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In my opinion, one of the best places to visit in town is Whitby Museum nestled in Pannett Park. It offers a captivating journey into the rich history and heritage of Whitby and is a treasure trove of fascinating artefacts, engaging exhibitions, and immersive displays that bring the past to life for visitors of all ages.
Visitors can explore a diverse collection that spans thousands of years, from prehistoric times through to the modern era. The museum’s extensive archaeological finds include ancient tools, fossils, and local Roman relics, providing a unique window into the town’s early inhabitants. One of the highlights is the collection of Whitby jet, the rare and beautiful fossilised wood found locally and crafted into exquisite jewellery for centuries, showcasing the town’s historic craft traditions.
Whitby Museum also celebrates Whitby’s rich maritime heritage, with exhibits dedicated to its fishing industry, shipbuilding, and the famous whaling vessels that once sailed from its harbour. Visitors can learn about Captain Cook’s voyages and the famous whaling family the Scoresbys from the many artefacts housed in the museum. Whitby Museum is currently hosting an Eskdale School Memories exhibition. Eskdale School closed in 2024 after 71 years of operation. School staff gathered and donated an archive recording the school’s long and illustrious history to the
museum, including thousands of photographs. Whitby Museum would like every staff member, pupil and parent with memories of the school to come along to the exhibition with their stories, see if they recognise anyone in the photographs and share memories. The exhibition ends on Sunday 14 December which is when the museum closes for its winter break (re-opens Tuesday 3 February).
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The Mayfield Care Home champions active ageing with exercise programme
The Mayfield Care Home, Whitby, is promoting the profound physical and mental benefits of remaining active regardless of age through a series of exercise programmes aimed at keeping residents fit and well.
Creative fitness sessions, including balloon games and motivational therapy, highlight that staying active in later years goes beyond traditional exercise.
The simple act of playing games, like the popular balloon tennis, provides a fantastic low-impact workout, improving cardiovascular health and honing hand-eye coordination in a gentle, safe manner.
“Our philosophy at The Mayfield is that an active life promotes a happy life,” said Natalie Gill, General Manager. “We believe in making fitness fun and accessible. We tailor activities to help our residents maintain crucial
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physical skills and also create a vibrant, social atmosphere. The laughter in the room is just as important as the physical workout. It’s about nurturing the whole person.”
Motivational therapy sessions incorporate engaging quizzes and fun games designed to stimulate the mind and body simultaneously. This holistic approach to exercise recognises that cognitive engagement is a vital component of our overall health.
The benefits of such programs are extensive and well-documented. Regular, appropriate exercise as we age is crucial for helping the body retain strength and flexibility. Furthermore, specific activities can significantly improve vital health markers, including bladder control, balance and blood pressure management.
The Mayfield Care Home is committed to providing a lifestyle that promotes dignity, independence, and happiness for all its residents through a dynamic calendar of activities designed to engage the body, mind and spirit.
The Mayfield Care Home in Whitby, North Yorkshire, offers 24-hour residential, dementia and respite care for up to 66 people with an all-inclusive fee to give peace of mind to its residents and families. The Mayfield is rated 9.9 out of 10 on care home review site, carehome.co.uk
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Monthly Recipe Golden butternut pasta squash posh nosh!
This butternut squash pasta is as tasty as it sounds –real butternut pasta squash posh nosh! With golden squash, fragrant sage, and a touch of Parmesan, it’s hearty, comforting, and easy enough for a weeknight supper while still feeling a bit special.
Timings & Servings
Preparation: 25 mins
Cooking time: 25 mins
Serves: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Half a large squash or one whole small squash, peeled, deseeded, and chopped in 2cm chunks.
• Salt and pepper
• 30g unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot or half a small onion, finely diced.
• 15g fresh sage leaves, finely chopped.
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 450g pasta tubes
• 25g fresh grated parmesan plus extra to serve.
Method
Heat the olive oil in a large stainless-steel pan over a medium heat. Add the diced squash, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 10–12 minutes. Add the unsalted butter and finely chopped shallot, then continue cooking, stirring frequently for about a minute, until the butter is lightly browned and smells nutty. Add the sage and stir to combine, letting the flavour infuse. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Set aside.
Fill a medium or large saucepan with salted water and bring to the boil. Add the pasta tubes and cook until they are not quite fully cooked, still with a little bite in the centre. Drain the pasta, remembering to reserve a couple of cups of the cooking liquid.
Add the almost-cooked pasta and about half a cup of the pasta water to the pan containing the squash. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and stir constantly until the pasta finishes cooking, adding more water as required to keep the sauce loose and silky. When the pasta is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan until creamy. Serve immediately, topping with extra Parmesan at the table for anyone who wants a little more richness.
