Hi Ged,
Pete Davies is a headmaster living in Middlesbrough - still enjoys a pint in Eston / Normanby but doesn't play as much as he should.
Need to add Eddie Walker to the list - and - although not EXACTLY from Teesside - Bernie Parry who has also written some good stuff.
I believe that all were inspired , or gave song-writing a "go" because of the original direction given by Graeme Miles in that he showed that writing about veryday issues and feelings were not the sole domain of "others" and that everyone could have a "go" , and most people in a Folk Club would be generous and interested enough to listen to your efforts.
Fiddler - you're too kind!!!!

Cheers - Betsy