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COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Iron Valley Play
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Coffee Morning
The Hospital of God at Greatham
invite you to join them at their coffee
morning held on the first Friday
of the month at Hereford Terrace
Community Centre. Starting at 10 am
– 12.30 you can enjoy good company
at this monthly get together, meet old
friends and make new one’s over a
great cup of coffee. This event provides
a wonderful opportunity for both
carers and sufferers of dementia to
continue their social life in a friendly
and relaxed atmosphere. Call Jane
Conroy on 01429 279005 for further
information.
St Joseph’s Head
Teacher set to retire
After a long and successful career at
St Joseph’s, Headteacher Jane Casey is
retiring, leaving on an absolute high
as our main story shows. So special
thanks for all her service and support
from pupils past and presents,
governors, trustees and residents.
Four young mathematicians from St Joseph’s Primary
School, Billingham are celebrating being named
National Champions of Maths in Motion, 2014.
This is the third year running that the school
has triumphed in the biggest participant maths
competition in the UK, an unrivalled record.
After winning their regional heat in January, then
qualifying from the UK semi-final in March, the St
Joseph’s team arrived early at the National Motor
Museum in Gaydon on Wednesday 25th June 2014
for the National Final. The best 15 primary schools in
the UK were there to compete for the title – Maths in
Motion Champions.
The day started early and at 10.00 am the children
were seated in the auditorium listening to an inspiring
talk by Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations
at Jaguar Land Rover about the importance of
engineering and maths. At 10.30 the children’s teachers
were asked to leave the room and under the watchful
eye of challenge organiser Brian Richardson, the
children began their quest for glory; deploying their
excellent maths skills to set up a virtual formula 1
racing car for a race that afternoon.
After one and a half hours the children’s work was
done and the teachers were able to collect them to
enjoy a buffet dinner and a look around the museum
before returning to see ‘the race’.
Alex Smith, Sam Conway, Erin Donnelly and team
captain Harry Lawson (all aged 11 years old) were
pretty confident that they had a chance of winning
– they’d checked all their measurements, their
calculations and the car was fast!
And so it was, at 2.30pm the race began and with
Jack, Billy, Emily and Kate clapping and cheering their
car on; ‘Saint Joseph’s… St Joseph’s’’ – the car raced to
a brilliant win and sparked jubilant scenes from the
children and their very proud teachers Mr O’Donnell
and Mrs Francis.
The children won a host of prizes including Toshiba
Tablets for themselves and a state of the art i-desk from
i-desk solutions for the school. But no prize could beat
the trophy and feeling of being named ‘Champions!’
Mr O’Donnell said ‘They were amazing, they are all
such lovely children – they have worked hard at their
maths skills in school and that hard work paid off.
They are all very talented.’ Harry was quoted saying,
‘This is probably the best day of my life’ and Erin said ‘I
can’t believe it. I love maths and to be National Maths
in Motion Champions is so cool.’
Mr O’Donnell explained ‘At St Joseph’s we have high
achieving mathematicians and the Maths in Motion
club runs all year from October until July. Children of
all mathematical abilities in Year 5 and 6 come to the
club and develop their Numeracy skills in a practical
and fun way.’
Mrs Francis commented that ‘It was lovely to see
children develop their confidence in using and
applying their maths skills. I can’t believe St Joseph’s are
champions for the third year in a row’.
They were all agreed the key ingredient to their
success was - Teamwork!
And what a team, well done St Joseph’s an
outstanding achievement.
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‘‘
Vals
Corner
Val Scollen, Chair, Board of Trustees
We have such a lot of news on award winners in this edition, from our maths
superstars to real local heroes right here under our noses, such as Kevin Pitt
and Peter McCarrick MBE. We’ve held our community games which saw
residents, educators and businesses compete against each other in a fun and
entertaining way. We’ve had ‘a Town Away Day at Beamish’, Joe and Olga are
busy preparing for the 50th Billingham International Folklore Festival which
I hope everyone will support from the Parade of Nations to the fireworks in
the park! It doesn’t seem too far away as after BIFF, it will be harvest time
showcased at Billingham Carnival and Horticultural Show.
The scaffolding is down on one of the blocks of Kennedy Gardens and the
finished result looks superb, the customer service centre is near completion and
is also looking fabulous. I sat in the sunshine and took in the hive of activity
on a busy market day, chatting easily to a complete stranger, felt proud that
we are a community that really does care about each other, we are prepared to
help those in need, we take a pride in our community and work to encourage
everyone to play a part of making a difference in and around Billingham. Don’t
you just love it here – I know I do!
‘‘
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by Val Scollen
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Useful Numbers
Local Government
• Billingham Town Council –
01642 551171
• Stockton Borough Council –
01642 393939
Community
• BELP – 01642 559115
• Hereford Terrace – 01642 564077
• Billingham Carnival and Garden
Show – 01642 559115
• BIFF – 01642 553220
• CAB – 01642 607445
• SRCGA – 01642 733902
Libraries
• Bedale Avenue – 01642 527895
• Roseberry Library – 01642 528084
Business Services
• Know How NE – 01642 607592
• Five Lamps – 0800 4580 120
• HMRC – 0845 0109000
Emergency Services
• Cleveland Fire Brigade HQ –
01429 872311 or 999
• Billingham Fire Station, Seaton
Carew Road – 01642 546000
• Cleveland Police – 01642 326326
or in an emergency 999
• Billingham Police Station,
Town Centre – 01642 302930
• Billingham Neighbourhood
Enforcement Team –
07747 033429
• Ambulance – 01904 666000
• James Cook University Hospital –
01642 850850
• University Hospital of North Tees
– 01642 617617
• NHS Direct – 0845 46 47
GP Practices
• Kingsway Medical Centre –
01642 554967
• Abbey Health Centre –
01642 552700
• Melrose Surgery – 01642 553055
Chemists
• The Pharmacy, Finchale Ave –
01642 530304
• Davidson Pharmacy,
3 Station Road – 01642 360145
• Billchem Ltd, Billingham Health
Centre Pharmacy – 01642 553846
• Boots – 01642 553263
• Harry Hill Chemists,
Kenilworth Road – 01642 553184
• Rowlands Pharmacy,
39 Queensway – 01642 554416
• Tesco Pharmacy, Leaholme Road –
0845 677 9770
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Churches
VOGUE
HAIR & BEAUTY
Gents & Ladies Hairdressers
Tel: 01642 561 526
Billingham, 53 Tunstall Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3QB
www.hairdressers-billingham.co.uk
• New Life Church – 01642 646009
• St Cuthbert’s – 01642 554929
• Our Lady of the Most Holy
Rosary – 01642 553118
• St Columba’s – 01642 654388
• St Luke’s – 01642 554929
• St Aidan’s – 01642 554929
• St Mary Magdalene –
01642 554929
• North and South Billingham
Methodist – 01642 562046
• Spiritualist Church – 01642 881211
• Kingdom Hall – 01642 563895
• Billingham Baptist Church –
01642 656966
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints – 01642 563162
St Peter’s Church Wolviston
01642 554929
JULY/AUG 2014
Wolviston
Court
Community
Spaces Award
Kevin Pitt wins
Catalyst Outstanding
Achievement Award
Kevin is well recognised around our
community as the strategic manager
at Billingham Environmental Link
Programme (BELP). He is passionate
about any project which helps the
long-term unemployed into fulltime employment, or by providing
social and financial inclusion to those
families most impacted by welfare
reform. He has a clear vision and
purpose for BELP, he understands
his community and the people in it,
working tirelessly for their benefit.
On top of his work with BELP, Kevin is
a strong and influential voice on behalf
of the Voluntary and Community
Sector and Vice Chair of Billingham
News in Brief
Warming up to
District Heating
Scheme
Waste heat from one of Stockton’s
industrial giants could be used to heat
major business premises and public
buildings in a pioneering carbon
reducing scheme.
Billingham-based fertiliser
manufacturer GrowHow already
provides some of its surplus heat to
nearby companies such as tomato
producer North Bank Growers Ltd.
But a study has identified the potential
to extend the network to heat Stockton
Council’s Kingsway House, Cowpen
Depot and even the swimming pool at
Billingham Forum.
Local businesses Doncaster Paralloy
and KP Foods – where the heat would
be used in potato washing – could also
benefit as well as, in the future, schools
and homes.
The northern exit from the GrowHow
site leading to Cowpen Lane industrial
estate and onwards to Billingham
Town Centre has been identified as the
most attractive prospect for an initial
extension of the network. There is
also potential for a second extension
from the south of the site to access
the Portrack Lane area, Holme House
Prison, North Shore and Stockton Town
Centre.
District heating networks could play
an increasingly important part in
meeting energy needs in the future
and this further demonstrates the
great commitment Grow How have
for our community. Stockton Borough
Council, with the support of Tees Valley
Unlimited and City Deal funding, will
work with Grow How on this private/
public district heat network and there
is scope for other private investors to
be involved. Grow How continue to
invest into our community through
other avenues too, with continued
support for Billingham Environmental
Links Schools Project, investment
into Billingham Legacy Foundation as
patron sponsors and, by their continued
sponsorship into Billingham Carnival &
Horticultural Show.
If you have news stories,
please email us at:
news@billingham
community
newspaper.co.uk
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Winners Wolviston Court Community
Centre. Nestled on Clifton Avenue,
Wolviston Court Community Centre
is a thriving and vibrant community
centre, visitors and users are guaranteed
to receive a warm welcome. The
management committee, who are all
volunteers work tirelessly to ensure the
smooth running of the centre. As with
any centre, the users can often take for
granted the level of work that is needed
to ensure the centre remains viable, is
successful and grows as a sustainable
community asset. Short listed against
Children’s Society, Daisy Chain and
Willows Community Centre, Wolviston
Court are worthy winners. Well done
everyone.
Legacy Foundation.
He was the Chair of Voice Forum
for two years until April 2014, for
which he played an instrumental role
during its establishment and early
development. Kevin has recently
been elected to the Northern Locality
Forum where he can work on locally
focussed issues, benefiting the families
and people in the area. Over the years
Kevin has been heavily involved in
shaping and progressing the voluntary
and community sector in both his
professional and voluntary role and
this fantastic award is in recognition of
his outstanding achievement across all
of his voluntary roles.
Primary School Children are
Celebrities for a Day
Carmen Anderson & Edison Shannon
were overjoyed when Head teacher Mrs
Pam Edwards recognised their outstanding
commitment in school and excellent work
ethic and asked them to be celebrities for a
day at Billingham South Primary School. The
students dressed up in appropriate style wear
and were accompanied by their bodyguards
throughout the roar of other students who gave
them the real star treatment they deserved for a
day. The highlight of the day was when Carmen
and Edison performed the official opening
ceremony for the school art exhibition, which
showcased the diverse works of art all students
had created under the watchful eye of Michael
Shanky from ‘Images – School Art Exhibitions’.
When asking the children what they thought
about being a star they said ‘It’s been really
good, it has made us both feel very special but I
don’t think I would like this every day’. So don’t
worry Simon Cowell, Carmen and Edison will
not be chasing your job just yet!
Ross goes to coast to coast for charity
Ross Graham, a sixteen year old here in Billingham
and his friend are going to cycle from coast to coast
to raise money for Macmillan in memory of his mam
Helen who died on 29 June 2014.
Helen, who was only 51, asked her son to raise money
for the MacMillan Nurses before she died and, at a
time when grief could swamp him, Ross, with his
friend, Joe Howard, also 16, have decided to take on
the challenge and make her proud.
Through his justgiving page (www.justgiving.com/
Ross-Graham4) and a host of other fundraising
activities Ross has already raised nearly £10,000.
With the challenge due to start from Whitehaven
on Monday 14 July and with a target to complete
and finish at Sunderland in just 2 days, he needs
your support to make sure he raises even more for
Macmillan.
As if organising this challenge wasn’t enough, both
Ross and Joe have just completed their GCSEs at St
Michael’s RC Academy in Billingham. Head Andrew
Ramsey said, ‘We are so proud of them, the focus
needed for GCSE’s is enormous but completing them
knowing his mother was fatally ill with skin cancer
would be so hard for Ross. He is a true ambassador
and we wish him luck in the challenge.’
His proud dad, David said “I told Ross to go out on his
bike the day after Helen died, so he could keep to his
training, and he did 65 miles with Joe. This trip was
something his mum was very proud that he was doing.
Helen had a strong faith and her belief has also helped
all of us cope. She had words of kindness for everyone.
She was extremely proud of both her children.”
Ross and Joe held a major fundraising day at St
Michael’s school and Ross’s older sister, Bethany, 19
has also helped raise money.
Support has come from Joe’s father, Paul Howard, who
will provide back-up for the boys on their 140-mile,
two-day journey. The Billingham Legacy Fund has
provided some money to cover equipment needed for
the challenge so every penny raised by the boys will go
to the charity.
Mr Graham, 51, has just retired as managing director
of chemical firm Croda International, which he said
had been “very supportive” over the last nine months,
so he can support his family.
If you want to sponsor the boys and help in their
fundraising for Macmillan, visit www.justgiving.com/
Ross-Graham4
Good luck boys and we will report on how they did in
our next edition.
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News in Brief
Natural habitat to return to
Wynyard Woodland Park
A MAJOR project to protect and conserve Wynyard
Woodland Park is now underway.
