Issue 42 - February
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Club tours inner wheels of town hall Words and photo by Dave Barry A DOZEN members of Scarborough’s Inner Wheel Club were given a tour of the town hall by their former president. Mayoress Val Green has been succeeded as club president by Rosemary Oliver. Mrs Green and her husband, mayor Simon Green, showed their visitors around the distinguished old building. The club has about 40 members who meet once a month at the Red Lea Hotel. Inner Wheel is one of the world’s largest women’s voluntary organisations. Its 103,000 members, from 3,895 clubs, are active in 103 countries. It was founded in 1924 to unite wives and daughters of Rotarians. The Inner Wheel’s objectives are promoting true friendship, encouraging the ideals of personal service and fostering international understanding.
The Inner Wheelers are pictured with the mayor and mayoress around the civic-seal mosaic in the town-hall foyer (to order photos ring 353597). Women do not have to be linked to Rotarians to join Inner Wheel any more.
Charity’s delight at open day success
Words and picture by Mike Tyas A CHARITY which held an open day to showcase their IT suite hailed the event as a great success. Yorkshire Coast Sight Support thanked the public, borough councilors and local organisations, including Yorkshire Coast Homes, Advocacy Alliance, and North Yorkshire County Council Stronger Communities programme, for attending the event at their Dean Road office. ‘Everyone who visited was pleased we can
offer computer support to everybody, not only those with sight impairment,’ said volunteer and activities coordinator, Sam SlingerBeevers. The charity stress that they can help anyone with IT-related issues, regardless of whether they are a novice or have a lot more understanding of computers and social media. Sam said: ‘We’re offering IT support to those that need it, whether on computer, tablet, or smartphone and in whatever topic they would like support with. ‘Our sessions are not lessons as such and people will not receive a certificate; they are being held to help people solve IT problems.’ Visitors also learnt what was available to those who attend the centre with sight impairments, such as their lunches, and activities including archery, cycling, climbing, gardening and dining out. n The centre can be contacted on (01723) 354417 or at ycss.org.uk
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Charities boosted by generous staff FIFTEEN local and national charities have received a surprise windfall courtesy of kind-hearted staff at Yorkshire Coast Homes. The proceeds from a wide range of fundraising events and activities, run throughout 2016 by YCH employees, are distributed annually to a number of deserving causes chosen by staff members. By the end of the year, the YCH Staff Charity Fund had collected enough cash for a £1000 donation to be made to each of the charities. One donation went to Ben Smith who made headlines around the world by completing 401 marathons in as many days – the equivalent of running from Sydney, Australia to London – with the aim of raising awareness about bullying as well as supporting antibullying projects run by charities Stonewall and Kidscape. The long-distance runner set up the 401 Foundation that offers grants to grass roots projects that help people of all ages build confidence and self-esteem as well as dealing with mental health issues. For his efforts, Ben won the ITV Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain Awards, and then was named as the recipient of the Helen Rollason Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year. On receiving his cheque, Ben wrote to YCH Chief Executive Shaun Tymon, who had taken part in two of the marathons, to express his thanks. He said: ‘Thank you so much for this. Wow – what a surprise but then again you and your staff have been so supportive of what we are trying to accomplish that I’m kind of not surprised that you wanted to help us more.’ Another of the many grateful recipients, was Sophie Hall, Chief Executive of Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale MIND. She said: ‘It was a brilliant surprise to receive this money. It’s a thank you from the YCH staff to us, saying that we appreciate
what you do and we know you’re doing good work. ‘It was a great boost at the start of the new year. It also helps us move closer to reaching our £24,000 community fundraising target.’ Shaun Tymon said: ‘YCH staff have proved their commitment to local and national causes by delivering an imaginative and creative programme of fundraising events and activities throughout the year. ‘I’m sure that each of the chosen charities will use their donation to continue their excellent work.’
Beneficiaries of the 2016 YCH Staff Charity Fund were: • Ellie’s Fund – Brain Tumor Trust • St Catherine’s Hospice • Yorkshire Air Ambulance • Macmillan Unit, Scarborough Hospital • Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale MIND • Alzheimer’s Society • Scarborough RNLI / Andrew McGeown Legacy Fund • The 401 Foundation • Motor Neurone Disease Association • Help for Heroes • The Dogs Trust • RSPCA • Young Epilepsy • Special Care Baby Unit at Scarborough Hospital • Cancer Research
Health and Fun Club raise funds for Marie Curie SCARBOROUGH Heath and Fun Cub has donated £250 pounds to Marie Curie. Chairman, Mike Pixton handed over the cheque to Paddy Bateson representing the local branch of Marie Curie at the Filey Road Sports Centre on 4 January. The money, which was raised in the Christmas raffle, will go to support the work of Marie Curie in the Scarborough area. The Health and Fun Cub meet at the Filey Road Sports Centre every Monday and Wednesday from 9.00am until 12.00 noon and offers the opportunity to play Badminton, Table Tennis and use of the gym. The club
Sarah Turner, front right, YCH Assistant Director of Communities, and staff members pictured with the donation for Ben Smith’s 401 Foundation.
Dog lovers meet up By Krystal Starkey is open to all players over the age of 50 and refreshments are served during the morning. New members are always welcome.
Mixed-media exhibition WHAT happens when you ask 60 artists to create an original piece of work incorporating all or part of a randomly selected Ordnance Survey map? The answer can be found in a mixed-media exhibition at the Studio gallery in Belle Vue
YCH Community Involvement Officer Kelly Brown (right) hands a cheque for £1,000 to members of the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale MIND team, from left: Sophie Hall, Philip Hemingway, Natalie Miles and Carl Maw.
Parade, Scarborough. It is running until 26 February. The gallery is open from 2-6pm Thursday to Sunday except during Coastival (18-19 Feb) when it will be open from 10am4.30pm.
OVER 20 canine companions met up over the Christmas period at Little Indulgence Cafe, Bridlington. The hosts, who look after other people’s dogs when they go away, raised funds for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary through a raffle and enjoyed food from the cafe. Barking Mad hosts meet up regularly to swap tips and share stories about some of the pooches they have cared for. The hand picked hosts live all over North and East Yorkshire and regardless of size or breed, there is a holiday home for every dog. n If you would like to become a host contact Helena on 07506 533840 or email helena.bramma@barkingmad.uk.com