A warm welcome to you all...
What an amazing summer it has been. Pretty much wall-to-wall sunshine all the way with hardly any rainfall. Even Storm Floris which brought strong winds, heavy rain, travel disruption and power outages across many parts of the UK thankfully never reached Whitby. And the good weather brought huge crowds – the Regatta was the busiest I have seen it for many years!
Sometimes it is nice to escape the crowds and visit events taking place in local villages. This is exactly what I did last week, the destination being Hinderwell and the event the 154th Hinderwell Horse and Agricultural Show, a much-cherished annual event, celebrating rural life and community spirit with numerous stalls and attractions catering for all ages.
The main arena was a busy space - horses, ponies, gymkhana games, show jumping and livestock such as sheep entertained the crowds, competing for coveted awards that recognise much hard work and dedication. It wasn't just horses and livestock, the main tent had an impressive array of horticultural displays – the finest of farm and garden produce, flowers and plants, with categories for everything from giant vegetables to jars of preserves. Elsewhere on the show field, visitors enjoyed local crafts, food stalls and a good choice of family fun activities. There were ferrets, owls, snakes, vintage tractors and machinery too – so much to see!
After spending the morning at the Hinderwell Show, we drove into the village and called in at the Hinderwell Community Hub for lunch. What a fabulous place this is – delicious coffee, homemade cakes, soups, sandwiches and more. The staff were absolutely lovely – so welcoming and very hardworking. There is a permanent craft stall there along with a large array of second-hand books, and an exhibition featuring the village’s old school photos. A truly wonderful community space. Speaking of space, I am out of it – I’ve reached my word limit so I must stop!
Have a great September folks!!
Stephen Ault Editor
The benefits of care home living
Discover life at The Mayfield
Moving into a care home marks the beginning of a new chapter of comfort, connection, and confidence. At The Mayfield care home, operated by Cromwell Care, residents experience first-hand how professional care, and a vibrant community can enhance quality of life.
Here are just some of the benefits that make care home living such a positive step forward:
1. Personalised, Professional Care
At The Mayfield, expert care is always on hand. From assistance with daily tasks to tailored support, The Mayfield is committed to ensuring every resident feels heard and well looked after. Each person receives a person-centred care plan shaped around their individual needs and preferences, promoting dignity, wellbeing, and independence.
2. A Vibrant Community
Care homes offer an instant community. Residents at The Mayfield can enjoy everything from live entertainment and popup events to arts and crafts, games, clubs, and day trips. It’s easy to stay active and connected with a full calendar of engaging activities to suit every interest.
About The Mayfield:
3. A Lifestyle Designed for Comfort
Daily life at The Mayfield is thoughtfully designed to provide both relaxation and stimulation. With delicious, chef-prepared meals, beautifully furnished spaces, and onsite amenities like a café, library, salon, and landscaped gardens, residents can enjoy every day.
4. Peace of Mind
One of the greatest benefits of care home living is the peace of mind it brings to families. Knowing your loved one is receiving high-quality care in a warm and supportive home allows you to focus on enjoying time together, without the worries of managing everything alone. Best of all, life at The Mayfield is all-inclusive, so residents don’t have to worry about any surprise bills or extras.
The Mayfield is proud to offer a place where care meets community, and where every resident can feel truly at home.
To book a visit, call 01947 280888 , email info@themayfield.co.uk or visit https:// themayfield.co.uk.
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 Aubergine Parmigiana Lasagne
This easy aubergine lasagne is full of flavour and great for making ahead. With layers of grilled aubergine, tomato sauce and cheese, it’s a comforting dish that freezes well and works perfectly for busy days.
Timings & Servings
Preparation: 30 mins
Cooking time: 60 mins
Serves 6
Ingredients
• 3 large aubergines trimmed and thinly sliced lengthways
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 250g vegetarian mozzarella, drained and grated
• 50g vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese grated
• 1 bunch of basil leaves roughly chopped, leaving some for garnish
• 8 dried lasagne sheets (egg lasagne sheets work best)
For the tomato sauce:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves finely sliced chopped
• ¼ tsp golden caster sugar
•1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
Method
The sauce: Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and fry the garlic for 1 min until golden and fragrant. Add the sugar and vinegar, simmer for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes. Season with salt and return to a gentle simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent
sticking. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly. This can be prepared up to two days ahead and chilled until required.
