Parish

THE LOFTUS PARISH DIRECTORY

First Printing March 2006



published by



LOFTUS TOWN COUNCIL

81a High Street, Loftus

Saltburn TS13 4HG





Internet version

For ease of download, all illustrations, images and logos have been removed from this version. The front

cover, and the local map, can be found separately on the Town Council's Website.



Also a reduced font set has been used for this version for technical reasons, and file types have been

converted. In some cases this has resulted in changes in layout and appearance that differ in unintended

ways from the printed version.









Front Cover Photographs: (Clockwise from top left)

Carlin How Doorstep Green; Loftus Town Hall*; Cattersty Sands; Woodland steps near

Whitecliffe Woods*



*Courtesy of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS



We wish to acknowledge the contribution of the following to this publication:





Mrs A Atkinson (Clerk to the Council)

Mrs J Currie (Town Council Administration)



Julie Morrison & John Hannah (Loftus Library)



Mary Bielby.



The members of the Directory Committee:



Councillors: Roger Clipsham (Chair)

Linda Bell (Vice Chair)

Stephanie Aplin-Wakefield (Editorial Group)

Eric Jackson

Christine Swales

Janet Welford

Angela Whitaker

Gerry Dickinson

Allan Greening









SPONSORS

We are grateful to the following sponsors:



Surestart East Cleveland









DISCLAIMER

Although reasonable care has been taken to provide the best possible

information, it is incumbent on the user to verify such information when

necessary. Neither Loftus Town Council, the contributors or sponsors will

accept liability for the consequences of any errors or omissions.

This Parish Directory arose from the ashes of the original

intention to do a Parish Plan.



Councillors had seen a copy of a professionally produced

Parish Directory and felt it was the ideal tool to be of

assistance to visitors and newcomers to the area.



It has been a lot of hard work, a lot of wasted copy, some

irritation, but finally, a lot of pride, in a Document which has

been produced entirely “in house” by we amateurs with

only a modicum of printing and publishing knowledge. I am

proud to have been a part of that team and am honoured

to be Mayor in the year that the first Loftus Parish Directory

has been produced.



Well done, Loftus Town Councillors

and many thanks to Janet & Alison, our Office Team.



Councillor Linda Bell, Town Mayor 2005/2006

INTRODUCTION

TO THE

LOFTUS PARISH DIRECTORY





The Parish Directory Committee of Loftus Town Council welcomes to you this first printing of the

Directory & Guide.



It is in the fullest sense the work of the members of the Council, who are all unpaid volunteers.

We have not hired an external firm to do this, and we kept the demands on the Council's staff to a

minimum by doing virtually all the creation, writing and typing ourselves. For this reason this

publication has a unique "home-made" feel to it which we hope the reader will find satisfying.





The Main Directory sections consist strictly of entries returned by local businesses and

organisations, so it will be easy task to spot what seem to be omissions. If you wish to submit

details, new or amended, for a possible future update, please ask the Clerk to the Council for a

form.





It must be admitted that no sooner is the ink dry than a publication such as this starts to become

out of date. Nevertheless the reader will get a good sense of the amazing range of what can be

found in this parish - it may well be the first time such a comprehensive guide to the Loftus Area

has been produced, and we may have only "scratched the surface".





Most sections confine themselves to the boundaries of the Loftus Town Area (see map), In some

cases it has been sensible to range wider, for example for places of interest, or to inform about

unique facilities - e.g. hospitals - which serve the area from outside. A 20 mile radius has

generally served for this purpose.





The printed format is designed for easy reference. If you wish to request a copy, for a place

visited by the public, please contact the office.



The directory can also be downloaded through the Council's Website at

http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/Loftus



I would like to take this opportunity to convey my personal thanks to all those who have been

involved in this venture.



Councillor Roger Clipsham



Chair of the Parish Directory Committee



March 2006

LOFTUS PARISH DIRECTORY



CONTENTS



Pages up to this page:

(i) Front Cover; (ii) Logo of the Council, publication information & cover details;

(iii) Acknowledgements and Sponsors; (iv) Message from the Town Mayor of Loftus;

(v) Introduction; (vi) Contents.

[Page colour in printed version]

 LOFTUS AREA MAP

 QUICK REFERENCE (Travel, Medical & Emergencies)

 LOFTUS TOWN HALL (Hire Information)

 THE LOFTUS TOWN COUNCIL (Members and Staff)

 BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DIRECTORY [deep Yellow]

 ALPHABETICAL SUMMARY

 SECTIONS BY CATEGORY

Allotments Associations Doctors Grocers Post Offices

Bakeries Electrical Household Goods Pubs, Hotels, Social Clubs

Builders/joiners/plumbers Engineering Industrial Units Skips, Reconditioned Autos

Butchers Estate Agents Jewellers Schools

Carpet Suppliers/Fitters Faith Organisations Kennels/Catteries Sports

Child Care Farming/Equestrian Laundries Take-aways/Fish & Chips

Clothes/Shoes Florists Leisure Tea shops/Cafes

Community Centres Garages/Auto Sales Museums Training

Community Organisations Garden Supplies/ Newsagents Transport

Hardware

Crafts/Natural Products Greengrocers Off-licences Veterinary





 CREATIVE ARTISTS, MUSICIANS AND WRITERS OF PAST AND PRESENT

Writers, Musicians [Light blue]

 FOLKLORE AND MYSTERIES OF THE LOCALITY [Cream]

 THE HISTORY OF LOFTUS [Salmon]

 PLAQUES AND WAR MEMORIALS [Salmon]

 MUSEUMS AND PRIORIES [Salmon]

 THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE AREA [Dark green]

 WALKING IN AND AROUND LOFTUS [Dark green]

 PLACES TO VISIT

Tourist Information; Countryside Visitors' Centres;

Visitor Attractions; Children's Activities. [Lilac]

Car Boot Sales; Farmers markets, Country Shows; Pub Quiz Nights [Light Green]

 ACCOMMODATION

Hotels; Guest Houses; Self-catering [Pink]

 DINING OUT [Pink]

 A LOCAL INTERNET GUIDE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS [Pale Yellow]

MAP OF

LOFTUS TOWN

AND

VILLAGES



The map has been omitted from the Internet Version of this Directory in order to make it easier to

download. It can, however, be found on the Town Council's Website.





The Loftus Town Council Area runs from Carlin How in the west to Cowbar in the east, and from

the North Sea southwards to include Scaling and part of Scaling Reservoir, and some of the

nearby moors, to the south of the Guisborough-to-Whitby Road.

LOFTUS PARISH DIRECTORY





QUICK REFERENCE

EMERGENCIES

Emergency fire, police, ambulance, coastguard: 999 (or 112)

Minor injuries only:

East Cleveland Community Hospital, Alford Road ,Brotton

(24 hour nurse practitioners) 01287 676205

Casualty

James Cook Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough

Accident & Emergency Department 01642 850850

Dental emergency: (Out of hours, dentist not available)

Phone one of the two numbers above who will give you the dental emergency

number.

Environmental emergencies:

Pollution, damage or danger: 0800 80 70 60 (24 hr Environment Agency)

Floodline: 0845 988 1188 (24hr flood warnings)



POLICE: Crimes Desk: 01642 326326

Domestic Violence Team: 01642 302069 between 8am and 4pm

Wildlife Liaison: 01642 302733 (or RSPCA 0990 555999)

MEDICAL

General practitioners: LOFTUS: "Woodside", High Street: 01287 640385

BROTTON: East Cleveland Hospital: 01287 676215

Loftus Dentists: Burnside & Carter, West Road: 01287 640333

N Plahé, Arbroath House, High Street: 01287 642974

Loftus Pharmacies: Harrop (Silver), 1 Zetland Rd: 01287 640557

Lloyds, 26 High St: 01287 640301

Also, Coop Brotton High St: 01287 676298

NHS Direct: 0845 46 47

Loftus Veterinary: Beck Veterinary, 1 Liverton Rd 01287 640269

01947 820333

TRAVEL

Traveline (All Local Buses & Rail Times): 0870 608 2 608

24 Hour Rail Info: 08457 48 49 50

National Express: 0870 5 808080

Durham Tees Valley Airport (formerly Teesside Airport): 01325 332811

REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

All Departments 0845 6126126

Community Safety Wardens (out of hours only) 01642 771379 (else as above)

OTHER HELPLINES

Please consult the front pages of The Phone Book

Loftus Town Hall



Loftus Town Hall was built by Lord Zetland in 1879, and although it retains many of

its historical features it is now equipped for use in the 21st Century, with modern

kitchen, audio-visual equipment and comfortable furniture.

The building itself is owned by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, but it is

managed by Loftus Town Council for the use of the community. The Town Council

is pleased to be able to accommodate a number of community groups on a regular

basis, and also to organise Tea Dances and Concerts, but the building is also

available for one-off meetings, training sessions, parties, dances, wedding

receptions and many other uses. Facilities for the disabled include ramp access to

the lower rooms, lift to the upper floor, disabled toilet on the lower floor and hearing

loop on the upper floor.

Loftus Town Hall can be booked by individuals or groups, by contacting the Clerk to

the Council on 01287 641000. Rates current at time of going to press are

First floor Function Room

Commercial Hire £16 per hour

Charitable organisations £10 per hour

Ground floor Room 1 or 2

Commercial Hire £7 per hour

Charitable organisations £5 per hour

Ground floor room 1 and 2

Commercial Hire £14 per hour

Charitable organisations £10 per hour

Whole building except council chamber £180 per day

Council Chamber by arrangement only

All prices include VAT and use of kitchen/crockery, and up to one hour is allowed

free of charge for setting up and clearing away.

Useful contacts



Loftus Town Council



Loftus is served by 14 unpaid, elected Town Councillors, three of whom are also

Borough Councillors.



Ward Name Contact

Easington Gordon A Davis 01287 640640

Easington Mary Lanigan 01287 640993

Liverton Mines Christine Swales 01287 644733

Liverton Mines Janet Welford 01287 641587

Loftus Stephanie Aplin-Wakefield 01287 642573

Loftus Linda M Bell 07977 589412

Loftus Gerry R Dickinson 01287 641076

Loftus Andrew M Downs

Loftus Eric M Jackson 01287 641516

Loftus Roger Lings 01287 641300

Loftus Allan R Greening 01287 641837

Skinningrove and Roger Clipsham 01287 643589

Carlin How

Skinningrove and Barry Hunt

Carlin How

Skinningrove and Angela J Whitaker 07929 883214

Carlin How





Alternatively, you can contact the Town Council on 01287 641000 and ask for

Alison Atkinson (Clerk to the Council)





Loftus Town Hall caretakers are

Christine Neilson 01287 641777

And Geoff Rispin (Assistant Caretaker)



The Town Council also employs Harry Wildmore to open and clean the two sets of

public toilets (Water Lane and West Road)

Loftus Parish Directory









BUSINESS &





COMMUNITY



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ALPHABETICAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY



BECK VETERINARY PRACTICE: 1 Liverton Terrace, Loftus. Tel: 01287

640269BITE TO EAT 58 High Street, Loftus. Tel: 01287

643210BLENKINSOP, D.W.: 26 Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287

640274BOOZE BUSTERS: Arbroath House, High St. Loftus Tel: 01287

640435BRAMWELL, D.J.: 22 Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287

641459BRECKON & SHAW: 10 Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287

640971BRITANNIA INN: 65 High Street, Loftus Tel: 01287

640612BUNNYLAND: Golden Hill Farm, Liverton Tel: 01287

642228CARLIN HOW FISHERIES: 14 Front Street, Carlin How Tel: 01287

641406CARLIN HOW MINI-MARKET: 9 Brotton Road, Carlin How Tel: 01287

643035CARLIN HOW SUB POST OFFICE: 24 Front Street, Carlin How Tel: 01287

640921CATALOGUE SHOP: 29 Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287

640347CHANDOS MINI COACHES: 20 Lantsbery Drive, L’ton Mines Tel: 01287

641383C.H.A.N.G.E. (Carlin How Community Forum) 6 Mt. Pleasant, Carlin How Tel: 01287

643589CHARLIE’ S BARGAIN CENTRE: Liverton Terrace, L’ton Mines Tel: 01287

641606CLARK HARDWARE: 2, 9 & The Forge, North Rd. Loftus Tel: 01287

640355CLEVELAND IRONSTONE MINING MUSEUM:

Deepdale, Skinningrove Tel: 01287 642877CO-OP WELCOME STORE:

Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 640384D.K. SERVICES:

Unit 23 Lantsbery Drive, L’ton Mines Tel: 01287 640676EAST CLEVELAND EMPLOYMENT

& TRAINING GROUP: Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines

Tel: 01287 642244EAST CLEVELAND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT:

Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines Tel: 01287 642244EAST

CLEVELAND COMMUNITY CRAFT GROUP: C/o Community Centre. Duncan Place

Loftus Tel: 01287

641221EAST CLEVELAND YOUTH HOUSING TRUST:

Riverside Building, Skinningrove Tel: 01287 644044



EAST CRESCENT RESIDENTS GROUP: (No Further Details Given)EDWARD GUY

FOUNDATION: The Council House, High St., Loftus. Tel: 01642 318447LOFTUS

CRICKET & ATHLETIC CLUB: Whitby Road, Loftus. Tel: 01287 640891 LOFTUS

DOLPHINS: c/o Loftus Leisure Centre,

Deepdale Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 644373DREAM DAYS: The

Chapel, Liverton Mines Tel: 01287 642929EOTAS E2E: Unit

12, Lantsbery Drive, L’ton Mines Tel: 01287 644206FLORALCRAFT: 45

West Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 643633FORBUOYS:

48/49 West Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 640354 FREEBROUGH COMMUNITY

COLLEGE: Rosecroft Lane, Loftus Tel: 01287 640563GARBUTT BROS.:

Hillside, Carlin How Tel: 01287 640397GIRLGUIDING (See Community

Organisations): Tel:07949 254 890GLASBY, Dr. M. & PARTNERS:

Woodside Surgery, High St. Loftus Tel: 01287 640385GOOD LIFE FORUM:

Community Café, Riverside Building, Skinningrove Tel: 01287 642508GRAHAM’S SHOES:

33 Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 640997GREENHOW JOINERY:

Greenhow Farm, Grinkle Lane,

Easington, Loftus Tel: 01287 641267G.R.H. FIELD MAINTENANCE:

7 Robinson Court, East Loftus Tel: 01287 640230GRINKLE PARK HOTEL:

Grinkle Lane, Easington, Loftus Tel: 01287 640515HARRY DACK INFANTS

SCHOOL: West Park Avenue, Loftus Tel: 01287 640416HUMMERSEA PRIMARY

SCHOOL: Westfield Way, Loftus Tel: 01287 641781JACK-IN-THE-BOX:







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Old Co-op Building, High St. Loftus Tel: 01287 203030JOLLY HOLLY:

Liverton Terrace, Liverton Mines Tel: 01287 640456LADYBIRD DAY

NURSERY: Scaling Dam, Easington, Loftus Tel: 01287 643153

LEAPFROGS DAY CARE: Whitecliffe Children's Centre, Kilton Lane, Carlin How



LINDSEY, M. & B.: 64 West Road, Loftus Tel: 01287

640874LIVERTON MINES ALLOTMENTS GROUP: C/o 17 St. Martin’s Close,

Liverton Mines, Loftus Tel: 01287 644733LIVERTON

MINES COMMUNITY CENTRE: Cleveland Street, Liverton MinesLIVERTON MINES

FISHERIES: 3 Cleveland Street, Liverton Mines Tel: 01287 640529LIVERTON MINES POST

OFFICE: Graham Street, Liverton Mines Tel: 01287 640549LIVERTON MINES

VILLAGE FORUM: c/o Jolly Holly, Liverton Terrace,

Liverton Mines Tel: 01287 640456LOFTUS BAKERY:

31 Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 643469LOFTUS CARPET CENTRE:

24 Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 643450LOFTUS DEVELOPMENT

TRUST: Old Co-op Buildings, High Street, Loftus

Tel: 01287 641342LOFTUS JUNIOR SCHOOL: West Road,

Loftus Tel: 01287 640506LOFTUS LABOUR PARTY: 10 East Street,

Loftus Tel: 01287 641076LOFTUS WEST ROAD SOCIAL CLUB: West Road,

Loftus Tel: 01287 640493LONG’S STORE: 17 Zetland

Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 644211MIND: 23a Diamond

Street, Saltburn Tel: 07865 770 568PARTNERS ESTATE AGENTS: 34

Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 644727RAZZMATAZZ INTERNATIONAL:

Unit H, Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines, Loftus

Tel: 01287 643333

RALSTON HEATING & PLUMBING 22 St Cuthbert's Walk, Liverton Mines

Saltburn, Cleveland Tel: 01287 643704

ROBINSON ENGINEERING: Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines Tel: 01287

642805ROYAL HOTEL: Whitby Road, Loftus Tel: 01287

640339SAFARI GARAGE: Scaling Dam, Easington, Loftus Tel: 01287

640710ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL: (No Further Details Given) S.B.

ROOFING: (No Further Details Given )S.B.G. ( SKELTON, BROTTON,

GENERAL): 27 Zetland Road, Loftus Tel: 01287 642315SKINNINGROVE

BONFIRE COMMITTEE: Tel: 01287 640602









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SKINNINGROVE LINK-UP: Riverside Building, Skinningrove Tel: 01287 642508



SOMERFIELD COMPACT STORE: 29-30 High Street, Loftus Tel: 01287

640261SSAFA: 18 Greta Road, Skelton Tel: 01287

203403STEVE PEIRSON CARS: (No Further Details Given)STONEHOUSE

BAKERY: 81 High Street, Loftus Tel: 01287

642214SURESTART: c/o Youth & Community Centre,

Duncan Place, Loftus Tel: 01287 644200SWALES,

PHIL: c/o 17 St Martin’s Close, Tel: 01287 644733

Liverton Mines, Loftus or 644382TIGER INN:

Whitby Road, Easington, Loftus Tel: 01287

640420TOTALLY NATURAL SKIN CARE: 10 Springhead Terrace, Loftus Tel: 01287

641529WADSWORTH’S GREENGROCER: Tel: 01287

643950WALBY, HARVEY: Sheiling House, Grinkle Lane, Easington, Loftus Tel: 01287

640756WATERWHEEL INN: Liverton Village, Loftus Tel: 01287

640322WEBSTER Ltd, C. : Sheralee, Whitby Road, Easington Tel: 01287

640227WELFORD, CLIVE: Roxby Moor Farm, Scaling, Loftus Tel: 01287

641840WEST END POST OFFICE: 14 West Road, Loftus Tel: 01287

640340WHITECLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL: Kilton Lane, Carlin How, Loftus Tel: 01287

640414WHITE HORSE: High Street, LoftusWOBBLY WOTNOTZ:

The Chapel, Liverton Terrace, Liverton Mines, Loftus Tel: 01287 642929WOLD POTTERY:

79 High Street, Loftus Tel: 01287 640100WOMEN’S

INSTITUTE: Tel: 01287 642605





Only details supplied by authorised persons have been included in this Business & Community

Directory









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ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATIONS

LIVERTON MINES ALLOTMENTS GROUP –Leisure Gardening & Small Livestock

Contact Name: Mrs C. Swales (Secretary) 17 St Martin’s Close, Liverton Mines

Tel: 01287 644733



LOFTUS NORTH ROAD ALLOTMENTS & GARDENS ASSOCIATION – Leisure

Gardening & Small Livestock. Seed, Implements & Garden Sundries Sales.

Contact Name: Mr D. Shimmins, 6 Oak Walk, Westfield Estate, Loftus.

Tel: 0791 0556 321





BAKERIES

LOFTUS BAKERY – Home Baking, Sandwiches, Hot & Cold Food, Outside Catering

Contact Name: Deborah Carr, 31 Zetland Road, Loftus TS13 4PW

Tel: 01287 643469



STONEHOUSE BAKERY – Wide Selection of Speciality Breads, Rolls, Cakes & Confectionery

Products Available

Contact Name: Ian Clacherty, 81 High Street, Loftus TS13 4HG

Tel: 01287 642214 (Shop)

Or 660006 (Office)



BUILDERS / JOINERS/ PLUMBERS

GREENHOW JOINERY –

Contact Name: Michael Booth, Greenhow Farm, Grinkle Lane, Easington TS13 4TZ

Tel: 01287 641267



M & B LINDSEY LTD. – Builders & Roofers

Contact Name: Mike Lindsey, 64 West Road, Loftus, Cleveland

lindseybuilskelder@btconnect.com Tel: 01287 640874



KEVIN RALSTON PLUMBING & HEATING - Central heating. Oil, Gas, Solid Fuel, LPG.

Design, install, maintain. Corgi & Oftec Registered. All plumbing, bathrooms-showers- kitchens.

Contact Name: Kevin Ralston, 22 St Cuthbert's Walk, Liverton Mines, Saltburn, TS13 4QL

ralstonplmghtg@aol.com Tel: 01287 643704



PHIL SWALES – Any Type of Building Work

Contact Name: Phil Swales, 23 Cleveland Street, Liverton Mines, Loftus

Tel: 01287 644733/ 644382

Mobile: 07760 457 618



S.B. ROOFING – No Further Information Given



HARVEY WALBY (BUILDER) –NHBC Reg. Builder. All Aspects of Building Work

Contact Name: Harvey Walby, Sheiling House, Grinkle Lane, Easington TS13 4NT

Tel: 01287 640756

Mobile: 0792 990 5403





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BUTCHERS

D.W.BLENKINSOP – Butcher & Baker, Meats & Savouries

Contact Name: Tom Blenkinsop, 26 Zetland Road, Loftus TS13 4PW

Tel: 01287 640274





CARPET SUPPLIERS / FITTERS



LOFTUS CARPET CENTRE – Carpet, Vinyl & Soft Furnishing Retailer

Contact Name: Linda Watson, 24 Zetland Road, Loftus TS13 4PW

Tel: 01287 643450





CHILD CARE

JACK –IN-THE-BOX DAY NURSERY – Ofsted Approved Day Nursery for Children Aged

6 Weeks to 8Years

Contact Name: S. Boyd, Old Co-op Building, High Street, Loftus TS13 4HW

jackin.thebox@ntlworld.com Tel: 01287 203030



LADYBIRD DAY NURSERY-

Contact Name: Jennifer Welford, Scaling Dam, Easington. TS13 4TR

Tel: 01287 643153



LEAPFROGS DAY CARE: - Quality Day Care for children aged 0 - 12 years.

Contact name: Kathryn Porter,

Whitecliffe Children's Centre, Kilton Lane, Carlin How, TS13 4AD

Tel: 01287 646020



CLOTHES /SHOES



CATALOGUE SHOP – Home & Handyman Supplies

Contact Name: K. Raine, 29 Zetland Road, Loftus

Tel: 01287 640347



DREAM DAYS – New Designer Wedding Dresses, Once Worn

Contact Name: Mel Stevens, The Chapel, Liverton Terrace, Liverton Mines.

Tel: 01287 642929



EDWARD GUY FOUNDATION – Fundraiser For Hospice Care

Contact Name: Mrs Brenda Thompson, Council House, Loftus TS13 4HG

Tel: 01642 318447



GRAHAM’S SHOES – Footwear Retailer

Contact Name: Mr G. Hanson, 33 Zetland Road, Loftus TS13 4PW

g.hanson77@ntlworld.com Tel: 01287 640997







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COMMUNITY CENTRES

LIVERTON MINES COMMUNITY CENTRE – Available For Functions

Contact Name: Cleveland Street, Liverton Mines, Saltburn TS13 4QY

Tel:





COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

C.H.A.N.G.E. (Carlin How Community Forum)

For all living, working & serving in Carlin How

Contact Name: Roger Clipsham (Secretary), 6 Mount Pleasant, Carlin How, Saltburn TS13 4EJ

change.secretary1@ntlworld.com Tel: 01287 643589



EAST CLEVELAND CRAFT GROUP – Embroidery, Patchwork, Quilting, Knitting, &

Crocheting, Learning By Example In A Friendly Environment. Monday Afternoon.

Contact Name: Ann Middlemas, c/oLoftus Community Centre, Duncan Place, Loftus TS13 4PR

Tel : 01287 641221



EAST CRESCENT RESIDENTS GROUP-

Contact Name: Mrs J. Brown (No Further Information Given)



GIRL-GUIDING LOFTUS DISTRICT – Organisation For Girls & Women 5 To 65 Years

Contact Name: Diane Ouwehand

Tel: 07949 254 890



LIVERTON MINES VILLAGE FORUM –Village Residents’ Organisation

Contact Name: Andrew Lindsey, c/o The Jolly Holly,. Liverton Mines TS13 4QH

livertonmines.villageforum@ntlworld.com Tel: 01287 640456



LOFTUS DEVELOPMENT TRUST – Care & Regeneration Of Built & Natural Environment

Contact Name: John Groarke (Director), Old Co-op Building, High Street, Loftus TS13 4HW

ldt@loftus44.freeserve.co.uk Tel: 01287 641342



M.E.R.G.e. (Mars Estate Residents Group) – Aims To Address Environmental, Residential,

Tenancy & Social Issues On The Mars Estate

Contact Name: L. Bell (Secretary) Springhouse Farm, North Terrace, Loftus TS13 4JG

Tel: 07977 589 412



REDCAR & CLEVELAND MIND (East Cleveland Day Service) – Drop In & Information

Service For People With Experience of Mental Health Problems

Contact Name: Gary Brown, R & C Mind, East Cleveland Day Service,

23a Diamond Street, Saltburn TS12 1EB

ecday@randcmind.org Tel: 07865 770 568



SKINNINGROVE BONFIRE COMMITTEE-Organisers Of A Themed Bonfire Every Year.

Nationally Acclaimed.

Contact Name: Tina Dowey

Tel: 01287 640602









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COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS (Cont.)

SKINNINGROVE LINK-UP – Charitable Trust, Not For Profit Voluntary Organisation

Contact Name: Skinningrove Link-up, Riverside Building, New Company Row, Skinningrove

http://www.skinningroveukonline.co.uk/ Tel: 01287 642508



SSAFA – Ex Service Person’s Organisation

Contact Name: Barbara Newman

Tel: 01287 203403





SURESTART EAST CLEVELAND –Support For Families With Children Under 5 Years

Contact Name: Chris Bell, Loftus Youth & community Centre, Duncan Place, Loftus TS13 4PR

surestart.ec@ukonine.co.uk Tel: 01287 644200



WOMEN’S INSTITUTE (Loftus) – Women’s Group To Encourage Involvement In Educational

& Social Activities. Held In Loftus Town Hall.

Contact Name: Teresa Wilkinson

Tel: 01287 642605





CRAFTS / NATURAL PRODUCTS



RAZZMATAZZ INTERNATIONAL LTD –British Ethical Organic Buckwheat Pillows &

Health & Beauty Herbal Aromatherapy Pampering Brands

Contact Name: Mr & Mrs Barnes, Unit H, Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines TS13 4QZ



Tel: 01287 643333

THE TOTALLY NATURAL SKINCARE COMPANY – Makers Of Handmade 100% Natural

Skincare & Herbal Remedy Products. Many Ingredients Are Organic. Packaging Is Re-Cycled.

Contact Name: Suzanna Thelwall, 10 Springhead Terrace, Loftus, Cleveland TS13 4JZ

Info@buddhabubble.com Tel: 01287 641529



WOLD POTTERY – Hand Thrown Pottery Made On The Premises & Shop Selling High Class

Art, Crafts & Gifts

Contact Name: Jill Christie, 79 High Street, Loftus TS13 4HG

woldpottery@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01287 640100





DOCTORS



DR. M. GLASBY & PARTNERS – General Practioners

Contact Name: Practice Manager, Woodside Surgery, High Street, Loftus

Tel: 01287 640385









ELECTRICAL RETAIL / REPAIRS / SERVICES





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BRECKON & SHAW – General Domestic Electrical Dealer & TV /Video / Hi -Fi Repairs.

