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Through the Looking Glass
Hi Folks.
Seems like the sun is starting to shine through a bit and can we do with it? "Yes we can!"Well, today, I guess the whole nation is going crazy, yes it's red nose day and I've just seen the kids off to school sporting heads of red hair. My turn next. Well, what the heck, live for today that's what I say, you only live once!!!! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Anyone of my age who saw the
programme on TV about the Mods and Rockers will most probably have enjoyed
that nostalgic journey back to the 60's and 70's. I did, though the violent
scenes shown on the TV weren't really as bad as they were portrayed. It
appeared as if the Mods and Rockers battled with each other everyday,
but that was not the case and many got on well with each other as good
friends. Yes the 60's and 70's were some of the happy years of my life.
Music, Flashy gear, Cafes, and other things. At the approach of the 60's
I was just about entering my teenage years and I was mad on pop music
and electric guitars. At twelve or thirteen, I watched Cliff and the Shadows
(twice) at the Globe Theatre, (Cliff would have been about 18 years old
then). The Beatles, my next favourite group followed at The Globe in 63,
but I
couldn't get a ticket to see them. The show was a sell-out. From then
on I was Shadows and Beatles mad. Well just about everyone in the world
was Beatle crazy.
In my 15th year, I bought my
first electric guitar and taught myself how to play it. I practiced day
and night strumming out Shadows or Beatle tunes. When I felt good enough
I joined a group and we practiced and practiced until we had a good number
of tunes to play and then did a couple of gigs for some kids. At one time,
I remember we were practicing in a church hall somewhere at Thomaby, there
was only ourselves
in the hall and as we were strumming away at some song this chap walked
in and watched us and chatted with us. It wasn't until later that I realized
that that chap was Chris Rea. The group stayed together for a year or
so, we did 'Opportunity Knocks,' in front of Hughie Green, We'd traveled
to Hull for the audition and we made a right shambles of it. Hughie Green
wasn't very impressed. So we packed up and headed
home. Still we had the experience. After a while I packed the group up
and sold my gear and at 18 years of age I moved to London for a while.
It was great and I loved it. It was also the Hippy era. Everyone dressed
up as if there were fancy dress parties everyday and everywhere was so
colourful, Camaby Street especially. It looked like Christmas everyday
in that street. It was somewhere around here that I bought myself a blue
sparkly Kaftan and beads and joined the rest of the clan. Walking through
Hyde Park there would be hordes of Hippies sitting around, talking and
playing guitars. It was always a lovely atmosphere. The funniest thing
was when I came back to Middlesbrough, wearing my gear, it was so dull,
like walking into the Dickensian period, and everyone turned and stared.
I was glad to go back to London. That wasn't for very long though, and
on my return, I was a little bit older, a little bit more mature, and
back to casual dress. But believe me, I loved every minute of my days
in London and the excitement that went with it.
Back home though I still kept up with the music. I no longer have my guitar, but who knows, one day. The groups I loved were The Beatles, Shadows, Kinks, Dire Straits, Jimmy Nail, Sandy Shaw, Cilla Black, Marriane Faithful, The Swinging Blue Jeans, and others. The very first record I remember buying was "Just like Eddie,' by Heinz. I bought it from Newhouse Music Shop, which was a comer shop opposite the Town Hall and Empire Theatre, now, I believe, stands the two pubs, 'The Hairy Lemon,' and 'The Central. ' Yes, I think I paid 3/-4d for the single record. I believe an EP record (4 songs) was 1 1/-0d, and an LP (Long Playing Album) was 18/-0d. (All on vinyl). I still have many of my records, but now like everyone else I go for CD's. Mind I think the cost of them are a rip off.
So there we are, 'Those were the days my friends.' Hope you liked my little trip.
(If you have some great memories
of those days, then write us a line here at the Coulby News. We and other
folk would love to hear from you).
Bye for now folks. Geoff Wishart
Libraries
& Information
Delivered Services
are part of Middlesbrough Libraries and Information.
We include the Mobile Library and Book Bus and also the Housebound Service.
We operate a three week rota. Week One being Mobile Week. On this week we cover areas of the Borough which are some distance from a conventional library. Week Two and Week Three are Book Bus Weeks. On these weeks we call at Nursing Homes, Sheltered accommodation, Institutes and Community Centres.
One of our other
popular stops is SCOPE on Acklam Road where we have some other keen readers
with a wide range of interests and the conversation on a Monday morning
is always 'THE BORO!'