Heat a griddle or large frying pan over a mediumhigh heat. Brush the aubergine slices on both sides with the olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Griddle the slices in batches until softened and slightly charred (ensure the heat isn’t too high or the aubergine will char before it softens). Transfer the cooked slices to a plate or tray as you go, stacking them loosely.
To assemble: Place a third of the aubergine slices in a layer over the base of a rectangular or square oven-proof dish, then pour over a third of the sauce. Scatter with a small handful of both cheeses and half the basil. Keep most of the cheese for the top. Cover the aubergine layer with half the lasagne sheets, breaking them to fit if needed. Repeat once more, then finish with a final layer of aubergines topped with the rest of the sauce. Scatter the remaining cheese evenly over the top.
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the dish on a baking tray and bake for 30 mins until the cheese is golden and the sauce is bubbling at the edges. Leave to cool for at least 10 mins, then scatter with the reserved basil and serve with a fresh green salad.
After leaving to cool completely this can be frozen, so it’s a great dish to prepare ahead for busy families or gatherings. Defrost fully before cooking.
Nature’s Laboratory
Natural health, made in Whitby
Did you know that at Nature’s Laboratory, based right here in Whitby, we research and manufacture high-quality natural health products?
From our production unit on Enterprise Way, we create everything from natural skincare to herbal medicines, delicious teas to products from the beehive—and you can buy them online or at The Dispensary, 25 Skinner Street, Whitby , which stocks a wide range from all four of our brands:
• Sweet Cecily’s – handcrafted, natural skincare. (sweetcecilys.com)
• BeeVital – pioneering propolis-based medicines and supplements. (beevitalpropolis.com)
• Whitby Tea Company – loose-leaf black teas and herbal blends. (whitbytea.com)
• Herbal Apothecary – practitioner-grade herbal medicines. (herbalapothecaryuk.com)
We’re delighted that The Yorkshire Deli on Pier Road & Mary’s Sandwich Shop & Deli , Sandsend, stock a range of our Whitby Tea Company blends, which include Rise & Shine, Relax, Focus, Festive Spice, Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemongrass, Keemun Black, and Mulled Wine Spice Mix. Cafés, restaurants, or shops interested in stocking our teas - please get in touch!
Our BeeVital oral health range is also thriving. Backed by decades of research, we’re collaborating with the British Homeopathic Dental Association and have presented several webinars on oral health. The next one, “The Use of Propolis in Oral Healthcare” with Dr Munir Ravalia, is on 19th September—book via Eventbrite.
We are passionate about health in our community and proud to support The Dispensary, a health shop and hub, 25 Skinner Street, Whitby, that hosts workshops, talks, and events as well as the ever-popular Hive Nights, run by lovely Bernadette and Andy.
Come and join us every last Wednesday of the month for Hive Nights @TheDispensary. All events are free (donations welcome) but need to be booked via Eventbrite. Past events have included a ridiculous scavenger hunt, a heartwarming poetry night, and an evening of food sharing where we swapped memories of school dinners, comfort food, and our “Desert Island Dinner”! It’s a great way to meet people in a warm, welcoming space that isn’t a pub. Attendees have said how lovely it is to connect with others from the town—so why not give it a go?
UPCOMING HIVE NIGHTS:
• 27th Aug: Beach Party – sea glass hunting, stone skimming, frisbee, and sand sculptures!
• 24th Sept: Quiz Night – a mixed bag so everyone has a chance of winning.
• 29th Oct: Book Club – share your favourites, your first read, and maybe start a club!
• 26th Nov: Games Night – Articulate, Cranium, cards, and more.
• Dec (tbc): Social – details to come.
(No event in January, but more coming from Feb 2026 onwards.) The Dispensary has an accessible entrance but no disabled access toilet on site.
