Historic Hill Climb 2014

Hundreds of spectators turned out Saltburn's historic hill climb and motor gathering event.

The annual Saltburn vintage hill climb took place on Sunday - with numerous classic cars and motorbikes taking part.

The event - a non-competitive speed and time trial for vintage cars and motorcycles - had run as a competitive event for many years until 2004 when it was halted due to clauses in road safety legislation barring such trials on public highways.

Supporters of the historic motor racing event have since campaigned tirelessly for its resurrection.

And it seems their hard work may pay off later this year - with the legislation possibly to be overturned this autumn.







“At the moment it is a non-competitive event for road legal vehicles - they have to be taxed and insured,” said Dave Ransome, past president of Middlesbrough Motor Club.

“But where we are with the Road Traffic Act is that all political parties have agreed it will happen and they are going through the motion of approving the law for competitive events to happen once again."

“We expect that will happen in the autumn.”

But Dave said that this does not mean that the existing event will be abandoned.

“It has become a really popular event,” he said. “So what we will be looking at doing is possibly running an additional event now that this historic gathering is so popular.”

Over 1,000 people turned out for Sunday’s event, which was held at Cat Nab car park.

As well as the gathering, where vehicles from the early 1900s up to 1975 are on display, the cars and motorbikes also make the quarter-mile hill climb to Rushpool Hall one by one.

“It has been fantastic,” said Dave.

“We always get a good crowd here in Saltburn.”

Some background history of the Hill Climb

Bollywood by the Sea

The striking coastline of Saltburn provided the backdrop as a touch of Bollywood glamour came to Teesside.

The cast and crew of Shaandaar, a new Bollywood movie currently in production, chose Saltburn’s beach, promenade and famous pier as a location to shoot yesterday.







Billed as a comedy which sees two Indian families coming together for a big wedding, the film features Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor.

Assistant director Karl Hall said that the coast was the perfect place to shoot footage.

“We are mainly doing establishing shots and cutaways, but we have the main characters here as well and we’re doing some dialogue,” he said.

“We are splitting the shooting between England, Mumbai and Poland and a lot of the English scenes have been done in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

“When we needed to find a coastal location, Saltburn had been recommended and it was a great choice. It looks great on camera.”

The film will be primarily aimed at the Asian market, but Mr Hall said that Bollywood releases are also huge in Britain.

“It goes under the radar a little bit in the UK, but it is a huge industry," he added. "Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor are really big stars.”

Around 80 to 90 members of the cast and crew spent yesterday in Saltburn and some local flavour was added to the filming. Mr Hall said: “I’m not sure how many extras we had, but I’m sure that some of them were local.”

Saltburn Ward Newsletter August 2014

COUNCILLOR STUART SMITH
SALTBURN WARD NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2014
stuart.smith@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Contact no. 07557 540628

NEW EXHIBITION AT KIRKLEATHAM MUSEUM A new exhibition has started at Kirkleatham Museum entitled Celebrity Movie Treasures and runs from the 12th July until the 19th October. The touring exhibition is of personal belongings, movie props and costumes from the world of showbiz and provides a glimpse into the lives of some of the 21st centuries most iconic stars. Memorabilia from Fred Astaire, Doris Day, Chuck Berry and Michael Jackson are just some of the items exhibited. Admission is £2.00 for adults and £1.00 for a child, under 5’s free.

FURTHER PROGRESS TO TACKLE RED RIVER Things are moving steadily at the treatment plant to combat the deposits of Iron Ore deposits in the stream. Last year the first phase of the plant was installed close to Hagg Farm. This was basically two large settlement lagoons with aeration cascades with a large sludge drying lagoon. The overall loading of iron into the stream has reduced by around 60%.The second (and final) phase of work has just started. This will include two further settlement lagoons and a large reed bed. These are scheduled to be complete by the end of this year.

SALTBURN VALLEY GARDENS RETAINS GREEN FLAG STATUS Sites are assessed for their Green Flag status by volunteer judges who usually have a background in parks management, conservation or ecology. They judge against eight criteria testing whether the site or green space is: welcoming; healthy, safe and secure; clean and well-maintained; sustainable; manages conservation and heritage; has community involvement; markets itself, and has good management.

