Talk of the Town October 2013

EDITION 148

CIRCULATION 4,800

OCTOBER 2013

SALTBURN’S FREE MONTHLY MAGAZINE www.tottsaltburn.co.uk 1

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SALTBURN’S TOWN TALK Letter from the Editor Following last month’s torrential downpour on Friday, 6th September, I feel the council and all the volunteers deserve praise and recognition for getting repairs and tidying up done so quickly. Their efforts have been absolutely heroic. Much remains to be done but the speed and determination with which the work was started was admirable. The storm gets plenty of mention in this month’s magazine: see articles on pages 6, 7, 14, 17, 26 and 47.

I’d also like to thank the council for the new blue recycling bins. I really like them, especially because they help prevent the accumulation of clutter in our kitchen! That clutter is an ongoing problem in our house but at least the blue bins contribute to its reduction. They say that living in too much clutter is bad for mental health, so I can thank the council for helping in that area too!

Sadly, there are occasions when it doesn’t make any difference how carefully one drives because there are idiots behind the wheels of other cars. I was driving home from Emmanuel Church Hall Table Top and Collectors’ Sale: We have our next sales on 5th and 19th October. FREE ENTRANCE and a warm welcome to everyone. With over 26 stall holders, selling lots of bric-a-brac, books, toys, baby goods, and all sorts of collectables, and some crafts, there is something for everyone. Home made refreshments and light lunches are on sale all day. Our all day breakfast and popular home baked stall are always available. Thank you everyone for your support. Contact Denise Marshall on 07929 589538.

Don Whiley Memorial Cricket Trophy: The annual match between the Cricket Club Bar X1 and Saltburn Junior Football coaches/parents was held on 11th August and played in very good spirit, as always, but with the Cricket Club Bar X1 being the worthy winners on this occasion in a keenly fought 20 over game. Man of the Match however, as chosen by the Umpires was Gary Roper for his bowling and batting performance but slightly influenced by the fact he was cooking the barbecue! Well played Gary – it was well deserved.

Allan Whiley Saltburn Farmers’ Market is held on Saturday, 12th October with an array of free range meat, eggs, produce and baked goods on sale. New additions include chilli sauce by the chillihound and there is also a specialist bread maker.

Outside Sainsbury’s from 9am.

Saltburn 500 Club: The International Surfing Competition is to be held on the weekend of 19th/20th October. The Cleveland Concert Band will be playing at the Bandstand (Methodist Church Hall if wet) between 2.30pm to 4pm on Saturday 19th and there will be a table-top sale in the Community Centre from 10am to 4pm. The Marske Brass Band will be playing at the Bandstand (Emmanuel Church if wet) on Sunday 20th and there will be a table-top sale at the station portico from 9am to 2pm. See also page 16.

Trevor Welburn

Brotton one Saturday last month and as I rounded a bend there was a red car driving straight towards me on my side of the road! By careful braking and veering into the grass verge I allowed the other car enough time and space to get back on its own side of the road and avoid a life-threatening collision. The only reason I can imagine why the other driver was taking a blind bend on the wrong side of the road was that he was showing off to his passenger how quickly he could drive. Both of them were young and I hope the shock of nearly killing us all taught them a lesson. It is not funny to drive in such an irresponsible and foolhardy way and I feel for the grief they could have caused their family and friends. Needless to say, there was no time to read the number plate. It was over in seconds and I only had time to avoid the collision. Love, Ian.

Send letters, adverts and contributions for the next issue (by Friday, 18th October 2013) 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. Find us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk or join us on Facebook (search Fotott). 2014 Calendar on sale now! See page 61 WI Report: Ladies of Saltburn WI met on Thursday, 12th September at 7.30pm.

President Ann Cowie welcomed members back after the summer break and the meeting opened with the singing of Jerusalem. Ann gave members a review of summer activities and the autumn programme which was followed by a social evening of home made soup and a bun plus the opportunity to catch up with friends and chat.

On the 16th September members embarked on the now annual mystery tour. This is an event much looked forward to by members and we were kept guessing as we passed Ferry Bridge Power Station and headed towards the Humber Bridge. Our destination was to be the City of Hull. We were met by an English Heritage guide who boarded the coach and we set off for a tour of Hull Old Town, having many splendid historic buildings pointed out along the way. We were told that William Wilberforce, Hull MP and slavery abolitionist was born here. His home is now a museum – Hull has three other museums: the Maritime, Street Life and Hull and East Riding all of which are free to visit plus an Art Gallery.

The Quayside and Marina offers the opportunity to visit the Spurn Lightship and the Deep which is one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world. All the major buildings and historic streets are marked by a pavement trail which is signposted by “fish sculptures”, one for each letter of the alphabet. All members had a thoroughly enjoyable day. The weather was kind to us and there was even some time for retail activity. Our next meeting is on Thursday, 10th October at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Saltburn when the speaker will be Ms S. Gayter, long distance runner. New members always welcome.

Barbara Spanner Barbara Spanner

Cover Illustration: Saltburn Theatre by David Cleverly 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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The Changing Face of Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Upleatham Street Over the years many dramatic changes have taken place in our town. The most recent in Upleatham Street where corner shops have become dwelling places, the Water Tower was demolished and a new terrace built. An allotment had houses built on the site and most recently the primary school has been demolished and a complete housing estate built in its place named Leith Mews.

We feel the best way to illustrate the different outlook is by photography. We are sure that there are many people who have both happy and sad memories of the schools and it is a shame that the name of the new build does not reflect some of the history of the origins of the site.

Above: Upleatham Street School 1980s

Upleatham Street School, 1930s

Leith Mews looking north Leith Mews looking south

Cath and Tony Lynn

Saltburn Photographic Society Wednesday 9th October the results of the first monthly competition will be shown, subject ‘Open’. Wednesday 16th October ‘In search of a Theme’. George Ledger will show a mixture of his interests. Wednesday 23rd October Members Critique night: feedback on members’ work.

Wednesday October 30th the results of the Jarvis, Lynn and Ladies competitions will be shown. Practical night, Monday 21st October, at 7.00pm: one of the subjects will 4

be on basic techniques to help getting the most out of your digital camera.

Meetings are held in the upstairs hall, Saltburn Milton Street Methodist Church at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome to any of our meetings, there will be a small charge.

For more information visit our web site www.saltburnphotographicsociety.co.uk or contact Tony Lynn 01287 622519.

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Friends of Talk of the Town Hello from Friends of Talk of the Town.

I’d like to begin this month by acknowledging the courageous work of some known, many perhaps unknown, folks who rallied round when we experienced that horrendous downfall last month. I think it was quite amazing that nobody suffered any serious personal injury. However, I do feel for those whose homes and livelihoods were affected by the weather.

My own daughter was unable to get home due to the flooding on Marske Road. Let me tell you she was not best pleased after a hard day at the office. Bless her, she rang me from her car and described the scenes she was witnessing: apparently folks in those horrible off-road vehicles (aka people carriers/ATV/land cruisers) were also non too keen on going through the rapidly rising water.

Naturally, I advised her not to take her beloved little Hyundai through and that she should just come back home to us in Redcar. To say she wasn’t happy was an understatement: she pleaded with me to ‘get on the internet and see if anybody’s doing anything about it!’ I think we were well beyond the help of the World Wide Web and on her return to the family home only white wine soothed her troubled waters.

She wasn’t alone that night, I think perhaps sorrows were drowned in many places around town but thankfully nothing else was! Seeing those startling images of the sea front, valley gardens and the vehicle stranded in Cat Nab car park will live in our memories for a long time. Having said that as soon as daylight broke there were folks out and about seeing just what they could do to help those not so fortunate,

yet another reminder of the spirit of togetherness that exists in this great community.

James, Paul and I would like to thank you once again for purchasing our fantastic 2014 calendars principally from Jackie’s Saverstore in town. Jackie and Mandy do an amazing job of selling our merchandise and promoting the magazine. We would like to thank these two ladies for taking us to their hearts. They both do these things for us voluntarily and with such enthusiasm we cannot thank them enough for their assistance. All proceeds from calendar sales go entirely towards sustaining production of your community magazine.

Of course it is you, our readers and supporters who are buying the calendars but please make sure that while you are in Jackie’s you take a moment to browse her other products! We don’t mind, honest.

We’d also like to thank Liz and staff at Chocolini’s who also have our calendars available amongst their delightful products! We’ve a little ‘inside help’ there these days in the shape of Tereena Haddow who has made a seamless transition from veterinary nurse to trainee chocolatier. Call in, take in the ambience of the place and while you’re there, treat yourself to a calendar; they’re certified low calorie and definitely non-fattening.

Thank you for your continuing support, it is and always will be very much appreciated.

Richard Dales-Coupland Secretary, Friends of Talk of the Town

Veterinary Matters As the days shorten we are more than likely to change our routines. We are likely to be turning on the central heating, walking less and often returning home after dusk or later.

These seasonal changes may suit us but they may not always suit our pets who have enjoyed the more active life daylight brings. Our cats may appear to be happier snuggled down in front of a fire but like us, they still need stimuli.

Dogs, however elderly they may be, still require daily exercise.

Older pets with stiff joints or heart conditions will need regular, gentle exercise. Not forgetting our equine friends who also still need our continual care.

When you take your pet out, please remember to “be seen and be safe”, bearing in mind also that the attention of motorists may not be so keenly focussed in the lower light conditions. There are a whole range of fluorescent products for horses and dogs, along with flashing lights and reflective collars. Do have a look around for these and remember that you too should wear such items: meeting a black dog walked by a person wearing dark clothing is not a nice experience for somebody behind the wheel of a car at night.

With Halloween and the 5th of November coming up soon, we need to be sure what we are going to do with our pets on those nights. Unfortunately, not all of us will have used the noise abatement therapy for long enough, or maybe our pet did not respond well to it. It is a good idea to be indoors with your pet and close curtains and reassure them when the light show begins. Those who are having parties in the garden with bonfires need to check there are no sleeping hedgehogs in the middle of them, and to clear up any discarded food afterwards.

If you fancy a walk on the moors please watch out for Adders on warm sunny autumn afternoons, when they may 6

still come out to sunbathe before winter hibernation. The favourite place for them to bask are on flat rocks in sheltered moorland. They are easily annoyed and will strike when disturbed. They are our only native venomous snake, and a bite from these may make your dog very unwell. If you suspect a bite, you will need to seek immediate veterinary assistance at the earliest opportunity.

As outdoor temperatures fall vets see two specific diseases increase in frequency. Turning on the central heating introduces vibration and warmth which encourages flea eggs to hatch, often causing an upsurge in flea-related problems. As usual, prevention is preferential to treatment and there are many flea preparations available. Please be aware of using the right product for the right animal. There has been a spate of misusing a certain type of dog flea product on cats, causing them to become very ill, and in some cases, fatally so. As ever, if in doubt, please ask, and if you do not get a satisfactory answer, check with your vet.

The other disease that crops up at this time of year, with an increased frequency, is canine parvovirus infection, or “Parvo” as it is often referred to. It is thought that this is linked to owners allowing their dogs to foul areas that are well lit and easily accessible in the months leading up to winter.

This heavy contamination in a concentrated area significantly increases the risk for the unvaccinated dog. Rather than not walking your dog, prevention of this disease by vaccination is by far the best option.

As always, if in doubt, ask your vet or vet nurse but remember to stay safe!

If you would like to contact me, or have a question for a future edition, my e-mail address is j.haddow@live.co.uk or phone Jacqui Paterson’s practice on 01642 604555.

James Haddow, Veterinary Eye Consultant Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

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Councillors’ Column Friday, 6th September will long remain in the memory of those who witnessed and were affected by the torrential rainfall that deluged Saltburn.

Over a month’s rain in a few hours created havoc.

The Cat Nab sewerage pumping station came within inches of having its pumps halted as water burst into the 30 foot dry well from the blocked Gill. The Car Park returned to a boating lake, the Miniature Railway suffered erosion of vast amounts of ballast and Hazelgrove finally gave up trying to be a culvert. The bank side slid dangerously close to our international icon, the Cliff Lift, forcing a temporary closure.

The Council set to and soon had the town working again. With much volunteer assistance, the damage has been and continues to be addressed.

For a brief time the Red River ran clean, a foretaste of the ultimate aim of the £1m plus scheme invested in by the Coal Authority.

However, Hazelgrove remains a challenge. After years of requesting a fundamental regeneration programme for this long neglected, once prominent resident and visitor attraction, now is an opportunity to collate ideas of visions for the future and put together a positive programme for sensitive redevelopment.

As if the floods had not brought enough damage, an outbreak of graffiti vandalism covered a large section of the lower promenade, adding to the ‘clean up’ workload.

For those still water focussed, Saltburn is hosting the UK Pro Surf Championships Event on the 19th and

20th October as part of the National Tour.

After water comes fire. We are one of the leading UK Authorities participating in the month long national Stop Smoking campaign, Stoptober. With 26,000 smokers in the Borough this is seen as a major health challenge. Anyone wishing to take advantage of assistance in stopping smoking can access www.smokefree.nhs.uk/Stoptober the NHS contact point or use www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk the Council web site. Someone who quits smoking for Stoptober, and doesn’t smoke again, could gain an extra seven days of life, every 28 days, for the rest of their life.

Quitting apparently could save the average smoker over £150 a month or £1,800 per year.

More Ash. The Chalara outbreak figures continue to rise with 563 sites now identified in the UK. So far Saltburn has not been affected.

The Blue Bin is now with us. Side waste is supposed to be a practice from the past. It is taking a bit of getting used to. Dunsdale is still open 7 days per week for those with more than the average waste to dispose of, but opening hours are now down to 8am to 5pm as winter approaches.

Concerns over depositing waste in back alleys in the Upleatham Street area may finally force an appropriate Section 46 to be introduced.