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Give your Immune System a Boost with Propolis this Autumn & Winter
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One of the standout features of propolis is its rich content of flavonoids and phenolic compounds, which act as natural antioxidants that can neutralize harmful free radicals, reduce oxidative stress and support the immune system.
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• Elderberry supports respiratory health and is rich in antioxidants. See opposite for our Clinical Herbalist’s spotlight on this potent herb.
• Propolis adds its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory & immune support benefits.
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• Perfect for those who prefer a tasty, easy-to-take tonic.
Propolis offers a compelling complement to lifestyle measures (sleep, nutrition, stress management). Its combination of antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and immune supportive properties positions it as a “multi-tool” in immune maintenance — not a silver bullet, but a supportive ally in seasonal defence. Propolis doesn’t act like a single-target drug, it works more holistically — acting in synergy across multiple pathways rather than “forcing” one response.
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Herb of the Month
by Dylan Parry, BSc Hons Clinical Herbalist Elderberry – Sambucus nigra fructus
Elderberries grow from the elder tree, which commonly grows along our hedgerows and in our fields. Elderberries appear in late summer and early autumn, as we begin to transition into the colder months. The elder graciously gives us these wonderful berries to help us survive through the autumn as they are an immune powerhouse! Elderberries have a potent anti-viral activity, they also increase and enhance immune system activity, which can help to reduce the severity of colds and flus. They are beneficial for helping to clear out mucous and phlegm from our respiratory passages. Elderberries are also a natural form of Vitamin C, which naturally helps to boost the immune system.
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* Remember to check reliable advice on how to prepare and enjoy elderberries safely before using them at home.
• Multi-modal immune support — propolis is known for antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
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CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GRAPE LANE
Open November Tues-Sun 11am-3pm. Last admission 2.30pm. For more information, please visit www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk or call 01947 601900.
WHITBY MUSEUM & PANNETT ART GALLERY
Open 10am until 4:30pm Tuesday to Sunday. Last admission 4pm. Entry fee £8.50 adults (annual pass), children under 18 free, Whitby Parish residents free upon proof of address. For further information please visit www.whitbymuseum.org.uk. Exhibitions include ‘Home, Hearth and Sunday Best’ in the Costume Gallery clothes and artefacts from 1900 to the 1950s (until 14 December) and ‘Eskdale School Memories’ (21 Oct – 14 Dec): a collection of images, artefacts and memories from Eskdale School.
Licensed ‘Flock Kitchen & Coffee’ serving food coffee & cakes. Pannett Art Gallery has an eclectic mix of 19th & 20th Century paintings, including works on loan from The Soper Collection.
WHITBY COLISEUM
Victoria Place, Whitby. YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000. Cinema, theatre, events. Internet Café. Coliseum Tea Rooms community café open Tues & Weds 9.00am2.30pm. Community offices, theatre & meeting rooms available for hire. Network Shop: affordable, nearly new furniture & household items (in Station Square).
Walled Garden Community Volunteer Project. For more information, visit www.whitbycoliseum. co.uk, the Coliseum’s Facebook page or email info@ whitbycoliseum.com.
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY HUB
Abbots Road, Whitby YO22 4EA. Tel: 01947 820999. Ample parking, facilities for group use, a kiddies play area and Calla Café. Regular activities include a range of U3A activities; ‘root to rise’ yoga; Jui-Jitsu; mesh ballet; crochet chitter chatter; languages for fun & Slimming World. For more information, check out the Hub’s Facebook page or email Hannah at eastsidecommunitycentre@gmail.com.
WHITBY LIBRARY
Windsor Terrace, Whitby. YO21 1EY. Tel: 01609 534350. More than just books! Weekly events include Buzzy Bees Baby Rhyme Time followed by Story Tots (term time) Mondays from 9:45am; Little Notes (term time) book via Eventbrite Fridays 10:30am; IT Buddy Sessions (by appointment only) Mondays & Tuesdays; CAB Drop in Thursdays 10-1pm; Age UK Drop-in Fridays 10-12pm; Living Well Smoke Free Fridays 10am-1:30pm; Lego Clubs Tuesday 4:30pm6:30pm Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm; Family history research – by appointment only - Tuesday 2-5pm. Further information about the library can be found at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-tourismand-culture/libraries/local-libraries/whitby-library or follow us on Facebook page @UKwhitbylibrary for special weekly events and activities such as Whitby Lit Fest workshops and book displays of attending authors (6-9 November) and Self Care week (from 17 November). Library opening times: Mon 9.30am-5pm; Tues 9.30am-7pm; Thurs/Fri 9.30am-5pm; Sat 10am1pm. Closed Wed & Sun.