Works on expanding and improving Tilery Car Park at the
A689 entrance should be complete by September and there
will be access to the car park throughout.
After that a scheme to encourage the park’s native ancient
semi-natural woodland habitat to regenerate will begin.
The first phase involves the removal of the non-native
coniferous species in the park such as pines, spruces and
firs that were planted in the 1960’s. This in turn will allow
traditional woodland species such as Oak, Ash, Birch and
Elm to grow in their place.
The benefits of allowing long established British species of
trees to mature is that a larger number and more diverse
range of flora and fauna will flourish. These are key aims
of partner organisations such as the Wildlife Trust and the
Forestry Commission.
The felling will begin in October and will be complete by the
end of February.
Wynyard Woodland Park is much loved by us all so it is
really important that we help protect it so future generations
can enjoy it and the improvements to the car park will make
it even easier for everyone to visit.
For further information about the scheme visit www.
stockton.gov.uk/wynyardwoodland
JULY/AUG 2014
Halo at work in Port Clarence
There is great work underway in Port
Clarence with a host of young people
very active in keeping their area clean
and tidy. Graham Marsh, the Youth
Outreach Coordinator with A Way Out,
was enthusing about the great work
the young people were doing and the
great sense of pride that was growing
every week as the children take care
for their area. Absolutely fantastic
work and a shining example to us all
in how a couple of hours volunteering
can change a whole area. Well done
everyone involved.
Wildflower
Meadow Blooms
Peter McCarrick collects his MBE
“The lamps are going out all over
Europe, we shall not see them
lit again in our lifetime.”
Words spoken by Sir Edward Grey,
Foreign Secretary in August 1914.
Peter McCarrick, 45 from Billingham was awarded ‘The Most
Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of his
exceptional performance as the Assistant Defence Attaché, Kuwait by
Prince Charles on 27 June 2014 at Buckingham Palace.
Peter who was educated at St Michael’s before joining the Royal Navy
in 1987, played a vital role in building strong relationships with one
of the most important partners in the region, in particular when he
stepped-up to take on the vital functions of the Defence Attaché for
a prolonged period based in Kuwait. The MBE recognised Peter as
‘a first class representative of the Royal Navy and United Kingdom
for his selfless commitment and tireless dedication to the finest
traditions of the Service’.
There was a huge family celebration as 22 members of Peter’s family
travelled to London to witness the presentation, including wife
Heather and daughters Toni Marie and Shannon.
Mum Mary also had further cause for celebration as all the family
stayed for her 65th birthday the following day, she said ‘I couldn’t be
more proud of Peter; my heart was simply bursting with pride. To see
your son receive one of the highest awards in the land from Prince
Charles was the best present anyone could have’.
Believe we have to agree with you Mary, your boy has made us all
proud and in this centenary year of WW1, it’s a timely reminder of
those members of HM Forces in service for their country. Well done
Peter your country is proud of you.
© IWM (HU 112613)
A Wildflower meadow at Wynyard Woodland Country
Park is blooming nearly two and a half years after work
began to transform a disused piece of arable land.
The ten hectares at Pickard’s Meadow is now home to
a vast array of different species of flowers and plants such
as red clover, meadow buttercup and ox eye daisy, as well
as pond life and other wildlife including meadow brown
and tortoiseshell butterflies and birds such as skylark and
lapwing.
Three stock ponds for grazing animals and an owl
nesting box have also been created there. Visitors can walk
along a footpath through the meadow which is now in full
flower. It is the largest managed area of this type of habitat
in the Tees Valley.
Stockton Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment,
Councillor David Rose, said: “The wildflower meadow
looks beautiful and is an excellent opportunity for residents
and visitors to see a rare natural habitat. We are already
seeing many benefits as the rich meadow is providing food
like nectar, seeds and plants for insects, small mammals
and birds. Through the creation of this new meadow we
are supporting the survival of pollinating insects including
bees and butterflies.
The Council worked with The Wildflower Ark (specialists
in the flora of the Lower Tees Valley) to prepare and
monitor the site, as well as other organisations such as
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, Teesmouth Bird Club and the
National Grid. Pickard’s Meadow is open to members of
the public. It is towards the northern end of Wynyard
Woodland Park, just off the Castle Eden Walkway, which
runs through the park. It is approximately 1 mile (1.5km)
from the Country Park main car park near Thorpe
Thewles, which is open from 8.30am until 9pm every day
through the summer. It is also accessible from the car park
off the A689. Castle Eden Walkway is also part of National
Cycle Route 1. Don’t forget our other local sites in full
bloom which include Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
and Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park.
LIGHTS OUT — One Million
Candles to Remember
11pm, Monday 4th August 2014
LIGHTS OUT is an invitation to everyone in the UK to turn off their
lights from 10pm until 11pm, leaving on a single light or candle for
this shared moment of reflection to mark the 100th Anniversary
of the date Great Britain entered the First World War.
Available from 4 July
The Royal British Legion invites you to take part in this national moment of reflection and we
will be holding a candle-lit vigil to mark the Centenary. Please bring your own candle or a special
Centenary Candle, available from your local M&S (www.marksandspencer.com). All profits from
the sale of Centenary Candles will support serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all
ages and their families. Please come and pay your respects to all those who sacrificed their lives
during this conflict.
All are welcome. Please meet at:
Place
Time
JULY/AUG 2014
What does Peace mean
to you and for you?
In this year when we reflect on the lives lost
due to World War 1, BCN would like to raise
awareness of International Day of Peace on
21 September 2014. In honour of the UN
Resolution in which 192 member states voted
unanimously to have a Global Day of ceasefire
and non-violence each year on 21st September,
Space for Peace was created to open and share
Spaces for Peace with the citizens of the North
East of England. Working with partners in
social housing, substance misuse, foster care
and schools the mission is: “To release the
power of individuals to create the Space for
Peace and reduce the incidence of domestic
abuse, bullying and antisocial behaviour in our
communities.”
The UN International Day of Peace on 21
September is not only about creating peace
between nations, it’s about non-violence
in our homes, communities and schools,
demonstrating ‘what peace looks like’ with our
words and actions in our own community. If
you live in an environment that is constant
conflict, how would you recognise ‘what peace
is?’
Therefore Peace Day is relevant to every
human being on the planet. Through creating
Spaces for Peace we aim to raise awareness of
peace in our local communities and facilitate
interventions that enable individuals in our
communities to understand the meaning of
peace to them and for them and the impact of
peace of the health, wealth and happiness of
our lives and our communities.
Space for Peace already has projects underway
in communities around the North East and
would welcome contact from any person,
organisation, or school that may want to be
involved in creating a place of peace in their
community. www.spaceforpeace.co.uk
Open your Hearts and
Wardrobes
SATCoL charity shops across the UK,
including our own store here in Billingham,
are running their new ‘Open your hearts &
wardrobes’ campaign. The aim of the campaign
is to encourage people to have a wardrobe
clear out, and be inspired to donate items they
no longer wear or use to their local SATCoL
charity shop, to help raise money to fund
The Salvation Army’s vital social and welfare
services throughout the UK. The work of The
Salvation Army includes providing overnight
shelter for homeless people, supporting
victims of trafficking, providing hot meals and
companionship for lonely elderly people and
offering rehabilitation support to those seeking
to break free from alcohol or drug addiction.
So if any of our readers feel like having a
wardrobe clear out, please be inspired and take
your donations into our Salvation Army retail
store in the town centre. We always talk in
business of the 80/20 rule and if we are honest
with ourselves, we all have far more than we
need, the average UK household owns around
£4,000 worth of clothes, and about 80% of it
doesn’t get worn as new favourites see items
relegated to the back of the wardrobe. With
31% of used clothing (350,000 tonnes) going
to landfill in the UK every year, do your bit of
recycling and empty that wardrobe!.
Be disciplined, see what’s lurking in the
back of your wardrobe, whether it’s a shirt
that doesn’t fit, a party dress that hasn’t seen
daylight for years, or a handbag that’s been
replaced with a newer model – whatever you
can spare – each and every donation can be
put to good use and contribute to helping
those in need.
Profit from the shops is gift-aided to The
Salvation Army to help fund its valuable
work in communities throughout the UK. In
addition to clothes, shoes and accessories, all
our shops are also happy to accept donations
of toys, homewares, books, CDs and DVDs.
For more information on SATCoL charity
shops visit www.wear2shop.co.uk
Community Games 2014
Photography courtesy of Paul Whittingham, New Life Family Centre
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Community Games 2014, Results!
It’s a Knockout
Results Sheet – Stockton Riverside Colleg
Billingham Legacy Foundation
The Winning Team from Queensway Dental
BLF Golf Challenge 2014
Gable Events
Position
Team Name
Points
340
1
Queensway Dental
2
Tristar Chilterns
330
2
Tristar Sillouettes
330
3
Billingham Legacy Foundation
320
3
Thirteen
320
4
Stockton Riverside College 1
300
5
Falck Safety Services
285
6
Cleveland Comets
280
6
Wates
280
6
Northfield 2
280
6
St Michael’
Michael’s
280
6
Mcdonald’
Mcdonald’s
280
7
Northfield 1
250
7
Barclaycard
250
8
Keepmoat
240
8
Tristar Staff
240
9
Stockton
Stockton Riverside College 2
220
10
Princes Trust
200
10
Fracture Theatre
200
11
Tristar Port Clarence
180
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Education
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Billingham, TS22 5JF
Telephone 01642 554299
www.identitydentalcare.co.uk
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“where your care is as individual
as you are”
College celebrates Ofsted success
HAVE you heard the good news?
Students and staff at Stockton Riverside
College and SRC Bede Sixth Form, are
celebrating a glowing report from Ofsted.
Following a recent inspection by the
education watchdog, the college, which
incorporates both sites in Teesdale and
Billingham, was rated Good across all
areas.
Students who are keen to learn,
enthusiastic teachers and inspirational
leadership, were all highlighted in the
report along with the college’s strong links
with the community, great progression
opportunities and a commitment by all
to raise the quality of teaching, learning
and assessment. Apprenticeship outcomes
were graded as Outstanding.
Principal Phil Cook said: “It’s great to see
our students and staff getting the external
recognition that they deserve.”
Describing it as “one of the fastest
improving colleges in the country” he
said: “Stockton Riverside College is at
the heart of its community. We have
excellent partnerships with local schools,
businesses, the council and our local
university.”
The Ofsted report comes as the college
is also seeing impressive success rates
with Stockton Riverside College achieving
the best long success rates of all the Tees
Valley FE colleges in 2012/13.
Ofsted inspectors found that students
at Stockton Riverside College and SRC
Bede Sixth Form enjoy their learning
and are taught by enthusiastic teachers
who are experts in their field.
The report stated: “Learners at all levels
are well prepared for, and have very
high levels of progression into suitable
employment, further training or higher
education.”
It described how students benefit from
a range of “outstanding opportunities”
to progress in education and boost their
chances of going on to find work.
The report highlighted that the
proportion of learners successfully
achieving their qualifications has risen
steadily over the last three years. While
“inspirational leadership” has resulted in
strong management at all levels.
It stated: “Learners enjoy their
learning. They value the way teachers
involve them in their learning and
devise new ideas to make lessons more
interesting.”
Delighted with the result, College
Principal Phil Cook puts their success
down to “amazing students, amazing
staff and amazing Governors”.
He said the rapid progress being made
by the college is yet another sign its
journey to Outstanding – the Ofsted
gold standard – is well on the way.
SRC GOOD
BETTER
BEDE
SIXTH FORM
Ofsted graded ‘Good’
across the board
Better learning, better results,
better experience, better than ever!
*Based on 2012-13 long success rates
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BEST
Celebrating the best FE college
results in the Tees Valley*
OFSTED GOOD
Erosion is the loss of the tooth surface caused
by acid. When enamel is worn away, dentine
underneath is exposed which is often darker
or yellower, which may cause sensitivity to
hot, cold or acidic food and drinks. Erosion
may show up as general tooth surface wear or
hollow biting edges/points.
When eating or drinking anything acidic,
enamel softens, losing mineral content. Saliva
slowly buffers this acidity in your mouth.
However, when acid attacks happen often,
saliva may not have time to repair enamel and
tiny particles are brushed away and you start
to lose the surface of your teeth.
Fizzy drinks (regular and diet) can cause
erosion. Fruit and fruit juices, particularly
citrus ones like lemon and orange, contain
natural acids which can be harmful to your
teeth. Alcopops and sports drinks can have an
effect; even flavoured fizzy waters if taken in
large amounts. Still water is the best drink for
teeth. Milk is good at helping neutralise these
acids too.
Stomach acid may enter the mouth (gastrooesophageal reflux) in conditions like
hiatus hernia. Drinking too much alcohol,
chemotherapy or bulimia may cause vomiting,
damaging tooth enamel.
Keep acidic foods and drinks to mealtimes,
reduces the number of acid attacks on your
teeth. Drinking without swishing and using
a straw help drinks go to the back of your
mouth, avoiding long contact with your teeth.
Finishing meals with cheese, milk or chewing
sugar-free gum can help produce more saliva,
helping neutralise acid.
Waiting after eating or drinking anything
acidic before brushing your teeth, gives your
teeth time to build up their mineral content
again. Brushing your teeth for two minutes
twice a day, with a small-headed brush, with
medium bristles and fluoride toothpaste.