Leaves will soon be off the trees. This may allow motorists to spot the new 20mph signs on the entrance to Milton Street West.

Ward Councillors attend the library on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays between 11.00am and 12.

Philip Thomson Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

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Talk of the Town’s monthly

Pride of Saltburn Award

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The winner of this month’s Pride of Saltburn Award is Joyce Kane, who was nominated by her daughter Sharon. About her, Sharon says, “I would like to nominate my Mum, who will be 90 on December 26th this year, for the Pride of Saltburn Award. She revealed to me in April this year that she would have loved during her life to have conducted a band. She goes to the bandstand whenever possible and loves listening to the bands. She is partially sighted, can not read music and has never played an instrument. I got in touch with Alan Prest who conducts the Marske Brass Band and explained all this to him. He said he and the band would be delighted to help her make her dream come true. We arranged that she would go to their practice and to conduct a song (Lily the Pink) at the bandstand on Sunday. She had no idea at all about this and was amazed when I took her to the practice. It was a total surprise. I got in touch with family and friends and many came on Sunday to see her. She broke her hip in May 2012 and in the last 10 years has broken both hips, both shoulders and an ankle. She has recovered from them all and walks out every day (weather permitting). She goes to the Methodist Women’s Fellowship and supports the ’53 Drama Group. She loves the sea front, and all the tubs and flowers. She is totally independent, feisty and full of fun. She is a Mum and Gran to be proud of and more than one in a million.”

Thank you, Joyce, for being you, the Pride of Saltburn.

Every month, a £25 bunch of flowers, kindly donated by Eveline Brentano’s Florists, is awarded to someone in Saltburn who has earned admiration, gratitude and love for whatever reason. Talk of the Town invites nominations from you, the readers, to chose whom you would like to receive recognition and a bunch of flowers. Send your nominations to Talk of the Town’s postbag at Jackie’s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1AQ. (Please include your name, phone number and the reason you are nominating the person of your choice.) Please also confirm with the nominee that they are willing to receive the award (many people feel shy about it). All the nominations will be read and kept for future use, so even if your choice doesn’t win this month, they might do so next time.

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Saltburn War Memorial YOUR WAR MEMORIAL NEEDS YOU! Toc-H are holding a coffee morning at the Toc-H Coach House on Saturday, 5th October 2013 from 10am till 12pm, in aid of the refurbishment and ongoing upkeep of Saltburn War Memorial.

A WW1 weekend has been talked about to raise funds and people’s awareness of The Great War. If you or your group/club etc are interested in helping or have any suggestions etc please pop along for a cuppa and a chat. You can also email myoung7@sky.com.

Saltburn in Bloom

Saltburn Library 50th Anniversary This month we celebrate 50 years in our current location and we are planning to hold an exciting week of activities. We would not only love for you to join us in our celebrations but also to pop in during October and share your memories of Saltburn Library with us.

Tony Lynn will be heralding the start of a week of activities with a talk on the history of Saltburn, including that of the library and local shops on Wednesday, 16th October at 2.00pm Then join us for the following activities: Monday, October 21st at 2.00 till 3.00pm, local singers Liz and Steve will be singing music from the sixties and there will be tea, coffee and anniversary cake!

Tuesday, October 22nd at 2.00 till 3.00pm, author Rick Lee will be holding a writer’s workshop based on memories of Saltburn. Rick’s latest book is a crime novel set in Saltburn “Some dance to forget”. If you are interested in attending, please phone the library to book a place. (01287 623584).

Wednesday, October 23rd at 10.00 till 10.45am, a special anniversary Rhymetime party for children of preschool age. Music, rhymes and refreshments.

Thursday, October 24th at 10.00am till 12.00pm, Pocket Watch invite you to come and share your memories of Saltburn to help to create an online virtual museum.

Also on Thursday, October 24th at 3.30 till 4.30pm, retro crafts for school age children.

Friday, October 25th at 2.00 till 4.00pm, join us for tea and cakes at the Building Bridges Tea Party.

PLUS HOLIDAY FUN! We are also running a number of extra activities in the half term holidays: Wednesday, October 30th at 2.00 till 3.00pm, Creepy crafts.

Thursday, October 31st at 3.30 till 4.30pm, Spooky treasure trail with Sustrans.

Friday, November 1st at 10.00am till 12.00pm Autumn crafts with the Countryside Ranger.

Please ring 01287 623584 to book your place at any of these events.

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I am delighted to share with you the news that, at the Northumbria in Bloom presentation event at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, 17th September, Saltburn was awarded gold in Northumbria in Bloom 2013 and won the trophy for the best Coastal resort. Laurieston Residential Home, The Library Garden, The Railway Station and the Valley Gardens (particularly Conservation efforts) were all awarded gold too, with the Library Garden and Railway Station winning the trophies in their particular categories. So 5 GOLD AWARDS makes a fabulous result and I hope you will share in our pleasure and pride in the town’s achievements.

Saltburn in Bloom received full marks in the section for Community Participation, being praised for its year round efforts. We could not be as effective without the support of residents and businesses within the town as we work to ensure that this is a town to be proud of. There are too many people and groups to thank individually, but I would particularly like to thank Marske, New Marske and Saltburn Parish Council and especially Mick Crooks the Parish warden and Steve his assistant, the 500 Club, Buoygues Energy & Services, Cloneen Residential Home, Library staff, Jason Upton, John Taylor and the plant Nurseries (Rainbow, Ray Richardson and Ray McClaren) for all their support and hard work. Despite the financial difficulties facing RCBC, the Neighbourhood team worked tremendously hard and provided effective support to Saltburn in Bloom, for which we are very grateful. The result was a tremendous team effort.

In this article I would like to express my personal gratitude to the Committee members, the gardeners, the fundraisers (the home bakers too!) who have supported me in this my first year as Chair of Saltburn in Bloom. Nor must I forget to thank my husband Dave who has uncomplainingly (mostly!) worked just as hard as I have. We trust that Jackie Taylor is pleased with what we have achieved this year in trying to carry on her good work.

Needless to say the work does not stop here! We shall carry on gardening each Wednesday (10.00 – 12.00) throughout the Winter, weather permitting. Fundraising activities will also continue. If you would like to join this happy band of volunteers ring me on 01287 209518 or email lynda_parkes@hotmail.com.

Lynda Parkes Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

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4th Saltburn Beer Festival Friday and Saturday, November 15th and 16th, at Saltburn Community and Arts Centre Less that two months to go and the glasses have arrived, we are having fun ordering some 36 interesting and special beers, along with ciders, perries and local fruit wines. The Spa Hotel, our sponsors, are thrilled with this year’s logo of their hotel, again designed by David Jowsey at www.davesdoodles.co.uk. Tickets sales are going well from Whistle Stop Wines in Saltburn Square, the Community Centre Box Office or www.saltburnarts.co.uk.

The unique pint and 1/2 pint glasses will be available to buy at £2.50 each, ideal as a souvenir or Christmas present and polo shirts featuring the logo are available to order.

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Saltburn, Marske & New Marske Parish Council At the September Parish Council meeting the Chairman presented prizes to the Joe Abraham allotment competition winners. The winner of the best allotment in Saltburn was Jay Jackson whose plot is on the Zetland Terrace site, which won the prize for the best overall allotment site in the Parish. Regrettably, since the judging had taken place, this site had been badly damaged by the recent floods.

With the usual community spirit, the tenants were working together to repair and restore the allotments to their former glory.

The meeting was temporarily suspended to allow Members to discuss the extensive damage that had taken place when the devastating storms had hit Saltburn, causing damage at many locations including the Valley Gardens, Cat Nab car park and the Miniature Railway and Hazel Grove. Saltburn had once again become an island for a time, cut off from the rest of the Borough. Members praised the Borough Council staff and volunteers that had worked round the clock to assist with the tidy up.

Unfortunately, Middlesbrough Motor Club had to make the decision to cancel the Historical Hill Climb event planned for 15th September after more bad weather was forecast. It is unlikely that the event will be rescheduled for this year but hopefully it will be back in 2014.

The police were unable to attend the meeting but had sent a written report and it was noted that there had 14

been a spate of shoplifting in Saltburn – several suspects had been identified and arrests had been made. There had been an increase in anti social behaviour during the three months to August. This was now under control but would remain a ward priority for the policing team for the foreseeable future.

Members were disappointed to note that the Youth Club in Saltburn (located on Saltburn Learning Campus) had closed and the whole of the youth provision provided by the Borough was under review.

It was agreed that a letter would be sent to the Borough Council requesting that consideration be given to installing street lighting on the stretch of highway from the Catholic Church to the Cattle Arch. This was a busy route but use was limited during the evenings and winter due to the lack of street lighting.

A FUTURE DATE FOR THE DIARY – Saltburn Christmas event will take place on Saturday 30th November at 5p.m. - once the Christmas tree lights have been switched on the local Fire Brigade will be bringing Father Christmas into the Town – any community group (Rainbows, Beavers etc) wishing to take part in the parade should contact the Clerk of the Council.

Tracy Meadows (Clerk and RFO to the Parish Council) 01287 623477 Saltmars_parish_council@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

SALTBURN BLUES CLUB Friday, 6th September and the worst storm to hit Saltburn for decades was not enough to deter fans of brilliant live music from battling through the floods and having a night to remember, entertained by the highly acclaimed Moreland and Arbuckle from Kansas, Texas. Guitar and harmonica virtuosity alongside the wonderful vocals of lead singer Dustin Arbuckle, held those lucky enough to be there spellbound, then cheering, then rocking in the aisles to two irresistible sets of this band’s unique blend of rock and blues music. Their exciting high energy numbers were mainly drawn from their latest album release Seven Cities including the beautiful rendition of Tears For Fears ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’. They completely lived up to the accolade they were given by Paul Jones on his BBC Radio 2 Blues show on the Monday previous to their visit to Saltburn, although he seemed to think Saltburn is in Gateshead! The band have subsequently recorded a live session for the show. Yes a night to remember in more ways than one!

Next up is another top band in Babajack who are fast becoming an established band on the Folk and Blues Festival circuits here and in Europe. Their sound is powerful, original and contemporary combining traditional blues slide, harmonica, winebox guitar and vocals, with great musicianship. “When they are on stage everyone takes notice” (Blues Matters Mag). “Rhythm, power and sheer groove addictive” (Blues In Britain). Support by the Welsh T Band. Tickets £10 from usual outlets (see pic) On Nov 2nd we welcome back to the Club the fabulous American songbird Kirsten Thien. Those who saw her last year will not want to miss her with great support from Sunderland musi cian Tr evor S ew ell. M or e in fo at www.saltburnbluesclub.co.uk and Facebook.

Don’t forget my radio show STILL GOT THE

BLUES on Palace FM every Friday 2-4pm for the best in blues old and new. On your laptops, smartphones or tablets only.

Harry Keep the Blues alive, folks!

Bye Bye Rigwood WOW! How quickly does time fly? Five years ago we, Bernie Parks and Sue Anderson, opened our business, Be All You Can, at Rigwood House in Saltburn Lane, Saltburn.

During that time we have had the delightful opportunities to host meeting and trainings, wedding receptions, baby naming ceremonies, birthday and retirement celebrations and all manner of celebratory fun activities, and have been able to help create some wonderful warm memories with people.

We also like a bit of ‘crazy’, so in addition to all the above, we have also had an Enchanted Winter Woodland Event (remember the Polar Bear and the Trolls?); World War II Evacuation Days, Victorian Days: Jamie Graham, Flossie Mallaville and Gari Martin music events. We would like to thank all our volunteers who have put so much into making these events magical.

Being at Rigwood has enabled us to have some fantastic partnerships - an example of which is the Horticulture and Allotment Project that we carried out in conjunction with Groundwork North East, Keith Ferry from Woodland Connection and NACRO, Lifeline and EVA Women’s Aid. Our volunteers that have worked on this project have been amazing (winning an ‘Outstanding’

award from the RHS).

We have had a terrific staff team, who provide a fantastic warm welcome at Rigwood and who have produced some incredible food for our guests – often we are asked how come our food tastes so good – and we put it down to the care, love and attention, that our food team consistently offer in their preparation of sumptuous goodies for all who visit Rigwood.

Anyone who knows us will know that we have a lot of other plans for the future and so we have now decided to move on from being located at Rigwood House. We will continue with our business, Be All You Can and we are already involved in a number of new projects, to help people change their thinking, to allow themselves to ‘be all they can’. For now though, we would like to thank everyone who has supported us during our time at Rigwood House, we are grateful to the numerous people who have played a part in making our time at Rigwood such a success, and for all those of you who have a leaf on our Gratitude Tree at Rigwood, you will be pleased to know that we have transferred all your names into a Gratitude Book – so we can take you with us when we go, which will be at the end of September 2013.

Bernie and Sue Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

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Are you interested in adopting a child?

Redcar & Cleveland’s Adoption Team have children of all ages waiting to be adopted. These are children who through no fault of their own are not able to live with their birth family. Whilst such children live in foster homes where they are being well cared for, this is not the same as having adoptive parents who can offer them the security, stability and ongoing love that they will need as they grow up.

We are looking for adopters from all walks of life, irrespective of their: Gender, Marital status, Sexual preference, Disability, Employment Status, Religion, Race/Ethnicity.

What is important to a child is having a parent/s that will nurture, love and provide a stable home environment where they can enjoy security and a structured routine.

If you feel you meet the above and want to help us to make a difference to a child’s life, then please ring 01642 304541.

