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John Snowdon Bottle & top
This article was taken from the 'Cleveland Gazette' Wednesday 6th June 1973
'Bottled History in allotment'
Mr Brian Harrison of 26, Dixon Street, Lingdale, dug up a piece of village history while working in his allotment this week.
It is a glass bottle, in excellent condition, and on the side are the words "John Snowdon - Lingdale Hotel." The date on the bottle is 1865.
There is no top on the bottle, but he has been promised one.
Mr Harrison said "I have made inquires and have been told that Mr. Snowdon patented the bottle top which had the spring wire fastener, and that he bottled beer at the hotel"
I wonder if Mr Harrison ever got the top to go with the bottle?
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Climbing the Shale Heap
Mr J E Hessay, of Highfield Road in Eston was surprised to see David Chittleborough mentioned in a recent edition of 'Remember When'.
"Mr Chittleborough owned a shop in Coral Street, Lingdale, in the late 1920's or early 30's and Mr Hessay and his family lived a few doors away.
The houses consisted of two rooms upstairs and two downstairs. Mr Chittleborough's front room served as his shop. I remember going there for tray toffee, which he broke up with a small hammer. I also went to his shop to buy soft drinks. I left Lingdale in 1934 and I am sure his shop was still there. I often think about my early years at Lingdale, such as climbing the shale heap and flying my kite off the post office end of the heap. I think I have in the past seen a photo of the shale heap"
Taken from 'Remember When' October 2002
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Specials Buffet
40 years ago
Special Constables of Lingdale police station held their second annual buffet dance in the Wharton Arms Hotel, Skelton. About 100 people attended. Amongst them, Specials Commandant H Storrow of Redcar, Councilor W H Ingleby, Councilor J Morgan, Councilor R Simons, Mr F Stringer (surveyor to Skelton & Brotton Urban Council), and members of the regular police based at the station. Prizes were presented by Mrs Storrow and the MC was Mr C Jefferson, Chairman of the Social Committee.
Taken from Remember When March 2003.
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Telephone Call Box
Telephone Call Box for Lingdale - certain people of Lingdale have interested themselves in the providing of a kiosk at Lingdale. It is with pleasure that we record the success of their efforts, Lingdale will have one erected soon.
Taken from the Cleveland Standard 16th Dec 1933.
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Crisis in the Villages
East Cleveland's village communities have become increasingly the subject of discussion. It has been alleged that these forms of mining communities are dying - victims of dereliction, neglect and misplanning. Voices have raised equally loudly insisting that the worst village eyesores are coming down to make way for better houses, improved facilities and new industries. It is suggested a more viable rural village will result. Housing was clearly a central issue of the discussion. So we visited a street faced with imminent purchase and ultimate demolition. here's what we found. HOWARD SMITH reports.
ANCIENT ROWS WITH THE STAMP OF DEATH
The houses of Lingdale's Oldham Street are 100 years old and look it. Now their days are numbered and already the knell of compulsory purchase and subsequent demolition has sounded.
Some of them have the stamp of death in their boarded windows and decaying empty rooms. Of those the linger some have put on a brave new front - their lintels lifted by a facial of surgical paintwork.
Exteriors are geriatric brick, the interiors damp, full of brass bric a brac, pulleyed clothes hangers - forever dated like sepia reminders of a fading era. To the front little has changed - green meadows tip towards Brotton and the sea level out the horizon beyond. Behind Oldham Street and the parallel, largely vacated Moorcock Row the village has lost an industry and found a 20th century workstyle - commuting.
These were once iron miners cottages, owned and maintained by the managements of those mines, the majority of which lay within five miles of Lingdale. With the close down of workings around 20 years ago certain of the houses passed to landlords who worked through hired rent collectors.
The remainder were owner-occupied dwellings and changed hands as older inhabitants died or when some of their residents moved to more desirable locales. In some of the houses generations succeeded one another and others finally attracted outsiders with their low rents - never more that £2 and some still as low as 98p a week, including rates.
What is happening to Oldham Street, amplifies the housing problems faced in a number of East Cleveland Villages. The houses in these older, run down streets will go - that much is certain. But where will those who occupy them be put. They don't know. And some of the residents are frightened or angry at their prospects.
