurbish primary, secondary, and specialist schools, in addition to sixth form colleges around England.
The funding will help to deliver state of the art learning environments for pupils, such as new classrooms, science labs, sports halls, and dining halls. The majority of the projects are set to be completed in three to five years. Each school in the programme has
been selected based on the condition of its buildings, making sure the greatest improvements are delivered for schools that need them the most and maximising children’s chances to gain the skills and knowledge they need.
The new buildings will be more energy
efficient for future winter resilience, helping schools keep bills down and meeting our Net Zero commitments.
Selected schools include primary, secondary, special schools, and 1619 institutions, with over half of the successful schools in the Midlands and North, levelling up education across England.
Construction of new buildings at some of the previously announced schools is already underway, with a number of projects almost completed.
As well as delivering world-class learning environments for pupils, the School Rebuilding Programme will also create opportunities, jobs, and apprenticeships – from the construction industry to suppliers, businesses will be offering training as part of their involvement in the projects.
EDF Renewables UK is updating its plans for a solar farm near Redcar, taking account of feedback from a thorough consultation with local people.
The renewable energy company began seeking community views in March 2022 after announcing its plans to install a solar farm as part of its wider Tees Green Hydrogen project. Thanks to the feedback of local people the plan will now include increasing the buffer area between the site and nearby Yearby village. Other modifications to the plan include:
• The exclusion of the most southern field to increase the distance between the development and nearby dwellings, and maintaining sufficient open space to preserve natural habitats.
• The permissive bridleway around the
edge of the site will be enhanced with leafy lanes for users.
• Additional landscaping works around the crematorium boundary to include hedgerows and interspersed trees.
• Other landscaping enhancements will include hedgerow planting, wildflower planting and tree planting.
• No development will be situated on the airstrip and no panels will be located immediately after the airstrip.
Katie Emmitt, project development manager at EDF Renewables UK, said: “We are very grateful for the feedback received earlier this year from everyone who came down during our in-person consultation exhibition and to those who contributed online or by posting their responses.
“We were pleased to receive a considerable amount of positive feedback for the scheme, and have
tried to reflect suggestions from the community, where possible.”
If approved, Tees Solar Farm could generate up to 49.9 MW of electricity, which is enough to save approximately 21,400 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The energy created will be used to power Tees Green Hydrogen, helping to create and protect local jobs as well as reducing emissions and pollution.
Tees Green Hydrogen will be a pioneering project, using the green electricity from nearby Teesside Offshore Wind Farm alongside that generated by Tees Solar Farm to power its hydrogen electrolyser. The project will supply local business customers, such as PD Ports and British Steel, with hydrogen to support decarbonisation efforts and a significant reduction in industrial pollution.
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TheWoodsmith Foundation has awarded grants totalling over £315,000 to fund initiatives aimed at supporting those aged 65 and over in the local area. Eight organisations will benefit from funding the Foundation, which is funded by Anglo American, to help them deliver a range of programmes that will help senior citizens from Teesside to Scarborough.
Carers Plus Yorkshire have received £53,196 to support people over 65 with poor mental health with one-to-one support whilst creating new inclusive social activities.
Elizabeth McPherson CEO, Carers Plus Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted to be working with, and supporting residents over 65, who would like to build and maintain their positive mental health.
“The combination of skills between ourselves and Mind will bring a new and strong partnership to the communities we are seeking to serve; over time we hope to capture learning and create a great blueprint to share with other communities and partners.”
Age UK Teesside will use their £40,000 grant to provide benefits advice to those aged 65 and over in Redcar and Cleveland.
“The cost of living crisis is having a profound impact on mental and physical health and has the potential to result in many avoidable deaths this winter and beyond. The Woodsmith Foundation is providing a lifeline
to older people in need,” said Grants & Fundraising Manager Laura-Jane Wedgwood.
“The service will help ensure people are claiming their welfare benefit entitlements. Now more than ever, older people are
suffering from financial hardship and fuel poverty.”
Woodsmith Foundation Chief Executive Leah Swain said: “We believe people over the age of 65 are a positive asset in our society, but some people might need a helping hand to ensure they can live independently for longer, stay healthy, keep connected to friends, family and their community and enjoy life.
“We are delighted to be able to award funding to a wide range of organisations delivering much needed support to local people including financial advice, help in the home, support for long term health conditions, and opportunities to get out and about and make new friends.”
The Woodsmith Foundation was set up to bring wider community benefits in addition to the positive economic impact of the mine. It has supported projects in Redcar and Cleveland Borough, Scarborough Borough and the North York Moors National Park to the tune of over £1.5million since 2017. Anglo American pledged a four-year, £4m funding package when it acquired the Woodsmith Project in March 2020. For more information on the Foundation, visit www.woodsmithfoundation.org.uk
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is proposing measures which would address a multi-million pound budget gap next year caused by inflation and service demand.
The Council faces the shortfall due to an announcement by the Government that local authority funding for 2023/2024 – which is expected to be confirmed next month – won’t reflect the current high level of inflation.
When the Government determined the level of funding required by local government for this year and next, inflation was forecast to peak at 4% this year. However, the most recent figure is 11.1% and there is no indication that this will fall in the near future.
The Council is also experiencing a huge increase in demand for services – especially in social care – and the cost of providing these services has risen sharply.
This is particularly acute in services which help and care for children and families and providing home to school transport.
In his Autumn Statement, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced additional funding for social care but the amount the council anticipates receiving leaves a considerable gap between funding and demand in that area.
The Council anticipates an overspend of £5.5m this year. The in-year shortfall was anticipated to be £7.9m but
strict cost-control measures implemented by the council have reduced this by £2.4m.
However, demand for social care and home to school transport has meant services for children and families alone is anticipated to be £6.7m over budget this year.
The increased costs of inflation and demand for services is expected to continue into next year and the Council’s Cabinet will consider proposals to save around £9.8m over two years. If approved, the way some services are provided would change and some charges would be introduced, or increased.
It is also proposed to increase Council Tax by 1.99% and the Adult Social Care precept by 2% which, combined, is 1% below the increase assumed by national government.
Full details of the proposals are available at Cabinet papers | Redcar and Cleveland (redcarcleveland.gov.uk)
Cllr Mary Lanigan, Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “We lobbied Government to set out the financial position we and other councils across the country find ourselves in.
“The majority of the funding we receive is spent on social care for adults and children and the cost of providing this has risen sharply. If someone vulnerable is in need, we can’t look away – we have to help them as they have nowhere else to turn.
“We have no choice in funding services which we are legally obliged to provide and as the
cost of these go up, it means we have less to spend on other services which many of our residents use.
“We expect to have a significant shortfall in funding next year due to rising costs and huge demand for our services, but the Chancellor has indicated that we will not receive an increase in funding to cover higher costs caused by inflation. We anticipate receiving extra money for social care but that does not come close to funding the demand we currently have.
“This isn’t lavish spending; the cost of social care has increased with inflation and more and more young and older people are being referred to us. We have a duty to keep the vulnerable safe and our staff do a fantastic job every day making this happen.
“We have faced some very unpalatable decisions about what we can and cannot fund. Councils are the safety net of society, and we must always support vulnerable adults and children in their time of need.
“However, the Government has not recognised the importance of funding this adequately and as a result, I’m afraid that next year we will not be able to provide the levels of service the public need and would like.
“At the same time, we have no choice but to increase Council Tax. I know how much people are struggling with the cost of living, but our only other choice would be to cut the services residents rely on even further.”
Woodsmith Foundation invests over £315,000 to support over 65s in local communities
In Issue 135 Josie Bland described the calamitous events in 1883 when several streets of houses in Boosbeck collapsed and literally overnight people were forced out of their homes because of mining subsidence.
Subsequently the landowner Christopher Jackson was taken to court and bankrupted paying for the damage. But this is a more complex story and as the nearby villages of Skelton, Brotton, Loftus and Lingdale were also undermined but never suffered such catastrophic subsidence what went wrong at Boosbeck?
Although described as a butcher Christopher Jackson must have come from a reasonably well-heeled background as he owned farms at Normanby and Crag Hall.
In 1862 the Cleveland Railway was being extended east from Slapewath towards Skinningrove and Jackson sensing an opportunity to make money decided to buy land made available by railway construction on which to build houses for the expected influx of workers coming into the area to work in the future ironstone mines.
Subsequently he had a plan prepared for the proposed village and awaited developments.
These started in 1871 when Messrs. Stevenson, Jacques & Co. began sinking two shafts on land belonging to Robert Marley of Rokeley House in order to mine ironstone for supply via the railway to their Acklam Ironworks in Middlesbrough. The Main Seam was reached at a depth of almost 300 feet and found to be 8 feet thick.
Several landowners had to be contacted and individually negotiated with to allow mining of the ironstone beneath their land and agreement reached regarding rent i.e. how much the company was prepared to pay and how much the landowner was prepared to accept depending on trading conditions and any other factors for consideration.
It was in the matter of these other factors that Jackson appears to reveal his lack of experience!
Jackson sold the surface land to various individuals for building and several streets of houses were built but he retained to himself the minerals beneath. Consequently in 1879 when he leased the working of the ironstone beneath to Messrs. Stevenson, Jacques & Co. his lease contained the provision that pillars of unworked ironstone should be left for the support of the surface for which he, the lessor, was allowed to deliver written directions with a plan indicating how they should be done. It also contained a covenant that the lessor, Mr. Jackson, undertook to be responsible, and to indemnify Messrs. Stevenson, Jacques & Co. against all claims of all description for damage done to the surface by mining operations.
So by agreement, Christopher Jackson, a butcher, was undertaking to instruct a mining company how it should work and in the event of surface damage, he agreed to pay for it all! Messrs. Stevenson, Jacques & Co. must have thought all their Christmases had come at once!
The rent for the first two years covered an annual output of 15,000 tons, and 30,000 tons per annum for the remainder of the lease of 20 years. At a rate of 4d per ton the amount of rent payable would be £125 for each of the first two years and £250 for the remainder. If the amount produced each year was less, or more, than the amount quoted then there would be provisions in the lease to allow for this.
The output of ironstone depended on the market for it but generally the more that could be produced brought money to the mining company, the landholder and of course the individual miner.
A landowner, particularly of a non-mining background, needed to hire a qualified mining engineer to inspect the operations of the company to ensure the lease was being complied with and the mine worked in a suitable way, hence Jackson paying William Walker, actually the manager of the mine, to act on his behalf. This again suggests Jackson’s inexperience as Walker was therefore potentially biased but instead, as he was to become one of the foremost experts on Cleveland ironstone mining and a very inventive engineer, he did this task professionally and even criticised Jackson’s apparent meddling.
Cleveland mines were worked on the bord and pillar system; parallel passages driven the full height of the seam and the resulting ironstone sent to surface. Cross passages connected these forming pillars of ironstone to support the strata above until ideally the extent of the leased area was reached then returning splitting each pillar repeatedly until as much as possible of the stone was removed and the roof allowed to collapse afterwards. Such an area from which the stone had been extracted was known as ‘goaf’.
Beneath open farming land the effect on the surface might be minimal but to prevent damage beneath housing the pillars were left in place. Unfortunately Jackson, under the terms of his lease, was legally able to say how big the pillars were to be left under his land, and to gain a little more money was instructing Walker to have the pillars reduced in size, something Walker was cautious about until Jackson wanted to go further when Walker sent him a written notice that he should seek further independent advice, which Jackson ignored on grounds of cost.
Pillars approximately 20 yards square had been left as a suitable size for support but Jackson had some reduced to 5 or 7 yards square although this was still considered of ample strength. And so the scene was set for the disastrous collapse of a substantial part of the village of Boosbeck.
As a result, Thomas Allison, mining engineer for the Weardale Iron Co. and in charge of the Belmont Mines, made an inspection of the Jackson royalty under the village on 23rd August 1883, then almost a month later it was the turn of George Baker Forster, one of the foremost
mining engineers in the North of England, to do the same. 3 days later it was the turn of William Henry Wood, another mining engineer. Each were unanimous in expressing their satisfaction with the conditions met with. They all however stated that a bed of quicksand about thirteen fathoms thick (78 feet) lay above the ironstone and contained much water.
Because of the area of goaf created at the eastern side of the royalty the strata had started to creep in that direction causing the disastrous subsidence and with the cessation of mining below the affected movement could be expected to consolidate and the surface regain stability.
Other mining engineers were invited to inspect the workings and W. H. Armstrong from South Skelton Mine and Robert Cuthbertson from Boosbeck Mine visited and pronounced the pillars satisfactory apart from one showing signs of crush.
Subsequently, as we know, there were court cases and Christopher Jackson’s determination to control and exploit the valuable mineral beneath his land came back to exploit him and he became bankrupt as a result of the Leeds Court findings.
Boosbeck Mine continued at work, after all the Jackson land was only a small area of the total mine workings, but only a few weeks later about 80 out of the workforce of 500 men were laid off because of a steep decline in the iron trade.