Fluoride rinses may be advisable too.
Repairs may be possible with tooth-coloured
composite or in more advanced cases with
porcelain veneers.
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Award winning
teachers make
their mark
Teachers at SRC Bede Sixth Form in Billingham
are leading the way when it comes to improving
students’ learning through the use of technology.
Karl Johnson, Patrick Jordan and Matt Fodor
brought home a regional award after piloting new
styles of video marking.
The college’s Learning Resources Development
Manager, Paula Kilburn, explained: “Video marking
enables the teacher to highlight areas of a student’s
work that needs improvement, while giving verbal
feedback.”
By providing the student with a link to that video,
she said, they are then able to review that feedback
as many times as they feel is necessary.
Keen to introduce different types of technology
into the classroom the three teachers at SRC
Bede Sixth Form said they found video marking
particularly useful for giving students precise
explanations about their work and pinpointing
specific areas for improvement.
Sports lecturer Karl said: “I was interested in
trying something different for my students and
finding something that really works.”
Music teacher and section head, Patrick Jordan
added: “The speed with which you can do this,
allowing for internet speeds which are only going
to get quicker, makes marking much quicker and
easier.”
For media and film studies lecturer Matt Fodor
video marking has helped simplify what has
traditionally been a difficult subject to summarise
with written feedback.
He said: “Because I am marking students’ films
I would first have to explain the scene to which I
was referring and then give feedback, with video
marking I can simply say it over the scene.”
Nominating the teachers for a JISC RSC Northern
e-Learning Award Paula said the teachers had
embraced the new technology which has also been
welcomed by students.
She said: “We have shared this good practice
at a cross-college Learning Fair and this was
enthusiastically received by teachers and heads of
faculty who now intend to embed this methodology
into their feedback strategies.”
The SRC Bede Sixth Form teachers were
announced winners of the e-Learning Award and
representatives of the College attended an awards
ceremony at the JISC RSC Northern e-Fest – an
annual event which enables learning providers to
get together to share ideas and good practice.
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Education
St Michael’s News
Author books into former school
Students at St Michael’s Academy,
Billingham, spent the afternoon with local
author Lauriane Povey in a literacy
workshop to help motivate their creative
writing and reading skills.
Lauriane, 18, a former student at St Michael’s
Academy, wrote her first book, Living A
Nightmare, when she was just 13-years-old.
Her second book, Veil of Anonymity, which
went to print earlier this year, was also written
while still a pupil at the school.
“I started putting together stories when I was
about seven-years-old and knew then that one
day I wanted to write a book,” said Lauriane, of
Billingham.
“The inspiration for Living A Nightmare
came to me in a series of dreams when I was
12.
“I dreamt that my granddad had died in a
car crash then I dreamt that I had knowledge
of the future which could prevent people from
dying. All these formed the basis for the book
and the characters and plot started to develop
from there.”
Despite being a published author in Year
11 Lauriane, a straight A student, kept her
writing a secret from teachers and friends at
the school.
I think everyone was surprised when I told
them that I had written a book,” she said.
JULY/AUG 2014
“I wasn’t really keen on English at school so
I don’t think my teachers really expected me
to do anything like that – although they were
really happy for me when I brought in the first
published copy of the book.
“To me writing just comes naturally. I always
have a head full of
stories and can’t understand why everyone
isn’t an author.”
Lauriane, who is set to go to Durham
University later this year to study international
relations, is currently working on her third
novel, Moonlight Possession, and is also set to
follow up Living A Nightmare with a sequel
later in the year.
“It’s been great coming back to my old
school, although slightly strange to see some of
my former eachers, to help inspire pupils with
their reading and writing.
“I have some very fond memories of St
Michael’s and it is especially nice to see that
they have copies of my book in the school
library.”
Student Megan Johnson, 12, of Billingham,
added: “It was really interesting listening to
Lauriane and finding out how she gets her
ideas for writing her books.
“Its good to know that we have a famous
author who wrote her books while she was a
pupil here at St Michael’s Academy.”
East Meets West
Students have welcomed a group of Russian visitors
in a project designed to explore the educational
differences between East and West.
Five pupils from Moscow and St Petersburg will
spend up to six weeks living with host families from St
Michael’s Academy, Billingham, to help experience life
and culture at a British school.
The project, part of a Russian Immersion Programme
run by Most Education, will see the five students, aged
between 13 and 15, shadow pupils from their host
family during everyday lessons, to help improve and
advance their English skills.
Supply ICT teacher at St Michael’s Michael Briton,
who helped to arrange the visit, said: “This is the
first time that St Michael’s has taken part in a youth
immersion programme.
“As a supply teacher I have arranged similar projects
in several other schools and thought that St Michael’s
would be an ideal choice as it is a very friendly,
welcoming place.
“Over the years I have made many contacts, both in
Russian and Chinese schools, and it is my long term
aim to eventually be able to bring students from China
over to St Michael’s and to take pupils from here to
China and Russia.”
Three of the students Anastasia Pravikova, 14, who is
living with the family of Megan Ford, 14, Magomedarip
Shaykhmagomedov, 13, who is being hosted by
13-year-old Wesley Twizell’s family and Zakhar
Pidzhakov, 15, who is staying with George Bailey, 15,
are enjoying their second visit to the North East having
taken part in previous exchanges.
For Nikita Karzeev, 14, and Danil Tkachyk, 13, it is
their first time in the UK
“There are a lot of differences between schools here
in England and back home in Russia,” said Nikita, who
is living with the families of Ethan Hamilton, 15 and
Sarah Bradley, 14, during his visit.
“Russian schools are very high, usually five or more
storeys, but here they are very flat. We also get a lot
more homework, every day three or four hours, so I
like schools in England much better as there is not so
much work to do after school.”
Danil Tkachyk, 13, who is staying with the Readle
family, whose triplets Dean, Fay and Liam attend St
Michael’s, said: “The food in school here is really good.
It is like the best café food that we get in Moscow.
“The teachers are also a lot nicer and there is a lot
more interaction in the lessons than we have at home.
I think I would rather stay here at St Michael’s than go
back to my own school.”
As well as learning opportunities the project has also
provided the chance for lasting friendships between the
students.
“I have really enjoyed having Nikita stay with my
family,” said Sarah. “He has been coming with me to
my gym and running practice outside of school and
has been trying to teach me a few words in Russian.”
Megan Ford, 14, added: “I wanted to be involved in
the project as it was something different. Anastasia has
been telling me a lot about her country and when I am
older I’d love to travel, especially to Russia.”
A Fond Farewell
Colleagues, governors, volunteers,
pupils past and present said a fond
farewell to staff at St Michael’s either
retiring, or moving on to pastures
new at a celebratory Mass, followed
by refreshments and reminiscing on a
collective 157 years of teaching at the
school.
Mrs Moira Hunt has the longest
service of 37 years, with a short break
for maternity leave, Mrs Angela
Parnell taught at St Michael’s for 25
years, Mr Jeremy McMurray has
inspired many musicians across 24
years of service, Mrs Elaine Rickard
delivered 20 years of dedicated
teaching, Mrs Chris Colclough
nurtured many engineers and
scientists across 18 years the school
and Mrs Tracey Burgess, a great
mathematician creating a love of
numbers with so many students over
15 years.
Head Teacher Andrew Ramsey said
‘We have been blessed with so much
talent from these teachers and senior
leaders over so many years. Each and
every one will be missed for their skills
and talents. They leave behind them a
history they helped to write and have
together inspired a future for so many
students across so many different
subjects. We wish them all well as they
leave St Michael’s RC Academy at the
end of this academic term and know
we will keep in touch with them all.’
JULY/AUG 2014
Education
Summer Fair Success!
Saturday 28th June saw the renaissance of
There were lots of activities from face painting to
Northfield School’s Summer Fair. It was a hugely
trampolining, a miniature railway, giant slide and
successful day with a fantastic atmosphere with
loads of stalls and games.
parents, students, staff all working together. It was
The rain stayed away and a good deal of money
lovely to see local residents supporting the occasion. was raised. The money raised is being given to
the Student Council. Their challenge is to think
of ways of spending the money that will benefit all
1365 students! Over £3000 was raised on the day, a
truly great achievement so a big thank you to our
generous community.
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Northfield News
Education News in Brief
Well done to the Year 8
Boys
Athletics Team for qualifying for the
Stockton Schools League Championships.
The team that have competed in various
events are Luke Cooper, Logan McGregor,
Matthew Adamson, Taylor Briggs, Callum
Maddren, James Martin, Damien Scott,
Blake Hurst, Brandon Garbutt, Sam Gate and
Ethan Hadfield. .
Pupils represent
Stockton Athletics team
The following pupils represented Stockton
Athletics team:- Holly Dunn – Shot Putt,
Alicia Swales – 3000m, Ethan Capes – 70m
Hurdles, Luke Myers – 800m, Oscar Ready –
Hammer, Robbie Bain – Javelin, Harry Ward
– 3000m, Quinn Burrell – 200m, Owen
Appleton – 400m Hurdles, Callum Martin
– 800m, Anthony Carter – 200m, Tom
Weston – 400m. The following also qualified
to represent Cleveland -:- Luke Myers, Tom
Weston, Callum Martin, Harry Ward, Owen
Appleton. Well done to all of these pupils.
Year 7-10 Boys
compete at Gateshead
Championships
12 Hours of Sport for Year 8
On Friday 23rd May, 53 Year 8 students (and
several brave staff volunteers!) donned their PE
kits to take part in 12 Hours of Sport. Pupils in
Year 8 have been raising money for our charity
project “Teesside to Tanzania”, which aims to
buy bikes for children in Tanzania to ride to
school. At the moment, these children walk
up to 10 miles a day to access their education.
Every £50 raised buys one bike to help a
Tanzanian child access their education.
Throughout the day pupils tried out a
selection of sports, including volleyball,
dodgeball and short tennis. Pupils also braved
the (very wet!) elements to walk to the ice rink,
and we’re treated to a dance workshop by Miss
Bedford during the day.
Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day, in spite
of several falls on the ice and the horror
experienced by one student as she hit their
form tutor in the stomach with a dodgeball….
all part of the fun really! Josh Hamilton, 8TR,
said “It was exciting, because it was a bit of a
different way to raise money” and Mia Allison,
8TI, added “It was a fantastic experience and we
raised lots of money for a good cause”.
Thank you to all involved and all who
sponsored the students. The final total is now in,
and stands at a WHOPPING £1567.
Future Scientists Programme ICAEW Business
In March, four of our Year
7 science classes had the
opportunity to work with
scientists and engineers from
Johnson Matthey on the Future
Scientists programme. They
watched presentations and some
took part in demonstrations
all about catalysts, and all then
used their new-found knowledge
to help solve a real industrial
problem. The Johnson Matthey
ambassadors were very impressed
with the enthusiasm and practical
skills of our Year 7 scientists, and
in turn we would like to thank
Johnson Matthey for a very
valuable learning experience.
Competition
Twelve Year 10 business students went to Stockton
Sixth Form College on 4th June to take part in an
annual competition delivered by ICAEW (Institute
of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales).
The students worked in groups of 6 against 12 other
local schools and had to create a business plan for a
new smoothie business. They then had to deliver a
presentation of their ideas to a panel of ICAEW judges.
The presentations included their choices of flavours,
what prices to charge, as well as financial forecasts on
how much profit they might make.
Our students were a credit to the school and worked
extremely hard. They also received information from
ICEAW about the wide range of careers available in
Accountancy and Finance and the different paths to
becoming qualified.
Year 7-10 Boys Athletics teams finished
3rd overall at Gateshead Stockton Schools
Championships, great achievement.
Cleveland Cross
Country Championships
Well done to Hannah Featherstone, Luke
Myers, Sean Toole, Callum Martin for
representing Cleveland at the National Cross
Country Championships held in Leicester.
Northfield Football
teams qualify finals
Well done to Hannah Featherstone, Luke
3 out of 5 football teams qualified for the
District Cup play off finals. Year 8, Year
9, and Year 11. All finals were hosted at
Northfield.representing Cleveland at the
National Cross Country Championships
held in Leicester.
Teams Qualify for Tees
Valley Games
2 teams qualified for the Tees Valley
games held at Eston on the 26th June. Table
Tennis – Will Dobinson, Robert Forest,
Cameron Elcot, Charlie Anderson, Charlie
Rutherford, who won. Cycling – Joe Wilson,
Luke Cooper, Terry Stephenson, Matthew
Adamson who also won. The individual
cycling final, Joe Wilson finished 2nd and
Luke Cooper 3rd. Also the team won the
relay.
Andrew Green won the Table Tennis
Disability Championship, he was unbeatable
during the day. Well done to all pupils.
If you have stories about your college or school, please email us at:
news@billinghamcommunity newspaper.co.uk
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50th Anniversary of the Billingham International
Folklore Festival of World Dance
2014 sees the 50th Anniversary of the
Billingham International Folklore Festival of
World Dance (BIFF). Each year, Billingham
has linked its community to a global
network through dance – the oldest form of
personal expression. This colourful mixture
of music, rhythm and culture overcomes
political boundaries, and has helped forge
Billingham’s distinctive place identity.