Panasonic, Toshiba, Hotpoint Main Dealers

Contact Name: Doug Breckon / Dennis Shaw, 10 Zetland Road, Loftus TS13 4PP

Tel: 01287 640971



C.WEBSTER – Electrical Contractors, Commercial & Domestic

Contact Name: Sheralee, Whitby Road, Easington, Saltburn-by–Sea. TS13 4NW

charleswebster@supanet.com Tel: 01287 640227





ENGINEERING FIRMS



ROBINSON ENGINEERING – Foundry Casting In Iron, Steel, Aluminium & Copper Base

Contact Name: Mr G. Robinson, Steel Foundry, Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines TS13 4QZ

Tel: 01287 642805





ESTATE AGENTS



PARTNERS ESTATE AGENTS -

Contact Name: 34 Zetland Road, Loftus

sales@partnersloftus.co.uk Tel: 01287 644727



SKELTON BROTTON GENERAL – Estate Agents

Contact Name: Alison Anderson, 27 Zetland Road, Loftus, Cleveland. TS13 4PW

andersonali1@aol.com Tel: 01287642315





FAITH ORGANISATIONS



ALL SAINTS CHURCH – Church

Contact Name: Rev. Peter Langford, The Rectory, Grinkle Lane, Easington TS13 4NT

peterlan2@aol.com Tel: 01287 641348





DEEPDALE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH – Services: Sundays 11 a.m.(Adults) Sunday Club

11.a.m. & 6 p.m. (Children) Monday 6.30 –Youth Club (Term Time Only)

Contact Name: Pastor James Duff, Deepdale Road, Loftus

Tel: 01287 623342





LOFTUS METHODIST CHURCH –

Contact Name: The Church Steward, Wesley Terrace, Carlin How TS13 4EG

Tel: 01287 640026





FAITH ORGANISATIONS (Cont.)



ST HELEN’S PARISH CHURCH –Parish Church of Carlin How & Skinningrove







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Contact Name: Fr. Whitwell SSC, Rockcliffe View, Carlin How, Saltburn –by-Sea TS13 4EJ

timothy.whitwell@talk21.com Tel: 01287 643702



ST HILDA'S' CHURCH, LIVERTON MINES

Contact name: Rev P Langford, The Rectory, Easington

Tel 01287 641348



ST JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH – (No Further Details)





ST LEONARD’S PARISH CHURCH –Parish Church (Loftus in Cleveland)

Contact Name: Fr.Whitwell SSC, Water Lane, Loftus, Saltburn–by-Sea TS13 4RN

timothy.whitwell@talk21.com Tel: 01287 643702



ST. MICHAEL’S LIVERTON – Church

Contact Name: Rev. P. Langford, The Rectory, Easington

peterlan2@aol.com Tel: 01287 641348





FARMING / EQUESTRIAN SERVICES



MR. C. WELFORD – Farm Or Garden Hedges Laid, Coppiced Or Just Tidied Up. Free Estimates

Contact Name: C. Welford, Roxby Moor Farm, Scaling, Loftus. TS13 4TT

Tel: 01287 641840



G.R.H. FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES –Equine Paddock Maintenance, Small

Agricultural Services. Licenced.

Contact Name: Bob Haw, 7 Robinson Court, East Loftus.

Tel: 01287 640230





FLORISTS





FLORAL CRAFT – Florist Dealing With Gifts, Weddings, Births & Funeral Tributes etc.

Contact Name: Mark O’Neill, 45 West Road, Loftus, Cleveland. TS13 4RG

Tel: 01287 643633



GARAGES / AUTO SALES



SAFARI GARAGE –

Contact Name: Ellen Boyes, Safari Garage, Scaling Dam, Easington. TS13 4TP

Tel: 01287 640710



STEVE PEIRSON CARS- (No Further Details Given)









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GARDEN SUPPLIES /HARDWARE



CLARK HARDWARE – Hardware, DIY, Wallpaper, Garden Supplies, Paint, Pet Food,

Giftware, Housewares, Doors, Toys, Fireworks.

Contact Name: Jayne Harrison, Nos. 2, 9 & The Forge, North Road, Loftus

Tel: 01287 640355





GREENGROCERS



WADSWORTH’S – Greengrocers

Contact Name: Derek Wadsworth

Tel: 01287 643950





GROCERS

CARLIN HOW MINI MARKET –

Contact Name: Mr Hislop, 9 Brotton Road, Carlin How TS13 4DG

Tel: 01287 643035



CHARLIES’ BARGAIN CENTRE – Frozen Food, Off Licence & Groceries

Contact name: Dennis Puri, Liverton Terrace, Liverton Mines TS13 4QJ

Tel: 01287 641606



CO-OP WELCOME STORE – Retail

Contact Name: M. Whittaker

Tel: 01287 640384



SOMERFIELD COMPACT – Supermarket with Liquor, Cigarettes, Produce , Meat, Dairy,

Delicatessen, Frozen Food, Bread, Cakes, General Groceries.

Contact Name: Nigel Brass, 29/30 High Street, Loftus

Tel: 01287 640261





HOUSEHOLD GOODS



LONG’S STORE – Stationery, New & Used Books, Toys, Bric-a-Brac, Clothes & Much More

Contact Name: J. Ashworth 17 Zetland Road, Loftus TS13 4PW

Tel: 01287 644211





INDUSTRIAL UNITS

EAST CLEVELAND EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING GROUP –Lessor Of 20

Entrepreneurial Starter Units

Contact Name: Graham Walker, Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines TS13 4QZ

info@ecetg.fsnet.co.uk Tel: 01287 643244







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JEWELLERS



D.J. BRAMWELL –Sales & Repairs to Repairs To Watches, Clocks & Jewellery

Contact name: David Bramwell, 22 Zetland Road, Loftus TS13 4PW

Tel: 01287 641459





KENNELS / CATTERIES

BUNNYLAND BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY – Bunnyland & Guinea Pig Paradise,

Small Animal Experience

Contact Name: Jude Medd, Golden Hill Farm, Liverton

Tel: 01287 642228





LAUNDRIES

DK SERVICES- Laundry Services For Both Business & Personal Requirements

Contact Name: Dawn & Karen Chandler, Unit 23, Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines TS13

4QZ

Tel: 01287 640675





LEISURE

WOBBLY WOTNOTZ – Bouncy Castles & Inflatables Hire & Manufacture

Contact Name: Mel Stevens, The Chapel, Liverton Terrace, Liverton Mines

Tel: 01287 642929





MUSEUMS

CLEVELAND IRONSTONE MINING MUSEUM –The Museum Preserves & Promotes The

Ironstone Mining History & Heritage Of East Cleveland

Contact Name: Deepdale, Skinningrove Cleveland TS13 4AP

visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk Tel: 01287 642877



NEWSAGENTS

FORBUOYS – Newsagents & Convenience Store

Contact Name: Mr Steve Brown, 48 /49 West Road, Loftus TS13 4RF

Tel: 01287 640354





OFF –LICENCES



BOOZEBUSTERS –

Contact Name: Arbroath House, High Street, Loftus





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Tel: 01287 640433









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POST OFFICES

CARLIN HOW sub POST OFFICE –

Contact Name: Mr Scott, 24 Front Street, Carlin How TS13 4AB

Tel: 01287 640921



LIVERTON MINES POST OFFICE- Post Office & Store Specialising in Home Cooked Meats,

Pies & Quiches

Contact Name: Mrs C.E.Maywood, Graham Street, Liverton Mines TS13 4QR

Tel: 01287 640549



WEST END POST OFFICE – Post Office & Newsagents

Contact Name: J.W. & S.J. Cooper, 14 West Road, Loftus, Cleveland TS13 4RW

Tel: 01287 640340







PUBLIC HOUSES, INNS, HOTELS & SOCIAL CLUBS



BRITANNIA INN – Public House

Contact Name: Rhona Sisson, 65 High Street, Loftus, Cleveland TS13 4HG

Tel: 01287 640612



GRINKLE PARK HOTEL – Open For Lunches & Dinners, Functions, Weddings &

Conferences

Contact Name: Vanessa, Grinkle Park Hotel, Grinkle Lane, Easington TS13 4YB

Tel: 01287 640515



JOLLY HOLLY – Local Fun Pub

Contact Name: George / Andrew, Liverton Terrace, Liverton Mines

Tel: 01287 640456



LOFTUS WEST ROAD SOCIAL CLUB – Functions Include: Live Entertainment, Bingo, Big

Screen Football. We Also Cater For Weddings & Parties With Food Available.

Contact Name: Peter Dalrymple, West Road Loftus, Cleveland. TS13 4RG

Tel: 01287 640493



ROYAL HOTEL – Public House Serving Food Daily With A Sunday Carvery & Bed &

Breakfast Facility

Contact Name: Joanne Davidson, Whitby Road, East Loftus, Cleveland. TS13 4LQ

Tel: 01287 640339



TIGER INN – Mon-Sat Food Served Daily 12p.m Until 9.30p.m. Sunday Lunch 12-3p.m.

Booking Advisable. Quiz Night Tues. Live Entertainment Every Saturday

Contact Name: Sue Maguire, Whitby Road, Easington TS13 4NE

Tel: 01287 640420



WATERWHEEL INN – Public House, Restaurant & Carvery

Contact Name: Ian or Jill, Liverton Village, Cleveland. TS13 4TB

Tel: 01287 640322





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PUBLIC HOUSES, INNS, HOTELS & SOCIAL CLUBS (Cont.)



WHITE HORSE PUB – Public House

Contact Name: Elaine Lawton, High Street, Loftus

Tel:



RUBBISH SKIPS & RECONDITIONED AUTOS



GARBUTT BROS –

Contact Name: David Garbutt, Hillside Autos, Carlin How TS13 4AQ

Tel: 01287 640397



SCHOOLS



HARRY DACK INFANTS – Infant School With Nursery Attached & After School Club

Contact Name: Christine Buckley, West Park Avenue, Loftus. TS13 4RL

Tel: 01287 640416



HUMMERSEA PRIMARY SCHOOL –5-11 Years Primary School With 13 Place Nursery &

SureStart

Contact Name: Miss Sue Thompson. Westfield Way, Loftus. TS13 4XB

hummersea_primary_school@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Tel: 01287 641781



LOFTUS JUNIOR SCHOOL – We Provide Education For Children aged 7-11

Contact Name: Mr D. Parkes, West Road, Loftus TS13 4RJ

loftus_junior_school@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Tel: 01287 640506



ST.JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL – (No Further Details)



WHITECLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL – Primary School

Contact Name: Mrs C. Shannon, Kilton Lane, Carlin How, Saltburn TS13 4AD

whitecliffe_primary_school@ redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Tel: 01287 640414



FREEBROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Community College serving Loftus Skelton,

Brotton and surrounding area

Contact name: Ian Mather (Vice Principal); Ann Marshall;

Loftus Centre, Rosecroft Lane, Loftus, Saltburn, TS13 4PZ

loftus@freebrough.com Tel: 01287 640563



SPORTS



LOFTUS CRICKET & ATHLETIC CLUB –Multi-Sports Club With Licensed Bar

Contact Name: Sarah Jane Smith, Whitby Road, East Loftus, Cleveland. TS13 4LG

Tel: 01287 640891



LOFTUS DOLPHINS SWIMMING CLUB – Swimming Club Coaching Swimmers From

Improver To National Level. 7 To 70 Years

Contact Name: Barbara Wilkinson, c/o Loftus Leisure Centre, Deepdale Road, Loftus

jbl.wilkinson@tesco.net Tel: 01287 644373







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TAKE-AWAYS / FISH & CHIPS

BITE TO EAT –Take Away, Hot & Cold Food

Contact name: L. Shepherd, 88 High Street, Loftus TS13 4HG

Tel: 01287 643210



CARLIN HOW FISHERIES –Fish & Chips

Contact Name: Lorraine Brooks, 14 Front Street, Carlin How TS13 4AB

Tel: 01287 641406



LIVERTON MINES FISHERIES – Traditional Fish & Chips. Open Mon-Fri 4.30 to 9p.m.

Fri – Sat 11.30 to 1.15p.m.

Contact Name: Mrs J. Pearson, 3 Cleveland Street, Liverton Mines TS13 4QY

Tel: 01287 640529





TEA SHOPS /CAFEs

THE GOOD LIFE FORUM – Community Café Providing A Range Of Healthy Meals. Buffets

By Arrangement

Contact Name: Café Volunteers, Riverside Building, Skinningrove

Tel: 01287 642508





TRAINING

EAST CLEVELAND YOUTH HOUSING TRUST – Registered Charity Working With

Young People Aged 16-25, Providing Supported Housing & Training Opportunities

Contact Name: Steve Stevenson, Riverside Building, Skinningrove.

info@ecyhtrust.com Tel: 01287 644044



EOTAS E2E – Entry 2 Employment. A Training Provider For 16-19 Years

Contact Name: Sue Wheatley (Programme Manager) Maureen Fitzgerald (Key Worker)

Unit 12, Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines, Cleveland. TS13 4QZ

s.wheately.e2e@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01287 644206





TRANSPORT

CHANDOS MINI COACHES – Luxury Mini Coach Hire, Airports, Weddings, Private Hire &

School Contracts

Contact Name: Philip Wiseman, 20 Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines or 18 Twizziegill View,

Easington.

Tel: 01287 641383



EAST CLEVELAND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT – Provision Of Mini Bus Transport For

Community Groups / Organisations

Contact Name: Graham Walker, Lantsbery Drive, Liverton Mines TS13 4QZ

info@ecetg.fsnet.co.uk Tel: 01287 642244







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VETERINARY SURGEONS





BECK VETERINARY PRACTICE – Veterinary Surgeon

Contact Name: Susan Beck, 1 Liverton Road, Loftus.

Tel: 01287 640269







All Data In This Business Directory Is Compiled From Information Given By The

Contributors









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AUTHORS





PLAYWRIGHTS





POETS





PUBLISHERS





OF THE





NORTH-EAST



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THERESA TOMLINSON – Theresa lives in Whitby, North

Yorkshire and has written many books about the surrounding

area, and was often inspired by the photographs of Frank

Meadow Sutcliffe. He was the inspiration of her first Historical

story called “The Flither Pickers” and since then she has

researched historical themes all over Whitby and Cleveland.

Email address: theresatomlinson@talk21.com

Website: www.theresatomlinson.com/about_auth.htm



MIKE MORGAN – Mike is a versatile journalist who is now a

district reporter for the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette and for

many years worked on the Whitby Gazette. He has over the

years won many awards such as News Reporter of the Year

and News Feature Writer of the Year. Recently he was the

regional winner of the prestigious national Race in the Media

award.

Mike now lives in Whitby and has published historical military

books on the SAS and The Green Howards. Even if you are not

historical or military minded his books are compelling reading

Like “Sting of the Scorpion” about the Long Range Desert

Group, “Forward Regardless” the adventurous life of the oldest

man to reach both the North and South Poles, “D-Day Hero” the

story of CSM Stanley Hollis VC.



