A warm welcome to you all...
Recently I called into the RNLI Museum on Pier Road. The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich maritime heritage of our town, focusing on the heroic work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and preserving and showcasing the history of lifeboat rescues that have saved countless lives along the treacherous North Sea coast, including the hospital ship SS Rohilla in 1914, where lifeboat crews worked for over 50 hours in atrocious conditions, rescuing 145 of the ship’s 229 passengers
In the museum, exhibits detail the evolution of lifeboats, rescue techniques, and the brave crews who have operated them since the 19th century. There are models of lifeboats, historical photographs, and artefacts such as old lifebelts, uniforms, and equipment used in rescues. One of the highlights of the museum is the fully restored Robert and Ellen Robson lifeboat on display which arrived in Whitby in 1947 as the station’s No 2 lifeboat. The museum also educates visitors about the ongoing importance of the RNLI’s work today, highlighting modern lifeboats and advanced technology used in current rescue operations. There are interactive displays that provide a hands-on, intuitive way for visitors to interact and learn.
The RNLI Museum is a must-visit which I highly recommend for those interested in maritime history, coastal rescue, and the enduring spirit
of community service that the RNLI represents. Adjacent to the museum is the RNLI Shop, manned by hard-working volunteers and offering a variety of maritime-themed gifts, souvenirs, and RNLI branded merchandise. Visitors can find unique items such as clothing, books, toys, and homeware inspired by the sea and lifeboat heritage, and Christmas cards and calendars are now in stock.
Speaking of Christmas, we are already planning our November and December editions, so if you want to advertise your seasonal promotions or events please do get in touch – our contact details are below.
Stephen Ault Editor
The Mayfield Care Home residents reap the therapeutic benefits of gardening
Residents at The Mayfield Care Home, Whitby, are enjoying a summer bloom of wellbeing, thanks to a dedicated focus on therapeutic gardening and outdoor activities designed to nurture both the environment and the spirit.
Residents have been engaging in the mindful task of tending to the home’s garden beds, weeding and planting a border around the car park. The sessions have provided more than just a visual transformation, offering a connection to nature, fresh air and a sense of shared purpose.
Complementing their in-house gardening, residents also took a delightful trip to Perry’s Garden Centre to take inspiration from the plant displays and enjoy some lunch at the centre’s café.
“Gardening is so much more than a hobby for our residents, it’s a vital part of our wellbeing programme,” said Natalie Gill,
About The Mayfield:
General Manager at The Mayfield. “The combination of physical activity, mental focus and the satisfaction of gardening has a remarkable impact. Whether it’s weeding our own beds or being inspired by the displays at Perry’s, spending time in nature is very important to many of our residents here.”
These initiatives are central to The Mayfield’s person-centred care approach, which emphasises activities that promote physical health, mental stimulation, and social interaction. The home recognises that access to nature and engaging in purposeful outdoor tasks are powerful tools for enhancing quality of life.
The Mayfield Care Home plans to continue its gardening programme, with residents involved in planning and cultivating the outdoor spaces throughout the seasons.
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
Monthly Recipe Halloween spider cookies!
Looking for a fun bake that’s as delicious as it is spooky? These peanut butter spider cookies are the perfect Halloween treat to make with family or friends. Soft and chewy in the centre with a little crunch at the edges, they’re finished with a chocolate topping and a playful spider design that kids (and adults!) will love. They’re simple enough for a weekend bake but impressive enough to bring to a party or share with trick-or-treaters.
Timings & Servings
Preparation: 25 mins
Cooking time: 12 mins
Makes 20 cookies
Ingredients
• 70g butter softened
• 50g peanut butter
• 150g golden caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 180g plain flour
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• Generous pinch of salt
• 20 Maltesers, Rolos, Peanut butter cups or Lindor chocs
• 100g milk or dark chocolate chopped
• Pack of icing eyes
Method
Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4, giving it plenty of time to warm through so the biscuits bake evenly. Line two baking sheets with greaseproof paper or baking parchment to prevent sticking and make washing up easier.
Cream the butter, peanut butter, and sugar together until very light and fluffy – this is the stage where a little patience really pays off, and you can use either an electric mixer for speed or a wooden spoon if you prefer the traditional method.