WHITBY PAVILION/PAVILION THEATRE
West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Cinema, theatre, shows, events & café. For information of shows, events & cinema screenings, and tickets, call in at Whitby Pavilion, phone 01947 824770 or visit www. whitbypavilion.co.uk
LYTHE COMMUNITY SHOP & TEA GARDEN
High Street, Lythe, Whitby YO21 3RT. Tel: 01947 893983. A welcoming community shop located in the village of Lythe. General store for everyday essentials, home baking & locally sourced produce, Post Office counter and tea garden to the rear. Manned by volunteers, opening times are Mon-Sat 8.00am-4.00pm, Sun 9.00am-12 noon (Post Office counter: Mon-Sat 8.00am-12.30pm).
COLISEUM TEA ROOMS
Whitby’s local community café now open Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby from 9.00am to 2.30pm. Tea, coffee, cold
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drinks, homemade cakes, savouries, sweet treats & a lunchtime specials board. The Friends of the Coliseum Lunch Club on Wednesdays 11.30am to 1.30pm - a two-course hot meal for Whitby residents for just £6.50. Enquiries & bookings 01947 825000.
THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE AT WEST CLIFF CHURCH
Skinner Street, Whitby. (next to Youngs Jewellers). Friendly not-for-profit cafe, staffed by volunteers. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.30am-2.00pm.
HINDERWELL COMMUNITY HUB
Coffee, homemade scones, cakes, soups & lots more! Activities include Yoga, Bingo & Dominoes, Games and Quizzes, Toddlers’ Group, Men’s Walking Group, Ladies’ Crafts. Open 9.30-3pm daily (closed Saturday) Call 01947 841303 for further details.
WHITBY RUNNING CLUB
Twice weekly runs offering different levels. Fun and inclusive. Regular social events. Contact whitbyrunningclub@gmai.com for joining details.
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
New members always welcome: beginners as well as photographers of all standards wishing to improve their photographic skills & share their knowledge with others. Meetings October to May include visiting speakers, competitions and members’ presentations of their own photographic works. For more information, please visit https://whitbyphotographicsociety.org.uk
ESKMOUTH WHITBY SCOUTS – SQUIRRELS & BEAVERS
Squirrel section for 4- and 5-year-olds at Whitby Scout Hut, Spring Hill, Whitby YO21 1EB (behind Lobster Hall Hotel) offering fun, play-based activities in a safe & inclusive environment Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm. It helps young children build confidence, learn new skills, and make new friends. Beaver taster sessions for 6- to 8-year-olds ran in September and a group will hopefully start soon - more adults needed to be part of the team. To find out more email Liz at Elizabeth. Till@scouts.org.uk.
REVIVAL CONNECT PROJECT
Could you be one of our volunteer Digital Champions for our Revival Connect project, aimed at improving the digital confidence of older people living in the Esk Valley moors and coastal villages? Training and mileage allowance provided. For more information, please call Debbie 07970 955407 or email debbie@ revivalnorthyorkshire.com
ANDY
MAN’S CLUB
Andy’s Man Club are a men’s suicide prevention charity with a group meeting here in Whitby on Mondays (except Bank Holidays) at Whitby Football
Club - doors open 18:45 and sessions run 19:00 - 21:00. We are non-judgemental and confidential - so what’s said in the room stays there. No to book in advance, be referred or pay to join – it’s completely free of charge. Andy’s Man Club is there for that one man, that one bloke who may be going through turmoil, a rough patch or a storm. Visit https://andysmanclub. co.uk/groups/ for further details. #ITSOKAYTOTALK
Regular Weekly Events
EVERY DAY
WHITBY WHALERS U3A. Activities throughout the week for those no longer in full-time work. Arts, languages, lectures, exercise, history, social groups and much more. Visit https://whitby.u3asite.uk
EVERY MONDAY
TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS Hawsker & Stainsacre Parish Hall 7pm. First lesson free; £4 thereafter. Contact John 07434 833540.
WHITBY YOUTH CLUB. Games, music, arts & crafts, food, chat & chill. 50p per session – first session free! For School Year 7+. Mondays 6.30-8.30pm (term time only) at Flowergate Hall, Whitby YO21 3BA.
WHITBY BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CLUB. Mondays 6.158pm at the Eastside Centre, YO22 4EA. All levels & abilities welcome. First session is free; £5 thereafter. Club Gi’s available to use. Contact Rob 07795 057267.
EVERY TUESDAY
BADMINTON, SHORT TENNIS & ...PICKLEBALL! A friendly over 50s group meets Tuesdays 1.00pm – 3.00pm at Whitby Leisure Centre. New players welcome – just £4 per person.
WHITBY JETS BASKETBALL TRAINING Term time only at Whitby Leisure Centre. New players welcome. Mixed 7–11-year-olds 4:20pm - 5:20pm; Boys 12–18-yearolds 5:20pm - 6:45pm. See Whitby Jets Facebook page for details or email whitbyjetsbasketball@gmail.com
PILATES AT THE COLISEUM CENTRE, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000 for further details.