ERIC JACKSON – Eric Michael Jackson is a local author, born

in Loftus and has lived their all his life, except for a few months

during the Second World War when the family was „bombed

out‟. He went to St Joseph‟s RC School, Deepdale Road, Loftus

and later to Sacred Hearts School, Redcar. His jobs have

included egg collecting and cinema projectionist, to working in

the Central Warehouse, East Cleveland Co-op, Loftus, to the

brick gang on Skinningrove Works. There followed a long spell

with United Auto Services (now Arriva). Today he is a member

of Loftus Town Council and Redcar and Cleveland Borough

Council. . He has written several publications on Loftus and the

surrounding area. He also wrote “Spotlight on the Silver

Screen” an interesting and enlightening book on local cinemas

& theatres, which was published by Loftus Town Council









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JEAN WIGGINS – Lives in Loftus and has published two

books about Loftus – “Loftus in old picture postcard” &

“Around Loftus”



PAT BARKER – Born Thornaby-on-the-Tees in 1943,

writes about life in war time and women‟s life stories.

Educated at The London School of Economics, she

became a teacher in history and politics. Her first novels

“Blow your house down” and “Union Street” were hard

hitting and unsentimental they are strong and memorable

books celebrating the individuality of the lives of „ordinary‟

women. Her book “Union Street” was winner of 1983

Fawcett Prize which has been filmed as “Stanley and Iris”.

The violence of the First World War became the backdrop

to her novels “Another World” and “Border Crossing” which

looked at the effects on following generations. Pat has

published many more novels and they have earned her

considerable praise.



BERT WARD – Was born George Herbert Ward in North

Ormsby, Middlesbrough on the twentieth September 1922.

He was a Political lecturer and wrote a pamphlet “I‟ll see

Socialism in my time”. Bert also wrote poetry and short

stories such as “The Steel Bongie” and “The Luscious

Plum” published by Mudfog.





It has been very hard to choose which writers we were

going tell you about, so we chose those which were closest

to the town of Loftus, Cleveland. The North East has a

wealth of talent in their publisher, playwrights, songwriters,

poets and authors, who have often taken their inspiration

from the people and landscapes of the North East. We

hope you will find the time to enjoy reading and listening to

some of the works from the people we have listed.







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MUSICIANS





OF





THE





NORTH-EAST





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VIN GARBUTT





Vin Garbutt was born in South Bank, Middlesbrough, but now lives

in Hummersea near Loftus, Cleveland.

Vin discovered Folk Music whilst he was still at school and became

a regular visitor and performer at The Rifle Club in Cannon Street,

Middlesbrough. When he left school Vin went into the safety of an

apprenticeship at I.C.I. Wilton Chemical Plant. During this time he

went regularly to Ireland in search of his musical roots. At the age of

21 he became a professional musician and armed with a rich

repertoire of songs he spent his first summer busking his way

around the bars of Italy, Gibraltar and Morocco. It was then that he

found he had a talent for song writing.

In 1972 he recorded his first album for Bill Leader – The Valley of

Tees. This established him as a singer song writer with a social and

environmental conscience.

Throughout the 70‟s Vin‟s reputation grew until he became the most

sought after performer on the Folk Scene. In the 80‟s he was asked

to tour abroad, visiting such places as Australia, Bermuda, Canada,

Cyprus, Demark, France, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Ireland,

Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and U.S.A. In order

to satisfy the demand from abroad he sets off around the world once

a year.

During 1999 Vin celebrated his 30th year as a professional

performer; he spent the first part of the year doing a world tour.

When he got back to England he set off on his “Take it Easy After 30

Years On The Road” tour. He played to packed theatres up and

down the country and whilst on tour he released his “Word of Mouth”

CD.

Then in came the Millennium bringing a new event on his calendar

The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Vin was asked to present the award

to “The Best Folk Club 2000” and in the following year was

nominated for “Folk Singer of the Year” and was the winner of “Best

Live Act” BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2001. Later on Vin was further

honoured by Teesside University when he received the Honorary

Degree of Master of Arts. Vin was congratulated as “Teesside‟s

roving ambassador of folk music”, for taking his inspiration from the

people and culture of Teesside, for his services to the arts and the

area of The North East of England.



http://www.vingarbutt.com





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JEZ LOWE







By the time Jez Lowe recorded his first solo album in

1980, he‟d already spent almost a decade playing

and absorbing the traditional music of his native

North East, England. This area is rich in working

class values and holds a wealth of songs and music

unique to this corner of the British Isles.

His songs have been taught in school classrooms

not only in England but also Canada and the U.S.A.

Jez tours half the year with the BAD PENNIES and

the other half going solo.

With fourteen full length recordings to his credit,

numerous tracks on compilation projects, three

songbooks and a consistently full international

touring calendar, Jez has proven himself one of the

most popular and respected performers on the

international folk scene.



www.jezlowe.com





Other names to look for on the folk scene are: Marie

Little, Chris Ormston and George Welsh.









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CHRIS REA







Chris Rea was born in Middlesbrough, England; he did not

pick up his first guitar until the age of nineteen. In 1973 he

joined a local band called Magdalene, whose singer Dave

Coverdale had just left to join Deep Purple. Magdalene

changed their name to Beautiful Losers and even though

they won a Melody Maker competition, they more or less

lived up to their name. Chris left the band in 1977 to embark

on a solo career, in April 1978 he released his single “Fool

(if you think it‟s over), which went to the charts in both the

U.K. and U.S.A. Since then he has sold over 22 million

albums world wide, his exceptional career now spans

nineteen albums and during this whole time he has

performed live with his band in International concert halls.

Chris leads a happy family life with pastimes such as Italian

cooking, a good pint of beer and his passion for car racing

and Ferraris. When Chris fell ill with a pancreatic condition

he underwent several complicated operations, during which

his wife and two daughters helped keep him strong, Chris

claims his family literally saved him. After his illness Chris

made the album “Stony Road” which shows his musical

roots, the state of his life, with an amazing sincerity and

openness not previously shown in his earlier works. The

typical melodic touches in “Stony Road” heralds from his

Irish/Italian background

Chris has always had a feeling for the Blues, in other words,

the chords and sounds which form the basis of the Blues

can be heard in many old Chris Rea songs. The quality of

his live performances in particular has been praised by the

media as one of the great moments of Blues Rock.



http://www.chrisrea.de/English/start_e.htm









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Dalesman Singers – Male voice choir - sing traditional

songs. This male voice choir has a huge following; they

travel up and down the country and often sing abroad.





Skinningrove and Eskdale Male Voice Choir – This long

established popular choir sings traditional songs conducted

by Mavis Hall.





Colleen Brown – Often heard accompanying other groups,

she has a rich Tenorous voice and a unique sound of her

own.



Stony – Local North-east band who now tour all over the

U.K. and often overseas. In 1997 they played live at the

Rosedale Festival and have produced a C.D from the

event. A must to listen to is their C.D “Cigarettes &

Fairytales.





Janie St John – This highly talented soloist is no stranger

to the Northeast, her wide range of songs hit the hearts of

young and old alike. Her “Songs just for you” is a double

cassette of popular music.





Sarah Sweeting – Sarah was born in Guisborough, and is

one of the North – East‟s favourite sopranos. Sarah has

toured Eastern Australia and works in Sydney. She has

toured throughout the Far East and her last London

performance was in Covent Garden. In October 2005

Sarah returned from Australia to do a special concert in

Guisborough, she sang alongside Suzannah Clark at

Gisborough Hall in aid of Sir William Turner‟s Almshouses









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Suzannah Clark – Was born in Middlesbrough and is now

Cultural Ambassador for her home town. Suzannah studied

in Italy with Pavarotti‟s singing teacher and appeared at La

Scalla, Milan. Suzannah has toured extensively in North

Korea and is the first British opera singer to perform in the

country. Her recital in Pyongyang was at the invitation of

Kin Il Sun, the country‟s president. Suzannah has appeared

many times on television, in the news, BBC Songs of Praise

as well as many light entertainment programmes.

Suzannah recently performed with Sarah Sweeting at

Gisborough Hall.









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FOLKLORE







AND







MYSTERY









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THE SKINNINGROVE SEA MAN







In the year 1535 the local fishermen of Skinningrove caught in their

nets a creature they called the “Sea man”; unfortunately there are

no descriptions of this sea man. It was recorded that the sea man

was taken to a disused house in the village and kept there for

several weeks.

The creature became something of a celebrity and tourist attraction,

people came from far and wide to Skinningrove to have a look at

him, some people tried to feed him, but found he refused all offers

except raw fish, which he ate with relish and in great abundance.

This was no problem for the people of the village as this was their

chief source of employment.



The sea man was most patient and courteous with his visitors and

was particularly enamoured with the female visitors, he would sit

and gaze intently at them with a very intense look almost akin to

being in love.

Although having no human voice he would screech at them for

communication and the people of the village and visitors were most

kind to him and respected him.



As time went by his behaviour was such that he was part of the

community and was no longer locked up day and night, he was

allowed more freedom, but eventually the inevitable happened and

the sea man made his escape into the water, but before he

disappeared out of sight, he turned and waved a farewell and

disappeared for good.









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THE SERPENT (WYRM) OF HANDALE



Handale lies about two miles south of Loftus, it is not a village but it was once the

location for a small priory of Benedictine nuns, founded in 1133, which thrived

until the Reformation. The land then passed into the custody of Mr Ambrose

Beckwith.



It was while in the Beckwith family that the piece of folklore arose concerning a

loathsome wyrm or serpent. The serpent had a special power, one that lured

maidens into his lair. It is said the moment a maiden set eyes upon this loathsome

creature, she was mesmerised by huge hypnotic eyes, which compelled them to

follow the serpent back to his lair. Here the serpent kept them for several days

before devouring them. In the nearby town of “Lofthous” (now called Loftus) many

beautiful maidens disappeared never to be seen again, the local people were

terrified and none would go into Handale to kill the serpent. One day a man called

Scaw came into the village, he was handsome and strong, and had a fondness for

fair maidens, however he quickly realised that there were few maidens around and

soon learnt of the reason why. Being a brave soul he decided to do something

about the serpent and equipped himself with a fine suit of armour and a trusty

sharp sword. Amidst cheers from the good people of “Lofthous” and with the

knowledge that only the day before the Lord of the Manor’s daughter Emma had

vanished, they thought by the serpent, he set off to Handale.



He searched through the thick wood, looking for the serpents cave, and as dusk

grew near he heard terrible sounds coming from a deep cave in a steep, rocky cliff

the other side of a woodland clearing.



Scaw knew he had to entice the serpent out of his lair so he chucked stones and

shouted. There came an almighty roar, with flames and smoke coming from the

cave, the serpent of Handale flew out of his lair, intent on devouring young Scaw.

With agility Scaw lunged and slashed at the serpent, but his hide was so tough it

made little difference; he did not flee, but keep circling, hiding behind trees or

boulders, just managing to keep out of reach of the serpent’s hot breath. He

fought on into the darkness, but he was rapidly becoming tired, he looked for a

vulnerable part of the serpent’s body. Scaw thoroughly exhausted tripped over a

branch of a fallen tree, he lay wearily as the serpent approached ready to strike,

Scaw turning onto his back, made a last desperate thrust upwards into the

serpents soft throat, whereby he severed a blood vessel, the serpent fell dead by

his side. Before returning to “Lofthous” Scaw remembered that Emma Beckwith

might still be in the serpents lair, he trudged towards the cave, although it was

dark, at the back of the cave he could make out her white dress as she huddled

terrified on the ground. Gently he led her outside and showed her the dead

serpent. On the way home he fell in love with Emma and eventually married her.









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THE MERMAIDS OF STAITHES

Staithes like so many coastal villages has its own folklore and this

one began before Staithes was a fishing village and most probably

when it was just a landing place for nearby Seaton.

There was a terrible storm and all the boats lay sheltered in the quiet

bay, but in the rough sea off Staithes two beautiful creatures were

battered and bruised from fighting against the cruel sea. With

darkness falling they saw the twinkling lights of a village and with

their strength drained they allowed the tide to sweep them ashore.

These beautiful creatures were mermaids with faces and bodies of

maidens and scaly tails like a huge fish.

Exhausted they both collapsed onto the shore of Staithes and fell

into a deep sleep. When they awoke the next morning they found

themselves surrounded by the villagers, who were staring at them in

an antagonistic way, they tried to explain why they were there and

that they meant no harm. The villagers did not listen but seized them

and hauled the terrified and tearful mermaids to the village and

locked them up with just a few raw fish apiece. They remained in

captivity for some time, with some people feeding them and others

taunting and throwing stones at them.

As time went by and the warmth of summer started, the villagers got

accustomed to having them around and even spoke to them, slowly

they were allowed out of their prison but always under supervision.

As the weeks slowly passed by, the people of Staithes forgot they

were sea creatures and one morning as they were playing on the

beach, the mermaids made a dash for the water and with a flash of

their tails swam out into the open sea. The villagers who realised too

late what was happening threw stones to try to head them back in,

but the mermaids had reached safe water.

One mermaid expressed her sadness at their treatment and as she

swam away shouted at them with a curse, she said “The sea shall

flow to Jackdaw‟s Well”, and the villagers just laughed because they

knew Jackdaw‟s Well was a long way inland.

The mermaids curse did come true, because the sea gradually

encroached upon the shoreline, taking with it many homes, then one

day a fearful storm came and swept as many as thirteen houses

away along with Jackdaw‟s Well.

Today the people of Staithes welcome strangers and visitors no matter

where they come from or what they look like.





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BRIEF





HISTORY





OF





LOFTUS





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LOFTUS THROUGH THE CENTURIES





The discovery of a Neolithic burial cairn beneath an early Bronze

Age barrow at Street Houses near Loftus shows that Neolithic man

formed small pastoral farming communities around 3700 BC.



From 2000 BC to 800 BC the Bronze Age settlers cultivated large

areas of hills and cliff tops.

Their wood built dwellings have not survived, but, stone built burial

cairns have revealed beakers, food vessels, axes and other cutting

tools.



A Celtic stone head from the Iron Age (800 BC to 71 AD) and

possibly used in religious ceremonies, was found at Boulby. These

people lived in round houses and produced bronze and iron tools to

help cultivate the heavy clay soil.



