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May/June 2002 Archive |
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Make a ChangeHelp for young people who are using drugsWhat is Make A Change?
SUPPORT FOR
FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DRUG USE
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Hi Folks,Seems like some good weather is on its way and I know for definite that 29th June is going to be a hot, sunny day, as 1 have booked it for the Carnival.Info on the carnival on the other page. First of all, congratulations to Cllr. Paul Thompson for gaining the seat as Leader of Middlesbrough Labour Party. A resident and Ward Councillor of Coulby Newham and strong supporter of the Community Council and also a dedicated and community minded person, I'm sure he will do well. Also, congratulations to Ray Mallon in his success as the Mayor of Middlesbrough. I'm sure Paul and Ray will work well together for the better of Middlesbrough. And of course, the same congratulations to Adam Gallagher, our Young Mayor of Middlesbrough. May they all succeed in their visions for our town. Work on the City Academy is now underway. That once green and pleasant land (playfield) is gradually turning back into the way it was pre-Coulby days, as a farmer's field. The roundabout and car park is being developed first mainly for access for the workforce and building utilities. Fences are being erected and compounds created for machinery. One concern I have at the moment is that mounds of earth from one part of the field are being transported and dumped on the other side of the field, which is too near to housing to my liking. Already, I have had to have words with some children who had been throwing lumps of soil at other children, people walking along the pathway, and at lamposts. With heavy machinery working and levelling these mounds of earth and children playing nearby is an accident waiting to happen. Please inform your children of the dangers of this. Concerning the Academy and its Christian Ethos that is causing much concern lately, in a recent newspaper publication was an article and photograph of parents giving their concern about this and demanding that there should be held a public meeting with the community, the Vardy Foundation, and the Mayor, Ray Mallon. I would like to point out that such a meeting did take place on 14th May at Coulby Newham School at 6.30pm and from that meeting we have published an article from one of the concerned parents who attended the meeting. (See article on other page) Plans for a new kiddies playarea off Newham Way, near the old demolished playarea, opposite Newham Grange Leisure Farm, is still ongoing. Two children, Adam Dicken and Daniel Huddlestone. attended our last Community Council meeting and bravely gave us a presentation, seeking help for a Skateboard Park. Further liaison with Middlesbrough Council reveals the possibility of such a development taking place at Prissick Base. The footbridge over Stainton Way needs two new beams cast before it can be rebuilt. The cost of filling the gap and checking the remaining structure is looking towards a sum of £80,000. Sounds like good news for the Youth Club at Coulby Newham School. Word is that it is now going to be retained and upgraded in parts. The rest of the school will go to dust though. bye for now Geoff Wishart (Sec) ![]() STOKESLEY & DISTRICT ROUND TABLE Although
Round Table is mostly known for its charity and community work,
that is not the whole story. Stokesley & District Round Table
is a small and informal group with around half its members coming
from the Middlesbrough area. Recently we have organised events
including: white water rafting, 4x4 forest driving and climbing
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Coulby Newham Jubilee Carnival
at Newham Grange
Leisure Farm Open 11 am
- 4 pm Lots of Displays and Entertainment. You'll be sure of a fun day for all the family. Displays showing will be the Michelle James School of Tap & Ballet, Gymnastic Troup, Zanshin Karate, Redcar Dog Agility, Folk Dance, Morris Dance, Clog Dance, Asian Dance, Henna Painting, Face Painting, TFM, Young Woodlanders, Miniature Railway, BTCV, Cleveland Fire Brigade Fire Appliance, TA 104 Pioneer Squadron, Sea Cadets, St Johns Brigade, Rainbow Leisure Centre X4, Beat the Goalie and other games. Cycle Maintenance Scheme, Punch & Judy, Bouncy Castles, Woodturnig displays. Tees Forest, Mini Traction engine, WWF network, Wildspace Officer, Healthy Walks, and stalls gallore. To start the
day we are planning a march along the road from Langdon Square Community
Centre to the Farm with a band taking the lead followed by horse and
carriage carrying celebrities and our wonderful Jubilee Queen, Rebecca
Crutchley And if anyone
wishes to get involved with the event, do a display, hold a table for
craft, bric-a-brac etc, (£5.00 table) or volunteer some time.
Then please contact me now This will be your last chance to get involved.
Please phone Geoff Wishart on 599723 A Tribute To A Special PersonWhen I was a little girl my grandmother died at the age of 72 "What did grannie die of?" I asked. " Just old age. " my mother replied, and this I accepted without question. When I was doing my warden's job between 1985-95 I considered 72-year olds to be my young pensioners. Now, in 2002 we hear of many people (mainly ladies) who reach the wonderful age of 100 years. Local people usually have their photograph in the local press, surrounded by family and carers. I am often amazed at some of the lovely complexions and bright eyes I see. Of course you will by now have guessed what I am leading up to. On the 30th of March the Queen Mother died at the great age of l0l years. Her life has been well chronicled by the media, and this must have been quite a simple job, as they had so much to write about, and the lady was a very popular member of the Royal Family, as well as it's most senior. Some people may say that a life of great privilege, and first class care would help her to longevity, but this is not the case, she needed more, and one of these things was determination, remember her on her feet again after hip operations done at a great age? We send our sympathy to the family who have lost their Queen Mum, especially the Queen, who had so recently lost her only sister Margaret. Yvonne on behalf of The Coulby News Team |
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MARTON WEST BECK An extract from
the report of Middlesbrough Council's Open Spaces Dept. 1983 Such was
the report of the Marton West Beck special group in the 80s. My
part in this group was to carry out a full botanical survey at that
time, which led to a management plan being drawn up, so that the
council's Parks and Environmental Dept could use it in the ensuing
years. These
latter problems have, more recently been resolved. I am also updating the survey work to see what effect the lack of management has had on the area, and with special interest in the vegetation in, and around the lake and woods, which lead to Gunnergate Lane. When the lake was first created I remember the then head of the Parks Dept bringing in certain wild plants, which came from a marsh in the Hutton Rugby area, which a farmer was landscaping, and wanted rid of. Those plants settled in well at the time, but alas they eventually suffered from the pollution, and lack of care, and only a few now survive, but the more aggressive reed grasses are now dominating and need thinning out. But generally speaking the pond vegetation is settling down, and some species (some of them rare) may establish themselves with some careful assistance. I hope
to give a further report this autumn on the state of the wildlife
(down in the Dell) Meanwhile I will be pleased to hear from any
local people concerning the history of the lake and woodland which
will be of interest in my report, which I will submit to Dr Antrobus,
who will pass it on to the council. Any problems down there would
also be of interest from local people.
We wish to thank lan Lawrence local botanist, for his contribution to our Coulby News. He may be contacted through Langdon Square For full text of reports on the meetings at Coulby Newham and Brackenhoe Schools on 14th and 15th May to discuss South Middlesbrough City Academy go to SMCA Parents' Site |
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