The greatest dread amongst remaining Oldham Street people is the prospect of being last or near to last in residence there with the chill company of silent, decaying houses to either side.
Taken from the Evening Gazette 20/7/1978.
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Centre grants beat extra costs.
Langbaurgh Council and the Department of Environment have agreed between them to contribute and extra £5,000 for the New Lingdale Community Centre started last week.
The scheme was originally priced at £50,000 and an urban aid grant for 75 per cent was awarded. But inflation has now pushed up costs to a total of £55,000.
The problem has been ironed out however, and members of the Lingdale Village Association were given the details at a public meeting last night. Chairing the meeting was Councillor Arthur Taylor, chairman of the Langbaurgh Policy and Finance Committee. He explained: "The meeting was told that the cost had risen but the D of E had agreed to give 75 per cent of the extra £5,000, and we put in a supplementary sum to make up the total figure. We did this to ensure the smooth completion of the project".
Completed:
"The meeting went very well indeed. We had drawings and a scale model of the completed centre on display and that has been left in the village".
"Work started last Monday and should be completed in about May or June next year. The Village Association will now have to become a proper Community Association and get funds together between now and next June to furnish the centre. That and it's running will be their responsibility."
Originally the Village Association had hoped to convert the former Lingdale School. But this was found to be far to expensive and it was agreed to construct a new purpose built centre. Last night's public meeting was held at the Lingdale Workingmen's Club.
Taken from the Evening Gazette 21/11/1979.
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Take a Bow Volunteers
UNSUNG heroes and heroines of Cleveland have been honoured at a special ceremony.
In a roll of honour, Redcar and Cleveland mayor Coun Arthur Dobson has handed out commemorative certificates to 29 people nominated for their community efforts.
The mayor's community achievement awards came as a result of nominations from councillors throughout the borough.
The awards, made last Friday, cover a wide range of people from individuals who serve the community to groups making a difference to the areas they serve.
The common denominator is that all the work is voluntary.
Coun Dobson said: "This was a special night for special people. These are the people who give an awful lot of their time to improve quality of life for others.
"I was proud to meet each and every one of them. The awards are our way of showing that these people are the backbone of the borough. We couldn't do without them - it is important we recognise what a smashing job they do."
Those receiving awards included: Sally Tyler of Carlin How: She is the driving force behind fundraising for the village's play area and has taken the lead against drug-related crime and disorder. Once, she even made a citizen's arrest.
Moorsholm memorial hall committee: Consistent fundraisers to maintain the village hall and leaders in support and organisation for millennium celebrations.
Skinningrove bonfire committee: Annual fundraisers, organisers and builders of a giant bonfire for November 5 celebrations which attract crowds from all over the region. Attendance runs into thousands.
Anne Prosser of Saltburn: Unpaid work in caring for strays and general welfare of all animals and wildlife. She provides a valuable community service, financed by voluntary contributions.
Jeanette Finch of Marske: More than 50 years of dedication to the 1st Marske barn owls cub/scout group.
Duncan Vickers of Marske: Founder member of Marske fishermen's choir, singing for more than 30 years at charity concerts across the area.
Mrs Sheila Cruickshank of Lingdale: She has worked in the voluntary sector for 20 years. Her efforts have included ground-worker, treasurer to the Residents' Association and making deliveries to outlying farms.
Harry and Yvonne Gamble of New Marske: They are responsible for the day-to-day running of New Marske harriers. This is a group with a 200-plus membership and three presentation evenings a year.
Don Burluraux of Skelton: He produces the village newsletter, The Key. He has self-taught computer skills and has also set up a web site of the area and the North York moors.
Roger Darnton and the archive team of Guisborough: These are volunteer workers in a tireless team at the town's museum.
Mrs Sheila Holliday of Brotton: This former churchwarden is now a verger and eucharistic minister within the parish. She provides transport to hospital and is a regular visitor to patients. Mrs Holliday is also a church fundraiser.
Ms Pauline Wilkinson-Armistead of Liverton Mines: She is stepping down after ten years helping to establish the village fete/carnival as a focus of the community.