Come and see us at the Nature’s Laboratory Discovery Day, Saturday 6th September 10am - 4pm , at 3 B Enterprise Way, Whitby - find out how we make natural medicines, hear about our research, listen to talks, take a guided tour of our factory, free samples, & free herbal tea, coffee and cake! We look forward to seeing you!
globally. | natureslaboratory.co.uk
Foodbank4Whitby
We need your help!
With recent rises in the cost of living we are finding more people need our help.
Food supplies are running low so any donation of this kind will be greatly appreciated. We would be grateful for donations of:
Tinned items:
Tomatoes • Potatoes • Ravioli
Spaghetti • Macaroni Cheese
Fray Bentos pies • Baked Beans
Fish • Meat (hot or cold)
Fruit • Custard • Rice Pudding
Packets:
Mash • Rice • Cereal • Pasta
Porridge • Instant Noodles
Sauces • Sugar • Biscuits
Products In Jars:
Pasta Sauce • Jams & Spreads
Drinks:
Soft Drinks • Squash • Coffee
Milk (UHT or dried)
Hygiene & Cleaning Items:
Shower Gel • Deodorant
Shampoo • Soap
Toothpaste • Toilet Rolls
Washing Up Liquid
Multi-Surface Spray
Washing Powder
Other:
Dog / Cat Food
Collection points
Co-op (Whitby & Staithes), , B&M Bargains, Whitby Library, The Dispensary, Spar (Sleights), Coliseum Centre, Egton and Castleton schools and many local churches.
Volunteers
We are frequently in need of people to help in a variety of roles, please contact us if you would like to help.
Contact us
For any further info please contact us on: 07789 765696 or 07810 205014
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The power of proper hydration
It is widely reported in the press and on social media that 75% of us are chronically dehydrated. This figure is not backed by high-quality research, yet I feel there is truth in it. As a busy working mother, I kept track of my fluid intake over a week, and it often amounted to a cup of coffee in the morning, one or two more during the day, and a glass of water or wine with my evening meal. Friends admitted to similar intakes. A glass is roughly 250 ml, so on a good day I probably take in around 1,250 ml of fluid. I doubt I am unusual. Some health organisations — including the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine — recommend a daily fluid intake of around 3.7 litres for men and 2.7 litres for women. This figure includes water from food, such as fruit and soup, which is estimated to provide about 10–20% of our total intake.
However, the NHS advises that most adults should aim for 6–8 cups or glasses of fluid a day — roughly 1.5 to 2 litres from drinks, plus additional fluid from food, bringing the total to around 1.8 to 2.4 litres. The NHS also notes that we need more if we are physically active, unwell, pregnant, breastfeeding, or if the weather is hot. For moderate exercise or warmer days, we should add extra drinks, and more for prolonged heat or intense activity.
Water, drinks and hydration
Recommends aiming for 6 to 8 cups or glasses of fluid a day, including water, lower-fat milk, sugar-free drinks, tea, and coffee. It also emphasises drinking more if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, physically active, unwell, or in hot conditions, and monitoring your urine colour for hydration status.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/foodguidelines-and-food-labels/water-drinksnutrition/
Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly, because water is fundamental for nearly all the body’s physiological processes, including brain function, joint lubrication, temperature regulation and waste removal. There are apps you can download to monitor your fluid intake, but an easy way is to ensure your urine is a pale, clear yellow - this is a sign of adequate hydration, according to the NHS.
I have been making a conscious effort to stay fully hydrated for about a month now, and I have noticed that my thinking is clearer. I have even lost a few pounds! So why not keep an eye on your own fluid intake and see if you need to top it up? If you are unsure about your needs - especially if you have a health condition or specific dietary requirements - check with a nutritionist or other qualified health professional.
Chocolate lovers, rejoice!
Hot chocolate hits Whitby this November
The big and bold idea for Whitby to host its first Hot Chocolate Festival was born out of a curiosity as to who makes the best hot chocolate in Whitby. This idea was married up with a need to raise funds for replacement batteries for Whitby's 40 defibrillators and so was supported by Whitby Defibrillator Project Committee. Inspired by over 100 small Whitby businesses the concept has grown beyond that simple best hot chocolate competition. The idea of a two week chocolate festival was approved by Whitby Town Council and will be launched alongside Whitby's Christmas Festival running from 14th to 28th November.
