Judy Knight - House Collapse

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: selby
Date: 15 Feb 13 - 11:37 AM

My Fathering law many years ago had a discussion with insurers about his building insurance I am not sure if it is still true but the house is insured on market price for the area. He successfully argued that he already owned the land, external landscaping and services where all existing, that their premium was grossly over priced to demolish and build a new house was approx half of the market price they eventually agreed with him. It is fair to say that he did not put it to the test, This was also at a time when insurers where bothered about their customers as well. Not helpful but interesting and true
Keith

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 15 Feb 13 - 10:37 AM

Time for everyone to check the small print on their insurance policies, I suspect not common to have total rebuild but clearly a possibility and need for all to check what is not covered!

A worrying time even if you are convinced that you are covered

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: vectis
Date: 15 Feb 13 - 08:24 AM

I am so pleased that the insurance company didn't try and make Jude pay. My mates had their place demolished and rebuilt after a fire and the insurance paid for it all.
Saw Jude on TV the other night in "The Year Britain Flooded" or a similar title.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,SteveT
Date: 15 Feb 13 - 04:50 AM

Glad part of Jude's problems are being sorted. As far as insurance goes, it may depend on the insurance company although the precedent set by Saga(?) may help.

A couple in Cornwall were recently caught in a similar trap when the cob wall of their house collapsed. The insurance company (the "Pru"), said that it had been caused by frost damage and "Home insurance policies generally do not provide cover for damage caused by property age or maintenance-related issues." Here's a link to the story. Link
Thankfully one set of neighbours are letting the 88-year olds stay with them and another is funding the £30k bill for repairs while they challenge the Pru's decision.

Still, a company has to make a profit: how can they do that if they pay out for claims??!!!!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: SylviaN
Date: 15 Feb 13 - 04:15 AM

Sorry, that "guest" was me, I'm away from home and I didn't notice I wasn't logged in properly.

Back to the subject - let's hope everyone else's insurance companies are just as enlightened. After all, I'm sure there's a clause in all house insurances that takes demolition into account, after a fire for example. I expect they are being too narrow in the interpretation of their policies and have loads of exceptions.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 15 Feb 13 - 04:00 AM

Not known "Guest" hopefully so!

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 08:55 PM

An insurance company with integrity, what a pleasant change. Great news, Jude.

As I haven't seen the news item, is this also the case for the other residents whose houses had to be demolished?

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: fat B****rd
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 03:58 PM

May I add my good thoughts for Judy and a respectful nod in the direction of the insurance company.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: The Sandman
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 11:37 AM

yes great news, i am really pleased for you jude

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 11:31 AM

Saga I think Hazel!

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: nutty
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 09:41 AM

Very, good news - Jude did say that they had been brilliant right from the start.
What insurance company was it, please? I think I may want to join them

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 07:14 AM

This is brill news for Jude. Congratulation that her Insurance company has fullfilled their obligations they should be applauded.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 06:29 AM

I'll second that, John

sandra

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 04:43 AM

Well done the insurance company. I'd rather pay higher premiums because of real claims like this one, than do so because of all the fraudulent claims that are around.
You must be so relieved Judy.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 04:00 AM

Oh, thank goodness for that!! It's all been too crazy, Judy can start to breathe again! Thanks for posting this Ray.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 03:59 AM

We also saw today's news item. Very pleased to hear that Jude will not have to deduct demolition charges from her insurance payment for the house.


Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 03:50 AM

Good news from Jude Knight, bill for just over £45K for demolition work on Alfleda Terr from the council WILL be paid for out of her insurers, also on local BBC News Look North am

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: cujimmy
Date: 07 Feb 13 - 07:03 PM

What a lovely storey - well done to everyone who helped

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 07 Feb 13 - 07:46 AM

Whoops meant Mary Ellen Carter ~~~~


"For we couldn't leave her there, you see, to crumble into scale.

She'd saved our lives so many times, living through the gale

And the laughing, drunken rats who left her to a sorry grave

They won't be laughing in another day. . .

And you, to whom adversity has dealt the final blow

With ******* censored ******* to you everywhere you go

Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain

And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again."