To commemorate this anniversary, BIFF
have commissioned Mexican sculptor,
Carmen Avalos, to create World United
by Dance, a sculpture representing dance
cultures from every continent. The sculpture
will serve as both as an interpretation of
the Billingham Festival legacy and identity,
and provide a permanent focal point in the
regeneration of Billingham Town Centre.
The work will be installed at the base of an
iconic landmark, ‘The Ramp’. This site will
create multiple viewpoints of the sculpture
for users of the spiral walkway, which links
ground and top levels of the shopping centre.
This spiral movement is reflected in the
three-metre high bronze sculpture itself, with
figures of dancers entwined in a spectacular
upward movement.
Its creator, Carmen Avalos, is an
internationally renowned sculptor with
current exhibitions in Mexico, Switzerland
and New York. Her work has been
displayed in over 100 solo and group
exhibitions world- wide, and her distinctive,
contemporary vision has been recognized
through cultural awards and highly
acclaimed public commissions.
Avalos is also a performer with a
background in traditional dance, having
studied with the famous Mexi- can sculptor
and choreographer, Rafael Zamarripa.
She visited Billingham as a dancer and
her knowledge of the town and its people
inspired her to create the World United by
Dance maquette for the BIFF commission,
which will be displayed in Billingham
during and after the 2014 Festival.
“Creating the sculpture for the 50th
Anniversary of the Festival is one of the
most exciting and wonderful projects I have
had in my career as a sculptor”, says Avalos.
“Since dance and singing are my roots, my
love and my passion, which took me all over
the world and brought me to Billingham,
being approached to create a sculpture as
important as World United by Dance is a
great honour for me. My heart and my mind
served as an inspiration to my hands to
create this piece of art”.
The next stage of the World United by
Dance project is to cast the full-sized
sculpture in bronze.
Thanks to the generosity of our Festival
supporters and an Arts Council England
grant, BIFF have now secured 70% of the
required funding for the casting, but still
need your help and generosity to raise the
remaining 30%.
We invite all those who love World Dance
and Arts to support this unique sculpture
project in Billingham.
You can donate as little as £5.
The name of any organisation, company
or individual donating over £1000 will be
commemorated on the sculpture pedestal.
If you would like to support this project,
please send us your donations through
Billingham Festival online shop:
www.billinghamfestival.co.uk/store
for more information visit
www.billinghamfestival.co.uk
or call us on 01642 553220
JULY/AUG 2014
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News in Brief
50th Billingham Festival Day by Day Programme of Events
SATURDAY, 9TH AUGUST
11:00am
11.30am
1.45pm
2:30pm
7.00pm
7:30pm
Music from Spain
Mexico (Recreacion)
Centre,
50th Anniversary Parade of Nations – From Northfield Sports
Marsh House Avenue to Billingham Town Centre
50th Anniversary Opening Ceremony and Concert
All International Dance Companies
World Dance Workshops – Irish Dance
International Carousel featuring: Russia, South Korea, Chile,
Mexico (Recreacion & Danzon) & Georgia
Band Stand, B’ham FREE
The Ramp, B’ham FREE
10:00am
Uncle BIFF Children’s Club with Chile & Mexico (Recreacion)
International crafts
B’ham
FREE
11.00am
Music from Chile
Festival Arena
Billingham
B’ham Town
Centre Shop
All Seats £10
Child under 12 £2
£5
1.00pm
Street concert by N. Cyprus
Forum
Theatre
£12
Cons £10
1.00-4.00pm International Tea-dance Party with Mexico (Danzon)
2:00pm
World of Dance in John Whitehead Park. Italy Thailand, Ireland & Chile
John Whitehead Park
Billingham
2:00–3.00pm
3:00–4.00pm
4:00–5.00pm
5:00–6.00pm
World Dance Workshops
Mexico Aztec
South Korea
Georgia
Russia
All at
Dance City,
Newcastle
Family Concert – Performances and workshops with Italy, Thailand
Chile & Ireland
World Dance Workshops – Chile
Festival Arena
Billingham
Billingham Town
Centre Shops
Dance City,
Newcastle
5:00pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
World Dance Gala featuring: South Korea, Mexico (Recreacion &
Danzon), Russia & Georgia
International Concert featuring: Georgia, Chile, N. Cyprus
Mexico (Recreacion) & Spain
2:00-4:00pm Youth Dance Workshops
Spain, Georgia & Chile
2:00pm
ATMA Dance Workshop
SUNDAY, 10TH AUGUST
11.00am
WEDNESDAY, 13TH AUGUST
FREE
7:30pm
£10, Students £8
£10, Students £8
£10, Students £8
£10, Students £8
B’ham Town Centre shop
by the Ramp
£1
Band Stand
Billingham
FREE
The Ramp
Billingham
FREE
Crypt, Town Hall
Middlesbrough
ALL TICKETS £2.50
Festival Arena
Billingham
ALL SEATS £6
Child under 12 £1
B’ham Town Centre Shop £5
by the Ramp
Danza Para Siempre! (an evening in a tavern) featuring:
Mexico (Recreacion & Danzon), Spain (Flamenco) & Georgia
mima,
Middlesbrough
FREE
The Crypt
Middlesbrough
ALL TICKETS £5
ALL SEATS £1
THURSDAY, 14TH AUGUST
£5
£15
Cons £10
by the Ramp
10:00am
& Spain
Uncle BIFF Children’s Club with N. Cyprus
Music from Russia
Band Stand
Billingham
FREE
10:30am
Street concert by Chile
The Ramp
Billingham
FREE
1.00pm
2:00pm
, Mexico
International Concert featuring: Italy, Thailand
Spain, Mexico (Danzon) & Georgia
(Recreacion) Festival Arena
Billingham
Russia, N. Cyrpus & Thailand
1:00pm
3:00pm
5.00pm
7:30pm
ALL SEATS £6
Child under 12 £1
by the Ramp
ERHEBUNG Dance/Sculpture/Sonic/Art
Installation by ATMA dance
mima
Middlesbrough
FREE
ed by ZENDEH
Gala Concert – all Dance Companies present
through Poetry in Motion
Middlesbrough
Theatre
£16
Cons £14
MONDAY, 11TH AUGUST
10:00am
Uncle BIFF Children’s Club with Thailand & Mexico (Danzon)
B’ham Town Centre £1
Shop (by the Ramp)
11:00am
Music from Russia
Band Stand
Billingham
FREE
1.00pm
Mexico (Danzon)
The Ramp
Billingham
FREE
Festival Arena
Billingham
ALL SEATS £6
Child under 12 £1
Billingham Town
Centre Shop
All tickets £5
2:00pm
International Concert featuring: Spain, Mexico (Danzon), Ireland
South Korea, N. Cyprus, Russia, Element Arts (UK/Brazil)
World Dance Workshops
7:00-9:00pm Mexico (Danzon)
Mexico (Recreacion)
7:30pm
8.00pm
Journey through the world of dance:
Chile and South Korea, Teesside University Dance Graduates
International Concert featuring: Georgia & Russia
Crypt, Town Hall
Middlesbrough
All tickets £5
Festival Arena
Billingham
ALL SEATS £5
FRIDAY, 15TH AUGUST
10:00am
Uncle BIFF Children’s Club with Georgia & Italy
10:30am
Music from Georgia
1.00pm
Street concert by Russia
2:00pm
International Concert featuring: Mexico (Recreacion),
N. Cyprus
Georgia, South Korea, Russia, Chile & UK (Fosbroo
ks)
2.00–4.00pm Tea-Dance Party
Mexico (Danzon)
7:30pm
Gala Concert – all Dance Companies presented by
ZENDEH
Through Poetry In Motion
by the Ramp
Band Stand
Billingham
FREE
The Ramp
Billingham
FREE
Festival Arena
Billingham
ALL SEATS £6
Child under 12 £1
by the Ramp
St. Aiden’s Church Hall
Billingham
£2.50
Forum Theatre
Billingham
£18
Cons £15
SATURDAY, 16TH AUGUST
10:30am
1.00pm
2:00pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
11.00am
Music from Italy
Band Stand
Billingham
FREE
by the Ramp
1.00pm
Street Concert by Mexico (Recreacion)
Band Stand
Billingham
FREE
Band Stand
Billingham
FREE
1.45pm
Farewell Parade from Billingham Community Centre through
Town Centre to Festival Arena
Billingham
FREE
The Ramp
Billingham
FREE
2:00pm
Farewell Gala Concert featuring all Dance Companies
Festival Arena
Billingham
ALL SEATS £10
Child under 12 £2
7.30pm
Mini Gala Concert featuring all Dance Companies
Festival Arena
Billingham
ALL SEATS £5
Child under 12 £1
9.00pm
Closing Ceremony
Festival Arena
Billingham
Follows Closing
Concert at 7.30pm
10.00pm
Fireworks Display
John Whitehead
Park, Billingham
FREE
TUESDAY, 12TH AU
GUST
Uncle BIFF Children’s Club with
South Korea & Russia
Music from Italy
Street concert from Thailand
International Concert featuring:
Italy, Thailand, Russia, Spain
& South Korea
World Dance Workshop – Flame
nco from Spain
BRAZIL
Triple bill featuring Elements Arts
Company (UK/Brazil)
Festival Arena
Billingham
Billingham Town
Centre Shop
ALL SEATS £6
Child under 12 £1
£5
Empire
Middlesbrough
All tickets £5
“There will be a coffee morning, with
cake stall on all Saturday’s listen below at
St. Columba’s United reformed Church.
Marshhouse Avenue, Billingham from
10am - 11.30am
2nd Aug
6th Dec
6th Sep
4th Oct
5th Nov
TEGOFEST is here
again.
Date: 6 September 2014 - Venue: Parish
Gardens, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees
Time: 12 noon to 6pm.
Now in its 6th year, the TEGOFEST
promises to be even bigger than all
previous years, openly celebrating
Christianity, showcasing talented choirs,
speakers and performers from across the
Borough.
So, what is Pastor Sam asking of
you? Please pray for the event to be
well supported, bring your choir, or
individuals to perform songs drama,
drumming, music, solos, dance poetry.
If you are a minister or pastor, you
can book to present or minister to the
audience, perhaps you want to volunteer
to help during the event, acting as ushers,
security or general helpers – you would
be most welcome. Provisions are an act
of faith so please, generous donations
of snack foods, drinks, monies, plates,
cups, serviettes will be welcomed, give
generously and cheerfully.
If you or your church would like
to get involved, call Pastor Sam on
07957708126, all will be welcomed.
Local calls require
full number
South Korea, Mexico (Recreacion), UK (Fosbrooks)
10:00am
Messy Church
DEVEREUX
From 1 October 2014 all calls within
the 01642 area must be made by dialling
the full 11-digit number including
area code. Calling locally using just the
six-digit local number will no longer be
possible. So get into the habit now or set
yourself a diary note to remind you of
this change
Stockton Cycling
Festival
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th July - High
Street and Riverside, Stockton on Tees.
The annual three day celebration of all
things cycling returns! Pedal down and
enjoy the fun. Events include Evening
Town Centre Race, Grand Prix, Stockton
Sportive, Family Festival and Street
Velodrome. Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/
for more information.
Summerhill Country
Park
Summerhill Lane, Hartlepool, TS25
4LL - Tel: 01428 284584.
Enjoy family days and explore the 100
acre site on your own or join in with our
many bookable activities, there’s always
something to do in the school holidays.
Onsite activities include the
Adventure Playground, Nature
Trails, Wildlife, Orienteering, BMX
Park, Indoor Climbing, Archery,
Balance Bikes, High Ropes Courses,
Environmental activities, Explorers
club, Volunteering opportunities, pond
dipping, mini beast safari, seasonal
discovery walks, Nordic walking,
seasonal art and craft activities, den
building, mountain biking and much
more.
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Priors Mill Fundraiser
Head Teacher at Prior’s Mill Mrs Gillian Wild said ‘The fundraising idea was initiated by Ruby Lowe in year 3. Along with her
friends they made posters to advertise and co-ordinated the fundraising activities with the support of school staff. It is fantastic
that all the young children are keen to raise funds for such a wonderful cause, I am extremely proud of them’
Port Clarence - Blooming Marvellous!
Nathan Hector (pictured front) and Tyler Smith were down at the allotments in Port Clarence, representing their school High
Clarence Primary. All the pupils have been busy with their horticultural projects at school but coming down to see the range of
produce being grown in the poly tunnels at the Horticultural Centre was something else. The boys couldn’t resist looking at the
prize leeks and tomatoes and wondering if their own veggie’s would be this big in time for the Carnival and Horticultural Show
in September. The Year 6 students thought carefully, then decided they still had some growing to do – never a truer word said,
even though they both look totally angelic just the way they are!
Flood Update
By Duncan Harrsion, Environment Agency
The recent ‘drop-in event’ at High Clarence Primary school
was a great success. It gave us the chance to speak to local
people about what’s going to be involved in the flood scheme
and it was also a chance for the community to ask us about the
work.
The event also offered a great opportunity for the pupils to
get involved in this important flood protection project. The
posters they made to publicise the event were excellent - they
are now on display in the Environment Agency’s offices.
We’ve had some great feedback from the community about
the proposed flood defence scheme, which we hope to start
work on in spring 2015. We did try to contact everybody in
the community to tell them about the drop-in event, but if
anyone has unfortunately been missed or was unable to attend,
they are very welcome to contact our project manager, Chris
Milburn, on 03708 506506.”