Aside from what chocolatey goodness the small businesses will be bringing to the fore, the festival will hold 3 events. Thanks to Whitby Spa Pavilion, we will begin with a series of 3 chocolate themed films. The Abbey Cafe and Cholmley room with also host a Cacao Therapy Event, an opportunity for guests to experience and meet with Whitby therapists that specialise in
the health benefits of cacao and good quality chocolate. Last but not least, Eighteen 91 will be the venue for a Family Fun with Chocolate Event with lots of fun and games and lots of chocolate prizes. Training session in CPR and defibrillator use will be available at each of the events.
Competitions included:
• Whitby's best hot chocolate.
• Whitby's best chocolate cocktail.
• Whitby's best chocolate stout/porter.
Nearer the time, Whitby residents and visitors will be able to pick up a route map from various venues around the town to assist them in navigating what is available throughout. A flier has also been distributed around many of the pubs, cafe's and shops.
Whitby's First Hot Chocolate Festival aims to take the already established art form of putting on a show, and pairing it up with another established art form, chocolate. What's not to like.
Picture credits: The Artistic Lens. www.theartisticlens.co.uk
Celebrate Chocolate - Save Lives at Whitby’s first
Hot Chocolate Festival
In supporr of the Whitby Defibrillator Project 14th to 28th November 2025
22 Nov: Chocolate Family Fun ((om 2pm) at Eighteen 91 (Brrnswick Stteet)
CPR and Defibrillator Training available at each event
Competitions:
Whitby’s Best Hot Chocolate
Whitby’s Best Chocolate Cocktail
Whitby’s Best Chocolate Stout
Discover:
Chocolate giſts and tteats around a host of Whitby’s establishments
To donate to the Whitby Defibrillator Project: BACS payyents to Sorr Code 05 09 79 / Account 28020714
Community Roundup
CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Open daily: 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 the museum website: 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 ‘Nguru: Revisions and Reflections on Aboriginal Art’ across Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery (until 5 Oct). Licensed ‘Flock Kitchen & Coffee’ serving food coffee & cakes.
Pannett Art Gallery has an eclectic mix of 19th and 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 – regular events include Lego & Games Clubs; Under 5s Little Bumbles Rhymetime; Under 5s Busy Bees Story Tots; Little Notes (Under 5s music sessions); IT Buddies; Citizens Advice Drop-in Thurs mornings; Age UK drop-in Fri mornings; Family History research; Whitby Library Writers Group; Crafters Group; Living Well Smoke-free and PANDAs (PND Awareness & Support). Days & times of regular events and further information about the library can be found at https://www.northyorks. gov.uk/leisure-tourism-and-culture/libraries/ local-libraries/whitby-library. Also, check out the library’s Facebook page @UKwhitbylibrary
for special weekly events and activities. Library opening times: Mon 9.30am-5pm; Tues 9.30am7pm; Thurs/Fri 9.30am-5pm; Sat 10am-1pm. 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 drinks, homemade cakes, savouries, sweet treats and a lunchtime specials board. The Friends of the Coliseum Lunch Club on Wednesdays11.30am 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
Delicious coffee, homemade scones, cakes, soups & lots more! Activities include Yoga, Bingo & Dominoes, Games and Quizzes, Toddlers’ Group, Men’s Walking Group, Ladies’ Crafts. Open 9.303pm 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.
Community Roundup
WHITBY TENNIS CLUB
Club nights Tues & Thurs 5.30pm - 8pm at Caedmon College, behind Whitby & Esk Valley Astro Turf facility. Also Sun 10am-12 noon. Current & new members welcome. Contact us via our Facebook page and come and join us! Age 18 & over only.
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; check the Society’s Facebook page for the summer programme.
