Skinningrove News July / August 2010 Issue 49 WHAT A GENEROUS VILLAGE! A recent series of fundraising campaigns shows what a giving community we have here in Skinningrove. You ll see inside that villagers have raised a total of nearly 2,200 to support Help for Heroes, the RNLI and Skinningrove Bonfire. Photo (above) shows RSM Michael Scott, with cadets Liam Crosby, Lewis Smith and Aaron Boyd. See story on page 2 Well done to all of you who gave and who helped in other ways to support these causes. Photo (right) shows Beryl McConnell with Mark Porritt and Drew Baxter from Staithes Lifeboat Station. See story on page 6
Another Great Fundraising Achievement Saturday 5th June was a day to celebrate yet more fantastic fund-raising work by Skinningrove people. 1427.47 was raised for the Help for Heroes campaign and a presentation in the Village Hall saw RSM Michael Scott (see Skinningrove News issue 46) receive a cheque for forwarding to the fund. Michael told the gathering I m very proud to be a Grover and I wish to thank all who contributed to this great cause. Michael said he owes much to having been brought up in the rural environment we have here. It was a well-attended event with the Mayor of Loftus, Councillor Linda Bell and other Town Councillors present. Thanks are due to Michael s mother Jennifer - who chairs the Village Hall Committee - for arranging the presentation and for her dedicated work with volunteers in raising funds for good causes. In thanking everyone for their help Jennifer stressed the importance of recognising those who were brought up in Skinningrove and have gone on to successful and positive lives and careers here and elsewhere. The volunteers of the Village Hall would like to send their special thanks to Jennifer for her dedication and help in sustaining the Hall as an important part of the social fabric of the village. Bonfire Fair On Saturday May 29th we held our bonfire spring fair in the Village Hall. It was an excellent turn out of people; the place was packed! We had all of the usual stalls: tombola, cakes, jumble, bric-a-brac as well as prize bingo. We made a grand total of 436.46 a very good effort from all involved. I would like to thank everybody who helped on the stalls, prize bingo and the refreshments. Give yourselves a pat on the back! Cheers Tina xx 2
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Skinningrove s Got Talent! On 16th May Hannah Philpott, aged11, had the fabulous experience of dancing at the Royal Albert Hall in London. She danced as part of a troupe to Let s get this party started which opened a 2 ½ hour set. Mardi Gras Promotions organised the event to find and promote dancing talent from across the UK. This is not the first time Hannah has danced at such a prestigious venue - in 2006 and 2008 she danced at the world renowned ballet theatre, Sadler s Wells in London, again organised by Mardi Gras Promotions. In 2007 she danced on stage at Disneyland Paris in front of a multinational audience. Here s Hannah in full costume ready for her performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Hannah, who lives in Skinningrove and attends St Joseph s RC School in Loftus, has been dancing since the age of 3 and has taken part in numerous shows and competitions across the Teesside area. She enjoys ballet, modern and tap and aspires to be a professional dancer when she grows up. Hannah dances with Constellations School of Dance based in New Marske and we would like to wish her every success in the future. ART GALLERY After last year s successful Art Gallery Loftus Town Council is planning to host this event on the 15th and 16th October 2010. As we did last year we will welcome pieces from anyone who wishes to display. This is not a competition, simply a chance to enjoy and appreciate the talent in the area, and we welcome work from any age or experience. We also hope to attract a wider range of exhibits including sculptures, textiles, ceramics and other 3D objects If you are interested in displaying or simply want further details please telephone Alison or Sarah on 01287 641000. 4
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OUR OWN HEROINE One of the most wonderful characters in Skinningrove is Beryl McConnell. She s a lovely lady who has done so much good to help other people. Beryl was born in Buckinghamshire where she met her husband; they moved to Leeds and then Skinningrove. The house here was not big enough to hold Beryl, her husband and her eight children. Beryl had ten, but sadly two had died so they moved up to Liverton Mines to a larger house where they brought up their family. The family grew up, married and moved to local villages. When Beryl s husband died she moved back down to Skinningrove with her son Alan. Since this time Beryl has worked ceaselessly for various charitable organisations such as the RNLI, Cancer Research, Multiple Sclerosis, Homeless, Air Ambulance and Staithes Lifeboat because she wanted to help other people. She has managed to raise so much money in the two years since she started, helped by neighbours and friends in the village; the latest was for the Staithes Lifeboat when 326 was raised. Beryl was 80 in January and her family think it s time for her to take a rest, but does Beryl think so? We ll see! BE INFORMED AND BE SAFE! Recent incidents on our coastline show how little notice some people take of the information and advice available to us. Copies of the 2010 tide tables for our area are available for 20p from Saltburn Tourist Information Centre (Tel 01287 622422) which is located in Saltburn Library on Windsor Road. The tide tables are an interesting read as they show the fluctuations through the year due to the phases of the moon and other factors. High tides occur slightly later as we go down the coast so high water at Whitby is about 14 minutes later than at the River Tees Entrance; it s good value at 20p! Don t forget that you also have free use of the internet at the Riverside Building; you can get help there and find out about many things...such as tide times! 6