With the invasion of the Romans (71 AD – 410 AD) came the roads,

superb architectural buildings, under floor heating and exotic foods.

Signal Stations were erected to warn against invading Picts and

Saxon ships. One such station was built at Huntcliff; the station

consisted of a well and a thick walled dwelling. The signal during the

day would have been smoke and by night a fire.



During the period 410 AD to 1066, the Vikings invaded the North

East coast and gave the area the name of Cleveland “The land of

cliffs”. Although no artefacts have been found around Loftus, Anglo

Saxon burial urns were discovered at Hob Hill, Saltburn. Amongst

the human remains they found Jet, glass beads, bronze brooches

and an assortment of sharp implements. Examples of these can be

found at the Dorman Museum in Middlesbrough.

A Roman road was built between Goldsborough and Huntcliff.

Coastal stations and settlements were situated on this route. Street

Houses near Loftus was one of the settlements.



In 1066 William the Conqueror arrived in England. Thus began a

period in history where England had a strong Central Government.

However the Normans introduced serfdom which replaced Roman

slavery. The North of England was the last region to resist the

Conqueror and the first to rise against him in 1069. During this







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period the countryside North of York to the Tyne was devastated

and settlements were destroyed.



Circa 1300, Loftus consisted of two farming settlements, North

Loftus and South Loftus. North Loftus (now Loftus) later became the

hubbub of community life. A church was erected and became the

focal and administrative establishment. The building of a Water Mill

was an essential factor to the town‟s economic growth. Weekly

markets for vegetables, pigs, cattle and wool were held. Many of the

original streets are still visible today around the Market Place.



1604 marks the beginning of industry in the Loftus area.



Alum crystals were used in the treatment of tanning and a mordant

for fixing dyes. With the development of alum, agriculture ceased to

be the main economic activity. The alum industry brought jobs and

prosperity and with it the growth of Loftus and its surrounds. One of

the most important alum mines was at the top of Boulby cliffs (the

highest on the East Coast). The last alum mines to close were

Boulby and Kettleness in 1871.



About 1796 natural cement was mined in conjunction with the alum.

Cement nodules found in the alum shale, were quarried, broken into

small pieces, roasted and then ground into a fine powder. Most of

the grinding mills were water powered. However in 1817 Loftus

Cement Works had the first steam powered mill in Cleveland.

Cement at that time was expensive to produce and a cheaper

version was made named Slag Cement. This was produced from

iron furnace waste product.

The jetty at Skinningrove is made with Slag Cement, which came

from the Skinningrove ironworks.



In 1848 the main seam of ironstone in the Skinningrove Valley was

discovered. Much work for hard rock miners was created. This

necessitated an influx of labour from other mining regions,

especially from Cornwall whose own coal and copper mines were in

decline.

The great surge in the population resulted in large numbers of brick

built terraced houses being built in Loftus, Easington, Carlin How,

Skinningrove and Liverton Mines.

Of the five ironworks serving the Cleveland Ironstone Field,

Skinningrove ironworks established in 1874 has proven the most







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successful. In 1907 it started producing steel and now exists as a

rolling mill.



Potash salts are used in the manufacture of fertilisers and other

industrial processes such as glass. In 1968 I.C.I and Charter

Consolidated formed a company named Cleveland Potash Limited

(CPL) `. Twin shafts approximately eleven hundred metres deep

were sunk by a three party partnership named MCC. The mines

stretch out as far as two miles under the seabed and just as far

under land.

A refinery was built on the surface to process the raw ore to a

potassium based fertiliser additive. The ore is refined at Boulby,

transported by rail and road to Teesport, before being shipped

worldwide.

In 1980 CPL started producing salt, which local authorities use to

salt roads in the winter.







Compiled by S. Aplin-Wakefield Cllr - 2005-10-06



Bibliography



Cleveland Industrial Heritage

Industrial Archaeology in Cleveland – A Guide

Ancient Cleveland From The Air – Richard Crosthwaite

History and Antiquities of Cleveland

A History of Yorkshire North Riding





Locteshusum – 11th Century

Lofthusum – 12th Century

Lofthouse – 13th Century

Lofthus – 14th Century

Loftus – 19th Century



Loftus is in the Doomsday book, known then as Loctvs, from

Laght-hus, meaning low houses.





The Urban District formed under the Local Government in 1894,

consisted of Loftus, Liverton and Skinningrove







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WAR MEMORIALS





AND





PLAQUES









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WAR MEMORIALS & PLAQUES



LOFTUS



Loftus – The war memorial at Loftus in Cleveland is situated on the

High Street, with steps on either side leading to the memorial itself.

Stretching on both sides is an ornamental bedding garden.

The memorial was unveiled on November 11th, 1922 and erected by

G. Hebditch.

At the top are the words:

To the

Glorious and everlasting memory of

Loftus Parish

Who gave their lives for god and country in The Great War

1914 - 1918



Also on the memorial is the dedication:

In memory of the men of this parish

Who fell in the Second World War

1939 - 1945



On the wall surrounding the memorial is a plaque, which was

commissioned and opened by then Mayor of the Borough, Cllr Eric

Jackson, dedicated to:

Stanley E. Hollis V.C

Born in Loftus 21st September 1912

On D-Day, 6th June 1944

Company Sargent Major Hollis of the Green Howards

Was awarded the Victoria Cross

The only one on that day

Died 8th February, 1972

This Plaque erected 2002



At the bottom of the steps and situated to the centre is the fountain,

sadly no longer working. At the top of the fountain engraved in the

stonework are the words:

“ These laid the world away

And poured out the red sweet wine of youth

Gave up the years to be of work and joy

And that unhoped serene that men call age”









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NEWTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL was situated off Chapel

Bank going out of East Loftus, it was surrounded by a grave yard.

This chapel which was much used is now no longer there as it was

bombed in the Second World War. All that remains is a plaque on

the bridge at the corner of East Crescent and Chapel Bank.



LOFTUS ARLINGTON PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL:

This chapel is right next door to the Arlington Public House on the

main High Street at the bottom of the two banks. The stone slab with

George and the Dragon carved on top, that use to reside in the

chapel is now being stored at the Methodist chapel at Carlin How.

Due to diminishing numbers and the high cost of upkeep the

Arlington Chapel is now closed.





EASINGTON



The memorial in Easington is opposite All Saint‟s Church on the

main Whitby Road, in a little garden. This memorial commemorates

all those whose who fought in The Great War, 1914 - 1919





CARLIN HOW





At the end of Front Street in Carlin How, over looking a panoramic

view towards the sea, is situated the war memorial dedicated to

those who fought in The great War:



1914 - 1918

To the glorious dead

The path of duty

Was the way to glory



Also commemorated was the Second World War 1939 – 1945.









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SAINT HELEN’S PARISH CHURCH is situated at the

end of Rockcliffe View, with a stunning outlook towards the sea, the

picturesque village of Skinningrove and the woods before Loftus.

Inside the church near the Lady Chapel is a plaque for all those who

fell in The Great War:

“Until the day dawn and the shadows flee away”

1914 - 1919



Also in the church is a stained glass window given by the Rev.

A.P.Mitchell, 1932 for the fallen of The Great War.



The beautiful stained glass window in the east of the church is a

commemoration to George Lockwood Dorman who died serving his

country in the Boer War. His mother dedicated this window in 1902.



There is also a list of names for both The Great War and The

Second World War.



SKINNINGROVE



The war memorial is situated on New Company Row outside a row

of bungalows. It is dedicated to all those who fell in The Great War

1914 – 1918 and The Second World War 1939 – 1945.

In loving memory of Skinningrove men

who gave their lives for their country.



"Pass not this stone in sorrow but in the pride

and may ye live as nobly as they died”





LIVERTON MINES



Memorial in St Hilda‟s Church on Liverton road for all those who fell

in “World War One” and “World War Two”.

There is a plaque on the outside wall of The Jolly Holly, previously

known as The Holywell View, to commemorate Stan E. Hollis V.C.









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THE OLD CANDLE FACTORY









Situated behind Nos 6 – 10 Victoria Terrace, Loftus, stood a relic of

a bygone industry – candle making.



The old candle factory, built about 1840, was demolished in 2005 to

make way for a new development.



Right from its earliest days the workers there turned out candles in

there thousands, to meet the huge demand in a time before

electricity, and gas was not commonplace. There used to be

another Candle House in Loftus it stood on Micklow Lane near the

junction with Springhead Terrace. It was destroyed by fire. With the

arrival of the new energies, candle making ceased in the 1890‟s.

The building was then used as a fire station, a joinery shop and

other uses.



During the First World War (1914-18) it was used as a drill hall and

firing range. In the 1940s and „50s the kids from East Crescent used

to play in there. In the end the Candle Factory was dilapidated and

in a forlorn state its demise was inevitable, a far cry from its busy

industrial days. Stones from the old building have been incorporated

in the new development. A plaque giving the industrial history will

grace the area.









Eric M Jackson 19 March 2006









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PRIORIES



AND



MUSEUMS









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OUT AND ABOUT – MUSEUMS & PRIORIES



The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AT

Tel: 01642 311211 Fax: 01642515659

Email: captaincookmuseum@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Website: www.captaincook-ne.co.uk



OPENING HOURS

Mar – Oct, Tues – Sun: 10am – 5.30pm

Nov – Feb, Tues – Sun: 9am – 4pm



Discover Captain James Cook, from his early days in Marton, Great

Ayton and Whitby, to his great voyages around the world.

_________________________________



The Dorman Museum

Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LA

Tel: 01642 813781 Fax: 01642 358100

Email: dormanmuseum@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Website: www.dormanmuseum.co.uk



OPENING HOURS

Mar – Oct, Tues – Sun: 10am – 5.30pm

Nov – Feb, Tues – Sun: 9am – 4.30pm



Amazing objects from Middlesbrough’s historic priory to the jungles

of South America.

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Ryedale Folk Museum

Hutton le Hole, York, YO62 6AU

Tel: 01751 417367

Email: info@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

Website: www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk



OPENING HOURS

6TH Mar – 29th Oct: 10am – 5.30pm (Last entry 4.30pm)

Our rescued and restored buildings chart the changes in rural life.

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Kirkleatham Museum

Kirkleatham Village, Redcar, TS10 5NW

Tel: 01642 479500

www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/museum



OPENING HOURS

Apr – Sept, Tues – Sun, 10am – 5pm

Oct – Mar, Tues – Sun, 10am – 4pm

Admission FREE



Local museum with a fine collection of archaeology, natural and social

history.

_________________________________





Ormesby Hall

Church Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9AS

Tel: 01642 324188

www.nationaltrust.org.uk



OPENING HOURS

30th Mar – 2nd Nov, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun, 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Admission: Adults £3.90 Child £1.90 National Trust members free



Mid 18th Century Palladian mansion.



_________________________________





Guisborough Museum

Rear of Sunnyfield House, Guisborough, TS14 6BA

Tel: 01287 203617



OPENING HOURS

April – October, Thurs & Sat, 10am – 4pm

Admission FREE



Museum specialising in the social, agricultural & commercial history

of the town of Guisborough.



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Zetland Lifeboat Museum

5 Kings Street, Redcar, TS10 3AH

Tel: 01642 486952



OPENING HOURS

May – Wed, Sat & Sun, 11am - 4pm

1st June – 30th Sept, Mon to Sun, 11am – 4pm

Admission: FREE ( children under 16 must be accompanied by an

adult)



The museum houses the world’s oldest lifeboat, built in 1802.

_________________________________



Tocketts Mill

Skelton Road, Guisborough, TS14 6QA

Tel: 01287 634437



OPENING HOURS

End of May – End of Sept, Every Sun, 2pm – 4pm plus

Easter Sun & Mon and National Mills Day (2nd Sun in May)

Admission: Adults £1.50, Conc. £1, Child 25p



Tocketts Mill is a fully restored water-driven corn mill and a grade ll

listed building.

_________________________________



Guisborough priory

Church Street, Guisborough, TS14 6HG

Tel: 01287 633801



OPENING HOURS

1ST April – 31st Sept, Tues – Sun, 9am – 5pm

1st Oct – 31 Mar, Wed – Sun, 9am – 5pm

Admission: Adults £1.10 Child 50p Conc. 70p

English Heritage Members FREE



This priory church ruin is an outstanding example of Gothic

architecture.



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Whitby Abbey

Whitby (on cliff top east of Whitby)

North Yorkshire

YO22 5JT

Tel: 01947 603568

Email: www.english-heritage.org.uk/whitbyabbey



OPENING HOURS: 19TH Mar – 30th Sept, 10am – 5pm

Oct daily – 10am – 5pm

1st Nov -31st Mar, Thurs – Mon, 10am – 4pm

Closed 24th – 26th Dec & 1st Jan

Admission: Adult £4, Concessions £3, Child £2.



Founded by St Hilda in AD657, Whitby Abbey soon acquired great

influence, before being ransacked by the invading Viking army. It was

to be 200 years before the monastic tradition was revived, but once

again the Abbey was plundered, this time following the dissolution.

The interactive History Gallery recreates images of the Abbey over

time and includes “Talking Heads” of personalities from the past.

_________________________________



Preston Hall Museum

Castlegate Quay

Riverside

Stockton-on-Tees

TS18 1BZ

Tel: 01642 781184

Email: prestonhall@stockton.gov.uk



OPENING HOURS: April – Sept, 10am – 5.30pm, Daily

Oct – March, 10am – 4.30pm, Mon - Sat, 2pm – 4.30pm,

Sun, 2pm – 4.30pm.

Admission: Adult £1.30 Child/OAP/Student 60p Range of family

tickets.



The museum houses displays of toys, art, armoury and everyday life.

Stroll along a typical Victorian street, where craftsman still apply

their trade.



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Captain Cook & Staithes Heritage Centre

High Street

Staithes

Nr. Whitby

TS13 5BQ

Tel: 01947 841454



OPENING HOURS: Jan, Sat – Sun only, 10am – 5.30pm

Feb – Dec, 10am – 5.30pm, Last entry 5pm.

Admission: Adult £2.75 Child £1.25 OAP £2.50 Family £7.50



Life size street scene of 1745. Books dating from 1773 of Cook’s life

and journeys. Webber’s original engravings from Cook’s third voyage,

plus thousands of artefacts and pictures of Staithes.