After leaving SCOPE we travel to Stockton Road and call at the Teesside
Society for the Blind. This is a Day Care Centre for blind people from
all over the area. The Mobile is equipped with a trolley which is filled
with talking books and this trolley is pushed round the Centre giving
everyone a chance to borrow Talking Books. These books are a lifeline
to Blind People and they are very appreciative of the service we give.
We cover most
of the Nursing and Care Homes within Middlesbrough. We take round a trolley
of target print books. Just to talk to the residents and listen to their
stories of life in old Middlesbrough is just great. We call at two Community
Centres, Langdon Square at
Coulby Newham and Kader Community Centre off Trimdon Avenue. These are
both large and well used centres. You will find the Mobile parked in their
car parks.
The Mobile Library and Book Bus facilities are available to all residents in the areas at which we call and borrowers registered with the Mobile and Book Bus can use any of the 14 libraries within Middlesbrough. You can also use the Mobile if you are registered at any Branch Library.
The Mobile carries a wide range of Books - some 3,000. These include Large Print and Ordinary Print Fiction and Non-fiction, Spoken Word and a collection of Local History and a large Children's Section. The Mobile is fitted with a Lift for the use of Borrowers who find the steps too difficult. It can also accommodate wheelchairs.
Many thanks to...
DRIVER ASSISTANT
- JOHN THOMAS FOR THE ABOVE INFORMATION
also LADY LIBRARY ASSISTANTS JANET HODGSON & AUDREY HOLORAN
Mobile Library Routes and Rotas
Mobile Library Tel No: 07876 137 674
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MARTON ACKLAM COULBY NEWHAM GROVE HILL
SALTERSGILL NEWPORT LINTHORPE Off Road BROOKFIELD THORNHILL ACKLAM LINTHORPE |
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March / April 2003
COULBY NEWHAM COMMUNITY COUNCIL PAGE
This year's round of meetings has begun. Residents have been enlightened about some very interesting topics. The Street Wardens Don and Jim and George and John (Tony has been called up) told us all about their duties and answered lots of questions. At present they cover Hemlington and Coulby Newham but it's hoped that Coulby will soon get Wardens specifically for here. Recruiting for more is taking place now.
Lingfield Ash meeting hall area is one place where they have been called to several times recently to have a word with youngsters who've been hanging around. Their litter and noise are no joke. Let's hope between the Wardens, Police and Kids a peaceful solution can be found. The mainly elderly residents want some peace. No damage or litter. The Kids want somewhere to hang out.
The Street Wardens can be contacted on Tel 0776 99 30971
Lynn Lang of 'Sure Start' outlined the aims of the project. it's a 10 year plan aimed to improve the well being of 0-4's and give a good start in life for them and their parents. Lynn is looking for a base for a creche at Coulby Newham, perhaps somewhere on the Secondary School site. When she asked some Coulby Mums what they would like for their toddlers they said "A Playpark to take them to" so she's keeping an eye open for a site for that, too. "Sure Start' will interact with Health Service, Midwives, Refugees etc. and existing groups. The first scheme at Abingdon was a great success. Word got round and the second is thriving. If your child is in this age group why not give Lynn a ring to find out about future courses.
Lynn's based at St John of God Centre, Hemlington, Tel 07789 744687
Mr Paul Livesey and Manager from Stasecoach Buses bravely attended the meeting on 24th Feb, outlined route changes and listened to residents' concerns. Times when buses are taken off route are most infuriating especially when 3 Hemlington buses come along during your waiting time. Paul said there are more people using buses at Hemlington than at Coulby.
Councillor Thompson told the meeting that Mbro Council pays for buses with numbers over 600 The gentlemen from the Stagecoach said any changes will take several months to implement. The Coulby News has offered to print changes as soon as they're agreed upon.
Some other subjects that cropped up were complaints of volume and speed of Traffic on Newham Way. It can take 10 minutes to cross the road. As a result traffic counters have been placed on Newham Way. We'll let you know the conclusions. Of course, the Academy roundabout on Stainton Way has been the main cause of the extra traffic diverting.
And on the subject of Kings Academy - already a change at the top. The Principal will now be Mr Nigel McQuoid, present Head of Emmanuel College at Gateshead.
And on the subject of kids , the question of 'No Ball Games' signs was raised at the Forurn 5 meeting. No conclusion was arrived at. Always an emotive issue.
"COUNCILLOR
THOMPSON ADMITTED SHOWING DIRTY MOVIES AT TOWN HALL"
After receiving complaints about the state of the place Councillor
Paul Thompson went Walkabout around Coulby Newham. He told the Forum
5 meeting 3rd March, that he was so disgusted with certain areas that
he went home, got his video camera and produced the dirty
movie evidence which he showed to the Cabinet Environment Commissioner
and The Department concerned at Town Hall.