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C A N YO U H E L P? My name is Colin Stonehouse, and on July 16th 2010 a group of my friends and I will be walking from coast to coast to raise money for my niece Grace Murray, in order for her to undergo treatment for Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. Grace Murray is my sister s daughter and was born in January 2004 with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. This form of Cerebral Palsy affects all four of Grace s limbs, her speech and her rate of growth. Colin Stonehouse will be doing the charity WALK WITH GRACE. This walk is 190 miles from Cumbria to Robin Hood s Bay and will take 12 days; he is looking for sponsors: please contact Glenys Money on 01287 841864. This was found on the jetty wall However, don't you think townies might die laughing at the spelling? 8
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BOROUGH COUNCILLORS COLUMN Hi one and all by the time you read this we will be over halfway through the year (scary) with such a long drawn out cold period for the first five months. We are used to the cold northerly winds but we seem to have had more than our fair share to date. Peter Scott has been elected Chair of the East Cleveland Area Committee. As residents will know this committee has in recent years allocated a great deal of money to various schemes to improve the environment in Skinningrove. Peter and his fellow councillors have made it their first priority to press for a solution to the derelict co-op building. The Council s Strategic Property Manager was present at the meeting on the 26th May to explain the action she is taking to press the present owners of the building to either develop the site themselves or sell to someone who will redevelop the site and rid us of what all of us consider to be an eyesore. We are also looking at how we can bring renewable energy into Skinningrove and save residents money on heating and lighting bills. An officer has been appointed to carry out a survey with all residents of the village to determine what your present facilities are. We have to do this so we can present evidence of need when we apply for funding. There are no trick questions or hidden agendas so please give as much help as you can. Also do not be afraid to ask to see the officer s ID card to reassure yourself that he is the genuine article. Peter and Richard attended a concert at Whitecliffe School at the end of May and the Year 4 children sung their little hearts out brilliant! What was even more brilliant was the fact that they learnt and memorised nine songs in only 12 hours. Finally we will be back on tour in July with our Walk and Talk street surgeries, this time between 6.30-7.30pm on Thursday 8th July in the following streets :- Skinningrove Road/Primrose Hill/New Company Row/Zetland Row/Grove Hill. Then again on the following Thursday, the 15th, covering the rest of the village. If you want to talk to us on any issues please put Skinningrove News in a window where we can see it from the street and we will respond. The walk and talk is extra to our normal surgery in the village hall, 10-11am on the third Saturday of the month. Cllrs Brian Hogg, Richard Rudland and Peter Scott tel:01287 677336 10
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Tree management to reduce flood risk in Skinningrove In 2008 the Environment Agency proposed to install a new trash screen on the Kilton Beck, just upstream of the A174 road bridge. Since then we have taken another look at the situation and found that this may not be the best solution for managing the remaining flood risk in Skinningrove. During March a tree survey was undertaken along the length of the river between Skinningrove and Whitecliffe Wood. This survey assessed the condition of the trees near the river bank and identified those that could be uprooted and cause flood risk during severe weather and high river levels. Since then we have set up a tree management programme which will reduce the likelihood of trees becoming blockages in the river. Every winter we will survey the condition of the trees, and then do any necessary removal and maintenance work within our annual work programme. We have already scheduled some work for Autumn 2010. SERVICES AT SKINNINGROVE CHAPEL Every Sunday at 6.00pm throughout July and August. Everyone Welcome Fusion Valeting CIC Hate Cleaning Your Car? Let us do it for you from only 4 Full Car Valeting Service available Open 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday (Sat/Sun by arrangement) To book your valet or for more information give Dan a call on 07787 388562 12
Function Room available for Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Funerals, etc NO FEE FOR ROOM deposit required Available days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Also: Car Boot Sale in Carlin How WMC Car Park! Every Friday at 3pm Telephone 01287 644221 or 01287 640294 or speak to Secretary Steve Waite or Treasurer Andrew Wiseman Do You Want a Stronger Voice on Health and Social Care Services? The Redcar and Cleveland Local Involvement Network (LINk) is a network bringing together local people, organisations and groups who want to improve health and social care services. Your LINk gives you the opportunity to influence health and social care services in your area. Your LINk will ask local people what they think of local health and social care services and look into specific issues of concern to the community. How to get involved? There are many ways to get involved and it is up to you how and when you get involved. You can: Take a few minutes to answer a survey Comment on issues under review by the LINk Attend an occasional meeting on an issue that interests you Take time to represent your community when a health or social care issue is raised with service deliverers Basically you can give as little or as much time as you want to the LINk. If you would like to join your LINk please contact us Tel: 01642636161, Email: redcarandclevelandlink@shaw-trust.co.uk www.redcarandclevelandlink.co.uk
