Local Answer Stockton 53

ocal L

Issue 53

Answer

August 2014

Ingleby Barwick, Eaglescliffe & Thornaby www.local-answer.co.uk Tel 01642 777707

57-59 Mandale Road Mandale Triangle Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6AE

3 VERTICAL BLINDS

FOR £89.99 LARGE FABRIC RANGE 3.5 INCH FABRIC

SIZE RESTRICTION UP TO 5FT BY 5FT

3 ROLLER BLINDS

FOR £119.99 COLOUR FABRIC RANGE DIM-OUT FABRIC

SIZE RESTRICTION UP TO 5FT BY 5FT

CALL US ON:

01642 424250

FREE QUOTE FREE FITTING FREE MEASURE

www.boroblinds.co.uk

BROKEN OR MISTED WINDOWS & DOORS?

SEE FIRST GLASS DOUBLE GLAZING ON PAGE 25 Distributed FREE Monthly to over 11,700 Homes

LOCAL ANSWER

Free Estimates

Rievaulx Decor Commercial & Domestic Painting & Decorating

34 Years Experience

| Interior & Exterior Painting | | Wallpaper Hanging | Coving | | Joinery | Insurance Work Undertaken | (Possible Excess Paid)

Contracts Welcome Pubs, Clubs, Shops

t 01642

898987

m 07905

650842

www.rievaulxdecor.com | brianlouie1964@gmail.com

B OWKER

Electrical Contractors Ltd

• • • •

Rewires Mains Board Upgrades Domestic + Commercial Work We specialise in inspection and testing of all properties and businesses.



07966 675834

Office: 01642 918958

“Charges Apply”

Here Today, Here Tomorrow, Here Since 1987...

NOW AVAILABLE: TRIPLE GLAZING NEW 5 CHAMBERS FRAMEWORK WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES MANUFACTURED & INSTALLED BY EXPERTS Call today for your no obligation free quotation

FUTURE PROOF YOUR WINDOWS WITH TOTAL 70

Width across the 3 panes of glass is 44mm - nearly 2 inches (in old money)

0% FINANCE IS NOW AVAILABLE

Mon-Fri 8-5 & Sat

t: 01642 49 49 50 FREE on 0800 097 5621

Showroom: 1 Ryans Row, Longbeck Trading Estate, Marske, Cleveland TS11 6HB

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PVC Internal Doors in a range of coloured Composite Doors available

Web: www.martonwindows.co.uk martonwindows@btconnect .com

PAGE 2 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

LEARN MUSIC THE EASY WAY for beginners and the less advanced

BASIC MUSIC CORRESPONDENCE COURSE One To One Tuition

Using simple diagrams and simple words, we will guide you painlessly through the maze of musical jargon.

The first lesson is FREE (no obligation)

TO OBTAIN YOUR FREE LESSON, PLEASE SEND YOUR NAME & ADDRESS TO US AT:LEARN MUSIC, THE LOCAL ANSWER, THE INNOVATION CENTRE, KIRKLEATHAM BUSINESS PARK, REDCAR, TS10 5SH

DIRTY OVEN? DIRTY JOB! Why do it yourself?

• We will remove grease, fat and burnt on carbon deposits • Minor repairs such as bulbs • Non caustic cleaning products will be used, giving you a clean oven, free from nasty residues which could taint your food.

• Bringing your oven back to showroom condition • Ovens • Cookers • Hobs • Extractors • Microwaves • Barbecues/Agas • Ranges Call for further details

ALL AREAS COVERED

01642 612419

FANTASTIC SELECTION OF PRODUCTS KOI & GOLDFISH PUMPS & FILTERS FISH FOOD

POND LINER POND LIGHTING RIGID PONDS

A ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR POND AND WATER GARDENING NEEDS

10% OFF YOUR 1ST PURCHASE WWW.POND-PLANET.CO.UK Unit 5 Clayton Court, Bowesfield Crescent Bowesfield Ind Estate, Stockton on Tees, TS18 3QX

Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 3

LOCAL ANSWER

Humour

THE HARDEST QUESTIONS IN LIFE

W

e recently ran a piece on some of the questions life often throws up and since then a few more have reared their heads. It’s certainly worth asking them just in case there’s a genius out there who has all the answers.

If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhoea, does that mean that one out of five enjoys it?

Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren’t they just stale bread to begin with?

If people from Poland are called Poles, then why aren’t people from Holland called Holes?

If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?

Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist, but a person who drives a race car is not called a racist?

If it’s true that we are here to

help others, then what exactly are the others here for?

If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, then doesn’t it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed?

Do Lipton Tea employees take ‘coffee breaks?’

I thought about how mothers feed their babies with tiny little spoons and forks, so I wondered what do Chinese mothers use, Toothpicks?

Is it true that you never really learn to swear until you learn to drive?

Why, why, why do we press harder on the remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak?

PAGE 4 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

Why do banks charge a fee due to insufficient funds; when they already know you’re broke?

Why is it that when someone tells you that there are one billion stars in the universe you believe them, but if they tell you there is wet paint you have to touch it to check?

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a punch at him?

Why hasn’t Tarzan got a beard?

Why did Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Whose cruel idea was it to put an “s” in the word “lisp”?

If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?

Why do people run over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it and then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

How do those dead bugs get into the enclosed light fixtures?

Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that’s falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

Why, in winter, do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

AND FINALLY, OUR FAVOURITE: The statistics on sanity say that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they’re OK...then it’s you!