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Friends of Saltburn Have you got some time you can possibly spare on Monday 4th and/or 5th November? Volunteers are required to help to bring out and check the Christmas lights. Any time you can offer will be much appreciated as we would like the town to be all prepared for the switch-on, which will be on 30th November. There is a team of volunteers who have been doing this job for a number of years now and, hopefully, will carry on helping. However, people leaving the group has left us short on numbers, especially electricians who could offer some time. If you are interested in helping, we usually meet at the church hall, Milton Street at 9am. If you require any further information, I can be contacted on 01287 677229.

Saltburn 500 Club/Friends of Saltburn are constantly looking at ways of raising funds for the enhancement and upkeep of Saltburn. The recent devastation caused by flooding means there are areas in various parts of Saltburn which require urgent repair. If you have any suggestions of how we can raise funding, please let us know and we will endeavour to take it on.

The Victorian figures, which are to be erected at the Bandstand, are nearing completion and will soon be erected.

Assistance is still being given to the group who have taken on the refurbishment of the War Memorial and, also, the Friends of Saltburn Cemetery which has just been formed.

T Welburn Secretary, Saltburn 500 Club Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

Talking Points

Above: two photographs by Simon Day. Left: a council JCB clears debris from the beck and right: some of what was cleared!

It was a downpour of biblical proportions. Some said it was the worst in 50 years. Some said it was the worst in 100. The majority agreed that it was by far the worst they had seen in their lifetime and all hope they will never see the like again.

Torrential rain doesn’t really cut it. It was a deluge that ravaged everything in its path and thankfully, despite the extensive damage to many houses, the Valley Gardens, much of the woods and the lower promenade there were no human casualties. It was merely sticks and stones rather than broken bones.

Of course there were numerous close calls. A man managed to escape from his Mercedes after it was pushed towards the miniature railway with the increasingly powerful current of the water and a delivery van driver was forced to clamber on to the top of his vehicle after it became stranded in six feet of water.

Cleveland Fire and Rescue service were quick to rescue him and were also fast on the mark to help out those who were left stranded on the outskirts of Skelton.

A BMW was flipped on its side at Cat Nab car park by the sheer force of water; mid-way through a spell of flash flooding which would last at least 12 hours.

Parts of the town were cast adrift temporarily.

The underpass on Windsor Road near the old junior school became impassable with water flowing into it like the pool at the bottom of a waterfall.

If you were caught in it, count yourself as both unfortunate and lucky. Unfortunate to have negotiated the almost monsoon conditions but ultimately lucky to come out the other side in one piece.

My parents were driving into Saltburn as the rain fell like a power shower; the dial suddenly turned to full power just a few hours into the downpour. As they approached the stables the water had already began to gather, a plank of wood wedging itself under the car and the amount of water forcing them to mount the kerb to get past. It was an ominous sign of things to come.

By the end of it houses across Saltburn had been the victim of flooding; 60 houses in Redcar had suffered a similar fate and Kirkleatham Owl Centre reported casualties of their feathered friends.

Danger still lurked in the days after. One dog walker was talking to a reporter about the flooding next to Skelton Beck when suddenly the bank next to him gave way and his dog was plunged into the water. Instinctively he jumped in and managed to pull it to safety before it was swept further down the river and out of sight in the murky depths.

But in times of great adversity there is almost inevitably a tale that gives you heart. The community spirit on display was a fine example. In the aftermath the volunteers have been remarkable.

Just hours after the rain had stopped and in the cold light of daylight the damage put into focus, scores of volunteers and council workers were faced with an intimidating scene. The woods and the Valley Gardens were almost unrecognisable. Trees had been unearthed, wood had splintered so much it would look almost artistic in any other context and bridges were destroyed. Nature had donned its biggest pair of boots and had trampled a path any which way it pleased.

And whilst there is a clean-up job still to be done, let’s give credit to those who have already done much to salvage our scenery and hope that in future years they won’t need to be called on again.

Jonathan Whiley

Photo by Stephen J Dowd of flooded Hazelgrove Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

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All our Beef comes from Heifers bred specifically for Beef; we do not buy dairy breeds. Once the Beef is in store, we hang it on the bone for a minimum of 21 days; we even age some of our Beef to 35 days at our customer’s request. This ageing of the Beef allows the flavour to develop and ensures the meat’s tenderness. Our Beef is all boned out by hand using traditional butchery methods before cutting as required. Whether it’s that perfect Sunday roast or the tastiest steak, we have it all.

Our friendly team can advise you on the best cut to meet your needs. Call in and see us today.

We do not compromise on quality and always aim to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied.

Winter Warmer 2lb Steak Mince 2lb Braising Steak 2lb Stewing Steak

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Fracking double bill 4 People Not Profit’s film night ‘Open your mind’ returns with a double bill of two short films looking at Fracking, ‘The Dash for Cash - Independence at a Price’ and ‘The Sky is Pink’. As a lead up to a special 4 People Not Profit event as part of Global Frackdown day on October 19th.

The films will be screened as usual upstairs in The Marine, Saltburn and will be on Thursday, 17th October. Doors at 7pm and the films starts at 7.30pm.

With time for discussion after the films, and as ever the event is free entry.

‘The Dash for Cash - Independence at a price’ is the first specific documentary about the Fracking industry in the UK. Where an independent film maker puts the big TV companies to shame. This 30-minute documentary exploring the dangers of fracking in the UK. Looking in particular at the areas of Blackpool and Sussex, The film makers speak to residents, antifracking campaigners and also supporters of the shale gas industry to better understand the implications of this method of gas production being used in the UK. Following this will be ‘The Sky is Pink’, the Josh Fox directed follow-up documentary to his hit ‘Gasland’ about the propaganda and misinformation that the hydraulic fracking industry puts out. He refutes the claims that fracking is clean & safe by the industry.

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Global Frackdown Day Saltburn’s social justice party starters return on Saturday, 19th October for another special night as part of Global Frackdown Day. The event will be in the main lounge of the Marine, Saltburn and will run from 7.30pm till late and as ever is completely free.

Global Frackdown Day is a national event raising awareness of the dangers of extreme energy and standing against fracking anywhere in the world.

Dispelling the myths and looking at renewables as a real option. The night will be in support of national and local campaign groups who are campaigning against these hazardous forms of energy extraction such as ‘Frack off’ and ‘Frack Free Cleveland’.

Playing the event will be two very talented up and coming local singer songwriters Sez Carr and Rebecca Lynch Smith, who will be delivering acoustic solo sets each. Joining them will be our DJ Marc Fox playing his booty shaking funk, soul, hip hop and breaks, and the OSM DJ’s Brother Bear smashing out his infectious Electro Swing and Bobby O Soundsystem with some seriously heavy Dub Reggae.

So tell all your friends and family and get down and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie in support of Global Frackdown Day with 4 People Not Profit!

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Looking for that special gift and card?

Choose from our vast range of products incl: Woodwick scented candles, Jellycat soft toys, Thomas Kent clocks, Arran Aromatics toiletries, Emma Bridgewater pottery, Disaster ladies gifts & much more.

The staff at Brambles will give you all the help you need in selecting that special gift.

Come and see us for a warm welcome.

4, Station Street, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1AE Tel: 01287 623 368 www.facebook.com/bramblesgiftshop

Help! Your local Playgroup needs you!

Little Nippers is in desperate need of willing volunteers to help out on Monday and Wednesday mornings, either in the kitchen or in the group. We need people to help set up and put away. If you can help, even if it is only for a few hours each month, we would love to hear from you. So, if you love spending time with young children, painting, glueing, singing, making music or reading stories, or even simply making drinks, then please contact Little Nippers Playgroup on

01287 624575

We have spaces in October for babies and newcomers to the town Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

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SALTBURN CRICKET CLUB Marske Mill Lane, Tel 01287-622761

Saturday 12th October Band Night welcoming...

THE BIGGER PICTURE Tickets £2 Saturday 19th October SALTBURN BLUES CLUB featuring BABAJACK plus WELSH TEA BAND Tickets £10 (with 10% reduction for Cricket Club members) This is an all-ticket night.

Club available for your functions – Loads of free parking, prize-winning real ales.

Members and non-members welcome.

Contact Club for function details and available dates to book your function

Tickets from Club or Celebrations Cards, Milton St Contact Club for details & tickets

SHOP from 1st October winter opening hours Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat 10am – 3pm order organic veg & fruit boxes by Sunday for Tuesday delivery

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G Hodgson Joinery For Domestic & Commercial Property maintenance, Repairs and Improvements Including

Kitchens Bathrooms Bedrooms Doors Windows Flooring Skirting

UPVC Doors & Windows Tiling Glazing Plumbing Electrics PVC Wall & Ceiling Board Decking

For quality workmanship guaranteed by time served tradesmen at a sensible price call for Free Estimate

01287 623099 07900 492439

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Wild Woman experiential day workshop £65 11th & 25th October 2013 Acorn Antics forest school for under 5s 10am-12noon £10 per session

THERAPIES Including Yoga, Aromatherapy massage, Sound baths, Emotion Code, Bioresonance Therapy, Access Fabulous You, Reflexology, Reiki

For COOL

CAMPING click Baby Moon icon on our website

For enquiries please contact Dani on 07884 045742 & connect with us on our

Field Good and Baby Moon Facebook pages

Redcar Road, Dunsdale, TS14 6RH

www.field-good.com www.babymooncamp.com Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

Creative Movement with Movement Therapist, Jo Drew Moving in your own way, with a friendly and welcoming group, Creative Movement is great fun, good exercise, eases bodily tension and relaxes the body and mind.

Creative Movement exercises and nurtures your body, mind and soul. Exploring Movement and Dance in Fun Ways, in a safe environment. All abilities very welcome.

Tuesdays, 12noon to 1.30pm at MIND, 23a Diamond Street Saltburn-by-the-Sea This is a Free Course The Course is run by the WEA in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland MIND. For more information ring Jo: 07551 361593 or Mind on 01287 622118.

Saltburn House We are pleased to announce that Hayes Working Men’s Club from Middlesex are in the process of buying Saltburn House. We were founded in 1918 and have been members of the CIU from the start. We are an equal rights club and currently have about 600 female members and 1300 male members. We took the decision to make an offer for Saltburn House as we felt that it would not only be a good investment for our members, but also that the building should not be lost to the local area by being developed or allowed to fall into disrepair. Although our umbrella organisation were unable to continue to support the facility financially, we believe that it can be run as a viable business and we thank the National Executive for accepting our bid and giving us the chance to continue the CIU’s long association with Saltburn-by-the-Sea. It is our intention to offer memberships to local people to enjoy the facilities of the building whilst also providing accommodation for CIU members from all over the country. Membership will be given free to local people until the end of 2013 after which all persons over the age of 18 will be offered the opportunity to join our club.

Details will be advertised locally.

We hope to attract ramblers and hikers who are following the Cleveland Way to stay at Saltburn House or other holiday makers who wish to use us as a base to explore the surrounding area.

Our aim is to use local suppliers as much as possible and also to employ people. We have already started the process and are looking to employ staff with a target of opening in early November this year. Maxine Howes has agreed to stay on and manage the building and anyone interested in working for us can contact her at Saltburn House to arrange an interview.

All the details can be found on the inside back page of this publication (opposite the crossword).

Saltburn Methodist Church Harvest Celebration Weekend Sat 5th & Sun 6th October

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Church open on Saturday 10am—4pm and on Sunday 2pm—4pm Coffee Served on Saturday from 10am followed by Lunches from 12.30pm Service on Sunday 10.45am Harvest Songs of Praise 6pm EVERYBODY WELCOME

Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

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Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be My late, great father Richard DalesCoupland (Dick) used that phrase (the one in the title) rather liberally back in the day. I was never sure if that gem was one of his although it would seem not to exist in today’s popular searches despite being used many times in the artistic world.

After all, I couldn’t imagine him having the time for literature given that he and my father-in-law to be Arthur Hanley were busy founding Dorman Long and ICI respectively.

Forget what you might have learnt at school about such pivotal moments in the history of our region: it was my dad who designed and built the Sydney Harbour Bridge after getting his eye in on a little model across the Tyne.

To say he was a busy guy (before he met my mother) is something of an understatement: he’d been a Chief Petty Officer on submarines in the second world war. He always loved football and told me about when he was demobbed from the Royal Navy, in Spain.

He and a group of his mates began playing football on the Costa’s fine beaches. From such innocent beginnings they went on to form Athletico Bilbao football club playing a Sunday league system that would eventually become La Liga!

Coming back to blighty at the age of 31 his attentions turned to finding a wife and of course my mother. A daunting task for a guy who had already planned to do something with that stuff they’d found in Eston Hills as I mentioned, previously. “Somebody had to do it, son,” he’d tell me, a few years later, recalling how he never missed a home Boro match despite being a tad busy.

The weekend was his unwinding time although supporting Middlesbrough was as stressful then as it is today, the difference being, he said, “they were real mean, playing with real balls!” He had a way with words and loved to read, often for more than five minutes at a time. He’d take me to meet Wilf (do you really have to ask?) and a few of his other mates, Camsell, Carter and not forgetting Freeman, Hardy and Willis for a pint after the match.

That team’s never had such a strong midfield, I can tell you. As elevated in society and folklore as Dick and Arthur had become, we still preferred shinning the wall of the gents to get into Ayresome Park. I never quite understood what they meant by wanting to ‘retain their anonymity’ as surely a knighthood was just around the corner for the intrepid pair.

Match day weekends were usually rounded off with a Sunday trip to the ICI Wilton Recreation Club, just through the barricades at Grangetown. Dick had moved on to become one of the senior planners running the Wilton complex: Arthur was working on a little project with a bloody big blast furnace just outside of 22

Redcar (which still had a pier). Membership of the ICI Wilton Recreation Club was a privilege shared with a mere five thousand others, but we had a personalized car parking space for the Riley 1500 I was learning to drive in.

It being Sunday we did have to observe the tradition of visiting the church: our prayer books had intricate handles and more often than not bore the Vaux emblem.