Sentiments understandable I think


Stan Rogers was a brilliant song writer and sang his songs with conviction as do many of our singers be they traditional or singersongwriter where ever life problems become overbearing** and we show due empathy

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 05 Feb 13 - 12:15 PM

Yep just had email from Jude, expect further TV coverage UK
No further comments

just sing the Barratts Privateers Chorus (last one)

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Uncle Tone
Date: 04 Feb 13 - 01:00 PM

Extract from above clip:

Yesterday morning, a meeting was held between the owners of the properties on Aelfleda Terrace which were demolished before Christmas following the first major landslip, the cottage owners in Primitive Chapel Yard and representatives from SBC.

On the agenda was a discussion of works that had been undertaken and who would be liable for paying for it – with some of the costs expected to fall upon individual residents.

Tone

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Uncle Tone
Date: 04 Feb 13 - 12:58 PM

Related local news item:

Whitby Gazette

Tone

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: SylviaN
Date: 04 Feb 13 - 12:41 PM

Disgusting - Heartless and unfeeling is what they are. There are other words going through my head, but I'm reluctant to write some off them down.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,John Foxen
Date: 04 Feb 13 - 10:23 AM

I saw this item online from ITV Tyne Tees which indicates yet more misery for the landslip victims.
Can anyone shed any more light on this.

Residents whose clifftop homes were demolished after a landslip in Whitby could face huge bills because of uncertainty over their insurance cover.

Five cottages were bulldozed last December on the orders of Scarborough Council.

Now the authority is thought to have billed the owners at least forty thousand pounds each for the work.

But insurers say policies don't usually cover demolition costs.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 26 Dec 12 - 04:26 AM

Boxing Day dip certainly not on my itinary!

Be ready for a pint or three by now Jude I reckon, Happy Christmas and Merry New Year from all the lads!

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: nutty
Date: 25 Dec 12 - 02:35 PM

I do hope you are managing to have a great Christmas, Jude, despite all your recent problems

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,SINSULL
Date: 24 Dec 12 - 10:28 AM

Merry Christmas, Jude. So glad you get to share it with Beauty.
Mary

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Soldier boy
Date: 24 Dec 12 - 08:18 AM

Special Merry Christmas to Jude and her cat and all folkie friends.
Chris. xxx

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: JHW
Date: 24 Dec 12 - 05:14 AM

That guest was me; the old cookie crumbler again

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Dec 12 - 05:30 PM

try again, didn't post

Have you got a link to your sponsor page? Open or PM as you think fit?

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 23 Dec 12 - 04:42 PM

Jude, Christine and I are doing the boxing day dip to raise funds for the Runswick Bay Rescue Boat an independent inshore lifeboat, i.e. No money from the RNLI or Government. If anyone would like to sponsor our foray into the frankly bloody cold North Sea on Boxing Day we would be most grateful.

This, as I'm sure you all know is typical of Jude, her whole world is upside down and she still thinks about other people. She's not a bad lass is she.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: vectis
Date: 23 Dec 12 - 02:43 PM

A DIP! AT THIS TIME OF YEAR?????
YOU MUST BE BONKERS!

I(being a softy southerner, don't even go in in the summer.
Brrrrrrrrrrr...

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: ossonflags
Date: 23 Dec 12 - 08:33 AM

Sorry to hear about your misfortune Jude, glad you got your cat back!!

Hope you have a better new year! Love and xxs from Mary and me

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Aelfleda
Date: 23 Dec 12 - 08:28 AM

Yes, got guitars but the harmonium didn't make it!
Gearing up for our new year folkie extravanganza in Whitby assuming I survive the Boxing Day Dip in that chilly old North Sea!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: The Sandman
Date: 19 Dec 12 - 04:59 PM

hve you got a guitar?

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Dec 12 - 07:13 AM

I'll second that!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 Dec 12 - 06:35 AM

Hi Jude - hope you manage to have a good Christmas and New Year in spite of everything!

Kitty
xx

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Aelfleda
Date: 19 Dec 12 - 05:57 AM

Sorry but bloody monitor on computer packed up the other day otherwise would have put the posting on about Beauty. A huge thanks to Tony & Angie for the posters. She's fine but still a bit traumatised after nearly 3 weeks of having to rough it!
No, didn't get anything else from the house apart from some clothes & footwear - hey ho...

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Dec 12 - 06:27 PM

the family is complete!

