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Tug O’ War

Tug O’ War

This image has caused some discussion! Terry Clarke identifies the place as ”Ben Scott’s playing field” on North Road, Loftus; with Clive (Sam) Simpson encouraging the team. The team is identified as The Jets (later known as Carlin How Jubilee Boomers and then Sam’s Triers).

Tom Webster advises: ”This dates from the late 80′s, early 90′s and was part of a Loftus Fun Day organised by The Civic Trust/Loftus Development Trust and others. Two of the organisers Alan Caldwell and Jane Taylor, from the Loftus Civic Trust are seated on the grass.”              
(photo courtesy of Eric Johnson and thanks to Terry and Tom for that updates.)

Heave!

Heave!

Loftus tug of war team May 1981 at the King George playing field Guisborough.

Team from left to right: John Garner, Joe Cook, ??, Rob Spoor, ??, Leo Bowman, Dave Harris, ??.

Thanks to Terry Clarke for the names to date, can you name any of remaining members?

Golf Club Opened.

Golf Club Opened.

Members present at the official opening in 1937 of the new golf course at Loftus. The group includes, secretary Mr H Daveyand the ladies secretary Miss F Knaggs. Do you know any of the other people on the photo and exactly where Loftus golf course was and when did it close? Once again more questions than answers.

Badminton Presentation

Badminton Presentation

The Mayor of Redcar, Mrs. Woodrow, the Mayoress of Redcar and Chairman Woodrow are seated behind the display of cups and trophies.  The presentation was at Redcar Badminton Club, but we don’t know the names of any of the players.

Thanks to Carole Kellogg for the photo and information.

St. Helen’s Badminton Team (1934)

St. Helen’s Badminton Team (1934)

Anybody recognise their fathers or mothers in this team?

Geoff says ”Lady 3rd from right back row as you look at the photo is Marion Barwick (maybe still Ditchburn, not sure of date) the lady on her left is Vera Bailey”.

Shelagh Tyler, daughter of Marion confirms that Ditchburn was her name at the time of the photograph being taken but also supplies the following information: ”I have a copy (of photo) and Man has written some of the names on the back though they are not written in any order. Mr & Mrs Edith?  North, ? ? Linford, Mrs Linford, Mrs Pickering, Will Thomas, Maggie Cause(sp), Alice Wills, Bill Atkinson, Harry Skeldon, Olive Massey, Grace Atkinson, Vera Bailey.”

(thanks for the starter Geoff – rodders)

Loftus Amateur Boxing Club

Loftus Amateur Boxing Club

In the gym hall @ Loftus Youth Club, 1983/4.

Back Row: Ritchie Kemp, Elliott Carr.

Middle Row: ? Bevans, ? Bevans, Darren Garbutt, Chris Bainbridge, Rich Cowie, Malcolm Foxton (Coach).

Front Row: Matthew Crooks, Gary Marshall, Gary Stiff, Danny Ferguson, Mark George.

Training took place on Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday nights, making sure they did not miss the run to the Tiger Inn and back!

Thanks to Danny Ferguson for photograph and notes.

Brotton Cycling Club 1910

Brotton Cycling Club 1910

Just about every town and village had their own cycling club – this is Brotton’s. Recognise anyone?
(image courtesy of Julie Riddiough)

Carlin How Tennis Team (1950′s)

Carlin How Tennis Team (1950′s)

An image from the collection of Derick Pearson who recorded many aspects of Carlin How life.

Left to right: ?? , ?? , Freda Harrison (nee Marshall), Bill (Lemon) Harrison, ?? , Edgar Scott, Charlie Webster (electrical shop), George Smith.

Thanks to Derick Pearson for information and the image. John

Tennis Courts, Carlin How

Tennis Courts, Carlin How

These were some of the best tennis courts locally, I can’t tell who any of the players are, can you?  A clue may be that this photo was taken in the jubilee year of Carlin How Working Men’s Club.

Carlin How Tennis Courts (1925)

Carlin How Tennis Courts (1925)

Carlin How tennis courts, no doubt the clothes were the height of fashion, Sykes House  in the background, very popular tennis courts for a lot of years after this photo was taken.