Since then
"Streetscene Services has appointed a Rapid Reaction Manager and team. One of their challenges is to help make Middlesbrough a safer, cleaner and more environmentally friendly place to live. One of the roles of the Team is to remove Fly tipping or graffiti throughout the Borough. If you are aware of any that requires removing please telephone 726001 to register the request. The aim is "to remove fly tipping and graffiti as quickly as possible, within one working day wherever possible"
So let's play our part to the letter folks. Please phone up as soon as you spot anything dumped or graffitti 'd.
And Alcohol free Zone signs
- getting closer. Places for siting them around Langdon Square have
now been identified.
Cost - nearer £ 1,000 altogether!!! Should be gold plated for
that.!!!
The Baptist Church and Langdon Square Management Committee have kindly
agreed to help out here.
Wont be long before the gap in the Stainton Way footbridge is bridged.
Keep watching!
Finally, Community Council
Grant money: Each CC is annually allocated funding to spend for the
good of their area. It was agreed to allocate the money towards the
AFZ signs as above. Barriers and Kissing Gates at The Birches. Printing
and postage. Barrier Fencing around the Paper/Bottle Bank at The Parkway
Car Park (This should help with the problem of litter)
We have other Ideas in the pipeline. Have you any? Please come along
to meetings and tell.
from Coulby Newham Community Council Executive Committee
COULBY NEWHAM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Make a note in your diary. Find out what's going on in our area
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FORUM 2 TUESDAYS 7.00pm The Coppice Meeting Hall |
FORUM 5 MONDAYS 7.00pm Lingfield Ash Mtg Hall |
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Grangewood,
Thistle Rise, The Coppice Paddock Wood. The Holt. Manor Wood Sunnyside and Hollowfield |
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FORUM 3 MONDAYS 7.00pm Langdon Square Comm.Centre |
FORUM 6
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19 May |
All estates between Grange Farm and Pine Hill/Woodvale, Hollis Court, Raincliffe Court' Saxonfield, Hazelbank, Coulby M.F | 29 April | All estates off Turnberry Way eg. Rushmere to Eagle Park Blairgowne, Cranbrook |
SPECIAL GUEST
AT THE NEXT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 14TH APRIL AND COMMENCING
7 PM
"MR. RAY MALLON" MAYOR OF MIDDLESBROUGH
Things you might like to know
CHILDCALL
North East Is a FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE for CHILDREN. If you have
a problem that is causing you to worry or be unhappy and you want to
talk to someone in confidence call
FREEPHONE 0800 77
44 66
7-10pm weekdays 4-1 Opm weekends
WEBSITE www.childcall.org.uk
You will be treated with respect
We will not trace your call. Sometimes just talking about your problem helps.
North East Volunteering opportunities
If you are over 21 years of age, have patience, understanding, caring and are non judgemental and if you are able to commit 4 hours of your time weekly, evenings or weekends during the day, then we would be please to hear from you.
Application
Forms for Childcall Volunteers from Admin Office, Tel 250760 betwecm
9am - 1pm
Closing Date 23 April ~ Interviews in May
Enhanced Criminal Disclosure a requirement
THE VICAR'S WIFE
I have come
across this article in the old good housekeeping book, this time from
the 1930s. You think you know what house cleaning is all about, just
read on. The writer was the wife of a Cornish vicar. The vicarage had
fifteen rooms, and their income was £376 a year. In order to send
their only son to boarding school, sacrifices had to be made, as they
needed to find £65 a year to add to the £30 bursary they
had obtained for him. What greater sacrifice than to give up your cook-general
help and tackle it yourself.
She writes.
This is not a house to be tackled light heartedly without a maid,
as it consists of fifteen rooms, larder, lamp room, hall and outside
-wash house. (Very badly planned).
There are two kitchens, the main one with range sink etc measuring 26ft
times 16 ft, is at the extreme end of the one wing, and is well away
from the living room and larder. The drawing room is enormous. Upstairs
the combined lavatory and bathroom is at the extreme end of the other
wing.
There are nine rooms upstairs, and six down. Upstairs there is a central landing with two long corridors leading from it. There is gas in the house, but only in certain rooms. There is a gas oven in the kitchen, but most of the cooking is done on a small kitchen range, which uses coal. We had a porcelain bath installed to replace the old painted one, which was in very bad condition, and a new washbasin with taps. The church authorities made us a loan to pay for these, which we are still paying back, but it is well worth it. When we decided to run the house ourselves, we took all the furniture out of the drawing room, and its little ante room, and as it has a separate entrance, we closed it off. All the rest of the house is liable to be used, so we keep the two guest rooms, maids room, the boy's room and play room aired and dusted, and they are turned out when needed. The mattresses were rather a problem, so we put three single ones on the boy's bed, and hot water bottles are put between them two or three times a week in winter, and aired in the sun in summer.