Once the mixture is smooth, beat in the egg and vanilla until everything is well combined. Sieve the flour, bicarb, and a pinch of salt together to lighten the mix, then gently fold into the creamed mixture. Scoop 18–20 tablespoons of the dough on to the baking sheets, leaving enough space between each scoop to allow for spreading in the oven. Press a neat thumbprint into the centre of each cookie. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until firm at the edges but still soft in the middle – don’t worry, they’ll harden a little more as they cool. Leave them to cool on the tray for a few minutes before topping each biscuit with a Malteser, Rolo, or similar treat. Transfer carefully to a wire rack to cool completely. Heat the chocolate in the microwave in short bursts, or in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, until smooth and glossy. Scrape the melted chocolate into a piping bag and leave to cool slightly so it’s easier to handle. Pipe eight legs on to each spider, then add a pair of eyes to finish the effect. Leave to set fully. Enjoy your spooky creations and have a great Halloween!
Give the Gift of Nature’s Kindness this Christmas
As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing more comforting than gifts that nurture, soothe, and bring joy. This festive season, Sweet Cecily’s – makers of handmade, natural skincare from Whitby – invite you to celebrate with a range of thoughtful presents crafted with love for your loved ones, their skin, and the planet.
Sustainability lies at the heart of everything we do. Our products are paraben-free, SLSfree, free from petrochemicals and harmful preservatives, and proudly approved by the Vegetarian Society. We never test on animals, so every balm, cream, and kit is created with care, compassion, and conscience.
Seasonal Best-Sellers
Luxurious Skincare
Beyond lip care, Sweet Cecily’s offers a wide collection of face, hand, and body products designed to soothe and nourish. From our Frankincense & Seabuckthorn Night Cream to our Almond & Avocado Face Cream, each formula is packed with skin-loving botanicals. Our creams provide rich hydration to combat the drying effects of winter, while rose water toners refresh and revitalise tired skin.
The Christmas Gift Box
Our Make Your Own Lip Balm Kits are a firm festive favourite. Each kit contains everything you need to create five lip balms in flavours such as Strawberry, Orange, Gin & Tonic, Spearmint, Mojito, Christmas Cookie, or Unscented , with the chance to add a personal touch using customisable labels. Perfect for crafters, families, and anyone who loves a thoughtful, hands-on gift.
Looking for ready-made stocking fillers? Our lip balm range includes irresistible flavours such as Cosmopolitan, Pina Colada, Gin & Tonic, Chocolate and Strawberries & Cream, whilst our Mulled Wine Spice blend captures the scent and taste of Yuletide, perfect for mulled wine or juice as the festive season unfurls.
For a truly indulgent gift, our Christmas Gift Box brings together customer favourites: Frankincense & Seabuckthorn Night Cream, Almond & Avocado Face Cream, Rose Water, a Sweet Cecily’s lip balm of your choice, and a pouch of our festive Mulled Wine Spice blend. Beautifully presented, and with the option to personalise, it’s a ready-made way to spoil someone special.
Shop Local, Shop Thoughtful
Sweet Cecily’s products are available to order online at www.sweetcecilys.com, with local collection from Nature’s Laboratory, Enterprise Way, Whitby, or browse and buy online or in person at The Dispensary, 25 Skinner Street, Whitby. www.thedispensary.org.uk
This Christmas, celebrate with skincare that’s Sustainable, Seasonal, and Sensational -naturally Sweet Cecily’s.
Sweet Cecily’s is part of Nature’s Laboratory, a natural products research and manufacturing company here in Whitby.
Nature’s Laboratory | Natural health, made in Whitby | www.natureslaboratory.co.uk
Give the gift of nature’s kindness this festive season.
A range of nurturing skincare to celebrate as autumn and winter approach.
Personalised 'make your own' lip balm kits, festive flavours, and winter skincare—naturally Sweet Cecily’s.
This Christmas, give gifts that feel good—for your loved ones, their skin, and the planet!
Pure & handcrafted—our products are free from parabens, SLS, petrochemicals, and harmful preservatives, vegetarian society approved and never tested on animals.