Then in February 1886 a feeder of water occurred into the workings in the direction of Skelton Green and steady flooding caused the closure of Boosbeck Mine a year later - but that is another story!
By John McVeigh
Aftera Covid-forced absence of two years, the Marske Community Christmas Day made a welcome return for local residents who would otherwise be spending Christmas Day alone.
The event, held at the Marske Leisure Centre, was widely acclaimed as the best one yet.
The day started with local brass band A Touch of Brass, led by Chris Robertson, playing a number of Christmas carols for the guests to sing along to.
Another local band, the popular Fat Medicine (acoustic version), followed. They played a number of their favourite numbers mixed in with some traditional Christmas songs to get the guests and helpers up dancing.
A traditional Christmas meal with all the trimmings was lovingly prepared by Debi, expertly supervised by Amanda, and served up to the guests by Marske Community Christmas volunteers who had again kindly given up their Christmas Day to help out.
Experienced pub owner Annie Walker looked after the bar.
During the meal, Tom Unthank, an up-andcoming young local musician, played some great tunes on the piano.
After lunch, a Hinge and Bracket tribute act, otherwise known as local couple Terry and Sue
Wilkinson took to the “stage”. They played some great music from the “Barrel” and really got the audience going with their catchy tunes and comedy routines.
The day would not have been complete without the traditional Marske Community Christmas bingo with its £20 full house prize. Young Derek Whiley, who has years of experience to call on from his work in the nation’s bingo halls, made a perfect job of the calling.
To conclude the marvellous day Santa Claus dropped by to present everyone with a goody bag to take home.
The Marske Community Christmas Group would like to thank the following local businesses and Individuals for their fantastic support and help with this year’s event.
PD Ports, Sainsbury’s store Marske, Karen at The Wynd Fruitiers, Marske, Yorkshire Raw Feeds, Leeds, Amanda at Rose and Potter –Marske, Pauline and Ron Richmond and The Mermaid Thursday night quizzers, Janet Gardner, Cllr Margaret Wilson, Mr and Mrs Cawthorne, St Mark’s Church, Marske, Marske Leisure Centre Committee, and Caretaker Stephen. Sophie’s Café, York, The Barnard Family, Balloonz and Ribbons, Marske., Patrick McGowan, A Touch of Brass, Fat Medicine, Terry and Sue Wilkinson and Tom Unthank.
And a big thank you to all the wonderful hard working volunteers.
On Sunday 4 December 2022 Skelton and Brotton Parish Council held a free event at Skelton Civic Hall for local children to Meet Father Christmas and have their faces painted.
The Parish Council were really pleased to be able to run this event for children during the current financial difficulties which mean many
families wouldn’t be able to manage a visit to see Santa .
The event was the first of its kind for the Parish Council and proved popular with the families that attended.
Each child visited Father Christmas in his Grotto where they laughed at Santa’s jokes and received a gift.
From11th December to 5th January
the highlight at the orchard was undoubtedly the knitted decorations which festooned every tree, hung from the fences and lined the pathways. This wonderful display was the result of the hard work and skilful knitting of the ladies of the Skelton Green Methodist Church Thursday Craft Group, Hollybush Community Centre and Mrs Jean Colman and friend. Thanks also go to Mrs. Blair’s Wool Shop and customers, and the Sue Ryder Charity Shop for donations of wool. Well done everybody, great job!!
The extreme weather we experienced in December meant that very little garden maintenance was possible. We hope that January provides better conditions so that we can progress towards setting seeds for the summer’s wild flower meadow.
As Ringrose is a community orchard we are delighted to have been approached by Marie Walker, on behalf of Skelton Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, for them to have an area in the orchard where they can grow wildlife friendly plants, and vegetables. We look forward to having the group join us and supporting them in their project.
As always we need people to expand our small team of volunteers. We are a friendly crowd, there is plenty of good chat and refreshments are provided. So, if you can spare an hour or so please call into the orchard on a Monday or Thursday morning, or ring Stuart on 07964 791447.
Residents from an East Cleveland village have been left disgusted after vandals damaged two Christmas trees and took off with a wooden sculpture.
The incident took place on Wednesday 7 December) when at least four quad bikers caused havoc in Lingdale.
Two sets of lights have been damaged, one from a tree at Lingdale crossroads, which was provided by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, and the other at Little Moorsholm roundabout, which was from the local community. Only one set of lights, at the crossroads site, now works.
The sculpture, which was of a hare named Harry, was located on Stanghow Road at the southern entrance to Lingdale and was carved by Staithes sculptor Steve Iredale. The artwork was only installed in October and was dubbed the unofficial mascot for the village.
Lockwood ward councillor, Steve Kay, said: “It’s absolutely terrible. Witnesses saw the quad bikers use the roundabout like a racetrack. They tried to rip the lights from both trees and have left the top half of one tree damaged. It almost seemed like an organised plan.
“I’m deeply saddened about the sculpture, which was ripped from its
plinth and stolen. It was an impressive piece of artwork and has only been in place for two months. The local community had plans to create flower beds around the base to welcome residents and visitors to the village, and all of that is gone now.”
The Council have offered to help financially towards the repairing of the lights and Cllr Kay said there would be an attempt to reshape the top of the tree at the crossroads.
“The police have been informed about the whole thing,” Cllr Kay explained.
“But we are just so disappointed about it. It’s inexcusable what they have done.”
Speaking again, a couple of weeks after that terrible night of destruction, Councillor Kay said: “The Spirit of Christmas is certainly still alive and well in Lingdale. It’s often the case that adversity and setbacks bring out the best in people. The community has rallied round and both vandalised Christmas trees, complete with fairy lights, have been restored. Now you’d hardly guess they were the subject of mindless
vandalism. And, to demonstrate their resolve, on Sunday 18th December, Little Moorsholm residents organised a wonderful Carol Concert around their resurrected Christmas tree. Despite it being World Cup Final afternoon, the event was exceptionally well attended. The village has clearly demonstrated that it won’t let its Christmas be spoilt by those who wish us ill.
“Unfortunately, at time of writing, Harry the Hare hasn’t been recovered but there’s no way we’re giving up hope.”
Aleisurecentre in Redcar has joined forces with the JogOn campaign – which is aiming to keep 1million pairs of running shoes out of landfill.
Redcar and Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart, run by Everyone Active in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, is hosting a collection bin where members of the local community can drop off their unwanted running shoes.
These are then sent to JogOn, who liaise with logistics and distributions partners to ensure that reusable pairs are sent around the world to people who most need them, with the help of charities and non-governmental organisations.
JogOn estimates that every year in the UK alone, more than 30million pairs of shoes end up in landfill, while elsewhere in the world around three million people suffer from sole diseases.
But it is hoped this nationwide partnership with Everyone Active will make a valuable contribution to drastically improving those statistics.
The public can access a full list of the 100-plus Everyone Active sites taking part, using JogOn’s interactive map. These sites include Saltburn Leisure Centre and Eston Leisure Centre, who joined the scheme in October last year.
Peter Smith, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “We are delighted to partner with JogOn for this hugely positive initiative, which means the local community can make a real difference.
“We would encourage people of all ages to donate their unwanted running shoes so that they can experience a second life, rather than simply going to landfill.
“It’s just a matter of dropping the shoes into collection bins at our centres and Everyone Active and JogOn will do the rest.”
Tony Piedade, JogOn’s CEO, said: “This partnership with Everyone Active will prove a huge boost in our efforts to keep 1million pairs of running shoes from going to landfill.
“We know from trials that leisure centre users are very engaged in this type of initiative and we fully expect to see 60-70 pairs collected per centre, each month.
“With a push, this partnership alone could keep 100,000 pairs a year out of landfill.”
Following the mass deaths of crustaceans off the Cleveland coast much public concern was expressed and many questions raised. Despite the matter being raised in the House and a special sitting of a Select Committee no generally accepted reason has yet been offered.
The algal bloom conclusion reached by DEFRA has been consistently challenged by lay and academic voice.
The DEFRA investigations concluded in March 2022 and the debate has continued since then.
In July 2022 a motion, jointly prepared by Councillor Thomson from Saltburn, was tabled at Redcar & Cleveland Council stating that the closing of investigation by DEFRA was premature and that Tees Valley local authorities should work together to encourage the preparation of a new independent report.
This request has finally been implemented with the establishment of a joint working group which met for the first time on the 6th of January.
Councillor representatives from all four authorities, Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton-onTees and Hartlepool convened to agree Terms of Reference and how this body could actively engage with key players in a resolute attempt to bring greater clarity to a complex situation and hopefully contribute to the finding of agreed solutions.
The need for progress was highlighted and the body will meet monthly initially with a full review in 6 months. Councillor Philip Thomson from Saltburn Ward was elected Chair and Councillor Rachel Creevy from Hartlepool, Vice Chair.
The Langbaurgh Loop was first formally walked in 1987.
It is a long distance walk of 38 miles contained entirely within the boundaries of the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland, using Rights of Way wherever possible.
The Loop took its name from the from Langbaurgh Council as it was then known before the name changed to one more pronounceable and easier to spell that it has today.
Over the years many hundreds of walkers have completed the route, obtaining the much sought after completion badge and many in the process raising thousands of pounds for charity.
Philip Thomson, co-designer of the
original walk with Captain Michael Sellars, is currently working with another Saltburn resident, Geoff Watkins of the local Ramblers Association, to have the slighted rerouted walk relaunched in May. The Loop starts and finishes in Saltburn.
In subsequent editions of Coastal View, each section of the Loop will be explored, in time for the formal relaunch.
Meanwhile the route is being carefully walked to ensure that all footpaths are navigable and in good repair. Our photographs show some stiles on the section from Eston Nab to Errington Wood being checked for soundness.
As deliveries of Christmas post were challenged in various ways, and we have seen some mail actually frozen in a mailbox, little helpers appeared to lend a hand. Yarn bombing may not have started in Saltburn, but it was one of the pathfinding venues. Every year some ingenious creations appear over night and bring a smile and admiration from knitting aficionados and lay persons alike. This year help was on hand to keep the mail moving when it was most needed.
During the worst periods of Covid in Saltburn, various ideas were implemented to try and retain a sense of normality. One of these was the introduction of a Book Box whereby residents could still have access to reading material even when the local Library was closed down.
When relaxation allowed reopening, the idea, which had been so well supported, continued.
In recent months, for a variety of reasons, the Book Box has refocussed its outlook and has now transformed into a larger, more accessible community facility.
The Saltburn Bookcase is marketed as ‘Open All Hours’ and stands proudly nestled into the South wall of Sainsbury’s supermarket.
The national retail company was unsurprisingly very supportive of being the host, once again demonstrating its continuing commitment to the Saltburn community.
The bookcase is maintained by volunteers. Book borrowing is free. Donations of books is welcomed. The bookcase was designed and constructed by Philip Thomson, a local resident.
Saltburn was certainly transformed on a day to remember when the celebrated Ice Team came to the town on December 17th. Nine sculptures of ice were created and thrilled thousands of visitors who came to admire.
These, together with some street theatre organised by Redcar & Cleveland Events team were a welcome boost to local commercial premises and provided a lift to the community spirit in the lead up to Christmas.
A competition was organised for families who toured the centre of the town looking for the exhibits, which included a sleigh for Santa, carved in full view of an admiring public at the Station Portico.
Competition entry forms were returned to the Library where activities for children has also been organised. During the day 1564 people came through the door. A record which will stand for some time.
Saltburn Neighbourhood Action Partnership has a radical proposal to debate when it has its next Public Meeting at Saltburn Community Theatre on Wednesday 25th.
The aspiration to have 20MPH coverage for the town of Saltburn has lain on the table for many years since it was first proposed by Councillor Thomson in 2010.
Now many residents are keen to extending the existing 20MPH areas to the whole of the town in an attempt to improve road safety for pedestrian, cyclists and all road users. The recent sanctioning of a limit of 20MPH through the town of Loftus and other aspiring examples in England and Wales has spurred on the need for this request to be formally addressed.
FOLLOWING a successful programme for the ladies which ended shortly before Christmas, MFC Foundation are now running a 12-week FIT BORO programme for men aged 35-65. A fitness programme for the body and mind like no other, FIT BORO was named Project of the Year at the Foundation’s annual dinner in November.
It might just be a perfect way to work off any Christmas and New Year excess you may be fortunate to have indulged in. It is a programme that has helped so many in recent years, offering
a welcoming and supportive environment with likeminded people. Our staff on the programme don’t judge, they advise and help. That’s maybe one of the reasons FIT BORO programmes have proved so popular in the past.
Friendships have formed as wellness for the body and the mixes with nutritional advice.
The free sessions run at Skelton Civic Hall on Wednesdays from 5.30 and Loftus on Fridays at 1.15.
To sign-up e-mail Gary at gary. walton@mfcfoundation.co.uk Places are limited, and this is popular.