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Best Foot Forward
for Jason Watkin
Regional Maintenance Manager,
Jason Watkin did not have a good
outlook on life a few years ago, he
was very overweight and at high
risk of contracting diabetes. He
knew his life needed to change, so
he set about walking. The distances
Jason covered increased and, he
then took an opportunity to help
others by fundraising as he walked,
achieving some of his own personal
goals as he not only helped himself
to shed 6 stone in weight but
through his fundraising, he has also
helped others.
Recently Jason set off from St
Bees in Cumbria covering nearly
200 miles in 11 days arriving safely
in Robin Hood’s Bay having raised
nearly £1000 for The Jo & Mya
Foundation.
Jason said ‘ I have been on a great
journey of discovery over the last
few years and having been inspired
by some of the great people around
me I have decided to set myself
some challenges this year and
hopefully both raise awareness for
charities close to my heart.
The random acts of kindness
I encountered on route by total
strangers just overwhelmed me.
I met some really great people
and they helped me raise over
£1000. I’m off walking again now
fundraising for Diabetes UK (www.
justgiving.co.uk/jasonwatkin)
Name:
Check in the childrens corner and if
your name is up on the notice board
then your a lucky winner of 10 tickets.
To be drawn every hour starting at
All entrants to Billingham Horticultural Society
Flower and Vegetable show to be entered Friday
afternoon/evening or Saturday morning before 10pm.
1st Prize - 20 Fairground Tickets
2nd Prize - 10 Fairground Tickets
3rd Prize - 5 Fairground Tickets
Bring along your most unusual funny vegetable,
you could even dress it up!......FREE ENTRY
Childrens Competition
This year’s show will again include all the Billingham Primary Schools Vegetable Competition, where each
local school will exhibit 3 different vegetables for judging; the winning school will receive the BELP trophy.
This competition is to encourage children to learn how to grow vegetables in their Eco Friendly Kitchen
Gardens at their school and has been organised by the Billingham Environmental Link Programme (BELP)
who are coaching the children and their teachers in vegetable cultivation.
The Billingham Carnival and Horticultural Show, Old Billingham Business Centre, 1 Chapel Road, Billingham
Teesside TS23 1EN Tel: 01642 559115 or 0777 0455651
Membership is £1.00 per person. For further information please contact:
The Billingham Chrysanthemum & Dahlia Society is also part of the Horticultural Society and is affiliated with
both the National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS) and the National Dahlia Society (NDS); these classes are
also included in the Billingham Carnival Garden Show schedule. On top of this the Billingham Horticultural
Society is also affiliated with the National Vegetable Society (NVS) and this year’s show schedule has been
improved to encourage new members to join the society and exhibit at the show; the vegetable classes have
been expanded to include a novice section which is only open to exhibitors who have not won three first
prizes in previous Billingham Carnival Garden shows. The Billingham Carnival Garden Show is one of the
major shows in the Teesside area and is well supported by both growers and the public alike. We are always
pleased to accept new exhibitors and members to our society and everyone is welcome.
The Billingham Horticultural Society is affiliated with several national societies; their objective is to promote
the cultivation of fruit, herbs and vegetables at a kitchen garden level for educational purposes. They consult
to schools, garden clubs, community groups and the general public via the Billingham Environmental Link
Programme (BELP). They also aim to promote the growing of Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Fruit and Vegetables
for exhibition purposes by organising such events as the annual Billingham Carnival & Garden Show - where
the public can enter their produce for judging.
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Sunday 9.00am - Main Arena. Sponsored by Pampered Pupz
Entrant forms can be filled in on the day from 8.30am at the main arena.
Dog Show
Sunday 1.30pm - Main Arena. Vehicles supplied by Nort East Truck and Van.
‘NOT TO BE MISSED’
Britain’s Strongest Man Challenge Competition
Artwork, Jewellery, tombola
Stalls are still available to book contact Pat on: 0777 0455651 or 01642 559115
Charity and Craft Stalls
In the main marquee, sponsored by Grow How. Contact us to enter our competition
See the produce grown by Billingham Primary Schools.
Billingham Horticultural Society Show
Sponsored by Billingham Legacy Foundation and Lucite.
Come along and enjoy tea/coffee, biscuits and cake.
Free Senior Citizens Cafe
Free Kiddies & Youth Corner - Sponsored by SITA
Activities, competitions, arts & crafts, music, live bands and face painting
Also your chance to win Free fairground tickets in 2 competitions, see pages11 & 12.
Best of Luck!
Fairground Rides
EVENTS OVER THE WEEKEND
Incorporating the 65th Billingham Show (held in St Cuthbert’s Church Hall)
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2014
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2nd Prize - £10 Tesco Voucher
Count how many R’s there are on page 4
and write your number in the box below
along with your name, address and tel.
Then simply hand in this voucher at the
Childrens corner to receive
Count the R’s
Winners and runners up trophies will be awarded by the Mayor of Stockton
Artwork will include but is not limited to;
Wildlife animals - (birds, squirels, hedgehogs)
Wildlife insects - (butterflies, bees, ladybirds, bug)
Aquatic - (frogs, fish, tadpoles)
Flower Gardens
The changing colours of the season
The Winning School will see their design
prepared and planted in 2015
The art work created to design a wild life garden by all of our Billingham Schools is on display at Roseberry
Library up to the carnival itself then on display during the carnival at the Children’s Corner. The winners and
runners up will be presented their trophies by The Mayor of Stockton on Tees. This competition was ran to
raise awareness of Billingham Legacy Foundation and was sponsored by GrowHow. The children were asked
to create a vision of spring, using their own environment as inspiration.
Billingham Schools Competitions to design a Wildlife Garden
The Springtime Challenge Shield
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Beamish 1950’s Day
The Taster at Roseberry Junior School
Geraldine Straker from Beamish
Museum was looking to find a venue to
showcase what Billingham in the 1950’s
would have looked like. Head teacher
Maggie Fearnley suggested her school
as being very central to the town centre
and easy access for most of the residents
in and around Billingham. Schools had
been taking the opportunity to learn
more about the 1950’s in the classroom
but when it all came together including
a caravan, traditional games and family
meals – all homemade, it brought back
memories for a lot of visitors to the
event.
Michelle Brown a volunteer at Beamish,
re-created 1950’s hair styles, loads of
back combing and hair spray with local
students Emily Thomas 17 and Olivia
Hutchinson 18 said they absolutely loved
the look, it was just so sophisticated –
and we have to agree with them.
(Picture outside of the caravan L-R
Romilly Jones, Michelle Ball, Maisie
Brown, Jean Bell)
Jean Bell (pictured right) felt right at
home as she looked around the 1950’s
Roseberry School, she was a Junior
School Teacher in 1957 in the school.
Jean taught at school for 14 years and
said ‘There were no fences, no health and
safety and certainly no equipment, kids
had to make their own fun. When Jean
asked Romilly from Beamish Museum to
show her the 1950’s caravan, it brought
back even more memories as she said her
and her family had been on holidays in a
similar van.
Geraldine Straker and Head
Teacher Maggie Fearnley
50’s Hair do for Olivia
Hutchinson
Billingham Day trippers at Beamish
Below Ellie Price, George Levitt,
Grace Franklin, Claire Thomas, Nicola
Jonson and Sue Peacey
Freda Maull and Ernie French
Billingham Press
1953, can you help?
As part of the research for the Festival of
the 50’s, Beamish Museum found a lovely
picture of a Coronation cake on the front of
a 1953 issue of the Billingham Press pictured
here. They are trying to track down more
information about Billingham Press – can
you help?
Billingham Choral Society rally patriotic pride
Ist Wolviston Brownies go back to school
Winners of Miss Beamish
Enid Linton now 78
years old, donated the
stairs carpet behind
her to Beamish
Museum and on our
Billingham Day out
to Beamish, she wore,
with pride, her Miss
Durham 1955 sash.
Enid was also our
very own Billingham
Beauty Queen in 1954
– we think everyone
would agree, she
is still an absolute
stunner!
Ellie Price age
8 and Grace
Franklin age 8 won
miss Beamish.
Contact us at
news@billinghamcommunitynewspaper.co.uk
if you can help.
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Business
New Pilot Vessel Arrives at Teesport
JULY/AUG 2014
Town Centre
Update
from Tony
Donnelly,
Town Centre
Manager,
Stockland UK Ltd
The sunshine helps make everyone happy and that
includes me. When the sun is shining it is easier to stop
and chat to people and gain their feedback on the success
of the renovations in the town centre, what they think of
the new businesses that have come into the town centre
and the impact of losing some of the others may have had.
I managed to chat to some residents who were taking the
goodness of the sun on a busy market day, I asked them
what they thought, without exception they said they were
really enjoying the new look town centre, the strategically
placed seating meant it encouraged people to take a seat,
spend a minute chatting to their neighbours and may be
even sharing where some of the latest bargains were in the
centre.
PD Ports has welcomed a new pilot vessel to Teesport in a naming
ceremony held last week. The new vessel will join the current fleet to aid
navigation of ships into Port.
In a ceremony held Thursday 26 June at Teesport the new vessel
was officially named Saltholme, after the Middlesbrough RSPB nature
reserve, in keeping with its two sister vessels, Coatham and Greatham,
which are also named after protected areas. Following a blessing
undertaken by Father Adam Gaunt and Colin Worswick from Mission to
Seafarers, Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO, CBE – Vice President Business
in the Community, was given the honour of undertaking the christening
by breaking a bottle of champagne on the new pilot cutter. She then was
taken out for a trip on the River Tees to see the first-class performance of
the vessel.
PD Ports has invested over £1M into this new vessel, built by Anglesey
based Holyhead Marine Services Limited, which will enable the Tees Bay
Pilots to continue to assist Teesport and the Port of Hartlepool.
David Robinson, CEO at PD Ports, commented: “We are constantly
looking for ways to invest in the business and improve our services for
the customer. This new vessel was essential in keeping the River Tees
running safely and efficiently. It has been a pleasure to have Dame Julia
Cleverdon at the Port to be part of the official naming ceremony.”
Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO, CBE added: “It’s an honour as Vice
President of Business in the Community to launch Saltholme for
PD Ports who have done so much to convene business leadership in
support of the young people of Middlesbrough through their High Tide
Initiative.”
Benefiting from the most up-to-date navigation technology and
powered by twin Scania marine diesel engines, the vessel can cruise at
22.5 knots in a wide range of sea states. The vessel has been carefully
designed to cope with the extreme weather conditions that can
be experienced in Tees Bay with the inclusion of advanced shock
mitigation seating.
I also had time to speak with duty manager Kirsty
Ambrazaitis, outside of the new Wetherspoon’s. Kirsty had
been working in the Thomas Sheraton in Stockton before
the investment into Billingham, as a local she couldn’t
wait to apply for a role in the new Half Moon in the town
centre. She said one of the benefits is that she can just walk
to work, she knows a lot of the locals which of course also
helps and already have a host of regulars enjoying the
good food and relaxed dining style that is so typical of a
Wetherspoon’s.
La Porta on Queensway are already into their 3rd month
of trading and are proving so popular that some evenings
and most weekends are by reservation only such is the
demand. Well done and great news for Billingham.
Moving away from food we have a pet store with a
difference called ‘Snake, Rattle n Roll on the Upper Level,
West Precinct (next to The Galley), lots of specialist food
and equipment for keeping reptiles and stocking a wide
range of supplies for smaller pets. Pop in and say hello, you
will receive a warm welcome.
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Business
Cleveland pOLICE
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Apprentice of the Year
Alex Burr from FUJIFILM Diosynth
Biotechnologies was thrilled to be named
‘Higher Apprentice of the Year’ in the UK Life
Science Skills Awards, organised by Cogent, the
strategic skills body for the science industries.
In a ceremony held at London’s Royal Garden
Hotel and amid stiff competition from other
candidates, Alex received her Award from
comedian and science communicator Dara Ó
Briain.
Alex is one of two manufacturing apprentices
currently undertaking a three-year Life Sciences
Higher Apprenticeship at FUJIFILM Diosynth
Biotechnologies Billingham site, and is studying
for a Foundation Degree in Applied Bioscience
Technology at the University of Kent. This
means she works for FUJIFILM Diosynth for
three and half days a week and then spends one
and a half days doing distance learning on her
modules, plus a week’s summer school in Kent.
Alex said: “It can be hard work studying while
working, as I need to be self-motivated and
organised, but the benefits of learning ‘on the
job’ and earning a salary make it worthwhile. It
has helped me to develop as a person too, giving
me more confidence.
The practicality of ‘hands-on learning’ suits
me rather than purely academic, and it’s fun
being part of a team and having the banter in the
workplace. I’m thrilled and proud to receive this
Award.”
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies works
with small and large biotechnology and
pharmaceutical companies across the world who
are developing new drugs to combat illnesses
such as cancers, diabetes and rare diseases.
Setting Sail on new partnership
for Teesside Youngsters
A group of youngsters from schools on Teesside
are amongst the first to benefit from a new
partnership between two maritime-related charities.