Best-sellers:
Make Your Own Lip Balm Kits
Create five lip balms in delicious flavours like Strawberry, Orange, Gin & Tonic, Spearmint, Mojito, Christmas Cookie, or simply unscented — and add a personal touch with customisable labels.
Best-sellers
Looking for the perfect stocking filler or Secret Santa surprise?
Our ethically sourced Mulled Wine Spice blend captures the scent and taste of Yuletide!
Our ready-made lip balms are the perfect stocking filler!
Our indulgent Christmas gift box includes Frankincense & Seabuckthorn night cream, Almond & Avocado Face Cream, Rose Water, a choice from our range of Sweet Cecily lip balms & Mulled Wine Spices.
Or
Mulled Wine Spices
Personalised Gifts
- Sleek design with easy handling.
- Lightweight frame - ideal for transport.
- Comfortable seat and solid tyres for peace of mind.
£799
- Just 12kg - one of the lightest scooters available.
- Flight-safe lithium battery for travel.
- Compact foldable design for car boots or trips. £1995
- Ultra-light magnesium frame for easy transport.
- Up to 20 km range with optional battery upgrade.
- Solid tyres and dual brakes for safety. £1999
Community Roundup
CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GRAPE LANE
Open daily until Sun 2 Nov 9.45 am - 5.00 pm. For more information, please visit https://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), ‘Nguru: Revisions and Reflections on Aboriginal Art’ (until 5 Oct) 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 9.00am-2.30pm. 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) Monday, Tuesday, Fridays; CAB Drop in Thursdays 10-1pm; Age UK Drop-in Fridays 10-12pm; Living Well Smoke Free Fridays 10am-1:30pm; Lego Clubs Tuesday 4:30pm-6:30pm Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm; Family history research – by appointment only - Tuesday 2-5pm. Mon 20th–Sat 26th Oct – Get Online Week: Activities & events all week. See posters in-library or on Facebook. Further information about the library can be found at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ leisure-tourism-and-culture/libraries/local-libraries/ whitby-library or follow us on Facebook page @ UKwhitbylibrary for special weekly events and activities. 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,
Advertise your event: email info@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk or call 01947 605500
Advertise your event: email info@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk or call 01947 605500
Whitby from 9.00am to 2.30pm. Tea, coffee, cold drinks, homemade cakes, savouries, sweet treats and 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.
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 on Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm. It is designed to help 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 is hoped to start soon - more adults needed to be part of the team. To find out more email Liz at Elizabeth.Till@scouts.org.uk.
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.
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.
Community Roundup
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/ THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
HILARY THORPE: EXHIBITION OF LOCAL LANDSCAPES AND SEASCAPES @ John Broadwood Music Store, 2 John Street, Whitby YO21 3ET. Open from Saturday 27 September until Friday October 31: Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm; Sat 1pm - 4pm. Artist in residence on the first day to greet guests. Hilary Thorpe is a local artist who paints primarily on location – check out her website at https://www.hilarythorpe.co.uk.
October
WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER
‘UNRAVELLING A 19TH CENTURY MARITIME MYSTERY’ with Matt Poll of the Australian National Maritime Museum. A talk at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park. Starts 2pm. Tickets £5 non-members, free to Whitby Lit & Phil members if bought from museum reception. Ticket price includes tea / coffee. Tickets can be bought online at www.whitbymuseum.org. uk/whats-on (small booking fee applies).
THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER
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.
‘CAPTAIN COOK ETHNOGRAPHIC COLLECTION: INTERSECTION OF ART & SCIENCE’ Lecture by Clair Stones 2:00-3:00pm at the Captain Cook Museum, Grape Lane. Free - book in advance https://www. cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk or at reception.
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING: ‘EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY’ BY BRYAN LEDGARD 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.
SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER
‘HIGHLIGHT’ A SPECIAL EXHIBITION FEATURING CLAUDIA QUAYLE, Artist in Residence at the Captain Cook Museum, Grape Lane Admission free with museum entry.
DOGWOOD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS... HONESTLY: from 19:30 – 22:30 at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. A dark, humorous and timely new drama. Tickets £8-£15.