Derek McLean played 123 games for the Boro, scoring 30 goals. Derek celebrated his 90th birthday shortly before Christmas and to commemorate that one of his old teammates at Ayresome Park, Alan Peacock, presented him with a framed shirt as a gift from MFC Foundation. They made their debut in the same season, 1955-56. McLean was a winghalf (right side of central midfield in today’s game), while Peacock was an inside forward, playing alongside Brian Clough. The idea for the presentation came from the Foundation’s Charlie Bell and Alan Geddes (pictured).
If you have any questions on any of the Foundation’s programmes, e-mail enquiries@mfcfoundation.co.uk
ONCE a month MFC Foundation sponsors a dance afternoon with a difference at Senses Wellbeing in Skelton. They bring together people living with dementia, alongside with those with additional needs of different kinds.
There’s always something different at these events and the Christmas special was no different as a packed house was entertained by pupils from Skelton Primary School who worked their way through a range of Christmas songs,
MFC Foundation are looking for a full-time Social Inclusion Coordinator and casual coaches for their PL Kicks programme.
Visit the jobs section on their website at https:// mfcfoundation.co.uk/get-involved/careers/ for full job descriptions and for details of how to apply.
both old and new, while the Captain of Saltburn Golf Club presented Senses with a cheque for £2,130.
The confirmed dates for the next set of tea dances are all Fridays; January 20th, February 17th, March 24th, April 21st,
May 19th and June 23rd.
For more information on the tea dances, e-mail Charlie at MFC Foundation at charlie.bell@mfcfoundation.co.uk or Karen at Senses Wellbeing at karen@ senseswellbeingcentre.co.uk
Meeting held on 7th December 2022 North Skelton Village Hall
Dear Resident THE ACTION TAKEN BY SKELTON NAP ON ISSUES RAISED.
Skelton Wheelie Playful – the safety rules have been removed from the posts several times and replaced and unfortunately never found.
o ACTION: Quotes are being obtained for replacements but it was questioned whether continual replacement was sustainable.
Speeding from Boosbeck bridge past Hobdale Terrace and damage to properties.
o ACTION: This location is currently on the list for a speed survey, but only 3 surveys a week can be undertaken. There will be liaison with the police following the survey regarding enforcement. Cleveland Police have undertaken camera enforcement at Skelton Green outside the Miners Arms on numerous occasions recently to assist in maintaining low vehicle speeds in that area.
Police to follow up on incident and damage at Hobdale Terrace where driver had not given their details.
o ACTION: PCSO Aspery reported that the driver has been visited and advised of a serious offence if their details were not given.
Overgrown hedge on the road past Hobdale Terrace and the obstruction of 30mph sign.
o ACTION: The hedge was cut on the 30th November.
The location of the bus stop timetable forcing readers to stand in the road to see it.
o ACTION: Following a site meeting on the 1st December it was decided to put in a 99day ticket for the bus stop sign to be moved further back and a paving slab to be laid in front of it. The sign cannot be turned on the post.
The drains along Hobdale need cleaning as there is a constant puddle in one area.
o ACTION: The gully sucker was used on the 7th October to deal with this problem.
Swilly Lane hedgeback not cut this year.
o ACTION: It was reported that normally this is cut but work now carried out on the 30th November. An update was given that some sections had not been cut. This to be looked into further.
A request to contact NAP members for any suggestions for a memorial for the Queen for further consideration.
o ACTION: Responses:-
•Any scope to use the cricket club as a location whether it be flowers, decking, benches, small garden area?
•Some things from our recent history of the late Queen. We all enjoyed her comedy with Paddington and a number of pictures have surfaced including with the queen walking off with Paddington and a suitcase. But a recent history was Covid which young and old experienced and affected everyone including loss. The late Queen’s statement to the nation ending with “We will meet
again” is a potential recent memory. So perhaps a meeting square with seats where the paving could state “We will meet again” or with a board or metal stand with inscription. Suggested at the NAP meeting:
• Using old golf area at Hollybush Activity Centre
• Using Layland Beck area.
White boxes arrow from the railway bridges at North Skelton. These had been knocked again and were in the hedge near the entrance to East Pastures.
o ACTION: Regarding the suggestion to change this to the same style as located at Brotton outside The Grange, this is being checked out and prices obtained from Bouygues.
Wrap around lights, Skelton Green. The Parish Council had planned to add 2 additional wrap around lights to the existing 2, but following resident consultation there will now be 3 instead of 4.
October and November 2022
2 reports of ASB
4 reports of burglary
6 reports of theft and handling
2 reports of criminal damage
SKELTON EAST
October and November 2022
8 reports of ASB
3 reports of burglary
15 reports of theft and handling
9 reports of criminal damage
FIRE
Councillors will follow up this issue and HAC confirmed they were prepared to contribute towards costs.
Ringrose Community Orchard (FOSCO) has been festively yarn bombed.
The Boosbeck play park has an expected start date in spring 2023.
The Friend of Old Skelton Church event will be on Sunday 11th December at 2pm with North Skelton Band and carol concert. Information on this to be distributed.
The issue of Skelton Coaches parking on verges at North Skelton and water rising in paved area outside North Skelton Village Hall had already been taken up.
Reported that a village clean in North Skelton has not been done in 3 years. This will be followed up.
PCSO
Aspery distributed his report and asked for any concerns residents wished to raise.
‘Rough car park’ Station Road. It was requested that this area should not be referred to as Hollybush Activity Centre car park. The minutes previously in CV&MN had led to people complaining to the Activity Centre about ‘their’ car park. They were directed to Redcar and Cleveland BC contact centre. It should be noted that the description was about the location of the car park rather than an ownership description and it was undertaken to point this out in these minutes for CV&MN.
Boosbeck, ‘the den’ at Pit Park. In an update it was confirmed that the Police and the Council had targeted this area and cleared all debris away. It was requested that thanks be passed to PCSO Collins.
Bikes and motor engine. These have not been seen for 5 weeks but scrambler bikes have been seen on Station Lane and filling up at ASDA. The second stolen Barney. It was reported that this has been recovered from nearby undergrowth. Parking on Waveney Grove at school times. In reply to the question if anything could be done as vehicles were blocking drives and restricting the carriageway, it was pointed out that double yellow lines had been considered in the past but residents objected. Obstructions are a police matter and the enforcement of yellow line breaches are the responsibility of the Council.
PCSO Aspery gave his update
Police and Beyond Housing are addressing residents who carry out car repairs on the highway. Police would welcome any intelligence on drug dealing or growing.
Police have visited the parents following reports of children playing ‘chicken’ on the road in North Skelton and causing damage to new rendering on house wall.
Ward Statistics
SKELTON WEST
Barry Whitton introduced himself as the new Community Liaison Officer and said that his aim was to tackle arson and reduce nuisance fires. During discussion attendees gave examples of cases where small fires were dealt with and the Fire Service not called or discovered a fire site after it had occurred and was out, so it was not reported. The importance of reporting issues was highlighted because there would be a record and repeated locations could be identified.
FUNDING UPDATES
Since the last meeting there has been a supported application to: Skelton Primary School, and donations to Dots n Spots, Little Acorns, Lockwood Primary School, Senses and Café Creations.
Representative from FOSCO referred to the building owned by RCBC and asked if there would be any funding support to carry out works to it. Work had been planned but due to rising costs, there wasn’t sufficient budget to cover it now. An application for funding will be forwarded to FOSCO and it was suggested that a request be made to the Parish Council. Representative from Hollybush Activity Centre enquired about Green Energy Funds. There had been a visit to the Centre and measurements taken but nothing has been heard. There was also discussion about the ongoing lease situation.
The car park and hedge off Holmbeck is not maintained as it used to be. It was confirmed that this is not in the ownership of the Borough Council and it would be the responsibility of the owner(s).
In response to requests, the path between North Skelton and Hollybush has now been cut twice. We would like to wish all residents the compliments of the season and every good wish for 2023.
THE NEXT MEETING:
WEDNESDAY 15th MARCH, 2023 6p.m. BOOSBECK VILLAGE HALL.
Cllr. Cliff Foggo (Chair) cliff.foggo@redcarcleveland.gov.uk
Cllr Julie Craig julie.craig@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk
Cllr Craig Holmes craig.holmes@redcarcleveland.gov.uk
Cllr Lee Holmes lee.holmes@redcar-cleveland. gov.uk
Eileen Goodenough, Vice Chair.
Funding awards of £85,100 since April 2022 have put the TEES (Together, Engage, Encourage, Support) charity on a firmer footing in their new premises, Wykeham Court Community Centre, Skelton.
Founder and CEO Tonia Nixon, who has been writing the bids with support from the Trustees is thrilled that TEES can continue to run the twelve services that they currently offer free to the people of Redcar and Cleveland. These are: TEES Community Hub, Charity Shop & Cafe; TEES Community Clothing Bank, TEES Period/Incontinence Poverty Campaign; TEES Menstrual Education Sessions; TEES Emergency Response; TEES Christmas Cheer; TEES Foodbank and Referral Project and TEES Free space for Community Groups.
Tonia is very grateful to the Beyond Housing organisation which has offered TEES the community centre at an affordable rent. The charity can therefore continue to run two vehicles and pay the bills for insurance and electricity, while it focuses on the people who are seeking help.
“Referrals come from over seventy local organisations and agencies and theywent up by sixty per cent in two months in the autumn,” says Tonia. “Families who have two parents working are finding their incomes don’t cover their bills any more and tradesmen who used up their savings during the pandemic, now can’t afford their materials even if they can get them on time. They’re in situations they never envisaged.”
The move from Saltburn to Wykeham Court Community Centre in Skelton has enabled Tonia to develop a warm and welcoming social space. “Our community cafe offers all day breakfasts, affordable lunches and snacks from 10.00
a.m. to 2.00 p.m. from Mondays to Thursdays inclusive. We havea lending library and lots of events taking place, from Christmas Crafters on Mondays, Bingo Tuesdays, Saltburn Charity Crafters on Thursdays to monthly table top sales.”
Tonia says that she’s found fear of Covid has led to some elderly local people becoming isolated in their own homes, so she’s working hard to encourage them to come to the cafe to share Christmas dinner. Where it’s a step too far, the volunteers will be taking Christmas food to them. “Many of our volunteers have experience of what people are going through, which makes them very empathetic,” she says. Donations of hundreds of pounds to buy the food have been given by the McCarthy and Stone Foundation.
Tonia has always insisted that people in need should have their dignity respected; she’s found that people’s pride can get in the way of their asking for and receiving help, but word of mouth is making a positive difference. More people are coming in from the cold. “I’m finding that the funders are more in touch with each other as well,” she says. “They share the feedback
we’re giving them from the grass roots and this develops their confidence in us.”
She encourages interested people to view four short recently filmed YouTube videos, entitled ‘A Touch of Tees’. These tell the stories of some of the volunteers and people helped, as well as giving a tour of the premises.
In the first, a volunteer who joined the charity after being widowed says: “I’m so grateful to TEES. They’ve saved me. I’ve got that support pillar behind me. They’ve given me confidence and now I have a reason to get up in the morning. Without them, I would not be here now. This is my comfort zone, my family, my new home.”
In the second, a younger man speaks: “I’m going to get back on my feet and I’m only getting back on my feet because of the help I’m getting from TEES community. If it wasn’t for these people, Tonia and their crew and their team (who are actually amazing) I don’t know what I’d do….. they’ve saved my life really drastically – there’s no words to describe what they’ve done for me.”
Tonia agrees that the volunteers make a superb contribution: “To all our volunteers past and present, we would not be here without you all. The Trustees and I thank you all for that support over the past three years.”
Tonia hopes readers will visit the Community Centre to see all that’s on offer. “It’s easy to get to Wykeham Court,” she says. “If you’re on the X3 bus, just get offnear Sainsbury’s on Byland Road, turn down Jervaulx Road and right to the Community Centre. Go through the gate on the left hand side and we will welcome you!”
Finally, Tonia confirms: “TEES would like to thank all the Funders, Supporters, Agencies, Businesses, Charities & individuals for their continued support and help to keep TEES running and supporting the people of Redcar & Cleveland. Donations from £60,000 to a few hours of your time have made us the success we are today. We thank you all…”
(A detailed list of funders can be found on the Benefactors page of the website www. teescommunity.co.uk)
“Thank You” to the people of Guisborough and Skelton for contributing to the fantastic total of £18,500 collected for the 2022 Poppy Appeal
Brian Gent Chairman, Guisborough RBL● Tonia Nixon
Atalentedfemale footballer is on a mission to encourage more girls and women into the sport.
18-year-old Daisy Stokoe has been appointed as Middlesbrough College’s FA Women’s Football Development Officer (Apprentice), tasked with creating a sustainable increase in participation in women’s football within Further Education (FE). A keen cricketer and footballer from a young age, Daisy grew up around sport and played for various teams before earning her current positions playing football for Sunderland’s Women’s U23s and cricket for Yorkshire Women’s first team.
At the College, she’s working alongside a team of experienced, ex-professional and expert coaches to develop the women’s football academy and has big goals in mind.