‘SINGING FOR THE BRAIN’ – an Alzheimer’s Society initiative for people living with dementia and their carers held at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ 1.30pm-3.00pm. Admission: £2 per person inc. refreshments. For more information call 01947 825000 or email info@whitbycoliseum.com.
EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY
WEEKLY ART SESSIONS at Unit 2, Station Road (past the Village Hall) Tuesdays 2-4pm; Thursdays 6.308.30pm. Art materials supplied and advice given in an informal, friendly and inclusive session. Robin Hood’s Bay Studio & Gallery. Contact rhbarty@gmail.com.
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EVERY WEDNESDAY
WELCOME WEDNESDAY for people living with dementia & those that support them at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm. Suggested donation: £3 per person. Activities, cakes & hot drinks. Call Dementia Forward 03300 578592 or email: info@dementiaforward.org.uk for more details CITIZENS ADVICE every Wednesday afternoon at Yorkshire Building Society, Flowergate, Whitby. Call 01947 458838 to book a free & confidential appointment.
WHITBY BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CLUB New NoGi class 6.15-8pm at Whitby’s Eastside Centre, YO22 4EA. For further details, contact Rob 07795 057267.
TARGET ARCHERY. Whitby Archers meet indoors at Whitby Pavilion 6.30 - 9.00pm every Wednesday, September - April. For information visit https:// whitbyarchers.co.uk/Home.html or email info@ whitbyarchers.co.uk to join us!
EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY
MARSKE & LOFTUS BADMINTON CLUB at Loftus Cricket & Athletic Club, 7pm till late. New members welcome - first night is free. Contact Paul on 07702 756669. EVERY THURSDAY
NORTH YORKSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE & LAW CENTRE’S
WHITBY DROP-IN SERVICE at Whitby Library from 10am – 1pm. For more information and advice, visit https://www.cany.org.uk/ or call 0808 278 7900.
COMMUNITY CAFÉ every Thursday at St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont 10.30 – 2.30pm. Sandwiches, toasties, soup & homemade cakes. Parent and Toddler Play Space 1.30 - 2.30pm during the Community Café.
WHITBY BADMINTON CLUB at Fyling Hall School, Robin Hood’s Bay, Thurs 7.30-9.30pm. Four courts, new players welcome. Free “taster” night. Full details from Walter 01947 602938 or Carole 01947 600746. Runs until end April 2025.
EVERY FRIDAY
WARM WELCOME FRIDAYS 11am - 1pm (Term time only) Green Lane Centre. Join us for a friendly cuppa, chat, free drinks and snacks. All welcome. Free parking. Accessible. Contact whitbyglcc@gmail.com or Green Lane Community Connections Facebook page for more info.
EVERY SATURDAY
WHITBY WALKING GROUP. Start various locations. Approx. 10 miles. Visitors welcome. For further details, please email rogercrowther@talktalk.net or call 07792 569441.
THE CINDER TRACK PARKRUN. A free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9:00am every Saturday starting Whitby Sixth Form site. Open to all ages & abilities. Register for FREE at https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ thecindertrack/ November
SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER
ST HILDA’S CHURCH 200 CLUB DRAW at St Hilda’s Old School 10am with a cake stall, raffle and refreshment. Two prizes of £500, two of £50 plus the weekly prize draw of £15. Here, youcan become a new member for 50p per week or renew your membership, payable either annually or six monthly. During the next 12 months, there will be two grand draws and the weekly £15 draw.
SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER
FELLOWSHIP SPACE Fun, Food, Faith and Friendship every first Sunday of the month! Learn about life being brought up in a missionary family from a visitor to the group. Starts 4pm at The Hollins Institute, Institute Row, YO22 5PQ. Tea and Cake as always!
MEET THE CURATOR – HAND OF GLORY SPECIAL with Pat McCarthy at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park from 1-3pm. What is the Hand of Glory and why is it so special? Come and find out about new research and feel free to ask questions! No booking necessary. Normal admission applies.
THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER
WHITBY LIT FEST A festival celebrating Whitby’s literary heritage, connecting readers with contemporary authors and poets and inspiring residents and visitors alike. Events happening at various venues across the town – see advert on pages 28-29 & visit https:// whitbylitfest.org.uk for more information.
THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER
MEET THE CURATOR – HAND OF GLORY SPECIAL with Pat McCarthy at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park. 11am -12:30. What is the Hand of Glory? Why is it so special? Come and find out about new research - feel free to ask questions! No booking necessary. Normal admission applies.