Rosie’s Home Dog Boarding Ingleby Barwick • No Crates or Kennels, Lives at home with Rosie • Doggie Day Care • Dog Walking • Dog Taxis • Licensed and Insured

CALL ROSE

01642 769489 • 07703 667697

DAMP CONDENSATION AND TIMBER SPECIALIST

• Rising Damp • Penetrating Damp • Condensation • Wet/Dry Rot

F R E E N O O B L I G AT I O N Q U O T E .

A L L W O R K F U L LY G U A R A N T E E D .

Call Steven on

07947 707891 / 01642 475798 Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 5

THE EYEANSWER LOCAL MAGAZINE

NOW OPEN IN MIDDLESBROUGH

The Healthier & Cheaper Alternative to Smoking • • • • • •

Smoke from £5 per week 100% Tar Free UK Lab Tested E Liquid Contains Nicotine Feels just like smoking Established 2008 * Terms & Conditions apply.

Please ask a member of staff for details

FREE 10% FREE E-Liquid with any purchase over £20 instore*

OFF

any purchase instore*

CE4

with any purchase over £20 instore

429 Linthorpe Rd TEL Middlesbrough 0845 475 0148 TS5 6HH PAGE 6 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

Cleveland Up & Over Door Co. Ltd

EST. 1973

Family Run Business with over 35 years experience.

SAME DAY REPAIR SERVICE WHEN AVAILABLE

FULL RANGE OF SPARE PARTS FOR MOST MAKES OF GARAGE DOORS

Customer Satisfaction Is Our Recommendation Electrically Operated Roller Doors & Up & Over Doors

HUGE savings on all garage doors

Before you buy give us a try! We won’t be beaten on price!

Huge Stocks With Many Styles To Choose From!

AA ASSOCIATES

For a FREE SURVEY & no obligation quote call us on

M’bro 01642 440920 Redcar 01642 487699 Free Phone 0808 108 5218 website: www.clevelandupover.co.uk

Decking

Turfing

Gazebos

Fencing

Water features & Ponds

Paving

Visit our show room at 7 Metcalfe Road, Skippers Lane Ind. Est. Middlesbrough.

Beautiful Gardens Created With Passion & Pride.

All Aspects Of Garden & Landscaping.

3D Design Service

01642 761882 or 07967 685947 www.firstclass-landscaping.co.uk 2 The Rings, Staveley Grove, Ingleby Barwick. TS17 5LL

Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 7

LOCAL ANSWER

In The Garden

April Gardening Tips If possible, set up an automatic watering system for your vegetable plot, borders and even containers. They are worth their weight in gold and can work on a sensor system that detects how dry the soil is. Once you have one you will wonder why you did not install one years ago.

Going on holiday will no longer involve wondering if your precious plants will survive a dry spell or paying someone else to hold a hose! If it stays warm and dry over the coming days/weeks, water saving strategies including using bath water and washing up water, provided they are neither too dirty or oily, are a handy tool.

For those of you who own a pond, keep it topped up and free of pond weed - green algae can be toxic to pets so cleaning is a must.

Keep picking! This is a month of lush abundance, so do make the most of it. Pick vegetables when they are young. As they mature both flavour and texture become coarser and some plants, such as courgettes, actually respond to harvesting by producing more flowers and fruits right into the autumn.

But keep weeding and watering too. Weeds may look unsightly but they also steal essential water from your plants. Tomatoes, for example, need consistent watering to avoid blossom end rot (dark patches on their bottom ends) and many vegetables will bolt if allowed to dry out. Damp down greenhouse floors in the morning to create ideal humid growing conditions. DO NOT damp down in the evening.

PAGE 8 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

Fruits are also a great source for harvest with blackberries, raspberries, loganberries, tayberries, nectarines, apricots, and even early apples and pears being in abundance. Watch closely, as you can usually tell when they are ripe if they come off the tree with an easy twist and there - a couple already lying on the ground is usually a good sign of this.

S O B N I G

LANDSCAPES DRIVEWAY & PATIO SPECIALIST

BUT MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL Don’t forget to water and feed your plants on a regular basis.

The recent high temperatures and gorgeous weather makes this an utmost important aspect this month. Don’t be fooled by potential cloud-cover and/or less sunnier days that may come; humidity and continuing lack of rainfall make watering your plants a high priority for August.

Follow all these simple steps and you and your garden are sure to have a great August this year!

GEORGE’S LAWNS

QUALITY, AFFORDABLE GARDENING SERVICES

• One Off or Regular Grass Cutting • Garden Tidy Ups • Weed Control • Turfing • Lawn Treatment & Scarification • Hedge Cutting • Fence Repairs • Patio Cleaning • Fully Insured For more information or a FREE Quote contact George

Tel: 01642 659501 Mob: 07899 705473 Castlemartin, Ingleby Barwick. TS17 5BA - www.georgeslawns.co.uk

 Driveways FROM  Patios DESIGN TO  Decking REALITY  Turfing  Full Garden Landscapes  General Maintenance

“WE WON’T BE BEATEN ON QUALITY!”