Sail training charity Ocean Youth Trust (OYT)
North and Teesside-based High Tide have teamed
up to launch a new programme which will take
young people from across the area on the James
Cook, a 21 metre, 54 tonne steel-hulled ketch
which offers a safe but exhilarating residential
sailing experience aimed at changing lives and
inspiring futures. Through the voyages, young
people acquire a range of life skills learnt while
working as a team, learning to overcome personal
fears and obstacles by rising to the challenge of
the sea.
The first joint voyage departed from
Middlehaven in Middlesbrough on Friday, taking
9 young people between the ages of 14 and 15
from 6 local schools on a weekend voyage along
the coast. The youngsters had all previously taken
part in High Tide’s first-ever Cadet programme
– an 8 week after-school scheme designed to
introduce them to the world of work in and
around Teesport.
Sir Harry Wilmot, MD of Middlesbroughbased fire protection company HE Woolley
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and chairman of OYT North, said of the new
partnership: “It’s great to be working with High
Tide to bring the benefits of sail training to more
young people on Teesside, we hope this will be
the first of many such voyages”.
High Tide’s chairman, Kevin Shakesheff,
chairman of Casper Shipping, commented: “This
really does illustrate the way in which we can
create opportunities for our young people, helping
them gain skills in teamwork and overcoming
adversity – and, we hope, having fun in the
process. We are delighted to be working with
OYT North on this new adventure programme”.
Inspector
Marc Anderson
Billingham
Neighbourhood
Inspector
It is a pleasure to inform you that crime
continues to show a reduction when
comparing to the same months last year. This
has been achieved by you working with our
neighbour team, reporting crime and any
potential opportunities for crime you are
aware of in your own community. This early
communication enables the team to collate all
intelligence ensuring we target those locations
and offenders being identified.
A good example is in the town centre
itself, where vigilance and early reporting,
resulted in arrests which led to subsequent
convictions for repeat offenders. This kind
of early intervention, where residents are
actively working with our neighbourhood team
helps make Billingham town centre a more
pleasurable place to shop.
There have also been reports of scooters and
bikes being stolen from the town centre, after
being left insecure. It is a timely reminder to
ensure that all property is locked or secured
before you leave unattended and do make sure
that you security mark your property. Speak
to your team neighbourhood about this if you
need further advice.
I am pleased to say that following one of the
thefts, the neighbourhood team were able to
act swiftly after speaking with witnesses and
reviewing CCTV evidence, this led to the
apprehension of offenders involved and the
stolen items being returned to their rightful
owners.
There have been some reports regarding ‘off
road bikes’ being ridden around Billingham
causing annoyance to residents. As a result of
these calls the offenders were identified and two
of the bikes have since been taken off the road
with the offenders involved now dealing with
charges relating to traffic offences.
We have had a number of calls regarding
lead thefts but I am able to report that two
persons have now been arrested regarding
these incidents, so please do keep reporting any
suspicious behaviour to your neighbourhood
team, your swift actions really does help to keep
your community safe.
We continue to work closely with community
partners which includes Stockton anti-social
behaviour team (Tel. 01642 607943) and youth
services. This collaboration of skills has helped
to bring about a significant reduction in the
levels of damage and anti-social behaviour
being caused in and around John Whitehead
Park by a handful of offenders.
We ask that you continue to work closely with
our officers, as community intelligence is a vital
key to our success in reducing crime and antisocial behaviour.
You can contact your Neighbourhood team
on telephone number 101 or alternatively
attend one of the community meetings held by
Officers that are advertised on Cleveland Police
Website. www.cleveland.police.uk
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JULY/AUG 2014
Hereford Terrace, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 4AA
Telephone: 01642 564077
Burnt Hickory to Port Clarence BELP is a not for profit
organisation that serves people
in our community.
The Place is based Hereford Terrace, next to Charlton’s Pond. The
name itself is iconic, as many of our visitors who themselves had
received help here, when directing others to us, said ‘You know that
place next to Charlton’s Pond’, so we became ‘The Place’, a place
where everyone can be themselves, talk, seek advice or guidance, be
encouraged, be reassured, be motivated, set goals, achieve goals and
know they will be supported to be the very best they can be…all at
their own pace.
We provide a full and inclusive range of services from community
activities through to education and training. We run and support
weekly work club sessions to help people back into employment.
There are always a host of skills development courses being ran,
from Health and Safety through to Child Care, Food Hygiene through
to Computer Courses, CSCS through to manual handling or first aid
at work – whatever it is you want to learn, whatever your level, or
whatever your dream is, we will work with you to help you achieve
your goals.
We don’t just get you trained we get you inspired – if you are
thinking of doing some training why not give us a call or pop in for a
coffee and a chat….
For 5 days, 11 members from the Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, came to work on the Clarence’s
Community Garden project in order to help develop the Churches Together Garden, including the building of a
Community Rockery. The group were part of a much larger group of 115 young people, who with their mentors who were
in the North East on their 2014 overseas mission ‘Radiate’.
Kevin Pitt the coordinator for the community and churches together garden project said “What a delight to work with
such inspirational, committed and hardworking young people, every day they undertook project work starting at 9 am
through to 2pm then joined with other members of their group to undertake youth work at John Whitehead Park until
8 pm. These young people have been a credit to themselves, their families, their own community in Burnt Hickory, their
Country but most of all to their faith!
To qualify for this overseas visit, the young people had to volunteer to be in their church choir, so although they have
broken up into smaller task teams covering many projects across the north east, the group, when they come together have
helped spread the Word of God through songs of praise, through their works and good deeds.
New Life Pentecostal Church on Low Grange Avenue, hosted our local group members throughout their stay in
Billingham, so a huge thank you to Cliff Henderson and his church members for being so hospitable.
Team Managers from our local McDonald’s who had also visited the community gardens to discuss their own crew
members volunteering, were so impressed with all the hard work the Burnt Hickory team had delivered, they decided a
suitable treat would be lunch to go – so it was McDonald’s all around!
BELP Community Garden Project
Ian Dodds Policy Manager (North East) Local Intelligence
Team for the Office for Civil Society at the Cabinet Office visited
the BELP Hereford Terrace, the Clarence’s Horticulture Centre
and the BELP Community Garden Project last month whist
undertaking a fact finding review of Voluntary , Community
Sector and Social Enterprise work in the North East. Feedback
from Ian indicated that the work being undertaken and
achievement made were of the highest standard and a credit to
the Sector.
From Monday 30th June until Friday 4th July Eleven members
of the Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, Atlanta , Georgia, USA
came to the Clarence’s Community Garden project in order
to help develop the Churches Together Garden and build a
Community Rockery. The group were part of 115 young people
and mentors who were in the North East on their 2014 overseas
mission ‘ Radiate’. The group as a whole made up a Baptist Choir
but also broke up into small teams throughout the North East to
do project work, meet people and spread the word of God.
New Life Baptist Church in Billingham hosted the local groups.
Kevin Pitt the co ordination from the garden project said ‘ What
a delight to work with such inspirational, committed and hard
working people, every day they undertook project work 9am to
2pm then joined with other members of their group to undertake
youth work at John Whitehead Park until 8pm they are a credit to
Kevin Pitt (left), Ian Dodds (Right)
themselves , their families, their Country and their faith.
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Book a Party with BELP
To book a birthday party at Low Grange
Community Centre or at the Hereford centre
So if it’s catering you need, a bouncy or maybe even a princess
or batman to visit your party just ask when booking
we are here to help.
Please call us on 01642 564 077
Durham Students Volunteer
for Community Placements
In the first year of their medical school course, students from Durham University
Stockton Campus undertake voluntary community placements. This year the BELP
were extremely fortunate to have Beth Deutsch, Amina Khan and Anna Sturbridge
on placement at the Hereford Centre, Billingham.
Since January this year Beth, Amina and Anna have embraced all of the work
undertaken at the Hereford Centre. They have in particular spent quite some time
assisting with our over 60’s computer classes (silver surfers) and our adult learning
disability craft club. They have also of their own volition successfully organised and
raised funds to support the BELP.
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TITANIC
Library and Customer Contact
Lee Middleton,
Centre Update By
Project Manager
BLF SUPPORTERS PRESENT
EVENING
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2014
Using the specialist offshore training facilities at their state of the
art centre in Haverton Hill, guests will enjoy a combination of fine
dining, great entertainment and the optional experience to heed the
call to ‘abandon ship’ and make to the lifeboats!
This is sure to be a sell-out event.
Pleased to be able to report that work is progressing well with the
new Library & Customer Contact Centre in the Town
Centre. The building is now virtually water tight as the roofing,
curtain walling and cladding are all nearing completion. Work has
Bedford Rocks
Get your diaries out and keep the date free as The Bedford Rocks Charity
Events Committee, are aiming to hold a one day music festival featuring
local bands on the 25th May 2015, in order to raise money for the following
charities, SSAFFA and Hearts & Goals, for this to be a success, funds are
required to ensure that certain services are in place prior to the event going
ahead.
The chosen charities are: SSAFFA & Hearts and Goals.
http://www.heartsandgoals.org/ This charity aim is to promote awareness of
sudden cardiac arrest and to provide defibrillators to venues
August Bank Holiday Sunday, will see our annual barrel push. Starting as
usual from The Swan on Wolviston Road, down to The Smiths on The Green,
then The Salutation, on to the Cricket Club, up to The Rugby Club finishing
at Billingham Town Football Club on Bedford Terrace. This is a fancy dress,
fun filled day with teams of 5 carrying a beer barrel around the above pubs
collecting several items on the way. Sponsor forms are available, team entry is
£5 pp. Last year £1000 was raised for the Jo & Mya Foundation and we hope
this year to exceed that amount.
19 September 2014, we will hold a Race Night at Billingham Town FC,
entry is £5 per person which includes Pie & Peas
On 31 October, there will be a Halloween Burlesque night, this event will
be at Billingham Synthonia Theatre suite featuring the Headline Honeys, with
a live band. Entry to this event is £15 Contact Paul Dolan at bedfordrocks@
hotmail.com for further information about any of these events.
Arts
First Class Tickets - £30 pp
Call Pat Chambers on 07770455651 to reserve your tickets, or
email : billinghamlegacyfoundation@gmail.com
started with the internal fit out and the Interserve team are busy
carrying out the drainage connections. The building itself looks very
impressive as you come into the town and we know lots of residents
are using the ‘peek holes’ to keep checking on our progress.
www.billinghamlegacyfoundation.co.uk
Recruiting new members NOW!!!
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whats on
Scottish troubadour Dave Arcari returns to the North East
to play the Catholic Club (Greenholme), Billingham on
Thursday 17 July.
Arcari – whose 2013 debut US tour was a resounding
success is touring to promote his latest album Whisky in my
Blood.
He is particularly excited about Whisky in my Blood: “The
label (Blue North, Finland) put the album out on heavy
coloured vinyl as well as CD and digital download,” says
Arcari. “And although this is my fifth album, the vinyl
release makes it feel like my first ‘proper’ record!”
Arcari is currently working on material for his next
album scheduled for release later in 2014 on French label,
Dixiefrog which released his 2012 album Nobody’s Fool.
Arcari has shared the stage with major artists including
country/Americana legend Steve Earle, the mighty Alabama
3, Seasick Steve, Toby Keith and veteran blues-rocker Robin
Trower.
A regular at UK and European festivals, Arcari cites
recent highlights as Glastonbury; Moulin Blues Festival in
Holland; Belgium’s Peer Festival (alongside Jeff Beck, Joe
Bonamassa and Steve Winwood); BluesAlive in the Czech
Republic and Poland.
Headline shows in the USA and mainland Europe as well
as across the UK continue to take Arcari and his music to a
wider audience beyond the confines of any specific genre.
For further information please contact:
Margaret @ Buzz Records on +44 (0) 1360 870248 or e-mail
margaret@thebuzzgroup.co.uk
Justin Moorhouse: This Is What I Am
Thu 17 Jul - The Arc
The ever-brilliant Justin Moorhouse presents his keenly anticipated Edinburgh preview.
Dance Adventures
Fridays (25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug & 29 Aug) - The Arc - Fun creative dance
classes every Friday morning during the summer holidays where you will learn new
dance moves, play, and explore your own creativity from dancing monsters to imaginary
adventures.
B.I.F.F Gala Concert
15th Aug 2014, Billingham Forum - Billingham Festival of World Dance 2014 is proud
to bring to you the line-up of outstanding dance companies from across the globe and
the UK.
The Greenholme Billingham Catholic Club
Wolviston Road
July
Sat 12th = Tempest
Sat 19th = Davey Bandman
Sat 26th = The Switch
Thu 31st = Bands Open Mic Night
with George Martin
Agust
Fri 1st = Quiz night with beer prizes and
win an gallon of beer draw
Sat 2nd = Brian Wilson
Thurs 7th = Acoustic open night with
norman Rookes
For more information on
other events please visit our website:
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QUEENSWAY
DENTAL CLINIC
Pupils become
Tooth Troopers
as Oral Health
Campaign kicks off
Queensway Dental Clinic have visited three local schools to talk about dental
care, helping the young pupils understand the growing impact of tooth decay and
how important it is to brush their teeth.
The Tooth Troopers campaign was recently launched in response to the ongoing
oral health problem with a report* revealing that over 27 per cent of five year olds
across the UK suffer from tooth decay, with figures for the North East being higher
than the national average. In Teesside the figure is 32 per cent, rising to 36 per cent
when Hartlepool is excluded, which has the benefit of naturally occurring fluoride
in the water supply.