Did Judy get more of her possessions from her house?

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Dec 12 - 05:05 PM

That is wonderful!!!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: fat B****rd
Date: 18 Dec 12 - 03:42 PM

The cat came back ? Hooray. Lovely news.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 17 Dec 12 - 08:56 PM

Brilliant!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 17 Dec 12 - 08:51 AM

Phew!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 17 Dec 12 - 08:04 AM

Good to hear.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: mandomad
Date: 17 Dec 12 - 07:53 AM

Glad to report that Beauty, Jude's cat is now back home. Our notices around the East side have paid off and a nice man rang us last night to say he'd seen her , Jude came over and found her.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              mandomad and Jingle

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 11:10 PM

Enjoy celebrating the New Year. It's got to be better for you than the last few weeks!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 07:44 PM

great news, now all you/we need is for the cat to come back!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Spectacled Warbler
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 05:03 PM

Good news! Thanks for keeping us updated.

Joy

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 12:02 PM

Bang on.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 12:00 PM

Great news!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Aelfleda
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 11:47 AM

Here's a quick update....Am now cosy & warm in Runswick Bay (Well, not the bay itself). No internet connection yet though so grabbing it while I can at Fil's house!
Still no Beauty but still hopeful.
New Year celebrations going ahead as planned (need the diversion).
Told you it was quick!
thanks all
Jude

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,alanww
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 12:44 PM

Oh Jude
I've just heard about this. I'm shocked. How awful!
A couple of weeks ago I had my computer burnt out with a power cut & power surge and lost all my songs, music arrangements, photos & other documents etc. They are now trying to "recover" as much as they can. So I was feeling a bit sorry for myself.
However, all my thoughts are now with you. I'm so glad you're not hurt and that you've managed to salvage so many treasured possessions.
Every best wish for getting back to normal as soon as you can.
Lots of hugs.
"Somewhere over the ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: gnu
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 07:16 AM

Glad things are working out to some extent. I just hope kitty is safe and "returned" soon.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Terry Free New Zealand
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 06:24 AM

Only just got your terrible news Jude. so for the loss of your home.
Heaps of good wishes
Terry

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 07 Dec 12 - 05:18 PM

Thanks Joy - I've sent the link to Neil

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Spectacled Warbler
Date: 07 Dec 12 - 12:52 PM

The latest Whitby Gazette article
here

Joy

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 06 Dec 12 - 08:18 AM

thanks for the refreshing - somehow I missed Jude's Guest posting -

very good news.

sandra

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 06 Dec 12 - 03:28 AM

Refish!

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Spectacled Warbler
Date: 05 Dec 12 - 08:05 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Willa
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 09:34 AM

Glad to see your recent Guest post, Jude and hope you'll soon be rehoused.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 09:14 AM

Hope you get back on your feet soon, Jude. I saw that interview, brought tears to my eyes. It must be devastating for you. I so hope you find your cat soon too. They have a way of turning up long after you've given up hope, so stay positive if you can. Much love to you..xx

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 09:06 AM

Heard the bad news Judy, very sorry about the state of your house , but so very very pleased you were O.K. (ye luccked good on telly). Go canny and keep ha'd , luv ye' Geordie whippet XXX

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Jack Campin
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 06:23 AM

Our local cat rescue organization lends out cat traps - we had to use one once. There's probably some similar group near Whitby that has one available.

They can't harm the cat but she will let you know what she thinks of the indignity.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 06:18 AM

So very glad to hear the good news and we're hoping that you might have more stuff salvaged for you by the lovely demolition men. Wonderful news about Boudicca, perhaps someone will be putting food out for her?

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 11:56 PM

Could somebody please grab that cat! I'm glad she's still hanging around. Good to hear the demo men recovered some of your stuff. Best of luck with your move into new digs.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 07:01 PM

Hi Jude - very glad to hear about the lovely demolition men and that you've managed to retrieve clothes and smaller stuff, also that Boudica has been seen! Hope you will be comfortably installed in a place of your own soon.

Kitty (and Derek)
xx

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Spectacled Warbler
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 06:17 PM

Glad to hear this Jude, good luck finding the elusive cat.

Cheers,

Joy

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Tig
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 05:42 PM

That is good news Jude. Hope your rented house is in Whitby so you can keep an eye on things.