Mrs Elizabeth York of New Skelton: A member of various community groups, including the civic hall management committee. She is also activity organiser for Coniston Road senior citizens.
Peter Jones of Saltburn: He is involved in voluntary work for people with learning difficulties and also visits care homes.
Anchor Aid of Guisborough: This group has raised more than £50,000 in the last 10 years. The money buys Christmas hampers for pensioners and medical equipment for the local hospital.
Darlington and Stockton Times and The Northern Echo 22/12/2000.
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Residents call for football legend to be honoured
RESIDENTS in east Cleveland have shown their support for a local hero to become only the third person to receive an honour.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council asked residents for nominations for the honour of freedom of the borough.
The only other two people to have been given the title are football legend Wilf Mannion and Redcar MP Mo Mowlam.
But, east Cleveland councillors Steve Kay and Bruce Mackenzie have been leading a campaign for the honour to go to ex-England and Boro skipper George Hardwick, who comes from the east Cleveland village of Lingdale.
Now the councillors have presented a petition containing 328 signatures to Colin Moore, the chief executive of Redcar and Cleveland council, supporting 80-year-old Mr Hardwick's nomination.
The petition is signed by supporters in Lingdale, Boosbeck, Margrove Park, Charltons and Stanghow.
Coun Kay said: "These are local people saluting a local hero. After the sad death of Freeman Wilf Mannion, it is appropriate that former Middlesbrough, England and Great Britain football captain George should receive this accolade.
"George came from Lingdale and the people out here have never forgotten him, because, through his charity and youth work, George has never forgotten them.
"If George receives this honour, it will be an honour for Lingdale and east Cleveland too."
Coun Mackenzie added: "People like myself, who come from Lingdale, recognise the great work George has done, both nationally and locally.
"He is not only a great footballer, but also a great and generous man. He is a credit to Lingdale and to the whole of Redcar and Cleveland.
"No one deserves this honour more than George Hardwick."
A spokesman for Redcar and Cleveland council said yesterday: "The case for George has been well made, and we will be looking at it with other nominations in due course.
"A decision on who will be conferred the honour will be made later in the year."
The Northern Echo 13/09/2000.
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German Miners liked Lingdale best
Letter of thanks sent to Primrose Sword Dancers
Mr R Wood secretary of the Lingdale Primrose Sword Dancers, who recently had as guests some Silesian miners, has received a letter from the Anglo German Fellowship of London. The letter is signed by Geralsd Gough, the leader of the party, it reads:
"Just as in 1935 our german friends said that Lingdale was what they enjoyed most, so now I have heard the same thing after the extensive tour which this party of german miners has carried out. We were entertained by collieries in Wakefield, ship companies in Liverpool and many others but I do not think anything came up to the heartfelt welcome received in Lingdale, which was the happiest possible introduction to England for them. Will you please express from me my sincere thanks to those who were able to put up our german friends, to the organisers of the dances, and to many others who were good to us, but whom I cannot thank individually.
'newspaper cutting' not sure which paper it is from.
kindly contributed by Linda Coote.
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Mr Brown's tour de force
A LINGDALE car enthusiast is preparing his prized Volvo for what could be the drive of his life.
Edward Brown, a 75-year-old retired teacher from Stang-how Road, Lingdale, is entering his 100,000 mile 1988 Volvo 360 GLT in the Northern Round of the 2000 Autoglym Concours Championship which will be held at the Yorkshire Motor Festival near Beverley later this summer. If he wins, Mr Brown will qualify for the final at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham in November. Mr Brown has been a motor enthusiast since he was a teenager, starting with motorcycles and switching to cars when he learned to drive at the age of 27. He is a founding member of the Teesside Volvo Club and although he has only been on the competition circuit for four years he has won many trophies and awards. He said: "It is the first time I have competed against other cars apart from Volvos so it will be tough but I am looking forward to it.
Taken from the Clarion on Friday 04 August 2000.