CEILIDH WITH THE JACKHARE CEILIDH BAND at St
Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Doors open 7pm; dancing 7.30-10.30pm. Tickets: adults £10, u16 £5 (includes food) from Jenny 07786 196026 or Grosmont Co-op.
SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER
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!
WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER
‘HALLOWEEN’ THEMED TEA DANCE at the Royal Hotel, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HT 2.00-4.30pm. £3 entry includes tea/coffee & biscuits. Come dressed in something spooky! (optional). Proceeds to Whitby Lifeboats.
‘LANDSCAPE IN OIL’ Whitby Art Society invite you to an evening with Michael Salt 7.00pm - 9.00pm at The Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place. All welcomemembers free; £4 guests. For more details, please visit www.whitbyartsociety.org
THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER
POLICE DROP-IN SESSION at Whitby Library 10am-12 noon.
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING ‘Passion for Wildlife’ by Kevin Pigney (via Zoom/highspeed internet link) 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).
RIFFS, HOOKS & LINES PRESENTS... BONNEVILLE from 19:30 – 23:00 at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Admission £8.
FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER
A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA with 5 acts including Matty James in Danby Village Hall. Starts 7pm. Bring your own drinks & nibbles. Tickets £10 from Danby Bakery, Ann 07800 564516 or Liz 01287 669759 or 07880 784243. Online tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/danbyvillage-hall. Proceeds for refurbishment of the Hall.
THE YABBAS LIVE MUSIC from 7:00pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER
TUPPENNY BLUE LIVE JAZZ ‘N’ BLUES MUSIC from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
LAST ANTHEM ROCK OUT with a night of epic music, great vibes and unforgettable memories from 7:00pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Tickets £10.
SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
WEST GALLERY STYLE FOLK SERVICE at St John the Evangelist, Brunswick St, Whitby. Starts 10.30am. A relaxed Service with music, poetry and readings. This month’s theme is ‘Meeting Jesus’.
THE DODGY JAMMERS LIVE MUSIC at the Royal Hotel ballroom, West Cliff, Whitby. A wide variety of music from soulful blues to jazzy melodies and anything in between!
Community Roundup
MONDAY 13 OCTOBER
YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMENS ASSOCIATION
meet the second Monday of each month at 2pm in Church House, Sleights. We will be visiting the new Bothams Bakery in Whitby for a tour of the premises and I am sure a cake or two! Our meetings are open to all - we will make you very welcome, so come and join us!
HINDERWELL WI MEETING in St Hilda’s Old School, doors open at 6.30pm, meeting to commence 6 45. This evening is our AGM and there will also be a Bring and Buy stall and a Faith Supper.
‘ADVERTS FROM THE PAST’ by Jane Ellis. Whitby Civic Society presentation . 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. All welcome. Members £1; guests £3. Raffle. For more details, visit www.whitbycivicsociety.org.uk.
WHITBY DAIRY AND GRASSLAND DISCUSSION GROUP
meet at 7:45pm Sneaton Castle, Whitby. Open to members and anyone wishing to join, contact Paul on 07985 595333 for further details. This first talk of our new Winter Speaker programme is by William Fleming of Germinal seeds company on pasture rejuvenation. Mr Ted Barker of KRM agricultural machinery company will also join us to illustrate implements that can facilitate re seeding.
TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER
AISLABY Y.C.A. meet at Aislaby Parish Hall, at 2pm. Our talk by Marjorie Kirke is ‘The Secret Languages of Fans and Flowers’. Non-members very welcome. For details call Pam on 01947 810628.
WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER
‘FROM BARROWS TO BUNKERS: THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE MOD ESTATE’ with Alex Sotheran, DIO Archaeology Advisor. 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 if bought from museum reception. Ticket price includes tea / coffee. Tickets can be bought online at www.whitbymuseum.org. uk/whats-on (small booking fee applies).
THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER
FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ at the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont YO22 5QE on Thursdays from 8.30pm.
FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER
DODGY JAMMERS LIVE MUSIC - a wide variety of music from soulful blues to jazzy melodies and anything in between at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB from 1:00pm. Free entry.