For some inexplicable reason, probably related to Dad’s love of solving problems, we took to joining the sedate bowling section. Once again we were into a sport played by folks with odd-shaped balls. We never did get the hang of it, finding Crown Green bowling far easier to master as straying out of your lane is acceptable in that event. Some people were so competitive! After all, it was just a game not a way of life.

Come 2 o’clock it was time to move on, three pints up and take to the wheel of the trusty flying machine and away off over the hills. When I said flying machine, I meant it. 0-60 came up in a frightening four seconds: cruising speed was a lusty, legal 70 mph. Things began to fly off at about 85 and most annoyingly we lost a front wing mirror just south of Stokesley. We never yet found it.

We’d usually make a nice round trip of it as we’d grown to like Blakey Ridge: the Riley wasn’t fazed at all but I think we perhaps shouldn’t have had that extra pint.

Finding a loo was such a pain, so much so we just had to bring forward our summer holiday project that year.

We called it Scaling Dam because he’d been a sailing man.

You know, I once asked my dad if he’d ever been economical with the truth: to which he replied, “how do you mean, son?”

I thought I’d lead in by referring to a movie we’d watched last week on our Rediffusion 22 inch colour TV saying, “Dad, did you see that film ‘Action in the Pacific’ last week?”

“See it?” he said. “I was in it!”

Richard Dales-Coupland

Saltburn and District Group for Visually Impaired People (VIP) Hello again. We met on Wednesday, 11th September when our speaker was Lindsay from Healthwatch. This is an organisation which is funded by the Department of Health and their role is to ensure that all aspects of health and social care are accessible to all members of the public who have a disability.

They have the power to enter health clinics, hospitals, surgeries etc., and investigate any issues affecting disabled people. They are currently in the process of recruiting people to a committee which, in time, will investigate complaints and issues brought to their attention.

The Healthwatch team can be contacted by telephone on 01642 688312 and their local website is at www.healthwatchredcarandcleveland.co.uk.

They would also like to hear of good stories as well as complaints!

At our next meeting we will welcome a representative from SARA, our local pet rescue centre.

Please join us on Wednesday, 9th October at 2pm, in the Coffee Room, Community Centre, Albion Terrace. A charge of £1 is made to cover room hire and refreshments.

For any further please contact Chris Ferguson on 01287 204170.

Sue Ryder Fundraising Update

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A big THANK YOU to all the friends of ours that supported our annual sponsored walk in August. Over 20 walkers joined in this year with the fancy dress theme as ‘anything goes’ proved a success as we had some colourful outfits. The sun shone on us as we walked through the allotments to Marske, enjoyed refreshments in the Ship before walking back along the beach to Saltburn which was very enjoyable. It was just like been in the Med! With all sponsor money collected we successfully raised over half of our fundraising target including the support of our local Barclays Bank team who were coaxed to join us again.

The second event was held at Saltburn Cricket Club on Saturday, 14th September. ‘Platinum’ provided the music as we danced the night away. Sue Ryder was one of their nominated Charity nights which we thank them for and I can honestly say that the feedback I have had from people who were there was “What a Brilliant Night.” We had a big tombola, an auction and a meat draw. The meat tray was kindly donated by Gary, our local butcher. All in all the money raised has exceeded £1,000.

Thank you again to all who helped out and supported us on our fundraising events. Our commitment to Sue Ryder to provide incredible care is ongoing.

Carol Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

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Podology/Beautypod in Saltburn is voted into the Top 20 most inspiring nail salons 2013 in Professional Beauty Magazine

Podology, based on Milton Street in Saltburn, are pleased to announce that they have featured in Professional Beauty Magazine’s September edition, in the top twenty most inspiring nail salons 2013 as voted by the magazine’s readers. They are the only representative from Teesside.

Being voted as a new entry in the awards and coming a healthy 12th out of 20 nominated salons, this nationwide competition demonstrates the breadth of talent and originality shaping the UK beauty market today, with many nail salons going the extra mile to provide clients with an exemplary service. The magazine asked readers to nominate the UK nail salons that they believed deserved recognition.

Podology/Beautypod have a chic chiropody and beauty clinic environment. They are a professional beauty business with a scientific edge and it’s this combination of beauty therapy and chiropody treatments that gives them a unique selling proposition: catapulting the business to another level. Business owner and Chiropodist/Podiatrist Laura Dicken employs five members of staff with amazing talent in their chosen fields, with skills that cross over and blend well.

Laura says, “Our reputation for first class luxurious treatments is what sets us apart. Our clients enjoy the time they spend with us and they tell their friends. It really is the place to be!

“All of our staff members excel at customer service, we are approachable, helpful, friendly and most importantly professional. Our goal is to fulfil and exceed our clients’ expectations. We understand that first impressions count. We therefore endeavour to ensure that each client experiences the same level of service at each appointment, no matter which treatment they receive or which clinician/therapist delivers the treatment.

“The service level and professionalism of our team creates a strong and memorable impression of our organisation to our customers.”

Professional Beauty Magazine states that Podology has received brilliant reviews and voters were particularly impressed by the quality of its pedicures.

Podology/Beautypod’s immensely popular signature treatment is ‘The Medical Pedicure’ - where chiropody and beauty therapy collide. As the clinical director Laura worked closely with her senior beauty therapist to develop this

innovative treatment. This prescriptive procedure combines a 30 minute chiropody treatment with a luxurious 40 minute beauty pedicure.

They have the ability to effectively reduce hard skin medically with scalpel reduction while gently buffing the skin with exfoliators. Laura adds, “We lock in moisture thus increasing hydration with Elemis body oils and CCS urea based creams and balms. (Urea based creams are known to increase moisture levels.) We add the finishing touches with OPI nail varnish or gel colour - this treatment really is cutting edge in the beauty field. Its efficacy allows a 4-6 week appointment time which gives value for money while offering a unique combination of medical and beautifying techniques. This really is the most indulgent foot and lower leg treatment with long lasting effective outcomes.”

Laura opened Podology as a sole trader in 2005. In the following years Laura got married and has had two children, Alastair aged 6 and Vivienne aged 4. After returning to work after the birth of her youngest child, Podology expanded into larger premises and introduced beauty treatments alongside the more traditional chiropody treatments. The business has gone from strength to strength and the busy treatment diaries are testament to this.

Laura says “I am so proud of my staff; they’ve all worked so hard and are excellent practitioners in their chosen fields. It’s really nice to receive this accolade from our fellow professionals. It’s been a busy 8 years but I still have drive and passion for the business and I’m looking forward to an exciting future!”

For more information please contact Laura J Dicken on 01287 622280.

Podology / Beautypod 37 Milton Street Saltburn TS12 1DN 01287 622280 www.podology.info Visit us online at www.tottsaltburn.co.uk

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News and Views from the Valley

The main event in September which cannot have escaped anyone’s notice is the flood which swept through the valley on September 6th. We at the Woodland Centre were very lucky as we escaped unscathed. Our sympathies are with the Miniature Railway folk as their track and goods bore the brunt of the damage. After a day of relentless heavy rain the beck churned down the Valley carrying huge tree trunks as if they were fallen leaves. Water from Albion Terrace cascaded down the Valley sides; cars were floating in Cat Nab car park. The chain bridge has been destroyed for the second time.

Some good came out of the situation; on the Sunday morning I noticed men, women, teenagers and children all shovelling up mud and debris and shifting logs alongside council workers. At times like this it is very evident that Saltburn is a strong community. Also, praise for the council workers who have been doing a prompt and efficient cleanup operation. Already the valley has been restored to something like normality.

Friends of the Valley Task Force and the Community Pay Back team helped considerably. Paths were deeply gouged with impromptu torrents of water and tons of gravel and stones strewn elsewhere.

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clean now and the silt that has been spread around is very fertile.

Maybe it is just as well that we had already decided not to organize a “Pageant of Light” again this year. We are finding our people resources are at full stretch with tasks connected with getting the centre up and running and paying its way and regular conservation work which is a priority. When the time is right the pageant will no doubt resurrect.

Absolutely no one in Saltburn will have any excuse for missing appointments or birthdays in 2014. Three beautiful calendars have been produced; The Yarn Stormers; Talk of the Town and now the Woodland Centre calendar. There is no rivalry; Friends of Talk of the Town contributed photos to ours. What I recommend is that you buy all three as they are so good. Ours is available from Saltburn Farmers’ Market, Saltburn Library, Saltburn Saleroom and “Top Shop” (corner of Lune Street and Upleatham Street). Preview the calendar on www.saltburnwoodlandcentre.co.uk/events.

If they sell well we will run the competition again next year. There was a bit of a shortage of winter photos so the months are not strictly matched seasonally but then seasons are not very seasonal these days.

Thinking ahead as in “Christmas,” we will be having a Christmas grotto again. We had hoped for a combined Santa ride and visit to the grotto but railway restoration work will take until Easter.

We hope to do something for tree dressing week which is first week in December. Also please note that in collaboration with Guisborough Visitor Centre we are selling Christmas trees this year. We are grateful to Sainsbury’s who are storing them for us and have given us permission to sell them from their car park. Watch out for more details on these matters next time.

Lorna Moone Valley Adventures enjoyed a great summer operating from the centre. We will be offering a new range of additional activities in 2014 coasteering, gorge walking, rock climbing, abseiling and also offering corporate events with Hunley Golf Course. If you would like a copy of our exciting 2014 brochure please email getinvolved@valley-adventures.com.

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Young Talent Show Anna, Lucy and Corinne, delighted to be your Talent Show Hostesses again, are looking forward to r ecei vin g your compl eted Entry F o r m s f o r Incandescence’s Young Talent Show to be held at 6.00pm on Saturday, 2nd November in Saltburn Community Theatre.

Entry Forms, now available from Saltburn and Marske Libraries or by contacting 01642 481544, MUST be received NO LATER THAN Saturday, 26th October.

There will be 30 Competing Acts with roughly equal places per age group so if, as last year, there are more than 30 Entries received, overflow Entries will again be Showcased and dual Entrants will be asked to choose their Competition Act. Act now to avoid being disappointed!

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Letter to the Editor Just a brief letter to thank all the people who sampled and enjoyed the food provided by Saltburn Vegetarian and Vegan group at the recent food festival.

Our stall wanted to show that vegetarian and vegan food is good for people, animals and the planet, as well as being very tasty! I thoroughly enjoyed being on the stall, meeting and chatting with all the people who came up to try the free food on offer.

It was great that so many people really enjoyed what they tried. Vegetarian/vegan food has really moved on!

Anna Jastrzabek

Ryan wins RobsonCarter competition

Earthbeat Marching Orders Earthbeat are on the march again – and this time they mean business. Many readers of Talk of the Town may be aware of Earthbeat’s battle against Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to bring a community theatre to Guisborough. The group, who are currently based in Saltburn, have put in place a plan to convert the registry office in Guisborough into a theatre, which would be run along similar lines to Saltburn’s excellent community theatre. Unfortunately, the council have decided that what Guisborough really needs is another pub and have sold the site to the pub chain, Wetherspoons. They have sold the entire site for the princely sum of £275,000.

Undeterred, Earthbeat are planning to take the council to court and are in the process of launching a judicial review.

They believe that the council have treated their bid unfairly and have not properly considered the community benefits of their proposal. A number of councillors agreed with them and the case was taken to the council’s own scrutiny panel, who also agreed with their objections.

Earthbeat were recently visited by Conservative parliamentary candidate, Will Goodhand and Ed Vaizey, the Culture minister, who expressed his strong support for Earthbeat’s vision. Like almost everybody else in the region, he believes the council have made a bad decision and he suggested they perform a rapid U turn.

Earthbeat, who are very well supported by the residents of Guisborough, have become increasingly frustrated with the way the council have treated them and are not prepared to allow the council to walk over them. In fact they’ve decided to do some walking of their own!

On Saturday, 19th of October they will be marching along Westgate to demonstrate public support for the theatre proposal and to express their dissatisfaction with the council.

Earthbeat and its many supporters will gather from 9.30am at the market cross and march along Westgate. It is anticipated that over one thousand people will gather to express their support. They will pause at the registry office for a short but rousing speech before continuing on to Westgate Park. The marchers will then congregate in the park where a free, open air concert will take place.

Earthbeat welcomes the support of everybody who feels that Redcar and Cleveland Council has stopped listening to the people of East Cleveland. If you feel that we need to send a message to the council, then please join us in what will be an epic and historic day.

To read more about Earthbeat’s fight to bring a theatre to Guisborough take a look at their website at www.atheatreforguisborough.co.uk.

RobsonCarter Estate Agency is based in the heart of Saltburn-by -the-Sea and wanted to get more involved in the community.

Office manager Trudi Markham invited local primary school children to enter a competition in which each child could design their own one off For Sale Board.

All the children who entered the competition came up with some great ideas for a new board, but the winner was Ryan Lynas a year 6 pupil from St Peter’s C of E Primary School in Brotton. Ryan’s was chosen due to his excellent artwork and his clever play on words with the “for sail”.

Ryan was presented the award in his school assembly by Trudi, which included £25 cash, certificate and an art set.

Ryan’s board has been created and will be erected on to a chosen property by RobsonCarter Estate Agents.

Ryan’s teacher, Miss Foster, said, “Ryan has been a consistently hard working child who applies himself fully in his lessons. All his topic books are a joy to look at. Ryan pays such attention to detail and his artwork is outstanding. Ryan has been involved in a variety of art work projects throughout his time at St Peter’s C of E Primary School.”

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Three men on an ‘adventure’ trek Three men undertook a 15 mile walk from Middlesbrough to Saltburn, which one of them called an “adventure.”

