SALTBURN’S TOWN TALK

Letter from the Editor

Happy New Year, everyone! I‘m sorry that this month‘s magazine is late. It could not be helped as I have been rather ill. In November I was suddenly struck down with a mysterious bronchitis-like lung infection, not covid. It was as if my immune system recognised an invader and launched an immediate and aggressive counterattack, turning my lungs into a warzone! It was literally overnight! And lasted over four weeks. I made a huge effort to deliver to my deliverers but was unable to do anything else, a disaster for Talk of the Town. I was too weak to even walk up the street let alone deliver magazines or invoices. It made me realise just how utterly dependent on my health the magazine is. I left here the picture of this year‘s new calendar as there are still some left at Jackie‘s Saverstore. Please do buy one! Love, Ian

Saltburn Methodist Church is continuing to discern its future direction. To this end the managing trustees of the church are looking to market all or part of its premises for sale or lease. We want to reassure the people of Saltburn that the managing trustees are committed to maintaining a Methodist presence within the town.

Saltburn Farmers’ Market: The market takes a break in January but will return in February. Thank you to everyone for their support at the markets, we‘ve had a good year and are so grateful for the support we receive from Saltburn residents. We hope you enjoy market day and your purchases as much as we enjoy coming. Over £600 was raised by the woodland volunteers at the December market and we are still waiting to hear how much was raised for the rotary club. If you would like to do a fundraiser for your club or organisation please let us know. We operate on the second Saturday of the month from February to December.

Random Stitchers of Cleveland: are holding their monthly meeting on 7th January, 2023 in Sunnyfield House, Guisborough. TS14 6BA at 1.45 for 2pm. Our talk is Silk Road Stitches, A personal collection, from Jennifer Creek, one of our members. Jennifer will share some of the embroideries and textiles she collected in the 1980s and 1990s on many journeys along the Silk Roads through China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This collection represents several of the textile traditions of the region and shows some of the different styles of embroidery from various ethnic groups. There will also be textile books that people can browse.

February‘s meeting on the 4th will be From Paint to Thread with Lesley Wood. Admission is £4 for members and £5 for visitors. Visitors are very welcome whether you are new to stitching, have been dabbling for a while or are a regular stitcher. Come along and see for yourselves. For further info please call Gillian on 01642 480344.

Saltburn Studios and Gallery: A big thank you to everyone who visited our Gallery before Christmas and came to our Open Studios, so lovely to see so many friendly faces. We‘re looking forward to 2023 being full of creativity and new projects. A Happy and Healthy New Year to you all too. Our Gallery is open weekends 12-4pm.

Send letters, adverts and contributions for the next issue (by Friday, 20th January 2023) to: The Editor, Talk of the Town, Jackie‘s Saverstore, 8 Station Buildings, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, TS12 1AQ. Telephone: 01287 623903 (or email: talkofthetownsaltburn@gmail.com).

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Saltburn & District Retired Men’s Forum: we meet on Monday mornings in the coffee room in the Methodist Church Hall on Milton Street from 10:00am with tea/coffee and biscuits for a 10:30am start. We start the year on 9th January with a talk by one of our own members, Ted Sanderson, who will take us ―From Tamranuai (where?) to Perth‖. On the 16th of January, Gordon Norrie will tell us about the work of The Dogs Trust. Then on 23rd of January we welcome speakers from Blood Bikes. On 30th January Ken Bladen will give ―A Glimpse of the Past by Local Photographers‖. Peter Southern will show us ―The Writing on the Wall‖ on 6th February. We are always delighted to welcome prospective new members to come along and join us. For further details please contact Ken Bladen on 01287 205153 (or email kenbladen99@gmail.com).

WI Report: It‘s always traditional at this time of year to look back at the last 12 months and reflect on things we are proud of. We celebrated Her Majesty‘s Platinum Jubilee with a walk through the decades and afternoon tea, one of our members appeared on Gardeners‘ World and then the National WI magazine showcasing her wonderful garden, we visited the walled Garden at Kirkleatham, Auckland Castle, old town Middlesbrough to learn about the history of our local area. We‘ve tasted local gin in Skelton and fish and chips from Saltburn! We‘ve met for lunch and supper at lots of local venues and continue to plan for 2023. These are just a few things to remember 2022 fondly. So if you are wondering what to do in 2023 come along to meet us, 2nd Friday of the month in the Emanuel Church Hall, 7.00pm. Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!

Lesley Wilson

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