SIP & PAINT 7.00pm to 10:30pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Unwind your mind and let your creativity flow! Hosted by local artists Valerie Gildroy and Lola Gildroy. Tickets £35 inc all art materials and £5 voucher for bar drinks.
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER
GOATHLAND FARMERS MARKET 10am-2pm at the Goathland Community Hut, YO22 5LY. Lots of great local businesses selling food, drink and more! All welcome.
DAVID GAMWELL LIVE MUSIC from 12.45pm to 2.45pm celebrating the songs of the 50s & 60s at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
SKANDALS AN EVENING OF HIGH ENERGY SKA AND SKA-PUNK CLASSICS, plus some of the band’s fine originals 7pm - 10.30pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER
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
MONDAY 20 OCTOBER
WHITBY COMMUNITY NETWORK MEETING at the Rugby Club, White Leys Rd, Whitby YO21 3PB from 6.00pm to 800pm. Open to all Whitby & District residents, please come and have your say on local issues in the Whitby & District area. Please check our website for further details including invited guest speakers.
TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER
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 22 OCTOBER
AUCTION OF PROMISES AT WHITBY RUGBY CLUB. Starts 7pm. Auctioneer: Dave Bradley (former Eskdale School headteacher). Lots include Christmas produce, dinners, trees, also meals at pubs/ hotels. Paintings/ prints/ photos. Signed shirts/photos. Tea/coffee/bar. Entry £2.50, children free. Tickets: Christine Landers 07432 652733. Lucky number prize ticket draw for a hamper! Raising funds for Safi Swales’ Cambodia adventure camp.
Dogwood Productions presents a dark and humorous drama. £8 - £15
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THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING ‘Every Picture tells a Story’ by Jim Price 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 25 OCTOBER
SILENT DISCO from 2.00pm to 10:30pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Put on your headphones and choose from three different channels spinning tunes for you to groove to. Admission £8.
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. 7pm for 7.30pm. Teams of 4/£1 p.p. Pay bar.
SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER
WHITBY BABIES & TOTS: Sunday Stay and Play Halloween Party 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.
WHITBY LIONS RAINBOW COLOUR RUN. A family funfilled day at Whitby Beach - run, walk, or skip your way through a vibrant explosion of colours! Registration starts 11am. Run from 12 noon. Tickets & info from https;//whitbylionsclub.org.uk or Whitby Pet Shop in Station Square. Adults £15, Children u12 £10, Family (2 + 2) £30. Entry includes t-shirt and sunglasses!
MONDAY 27 OCTOBER
FAMILY HALLOWEEN FUN CRAFT SESSION at Whitby Library 10am-12 noon. Free Book via the Adult Learning Service website https:// ebsontrackprospect.northyorks.gov.uk
WHITBY FLOWER CLUB are meeting in Sleights Village Hall, at 2pm. Our demonstrator this month will be Joe Purdy. Non-members very welcome, admission £5. For details about the Flower Club call Margaret on 01947 603297.
TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER
BIDI’S SPOOKY STORIES at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park 10:30am and Midday. Sessions last around 45 minutes and are at no extra charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the sessions. Suitable for all ages.
PANDAS (Pre and Post Natal Depression Advice and Support) A local peer support group run by parents who have experienced PND and anxiety. Meets Whitby Library last Tuesday of every month
4-5pm. See Pandas Whitby on Facebook or visit pandasfoundation.org.uk
WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER
STORYTELLING FOR UNDER 5S 11.30am–12.00pm with Clair Stones at the Captain Cook Museum, Grape Lane, Whitby. Admission free - first-come, first-served.
‘LANTERNS FOR CHRISTMAS’ Hourly workshops from 12pm. Age 3+. 6 places per session Last one: 3pm. Admission free. Book in advance https://www. cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk or at reception.
