Assistance with Postal Deliveries

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.

Saltburn Bookcase

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.

Ice Land

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.

20 MPH Town

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.