SALTBURN BATHING QUALITY TEST RESULTS
Saltburns bathing water continues to pass the European Bathing Water Directive’s higher guideline standard. The 12 samples taken this season have all passed. There are 8 more samples to be taken until the season ends in September.

SALTBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL MARSKE MILL LANE
A decision regarding the use of this building has now been put back until the end of September by the authority. The interested parties are Earthbeat Ltd and an unnamed business.

PLANNING APPLICATION CAR SHOWROOM WINDSOR ROAD
A planning application has been submitted in respect of the now disused car showroom located on Windsor Road. The application is a change in use for the former Car Company show room, Windsor Road, Saltburn to convert the change in use of the building to A1 retail. In planning applications A1 usage covers the use of the property to become a shop, retail warehouses, hairdressers, undertakers, travel and ticket agencies, post offices and dry cleaners.
Subject to obtaining this change of use there would be a secondary application to cover any material changes. The applicant also states that 12 car parking spaces will be provided on the site forecourt. I have expressed my concerns to the planning department in respect of the traffic management of the area and the possible dangers to motorists and pedestrians if this site was developed. Unconfirmed reports state that the retail company Tesco are interested in the site to develop a Tesco Express outlet.

FUTURE USE OF HOB HILL
Saltburn Golf Club have purchased part of the land and will be building a driving range. They are undertaking minor temporary works to the land in relation to this planned facility. Saltburn Athletic FC will be leasing the football pitch and disused changing rooms so that the awarded £50,000 Sports England grant to improve the site can be implemented. The remainder of open space on Hob Hill will remain open with dedicated rights of way.

Tastebuds Tickled.

Thousands of foodies had their tastebuds tickled at Saltburn Food Festival.




The town’s Milton Street was transformed into a street market yesterday showcasing over sixty of the North East and North Yorkshire’s best independent food producers.

With a tasty mix of stalls including a wide range of locally produced meat, vegetables, artisan bread, handmade cheese, micro brewery beers and chocolate, a record number of people filled the town to sample some of the culinary delights.

Festival organiser, Lorna Jackson said: “What a day! Last year was our first festival and we didn’t really know what to expect.

“This year we thought we knew what was coming but today has just taken on another life of its own.

“We’ve been busy right from the off and the atmosphere around the place has been wonderful all day long.

This, the second ever Saltburn Food Festival, builds on the seaside town’s already popular monthly Farmers’ Market which was shortlisted as National Farmers’ Market of the Year earlier this year.

Lorna said: “All of the traders share our passion for good locally produced food and one thing they keep telling me is how much they love coming here to our monthly Farmers’ Market.

“They tell me they love the people here and most of them have sold out again today.”

Alongside the stalls, live cookery demonstrations took place with guest chefs cooking up a treat in the festival’s Cookery Theatre.

Former Coronation Street star turned TV chef, Sean Wilson and Radiohead’s personal chef, Sarah Muir were amongst the special guests delighting crowds with their live cooking.




Sean Wilson said: “This is the first time I’ve been to Saltburn and it won’t be the last.

“The place is a real oasis. It looks wonderful but the people have been amazing all day long. Warm, welcoming and it has been a real pleasure to be here.

“The cookery theatre was obviously great fun to do but it was great to walk around and see how much the place was buzzing.”

Sarah Muir who is now back home in North Yorkshire running her hugely popular, Arches Cookery School at Grinkle Park Farm near Loftus, said: “This is easily one of the best food festivals in the country.




“There’s a great mix of stallholders and the vibe has just been incredible all day.

“Saltburn really is an absolute gem of a place and I can’t wait for next year.”

Lorna added: “Our guest chefs have all been a joy to work with and have all really enjoyed the day.

“We thought it would be very difficult to top last year but Saltburn has done itself proud yet again.”

Vicars wife is a Tough Mudder

On Saturday 2nd August, Estelle Reed will be taking on a 10 - 12 mile long obstacle course designed by the Special Forces, and showing that being a Vicar’s wife isn’t about baking and arranging flowers.