For John Thompson, 26, of Redcar, it was a personal record trek on Saturday, September 28th in aid of Saltburn Sainsbury’s charity-of-the year the Doorways youth project where he works.

“It will be a bit of an adventure for me. We haven’t yet picked the route, but I expect we’ll be off the beaten track, keeping away from main roads on quiet paths and the beach,” said John, of Redcar, a few weeks before.

“The most I’ve walked in one go has been 12 miles from Saltburn to South Gare, near Redcar, and back on a sponsored event.”

Sainsbury’s workers Campbell McGill, 44, of Guisborough, and Andrew Chadwick, 39, of Saltburn, who are both more experienced walkers, said they were looking forward to the trek.

Andrew, who is known as Chud, said: “It will be a flat route not hilly as in the 22 miles we did last year from Whitby to Saltburn in aid of a heart monitor machine.

“We hope to raise more than the near £300 we raised last year. Friends and colleagues are sponsoring us.

Maybe some customers will do so, too.”

Andrew Chadwick, John Thompson and Campbell McGill at Doorways, Station Square, Saltburn, before their ‘adventure’ walk from Middlesbrough to Saltburn on September 28th.

The two men, who are both shopfloor assistants, hoped their company will double the amount raised.

All three men are doing the walk on their days off.

Wilde Night Out at Saltburn Theatre Following their summer success with Les Misérables, the Saltburn ’53 Drama Group are soon to present a classic from a different era.

Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde was first performed at St James’s Theatre, London, in 1892. It tells the story of Lady Windermere, who is about to celebrate her twenty-first birthday with a ball at her London home.

However, with the aide of a gossipy duchess and the lovestruck Lord Darlington, she discovers that her husband may be having an affair with another woman. The lady in question, Mrs Erlynne, has a mysterious past and hidden motives which are revealed as the play unfolds.

This witty and elegant play could best be described as a comedy of manners, with Wilde’s writing satirising the upper-class society of the late nineteenth century.

Despite being over a hundred years old, the play’s depiction of men and women and the different ways they are viewed is still just as relevant today.

Lady Windermere’s Fan is directed by Christine Postlethwaite, an experienced director with the ’53, whose most recent production was Robin Hood and His Merry Men, 2012’s very funny and offbeat pantomime.

A classic play presents its own set of challenges to a director, with perhaps the main one being to convey the Victorian style and period of the piece while retaining the lightness of the comedy.

“Help has come from many members of the drama group including a hard-working costume team lead by Jo Butcher and Anne Bedell in her tireless search for furnishings and props,” says Christine. “And the cast are responding admirably to the challenges of maintaining Victorian high society posture, manners and speech. All 32

these challenges are particularly evident in the second act when Lady Windermere hosts a soirée to celebrate her coming of age and the audience are witness to London Society at its most glamorous and sharp-tongued!”

The large cast of characters is brought to life by ’53 members aged from fourteen upwards, making the play a collaboration between the youth and adult groups.

The youth members, including Lady Windermere herself, will be familiar to those who saw Les Misérables, and we are overjoyed they have decided to join us again for our autumn production.

And amongst the adult cast members, we are delighted to welcome back Dean Heslop, a favourite on the Saltburn stage from his own time with the ’53 youth.

Dean has returned to the group specially to play Lord Darlington, a young man in love with Lady Windermere who tries to convince her to leave her husband and run away with him. This character is given some of Oscar Wilde’s most brilliant and beautiful lines, including “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”

Lady Windermere’s Fan promises to be a clever and very funny night at the theatre, with wonderful writing and a feast of witty one-liners. So if you can resist everything except temptation, book your tickets now.

Lady Windermere’s Fan is at Saltburn Community Theatre for three nights only from 17th – 19th October.

Doors 6.45pm, curtain up 7.30pm.

Tickets £6 (Concessions £5) are available from Saltburn Health Food Shop, the theatre box office and online at www.saltburnarts.co.uk.

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Saltburn painter sells £1,570 paintings A 20-year-old painter, who returned to the primary school where he was educated to stage his first solo exhibition, sold nearly half of the 35 paintings that he had on show.

Sean Halcow-Cook, of The Green, Saltburn, is putting the £1,570 raised towards his fees at Northumbria University and to stage further exhibitions.

Following his two-week show at the former primary school known as The Saltburn School at the corner of Marske Mill Lane and Marske Road, he said: “I had some encouraging comments and was pleased to sell 17 paintings. I only thought I’d sell one or two.

“There was good interest from the public in both my scenic and contemporary work,” said the former Huntcliff School student.

“It was strange going back to my primary school, which is now a community and arts centre. I studied for a year in the exhibition classroom when I was a kid aged 10. It’s a lovely room with plenty of daylight coming through the windows to show off the paintings.”

Sean’s work included scenes of Roseberry Topping, Saltburn viaduct and Guisborough Priory.

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He was being helped to man the exhibition by his “very supportive” mother Susan.

He plans his next exhibition at the former school in the Christmas holidays.

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Sean Halcow-Cook put a ‘sold’ sign on some of his 35 paintings on show at The Saltburn School art centre.

The community centre, which also hosts the Betty Wingham cafe from Thursday to Sunday, has been featuring exhibitions on Saltburn’s ’53 Drama Group, now celebrating its diamond jubilee year, and the town’s miniature railway.

Sean can be contacted on seanhc@live.co.uk.

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The Pocket Watch Project What parts of Saltburn’s history do you think need to be recorded? Come and chat to us in the library on Thursday mornings in October from 10.00am till 12 Noon.

We all speak about the same buildings or shops in Saltburn, but we use different words for them.

For example, when speaking to someone about The School on Windsor Road, the experiences can be decades apart and still there can be so much common ground. The main thing that separates people into different vintages is what they call the place.

Do you call it The High School for Girls, Saltburn and Marske County Modern, Saltburn Junior School, or Saltburn Primary School?

Which teachers were there when you were there?

Were you one of the people who taught there? Did you climb to the top of the ropes? Did you have a long walk to the canteen building? Were you a head server? We would love to hear your stories as we are hoping to take a group round to remember their time at the school in the near future.

Each person who contributes opens up a new, valuable and sometimes unique window into a world gone by; of the town and its people in different times.

It has been fascinating this month watching contributors who have never met each other before getting together and discussing which night was the best for dancing in the 1950s and 60s. It seems one person remembering one thing will spark off long forgotten memories in others.

We heard from three people all who lived in Coral Street as children; one in the 1940s, one in the 50s and one in the 70s, giving us an opportunity to get a record of how one street in our town has changed and developed over more than seventy years.

We have been so honoured by the number of people who have already come forward to give their history. The virtual museum will be shaped by every contributor who adds their story.

So you may have a small story about a particular building that you may not think is very interesting, but we are interested to hear it, as these small stories can be woven together to create a blanket of many histories.

To tell your story you can come and visit us in the library on a Thursday morning in October or you contact us through the website at saltburnbythesea.org.

Saltburn Library will be 50 years old this month and the library is organising a number of events to mark the occasion, opportunities to hear talks, listen to songs and sit down and chat with others.

We would like to record people’s memories of the library. We have already collected some memories from the 1970s, when everyone had to be completely silent and the children’s section (which is now the tourism section) had hard flooring and small multicoloured stools that would scrape across the floor and make a dreadful noise every time you tried to get comfortable.

Cath and Tony Lynn have been researching which shop was where and when. After they had been through many, many reference documents someone reminded them that there used to be an abattoir on Coral Street, something that, without that valuable contribution, may have been missed for some time. To us every contribution is important, even if you think we may already know.

Come see us in the library on Thursday mornings 10 till 12 in October.

By Paula Wheatley and Fiona Wylie part of the Pocket Watch Team at Saltburnbythesea.org

Tony’s Health Advice

STOPtober it’s the Flu Season October gives me two really fantastic topics to choose from that can have a huge impact on a person’s health. I couldn’t choose between them so decided to cover them both briefly.

Stoptober is a 28 day national stop smoking challenge. The idea is to stop smoking for 28 days during October. Research has shown that people who manage to stop smoking for 28 days are five times more likely to stop smoking for good. The health benefits of stopping smoking are huge. It reduces the chance of a person having cancer, helps asthma, and reduces chances of developing emphysema, to name a few.

If you would like help or support in stopping smoking you can visit the Stoptober website at www.smokefree.nhs.uk/Stoptober. You can also get stop smoking help and advice from your GP or local pharmacy.

The second health improvement topic I would like to mention is the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu. Many of you may already have received letters from your GP advising you to attend for your FREE NHS flu vaccination.

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die in the UK every year from flu. Some people are worried that having the flu jab will give them the flu. I’d like to reassure you that this isn’t the case. The vaccine contains an inactivated virus so it can’t give you the flu. Unfortunately it can take up to 21 days for the flu jab to provide its protection so you can still catch the flu in the meantime. My advice is therefore to get the jab as soon as possible.

Everyone over the age of 65 is entitled to receive the jab on the NHS. You can also receive it free if you are aged over 18 and are in an at risk group. Examples include pregnant ladies, if you have underlying long-term heart or respiratory conditions or have a weakened immune system.

If you struggle to attend your doctor’s surgery for your flu jab some pharmacies this year are also able to provide it free to the above at risk groups.

If you aren’t in an at risk group and would like to have the protection that the flu jab provides, there are an increasing number of pharmacies in the area that provide a flu vaccination service where you can pay for the jab.

Tony O’Neill, Pharmacist, Boots Pharmacy.

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The £10 Talent Give Away 2013 On Sunday, 13th October everybody attending the Harvest Thanksgiving Service at Emmanuel Church will be given the opportunity to take away a £10 note.

Taking their inspiration from Jesus’ parable of the talents (Matthew 25: 14-30), they will be encouraged to turn their £10 into £30, £40 or even more. Over the next six months they could work alone on a project, or work with others pooling their £10 notes into a larger sum. There are numerous possibilities for folk to be creative in not only generating income but having a lot of fun in the process. In fact the personal and social ‘income’ is as much a part of the initiative as any financial income.

Here is one example from another church, which did the same thing but with £5 notes. A young lad spent his £5 on car washing materials, which he then used to wash the cars of members of his community raising over £130 in the process.

So, I encourage you to come along to your parish church on this Sunday, and to thank God for all his good gifts. And then to take away your £10, and, by using your talents and gifts, turn it into something more for God and his church. Every blessing, Rev’d Adam Reed

Sunday 13th October 10am Emmanuel Church Harvest Service & Lunch Financial Offerings to ‘DoorWays’ Food Offerings to ‘Redcar Food Bank’

Autumn Discussion Evening

Are there different paths or roads to God? How do you make sense of Jesus saying that he is ‘The Way’?

You are warmly invited to discuss some possible answers in the company of other travellers at ECHO (Emmanuel Church Hall) on Thursday 10th October at 7.30pm (Other dates include 14th November & 12th December) Sundays at Emmanuel Church: 9.00am & 10.45am services with refreshments served from 10.10am Tuesdays at Emmanuel Church: 9.30am service with refreshments served from 10.15am Emmanuel Church: Tel: 01287 622251 / Email: emmanuelsaltburn@hotmail.co.uk / www.saltburnparishchurch.co.uk

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RAF man in medal complaint

Wartime RAF navigator John Besford holds the ‘tatty box’ holding a ribbon and Bomber Command clasp sent out by Defence Ministry officials to ex-bomber crew this summer. He complained at a Saltburn meeting about delays in recognising the role played by crew.

A wartime bomber navigator complained at a Saltburn meeting on Monday, September 2nd about the Defence Ministry failing to grant a medal to ex-Bomber Command crew.

Instead the 100,000 men received what John Besford, of Saltburn, called a ‘tatty box’ containing a metal clasp for the ribbon awarded to all who served in the forces during the 1939-45 war.

“I applied last January because I was going to a family party to mark my 90th birthday in July. My daughter Janet also sent the Ministry an email in June. They replied saying: “We can’t help. And don’t email us any more,” Mr Besford told Saltburn and District Retired Men’s Forum’s weekly meeting at Saltburn Methodist church hall.

“Janet also emailed our MP Tom Blenkinsop in early July and he promised to chase the Ministry. The clasp with the words ‘Bomber Command’ on them arrived at the end of July, a fortnight after my birthday. The clasp is not worth bothering with.”

Mr Besford told the meeting he had been on 23 operational flights over Germany, 22 of them in daylight, and was shot at, but never injured.

“At the end of the war we had to drop food parcels to the starving Dutch people. The Germans agreed to this and

Bill Paul, Arthur Corbett and John Besford admire a painting of a wartime Lancaster bomber - ex-navigator Mr Besford called it a ‘brilliant’ aircraft.

we could see both Germans with guns and Dutch people cheering as we flew at 60ft over race courses with the food.”

He said Lancaster bombers in which he flew were a brilliant aircraft. The navigation screens on board could pick up rivers and towns 10,000ft below.

Mr Besford recalled the welcome in one part of Canada given to British aircrew early in the war was in contrast to that given another part and in New York. “Some of my colleagues saw posters saying ‘Britishers go home’ in one part of Canada, but in the western city of Winnipeg they were extremely friendly. Also in New York, where we spent four weeks of leave, we never paid for a meal and were introduced to barn dancing."

Mr Besford was thanked for an excellent talk by forum secretary Arthur Corbett. He said that on the previous day (Sunday, September 1st) he had attended a ceremony at Redcar cemetery when a new memorial to the RAF was unveiled. This partially ‘restored the balance’ to the bomber crews’ lack of recognition for their wartime services. He said the memorial was unveiled by men from RAF Leeming in a civic ceremony.

He thanked another former Bomber Command gunner Bill Paul, 88, of Wilton Bank, Saltburn, who also served in Lancasters, for lending the forum a copy of a painting of a Lancaster to illustrate his talk. Mr Paul said his aircraft had a crew of eight, not the usual seven, because their work included intercepting messages from Germany’s Luftwaffe.