HIVE NIGHT at The Dispensary, 25 Skinner Street, Whitby YO21 3AH 6.30-8.30pm. Come and join us every last Wednesday of the month 6.30 – 8.30p.m. for Hive Nights @TheDispensary. This month’s theme is books- tell us about your favourite book, the first book you read as a child or your current read.. All events are free (donations welcome) but need to be booked via Eventbrite.https://www. eventbrite.com/e/hive-nights-thedispensarytickets-1277997598219. We have a different theme every month. It’s a great way to meet people in a warm, friendly, welcoming space that isn’t a pubwhy not give it a go?
THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER
WHITBY LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB Saxonville Hotel, Ladysmith Avenue, Whitby 12pm for 12.30pm. £25 for 3-course lunch inc tea/coffee. Guest speaker: Jo Botham ‘Elizabeth Botham and the story of her bakery’. Closing date for bookings Sunday 26 October. Members please let Ann Livsey know if you will not be attending, if you require a vegetarian/ Gluten free option on 01947 604065 or email ann. colin11@btinternet.com or if you are interested in joining our friendly group.
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING ‘Falkland Islands’ by Tracey Lund (via Zoom/high-speed internet link) 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 31 OCTOBER
TUPPENNY BLUE ORIGINAL BLUES AND JAZZ FUSION at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £5. Pay bar.
A production from
Inter Alia (2025) Photography (Rosamund Pike) by Mads Perch. Art direction and design by National Theatre Graphic Design Studio.
Holman's at 105 A bookshop through time
On 9 November, Holman’s Bookshop on Skinner Street, is celebrating its 105th birthday.
The history of Holman’s has now been recorded in a commemorative book: Holman’s, The Time Travelling Bookshop. Authored by the current co-owner, Angela O’Connor, it is a compilation of writings, photographs and memories relating to the Holman’s buildings, its people, products, work environment and neighbours. It will be published in time for Whitby’s first Literary Festival which is taking place between 6 and 9 November 2025, which just happens to be Holman’s anniversary weekend!
From grocer and teacher to booksellers
The Holman’s story began in November 1920 when Ernest and Ada Holman, a grocer
and a schoolteacher, bought an established newsagents and tobacconists’ business at 19 Skinner Street. Five years later they bought the neighbouring property at number 21 and the Holman’s we know it today was born.
Buildings with a longer story
But the tale starts much earlier than the 1920s. The buildings that the shop now occupies, had already been in existence for 152 years before Ernest and Ada Holman came along! They were built in 1768 by brothers John and William Skinner. This is the same year that Captain James Cook commenced his expedition to New Zealand and Australia aboard HMS Endeavour. The book also follows the building’s occupants from coaching house to surgeon, jet manufacturer to greengrocer, hairdresser to sub-postmaster and many more in between.
Ernest and Ada Holman’s wedding, 1915
Holman's window display 1985
Skinner Street, 1980
People who shaped Holman’s Holman’s has had seven sets of owners over its lifetime, and many employees. Remarkably three ladies’ employment have spanned the century – Lily Pybus (45 years), Olive Poulter (30 years) and Lynn Brunskill (48 years).
Marking the 105th birthday
Holman’s will be celebrating its 105th birthday at Beckett’s café at 9 Skinner Street on Sunday 9 November at 1pm. Did you work at, or have a connection with Holman’s? After the Holmans there were owners Ernest and Lorna Whitaker (1962-1974); Alan and Jean Little (1974-1989); Geoff and Linda Brown (1989-2000); Chris and Clare Hill (2000-2004); David and Teresa Richardson (2004-2014); and finally, Michael and Angela O’Connor (2014 to date). Michael and Angela, the former owners and their relatives would love to see you on the 9th.
with the Whitby Literary Festival events, it is sure to start the next chapter in Holman’s history.
Together
Ernest Holman at his desk in 1948
Community Bookshelf
Pig in the Pulpit
by G.P Taylor.
Pig in the Pulpit is a true to life tale set in the mid 1990's. It is a crime story with a difference.
When Peter Barnes became the house-forduty, priest in charge of the ancient St Walston's church, he thought life couldn't get any better. One of the first ever police officers to be ordained into the Church of England, Peter believed he could easily juggle being a part-time copper, and parish priest. All that he held dear would be thrown into incredible turmoil. The mysterious disappearance in 1966 of a former priest would cast a ghostly shadow over his life.