Estelle, wife of the Vicar of Saltburn, the Revd Adam Reed, will be taking part in Tough Mudder Yorkshire, at Broughton Hall Estate, Skipton. Tough Mudder is an endurance event in which participants attempt a military-style obstacle course, designed and created by British Special Forces to test mental as well as physical strength. The course has obstacles to strike fear into the heart involving fire, water, electricity and heights, as well as plenty of Yorkshire mud.

Estelle said, “I run DanceFit, a dance and fitness business in Saltburn. Last year I challenged some of my customers – male and female – to do some cabaret dancing in high heels to raise money for breast cancer care. The guys who did it said it was the most terrifying thing they’d ever done, and challenged me to do something equally terrifying to raise money for a good cause. So I decided to have a go at Tough Mudder!

“In church, Adam was encouraging people to help raise money for our community. He used Jesus’ parable of the talents, and gave everyone in the congregation £10 to use as seed money to raise even more funds for our church. Our family decided to use our £10 notes towards the entry fees for Tough Mudder – it’s a real family effort. Adam and our children Ella and Aidan are helping with publicity, but I’m the one who’s got to complete the course! Even our curate, the Revd Adam Young, has been helping me train for the course.

“I’m really scared about the course! I wasn’t outdoorsy as a child – I trained in ballet from a young age. Dance keeps you fit and gives you stamina, but I think I’ll need an extra edge for the Tough Mudder course. There’s a group of us from DanceFit, customers and their husbands, taking part and it’s been an amazing bonding experience. We’re all going to work together to get round the course – I love the Tough Mudder ethos that it’s not all about winning, but working together to overcome the obstacles.”

The Revd Adam Reed, Estelle’s husband and Vicar of Emmanuel Church Saltburn, said, “I know Estelle and the team are going to defeat the Tough Mudder course and raise loads of money for their chosen charities. Estelle is really tough – you have to be as a mother, dance instructor and a vicar’s wife! Sadly, I won’t be there to cheer her on, as I’m leading a pilgrimage of young people to Taizé in France, but we’ll all be praying for her and the team.”

The other people taking part in the Saltburn team are Cath Mason, who is raising money for the CUP Foundation (Cancer of Unknown Primary); Vic Tosh who is supporting Diabetes UK; Brian Cole who is fundraising for Down Syndrome North East; Adam Reamswood who is raising money for Parkinsons UK; and Richard Yaldren, who is supporting WaterAid.

To sponsor Estelle and help raise money for Emmanuel Church, Saltburn, visit http://www.justgiving.com/Estelle-DanceFit-Saltburn








Pictured: the Saltburn Tough Mudder team, with Estelle pictured centre.

Valley Adventures wins Steel Investment

From survival courses, archery and castaway days to gorge walking, stand up paddle surfing and abseiling - children and adults are grabbing the opportunity for adventure at a new outdoor activities centre in Saltburn with both hands.




Valley Adventures, an ambitious new business set up by Dan Fawkes and Simon Palmer, has been backed by a £3000 investment from UK Steel Enterprise’s Regeneration Fund and is expecting around 200 people a week to enjoy activities during the summer.

The Centre is the realisation of a long-held dream for the outdoor and fitness instructors who have an impressive range of qualifications, skills and expertise built up here and abroad.

Dan Fawkes is a swimmer, triathlete, rock climber and served more than 12 years in the RAF as a development coach and outdoor instructor. Simon Palmer is a stand up paddle instructor and a veteran of outdoor challenges around the world including South Africa, Vietnam and Australia with a law degree and Diploma in Work Psychology.

They are backed by a team of highly qualified and experienced instructors, including Kieran Rankin, a seasoned outdoor instructor and youth worker; Alex Frood, a talented outdoor photographer and mountaineer and Callum Anderson, their technical advisor.

It means the Centre can provide a massive range of activities for individuals and groups of all ages and abilities that also include coasteering, bush-craft, map reading, navigation, orienteering and team building.

“This is something we have talked about doing for years,” said Dan Fawkes. “We have started it whilst we are still both working because the site became available and it was too good an opportunity to miss. We love this area and it is a perfect location for us."

“It has been a big commitment so the money from UK Steel Enterprise has been a massive help to buy equipment such as helmets, ropes and wet suits. We all love outdoor activities and are totally committed to helping others experience them because we believe they are so valuable."