For Free Advice, Quotation & Professional Service call

“GIBSON LANDSCAPES ARE A MARSHALLS APPROVED LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR AND DRIVEWAY INSTALLER”

Ingleby Barwick:

01642 659945

Mobile: 07756 670212

www.gibsonlandscapes.co.uk Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 9

LOCAL ANSWER

Nu

VISION

Window Solutions

Telephone: 01642 Mobile:

688777

07973 694458

PAGE 10 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER EST 1992

Window Wizard N.E UPVC windows, doors & conservatories All UPVC windows and doors repaired Fascias, Soffits and gutters D/G units replaced

FREE QUOTES

Tel/Fax: 01642 217255 Mob: 07796 200130

A wire-free home alarm system installed by a registered local company

SUMMER OFFER

www.windowwizard-ne.co.uk

£100 DISCOUNT

SCOTT WALKER P LU M B I N G & H E AT I N G S E RV I C E S • • • • •

PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS INSTALLATION BATHROOM DESIGN & INSTALLATION TILING SERVICE AVAILABLE SERVICE AND REPAIR BOILER REPLACEMENTS AND UPGRADES

01642 765686 OR 07979 237200 WWW.SCOTTWALKERPLUMBINGHEATING.COM

NOW from £399

usual from NO MESS offer NO FUSS September

price £499 ends 2014

Call us for a free survey

01642 765100 Service 0845 459 9170 Office

www.sentrysecurity.co.uk

DOGGY PADDLE Let your dog go for a swim and keep fit

Phone for an appointment:

Heart Fitness Dog Walking Doggy Sitting Shampoo & Blow Dry Muscle Strengthening & Swimming just for fun Pick Up Service Available

01642 671212 / 07977 935121

Find us at: Unit 9, Harley Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton (next to Makro) Available: MON - FRI 8 till 6 & SAT (3 day notice) Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 11

LOCAL ANSWER

Sudoku

Test Your Knowledge

I

t's amazing how much information your brain can collate without you even knowing it. Try these ten brain teasers:

1. At what age did William Pitt the younger become Prime Minister?

6. How many legs does a Daddy Long Legs (Crane fly) have?

7. Who wrote the music for Tubular Bells - theme for the film ‘The Exorcist’?

2. In computer jargon, what does the acronym ROM stand for?

8. Where was the body of George Mallory found in 1999, 75 years after he went missing?

3. Who wrote the book from which the film ‘Watership Down’ was created?

9. In 1964 twelve men were given a total of 307 years in prison for committing which crime?

4. What was the Rolling Stones’ first ever hit?

10. What was Victoria Beckham’s maiden name?

5. In which decade was the old age pension introduced?

PAGE 12 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

(answers on page 29)

LOCAL ANSWER Est. 2003

M. V. Mobility

No obligation home demonstration Part - exchange welcome Scooters from £295

Chairs from £495

Also available riser/recliner chairs, wheelchairs, adjustable beds, bath & stair lifts Mobile showroom Beds from Appointments only £695

Call Michael: 01642 915236

Eaglescliffe Domestic Appliance Repairs Repairs to all makes of Washing Machines, Dish Washers, Tumble Driers, Fridges, Freezers & Electric cookers 30 years experience working for Ariston, Indesit, Zanussi Hotpoint & Creda.

Established 2001 All Work Guaranteed.

Ring Paul Kerry on 01642 652187 Mobile: 07801 851479

WARNING:

Your old fuse board may cause house fires or electric shocks!

Protect your existing wiring with a new 17th Edition fuse board and get your wiring checked free of charge.

Now £280 plus VAT Upto 1no’s 10way board, any remedial works extra

Stockton: 01642 288600 www.aep-ne.com Email: aep@aep-ne.com

Unit B8, Arlon Court, Green Square, Kirkleatham Business Park, Redcar, TS10 5RS

Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 13

Motoring

A SLEEKER, SPORTIER LOOK FOR THE NEW FORD FOCUS

O

ver the years Ford have consistently upgraded their most popular models with examples like the Escort changing shape and spec on numerous occasions and creating almost a cult following for the original styles. They are continuing that trend with the Focus and the completely overhauled version is now available.

The official release date is July and prices are expected to closely match the current model, ranging from around £14,000 for the 1.6-litre Ford Focus Studio to £25,495 for the top-of-the range model. Trim levels are likely to stay the same, so Edge, Zetec, Titanium and Titanium X will still be available. The new Focus is the latest car in the company’s ‘One Ford’ strategy, which aims to sell models largely unchanged around the world.

Both external and interior changes have been made to create a sleeker and more modern look. A prominent new chrome grille - far more distinctive than the one on the outgoing model - replaces the

triangular vents and round headlights to give a much more pronounced nose style. Add to that the fact the whole car is wider and lower and it is a combination that makes for a much sportier look. At the rear, again the lights are slimmer, while a new bumper emphasises the increased width. There are also a couple of new colours to choose from, as well as some upmarket new alloy wheel designs.

Inside, the number of buttons on the dashboard has been drastically reduced to make things much less complicated.

Cabin quality has also improved thanks to the use of better materials, while new on-board technology includes Ford’s latest SYNC 2 connected infotainment system. And while the new Focus will also come equipped with better safety features an even more attractive proposition is the promise of improved economy across the whole range with some models almost 20 per cent more efficient than their predecessors.

The most economical engine in the new Focus will be sufficiently frugal to

PAGE 14 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

make the car exempt from road tax.

New engine choices include a 1.5-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol and an efficient 1.5-litre turbo diesel, while the suspension and steering systems have been re-tuned to help ensure the Focus remains the class benchmark when it comes to ride quality and driver enjoyment.

The aforementioned improved safety features include an improved Active City Stop (ACS) collision avoidance system, which should reduce the impact of collisions and now works at speeds of up to 31mph (the old system operated up to 19mph). Also new is the Focus’ Pre-Collision Assist system, it works at higher speeds than ACS, and can also apply the brakes if it senses an imminent collision. Distance Alert, meanwhile, warns the driver when they encroach on a preset distance from the car in front.

The new Focus also gets a raft of new features such as Perpendicular Parking (for parking alongside other vehicles in car parks), Cross Traffic Alert that warns of approaching vehicles when reversing, and Park-Out Assist that helps the driver to exit a parallel parking space. It also gets the company’s MyKey technology, which was pioneered in the Ford Fiesta.