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A Change of Note
THE famous Lingdale band has made a smart start to the new year. The 32 members have received new uniforms, courtesy of their ICI sponsors, and not before time. The band, formed at least 130 years ago by local ironstone miners, have been wearing the same style uniforms which they first acquired 63 years ago. Secretary John Gill said the bandsmen felt on top of the world in their new scarlet outfits with a black and gold trim.
taken from 'The Northern Echo' 05/01/1990.
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Village plans its own development
A VILLAGE plans to form itself into a limited development company.
Recreational development is the main aim of the new Residents' Association in Lingdale in East Cleveland. They have put their ideas before Langbaurgh Council and the local Lockwood parish council and have got the green light to go ahead. A public meeting is to be held to get village opinion for a Lingdale Leisure Company. The association sees it as a way to a prosperous community with jobs and investment. Association secretary Alan Johnson said change was necessary for village revitalisation and this could not be done under the present structure.
They have a five-phase plan which includes utilising public and council owned land to be leased to the company at peppercorn rents. Work would be phased, with the first being a nine-hole golf course with provision to extend to 18 holes, administered and cared for by local volunteers with equipment provided by Employment Training or other local workshop agencies.
Taken from 'The Northern Echo' 01/12/1989.
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Band loses two players
A WELL-known silver band has been rocked by the loss of two of its major players who were badly hurt in a car crash. Brian Ackerley and Joe Dixon were injured in an accident near Guisborough. They are recovering in hospital, but their absence from Lingdale Silver Band has left it in dire straits. Band secretary John Gill said: "We are desperate for replacements. They won't be playing with us for a long time.
Taken from 'The Northern Echo' 17/06/1989
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Guinness Book of Records
Family tunes up for a record A CLEVELAND family is confident of striking a happy note in the Guinness book of Records. For all six sons of 76-year-old Doris Ackerley and her late husband Thomas have played in the Lingdale Silver Band. Four of the brothers have notched up about 200 years service with the band and a validity claim is being researched for such a record.
taken from 'The Northern Echo' 11/08/1989.
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Astor's a winner
ASTOR the bloodhound pedigree title Champion Santal Ariadne has become the top winning bitch in her breed in the country, to the delight of her owners Margaret and Anne Renton, of The Ranch, Boosbeck, East Cleveland.
taken from 'The Northern Echo' 11/08/1989.
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Easter Bonnets
 | EGGHEADS won the day at a fun-packed annual East Cleveland Bank Holiday competition.
There was quite a scramble for the holiday honours in Lingdale, but in the end only two cracked it!.
And what worthy winners they were. The decorated egg competition was won by Doris Read, of Guisborough, and a second prize went to Doris Seymore, also of Guisborough.
Best Easter Bonnet was won by Betsy Andrews of Lingdale, and second was Edna Aitken of Guisborough.
Organisers, Lingdale Residents Association, yesterday were delighted with the response to their now traditional Easter Bonnet competition.
Entries this year came from Guisborough, Brotton, Skelton, Redcar and Lingdale.
Judging was by Councillor Steven Kay and a high standard of entries was exhibited in the village hall.
Afternoon Teas were served by Sheila Cruickshank and Jim Shaw.
Kindly contributed by Sheila Cruickshank and John Knaggs.
Photograph reads 'Getting ahead: Above, the contestants line up while June Garbutt shows off her Easter Bonnet.
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THE BIG PUSH !
 | Little Amy Skidmore, three, gets a big push on the swing from Audrey Richardson yesterday to mark the start of work on Lingdale's play area refurbishment scheme. With her from left, are fellow steering committee members John Carroll, Barbara Willey, Sheila Cruikshank and Harry Brady.
A FOUR YEAR facelift for the "forgotten" village of Lingdale has got underway on a £24,000 children's play area. New fun equipment and safety surfaces would make it one of the best play areas in Langbaurgh, said scheme steering committee member John Carroll.
But the project - hopefully to be opened officially at a later date by Boro star Bernie Slaven - is just a part of a big rolling programme of village improvements which John and his committee colleagues feel will put Lingdale back on the East Cleveland map.
"For years we have felt we were Cleveland's forgotten village. Now we see this changing" he said.
The whole scheme has been put together through a special partnership involving district and county councils, the Rural development Commission and the people of the village themselves.