________________________________



Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Grape Lane

Whitby

YO22 4BA

Tel: 01947 601900

Website: www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk



OPENING HOURS: March, Daily, 11a - 3pm. Apr - Oct, 9.45am – 5pm.

Admission: Adult £3 Child £2 OAP £2.50 Family £8.50



The house where Cook lodged as apprentice to shipmaster John

Walker.

_________________________________



Whitby Museum

Pannet Park

Whitby

YO21 1RE

Tel: 01947 602908

Website: www.durain.demon.co.uk



OPENING HOURS: Tues – Sun throughout the year, 9.30am –

4.30pm.



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CLEVELAND IRONSTONE MINING MUSEUM



Known locally as the tom Leonard mining museum



Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum is situated in a little village called

Skinningrove approximately 1 mile from Loftus in Cleveland.

The museum owes much to its founder Tom Leonard, who started his

working life at South Skelton Ironstone mine.

With the closure of the mines in the 1950’s and 60’s Tom started collecting

mining items before they became lost forever.

Sadly Tom died before the museum opened in 1983.



Since the opening of the museum in 1983, it has grown significantly,

which is due to the tremendous efforts of the many volunteers and friends,

(if you are interested in being a volunteer, phone 01287 642877).

The museum offers a fully guided tour, so please allow one and a half

hours. There are Teachers’ packs and worksheets available for key stage I

& 2. (should you wish to become a volunteer, phone 01287 642877)



Opening times: 1st March to 31st October

Monday – Saturday

School Summer Holidays. Everyday

1pm to last admission 4pm

November to February

The museum is open to pre-booked parties of 10 or more



Entrance charges: Adults £4

Children £2

Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £10

Induction loop and wheelchairs available



Deepdale, Skinningrove, Cleveland, TS13 4AP - Tel: 01287 642877 – Fax 01287 642970

Email: visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk Website: www.ironstonemuseum.co.uk









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SALTBURN'S SMUGGLING HERITAGE









Saltburn and the surrounding areas are steeped in tales of adventure of

smugglers in days gone by, where for some smuggling was a way of life.

Discover how they hid their contraband under the very noses of the Excise

men. Find out about the secret tunnels between The Ship Inn and the White

House.



Set in authentic fisherman’s cottages alongside the famous Ship Inn public

house, the Saltburn Smugglers Heritage Centre recreates the excitement

and danger of those bloodthirsty nights. The hidden treasures will appeal to

all age groups.







OPENING HOURS



Easter weekend – 30th September

Daily – 10am – 6pm

Last admission 5.30pm

October – March, Schools and group bookings only by appointment



CAR PARKING (signposted) and toilets are nearby (200 metres)



The Saltburn Smugglers Heritage Centre

Old Saltburn, next to The Ship Inn









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LOFTUS TOWN AREA

NATURAL HISTORY



Welcome - how to appreciate the natural wealth of the Loftus Area



With an area of about 40 to 50 sq. km, the full extent of the Loftus Area is not generally

appreciated. Extending from the coast southwards to beyond the Whitby-Guisborough

Road, it comprises nearly a fifth of the total area of the Borough, and has many of the

borough's most interesting natural features. Within the boundaries of the Loftus area

alone there are many miles of natural & ancient woodland, 4 miles of coast, cliffs &

beaches, several nature reserves and designated sites of special interest, more than 10

miles of streams, rich in wildlife in particular birds and flora, and the pleasant surprise as

one spots a heron, a deer, a salmon-trout, or a kingfisher, a wild orchid or woodland

flower. There are also at least 70 kilometres (43 miles) of footpaths, both designated and

permissive, to explore.



In order to follow the natural features of the area, one can do no better than to get a

1:25000 (2 ½ inch/mile) Ordinance Survey Map. The "Outdoor Leisure Series No 27

North Yorks Moors Eastern Area " map covers virtually all of the Loftus Town Parish,

though one or two of the features mentioned here lie on adjacent maps.



Geology



Ancient, mainly Jurassic Geological strata, (Jet, Iron, Alum, Fossils), have shaped both

the economy and industry of the area, but also literally shaped the visual landscape.

Nowhere is it more obvious than the coastal alum quarries which stretch the length of the

Loftus coast, totally reshaping the profile over hundreds of years (1656 - 1870).

Special features e.g. Loftus Narrows - a site of special geological interest.(SSGI) owing to

its narrow cleft form.



Flora & Fauna

For detailed information refer to the Internet Guide in this directory



Rivers & Watercourses



Skinningrove & Kilton Beck System

This valley system was carved out by late glacial action and melting ice, creating

picturesque wooded valleys that make relaxing and sometimes adventurous walks. It

is a large catchment fed by moorland at the top, and is thus subject to flash floods

pushed along by the narrow steep sided valleys. No wonder that the residents of

Skinningrove already started to rename this as a river, as the image of a trickling beck

or stream can be quite misleading.



Staithes Beck-Easington Beck System

This forms more or less the eastern boundary of the parish, and a significant part lies

within the boundary of Boulby Potash Mine, which extracts water from it for its

operations. The spectacular ravine through Cowbar and Staithes is a popular picture

postcard, and marks the boundary of the Town Council's area.









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Lakes & Reservoirs



Scaling Dam Reservoir :Angling, Sailing

Lockwood Beck Reservoir: Angling, Walking (This is in Lockwood Parish but is on a

main tributary of Kilton Beck)

Carlin How Craggs Farm - Corus Reservoir

(Nominally this pond is in Brotton Parish, but for practical purposes the works are in

Carlin How, and thus the pond too.) The pond links underground to the abandoned

mine system, from where it empties into Skinningrove Beck.





Woodlands

The Town has many woodlands, mainly following the course of the 2 watercourse

systems: natural & semi-natural woodlands, but also some plantations. Nearly all of

these have public access.



Whitecliffe Wood, Clarkson's Wood, Hancock's Wood & Middle Gill

& Kilton Woods Easington & Roxby Woods

Deepdale Wood Handale Woods & Waupley Woods

Loftus Woods - inc. Rosecroft The Warren



Whitecliffe Wood forms a gateway to the wider Kilton Valley, these ancient and

semi-ancient woodlands harbour rare species including small Leafed Lime, and Spindle.

Recent landslips and flooding have lead to some major landscaping works in this area.



Rosecroft and Loftus Wood can be found to the South of Loftus West and East of

Rosecroft lane. These quaint sites are valued for their picturesque and rights of way

leading to the wider countryside.



Deepdale Wood Loftus, overlooking Loftus Bank, is a smaller woodland site owned and

managed by the Borough. It has a small pond and a picnic area.



Clarkson's Wood in the Kilton Valley is near the village of Liverton Mines, where is found

the official car park, but it can also be accessed from Carlin How. (see Rivers &

Watercourses). Towering over it is the former spoil heap from the Liverton Mines (closed

1910), (see "Other Sites of Interest") now reclaimed and already sprouting numerous

trees and diverse flora. This hides the natural wonderland down below.



Over the centuries, which followed the last ice age, nature has recolonised the blanket of

clay deposited by the glaciers and a fine woodland of oak, ash and elm has established.

An extensive ground flora of primrose, bluebell, ramsons, wood anemone, violet and red

campion delight the eye each spring with a breathtaking tapestry of living colour. The

wood is also home to a number of county rarities such as toothwort, wood vetch, Dutch

rush, and giant horsetail. The wealth of plant life naturally attracts a rich fauna, which

includes roe deer, great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, spotted flycatcher and a vast

multitude of weird and wonderful insects.



Rosecroft, Loftus, Whitecliffe and Clarkson's Woods in East Cleveland have the status of

Local Nature Reserves.









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Hancock's Wood is the easiest woodland for a short recreational walk starting and ending

in the centre of Loftus, from Dam End to Rosecroft Lane: it is also publicly owned (by the

Loftus Development Trust). Cool and sheltered, with its own stream and mill waterfall, it

makes the ideal flying visit. ( See also Walks)



Privately owned woodlands such as Kilton Woods still have rights of way and permissive

paths, and it is possible to take pleasant walks through these. You may not be lucky (or

observant) enough to spot a squirrel or a deer, but looking for the evidence of their

presence is a rewarding pastime.



The Coast



Beaches & Shoreline

Cattersty Sands, Skinningrove Beach, Hummersea Beach are fine undisturbed stretches

of beach with little or no road access, and so are among the parish's "best kept secrets".

Cattersty has dunes and Hummersea the rocky wave-cut platform criss-crossed with the

"rutways" of historic carting tracks

Cowbar has a publicly open seaward groyne suitable for a pleasant walk, but

Skinningrove Jetty is closed as unsafe for the present.



Cliffs

The Cliffs, which stretch virtually one end of the parish to the other, form our northern

boundary. They have given Cleveland its ancient name, which was referred to by Viking

invaders (long before Yorkshire got its present name). The cliffs are for the most part solid

though subject to erosion and should be treated with care.



Notable among these are Boulby Cliffs, the highest on the England's East Coast.

Undoubtedly this must have been a site of a beacon since Roman times, which can be

concluded from the lines of sight, and the name Boulby may derive from a Danish word for

fire. A nearby hill is named "Beacon Hill". Any archaeological evidence has however long

fallen into the sea, very likely helped by the modern human hand, which has carved the

characteristic shelf shape of today's Hummersea & Boulby cliffs. Boulby Cliffs were voted

one on the "Seven Natural Wonders of the North East" in a recent BBC Poll, alongside

The Lake District , Holy Island, High Force and Aysgarth Falls.



Hummersea, which has a steeply descending path and steps which are regularly eroded

at the sea end. Cattersty cliffs are different again, notable as a great part of them is not

natural at all, but formed by slag and industrial waste, overlaying the boulder clay, and to

some extent stabilising them. They are now largely taken over by nature and form an

unusual habitat which is an oasis for several wildflower species such as orchids. The

picturesque promontory of Cowbar form a natural nature reserve for sea birds, but an

idyllic but precarious existence for local residents amid holiday cottages.



All of these cliffs they are subject to natural erosion, but they also are fascinating both for

their beauty and their geological interest. The layers of the Jurassic strata -(see Geology)

are plainly exposed, most easily observed at Skinningrove and Cowbar. The eroded

material, both natural and unnatural mixing together, gives a particular reddish tint to the

local sand, and at Hummersea beach has formed into curious "toadstool" shapes owing to

agglutination with natural cements, and differential erosion of softer strata.









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Nature Reserves



Cattersty Gill - belongs to Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

Clarkson's Wood, Whiteclffe Wood, Kilton Woods.

Cowbar - beware - this is gull territory! (National Trust - open access.)

Scaling Dam Nature Reserve has a bird hide for the reservoir from where the

oystercatcher, mallard, teal & goldeneye, widgeon and grebe, can be overlooked.



Other Sites of Interest



National Trust:: Hummersea & Cowbar



Moorland

Large stretches of moorland in the south of the parish, including a remarkable amount of

common land, are coming under the orbit of the "Right to Roam" legislation.

Easington Moor, Easington High Moor, Waupley Moor, Liverton Moor



Freebrough Hill

This natural hill is a landmark on the Guisbrough - Whitby Road. It is located in Lockwood

Parish, but the local Secondary College serving Loftus has taken its name.



Reclaimed Sites

Naturalists love these places, as they offer an insight into "primary and secondary

colonisation". They sometimes attract rogue bikers, too, but such activity is totally illegal.



Carlin How Clifftop - a fascinating reclaimed open space, sporting wildflowers, orchids and

fine views.



Liverton Mines Hills - gives excellent views, and an unexpected view of Kilton Castle.

There is a footpath beside the railway over the viaduct, which affords views along the

valleys in all directions, in particular over the forest canopy, mixed conifer and broadleaf.



Kilton Hill, also a former spoil heap, is technically just outside our boundary, but affords

spectacular views over the whole area. Wholly artificial, it stands as tall as the smaller

Pyramids of Giza. In the shooting season it is prudent to request formal access from the

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, who manage the site as a nature reserve, and do not guarantee

your safety.



Deepdale: offers pleasant views, industrial archaeology and the adjacent Deepdale

Wood. Makes an interesting prelude to a visit to the nearby Mining Museum, or a walk

after a visit to the Loftus Leisure Centre



Cheap or free leaflets

Leaflets tend to go out of print, but stocks are not infrequently still held by Tourist Information centres or in

public libraries as reference.

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves [TVWT]

The Geology of the Tees Valley [TVWT]

Heritage Coast Mining & Quarrying [ N Yorks Moors National Park]

Clarkson's Wood - [Redcar & Cleveland BC]

The Ancient Woods of Loftus -[Redcar & Cleveland BC]









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WALKS IN AND AROUND LOFTUS



This Guide introduces walks and footpaths in and around the Loftus Town area, including

longer footpaths that start or cross the area, or pass fairly near our boundaries.



With 70 kilometres of footpaths within our boundaries, the possibilities are endless.

However, some walks are waymarked or described in published books or leaflets, and

several have been designed as circular walks. This guide mainly describes those, as it is

beyond the scope of this Directory to publish a complete guide with maps. A bibliography

will be found at the end



A map is invaluable - in particular 1:25000 OS (see Natural History section) - but the

Teesside (i.e. Middlesbrough) A-Z and the Philips County Durham & Teesside Street

Atlas also show most of the main footpaths.



Safety

It should go without saying that cliffs and tidal beaches should be treated with caution.

Nevertheless from time to time people are reported falling off the cliffs, hit by debris falling

off cliff faces, or cut off by the tide. Common sense and a set of tide tables will avoid all

such events.

Loftus Town Council accepts no responsibility or liability for the safety or validity of any of

the walks described.



Rights of Way

The only conclusive proof of a right of way is the Definitive Map held by the Redcar &

Cleveland Borough Council, but Ordinance Survey Maps are usually fairly accurate.

Generally speaking, Loftus Town Council has objected to proposals to extinguish existing

rights of way, but minor diversions happen from time to time. Seasoned ramblers will

know that even these definitive paths can become impassable for various reasons, and

lesser-maintained ones in particular can require good boots or wellies.



Follow the Country Code.



The Cleveland Way



This long distance footpath runs along the coast through the area, from Cattersty &

Skinningrove to Cowbar & Staithes. To the north it runs through Saltburn and then goes

inland towards the Cleveland Hills. To the south it follows the coast, through Whitby, and

as far as the major resorts Scarborough and Filey. The main features are the spectacular

views from the high cliffs and the unique rugged landscape created by hundreds of years

of quarrying for Alum, which ended in the 19th century.