The double mattress is kept under ours, and all are well brushed when the rooms turned out.
There are two attic rooms over the kitchen, which are kept tidy, and scrubbed out when necessary. One contains the hot water tank where household and personal linen are aired again before using.
That disposes of nine rooms and I am still left with six rooms, larder and hall, which require daily attention, and a periodical turning out, in addition to cooking and washing which I do myself. To fit all this in comfortably needs a definite routine, and after many attempts I found one, which works very well.————
Well that's
the first instalment; I will let you know what routine was, next time
I write. It is making me tired writing about her life, never mind actually
doing it.
Till next time
Cheerio Yvonne.
BATTERIES GOING CHEEP!
Especially in the middle of the night!
Fire Officer lan Gibson from Coulby Newham Fire Station recommends changing Smoke Alarm Batteries annually and so you can easily remember the day, choose your birthday. Better still - get a long -life battery which will last much much longer than the usual. And keep a spare. Your life's worth it.
If you are in the Over 60's age group the Fire Brigade will come and install a Smoke Alarm FREE
Just phone the FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT Tel 365668
WHAT'S on at 'Newham Grange Leisure Farm'
Saturday 5th April 10 am - 4 pm
Free Open Day
To get the Summer rolling, the farm gates Will be open for free entry
to let visitors Know what goes on and what will be Happening during the
year.
Monday 14th April 11 am - 3 pm
Easter Card Creating
Tuesday 15th April 11 am - 2pm
Easter Egg Decorating 25p
Wednesday 16th April Sessions between 11 am and 4 pm
Jersey Cow Milking
Thursday 17th April Sessions between 11 am and 3 pm
Bird Box Building £2.00 per box
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Tuesday 22nd April 11 am - 3 pm
Easter Egg Hunt 25p
PRIZE FOR ALL
Wednesday 23rd April 1 pm - 3 PM
Easter Bunny Show
A CERTIFICATE AND ROSETTE TO ALL TAKING PART
Thursday 24th April 11 am -3 PM 25p
Felt Fixing
Friday 25th April 11 am-3 PM
Woolly Workings
Sunday 27th April 12 noon - 3 PM
British Driving Society Annual Event
Sunday 11th May 10 am - 4 PM
Vintage Rally
Tuesday 27th May 11 am -3 PM
Bee Biography
Wednesday 28th May Sessions between 11 am and 4 PM
Jersey Cow Milking
Thurs 29th May 11 am - 3 PM
Teesside Woodturners
Friday 30th May 11 am -3 PM
Woolly Workings
Sunday 1st June 10 am-5 PM
Gymkhana
Charges apply for entry into the farm
Collect your programme from the farm on The Free Open Day 5th April,
open 10 am. For further details on all aspects of the farm Please contact
Tracy on 515601
Why not book your child's Birthday Party at the Farm !
Phone Tracy on 515601 for details
Fireworks in
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The Council's Overview &. Scrutiny Board have begun a scrutiny of fireworks and anti social behaviour associated with their misuse. In a Council debate in November Members voted to push for a total ban of the sale of fireworks, however this would require legislation by the Government.
The Scrutiny Board have set up a Working Group who have been looking into the problems caused by fireworks over recent months. The Panel have reviewed the arrangements for licensing the sale of fireworks and found regulations to be antiquated and of limited value for enforcement. The Panel have looked into how the Street Wardens respond to incidents involving fireworks and have found that great steps are being taken to improve community safety in the area.
In the last edition of Coulby News a questionnaire was circulated which \generated a terrific response. Almost 100% of those who replied thought problems were on the Increase and 90% also felt the sale of fireworks to the general public should be banned.
The Council's work on fireworks is timely as it comes when a Private Members Bill is making its way through Parliament. This Bill would ban certain types of noisy fireworks and make it an offence to let them off at unsociable hours. The Council and local Members of Parliament are backing this Bill which whilst not producing a complete ban on fireworks sale would result in a far stricter regime and hopefully reduce antisocial behaviour.
THANK YOU COULBY NEWHAM FOR YOUR RESPONSE
Thank you too to the lovely staff of the Rainbow Library & Langdon Square Comm Centre for allowing the Questionnaire Boxes there.