Excellent the lads on the cherry pickers are managing to get at your stuff for you. It looked very scary up there.

I am certain you and both furries will be reunited. Are the others on the row putting some food out for her to encourage her to stay local.

Best of luck with the rest of the removal - who knows what might be bricked up in the walls :-)

Hugs
xxxxx

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 03:08 PM

Great news - well as good a could be hoped for! Hope the cat reappears soon!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 01:54 PM

that IS good news! now for dear Boudicca....here, kitty, kitty...

atb,

kat

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 01:38 PM

Great news Jude. The cat will come back, she knows when she's well off!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 01:34 PM

So should not be homeless at Christmas then ~ good news Jude, where is that ~~ cat?

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 01:09 PM

Great news Jude.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 12:57 PM

That is good news.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Noreen
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 11:33 AM

Some history of landslips on this coastline, and Henrietta Street in Whitby in particular: scarboroughsmaritimeheritage.org.uk

Hope you're coping ok Jude.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 11:31 AM

Here's some good news!
The lovely demolition men have managed to salvage all my clothes & smaller items. The cat was also seen going into the house last Friday but I still can't find her. I've nearly finished the process of renting a property so should be out of Fil's hair (!) soon.
Thanks all to all of you
Jude

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Soldier boy
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 10:56 AM

Like everyone else Jude I was horrified to see the news on the TV. Be strong gal and one day this will all seem like a very distant nightmare. Keep smiling chuck. Big hugs.
Chris

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: nutty
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 07:52 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,graham williams
Date: 02 Dec 12 - 01:58 PM

hi jude

heard the news

keep going girl

you'll be fine - youve got a strong constitution

love graham xxx

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Spectacled Warbler
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 07:11 PM

The sight of the slateless roof had a similiar effect on me.   I don't have a van but if you need help moving anything that fits in a Suzuki Ignis in this week coming, or I can help at all, just ask, I'm off work.   Have pm'd my number.

Hope you manage to get your belongings back.

Good luck,

Joy

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Debbie in Whitby
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 01:33 PM

Just watched local news and pictures of 2 men in a cherry picker taking slates off the roof. Reduced me to tears but at least it looks like a gentle process although seems its going to take weeks to dismantle the 5 properties slate by slate and brick by brick. Jude - if you get a chance to retrieve anything else and you want some help to ferry things just give us a call. We're here to help in whatever way we can. Take care and lots of love from us both x

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 01:09 PM

"Cause of the Landslide not known" apparently

mm
Ray

going to take a month to demolish the 5 properties due to the other properties harbout side!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Debbie Whitby
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 12:27 PM

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: nutty
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 12:22 PM

This is a different issue in another part of Whitby.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Jack Campin
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 12:16 PM

This story from further north shows what looks like serious irresponsibility on the Church's part:

landslip above the fish smokery

A badly laid drainpipe has leaked runoff water into the cliff with an effect like a large blasting charge.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: nutty
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 11:25 AM

Demolition has started today with one man in a cherry picker - it's going to take a mighty long time.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 01:27 AM

thanks for posting the links, Joy

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Spectacled Warbler
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 02:33 PM

Sorry didn't fully read the post above mine - you already knew!

Joy

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Spectacled Warbler
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 02:31 PM

A local shopkeeper's setting up a fund to help Jude, the bank details will be available soon, according to today's Whitby Gazette

Joy

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,David Nuttall , Wakefield
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 12:57 PM

The Whitby Gazette site is indicating that a fund has been set up in Whitby in order to support Jude in such difficult times . More details on how to help are given on the site ! There is also an account of how Fortune's kipper -smoking premises are threatened by similar potential land slips and the owner was discussing the possibility of closing in the interests of safety.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: nutty
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 10:36 AM

More delays caused by a further overnight slip and the council is now reporting cracks in some of the houses. Now awaiting more specialised equipment.
Still hoping that Jude can get more possessions out of her building.

Fingers, legs and everything else crossed.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,ellie and fritz
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 06:59 AM

have raised the shout down here and all are out looking for cat up there - she will be found my lovely - probably hiding in the bushes or behind a chicken coop on the allotments - it's the least that we can do for you after all of your warm hearted generosity shared over the years and of course it goes without saying that our home is yours - you know where he cottage is - the teapot is warmed and waiting for you - anything you need just ask - lots of love ellie and fritz x x

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Muppett
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 06:52 AM

Hiya, Jude ( and /OR anyone who knows Jude) mentioned to friends in Whitby about Boudica going missing, have you got a description of her so they can keep an eye out for her.