It allows the owner to customise a key to restrict the car’s top speed, impose volume limits on the stereo, and permanently lock on the car’s safety features (such as Electronic Stability Control). The new model also boasts an improved Adaptive Lighting System which increases the range of its headlights at high speeds and provides

more focused light in town, as well as working to better illuminate cyclers and pedestrians on the road.

As with the current model, the new Ford Focus will have large door bins, but the new model also gets new cup holders big enough for a large one-litre bottle.

Ford has also worked to make the car’s interior quieter, with thicker glass used for the side windows and deeper, sound absorbent carpets. There’s also a door edge protector that extends when the door opens to protect it from scratching against high kerbs.

To the average motorist, however, it is the sleekly stylish looks that will really attract and that it what will continue to keep the Focus high in the popularity stakes.

Marshalls of Eston A professional and friendly family business

We offer a wide range of used motorcycles, cars & 4x4’s

NEW KYMCO SCOOTERS FROM £8.50 PER WEEK | Part Exchange | | AA Warranty’s | | Finance Available | Open Mon - Fri 08:30 - 18:00 Sat 09:00 - 17:30 (alternative times available by appointment) CONTACT US Marshalls of Eston 206 High Street Eston, M’bro www.marshallsofeston.co.uk TS6 9JF

01642 455501

Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 15

LOCAL ANSWER

TRANSFORM

WITH A BEAUTIFUL BESPOKE

MAKING DREAM ROOMS, WHA All kitchen, bedroom & bathroom installations are fully project managed to an exceptional standard.

Welham Kitchens | Bedrooms Bathrooms | Studies

All work carried ou by our experienced professional fitters

• Project Manag Service • Exclusive Desi • Custom Built U • Karndean Flo • Plastering & T • Supply only se also available

01642 491257 www.welhamkitchen PAGE 16 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

YOUR HOME

E INTERIOR FROM WELHAM

ATEVER THE BUDGET

Redc a

Ryan

igns Units ooring Tiling ervice e

ns.co.uk

ad Redcar Ro ad

’s Ro

ut d s

w

Longbeck Trading Estate

ng

A1

74

be

ck

be c

Lo

kR oa

d

Riftswood Drive

Ra

il S

tat

Sherw

ood

Lo ng

gement

r Ro

ion

De

Drive

lam

ere

Driv

e

A1

74

Our showroom is well worth a visit!

Just off the A174 between Redcar & Marske Take a tour of our online showroom

Longbeck Trading Estate Marske, TS11 6HB Mon - Thur: 8 - 5pm Fri: 8 - 4pm Sat: 9 - 3pm Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 17

LOCAL ANSWER

Music

The month’s latest releases reviewed! self-titled LP doesn’t give away too much - its gold embossed-like design and black-coated backing making for something sleek, polished, perfected.

Jungle - Jungle XL Recordings

What we uncover then in this the twelve-track forty-minute debut is an interesting flutter of 90’s-inspired sounds: RnB, soul, funk and disco meticulously flowing into a melting pot of late-afternoon/early-evening vibes.

The Heat certainly epitomizes Jungle’s charm and excess in groove which helps identify the album’s attraction later on: slow-cooked drumbeats, carefully-meshed harmonies and melodies that surround the listener without dominating or coming across as indulgent.

But one of the more surprising benefits is how engrossing and ‘live-sounding’ J & T: this was the only means of identity these tracks feel; Busy Earnin’s handclapled choral hooks & Drops’ low-lit lounge that the production duo Jungle were aesthetic really grabbing the listener known as when they first dropped and pulling them into the duo’s reclined their debut 7” back in 2013. A slow crawl of information and hefty amount mood-set and collective ambience.

All of which takes place in the album’s of interest later, and Jungle have set fully-brimmed first half, and for a brief their sights on impressing, while still moment, nothing takes away from the remaining undeniably ambiguous sense of involvement with this music. and shrouded. Certainly their debut PAGE 18 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

But the problem, and sadly what scathes this album is how the secondhalf appears to repeat the process; not necessarily faltering on weak performances, but relying too heavily, and too desperately, on the ground already trotted.

like Lucky I Got What I Want ending the record on a whimper as opposed to a bang, there’s certainly source material to get excited over here, but on debut, Jungle haven’t quite managed to convince their material is worth its weight in variety, as well as consistency.

This is mainly the fault of Jungle’s vocal delivery which, though interesting at first, doesn’t really evolve or deviate from the initial harmonies of previous. And it shows on moments such as Crumbler where vocals lose their identity and deter from instrumentation trying to recapture that former intimacy. And with tracks

6.7/10 Thumbs Up: The Heat | Busy Earnin’ | Time | Julia Thumbs Down: Crumbler

Manic Street Preachers - Futurology Sony Music There aren’t as many British rock bands still going that can stand on the same level as Manic Street Preachers.

Though this is their third album in four years, the Welsh trio continue to prove themselves consistent that they’re as much about the driving guitar melodies and chorus-chanting lead lyrics, as they are the underlining themes tieing the record together. And while Manic’s sociopolitical lyricism isn’t anything new, the uncanny, and simple, lead of guitars, drums and sonic atmosphere, twelve albums later, loses none of its eagerness and resulting right to excite.

