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Scarborough Photographic Society Meetings take place from September-Easter, there is a summer school for beginners. Photographers of all abilities are welcomed. Visit www.scarboroughphotographicsociety.com or call 01723 378008. Craven Ramblers This group enjoy walks and rambles in the Craven and wider Yorkshire countryside, meeting twice a month for walks of around ten miles. Visit www.cravenramblers.org.uk or call 01943 876713. Scarborough & District Contract Bridge Club Catering for all standards, this club runs sessions on Monday from 2.15pm and 7pm, and Thursdays and Fridays from 7pm at St Martins Road, South Cliff, Scarborough. There is tuition available. Visit www.scarbridge.co.uk/sdcbc or call 01723 365018. Scarborough Archers Archers of all disciplines are welcomed at this group, and the main shooting ground is at Seamer Sports Association, with sessions taking place at weekends throughout the year. Visit www.scarborougharchers.wordpress.com or email enquiries@scarborougharchers.org.uk Scarborough Art Society Meetings take place at 7pm on the first Wednesday of the month at Methodist Central Hall, Queen Street, Scarborough. There are demonstrations by professional artists and visits to artists’ studios to enjoy. Visit www.scarboroughartsociety.co.uk or call Rosemary Croizat on 01723 377299. Scarborough Paragon Cycling Club From beginners on their first bike to cyclists of athlete level, everyone is welcome at Scarborough Paragon. Currently, the club promotes time trials for all abilities and regular social riding. Visit www.spcc.org.uk or call Elaine Ward on 01723 584558. Scarborough Birders The programme of indoor lectures allows visitors to learn more about birdwatching, and Scarborough Birders also collect all records of bird sightings in the area. Visit www.scarboroughbirding.co.uk or email michael_mcnaghten@y7mail.com
Scarborough Field Naturalists’ Society Founded back in 1889, this group of amateur naturalists comprises members at all levels of knowledge, from interested beginners to those with specialist knowledge in their fields. Visit www.scarboroughfieldnats.co.uk or call Ian Glaves on 01723 859766. Scarborough Athletic Club There are options for both juniors and seniors at this club, with members enjoying a range of challenges including track and field events, cross country, fell running and road running. Members of all abilities are welcomed. Visit www. scarboroughac.co.uk or call mail@scarboroughac.co.uk Scarborough Decorative and Fine Arts Society The society meets at The Downe Arms Hotel in Wykeham near Scarborough. Lectures commence at 11.00 am and are normally held on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding July, August and December). The annual subscription is £40.00. Visit www.scarboroughdfas.org.uk Or email enquiries to secretary@scarboroughdfas.org.uk The Scarborough Concert Band Unlike other local bands, Scarborough Concert Band has a ‘military’ configuration which includes woodwind and reed instruments as well as brass and percussion. Although the concert band now has over 40 members they are always pleased to welcome new members. Visit www.scarboroughconcertband.co.uk Or call 01723 369008 Friends of Scarborough Art Gallery During the winter months, monthly afternoon meetings of the Friends are held in the Art Gallery and feature illustrated lectures, given by experts, on a wide variety of topics. There is an opportunity to talk to the speaker and to socialise with members over refreshments at the conclusion of each meeting. Members receive newsletters giving details of Friends’ activities. These include outings to regional art galleries, museums, historic buildings and gardens, and occasional trips abroad. Visit www.scarboroughartgallery.co.uk Or email enquiries to thefriendsofscarboroughartgallery@ hotmail.co.uk Want to see your group featured in these pages? Email hello@bestpages.co.uk
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