SALTBURN’S TOWN TALK
February and March are special months for Talk of the Town because it’s the anniversary of when I took over being the editor of the magazine. In February 2002 I produced my first edition (no. 10) for March 2002. Yes, it is now ten years since I started doing this. Sometimes I feel that I’m expected to deliver a speech, but at other times words fail me. Despite the title of the magazine being ‘Talk of the Town’ sometimes what is actually being the talk in the town is not what is
Grand Charity Event: will take place at the Spa Hotel on Saturday, 19th May in aid of the Holistic Cancer Care Centre at James Cook University Hospital. Watch out for further details.
The Guisborough and District Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild are holding their monthly meeting on Saturday 3rd. March, 2012 in Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough TS14 6BA at 2pm. The speaker is Linda Westerman and her subject is Hidden Treasures. Visitors are welcome whether non-stitchers, beginners
or more experienced stitchers. For more information please contact 01642 314860. Car parking is free in Belmont House car park (back of Council Offices) on Saturdays. Linda Danby
Saltburn Farmers’ Market: A welcome sign that spring is in the air is that Saltburn Farmers’ Market returns after a winter break for its first event of the year on Saturday, 10th March. Over 25 stalls include the Markets’ popular mix of locally produced fresh seasonal food and artworks. Based in the centre of town, just outside Sainsbury’s near the Railway Station, between 9am-3pm. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for further news and updates.
Saltburn in Bloom: Spring judging is on Wednesday, 11th April at 10.00am. There will be a garden clean-up arranged - watch for notices. There will be a garden competition this year. The entry forms are available in in the library or the outside stall. Saltburn 500 Club: Band concerts will take place at the bandstand commencing Sunday, 6th May at 2.30-4.00pm. Would anyone like to volunteer to help at concerts or to clean and oil the padlocks? Contact 01287 624046. This year the bandstand will be painted, at the end of March/beginning of April, by James Godbold. Save a Flush: (free) cuts down on the use of water and will be available from the Saturday outside stall. Each time the lavatory is flushed it saves a whole litre of water. Outdoor Table Top Sales: in the Station Portico every Sunday from March 4th. Open 7.00am to set up for 9.00am to 2.00pm. £6 a space. To book, call 624046. Help is needed, please, to ‘staff’ the table-tops. If anyone can spare an hour it would be much appreciated. Supermarket’s help: Sainsbury’s customers donated food during a day before Christmas so the supermarket could send 2,000 meals to needy people in the local area through charities. Meanwhile the store’s fund-raising for Redcar Lifeboat - its nominated 2011-12 charity - has raised £1,347 so far.
Letter from the Editor
reported in the magazine. Although tabloid newspapers might take delight in reporting tales of human suffering, and that’s important and not to be forgotten, it still seems that that is not what this magazine is about. My heart goes out to all those who need support but sometimes it’s best just to say: love, Ian.
Send letters, adverts and contributions for the next issue (by Friday, 16th March 2012) to: The Editor, Talk of the Town c/o Real Meals, 25 Milton Street, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1DJ. Telephone: 01287 623903 or email:
talkofthetown@tyasi.freeserve.co.uk. Talk of the Town now has a website:
www.tottsaltburn.co.uk and the Friends of Talk of the Town can be found on Facebook.
Choir Concert: on Friday, 9th March at 7.30pm in Emmanuel Church. This features The Marske Fisherman’s Choir and The White Rose Singers and is in aid of the RNLI. Tickets can be purchased on the door or from choir members, and the cost is £6 (£5 concessions) and includes refreshments. See also advert on page 31 about a Choral Extravaganza!
Emmanuel Church Hall Table Top and Collectors’ Sale: We have our next sales on 3rd, 17th and 31st March from 10am till 4pm. 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, home made produce and some crafts, this month we have a stall selling ball gowns and Prom wear, tiaras and jewellery. And with dolls house miniatures, there is something for everyone. Home made refreshments and light lunches are on sale all day. Our building work is all most completed. It looks amazing. For more information contact Denise Marshall on 07929 589538.
Cover Illustration: The path to Upleatham Street by Heather Lofthouse Barbara Spanner
WI Report: The ladies of Saltburn WI met on Thursday, 9th February in the Methodist Church, Milton Street, Saltburn. The meeting opened with the singing of Jerusalem and members and guests were welcomed by Mrs, Ann Cowie, the President. Mrs. Cath Lynn presented the financial statement which was adopted and seconded by members, Mrs. Lynn Mitchell gave a secretary’s report outlining the events and activities undertaken by members throughout the previous year. The president gave her address thanking members and committee for all their hard work, making the Club the success it is. The members then voted for the Committee and President. Mrs. Cowie was re-elected as President. Mrs. Cowie presented Mrs. Lynn with a gift from all members in recognition of her many years service as treasurer in the WI, a role from which she has recently retired. Mrs. Mitchell was presented with the Institute Cup having won most monthly competitions. The meeting ended with a pooled supper enjoyed by members. If you would like to join us and make new friends, whilst getting involved with community based activities and a varied social calendar, please attend one of our meetings. The next meeting will be on the 8th March, when our speaker will be Mr. Mark Fielding, who will be explaining to us why we should ‘Listen to our Body’.
Barbara Spanner
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 Real Meals, 25 Milton Street, Saltburn, TS12 1DJ. (Ian Tyas tel: 01287 623903.)
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