St John The Evangelist RC Primary School, Pentland Primary School and Red
House Nursery and Infants School were first on board with the project.
Coral Milner, Communications Manager at Queensway Dental Clinic was joined
by Jennie, Natalie, Sarah and Jade from the oral health education team, to talk with
over 400 Key Stage One and Two pupils about how tooth decay can affect them.
With the help and support of Toby and Tilly, the young ‘Tooth Troopers’ also
learned about the importance of good oral health care and the long-term benefits of
taking care of their teeth and gums at an early age.
Following the presentation, pupils were given workbooks with activities such as
designing posters, a themed word search and a quiz to find out the number of teeth
in a mouth. They also received goody bags with items including certificates, stickers
and activity sheets.
Dr Paul Howlett, partner and dentist at Queensway Dental Clinic said: “Oral
health is a big issue nationally and more important, locally. Throughout the year we
work with the community to increase their knowledge of maintaining good dental
care and sharing the message of preventative dentistry – which is a key part of a
child’s overall health and wellbeing - and the Tooth Troopers campaign is a great
opportunity to reach children at a young age.
“We found the pupils to be very enthusiastic and excited about the project. They
also have a good understanding of tooth care already so it has been really positive
so far. We are very much looking forward to seeing the creativity and thoughts
behind the posters for the competition.”
The youngsters have been given a chance to win a £200 voucher for their school
by designing a series of colorful and creative posters that get the good oral health
message across. In addition, the pupils will be also be able to visit the clinic to see
the dental team in action, supported by Toby and Tilly the Tooth Troopers.
Schools from Teesside are being invited to express their interest in joining the
‘Tooth Troopers’ programme. If you are interested in finding out more, please email
Coral Milner on coral.milner@queensway.co.uk or telephone 01642 554667.
*All data taken from the Public Health England 2012 survey of 5 year olds.
Queensway Dental Clinic, 170 Queensway.
Billingham, Teesside, TS23 2NT
Call us on 01642 554667
or please visit
www.queensway.co.uk
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Health
Free Lung Health
Check in Teesside
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), lung disease caused mainly by cigarette smoking is one of our biggest
health problems in Teesside.
The Tees Valley Public Health team and local Clinical Commissioning Groups are keen to identify some of the estimated
14,600 people across Teesside who have COPD but who have not yet had the condition diagnosed with tests in GP Practice’s
Christine Edwards, Public Health Nurse Facilitator explains, “this is something new and something that we think is going
to have a huge impact on the health of people across Teesside. Receiving treatment and appropriate interventions early can
drastically reduce the severity of COPD.”
Billingham resident, Vincent Finley, recently attended Kingsway Medical Centre to have his free Lung Health Check carried
out by Health Care Assistant Vicki Bourne. “Vicky offered me a lung function test. It didn’t take long or hurt, you simply blow
into a mouthpiece a few times and you’re done.”
Your GP Practice in Billingham is offering a free Lung Health Check to all smokers aged 35 and over without existing lung
disease. Follow Vincent’s example and book an appointment today.
Lung Health Checks are available at the following surgeries; you must be registered with the surgery to have a check. Please
ring to make an appointment: Dr Rasool – 01642 360033, Melrose – 01642 553055, Kingsway – 01642 553738, Queenstree –
01642 553389, Marsh House – 01642 561282, Roseberry – 01642 552700.
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Diagnosing type 2 diabetes
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NHS Electronic
prescription
Service
There has been so much in the newspaper and on the TV about the
ever increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes,
perhaps you are one of those people now finding out about life choices to
manage your diabetes. However, if you are reading this and for even one
moment believe you could be at risk, it is really important for diabetes to
be diagnosed early so treatment can be started as soon as possible – don’t
take chances with your health – this truly is where our wonderful NHS
come into their own – please go and get yourself checked.
The main symptoms of diabetes common to both types are:
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feeling very thirsty
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urinating frequently, particularly at night
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feeling very tired
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weight loss and loss of muscle bulk
Many people have type 2 diabetes for years without realising because
the early symptoms can be mild.
Please make an appointment and go and see your GP. They will ask
about your symptoms and may request urine and blood tests.
Urine and blood tests
Your urine sample will be tested for glucose. Urine doesn’t usually
contain glucose, but if you have diabetes, glucose can overflow through
the kidneys and into your urine.
If your urine contains glucose, a specialised blood test called a glucose
tolerance test can be used to determine whether you have diabetes.
Glucose tolerance test
A glucose tolerance test (GTT), also sometimes known as an oral
glucose tolerance test (OGTT), can show whether your body is having
problems processing glucose.
Prior to having the test, you will be asked not to eat or drink certain
fluids for 8-12 hours. You may also need to avoid taking certain
medications before the test because they may affect the results. You will
be advised about this.
Before the test, a blood sample is taken so your blood glucose can be
measured. You will then be given a sweet glucose drink.
After drinking the glucose drink, your blood glucose will be
measured again after two hours. As you’ll have a long time to wait
between blood tests, it’s a good idea to take something to read or listen
to.
Test results
After your glucose tolerance test is complete it should be possible
to determine whether you have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or
diabetes, based on the amount of glucose in your blood both before
and after drinking the glucose drink.
Blood glucose is measured in millimoles per litre, often written as
mmol/l.
For someone without diabetes, the amount of glucose in their blood
should be:
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less than 6 mmol/l before the test
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less than 7.8 mmol/l two hours after the test
If you have IGT, the amount of glucose in your blood will be:
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6-7 mmol/l before the test
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7.9-11 mmol/l two hours after the test
If you have diabetes, the amount of glucose in your blood will be:
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more than 7 mmol/l before the test
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more than 11 mmol/l two hours after the test
If your test results indicate you have IGT, you may be advised to
make lifestyle changes. Medication to lower your blood glucose level
may also be recommended.
If your results indicate you have diabetes, medication will probably
be prescribed to lower your blood glucose level and help keep it under
control.
All this is available via your own GP – so please, if you believe we are
at risk, make an appointment and please get checked.
Healthy Heart Checks are available at the following surgeries, you must be registered with the surgery to have a check. Please ring to make an
appointment: Dr Rasool – 01642 360033, Melrose – 01642 553055, Kingsway – 01642 553738, Queenstree – 01642 553389, Marsh House - 01642
561282, Roseberry – 01642 552700 or for more information visit www.nhs.uk
Have you heard about the NHS Electronic prescription
Service? When we ask this question at The Pharmacy, many
of our customers say things like ‘that’s not for me’, or ‘we don’t
have a computer’.
That really doesn’t matter. Nothing changes about the
way you order your prescriptions. The only difference is
that when your GP issues your prescription it will be sent
electronically to your pharmacy and dispensed straight away,
then you can collect your medicines without having to call at
the surgery first.
All of this should make obtaining your medicines easier
without having to wait at your surgery or pharmacy, as well
as helping your GP to spend less time printing and signing
prescriptions.
To find out more, call in to The Pharmacy where you
will be able to nominate us to receive your prescriptions
electronically if you wish. Now is the time to do this as local
doctors are starting to make use of the system, in fact several
surgeries have already ‘gone live’.
Our staff are also willing to help you with any other
healthcare queries you may have. Don’t forget that we offer
a travel clinic where you can receive up to date advice about
vaccinations needed for any destination. We can also supply
anti-malaria medication without a prescription following a
consultation with one of our pharmacists.
The NHS in our area is having a big push to train people
on how to choose a more healthy lifestyle. If you would like
to find out more about getting your hands on health and
lifestyle advice locally, visit The Pharmacy where we can refer
you to the services which can help you.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday!
To find out more
please drop in, visit
our website
www.thepharmacy.org.uk
or call us on
01642 530304
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Sport
Hartlepool Sixth Form College
has achieved Continuous Outstanding Academic Success for the last eight years
– with the highest A Level Pass rate in the area of 99.8% for 2013
Priors Mill Tag
Rugby Event
Hartlepool Sixth Form were invited in to
Prior’s Mill school to coach tag rugby for
their school sports week, 9 members of this
year’s current rugby academy came along
to the event and helped to coach around
400 children along with the help of some
Billingham Rugby Club coaches. All of the
academy players had been put through their
rugby ready and tag rugby qualifications
as part of their academy programme this
year and this has allowed us to have a real
impact on our local community. Because of
the large numbers the coaches decided on
setting up four pitches that all concentrated
on different skills required for tag rugby,
the groups then had 20 minutes on each
station and moved around so they eventually
covered all the stations, the emphasis was
firmly placed on enjoyment and fun for all
involved.
The college has provided lots of coaches for
both primary and secondary schools over
the last year in the Billingham, Hartlepool
and Stockton area this includes schools
such as Roseberry, Prior’s Mill, St Michael’s,
Northfield and Oakdene just to name a
few. This is the first year that we have had
a coaching team which has helped provide
sessions on such a large scale, providing
assistance to not just the schools but also
the local Community rugby coaching staff
from the RFU. As the game becomes more
wide spread the strain that is put on the
RFU staff ’s time increases and the coaching
group have been happy to help alongside
gaining valuable coaching experience. In
October of 2013 the RFU and Stockton
borough council hosted a teachers for tag
rugby day at Billingham Rugby Club, over
the course of the two days 50 teachers were
taught how to coach tag rugby within their
schools. The teachers also brought their
students along for the two days and they
were taken by the college and Billingham
coaches through a tag rugby session, over
the course of the two days 25 schools
attended the event with 50 teachers gaining
their tag qualification and 640 children
being introduced to tag rugby.
The coaching group have been recognised
by the RFU this year because of their
commitment and were asked to accompany
two groups to Twickenham Stadium (the
HQ of English Rugby). Two buses of
parents, players and college coaches set
off from Billingham Rugby Club back in
the Autumn of 2013. The young rugby
players played on the biggest stage before
the England Vs Argentina game and the
coaches were given the opportunity to
coach on the pitch. All of the parents were
so proud to watch their sons and daughters
play on the most important rugby pitch
in English Rugby. As the year draws to a
close and members of the current group
get ready to embark on their university
careers, it is important that as staff we
recognise the contribution they have made
to the college and our local communities
over the time they have been students and
we wish them all the best for their future
successes.
Athletes Support
Programme
An innovative new collaboration is being
launched between St Michaels Catholic Academy
in Billingham and Hartlepool Sixth Form College.
It will see up to 30 of the gifted and talented
PE cohort receive specialised support from the
coaching staff at Hartlepool Sixth Form College,
to help push them towards fulfilling their athletic
potential. The pupils will visit the college 8-12
times per year and benefit from screening and
JULY/AUG 2014
St Michaels talented PE Pupils
to receive college support
An innovative new collaboration is being launched
between St Michaels Catholic Academy and Hartlepool
Sixth Form College. It will see up to 30 gifted and
talented PE students receive specialised support from
staff at the sports specialist college, helping them
achieve their athletic potential whilst continuing their
academic or vocational studies.
The pupils will visit the college 8-12 times per year
and benefit from screening and physiological testing,
nutritional advice, strength and conditioning, with a
range of other sports science services tailored to the
students age and sports specialisms.
The programme will be led by ex-Premiership Rugby
play, Chris Hyndman, now the college’s sports scientist.
Chris, who is also head coach at Billingham Rugby
Club, is assisted by Tom Heselton the Elite Sport and
Academies Manager at the college. Tom was a student
at Hartlepool Sixth Form College himself, and then
studied at Loughborough University gaining a National
Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science. Tom
has worked with highly acclaimed football teams and
acted as Sports Scientist and Analyst in the build-up to
the 2014 World Cup.
Of the work with St Michael’s Ben Robinson, Director
of Sport at the college said,
‘I am excited about working with such a forward
thinking school. This is a great opportunity for the
pupils of the school to access a high level of sports
science support and activities that are available to full
international athletes.. We have exceptionally talented
staff with a range of expertise so combining this talent
with a school that has a strong sporting provision can
only lead to successful outcomes. It’s also great that
the pupils will get an insight into life at the college and
hopefully we will be a progression option for them on
completion of Year 11 with potential to access generous
scholarship packages’.
The programme is due to start in September and the
school are currently busy selecting the pupils who are
going to be involved.
Head of PE at St Michael’s, Alistair Raper said “We
are delighted to have the opportunity to work so closely
with the Sport and Physical Education Department at
Hartlepool Sixth Form College. Having met the team
it is clear that they are a very proactive and innovative
department. The workshops to be delivered have been
specifically designed to meet our student needs and
will enhance the broad range of experience they have
gained with us at St Michael’s. We have a number
of students that do choose to study at Hartlepool
Sixth Form College, and with the range of sporting
opportunities that they provide, it is easy to see why.”
100% Student satisfaction –
Our students came top in the National
Student Satisfaction Survey 2013
physiological testing, nutritional advice, strength
and conditioning and a range of other sports
science services tailored to the age and sports
specialisms of the pupils. The programme
will be led by the college’s Sports Scientist,
Tom Heselton and the colleges Elite Sport and
Academies Manager and ex Premiership Rugby
player, Chris Hyndman. Chris is also Head
Coach at Billingham Rugby Club. Tom was a
student at the college and studied a National
Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise
Science before gaining a place at the prestigious
Loughborough University, where he also worked
with their highly acclaimed football teams and an
International Men’s team as a Sports Scientist and
analyst in the build-up to the 2014 World Cup.