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1st Saltburn Scout Group We’re back! Summer break is over and all our young people have arrived fresh and ready for a new term; they are no quieter or less active but as before keen to have fun.

As hoped for we have an increase in numbers and we are now getting “bookings” for prospective Beavers, a couple are three years in advance.

Beavers resumed after the break with one new recruit Ben - a different name is welcome - especially as we have four Harrys. The Colony now has a membership of 19, with more expected. On their second week back we enrolled Oscar who first came just before the summer break and arrived on the first week in uniform determined to be a proper Beaver as soon as possible. Several have gained their Promise, Creative and Global Challenge Awards and we expect more during the term. We have further parents willing to help on a regular basis; they came on some of the walks in July, enjoyed the experience and are eager to assist. Many thanks. I must also apologise to Jo Hopkins – I managed to “marry her off” in last month’s Talk of the Town – who continues to help every week, she is a trained First Aider and works well with our young people.

Cubs have returned full of enthusiasm and desperate to get back out. The lack of access via Hazelgrove to the beach and the woodland paths is going to limit our rapid use of these areas. But other planned activities including a rubbings trail round the town can still be conducted on dry evenings in these early nights of autumn. Alfie (our newest recruit) was re-enrolled on the second week back, much to his Mum’s pleasure, she had not seen him enrolled when he was in Somerset. Numbers are static at present, four Cubs are due to move up to Scouts at Christmas and at the same time four Beavers are due to move up to Cubs. Our Pack Forum the first week back ensured Leaders are aware of

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activities and games they enjoy. It was also an opportunity to discover ideas for new games or activities they would like to attempt. This assists Leaders in ensuring that the programmes are as varied and interesting as possible. We have been joined by Jonathan (a dad) who as a former Cub and Scout enjoys our evenings and is a useful addition to our team. Many thanks again.

Scouts have another new member: in the beginning of September I received an enquiry and as a result Morgan has joined us. He avidly joined in a map reading session. The Scouts are awaiting their next District event which is the Scout Orienteer. 1st Saltburn is planning to enter two teams and this is an opportunity for the new younger Scouts to benefit from the knowledge and abilities of the older Scouts.

Within the next two months William and Sam are due to move on to Explorer Scouts; our numbers will be balanced up by the four Cubs moving up at Christmas. They have a full programme for the forthcoming term.

The Group Executive is busy undertaking works on the building and fundraising. Many thanks must go to Tingdene and particularly David Wignall (Manager of Hazelgrove Park), for financially supporting our efforts to improve the exterior of our building. Once the faulty timber is replaced and repainted our new sign can go up, and nobody will be able to miss us. As our neighbours, Tingdene are very supportive and ensure the grass at the front of the building is kept well-trimmed. This ensures we can keep track of the errant dog walkers! We still find “calling cards” and this is particularly infuriating as we are working with young people. If you can offer assistance or are interested John would welcome your enquiries.

John G. Hannah – 07811 801627 or johnghannah@yahoo.co.uk

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Saltburn Athletic (Junior) FC - The Seagulls Under 12s The under-12s started the new season brightly with a 7-2 away win at Billingham Synthonia. The squad has three new additions with Jay Torka (who scored a hat-trick on debut), Liam Mogridge and goalkeeper, Joe Hall, joining the vast majority of the squad from last season.

Saltburn Athletic FC would like to thank all those family members and friends who collected the Evening Gazette’s Wish Tokens. In total 6,676 tokens were collected resulting in a cheque for £118.35 towards the running costs of the club.

Chris Watson, Manager Under 11s We started our season at home against Wolsingham FC. Both teams played some good football and Saltburn were deserved winners with a 4-2 scoreline. Our next match was a League Cup game v Dormanstown JFC where we endured a terrible first half against a fierce wind and at half time we were 4-nil down. In the second half we scored 3 with the wind in our favour but were unable to find the equaliser and the match finished 4-3 to Dormanstown.

Our next game is away to our neighbours at New Marske FC and we hope to get back to winning ways.

Cathal Carey, Manager Under 9s Our first season together went very well and we have finally started the new season. We have a full squad of very eager

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lads who try their hardest every game. Unfortunately our first two games haven’t gone our way but with another 16 games to go I know it won’t be long before we get back to winning ways.

Phil Barnes, Manager The Club continue to look for year one and year two Primary school pupils to form new teams for the future. The intention is to play in the TJFA League and to play friendlies against other local teams. Training sessions are on Saturday morning (weather permitting) from 10am ’til 11am at the rear of Huntcliff School (entry via car park opposite Saltburn Golf Club). Contact Andy Croll Tel: 07779 648877 for further information.

Club News SAFC are pleased to announce that local Solicitor Peter Medd has agreed to take on the role of Club Chairman with immediate effect. Peter replaces our outgoing Chairman, Lee Ingleby. Peter is no stranger to Committees and will bring his experience and expertise to this role.

A Race Night has been arranged for Saturday, 9th November at Saltburn Cricket Club (First Race at 8pm) to raise funds for the Club. It is an adults only event but everyone is welcome. Tickets will be available in due course from any of the Committee Members – see our Website for more details www.saltburnathleticfc.com.

Derek Whiley, Committee

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Teesside Hospice’s Saltburn Shop “We’ve been exceptionally lucky in Saltburn to have had volunteers from Day One,” says Tracy O’Donnell, Retail Area Manager for Teesside Hospice. “It is a testament to the people of the town.”

The Hospice has been looking for suitable charity shop premises in Saltburn for a number of years and was delighted when the old NatWest Bank premises became available.

Teesside Hospice was established thirty-one years ago and is based in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. Its aim is to provide specialist palliative care to local people suffering from advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. The service, which is completely free to patients, has annual running costs in excess of £2.2 million and is only a third funded by the NHS. It therefore has a trading company, which consists of charity shops, fundraising and a lottery. Their job collectively is to bring in £4,600 every day of the year to keep the Hospice open.

Teesside Hospice has thirteen charity shops, which raised £1,103,000 in the last financial year. They are doing very well in the current recession, as people grow more interested in recycling and upcycling (buying something to make into something different). Teesside Hospice welcomes the donation of worse for wear clothing, as it can sell it on to a recycling merchant. “£100,000 was raised from the sale of rags last year,” remembers Tracy.

Tracy has been with Teesside Hospice for ten years; before that she was with the Cancer Research Campaign. “When I joined Teesside Hospice, I was shop manager at Marske for eighteen months and then I got this job, which I love,” she explains. The Saltburn shop, being open seven days a week in summer, has two managers: Joanne Morton and Ali Spence. Joanne has a retail background and she cares passionately about the Hospice, enjoying the satisfaction of being able to put something back into society. Ali is the Vintage expert and is keenly developing this part of the shop.

“Any goods over thirty years old are welcome in the Vintage section,” says Tracy. “We had a suitcase given recently with a 1934 wedding dress in and a newspaper cutting to go with it. The people of Teesside are so generous donating their pre-loved items to us.”

Teesside Hospice also hosts Vintage wardrobe parties in people’s own homes. A hostess can book a party and be sent an invitation pack for friends. “We go to the house and set up a pop-up shop in the living room, which trades for two hours. “The hostesses play 1940s music and offer retro drinks such as Babycham,” explains Tracy. “It really is a fun night in and a great way to raise funds for Teesside Hospice.” Anyone interested in hosting a party can pop into the Saltburn shop to talk about it or ring 01642 811141.

Although the Saltburn shop is up and running with a team of volunteers, it is still in need of more people to work four hour shifts, serving customers. “We need to plan ahead to ensure we are well staffed,” says Tracy, “but we can be flexible.” Anyone wanting to help should 42

call in to the shop and speak to the Manager or visit www.teessidehospice.org.

The charity is also asking any gardeners with excess fruit and veg to donate it for sale. The shops have a licence from the Food Standard Agency to enable the sale of people’s home grown produce. The Hospice has won national acclaim with the Procter and Gamble Future Friendly Award and received an £11,000 bursary, providing for a polytunnel, which has been erected at Cargo Fleet Lane Allotments, in conjunction with the Probation Service, whose clients help there for two days a week.

“Last year, BBC Tees filmed us collecting sprouts from the allotment, which were then used for the patients’ Christmas Dinner,” says Tracy. “How fresh is that!”

“We are also involved in beekeeping,” she adds, “and are collecting honey from our hive on the flat roof of our Redcar shop.” At the time of writing, she is hoping to collect as much as 10 lbs to sell in aid of the Hospice. “We got into this because someone donated a beehive and equipment; when we approached them, Cleveland Beekeepers Association suggested that we should keep it and that two of us should do a twelve week course on beekeeping. So one of the van drivers and I did!”

Teesside Hospice is proud to be innovators in the Charity Shop field and believe that they are an important feature on the High Street. The shops are very much the face of the charity within local communities,” Tracy explains. “At the shops, people can find out more about the charity and how they can support it. This includes joining the lottery; for £1 a week, people have a chance to win the weekly first prize of £1500 and details of forthcoming fundraising events are also available on a leaflet in store.”

Finally Tracy would like to say that Teesside Hospice is delighted to have been taken to heart by the Saltburn community and the icing on the cake would be arriving at the shop to find their emblem, a sunflower, attached to the railings by the Saltburn knitters. Now there’s a challenge!

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New duo head primary school Caroline Chadwick, formerly deputy head at the Lakes primary school, Redcar, has started as head of Saltburn primary school and is “excited” at the move.

Mrs Chadwick, 33, who lived at Wilton Bank for two years until 2005, succeeds Mrs Janet Richardson, who was head for more than 20 years.

Her official title is head of school, primary, under Saltburn Learning Campus’s executive head Mrs Ruth Mayes, taking in both the primary school and Huntcliff.

Nic Gibson, formerly deputy head at Huntcliff, is Huntcliff’s head of school.

Mrs Chadwick said: “It’s exciting to be part of something which will benefit the community and children, making use of the strengths across the whole campus.”

The primary school has more than 400 pupils and some year-groups, including the nursery for three-yearolds, have spare places for pupils.

Mrs Chadwick had her first baby Tom in May. Her husband Heath is a member of Saltburn golf club. She replaces long-serving head Mrs Janet Richardson, who has retired.

The school’s new assistant head is Ms Gail Ash, 48, formerly of Skelton primary school where she was a class

teacher and coordinator of the special needs pupils.

A keen dog-owner, she walks her pets on Saltburn beach before starting school. Her predecessor Mrs Jean Ferry worked at the school since 1985 before retiring in July.

Valley Players Update

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The reading for the next Valley Players production will be held at 6.30pm on Wednesday, 9th October at Bath Street Clinic. This will be our entry to the 2014 Richmond and Saltburn festivals.

It is another home grown script featuring a couple of oak trees, Shakespeare’s daughters and a family of robins! It will be a lot of fun, with a wide variety of parts for varying ages.

If you are under eighteen and would like to join our friendly group come along to the reading, or if you would like to meet us informally first, we are having a social evening on Saturday, 5th October at 6.30pm, in the meeting room of Echo, Emmanuel Church Hall.

You can contact me on 07432 141190, or via Facebook or the website.

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Saltburn Hill Climb A slow rumble growls up Saltburn bank. Mist twists around each turn. Faces peer through fogged up windows and congregating crowds grow. Now, at this point, I should be revealing that what I am talking about is not the weather, but the annual Saltburn Hill Climb, organised by Middlesbrough and District Motor Club. Unfortunately though, it is actually due to the weather that this year’s event had to be cancelled and the rumbling and the mist were both sadly not due to the classic vehicles on show.

However, being the ever organised girl that I am (or is that the first time I’ve been so well organised?!), I conducted some interviews in advance of the event, unaware of the impending cancellation. I’d like to share one of those interviews with you now.

Keith Mason is a motorcyclist and has attended Saltburn Hill Climb for many years. This is how he described the experience of being a spectator: “I use to go and see the Hill Climb with my daughters when it was timed. That was about 15 years ago. We would stand and watch on the hill. My daughters liked the event but would soon become bored so we would then wander around for a while and come back. It was a good day out.”

Keith has taken part in many track days (this is where members of the public can take their own motorcycles around a race track in a safe and supervised environment) and so it wasn’t surprising that he decided to sign up to take part in the Saltburn Hill Climb, rather than only being a spectator. He took part in his first one in 2011 and returned in 2012. He would have entered for a third consecutive year this year. This is what he told me of his first experience of the hill climb: “It was exciting. There were lots of spectators and friends. When you set off you didn’t want to make any mistakes or miss a gear. It is fun but doesn’t compare to a track day like Cadwell Park. Cadwell is over 2 miles long and ridden at race speed. I usually go on a bigger bike on a track day and use my Triumph 500 for the hill climb. I have friends who also compete in the hill climb and 2 of them have Triumph 500s. It is older and better suited for

the climb, more in the spirit of the event.”

Keith is looking forward to the Hill Climb next year and hopes for fine weather for it.

Here are some quotes I received from local residents: “I think all such motor related events add to the general perception of Saltburn as a place which welcomes events and where stuff is happening. I will have a bird’s eye view of the hill climb and think it will bring people in and most certainly be of benefit to the local economy. The car park at the bottom of the valley gardens is perfect for classic car meets, as is the parking along Marine Parade, and I think such events fit with the feel of Saltburn as a quirky place...there should be more!”

“I think anything that encourages the tourists to visit Saltburn is a good thing for the town. Not only for the money they spend on the day but hopefully it encourages people to revisit the town. I think Saltburn relies on the tourist trade to keep our unique town vibrant and exciting.”

Here’s hoping for good weather for next year’s Hill Climb.