Cheers

Muppett XX

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 05:02 AM

So sorry Jude - I saw it on the main news channel too - and felt devastasted for you, and your lovely home and view. I just hope they'll be able to find you somewhere just as wonderful - in the meantime, is there anything we can do to help? You've so many friends, that I'm sure there must be something - just let us know.
Lots of love, Ali xx

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 09:07 PM

Jude Thinking of you and rememering your generous hospitality at Alfreda Terrace,Including the Merv Calomine barbaque burn treatment!
Your welcombe to your house was special, and thank you.

This must be a trauma for you and I hope the insurance co will help big time. A day to day diary and booking in a hotel in Whitby would be the last thing to think of,but worth a thought on the small print!

Thinking of you with love.

Richard and Hil's

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Paul Davenport
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 06:46 PM

Jude, followed your story in shock and disbelief. Glad that you are safe and with friends. Very best wishes.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Tig
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 06:26 PM

HUGS ((((((((((((((xxxxxxxxxxxxx))))))))))))))))))))))

Let's hope things get sorted soon, although nothing will ever be the same.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Spectacled Warbler
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 03:49 PM

Good luck Jude, glad the insurance company are helpful, hope your cat finds you.   


All the very best

Joy from Bradford

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: fat B****rd
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 03:17 PM

All of the above. I wish I could say something reassuring or clever, all I can do is wish you well.
Charlie

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,ken whitley bay
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 02:47 PM

So shocked to hear the news.
I hope you are able to salvage some of your precious items and that your cat finds its way back safely to you. Hope the insurance sorts you out quickly.
All my best wishes.
Ken from Whitley Bay

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: SylviaN
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 02:13 PM

Only just seen this news, Jude.. Glad to know that you are safe, but can't imagine how you are feeling. Lots of very warm hugs from Keith and from me.
Sylvia

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,AEOLA
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 01:49 PM

what a sad state of affairs. hopeeverything gets sorted quickly and you recover your possessions. the cat will find you!!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Noreen
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 12:56 PM

There's no access for anybody to bring anything out, Mo, that's the problem. The access path is now 30ft down the hillside.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Mo the caller
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 12:31 PM

If they are going at it gently will they bring the furniture out, or let people bring it out themselves.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Noreen
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 12:15 PM

Demolition now will be probably starting Friday afternoon, after they've laid a metal roadway to get a cherry-picker in:

"Accessibility is absolutely diabolical. There'll be a man going up in a man-riding basket with a bucket and a hammer and basically he'll be knocking it down brick-by-brick. It's going to be a long, laborious task."
       (-Councillor Mike Cockerill, cabinet member for harbours, assets, coasts and flood protection- that's some job, in that area!)

Good luck, Jude. x

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: The Sandman
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 11:03 AM

I have known Jude for many years from the days when she ran a club at Linthwaite, back in the 1980s, she is great fun and a kind person. nobody deserves this kind of thing, and certainly not Jude,I hope you cat gets found and accomoadtion gets sorted for you quickly.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 10:33 AM

I echo Muppet. My heart goes out to you. Watching the TV news I couldn't begin to imagine the awfulness of the situation.

Pete

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Muppett
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 10:07 AM

I echo everything that's been said, best wishes to you and I hope Boudica turns up safe and well.

Muppett XXX

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: kendall
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 09:51 AM

This happens so often all around the world; it seems that nature resents us. It must be a horrible feeling to witness this.

You have a cat named Boudicca? We have an antique car that we call Boudicca.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Jack Campin
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 08:29 AM

Cats usually hide in inaccessible places without going far (during a fire, all five of ours piled into the space between the washing machine and the wall, and they stayed there for two days). Not a great idea if the house is going to be bulldozed. Let's hope the demolition goes slowly enough for Boudicca to get out.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Wyrd Sister
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 08:23 AM

Whoops I think that above was me!

I don't think I know you personally, Jude, but we know so many people in common (unsurprisingly!)and I've had my share of Folk Week barbecues 'up top'.