ESKMOUTH WHITBY SCOUTS – SQUIRRELS
This new section for 4- and 5-year-olds at Whitby Scout Hut, Spring Hill, Whitby offering fun, playbased activities in a safe & inclusive environment will commence on Wednesday 10 September 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 will run on 10, 17 and 24 September 6:30pm – 7:45pm. Parents and carers wishing to find out more can email Liz at Elizabeth.Till@scouts. org.uk . Help us begin a bright future for Scouting in Whitby.
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 pounds 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-year-olds 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
SPANISH COURSES (various levels) at the Eastside Centre Wednesday evenings. Free “tasters” available. Call Alison on 07986 534709.
Image supplied by Eskmouth Whitby Scouts
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 outdoors on Eskdale Field 6.30-9:00pm every Wednesday April - September. 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
ITALIAN COURSES (various levels) at The Penny Hedge Pub, Stainsacre Lane 2-4.30pm. Free “tasters” available. Call Alison on 07986 534709.
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 Roundup
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/
September
THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
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.
FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ at the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont YO22 5QE on Thursdays from 8.30pm.
FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
LUNCHTIME CONCERT 11:45am at St John the Evangelist, Brunswick St. Whitby. Michael Ash: A Recital of Relaxed Organ Music. Entry free with retiring collection.
DODGY JAMMERS LIVE MUSIC - jazzy melodies to soulful blues from 1pm to 3pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
FOREVER YOUNG LIVE MUSIC celebrating the music of Bob Dylan from 1pm to 3pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB from 13:00. Free entry.
NATURE’S LABORATORY DISCOVERY DAY at 3B Enterprise Way, Whitby 10 am – 4pm. Nature’s Laboratory is lifting the lid on Natural Medicine! Come and see how we make natural medicines, hear about our research, go behind the scenes in our laboratory, discover how we support the health of our local community. Talks from 11-11.30am & 2 -2.30pm, plus guided tours, free products samples & free herbal tea, coffee & cake.
ACOUSTIC ALLSORTS An Evening of Live Music from 7pm to 10.30pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB from 13:00. Free entry.
MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMENS ASSOCIATION meet on the second Monday each month at 2pm in Church House Sleights. This month we welcome Jenny Hill, a local singer to entertain us. All welcome to join us for tea and friendship.
HINDERWELL WI MEETING at St Hilda’s Old School, Hinderwell. Doors open 6 30pm; meeting commences 6 45pm prompt. Please follow Hinderwell WI Facebook re the speaker for this evening and the competition. Prospective members most welcome to attend this meeting - join us for cuppa, nibble and natter! There is a charge of £3.50 for visitors include refreshments. For further details please contact 01947 840179 / 840343.
Community Roundup
‘REMEMBERING ST HILDA FROM THE 7TH TO THE 21ST CENTURY THROUGH STORIES, CHURCHES AND THE LANDSCAPE’ by Christiane Kroebel. Whitby Civic Society presentation 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. All welcome. Members £1; guests £3. Raffle. For more details, visit www.whitbycivicsociety.org.uk.
TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
AISLABY Y.C.A. meet in Aislaby Parish Hall at 2pm. Susan Stephenson will give a talk on St. Catherines Hospice, and how it serves the community. There will be a collection for the Hospice at this meeting. Non-members very welcome. For details call Pam on 01947 810628.
WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
‘BLACK AND WHITE’ 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 your favourite black and white outfits (optional). Proceeds to Whitby Lifeboats.
‘PAINTING THE LIGHTS’ Oil & Palette Knife Whitby Art Society invite you to an evening with Chris Geall 7.00pm - 9.00pm at The Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place. All welcome - members free; £4 guests. For more details, please visit www.whitbyartsociety. org
SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
CLAUDIA QUAYLE: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT THE CAPTAIN COOK MUSEUM, Grape Lane. Art demonstration 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (free with museum entry), then learn watercolour techniques with Claudia 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm (£15 inc materials & tuition – book at https://www. cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk)
FREE CONCERT BY ISLE COMMUNITY CHOIR in aid of RNLI at St Hilda’s Catholic Church, Walker St, Whitby. Starts 3pm. Donations for RNLI.
SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
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. This month’s theme is ‘New Beginnings’.
MONDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
WHITBY COMMUNITY NETWORK MEETING 6:00pm8:00pm at the Rugby Club, White Leys Rd, Whitby
YO21 3PB. Open to all Whitby & District residents, please come and have your say on local issues in the Whitby & District area. Please check the website for this month’s theme – see https://www. whitbycommunitynetwork.org/meetings/
TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
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 17 SEPTEMBER
‘A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF WHITBY HARBOUR THROUGH TIME’. Talk at Whitby Museum with Neil Williamson. Starts 2pm Tickets £5 non-members - free to members of Whitby Lit & Phil, entry price includes a cup of tea or coffee. Tickets can be bought in person from museum reception or online – online bookings will incur a £1 booking fee per ticket.
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THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
‘UNCHARTERED DANGERS: HEALTH AT SEA AND IN SPACE’ Lecture by Chris Needham at the Captain Cook Museum, Grape Lane 2:00-3:00pm. Book online at https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk (free with entrance fee)
CAR BOOT SALE in Danby Village Hall and car park 11am-2pm -. Car £10, Indoor Table £15. Call Liz on 01287669759 or 07880784243 to book. Funds raised will be used to complete the new heating in the hall. No charge to attend as a buyer.
Community Roundup
FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ at the Crossing Club, Front St, Grosmont YO22 5QE on Thursdays from 8.30pm.
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
HERITAGE OPEN DAY. A celebration of local history, architecture and culture! A number of venues around Whitby will open their doors to allow members of the public free access to explore and appreciate them. For more details, see the article on page 31 or visit www.whitbycivicsociety.org.uk.
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.
THE CIDERHOUSE REBELLION A fantastic evening of high energy folk music at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont with the amazing duo fiddle player Adam Summerhayes and master accordionist Murray Grainger. Pay bar. Starts 7:30p.m. Tickets £10 available from 01947 895309, Grosmont Coop or on the door.
SKANDALS. An evening of high energy Ska and Ska-Punk classics, plus some of the band’s fine originals from 7pm to 10.30pm at Eighteen91, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
WHITBY BABIES & TOTS: SUNDAY STAY AND PLAY. A once-a-month session at The Green Lane Centre, Whitby 10:30-11:30am. For babies & children up to 5 years old. Check out our Facebook page for more details & future dates.
WHITBY JETS BASKETBALL ADULT SCRIMMAGE SESSION. Third Sunday of every month 2pm3:30pm 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
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
DOMINO DRIVE at The White Hart, Mickleby courtesy of Bob and Hazel. Starts 8pm. Proceeds to Christ Church, Ugthorpe. You do not need to be a professional dominoes player to take part, it is just a relaxing evening among friends. Do come and join us.
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
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 is a Quiz Night. All events are free (donations welcome) but need to be booked via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hive-nightsthedispensary-tickets- 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 pub. Attendees have said how lovely it is to connect with others from the town—so why not give it a go?
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
WHITBY LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB meets at the Saxonville Hotel, Ladysmith Ave, Whitby YO21 3HX 12 for 12.30. Guest speaker: Joe Redfearn ‘Lobster Hatchery - past, present and future’. The cost of the 3-course lunch remains at £25 per person. New members and guests very welcome. The closing date for cancellation/ booking is midday, Sunday September 21st. All members are on the permanent dining list - contact Ann Livsey 01947 604065 if you cannot attend or wish to bring a guest.
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING: ‘Tyrolean Images’ by Alan Porrett 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).
TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
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
Whitby’s hidden history, yours to explore...
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture; every year, thousands of volunteers and supporters organise events that allow us to discover hidden places and try out new experiences. Brought to you by the National Trust, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and run by thousands of local organisations and volunteers, Heritage Open Days gives everyone free access to experiences and events across England, including access to many sites that usually charge for admission. For details and opening times, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Whitby has many treasures and this year Whitby Civic Society open the doors to 6 of its most precious giving you the opportunity to explore the history and architecture of unique buildings such as The Victoria Spa Well House and Union Place Georgian Townhouse with her stunning Bottle window, 2 of the old cottages that Whitby is famous for and two
Victoria Spa Well Building
Rear of Broomfield Terrace 10am to 2pm
Union Place
Upgang Lane
10.45am to 3.45pm
Pannett House
Normanby Terrace 10.30am to 2pm
further Victorian buildings on the same street but very different to each other; Pannett House and the Masonic hall with her bespoke stone frontage. All for free.