7.8/10

A Sunny Day In Glasgow - Sea When Absent Lefse Records It’s easy to remark over a Philadelphia-based band taking the name of a Scottish city, and noting the geographical contrast. But musically there’s quite the bond between these two musically-rich cities. And with Sea When Absent, A Sunny Day In Glasgow bring to fruition some of the best displays in both regions’ take on genres such as pop, shoegaze and that extra little sprinkling of experimental song-writing. It’s rough, it’s sturdy, it’s sometimes heartfelt, but for the most part, Glasgow’s sound manages to push beyond its blurred, translucent borders and break through with a sound brimming with both colour and delight.

7.4/10

Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 19

LOCAL ANSWER

Why B in a Q?

we can make your blinds while you wait All our blinds are manufactured in house ensuring you the highest possible quality.

VERTICAL BLINDS FOR

3 £99

50% OFF

*up to 2 metres wide and up to 2 metres drop

CONSERVATORY ROOF BLINDS

END OF SEASON SALE INCLUDING ‘PERFECT INTERNATIONAL’ (NO SCREWS)

ROLLER BLINDS

UP TO 1M WIDE £20, UP TO 1.5M WIDE £25, UP TO 2M WIDE £30 (ON ALL STOCK FABRIC)

QUALITY BLINDS • CONSERVATORY ROOF BLINDS VERTICAL BLINDS • VENETIAN BLINDS • ROLLER BLINDS • PLEATED BLINDS • Free Home Visits • Free Measuring • Free No Obligation Quote • Free Fitting • Free Child Safety Features All our blinds and workmanship are fully guaranteed for your peace of mind

POLARISblinds All areas covered, please call Kevin Wheatley on:

Tel: 01287 641729

Unit 11 • North Liverton Industrial Estate • Lantsbery Drive • Liverton Mines • TS13 4QZ PAGE 20 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

MOBILE TIMING BELTS Is your timing belt due for renewal?

In most cases belt failure will result in expensive engine damage

Area ELECTRICAL rewire specialist

All aspects of electrical work Re-wires from

£1400

Fuse Board Upgrades from

£200

Domestic & Commercial

Tel: 01642 327492 Mob: 07505 368705

Fiesta/Focus Zetec (kit) from £160 Focus 1.8 Diesel (kit) from £140 Peugeot 206/Saxo/Clio from £120 Peugeot/Citroen Hdi from £175 Astra/Vectra/Zafira 16v (kit) £180 Galaxy/VW Tdi (kit) from £200 Megane/Scenic 16v (kit) £240 Phone for advice on recommended replacement intervals

M: 07740192608 T: 01642 941171

Supplied, fitted & guaranteed at your home or workplace 30 Years Experience www .mobiletimingbeltsteesside .co .uk

A DV E RT I S E R’ S A N N O U N C E M E N T

A H E A LT H I E R & C H E A P E R A LT E R N AT I V E TO S M O K I N G As a founding member of ECITA (The Electronic Cigarette Industry Trade Association), Mirage Cigarettes Ltd is at the forefront of developing new standards of excellence and legislative compliance within the electronic cigarette industry.

Since 2010, ECITA has thoroughly monitored the practices of its

members, from component compliance, quality and safety, through to independent UK E-Liquid testing, advertising standards and age-restricted sales.

Established in 2008, Mirage are always committed to offering the highest possible levels of customer service, satisfaction and safety.

Mirage electronic cigarettes have recently opened a branch in Middlesbrough. Why not pop in to our shop at: 429 LINTHORPE RD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 6HH See our advertisement on Page 6

Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 21

LOCAL ANSWER

Recipe

COURGETTE - A SUPERB SUMMER INGREDIENT WITH A VARIETY OF USES.

W

hile the rest of the world embraces the name Zucchini for what we Brits call the courgette there is no denying that this summer squash is a wonderfully productive plant that reaches its peak (in this country anyway) in August. Although growing up to a metre long, the crop should be harvested well before it reaches that length to get the most of its subtle flavour. While it can be dark or light green, its close relative the golden zucchini - can be deep yellow or orange.

I

n a culinary context, zucchini is treated as a vegetable and is usually cooked and presented as a savory dish or accompaniment. Botanically, however, zucchini is the swollen ovary of the zucchini flower and is therefore a fruit that originates in the Americas. Most allotments - and certainly every grocer or supermarket- is loaded with this prolific product so we’ve decided to give you some great ideas for its use.

ZUCCHINI LOAF - Try this wonderful large loaf, filled with nuts, courgette and raisins.

Ingredients: 3 eggs, 1 cup oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cups grated and drained zucchini, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 2 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup chopped walnuts.

Method: Beat eggs gently in a large bowl, then stir in the oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir into egg mixture until well blended, then add raisins and nuts and stir. Pour into a large, greased loaf pan and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour. Absolutely delicious!

PAGE 22 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

SPICY ZUCCHINI FRITTATA - A great way to enjoy this lovely Italian omelette.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1 large jalapeno thinly sliced, 1 large zucchini thinly sliced, 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or a tin of sweet corn!), Coarse salt, 8 large eggs Method: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook onion and jalapeno, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and corn and cook until tender (about 7 minutes more). Season with salt. In a bowl, whisk eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pour into pan with vegetables. Cook until sides are just beginning to set, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer pan to oven - preheated to 175C and cook until just set in the middle and lightly golden and puffed on top, 2 to 3 minutes.

ZUCCHINI AND SUN DRIED TOMATOES - A lovely little starter for the summer months.

Ingredients : 2 zucchini, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (about 24), 3 ounces goat cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil.

Method: Slice zucchini into 1/4 inch thick rounds. (You should have about 24 slices.) Lay out on large platter; season with salt and pepper. Place a sun-dried tomato on each slice, then top each tomato with a pinch of goat cheese. Sprinkle tops with chopped chives and drizzle with olive oil.