Workshop sessions for residents held last year produced a shopping list of projects which will make Lingdale a better place for residents and for those passing through.
The suggestions have been taken on board by the steering committee - made up of local people and council representatives - in a rolling programme which will be initiated according to the availability of council cash and commission grants.
But Mr Carroll and the rest of the committee hope that it will see a new village green, improved footpaths, an all-weather sports pitch and general environmental improvements.
"This has all been helped by the demolition of one of the village eyesores" he said.
"A big old shop building in the centre of the village has been pulled down, hopefully to make way for a pleasant housing scheme." he added.
Kindly contributed by Sheila Cruikshank.
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Village of vision 'flying the flag'
 | 'Revival is on way'
Community minded residents who are backing one of Cleveland's foremost village regeneration projects are the tops - that's official!
Langbaurgh borough councillor Steve Kay praised keen support from locals which means that East Cleveland's Lingdale community is proceeding high on the list for forward-looking development.
He said: "The feel of public support justifies Langbaurgh's decision to make Lingdale the first village in the East Cleveland revitalisation programme. It is expected the Lingdale initiative will last for about four years and it is hoped soon to set up a steering group of residents and representatives of local organisations. There are many problems in Lingdale, but residents and local councils are determined to sort them out. There is bags of vision in the community to build a Lingdale of the future".
Councillor Kay reported that the project's recent first public workshop was a resounding success.
Improvements already suggested by residents, include promoting Lingdale as a recreation centre for the surrounding area, improving playgrounds and recreational areas and creating a new village central heart.
A priority project using borough funds could also include safer playground surfaces and a multipurpose sports space.
Councillor Kay added "There is £28,000 to spend from Langbaurgh Council before the end of the financial year and a priority project should emerge at the second workshop, to be held on October 24 at Lingdale community centre"
Taken from the Evening Gazette October 20th 1990. Kindly contributed by Sheila Cruickshank
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Minnie moves out of Memory street.
 | Minnie and daughter Eva outside their old house at 35, Pease Street, Lingdale, Eva has lived there for all of her live – until last week
Eighty four year old Minnie Haswell relaxed in the warmth of her new home today and took a trip down memory lane. As the oldest resident to move out of Lingdale’s Pease Street, she recalled nearly eighty years of life in terraced miners’ homes.
The street is to be demolished under Langbaurgh Borough Council’s improvements plans for the village and Mrs. Haswell, like many of her neighbours, has been found a new home in Cedarhurst Grove. Having gone to Pease Street at the age of four Minnie grew up with and married the boy next door, Tom Haswell. He moved into her home where she looked after her father and four of her brothers and sisters and lived there until his death. Minnie stayed on with her daughter Eva until last week.
“I have many memories of Pease Street” she said. “I can remember the soldiers coming back from the Boer War and the Lingdale Band playing as they were carried shoulder high”.
“I can remember watching the Zeppelins in the first World War and the bombers in the second, but there were very happy memories too”. Minnie added: “I would have liked to stay in Pease Street but the house was old and deteriorating and the roof began to leak so we had to move… Mind, I have no complaints about the new house, It is lovely.”
Information taken from a press cutting dated 1980, kindly contributed by Alan Thompson
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Lingdale do the double
 | They need reckon you need a bit of luck to pull off a League championship and a cup double, Lingdale FC had their share of it and captain Ron Shepherd finished up with this armful of silver last night.
But it had been a close call for that second leg of the big double. Playing Staithes in the Eskvale League Cup final a fortnight ago, Lingdale were two goals down and heading for a one-trophy season when bad light caused the game to be abandoned. It was replayed last night – and Lingdale won 1 – 0.
So Lingdale did the double, and Staithes finished runners up – for both cups.
The trophies were presented after last nights game by Mr. John Coser, secretary of Whitby Referees’ Association.
After the game Ron Shepherd was presented with the League Championship trophy, and the League Cup Challenge Cup. He and his team-mates received replicas for both achievements, and there were also replicas for the Staithes team as beaten challenge cup finalists and League runners up.
The presentations were made by Mr John Coser who was introduced by Mr Tom Waller, league chairman.