Daisy, from Whitby, said: “I’ve loved sport, particularly football, for as long as I can remember and always wanted to play like my brother and dad, but women’s football wasn’t anywhere near as popular as it is now.
“In fact, there were no girls’ teams in my hometown growing up and so a friend’s dad started one so just so I could play. I then played for Scarborough Ladies, and Middlesbrough before signing for Sunderland.
“I always knew I wanted a career in football, on or off the pitch, and was applying for university when I spotted the FA apprenticeship. It sounded perfect.
“I already coach at a local soccer school on a Saturday morning and felt like this was a great opportunity to develop my skills even further – and I’m already loving it.
“We’ve recently entered into a local college league and have fixtures every Wednesday which is giving the team the opportunity to play alongside each
other and build their confidence.
“We won our first game, which was amazing considering some of the team had never played an actual game before. We’re making real progress and can’t wait to see how far we can get.”
Daisy works at the College full time, taking one day a week to study towards her apprenticeship qualification. As well as coaching, her new role sees her visit local schools and build vital relationships with external partners such as Middlesbrough Football Foundation.
Middlesbrough College launched its Sports Academies programme in 2012 and now operates academies in seven different sports, offering specialist coaching to develop sporting excellence, nurture talent and aid personal development.
The academies are staffed by ex-professional players and national coaches who have all played at the top level in the UK or abroad and now pass on their skills to more than 130 students.
More than 20 female students are currently enrolled on College’s Women’s Football Academy – ranging from beginners to talented Teessiders who play for local clubs.
Samantha Leigh, lecturer and head of sports academies at Middlesbrough College, said: “Daisy’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to developing women’s football not just here in the College but across the region.
“She’s already made a huge impression on the Academy, building vital partnerships in the community and encouraging more girls to be involved with the sport.
“Daisy’s talent on the pitch is undeniable and so it’s amazing for her to be able to share her experience with our Women’s team to help build their skills and confidence.”
Following the success of England’s Lionesses at the Euros in the summer, Daisy hopes the increased exposure to the game will encourage more young girls to consider playing.
She added: “I’ve followed women’s football since I can remember, and you used to get barely anyone at a game. People would turn their nose up at it and think it’s not a women’s sport.
“Now, we’re seeing record attendance at games and see so much more talent feeding through the system.
“You only have to look at the likes of Beth Mead who I’ve followed since her days at Middlesbrough and Sunderland. She’s incredibly talented and now she’s finally getting the credit she deserves – playing for Arsenal and England and winning player of the tournament at the Euros.
“The North East is one of the best areas when it comes to talent in women’s football. The amount of people who’ve come through the system like Jill Scott and Lucy Bronze is amazing. People don’t realise you can actually make it as a professional footballer, but they’re proof you can.
“My role at the College is to help develop those pathways in our region and I’m just getting started!” The College is hosting a series of Sports Academy Taster Days throughout January 2023, giving school leavers the chance to meet coaches, find out more and take part in some interactive sessions.
Its female football taster session will take place on Friday, January 13, 2023, from 6pm – 8pm. To find out more and reserve a spot, visit: https://www. mbro.ac.uk/about-us/events/detail/2022/12/07/ default-calendar/sports-academies-taster-days.
WhenI mention to people that I am a member of the Women’s Institute, people quite often assume I can bake, make Jam, arrange flowers and throw a pot when necessary!
Well, the news is I can’t! That’s not to say I’m not open to learning.
However,when questioned, our members say friendship and camaraderie are the main reasons for joining and staying with this long-standing organisation. Sometimes ladies have just moved into the area or find themselves alone and are looking for something new to try.
The meetings and groups simply provide the opportunity to meet with like-minded folk. The WI is not a secret society that you need special skills to be a part of, its something you can pick up when you need or want to,
Here in Saltburn we offer lots of opportunities to meet and learn from others. Our monthly meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall is when we gather to listen to a speaker, enjoy a cuppa and hear about future activities. Our guest speakers are quite often local people who have knowledge
By Lesley WilsonIt’salways traditional at this time of year to look back at the last 12 months and reflect on things we are proud of.
We celebrated Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with a walk through the decades and afternoon tea, one of our members appeared on Gardeners World and then the National WI magazine showcasing her wonderful garden, we visited the walled Garden at Kirkleatham ,
they can share varying from local history to charitable organisations. As part of the wider WI Federation,we can take part in lots of activities with other members elsewhere in Teesside, such as walks, visits to places of interest and treasure hunts. Transport is rarely a problem as we all go together if we can.
But our activities here in Saltburn aren’t just once a month, we have a very successful book club which meets in The Marine on the third Thursday of the month. A brief discussion about the book is shortly followed with a bar meal and a chat. We also have a supper club {or sometimes a lunch club} where we try different pubs and restaurants, again a chance to go out together.
Walking groups provide that little bit more exercise and a chance to see our lovely surroundings both in the country and by the sea. These walks are not too long but enough to get you panting for the coffee that will no doubt follow! Our craft group meets monthly, this is the chance to develop or learn new skills with lots of laughs thrown in. You don’t have to be an expert,but we hope you will make something to be proud of.
This is just a snapshot of what we do, if you want to try before you join then your first three meetings are free, just so you can see if its for you, but its also a chance for you try some of the activities I’ve mentioned and get to know us. As soon as you walk through the door there will be a warm welcome,so you don’t have that feeling of walking into a busy room alone.
The good thing about the WI is that you may come alone but will leave with new friends.
If you more information please get in touch with Diane , our secretary at saltburnbytheseawi@ gmail.com who will be happy to help, or come along to the Emmanual Church Hall on the second Friday of every month at 7pm.
Auckland Castle, old town Middlesbrough to learn about the history of our local area. We’ve tasted local gin in Skelton and fish and chips from Saltburn! We’ve met for lunch and supper at lots of local venues and continue to plan for 2023 , these are just a few things to remember 2022 fondly.
So if you are wondering what to do in 2023 come along to meet us , 2nd Friday of the month in the Emmanuel Church Hall, 7.00pm. Happy New Year from all of us to all of you
Join us at Sunnyfield House, Guisborough
2nd Thursday of every month
A New Year… New Friends?
Looking to expand your interests and friends this coming year?
Why not consider joining us at the Hutton Lowcross Women’s Institute?
You don’t need to be able to bake, you don’t need to be able to make jam, you don’t need to be “crafty” …most of us aren’t. What you do need is a desire to enjoy other people’s company and an interest in wide ranging talks, visits and activities.
In 2022 we enjoyed a programme ranging from demonstrations by local artists and business people to talks on Local Murders from a retired Senior Police Officer.
In addition, several outings took place during the year, for example, to Kendal and York. More locally we had a tour around Guisborough’s
Itwas good fun at the stone circle above Skelton High Street.
We used the two telescopes shown in the picture, the larger one being home-made. The giant planet Jupiter and the first quarter moon, being in close proximity, were a spectacular sight. We put a mobile phone next to the eyepiece and got a passable picture of the lunar surface. All the craters are named after famous scientists or philosophers.
We spotted Maurolycus’ crater (15th. century Italian mathematician), which is 114km across, Georges Cuvier, who collected fossils, Abulfeda, who was a Syrian astronomer, and the bishop of Alexandria,Theophilus, who was around at the start of Christianity. We marked these names on the image we obtained. Mare Tranquillitatis was where Apollo 11 landed, of course.
Of Jupiter’s four main moons, only three were visible, since Europa was directly in line with the
bright face of Jupiter, the cloud belts of which were also visible, all this in the smaller telescope. The image is also from Stellarium.
It was cold with cloudy spells but the perfect fresh air adventure between Christmas and the New Year.
We also viewed the Andromeda Galaxy (also catalogued as Messier 31), which is similar to our own Milky Way galaxy, but way out in space beyond us, in fact at a distance of about three million light-years. Our visitors contemplated the thought that the light from the Andromeda Galaxy that was entering our eyes set off on its journey through space at the same time as our ancient Australopithecus ancestors were roaming the plains of East Africa!
The low power view of the Seven Sisters (also known as the Pleiades, or Messier 45), a cluster of young stars about 400 light-years away, was also a wonder to see.
Thanks to everyone for coming along. Best wishes and Happy New Year,
attacked he remembers unless it was a vicious attack. Generally it’s us that hasn’t moved on as we are very emotionally involved, and dogs aren’t.
Dogs will pee on your plants, then walk away and not even worry about it,
I often get frustrated owners that say, “my dog won’t listen.” THIS IS SUCH A CHALLENGE! every dog listens, it just depends how you talk to them, depends what you’re saying, and it depends on the tone of your voice. Generally, it’s our EXPECTATIONS of them.
refurbished Town Hall – which included sampling the Gin Shorty distills on the premises!
Our December meeting was an Evening with Maggie Camp, a local singer/songwriter who regaled us with songs and stories about her childhood neighbours and friends.
Some of our members visited our neighbouring WI at Moorsholm for carols and supper.
Completing our December programmewe we had our waist expanding Christmas afternoon tea at The Chase in Slapewith.
We look forward to another exciting programme in 2023 and extend a warm invitation to anyone who may be considering joining us.
Our February meeting starts at 7pm on Thursday 9th February at Sunnyfield House. You are most welcome to attend as a visitor without any commitment for three meetings whilst you decide if it is for you. For more details contact Anne Godley on 07730309948.
Wishing all existing and potential members … … “a Happy and Healthy New Year….”
Owning a dog can be a little like decorating the bedroom, it seems a good idea at the time, so you start off with good intentions, and so far in, you wish you had never started, We humans home dogs expecting to have a Fairytale ending; that they’ll be so HAPPY to see us,ADORE all that’s bought for them. You DREAM of long walks together, some people even think the dog is going to be GRATEFUL that you took them home from a rescue centre!!
You give them toys and a new bed only to become frustrated that they’ve ripped them to shreds, they were probably having 20 minutes fun and this is what we call - A huge reality check.
You see, we could learn a thing or two from dogs,
Dogs live in the now.
Dogs don’t dwell on the past although, we assume they do. Many say “he was attacked when he was a puppy, he’s moved on from that,” but generally it’s our response to him being
I experienced this when I was at school; the lessons were so boring, I totally lost interest, I think I am a reincarnated Border Collie. I have a very very low attention span, I don’t go to the cinema very often as watching a film can’t hold my attention for an hour and a half, so then I tend to wander off into my own little world and that’s where many dogs tend to go too.
This is what makes me DIFFERENT as a behaviourist and trainer, I don’t do things by the textbook; besides that boring! Where’s the fun in that??, I reach inside the dog’s head and see what it’s telling me and when you have an owner that sees the dog working for me and then for them,then I see the smile on anowner’s face… That’s it!!, I’ve done my job.
I offer training packages to suit most budgets so if you want to know more? Check out my website Happy New Year www.dogschool.org.uk and send an email or Call Cath 07736 679178
Visit www.dogschool.
It’s not all gravy bones and trips to the beach
In 2022 the Woodsmith Foundation awarded 226 grants totalling £1,700,601 to support local community projects in the boroughs of Redcar & Cleveland and Scarborough and the North York Moors National Park.
Funded by Anglo American
Hello and welcome to 2023…
I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year, and Santa brought you what you asked for. For me it was my new grandson’s first Christmas, so was even more special and he had a great time as you’ll see from the photos.
A New Year:
So, with the new year comes new challenges, and I hope as usual to give you the relevant advice needed to keep yourselves, homes, and property safe from those who look to steal, damage and harm us.
To start with I’m looking to link up with various agencies and your local neighbourhood teams to set up events, drop in to already arranged events, warm hubs, coffee mornings etc so we can talk directly to you all and offer one on one or group advice, whether it’s chatting about simple measures we can all take to make ourselves less vulnerable or coming along to give talks to various groups who would like our input. Can I just say, no group is too small or large, if you want us, we can offer our services.
As usual I have the open invitation to come and visit your homes or businesses where I can offer advice. My role is crime prevention and if I can help one less person become a victim of crime then it can save someone from the horrible experience of being burgled etc, so please use me by contacting the below email address.
The Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS)
One of the agencies I work very closely with as your Crime Prevention Officer is the wonderful Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS), and for Redcar & East Cleveland this means working in partnership with Colleen Simms, Karen Storey, and Sarah James. I cannot recommend these ladies enough, and the difference they make simply can’t be measured. So, what is Victim Care and Advice Service?
The Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS) provide a range of services for victims of
crime and their families on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Services are tailored to individual needs and may be delivered in a number of ways to reduce the harm caused by the impact of crime.
The Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS) provides free, independent and confidential support to victims of crime and their families.
VCAS Services
Trained staff provide the following:
Redcar & Cleveland Twinning Association is looking for new members to join them on a visit to our Twin Town Troisdorf in Germany in May this year; the Association was formed in 1990 and although our 30th Anniversary celebrations were postponed in 2020, we are now very much looking forward to staying with our German hosts again this year to mark 33 years of international friendship. See our website: www.redcarandclevelandtwinningassociation.org.uk for more information and pictures of past get-togethers in both Troisdorf and Redcar & Cleveland, as well as details of this year’s visit from 21st to 27th May at a maximum cost of £499 per member, including travel by coach and ferry as well as host accommodation in family homes.