Window & Door Glazing Maintenance Single, Double, “at your service for�

Hinges, Locks & Handles

Safety Glass, Greenhouse Glass

Film Safety Film, Solar Film

UPVC Frames & Doors / Composite Doors Fitted

24 HOUR BOARD UP SERVICE Telephone: Website: www.estonglass.co.uk 01642 453382 / 07889 854200 E-mail: estonglass@btconnect.com 162A High Street, Eston (customer parking at rear, off Jubilee Road) Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 23

LOCAL ANSWER

THE BECKFIELDS’ BIG WEEKENDER 16th and 17th August Cooper’s Fun Fair Live Bands from 12pm - 9pm

from the promoter of Stockton and Whitby Pirate Days

Face Painter Bouncy Castle Jerk BBQ and Tropical Cocktails Craft Stalls Dog Show Ice Creams and Candy Floss and much more

All proceeds to

From 1st August ALL BT Sport & Sky Sports LIVE GAMES will be shown at The Beckfields WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AND OFFERS Open Mic - 2nd Monday of each month Quiz Nights - Tuesdays & Thursdays

Pool Night - Wednesdays Karaoke - Every Sunday night Live Sports - Shown daily

The

Beckfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton On Tees, TS17 0QA Telephone: 01642 766263 www.thebeckfieldsinglebybarwick.co.uk PAGE 24 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

AEP

(NE) LLP

PLUMBING & HEATING

Domestic & Commercial Plumbing And Heating Installations, Maintenance And Repairs.

• Gas Boilers Serviced And Repaired • Land Lord Certificates • Gas Safety Checks

Boilers Serviced From £45.00 LPG Installations & Servicing For Caravans, Statics & Motor Homes.

Stockton: 01642 288600 Website: www.aepne.com

Unit B8, Arlon Court, Kirkleatham Business Park, Redcar, TS10 5RS

North East Specialists In High Quality Bespoke Wardrobe, Kitchens & Bathrooms From design to installation, Spacemaster offers you a high standard of customer service. Planning designed to suite your lifestyle, budget and space requirements

T: 01642 486024 | M: 07850 861297

RESIN BOUND DRIVEWAYS WHAT IS RESIN BOUND?

Resin bound is a natural stone resin bound surface that can be laid over tarmac or concrete . It does not involve any long convoluted digging out of foundations and the majority of jobs undertaken are completed in just one day . The finished surface is a beautiful resin set gravel which removes the annoyance of loose chippings and stones .

• Ultimate Strength & Durability • Puddle Free & Weed Resistant • Multiple Colour Choices • Fully Project Managed Imprint • Instant Kerb Appeal Concrete • Fully Guaranteed Service • Low Maintenance able

Avail

www.spacemaster-ne.com

EAGLESCLIFFE

BODY REPAIRS Small Repairs-Full Re-spray Paintless Dent Removal Insurance Work Accident Repairs Free Estimates

Tel: 01642 788883

Durham Lane, Eaglescliffe, Stockton. TS16 0PS

PATHS

DRIVEWAYS

PATIOS

ProLine-Eco Drives 01642 459521 07876 597573

www.proline-ecodrives.co.uk

www.eaglescliffebodyrepairs.co.uk

Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 25

Sport PLENTY OF REASONS FOR OPTIMISM!

D

espite the paucity of incoming transfer business so far this summer what we have actually seen certainly lends some reason for optimism.

Kike’s 2 goal debut - albeit against Marbella who don’t come across as world beaters - suggests he knows where the back of the net is. The short experience we had of Tomas Mejias before his injury also suggests we now have three pretty good goalkeepers, so the front and back of the team’s spine is starting to look a lot healthier.

Perhaps the best news so far, is the snippets coming through that Kenneth Omuruo is happy to return to the Riverside. At the rear end of the season the partnership between him and Ben Gibson blossomed beautifully, and if that’s the central pairing at the start of the season, it can only auger well for our fight to keep up with big spenders Norwich and Fulham. To also have Jonathan Woodgate and Daniel Ayala on defensive standby means we’re starting to have real strength in depth.

If the continued attempts to sign Jelle Vossen from Belgian team K.R.C. Genk ever come to fruition that would also seem to be good business with his record of 77 goals in 184 appearances, but there are very obvious differences in the two club’s current evaluation of the player. Most of us remember the scenario last season when we weren’t a huge amount short of signing Leeds’ Ross McCormack with an estimated fee of around £4.5m.

The twenty odd goals he despatched last term would have made a huge difference to our season but the fact that he has now signed for Fulham for a reported sum of £11m makes that particular decision look a little backward. It is, of course, easy for supporters to look on from the sidelines and demand that big money should be spent but it isn’t our money and it doesn’t always work. Who can forget that our record signing is Afonso Alves and how bad was he?

PAGE 26 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

The recent pre-season trip to Spain was obviously pretty successful and Karanka was pleased with the way it went. One of the best things to come out of it was the form of teenager Brad Fewster who scored three goals on the trip, though Karanka is quick to point out he needs time to progress. It’s nice to see that the Academy is still bringing kids on and that they will eventually get their chance to prove themselves. With the financial fair play restrictions now an important aspect of any club’s finances Academy products will play an increasingly important part.

History suggests that Middlesbrough can continue to thrive in that area.

AEP

A. COOK

ROOFING

(NE) LLP

SOLID FUEL

ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING.