This years Heritage Open Day is on Saturday 20th September. All events are free to attend and no prebooking is required.
Abbeville “The Little Yellow Cottage” Church Street 10am to 4pm
Masonic Hall
John Street 10am to 2pm
The Port Hole and Ripleys Yard
Baxtergate 10am to 4pm
The Port Hole and Ripleys Yard will also act as an information point for Whitby Civic Society with information and directions for the other 5 open buildings, publications and to let you know what Whitby Civic Society does.
Further information can be found at whitbycivicsociety.org.uk, on Facebook at “Whitby Civic Society” or emailing whitby_civic_society@yahoo.co.uk or from www.heritageopendays.org.uk
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:
‘Our watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford.
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!’
So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or small, call Mark on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!
Prize Crossword
HistoryandLegend
To find out more about this fantastic prize please check out our Good Reads feature page by turning to page 40
Here's how you can join our crossword competition!
The Esk's salty end (7)
Simply complete the crossword then rearrange the marked letters to form the answer to the following clue:
How to enter...
Please email the mystery hidden word(s), with your full name, address and telephone number to: crosswords@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk
Alternatively you can post your entry to us at the following address: Whitby Advertiser PO Box 120 Whitby, YO21 3ED
Deadline for this month's crossword is 30th September Win a copy of TheBeggar'sBridge:
Winners & grid solutions
The winner of our previous issue's crossword, along with the grid solution, is now available on our website: www.whitbyadvertiser.co.uk . Alternatively you can scan the above QR code with your smart phone.
Across
1 Free from danger (4)
3 Upright, perpendicular (8)
9 Circus swing (7)
10 Game in which you shout when you win (5)
11 Without clothing (5)
12 Appeared to be (6)
14 Filtered through fine mesh (6)
16 Concern, issue (6)
Down
1 Devil worshipper (8)
2 Container for fluid (5)
4 Nevertheless (4,2)
5 Mealtime etiquette (5,7)
6 Arrogance (7)
7 Large wild cat (4)
8 Seamstress or tailor (12)
18 Diversion (6)
19 Labels (5)
22 Marine mollusc (5)
23 Highly seasoned Indian rice dish (7)
24 Old form of address for a woman (8)
25 Presidential assistant (4)
13 Social standing (8)
15 Antennae (7)
17 Clans (6)
20 Dolphins, American football team (5)
21 Moved through the water (4)
BEDLINGTON
The Beggar's Bridge: History and Legend
by Alastair Laurence.
Ever since the age of 11, Alastair Laurence has been fascinated by the Beggar’s Bridge at Glaisdale near Whitby and the folklore which surrounds it. For those who do not know, legend has it that Tommy Ferres, the son of a local sheep farmer was in love with Agnes, the girl of his dreams who he hoped to eventually marry. However, Agnes' father, Squire Richardson, had other ideas, disapproving of their relationship because Tommy was poor. Tommy vowed to make himself worthy of his true love, and in his quest he nearly drowned in the River Esk and was prevented from saying goodbye to Agnes.
Tommy then went on to make his fortune in the Caribbean, and returned to Glaisdale to build the bridge to help future sweethearts.
Alistair researched this legend for two years, and the result is this delightful, beautifully illustrated book, which includes the legend, the history behind it and a number of poems too.
Alastair has been writing about local history for over 40 years, concentrating on the research and publishing of books covering the Whitby district since 2008. He is also a regular contributor to the magazine Esk Valley News. When not writing books, Alastair plays piano in the Whitby Jazz Collective and can be found working at his family's old established firm John Broadwood and Sons, the recently opened piano & music shop at the bottom of John Street, where you can buy a copy of The Beggar’s Bridge, price £10.