I'd like to add our good wishes for the very best outcome possible of this state of affairs.

Possessions can be lost in a moment, memories and friendships not so easily...

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: JohnB UK
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 08:11 AM

Hope you manage to get everything sorted out Jude

John - Peterlee

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Joules
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 07:59 AM

Thinking of you Jude, hope you get your most treasured possesions out and the cat is found alive and well. Julie x

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,eerehs
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 07:58 AM

our thoughts and our love xxxxxx

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 07:51 AM

Phil Jenkinson has been intouch (he is on the mend) sends his regards!

Well you have all the folkies in the world pulling for you now Jude, all that time in singarounds eh!

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 07:22 AM

All my thoughts are with you Jude
Jim

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Les from Hull
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 06:54 AM

Maggie and I are hoping that everything's ok and that Fil is taking good care of you in The Land That Time Forgot.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: brid widder
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 06:49 AM

Thinking of you Jude, let us know if we can help... Janet & Stewart

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 05:57 AM

Dear Jude

Thinking of you lots.

Lynne Heraud

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,SteveT
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 05:47 AM

Best wishes to Jude – I hope you'll soon be able to find a new place to settle permanently. I have fond memories of the singarounds you hosted in the Station in the days when I used to get up to Whitby.

Cats are great survivors – hope its been found now.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,David Nuttall , Wakefield
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 05:31 AM

So sorry to see and hear such terrible news regarding Jude and her cottage. You are very much in my thoughts ,Jude ! DAVE

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 04:14 AM

I do apologies if I have said anything wrong, all a matter of yes or no and I have not made anything up that was not said on TV!

Ray

All the best Jude and it's nearly New Year! sorry

Now me bloody boiler is leaking again ~ just a little job!!!!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 01:25 AM

And from Chicago...

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 12:07 AM

Best wishes from RI, too.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 11:35 PM

When i read about this earlier today i wondered if Mudcatters knew Jude as i've heard so much about Whitby. Good to know you are safe and the insurance co. is helping.

A Have-A-Heart trap may be a good way to entice the cat back, I will *see* her surrounding by a light of protection and safely returned to you.

Best wishes from Colorado,

kat

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 07:50 PM

best wishes from australia

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Brian Peters
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 07:18 PM

Not seen much of you, Jude, in recent years, but glad to see your spirited response to such desperate circumstances.
Best wishes, Brian

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Gillie
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 06:53 PM

Thinking of you Jude, Hope that indeed you do manage to salvage posessions. Best of luck in in all, hope taht the cat turns up. xx

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Gurney
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 06:47 PM

No personalities mentioned, but the collapsing terrace even made the international news segment in NZ!

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,999
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 06:42 PM

This is slightly off topic, but not really. Cats I've seen in emergencies do not react 'normally'. They get scared and flee, anywhere. They need about 24 hours to re-orient themselves. Possibly it's gone to a neighbours or back to its usually place in the building. Put out food for it--(not sardines) its usual food--and call for it now and then. Cats aren't very bright, but they aren't stupid, either.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 06:27 PM

Great to hear from you Jude - been thinking of you since hearing the news from Brian - hope everything works out as best it can and look forward to seeing you at new year x

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 06:17 PM

Jude

Sad to hear the cottage has to go, glad to hear you may get some stuff out tomorrow.

Which cat and what colour? I will keep an eye out while I am walking the dogs.

Chris

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: The Sandman
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 05:31 PM

jude, i am glad you are alive and kicking.
I send you a big hug.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Colin- The Station Inn
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 04:49 PM

Jude, if you do manage to get anything out and need somewhere to store anything for however long we have plenty of space here.

Col x

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: gnomad
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 04:27 PM

Ah, good that you are with friends, and that you still have your mobile, even without coverage in Staithes. Hope you are able to get a few more of your things out tomorrow.

Anything we can do to help? I propose to stay away unless I hear differently, as there will doubtless be an excess of ghoulish interest, but if you want some company just sing out.

If you do get to go back in, even briefly, a few photos of any stuff you have to leave may help with the insurance. I am sure all your friends here will help out with storing anything you do recover.