Membership of the Association is available to individuals for £10 p.a. subscription, to families living together at the same address for £15 p.a. and to corporate bodies for £20p.a.
At the Association’s AGM in March we shall be looking forward to resuming activities here and in Germany. You don’t need to be German-speaking to join us, anyone is welcome with an interest in getting to know this wonderful area of Germany close to Cologne, Bonn and the River Rhine and of course its lovely people.
For more information, please contact the Association’s Chairman Pamela at chairman@redcarandclevelandtwinningassociation. org.uk
• A single point of contact.
• Support for all victims, who ask for it –regardless of whether the incident has been reported to the police.
• Focus on the victims, who have suffered greatest harm.
Services are tailored to help victims cope with the impact of crime as well as to help them recover from it.
What does VCAS do?
VCAS helps with issues identified by victims, which may include the following:
• Responding to immediate safety concerns and risks
• Providing emotional and practical support
• Offering advice, support and encouragement
• Promoting empowerment
• Considering the benefits of participation in restorative justice
• Helping with criminal injuries compensation claims
• Accessing support services
• Support for young victims.
How does VCAS deliver its services?
Services are delivered in a number of ways including the following:
• Home visits and face-to-face meetings
• Support and contact via telephone, text or email
• Providing victims of crime with a voice via advocacy
• One to one care for the most vulnerable
• Practical assistance and emotional support.
VCAs also delivers Friends against Scams
awareness sessions.
Until 31 March 2023, a specialist Fraud Victims Advocate will be based at VCAS. The role works with victims of fraud to reclaim cash back from the banks and other financial agencies
Contact
For more information, contact VCAS in the following ways:
Tel: 0303 040 1099
Email: info@vcas.uk
Web: Victim Care and Advice Service
Rural Forum:
For those living and working in the rural communities, and just have an interest in what Cleveland Police are doing around this issue, we have our quarterly forum on the:
Wednesday 25th January 2023
10.30 – 12.30
Cleveland Central Headquarters (Hemlington)
Everyone is welcome, and if you would like the chance for us to hold a forum in your area this year then please just get in touch as we want to reach out to everyone and we know not all can make these forums due to travel / distance, but we’d love to let you have your say, and meet us all do we can update you with what we have done, going to but more importantly what YOU want from Cleveland Police and its partners. If you want any advice on home security then please email me at: crime.prevention@cleveland. pnn.police.uk (please ask for me by name)
Or visit our Crime Prevention Cleveland Police website at: https://www.cleveland.police.uk/cp/ crime-prevention/
Kind Regards
Paul Payne – Crime Prevention Officer for Redcar & East Cleveland
Email: crime.prevention@cleveland.pnn.police. uk
Emergency No: 999
Non-Emergency No: 101
CrimeStoppers: 0800 555 111 - Online: www. crimestoppers-uk.org
• Millions across England can travel by bus for £2 thanks to £60 million Government funding to bring down the cost of single tickets until 31 March
• Passengers can save almost a third off tickets on average to help with the cost of living, with savings of more than 75% on some of the longest journeys
• The offer will apply to more than 4,600 routes in England, encouraging greater bus use and taking up to two million cars off the road
Millions of people across England can now save money and “Get Around for £2”, thanks to £60 million Government funding to cap single bus fares until the end of March.
From today (1 January) until 31 March 2023, over 130 bus operators outside of London will charge no more than £2 for their single tickets across over 4,600 routes, helping families, commuters and other passengers save money on travel.
With the average single bus fare for a 3-mile journey costing around £2.80 outside London, passengers will save almost a third of the single ticket price, with even bigger savings in some rural areas where tickets can reach over £5.
The initiative encourages people to get back on the bus to help the industry continue its recovery from the pandemic. It will also reduce CO2 emissions and tackle congestion by taking an estimated two million cars off the road.
Some of the biggest savings on the longest routes up and down the country thanks to the fare cap include a journey from Middlesbrough to Newcastle where the normal fare would be £8, making a saving of 75%.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said:“By helping passengers outside London save almost a third off the
average single bus ticket and taking two million cars off the road, the £2 bus fare cap is a fantastic way to start the new year.
“Buses are a key part of our vision for a clean, efficient and modern transport network that is affordable for everyone. That’s why we’re investing £60 million to encourage everyone to hop on the bus and ‘Get Around for £2’.” The scheme forms part of the Government’s Help for Households campaign, as the new cap can deliver real savings for those most affected by the rising cost of living.
This fare cap builds on the allocation of more than £2 billion to support bus services in England through the pandemic and a commitment to fund improved services, new bus priority measures and new electric or hydrogen buses as part of the ambitious National Bus Strategy, published in 2021.
Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said:
“More than a third of small firms consider public transport important to their business. It is therefore encouraging to see support on bus fares as we battle tough economic conditions. This move will likely encourage shoppers to go to towns and cities – just the fuel we need for economic growth.”
The Government will continue to work closely with bus operators and local authorities and consider future support to help passengers continue accessing reliable and affordable bus services after March.
Norman Baker from Campaign for Better Transport, said: “Affordable bus travel really is a win-win. Capping bus fares in this way will help struggling households, cut traffic congestion and carbon emissions, and inject new life into dwindling bus services.”
Tensof thousands of visitors are set to flock to the Harrogate district in 2023 thanks to the Yorkshire Event Centre securing a series of exciting new events.
From a model rail showcase to an epic comic convention, electric vehicle extravaganza to the biggest outdoor holiday home show, the YEC is proud to announce a host of fantastic new events lined up throughout the year.
Heather Parry, Managing Director of the Yorkshire Event Centre said: “We are excited to be heading into 2023 with a number of new, high profile shows to be held here for the first time. All of these have strong national profiles, guaranteed to attract thousands of visitors into the region and we are proud to host them here.”
Harrogate Model Engineering Exhibition and Model Rail 2023 will be held on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March. Harrogate Model Engineering Exhibition will have large scale traction engines, model boats, military, earth moving display, live steam, model trucks, aero modelling, railway locomotives and over 40 club and society displays. Model Rail 2023 will feature ‘Heaton Lodge Junction’ the largest model railway in the UK. This masterpiece has
a 200ft x 50ft floorplan and took over seven years to build. A fantastic day out for families and the serious model railway enthusiast. www. theeventsoffice.com
Fully Charged LIVE North 2023, the World’s no.1 Electric Vehicle and Clean Energy Show, is expected to attract 10,000 – 15,000 visitors when it’s held at the Yorkshire Event Centre on Friday 19th to Sunday 21st May. The show will complement a series of other Fully Charged LIVE shows which are held in Europe, America, Canada and Australia as well as Fully Charged
LIVE South which is held in Hampshire.
Founded by actor, author and presenter Robert Llewellyn, the hugely popular YouTube channel which has163,785,718 views and 983k subscribers, covers electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes, from electric bikes to electric boats as well as covering the clean, sustainable energy sources that these technologies can run on.https:// fullycharged.show/
Comic-Con will be at the Yorkshire Event Centre on Saturday 3rdJune 3 and Sunday 4thJune as part of a national tour.Expect big guests, amazing set and prop builds, major attractions, cosplay, anime, traders, gaming and more. Organisers picked the YEC as the ideal location thanks to its potential for growth.https:// www.comicconventionyorkshire.co.uk/
And organisers of the UK’s biggest outdoor holiday home show HERCMA, recently
Tudor Croft Gardens, Guisborough, will soon be open again for you to enjoy our collection of rare and beautiful snowdrops.
At present the season is running a little early due to spells of warm weather and some are already starting to show through the ground, but they last in flower for many weeks. However our collection now numbers about three hundred different snowdrops, all beautiful in their various ways, so there will be plenty to see including, of course, the whole garden itself.
Our February opening dates will be on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th and again on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th
from 11 to 3. As usual there will be free parking, weather permitting, plus home-made hot soup, refreshments and, of course, snowdrops and spring bulbs and plants to buy.
Many of you kindly wrote in to Redcar and Cleveland Council objecting to yet another application to build houses close to Tudor Croft on land which is a habitat for a wide range of wildlife. Eventually 435 objections were submitted. This is an extraordinarily high number and helped in a major way to influence the result.
The chief planning officer recommended approval but in a two and a half hour meeting and after the councillors had listened to us present our case, a vote was taken. One councillor abstained, and all others voted to reject the application!
Redcar Area Foodbank would like
to invite the local community to join staff, trustees and volunteers past and present for a special church service to commemorate and give thanks for the support they’ve received over the last ten years.
The service will take place at St Peter’s Church on Lord Street in Redcar on Sunday 29 January 2023 at 3pm (followed by refreshments).
2023 marks a significant milestone of 10 years as a registered charity for Redcar Area Foodbank’s umbrella charity, Footprints in the Community. During that time demand for the charity’s projects and the number of clients and members it supports has grown each year. With many people worrying about the increased cost of living, this demand is expected to continue to grow into the new year and beyond.
Footprints in the Community runs 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, a project of Footprints in the Community, currently runs nine foodbank centres across Redcar & Cleveland providing parcels containing at least three-days’ emergency food to people in genuine crisis. Everyone who enters through the door is given a warm welcome and
has access to a trained support worker who can provide guidance, support and signposting to further help.
Helen Hedges, Redcar Area Foodbank’s Manager said, “We’d like to invite the local community to help us commemorate Redcar Area Foodbank’s 10-year anniversary. We want to thank everyone who has been involved in any way over the last ten years, whether that’s by volunteering, donating food or supporting the valuable work we do. We have found an increasing number of local people are coming to us for help and we are expecting this demand to grow. During 2023 and beyond we will continue to look for new ways to support people struggling with poverty and isolation in the Redcar area.”
You can find out more about the work of Redcar Area Foodbank and Footprints in the Community at www. footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk
announced their relocation to the Great Yorkshire Showground.
Rebranded as The Great Holiday Home Show, it will be held from Friday 8th September to Sunday 10th September for the public followed by a trade-only show from Tuesday 12th September to Thursday 14th September.The outdoor show of holiday homes, caravans and motorhomes, is set to get a brand-new look, with exciting fresh content to be announced nearer the time.https://www.thegreatholidayhomeshow. co.uk/
The Great Yorkshire Showground has 250 acres of outdoor space to offer event organisers, thousands of free parking spaces and can host large scale indoor events across the two halls in the Yorkshire Event Centre or in one of the 14-rooms at the Pavilions of Harrogate.
Our battle had lasted over a year with dozens of meetings so we were very relieved. It certainly united the community. The applicant now has six months during which they may submit an appeal, so please keep your fingers crossed!
We are all extremely grateful for your support. Thank you.
We have now also decided upon our summer opening dates. Perhaps add them on to your new calendar now? They are: June 17th and 18th and again 24th and 25th.
session if you pay weekly. Nouke?No problem! We have a limited number of ukuleles that you can borrow for the sessions.
The sessions are open to anyone aged 8 to adult, in fact why not learn as a family?! You’ll be jamming together in your front room before you know it!
Main Rockulele group - If you already play the uke we are also accepting new members in the main group, we are a friendly relaxed group and play a variety of music with an emphasis on more modern pop/rock songs.
We are very pleased that confidence gradually came back during 2022 and more people started coming to the talks and craft sessions, with the last few of each well attended. We are hopeful this will continue and that 2023 will see us all return to our previous normality.
By Diane BroadrickBeginners - If you have ever thought about taking up the ukulele then here is your opportunity! Rockulele will be running sessions for complete beginners from Wednesday 8th
February, 6pm to 6.40pm at MSRP clubhouse, Marske. It will be a set of 10 sessions where you will be provided with a beginner’s pack, and you will learn the basics to set you of on your ukulele journey! It’s £15 for the 10 sessions if paid in advance or £2 a
We are also available to provide entertainment at community and charity events, we don’t charge but donations to group funds are always appreciated!
If you are interested in joining us or would like any more information you can find us on Facebook or contact us via email rockulele@hotmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Alovely bunch of Boosbeck residents have come together to form a much needed Snack and Chat social group.T The idea came as a spin off to a “whip it up” group ran by the local council. The Snack and Chat social group would love to welcome you with the aim of bringing people together in a warm, safe, unassuming environment.
Every Thursday between the hours of 2-4 the group will be at Boosbeck Village Hall. The group ask for a £1 donation
to help cover the hall costs and the price of a cuppa (and of course a mandatory biscuit...I mean what’s a cuppa without a biscuit!).
People can join in with cards, dominoes, bingo. A few of the attendees like to bring along their knitting, sewing and crocheting and there is sometimes the occasional raffle or a delicious home bake! Please feel free to join us for a social chat which often involves lots of laughter.