The are numerous Guides and websites (see our web guide) devoted to the Cleveland

Way, often found at Tourist Information Offices as well as bookshops.



Cleveland Street



This waymarked historic footpath runs from Guisborough , enters the parish at Carlin

How, passes the Cleveland Mining Museum at Skinningrove, then rises to North Terrace

in Loftus, nominally crossing North Terrace and coming to an end at the Lane by Spring

House. It is possible to continue down this lane to join paths to the Cleveland Way. An

official leaflet is available.







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The Miners Way



This waymarked circular walk designed by local people working with the Loftus

Development Trust, takes in the centre of Loftus as well the coast and cliffs at

Skinningrove, Hummersea and Boulby. It has a wealth of local history and spectacular

views that give a sense of wide open spaces. Leaflet available.



Hancock's Wood



This is an ideal short walk if you only have half an hour or so to spare. Hidden away

behind the centre of Loftus, it follows the cool shady stream, passing the old mill waterfall,

and can take one to further paths if one goes under the old railway bridge. Simply take the

narrow path from Water Lane by the Town Hall and Church and the entrance to the wood

appears at the bottom. There is seating in the wood, similar to a park. One exits from the

wood at the other end, being surprised to find oneself behind the main street. There is a

steep path taking one back up, by the Old Co-op, now a Redcar & Cleveland College

outpost, not very far from where you started.



Cattersty Gill



Cattersty Gill Nature Reserve is owned by the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, who publish a

1¼ -mile walkers' leaflet. This walk takes in industrial history as well as coastal and

woodland natural interest. The walk starts at the sea front car park at Skinningrove. The

car park is built on a pumping station that is well-disguised - the impressive traditional

stone building that you see is very recent, and hides that part of the machinery that is

above ground. The path north crosses through the jetty and goes up across the

fascinating dunes of Cattersty Sands. The unique slag cliffs provide a home for sea birds

and orchids. The Trust's mini-woodland is found up the steps and across to what looks

like an area of scrubland.



As an alternative to retracing one's steps back to Skinningrove, it is possible to continue

walking through to the main road at Brotton near the Old Miners Hospital (now a private

residential development). The path goes through Low Farm.



Another possibility is to start at the car park in Carlin How by St Helen's Church. The

Church, which is hidden away behind the Corus Steelworks, has a prominent spire. From

there you walk across the reclaimed public open space locally known as Carlin How

Clifftop, and hence along the top of the slag cliffs behind the works instead of along the

sands. This way is guaranteed the best views of the whole bay, but naturally, care must

be taken as this permissive path is not a maintained pathway like the Cleveland Way

below. If in doubt, take the jetty path down to the to the beach.



If going by bus, Carlin How Bank Top (The Square) is more convenient as there are more

frequent services including the X56, 65, 89 and also the 62 which also goes into

Skinningrove.









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Walks starting from Skinningrove



Because of its association with the Cleveland Mining Museum & mining history, a fair

number of published walks are available.



Cleveland Street Circular



For example, the booklet "Four Walks from Skinningrove", available from the Museum as

well as local bookshops and the internet, gives walks starting at the Museum car park.

One of these takes in Carlin How and Craggs Hall, going up to Carlin How by what is

known locally as Pit Bank - a steep, sometimes narrow, path that starts near the bridge.

The path is now part of Cleveland Street (q.v) but historically was the main road to Whitby

before the railway came. There is no Pit there now of course, but the old mine buildings

are still being used by the scrapyard and a nearby cottage. The suggested walk circles

round from the main road to rejoin Cleveland Street and return via Carlin How, passing the

Carlin How Doorstep green and the local shops and post office.



Another walk suggested in Simon Blake's booklet takes in the spectacular views of the

valley from the Liverton Viaduct. It comprises a fascinating 2½ mile industrial history walk

including Liverton Mines and Loftus. An alternative walk, taking in more views of the

valley and more woodland, but two steep flights of steps, is as follows:



Kilton Valley Circular



Walk towards Skinningrove from the museum across the playing fields, past the children's

playground and, further down, cross the road to the distinctive terrace of "Primrose Hill".

Almost hidden at the end of this are some paved steps that lead up to Carlin How. Go

south up the hill, past the steelworks gates and cross the main road into the Square.

Turning left past the shops onto Kilton Lane, and past the school, takes you towards the

woods. After completely passing several playing fields, any path into the woods on the left

eventually takes you down some steps to the railway viaduct. This is the local shortcut to

Liverton Mines: the valley view in all directions is splendid, over the woodland canopy,

with two hills towering above the valley that are reclaimed spoil heaps. If you have not

time to explore these, (which afford the only view over the hidden ruins of Kilton Castle),

simply cross the railway at the pedestrian bridge.



A steep flight of steps leads one down through mature woodland to the cool river valley at

the confluence of Kilton & Whitecliffe Becks. The massive screen across the beck is part

of the flood protection for Skinningrove, which suffered calamitous floods in the year 2000.

Walk north through the woodland path, alongside the beck, until you arrive at the main

road. Spot the evidence of mining history as you go. Cross the main road with great care,

and then head upwards, straight into Deepdale Wood, going steeply upwards until you hit

the footpath down to Skinningrove known as Wood Road. This was once exactly what its

name suggests, but is now towered over by the reclaimed spoil heaps to the right, and the

pillars of a former mine aerial ropeway to the left. One can walk up these to get more

interesting views, or continue down Wood Road to the Museum.



Cowbar & Boulby Circular

The North Yorks Moors Park Authority publishes a 6-mile walk designated "Staithes Walk

1" which takes in Cowbar, Dalehouse, Grinkle Mine, Boulby Potash Mine & Boulby.

Further details and map from the North Sea Trail website (q.v.) or the NYMNPA.







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Loftus - Handale - (East Loftus or) Easington, Circular or Semi-circular



With this walk there are two alternatives - to end up at Easington and take a bus back to

Loftus or to circle round via East Loftus. Unless you have been previously shown the

route by someone familiar with it, a 1;25000 OS Map is necessary. Some good walking

guides may describe similar walks.

In outline, one starts at the entrance to Loftus Town Hall, and going southwards down

Water Lane, follow the southward path shown on the map by West Field Farm. Branch off

the path southwards parallel to the beck (Middle Gill) rather than going straight down

down to the woods.



One is then crossing fields and skirting woods until finally walking through Handale Wood

by the beck. The tricky bit is curving around Handale in a wide eastward curve (so the

map or local knowledge is essential). One is curving around the site of the one-time

Priory. Following the path eastwards brings one to a large woodland known as the

Warren. Depending on choice, crossing the Warren can bring one either to the road

straight back to South Loftus, eastwards to a path on the left back to East Loftus near the

Cemetery (Loy Lane), or further East to Grinkle Lane with a long walk along the road

northwards to Easington. Easington Church stands on the A174 and buses run back into

Loftus. (on weekdays there are additional buses running from the Tiger Inn at the western

end of Easington).



Bus Stop Walks



Langbaurgh Primary Care Trust have published a set of 9 "Bus Stop Walks" to encourage

healthy activity, and leave the car behind. Most of the walks are within 7 miles of this

parish, and one - "Easington to Saltburn" - Walk Number 4 - starts at Easington and

crosses over the fields to Boulby, then follows the Cleveland Way to Saltburn. Details

below.



Some walkers' booklets and leaflets covering the Loftus area



Six of the best - Along the coast, £2.95 A guide to six circular walks using the Cleveland

Way

The Cleveland Street Walk, 50p [Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council]

The Borough Council lay on regular guided walks - details from their website or Tourist

Information

Four Walks from Skinningrove: Simon Blake [Tuffs 2000]

Cleveland Ironstone Walks, Simon Blake £4.95

The Iron Coast, Simon Blake £3.50

Staithes Walk 1 - at http://www.northseatrail.co.uk (North Yorkshire Moors National Park)

Bus Stop Walks by Shaun Ivory [Langbaurgh PCT 2005] 01642-777738. Free



Other authors specialising in Cleveland walks include Bob Woodhouse and Alan

Falconer, the latter being out of print but obtainable from libraries and second hand

bookshops. To be up-to-date, the nearest comprehensive bookshop is Guisborough

Bookshop. Tourist Information Centres usually stock the free and low priced leaflets.









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WHATS ON



AND



WHERE



TO GO





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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE’S

YOUR FIRST PORT OF CALL



DANBY

The Moors Centre – Danby – Whitby – North Yorkshire – YO21 2NB

Tel: 01439 772737 Fax: 01287 660308

Email: moorscentre@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk

Website: www.northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk



GREAT AYTON (Seasonal April – September)

High Green Car Park – Great Ayton – North Yorkshire – TS9 6BJ

Tel: 01642 722835 Fax: 01642 722835



GUISBOROUGH

Priory Grounds – Church Street – Guisborough – TS14 6HG

Tel/Fax 01287 633801

Email: Guisborough_tic@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk



MIDDLESBROUGH

The Town Hall – Albert Road – PO Box 69 – Middlesbrough – TS1

1EL

Tel: 01642 729700 Fax:01642 729935

Email: Middlesbrough_tic@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk



REDCAR

West Terrace – Esplanade – Redcar – TS10 1RP

Tel/Fax: 01642 471921

Email: redcar_tic@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk



SALTBURN

3 Station Buildings – Saltburn – TS12 1AQ

Tel: 01287 622422 Fax: 01287 625074

Email: Saltburn_tic@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk



WHITBY

Langborne Road – Whitby – YO21 1YN

Accommodation – 01723 383636

General – 01723 383637

Email: whitbytic@scarborough.gov.uk









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COUNTRYSIDE

CENTRES



OWL SANCTUARY



MARSHES









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Coatham Marsh

Warrenby road, Redcar.

Tel: 01642 759900

OPENING HOURS: All Year

Admission: FREE

Coatham Marsh is used by over 200 species of bird, like the Heron, Coot

and Kestrel



__________________________



Kirkleatham Owl Centre

Kirkleatham Village, Redcar, TS10 5NW

Tel: 01642 480512

OPENING HOURS: Tues – Sun & Bank Holiday Mon

10.30am – 4.30pm

Admission: Adult £3, Conc. £2.50, Child £1.75, Family £8.95

Under 4yrs go FREE.

One of the largest collections of owls in the United Kingdom with free

flying displays.



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Saltburn Valley Woodland Centre

Valley Gardens, Saltburn, TS12 1JG

Tel: 01287 622408

OPENING HOURS: Open all year, Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm

Alternative Sundays 9am – 4pm

Admission: FREE - There is a charge for some events and school visits.

Interpretative and educational visitor centre in the heart of the valley,

gateway to Rifts woods and the Valley Gardens.





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Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park

Flatts Lane, Normanby, Middlesbrough, TS6 0NN

Tel: 01642 459629

OPENING HOURS: All year 6 days a week, closed Saturdays

Visitor Centre opening times vary, telephone for more information

Admission: FREE



Woodland Country Park with many superb views, visitor centre with

exhibition and information point.



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Guisborough Forest & Walkway Visitor Centre

Pinchinthorpe, Guisborough, TS14 8HD

Tel: 01287 631132

OPENING HOURS: All year. Visitor Centre not always open, telephone

before arriving at the centre

Admission: FREE - Charges for some events



Gateway to Guisborough Forest and North Yorkshire Moors. Walking,

cycle and bridle tracks, children’s activities.



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Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

Margrove Park, Boosbeck, Saltburn, TS12 3BZ

Tel: 01287 610368









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The Moors Centre Danby

Danby, Whitby, YO21 2NB

Tel: 01493 772737

OPENING HOURS: Jan – Feb, weekends only, 11am – 4pm

March daily, 11am – 4pm

April – October, 10am – 5pm

November – December, daily, 11am – 4pm

Admission: FREE



Visitor Centre for the North York Moors National Park. Includes

exhibition, shop, tearoom, events, walks and education service.



_________________________________



Upsall Hall Rural Centre

Swans Corner, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough

Tel: 01642 315481

OPENING HOURS: Works sections open Mon – Fri, 10am – 12pm

1.15pm – 3.30pm



Upsall Hall provides work skills training for adults with learning

disabilities. Visit our work sections and sales area, Horticulture - Farm –

Pottery – Woodwork – Metalwork/forge – Concrete products and Farm

kitchen.









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VISIT







SOMETHING







DIFFERENT









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VISIT SOMETHING DIFFERENT

HM BARK ENDEAVOUR: Castlegate Quay, Riverside, Stockton,TS18

1BZ

Tel: 01642 608109

Email: barkendeavour@msn.com

OPENING HOURS: Easter to Oct – Mon, Tues & Wed, or by arrangement.

Admission: Adult £3, Child £2, OAP £2.50.



Full size replica of CAPTAIN COOK’S ship Endeavour. New children’s cabin and

story area



REDCAR & CLEVELAND OFF-ROAD CENTRE: Dormer Way,

Middlesbrough Road, South Bank, TS6 6XH

Tel: 01642 219344

OPENING HOURS: Throughout the year, 7 days a week, booking is required.

Admission: Costs vary according to activity.



Multi-activity off road motorsports site. Offering karting, tarmac circuit testing,

quad riding, 4x4 testing and motorcycle training.



SALTBURN CLIFF LIFT: Lower promenade, Saltburn, TS12 2QX

Tel: 01287 622528

OPENING HOURS: Easter to Whit (daily), 10am - 5pm closes for lunch

Whit to 12th Sept (daily) 10am – 7pm closes for lunch

12th Set – 31st Oct (weekends) 10am – 5pm

Admission: Adult 60p Child 60p (under 5’s free) OAP 30p



Opened on the 28th June 1884, this is the oldest remaining waterbalance cliff lift in

Britain.



SALTBURN MINIATURE RAILWAY: Valley Gardens, Saltburn.

Tel: 01642 502863 - 0781 3153975

OPENING HOURS: Easter Sun to end of Sept.

Every Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Monday 1pm – 5pm

Main school holiday, every day except Monday 1pm – 5pm

Admission: Adult £1.20 return – 60p single

Child 50p return – 30p single

Concession & under 5’s FREE

Family £7.50

15 inch gauge miniature railway, running from Cat Nab Station to Forest Halt.