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY MEETING Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Starts 2pm. A voluntary group to improve services. Further details from the Coliseum 01947 825000.
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING ‘Arctic Svalbard/Polecats’ by John Birch. 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm at Whitby Sixth Form, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA in the Old Drama Studio across the front car park of the former Caedmon School (near the New Bridge).
SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING at Christ Church, Ugthorpe 10 - 11.30am Stalls include homemade cakes, bric-a-brac, books and raffle along with refreshments. Do come along and join everyone for a chat and a cuppa.
HANDBELLS 150TH ANNIVERSARY PEAL rung by the Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Starts around lunchtime.
‘STRANDLINES - A WINDOW INTO THE MARINE LIFE ON OUR DOORSTEP’ A talk by Keith Clarkson at Whitby Naturalists Society’s meeting in the Normanby Room, Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, YO21 1RE. Starts 2pm. Suggested donation of £1.00 (members) and £2.00 (visitors) on the door.
SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER
MEET THE CURATOR – NATURAL HISTORY WITH ELAINE HOYLE: AN EGG SPECIAL at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park. 11am-12:30. Find out about the birds and animals of our local area and the challenges and threats they face with our Natural History Curator. No booking necessary. Normal admission applies.
WEST GALLERY STYLE FOLK SERVICE at St John the Evangelist, Brunswick St, Whitby. Starts at 10.30am. A relaxed Service with music, poetry and readings for Remembrance Sunday.
MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER
WHITBY FLOWER CLUB meet in Sleights Village Hall at 2pm, for their Christmas Demonstration. John Thexton will be demonstrating ‘Jingle All the Way’. Tickets are £12 for this meeting. Non-members welcome. For tickets or for further information call Margaret on 01947 603297.
WHITBY CIVIC SOCIETY PRESENTATION – RAF
Fylingdales talk. 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. All welcome. Members £1; guests £3. Raffle. Refreshments available during break. For more details, visit www. whitbycivicsociety.org.uk.
SLEIGHTS Y.C.A. meet at Church House, Coach Rd, Sleights at 2pm for an afternoon of crafts concentrating on our wreath for Remembrance Sunday and Christmas. All welcome - please join us for tea, friendship and interesting activities.
HINDERWELL WI MEETING at St Hilda’s Old School, Hinderwell. Doors open 6:30pm, meeting commences 6:45 prompt, An evening of Sugar Craft with Caroline from ‘A Piece of Cake’. There is no competition. Prospective members and visitors are
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always welcome at our meetings - there is a charge of £3.50 which does include refreshments. For further details please ring 01947 840343.
WHITBY DAIRY AND GRASSLAND DISCUSSION GROUP meet at 7:45pm Sneaton Castle, Whitby. Our speaker is Paul Tompkins who is the National Farmers Union national dairy board chair, who had a background in the financial sector before marrying into family dairying. Open to members and anyone wishing to join, contact Paul on 07985 595333 for further details.
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER
AISLABY Y.C.A. meet in Aislaby Parish Hall at 2pm. Antonella and Elizabeth will be showing us how to make our own Christmas decorations, all materials will be provided. Non-members very welcome. For information call Pam on 01947 810628.
DOMINO DRIVE in aid of Christ Church Ugthorpe will be held in the White Hart, Mickleby, courtesy of Hazel and Bob. Starts 8.00pm. New players are most welcome - do come along and join us!
WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER
QUIZ by the NSPCC Whitby Branch Committee at The Conservative Club Upgang Lane. 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. £5 per team member, teams of 4 people. Raffle, nibbles provided.
‘REMEMBRANCE DAY’ THEMED TEA DANCE at the Royal Hotel, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HT 2.00-4.30pm. £3 entry includes tea/coffee & biscuits. Do come in 1940s dress (optional) and wearing a poppy! Proceeds to Whitby Lifeboats.
‘SEASCAPE IN OILS’ Whitby Art Society invite you to an evening with Dave Jeffrey 7.00pm - 9.00pm at The Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place. All welcomemembers free; £4 guests. For more details, please visit www.whitbyartsociety.org
THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY meeting: Barrett Trophy – Open Subject; Withell Trophy – Reflection. 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm at Whitby Sixth Form, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA in the Old Drama Studio across the front car park of the former Caedmon School (near the New Bridge.
FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ at the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont YO22 5QE on Thursdays from 8.30pm.
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER TO FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER
WHITBY HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Immerse yourself in luxury chocolate tasting, uplifting chocolate therapies, competitions, must-see movies. Follow a tempting, chocolate-themed shopping trail through Whitby’s festive streets - the perfect chance to find
special Christmas gifts (and treat yourself), and warm up with delights from cosy family cocoa and chocolatey afternoon tea to sophisticated cocktails. A fabulous family-friendly fun event raising funds for Whitby Defibrillator Project to keep the town’s 40 defibrillator units ready for action. Full events listing can be found at https://www.whitbychocfest.org.uk
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER
CHRISTMAS MARKET at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Father Christmas with Mrs Claus and many wonderful local businesses! From 10am each day. Free admission. Visit eighteen91.co.uk for more details.