We intend to add a couple of new activities during the year but the first two planned are a talk on Friday, 27 January, 2-3 pm by Peter Sotheran on Canon Atkinson who was the vicar of Danby for over 40 years. It will cover his recordings of the customs, dialects, wildlife and archaeology of Danby and the surrounding areas. There is a £3 entrance fee which includes refreshments. The first craft session of the year is on Saturday, 11 February, 10 – 12 noon on Mandala stone painting. You will learn how to create beautiful patterns on a stone from dots of paint. This is free but you need to register at the Library as numbers are limited. Telephone them on 01287 632668 or just call in.
The Knit and Natter Group continues to meet on alternate Wednesdays (18 January, 1 February etc) between 10am – 12 noon. New members welcome – just go in with your knitting and you will be very welcome. Have a look on our notice board and see what is planned for the next couple of months.
The Jigsaw Corner is very popular and there were a lot of Christmas ones available over the festive period but they have now gone back into storage until next Christmas. There are always new ones available so if you enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles just borrow one or two – this is a free service and we only ask that you return them.
The Library is open to everyone and is continuing to be a Warm Hub during the winter months, with free tea and coffee. Remember you can use their computers for free, do a jigsaw puzzle, read, or just sit in a comfy chair in the warm.
They also issue bus passes, process Blue Badge applications, sell parking discs etc. as well as running various childrens activities –do contact them if you want to learn more.
Ihope you all had a good Christmas and got all the things you hoped for, and didn’t over indulge in too much Christmas pudding and mince pies, and all seen in the new year in a happy and merry way, so from all the committee we wish you a very good and healthy 2023.
Our Christmas Social night went well, thanks again to Aileen and Maxine who arrange the buffet and trimmings, and members who helped out on the night, The club been a bit quite over the holidays, buta few members have been out and about,
Thursday 12th January 2nd Gallery Night Judge and be Judged Plus Entries for short set, do you remember how to make them. More on that next month.Thursday 19th January Lecturer Timelapse Photography
Brinton Darnell
Thursday 26th January results of our 4th Curves, judged by Dave Philips,
Thursday 2nd February Practical Night, plus Entries for our 5th competition Technology (old or new) ware’s the time going to,
Thursday 9th February results of Short sets,
Thursday 16th lecture, A you tube review of:- J P Stones Photography (some amazing work) Plus Entries for Photographic bingo, entries by e-mail.
Thursday 23rd results of 5th competition Technology (old or new),
By Keith Blundy
All the information can be found on our Facebook page and web site.
More information on club web site www.guisboroughphotogroup.org.uk
Or our Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/984715171574093/
More updates next month
Rick S.
TheGuisborough Choral Society is urgently seeking an accomplished pianist for the rewarding role of accompanist for their regular Wednesday evening rehearsals and periodic concerts.
We are currently rehearsing for The Messiah. If you are interested, please call Stephen on 01287 634697 for more information about terms.
Wewarmly 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 07960 301758
Do you or someone you care for suffer from Parkinson’s? Come and join us at our monthly meeting, where you will be welcomed into our friendly group. At these meetings we have various speakers and organise outings. There is also, a chair-based exercise session every week.
The Parkinson’s UK support group for Redcar and District meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 25K Community Centre, Ayton Drive, Redcar TS104LR.
At our meeting 9th February 2023 we have Marie Kerr, from Dementia Awareness.
Chair based exercises are held every Tuesday 1 – 2pm at 25K Community Centre, Redcar. Carers are welcome and can sit in adjacent room. Coffee/tea is available.
For further information contact Doreen on 07900348518 or email doreen.arkle@virginmedia.com.
Parkinson’s helpline (free phone) 0808 800 0303
Email: enquiries@parkinsons.org.uk
Website: http://parkinson.org.uk
We are the Parkinson’s charity that drives better care, treatments, and quality of life. Charity No. 258197
There’s always a bit of a lull in the theatre’s at this time of year when everyone recovers from the panto season and starts to look ahead to the New Year.
York Theatre Royal are getting ready to welcome Told by An Idiot’s ‘Stan and Charlie’ from 14-18 Feb. Its is a silent movie style comic re-telling of a time in history I once wrote about myself back in 2008, when Stan Laurel served for a brief time as Charlie Chaplin’s understudy.
The York Theatre Royal says about this show: “This 80-minute jam-packed show is non-stop entertainment, and tells the true(ish) story of the greatest comedy double act that ‘almost’ was; Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel (the Laurel of Laurel and Hardy fame). From their early days in showbiz sharing a stage, and even sharing a cabin on a voyage to New York, Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel went on to become two of the biggest stars of the age. Stan Laurel, however, is not mentioned in Chaplin’s autobiography once. So what happened?”
With live music and a lot of physical theatre the reviews suggest this will be well worth a look at. Check out https://www. yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/ for full details.
Come and sing HANDEL’S MESSIAH with G.C.S
Weshall perform The Messiah with orchestra on Saturday 13th May 2023 in St Nicholas Parish Church and will welcome as temporary members anyone who would like to have the chance to sing this great work with us.
Our rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at Sunnyfield House from 19:30 to 21:30. Do come along in the first few weeks of the new year and give us a try. We will then simply ask for a contribution to our concert expenses.
Further details will be found on our new-look website at http://www. guisboroughchoralsociety.org.uk/ and our facebook page at facebook. com/guischoir.
Hi,all! We’ll be well into the New Year by the time you read this, so let’s dive in. We’re having our annual Burns’ Night Evening on January 24th. This will be hosted by our own Gordon Mallory, who always does an excellent job. There’ll obviously be a Scottish theme to the night, and we hope to arrange the traditional Haggis, Tatties and Neaps. But bearing in mind Burns’ words about “The best laid plans of mice and men...” do check at the Club the week before or email our Secretary Nigel a day or two before the night. We’ll have one of our regular “Singers and Musicians” nights on the 31st January. On these evenings – also often called “Singarounds”anyone who wishes can stand up and sing or play a couple of folk-related numbers. That covers a very wide field from old English traditional, singer songwriter, modern Americana, Irish and even something continental. And more. We have a core of very good regulars, but also many other welcome performers who drop in from time to time and bring something new. And if you just want to listen, that’s fine as well.
February 7th will also be “Singers and Musicians”, and then on February 14th we have a Hot Spot with John Dunleavy. Hot Spots are nights when we ask a usually-local singer to do a longer spot of half an hour or so. It’s practice for those perhaps newer to performing, and gives those with more time in the trade a chance to show more of their repertoire. John has been around a while and has a very varied and interesting repertoire of well-chosen and less-usual songs so come along and have a listen.
“Singers and Musicians” on the 21st, and then on February 28th we welcome Carrie Martin. She’s a singer-songwriter from Hull, and has been highly recommended by the great Gordon Giltrap. Unsurprisingly, she’s a fine finger- picking guitarist, has a voice that has been compared to Kate Bush’s and has been noted for the strength of her songs. That all sounds pretty good, and I’m very much looking forward to the night.
Looking ahead a little, do make a note of a Hot Spot with Chris Downs on March 14th and a guest night with Fil Campbell and Tom McFarland from Ulster on the 28th.
Looking back, we had an excellent night of songs with Judith Haswell and Trish McLean
in November. They have fine voices, a great repertoire, including their own songs, and great stage presence, so how could we fail to have a great time? The Singarounds have been well attended this season, and we’ve had some marvellous performances. And, as ever, the Christmas Party was a great success. I reckon we should have more top quality music in 2023, and our Secretary Nigel reports that plenty of folk performers are after bookings at the Club!
So – come and join in if you haven’t been before. We meet every Tuesday at the Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, Thwaites Lane, off Redcar Lane, TS10 2FD. Turn off Redcar Lane at the big red racecourse sign and we’re at the end and a bit to the left through the gates. There’s plenty of parking space, and we’re in a comfortable modern Club room with a fine bar. Doors open about 7-30 p.m., singing starts about 7-45 p.m., and we finish at 10-45 p.m. For those who can’t be there in person, or fancy a double dose, we still have the SingaZoomaround sessions online on Thursday evenings. They begin about 7-45 p.m., and end about 9-45 p.m. There’s a good attendance
The Ann Prosser Foundation Registered Charity No. 1051037 / ww.s-a-r-a.org.uk
Meetings for S.A.R.A. supporters and the general public will now be held every TWO MONTHS instead of monthly but will continue to be on a Tuesday.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 7th February 2023 at 7.00pm and will be held at the Arundel Centre at Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar. Hot drinks available and dogs welcome. Everyone welcome to hear news and updates of the charity.
The Shop and Cafe situated in the Arundel Centre will open each Saturday and Sunday 10.00am – 3.00pm. Please join us for great bargains and banter. Dogs welcome and friendly atmosphere.
There are no events planned for February.
from Britain and beyond, and you’ll hear lots of new singers and material. To get the link, email our Secretary, Nigel Carden at info@ cuttywrenfolkclub.com That’s also our general email contact, and we have a website at www. cuttywrefolkclub.com You can also ring me on 01642 471769.
Thanks as ever to our kind hosts at the Bowls Club for accommodating us this past year, and especially our wonderful bar lady Gemma. And also to the committee, M.C.’s, guests and singers who all help to this great music alive.
See you soon George F
darker beer - bit stronger at 6.5%.
After visiting all the famous tourist spots such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arch de Triomphe, the Louvre etc., it’s worth venturing a little further afield to the Palace of Versailles about 12 miles from the centre of Paris. The gardens there are beautiful and the musical fountain show quite spectacular – even more so after dark when the spouting fountains are accompanied by varying lights & lasers as well as the dramatic music.
Then back in the city, there`s the atmospheric artists` quarter at Montmarte, crowned by the beautiful white domed basilica of Sacre Coeur. There`s a very pretty merry-go-round at the foot of the steps and it’s pleasant just to idly stroll around amongst the artists painting in the nearby square.
A boat trip down the River Siene is also recommended. You can take a one hour cruise at 15euros, which will take you past Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre, etc. and will glide under classic bridges, such as Pont Neuf, or a more comprehensive tour costing ten times that amount but covering a greater distance and including a decent dinner.
There`s also plenty of evening entertainment as you would expect in a city such as Paris.
It`s over 10 years since we stayed in Paris and very little seems to have changed –except for the prices!
The city is quite accessible from the Northeast with several cheap flights every
day from either Newcastle or Leeds Bradford as well as lots of short “city break” packages. The climate is very similar to that of London with slightly warmer summers. Restaurants are expensive with a decent meal £80 for
two including a couple of drinks. Beer is also expensive at about £6-£7 a pint of local brew. Kronenbourg is France`s most well known beer but my favourites are Pelforth Blonde, a 3 grain beer at 5.8% and Pelforth Brune, a
I can recommend an evening at the Paradis Latin. I believe it’s the oldest night club in Paris. The show is spectacular and the inclusive dinner very good.
Wayfarer
Iheardon the radio a few weeks ago somebody talking on Pause for Thought about how easy it is to get complacent; we get used to something being a certain way and slowly but surely it becomes normal. Whether we like it or not we no longer think about it – “Well it’s always been like that, and probably can’t be changed”. The speaker gave a really good example, about how he did something to his knee, years ago. He thought it hurt at first, but then forgot about it – he just got used to it, because his brain and body between them managed to compensate by very slightly changing the way he walked.
This was great for him in the short term, because he was no longer in any pain – if he got the occasional niggle he thought “Ouch!” but then forgot about it again. It was only months later that he saw a friend after a long absence who asked him what was the matter – why was he walking with a limp?
He had developed a limp in order to get away from the pain – when he tried walking “normally” again he found that he couldn’t do it without pain! So he got himself an appointment with his choice of health professional and after a few treatments it was back to normal, no pain and no limp.
This so often happens with my clients – their problem has been building up for so long and usually they don’t come for treatment because an
old friend asks them what’s wrong, but because their body decides enough is enough and gives them some severe, acute pain they can’t ignore any longer. They HAVE to have something done, as they can no longer walk, or sit, or stand, or sleep – it varies from person to person. They come to me and say “I really haven’t done anything, it just went!” but when I get them to think over the last few months, or sometimes even years, it usually becomes obvious what the initial cause was, often a minor incident they forgot about and their body compensated for. When your body compensates for a small injury, it usually ends up building up the connective tissue under the skin and this pulls the skeleton out of alignment – doing this by even a tiny amount can affect the rest of the body quite strongly. Just imagine a tent, fastened tightly with guy ropes, poles and pegs. If someone came along and pulled a guy rope at the back, it wouldn’t only affect that rope – you would see that the guy ropes at the front, along with the poles, would be pushed out of alignment too. The same thing happens in your body over time, and this explains why many people come to me with one shoulder higher than the other, or one leg seemingly short, or a twisted pelvis – but they usually aren’t aware of this as it seems “normal” as it’s built up over a long period of time. It often means that when people come with, for example, a problem knee, I don’t only
work on the knee, because the cause of the pain may be a long way away!