Prices correct when going to print









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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

MUNGLE JUNGLE - MAJUBA ROAD, REDCAR,

TS105BJ – TEL NO: 01642 483520

SUMMER – 1ST APRIL – 31ST WINTER – 1ST NOV – 31ST

MARCH

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: TIMES/PRICES MAY VARY

ADMISSION: £3 PER CHILD - £2.50 6PM -8PM SESSION



EDUCATIONAL FUNWORLD FOR 10 YEAR OLDS AND

UNDER. FULLY HEATED – SO WHETHER RAIN OR

SUNSHINE THERE’S PLENTY OF FUN UNDER ONE ROOF

FOR ALL THE FAMILY.









R-KADE SKATE PARK- MAJUBA ROAD, REDCAR<,

TS10 5BJ TEL NO: 01642 483520

SESSION TIMES 1ST APRIL – 31ST OCTOBER

FOR SESSION TIMES AND PRICES PLEASE CALL 01642

483520



INDOOR SKATE PARK FOR 5 YEARS AND UPWARDS.

RAMPS, GRIND RAILS, JUMP BOXES AND MUCH MORE,

APPROPRIATE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN. HOT AND

COLD FOOD AVAILABLE.









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CAR BOOT SALES

CROSSBUTTS

On A171 Road just outside Whitby

(Opposite garden centre) - (North of Whitby)

SUNDAY MORNING 8am onwards



REDCAR RACECOURSE

West Dyke Road

Redcar

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 1.00pm onwards



SOMERFIELD CAR PARK

Milton Street

Saltburn

SUNDAY MORNING 9.00am onwards



TOCKETTS MILL

Guisborough/Dunsdale Road

Guisborough

THURSDAY EVENING 4.00pm onwards









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FARMERS MARKETS



TEES-SIDE





Guisborough:

Westgate, 9.00am – 4.00pm, 2nd Sat of the month



Hartlepool:

Museum Quay, 8.30am – 3.30pm, 2nd Sat of the month



Middlesbrough:

Nature’s World, 10.00am – 2.00pm, Last Sun of month



Pinchinthorpe:

Pinchinthorpe Hall, 9.30am – 2.00pm, 1st Sun of month









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COUNTRY SHOWS

JUNE



NORTH YORKS COUNTY ~ Otterington Hall ~ Nr Northallerton



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



JULY



THIRSK FESTIVAL

GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW ~ HARROGATE SHOWGROUND



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



AUGUST

HINDERWELL SHOW ~ A174 Hinderwell Village

DANBY SHOW ~ Turnoff A171 between Guisborough & Liverton

CASTLETON SHOW ~ Turnoff A171 between Guisborough & Liverton

EGTON SHOW ~ Turnoff A171 between Grinkle Lane End & Whitby

WHITBY REGATTA ~ On the Quay Front/ Harbour.









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LOCAL PUB QUIZ NIGHTS



BRITANNIA GOLDEN LION

Market Place Market Place

Loftus Loftus

Every Thurs at 9.00pm Every Sun at 9.15pm

Tel: 01287 640612 Tel: 01287 640087



MAYNARD ARMS ROYAL HOTEL

Maynard Street Whitby Road

Carlin How East Loftus

Every Thurs at 8.30pm Every Thurs at 9.00pm

Tel: 01287 643320 Tel: 01287 640339



STATION HOTEL TIGER INN

Station Road Whitby Road

Loftus Easington

Every Thurs & Sun at 9.00pm Every Tues at 9.15pm

Tel: 01287 640373 01287 640420









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ACCOMODATION



GRINKLE PARK HOTEL: Grinkle Lane, Easington.

Tel 01287 640515 Website: www.grinklepark.co.uk



GRINKLE LODGE: Grinkle Lane, Easington:

Tel: 01287 644701 Website:

www.yorkshirecoast.co.uk/Grinkle



THE GRAPES: Scalingdam, Easington. Tel: 01287

640461 Website:

www.touristnetuk.com/ne/grapes



HUNLEY HALL HOTEL: Ings Lane, Brotton.

Tel: 01287676216 Website: www.hunleyhall.co.uk



THE ARCHES: Manx Lodge, Low Farm, Brotton.

Tel01287 677512 Website: www.gorally.co.uk



THE SPA: Saltburn Bank, Saltburn

Tel: 01287 622544



RUSHPOOL HALL HOTEL: Saltburn Lane, Saltburn.

Tel: 01287 624111









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GUEST HOUSES – B&B’s

THE ROSE GARDEN: Saltburn – Tel: 01287 622947

Website: www.therosegarden.co.uk



AMBLE GUEST HOUSE: Saltburn – Tel: 01287 622314



WESTERLANDS: Skelton – Tel: 01287 650690



WHARTON ARMS: Skelton – Tel: 01287 650618



GREEN GHYL: Moorsholm – Tel: 01287 669050

Website: www,greenghyl.co.uk





SELF CATERING

LIVERTON LODGE: Liverton – Tel 01756 799821 agent.



HILLCREST: Moorsholm – Tel: 01287 660740



BARN COTTAGE: Skelton – Tel: 01287 650461









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WHERE TO EAT IN THE EVENING

GRINKLE PARK HOTEL: Easington, Saltburn, TS13 4UB.

Tel: 01287 640515 Website: www.grinklepark.co.uk

th

This 19 Century Country House is set in 35 acres of unspoiled parkland. The intimate dining

room serves A la Carte and is open to non residents and children.



HUNLEY HALL GOLF CLUB AND HOTEL: Brotton, Saltburn, TS12

2QQ. Tel 01287 676216 Website: www.hunleyhall.co.uk

Hunley Hall has a tranquil and picturesque view over looking spectacular coastal scenery. Enjoy

freshly prepared home meal and the warm Yorkshire hospitality.



RUSHPOOL HALL HOTEL: Saltburn Lane, Saltburn, TS12 1HD.

Tel: 01287 624111

Our chefs are dedicated to providing the highest standard of English and International cuisine

along with our extensive range of wines. The restaurant adjoins a beautiful conservatory with

spectacular views of the valley and sea.



ALESSIS: 10 Dundas Street, Saltburn, TS12 1DE. Tel: 01287 625033

For that authentic taste of Italy, enjoy the wide range of traditionally cooked dishes.



VIRGO’S: 7 Dundas Street, Saltburn, TS12 1AH. Tel: 01287 624031

Freshly prepared and home cooked, served in a comfortable surrounding.



THE GRAPES: Scaling Dam, Easington. Tel: 01287 640461

Situated on the moor road opposite the beautiful view of Scaling Dam. Freshly prepared

meals in a homely and friendly atmosphere.



THE TIGER INN: Whitby Road, Easington, TS13 4NW.

Tel: 01287 640420





Please also refer to Teas Shops, Cafes, Take-aways in the Main Directory [Deep Yellow]









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LOFTUS TOWN AREA

INTERNET GUIDE

INTRODUCTION



Tired of wading through endless results from web searches? Try this convenient web

guide first. This includes some of best of the less obvious websites. Sites come and go,

and change addresses, so expect some of these links to be broken.



GATEWAY WEBSITES



The news media and local Councils provide primary entry points to find out about the area.

Search for Loftus or a village name in these sites and see what comes up.

http://www.icteesside.co.uk/ (Evening Gazette)

http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/ (Northern Echo)

http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/ The local borough website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/in_pictures/ includes some impressive panoramas

http://www.visitnortheastengland.co.uk - main tourism site





OUT AN ABOUT



Pictorial Walks & Virtual Tours

Want to know what the place looks like from the comfort of your own home?

http://www.walkingpages.co.uk/places/CPL_redcar.htm

A number of visiting walkers have created their own virtual impressions of their journeys

for example http://www.gtleisure.co.uk/walks/cw99/clevwaya.htm

Or http://homepage.ntlworld.com/fred.brunskill1/index.htm

Or the galleries at http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/ and

http://www.walkingpages.co.uk/places/CPL_redcar.htm .

But the richest pictorial source from a local walker is to be found at

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/don.burluraux/index.htm

Pictures on these sites are often richly detailed though sometimes slow loading.



Tourism entry points

http://www.moors.uk.net/

http://www.ntb.org.uk = http://www.visitnortheastengland.co.uk

http://www.yorkshirevisitor.com/

http://www.eskvalley.com/







FINDING YOUR WAY



Walking

http://www.digiserve.co.uk/ukfr/gbtide.htm British Tide tables -essential for beach

walkers!

http://www.moorland-walker.co.uk/

http://www.clevelandway.gov.uk/index.htm

http://www.northseatrail.co.uk A new site detailing walks in the National Park







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Maps & Aerial Views



Most web users by now realise that the internet is a detailed source of free maps for the

UK and Loftus & Cleveland is no exception. http://www.multimap.com/ gives aerial photos

as a bonus but there are many map sites including the Ordinance Survey's own site

http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/getamap/

For a lot of local aerial views see http://www.daverob.org.uk/



LOCAL HISTORY



For maps of every local place around the 1850's go to: http://www.old-maps.co.uk/



http://www.ironstonemuseum.co.uk/. is the leading ironstone Museum Site for

Skinningrove, Cleveland and the UK, and the scholarly sources are

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/peter.tuffs/ . . For an interesting local film project look for

Iron Awe in the projects directory of http://www.lhi.org.uk/. Details of a major film

achievement on Ironstone History will be found at http://www.pancrack.co.uk/.

But local history in Loftus extends to many more areas - prehistory, Vikings, Romans,

world wars, mining of jet and alum, and castles. Earnest researchers go to the archive

departments at Middlesbrough and Northallerton, but all their catalogues can be searched

online at http://www.a2a.org.uk/. Loftus and other parts of the parish have entries at

Genuki, a leading UK genealogy site http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/NRY/Loftus/

and family historians will want to take a look at the local society's site

http://www.clevelandfhs.org.uk/



Of more leisurely interest are http://www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk/ and the back issues of

http://www.nowandthenmag.co.uk/, and the Northern Echo's history site

http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/the_north_east/history/index.html .



Old soldiers will appreciate http://www.btinternet.com/~david.waller/brotton.htm





LOCAL INDUSTRY & SHOPPING



Industry

http://www.clevelandpotash.ltd.uk/ using this link will redirect you to the Boulby Mine

section of the website of ICL fertilisers. If you're more excited by Loftus's remarkable role

as the centre of the universe however, go straight to the Boulby Dark Matter Laboratory at

http://hepwww.rl.ac.uk/ukdmc/ukdmc.html .

http://www.corus-specialprofiles.com/ - the Skinningrove Steel Works once had a moving

virtual model of their process, but unluckily for the casual surfer the site has become less

entertaining and more business-like, but still provides insight as to what goes on there.

http://www.nwl.co.uk/ the north-east's water company however, is a mine of information

on many environmental issues.



Retail

The local shops in and around Loftus (see this Directory) provide a wide range of goods at

good prices, including a number offering grocery delivery services. However, for those

who like to shop for groceries online,

http://www.sainsburystoyou.com delivers groceries to this area.









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LOCAL GOVERNMENT & STATISTICS



The Tees Valley Joint Strategy Unit is a major source of detailed statistical information on

everything from housing to employment and education: http://www.teesvalley-jsu.gov.uk/

but there are several major national sites that give detailed profiles of the area, these are

mainly arranged by ward boundaries, so can be misleading. Try

http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk and the popular http://www.upmystreet.com/

Not just Councils have web sites but also public services. For example:

http://www.cleveland.police.uk/ with detailed information about policing and even lists

and photos of your local bobby.





LEISURE



Venues & What's On

http://cinema.scoot.co.uk will tell you what's on at local cinemas anytime, and even e-mail

you every Friday free of charge



Sports

http://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/sport/index.shtml Local sports gateway

http://www.baldwin.karoo.net/deanspage17.html a local surfing website as is

http://homepages.unl.ac.uk/surfing/guides/yorks/yorks3.htm

http://www.scalingdam.org/ The Scaling Dam Sailing Club, popular feature within the

parish.

Further afield, the Tees Barrage Whitewater Course is very popular:

http://www.4seasons.co.uk/

http://www.stockton.gov.uk/citizenservices/leisureandents/sportsdevelopment/Watersports/ for

the other Watersports Centres above the barrage



Major and minor football teams also have websites, too, notably of course

http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/ Middlesbrough FC

and its unofficial fan site http://myboro.co.uk/default.asp

http://www.clevelanddarts.org.uk/index_html.html Darts

http://www.clevelandchess.co.uk/ Chess



Arts



http://www.saltburnartists.net/

http://www.saltburn.didgethings.co.uk/index.html Didgeridoo club

http://www.skinningrovebonfire.uku.co.uk/ The foremost community arts event





EDUCATION



Further & Higher Education



http://www.cleveland.ac.uk/ Redcar & Cleveland College has a local centre in Loftus

http://www.pursglove.ac.uk/ Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough

http://www.tees.ac.uk/ Teesside University

http://www.dur.ac.uk/stockton/ Durham University at Stockton

http://www.scar.hull.ac.uk/ University of Hull also runs courses at Whitby





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OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS WEBSITES



http://www.loftusukonline.com/

Want something really local in flavour, the product of genuine enthusiasts, try

Somewhat hidden away inside http://www.skinningroveukonline.co.uk/ is this truly local

Skinningrove News. And for a truly personal local flavour try:

http://www.towngossip.com/

http://www.neukol.org.uk/blogs/deagle/2004/08/bench-press.html

The past & present glories of Skinningrove's Annual Bonfire are well photographed at

http://www.skinningrovebonfire.uku.co.uk a leading community arts event.



TRANSPORT - GETTING AROUND



Buses & Rail



http://217.23.229.206/home.htm The North East Journey Planner for buses and rail.

http://www.arriva.co.uk/northeast for all Arriva Bus timetables & other information

http://www.northernrail.org/ Local rail timetables

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ the national railway gateway site

http://www.durhamteesvalleyairport.com The local airport





NATURAL WORLD, & ANGLING



http://www.teesmouthbc.freeserve.co.uk/ for sea birds

http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/teesvalley/ Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

http://clevelandnats.org.uk/ Cleveland Naturalists Field Club for the enthusiast looking for

detailed information on local flora & fauna.

http://www.nwl.co.uk/leisure/Fishing/ Northumbrian Water's detailed Fishing portal

includes details of Scaling Reservoir.

http://www.lockwoodfishery.co.uk The nearby Lockwood Reservoir trout fishery appears

to be managed independently of Northumbrian Water.

http://www.rw109.freeserve.co.uk/ Cleveland Sea Angler







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