The worlds of police officer and priest soon collide and those long dead, reach out from the grave. Hauntings, funerals and a moribund congregation,
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clash with burglaries, thefts and murder on his rural police beat. Superiors in the police suspicious of his faith and a congregation hiding a long-held secret, bring challenges at every turn.
GP Taylor is a New York Times best-selling author whose books have been translated into over 50 languages and adapted as films. In the midnineties, he was a serving police officer on the North Yorkshire Moors, when he was ordained as a priest. For some time, he did both jobs until a serious assault put an end to his police career. Following this, he went on the serve as a priest in Whitby and Ravenscar on the Yorkshire Coast. Pig in the Pulpit brings together stories from both sides of his life as a priest and police officer and has been described as ‘Chesterton’s Father Brown meets James Herriot’.
Pick up a copy of Pig in the Pulpit from your local independent bookshop or check out our crossword page for a chance to win a copy.
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1 Motionless (6)
7 Leftover (8)
8 Partiality (4)
10 Dried grape (6)
11 Pin, tack (4)
12 Head of a monastery (5)
13 Highly contagious viral disease (7)
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4 Disjoined, apart (7)
5 Norse god (4)
6 Extreme scarcity of food (6)
9 Hairdressers, nail or wild west bar (6)
17 Stress (7)
19 Lightweight wood (5)
21 Clasp, clench (4)
23 Kitchen appliance (6)
25 Duty, function (4)
26 Camouflage (8)
27 Alcove (6)
14 Ice dancer (6)
15 Lurch, reel (8)
16 Egotism, arrogance (7)
18 Insect with pincers (6)
20 Influence, authority (5)
22 Piece of paper, leaf (4)
24 White for Yorkshire, red for Lancashire (4)
YORKSHIRE LOFT LADDERS, QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST!
These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.
The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Mark Hodson explains:
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Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’
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Garden View Grow your own mushrooms
Mushrooms may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a garden but cultivating your own is a rewarding and surprisingly simple project. I've been enjoying a steady supply all year round since I started growing them back in 2020 (it was a Pandemic project...along with my sourdough!). As a bonus my kids were willing helpers because the results are pretty quick.
Mushrooms are nutritious, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and they bring earthy depth to countless dishes. Shop-bought varieties are often limited to common button mushrooms, whereas growing your own opens the door to oyster, shiitake, and other more exotic species.
I started with oyster mushrooms which are one of the easiest to grow. They tolerate a wide range of conditions and can be cultivated on straw, cardboard, or even coffee grounds.
Like most amateur growers I began with a mushroom growing kit, widely available in the UK from garden centres and online suppliers. It provided everything I needed: the growing medium, called substrate, which was inoculated with mushroom spawn - the fungal equivalent of seeds. It was an excellent way to learn the process without too much technical preparation and during lockdown that was important.
However, now I purchase mushroom spawn separately and prepare my own substrate. For example, oyster mushrooms grow well on pasteurised straw. Once inoculated, the substrate is kept in a warm, humid place until colonised by white fungal threads, called mycelium.
Mushrooms prefer cool, damp, and dark conditions which makes them perfect for basements, sheds, garages, or shady garden corners. A temperature range of 12–20°C suits most species. The most important thing is humidity, so you'll need to mist the substrate with water and cover the growing area with a
plastic sheet to help maintain moisture. Unlike most plants, mushrooms don’t need light to grow, though once you get hooked (and I guarantee you will) and branch out to grow more exotic types, indirect light can encourage some varieties to fruit.
Mushrooms are usually ready for harvest within a few weeks of fruiting. They should be picked when the caps are firm and just before the gills fully open. Harvesting is as simple as twisting them gently from the substrate.
TOP TIPS
• Keep the growing medium moist but not waterlogged.
• Wash hands before handling the substrate to reduce contamination.
• Try different varieties once you gain confidence; shiitake grown on logs will produce harvests for several years.
• My daughter describes growing mushrooms as a mysterious dark art, which makes it the perfect project for this time of year! But really it’s an accessible and fascinating branch of gardening. With minimal space and a little care, you can enjoy delicious home-grown mushrooms whenever you like.
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