Turn to page 36 for a chance to win a copy of this book!
The Man Who Hated Football
by Will Buckley.
Full disclosure, I love football and come from a long line of Villa supporters (don’t judge me), but I confess I missed this book entirely until I was gifted a copy quite recently. Set at the start of the Millenium, The Man Who Hated Football is a sharp, darkly comic portrait of a man unravelling under the weight of modern life and the beautiful game. Jimmy Stirling is a football reporter who’s grown to loathe the sport he covers. His editor despises him, his wife may be having an affair, and his own sense of self-worth
is circling the drain. Between his needy twins, a crumbling marriage, and a mortgage he can’t afford, Jimmy finds solace only in pints at his local pubs and the occasional cigarette - though even those comforts are tinged with guilt and futility. As the world shifts around him - both personally and globally - Jimmy is forced to confront his own failings and the absurdities of the football industry. Buckley, a seasoned sports journalist himself, delivers a biting satire of media culture and masculinity in crisis, filled with wit, pathos, and painfully relatable moments. If you enjoy Nick Hornby or Jonathan Coe, this novel offers a poignant-but-funny exploration of one man’s slow-motion collapse - and the faint hope of redemption.
Puzzle Time
Word Search
brogues
clogs
espadrilles
flats
flip-flops
galoshes
hosiery
loafers
Can you find these different types of footwear?
moccasins mules
peep-toes
pumps sandals
skates
slingbacks slippers
Sudoku Challenge
True Or False?
Which one of these statements is a true fact and which one is completely made up?
A human sneeze can travel up to 26 feet. The crew of Apollo 14 left a deckchair on the moon.
Spot The Difference
socks waders wedges workboots
Can you spot the 10 differences?
Garden View The brilliance of bulbs!
There’s nothing quite like the joy of seeing the first green shoots poke through the soil after a long, grey winter. For us gardeners, planting bulbs in autumn is a bit like giving our future self a present - come spring, our garden will be bursting with colour, and all we had to do was plan ahead.
But before we get into favourites and showstoppers, let’s talk bulbs. A bulb is essentially a tiny underground storage unit, packed with all the energy a plant needs to produce roots, leaves, and, most importantly, flowers. When we plant a bulb in autumn, it lies dormant through winter. As temperatures rise and daylight increases, the bulb wakes up, using its stored energy to shoot up and flower, often well before other plants have got going.
To create a long-lasting display, aim for a mix of early, mid, and late-spring bloomers. Daffodils, with their golden trumpets, are reliable, lowmaintenance, and available in countless varieties. Compact 'Tête-à-Tête' is ideal for pots or front-of-border spots, while creamy white 'Thalia' brings a touch of elegance.
Tulips are another must-have, offering rich colour and drama. Depending on your garden they may not always be perennial so if you’re not lucky, replant fresh bulbs each year will
guarantee a bold display. The choice of colours is infinite, from white and palest pinks through classic reds and oranges to deep purples like 'Queen of Night'. There’s a tulip for everyone. If you fancy something more unusual, try Fritillaria meleagris, known as snake’s head fritillary, with its delicate, nodding, chequered flowers. Or go for Scilla siberica, a hardy, vivid blue flower that’s perfect for under trees or dotted through lawns.
Plant bulbs in well-drained soil, about three times as deep as the bulb is tall, and water them in. If your soil is on the heavy side, a bit of added grit or compost can help.
To maximise your chances of repeat displays in years to come, a little more planning ahead is required. Once flowering is over apply a liquid fertilizer high in potassium (like tomato feed). Feed while the leaves are still green, as this is when bulbs are busy replenishing their energy reserves through photosynthesis. Keep feeding until the foliage begins to yellow and die back naturally - don’t be tempted to cut it early.
Bulbs are one of my greatest pleasures, partly because I always forget about planting them until they pop up out of nowhere to make me smile in early spring. So, grab your trowel and get planting. With a little forward planning (and a dash of tomato feed), your spring garden will be the envy of the neighbourhood.
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