SALTBURN’S TOWN TALK Letter from the Editor Happy New Year, everyone! It is unusual to be given so much space on this page for my letter from the editor. Some of the regular contributors to this page can be found elsewhere in the magazine while others have been too busy preparing for Christmas to think ahead to January so early in December. Although this is January’s magazine it is printed before Christmas and at the time of writing it feels more like the end of a year than the beginning of a new one. It would require too much time for me to write a review of the year but others have done so, and I have no plans for the new year other than the continued survival of this magazine, a great achievement in itself. I remember once being asked what my five year plan was, and that was long before the current economic climate, but even then I replied that it was simply survival. The person who had asked me insisted that I should have a five year plan, but I just laughed. I remember in the 60s a book called ‘The Limits to Growth’ but fifty years later businesses still make the same mistake: overstretching themselves and being obsessed with every last penny of profit instead of what really matters, survival and customer service. I’d like to thank the Friends of Talk of the Town for making a real difference to this magazine’s prospects, as well as to my own wellbeing. It’s good to have them here. I thank Richard for always helping out in any way he can and I’d especially like to thank James and Tereena Haddow of Chocolini’s, partly for the magnificent chocolate snowman which they kindly donated for Talk of the Town’s Christmas Draw and also for their kindness recently in helping me with my beloved Siamese cat. The Christmas Draw took place in Jackie’s Saverstore so she deserves lots of thanks too, for hosting Talk of the Town’s post box and for selling the
calendars and mugs, not to mention the draw tickets, that the Friends have organised to help raise funds. I also must thank all the readers of Talk of the Town who think to put something in the collection boxes. Every donation helps to ensure the survival of the magazine. Thank you very much to each and every one of you! I was once told that a local town (not Saltburn) had a meeting of its business association and debated the question ‘why haven’t we got a magazine like Saltburn has Talk of the Town?’ I was delighted to be told this and said that I could answer that question immediately. I replied ‘because they haven’t got me!’ I have recognised for a long time that the greatest asset to the magazine is ‘me’ but that I am also the greatest threat. Although I am quite dedicated if at any time I become lazy, bored, tired, depressed, ill or distracted by other things, then the magazine suffers. That’s why I am in the contradictory role of greatest asset and greatest danger, but then life is full of contradictions and opposites. Almost every decision is a choice between two opposing forces resulting in a ‘trade-off’. For example I’d like the magazine to be even larger, and in full colour throughout, but must balance the income against expenditure. I can only do so much. Anyway, that’s filled this space, so once again I shall wish everyone a happy new year and now start preparing February’s. Love, Ian.
Send letters, adverts and contributions for the next issue (by Friday, 17th January 2014) to: The Editor, Talk of the Town c/o Jackie’s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1AQ. Telephone: 01287 623903 or email: talkofthetown@tyasi.freeserve.co.uk. Talk of the Town has a website: www.tottsaltburn.co.uk and the Friends of Talk of the Town can be found on Facebook.
Correction: In last month’s Talk of the Town it was stated WI Report: Ladies of Saltburn WI have had a busy month that two people were interested in taking over the Brockley starting with a Carol Service at Emmanuel Church, Saltburn, on Hall business. Unfortunately there was no truth in this. the 3rd of December. This service was attended by invited Saltburn Charity Crafters would like thank everyone for their response and offers of help. We look forward to seeing guests from other WIs and our own members. A congregation you all on 8th January at ‘The Workhouse’, Dundas Street of over one hundred ladies heard readings from the Christmas West (next to Ripping Yarns), between 2pm and 4pm. For Story and the first advent candle was lit by president Ann further information please contact Angie on 01287 205153 or Cowie. The service was followed by light refreshments and heralded the beginning of Christmas activities, another of email kath.west45@virginmedia.com. Emmanuel Church Hall Table Top and Collectors’ Sale: which was helping to erect and light the Christmas Tree in the Our next dates are Saturdays, 4th and 18th January. FREE town’s bandstand. On the l2th December a Christmas buffet ENTRANCE and a warm welcome to everyone. I would like supper was held in Saltburn House with invited guests and to thank every one who has supported us at our table top sales again more than sixty ladies were entertained by members of last year and are looking forward to seeing everyone in the Hinderwell WI choir – these troubadours created an evening of new year. We wish you all a happy new year. With over 26 hilarity and good cheer. This was followed by a festive buffet stall holders, selling lots of bric-a-brac, books, toys, baby that WI members can always be relied upon to provide. Our goods, and all sorts of collectables, and some crafts, there is next meeting is in the New Year on the 9th January when Tony something for everyone. Home made refreshments and light Nicholson will tell us about “Further Secrets of the lunches are on sale all day. Our all day breakfast and lunches Attic”. Meetings are held on 2nd Thursday of each month, and popular home baked stall are always available. Thank you except August, at the Methodist Church Hall, Milton Street, everyone for your support. Contact Denise Marshall on Saltburn. New Members are always welcome. Barbara Spanner Barbara Spanner 07929 589538. Cover Illustration: Visitors to the Woodland, by Richard Dales-Coupland Disclaimer: Talk of the Town tries to make sure the articles and announcements made on its pages are accurate, but views expressed in letters and articles printed in Talk of the Town are not necessarily those of the editor. Any offers in adverts included in Talk of the Town are made by the advertisers; details should be confirmed with them. Always confirm event details with the organisers, in case of alteration or error. Talk of the Town is printed by Thurston Printers, 6 Amber Street, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1DT, Tel: 01287 623756. Proprietor/Editor: Ian Tyas c/o Jackie’s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, TS12 1AQ. (Ian Tyas tel: 01287 623903.)
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