All the best, PaulS

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,999
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 03:32 PM

I don't know you and will never meet you, but I'm very glad things are working out.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,aelfleda
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 03:21 PM

Hi Everyone - it's me - alive & kicking!
I've now done 4 TV interviews but would have liked a more pleasant way of achieving my 15 minutes of fame!
Hanging out in Staithes now with Fil - down side to this is there's no mobile phone signal down here so sorry for not replying to all the lovely text messages that I've had from everyone.
Insurance people have been great (really) & are moving extremely quickly which is good news.
6 Aelfleda reduces to rubble tomorrow morning & I MAY be able to get a few things out from the back of the house (they're going to knock a hole in the wall) or, I might not. Still - most instruments are saved along with some old photos, pictures, CDs & the like - you know, the most importanht things in life!
Thanks all
Jude

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: vectis
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 02:59 PM

Oh! Crap! I saw this on the national news and thought I recognised the back of Jude's place. Poor lass. I hope she can get in and get at least some of her personal belongings out and check that Boudicca hasn't gone home before the place is torn down.

Now where will the cable car go to??? (All folk week Station Inn singers will understand this).

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 02:30 PM

Raymondo, as this issue has been the subject of protracted legal arguments between various parties I would suggest making uneducated assumptions based on hearsay is not the thing to do at present. It could, at worse, be detrimental to Jude and her legal team.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 02:27 PM

Awful news - I first found out from Brian Colley on Facebook - feel so sorry for her - I'd be beside myself - hope she gets her most treasured possesions back at least

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 02:26 PM

Sad to see this. I too have stayed with Jude in this lovely house.
love and hugs to Jude.
geoff t

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 02:08 PM

Demolishing Thursday it seems, guitar safe, dunno bout cat poor thing

Insurance looks to be ok and Jude will be looking for rented property at least initally!

Possessions a problem as building unsafe

Featured on local North evening news again (above based on my understanding of these reports!)

Tim Binns seems to own the property at the bottom of the cliff which suffered some land slippage [Wath Morris Man]

5 properties to go and from back, brick by brick, seems water was routed under the properties from the Abbey a bone of contention!!

Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: The Sandman
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 12:26 PM

that is awful,I hve stayed at her house a few times, i hope the cat is found and that she gets her guitar out.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: nutty
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 12:26 PM

Thanks for the correction 999. I should have checked the spelling before I posted.

Judy has lots of friends on the folk scene and is particularly well known for organising numerous folk event over the years based on the Station (formerlyTap and Spile) hostelry in Whitby.

I do hope she gets to read these messages and that she lets us know if we can help in any way.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 10:01 AM

I too was devastated to see the news item. Jude's most likely to be sans-computer and unable to read this, and will have more than enough to worry about, but I do hope she can be re-housed PDQ and wish her all the best.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 09:52 AM

I've just found the latest reporting in the
Whitby Gazette - and as if being homeless and possessionless wasn't bad enough, one of Judie's 2 cats is missing too. I hope at least that Boudica is found safe!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,999
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 09:41 AM

My apologies for placing this here and no offence meant, but it may help people checking news sources. The spelling is as follows.

Aelfleda Terrace, Whitby

I hope your friend is able to relocate soon. Sounds like she has many friends over there.

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: r.padgett
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 09:15 AM

O dear, yes this has made BBC and Yorkshire Tv local news and of course, many of us have stayed with her (or next door) during Whitby ff week and had barbecues etc

the news has travelled fast and we all hope that she will be ok

She has been there some 26yrs and the houses were built 150 years ago

Demolition will mean rehousing

O hell
Ray

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,999
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 09:15 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-20527471

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 08:56 AM

Hazel - I'm shocked to see your message (Harrow is too far south to get Look North!). I just hope Judy will be comfortably rehoused soon!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 08:55 AM

It's a really sad state of affairs. I have stayed with Jude many times and have fond memories of the place. I'm devasted for her.

Subject: Judy Knight - House Collapse
From: nutty
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 08:46 AM

Just watched Look North (BBC lunchtime news) to see Judy being interviewed about the collapse of Alflaeda Terrace at Whitby. Her house which stands high above whitby harbour is part of a terrace in imminent danger of collapse - to such an extent that all the houses are likely to be demolished tomorrow

Judy stated that she had only managed to get a limited amount of possessions out of the house.- so I hope that she has at least managed to save her guitar.