The programme has been designed so that the
college can help pupils in surrounding schools
to fulfil their sporting potential and young
athletes who show enough promise will also
be able to progress to the high performance
sports academies at the college on a generous
scholarship package whilst continuing their
academic or vocational studies. Ben Robinson,
Director of Sport at the college said
‘This is a great opportunity for the pupils of
the school to access a high level of sports science
support and is available to full internationals as
It is not too late to enrol for September 2013 – you can register
your interest at www.hpoolsfc.ac.uk, or ring us on 01429 294444
well as pupils who have shown great potential
in their PE and sport lessons within the school.
It’s fantastic to be working with this school and
I am confident that the programme will be a
real benefit to its pupils. We have exceptionally
talented staff with a range of expertise and
combining this with a school with a strong
sporting provision can only lead to successful
outcomes. It’s also great that the pupils will get an
insight into life at the college and hopefully we
will be a progression option on completing Year
11’. The programme is due to start in September
2014 and the school are currently busy selecting
the pupils who are going to be involved
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Hartlepool Sixth Form College
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Billingham Town FC
volunteering update
Over the last 2 months there has been a
huge amount going on at Billingham Town,
volunteers have been at the ground most
Saturday’s and Tuesday Nights carrying out
maintenance work from painting, weeding,
planting and being involved preparing the
training pitch for play.
The club have another Show of the
Month organised for the 4th October,
with local singer Danny Stevens booked to
perform songs from the 60’s up to current
day, tickets are £2 each, this and any other
information can be accessed via the club
website http://www.billinghamtownfc.
net/ and going to the relevant page or the
contacts page
With three fundraisers underway at
the moment there is loads of scope to be
involved with the club. Firstly the annual
raffle to ‘name of the ground’, tickets are
priced at £50 each, a small investment
which will make a huge difference to the
club. The winner of this raffle will see their
brand name used throughout the season
for the club ground and be referred to on
all press releases.
There will also be a balloon release on
the first game of the season, tickets are £3
per balloon, please visit the website if you
are interested in being involved in this
event and see all fixtures for the upcoming
season.
The club is also supporting an event for
Zoe’s Place with a Race Night in the club
house on Friday 25th July tickets priced at
just £5
The team is taking shape and club
manager is happy with pre-season training
and the host of local talent, including
a promising selection of young players
coupled with wiley experience which
we know will complement each other
well. Many teams in recent history have
been relegated to the 2nd division and
plummet again to the bottom, the club are
determined to stop the slide both on and
off the pitch, take time to support your
local club, if you have not recently visited
the ground, you will see a much smarter,
cleaner ground and a well presented
committee, working well together and
making positive decisions on behalf of the
club. Time to check out ‘Billingham Town’
it is sure to be a force to be reckoned with
this coming season.
Many thanks to Teesside and
Middlesbrough Philanthropic and their
grant of £400 to Billingham Town, to fund
a shelter for the club’s disabled supporters,
a local contractor has been appointed to
install the shelter and it should be ready
for the start of the season.
Pupils receive College Support
Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
before gaining a place at the prestigious
Loughborough University where he
also worked with their highly acclaimed
football teams and an International Men’s
team as a Sports Scientist and analyst in
the build-up to the 2014 World Cup.
The programme has been designed
so that the college can help pupils in
surrounding schools to fulfil their
sporting potential and young athletes who
show enough promise will also be able to
progress to the high performance sports
academies at the college on a generous
scholarship package whilst continuing
their academic or vocational studies. Ben
Robinson, Director of Sport at the college
said
‘This is a great opportunity for the
pupils of the school to access a high level
of sports science support and is available
to full internationals as well as pupils who
have shown great potential in their PE
and sport lessons within the school. It’s
fantastic to be working with this school
and I am confident that the programme
will be a real benefit to its pupils. We
have exceptionally talented staff with a
range of expertise and combining this with a
school with a strong sporting provision can
only lead to successful outcomes. It’s also
great that the pupils will get an insight into
life at the college and hopefully we will be a
progression option on completing Year 11’.
The programme is due to start in
September and the school are currently
busy selecting the pupils who are going
to be involved. Alistair Raper, Head of
Physical Education at the school said ‘“We
are delighted to have the opportunity to
work so closely with the Sport and Physical
Education Department at Hartlepool Sixth
Form College. Having met Ben, Tom and
Chris it is clear that they are a very proactive
and innovative department, and working
so closely with them in the future can only
be beneficial to the pupils at St Michael’s.
The workshops that have been planned are
specifically designed to meet the needs of
our pupils, and will further enhance the
broad range of experience they have gained
with us at St Michael’s. We have a number
of students that go on to study at Hartlepool
Sixth Form College, and with the range of
sporting opportunities that they provide, it is
easy to see why.
Billingham
Forum, Free Ice
Skating
Lewis captains northern
confernce team to success
Lewis Baldwin continue to excel, now playing as team captain for the
Northern Conference League, celebrating 4 straight wins, 2- 1 against
South West, 3 – 1 against Scotland and a fantastic 8 – 0 against Midlands,
the highest score recorded in over 15 years! The last win against South
East at 2 – 1, sent the under 15’s through to the finals, where they lost 2 –
1 with just 24 seconds on the clock – so close!.
Lewis’ club hockey is now finished for the season, Bradford U16’s
finished 5th in the A league with the U18’s winning the B league securing
promotion through to the A league in their age group.
After a phenomenal season, Lewis was voted player of the year at U16’s
by his colleagues and club coaches, also receiving an award for best
defenceman for the U18s.
The good news continues as Lewis has been selected to trial for the
England U16s team in Sheffield on 15-18th August – we all wish Lewis
successful, it’s a wonderful achievement to represent your country at any
age but we have reported previously the level of commitment it takes to
perform at this level and maintain your studies – well done Lewis and
good luck in your England trials, you make us all so proud of you. Dad
Glen said, ‘It’s a huge pressure on Lewis and the rest of the family to make
training, keep up studies, play regionally, nationally and international
to continue developing, I want to thank Billingham Legacy Fund for the
support they have given over this last year, we hope through coverage in
the community newspaper, there may be a sponsor out there who may
wish to help Lewis in the coming year too. If you could offer financial
support to see Lewis continue his training at this level, please contact
BCN and we’ll put you in touch.
Make your Move on Monday’s targets
women and girls aged 14+ through
a new, exciting ice skating project.
Sessions will include lessons, casual
skating, UK Skate Awards sessions and
social time. An Activator will be at
each session to welcome and integrate
new participants, and two coaches will
support on the ice. Uniquely, beauticians
will be integrated as a key part of the
project offering the participants a
chance to get gelish nails painted at a
reduced rate of only £10!
These free sessions which will be
held at Billingham Forum Ice Arena
on Monday evenings from 7.30pm
– 9.30pm for 18 months and will
commence on the 23rd June.
We are planning 6 celebrations
throughout the lifetime of the project
when Make your Move participants
can invite friends and family members
to join them on the ice and hopefully
showcase their new found ice skating
skills.”
Make your Move on Mondays
participants can register for their Make
your Move membership card from
1st June 2014 at Billingham Forum
reception.
For further information on Make
your Move on Mondays contact Allan
McDermott on (01642) 528772 or
Billingham Forum on (01642) 551381
If you have sports stories please email us at:
news@billinghamcommunity newspaper.co.uk
Academy Success in
Girls Futsal Fundraiser
Within the college we have four academies which
cover male and female football, male rugby and female
netball. Since the academies were first set up they have
went from strength to strength building upon the
foundations that have been set in the previous years.
This year’s outstanding achievement came from the
female football academy which former Northfield
School pupil Emily Frampton has joined this academic
year. The girls’ success however did not come in football
but in futsal. A small sided, fast paced, indoor football
game which originates from Brazil with the likes of
Ronaldo, Messi and Xavi all playing from a young
age. This year the girls have competed in the British
Colleges (BCS) and FA futsal competitions progressing
to national tournaments in both. Having qualified for
the next round in each competition the girls travelled
down to the finals in BCS competition however due to
a number of players being unavailable the girls were
unable to attend the FA competition.
Following success in the previous round which
secured their place in the finals, the girls organised a
futsal World Cup tournament within the college. They
raised over £200 which went towards transportation,
accommodation and allowed the full squad to
purchase commemorative jumpers for the finals at the
International Futsal Arena in Birmingham. The way
in which the event was organised and the spirit of
the competition reflected the girl’s attitude towards
everything that they do on and off the pitch.
At the finals in Birmingham the girls came up
against colleges that had almost five times the
number of students yet that didn’t faze them beating
Henley College and Truro College comfortably. The
closest game of the competition came in the third
round robin game against Derby College who have a
renowned reputation for their futsal academy. Going
3-0 down at half time the girls showed the team spirit
and character that has personified them this season to
win the game 4-3 and progressing to the semi-finals
of the competition. The girls then came up against
Brighton Hove Albion beating them 5-3 which left
Barking Abbey School the only thing between them
and becoming the national champions. The final was
a ‘cagey’ affair in the opening minutes with both sides
holding back but once the goals started there was no
stopping the Hartlepool Sixth Form girls who won
the final 8-2 to claim the title of U19 national futsal
champions. This feat should not be underestimated
considering the majority of the squad hadn’t played
futsal before coming to the college.
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JULY/AUG 2014
Sport
Billingham Ice Hockey Junior Tournament Archery GB Club
and Volunteer
Awards
Part two of the Billingham Ice Hockey Junior
Tournament was an outstanding success,
thanks again to support from Tees Active and
main tournament sponsor LJJ Mechanical and
Electrical Contractors of Stockton on Tees and
their partners.
Following hot on the heels of the Under 12
and Under 14’s event of a fortnight ago, this
weekend Billingham Under 16 and Under 18
Stars welcomed teams from Sheffield, Coventry,
Telford, Streatham and Sutton in Ashfield to the
Billingham Forum to compete for silverware.
Eventually, the Stars cleaned up in both age
groups after some fantastic ice hockey.
Once again the event was extremely well
received by all who took part, which it is hoped
will become an annual event.
Billingham Stars would like to thank all
officials and volunteers who kindly gave up two
weekends to make the tournament memorable
for the players of all the competing teams.
Under 16’s
Sutton
GP
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Points
Under 18’s
GP
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Points
3
2
1
0
8
4
4
5
Billingham
3
3
0
0
15
3
12
6
Telford
3
1
2
0
6
3
3
4
Steeldogs
3
2
0
1
15
8
7
4
Coventry
3
0
2
1
6
7
-1
2
Streatham
3
1
0
2
7
10
-3
2
Billingham
3
0
1
2
5
8
-3
1
Sutton
3
0
0
3
1
9
-8
0
U16’s Final
Billingham 1 – 0 Telford
U18’s Final
Billingham 3 – 1 Streatham
Main Sponsor is LJJ Ltd
Manchester International
Swimming Meet
Two splendid performances from Billingham ASC swimmer
Stephanie Blakeburn saw her qualify for places in the finals of the 200
metres butterfly and 400 metres freestyle events in her first senior
International competition. The competition was held in the 50 metre
pool at The Manchester Aquatics Centre.
Stephanie posted a lifetime best time of 2.14.12 in the hotly
contested 200 metres butterfly event and she set a season’s best time
in 400 metres freestyle. Steph also equalled her personal best times in
400 metres individual medley and 50 metres butterfly heats.
It was a fantastic competition for Stephanie and excellent experience
for her in an International competition. For the remainder of the
swimming season Stephanie will now focus her training on The
National Championships which will be held next month in Sheffield.
Billingham Removals
Dave Kelsey of Norton Archers was recognised for his
commitment to grassroots archery as it was announced that
he won the Volunteer of the Year in Archery GB’s annual
ontarget Club and Volunteer Awards programme.
The awards celebrate clubs that are working to promote
archery and honour volunteers for their hard work and
dedication.
Dave was put forward by the club due to his unwavering
commitment as a volunteer. After standing for the position
of head coach he immediately found funding for himself and
another club member to take a Level 2 coaching qualification.
In September last year he suffered a stroke but still went on
to pass his coaching assessment, apply for funding for more
Level 1 coaches and continue to coach club members.
“We couldn’t do without him,” said Nicola McCullough,
club secretary. “In addition, he has been solely responsible
for the organisation of numerous have-a-go sessions for
community groups, charities and schools, such as Jack-in-theBox, a local charity for young people with additional needs.”
Arran Coggan, Development Manager - Participation, said:
“The number and quality of the nominations was excellent
and we had a tough job selecting the winners. Everyone
nominated should be really proud of their achievements.
Once again, countless coaches, administrators, and other
volunteers have put in so much hard work from grassroots to
national level and support the way our sport is developing.”
The full list of winners were: Young Volunteer of the Year Ciaran Lunt, Deer Park Archers (Gloucestershire).
Volunteer of the Year - Dave Kelsey, Norton Archers.
Clubperson of the Year – Philip Watson, Netherhall Archers
(Cambridgeshire).
Partnership Award - Falkirk Company of Archers
(Scotland).
Innovation in Archery Award - Deer Park
Archers(Gloucestershire).
ontarget Club of the Year - Guildford Archery Club (Surrey)
More information is available on the Archery GB website
- http://www.archerygb.org/support/clubs/ontarget/ontarget_
awards
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