NEW MAYOR FOR THE PARISH At the Annual Meeting of Loftus Town Council on 4 May 2010, Councillor Mrs Linda Bell was appointed as Town Mayor and Chair of the Council, with Councillor Mrs Christine Swales as Vice-Chair. Cllr Mrs Bell is a familiar face in Loftus, being involved in many organisations, both Parish and Borough-wide. Her roots are in Loftus Parish, with many family connections still living in the area. Her previous employment has been in the health and care sector, and she has a life-time experience of small-scale farming and environmental issues. Cllr Mrs Bell is very willing for people to contact her for exchange of ideas, and can be contacted on 07977589412 or 07563720038, or e-mail lindabell@uwclub.net.cllr Mrs Bell will be accompanied by her husband, Cllr Ian Bell, a former British Steel and Boulby Potash worker, who is also a member of Loftus Town Council. CALLING THE GREEN FINGERED OF SKINNINGROVE! Loftus Town Council is holding its annual In Bloom competition on the 22 nd July, a chance to celebrate and reward the pride the community take in their gardens. Last year there was only one (yet lovely!) entrant from Skinningrove but Loftus Town Council know there are more wonderful gardens and displays in Skinningrove and would welcome more entrants. There is even a best new entrant category to be won. The other categories this year are best front garden, best rear garden, best window box, hanging basket or container, best community project and best commercial entrant. Judging will take place on the 22nd July (Great British weather permitting) and will be by a panel including Loftus Town Councillors, Community Representatives and Redcar and Cleveland BC Neighbourhood management. As in previous years it is intended to hold a presentation morning in Loftus Town Hall, probably during August, to celebrate all the gardens and to offer the chance to view photographs of all who agree to have them displayed. There will also be a Town Council Shield for the overall winner and certificates for the category winners and highly commended. If you decide to enter and we hope you do - then application forms are available from Skinningrove Riverside Building, Loftus Library and the Loftus Town Council Office ( Please note the closing date for applications is the 19 th July 2010.) If you require any further information then please telephone Alison or Sarah at Loftus Town Council on 01287 641000. 14
HERITAGE DAY SEPTEMBER 2010 Loftus Town Council is opening the Town Hall on Saturday September 11 th for a Heritage Open Day. This is part of the national heritage weekend run with support from English Heritage. In the Main Hall and in conjunction with Steve Thompson of Teesside University there will be an Octorama. This is a digital arts gallery installation with 8 screens and 8 speakers focusing on the IRON AGE to the DIGITAL AGE. More detailed information can be viewed at www.octorama.co.uk Could we ask all readers to rummage through their memorabilia for stories, photos, documents and other items that we could use for the above exhibition. Please contact Jennifer Scott or reception at the Riverside Building on 01287 642508. Anything you loan will be acknowledged and returned to you. NEW ARRIVA BUS SERVICES FROM SUNDAY 27th JUNE Services 5/X5 (Middlesbrough to Loftus and Whitby) Faster journeys to Whitby as most buses will run as X5 limited stop services. Doubled frequency to Whitby - now every half-hour, rather than hourly. Services X3/X4 (Middlesbrough to Redcar, Skelton and Easington) All X4 journeys will be extended to Easington. X4 will run hourly via Liverton Mines and hourly via Skinningrove, which restores the link from Liverton Mines to Loftus Market Place and gives Skinningrove a link to Saltburn and Redcar. More morning peak buses on the X3 from Easington and Loftus towards Redcar and Middlesbrough Copies of the new leaflets are available from the Riverside Building. NEWS FROM NORTHUMBRIAN WATER Northumbrian Water is soon to begin a multi-million pound scheme to upgrade the sewerage network in the Loftus, Skinningrove and Liverton Mines areas. The work, which is to begin at the end of August, will involve installing sections of new sewer pipes and constructing three new pumping stations. The work will have a significant positive impact on the environment and residents will be given more information in writing and be invited to attend customer information sessions which the water company are to hold in July. For further information contact Northumbrian Water on 0845 717 1100. 15
Title: Hours: Wage: JOB VACANCY Minute Taker Upto 4 per month Exceeds minimum wage The Trustees of Skinningrove Link-Up wish to appoint an individual for the position of minute taker for their monthly Board meetings. Applicants would preferably have note taking and Word-processing skills, required to work 4 hours per month. Duties will be taking notes at the monthly Board meeting and producing accurate and formatted Word-processed minutes which will then be disseminated. Applicants please contact Mrs. Margaret Evans, The Riverside Building, New Company Row, Skinningrove, TS13 4AU Tel: 01287 642508 E-mail: slu@btconnect.com Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Weekend Runs from Friday 20th to Sunday 22 August. For information contact Dave Manship on 01947 840296 Skinningrove News Contact details are: Skinningrove News Tel: 01287 642508 Riverside Building Fax: 01287 641993 New Company Row Email: skinningrovenews@btconnect.com Skinningrove Saltburn www.skinningrovelinkup.org.uk TS13 4AU DEADLINE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NEXT ISSUE OF SKINNINGROVE NEWS IS Thursday 12th August 2010 Postage Prices Postage Prices 3.50 for six issues (12 months). If you would like to be included on the postal list please leave your name and address at Riverside Building or contact us on the details above Cheques should be made payable to Skinningrove Link-Up Editor s Note The volunteer group who produce Skinningrove News reserve the right to edit any correspondence submitted for publication, and would like it noted views expressed are not necessarily the views of the editorial group.