Lingdale Complete the Double
The teams
Lingdale: Appleton, Garland, Husband, A.Wright, Shepherd, Bringloe, Winter, F.Wright, Wilson, Thompson, Butler.
Staithes: Cook, Wren, Ovington, Walker, Breckon, Dunn, Pass, Smithies, Verrill, Miller, Main.
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Eskvale League
 | Lingdale in only their second season in the Eskvale League, completed a notable double on the Turnbull Ground on Friday when in a replay, they beat Staithes 1 – 0 in the final of the League Challenge Cup. Earlier Lingdale had won the League championship with Staithes runners-up. Although Lingdale just about deserved to win in a close replay one must have some sympathy for Staithes, last season’s League champions. When the teams first met in the League cup the game was abandoned because of a blizzard with eight minutes left, and with Staithes leading 2 – 1. The replay drew a good gate from the East Cleveland area, and Whitby, and the football was a credit to the League. Both teams played with great enthusiasm and although the result could have gone either way, Lingdale slightly more constructive in their approach work, and the better finishers, deserved victory.
The only goal of the game, scored towards the end of the first half by Bob Wilson, the Lingdale centre forward, was the culmination of an exciting two minutes in the Staithes goalmouth. Twice the ball kit their bar, and twice defenders kicked off the line, before Wilson ended the pulsating drama by finding the net through one of the very few open spaces.
Where Lingdale had the edge was a right wing, where Winter had a very good game and at left half, where Bringloe as linkman had a constructive match. While these two opened up the Staithes defence, captain and centre half, Ron Shepherd, a former Whitby Town full back effectively sealed the middle to all Staithes attacks. It was his perfect timing in the tackle that foiled the Staithes inside forwards time and time again, and one was left with the impression that had he been up against a less competent centre half, the Staithes centre forward Verrill would have had more than one goal.
Near the end he came close to scoring with a fierce close range shot, which spun out of goalkeeper Appleton’s arms and by the post for a corner. On another occasion this time in the first half, Verrill put in a fine header from a free kick by main, but Appleton blocked it.
The main fault of Staithes players was that they were inclined to hold on to the ball too long, both in defence and attack, and keeping their passing close. Their right winger Pass, who was not marked as closely as the other Staithes forwards, was twice disposed when he held the ball too long instead of trying a shot or getting in a centre.
For the last quarter of an hour Staithes tried desperately for the equaliser and at one time all eleven Lingdale players were in their own half. Three dangerous Staithes corners were cleared in succession and it was in this period that Shepherds experience and coolness under pressure stood Lingdale in good stead.
Once before the end, Wilson came close to adding a second goal for Lingdale but, after outpacing the Staithes defence he was able to get enough power behind his shot, and Cook, who had the busier game of the two goal keepers, saved easily.
The hard and in places rutted pitch, spoilt play to some extent, but it was a clean game, played in a good sporting spirit, and well controlled by Referee John Ingham who used his whistle to the absolute minimum. Although Lingdale could have no complaints had Staithes equalised, and taken them to extra time, they had as already stated, the slight edge in their approach work, and their team-play which gave them a deserved victory.
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Taverners in a generous mood
 | A series of events at the Lingdale Tavern in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association ended with the presentation of a cheque for £500 by licensee John Wood.
The fundraising was organised by customer Cliff Rix, who also handed over a cheque for £200 towards local church funds in a surprise presentation to the Rev. Chris Elliot.
Lingdale Tavern Licensee John Wood, front centre is pictures with MNDA Ryedale branch officials Rose Wilkinson, left and Elaine Wood. At the rear Cliff Rix hands over a cheque to the Rev. Chris Elliott.
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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They say it with Flowers
 | The gift of a flower stand for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Myers to mark the recent retirement , because of ill health of Mr. Myers as Licensee was presented last night on behalf of the Lingdale Tavern. Mr Myers had held the license for 20 years, previously his parents were the licensees. Picture shows Mrs Myers
(left) receiving the gift from Mrs. M.E. Robinson, second left is Mr. R. Simons, who presided and also in the picture is MR. H. Bint organiser , Mr Myers was unable to be present because of indisposition.