QUARTET A comedy by Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society at Whitby Pavilion Theatre. Evening performances 7:30pm Fri & Sat, matinee 2:30pm Sunday. Tickets £11 from Whitby Pavilion in person, by calling 01947 824770 or online at www. whitbypavilion.co.uk (booking fees apply).
WONKA WEEKEND at Whitby Pavilion. Screenings of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Wonka (2023). Part of Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival. Days and times to be announced. Visit https://www.whitbychocfest. org.uk or check out the festival’s Facebook page.
SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER
GOATHLAND FARMERS MARKET 10am-2pm at the Goathland Community Hut, YO22 5LY. Lots of great local businesses selling food, drink and more! All welcome.
‘SVALBARD ADVENTURES - THEN AND NOW’ A talk by Elaine Hoyle at Whitby Naturalists Society’s meeting in the Normanby Room, Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, YO21 1RE. Starts 2pm. Suggested donation of £1.00 (members) and £2.00 (visitors) on the door.
SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER
WHITBY JETS BASKETBALL ADULT SCRIMMAGE SESSION. Third Sunday of every month 2pm - 3:30pm at Whitby Leisure Centre. For age 16 & above. New players welcome. Cost: £5. See Whitby Jets Facebook page for details or email whitbyjetsbasketball@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS MARKET at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont 11am – 3pm. Homemade gifts, toys jewellery, preserves, cards, bric-a-brac, tombola and lots more. Refreshments served.
YHA CAFÉ & BAR East Cliff Whitby. A showcase on the health benefits of good quality chocolate – go along and indulge in chocolate therapies from 2pm-5pm. Part of the Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival celebrations. Donations on entry to Whitby Defibrillator Project.
to 19:30
10:00 to 16:00 Father Christmas and Mrs Claus will be joining
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MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER
WHITBY COMMUNITY NETWORK MEETING at the Rugby Club, White Leys Rd, Whitby YO21 3PB from 6.00 - 800pm. Open to all Whitby & District residents, please come and have your say on local issues in the area. Please check our website for further details including invited guest speakers.
TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT CAFÉ at Calla Café, Eastside Community Hub. Third Tuesday of every month 11am - 12.30pm. A group for people living with Parkinson’s and their partners/friends to meet and chat over a coffee. More information from Parkinson’s UK 020 796 33 666 or email Rebecca rcraft@parkinsons.org.uk.
WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER
ELIZABETH BOTHAM AND THE STORY OF HER BAKERY by Jo Botham. One of the Lit & Phil regular Wednesday talks at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park. Starts 2pm. Tickets £5 non-members, free to Whitby Lit & Phil members when bought at museum reception. Ticket price includes tea / coffee. Tickets can be bought online at www.whitbymuseum.org.uk/whats-on (small booking fee applies).
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING ‘Abstract Photography’ by Stan Farrow (via Zoom). 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm at Whitby Sixth Form, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA in the Old Drama Studio across the front car park of the former Caedmon School (near the New Bridge).
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER
THE DODGY JAMMERS will be playing at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB from 1pm. A wide variety of music from soulful blues to jazzy melodies and anything in between! Free entry.
RIFFS HOOKS & LINES PRESENT HANNAH ROWE with support from Clueless at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Great soulful and jazzinfused sounds. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £8. Visit https://www.eighteen91.co.uk/ to book.
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER
‘WHITBY GHOST SIGNS’ A talk by Peter Craggs at Whitby Naturalists Society’s meeting in the Normanby Room, Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, YO21 1RE. Starts 2pm. Suggested donation of £1.00 (members) and £2.00 (visitors) on the door.
ROCK THE CHURCH The band Dire Staithes will be playing at St Hilda’s Church, Hinderwell from 7:30pm. Tickets £10 available from Hinderwell Garage or calling 01947 840343 or 841074. Please bring you own booze and nibbles.
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER
WHITBY CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL FUN DAY at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB from 2pm-5pm. Family fun & games with chocolate as prizes! Chocolate painting, chocolate moulding, chocolate chess/draughts & lots more. Free entry – donations to Whitby Defibrillator Projects Battery Campaign gratefully appreciated. CPR/defibrillator awareness demonstrations. Followed by Generation Game of Games from 7pm. A tribute to TV’s funniest game shows with a chocolate theme – tickets from Eventbrite.
SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER
PANDAS (Pre and Post Natal Depression Advice and Support) Social meet A local peer support group run by parents who have experienced PND and anxiety. Meets at The Green Lane Centre, Whitby 9:3010:30am. See Pandas Whitby on Facebook or visit pandasfoundation.org.uk
WHITBY BABIES & TOTS: SUNDAY STAY AND PLAY at The Green Lane Centre, Whitby 10:30-11:30am. A once-a-month session for babies & children up to 5 years old. Check out our Facebook page for more details & future dates.
WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER
COFFEE MORNING held by the NSPCC Whitby Branch Committee at The Saxonville Hotel 10.00am -12 noon. £5 entry includes coffee & home-made mince pie. Cake stall, raffle and Christmas cards available.
HIVE NIGHT at The Dispensary, 25 Skinner Street, Whitby YO21 3AH. Come and join us every last Wednesday of the month 6.30 – 8.30p.m. for Hive Nights @TheDispensary. This month we are having a games night! Hive Nights are free (donations welcome) but need to be booked via Eventbrite.https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/hive-nights-thedispensarytickets-1277997598219. They are a great way to meet people in a warm, friendly, welcoming space that isn’t a pub - why not give it a go?
THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER
WHITBY & DISTRICT LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB meet at the Saxonville Hotel, Ladysmith Avenue, Whitby YO21 3HX 12 for 12.30. The cost of the three-course lunch is £25 (includes tea/ coffee). Our speaker is Sarah Greenhalgh: ‘Dogs Trust ‘Past, Present & Future’. All ladies are very welcome. The closing date for bookings is Sunday November 23rd. Members please let Ann Livsey know on 01947 604065 or by email ann. colin11@ btinternet.com if you will not be attending, or require a vegetarian or Gluten free option.
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING: Practical Night. 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm at Whitby Sixth Form, Airy Hill, Whitby YO21 1QA in the Old Drama Studio across the front car park of the former Caedmon School (near the New Bridge).
MURDER MYSTERY EVENING: ‘THE PLUMESBURY SET’ at the Ellerby Hotel, Ellerby performed by the Railway Players. Ticket price includes a three-course meal. Further details re time, menu details and prices to be announced shortly.
FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ at the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont YO22 5QE on Thursdays from 8.30pm.
FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER
JAZZ AND TUNES FRIDAY WITH ALASTAIR LAURENCE & ACCOMPANYING BAND at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. 12:30pm – 2.30pm. Free entry.
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING with Lorraine Leadley at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Book online at eighteen91.co.uk.
WHITBY JET A TALK BY SARAH STEELE. Find out about Whitby Jet, the fossilised wood that has been worked in the area for over 5000 years. St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Tickets £3. Start 7:00pm.
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER
‘THE HARVEST MOUSE: NATURE’S TINY ACROBAT’ A talk by Hilary Koll/Steve Mills at Whitby Naturalists Society’s meeting in the Normanby Room, Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, YO21 1RE. Starts 2pm. Suggested donation of £1.00 (members) and £2.00 (visitors) on the door.
ESK VALLEY CONCERT BAND, WHITBY BIG BAND & POP CHOIR at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Start 7:00pm. Tickets £5 from 01947 895309 or on the door. Pay bar.
THE YABBAS Live music at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Starts 7.00pm. Free entry.
SATURDAY 29 – SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER
DIPPY CRAFT FAIRS are back at Whitby Pavilion from 9:30am to 4:30pm for another fabulous Quality Craft Fair in the Northern Lights Suite. Around 60 amazing stalls are expected, dogs are welcome and entry is free.
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER
THE DODGY JAMMERS Live music at the Royal Hotel ballroom, West Cliff, Whitby from 3pm. A wide variety of music from soulful blues to jazzy melodies and anything in between! Free entry.
Community Bookshelf
My Poetic Pilgrimage by
June McCleave.
My Poetic Pilgrimage is a heartfelt anthology of poems by June McCleave written between 2023 and 2025. Drawing inspiration from the shifting world around her, June’s poems reflects on life's joys, challenges and quiet moments of clarity. From light-hearted verses that spark a smile to thoughtful pieces shaped by personal experience, June’s poetry offers something for every reader. Many will find echoes of their own journey in her wordsshared emotions, familiar struggles and glimpses of hope.
The collection concludes with Inspiration for my Poetic Pilgrimage, a section that offers insight into the stories, reflections and events that inspired each poem, adding a rich layer of meaning to the reading experience.
Turn to page 34 for a chance to win a copy of this book!
My Poetic Pilgrimage is available on Amazon, Kindle, Holman’s bookshop on Skinner St and direct from the author. It makes a great little stocking filler for family and friends at Christmas.