At the beginning of every Bowen treatment
session at Smart Therapies we always assess the client’s body, so that we can see what it is telling us – and it may be different to what the client tells us! Despite that, their original problem is usually sorted pretty quickly, often along with other problems they hadn’t even considered mentioning until questioned. This happens at the first treatment, and every following treatment, even though the client may not be aware it has taken place. Usually the first thing they realise is that they sit up and the pain has either diminished greatly, or even disappeared completely.
Get in touch with Smart therapies if you want to see what we could do for you, with either Bowen Therapy or Reflexology
Judith 01287 660745/07934 430981
Norman 01287 660462 judith@smart-therapies.com
By ZHANG BOLI
Zhang Boli not only survived the atrocities of Tiananmen Square, he hid as a fugitive in China for almost two years before escaping the country and embarking on the most extraordinary journey you`ll ever read about.
Zhang was the only leader of the protest group to survive. He made his way across the frozen wastes of the former Soviet Union helped by local peasants and eventually found his way to freedom.
This book is worth reading just for the detailed accounts of the Tiananmen Square events but his subsequent escape is nothing short of miraculous.
The Reader
A rare veggie dish folks only about 20 minutes to make.
Ingredients
Serves 2
1 Aubergine sliced into 6 lengthways
Flour for coating
1 Egg lightly beaten Oil for frying
1 Jar of quality pasta sauce
2 Mozzarella sliced
Grated Parmesan
Lightly salt the Aubergine
Flour, egg and fry the aubergine until lightly brown
Place on a oven tray
Spoon on pasta sauce
Top with Mozzarella & Parmesan
Top off in a hot oven for 10-12 mins Enjoy
Infront of a sold-out ECCO Arena clubhouse the Redcar promotion revealed the 6 riders to join Charles Wright as part of the Redcar septet in 2023.
Co-Promoter Jamie Swales took to the microphone first to explain why members of the 2022 side, including Jordan Jenkins and Lewi Kerr will not be lining up in the red and white in 2023. Jenkins and Kerr will both be lining up for Oxford in 2023 after talks failed to materialise successfully. Kyle Newman, a late 2022 signing who helped the Bears into the KO Cup final and the Play-offs is having shoulder surgery and could not commit to starting the season in March. Another man who will not be returning to the north-east is Kasper Andersen. Andersen, who made the trip over to the NorthEast for Redcar’s Christmas party, explained to the fans he was prioritising his education at university and racing in his native Denmark in 2023 and thus will not be returning to Redcar next season.
The first signing announced to the fans was the expected return of Jason Edwards as a Bear in 2023. Edwards was expected to return to the ECCO Arena after a strong first season in Bears colours. With the likeable young Brit also being a Bears asset the move made sense for all parties. Additionally, much to the surprise of the packed out clubhouse, Redcar co-promoter Jamie Swales announced that Wright and Edwards have agreed 2 year deals on Teesside meaning both men will be lining up as Bears for the next 2 seasons at least.
The first new man announced as a Redcar rider was the exciting acquisition of Jake Mulford. Mulford, 18, has previous Championship experience with Kent in 2019 at reserve, also where he will line up for Redcar. Mulford, who impressed at the ECCO Arena in the 2022 under 21 British Final will also be lining up with the Belle Vue Aces in the Premiership with the Bears management hoping that experience will help Redcar throughout the campaign.
The 3rd announcement was one of the
surprises of the evening with Redcar snapping up the former Birmingham man James Shanes to ride in the second string position. Shanes, a real racer, will combine his Redcar duties with
his grasstrack commitments. The new man expressed his determination to perform with an interview on the night and Shanes could prove to be a real smart signing come the end of the
Big thank you to Dawn Smith at the Claxton Hotel Redcar and Paul and Liam Darby from PACs Marine Engineering Ltd for their much appreciated support.
2023 season.
The Bears number 4 for 2023 was announced as Danyon Hume with the former Glasgow man looking to challenge the Bears heat leaders for a top 3 spot in 2023. Hume, 26, won the league back in 2021 with Poole and the Brit will be hoping a move to the ECCO Arena helps him take the next step in his career.
The penultimate announcement was a blockbuster with Redcar securing the services of the back to back Championship league winner (with Poole) in Danny King. King, 36, was the 2016 British Champion and the experience he will bring on and off track will be invaluable in Redcar’s title push in 2023. The longtime Ipswich man was released by Poole at the end of the 2022 season and the Redcar promotion were quick to snap up the seasoned campaigner’s services.
The final signing was the biggest shock of them all with Erik Riss announced as Redcar’s number 1 in 2023. Riss, who distanced himself from a Redcar return on BearsTalk, LIVE! revealed via a video message that he was delighted to sign on the dotted line to lead Redcar’s charge for glory in the Championship in 2023.
The Redcar side look like one of the stronger septets that has been announced so far with many tipping the Bears to challenge for honours next season.
It has also been announced that the season will begin at Redcar with the staging of the Stuart Robson farewell meeting on Sunday March 19th. Robson, a veteran of the NorthEast speedway scene will be hopeful of finally staging the meeting after the three previous attempts were rained off. Riders such as Ryan Douglas, Sam Masters and Jordan Jenkins have already been announced for the event.
In next month’s round-up we will be looking at the line-ups for the 8 remaining Championship teams in 2023 including the surprising return of Craig Cook to Edinburgh after being arch rivals Glasgow’s main man for the last 3 seasons.
We would also like to thank Jackie from Tesco for donating selection boxes also.
Theu9s would like to thank our team sponsors for providing our training gear and coats.Photos by Karen Harland Photography
Our Wildcats had an enjoyable Christmas Party and really appreciated the Ladies team joining in and donating Selection boxes and bringing their friend the Grinch along to steal them back .By Andrew Snaith
South Park Rangers took all the plaudits after a tremendous penalty win to knock NPL Premier Marske United out of the North Riding Senior Cup.
Playing their first season in the NRFL Premier, Park drew 2-2 on the night before 8-7 victory on spotkicks at United’s Mount Pleasant Ground.
Rangers are looking for players for their new Belles Women’s team who are hoping to take their place in the NRFL Women’s Division next season.
Speaking of the Women’s Division, unbeaten Middlesbrough Development are leading the way, with York City’s own development side six points adrift with a game in hand after 2023’s first round of fixtures.
In the NRFL First Division, Lealholm are the pacesetters as they aim to join neighbours Fishburn Park in the NRFL’s top tier. The villagers are also unbeaten with T.I.B.S sitting second as 2023 re-started, though facing stiff competition from Boro Rangers Development, Great Ayton, Redcar Town Reserves and Whitby
Fishermen’s Society.
There are five sides in close contention to avoid the wooden spoon with Kader Athletic, Darlington RA Reserves, Loftus Athletic, Wolviston Reserves, Marske Reserves and Yarm & Eaglescliffe Development all fighting it out at the wrong end.
In the league’s top tier Premier Division, Redcar Newmarket are leading the way. Yarm & Eaglescliffe, Boro Rangers Reserves and Fishburn Park are breathing down their necks, though Newmarket had just one league defeat going into the new year.
At the other end, Northallerton Town Reserves, Thirsk Falcons, Stokesley Sports Club, Staithes Athletic and Grangetown Boys Club are battling it out to avoid the drop, with Bedale already having folded. Dale hit the headlines in recent years due to their kit deal with Heck Sausages who dished up a selection of outrageous kits featuring meat products to help raise money for Prostate Cancer. The club were hit by the resignation of manager Dave Goodwin and his assistants Ian Richardson and Rick Hemingway, as well as their skipper joining Wearside League Richmond Town.
Sleights FC would like to thank Whitby Town Football Club for their hospitality recently.
More than one of our junior sides have received great welcomes from the Blues as matchday mascots. Everyone at the club made an effort to chat to our youngsters and ensure they had a great day.
SFC have been fortunate enough to earn grant funding from the Football Foundation, Woodsmith Trust and Barclays. This will enable us to complete a number of projects.
Our youngest sides- Under 8s and 10s require new goalposts for their small-sided matches. The money has enabled us to buy high quality replacements for our current posts.
We are now also able to extend one of our existing coaches’ badges from FA Level 1 to 2, also to run our popular Miniballers session for 4-8 year olds again.
Our volunteers will be able to get their accreditations renewed, which are needed to work with young people too.
We will keep you updated with our plans via @sleightsfc on Twitter and our website sleightsfc.co.uk and on Facebook.
The response from local people has been great with lots of enquiries for players to join our teams- Sleights currently run U8, U10, U13 and U14 teams- however there are plans for at least two new teams for 2023/24. Any parents or guardians can contact the club on sleightsfc@gmail.com or via our social media.
Finally, a big thank you to all our sponsors, Car Care of Marske who kindly sponsor our ground at Lowdale Lane in the village as well as Hume Electrical Services, Vinyl Signs of Whitby, Whitby Am Dram, Wantiques of Whitby, Bright Cloud Group and Identity Printing.
Since the last edition of Coastal View, Marske have created a new record by making the last 32 of the FA Trophy for the first time in their history, but more of that later in this article.
Unfortunately, and other than the FA Trophy victory, the last six weeks have been really frustrating for Marske with a number of games postponed due to the wet or frozen weather. This started with the long away trip to Nantwich Town where the game was called off at 9.45am just as the coach was about to leave Middlesbrough.
The following midweek saw North Riding League side South Park Rangers make the visit to Mount Pleasant for a North Riding Senior Cup game. Marske had no recognised keeper available with loanee Michael Roxburgh on warm weather training with Huddersfield Town and back-up Jaan Yaqub was away, which meant that centre half and skipper Adam Wheatley had to play in goal. The game finished 2-2 after 90 minutes meaning that the game went to penalties, where the away side ran out 8-7 winners following penalty misses from Andrew May and Alex Storey. South Park now travel to Northallerton Town in the quarter finals and we wish them well for the remainder of the competition.
December started with Lancashire side Bamber Bridge making the trip to Marske. In a game of three penalties, it was the away side who were victorious by 2 goals to 1. After a goalless first half, Bamber Bridge were awarded a penalty on 47 minutes, following a foul by Michael Roxburgh, with Macauley Wilson beating the keeper from the spot. Marske were awarded a penalty of their own 5 minutes later following a foul on Jason Kennedy. Dale Hopson stepped up to score the resulting penalty. As the game entered injury time Kennedy was penalised for a foul with Wilson netting a second penalty to send the points back to Lancashire.
By Bill PerfittAsuperb Guisborough Town seven-match unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-0 defeat at Northern League Division One new boys Heaton Stannington in the Priorymen’s first game of the 2023 New Year on 7 January.
Despite the defeat Guisborough Manager Steve Bell was proud of his players’ performance but he was furious at what he felt was a very poor performance by young and inexperienced match officials.
After the match Steve commented: “I was really pleased with the performance of my team today. I told the lads they had been brilliant.
“However, although I very rarely talk about the match officials but today I’m afraid to say I thought they were a disgrace.
“I hold my hand up by admitting that today I probably got a few things wrong and for sure the players weren’t perfect – but when a football game at our level gets officiated
by young, inexperienced and bordering on incompetent people then we’ve got no chance.
“Good luck to Heaton for winning the game but I honestly feel we dominated most of the game and if we had just got one goal then we would have gone on to get four!
“I’m obviously really disappointed with the result today but I’m more passionate about the standard of the people who are being sent out to referee our games – young kids with
not much life experience. It’s just not good enough,” Steve concluded.
The defeat at Heaton was Guisborough first since they got beat 3-1 at Redcar Athletic way back in October last year.
STRAIGHT WINS
Following that reverse the Priorymen then reeled off six straight wins on the trot, including a 5-1 win over Richmond Town in the North Riding Senior Cup which earned them a short trip to Redcar Town
There followed a period of real frustration with the away game at Belper (frozen pitch) and home games against Liversedge (waterlogged) and South Shields (frozen pitch) falling victim to the bad weather. Next up was the big FA Trophy game at home to fellow Northern Premier League Premier Division side Marine. Unfortunately, the weather intervened yet again with the match called off on the Friday due to a frozen pitch. Following much warmer weather, the game was given the go-ahead the following Tuesday. After a goalless first half on a tough pitch, it was Marske who took the lead early in the second half when Adam Boyes latched on to a long ball and finished coolly. Marske doubled their
in the Quarter Final, due to be played on 24 January.
A particular pleasing aspect of the season as a whole so far has been the outstanding scoring form of Guisborough striker Cole Kiernan, who up to and including the Heaton Stannington match had netted a total of 19 goals.
But the team as a whole has been playing attractive, attacking football which has been attracting crowds of
between 200 and well over 300 on occasions and Guisborough have climbed from the bottom half of the table up to a very respectable fifth place.
The Priorymen will be hoping to climb even further by the end of the season especially now they are getting star players like skipper JJ Bartliff and winger Ben Jackson back from long term injury lay-offs.
The Blues continue to be in a real dogfight in the bottom half of the NPL Premier.
It’s been a real mixed bag for Nathan Haslam’s men over the festive period and into the new year.
