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Redcar and Cleveland Dog Walkers

Dear Friends,

We would like to reach out to all dog walkers.

What do you think about the creation of a dog owner community group?

For example, you could meet new friends

Through a website/social media you could:

- buy, sell, borrow and give and share information of vets, insurance, etc.,

- map out popular dog walking routes both locally and around other areas throughout Redcar and Cleveland and North Yorkshire and organise communal dog walks

- report issues such as blocked access, lack of dog bins, ASB, lost or stolen pets, dog fouling

- source funding 

What do you think? Is this of interest?

British Landsailing Championship returns with The Redcar Regatta

British Landsailing Championship returns with The Redcar Regatta

On the 4th and 5th July, Redcar beach saw the successful return of the British Landsailing Championships with the 3rd Redcar Regatta.

The York Landyacht Club with support from various volunteers and sponsors such as Zenith Leisure Outdoor Adventure , EDF Energy Renewable, FRED, Tees Valley Community Forum and RCBC saw the  successful two day competition at Majuba sands, Coatham Bay for the third successive year.

All four classes of land yachts were in action from the "mini's" to the powerful Class 3 yachts with 30+ competing participants.

Organiser Kevin Skelton said: “"British Landsailing is delighted to be back in Redcar for a third time to stage a Championship Regatta on one of Britain's best beaches. 

"We would like to thank Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the support they provide and the people of Redcar for the loan of their brilliant beach."

He added, "Most of all we would like to thank the local volunteers and The Friends of Redcar who marshalled the event and kept the public and our pilots safe.”

Cabinet member for jobs, skills and leisure, and FRED chairman, Councillor Carl Quartermain presented the winning sailors with trophies and said:

 "Having stewarded the last two years, I have nothing but praise and admiration for everyone involved in bringing the Regatta here. Long may it continue to grow and for Redcar to become a world class, internationally recognised venue for extreme and alternative sports. 

"It was a real honour to present the beautiful Redcar Regatta Landsailing awards to the 12 winners. I would encourage our seaside town's businesses and residents to get involved and help Redcar to further these incredible sports and activities."

If you're interested in Landsailing check at:

yorklandyachtclub.weebly.com www.britishlandsailing.org.uk/contact.html and please email Kevin Skelton at: ylycregatta@gmail.com

REF:

http://m.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/13366945.Landsailing_to_take_over_Redcar_beach_at_the_weekend/

http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/britains-top-landsailors-return-coatham-9591292

Environment Agency back in Redcar and true to their word

Dear Friends,

Remember pictures like this one from 2013? 

Or this from November 2014?

The latter was how much rubble was pulled from our beach in one session by the Environment Agency following months of FRED volunteers campaigning for a return. We had already cleared over 30 tonnes ourselves.

 This mess was formed after Birse (Balfour Beatty) created two unauthorised landfills on Redcar beach following the sea wall defence project either side of the commercial area.

You'll be pleased to know that FRED has never stopped stopped campaigning and a secondary return was always planned for Spring 2015. 

And the EA have been true to their commitment and came out again on Thursday morning at 9am, picking up any rubble they found on Redcar beach particular the worst area in Zetland ward.

As project manager, the EA are responsible for this removal. A service team of around 10 are arriving on Thursday morning to do yet another sweep. 

The Zetland area is notably now the worst part for this detritus on the beach so we shall be directing their and our attention there over the coming months.

Previous link http://friendsofredcar.blogspot.com/2014/07/environment-agency-return-to-redcar.html