The family tradition continues at the tavern as the new Licensee Mr. Fred Harker is the brother of Mrs Myers.
Kindly contributed by Violet Wood (nee Ditchburn).
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Something to Smile about at Lingdale
 | Mrs Anne Breeze and Gary Weeks
Two of the exhibitors at Lingdale Flower Show on Saturday who have something to smile about. Twelve year old Gary Weeks was successful in several classes, including third place in handicraft with this model ship. The hedgehog cake, made and exhibited by Mrs. Anne Breeze, gained second place in its class.
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Smart Idea for Band
 | Lingdale Silver Band will look extremely smart when they appear at future contests – thanks to the efforts of a group of women belonging to the Band Ladies section. A series of prize bingo sessions organised by the group raised enough money to buy 33 sweaters – one for each of the bandsmen. The sweaters were specially commissioned and carry the band’s name in gold letters.
Gary Moody, son of one of the group and a cornet player with the band, is pictured with his cornet and the band supporters wearing the sweaters.
In the picture are Miss Ann Emmerson, Mrs Joan Colman, Mrs Barbara Calvert, and Mrs Joyce Moody. Helpers not in the photograph include Mrs Norma Atkinson, Mrs Hazel Dunstan and Enid Gill.
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Lingdale Carnival
 | Horse drawn transport for the carnival queen Elaine Brady and her attendants
Lingdale ended its carnival week on Saturday with a grand procession headed by the Lingdale Silver Prize Band, and the Mayor and Mayoress of Langbaurgh, Councillor Bill Herlingshaw and Mrs Ivy Johnson.
A Big crowd enjoyed the stalls and side shows, a jazz band display, a motor cycle display, gymnastics and a children’s magic show .
Results of competitions: best decorated float, the Jessica Robinson School of Dancing (Munch Bunch), Fancy Dress : 8-12 years, Catherine Mitchell, (Rubic Cube), 13 -15 years, Julia Williams (miss News of the World), 16 and over: Mrs Mavis Weeks and Mrs Hazel Ackerly (The terrible twins), best decorated bike, Neil Calvert (World Cup).
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Up for sale at £2000 – one village
 | Mr Watson pictured outside Lingdale School
The latest edition of the Heather magazine of Lingdale School out this week contains a letter from Mr. Ernest Watson, retired farmer of Hollywell Farm, Boosbeck.
He was born at Lingdale and will celebrate his 92nd birthday on August 9th and recalled that he went to the village school paying 4p a week until he was 12 years of age.
His letter recalls a grim depression many years ago in the Cleveland ironstone mining industry and a time when many local people emigrated.
“My father bought all Pease Street for £30 a house and one shilling per week was the first rent I gathered for him, and he bought Dixon Street and North Terrace at £5 each, Mr Watson says. He recalled that three quarters of the houses at Lingdale were boarded up and grass grew two feet high in the streets.
In contrast to present day house prices, Mr. Watson says that the company owning the houses at one time offered all Lingdale for £2000 to his uncle.
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Lingdale Gardens
 | pictured Mrs A. Dockeray in her winning garden.
In the 1983 Best Garden competition organised by Lingdale village community association the following were winners in a closely contested event:
Small Garden: 1. Mrs A. Dockeray, 2. R. Suckling, 2. R. Pearson.
Large Garden: 1. Mrs. J.H. Hood, 2. R. Towse, 3. D. Husband.
Judging was by councillor S. Kay and Mrs. P. Marshall, who commented on the high standard.
Trophies will be presented by the Mayor and Mayoress of Langbaurgh, councillor R. Jones and Mrs J Jones, at the Lingdale Annual Flower & Vegetable Show on Saturday 3rd September in the village hall.
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Altogether Now
 | The Choir with Mr. Fred Ramage (right rear) in practice at the Congregational Church.
Members of the 63 Club at Lingdale have formed their own choir, and are giving concerts around the district.