June McCleave is a local retired schoolteacher and is the author of the popular The Adventures of Pandora Pettigrew Puss Wuss series of children’s books and Just a Village Kid and Other Ramblings (an autobiographical account of June growing up in the 1950s, which also includes her poetry and creative writing). All proceeds from the sales of June’s books go to Newcastle and Edinburgh universities for their ground-breaking research into a cure for blood cancer sufferers like June’s son, Peter, who has been battling multiple myeloma for the last six years. So far, £13,000 has been raised from the sale of June’s books. Peter McCleave has set up a charity called ‘10,000 Donors’ to encourage stem cell donation. For more information, please visit www.10000donors.com
Prize Crossword
Win a copy of MyPoetic Pilgrimage
To find out more about this fantastic prize please check out our Community Bookshelf feature page by turning to page 30
Here's how you can join our crossword competition!
Simply complete the crossword then rearrange the marked letters to form the answer to the following clue: Where fresh meets the salt (9)
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Deadline for this month's crossword is 30th November
Winners & grid solutions
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Across
1 Said by a magician (11)
9 Postmortems (9)
10 Sound from a sheep (3)
11 Alternative (5)
13 Nonconformist, hippie (7)
14 Young child (6)
15 Reward, settlement (6)
Down
2 Automated helper (3)
3 Blood thinner (7)
4 With hands on hips (6)
5 Bewildered (2,3)
6 Had a band of merry men (5,4)
7 Instrument used to measure the process of measuring the heat of chemical reactions. (11)
18 Regular oval shape (7)
20 Russian spirit (5)
21 Munch, scoff (3)
22 Sore open wound (9)
24 Use of medication to prevent pain (11)
8 Deck (4,2,5)
12 La-di-da, pompous (9)
16 Detrimental (7)
17 A three-line verse of poetry connected by rhyme (6)
19 Wait or delay to collect your thoughts (5)
23 French for 'you' (3)
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Puzzle Time
Word Search
Can you find these collective nouns?
ambush band batch bevy brood cast cloud cluster colony culture fever fleet flock gaggle gang herd host knot litter mischief murder nest pack pride shiver shoal swarm troop
True Or False? Which one of these statements is a true fact and which one is completely made up?
Some species of snail can detach from their shell. A Venus day is longer than a year.
Spot The Difference
Can you spot the 10 differences?
Sudoku Challenge
Garden View Houseplants to help reduce condensation
Condensation is a familiar issue in many of our homes at this time of year. When warm, moist air meets cooler surfaces like windows and walls, it condenses into droplets, which can encourage damp and mould. While good ventilation and insulation are the best long-term fixes, those of us with green fingers can also use houseplants to help regulate humidity.
Certain houseplants naturally absorb moisture from the air through their leaves, helping to keep rooms drier and fresher. Here are some of my favourites.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Peace lilies are one of the most effective plants for reducing humidity. Their broad leaves absorb water vapour, and they also filter airborne toxins, improving indoor air quality. They thrive in shady corners, making them ideal for bathrooms or northfacing rooms. Please note: this plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
A popular Victorian houseplant, this pretty fern loves humid conditions and will happily soak up moisture from the air. Place it in a hanging basket near a window prone to condensation. Regular misting and indirect light will keep it looking lush.
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English ivy is great at reducing airborne mould spores as well as moisture. It’s a good choice for kitchens and bathrooms, where condensation can quickly turn into mould growth. Let it trail from a high shelf or windowsill for maximum effect. Please note: this plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider plants are hard to kill (even my teenage son can keep them alive!). They are low-maintenance, excellent at drawing in moisture, and tolerate a wide range of temperatures. They are also easy to propagate, as they throw out stems bearing baby plants called, rather adorably, spiderettes. Please note: while not highly toxic, this plant can cause mild stomach upset in cats and dogs if eaten.
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
Also known as the butterfly palm, this tall, graceful plant works as a natural humidifier – absorbing and releasing water vapour in a way that balances indoor humidity. It is particularly effective in living rooms and conservatories.
Tips for Success
Position moisture-loving plants where condensation is worst, such as near bathroom windows, kitchen sinks, or cold walls.
Avoid overwatering, as soggy soil can add more moisture. Instead, let the plants do the work by drawing water from the air.
Combine plants with practical measures like opening trickle vents, using extractor fans, and wiping down wet windows.
While houseplants alone won’t eliminate condensation, the plants above can certainly help regulate moisture and improve air quality, while bringing greenery and life to our homes – a welcome bonus on gloomy winter days.
Pet Safety Note
Some popular houseplants, including Peace Lily, English Ivy, and Spider Plant, can be harmful to cats and dogs if chewed or eaten.
If you share your home with pets, always check a plant’s safety before bringing it indoors. Petfriendly choices from this list include the Boston Fern and Areca Palm, which are considered safe for cats and dogs.
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