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The Ochre Stream - Its Days are Numbered It’s unlikely, if you’ve lived or even just visited Saltburn in the last 10 years, that you have missed the fact that there is something seriously wrong with one of its streams.

The bright orange discolouration, seen especially in the summer months, affects two kilometres of Saltburn Gill and the lower part of Skelton Beck, before discharging over the beach and into the sea. Useful signs put up around the Cat Nab car park area explain that this is caused by an outbreak of iron laden water from the nearby, long abandoned ironstone mines. This iron rich mine water reacts with the oxygen in the stream and forms an iron hydroxide called ‘ochre’. The effect of this ochre is significant, as very few stream living organisms are able to live with the reduced oxygen levels and the smothering action of the ochre silts. This then, inevitably has a knockon effect in the ecology of the rest of the Saltburn Gill valley, which contains a nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

What is probably less well known is the work which has taken place behind the scenes to fix this problem. Since 2005 the Saltburn Gill Action Group (a community group of concerned local people) has worked in partnership with the Environment Agency to understand the causes, impacts and possible solutions to what is a significantly difficult technical problem.

Monies were raised and work funded to produce a scoping report, feasibility study and various ground investigations for the project. But it was a change in the Law in 2013, lobbied for by the Saltburn Gill Action Group with support from the local MP and Environment Agency, which has made a huge difference to the project. This has allowed the Coal Authority (the acknowledged mine water treatment experts) to bring their vast experience of dealing with similar coal mine water problems, for the very first time, to a ‘metal’ mine water problem.

This new partnership, with substantial extra funding from the government department Defra, has allowed the construction of a treatment plant to begin. As I write, the first phase of this treatment plan has just begun to operate.

This consists chiefly of two settlement lagoons. These have been constructed on land between Hagg Farm and the new Asda supermarket in Skelton. Contaminated water is pumped from the old mine workings and allowed to run over an aeration cascade into the lagoons, where a large majority of the ochre settles out (currently over 90%

Saltburn Gill Mine Water Treatment Plant (Phase 1) Under Construction.

removal) and then the water is allowed to re-enter the stream.

This pumping is primarily to reduce the levels of water in the mine workings to below the point where the polluting mine water breakout is currently discharging. This is no mean feat and will require pumping of between 35-50 litres of mine water per second, continually for more than a year. This has now started, but it is unlikely that you will notice any improvement in the stream until the construction works are completed and the treatment scheme is operational, probably in 2014. What this final scheme will look like will depend, to a large extent, on how this first phase performs. The pumping rate will be reduced and additional settlement and reed bed lagoons will be constructed to treat the mine water to an even higher standard. It’s at this point that the stream will be able to return to its natural ‘un-polluted’ state, with aquatic life expected to quickly re-colonise the gill.

I have two teenage boys who have grown up in Saltburn and don’t ever remember Saltburn Gill as anything other than the ‘orange’ stream. Due to the hard work and dedication of many people from a variety of backgrounds working behind the scenes, I’m looking forward to a future when this orange stream will be no more than a childhood memory for them.

Don Mason

Saltburn Miniature Railway Flood Saltburn Miniature Railway suffered unprecedented damage during the torrential downpour on Friday, 6th September. It washed away large quantities of ballast from the track, deposited trees and branches at all the bridges, flooded the ticket office and the engine shed to a depth of some four feet causing extensive damage to all locomotives and electrical equipment.

However, due to the fortitude of our volunteers and the additional help from a large number of the general public the Railway is slowly bringing itself “back on track”.

We would therefore like to say a big “THANK YOU” to all the people who gave their time and effort to clear up after the flood and thank you again!

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Travels of Pirate Pete

In which Saltburn writer Peter Holbert rides the trains on crutches and a wheelchair They were flying the skull and cross bones from their flagpole when I swung my crutches out of a Grand Cherokee Jeep at the home of our friends The Packers.

“It’s in honour of Pirate Pete,” chuckled Tom Packer formerly of Little Moorsholm and past headmaster of Teesside High, when he delivered my wife Jane and I to their 200 year old farmhouse in deepest Bedfordshire countryside near Sandy.

Our visit to Tom and Janet which followed a couple of days in London had been planned for months before I fractured my right kneecap in a trip fall at Alnwick Castle Gardens.

We had arranged to meet honorary Saltburn Rotarian Peter Jackson and his French wife Claudine now living near Deauville in Normandy for a visit to the Pompeii Exhibition at the British Museum, and the rail tickets for every leg of the journey were all booked.

My immediate reaction was to cancel the trip when they strapped me into an ankle to thigh cricket splint at James Cook University Hospital after three nights on the wards, and they told me I was stuck in it for at least five weeks. But I am blessed with a wife and friends who aren’t quitters.

Jane hired a wheelchair from Shopmobility in Redcar, sponsored by Saltburn WI and hired out at £20 for the first week and £10 a week thereafter. Then she booked us in with Passenger Assist, a magnificent free service for rail customers.

They took care of everything from the minute I was pushed up a ramp onto the Saltburn to Darlington train, to returning down the ramp five days later.

At Kings Cross I was pushed to the head of the taxi queue, and twice on the Bedfordshire leg at Hitchen and St Neots we were switched to free taxis to continue our journey when rural stations were a challenge for the disabled.

The British Museum had a wheelchair lift, and so did the RAC Club on Pall Mall where we dined with the Jacksons. I was deposited in the lobby near to a magnificent D-type Jaguar which was the current display.

The owner of an Italian restaurant Il Cuccioilo off Piccadilly pushed my wheelchair leg first under a table and whisked away my Dover Sole to bone it for me because my arms wouldn’t reach that far.

The kindnesses continued on the topless tour buses where the crew collapsed my wheelchair and stowed it downstairs so that I could hop up to the top deck.

We returned still with crutches and wheelchair to face still more weeks of disability before I go back to James Cook this month for more X-rays and a meeting with my consultant orthopaedic surgeon P MacKenney.

A message that emerged from it all was that we should run up a flag for the Passenger Assist service, and for all the smiling train crews and porters who are out there doing a wonderful unsung job.

Newcastle to London cycle update

In Memory of Karole

Well, the rain didn’t stop pouring for most of the ride on the 24-25th August, but I managed to complete the 300-mile cycle from Newcastle to London in 23 hours and 16 minutes! The route took us from Gateshead, through Great Smeaton, York, Scunthorpe, Sleaford, Whittlesey, Buntingford to finish in Hackney, London with an average cycling speed of 16.2mph.

Despite being soaked to the bone, it was an incredible experience and somehow quite enjoyable!

I’d like to extend a huge thank you to all those who have supported me with donations to my chosen charity, the Alzheimer’s Society. I couldn’t possibly thank everyone individually here, but the generosity shown has been overwhelming, resulting in a total of £1,280 being raised. I’d especially like to thank the staff and customers of Signals, where a great amount was raised through the collection tin placed on the counter. Although the ride served as a personal challenge for me, the main aim was to raise funds for the charity in order for essential research to be funded and for those affected by Alzheimer’s to be supported. I’m sure that this contribution will go a long way to help. Many thanks.

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A wooden bench has been placed in the Italian gardens to commemorate the life of an extraordinary woman.

The bench has a plaque on it which reads ‘In loving memory of Karole Robinson 1963-2005 - she loved this place.”

Many of you will remember a young woman called Karole Robinson who lived in Saltburn between 1994 and 2005, with her husband Lewis and daughters, Ruby and Molly. She died after a gruelling ten year battle with breast cancer. In the spring of this year Lewis and other members of his and Karole’s family decided it would be fitting to celebrate what would have been her 50th year. They would like all of you friends, acquaintances and colleagues to know that the bench is now installed and ready to remember a very special lady.

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Saltburn Animal Rescue Association.

A small charity seeking to rescue and re-home cats and dogs, Tel: 01642 488108 (weekdays only, 10am to 2pm).

SARA has many dogs and cats that need new homes. All are clean, healthy, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

Hello all you Talk of the Town readers. My name is Heidi and I’m a cat. It’s been a little while since there was a cat on the SARA page and we cats at SARA decided that it was about time for a feline to get some attention in Talk of the Town, as those dogs have been getting far too much attention lately…oh, okay, yes I know they deserve a good home too.

I am a young 18 month old tabby girl. But as you can see from my photograph I’m really a mini tiger girl with lovely stripy fur, sparkly green eyes and long whiskers. I like to have lots of fun and I love exploring and playing. As you can see I like kitchen sinks and I’m not at all bothered about sticking my face straight up to a camera lens. After all, I am very beautiful, don’t you think? In fact, you can take many more pictures of me, please.

I’m great with people and I have a very friendly and affectionate nature. On an evening I love to sit with people for a cuddle and snuggle up on a comfortable lap for a nap. As you know we cats need our sleep to keep us beautiful, as well as lots of delicious food, play, exercise and grooming. That sounds like fun to me. Our needs are small, but the rewards are many, like hearing my happy purr.

When I was a youngster I was thrown out of my home to fend for myself and as I wasn’t neutered I got pregnant. I ended up giving birth in a garden and as it was pretty cold weather I tried to get myself and my babies into a house to keep warm. I tried my best but I was barely more than a kitten myself. This wasn’t fun at all and I didn’t like it, but being a good mum I got on with it and all my kittens survived.

Fortunately we all got rescued by SARA who took great care of us all. After some treatment from a kind vet

and lots of TLC from the lovely volunteers at SARA, I finally got my health back, and now I’m all glossy coat and purrs again, just how I should be. So now I’m ready to look for a new home. It’s time to start having lots of fun. I’m having fun here at SARA but I’m sure I could have lots more if I could have a new home. I’d be happy to live with a family with children, as I love playing and affection. That’s giving as well as receiving of course. I would probably be okay living with a quiet older male cat for company.

Please come and visit me and the other cats at SARA, where there are even a few dogs also wanting new homes.

Love and purrs from Heidi.

SARA fundraising events during October The next monthly meeting of SARA will be held on Wednesday, 2nd October, in the TocH premises, Albion Terrace, Saltburn, at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome.

5th October – Members of SARA will be holding a Coffee Morning in Marske Leisure Centre from 10.00am to 12noon. There will be a variety of stalls including tombola, bric-a-brac and books. Homemade cakes will also be on sale. All funds raised will go towards the 50

Foxrush Farm sanctuary and re-homing fund.

Recent funds raised – Our Open Day held on Saturday, 7th September, raised a total of £2,733 with some funds still to come in. Our most grateful thanks to everyone who attended and made the day such a success.

For any further information visit our website on www,s-a-r-a.org.uk or ring our helpline Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 2.00pm.

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‘Some dance to forget’ – Crime thriller set in Saltburn Rick Lee will be signing copies of his latest book ‘Some dance to forget’ which is set in the early 80s in Saltburn in the Library on Tuesday, October 22nd between 1.30-3.30 pm.

Rick was born in Saltburn and lived in the family home on Milton Street Kemball’s Bakers & Confectioners – until he left home to go to college in London. Eventually he became a teacher and taught drama in a variety of schools and colleges throughout the UK. In 2006 he went to live in France and began writing the Mick Fletcher thrillers in 2010. Fletcher is a Londoner, but his disregard for proper procedure and unpredictable mood swings cause him to be sent further and further north despite having some successful results.

‘Some dance to forget’ is the third novel to be published and follows Fletcher’s continuing attempts to track down a female serial killer who was the subject of Rick’s first book ‘Daughter of the Rose’.

Lots more information and blog can be found on his website - www.rick-lee.co.uk.

Some dance to forget is set in October 1981 and DI Mick Fletcher and DS Irene Garner are once again on the track of the ‘Snow White Killer’ – a woman who kills ‘wicked stepmothers’.

There have been no victims for over a year, but now two in quick succession. Except the second body maybe isn’t one of hers. Is it a copycat killer instead?

Colin Lockwood returns to the down-at-heel seaside town where he was born and grew up: an idyllic childhood memory, which is about to be shattered by the revelations which will shock and horrify the whole community. One

wedding leads to lot of funerals as the secrets of a bunch of sixties teenagers are uncovered by a series of horrific murders. A killer desperately trying to prevent the truth from coming to light. A truth which is preserved in black and white images of unimaginable sexual depravity.

Despite what this blurb tells you about the book, Rick has happy memories of Saltburn in which he had ‘an idyllic childhood, running wild and free in the woods, playing on the beach and dabbling in the rock pools beneath the looming cliff’.

He has borrowed the easily recognised street names, layout, buildings and the garden paths, which are embedded in that memory for his story, but everything else: the characters, the events and the horror are all imagined and bear no resemblance to anyone or any occurrence in the past or present.

Ricks says, “I hope that the current inhabitants of Saltburn will forgive this borrowing and yet shudder at the tale, set in a locality they’ll recognise all too well.”

The past can be a dark place as current media revelations have revealed, but Saltburn is still that safe, fairy-tale place in Rick’s mind, which gave him the strength to face the world.

The late 70s and 80s was a tough time in the North East of England. There was little money for civic pride, but on recent visits he has seen that the town has recovered and both locals and visitors can now enjoy the quiet splendour of its unique heritage.

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The Saltburn Profile Trevor Cox In five years, Trevor of Victoria Lodge has collected £21,900 for Zoë’s Place, Normanby, one of three Baby Hospices in England. “I do it because I enjoy it,” he says.

“I like to help the children and I like meeting the people of Saltburn.”

One of three children, he was born in South Bank.

His Dad was a weighman at Dorman Long’s and his Mum worked as a cook at Red Barns, Redcar. “I was slow at learning,” he explains, “so I went to Eston Lowfields Special School until I was sixteen.” When he left, he worked as a general labourer at the docks for four years.

He found it very heavy work, so he moved on to work for the Council as a road-sweeper. He was in charge of four men on an electric barrel. While he was there, his father sadly died.