“Seeing children and adults rise to challenges, learn new skills, solve problems, work in a team and become leaders is inspiring. They also have a huge amount of fun enjoying the natural environment and escaping from the everyday hustle and bustle."

“Interest and demand is rising fast with corporate bookings and school groups proving to be real growth areas and we expect up to 200 people a week to use the Centre this summer,” he added.

Peter Taylor, Area Manager for UK Steel Enterprise, the Tata Steel business-support subsidiary said: “This is exactly the sort of start-up project our Regeneration Fund was set up to help. Valley Adventures is providing invaluable experiences and skills for young people and adults and we have every confidence that the business will prove a big success.”

Details of UK Steel Enterprise’ support for businesses is available on 01642 777 777 and at www.uksteelenterprise.co.uk. Valley Adventures is on www.valley-adventures.com



Children from Ormesby Primary School get to grips with fire-lighting at Valley Adventures in Saltburn with (from left) Simon Palmer, Peter Taylor of investor UK Steel Enterprise and Dan Fawkes.

Saltburn Food Festival Programme of Events.

· Over sixty of the best independent food producers from the North East and North Yorkshire – all coming from within a fifty-mile radius of the town.




· A tasty mix of stalls includes a wide range of locally produced meat & game, fresh fruit & veg, wild & garden herbs, artisan bread, handmade cheese, English wines, micro brewery beers, chocolate, cakes & biscuits, gingerbread, gourmet scotch eggs, a gluten free stall, chilli plants & chilli sauces, hog roast, butchers’ bbq, PLUS local arts & crafts stalls too.

· Expect a real Festival village atmosphere, with outdoor dining areas, world streetfood, live music and much more besides.

Live Cookery Theatre, outside Real Meals on Milton Street.

10.30am: Sarah Muir. Owner of Arches Cookery School and travelling chef for Elton John, Madness, The Prodigy, George Michael, The Spice Girls, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Travis, Manic Street Preachers, Chemical Brothers, Oasis, Van Morrison and Robbie Williams to name just a few. Also a personal chef to Radiohead for six world tours.

11.30am: Sean Wilson. TV chef and author of The Great Northern Cookbook, also business partner of Saddleworth Cheese Company and passionate local food advocate.

1.30pm: Sean Wilson. The second spot of the day for the former Corrie star turned TV chef.

3pm: Atindra Naskar: A spicy session with the excellent executive chef of Teza, Saltburn’s popular contemporary Indian Restaurant.

Festival Workshops :

The following workshops cost £20 per place, and can be booked in advance by emailing lorna.foodfirst@gmail.com or texting 07504 126 233. Please include your name and the name of the workshop you would like to go on. Places are limited to 12 people per workshop.

11.15am: Organic Raw Food Workshop. At TOCH Buildings Albion Terrace, Saltburn. Join Infinite Glow for an hour-long introduction to the benefits of organic raw food. Three quick and easy recipes that you can easily replicate at home and share with your loved ones.

11.30am: Sausage Making & Butchery Skills. Join master butcher Mike Gosnay of Gosnays in Saltburn in his Milton Street shop to have a go at making some great sausages of your own.

12.30pm: Soft Cheese Making. At TOCH Buildings, Albion Terrace, Saltburn. Join our special guest chef Sarah Muir of Arches Cookery School to have a go at making Ricotta and soft Goats Cheeses.

2pm: Bread Making, at TOCH Buildings, Albion Terrace, Saltburn.
Join Ed The Chef from Brick Yard Bakery in Brotton and have a go at Artisan Bread Making. Take home a starter and a recipe for sour dough and join Ed's sour dough community

Festival Fringe:

· Live music, performance poetry and a film tent in Saltburn Square.

· Book Signings. Special book signings at the Book Corner, Saltburn’s brand new independent bookshop on Station Square. Includes special guest chef Sean Wilson signing copies of the Great Northern Cookbook (12.30pm), and Saltburn based crime novelist Jennie Finch (2.30pm).

· A Woodland picnic for all the family, down in the gorgeous Valley Gardens throughout the day.