The secretary Mrs. A. Bringloe, said ”So far we have been giving concerts at Guisborough, Skelton and Marton and in fact never refuse to go anywhere” . The idea started from a small concert party and the choir formed when Mr. Fred Ramage, former bandmaster with Lingdale Silver Band, took over as choir master. The accompanist is Mrs. K. Barker of Skelton Green. (1975)
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Nibbling at the Mountain of Shame
 | Frank Horn has a job for life. It might not be interesting, but at least it’s secure. For Frank’s task is to clear the 100ft high slag heap that has dominated the village of Lingdale for over 50 years. But at the rate he is working Frank estimates that it will take 2000 years before the Lingdale eyesore is finally cleared. It contains between 17 and 20 million tons of black shale, and on average, he clears 200 tons a week.
“One thing is certain” he grinned –“ I won’t finish the job”. But the residents of Coral Street which backs on to the tip are not so philosophical.
“Lingdale could be a lovely little village if it wasn’t for this disgraceful eyesore” said Mrs Lottie Wall, now of Eskdale Terrace. For 19 years her view was blocked by the monster. As soon as you mention Lingdale people think of the slag heap, and then the ridicule starts. She said bitterly.
Mrs Hilda May Whiley has lived for 63 years in Coral Street. She can recall the days when the Blacklock Rovers played on the site now taken by the tip. We had a wonderful view in those days, right over to Saltburn, but look at it now, she said. She indicated the mountain of shale which began growing with the advent of ironstone mining in the district. Soon it was to cover the rural scene with its hot, choking dust, filling the hearts of mothers with fear for the safety of their children. Today the tip is a grey bleak artificial hill. It acts like a windbreak, admitted Mrs. L. Jackson, but the lack of draught caused our chimneys to smoke. Why they couldn’t have taken it farther out of the village I’ll never know, she complained.
The removal of the heap for road construction is in the hands of Ribblesdale Road Materials Ltd. of Hartlepool. The general manager MR. G. R. Pennistone, said it was being used for road construction. Recently the North East Development council announced plans which could rid the North-east of many of its ugly slag heaps, by selling the slag for harbour work. If the plans don’t include Lingdale residents will want to know why – 2000 years is a long time.
Taken from the Star dated Friday January 21st 1966.
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Cyclist with a Smile
 | The Approach of Spring and earlier daylight means that Mr. Ernest Coates has once again been able to resume his morning greeting with many of his acquaintances as he cycles from his home at Guisborough to his outfitters business at 20 High Street, Lingdale.
For nearly 30 years he has started out each day at 8 am to ride the five miles to his shop and then cycle home again in the evening. And with his broad smile Mr. Coates has become a familiar figure to motorists traveling on the main moor road into Guisborough, and on their way to work in Middlesbrough and the Wilton works of ICI.
Said Mr. Coates, people wave and smile as they pass in their cars, and over the years some have become very familiar to me by sight. But I don’t know the majority of them. I give a smile and wave back and it has become a regular ritual. I often wonder where they work at.
Hail, Snow or blow Mr. Coates cycles to work and on occasions over the years when the main road has been blocked he has taken to the fields and carried his cycle over the worst stretches. His waterproof cape tucked in the saddle bag has a history. It was used by his father, the late Mr. Alf Coates, when he served in the Army in the first world war.
Mr. Coates was in the RAF during the last war and used the cape when he cycled home on leave. It is still in good condition.
Information taken from a press cutting kindly contributed by Alan Thompson.
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Lingdale Team in Royal Show
 | Seen at the Albert Hall, London, before their appearance before Princess Margaret in English Folk Dance and Song Society folk festival are the Lingdale Primrose Sword dancers. In the team is accordionist Mr. Dick Hoggarth, and dancers Wilf Hopper, Alan Moody, captain, Douglas Murral, William Husband, Charles Brindlow, Harry Dockeray, Terence Boyce and Frank Holmes.
Kindly contributed by Frank Holmes.
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Village gets New Club
 | Standing on a site near to where a group of miners held their first meeting in 1917 and decided to form a workingmens club is the new £30,000 Lingdale WMC which opened tonight.
During the past 52 years the old club has been one of the main centres of village life and the concept of the new one will be to expand this theme.
Bright modern decor has been used. The club is a memorial to those who pioneers who first saw the wisdom in providing a place of leisure.
Taken from press cutting 1969 Evening Gazette. kindly contributed by Bill Wesson.
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