They waved goodbye to onloan midfielder Jamie Bramwell, who returned to Grimsby Town. Bramwell had used up his three loan stints allowed by the FA.
The Seasiders limped out of the North Riding Senior Cup at the hands of highflying Northern League Second Division Boro Rangers. The upwardly mobile
Rangers, who currently play at Stokesley FC, but have ambitions to move to Trinity College, Middlesbrough, next season, won on penalties.
Town lost 4-2 at NPL Premier leaders South Shields, despite an impressive Brad Fewster lob and a fine volley from Connor Simpson. This after the Blues held then leaders Hyde 1-1 at the Towbar Express Stadium under the midweek lights.
Fewster has been in fine form- the former Middlesbrough marksman leads the Seasiders’ scoring charts with seven goals in Town’s last 12 outings.
Andre Bennett has rejoined the club. The left-back, who also started out at the Riverside Stadium, has been filling in on the right-hand side of the Blues backline after
Soni Fergus’ long-term injury. The local lad is expected back in February.
The Seasiders earned a valuable 2-2 draw at FC United of Manchester’s Broadhurst Park. Ex-Hartlepool midfielder Lewis Hawkins but the Blues ahead inside six minutes but three goals in less than two crazy minutes after the break meant it finished 2-2.
Whitby Town FC are looking for the views of supporters as they plan for the future. There is a questionnaire on the club website whitbytownfc.com.
The Seasiders visit Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday February 4th, they then welcome Morpeth to the Towbar Express Stadium in a bottom half shoot out hoping to clinch a league double. The Blues have another six-pointer
on Saturday 11th, at Stalybridge Celtic. They’ll then be no love lost when Marske visit the Turnbull on Valentine’s Day, Tues 14th Feb with a 7.45pm start. Warrington Rylands visit the following Saturday (18th), with a trip to another relegation rival, Lancaster City on Saturday 25th.
February fixtures for Whitby Town
FC:
Sat 4 Feb: Gainsborough Trinity (A) 3.00pm
Tues 7 Feb: Morpeth Town (H) 7.45pm
Sat 11 Feb: Stalybridge Celtic (A) 3.00pm
Tues 14 Feb: Marske United (H) 7.45pm
Sat 18 Feb: Warrington Rylands (H) 3.00pm
Sat 25 Feb: Lancaster City (A) 3.00pm
lead when a long punt forward from keeper Yaqub found Dale Hopson who superbly lifted the ball over Marine keeper Bayleigh Passant. Marine pulled a goal back with 2 minutes left thanks to Sol Solomon but the Seasiders held on to reach the last 32 for the first time in their history. The draw saw them paired with Conference North side Farsley Celtic, with the game to be played at Farsley on Saturday 14th January.
On the player front, Marske waved goodbye to Hull City loanee Olly Green, who returned to his parent club. Olly was a tremendous asset to Marske during his two months at the club, registering five assists, the highlight of which was the pass to Boyes, which secured the FA Trophy win at Matlock.
Joining the club are fellow Hull City player Harry Lovick, signed for a month. Lovick is a combative central midfielder, who spent time at Pickering Town last season. Jordan
Emery, primarily a left back, who can also play centre back and centre midfield has signed from Guiseley and the third signing is striker Josh Scott. Josh played for Marske in pre-season but ended up signing for Morpeth Town before moving to Blyth Spartans. Hartlepool based, Josh started his career at Mansfield Town. With all of the recent postponements, Marske will be playing Saturday –Tuesday – Saturday for the next couple of months. Scheduled games for the next month are as follows:
Saturday 14th January – Farsley Celtic
(A) KO 3.00pm - FA Trophy
Tuesday 17th January – Liversedge
(H) KO 7.45pm
Saturday 21st January – Warrington
Rylands (H) KO 3.00pm
Tuesday 24th January – Ashton United
(A) KO 7.45pm
Saturday 28th January – Stafford
Rangers (A) KO 3.00pm
Tuesday 31st January – South Shields
(A) KO 7.45pm
Wewould like to wish our sponsors, volunteers and supporters a Happy New Year. Marske United have had a challenging time over the past few months with the weather hampering some games.
This has proven a challenge for the club as they still need to pay bills etc with no income stream. Given the issues with the constant flooding of the pitch when we get the continuous heavy rain, the club are looking at various options for improving the pitch in the close season and have already started discussions on the best option for the club and the community. Updates will be posted on the clubs website etc once definitive plans have been finalised and agreed.
Girls Team
The club have made great progress in the setting up of a girls’ team at Under 11 under Marske United. Trials will be held on 21 January for any girls who would like to be involved with Marske United. If you are interested in signing up for the team, please contact Amanda on the following to register your interestgirls@marskeunitedfc.org or visit the Facebook page Marske United FC Girls.
Christmas Draw
This year’s draw was well supported by everyone from the East Cleveland area. The club are extremely grateful to those who donated prizes, sponsored prizes, bought tickets etc. The club would also like to thank, St Bede’s and Westgarth Schools in Marske for allowing the club to partake in their Christmas activities. Also thanks to Marske Community Partnership (MCP) for their support with the Christmas Fayre and also the Co-op and Sainsbury’s Marske for allowing the volunteers access to sell tickets. Without the kindness of everyone this would not have been possible, and we cannot thank you enough.
The club will be doing an Easter Draw and tickets will be on sale soon. If anyone would like to donate any prizes or sponsor a prize please contact Eddie Mac via our social platforms.
Marske Community Partnership Christmas Day Lunch
Saturday 4th February – Guiseley (H) KO 3.00pm
Tuesday 7th February – Gainsborough
Trinity (A) KO 7.45pm
Saturday 11th February – Hyde United
Members of the football club volunteered to help with the annual Christmas Day lunch which took place in the Leisure Centre on Christmas Day.
Volunteers helped on the day with various roles including picking up those people invited, bringing them to the venue and picking them up on completion of the event. This was a very successful event put on by MCP with numerous volunteers giving up their time on Christmas Day to volunteer to give back to the community.
Walking Football
This is still going strong with more and more new members trying it out for themselves.
The sessions are now at De Brus Centre Skelton on the following days: Monday 5pm-6pm and Thursday 11am-12 Noon. It is all about the social aspect of the game with the emphasis on social inclusion without trying to be the best footballer. Anyone is welcome to attend. Pleaseemail msrpfootball@outlook.com for more details or just come along. Refreshments are provided on a Thursday morning after the session.
Mascot Opportunities
The club have once again launched their popular matchday mascot opportunities for children to become mascots for the day at Mount Pleasant.
This is for children aged 5-12 and gives the child the opportunity to meet the team, lead the team out on the pitch with the opportunity for you to take a photo of your child with your favourite player. The child can also join the substitutes at half time on the pitch. This is FREE for all children with the only stipulation your child MUST wear the Marske United 2022/23 Home Shirt when walking out with the team. For further information or to put your child’s name down for this please contact msrpfootball@outlook.com
Warm Spaces Initiative
Marske Sports and Recreational Partnership have created a Warm Spaces environment in the clubhouse. This is supporting the Government initiative of providing somewhere warm for people to get a cup of tea etc and have a chat in a warm place. This initiative commenced on 10th January 2023 and twill ake place every Tuesday and Thursday between 12 Noon and 1:30pm in the Clubhouse Marske United Football Club.
The Clubhouse
Mount Pleasant Avenue Marske
(H) KO 3.00pm
Tuesday 14th February – Whitby Town (A) KO 7.45pm
As always, please check our website and social media channels for any
The club have, with the support of everyone who has managed to support the Go Fund Me campaign, been able to already complete some of the work essentially required to reach the required Ground Grading ahead of 31st March 2023.
New seats have been installed into the main stand raising our seating capacity, floodlights have been changed on the far side of the pitch following vandalism plus extra hard standing behind the goal. Work is starting soon to extend the covered terrace and provide more covered accommodation for supporters.
With the success of Marske United on the field, goes the challenges of the club keeping pace with the ground grading requirements that are required for the club to participate at Step 3 of the English Football Pyramid. Significant improvements need to be made to the ground ahead of the FA Deadline of 31st March 2023. The club have set up a GO FUND ME page on the Clubs website: www.marskeunitedfc.org (at the top of the first page). This is with the hope that Supporters and Businesses can help the club complete the works needed to achieve this level. A further turnstile, Improved Floodlights to the near side, and extra covered areas around the ground are essential in passing this grading. The club are always grateful for any help supporters and the local people of East Cleveland can give to help them maintain their current level of football and their representation of the area. Huge thanks again to those supporters who have backed this and also backed the weekly blind cards which are all making the improvements that bit easier.
The club have launched their opportunity for schools and children’s organisations to be Flag Bearers at the club’s home matches. Westgarth School took the opportunity up recently and the children had a fantastic day being able to welcome the players of both teams onto the pitch ahead of the game. We already have the Cubs and other schools lined up to take up this opportunity which is Free to children. If any organisation wishes to take part in this, please contact the commercial team at commercial@marskeunitedfc.org or contact one of the team as below.
The club are reminding everyone that you can support Marske United at NO COST to yourself. If you go via the clubs EasyFundraising link at the top of the website www.marskeunitedfc.org when
updated fixtures and all things Marske United.
Happy New Year and many thanks to everyone for their continued support of the club.
doing your online shopping. Just go via the link and then find the retailer you wish to shop with and continue as normal with your shopping. By going this way, a percentage of the cost goes to Marske United.
The club are looking to expand their weekly draw to give supporters the chance to win a large cash prize every week. This will be revamped soon to include the option to be able to purchase and participate online. The cost is £1 per week and the more participants the more money you can win. To enquire about this please contact one of the Commercial team.
With the club progressing they certainly rely on business and individual sponsorships to allow the club to compete at the highest level. The club are always grateful to our sponsors and are seeking further businesses and individuals alike who would like to promote their business etc via the club’s footprint. The club have various sponsorship opportunities for individuals and businesses alike. Promote your business via the ground/club website (regularly in the Top 50 Pitchero Websites), Twitter and Facebook Media Pages with over 20,000 followers and via the matchday programme etc. They are from Player Sponsorship, Matchday Sponsorship, Matchball Sponsorship and Advertising Board/Programme Sponsorship. Businesses could have a stand at the stadium or even the stadium named after their company. It is certainly a great way to expand the reach of your business and to get behind Marske United as they continue to progress. Full details of packages etc are contained in our brochure on the club website www.marskeunitedfc.org. If anyone is interested in any sponsorship opportunities, please contact one of the Commercial team Eddie Mcnamee - eddie.
mcnamee@btinternet.com
David Lawson- david_lawson@hotmail.co.uk
Paul Hart- paul.hart@sky.com
The Club- msrpfootball@outlook.com
Marske United Club Shop
The club have replica shirts, scarves, hats, coats, Hoodies, Polo Shirts etc available for immediate collection etc. These are available from the Club Shop on matchdays or you can email diryan699@ hotmail.com
Thank you once again to everyone who has supported Marske United and we hope to see more supporters at Mount Pleasant enjoying the football.
Golden Boot as the team made history and lifted its first international trophy.
The Arsenal footballer scored six goals for her country at the competition, which added up to a record-breaking 20 international goals during the 2020/21 season.
Beth was also the runner-up in the Ballon d’Or Feminin, which recognises the best female footballers from across the globe. She was later voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022 by the public as a result of her outstanding success.
Beth, 27, from Whitby, studied BA (Hons) Sports Development at Teesside University and was part of the Elite Athlete Scheme, graduating in 2016. She has continued to work closely with Teesside University since completing her studies, launching the Beth Mead Scholarship earlier this year to support aspiring female footballers. The scholarship is supporting four scholars through their studies, providing each of them with a bursary, bespoke support and training from a team of experts, as well as access to
one-to-one mentoring from Beth.
Teesside University is also home to a special commemorative plaque, housed in the reception area of the Olympia Building, which celebrates Beth’s success and the University’s role in her development.
Professor Mark Simpson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) at Teesside University, said: “Teesside University is very proud of all that Beth has achieved. She has had an incredible year and the many prestigious accolades she has received are extremely well deserved.
“We join the nation in congratulating her on being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year and look forward to seeing what comes next for Beth in what is already a hugely successful sporting career.”
Editors’ Note
We send our condolences to the Mead family on the recent news of the passing of June after her long and brave battle with cancer. The whole of the Coastal View family are thinking of you at this very sad time
International football superstar and Teesside University graduate Beth Mead has crowned a remarkable year with even more success after being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022. The annual BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, which took place at MediaCityUK in Salford on Wednesday 21 December this year, recognise the achievements of the bestperforming figures within sport.
Beth was announced as the winner of the event’s main category in recognition of her international sporting accomplishments and the impact of her success beyond the world of football. The England Women’s Football Team were also crowned Team of the Year.
These latest accolades cap off a fantastic year for Beth, which saw her thrive at the European Championships 2022 with England’s Lionesses, winning Player of the Tournament and the