Log Burning And Multifuel Stoves & Fires Fitted & Serviced

uPVC Fascias, Soffits, Guttering, Cladding Available in a range of colours & designs

Domestic Solid Fuel Fired Hot Water & Central Heating Systems Fitted & Serviced

Slating, Tiling, Pointing, New Roofs, Flat Roofs Insurance Work & Storm Damage Repairs

Free Estimates, All Work Guaranteed.

01642 274469 or 01287 625236 Mobile: 07861 662809 Website: www.acookroofing.co.uk

Email: acook_roofingandbuilding@yahoo.co.uk

Stockton: 01642 288600 Website: www.aepne.com

Unit B8, Arlon Court, Kirkleatham Business Park, Redcar, TS10 5RS

Complete Design & Installation Service The Very Best PVCu Conservatories & Windows

Orangeries From £7,000 All Inclusive Conservatories

We supply & fit quality conservatories, windows & doors .

No sales reps - helps keep our prices low Building Work Undertaken From Plans To Completion

35 Years

3x3 not from, but £4,600 Over Experience in Conservatory Design, 4x3 not from, but £5,200 Manufacture and Installation for Complete Peace-of-mind 4x4 not from, but £6,400 Including dwarf wall, plastering, 2 electric points, French doors & cills.

DISCOUNT WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES

Tel 01642 466694 Mob: 07967 590572 Unit 2, Stapylton Court, Bolckow Ind. Est. Grangetown

Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 27

LOCAL ANSWER

Complete

OPNOW Bathroom EN!

Makeover Supplied & Fitted From £3499 VAT inc

After

Before

Before

More photos on our facebook page www.facebook.com/rubberduckbathrooms

Complete Bathroom From £3499 Including Supply and Fitting of:

1700X700 ‘P’ Shaped Shower Bath, Curved Glass Screen & Front Panel, W.C. Inc Soft Closing Seat, 500mm Basin & Pedestal, Basin & Bath Taps Including Thermostatic Shower, Chrome Towel Radiator, Panelling To All Walls (choice of colours)2, Panelled Ceiling Including LED Spot Lights, Vinyl Cushion Flooring, Mirrored Cabinet, Fitting includes all additional plumbing materials, Disposal of old bathroom. Call today for a FREE survey.

Basin, WC Furniture Pack

Showroom Offically Opened

By Redcar & Cleveland Mayor Cllr Carole Simms 4th July 2014

L Shape Bath Suite Offer £499

inc VAT

£499

1700 L Shape Bath With Front Panel & Shower Screen , 4 Piece Bathroom Pottery inc Cictern & Soft Close Seat, Bath & Basin Taps, Basin & Bath Wastes

£349

inc VAT

Gloss Units

Supply Only - Fitting Available White Gloss Furniture, Basin, WC, Cistern, Soft Close Seat & Tap included

Twin Head Bar Shower

£120

inc VAT

Twin Head Bar Shower with 100mm fixed round head, Multi function head set and thermostatic bar valve.

Follow us on facebook for more special local offers

Telephone: 01642 913787

www.rubberduckbathrooms.co.uk

148 High Street, Redcar (Near the Plimsoll Line) EMAIL: showroom@rubberduckbathrooms.co.uk 2

Subject to survey, upto 15sq/m • All prices are for supply only unless stated

PAGE 28 | Please mention ‘The Local Answer Stockton’ when calling advertisers

LOCAL ANSWER

DID YOU KNOW? We distribute to 11,700 households monthly across Ingleby Barwick, Eaglescliffe & Thornaby

ocal L Answer

Answers:

1. 24 2. Read Only Memory 3. Richard Adams 4. Come on 5. 1900s (1909) 6. Eight 7. Mike Oldfield 8. Mount Everest 9. The Great Train Robbery 10. Adams

Deadline For The Next Edition is:

Wednesday 20th August For Alterations / Cancellations

Useful Numbers Police

 Colleges

(non emergency) ..........101 Stockton Riverside ........(01642) 865400 Stockton .....................(01642) 607114 Stockton Sixth Form .....(01642) 612611 Ingleby Barwick ...........(01642) 302929 Stephenson College ......(0191) 334 0040 Egglescliffe Arts College (01642) 352570

Hospital

Community Centres (non emergency) ..........111 North Tees ...................(01642) 617617 Newtown Community ....(01642) 614126 Hardwick Community ....(01642) 800133 Salters Lane ................(01642) 617985 Fire South Thornaby Stockton .....................(01642) 552175 Community ..................(01642) 753511 Thornaby.....................(01642) 766331 NSPCC ........................0800 800 5000 RSPCA ........................0300 1234 999 Citizens Advice Bureau Stockton .....................(01642) 633877 Stockton .....................(01642) 649723 Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 29

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Adventure Play Centre Crazy Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Pg Aerials (TV) ADI Digital Aerials . . . . . . . . . Page 21 Appliance Repair Domestic Appliance . . . . . . . Page 2 Eaglescliffe Domestic . . . . . . Page 13 Aquarium Equipment Pond Planet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Bathrooms Rubberduck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 Welham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Bedrooms Welham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Blinds Boro Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Pg Polaris Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 Car Bodyshop Eaglescliffe Body Repairs . . Page 25 Car Sales Marshalls of Eston . . . . . . . . Page 15 Cleaning Commercial Security Sentry Security . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Conservatories Boro Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Pg Discount Windows . . . . . . . . Page 27 Conservatory Blinds Polaris Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 Damp Proofing SG Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Decorating Service Rievaulx Decor . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Dog Walking Doggy Paddle . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Rosie’s Dog Boarding . . . . . Page 5 Domestic Cleaning Domestic Security Sentry Security . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Double Glazing All Seasons Windows . . . . . Page 13 Eston Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 First Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Marton Windows . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 NU Vision Windows . . . . . . . Page 10 Window Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Driveways