One of his tasks working for the Council was putting up the stalls at South Bank Market, but he found he couldn’t lift them, so he took a job at Lackenby BOS plant and worked on the lift. Having left home, he lived at a number of different places until he got his own bungalow. Unfortunately, the area was difficult to live in and he took up the offer of a place at Victoria Lodge, a Saltburn residential home for adults, instead. He has been living here for twenty-two years and is the longest resident. One of fourteen, he has his own room with TV and CD player.

Trevor is full of praise for the staff: “They can’t do enough for you,” he says. “They are very caring.” His Mum used to visit him there, but now she is eighty-five and has Alzheimer’s, so she can’t come over. Trevor misses her.

When Zoë’s Place opened, Trevor decided he would like to help and started collecting money for the children. He likes keeping himself busy and is out in the station precinct every day, except when it’s raining. On Sundays, he runs a tombola. Last summer, he ran a charity event at the Spa, raising £510 and plans another at the Cricket Club to help finance the repairs after the recent flood at the hospice. “We get some entertainment organised and have a raffle and a pie and peas supper,” he says. “We had a hundred and twenty tickets for sale at the Spa and they all went.”

Trevor enjoys meeting people who give him donations and he would like to thank everyone who has supported the cause over the years. When he explains about the charity to newcomers, they give very generously. He is brought cups of tea from Stonehouse Bakery, Jackie’s Saverstore and Saltburn Health Food shop and is very grateful for their friendliness.

The staff from Zoë’s Place occasionally come down and collect him to show him what the money has bought. Although he gets upset when he sees the difficulties that the children face, he was pleased to see the special cots that he has raised money for. “They’re £300 each and my collections were able to fund five of

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them,” he explains. He is given regular certificates when the staff come to collect the boxes. One day, he would love to receive a medal!

Trevor is no stranger to early morning starts. He has had a part-time job with Spar for five years, delivering daily newspapers. “I’m up at six and out at seven,” he tells me. “On Saturdays, I’m given a trolley, because there a lot of adverts in the papers on that day.”

Coming up as I write, is Trevor’s five day holiday to Scarborough, his favourite destination. When he was a child, the family used to rent a flat there every July or August. But since then, he’s stayed at The Grand Hotel five times. Last year, he found an opportunity to bring out a collecting box in public and gathered even more money for Zoë’s Place.

Although he’s not a great traveller, Trevor would like to see the pyramids, as he’s interested in history and watches history programmes on his TV. “I enjoy the Time Team,” he adds. He likes the old buildings at Preston Park and Kirkleatham Museum. Finding old churches very interesting, he enjoys learning more about Saltburn Methodist and Emmanuel Churches too.

Trevor is fond of music, particularly Pavarotti, Mozart and Beethoven. When Victoria Lodge used to have a piano, he would play ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘Donald, Where’s Your Trousers?’ on it. “I never learnt to read music,” he confides, “but I can play by ear.” His Auntie belonged to Redcar Operatic Society and she had a piano that he used to play on. His Granddad Davis, who lived in Grangetown, was in a harmonica band and was often playing when Trevor went round.

At his family home, Trevor used to have a collie dog called Sandy. He would fetch the paper and people’s slippers. But one day, he went out for a walk and never came back. If pets were allowed at Victoria Lodge, Trevor would have a cat. But he has plenty of friends there and professes himself very happy.

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Keeping it Real It’s a good expression – ‘Keeping it Real’ but it isn’t something we are inclined to do all that much. I wonder at what moment it was in remote history that the first caveman or cavewoman really learned to worry? As far as I can tell, animals don’t worry about anything.

Obviously they have to survive and if you were a little pig for example that would mean searching out the next pile of acorns and not listening to your know-it-all friend who thinks a house of straw would make a safe des res, but as long as they have enough to eat and are not threatened, animals generally do seem to live in the moment and as a result they are not unduly stressed.

It seems to me that humanity’s greatest attribute and also its singular curse is imagination. I wonder what percentage of the stress we feel in a given year is justified and how much of it originates from worrying about what ‘might’ happen? What certainly doesn’t help the situation unduly is the way we are constantly bombarded with news from every conceivable direction. We now have instant access and, if we choose to do so, we can keep abreast of everything that is happening across the globe twenty-four hours a day.

Obviously, on a planet the size of ours, and with a population that is so massive, bad things will take place – it’s inevitable. This probably wouldn’t be too much of a cause for alarm if in addition to being told all the bad news we were getting equal notification of the mass of good things that are taking place. At a local level, we would certainly hear if Mrs Jones was mugged outside the supermarket but we probably would remain unaware of the fact that the neighbours of Mrs Smith were taking it in turns to keep her safe, warm, fed and comfortable in the days after she was released from hospital.

As a historian my own take on this situation is that as a species, for countless thousands of years we lived very small lives. Hunter gatherers existed for very much longer than farming communities have been around and even when we began to live a more settled existence, it was in tiny communities, with maybe only half a dozen families in a village. Travel was difficult and contact with other groups was limited, so naturally, when someone did happen by, we would greet them effusively and urge them to give us whatever news they had picked up on their travels.

Earlier this year, when Kate and I were in New Zealand, we one day found ourselves lost and eventually came across a tiny cafe, in a remote outpost. We stopped for a coffee and based upon the reception we received from the proprietor we both got the impression that we were the first customers that had come her way in weeks.

She wanted to know all about us – where we came from, where we were going and how we had come to be lost. It took us over an hour to extricate ourselves from a veritable avalanche of free cakes, puddings, information about local places of interest and piles of free maps.

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human company and for snippets of conversation that might brighten up a fairly humdrum existence. Robinson Crusoe, in his desert island, was even willing to risk being eaten by cannibals in order to procure someone else to talk to.

The situation lasted for so many hundreds of thousands of years that I suppose the need to procure news from almost anywhere became imprinted on human beings and it didn’t diminish once we found ourselves living in large towns and cities. Once there, town criers shouted news in the market places and then some enterprising person thought up broadsheets and eventually newspapers.

All of a sudden citizens were being bombarded by happenings, not just in the locality, but from further afield.

On and on the juggernaut ran – the invention of the telegraph, then radio, television and, finally, the Internet.

It seems certain that people have always relished hearing bad news – but only if it related to someone else.

That seems to be another human response. Maybe we take comfort in the fact that we are not personally involved or perhaps we just love gossip. That was fine when the average person a few hundred years ago might have heard of a few robberies, some inevitable deaths and maybe one murder in a lifetime – but we are almost suffocated under an avalanche of rapes, murders, wars, natural disasters, outrages and scandals on a daily basis. I honestly don’t think that the human psyche has developed quickly enough to cope with it.

The biggest problem is that we are expected to ‘care’ about everything. If I was to follow the pleas on the television and give money each month to poor starving children, victims of conflicts and ex soldiers, not to mention cats, dogs, elephants, tigers, donkeys and a multitude of other sad critters, I would need to advertise for people to give money to me because I would be starving to death. Charity might not really start at home, but we do have to eat.

I can’t solve the problems of the world, no one individual can, and it seems to me that by constantly fretting about the less amazing side of life we often ‘spoil the moment’. I hope that’s not the same as being an ostrich.

Misery can be an infection, but so can joy. I personally refuse to accept that pessimism is the natural state of humanity and I sincerely hope that even as the meteorite strikes or the runaway truck comes crashing in through the front window that I will be singing a cheerful little song. I am well aware that it won’t help but as stereotype Jewish mothers are inclined to say, “It wouldn’t hurt!”

Between the moral blackmail and the conviction of the media that the whole of society is doomed and that polar bears will soon have nowhere to stand I attempt to remain unconcerned. I’ve read and listened to the opinions of endless religious teachers and philosophers and searched diligently for the meaning of life. At the end of it all I choose to fall back on what Guy Sebastian expressed so simply and so well in song (even though most people think it was Bob Marley). ‘Don’t Worry – Be Happy!

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The Guisborough and District Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild The Guisborough and District Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild are holding their monthly meeting at 2pm on Saturday, 5th October, 2013 in Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough. TS14 6BA. The guest speaker is Melitta Butterell and her subject is ‘My Adventures with Embroidery’. This meeting is also the AGM and as part of the afternoon members are asked to bring along any Holiday Postcards they have made and any Daisies from the Celebrating Stitch Day. Visitors are welcome whether non-stitchers, beginners or more experienced stitchers. The car park behind Belmont House (council offices) is free on Saturdays. For more information please contact 01642 314860.

The monthly meeting on Saturday, 2nd November, again in Sunnyfield House, has the guest speaker Joanna O’Neill and her topic will be ‘Rich Linda Danby Stitch’.

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Saltburn Allotments Association Halloween will be upon us this month. I have some pumpkins ripening up nicely and, hopefully we’ll have plenty for our party at the end of the month. As a committee we haven’t been able to finalise a date yet but we will put posters and leaflets in the library and around town. We all really look forward to this end of season get together in the wildlife garden and we hope to see many friends again this year.

Allotment holders I’ve been talking to this summer have been thrilled at the harvests we’ve been getting. I think morale was low after last year’s disastrous weather which makes this year all the more magic. As I write it’s pouring with rain, which mixed with the sunshine, is just what the doctor ordered.

There are lots of jobs to be done in October. I tend to think about clearing, tidying and pruning (if I haven’t summer pruned already) but there’s still sowing to be done and, with any luck, plenty of harvesting.

Seeds to sow include salad leaves, rocket, winter lettuce, early peas and broad beans. Many plot holders sow broad beans to over winter, Aquadulce Claudia is a good variety for this and the association has these for sale in the containers (Sunday 10.00 to 11.30am). Some people are more wary of sowing peas in this way and, they can be more troublesome in a harsh winter when they can die back and spring sown ones catch up. If the weather is reasonably kind, though, it is a good way of extending your pea harvest. Good varieties include Kelvedon Wonder, Early Onward and Feltham First. We have Greenshaft which is best sown in spring to extend the harvest. If you do sow peas or broad beans it’s worth covering them over with cloches to protect against the worst of the weather and against little animals. Mice love pea and bean seeds.

Now is a great time to sow rocket. In the colder, wetter weather it’s less likely to bolt (grow a flowering stem, flower and go to seed) and, it shouldn’t succumb to flea beetle, the insect that puts lots of tiny holes in the leaves of plants such as rocket, radishes, turnips and oriental leaves.

Onion sets and garlic cloves can still be planted this month. They will get their roots down into the soil before the worst of winter comes, ready for a good start next spring. If you have any spare land that you didn’t plan to use after harvesting another crop, onions use the space well and, who can have too many onions?

I’m hoping we will still have some climbing beans to harvest during October. If we are unlucky though and the bean pods get old and stringy and the seeds are large in the pod, we leave them on the plant until the pods dry and go papery. We then take the seeds and dry them at home either for use in winter soups and stews or as free seed for next year.

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The story of how I lost my Credit Card unfolded this month. It seemed that it dropped out of my wallet whilst I was using another card to purchase a rail ticket to London to attend a meeting. Linda, the staff member on duty at Redcar Railway Station, found it on the floor and handed it into the bank. The bank did ring me and left a message on my answer machine. As I didn’t know how to operate the thing, that was Betty` job, I didn’t know I had lost it until I went into the Bank. I now know how as I spent a whole afternoon exploring the device until I had found how to operate the bloody thing. After listening to all the messages, some going back months, I deleted them. After feeling very smug at my brilliant success I suddenly realised I hadn’t written down the process of what I had done.

I don’t watch much TV but I am a fan of Radio BBC 4. This week there was a running play about a family dealing with the death of the main character’s wife and mother of his two children and the effect her death had had on each member of the family. I found it very moving and what was interesting was the interaction of the characters and the effect on each individual member of the family. After each short episode I found that I was relating to my own experience and questioning whether I offered the right kind of support to my children and even to Betty’s friends. Probably not.

I understand in this month’s issue there is a proper grown up article on the latest development on Saltburn Gill. I did attend a conference at the Spa, Scarborough where I gave a brief update to the members of the Coastal Forum. It went down very well as it always does. Most of the members of the Forum know that the Action Group is a proper community group and it was kick started by the Parish, our Parish Council. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of walking up to the railway station. I must have selected to find the steepest way from the Spa to the Railway Station. I was foolish because I do have difficulty walking far anyway and even though I was walking slowly and stopping often, admiring the view or looking in shop windows, I was in agony when I got to the Railway Station and only recovered when we reached York. I got home and fed the cats and fell asleep on the settee. When I awoke I was dehydrated, so I had to force myself up the street hill to Lune Street Club to have a refreshing drink of real ale.

On the down side this month I have had major trouble with my main computer. All of a sudden it decided not to let me in. How much I begged and pleaded it still refused to let me in. I tried threats and bribery but still to no avail. I even left it to consider its position overnight, but that didn’t work either. Even after a good night’s sleep it still refused. So off to Di’s at Easy PC for the cure it went. As usual she worked her magic, but even she could only cure it by major surgery. Now it’s been rebuilt and operating like a new machine. Di’s kindly saved all my previous work as well, so thank you very much, Di. You’re a star.

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The Saltburn Crossword no 148 set by Saxton Across 8 For viewing water life Muir backs on Latin water (8) 9 Not in front is female red deer (6) 10 and 12 Across Saltburn road for cleaning? (4, 6) 11 They roam roaming stellar Rev (10) 12 See 10 Across 14 and 20 Across New local shop mixes Ray plan but charms (8, 8) 15 Makes money inserting healthy into professionals (7) 17 Smelly food or ousting within (7) 20 See 14 Across 22 Shocked tag has first at last (6) 23 Objects in orbit redesign a steel slit (10) 24 Clay and sandy soil initially laid out among minerals (4) 25 Redcar has one shining light (6) 26 Communications join untidiness to long time (8)

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