Proline Eco Drives . . . . . . . . Page 25 E-Cigarettes Mirage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Electrical Services AEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Area Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21 Bowker Electrical . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Fencing George’s Lawns . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 WG Dodds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Pg Fires & Fireplaces AEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 Garage Doors Cleveland Up Over . . . . . . . . Page 7 Garden Ponds Pond Planet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Garden Services First Class Landscapes . . . . Page 7 George’s Lawns . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Gibson Landscapes . . . . . . . Page 9 Guitar Lessons David Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Heating AEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Scott Walker Plumbing . . . . . Page 11 Joinery Rievaulx Decor . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Kitchens Space Master . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Welham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Landscaping First Class Landscapes . . . . Page 7 Gibson Landscapes . . . . . . . Page 9 Mechanic (Mobile) Mobile Timing Belts . . . . . . . Page 21 Mobility Aids MV Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Motorcycles Marshalls of Eston . . . . . . . . Page 15 Music Tuition David Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Oven Cleaning Hobsnobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Painting & Decor Rievaulx Decor . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Pet Exercise Doggy Paddle . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

Pet Sitting Doggy Paddle . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Rosie’s Dog Boarding . . . . . Page 5 Play Centre Crazy Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Pg Plumbers AEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Scott Walker Plumbing . . . . . Page 11 Printing Media Solutions . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 Property Insurance Aspray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 Property Renovation SG Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Public Houses Beckfields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 Roofing Services A Cook Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 Satellite TV Installation ADI Digital Aerials . . . . . . . . . Page 21 Sheds WG Dodds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Pg Stoves (Log /Multi-fuel) AEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 Synthetic Turf Lion Lawns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Venues (Parties) Crazy Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Pg Wardrobes Space Master . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Water Filters Rubberduck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 Window Blinds Boro Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Pg Polaris Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 Window Repairs All Seasons Windows . . . . . Page 13 Eston Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 First Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Marton Windows . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 NU Vision Windows . . . . . . . Page 10 Window Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Deadline for the next edition is Wednesday 20th August 2014 to advertise call 01642 777707

Friendly note to our customers: The index is a free service and the publishers cannot accept responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions. Multiple insertions depend on available space. Advertising Terms & Conditions can be found on our website: www.local-answer.co.uk

Cutting the cost of Leaflet Printing

LOCAL ANSWER

FULULR COLO

A5 Leaflet Print, No Design

Single Sided

Retail Price

Double Sided

1,000 £80 1,000 5,000 £100 5,000 10,000 £155 10,000 15,000 £215 15,000 Other Quantities Available On

Retail Price

£85 £110 £180 £245 Request

A6 Leaflet Print, No Design

Single Sided

Retail Price

Double Sided

1,000 £55 1,000 5,000 £75 5,000 10,000 £120 10,000 15,000 £180 15,000 Other Quantities Available On

Retail Price

£65 £85 £130 £190 Request

A5 Leaflet Print, With Design

Single Sided

Retail Price

Double Sided

1,000 £100 1,000 5,000 £120 5,000 10,000 £175 10,000 15,000 £235 15,000 Other Quantities Available On

Retail Price

£115 £140 £210 £275 Request

A6 Leaflet Print, With Design

Single Sided

Retail Price

Double Sided

1,000 £75 1,000 5,000 £95 5,000 10,000 £140 10,000 15,000 £200 15,000 Other Quantities Available On

Retail Price

£90 £110 £155 £215 Request

Prices are based on leaflets printed on 150gsm silk coated paper . All leaflets are lithoprinted . Price includes delivery to one UK address . Folded leaflets, business cards, business stationary and other paper weights available . Price with design does not include the price of any photographs which require purchasing . VAT May be applicable . Prices correct as of April 2012

Media Solutions NE Ltd - Telephone: 01642 777707 Follow us on facebook for special offers and promotions www.facebook.com/Local.Answer

Local Answer - August 2014 | PAGE 31

Come to

CRAZY CORNER Adventure Play Centre

e om

C & rt Pa y

Open day v E ery 6pm — m 9.15a ls nk Ho Inc ba

e om

C

Party ges Packa just m o fr !

4 . £6 9

ve n Gr tur ou e P nd lay

Toddle r 9.15am Fun —3pm (Term

Book a party or just turn up and play!

Ad

Time o nly)

Pampe r Parties Availa ble

& rt Pa

Terms & conditions apply Height & Age Restrictions apply

y

Perry Avenue, Teesside Industrial Estate, Stockton - on -Tees. TS17 9LN.

Tel; 01642 750900

www.crazycorner.co.uk

2 FOR 1 admission with this advert.

Weekdays only - one coupon per visit - offer ends September 2014 - Terms & conditions apply.

ONLY 2 MILES FROM INGLEBY BARWICK

OPENING TIMES

MON - FRI 8am - 4.20pm SAT 8.30am - 11.30am www.wgdodds.co.uk / wgdodds@btconnect.com

POTTING SHEDS AVAILABLE

HEAVY DUTY LAP FENCING PANELS IN STOCK WIND DAMAGE REPAIR AVAILBLE FOR FENCES

ALL SHEDS AND FENCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSTALLATION

ADDRESS CONTACT The Sawmill, Bowesfield Industrial Estate, TEL: 01642 674827 Bowesfield Crescent, Stockton, TS18 3HJ FAX: 01642 674456 The Local Answer is produced by Media Solutions NE Ltd and Printed by Acorn Web Offset (01924) 220633 The Local Answer | www.local-answer.co.uk | 01642 777707